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Buy One Ticket, Get One Free to see the world premiere of Monica Bill Barnes, The Running Show, at The University of Akron’s EJ Thomas Hall this Saturday, Sept. 25th at 7:30 pm presented by DANCECleveland & The University of Akron’s Dance Program.
Choreographed by New York-based, Monica Bill Barnes and written by Robbie Saenz de Viteri, The Running Show documents the life of a dancer through movement, interviews and stories. Combining humor, voiceovers of aspiring young dancers and modern movement, the performance features Monica Bill Barnes on stage alongside The University of Akron's Dance Department dancers in a full length evening work you won’t want to miss. Full of wit, grit and contemporary movement, the audience will get an unprecedented look into the life of a dancer as a new kind of sports hero, that keeps moving against all odds.
Tickets at dancecleveland.org or call 330-972-7570.
The University of Akron's Office of Inclusion and Equity and Rethinking Race cordially invites you to register for The University of Akron's 2021 Black Male Summit! The 2021 Black Male Summit will be held on Tuesday, March 30th, 2021 from 10:30 AM - 4:30 PM. It is VIRTUAL -AND- FREE!
The Black Male Summit focuses on cradle-to-career success for African-American males with a robust focus on improving access, educational opportunities, improving retention, and leveraging networks in education, business and beyond. All are welcome, especially college-age Black Males, other men of color, women of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and friends and allies of any underserved populations.
The Office of Inclusion and Equity and Rethinking Race are hosting Cornel West thanks to the generous sponsorship of the Knight Foundation.
Please see the attached website for information and to register for the event! Please share with any friend/family and/or community members who may be interested in registering/attending as well!
REGISTER NOW. REGISTRATION IS ONLY OPEN ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS!
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CALL FOR ARTISTS | DEADLINES
SUMMIT ARTSPACE ON EAST MARKET
Call deadlines for two visual arts shows about or by women and those identifying as female are almost here, midnight, July 27, 2020, during this time of reflecting on the 19th Amendment centennial but looking to the future. All juried. The shows will open to in-person visitors late August 2020. For more information and to submit your art, go to:
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Okay, I am just gonna say it..
OUR WORLD IS GOING TO S**T.
When I was growing up, I was taught to love thy neighbor, even if they dont love you. I was raised in a world where racism wasn't a thing, people weren't getting killed left and right, the cops were there to HELP you, drugs were never around, and you could play outside without being afraid that you may never come back.
Now, I am constantly looking over my shoulder, afraid that if something were to happen, calling the police would just make it worse. I dread phone calls about another loved one overdosing, or being shot and killed over absolutely nothing. I'm afraid for not only my life, but every person around me.
I love my crazy biracial family, and I would be devastated if something happened to them. I pray that one day WE come together as one, and put an end to all of this violence.
Today we celebrate Chris Miller, our communications and community investment officer, for the decade of service he has provided to Akron Community Foundation. In his role, Chris provides vital services to both our marketing and community investment office and acts as a key storyteller for the nonprofits in our community, as well as the generous donors who give to them. You can see his work in our magazine The Signal, on our website, in many of our videos that he also shoots and produces, and throughout our various social media channels. Chris is the go-to staff member when we need technology advice or want to know about the best upcoming events (though sadly, not this year).
Chris is well known for his involvement in the arts community and can be seen at most local festivals, sometimes even performing with the Rubber City Ukes. He was instrumental in bringing outdoor movies to Glendale Cemetery and founded The Akronist, a news site that has highlighted the good works of our local nonprofits for nearly a decade.
Thank you, Chris, for your collaborative approach and for making Akron Community Foundation stronger. Happy 10th anniversary!
We love the Akron Civic Theatre and The Akronist! ♥️
Brilliant idea ! Massive pool of college students (stuck at home) connected with a massive pool of K-12 students (stuck at home), and a large (and growing) number of parents increasingly frustrated with juggling WFM and teaching their kids.
Way to go University of Akron !
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Graduate Assistant Tessa Gaffney had the opportunity to speak with Wendy S. Duke, who holds a B.A. and M.A. in Theatre Arts from The University of Akron, and recently appeared in our Spring Main Stage production of "Richard III." Check out this The Akronist article to learn about her artistic journey and stay tuned for future interviews of notable alumni!
We are goin' at in a BIG VIRTUAL WAY today for 's first Virtual Akron Artwalk...You'll see what's up with phenom April Nicholson-Couch of Totally Tangled Creations: By April Nicholson-Couch. Check in on our pages at Summit Artspace Downtown Akron Artwalk or our Instagram starting at 5:30. Artist demos, interviews, pop-ups, art from Artwalk partners. They'll be open for online biz. Also, unveiling of our virtual art shows that were interrupted by social distancing, Whether to Weather Virtual Art Exhibit Opens and Boschian: Beautifully Bizarre Virtual Art Exhibit Opens summitartspace.org Downtown Akron Partnership Jilly's Music Room The Devil Strip ArtsNow County of Summit Executive Ilene Shapiro City of Akron, Ohio - Mayor's Office Zeber-Martell Studio and Gallery Sweet Modern Northside Cellar Summit Artspace Tenants and Staff The Akronist
Stay home and take care! 🌅
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Around Akron with Blue Green Studio One23 Red Point Digital, LLC John R. Aylward Photography Greater Akron Chamber City of Akron, Ohio - Mayor's Office The Devil Strip Highland Square Neighborhood Association Creating Impact With Vanessa Michelle Akron Buzz The Akronist Akron Beacon Journal Socially Good TV Rubicon Cinema Emerge Microcinema FilmDayton Film Hamilton Greater Cleveland Film Commission Amazing Suspense Productions Ma'Sue Productions Pritt Entertainment Group Mosher Media TRIAD Lost Tribe Media, Inc. The Novotarian Syndicate Reel Cycling Film Festival Bechdel Fest The Nightlight Kent State Student Media KSU Independent Films CSU School of Film & Media Arts Media Arts and Filmmaking at Tri-C (MARS/VCDV) Myers School of Art ArtsNow Summit Artspace The Chameleon Village Theatre Collective BMe Community VIBE Collective Artists of Rubber City Women In Film and Television Ohio
Can’t wait, The Akronist, to share your piece on the amazing Jennifer Worden, whose studio is in .
WE INTERRUPT YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA TO BRING YOU THIS NEWS: DJ Ace Epps will be creating the musical soundtrack for the Opening Night! Embracing Heritage Juried Art Exhibition at on East Market tonight, 4-7 p.m. Be there to experience art from AHHHH mazing local creatives that celebrates African American heritage and the cultural impact. Free admission. OH, and did we say there will be apps/snack/nibbles/refreshments! Find your way summitartpace.org/plan-your-visit The Akronist ArtsNow Downtown Akron Partnership The Devil Strip Akron Urban League
Storyteller, co-founder of The Akronist, and creator/producer of Around Akron with Blue Green on PBS Western Reserve.
Citizen-powered media. We're all storytellers: we use stories to communicate, to learn, to share a common experience. The Akronist isn’t just another website.
