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Before my career took over my time, I was an avid couponer and often saved upwards of 50 percent off my grocery bill every week. For families, it can make a huge difference in the family budget. Another fun aspect of couponing was trying new products that were offered at huge discounts through coupon advertising.

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She is so generous and caring to anyone who walks through her doors; she’s like family.

She’s made me a better dancer and a person. It’s going to be sad when I don’t take dance anymore; I know I’ll cry. My point is, Courtney is an amazing person, and she has affected my life. Thanks!

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The Dark Side of Moving to a New House When I was 19 and going to Long Beach State in Southern California, I moved often.

Three of us landed in Long Beach off a Greyhound Bus that had taken four straight days of riding in the very back of the bus, interrupted by stops every few miles to pick up and drop off passengers.

Both Larry and George were accomplished musicians who came to Southern California to find work in one of the many jazz bands in the area. They each had a few hundred dollars to help them get up and running. I, on the other hand, had $20 in my pocket and $20 hidden in my shoe. We rented a half a duplex in east Long Beach and paid $10 a month each for rent. When my roommates decided to go back home after not finding work in the music industry, I was stuck finding a place to live.

I finally moved into a one-room studio in the old Silver Eagle Hotel, which had been built in the late 1800s and featured giant silver spread-winged eagles on each side of the entrance. It had a pull-down bed, a sink, a closet and a small table within a 10-foot by 15-foot room. I wrote home that I had an ocean view apartment; what I didn’t say was that to get that view, I had to stick my head way out my window, into the alley four stories up and turn my head sharply to the left so I could get a small view of a swatch of the ocean. I soon learned that I was also the only person in the building under the age of 65, as the coroner made frequent trips to the building to pick up my neighbors.

My third move — in less than a year — was to the semi-posh little beach community of Belmont Shore, just south of Long Beach.

There, I lived in a one-room, more modern (mid-20th century) studio with a shower, fridge and stove. The living room couch turned into a bed. That apartment was on Argonne Street, just a half-block from the beach. Strangely, I learned that Rose Rose, from the Haven of Rest Ministries here in Akron, lived in the apartment building next to my apartment exactly 10 years later.

I write this as a comment on Wendy Turrell’s story in this issue about all the new home sales in the Akron area. Truly, it’s a good thing that all of these people have finally decided to get a new or different domicile after the crushing housing recession we’ve been going through these past four or five years. But there is a dark side to all of this real estate activity … and that dark side is moving.

My wife, Nancy, and I finally bought a new house (at least, it was new to us) last summer. We didn't move on a bicycle; in fact, the bicycles were some of the last things to get moved as part of an ordeal that took weeks of loading cars and trucks with our stuff.

These belongings accumulated over the 20 years that we lived in our old Craftsman Four Square house in Highland Square. They were also brought from the farm in Mogadore where we lived and accumulated for almost 10 years. Some of the stuff we moved to our new house last summer I hadn't seen since we moved it from the farm. We still have almost half a garage full of stuff we haven't decided what to do with — either to chuck it or move it to our storage unit. (Yes, we’re also paying to store the stuff we don't know what to do with from previous moves.) I love our new house, and I’m happy we moved; I just don't ever want to move again, bicycle or no.

On another note: I'm giving a shout-out to LeBron James. He won his first NBA Championship in June. He played with complete dominance over everyone else on the floor. Many of my friends still can't get over the fact that he left the Cleveland Cavaliers for the Miami Heat a couple of years ago. I say, get over it.

LeBron is a man of our own making; he walked our streets, breathed our air and succeeded because we — the community of Akron — gave him a chance to showcase his talents. A LeBron James only comes but once in a generation. He is ours no matter for whom he plays. Congratulations LeBron. You make us all proud.

The interesting part of this whole soliloquy is that I moved each time on my bicycle with my open-framed Underwood typewriter and metal Army green suitcase hung on the handle bars and my conga drum strapped to my back.

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Only 55 percent of all Americans know that the sun is a star.

RADAR $235,000 seen+heard

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A baby Humboldt penguin chick, an endangered species, was recently hatched at the Akron Zoo.

Zookeepers had high hopes for the penguin, whose name is Antia, but the bird has thus far been unable to perform even the most basic of dance moves.

by Rodney Wilson

A group of Hudson children opened lemonade stands with working budgets, profit projections, customer service guidelines and investor repayment plans. A few parents have expressed concern bordering on unparalleled terror over the possibility of a tween mid-life crisis.

The city of Akron is purchasing an AVATAR — a high-tech tactical robot — for use by county law enforcement. In a

The National Hamburger Festival returns to Akron August 18th and 19th.

faxed response from Murphy, the original Robocop, the cyborg conceded that, if he had emotions, he’d feel disappointed in getting passed over for yet another job.

“I think we made a statement that we belong here, and we made a statement that we’re a program that should be recognized nationally, not just regionally. That’s what I’m really proud of.”

- 2012 Mid-American Conference Coach of the Year Scott Stricklin, on Kent State’s first appearance in the College World Series. The Golden Flashes edged out top seed Florida in its second game at the College World Series.

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A Stow woman called the police to come to her house, where she was promptly arrested on drug possession charges. “I know, right?” the woman said, laughing off the event as she reached down to adjust her ankle bracelet. “I’m such a narc!”

Summit County is considering a proposal to crack down on beggars that includes a $10 registration fee.

Scott Stricklin being interviewed by an ESPN reporter Photo courtesy of Jeff Glidden, Kent State University

Unexpectedly, the fee has drawn fewer complaints than has the mandatory reflective safety vest, which has been criticized as “out of step with panhandler chic.”

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Lynee Bixler

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>> Lynee Bixler’s inaugural balloon excursion in 1988 wasn’t the heart-racing, stomach-dropping adventure she anticipated, but it was love at first flight.

That first trip was a peaceful, surreal experience for Bixler — one that captivates her every voyage.

Bixler has since flown over Germany, the foothills of the Alps and the deserts of Arizona, as high as 12,000 feet and as fast as 75 miles an hour, but those flights are incidental compared to her soft, treetopskimming glides over lush Northeast Ohio, she says.

The 46-year-old Medina resident certainly isn’t an adrenaline junkie, adding to a bucket list or fulfilling a childhood dream. She’s just living in the moment of each new flight. Like the time she landed in a cul-de-sac, was greeted by dozens of children and gave them tether rides.

“What’s kept me in is the people I’ve met along the way,” she says.

Bixler has acquaintances from around the world and from all walks of life. “We start out as complete strangers and become lifelong friends,” she says. “Ballooning is great way to build camaraderie and share experiences with other people.”

Tell us about your first flight and the love affair that ensued.

LB: I was living in Illinois, working for a small ad agency that was doing marketing and PR for a balloon event. I went on a ride and got hooked.

I stayed involved with the event for several years and eventually moved back to Ohio, where I offered to serve on the ground crew for a couple of pilots. I thought it would be a great way to get to know people in Medina. I made many fast friends, including Rhonda Robie, 12

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with whom I was crewing. We decided it was our turn to learn to fly.

How do you transition from crew member to pilot?

LB: I became an FAA-certified pilot, which requires ground school training, 10 hours of in-air flight time and oral and practical exams. I’ve had my license for 12 years.

Describe your hot air balloon.

LB: It’s a 77,000-cubic-foot balloon, the size of a seven-story building, named Sublime. It’s striped in royal blue, which I chose because it’s one of the colors of the first balloon I flew. It’s also striped in teal with slices of lime. It’s kind of funny; over the years I’ve acquired lime-colored duct tape, clothing, boots and little trinkets from people who associate me with that color.

Can you share some Navigation 101 lessons?

LB: We control how high up and down we go by how much heat we put in the balloon. We move whatever speeds the winds are going, so you don’t feel the motion. Sun creates wind, and that’s why we fly in the mornings after sunrise or in the evenings before sunset, when winds are at their gentlest.

Once you’re in the air, wind travels in different directions, so you get a little steerage catching winds. I have a ground crew of four people — including my husband, Dave — who help me inflate the balloon, pack up equipment, load it in the trailer and then (hopefully) retrieve me at the end of the flight! It’s truly a team effort, and I couldn’t do it without them.

Do you do any mid-air tricks?

LB: Since we don’t have a steering wheel, we can’t fly in formation and perform stunts like a fixed-wing aircraft, but we can bring the balloon down over a lake for a light dip, skim the water with the bottom of the basket and fly back up. It’s a test of your skills, and it gives passengers a little added adventure.

Is this a full-time gig?

LB: No, I’m not a commercial pilot. I’m a full-time public relations coordinator for Hospice of Medina County. I usually fly once or twice a week during flying season, which starts in April or May and goes as late as October or November. I’ve flown as long as seven hours but prefer shorter trips just above treetop level so I can talk with people on the ground. I especially enjoy flying at local balloon events.

Do you fly solo?

LB: Rarely. I like to share the experience with other people and have that blanket of security that comes with companionship. I’ve never had anyone with me who has panicked or gotten ill. Even those with a little hesitance eventually relax and enjoy the ride.

/ Writer Denise Henry is a public relations representative living in Hudson.

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LB: They’re all special in their own way, and I’ve experienced such kindness from people who allow us to land on their property. Once we landed in Ravenna in the yard of a woman who was a cancer survivor. She had just finished chemotherapy and hadn’t been out of her home in a while. We kept the balloon inflated, she boarded the gondola and we carried her in the air along her driveway. She was technically flying. You enter people’s lives in ways you can’t anticipate.

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by Charles Parsons

The Heritage Corridors / Byways in Bath /

If you have a passion for leaving no stone unturned, Bath Center, Ghent and Hammond’s Corners are places of plentiful adventure and rarities.

The Heritage Corridors of Bath are technically byways — side roads known to those who seek them out.

One beloved stop is the Bath Nature Preserve, home to many plants and animals, ponds and creeks. The Nature Trail, accessible from the parking lot and consisting of the North Fork and Creekside trails, covers nearly three miles. The trail requires an average level of fitness, but if you’re bold, you’ll have the chance to see the splendid Eastern Bluebird (feared for a time to be on its way to extinction) visiting one of the nestboxes featured on the trail.

Also of significance at the Bath Nature Preserve is The University of Akron Field Station, where researchers work diligently to maintain and restore the natural world. If you’d like to learn more about the Bath Nature Preserve, mark your calendar for the Field Station Open House, “Fall Into Nature,” Oct. 13 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Guests should note that while the preserve is open to the public, access is restricted to certain areas and trails, and visitors must obey certain rules.

If you’re interested in biology and nature, another exceptional place to visit is the Crown Point Ecology Center on Ira Road.

This spot is home to 10 acres of organic farming, open meadows, inspiring woodlands and distinctive wetlands. As an organization, Crown Point is dedicated to sharing these “unique, sacred spaces” with the public. It operates from dawn until dusk in the growing season and harvest and offers a full slate of workshops and camps. Volunteers can donate time there, and the center contributes its harvest to local food banks and others in need.

Two well-known stops on the Heritage Corridors are the Western Reserve Playhouse and Hale Farm and Village. You’ll find that there’s a lot more to see and do when exploring these

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small villages that are connected not just by their geographical proximity, but by their 19th century past.

Plans to travel the corridors will result in a fun day-trip or could easily become a staycation worthy of an entire weekend. In addition to the rewarding scenery, you’ll pass many turn-of-the-century buildings and cottages that appear on the National Register of Historic Places, including old mills, a bee house, timeworn spellbinding cemeteries and a veteran’s memorial There are several ways to access the Heritage Corridors but the Ohio Department of Transportation suggests taking I-77 to Ghent Road (exit 138), turning north onto Ghent Road, which ends at Cleveland-Massillon Road, and turning right (north) onto Cleveland-Massillon Road.

For more information, contact the Bath Township Historical Society at 330-659-4211.

NEXT MONTH: Bees and sheep and bridges, oh my! /Charles Parsons is a professional writer who lives with his cat. In addition to writing, he reads, indexes and edits manuscripts for a living. He is happy to be contributing to akronlife on a regular basis.

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Opened in 2003, following the demolition of dilapidated storefronts on Main Street, Lock 3 has hosted 1.6 million visitors and 500+ musical performances. The hundreds of special community events held here have raised more than $1 million for charity.

The 2012 season features more than 30 concerts, five festival weekends and 35 community fund-raising events, marking a ten-year tradition that has made family-friendly entertainment available to everyone in the community.

10th Anniversary Exclusives Local Band Showcase sponsored by Mike’s Hard Lemonade and Cayman Jack Margarita

Lock 3 Live! Saturdays The Legends Series sponsored by $10 Admission

Lock 3 has hosted some of Northeast Ohio’s hottest bands, including The Black Keys! This summer, vote for your favorite local band each concert night. Eight finalists will be announced September 1 and will share a $5,000 prize. See the schedule at lock3live.com.

