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World Beer Festival comes to Cleveland

After successfully presenting almost 30 festivals in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida and Virginia since 1996, All About Beer Magazine proudly announces the inaugural World Beer Festival-Cleveland in July. more »

Jun 16, 2013 in (330) Area Blog

Rib, White & Blue returns to Lock 3 in July

This highly anticipated summer tradition, sponsored by the City of Akron, features the biggest and most sought after rib vendors vying for cash prizes and bragging rights as they travel from Ohio, Texas, South Carolina, New Jersey and Tennessee. more »

Jun 16, 2013 in (330) Area Blog

Akron Zoo forms Howls & Growls with Magical Theatre

The Akron Zoo and the Magical Theatre in Barberton have teamed up to form the Howls & Growls Team to promote the zoo’s upcoming opening of the Mike & Mary Stark Grizzly Ridge. more »

Jun 8, 2013

Nationwide Insurance Foundation donates 45k to Foodbank

The Foodbank is receiving the funds as a part of a $1.25 million donation that Nationwide Insurance Foundation made to Feeding America, the nation’s largest domestic hunger relief organization. more »

Jun 8, 2013

"A Doo Wop Celebration VI!" coming to Akron Civic Theatre

The concert will feature an impressive lineup of renowned doo wop performers including Charlie Thomas of The Drifters, Shirley Alston Reeves of The Shirelles, The Coasters and Sonny Turner of The Platters. more »

May 25, 2013

Dates unveiled for 38th Cleveland International Film Festival

The Cleveland Film Society has officially announced the dates for next year's 38th Cleveland International Film Festival, which will once again see festivities move back to March. more »

May 25, 2013

Behind the scenes video of the May issue

A behind the scenes look at the May 2013 Akron Life Magazine photo shoot with the Akron Aeros owner Ken Babby and Orbit. more »

Apr 29, 2013 in Arts & Entertainment

Local Artist Goes on Art Venture Across the Country

When most people think of a trip, they consider two weeks to be a long time away from home. For Cleveland local, Jordan Rolleston, he is taking the definition of a trip to a whole new level. more »

Apr 21, 2013 in (330) Area Blog (1 Comments)

Countryside Conservancy introduce local food MOVment

This spring, Countryside Conservancy is expanding their focus on food access and nutrition to include physical activity. more »

Apr 8, 2013 in (330) Area Blog

Aeros and Habitat for Humanity form partnership

50/50 raffle revenue at all home games to be split between drawing winner and Habitat. more »

Apr 8, 2013 in (330) Area Blog

Kent's Special Effects

A Look Back : Archives from our April 2003 issue. more »

Mar 31, 2013 in Arts & Entertainment

Filmmaker Oliver Stone among those to help dedicate Kent State's May 4 Visitors Center

Dedication will take place during the university's 43rd Commemoration of May 4, 1970. more »

Mar 24, 2013 in (330) Area Blog

Derby Downs announce 2013 events

Derby Downs is no longer just about the FirstEnergy All-American Soap Box Derby. more »

Mar 12, 2013 in (330) Area Blog

Expect the Unexpected

Weddings are steeped in tradition but today’s couples are making their own rules. more »

Feb 28, 2013 by in Beauty & Wellness

Tying the Knot

For these local couples, making memories was the key to their wedding-day bliss. more »

Feb 28, 2013 in Beauty & Wellness

What's on your Bucket List?

January's From the Publisher more »

Feb 28, 2013 in Arts & Entertainment

Crafted Artisan Meadery partners with Cavalier Distributing

­Crafted Artisan Meadery announce the signing of a distribution partnership with the highly respected craft beer distributor Cavalier Distributing and its partners. more »

Feb 10, 2013 in (330) Area Blog

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  • World Beer Festival comes to Cleveland

    After successfully presenting almost 30 festivals in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida and Virginia since 1996, All About Beer Magazine proudly announces the inaugural World Beer Festival-Cleveland in July.

    Jun 16, 2013

  • Rib, White & Blue returns to Lock 3 in July

    This highly anticipated summer tradition, sponsored by the City of Akron, features the biggest and most sought after rib vendors vying for cash prizes and bragging rights as they travel from Ohio, Texas, South Carolina, New Jersey and Tennessee.

    Jun 16, 2013

  • Celebrate the 23rd Annual RiverDay on May 18

    Friends of the Crooked River announce the line-up of events for the 23nd Annual RiverDay to be held on Saturday, May 18.

    Apr 28, 2013

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