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Akron Life Magazine is a monthly lifestyles publication committed to providing information that enhances and enriches the experience of living in or visiting Akron and the 330

On June 16, 1916, the Seiberling family -- residents of Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens -- held an extravagant housewarming pa...
06/30/2025

On June 16, 1916, the Seiberling family -- residents of Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens -- held an extravagant housewarming party, themed as a Shakespearean ball for 200. Costumes were provided to staff members (pictured here), and guests arrived in fanciful finery. Get a taste of a Seiberling feast July 11 and Aug. 15 by attending the Ohio Shakespeare Festival's pre-show dinners, preceding performances of "The Tempest" and "King Lear."

Learn more here: https://tinyurl.com/f8wannn4

Photo provided by Summit Memory Society/Akron-Summit County Public Library and Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens

Bert and Kelly Slone created their dream home near the edge of Mogadore. Their 2,845-square-foot home features unique de...
06/30/2025

Bert and Kelly Slone created their dream home near the edge of Mogadore. Their 2,845-square-foot home features unique design choices, including a central courtyard. "We fit the house to us, rather than fitting us to a house," Bert says.

Step inside the one-of-a-kind home here: https://tinyurl.com/2544tn6w

Photos provided by Bert Slone

Once the Valley View Golf Club, Summit Metro Parks ' Valley View area has undergone a total restoration. "It's probably ...
06/28/2025

Once the Valley View Golf Club, Summit Metro Parks ' Valley View area has undergone a total restoration. "It's probably one of the best examples of an ecological restoration," says Mike Johnson, chief of conservation, "that is merged with outdoor passive recreational use."

Read more about the park and its offerings here: https://tinyurl.com/yaw5mzyp

Photos by Mal McCrea Photo

Have you been? Share your best photos with us in the comments!

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of "Jaws" with Joe Fortunato, see "The Comedy of Errors" at Modern Methods Brewing Compan...
06/26/2025

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of "Jaws" with Joe Fortunato, see "The Comedy of Errors" at Modern Methods Brewing Company with Twilight Theatre, or take a Firefly Night Hike through Munroe Falls Metro Park. All of this and more in this week's edition of 330Connect: https://tinyurl.com/bddw98wr

Subscribe to our events newsletter, 330Connect here: https://www.akronlife.com/connect

Photo provided by Summit Metro Parks

Akron area-based singer-songwriter Shelby Olive used a difficult time in her life to fuel her art -- and created "Brace ...
06/25/2025

Akron area-based singer-songwriter Shelby Olive used a difficult time in her life to fuel her art -- and created "Brace for the Changes," a three-part album exploring themes of loss, grief and resilience. "To be able to share this journey with people now that I''m on the other side, it's really healing for me," she says via an email.

Photos provided by Shelby Olive Miller

Read more here: https://tinyurl.com/2wm7u8kp

Witness her album release show June 28.

Catch the Akron RubberDucks play June 24 to 29. New food items include Emmett Golden’s Bicentennial Bacon Burger featuri...
06/24/2025

Catch the Akron RubberDucks play June 24 to 29. New food items include Emmett Golden’s Bicentennial Bacon Burger featuring smoked jalapeño gouda, Canadian bacon, onion rings and more. Returning favorites include WAKR Pineapple TeriyAkron Bowl and 98.1 KDD Screamer sundae. Have you tried any of these ballpark snacks?

The new Luciano's Cucina Italiana offers authentic dishes -- from lobster ravioli to sauteed calamari -- in an upscale ...
06/23/2025

The new Luciano's Cucina Italiana offers authentic dishes -- from lobster ravioli to sauteed calamari -- in an upscale setting. "We make 90 percent of our menu from scratch -- breads, pasta dough, all the fillings for our pastas -- anything we can," says executive chef Eric Hinman.

Photo by Erin Gulling

Read more here: https://tinyurl.com/ykdu3bpe

Through July 6, visit the Massillon Museum to see an exhibit from the Canton Artists League. "Into the Water" encompasse...
06/22/2025

Through July 6, visit the Massillon Museum to see an exhibit from the Canton Artists League. "Into the Water" encompasses a wide range of pieces inspired by H20. Learn more here: https://tinyurl.com/5n7mrxvm

Photos by Cameron Gorman

Find pinball, pies, beer and old-fashioned fun at Finney's Arcade & Parlor in a historical Canton building. "We wanted i...
06/21/2025

Find pinball, pies, beer and old-fashioned fun at Finney's Arcade & Parlor in a historical Canton building. "We wanted it to have that 1920s, 1940s feel," says co-owner Ryan Miller. "We want to respect the past and then look to the future." Learn more here: https://tinyurl.com/37f2c87y

Photos by Erin Gulling

Splash into the first day of summer with these swimming spots. Read more about White Star Quarry (pictured), Atwood Lake...
06/20/2025

Splash into the first day of summer with these swimming spots. Read more about White Star Quarry (pictured), Atwood Lake and West Branch State Park in our article, available here: https://tinyurl.com/2cdb5ate

Photos provided by Sandusky County Park District

Founded by former in-home hospice registered nurse Holly Klein and others, Grace House Akron, Inc. is a nonprofit offer...
06/20/2025

Founded by former in-home hospice registered nurse Holly Klein and others, Grace House Akron, Inc. is a nonprofit offering 24/7 hospice care to the unhoused and those without caregivers. “I can’t imagine trying to have to go through it alone without support, unhoused. That’s what’s scary — not actual death,” Klein says. Learn more about Klein and Grace House here: https://tinyurl.com/ys2jtx3a

Photos by Mal McCrea

Join the Walk for Grace June 21 at the Akron Zoo: https://grace-house.givecloud.co/walk-for-grace-2025

Sip Ohio wine in a scenic setting at the The Winery at Wolf Creek. “It’s a grand vista,” says co-owner Andy Troutman. “Y...
06/18/2025

Sip Ohio wine in a scenic setting at the The Winery at Wolf Creek. “It’s a grand vista,” says co-owner Andy Troutman. “You can see downtown Akron. You can see all the way up to Cuyahoga Falls. We’ve got a spectacular view.” Plus, don't miss the Burning Goat Solstice June 20. Read more here: https://tinyurl.com/rxssz96t

Photos provided by the Winery at Wolf Creek and by Mal McCrea

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