Photo Contest sponsored by Campus Camera and Imaging Take photos of your Lock 3 experiences and post them to our Facebook page. Each week, one winner gets a Sony Cybershot Camera. The season’s best photo could win you a $250 gift certificate.

A 10th Anniversary drink – the Lock 3 Monster You’ve heard of the Loch Ness Monster? Our 10th anniversary drink is the “Lock 3 Monster”: your choice of flavored vodka with sour “monster mix” served in a take-home, souvenir, 10th-anniversary glass.

Herman’s Hermits Starring Peter Noone – Saturday, Sept 1 Akron-favorite Herman’s Hermits Starring Peter Noone returns to commemorate this special anniversary season. $10 Admission

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The average person laughs 15 times a day

AGENDA the essential social digest

9/1 iAKRON: P ORTRAIT OF A CITY IN 100 P HOTOS

8/14 GOOSE I SLAND B EER C LASS Sara Cleary, NE Ohio Representative from this Chicago-based brewery, will introduce students to 312 Wheat Ale, Sofie, Matilda, Goose Island IPA and Pepe Nero. The classes are offered at a communal table, and family-style appetizers are served. The Rail, 3265 W. Market St., Akron. Call for class time. $12 pre-paid. 330-864-7245

Artist and filmmaker todd v can usually be found roaming around Akron with camera in hand, documenting the city he loves. This exhibit is a collection of carefully selected iPhone photos from his daily life in the city. We Gallery, 20 N. High St., Akron. Log on for times and admission prices. www.toddv.com

8/26 49 TH ANNUAL H IKING S PREE KICKOFF Get a head start on the Hiking Spree, and meet a naturalist and mascots at Maple Beach Shelter.

Hiking forms available, and Fall Hiking Spree T-shirts for sale.

To receive your hiking shield, all other hikes must be completed 9/1 through 11/30. Munroe Falls Metro Park, Lake Area, 521 S. River Road, Munroe Falls. Noon-3 p.m.

Free for Summit County residents.

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8/6 Z OMBIES NIGHT O UT Enjoy zombie make-up, zombie origami, pin the liver on the zombie and zombie crafts, all in celebration of the walking dead. Stark County District Library, Perry Sippo Branch, 5710 12th Street NW, Canton. 5:30 p.m. Free.

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Through 8/26 “On the Home Front: Civil War Fashions & Domestic Life Through the display of women’s and children’s costumes, supplemented with photographs, decorative arts and women’s magazines, this exhibit focuses on the daily life and experiences of the American civilian population during the Civil War. Kent State University Museum, Broadbent Gallery, 515 Hilltop Dr., Kent. Call for times. $3-$5; free for children under 7; KSU students, staff and faculty; and on Sunday. www.kent.edu/ museum Through 8/26 “The Odditorium” This exhibit features visitor favorites like Oscar the Skeleton, a 1928 permanent wave machine, Frieg’s turtle soup sign, Odd Fellows artifacts, a hippopotamus hide shield from Abyssinia and circus costumes. Massillon Museum, 121 Lincoln Way E, Massillon. Tues.-Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 2-5 p.m. Closed Monday. Free.

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Through Aug. 2012 “Art at the Airport” Local artists have a new canvas on which to feature their works of art — the walls of the Akron-Canton Airport. Summit County artists featured in “Art at the Airport” are Katina Pastis Radwanski, Sharon Frank Mazgaj and David Bryan Lile. Stark County artists are Russ Ensign, Liz DeBellis and Tim Carmany. Akron-Canton Airport, 5400 Lauby Rd. NW, North Canton. Free. www. akroncantonairport.com Through 8/5 Medina County Fair Food, rides, games, music, a concert by Big and Rich and more.

Medina County Fair Grounds, 710 W. Smith Road, Medina. 8 a.m.-11 p.m. $2-$5; free for kids under 2.

330-723-9633 Through 8/12 “Annie” A musical about a Depression-era orphan determined to find her parents, who abandoned her years ago at a New York City orphanage run by the cruel Miss Hannigan.

Weathervane Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron. Call for showtimes. $12-$15. 330-836-2626 Through 8/12 “The Sound of Music” When a postulant proves too high-spirited for the religious life, she is dispatched to serve as governess for the seven children of a widowed naval Captain. Porthouse Theatre, 1145 W. Steels Corners Rd., Cuyahoga Falls.

Curtain times are 8 p.m., Tues.-Sat., and 2 p.m., Sun. The picnic grounds open 90 minutes prior to curtain time. $17-$37. 330-672-3884 Through 8/19 Studio M Exhibition: Photography

by Relay for Life Supporters Proceeds from the sale of photographs benefit Relay for Life.

Massillon Museum, 121 Lincoln Way E, Massillon.

Tues.-Sat., 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 2-5 p.m. Free. www.massillonmuseum.org Through 8/24 Peninsula Art Academy Fiber Cafe 9th Annual Fiber Art Show Fiber artists are invited to enter their work in this show. There is a $25 entry fee for members ($30 non-members) for up to three works per artist. Entry fees need to be received no later than 7/25 to: Peninsula Art Academy; PO Box 171, Peninsula, OH 44264. There will be a reception, 7/28, 2-4 p.m. Peninsula Library, 6105 Riverview Rd., Peninsula. Free. For library hours, log on to peninsulalibrary.org.

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Through 8/26 Wading Pools Open For the Summer Bring the kids to cool off in one of six supervised filtered, chlorinated wading pools for ages 9 and younger. Swim diapers required for diaper-age children. Lions Park, Linden Park, Indian Mountain Park, Quirk Cultural Center, Valley Vista and Oak Park, Cuyahoga Falls. Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m. 330-971-8225 Through Early September, Beauty in Flight: Butterflies of North America An exhibit of domestic butterflies will be on display in an outdoor screened habitat near the Corbin Conservatory. Guests will learn about the butterfly lifecycle and why butterflies are important to the environment. Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, 714 N. Portage Path, Akron. Tues.-Sun., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Call for ticket prices. www.stanhywet.org Through 9/15 “Picture This: Selected images from the Hower Collection” In addition to many delightful and interesting candid photos by Grace Hower, the display includes vintage cameras and equipment on loan from a private collection. Hower House, 60 Fir Hill, Akron. Call for dates and times. $2-$8; children 6 and under are free with adult admission. 330-9726909 Through 10/7 “A Day at the Beach” The image of women at the seaside in elegant white gowns was a popular subject for Impressionist painters.

This exhibit explores the reality of summer tourism with a selection of actual garments dating from the 1860s-1910s. Kent State University Museum, 515 Hilltop Dr., Kent. Call for dates, times and ticket prices. www.kent.edu/museum Through 10/7 The Art of Living Beautifully – Finer Things: Jewelry & Accessories from the 1880s-1930s Guest-curated by Elyse Karlin.

The centerpiece of the exhibit is F.A. Seiberling’s “Presentation Watch,” given to him in 1928. Other pieces include exquisite examples of necklaces, brooches, earrings and bracelets of the era, as well as clothing, fans, hats, hatpins and purses. Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, 714 N. Portage Path, Akron. Tues.Sun., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Call for ticket prices. www. stanhywet.org Through 10/7 Gravity and Grace: Monumental Works by El Anatsui Since the Akron Art Museum’s expansion and reopening in 2007, “Dzesi II”, the dazzling large-scale metallic tapestry made by El Anatsui from aluminum liquor bottle caps and copper wire, has become one of the most iconic works in the museum’s collection. In honor of the museum’s 90th anniversary, an exhibit of Anatsui’s work will premiere in Akron and tour nationally through 2014. Akron Art august 2012

Museum, 1 S. High St., Akron. Weds.-Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thurs., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Closed Monday, Tuesday and all major holidays. $5-$7; members and children 17 and under are free. Individual admission to the galleries is free on the third Thursday of each month. www.AkronArtMuseum.org Every Tuesday through 10/9 Summer Farmers’ Market Visit over 20 local vendors for the freshest produce, baked goods and more. Summa/YMCA parking lot, 282 Massillon Road, Green. 3-7 p.m. Free. www.cityofgreen.org/farmers-market 4 Through 10/14 “Connecting Objects to their People: From the Arctic to Arizona” For the first time, more than 125 items from Jim and Vanita Oelschlager’s private collection of rare and valuable Native American-made art, tools and other cultural objects will be on display for the public to enjoy.

The University of Akron’s Center for the History of Psychology, 73 College St., Akron. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.4 p.m.; Sat., noon-4 p.m. Free. www.uakron.edu/chp Every Saturday through 10/20 Canton Farmers’ Market Fresh produce, fresh-cut flower bouquets, pastries, jams, honey, herbs, natural meats, cheeses and beef, potted plants, fresh eggs, ethnic specialties and more! Timken High School Administrative Building parking lot, Fourth St. NW and McKinley Ave. NW, Canton. 8-11:30 a.m. Free.

CantonFarmersMarket.com Through 10/28 Citrus Garden: Luxury of the Day A luxury that only those with means could afford, this exhibit focuses on the history and use of indoor citrus gardens (orangeries), which were popular at fashionable residences during the early 20th century.

Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, 714 N. Portage Path, Akron. Tues.-Sun., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Call for ticket prices. www.stanhywet.org Through 2015-2016 Journey to the Reef Take your own journey and get nose-to-nose with animals that live on or near the reef including lion fish, sea horses, octopus, eels, jellyfish, clown fish and more. Touch a sting ray at the new touch tank or play in the new interactive area of the reef exhibit. Akron Zoo, 500 Edgewood Ave., Akron. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $7-$10; free for members. www.akronzoo.org

8/1-8/3 The Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival Ribs Burnoff Thursday night’s concert features Jason Michael Carroll, country music’s Gen-Y family man, performing on the Emergency Medicine Physicians Stage. In addition to fantastic ribs, visitors can enjoy delicious midway fare! Stark County Fairgrounds, 305 Wertz Ave., Canton. 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Free admission; log on for concert ticket prices. Parking free until 4 p.m.; after 4, $5 per vehicle. www.profootballhofef. com

8/1-8/5 World Golf Championships-Bridgestone Invitational The Bridgestone Invitational is one of four World Golf Championships sanctioned and organized by the International Federation of PGA Tours. Total purse for this championship is $8.5 million. Firestone Country Club, South Course, Akron.

For event details, schedules and ticket pricing, log on to www.worldgolfchampionships.com or call 1-877942-4849.

8/1, 8/8, 8/15, 8/22 and 8/29 The Farmers Market at Gervasi Vineyard By supporting area farmers’ markets, shoppers can help preserve the livelihood of local farmers while stimulating the local economy. In addition to shopping for fresh and homemade goods, enjoy live music, cooking demos, kids’ crafts and conservatory tours. Gervasi Vineyard, 1700 55th St. NE, Canton. 4-7 p.m. 330-4971000 8/1 Heart-Healthy Hike A naturalist answers your nature and history questions on this steady 3.2-mile stroll of Highbridge Trail. Cascade Valley Metro Park, Chuckery Area, 837 Cuyahoga St., Akron. 9 a.m. Free.

330-865-8065 8/1 Josh Buskirk Instrumental blues guitar. The Winery at Wolf Creek, 2637 S. Cleveland-Massillon Rd., Norton. 7-9 p.m. Free. 800-436-0426 8/1 Kerosene Country and Southern rock. Shadyside Park, Kenmore Boulevard and 24th Street, Akron. 7-9 p.m. Free. 330-375-2836 8/1 Big Time Rush The Nickelodeon stars and Columbia Recording artists will perform songs from their latest album, “Elevate.” Emerging Australian pop phenomenon Cody Simpson will open for Big Time Rush. Blossom Music Center, 1145 W. Steels Corners Rd., Cuyahoga Falls. 7 p.m. $15-$63.50. www. livenation.com

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8/2, 8/9, 8/16, 8/23 and 8/30 Countryside Farmers’ Market at Highland Square This event connects communities and farmers, provides alternate market choices and creates venues that foster civic engagement through fun and informal education. Highland Square, Conger Ave. and West Market St. 4-7 p.m. Free. www. cvcountryside.org 8/2-8/19 “The Merchant of Venice” In this tragiccomedy by Shakespeare, appearances are deceiving and friendship requires sacrifice. Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, 714 N. Portage Path, Akron. 7:30 p.m. Log on for admission fees. www.stanhywet.org 8/2, 8/16 and 8/30 Yoga Classes Joanie Andrews, of Half Moon Yoga, will teach these classes throughout the summer. For beginner and intermediate students.

