High Arts Festival invites local artists to help inspire the imagination of the city
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Visual artists, musicians, filmmakers and literary artists are invited to showcase their craft among peers and the public in downtown Akron venues with High Arts Festival 2018 running Sept. 14-Oct. 6
Public and juried votes will determine $32,000 in cash prizes. First place public vote and first place juried vote in each of the four disciplines - visual art, music, film and literary art - will receive a prize of $3,000. Two runners up in each discipline will receive $1,000. The festival is made possible by Peg's Foundation and John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.
The application is live now through June 18 at www.higharts.org. Select the genre you would like to enter to access the application.
Banner photo by Jeffrey L. Klaum
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Art & Culture
Akron Art Museum
Thursdays, May 17, 24, 31, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
157 S. Main St, The Law Building
Thursday, May 17, 5-8 p.m.
Akron Art Museum
Thursday, May 17, 6 p.m.
Akron Art Museum
Tuesday, May 19, 11 a.m.
Akron Art Museum
Thursday, May 24, 6:30 p.m.
Akron Art Museum
Thursday, May 31, 6-7 p.m.
Jun Kaneko: Blurred Lines
Akron Art Museum
Through June 3,
Tues.-Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
Akron Art Museum
Through July 15, Tues.-Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
Akron Art Museum
Through Sept. 9,
Tues.-Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
Akron Art Museum
Through Sept. 23, Tues.-Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
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Entertainment
The Nightlight
May 16-17, times vary
Downtown Akron
Thursday, May 17, 4-8 p.m.
Akron-Summit County Public Library
Peter Rabbit Thursday, May 17, 6:30 p.m.
The Post: Thursday, May 24, 6:30 p.m.
The Commute: Thursday, May 31, 6:30 p.m.
The Nightlight
Friday, May 18, 10:30 p.m.
Akron Civic Theatre
Tuesday, May 8, 12 p.m.
The Nightlight
Sunday, May 20, 6:30 p.m.
Lock 3
Friday, May 25, 6 p.m.
The Nightlight
Friday, May 25, 10:30 p.m.
Uncorked Wine Bar
Saturday, May 26, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.
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Family Fun
Akron-Summit County Public Library
Wednesdays, May 16, 23, 30, 10:30 a.m.
Wed/Fri, May 16, 18, 23, 25, 30, 10:30 a.m.
Akron-Summit County Public Library
Thursdays, May 17, 24, 31, 10:30 a.m.
Akron Art Museum
Thursday, May 17, 11:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Akron-Summit County Public Library
Saturday, May 19, 11 a.m.
Akron-Summit County Public Library
Sundays, May 20, 27, 2-2:30 p.m.
Akron Art Museum
Thursday, May 24, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
Akron Zoo
Saturday, May 26, 8-10 a.m.
Akron Children's Museum
Saturday, May 26, 9-10 a.m.
Akron Children's Museum
Saturday, May 26, 1-2 p.m.
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Eat, Drink, Shop & Social
Brubaker's Pub
Sundays-Saturdays, May 16-31, 4.-9 p.m.
Happy Hour
Baxter's
Tues.-Sat., May 16-19, 22-26, 29-31, 3-7 p.m.
High St. Hop House
Wednesdays, May 16, 23, 30, 9:30 p.m.-12 a.m.
Hoppy Hour
High St. Hop House
Tues.-Sat., May 16-19, 22-26, 29-31, 4-7 p.m.
Jilly's Music Room
Thursdays, May 17, 24, 31, 5:30 p.m.
Spaghetti Warehouse
Friday, May 18, 6 p.m.
Noto Boutique (Northside Marketplace)
Saturday, May 19, 10 a.m.-11 p.m.
Uncorked Wine Bar
Saturday, May 19, 5 p.m.
Sweet Mary's Bakery
Sundays, May 20, 27, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
High St. Hop House
Tuesdays, May 22, 29, 4 p.m.-2 a.m.
Jilly's Music Room
Wednesday, May 23, 7 p.m.
Northside Marketplace
Thursday, May 24, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Ohio Shakespeare Festival
Saturday, May 26, 8 p.m.
Spaghetti Warehouse
Sun.-Thur. until 10 p.m., Fri. & Sat. until 11 p.m.
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House House - The University of Akron
Wed-Sat, May 16-19, 23-26, 30-31, 12-3 p.m.
Summit County Historical Society
Wed-Sat, May 16-19, 23-26, 30-31, 1-4 p.m.
