In solidarity with recent world and domestic issues, the Emily Davis Gallery’s new exhibit, “Bearing Witness: A Response to Current Events by Regional Photographers,” investigates the topics of social justice, pride, police brutality and a world pandemic impacting lives of essential workers and those at home. “Bearing Witness” is available for viewing through Oct. 9 at the … [Read more...]
Summit County Children Services hosts virtual foster care, adoption information meetings Sept. 10, 29
Summit County Children Services (SCCS) will host virtual foster care and adoption information meetings Thursday, Sept. 10, and Tuesday, Sept. 29, from 6 to 7 p.m. These events will be held via Zoom. The virtual meetings will cover a variety of details about foster care and adoption, including how long the process is and what kind of support is provided by the agency. … [Read more...]
Stan Hywet cancels 54th Annual Ohio Mart due to coronavirus
Ohio Mart, scheduled for Oct. 1 through 4, at Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, has been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. Presented by Stan Hywet's Auxiliary Board, this would have been the 54th annual year of the fall artisan festival. All components of the weekend have been canceled, with the exception of “Inspiration in Bloom,” which will go on as planned in the Manor … [Read more...]
First Congregational Church unveils public art installation ‘God’s Doors Are Open to All’
First Congregational Church of Akron has unveiled a new public art installation, called “God’s Doors Are Open to All,” located at the church lawn at 292 E. Market St. The show consists of eight full-size doors mounted side-by-side and was created as a visual statement of the church’s support for diversity and inclusion. Each of the eight doors is a different style or size, and … [Read more...]
Countryside hosts virtual tomato tasting Aug. 16
Countryside Farmers’ Market is back at Cuyahoga Valley National Park’s Howe Meadow. Despite market adjustments to adhere to COVID safety guidelines, the markets continue to engage their supporters by leveraging the use of virtual events. One upcoming example is on Sunday, Aug.16, Countryside will join forces with Chase the Flavor to bring Countryside’s Annual Tomato Tasting to … [Read more...]
Akron Municipal Court administrator named to Ohio State Bar Association Board of Governors
Akron Municipal Court Administrator Montrella S. Jackson was recently named to the Ohio State Bar Association (OSBA) Board of Governors as an at-large representative. Her term began July 1 and runs through June 30, 2023. Jackson was appointed by incoming OSBA President and local Summit County Juvenile Court Judge Linda Tucci Teodosio. The OSBA Board of Governors is a … [Read more...]
Social service, education, arts organizations launch free digital class series
Service and cultural organizations have banded together to produce a digital workshop series, taught by professional artists, to residents in Summit County. Running weekly starting in August, two separate digital classes will launch, including Aging is an Art Form, hosted by Direction Home Akron Canton Area Agency on Aging & Disabilities, and Live From the Living Room: … [Read more...]
New Akron Community Foundation fund supports solutions to opiate, addiction crisis
HSC/Summit County Community Health Fund seeks grant proposals through Aug. 1 Grant proposals are being sought for a new Akron Community Foundation fund that addresses the local opiate and addiction crisis. The HSC/Summit County Community Health Fund will award grants to local nonprofit organizations and … [Read more...]
Nichole Epps of INKtricate Art Originals
What first caught my attention was the use of black and white voids that are filled in and oozing with bold, bright, vibrant color. Nichole Epps is an Artist and Owner of INKtricate Art Originals in Akron, took some time out of her busy schedule to interview for a segment on Around Akron with Blue Green on PBS Western Reserve. Since each segment on the show is only … [Read more...]
Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream cools taste buds, connects with community
This article is part of a series on local businesses. Bruce Hill is a strong believer in bringing families together to enjoy ice cream. Not only is the business he owns, Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream in Stow, a community gathering place for families, baseball teams and even pets, it is also a place that caters to people who are allergic or intolerant of dairy or added sugar. … [Read more...]