Bring your own yoga mat. Gazebo on the Square, Medina. 6-7 p.m. Free. www.halfmoonyogamedina. com 8/2 The Humble Hummingbird Join a naturalist to discover interesting facts about one of Ohio’s smallest birds. F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm, Seneca Deck, 1828 Smith Road, Akron. 11 a.m. Free. 330-865-8065

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8/2 Downtown@Dusk 15 60 75 The Numbers Band performs abstract blues music. Akron Art Museum, 1 S. High St., Akron. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. www. akronartmuseum.org 8/2 ArtTalks@Dusk Ellen Rudolph, interim chief curator, discusses “Behind the Scenes with El Anatsui.” Akron Art Museum, 1 S. High St., Akron.

7:30 p.m. Free. www.akronartmuseum.org 8/2 Barry Manilow With worldwide sales of more than 80 million records, Barry Manilow’s success is a benchmark in popular music. He is ranked as the top Adult Contemporary chart artist of all time, according to R&R and Billboard Magazines. Blossom Music Center, 1145 W. Steels Corners Rd., Cuyahoga Falls. 8 p.m. $59.50-$149.50. www.livenation.com

8/3 Dance Fever Dance Fever Looking for a chance to socialize, meet new friends and enjoy great music while trying out your dance moves? There’s a dance lesson from 7:30-8:15 p.m., followed by dancing to great music for swing, waltz, cha cha, tango, line dances and more. Quirk Cultural Center, 1201 Grant Ave., Cuyahoga Falls. 7:30-10:30 p.m. $10; $7 for college students and seniors with ID. 330-971-8225 8/4, 8/11, 8/18 and 8/25 Countryside Farmers’ Market at Howe Meadow This event connects communities and farmers, provides alternate market choices and creates venues that foster civic engagement through fun and informal education.

Howe Meadow, 4040 Riverview Rd., Peninsula. 9 a.m.-noon. Free. www.cvcountryside.org

8/4 and 8/5 Bike MS Pedal to the Point Ride Join Phil Keoghan, host of “The Amazing Race,” and 2,500 cyclists during this two-day inspirational ride. Keoghan will ride on a tandem bike with Regina Lyalls, a dedicated mother and driven professional who refuses to let her MS diagnosis define her. Brunswick high School, 3581 Center Road, Brunswick. $250 contribution to ride plus receive a free ticket to Cedar Point or Soak City upon arrival in Sandusky. MSohiobike.org.

8/2 Skid Row This popular heavy metal band has sold over 20 million albums worldwide. Opening act will be Akron’s own “Bad Girls of Rock ‘n’ Roll,” 11AFTER. Akron Civic Theatre, 182 S. Main St., Akron. 8 p.m. $5-$49. 330-253-2488 8/3 and 8/4 Kinderealm: Butterflies Children 3 to 6 and their adult companions learn about butterflies and their metamorphosis. Includes a craft and hike.

Advance registration required. F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm, 1828 Smith Road, Akron. Fri., 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.; Sat., 10:30 a.m. Free. 330-865-8065 8/3 and 8/4 Martha Graham Dance Company NY The best in contemporary dance. Goodyear Heights Metro Park, 2077 Newton St., Akron. 8:45-10:15 p.m.

Free. 330-375-2836 8/3 First Friday Club Margot Fassler will discuss “Hildegard of Bingen’s Message to Modern Faith Communities.” Fassler is the new Keough-Hesburgh professor of music history and liturgy at University of Notre Dame. Martin University Center, The University of Akron, 105 Fir Hill St., Akron. 11:15 a.m.-1 p.m. $15. www.firstfridayclubofgreaterakron.org 8/3 Concerts Over the Valley: Evil Ways A Santana tribute band. Mapleside Farms, 294 Pearl Rd., Brunswick. 6-9 p.m. Free. www.mapleside.com 8/3 Mr. Speed: A Tribute to KISS, with Blood, Sweat and Beers With 16 years of experience under their spandex, Mr. Speed continues to forge ahead writing their own chapter in KISSstory. Lock 3, 200 S. Main St., Akron. 7 p.m. Free. www.lock3live.com 8/3 University of Akron Steel Drum Quartet Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets to this concert and relax as the sun sets on the green.

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8/4 Using Ancestry in Your Genealogy Research With more than 7,000 databases and 200 billion images, Ancestry is the premier online genealogy resource, and it’s available to you for free within any ASCPL location. Basic computer skills recommended.

Class meets in Computer Lab 2, First Floor. AkronSummit County Public Library, 60 S. High St. Akron.

10 a.m.-noon. Free. 330-643-9030 8/4 Kids’ Fishing Kids 15 and under can learn the basics of fishing, then drop a line at Little Turtle Pond.

A few rods and reels available. Bait provided. Adults must supervise their children but are not permitted to fish. Firestone Metro Park, Little Turtle Pond, 2400 Harrington Rd., Akron. 10 a.m.-noon. Free. 330-8658065 8/4 Revolution Pie Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets to this concert and relax as the sun sets on the green. Free giveaways and prize drawings. First & Main Village Green, 43 Village Way, Hudson. 7-9 p.m. Free. www.firstandmainhudson. com

8/4 “Pipefitters Porn & P.B.R” Opening New paintings and prints derived from personal experiences, stories and myths about factory worker life in Akron during the 1970s and 80s. Workers would escape into the tunnels to a world of 8mm porn, Lucky Strikes, cheap whiskey, one-hitters and poker as a temporary break from the banality above. We Gallery, 20 N. High St., Akron. 7-10 p.m. Free. 330-252-0988 8/4 The Cleveland Orchestra, “Romeo and Juliet” With James Gaffigan, conductor, and the Cleveland Orchestra debut of Daniil Trifonov, piano.

Program includes works by Wagner, Chopin and Prokofiev. Blossom Music Center, 1145 W. Steels Corners Rd., Cuyahoga Falls. 8 p.m. $20-$85. www. clevelandorchestra.com

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8/4 Moonlight Bike Ride & Campfire Enjoy a 10-mile family-friendly towpath ride under the full moon, followed by a campfire. Helmets and lights required.

Bring a chair and campfire food. Towpath Trail, Clinton Trailhead, 2749 North St., Clinton. 8-10:30 p.m. Free. 330-865-8065 8/4 Midlife Chryslers All ages show. Northside Club, 111 N. Main St., Akron. 9 p.m. Call for ticket prices.

330-434-0611 8/5 Sunday Summer Concert: Rio Neon Enjoy the vocal harmonies of Rio Neon’s swing and traditional music during this concert. Bring a blanket or chair.

F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm, Onondaga Deck, 1828 Smith Road, Akron. 5:30 p.m. Free. 330-865-8065

8/5 The Cleveland Orchestra, “A Night at the Opera” With the Cleveland Orchestra debut of Johannes Debus, conductor; Angela Meade, soprano, and Michael Fabiano, tenor. Program includes arias by Verdi, Puccini and Donizetti, and choruses performed by the Blossom Festival Chorus.

Fireworks follow the concert, weather permitting. Blossom Music Center, 1145 W. Steels Corners Rd., Cuyahoga Falls. 7 p.m. $20-$85. www.clevelandorchestra.com

8/5 Giant, Speeding Dragons Look for our largest dragonflies at day’s end, dashing about and snatching up mosquitoes. Bring a camera, binoculars, bug spray and your favorite field guide. Liberty Park, Stone House, 9207 Liberty Road, Twinsburg. 7 p.m. Free.

330-865-8065 8/5 Akron Symphony Orchestra Grab your lawn chairs and blankets for a concert under the stars.

Goodyear Heights Metro Park, 2077 Newton St., Akron. 7:30-9 p.m. Free. 330-375-2836 8/6, 8/13 and 8/20 Cuyahoga Falls Car Show Car show, food, music and much more. Falls River Square, 2310 Second St., Cuyahoga Falls. 5-9 p.m. Free parking and admission. 330-971-8135 8/6-8/10 Summer Day Camp: Earth Echoes For ages 6 and up. Join precious metals artisan Barbe Beaty as we explore the outdoors and celebrate our connection with nature as we create eco-friendly steel pendants, symbolically sealed with nurturing thoughts, to carry with us as we venture this journey of living. Peninsula Art Academy, 1600 W. Mill St., Peninsula. 9 a.m.-noon. $145; $135 for members. www.peninsulaartacademy.com

8/6 Zombies Night Out Enjoy zombie make-up, zombie origami, pin the liver on the zombie and zombie crafts, all in celebration of the walking dead.

Stark County District Library, Perry Sippo Branch, 5710 12th Street NW, Canton. 5:30 p.m. Free.

Register by calling 330-477-8482.

8/6 Brian Henke Fingerstyle guitar. The Winery at Wolf Creek, 2637 S. Cleveland-Massillon Rd., Norton.

7-9 p.m. Free. 800-436-0426 8/6 Shout! Enjoy this singing sensation. Hardesty Park, 1615 W. Market St., Akron. 7-9 p.m. Free. 330375-2836 8/7, 8/14, 8/21 and 8/28 Akron General Farmers Market This weekly market features fresh, highquality produce, honey, herbs, baked goods, plants and flowers from Ohio-based farms and businesses.

Akron General Health & Wellness Center-West, 4125 Medina Rd., Akron. 3-6 p.m. Free. www. akrongeneral.org 8/7, 8/14, 8/21 and 8/28 Green Farmers Market Support local farmers. Parking lot behind the YMCA/ Summa Health Building, 1900 Massillon Rd., Green.

3-7 p.m. Free. www.cityofgreen.org 8/7 “A Joint Effort: Causes and Cures for Joint Pain” Talk with Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center total joint replacement surgeon Robert Kepley, M.D., in the form of an online chat room. This user-friendly program allows anyone with Internet access to participate, as no additional software is required. Visit www.summahealth.org/askadr to register. Users will be allowed to join up until the online chat starts at noon.

8/7 Family Movie Night Enjoy a family movie on the first Tuesday of each month. August’s movie will be the “Adventures of Tintin.” Stark County District Library, East Canton Branch, 224 N. Wood St., Canton. 6 p.m. Free. 330-488-1501 8/7 Cold Blue Steele Music from classic rock of the ‘70s to today. Firestone Park, 1480 Girard St., Akron.

7-9 p.m. Free. 330-375-2836 8/7 Akron Aeros vs. Portland Sea Dogs Root for the home team, plus Browns vs. Steelers Night and Akron-Summit City Public Library Night! Canal Park, 300 S. Main St., Akron. 7:05 p.m. $5-$9 in advance; $6-$10 day of game; children 3 and under are free. www.akronaeros.com 8/8 Day Book Club This month’s selection is “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” by Rebecca Skloot. Bring a friend. Barberton Public Library, 602 W. Park Ave., Barberton. 10:30 a.m. Free. www. barbertonlibrary.org 8/8 Gretchen Pleuss Folk/rock. The Winery at Wolf Creek, 2637 S. Cleveland-Massillon Rd., Norton. 7-9 p.m. Free. 800-436-0426

8/8 Humor Hike Join a naturalist for nature jokes and riddles as we move at a steady pace along the Cherry Lane and Fernwood trails. F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm, 1828 Smith Road, Akron. 7 p.m. Free. 330-8658065 8/8 Haywire Rock-a-billy and roots rock. Shadyside Park, Kenmore Boulevard and 24th Street, Akron. 7-9 p.m. Free. 330-375-2836

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8/8 Akron Aeros vs. Portland Sea Dogs Root for the home team, plus Dog Days of Summer! Canal Park, 300 S. Main St., Akron. 7:05 p.m. $5-$9 in advance; $6-$10 day of game; children 3 and under are free. www.akronaeros.com

8/9 6th Annual Jazz on the Green Hosted

by Prescription Assistance Network of Stark County. Great food and music in a private, serene setting. Live music by Bloodline, an auction and a putting contest.

Quarry Golf Club, 408 9th St. SW, Canton.

5 p.m. $50. 330-445-1086 8/9 Downtown@Dusk Zydeco Kings perform Zydeco music. Akron Art Museum, 1 S. High St., Akron. 6:308:30 p.m. Free. www.akronartmuseum.org 8/9 Akron Aeros vs. Portland Sea Dogs Root for the home team, plus Irish Heritage Night! Canal Park, 300 S. Main St., Akron. 7:05 p.m. $5-$9 in advance; $6-$10 day of game; children 3 and under are free. www.akronaeros.com

8/9 ArtTalks@Dusk Arnold Tunstall, collections manager, discusses “20 Years of Collecting.” Akron Art Museum, 1 S. High St., Akron. 7:30 p.m. Free. www. akronartmuseum.org 8/9 The Lost Dogs All ages show. Under 21 pays $2 additional at door. Rock/pop music. Musica, 51 E. Market St., Akron. 8 p.m. $9.99 advance tickets. www.akronmusica.com

8/10 AultCare Fast Break Breakfast Rick Batyko, from Cleveland Plus, will discuss healthcare’s role in marketing our region. Meet new business contacts, and enjoy a delicious breakfast. Bring a door prize valued at $15 or more, and you’ll star in your own 30-second commercial to promote your business.

