Wandering Aesthetics is thrilled to announce auditions for a youth production of the classic children’s story “The Velveteen Rabbit” by Margery Williams and adapted for the stage by Wandering Aesthetics. Under the direction of Wandering Aesthetics’ co-founders Kyle Jozsa and Benjamin Rexroad, this production will offer young artists the opportunity to create as an ensemble and … [Read more...]
Wandering Aesthetics to host auditions for youth talent competition Dec. 15 and 16
Wandering Aesthetics and The Akron Center for Art, Music, & Performance announce auditions for the second annual Lil' Loaves (A Youth Talent Showcase Showdown). Auditions for Lil’ Loaves will be held on Sunday, Dec. 15 from 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. and Monday, Dec. 16 from 3 p.m. - 8 p.m. Each audition will last approximately 15 minutes. Auditions are open to individuals or … [Read more...]
Parents take a “day off” this holiday season
Akron’s Center for Art, Music, & Performance is pleased to announce the return of "The Playhouse: A Parent’s Day Off" on Saturday, December 15th from 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm. Still have some gifts to snag? Every parent needs a day off... and sometimes the kids do too! The Center is opening up "The Playhouse" to kids ages 4 - 13. Filled with games, crafts, music, … [Read more...]
Gay Community Endowment Fund seeks grant proposals for LGBT programs
The Gay Community Endowment Fund of Akron Community Foundation is accepting grant applications for programs that positively impact the local lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community, along with Greater Akron as a whole. The Gay Community Endowment Fund accepts operational, programmatic and capital requests from 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. It also encourages … [Read more...]
Vernon L. Odom Fund grants support diversity initiatives throughout Summit County
On Friday, Feb. 24, the Vernon L. Odom Fund of Akron Community Foundation awarded $11,500 in grants to programs that promote diversity and enrich the quality of life within local minority communities. A $1,000 grant to Global Ties Akron will support the Know Your Community – Know Your World program, which introduces students to cultures from around the globe right in … [Read more...]
Imagination takes center stage in Wandering Aesthetics’ play-based theatre classes for ages 2.5 – 13
Wandering Aesthetics uses a play-based approach to teach, guiding students to learn through imagination, physical and vocal exploration and experimentation. For more information, interested parties may contact Director of Education Kyle Jozsa via phone at 330.612.3090, email [email protected] or by visiting watheatre.com/youth. Payments for classes can be … [Read more...]
Millennium Fund for Children awards $41,900 to area youth programs
Akron Community Foundation’s Millennium Fund for Children recently awarded 32 grants totaling $41,900 to children’s programs throughout Summit, Portage and Medina counties. Akron Community Foundation’s board of directors ratified the grants at its Nov. 18 meeting, bringing the fund’s cumulative grant-making total to more than $665,000. A partnership of the Akron Beacon … [Read more...]
Open your imagination with Wandering Aesthetics’ fall 2016 classes for ages 2 and up
After a full year of growth and development, Wandering Aesthetics is proud to announce their fall class schedule for 2016. Wandering Aesthetics’ Director of Education Kyle Jozsa will lead four highly-interactive classes designed for children ages 2.5 - 5, 5 - 9 and 9 - 13, beginning on Sept. 17. Wandering Aesthetics uses a play-based approach to teach, guiding … [Read more...]
Bath Community Fund announces first grant cycle
Just two years after it was established, Bath Community Fund of Akron Community Foundation will award its first grants to nonprofits serving Bath Township. The fund, which was created in 2014 by a group of committed Bath residents, is a permanent endowment dedicated to strengthening the Bath community for current and future generations by providing leadership, fostering … [Read more...]
Wandering Aesthetics goes to the dogs with ‘Let’s Play! Paw Patrol’ class for preschool students
Come. Sit. Play! Building on the success of Let's Play! and the imaginative world of PAW Patrol, join Teaching Artist Kyle Jozsa as he acts as Ryder, leading the students on plenty of fur-filled adventures. Using theatrical concepts (such as: movement, voice, imagination, costumes, props) students will work together to solve different problems. The PAWsibilities … [Read more...]
