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Actors' Summit Presents Broadway Highlights
Greystone Hall-Theater, 6th Floor 6 - 9 p.m.
"Best of Broadway, a Musical Cabaret" features Broadway highlights peformed by Actors' Summit; Akron's Professional Theater. This is a 15-minute show.
Site supported by: Akron Beacon Journal/Ohio.com
Adam Cord, Fingerstyle Guitarist
Zion Lutheran Church - Gym/Food Court 7:30-8:15 p.m.
Malone University’s Adam Cord is an instructor of guitar and author from Akron, Ohio. His performances, recordings and publications reflect his love for the guitar.
Site supported by: METRO
Akron Art Museum Activity
Akron Art Museum 6-10 p.m.
Light up the new year and get creative by participating in a giant collaborative art project in the museum lobby.
Site supported by: Akron Community Foundation
Akron Art Museum Exhibitions
Akron Art Museum 6-10 p.m.
Exhibitions on view during First Night include, Trenton Doyle Hancock: Skin and Bones, 20 Years of Drawing; Butch Anthony: Vita Post Mortum; John Pearson: Intuitive Structures; Christopher Pekoc: Hand Made.
Site supported by: Akron Community Foundation
Akron Beacon Journal Paper Hats & Browser
The Shoppes at Akron Centre 6-9 p.m.
Join the staff of the Akron Beacon Journal and learn the art of origami in creating your own paper hat. Be sure to say “hi” to Browser Newshound.
Site supported by: PNC Foundation
Akron Big Band
Greystone Hall: Ballroom, 2nd Floor 6-10 p.m.
Come, listen and dance the night away to classic big band songs of the swing era of the 1930s and 1940s. Whether it's Glenn Miller's “In the Mood” or Cole Porter's “Begin the Beguine” you’re sure to have a good time. Performance supported by A Schulman Inc.
Site supported by: Akron Beacon Journal / Ohio.com
Akron Children's Museum
John S. Knight Center-Exhibit Hall 1 6-9 p.m.
The Akron Children's Museum will have a portable Lite Brite and a Rube Goldberg project that uses various blocks and craft items to build an apparatus that uses a chain reaction to perform a simple task.
Site Supported by: City of Akron
Akron Derbytown Chorus
Zion Lutheran Church - Sanctuary 7:45-8:30 p.m.
Zion Lutheran Church - Sanctuary 8:45-9:30 p.m.
The Derbytown Chorus: A very active men's chorus that performs a cappella music throughout the Akron area for audiences of all ages. If you enjoy vocal music, you'll love this chorus.
Site supported by: METRO
Akron Digital Media Center
John S. Knight Center: Karder Terrace 6-9
Stop by for a quick lesson on how to make and upload videos on your digital device, then take your knowledge to the street and make a 60 second video at First Night capturing your new year's wishes for yourself and your city. #BetterAkron2015.
Program supported by Time Warner Cable Connect a Million Minds
Site supported by: City of Akron
Akron Film+Pixel/The Nightlight
The Nightlight 6-9 p.m.
Enjoy movie snacks and see 30 minutes of fun and/or beautiful short films on The Nightlight's big screen. Drop in anytime.
Site supported by: The John S Knight Center
Akron Symphony Gospel Meets Symphony Choir
Akron-Summit County Public Library: Auditorium 7:45-8:45 p.m.
Jennifer Jones leads members of the Akron Symphony Gospel Meets Symphony choir in a performance of some of the world’s most inspiring gospel selections.
Stage supported by: Labels & Letters
Site supported by: Acme Fresh Market
Alex Bevan
The Shoppes at Akron Centre 6-7:15 p.m.
Alex Bevan, Great Lakes Bard and Low Tech Troubadour, returns to First Night.
Performance supported by Cohen & Company
Site supported by: PNC Foundation
Asian Services in Action Inc.
The Shoppes at Akron Centre 6-9 p.m.
2015 is the year of the sheep (gentle, elegant, smart and creative). Come learn how to write the Chinese character for sheep. Free "happy new year" book mark and fortune cookies.
Site supported by: PNC Foundation
Ballet Le Rêve
Akron-Summit County Public Library: Auditorium 6-6:30 p.m.