Courtyard by Marriot, 4375 Metro Cir. NW, North Canton. 7-9 a.m. $18-$25. 330-458-2070 8/10 Concerts Over the Valley: Cruisin Motown hits.

Mapleside Farms, 294 Pearl Rd., Brunswick. 6-9 p.m.

Free. www.mapleside.com

8/10 Summer Safari At Akron Zoo’s largest fundraiser, guests enjoy live animal encounters and wild shows, live music, drinks, food from area restaurants, a silent auction and raffle. Akron Zoo, 500 Edgewood Ave., Akron. 7-10 p.m. Log on for ticket prices. www.akronzoo.org 8/10 Mystic Taxi Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets to this concert and relax as the sun sets on the green. Free giveaways and prize drawings. First & Main Village Green, 43 Village Way, Hudson. 7-9 p.m. Free. www.firstandmainhudson. com 8/10 Firestone Friday: Jody Soland Enjoy original music with singer-songwriter Jody Soland. Bring a chair and marshmallow sticks. Firestone Metro Park, Tuscarawas Meadows Area, 2620 Harrington Road, Akron. 7-9 p.m. Free. 330-865-8065 8/10 Akron Aeros vs. New Hampshire ‘Cats Root for the home team, plus fireworks show post-game and Mystery Ball Sales to benefit Akron Aeros Charities!

Canal Park, 300 S. Main St., Akron. 7:05 p.m. $5-$9 in advance; $6-$10 day of game; children 3 and under are free. www.akronaeros.com 8/10 Jazz at Severance Hall Akron trumpeter Josh Rzepka will join seven other rising stars in a concert of original jazz works. Other performers will include saxophonist Bobby Selvaggio, trumpeter Mark Russo, pianist Matt Skitzki, Oberlin student Johnny Cochran, Berkelee graduate Ricky Exton, venerable sideman Alan Gleghorn and WCLV announcer John Simna.

Severance Hall, 11001 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. 8 p.m.

Call for ticket prices. 800-686-1141

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8/11 Band Concert Akron Regional Chamber Orchestra and the Canton Comic Opera Co. present this special concert, performed in the style of John Philip Sousa.

Chestnut Ridge Park, 19th St. S.W. and Chestnut Ridge Blvd., Kenmore. 7 p.m.

Free. www.arcorchestra.org 8/11 Shinizyn Ohio Regional Music Arts Cultural Outreach (ORMACO) invites you to bring your lawn chairs, and enjoy the sounds of flute and guitar jazz with this band. Uptown Park gazebo on the square, Medina. 7-9 p.m. Free, but donations will be accepted. www.ormaco.org 8/11 Akron Aeros vs. New Hampshire ‘Cats Root for the home team, plus Star Wars fireworks show postgame and a jersey pillow giveaway! Canal Park, 300 S. Main St., Akron. 7:05 p.m. $5-$9 in advance; $6-$10 day of game; children 3 and under are free. www. akronaeros.com

8/11 Extended Hike Hike 4.5 miles on two loops of the Seneca, Cherry Lane and Fernwood trails. F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm, 1828 Smith Rd., Akron. 9 a.m. Free. 330-865-8065 8/11 Rubber City Rollergirls vs. Renegade Rollitia/ Jack Town Derby Girls Akron’s premier women’s flat track roller derby league presents an evening of action-packed, fast-paced, high-energy fun for the whole family. John S. Knight Center, 77 E. Mill St., Akron. Doors open at 5 p.m.; first bout begins at 6 p.m. $5-$9 in advance; $6-$13 at the door. www. rubbercityrollergirls.com 8/11 Wanted: The Bon Jovi Tribute Band Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets to this concert and relax as the sun sets on the green. Free giveaways and prize drawings. First & Main Village Green, 43 Village Way, Hudson. 7-9 p.m. Free. www. firstandmainhudson.com

8/10 The Machine performs Pink Floyd, with Colin Dussault The Machine’s use of expanded theatrical elements and elaborate stage displays continues in the spirit of the later Floyd lineups of the 1980s. The band also recreates entire albums as a part of their show, accepting requests from fans, and for taking an A to Z approach in which one song is played for every letter of the alphabet. Lock 3, 200 S. Main St., Akron. 7 p.m. Free. www.lock3live.com

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8/11 Taj Mahal, with The Juke Hounds Composer, multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Taj Mahal is one of the most prominent and influential figures in late 20th century blues and roots music. Over the years, his passion and curiosity have led him around the world, and the resulting global perspective is reflected in his music today. Lock 3, 200 S. Main St., Akron. 7 p.m. $10. www.lock3live.com

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8/10-8/12 Civil War Reenactment Stroll among Civil War soldier tents, bump into Abraham Lincoln, shop for historic items and experience a re-created Civil War battle just yards away. Hale Farm & Village, 2686 Oak Hill Rd., Bath Township. Weds.-Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $7.50-$15; free for Western Reserve Historical Society members and children 2 and under. 330-6663711

8/10 JiMiller American roots rock. Goodyear Heights Metro Park, 2077 Newton St., Akron. 7-9 p.m. Free.

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8/11 Blossom. Sizzle. Pop! A special gala evening with The Cleveland Orchestra and pianist Yuja Wang. With Jakub Hrůša, conductor. Proceeds benefit The Cleveland Orchestra’s Center for Future Audiences. Benefit packages include a preconcert cocktail reception and dinner, VIP concert tickets and post-concert dessert with live jazz and dancing at the Blossom Grill. Blossom Music Center, 1145 W. Steels Corners Rd., Cuyahoga Falls. Concert begins at 8 p.m. Concert tickets, $20$85. Log on for gala ticket prices. www. clevelandorchestra.com

8/11 The Sky is Falling! Witness the incredible Perseid meteor shower from the beach. Bring a chair or blanket, and cross your fingers for clear skies.

Silver Creek Metro Park, Bathhouse, 5000 Hametown Road, Norton. 8:30-10 p.m. Free. 330-865-8065 8/12 Akron Aeros vs. New Hampshire ‘Cats Root for the home team, plus IAVA Give a Vet a Piece of the High Life, presented by Tramonte Distributing!

Canal Park, 300 S. Main St., Akron. 1:05 p.m. $5-$9 in advance; $6-$10 day of game; children 3 and under are free. www.akronaeros.com 8/12 Turtles of Little Turtle Pond Join a naturalist to discover the fascinating lives of turtles. Firestone Metro Park, Little Turtle Pond, 2400 Harrington Road, Akron. 2 p.m. Free. 330-865-8065 8/12 Sunday Summer Concert: Billy Crowbeak American Indian flute artist Billy Crowbeak plays his handmade flutes and tells their stories during this free concert. Bring a blanket or chair. F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm, Onondaga Deck, 1828 Smith Road, Akron. 5:30 p.m. Free. 330-865-8065 8/12 The Cleveland Orchestra, “A Tribute to John Williams, Celebrating his 80th Birthday” With Richard Kaufman, conductor. Program includes music from “E.T.”, “Harry Potter”, “Jaws”, “Jurassic Park”, “Raiders of the Lost Ark”, “Star Wars” and “Superman.” Blossom Music Center, 1145 W. Steels Corners Rd., Cuyahoga Falls. 7 p.m. $20-$85. www. clevelandorchestra.com 8/13-8/19 “Horst”ing Around with Felt Sign up now for workshops to make a purse, vest, or twoday jacket, and then come to the fashion show.

Peninsula Art Academy, 1600 W. Mill St., Peninsula.

For times, fees and details, log on to www. peninsulaartacademy.com.

8/13 and 8/27 Dog Nights Bring your four-legged family members to dine on the patio. The restaurant will supply the water bowls and have a special menu for the dogs — Dog Bone D’Agnese’s and Rice and Vegetables. Owners are responsible for the behavior of their dogs and must keep their dogs under control at all times. D’Agnese’s at White Pond Crossing, 566 White Pond Dr., Akron. Call for times and prices. www.dagneseswhitepond.com 8/13 Genuine Good Time Groove Mountain pop.

The Winery at Wolf Creek, 2637 S. ClevelandMassillon Rd., Norton. 7-9 p.m. Free. 800-436-0426 8/13 4 Us featuring Mary White Modern R&B music.

Hardesty Park, 1615 W. Market St., Akron. 7-9 p.m.

Free. 330-375-2836 8/14 Joyology Club People who share in joylogy are healthy, happy, grateful and optimistic individuals who have learned to celebrate life in all the circumstances of daily living. Stop in, have a cup of coffee and refreshments with us, and share something happy! Peninsula Library, 6105 Riverview Rd., Peninsula. 9:30-10:30 a.m. Free. www. peninsulalibrary.org 8/14 Music by the Lake Enjoy an evening of lake swimming and a one-hour performance by the Metro Parks Ensemble at Maple Beach Shelter. Call for status after 4 p.m. if wet weather is in the forecast. If it rains, the concert will move to the following Tuesday.

Munroe Falls Metro Park/Lake Area, 521 S. River Rd., Munroe Falls. 5-8 p.m. Free. 330-865-8060

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8/14 Goose Island Beer Class Sarah Cleary, NE Ohio Representative from this Chicago-based brewery, will introduce students to 312 Wheat Ale (Draft), Sofie (Belgian-Style Farmhouse Ale), Matilda (Vintage Belgian Pale Ale), Goose Island IPA and Pepe Nero (Dark Belgian Farmhouse Ale). The classes are offered at the restaurant’s communal table, and family-style appetizers are served. The Rail, 3265 W. Market St., Akron. Call for class time. $12 pre-paid. 330-8647245

8/15 Author Talk with Les Roberts Come to the library for an exciting and informative afternoon as award-winning mystery author, television writer and producer Les Roberts talks about his work.

A book signing will take place after his presentation. Northwest Akron Branch Library, 1720 Shatto Ave., Akron. 1 p.m.

Free. 330-836-1081 8/15 Kinderealm: Butterflies Children 3 to 6 and their adult companions learn about butterflies and their metamorphosis. Includes a craft and hike.

Advance registration required. Firestone Metro Park, Coventry Oaks Pavilion, 40 Axline Ave., Akron. 1 p.m.

Free. 330-865-8065 8/15 After-Dinner Hike Join a naturalist on the beautiful Adam Run Trail for this challenging-but-fun hike. Hampton Hills Metro Park, Main Entrance, 2925 Akron-Peninsula Road, Akron. 6 p.m. Free. 330-8658065

8/15 Ryann Anderson Acoustic guitar. The Winery at Wolf Creek, 2637 S. Cleveland-Massillon Rd., Norton.

7-9 p.m. Free. 800-436-0426 8/15 Kody Stormn & The Winds Country music.

Shadyside Park, Kenmore Boulevard and 24th Street, Akron. 7-9 p.m. Free. 330-375-2836 8/16 Kinderealm: Butterflies Children 3 to 6 and their adult companions learn about butterflies and their metamorphosis. Includes a craft and hike.

Advance registration required. Furnace Run Metro Park, Brushwood Area, 4955 Townsend Road, Richfield. 10:30 a.m. Free. 330-865-8065 8/16 Hawaiian Luau Savor the flavors of the islands with a dash of hula skirt fun! Don’t forget to wear your Hawaiian shirt! Whether you’re a novice or an experienced cook, join this new culinary adventure.

Weather permitting, the class will dine on the Veranda. Class fee includes recipe cards, full tastings of all menu items and a discount on all gourmet food products purchased the night of the class. Root Candles at West Liberty, 623 W. Liberty St., Medina.

6-7 p.m. $15. rootcandles.com 8/16 Dine & (Bring) Wine Local chefs prepare a four-course meal during a food demonstration, and patrons are free to bring a bottle of wine to enjoy with their dinner. Cool Beans Café Demo Kitchen, 103 W. Liberty St., Medina. 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. $25/ person (18 seats/seating) www.mainstreetmedina. com 8/16 Pops ‘n’ More Enjoy a family night out with kids’ activities, followed by an hour of live music by the Akron Pops Orchestra. Call for status after 4 p.m. if

wet weather is in the forecast. If it rains, the concert will move to the following Thursday. Firestone Metro Park/Coventry Oaks Pavilion, 40 Axline Ave., Akron.

