Akron Life Magazine

12/13/2025

https://www.akronlife.com/health/coping-with-mental-health-issues-during-the-holidays/

The holidays can intensify anxiety, depression, and loneliness. A licensed therapist shares practical ways to stay connected and protect your mental health

12/13/2025

Castle Noel in Medina is a wonderland of Christmas magic. Take in restored holiday displays, an animatronic show, movie props and costumes and more at the Christmas museum located in Medina. Plus, find out what's new this season! Learn more here: https://tinyurl.com/4bzuwftx

Photos by Erin Gulling

12/12/2025

CALLING ALL CONCERTGOERS: We're working on a piece on the history of Blossom Music Center — and want to hear your stories! Message us or comment below to share your favorite Blossom stories with us, and send us your best concert pics for a chance to be featured in the magazine!

Blossom photo by Roger Mastroianni

12/12/2025

Discover Baxter’s Speakeasy — a campy, kitschy home to the arts and creative cocktails. “I like to tell people we are escapism with city limits,” founder, director and artist Timothy Baxter says. Read more here: https://tinyurl.com/3v66crdj and don't miss the spellbound X-mas party Dec. 19!

Photos provided by Timothy Baxter

12/11/2025

Bask in the warmth of a holiday concert from Apollo's Fire Baroque Orchestra (pictured), see Weathervane Playhouse's production of "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" and more in this week's edition of The 330 Connect, available here: https://tinyurl.com/2mvzt8f4

Photos provided by Apollo's Fire

12/10/2025

Walk through Glamorgan Castle's beautifully decorated interior and get a glimpse of history. The home of Morgan Engineering president Col. William Henry Morgan, Glamorgan Castle is a feat of architectural beauty. Learn more about the historic home here: https://tinyurl.com/5dy8axpy, and don't miss Santa at Glamorgan Castle Dec. 13 and 14!

Photos by Mal McCrea

12/09/2025

At its new home in Alliance, Raptor Hallow Sanctuary has expanded room for its huge menagerie of birds and other animals — including Bobby-Stanley, a human-imprinted sandhill crane. “We like to call ourselves a retirement home for them," says head trainer Aimee Sommer. Read more about Raptor Hallow here: https://tinyurl.com/ybdnrdc5, and don't miss its Talons to Tinsel event Dec. 13 and 20!

Photos by Erin Gulling

12/09/2025

12/07/2025

For a nostalgic Christmas experience, visit the McKinley Presidential Library & Museum's new "Merry Christmas Charlie Brown" exhibit. Featuring comic strips, a Santa letter writing station, a video and more, it takes you inside one of the nation's favorite Christmas specials. Read all about it here: https://tinyurl.com/4mh9xuee

Images: Charles M. Schulz, 1969, photographer: Tom Vano, characters, © 2025 Peanuts Worldwide LLC

12/06/2025

The Poppy Shop brings local shopping for kids to Hudson. Find everything from adorable toys and outfits for boys and girls to tween favorites such as brushes and cosmetics bags. Plus, don't miss its Elf Shop experience Dec. 7 — kids can shop for gifts on their families! Learn more here: https://tinyurl.com/y5hkb8fx

Photos by Erin Gulling

12/05/2025

Located inside the stylish BLU-Tique, Akron, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, the 1 Food & Spirits offers live music, delicious drinks and tasty fare. Visit while downtown for holiday festivities. Read more here: https://tinyurl.com/2krrtubf

Photos by Marriott and Angelica Holmes

12/05/2025

Go on a tour of beautifully decorated homes in Akron with the annual Sugar Plum Tour of Holiday Homes (pictured), supporting the Gay Community Endowment Fund. Its live tour is Dec. 7, and its virtual tour is Dec. 13-Jan. 4.

Plus, see a performance of the classic musical "Annie" at Magical Theatre Company through Dec. 21.

Find these events and more with this week's edition of The 330 Connect, available here: https://tinyurl.com/4nkc8z7e