Ballet Le Rêve is Northeast Ohio's pre-professional ballet company devoted to providing aspiring young dancers with a quality performing arts education. Dancers train under artistic direction of Natalya Vyashenko.
Stage supported by: Labels & Letters
Site supported by: Acme Fresh Market
Bongo Joe and Little Steve-O
John S. Knight Center-Exhibit Hall 2 7:15-8 p.m.
John S. Knight Center-Exhibit Hall 2 8:15-9 p.m.
Winners of the 2014 Northeast Ohio Blues Association blues challenge - this duo offers a truly unique and intense acoustic blues experience.
Stage supported by: The Welty Family Foundation
Site supported by: City of Akron
Box of Squirrels
John S. Knight Center-Main Fl 2 (Bridgestone/Hay/Foundations 9:30-10:15 p.m.
John S. Knight Center-Main Fl 2 (Bridgestone/Hay/Foundations 10:30-11:15 p.m.
Box of Squirrels plays a unique and eclectic blend of acoustic music, from the Beatles and Chuck Berry to Gillian Welch and Lyle Lovett, with great harmonies and an assortment of instruments.
Stage supported by: Omnova Solutions Inc.
Site supported by: City of Akron
Brian Henke
Akron-Summit County Public Library-Main St. Level 6-6:45 p.m.
Akron-Summit County Public Library-Main St. Level 7-7:45 p.m.
Virtuoso acoustic guitarist and harp guitarist Brian Henke will be performing music from all seven of his solo CD’s including his latest, Seven Magic Spells.
Stage supported by: Robert O. &Annamae Orr Family Foundation
Site supported by: Acme Fresh Market
Brian Lisik
Akron-Summit County Public Library-Main St. Level 8-9 p.m.
Akron singer songwriter Brian Lisik is currently touring in support of his third CD release. His performances have been described by WKSU-FM as "the epitome of coffee house cool."
Stage supported by: Robert O. &Annamae Orr Family Foundation
Site supported by: Acme Fresh Market
Café 80’s
John S. Knight Center-Main Fl 1 (Firestone/OMNOVA/Goodrich) 10-10:30 p.m.
John S. Knight Center-Main Fl 1 (Firestone/OMNOVA/Goodrich) 10:45-11:15 p.m.
Cafe 80's - The Premier 80's Tribute Experience
Performance supported by Huntington Bank
Stage supported by: Omnova Solutions Inc.
Site supported by: City of Akron
Cari Miller's Sunthing Special
Summit Artspace: 3rd Floor 6-9 p.m.
Fun, funky, colorful and affordable works of art abound. Find acrylic paintings, works with recycled objects, handmade cards and a unique line of “Akron pride” items.
Site supported by: County of Summit
Carolyn E. Lewis Studio
Summit Artspace: 3rd Floor 6-9 p.m.
Oil paintings including portraits and landscapes will be on display. An easel will be up for children to show off their talents.
Site supported by: County of Summit
Carriage Limousine Service LLC
Mainstage 7-10 p.m.
Carriage Limousine Services will offer sleigh rides through beautiful Downtown Akron in a one-of-a-kind eight passenger horse drawn sleigh.
Site supported by: FirstMerit Foundation
Children's Fireworks
Mainstage 9:00 p.m.
Enjoy the Akron Children's Hospital Kids Countdown Show with Popfusion at 8 p.m. Join the crowd at 9 p.m. at the Mainstage on Main Street for the fabulous FirstMerit Fireworks Show.
Sponsored by: FirstMerit Foundation
Children's Library Make & Take
Akron-Summit County Public Library 6-9 p.m.
Children can make a shaker from plastic eggs and spoons to use as a noise-maker for New Year's Eve.
Site supported by: Acme Fresh Market
Cleveland Chinese Music Ensemble featuring Sandra Emmeline and martial arts master Shifu Gary Harris
Akron Art Museum: Lobby 6-6:45 p.m.
Akron Art Museum: Lobby 7-7:45 p.m.
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Chinese music on authentic string, wind and percussion instruments by Northeast Ohio's traditional Chinese orchestra. Program features special guest vocalist Sandra Emmeline.
