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Kent Blossom closes out Faculty Concert Series with two classics (July 17)
With a program of only two pieces, both of them staples in chamber music repertoire, creating the conditions for a standout performance might be more difficult than usual. But the musicians in Kent Blossom Music Festival’s final entry in this year’s Faculty Concert Series knew what to do.
Shop Outdoors in the Country at the Peninsula Flea
Sat 8/3 @ 10AM-4PM Come out to the family-owned Christmas tree farm, Heritage Farms, in Peninsula, and spend a leisurely Saturday shopping, eating, drinking, hanging out and enjoying the fresh air at the Peninsula Market. Vendors are spread out in the meadow, barnyard and barn, giving shoppers plenty of room to browse and chat.
LA singer-songwriter making music at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Karina is one of three 2024 Artists in Residence at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this summer. Being in Northeast Ohio is a homecoming of sorts for the New York University vocal performance student.
Cars & Coffee and Tie Dye!!
Make sure to join me this Sunday for Cars and Coffee at Valley Motor City, 4100 State Road in Cuyahoga Falls! It's also a Send Me Backstage Ticket Stop!!. This is a super fun event for the whole family! All custom & classic vehicles are welcome so bring them on down, there is no fee required, just make sure to drive in before 9am for your spot. The car show will happen between 9am - noon, so stop by and check out all of the cool cars that will be on display! There will be refreshments and fun for the whole family!
Bob Dylan – Akron, OH (05/18/80)
09 – Walk Around Heaven All Day (Rev. James Cleveland/Cassietta George) 14 – Saved (Bob Dylan/Tim Drummond) 19 – I Will Sing, I Will Sing (Max Dyer) Concert # 27 of the Third Gospel Tour. Gospel concert # 77. 1980 concert # 51. Concert # 27 with...
THEATER REVIEW: “Annie” @ Porthouse Theatre by Roy Berko
Terri Kent, the artistic director of Porthouse Theatre, Kent State University’s summer home on the grounds of Blossom Music Center, states in her program notes for Annie, “I believe the arts have the power to transform lives and I believe in miracles.”. Kent, therefore, chose to end the...
Akron Art Museum to receive $2 million for project
AKRON — The Akron Art Museum will receive $2 million in funding from Substitute House Bill 2, the state’s two-year construction budget for capital projects across Ohio. The Akron Art Museum will use the funds to construct the Center for Digital Discovery, which will include a digital gallery, classroom and educational space, and immersive artist-created areas for all ages.
Art Form: Lauren Brabson & Jim Gill
Growing up in Barberton, Lauren Brabson always knew she wanted to be a singer-songwriter. “I asked my parents for a guitar, but my mom said, I’d never stick with it,” she recalls. “Years later here I am — stuck with it.” Still living in Barberton, Brabson most recently released an EP, “Gypsy,” on which her emotionally charged ethereal vocals shine.
Pearl Tea & Coffee opens in Belden Village
JACKSON TWP. – Pearl Tea & Coffee is open for business in the Belden Village area. The shop at 4339 Dressler Road NW celebrated a soft opening this week, and is serving up beverages and in a shop with white marble walls, large windows and seating inside and out. ...
City to unveil utility box artwork in August
BARBERTON — The City of Barberton is close to unveiling selected artwork to be wrapped on 18 utility boxes throughout the city. Since June 21, the city’s Utility Box Art Committee has reviewed 92 submitted pieces from artists of all ages. Vanessa Johnson, administrative coordinator to Mayor William Judge, said the committee will next meet Aug. 8, where representatives from the city’s vendor, Pro Auto Wraps, will explain the process of placing the wraps on the boxes, the estimated lifespan of a wrap and other details.
Join Us NEXT WEEKEND for the 4th Annual COPE Weekend: Empowering Youth with Mental Fitness Tools
The Missing Link, COPE Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is excited to announce its 4th Annual Back to School event, COPE Weekend, taking place on August 2nd and 3rd at Messiah International Church, 98 Center Road, Bedford, OH 44146. This event is FREE and open to all youth returning to K-12th grade for the 2024-2025 school year.
Brightening Bedford: July Home Decor Tips
As July blesses Bedford with its golden sunshine and warm evenings, it’s the perfect time to refresh our home decor and embrace the spirit of summer. Here are some tips to bring a touch of summer charm into your Bedford home this month. Embrace Summer Colors: Infuse your space...
Carrabba's Italian Grill giving away lasagna for a year
JACKSON TWP. – Carrabba’s Italian Grill is giving away lasagna for a year for National Lasagna Day. Carrabba's has a Stark County location at 6560 Strip Ave. in Jackson Township. National Lasagna Day is July 29, and Carrabba’s Italian Grill is ready to celebrate the layers of deliciousness. ...
Chagrin Valley Little Theatre to Host Audition Prep Masterclass For Teens
Chagrin Valley Little Theatre (CVLT) will host an Audition Mastery Masterclass, designed specifically for students entering grades 5-12 who are passionate about theater and eager to enhance their audition skills. Dates and Times:. Saturdays, August 17 & 24, 2024. 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Location:. Chagrin Valley Little Theatre. 40...
Cleveland Orchestra delights with Mendelssohn, Berlioz and Beethoven at Blossom Music Center (July 20)
CUYAHOGA FALLS, Ohio — There were plenty of midsummer smiles at The Cleveland Orchestra’s Blossom Music Center concert on Saturday July 20, as Mendelssohn’s fairies cavorted, Veronique Gens’s lovely voice wafted forth, and Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony danced everyone to their feet. To begin, guest conductor...
Chagrin Yoga hosts Yoga By The Falls this Saturday at Triangle Park
CHAGRIN FALLS, Ohio -- The Chagrin Yoga Studio will allow students “to embrace their warrior” outside at 9 a.m. Saturday (July 27) at Chagrin Falls’ Triangle Park. The session is part of the studio’s Yoga By The Falls series. Yoga by the Falls will also take...
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