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‘Heaven isn’t too far away’ | Paying tribute to Akron’s own Jani Lane, lead singer of Warrant

June 17th, 2015

by Jenny Conn Those of us who lived the Akron area’s hair metal glory days know Jani Lane’s story well. We followed him through his early bands at the Akron Agora, Ramone’s, Filthy McNasty’s in Kent and Peabod...

Dear Mr. Van Awesome

June 12th, 2015

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

June 4th, 2015

by Brittany Nader Jared Lees Trio “After Thought” Only a few copies of the release will be printed, so email bassyj@hotmail.com for a copy, or download the full LP at jaredleebass.bandcamp.com Though live...

Out & About | Spring is here, Akron—go play in the mud!

June 3rd, 2015

Originally appeared in Issue 3, published April 14, 2015 by columnist Katie Wheeler There is a saying that April showers bring May flowers. You know what else April showers bring? Mud. And, perhaps more impor...

Hungry? The Wanderer tells a tale of two Akron delis: Mr. Zub’s and Diamond Deli

June 1st, 2015

by Holly Brown Mr. Zub’s Deli 812 W. Market St., Akron 330-252-0272 Diamond Deli 378 S. Main St., Akron 330-762-5877 Sandwiches are the universal vessel. The thing you can put anything on. Th...

EVENTS: 14 things to do in Akron over the next week that you can’t do anywhere else

May 29th, 2015

WONE’s Rock The Lock Fridays at 7 p.m. at Lock 3 (FREE) 200 S. Main St., Akron Every Friday in the summer, hit Lock 3 for a great classic rock tribute band. Don’t miss Full Moon Fever, a tribute to Tom P...

What to do when you’re waiting for a call from Corey Feldman

May 28th, 2015

NOTE: I'm happy to report there will be a Part 2 to this because Ariel did get to speak with Mr. Feldman on the phone. - Chris H. A Corey Feldman superfan scores the interview she always wanted only to see ...

BIG IDEAS: Nick Petroski, OSC Tech Lab & the Launch League

May 26th, 2015

Hey Nick, what's the BIG IDEA with the Launch League? photography by Svetla Morrison See more of her work, including her Akron’s Big Ideas series, at her website here Name: Nick Petroski Age: 29 Hometown/H...

BIG IDEAS: DJ El Prezidente & the Mighty Soul Night

May 22nd, 2015

Hey, El Prezidente, what's the Big Idea with The Mighty Soul Night? photography by Svetla Morrison See more of her work, including her Akron’s Big Ideas series, at her website here Name: DJ El Prezidente Ag...

BIG IDEAS: Carolyn Behrman, Flashbulb and Cops on the Porch

May 21st, 2015

Hey Carolyn Behrman, what's the BIG IDEA with Flashbulb and Cops on the Porch? photography by Svetla Morrison See more of her work, including her Akron’s Big Ideas series, at her website here Name: Carolyn B...

Akron Soul Train Announces New Fellows

Muralist Caleb Aronhalt brings ‘minions’ to surprising places

In new book, David Giffels travels Ohio to understand the U.S.

The Nightlight to host outdoor film series at Stan Hywet

Into the Muck | Buchtel students take project-based learning to Panzner Wetland Wildlife Reserve

International Jerk brings something new to Summit Lake

Civics Essential: What do judges do and why is it important?

Love letters from the 1930s reveal a uniquely Akron romance | Chapter 2

Matthew DeRubertis echoes the canyons on his new ambient album

Longtime rocker Harvey Gold is ‘all the versions’ of himself on new album

‘I can be your Antidote at the end of a hard day:’ Madison Cummins releases sophomore album

When classic rock heroes made headlines at the Rubber Bowl

Planning for kids’ safety, food and naps at a protest

Create-your-own support group

Social development worries? Yeah, we’ve been there.

That’s “Autistic” with a capital “A,” thank-you-very-much: 5 Things I Wish I Would’ve Known When We Got Our First Diagnosis