Performance supported by R.C. Musson and Katharine M. Musson Foundation
Site supported by: Akron Community Foundation
Colin Dussault's Blues Project LLC
John S. Knight Center-Goodyear Ballroom 9:15-10 p.m.
John S. Knight Center-Goodyear Ballroom 8:15-9 p.m.
The hardest working band in Northeast Ohio.Making award-wining, harmonica driven, blues based, roots, rock n’ soul music since 1989.
Performance supported by: Meggitt Aircraft Braking Systems Corporation
Site supported by: City of Akron
Confucius Institute at the University of Akron
Summit Artspace: 1st Floor 6-9 p.m.
The University of Akron's Confucius Institute is dedicated to enhancing the understanding of the Chinese language and culture around the world. This year’s make and take features Chinese calligraphy, paper cutting and knotting.
Site supported by: County of Summit
Connie Bloom's Quilting Arts Studio and Gallery
Summit Artspace: 3rd Floor 6-9 p.m.
Connie’s lush, colorful paintings are made out of fabric and thread, but are nothing like what grandma used to make. Come watch her draw and write with her mechanical sewing machine.
Site supported by: Summit County
Craig Woodson
John S. Knight Center-Exhibit Hall 1 6-8 p.m.
Children and adults will enjoy making, decorating and playing a simple musical instrument to celebrate the New Year. When finished, everyone is invited to play in a fun drum circle.
Stage supported by: Roetzel&Andress
Site supported by: City of Akron
Dale A. Galgozy
Akron-Summit County Public Library-High St. Level 6-6:45 p.m.
Akron-Summit County Public Library-High St. Level 7-7:45 p.m.
Dale Galgozy performs music that evokes the songs that you want to hear; they are classics before they're classics. Straight ahead vocal and guitar with no affectation or gimmicks.
Stage supported by: The Sisler McFawn Foundation
Site supported by Acme Fresh Market
Dark Side of the Moon
Akron Civic Theatre 9:30-10:15 p.m.
Akron Civic Theatre 10:30-11:15 p.m.
Dark Side of the Moon, a Pink Floyd Concert Experience, performs all of your favorites, including full laser light show, video, smoke and haze.
Site Sponsored by: Ohio Arts Council
David & Valerie Mayfield
Greystone Hall, 4th floor 8:15-9 p.m.
Greystone Hall, 4th floor 9:15-10 p.m.
You don't want to miss this dynamic bluegrass duo with unbelievable tight harmonies and a true beautiful blend of talent. Also enjoy some fast hot pick-in by two wonderful highly entertaining musicians.
Drip E. Faucet: Magician, Juggler & Plumber!
John S. Knight Center-Main Fl 1 (Firestone/OMNOVA/Goodrich) 6-6:30 p.m.
John S. Knight Center-Main Fl 1 (Firestone/OMNOVA/Goodrich) 6:45-7:15 p.m.
Amazing and amusing feats of magic and hilarious high flying, gravity-defying juggling! Squeaky Clean Comedy for the Whole Family!
Stage supported by: Omnova Solutions Inc.
Site supported by: City of Akron
East Akron YMCA Quilting for Peace
The Shoppes at Akron Centre 6-9 p.m.
YMCA quilting for peace project to promote peace and harmony in our community.
Site sponsored by: PNC Foundation
EKCO Ringers
Akron Art Museum: Lobby 8:15-9 p.m.
Akron Art Museum: Lobby 9:15-10 p.m.
Experience holiday music, classics and fun tunes on bronze English handbells by two ringers. Enjoy watching the unison moves and hearing the unique sound of handbells.
Site supported by: Akron Community Foundation
Elegant Ice Creations
Mainstage 6 p.m.-midnight
Have regret from 2014? Write it down and let it go in the Fire & Ice Tower. From 6-11:15 p.m., drop your regret, wish or other thoughts into the tower. The tower will be lit at 11:15 p.m. and burn through the midnight countdown.
Site Supported by: FirstMerit Foundation
Front Page Quartet
Zion Lutheran Church - Sanctuary 6-6:30 p.m.
Zion Lutheran Church - Sanctuary 6:45-7:15 p.m.
This well-established group has ease and fun with audience. Their 25-30 song repertoire includes 50's and 60's gospel, familiar tunes and Christmas music. They have entertained at parties, festivals and shows.
