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Kofi Boakye’s Last Akron Show
The acclaimed young local pianist gives a final performance before heading to a prestigious music school. Read more
Aug 9, 2019 10:01 AM (330) Area Blog
Photo by Tylar Sutton
Best Balloon Bender
Smiles abound at parties, weddings and festivals where Pipiolo the Clown twists fun balloon animals. Read more
Photo by Tylar Sutton
Best Social Climb
Community is really put first at the Rock Mill. Members can try routes with new holds before 700-plus other U.S. rock gyms. Read more
Photo by Tylar Sutton
Best Surf Revival
Whatever Northeast Ohio weather brings, the Kahuna Kings always give you a reason to don a Hawaiian shirt and say “aloha” to an authentic surf music experience. Read more
Photo by Dana Risley
Best Chill Session
Subscription boxes are having a moment. While there are lots of fun boxes, not many deliver to your front door all local natural, holistic items like you can find in the Gypsy Soul Market Box. Read more
Photo by Tylar Sutton
Best Canal Appreciation
History may seem boring, but Laurie Michelle Caner is fascinated by it. While her jangly Americana band Hey Mavis was a Cuyahoga Valley National Park artist in residence, Caner became enamored by factoids along the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail. Read more
Tylar Sutton
Best Tabletop Happy Place
Nicole Pearch says that a garden must have three things to attract fairies to it: life, color and something shiny. Read more
illustration by Dana Risley
Financial Dream Catcher
Take these measured steps to make sure paying for your dream doesn’t hijack your long-term savings plans. Read more
Shane Wynn
Loft Living at the Northside
Barb & Ed Stacy share how moving to downtown Akron six years ago has unlocked a newfound freedom. Read more
Tasty low-carb beers
Keep calories down and your figure trim with these craft beers. Read more
Jul 19, 2019 3:52 PM Flavor Blog
Tylar Sutton
Community Meal
Nomz serves up eats using ingredients from local artisans and farmers. Read more
Tylar Sutton
Nature's Best
Purplebrown Farmstead uses a permaculture approach to farm with the earth. Read more
Matt Arnold
Shepherd's Hook
Yellow House Cheese applies science to make artisan dairy products on its farm. Read more
Tylar Sutton
Game Changers
Whether it’s a gold medalist flipping the mat on abusive gymnastics culture or a female engineer breaking the rubber ceiling on the racetrack, these dynamic personalities are making a difference. Read more
Matt Arnold
Change Maker Samson Dubina
While the physicality of the sport at high levels may surprise basement aficionados of pingpong — athletes burn up to 700 calories an hour, and balls in competitions can travel up to 70 mph — the real game is a mental one. Read more
Tylar Sutton
Change Maker Kaamilah Wahid
At first glance, Kaamilah Wahid looks perfect. The reigning Miss Akron United States 2019 has all the aesthetics of a beauty queen: trim figure, flowing locks, gorgeous smile, poise and elocution. But she’s had her share of challenges to overcome. Read more
Tylar Sutton
Game Changer Kylie Rose Jacobs
Kylie Rose Jacobs was never alone while she was receiving cancer treatment at Akron Children’s Hospital. Read more
Amanda Goodin Photography
The 330's Fall Festivals 2017
Enjoy some family-friendly fun at one of these local fall festivals in Ohio and the greater Akron area Read more
Friday
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Art & Exhibitions Concerts & Live Music Events in The 330 Festivals & Fairs Food & Drink Kids & Family Outdoor Activities Theater & Dance This & That
40th Annual Cuyahoga Falls Oktoberfest-
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Events in The 330 Kids & Family This & That
Hawk Hike-
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Concerts & Live Music Events in The 330 Food & Drink This & That
Jilly’s Music Room presents Mo’ Mojo-
Saturday
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Events in The 330 Kids & Family This & That
Dog Hike & Breakfast-
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Art & Exhibitions Charity & Fundraisers Concerts & Live Music Events in The 330 Festivals & Fairs Health & Wellness Kids & Family This & That
Wayside Wellness Fair-
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Theater & Dance
Mother Goose
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Health & Wellness Kids & Family
Akron Baby, Tot & Bigger Show 2019-
Sunday
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Theater & Dance
Into the Breeches!-
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Events in Peninsula Kids & Family
Pottery Workshop-
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Events in The 330 Kids & Family This & That Vintage Days at Stan Hywet
Vintage Days at Stan Hywet-
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Festivals & Fairs Kids & Family Outdoor Activities
Fall Festival-
Monday
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Train Ride
Steam in the Valley-
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Events in Peninsula Food & Drink Kids & Family
Countryside Farmers' Market at Howe Meadow-
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Events in The 330
Ohio Shakespeare Festival’s “Maid Marion: An Adventure with Music”-
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Art & Exhibitions Concerts & Live Music Events in The 330 Festivals & Fairs Kids & Family Theater & Dance This & That
Ohio Shakespeare Festival’s “Maid Marion: An Adventure with Music”-
Tuesday
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Events in The 330 This & That
The Love Akron Network’s Awards Breakfast-
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Events in The 330 Theater & Dance This & That
Movie Screening: “Farmers for America”-
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Theater & Dance
Into the Breeches!-
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Concerts & Live Music Events in The 330 This & That
Tuesday Musical presents Jason Vieaux & Adam Barnett-Hart-
Wednesday
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Theater & Dance
Into the Breeches!-
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Train Ride
Steam in the Valley-
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Events in Peninsula Food & Drink Kids & Family
Countryside Farmers' Market at Howe Meadow-
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Events in The 330
Ohio Shakespeare Festival’s “Maid Marion: An Adventure with Music”-
Thursday
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Theater & Dance
Into the Breeches!-
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Events in The 330 Food & Drink
Bent Trivia!-
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Events in The 330 Food & Drink
Bent Trivia!-
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Concerts & Live Music
Sanctus Real in Concert-
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