7-8:30 p.m. Free. 330-865-8060

8/17-8/19 Holy Trinity Grecian Festival Delicious Greek cuisine and pastries, live music, daily dance troupe performances and Agora gift shops. Canton Memorial Civic Center, 1101 Market Ave. N, Canton.

Fri., 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sat., 4-11 p.m.; and Sun., 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. 330-489-3090 8/17 and 8/18 Cincinnati Ballet The Cincinnati Ballet is one of the country’s leading midrange ballet companies. Firestone Park, 1480 Girard St., Akron.

8:45-10:15 p.m. Free. 330-375-2836 8/17 Bird and Butterfly Hike Join a naturalist to enjoy the sights and sounds of nature. Bring binoculars and drinking water. Long pants recommended. Springfield Bog Metro Park, 1400 Portage Line Road, Springfield Twp. 9 a.m. Free. 330-865-8065 8/17 Rockin’ on the River Tim “Ripper” Owens & All-Star Friends. Fun and entertainment for the entire family. Falls River Square, between Broad Boulevard and Portage Trail, Cuyahoga Falls. 5 p.m.-midnight.

Free parking and admission. www.cityofcf.com 8/17 Concerts Over the Valley: Wanted A Bon Jovi tribute band. Mapleside Farms, 294 Pearl Rd., Brunswick. 6-9 p.m. Free. www.mapleside.com 8/17 Separate Ways, The Band: Northeast Ohio’s Finest Tribute to Journey, with The Kerosene Band Separate Ways, The Band brings the highest level of musicianship to the audience while showing a true respect for the music of Journey. Lock 3, 200 S. Main St., Akron. 7 p.m. Free. www.lock3live.com 8/17 The ReBeats Music of the Beatles and the British Invasion. Goodyear Heights Metro Park, 2077 Newton St., Akron. 7-9 p.m. Free. 330-375-2836

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8/17 Monica Robins & The Whiskey Kings Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets to this concert and relax as the sun sets on the green. Free giveaways and prize drawings. First & Main Village Green, 43 Village Way, Hudson. 7-9 p.m.

Free. www.firstandmainhudson.com

8/17 Amethyst Band Blues, jazz and country music.

Sweet Pea Café, 117 Merz Blvd., Fairlawn. 7-9 p.m.

Free. 330-794-7952 8/17 Akron Aeros vs. Reading Phillies Root for the home team, plus throwback fireworks show postgame and Negro Leagues Heritage Night! Canal Park, 300 S. Main St., Akron. 7:05 p.m. $5-$9 in advance; $6-$10 day of game; children 3 and under are free. www.akronaeros.com

8/18 and 8/19 7th Annual National Hamburger Festival Previously featured on the Food Network, CNN Headline News and in PARADE Magazine, this festival has attracted over 140,000 burger fans. Keep in mind, you’re eating for a good cause: The festival makes a donation each year to Akron Children’s Hospital. Lock 3, 200 S. Main St., Akron. Sat., noon-11 p.m.; Sun., noon-7 p.m. $5. www.hamburgerfestival. com 8/18 This Little Farmer Goes to Market For kids 4-12. Participants will explore Hale Farm & Village, and staff members will teach about farm chores and provide historical context to the everyday work of the farm. Hale Farm & Village, 2686 Oak Hill Rd., Bath.

9:30 a.m.-noon. $10 per child; a parent or guardian is required to attend with participating children.

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8/18 Labor Day 5K Run The race starts and finishes at the Tallmadge Recreation Center, 46 N. Munroe Road, Tallmadge. 9 a.m. Call for registration fees and more info. 330-634-2349 8/18 Young Birders: Molt and Migration Search for birds along the river and learn why they change color.

Meet at Hilltop Shelter. Bring a snack and drinking water. Cascade Valley Metro Park, Oxbow Area, 1061 Cuyahoga St., Akron. 9:30 a.m. Free. 330-865-8065

8/18 Family Friendly Days Enjoy a selfguided tour of the Manor House with additional info provided by the resident History First Hand troupe, who will bring the Manor House to life as it was in the 1920s. Visitors will encounter the employees and friends of Gertrude and F.A. Seiberling. Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, 714 N. Portage Path, Akron. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Log on for admission fees. www.stanhywet.org 8/18 ArtSyrcus A colorful collage of arts activities and family-friendly fun punctuated with cotton candy, popcorn, balloons and face painters. Duncan Plaza, Massillon. 1-8 p.m. Free. 330-936-8640 8/18 NEO Roller Derby bout Watch NEO Roller Derby take on other leagues from Ohio and surrounding states. All home bouts are doubleheaders. Summit County Fairgrounds Arena, 1100 North Ave., Tallmadge. Doors open at 5 p.m. $12 advance; $15 at the door; free for kids 12 and under. www.neorollerderby.com

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8/18 Tallmadge Fest and Light Parade Music by Buckle Down. Parade starts at 9 p.m., followed by fireworks. Games for kids and a visit from SpongeBob. Tallmadge Circle Green, 80 Community Road, Tallmadge. 5-11 p.m. Free. 330-633-5417

8/20 Kinderealm: Butterflies Children 3 to 6 and their adult companions learn about butterflies and their metamorphosis. Includes a craft and hike.

Goodyear Heights Metro Park, Pavilion, 2077 Newton St., Akron. 10:30 a.m. Free. 330-865-8065

8/18 Changes in Latitudes: A Tribute to Jimmy Buffett, with the University of Akron Steel Drum Quartet Steve Kareta mimics Jimmy Buffett’s casual, storyteller style, while these world-class musicians, traveling with a full tropical stage set-up, take you on a musical cruise through the sun-drenched waters of the Caribbean. Lock 3, 200 S. Main St., Akron. 7 p.m.

Free. www.lock3live.com

8/20 Zach Acoustic pop. The Winery at Wolf Creek, 2637 S. Cleveland-Massillon Rd., Norton. 7-9 p.m.

Free. 800-436-0426

8/18 Akron Symphony Orchestra Grab your lawn chairs and blankets for a concert under the stars.

Firestone Park, 1480 Girard St., Akron. 7:30-9 p.m.

Free. 330-375-2836 8/18 Akron Aeros vs. Reading Phillies Root for the home team, plus O-H … I-O State fireworks show post-game. Canal Park, 300 S. Main St., Akron. 7:05 p.m. $5-$9 in advance; $6-$10 day of game; children 3 and under are free. www.akronaeros.com 8/19 Ride for the Hills Join the Nordonia Hills YMCA for an exciting 50-60 mile escorted motorcycle ride followed by food, music, merchandise and new friends. Proceeds support Partners With Youth. The ride begins and ends at Brewsters, 2681 Creekside Dr., Twinsburg. Registration, 9-10:30 a.m.; ride begins at 11 a.m. $25/rider and $15/non-rider or passenger; includes lunch and T-shirt. akronymca. org/RidefortheHills.aspx

8/19 Butterfly Walk Search for beautiful butterflies of the meadow. Nets and containers provided for catch and release.

Dress to protect your skin from briars, poison ivy and the sun. Munroe Falls Metro Park, Tallmadge Meadows Area, 1088 North Ave., Tallmadge. 1 p.m. Free.

330-865-8065 8/19 Akron Aeros vs. Reading Phillies Root for the home team, plus Die Cast Car Giveaway! Canal Park, 300 S. Main St., Akron. 1:05 p.m. $5-$9 in advance; $6-$10 day of game; children 3 and under are free. www.akronaeros.com 8/19 Suzi Parron The author of “Barn Quilts and the American Quilt Trail Movement” will discuss the American Quilt Trail, from its beginning to today as it spreads along 100 driving trails, through 29 states and two Canadian provinces. Hudson Library and Historical Society, 96 Library Street, Hudson. 2 p.m.

Free. www.hudsonlibrary.org 8/19 Goodyear Concert Band Bring a blanket or a lawn chair, and enjoy a performance on the Ellipse.

Refreshments available for purchase in Molly’s Café.

Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, 714 N. Portage Path, Akron. 3 p.m. Log on for admission fees. www. stanhywet.org 8/19 Sunday Summer Concert: Jody & Gary Soland Enjoy the original music of this folk duo during this concert. Bring a blanket or chair. F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm, Onondaga Deck, 1828 Smith Road, Akron. 5:30 p.m. Free. 330-865-8065 8/19 Meditation Classes Joanie Andrews, of Half Moon Yoga, will teach these classes throughout the summer. For beginner and intermediate students.

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8/21 Evening Walk at Springfield Bog Enjoy an evening walk through and around the beautiful prairie with a naturalist. Bring binoculars. Springfield Bog Metro Park, 1400 Portage Line Road, Springfield Twp. 7 p.m. Free. 330-865-8065 8/22 Nature Drawing for Seniors It’s never too late to learn to draw! Join us for this informative drawing lesson. Beginners are welcome. F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm, Visitors Center, 1828 Smith Road, Akron.

10:30 a.m. Free. 330-865-8065 8/22 “Memory Loss: What is Not Normal? What Should I Do?” Talk with Summa geriatrician Maryjo Cleveland, M.D., in the form of an online chat room. This user-friendly program allows anyone with Internet access to participate, as no additional software is required. Visit www.summahealth.org/ askadr to register. Users will be allowed to join up until the online chat starts at noon.

8/22 Meet Me in the Garden Learn from a Master Gardener which plants add color to the garden during fall and winter. F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm, Visitors Center, 1828 Smith Road, Akron. 7 p.m. Free. 330865-8065 8/22 Victor Samalot Solo guitarist. The Winery at Wolf Creek, 2637 S. Cleveland-Massillon Rd., Norton.

7-9 p.m. Free. 800-436-0426 8/23 Evening Hike Join a naturalist to hike the 1.2mile Pheasant Run Trail and discover the plants and animals living there. Silver Creek Metro Park, Pheasant Run Area, 5000 Hametown Road, Akron. 7 p.m. Free. 330-865-8065 8/23 Akron Aeros vs. Trenton Thunder Root for the home team, plus Midget Wrestling! Canal Park, 300 S. Main St., Akron. 7:05 p.m. $5-$9 in advance; $6-$10 day of game; children 3 and under are free. www. akronaeros.com 8/23 Dar Williams A regular on the coffeehouse circuit, Williams has evolved as an artist over her career of almost two decades. She has toured with folk legend Joan Baez as well as John Gorka and Lucy Kaplansky as part of the trio, Cry, Cry, Cry. The Manor House at Stan Hywet, 714 N. Portage Path, Akron. 7:30 p.m. $35; $28 for members. www. stanhywet.org 8/24 Rockin’ on the River Vicious Cycle (Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute band) with Kerosene. Fun and entertainment for the entire family. Falls River Square, between Broad Boulevard and Portage Trail, Cuyahoga Falls. 5 p.m.-midnight. Free parking and admission. www.cityofcf.com 8/24 Concerts Over the Valley: The Liverpool Lads A Beatles tribute band. Mapleside Farms, 294 Pearl Rd., Brunswick. 6-9 p.m. Free. www.mapleside.com 8/24 Full Moon Fever: The Tribute to Tom Petty, with The Mourning From the smooth guitar tones and layered vocals, to the signature 12-string Rickenbacker, Full Moon Fever flawlessly captures the essence and power of Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers. Lock 3, 200 S. Main St., Akron. 7 p.m.

Free. www.lock3live.com

8/24 Firestone Friday: Digger Gallagher the Canaler Enjoy living history as the canal era comes to life through song, story and audience participation around the campfire. Bring chairs and marshmallow sticks. Firestone Metro Park, Tuscarawas Meadows Area, 2620 Harrington Road, Akron. 7 p.m. Free.

330-865-8065 8/24 Swizzle Stick Band Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets to this concert and relax as the sun sets on the green. Free giveaways and prize drawings. First & Main Village Green, 43 Village Way, Hudson. 7-9 p.m. Free. www. firstandmainhudson.com 8/24 Akron Aeros vs. Trenton Thunder Root for the home team, plus Super Hero fireworks show post-game, Kids Cancer Survivors and 2013 Early Bird Magnet Schedules. Canal Park, 300 S. Main St., Akron. 7:05 p.m. $5-$9 in advance; $6-$10 day of game; children 3 and under are free. www. akronaeros.com 8/25 7th Annual Shop For A Cause Macy’s in Stow will host its 7th annual Shop For A Cause event, and a $5 donation to Peninsula Art Academy earns guests a Shop for a Cause savings pass. Shoppers will receive 25 percent off regular, sale and clearance merchandise throughout the store, as well as 10 percent off furniture, mattresses and area rugs.