Site sponsored by: METRO
Get Painted
The Shoppes at Akron Centre 6-9 p.m.
Get painted airbrush temporary tattoos.
Site supported by: PNC Foundation
Jason Alan Magic
Akron Civic Theatre 6-7 p.m.
When was the last time you gasped in astonishment? Shrieked with laughter?Both at the same time?If you can't remember, then you haven't yet experienced Jason Alan Magic.
Site supported by: Ohio Arts Council
Jim Knight
Zion Lutheran Church - Gym/Food Court 6:15-6:30 p.m.
Zion Lutheran Church - Gym/Food Court 7:15-7:30 p.m.
Zion Lutheran Church - Gym/Food Court 8:15-8:30 p.m.
Guitarist Jim Knight will entertain Zion’s Food Court guests during the intermissions with light rock and folk songs from the 60’s and 70’s.
Site supported by: METRO
Johnny Cash & June Carter Cash Tribute Show
Zion Lutheran Church - Gym/Food Court 8:30-9:15 p.m.
Zion Lutheran Church - Gym/Food Court 6:30-7:15 p.m.
Bill and Susie Timmons from Wadsworth perform a Johnny Cash & June Carter Tribute Show. This "dynamic duo" sings many of the Cash favorites that audiences applaud. They have been singing together for 20 years and perform at numerous events such as weddings, festivals and church concerts.
Performance supported by Bridgestone Americas Trust Fund
Site supported by: METRO
joyUNSPEAKABLE Productions
John S. Knight Center 9:15-11:15 p.m.
The Shoppes at Akron Centre 6-8 p.m.
All statues stand out…but what makes this statue stand out the most is when the interactive animation begins - when least expected
Sites supported by: PNC Foundation and City of Akron
Kaleidoscope Exhibit
Summit Artspace: Gallery 6-10 p.m.
Hundreds of regional artists compete to get into the most anticipated and final art competition of the year at Summit Artspace, Kaleidoscope 2014. But only a fraction make it into the show, where the quality of the work is uniformly high. Kaleidoscope was founded by Alliance for the Visual Arts in 2002 and has become a well-respected and frequently reviewed source of inspiration for Northeast Ohio art aficionados. It is housed in the first floor gallery of Summit Artspace.
Site supported by: County of Summit
Let's Face it Caricatures
Akron Art Museum: Lobby 6-9 p.m.
Lets Face It Caricatures is always "drawing" a crowd. TOON OUT! for 2015. A picture is worth a thousand words but a caricature is worth a million laughs.
Site supported by: Akron Community Foundation
Magic Mike Productions
Akron-Summit County Public Library-Classroom 8-8:45 p.m.
Magic Mike reappears to amaze and astonish children and adults of all ages with interactive magic and illusion.
Site supported by: Acme Fresh Market
Magical Theatre Company
Akron Art Museum: Auditorium 6-6:45 p.m.
Akron Art Museum: Auditorium 7-7:45 p.m.
The Stinky Cheeseman and Other Fairly Stupid Tales. Funny, silly, kooky, whacky. Classic fairy tales go bonkers such as Jack’s Bean Problem, Cinderumpelstiltskin, and a boatload of other screwed up stories - occasionally even bursting into song. Non-stop hilarious.
Site supported by: Akron Community Foundation
Mame Daiko, Cleveland JACL’s Japanese Taiko Ensemble
The Shoppes at Akron Centre 7:45-9 p.m.
Mame Daiko, Cleveland JACL’s Japanese Taiko Ensemble, performs traditional and contemporary songs in a high energy performance that combines choreography and drumming.
Site supported by: PNC Foundation
Marlowe the Magic Clown
Around Town 6-9 p.m.
"Marlowe" is a hobo clown who loves to mingle. He has a gag bag of sight gags, makes apple balloons, hands out stickers and does pocket magic.
METRO Balloon Twisters & Goodie Bag Giveaway
Robert K. Pfaff Transit Center (METRO) 6-9 p.m.
Come grab a balloon work of art from local balloon twisters. Goodie bags will be given out throughout the evening to attendees (while supplies last).
