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The Akron Zoo’s annual lighting event will feature walls of animated lights set to holiday music.

Annual Wild Lights Open at Akron Zoo

By Jessica Ricks, Arts & Entertainment Editor
December 10, 2019
Fr. Greg Olszewski’s poems (to the right of the photograph on display) serve as a narrative to Adam Bernard’s photographs in the exhibit “Town & Country featuring Route 42.” The piece above is titled “Dutch.”

Exhibit by Akron Natives on Display in Northside District Until 2020

By Jessica Ricks, Arts & Entertainment Editor
November 18, 2019
In 2016, two of my former roommates, other students and myself helped clean up the facilities at the Akron BMX Track.

All UA Students Encouraged to Participate in Volunteering

By Jessica Ricks, Arts & Entertainment Editor
November 18, 2019
Two visitors observe Angela Washko’s performances for video based on the popular role-playing game World of Warcraft.

Video Game Artist Visiting ‘Open World’ Exhibit at Akron Art Museum

By Jessica Ricks, Arts & Entertainment Editor
November 5, 2019
Works such as Georges Méliès 1902 film “Journey to the Moon” will be displayed during “The Distance of the Moon.”

Akron Art Museum Invites Community Members to Explore the Moon Through New Exhibit

By Jessica Ricks, Arts & Entertainment Editor
November 5, 2019
One of Kristina Wolin’s images titled “Family trip to Hollywood” that will be on display.

Crown Point Ecology Center to Display Art Exhibit by UA Senior

By Jessica Ricks, Arts & Entertainment Editor
October 29, 2019
Families and children participating in hands-on activities during a previous the Trick or Treat event at the Akron Art Museum.

Akron Art Museum Hosting Annual Trick or Treat for Families

By Jessica Ricks, Arts & Entertainment Editor
October 22, 2019
Judy Schwager (right) looked to collaborate with The University of Akron as one of her first tasks as Trinity United Church of Christ’s director of music.

Original Song by UA Student to be Performed in Local Church

By Jessica Ricks, Arts & Entertainment Editor
October 15, 2019
Vinay Parameswaran leads the Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra during the 2018-19 season.

Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra 2019-20 Season Begins Next Month

By Jessica Ricks, Arts & Entertainment Editor
October 8, 2019
Free trolley services departing from Quaker Square are available to all who attend the monthly event.

Downtown Akron Partnership Highlights Culture Through Monthly ‘3rd Thursday’ Event

By Jessica Ricks, Arts & Entertainment Editor
October 8, 2019
Upcoming dates for the Akron Artwalk this year include Oct. 5, Nov. 7 and Dec. 2.

Monthly ‘Akron Artwalk’ Event Shows Off Local Art, Culture

By Jessica Ricks, Arts & Entertainment Editor
September 30, 2019
The Jazz fusion band that celebrated a birthday bash for Scales on Sept. 14, includes (left to right) Elon JD, Jonathan Scales and Maison Guidry.

Jonathan Scales Fourchestra Visits Akron, Showcases Unique Musical Processes

By Jessica Ricks, Arts & Entertainment Editor
September 26, 2019
One of the Akron Symphony Orchestra’s performances in early 2018.

Akron Symphony Orchestra to Explore Art of Russian Music

By Jessica Ricks, Arts & Entertainment Editor
September 16, 2019
People gather around in the cemetery to watch movies on the projector screen.

Glendale Cemetery Hosting Free Outdoor Movie Screening

By Jessica Ricks, Arts & Entertainment Editor
September 8, 2019
Eager customers explore the park on the first night of Pizza Fest at Lock 3.

City of Akron Sponsors First Pizza Fest at Lock 3

By Jessica Ricks, Arts & Entertainment Editor
September 3, 2019
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