Macy’s, 4301 Kent Road, Stow. For details, call 330688-8281.

8/25 4th Medina International Fest Explore the many cultures, ethnicities and diversities found throughout Medina and the world! Music, an international bazaar, a grand international food court, children’s activities. Public Square, Medina. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Free. www.mainstreetmedina.com 8/25 Found Object Assemblage with Gwen Waight Start making art from found objects.

Explore assemblage in both 2D and 3D format. The instructor will provide all other materials. Bring your lunch, or the class can order from area restaurants.

Peninsula Art Academy, 1600 W. Mill St., Peninsula.

10 a.m.-3 p.m. $50; $45 for members. www. peninsulaartacademy.com 8/25 Civil War 150th Commemorative Event The 29th O.V.I. will host a Civil War Encampment on the front lawn of the Perkins Stone Mansion, giving visitors an opportunity to enjoy a living history demonstration complete with marching and other camp activities. Live music and tours of the Civil War exhibit. Perkins Stone Mansion, 550 Copley Road, Akron. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. www.summithistory.org 8/25 Hobo History at the Akron History Museum Discover the influence of hobos on our history through stories, exhibits and music. Includes a hobo soup demo. Free parking on streets and in city lots.

Lock 3, 200 S. Main St., Akron. 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

Free. 330-865-8065 8/25 Introduction to Family Camping Learn the basics of family camping, and then sign up to spend a relaxing weekend (optional) in a Metro Park, 9/14 to 9/16. Advance registration is required and begins 8/15. Families must complete the workshop to be eligible for the campout. Program limited to 35 people. F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm, Visitors Center, 1828 Smith Road, Akron. 2 p.m. Free. 330-865-8065

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8/25 Musical Insects Listen to crickets and katydids in concert with Cleveland Institute of Music faculty member Dr. Lisa Rainsong. Bring a flashlight to spot the soloists. F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm, Visitors Center, 1828 Smith Road, Akron. 7 p.m. Free. 330865-8065 8/25 The Family Stone, with Wesley Bright and The Hi Lights Original founding members, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees, and R&B Pioneer award winners Jerry Martini, Cynthia Robinson and Greg Errico bring you the hits of Sly & The Family Stone.

Lock 3, 200 S. Main St., Akron. 7 p.m. $10. www. lock3live.com 8/25 Carlos Jones and the PLUS Band Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets to this concert and relax as the sun sets on the green. Free giveaways and prize drawings. First & Main Village Green, 43 Village Way, Hudson. 7-9 p.m. Free. www. firstandmainhudson.com

8/25 Akron Aeros vs. Trenton Thunder Root for the home team, plus Disco fireworks show post-game.

Canal Park, 300 S. Main St., Akron. 7:05 p.m. $5-$9 in advance; $6-$10 day of game; children 3 and under are free. www.akronaeros.com 8/25 Preservation Hall Jazz Band The New York Times called this band “a multigenerational mix with appeal to a range of musical constituencies, not just aficionados of traditional jazz.” Blossom Music Center, 1145 W. Steels Corners Rd., Cuyahoga Falls. 8 p.m. $20-$85. www.clevelandorchestra.com 8/26 Monarch Mania Learn how monarchs make their cross-country trek and how you can help these creatures in your backyard. Insect nets provided.

Bring drinking water and a hat. Silver Creek Metro Park, Pheasant Run Area, 5000 Hametown Road, Norton. 10:30 a.m. Free. 330-865-8065

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8/26 49th Annual Hiking Spree Kickoff Get a head start on the Hiking Spree, and meet a naturalist and mascots at Maple Beach Shelter. Hiking forms will be available, and Fall Hiking Spree T-shirts will be for sale. To receive your hiking shield, all other hikes must be completed 9/1 through 11/30. Munroe Falls Metro Park, Lake Area, 521 S. River Road, Munroe Falls. Noon-3 p.m. Free for Summit County residents.

330-865-8065 8/26 Akron Aeros vs. Trenton Thunder Root for the home team, plus Fan Appreciation Day and Kids Club Day! Canal Park, 300 S. Main St., Akron. 1:05 p.m. $5-$9 in advance; $6-$10 day of game; children 3 and under are free. www.akronaeros.com 8/26 Amethyst Band Blues, jazz and country music.

Viking Winery, Old Forge Road, Kent. 5-7 p.m. Free.

330-678-2080 8/26 Sunday Summer Concert: Smokin’ Fez Monkeys The Smokin’ Fez Monkeys bring their fun, eclectic music to the Nature Realm during this concert. Bring a blanket or chair. F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm, Onondaga Deck, 1828 Smith Road, Akron. 5:30 p.m. Free. 330-865-8065 8/27 Evening Book Club This month’s selection is “Angela’s Ashes” by Frank McCourt. Bring a friend. Barberton Public Library, 602 W. Park Ave., Barberton. 6 p.m. Free. www.barbertonlibrary.org 8/27 Will Cheshire Singer/songwriter, guitar. The Winery at Wolf Creek, 2637 S. Cleveland-Massillon Rd., Norton. 7-9 p.m. Free. 800-436-0426 8/28-9/3 Stark County Fair Food, rides, games, shows, music and more. Stark County Fairgrounds, 305 Wertz Ave. NW, Canton. 8 a.m.-11 p.m. $8; free for children under 2. starkcountyfair.com 8/28 Backyards Gone Wild: The Brush Pile Learn how to create a brush pile and turn your back yard into a wildlife sanctuary. After the program, send a photo of your efforts, and you could be featured in our Earth Hero display. F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm, Visitors Center, 1828 Smith Road, Akron. 7 p.m. Free.

330-865-8065 8/29 Footsteps to the Past Take a step back in time to learn about the rich natural and cultural history of Gorge Metro Park along the rugged 1.8-mile Gorge Trail. Wear sturdy hiking shoes and bring drinking water. Gorge Metro Park, Main Entrance, 1160 Front St., Cuyahoga Falls. 10 a.m. Free. 330-865-8065 8/29 Jim Gill & Cathy Miller Singer/songwriter and fiddle. The Winery at Wolf Creek, 2637 S. ClevelandMassillon Rd., Norton. 7-9 p.m. Free. 800-436-0426 8/31 Rockin’ on the River Vicious Satisfaction “The International Rolling Stones Show,” with Butch Armstrong and the Armstrong Bearcat Band. Fun and entertainment for the entire family. Falls River Square, between Broad Boulevard and Portage Trail, Cuyahoga Falls. 5 p.m.-midnight. Free parking and admission. www.cityofcf.com 8/31 Concerts Over the Valley: Arrival A Journey tribute band. Mapleside Farms, 294 Pearl Rd., Brunswick. 6-9 p.m. $2 per person/$5 for a family of 3 or more. www.mapleside.com 8/31 ZOSO, The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience, with Electric Mud The Los Angeles Times hailed ZOSO as being “head and shoulders above all other Zeppelin tributes,” and the Chicago Sun-Times declared ZOSO to be “the closest to the original of any tribute.” Lock 3, 200 S. Main St., Akron. 7 p.m.

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8/31 Disney’s Phineas and Ferb: The Best LIVE Tour Ever! The beloved characters from Disney Channel’s animated series embark on a bold escape from the television screen to a live action adventure!

Canton Memorial Civic Center, 1101 Market Ave. N, Canton. 7 p.m. $16-$45.

330-489-3090 8/31 Once in a Blue Moon Explore the prairie for nocturnal animals under this month’s second full moon – a blue moon! Bring a flashlight. Springfield Bog Metro Park, 1400 Portage Line Road, Springfield Twp. 7:30 p.m. Free. 330-865-8065 8/31 Moonlight Bike Ride and Campfire Enjoy a 13mile family-friendly towpath ride under the full moon, followed by a campfire. Helmets and lights required.

Bring a chair and campfire food. Towpath Trail, Big Bend Area, 1337 Merriman Road, Akron. 8-10:30 p.m.

Free. 330-865-8065

September 2012 9/1-11/30 49th Annual Fall Hiking Spree Summit County’s fall foliage is on display during the Fall Hiking Spree. Hike at least eight designated trails to receive hiking rewards. Rewards are free to Summit County residents, but out-of-county residents pay to receive rewards ($10 for first-year hikers, $5 for veteran hikers). Hiking forms with the list of trails available starting 8/15 online, at the visitors center at F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm (1828 Smith Road, Akron) and all Acme Fresh Market stores. For information, visit summitmetroparks.org or call 330865-8065.

9/1, 9/8, 9/15, 9/22 and 9/29 Countryside Farmers’ Market at Howe Meadow This event connects communities and farmers, provides alternate market choices and creates venues that foster civic engagement through fun and informal education.

Howe Meadow, 4040 Riverview Rd., Peninsula. 9 a.m.-noon. Free. www.cvcountryside.org 9/1 and 9/2 Blossom Festival Orchestra, “Broadway’s Greatest Hits” With John Morris Russell, conductor; and vocalists Christiane Noll, Debbie Gravitte and Doug LaBrecque. Program includes selections from “Beauty and the Beast”, “Cats”, “A Chorus Line”, “Evita”, “Mamma Mia!”, “Les Misérables”, “The Phantom of the Opera” and “Wicked.” Fireworks follow the concert, weather permitting. Blossom Music Center, 1145 W. Steels Corners Rd., Cuyahoga Falls. Sat. at 8 p.m., Sun. at 7 p.m. $20-$85. www.clevelandorchestra.com

9/1 Stomp Bicycle Adventure One of the largest cycling events in Northeast Ohio. All rides are on the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail. Registration includes breakfast, lunch, live music and more; advance registration ends 8/20. There is a limit of 1,600 riders.

Proceeds benefit Metro Parks, Serving Summit County. Lock 3 Park, 200 S. Main St., Akron. $20 per person. Stompbikeride.com 9/1 3rd Annual Made in Ohio Craft Festival A oneof-a-kind shopping experience with more than 80 Ohio craft and food exhibitors and live entertainment.

Hale Farm & Village, 2686 Oak Hill Rd., Bath. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $5; free for Western Reserve Historical Society members and children under 3. www. madeinohiofestival.com 9/1 iAkron: Portrait of a City in 100 Photos Artist and filmmaker todd v can usually be found roaming around Akron with camera in hand, documenting the city he loves. This exhibit is a collection of carefully selected iPhone photos from his daily life in the city.

We Gallery, 20 N. High St., Akron. Log on for times and admission prices. www.toddv.com

9/1 Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone, with Aftermath Accompanied by his band, Herman’s Hermits, Noone consistently plays to sold-out venues the world over. He has a legion of faithful fans (known as “Noonatics”) whose loyalty is unparalleled. Lock 3, 200 S. Main St., Akron. 7 p.m. $10. www.lock3live.com 9/1 Bobby Selvaggio Ohio Regional Music Arts Cultural Outreach (ORMACO) invites you to bring your lawn chairs, and enjoy the saxophone sounds of this Cleveland-based musician. Uptown Park gazebo on the square, Medina. 7-9 p.m. Free, but donations will be accepted. www.ormaco.org

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9/2 Mrs. Vernon’s Table Pass platters of made-from-scratch meals straight from the oven at the Beside the Point Café’s Sunday dinner. Family-style seating. West Point Market, 1711 W. Market St., Akron. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. $20 per person (includes tip); $1 per year children 10 and under. 330864-2151, ext. 137 9/2 Introduction to Ferns Join a naturalist to learn about common ferns in Sand Run Metro Park. After a short presentation, we’ll head outdoors to observe glade, wood, lady and other ferns found along the trail. Wear long pants and old shoes or boots. Sand Run Metro Park, Shady Hollow Pavilion, 1750 Sand Run Pkwy., Akron. 2 p.m. Free. 330-865-8065 9/3 Young Birders: Red-Headed Woodpeckers Venture out with a naturalist and expert birding volunteers to search for red-headed woodpeckers.

Wear boots. Field guides and binoculars provided.

Towpath Trail, Clinton Trailhead, 2749 North St., Clinton. 11 a.m. Free. 330-865-8065 9/3 Brian Henke Fingerstyle guitar. The Winery at Wolf Creek, 2637 S. Cleveland-Massillon Rd., Norton.

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The county was carved out of a larger Wayne County in the Northwest Territory — a 133,000-square-mile piece of wilderness that originally encompassed Ohio, Michigan and parts of Indiana, Illinois and Wisconsin.

Wayne County’s rich soil and plentiful water supply have continuously supported a strong agricultural community. In the late 1800s, Wayne County began to expand industrially with a presence in the coal mining industry and access to the Pittsburgh, Ft. Wayne and Chicago Railroad.