Site supported by: GAR Foundation
METRO DJ Dance Party
Robert K. Pfaff Transit Center (METRO) 6-9 p.m.
Join us as we dance the night away to music from all the decades. (See, we are recycling music, too)
Site supported by: Akron Community Foundation
Metro Make & Takes
Robert K. Pfaff Transit Center (METRO) 6-9 p.m.
Stop by to create your own maze, to plant a flower and to create a bug. All three activities use repurposed CDs and CD cases.
Site supported by: GAR Foundation
Midnight Fireworks
Mainstage midnight
Join the crowd at 11:15 p.m. for the lighting of the Fire & Ice Tower and performance by stilt walkers, Pick Up Stix. At 11:45 p.m. join the University of Akron's UA Nuance and guest vocalists as they lead the First Night audience in lifting their spirits - and voices - before counting down to the new year. Then oooh and aaah over the FirstMerit Fireworks Show at midnight!
Supported by: FirstMerit Foundation
Mo’ Mojo
Akron Civic Theatre 7:15-8 p.m.
Akron Civic Theatre 8:15-9 p.m.
Mo’ Mojo is a hard driving, high energy, Zydeco-based “Party-Gras” Band. The female fronted group features three-part harmonies, accordion, fiddle, guitar, rubboard, sax, trumpet, harp, bass, percussion and drums.
Nate Vaill and A Band Named Ashes
Akron Art Museum: Auditorium 8:15-9 p.m.
Akron Art Museum: Auditorium 9:15-10 p.m.
Nate Vailll and A Band Named Ashes is a five-piece ensemble hailing from Akron that produces what has best been deemed as a "Progressive, Funky, Folk" mix of dynamic music.Performance supported by The Murdough Foundation
Site supported by: Akron Community Foundation
Neil Jacobs "World 12-String Guitar"
Summit Artspace: Gallery 7-7:45 p.m.
Summit Artspace: Gallery 8-8:45 p.m.
Masterful Gypsy, Classical, World and Fingerstyle 12-string guitar, featuring mesmerizing original compositions combined with entertaining anecdotes from world travels and experiences.
Site supported by: County of Summit
Neos Dance Theatre
Akron-Summit County Public Library: Auditorium 6:45-7:15p.m.
Greystone Hall: Ballroom, 2nd Floor 8-10 p.m.
Neos Dance Theatre has served Northern Ohio for the last 8 years with a wide variety of programming and collaborators. Based in Mansfield, Ohio at the Renaissance Theatre, Neos considers itself a dual citizen to the Akron community and will begin planting deeper roots this fall with their first ever subscription series offered at The University of Akron’s Paul Daum Theatre.
Stage supported by: Labels & Letters
Sites sponsored by: Acme and Akron Beacon Journal / Ohio.com
Palladian Palette Painting Classes
Palladian Palette 6-6:30 p.m.
Palladian Palette 6:45-7:15 p.m.
Palladian Palette 7:30-8 p.m.
Make and take for families of all ages.
Site supported by: Goodyear
Pat Catan's Mask Making
The Shoppes at Akron Centre 6-9 p.m.
First Night’s favorite make and take activity is back! With sequins, feathers and beads, you’ll find the perfect combination to create a masterpiece.
Site supported by: PNC Foundation
Paul Kovac
Summit Artspace: 3rd Floor 6-6:45 p.m.
Summit Artspace: 3rd Floor 7-7:45 p.m.
Summit Artspace: 3rd Floor 8-8:45 p.m.
Multi-instrumentalist Paul Kovac has performed with Bill Monroe, Roy Clark and Garrison Keillor to name a few. Expect banjo fast and slow, original and traditional songs, different instruments, humor and sincerity-he delivers!
Performance supported by Charles E. and Mabel M. Ritchie Foundation
Site supported by: County of Summit
Percussion Discussion Akron
John S. Knight Center 6-8 p.m.
A unique blend of Afro- Cuban and African rhythms.
Site supported by: City of Akron
Pick Up Stix
Mainstage 11:15-midnight
John S. Knight Center 8-9 p.m.
The stilt walkers from this innovative group will be out to play, towering over you and ready to dance! Bring your camera and catch yourself right beside the fun. High powered LED's and bright fancy threads you won't be able to miss them.
