Marcy Bones tells a strange, heartfelt tale in animated series “The Other Town” June 23, 2021Writing and reporting by H.L. Comeriato Photos and illustrations created by Marcy Bones & H.L. Comeriato At the...ArtsCommunityCultureEntertainmentfeaturedPeople·8 mins read·867 views
The Nightlight debuts a new leader and some big changes June 11, 2021INDIE THEATRE’S UPGRADES INCLUDE ‘ROB LUCAS LOBBY’ HONORING LATE CO-FOUNDER story by Derek Kreider Downtown Akron’s art house...CulturefeaturedMovies·3 mins read·437 views
Kentcore TV show highlights musicians in Northeast Ohio May 31, 2021Writing, reporting and photos by Abbey Marshall If you’re in search of your next favorite Northeast Ohio musician,...ArtsEntertainmentfeatured·2 mins read·362 views
New book documents Akron’s gas balloon history May 31, 2021by Kyle Cochrun Hands Off!: Epic Adventures of the Balloon Flyers of Akron, is one of those charming...ArtsBooksCommunityCulturefeaturedLocal history·3 mins read·184 views
Local comic book writer shows “Confidence” with Kickstarter Campaign May 20, 2021By Allyson Smith Todd Zverloff’s love for comic books started with a gift from his uncle when he...ArtsBooksfeatured·3 mins read·150 views
Fiber artist Natalie Grieshammer weaves a colorful career May 10, 2021words by Diane Kilivris, photo by Ilenia Pezzaniti The genre of fiber art didn’t exist 100 years ago....Artsfeatured·3 mins read·181 views
Jason Blakely offers area poets voices with heart through Poetry Is Life Publishing May 3, 2021by Marissa Marangoni If there is one thing that Jason Blakely has, it’s heart. That heart is behind...ArtsBlack BusinessesCommunityCulturefeatured·5 mins read·236 views
David Hawkins pens book inspired by his father April 19, 2021Reporting and writing by Zinga Hart David Hawkins is a Highland Square native and interior designer who recently...ArtsBooksfeatured·3 mins read·480 views
Book review: The Panic Years March 18, 2021The Panic Years examines the pleasures and politics of motherhood from a feminist lens By Lyndsey Brennan British...BooksHell RaisersUncategorized·5 mins read·80 views
“Band” LED installation at Akron City Center Hotel spurs wonderment Downtown March 17, 2021Reporting and writing by Abbey Marshall The Akron City Center Hotel has been permanently closed since 2017, but...Artseconomic developmentfeatured·4 mins read·1380 views
Leandra Drumm creates whimsical designs in pewter and glass March 3, 2021Reporting and writing by Susan Pappas As the youngest of three daughters of sculptor Don Drumm and textile...Artsfeatured·8 mins read·960 views
‘Wolves and Flax’ uses a family archive to illustrate 19th-century Cuyahoga Falls February 15, 2021Reporting and writing by Kyle Cochrun In April 1802, the seventh U.S. Congress passed the Enabling Act of...BooksfeaturedLocal history·4 mins read·571 views
Woodrow Nash: ‘Art is the sum total of my life’s experiences’ February 3, 2021Reporting, writing and photos by Noor Hindi Woodrow Nash doesn’t just make art: He creates a universe of...Artsfeatured·3 mins read·360 views
Dominic Moore-Dunson and Dara Harper Launch Black Artist Guild January 25, 2021Reporting, writing and photos by Noor Hindi Dara Harper has one goal: To ensure Akron’s Black community no...Artsfeatured·2 mins read·616 views
Yvonne’s Arts and Sweets: Practicing self-care through baking and painting January 25, 2021Reporting and writing by Brynne Olsen Yvonne Chappell, owner of Yvonne’s Arts and Sweets, is baking her way...ArtsBlack BusinessesCommunityCulturefeaturedSmall Businesses·4 mins read·325 views