The Summit WAPS-FM's new streaming audio channel, “The 330,” went live at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, April 22 during the final hours of the station’s spring membership campaign. To honor the new brand, The Summit set an aggressive goal of 330 members during the five-day drive, and announced the goal was surpassed shortly after “The 330” went live. Wayside Furniture in Akron is the … [Read more...]
Big Love gears up for third anniversary, thousands of attendees
Zero-waste event will feature music, art, food, placemaking -- What exactly is Big Love Fest? According to its creators, it is a festival devoted to strengthening and growing our community through creative, collaborative means. Big Love aims to promote diversity and non-judgmental inclusion. It is a celebration of our city and its people and an opportunity for Akronites to … [Read more...]
Fourth Friday event showcases Barberton’s Arts & Entertainment District (Video and Article)
Barberton DECA high school students along with the downtown Barberton businesses have partnered to present Barberton Fourth Friday. Three senior high school students were inspired by their marketing project to partner with the Barberton Arts & Entertainment district to create a marketing plan to inspire growth in the area. The first Fourth Friday event is a result of … [Read more...]
Westward pilgrimages lead to new book from local songwriter Zach
Musician, author and activist Zach Freidhof has recently published a book that pairs his song lyrics with photographs taken during his travels through the Tetons mountain range. "Tiny Meditations" offers a glimpse into Zach’s yearly westward pilgrimages that have, over the years, inspired his music and transformed his spirit. I first met Zach last February at the Big Love … [Read more...]
Samuel Salsbury, Zach ‘ignite soul’ with Kirtan-based concert (Article and Video)
'Ignite the Soul' was a Kirtan-based music concert recently held at Lifesource Yoga. The concert featured headliners Zach Freidhoif (guitar, vocals) and Samuel Salsbury (violin, Sarangi, vocals) who were accompanied by Josh Sherman (percussion) and Matthew DeRubertis (sitar). I arrived at Life Source Yoga to an eager crowd of people, shoes off and ready to dance, waiting for … [Read more...]
Big Love Fest celebrates community this weekend
This weekend, community members will gather for a celebration of culture, art and music. Big Love Fest takes places starting at noon on Saturday, Feb. 28, at the Musica Complex, with gatherings of musicians, artists, performers, yogis, foodies, dancers, actors and families from all of Akron. There will be featured activities geared toward children held throughout the day, … [Read more...]