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The Cher Show logo courtesy of Playhouse Square.
Broadway in Akron set to finish its musical season with “The Cher Show” and “Clue”
By Taylor Lorence, Correspondent • November 27, 2023

After the "Pretty Woman” and "Mean Girls" shows started off Broadway in Akron’s 2023-24 musical run, the four-show series at UA’s E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall is set to end after musical performances of "The Cher Show" and "Clue" in April 2024.  The third and upcoming performance will be "The Cher Show,” which will debut at E.J. Thomas Hall on Tuesday, Jan. 30 at 7:30 p.m., and Wednesday,...

Mean Girls on Broadway logo courtesy of Playhouse Square.
Mean Girls on Broadway: A modern, musical take on a 2000’s classic
By Taylor Lorence, Correspondent • November 27, 2023

The University of Akron’s E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall continued Broadway in Akron with their second show “Mean Girls” on Monday, Nov. 13, and Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023.   The musical is based on the hit 2003 romantic comedy movie of the same name, written by Tina Fey and directed by Mark Waters. The original movie features Lindsey Lohan as Cady Heron, Rachel McAdams as Regina George, Amanda...

Graphics including map and itinerary courtesy of Summit Artspace and Downtown Akron Partnership.
Downtown Akron elevates local shopping on Small Business Saturday and Artists Sunday with special “Passport” contest
By Olivia Kurylo, Editor-in-Chief • November 24, 2023

Downtown Akron will celebrate local small businesses as a part of Small Business Saturday and the national Artists Sunday campaign On Saturday Nov. 25, and Sunday Nov. 26, 2023, Downtown Akron Partnership is working with Summit Artspace to present more than 25 local artist small shops and art studios as part of the Small Business Saturday and Artists Sunday event, created to recognize residential...

Map with a passport, sunglasses, pins, and plane ticket (on Pexels).
UA's Education Abroad Office to host Zips Abroad Panel
By Taylor Lorence, Correspondent • November 11, 2023

Kicking off International Education Week, the University of Akron’s Education Abroad Office and Williams Honors College have partnered together to host Zips Abroad.  Zips Abroad is an informational panel that will be held on Monday, Nov. 13 in the Williams Honors College common room as part of celebrations for International Education Week. The event will take place from 4-5 p.m. and will feature...

Photo Illustration courtesy of Olivia Richardson.
Playhouse Square brings Broadway in Akron to UA with "Pretty Woman: The Musical" and "Mean Girls"
By Olivia Richardson, Layout Editor • November 11, 2023

Broadway in Akron is back with a show-stopping 2023-2024 lineup, and I was one of the lucky ticket holders for its first show of the season “Pretty Woman: the Musical.” The University of Akron’s E.J. Thomas Hall welcomed audiences back for another sensational season of Broadway on Oct. 17, 2023.  The musical, presented by Broadway in Akron, is based on the cult-classic 1990 movie “Pretty...

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The Cher Show logo courtesy of Playhouse Square.
Broadway in Akron set to finish its musical season with “The Cher Show” and “Clue”
By Taylor Lorence, Correspondent • November 27, 2023
Graphics including map and itinerary courtesy of Summit Artspace and Downtown Akron Partnership.
Downtown Akron elevates local shopping on Small Business Saturday and Artists Sunday with special “Passport” contest
By Olivia Kurylo, Editor-in-Chief • November 24, 2023
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Mean Girls on Broadway logo courtesy of Playhouse Square.
Mean Girls on Broadway: A modern, musical take on a 2000’s classic
By Taylor Lorence, Correspondent • November 27, 2023

The University of Akron’s E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall continued Broadway in Akron with their second show “Mean Girls” on Monday, Nov....

Photo Illustration courtesy of Olivia Richardson.
Playhouse Square brings Broadway in Akron to UA with "Pretty Woman: The Musical" and "Mean Girls"
By Olivia Richardson, Layout Editor • November 11, 2023

Broadway in Akron is back with a show-stopping 2023-2024 lineup, and I was one of the lucky ticket holders for its first show of the season “Pretty...

A Dia De los Muertos display in a local Ohio pumpkin patch.
New Spanish Club holds Day of Dead skull decorating event on Nov. 2
By Shananne Lewis, Online Editor • October 30, 2023

The University of Akron has a new student organization this fall: The Spanish Club. The first meeting for the Spanish Club took place...

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Susie Frazier closing her retail showroom in Cleveland after twelve years
By News Release October 21, 2023

Cleveland, OH – On Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, from noon to 4:00 p.m., Susie Frazier will be closing her iconic retail showroom at 78th Street Studios...

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