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Today, the county is home to worldrenowned businesses like Wooster Brush Company, Gerstenslager’s, LuK USA LLC and The J.M. Smucker Company. Along with neighboring Holmes, Stark and Tuscarawas counties, Wayne County is also home to the largest community of Amish in the world.

Amish farms, one-room schoolhouses and horse-drawn buggies are familiar sights in this area. Guests often visit the area’s Amish-style restaurants and shop for handcrafted Amish furniture and quilts.

The Lincoln Highway Historic Byway runs through Wayne County. Designated by red, white and blue signs, the route follows the original 241-mile Ohio 1928 alignment that stretched westward from New York City to San Francisco. The highway opened the western portion of the country to auto travel in the early 20th century.

Traveling this scenic route today, you’ll experience portions of the “Main Street Across America” — the highway’s original slogan — and encounter tree-lined streets, historical buildings and replicas of the original posts that designated the Lincoln Highway route.

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A small community by population (8,500) but Orrville’s team attitude, progressive approach and industriousness have always been large scale.

Founded as a fuel and water stop on the Ohio & Pennsylvania Railroad, Orrville positioned itself on the cutting edge of innovation as the railroads expanded west from Allegheny City (now part of Pittsburgh) through Ohio. Judge Smith Orr, founder of the town, was a chief proponent of the railroad expansion and in 1848 built a water tank to ensure that the Ohio & Pennsylvania Railroad company would not bypass the area.

The first train came through Orrville on Aug. 10, 1852. The entrepreneurial spirit and strong work ethic that brought the railroad to Orrville continues to permeate the local economy today along with a neighborly concern for the well-being of others.

Local leaders recently met to discuss the City of Orrville as a true community of choice, both now and for the future, as a community where citizens and businesses alike can thrive. The result of these discussions was the adoption of a new community brand, Orrville: Where Progress and Tradition Meet.

It has become very clear to me that many fine people have already chosen Orrville as a place to live, work and visit. Great things happen here every single day. We invite you to visit and experience how we Thrive Here in Orrville!

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“It very neatly sums up what we were, what we are and what we will be. In Orrville, progress and tradition will always come as a package deal.”

Dave Handwerk, Mayor, City of Orrville

“The beauty of Orrville is that we are proud and comfortable with our identity. Our values and priorities are the same today as they were for our parents and grandparents.”

Steve Wheeler, Director, Safety Services, City of Orrville

“Where Progress and Tradition meet reminds me of the saying, ‘History is a guidepost, not a hitching post.’ I am encouraged and excited that Orrville continues to explore what kind of community it can be, while holding on to the core values and traditions that have given the city its identity.”

Phil McFarren, Director, Human Resources, City of Orrville

“Future residents and business owners have many choices in front of them when they decide where to establish roots, so a community’s brand is a vital first impression when reaching this audience.”

Darrin Wasniewski, Director, Main Street Orrville

Upcoming Orrville Events Orrville Farmer’s Market Find fresh produce, baked goods, plants and more. Located on Depot Street (off W. Market) in downtown Orrville. Thursdays, 3–6p.m., June – September.

Summer Concert Series Rehm Performing Arts Pavilion at Orr Park. A diverse schedule of local musical entertainment.

Bring a lawn chair and enjoy a concert every Thursday evening at 7p.m., June – August.

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Uptown, Downtown, All Around Town Community Yard Sale Day October 6. Features over 100 residential sales plus bargains galore at local merchants.

Home for the Holidays November 23. Welcome the holiday season with sweet treats, carolers and more than a few suprises throughout downtown Orrville. Santa and his reindeer are sure to make an appearance at this family fun night out.

The Orrville Firefighter’s Association July 4th Firemen’s Festival features a parade, carnival midway and spectacular fireworks show that attracts visitors from across the region. Fire in the Sky Girls 14U ASA National Qualifer Fastpitch Softball Tournament adds to the excitement of this weeklong festival.

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Economy Thrives Here Orrville has built a reputation as a flourishing community with a supportive business climate where major corporations, family businesses and entrepreneurs can start and grow a business in the midst of strategic U.S. market areas.

Best known as the home of The J.M. Smucker Company, founded in 1897, Orrville also claims several other nationally prominent companies all founded by local entrepreneurs. These businesses include, The Smith Dairy Products Company (1909), Schantz Organ Company (1873), The Will-Burt Company (1918),The Quality Castings Company (1933) and Venture Products (1975).

Today new industries continue to thrive in Orrville and collectively employ more than 4,000 people. The Orrville Office of Economic Development is committed to enhancing industrial and economic growth. A new 75-acre business park opened in 2012. The first tenant, Venture Products, maker of Ventrac tractors and attachments broke ground in late June for its new global corporate headquarters building and manufacturing plant. Learn more about industrial opportunities in Orrville at www.orrvilledevelopment.com 6

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EntreprenOrrville Center for Business Innovation, a Main Street Orrville initiative, serves to develop the next generation of local entrepreneurism. The Center provides an Entrepreneur-InResidence to assist entrepreneurs in taking their businesses from idea to launch and to assist existing businesses overcome challenges they face that keep them from being competitive in the marketplace. Learn more at www.mainstreetorrville.org

Learning Thrives Here The most recent report card from The Ohio Department of Education ranked Orrville City Schools EXCELLENT. This mark of distinction was earned through the combined efforts of students, teachers, parents and the support of Heartland Education Community.

Heartland Education Community, established in 1991, is a communitybased learning environment focused on bringing together community members, educators, organizations and business leaders to achieve the Heartland vision of shifting focus from school to education and shifting the responsibility from school to community.

Heartland Point, the community connecting place, in downtown Orrville features the Heartland Point Café and serves as a place for citizens to find out what is happening in the community, become more involved and engage in lifelong learning. A diverse schedule of classes and activities are offered throughout the year.

OrrViews, another Heartland initiative, is a bi-weekly community newspaper charged with publishing news about the Orrville community to and from the people of Orrville.

The Orrville City School campus boasts new, state-of-the-art buildings that include smart board technology. Orrville Middle School was constructed in 2008, Orrville Elementary was constructed in 2010 and Orrville High School is currently under construction with a completion date in 2013.

The community generously supported private fundraising projects to build a Multipurpose Facility in 2009 and in 2012 the first synthetic turf field in Wayne County will be installed at Red Rider Stadium. These projects were funded entirely through donations from local residents and businesses.

The University of Akron Wayne College, a 160-acre campus with state-of-the-art distance-learning classrooms, provides the Orrville area with high quality accessible credit and non-credit educational opportunities and is a partner with and resource for the community.

Orrville also has an exceptional public library which has consistently ranked among HAPLR’s top ten small libraries in the nation. Orrville Public Library currently holds over 70,000 items in a 25,000-square-foot facility.

Vitality Thrives Here The City of Orrville has received the Healthy Community Gold Award, the highest wellness achievement award given from The State of Ohio.

The Growing Healthy Habits Community Health Coalition has served as the catalyst for improving decisions about fitness, nutrition and lifestyle in Orrville. “Our goal is to make Orrville the healthiest

community in Ohio,” says Dr. Andrew Naumoff of Dunlap Family Physicians and founder of Growing Healthy Habits.

Aultman Orrville Hospital, formerly Dunlap Community Hospital, invested $1.1 million in Community Health Benefits, programs and activities that provide treatment or promote health and healing as a response to identified community needs.

The City of Orrville is very proud of the parks and the recreational opportunities

these parks offer. Orr Park encompasses 40 acres and contains several softball fields, a baseball field and little league fields, as well as an outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts, basketball courts, picnic facilities, rental halls and the Rehm Performing Arts Pavilion.

Additionally, the Orrville Walking Trail and Wetlands Complex is a 26-acre city park with walking loops, pond and a sled riding hill. A dog park opened in 2011 with two separate fenced areas; one for

dogs over 30 pounds and one for dogs less than 30 pounds.

One of Ohio’s largest and best remaining old-growth forests, Johnson Woods State Nature Preserve, is located just north of Orrville on Fox Lake Road.

Hike on a boardwalk through a spectacular old-growth forest with dozens of spring wildflowers, a diverse bird population and numerous small wetland pools.

Many trees rise 40 to 50 feet before the first limbs occur and several are more than 400 years old.

Fun Facts and Trivia About Orrville The Boot Orrville Volunteer Fire Department has been serving Orrville since 1872. Every year the firefighters ‘pass the boot’ throughout the community to raise funds for the July 4th Firemen’s Festival, primarily the spectacular fireworks show.

Smitty The Cow The silos of Smith Dairy Products Company are sure to catch your eye in downtown Orrville. Look closer and you will find Smitty keeping watch over Orrville.

Bloomin Orrville Seasonal color can be found throughout downtown Orrville Memorial Day thru Labor Day thanks to citizen contributions to the Bloomin Orrville flower program. Volunteers plant the baskets in early spring, The Scotts Company provides Miracle Gro fertilizer, and Buchwalter Greenhouse maintains a watering schedule to keep the flowers bloomin all season long.

Cornerstone Park Community beautification project turned a neglected downtown corner into a lovely community entertainment venue. Local bands will perform at Cornerstone Park during the Orrville CenturyLink Rib and Music Festival, August 10 and 11.

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owntown Wooster began in 1807 with the intersections of two trails, now Market and Liberty Streets. A county seat, downtown Wooster continues to be the “heart of the city” graced by its stately Wayne County Courthouse and traditional buildings that create an ambiance that is second to none.

Time, attrition and the changes in retailing were not kind to the Wooster Historic district and, by the 1980s, the local community had discounted the downtown, with its closed storefronts, aging infrastructure, metal-covered buildings and unattractive signage.

The leadership of the community began a plan of reclamation of the historic buildings and the economic development process by which the downtown could again become a viable center of local commerce.

In collaboration with the City of Wooster and the local leadership, Main Street Wooster, Inc. was incorporated and the incremental, four basic tenet process began in January of 1987. For more than 25 years, downtown Wooster has evolved into a unique area of service, professional, retail, entertainment and residential opportunities for the residents and visitors to Wooster and Wayne County.

With more than $150 million of reinvestment, downtown Wooster has evolved, once again, into a thriving community center.

Everyone is welcome in downtown Wooster! Come and walk, visit our stores and services and enjoy!

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Unique to downtown Wooster are the shops that showcase a myriad of products and services. Townsend Antiques and Uptown/Downtown are filled with collectibles, and Walnut Street Antiques opened in July with 18,000 square feet.

There is something for everyone!

Stop in at Friendtique where all things for sale are donated and all proceeds go to the local hospice; it is a favorite place to find everything! And The Urban Cottage has contemporary consignments and looks like a design store!

Stop in at Liberty Street Commons for a spa treatment at Salon Fringe and ooh and ah over the furniture in Roomscapes just a few doors away from Davinci Tile & Granite. Hay Canvas will fill your personalized bag full of goodies while you wait!

Spa Collections and Cutters Hair and & Spa satisfy the needs of a pampered customer.

Artisans abound with Artfind Tile, Calla Lily Yarn & Gifts, The Bead Café, The Wooster Gift Corner and The Pink Tomato, just to name a few.

Ride On Wooster has great bicycles and will service yours while you wait!

At MacKenzie’s Silver & Gold, a oneof-a-kind jeweler, Marty will design that unique piece just for you, and White’s Jewelers brings three generations of family expertise to the jewelry business.

Coffee shops and bakeries, try them all! Tulipan Hungarian Pastry and Woo’s Brews vie with The Faithful Little Cupcake for incredible edible treats. (You can’t eat just one red velvet cupcake!)

A state-of-the-art new library adds to the Wooster Book Company’s offerings, and with more than 80,000 used books at Books In Stock, you can’t browse for just “a minute.”

There are more than 20 restaurants in the downtown area, from the white tablecloth to a breakfast for $1.99. The City Square Steakhouse, The South Market Bistro, Broken Rocks Café, Muddy Waters Café, TJ’s Trio, Henry Station and Omahoma Bob’s BBQ, all within walking distance of a few blocks.

Today’s Kitchen Store and Everything Rubbermaid are a must-see; cooking classes are a must, and you’ll find every type of miscellaneous plastic container on four floors of retail space!

And, we have our very own hometown Buehler’s Towne Market, a traditional grocery store with its own restaurant and Spoon Market Deli with the Butcher Shop to cut your favorite steak or make your favorite sausage.