Sites supported by: City of Akron and FirstMerit Foundation
Popfusion – Momentum Marketing
Mainstage 8-8:45 p.m.
Each interactive music-fueled Popfusion show gives guests the opportunity to win incredible Popfusion prizes while competing in incredible challenges and unique contests. Step into the Popfusion spotlight for your chance to win BIG!
Site supported by: FirstMerit Foundation
Punkin & Penny's Face Painting
The Shoppes at Akron Centre 6-7:30 p.m.
PROFESSIONAL FACE PAINTING, from fabulous flowers, fairies and beautiful butterflies to creepy creatures and colorful cats, we offer a full range of creative and fun face painting designs for everyone!
Site supported by: PNC Foundation
REDonFIRE
Akron-Summit County Public Library 7-8 p.m.
Since 2004, RED has been enchanting audiences with her fire/flag dancing. Although she has taken many different styles of dance classes throughout her life, she is mostly self-taught with Fire Poi.
Shivering Timbers
Akron-Summit County Public Library: Auditorium 9:15-10 p.m.
Akron-Summit County Public Library: Auditorium 10:15-11 p.m.
Shivering Timbers' music defies categorization. While the songs often strive for simplicity, they just as frequently shake the heavens.
Stage supported by: Labels & Letters
Site supported by: Acme Fresh Market
Silent Lion
Greystone Hall, 4th floor 6-6:45 p.m.
Greystone Hall, 4th floor 7-7:45 p.m.
John and Barbiel Saunders are Silent Lion, playing acoustic music of Celtic, Medieval/Renaissance style; born of mystical origins; meant for this age and the age to come.
Performance supported by Lloyd L. and Louise K. Smith Memorial Foundation
Site supported by: Akron Beacon Journal / Ohio.com
Spring Garden Waldorf School
John S. Knight Center-Exhibit Hall 1 6-9 p.m.
Stop by the Spring Garden Waldorf School table and help make a difference! Join SGWS volunteers and make a card that will be shared with a patient at Akron Children’s Hospital. January is a quiet month for the children at the hospital so giving and receiving cards is a welcome and much needed activity. Kick off the New Year by making a difference in the life of a child!
Site supported by: City of Akron
Step 2
The Shoppes at Akron Centre 6-9 p.m.
Build and play with Step2 toys and playsets.
Site supported by: PNC Foundation
The Angie Haze Project
John S. Knight Center-Goodyear Ballroom 6-6:45 p.m.
John S. Knight Center-Goodyear Ballroom 7-7:45 p.m.
The Angie Haze Project always delivers a high energy show that will keep you moving with a sound "so addicting you can't get enough."
Performance supported by: Kenneth L. Calhoun Charitable Trust, Keybank, Trustee
Site supported by: City of Akron
The BOX: An Artists of Rubber City Gallery
Summit Artspace: 3rd Floor 6-9 p.m.
Stop by to view contemporary artists showing off the latest art. The show in the gallery will be "Black & White" and interpretations of that theme by area artists. This fresh talent is sure to impress.
Site supported by: County of Summit
The Gage Brothers
John S. Knight Center-Main Fl 2 (Bridgestone/Hay/Foundations 7:15-8 p.m.
John S. Knight Center-Main Fl 2 (Bridgestone/Hay/Foundations 8:15-9 p.m.
A folk/blues duo from Akron, OH, Zach and Ben Gage, covertly posing as The Gage Brothers.
Stage supported by: Omnova Solutions Inc.
Site supported by City of Akron
The hART Gallery
Summit Artspace: 3rd Floor 6-9 p.m.
The hART Gallery presents Form, Pattern & Color - Relationships. Explore the relationships between images and discover how that speaks to the way we relate to each other and ourselves. Also on view: Parallels, a study of possibilities.
Site supported by: County of Summit
The Illusion Factory
Summit Artspace: 2nd Floor 6-6:45 p.m.
Summit Artspace: 2nd Floor 7-7:45 p.m.
Start your night with this magical production of the classic fairy tale, Sleeping Beauty. All of your favorite characters come to life before your eyes. Join their hilarious adventures to save the princess.
Meet and take pictures with all of your favorite characters after the show!
