Visceral Intention: Full tilt boogie with Akron’s largest pinball machine collection
by Susan Covey A great way to spend some time, whether it’s a first date or a family...
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Watch out! Wesley Bright & The Hi-Lites will hit you with their Northern Soul Dance Craze
words by Brittany Nader photos by Margaret JaNicki “Soul ain’t nothing but a feeling,” says Brent Wesley, a.k.a....
Axon-Neuron brings it prog rock blend to Porch Rokr
written by Brittany Nader photography by McKenzie Beynon Few local bands have featured the number of musicians that...
Toeing the Rubber: How the University of Akron saved money for football by costing its baseball players thousands
by Chris Horne On July 10, the University of Akron’s 35 baseball players were told by the...
The King’s Ransom: Why some faculty think Scarborough is hand-picking (and overpaying) his unqualified friends to lead U of Akron
UA Prof: ‘No hope that this was going to be a fair search’ by Chris Horne This is...
Music & Entertainment | Akron’s Full Wave Rectifier reunites for a special performance
by Brittany Nader In the ‘90s, sounds from Northeast Ohio could be heard pouring out of television sets...
Wow. It’s like everything in Akron is happening this Saturday…
This may be the busiest weekend in Akron this summer… Friday, July 24 “Tangerine” Opens July 24 at...
The return of ICYMI | News n’ stuff that happened in Akron between June 24 and July 8
Today’s Tom Sawyer gets high on you… he gets by on you When former Akron mayor Tom...
8 Questions with Rust Belt comix creator Derf Backderf
John “Derf” Backderf is a Cleveland-based comix writer and artist whose gritty scenes of life in Ohio have...
Behind the Bar | Meet Adam Payne at Square Bar
as told to Sarah Stubbs, published in Issue 6 (May 26, 2015) Name: Adam Payne Hometown: Born...
‘Heaven isn’t too far away’ | Paying tribute to Akron’s own Jani Lane, lead singer of Warrant
by Jenny Conn Those of us who lived the Akron area’s hair metal glory days know Jani Lane’s...
Dear Mr. Van Awesome
To read the longer version of “Dear Mr. Van Awesome,” click on the photo below....
Akron jazz comes alive at Jilly’s: Jared Lees Trio debuts album at special event
by Brittany Nader Jared Lees Trio “After Thought” Only a few copies of the release will be printed, so email bassyj@hotmail.com for...
Out & About | Spring is here, Akron—go play in the mud!
Originally appeared in Issue 3, published April 14, 2015 by columnist Katie Wheeler There is a saying that...
Hungry? The Wanderer tells a tale of two Akron delis: Mr. Zub’s and Diamond Deli
by Holly Brown Mr. Zub’s Deli 812 W. Market St., Akron 330-252-0272 Diamond Deli 378 S. Main St.,...