Ohio writer Hanif Abdurraqib talks poetry, basketball and A Tribe Called Quest March 2nd, 2020 by Micah Wimmer Over the last half-decade, Columbus-based writer Hanif Abdurraqib has created a body of work that far more experienced writers would have reason to envy. Each of his four books contains wri...
Art helped rescue Marcella Chapman. Now it helps her advocate for her furry friends. February 13th, 2020 by Jillian Holness For Marcella Chapman, art is more than just attractive colors and nice silhouettes. It has been the life jacket that rescued her from drowning in a sea of darkness. The 59-year-o...
The Palette | October 2016 October 13th, 2016 by Bronlynn Thurman The Fantasticks October 13-22, Weathervane Playhouse Explore the trials of young love and parental interference in Weathervane’s newest production, The Fantasticks. Tickets are $35 fo...
Akron Arts Expo 2016: Celebrating local talent for 37 years July 18th, 2016 by Melanie Anderson On July 23 and 24, Akronites will have the opportunity to discover local talent at the Akron Arts Expo. Located in Hardesty Park, the event will provide a range of activities such a...
Knights Who Say ‘Ni’ are Coming to Akron June 8th, 2016 The cast of ‘Spamalot’ takes the Weathervane stage this month by Melanie Anderson Fans of “Monty Python” will want to clear their calendars during the month of June. King Arthur, his trusty servant Patsy and ...
Strengthening the Weakest Link May 13th, 2016 How Indie Link is bringing comic creators and illustrators together by Megan Combs So you’ve got an idea for a comic book, but no one to illustrate it. Or maybe your comic book is complete, but now you do...
Fems To The Front | How ‘Eleanor: A Zine’ came to life May 10th, 2016 words and photos by Ilenia Pezzaniti Twenty or so people quietly filled two living rooms, patiently staring in the direction of the microphone. Poet Lauren Olesh stood behind it, ready to deliver “Left-hande...
Five Fast Questions with the man who makes Oddmall so… odd April 30th, 2016 Meet Oddmall founder Andy Hopp feature image courtesy of Oddmall.info 1.) I know Oddmall is "part art fair, part craft show, part comic con, part gaming festival, part cosplay extravaganza, part toy show, par...
A Year In Review – The Arts March 22nd, 2016 A roundup of arts happenings you may have missed. by Bronlynn Thurman and Chris Horne Given the controversy and big changes in the city of Akron’s Mayor’s Office, not to mention on campus at the University of...
Feelin’ the ‘Big Love’ March 10th, 2016 Diverse, family-friendly lineup celebrates collaboration with music, food, yoga and more Be sure to join the community celebration on Saturday, March 12 from 11:00am-10:00pm. An after-party will also be held a...