Site supported by: Summit County
The Jon Mosey Trio
Akron-Summit County Public Library-Classroom 9:15-10 p.m.
Akron-Summit County Public Library-Classroom 10:15-11 p.m.
Original Akron roots-rock band The Jon Mosey Trio consists of three of the area's top musicians, each highly respected performers. Together, they craft a rootsy, powerful and instantly recognizable sound.
Performance supported by Moffit Foundation
Site supported by: Acme Fresh Market
The Terry Klausman Studio and Gallery
Summit Artspace: 3rd Floor 6-9 p.m.
For those revelers seeking a walk down memory lane, The Terry Klausman Studio and Gallery is the perfect place. It's the most unique, eclectic venue on the Artwalk. Assemblage and collage artwork as well as a cache of items from the late 19th and early 20th Century are showcased within this cozy little space.
Site supported by: County of Summit
University of Akron Steel Drum Band
John S. Knight Center-Main Fl 1 (Firestone/OMNOVA/Goodrich) 8:45-9:30 p.m.
John S. Knight Center-Main Fl 1 (Firestone/OMNOVA/Goodrich) 7:45-8:30 p.m.
Let the University of Akron Steel Drum Band transport you to the sounds of the Caribbean! Learn how the steelpan was invented and developed into this unique instrument!
Stage supported by: Omnova Solutions Inc.
Site supported by: City of Akron
Walking in Circles
John S. Knight Center-Main Fl 2 (Bridgestone/Hay/Foundations 6-6:45 p.m.
Walking in Circles is a local band from Wadsworth that provides a fun-filled evening of Classic Rock style covers and originals that is sure to be a crowd pleaser.
Site supported by: City of Akron
Wandering Aesthetics
Akron-Summit County Public Library-Classroom 6-6:45 p.m.
Akron-Summit County Public Library-Classroom 7-7:45 p.m.
Gather 'round as Wandering Aesthetics' storyteller Kyle Jozsa weaves a web of Appalachian thrills, chills, songs and laughter. WARNING: "Boogers, Witches and Haints" may appear during this interactive, family-friendly performance.
Performance supported by GOJO Industries, Inc.
Site supported by: Acme Fresh Market
Westside Steve Simmons
Akron-Summit County Public Library-High St. Level 8:15-9 p.m.
Akron-Summit County Public Library-High St. Level 9:15-10 p.m.
Musical styles ranging from nautical to Irish to country to sing along to island to oldies.
Stage supported by: The Sisler McFawn Foundation
Site supported by Acme Fresh Market
Yiddishe Cup
John S. Knight Center-Exhibit Hall 2 9:30-10:15 p.m.
John S. Knight Center-Exhibit Hall 2 10:30-11:15 p.m.
“Hava Nagila” to the 10th Power! This Klezmer Band lights up the stage with their eccentric mix of Yiddish Music.
Stage supported by: The Welty Family Foundation
Site supported by City of Akron
Zion Balloon Twisting
Zion Lutheran Church - 3rd Floor 7-9 p.m.
Kids of all ages will delight in the dogs, giraffes and flowers twisted from a variety of colored balloons.
Site supported by: METRO
Zion Face Painting
Zion Lutheran Church - 3rd Floor 7-9 p.m.
Enjoy bright and lively designs such as balloons, flags, flowers, names, numbers (2015) and many more multi-colored designs for children of all ages.
Site supported by: METRO
Zion Interactive, Live-Action Lego Show
Zion Lutheran Church - 3rd Floor 6-6:30 p.m.
Zion Lutheran Church - 3rd Floor 7-7:30 p.m.
Zion Lutheran Church - 3rd Floor 8-8:30 p.m.
For ages 4-9. Do you want to become the hero? Come and join us for a live-action show in which kids will get the opportunity to be part of the show. Imagine a Lego world where you get to help save the day, Lego-style. From 6-9 p.m., come and see unique Lego displays from local Lego Club members and take part in interactive Lego activities for kids separate from the live-action show.
Site supported by: METRO
Zion's Praise Singers
Zion Lutheran Church - Gym/Food Court 5:30-6:15 p.m.
The Praise Team of Zion Lutheran Church will offer joyous, up-beat songs that praise the Lord.
Site supported by: METRO