Quaker Station at The University of Akron
Thursday, May 17, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Akron-Summit County Public Library
Thursday, May 17, 6:30-7:45 p.m.
Starting your own Business: May 23, 5:30 p.m.
Mustill Store
Friday, May 25, 1 p.m.
Ohio Shakespeare Festival
Saturday/Sunday, May 26-27,
12-2 p.m.
Akron-Summit County Public Library
Thursday, May 31, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Click here
for more programs and workshops at the Main Library.
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Leisure & Recreation
Monday, May 14-Friday, May 18
CVSR Akron Northside Station
Fri-Sun, May 18-20, 25-27, 10:55 a.m.
Saturday, May 19, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Akron Yoga & Wellness
Saturday, May 19, 9 a.m.
EarthaVision
Sunday, May 20, 4-5:15 p.m.
Canal Park Stadium
Tuesday, May 22,
5:05 p.m.
Wednesday, May 23,
10:35 a.m.
Thursday, May 24,
10:35 a.m.
Canal Park Stadium
Friday, May 25,
6:35 p.m.
Saturday, May 26,
6:35 p.m.
Sunday, May 27,
6:35 p.m.
Monday, May 28,
1:05 p.m.
Lock 3
Saturday, May 26, 9 a.m.
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3rd Thursday
highlights downtown destinations
Thursday, May 17 | 4-8 p.m.
3rd Thursday is a monthly event showcasing arts, culture, cuisine and entertainment. Take the free trolley to more than 30 destinations from Northside to Main/Exchange St. for art, music, events, shopping and dining.
From a create your own sundae bar at Chill Ice Cream, to vendor discounts at Northside Marketplace or $3, $4 and $5 food and drink specials at participating bars and restaurants, 3rd Thursday is a great way to explore dozens of local businesses in the neighborhood.
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All hands on deck for the first public space-lift
Sunday, May 20 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Northside District (near Luigi's)
DAP aims to improve the
connectivity of the Northside District
with the rest of downtown through
a grant from the John S. and James
L. Knight Foundation to create the Northside Green, a public space for people to socialize and take in all the district has to offer.
Volunteers are needed for the first project - painting a street mural designed by local artist, April Couch.
Two shifts are available
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Downtown Business Spotlight
Sweet Mary's Bakery
76 E. Mill St. | 234-706-6088
Tues-Sun, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Sweet Mary's features a wide variety of baked goods. From fresh baked cinnamon rolls and buttermilk biscuits to pies, cookies, breads (and now, bagels) Sweet Mary's has what you're craving. All items are from scratch, by hand and with plenty of love.
Sweet Mary's Bakery is now open
Sundays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
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Free Saturday Zumba classes
Cascade Plaza | 9:30-10:30 a.m.
First Saturday of the month
June-Sept.
Join instructor Christy Leenheer from Forever Fitness 24 for a FREE, hour- long Zumba class on Cascade Plaza.
This event is sponsored by Knight Foundation and DAP as part of Summer on the Plaza activities.
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Dine downtown
From casual eats to upscale dining, you'll find delicious food and great atmosphere when you choose to dine downtown. Whether you're looking for a quick bite, or a place to linger over coffee, downtown dining has it all.
Chameleon Cafe photo
by Tim Fitzwater
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Ambassador service is now available on Sundays in downtown Akron
Ambassadors provide car lockout assistance, battery jump, public cleaning service, safety
escorts and
graffiti removal.
Call 330-706-7383 for on-duty supervisor
Mon-Wed. 7 a.m-8 p.m.
Thurs-Fri. 7 a.m.-11 p.m.
Sat. 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
Sun. 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
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Downtown Akron construction
Main Street between Church & University will be closed through May 25 for OCIT Rack 37 work in front of Lock 3.
During the closure, southbound traffic is detoured using W. Bowery St., S. High St. and University Ave. Northbound traffic is detoured using University Ave., Broadway, and W. Bowery St.
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Spikeball and Bocce Ball leagues in downtown
Thursday nights beginning June 14
Cascade Plaza | 4-8 p.m.
DAP is partnering with Stay in Play Recreation to offer Spikeball (a cross between volleyball and 4-square) and Bocce Ball leagues in Cascade Plaza this summer, complete with happy hour each week.
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Downtown Akron Partnership
The Downtown Akron Partnership's mission is to promote and build a vibrant
and valuable Downtown.
Since its inception in 1995, the partnership has been a catalyst for enhancing the Downtown environment by supporting existing community programs, while also developing new, innovative programs designed to create interest in and to attract people to Downtown Akron.
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