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Debra Joyce Dawson
Fresh Paint: 23rd Annual Plein Air Art Competition Showcases Summit County
The Ohio Plein Air Society’s 23rd annual competition brings artists outdoors to capture Summit County’s fall beauty.
Sep 14, 2026
Erin Gulling
Best Virtual Field Trip: Summit Immersive Space
Step inside Summit Immersive Space in Akron for a 360-degree journey through dinosaurs, art and the cosmos.
Sep 11, 2026
Best of the City Event Photo Booth
Thank you for coming to our inaugural Best of the City event. Please feel free to look through the photos and download yours.
Sep 11, 2026
Erin Gulling
Best Wicked Cool Video Rental: Killer Video
Step inside Akron’s Killer Video, a nonprofit museum preserving the nostalgia of VHS, horror movies and physical media through vintage tapes, movie memorabilia, exhibits and throwback screenings.
Sep 9, 2026
Erin Gulling
Noteworthy Illustrations: The Art of Hazelmade
Susan Hazel Rich’s Hazelmade turns botanical illustrations and Midwest nostalgia into beloved tea towels, greeting cards and more.
Sep 8, 2026
Erin Gulling
Place Maker: Top Wooden Map Creator MapCuts
Discover how the Stow-based MapCuts creates custom maps that turn hometowns, lakes, golf courses and memories into meaningful keepsakes.
Sep 2, 2026
Nick Lee
New Perspective: Artist Nick Lee Explores Japanese American Identity in “Eternal Flames”
Award-winning artist Nick Lee explores heritage, identity and community through vibrant portraits in “Eternal Flames,” an exhibition at the Massillon Museum.
Aug 27, 2026
Summit Memory/ Akron-Summit County Public Library
Enduring Masterpiece: Woodrow Nash’s Iconic Akron Mural
Woodrow Nash’s historic Akron mural honors Martin Luther King Jr., Frederick Douglass, Malcolm X and Sojourner Truth, celebrating Black history, leadership and the ongoing pursuit of equity.
Aug 26, 2026
Natalia Griffiths
Catching Light: Artist Bob Pozarski’s Creative Journey
For nearly 50 years, artist Bob Pozarski has transformed glass into stunning works of art.
Aug 26, 2026
Akron Pride
Akron Pride Celebrates a Decade
Akron Pride celebrates 10 years of LGBTQ+ visibility, community and belonging.
Aug 19, 2026
Flavor Blog
DORA Drinks: Unique On-The-Go Cocktails in Akron, Cuyahoga Falls and Kent
From soft-serve margaritas in Kent to adult shakes in Cuyahoga Falls, discover the top outdoor refreshment area drinks to try right now in Northeast Ohio.
Jun 16, 2026
Fresh Brews: Akronym Brewery
Celebrate the reopening of Akronym with a trip to the brewery.
May 18, 2026
Kingfish: Premier Seafood and a Fine Dining Experience
Enjoy new American seafood at Kingfish, featuring lobster, grouper, walleye and more in a stunning setting.
Mar 27, 2026
(330) Area Blog
Fresh Paint: 23rd Annual Plein Air Art Competition Showcases Summit County
The Ohio Plein Air Society’s 23rd annual competition brings artists outdoors to capture Summit County’s fall beauty.
Sep 14, 2026
Best Virtual Field Trip: Summit Immersive Space
Step inside Summit Immersive Space in Akron for a 360-degree journey through dinosaurs, art and the cosmos.
Sep 11, 2026
Enduring Masterpiece: Woodrow Nash’s Iconic Akron Mural
Woodrow Nash’s historic Akron mural honors Martin Luther King Jr., Frederick Douglass, Malcolm X and Sojourner Truth, celebrating Black history, leadership and the ongoing pursuit of equity.
Aug 26, 2026