New to downtown Wooster is the St. Paul Hotel, a boutique hotel of 12 rooms, uniquely rich in concierge hospitality and amenities. The location of the hotel allows its guests to take advantage of all

the dining, retail, entertainment, academic and cultural opportunities that Wooster has to offer. You can go right next door and enjoy SoMar Wine Cellars tastings and entertainment, inside or out! Complimenting this recent attractive addition to the downtown is the Market Street Inn, a bed and breakfast in an historic home, and the Best Western Hotel.

Coming soon……

The Merchant Block, 12 contemporary condominiums to compliment the more than 50 existing one- and two-bedroom lofts in the downtown. All the amenities of 21st century living in a traditional downtown atmosphere. The House of Hunan and Lemonberry’s will soon delight the tastebuds, and Market Grill will soon open with good food and craft beers.

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Farm: Two of Three

Birdsong Farm

by Denise Henry and photos by Shane Wynn

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Fruits of His Labor Birdsong Farm and its owner bring hints of coastal Maine to Northeast Ohio.

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piece of the East Coast thrives at Birdsong Farm in Hiram Township, where farmer/owner Matt Herbruck reseeded the work ethic of a mason and a produce farmer from Milbridge, Maine and cultivated a sprawling Northeast Ohiocertified organic farm.

Herbruck’s sandpaper handshake and soiled and tattered T-shirt silently, yet succinctly, begin to tell his story.

Herbruck’s experiences working alongside bricklayer Francis Smith and farmer Chet Curtis in the mid-1990s transcended his modest $4-an-hour pay. “The most important thing those guys taught me was how to work,” he says. “They didn’t have to, but they took me under them. They were my extended family.”

After working for Curtis and later renting his fields, Herbruck began Back Bay Farm in Milbridge, amid a local foods movement ripe with energy. By 1997, the human ecology graduate from College of the Atlantic had a flourishing 36-acre certified organic farm and a clientele list to match.

“I delivered greens personally to Martha Stewart in Northeast Harbor, Maine. We were on the cutting edge of trends,” he says.

Called by family needs 12 years later, Herbruck and his 4-year-old son, Oscar, relocated to Hiram, where he nurtures Birdsong Farm with spirit and sweat.

Field after field and row after row of garden greens, berries, tomatoes, potatoes, turnips, squash, onions, beets, radishes, cabbage, flowers and an ever-evolving yield validate Herbruck’s 12-hour workdays, supported by full-time farmer Emily Yurcich and playfully

by Oscar, who oft implores, “Dad, I need to see the hose.”

On this near-90-degree Sunday afternoon, which Herbruck says he would gladly swap for a chilly rain and a sweatshirt, he peeks under low and high tunnels, protective coverings that shield his crops from insects and wildlife and allow rainwater to seep through. He pulls a cluster of round, white turnips from the ground and hands them to me with instructions to chop and eat.

Herbruck doesn’t have a recipe collection or time to cook fancy fare. “I have to remind myself to eat,” he says, explaining that the

farm consumes his nearly-every-wakingmoment 10 months of the year.

Herbruck points to his latest work in progress: a berry field, where he anticipates a healthy crop of blueberries, raspberries and strawberries in three to five years — perhaps the first showing of locally grown organic berries in the area. Nearby, a 3/4-acre garden dedicated to flowers represents a reply to customer demand. Kale, mizuna, hakurei turnips, red butter lettuce and radish plantings answer similar calls.

Pots of cooking herbs and assorted medicinal varieties share greenhouse space with young plants easing their way to the fields.

Herbruck gives the newbies time to acclimate to full-time outdoor residency, transferring them in and out of their protective shelter for three or four days in a process called “hardening off.”

With his adoring Australian Shepherd, Sadie, a constant at his side, Herbruck leads me to the side yard of his early-1800s farmhouse, where a vertical grid of stacked oak logs plugged with Shitake mushroom fungi spawn the Asian delicacy, which Herbruck extracts from the logs by soaking them after nine months. www.akronlife.com

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“Much of what I learn is by doing,” Herbruck says, explaining how introducing Shitakes and berries to his farm meld with traditional practices of rotating gardens.

He plants pea-oat-buckwheat cover crop to give his gardens periods of reprieve and nourishment; it smothers weeds, and later he tills it into the soil.

Through time-weathered farming practices and a response to public interest for locally grown, chemical-free produce, Herbruck represents a new-breed: the 21st century farmer who is conscientious about human and environmental well-being.

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Standard share ($575) for families of three or more, includes $28 to $30 of fresh, seasonal organic produce each week.

“Farming is one of the bedrocks of society, but it transitioned from food production to food manufacturing,” Herbruck says, referring to factory farming and pesticide use that erupted in the later years of the 20th century. “I have a moral and environmental problem with using chemicals. It’s great to see people in Northeast Ohio beginning to take interest in what they eat and where it comes from.”

Herbruck makes that connection between farmer and produce with his customers at Haymaker Farmers’ Market in Kent on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and at the Chagrin Falls Farmers’ Market on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. He also makes deliveries for his Community Supported Agriculture customers at Christ Church Episcopal in Hudson on Wednesdays at 5 p.m.

“It’s important for people to see me and to know I grow 100 percent of what I offer,” he says.

“It’s very hands-on and person-toperson. It’s about a community of friends.” / Denise Henry is a public relations representative and writer living in Hudson.

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by Jackie McLean; photos by Andy Prisbylla

Whether you’re an art enthusiast or the average Akronite, these 10 public art pieces will make you think, feel — and smile. eauty is in the eye of the beholder, right?

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Instead, we asked Jessie Raynor, former director of the Akron Area Arts Alliance, who explained the 10 pieces she recommended below are “public art that can make you think, make you feel and make you smile.”

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Hodges — who’s no art critic either — and I hit the road to contemplate and (attempt to) appreciate the pieces Raynor recommended.

I admit, when I started this journey, I had no real appreciation for public art. However, through this experience, I learned that it’s possible to enjoy public art even if you don’t understand it — or can’t see what other people see.

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Artist: Don Drumm (Akron) Created: 1987 Location: The front of the Shaw JCC of Akron, 750 White Pond Dr. Though most Holocaust memorials represent death, Drumm took a different approach with his sand-cast aluminum piece — focusing instead on rebirth and incorporating biblical images, like the dove from the Noah’s Ark story and the burning bush from the Moses story, with the Wailing Wall in Jerusalem.

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Raynor’s Remarks: “Its contorted, abstract shapes at the bottom remind me of arms of people reaching for help — and out of this configuration flies a glorious peace dove. I find the piece extremely moving.”

From the Peanut Gallery: “It’s written in Hebrew,” says Hodges. “I wish I knew what it said. (Note: The Hebrew word at the bottom of the piece means “remember.”)

Artist: Don Drumm (Akron) Created: 1969 Location: Plaza of the John Morley Health Center, 177 S. Broadway St. True or false? Sky Notch was purposely made of material that rusts over time. According to Drumm, this 20-foot-high black, steel abstract form was made out of Cor-ten steel that contains a copper alloy made to rust. “It takes about six to eight years to finally get that crust of deep brown purple on it,” says Drumm.

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I think its strong, contemporary design is timeless. Despite its sharp triangular components, there’s a rhythm and intimacy between the two halves that almost suggest dancing.”

Artist: Peter Jones (Cattaraugus Indian Reservation; Versailles, N.Y.)

Created: 2001 Location: Intersection of North Portage

Path and Merriman Road Akron, circa 10,000 years ago: Several Indian tribes inhabit the land, using canoes for transportation. To get to the water, the Indians walk along Portage Path, an eight-mile trail from the Cuyahoga River to the Tuscarawas River — carrying their canoes overhead, also known as portaging. Today, 50 bronze arrowhead markers signal the exact route of the trail, which was probably used by the Shawnee, Delaware, Iroquois, Wyandot, Ottawa and Miami people. It was this simple act of canoe-carrying that inspired Jones’ bronze Indian statue. A similar statue, also created by Jones, stands at the southern end of the path.

Raynor’s Remarks: “History — personal and otherwise — can add meaning and interest to a piece of sculpture. I know because I love the bronze Indian portaging his canoe down in the Valley. When portaging my children back and forth to the pool when they were small, they giggled when we passed that funny Indian ‘wearing a boat for a hat.’ Now, since the gulf oil spill, this noble Indian standing near the BP station is a poignant reminder of days gone by when transportation was in tune with the environment.”

Artist: Unknown Created: 1908 Location: In front of the Summit County Courthouse, 209 S. High St. Lions and tigers and bears! Oh my! Relax Dorothy, it’s just lions — two Indiana Limestone lions, to be exact. These symbols of the law’s majesty were built as part of the new courthouse building after the original was torn down in 1905. To prevent the lions’ sandstone base blocks from cracking, large blocks of ice were used as a buffer between the statues and bases. Once the ice melted, the lions slowly settled into their current positions. www.akronlife.com

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Artist: Dale Chihuly (Seattle, Wash.)

Created: 2005 Location: In front of The University of Akron’s Polymer Science Building, 170 University Ave. Eighty hollow polymer pieces weighing 60 to 80 pounds. That’s what it took to create this 40-foot-tall, bright blue sculpture. The most recent public art piece on our list, it cost about $475,000 to create and was funded through private donations. Bayer Corporation in Pittsburgh, one of the world’s largest plastic and polymer manufacturers, donated the materials.

Raynor’s Remarks: In her opinion, Rock Candy “is not a particularly aesthetically pleasing piece, but the fact that Chihuly, an internationally celebrated glass artist, created it with a new medium — transparent polyurethane — that was developed and tested right here in Akron, is very exciting.”

From the Peanut Gallery: It looks to me like a giant coral that belongs in one of Deuce Bigalow’s enormous fish tanks.

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Raynor’s Remarks: “[This piece and The Summit County Courthouse Lions, #7] are great symbols of the work that goes on within their respective buildings.”

Artist: David Kibbey (Oakland, Calif.)

Created: 1978 Location: Corner of Arch Street and Upson Street, at the night entrance to Summa Raynor’s Remarks: “This heavy metal sculpture looks like it’s dancing to me and is a pillar of teetering, silver, stainless steel boxes. I like how it expresses movement as it catches light and shadows.”

From the Peanut Gallery: “It looks more like giant silver dominos to me,” says Hodges.

Artist: Brinsley Tyrrell (born in England, resides in Ravenna)

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You don’t need Doc Brown’s DeLorean to learn about Akron history. If you look closely at Tyrrell’s bronze fence, it’s full of images of the rubber factory, the Goodyear Blimp and Native Americans using the canal. On the back is an accidental image, created during the casting process. Tyrrell liked it so much he decided to keep it. “It sort of looks like this pictograph and reminds me of early Native American art,” he says.

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Raynor’s Remarks: “The twisted, highly textural piece gives the impression of a relic from an ancient civilization or an Expressionist painting with Van Gogh-like brush strokes.”

From the Peanut Gallery: “The piece looks like it’s still waiting to be finished because Akron’s history isn’t finished,” says Hodges.

Artist: P.R. Miller (Akron) Location: In front of Adolph’s Optical, 687 West Market St. Barter. verb. To trade goods or services without the exchange of money.

And that’s exactly what P.R. Miller and Tom Barracato did. About 10 years ago, Barracato, owner of Adolph’s Optical, received two sets of Miller’s extravagant flowers to put on the business’ lawn. Miller’s payment: three pairs of unique glasses and a lifetime supply of eyewear maintenance. “That’s the way I pretty much live my life,” says Miller. “If someone can’t afford me, then I barter. If they don’t want to barter, then they can’t afford me.”

Raynor’s Remarks: “I admit to smiling every time I pass Adolph’s Optical, where the whimsical and colorful P.R. Miller flowers pop out of the garden like botanical aliens.”

From the Peanut Gallery: “I like the big pink flowers, but the other ones look like bent flue brushes used to clean out chimneys,” says Hodges. I disagree. The petals on the other flowers are reminiscent of overused Brillo pads, and I should know, I used to work as a dishwasher. As it turns out, the flower petals are made of brass and steel rejected-wire wheel brushes.

From the Artist: Miller says this piece is quite conservative compared to his other work. His favorite piece is his frog sculpture in front of the Highland Square branch of the AkronSummit County Public Library.

moment when Cupid materializes on earth and first sees Psyche. Although it’s a contemporary piece created in the 1990s, I think it has a 19th century, Art Nouveau elegance.”

Artist: Charles Mitchell (born in Akron,

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Created: 1998 Location: Outside the Akron Art Museum, 1 S. High St. Raynor’s Remarks: “This is a circular structure surrounding two figures that depicts the

From the Peanut Gallery: “They’re very much naked,” says Hodges, laughing. “But I like it!”

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No Place Like Home The housing market in Akron is on the rise.

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uring the past year, Akron real estate has rebounded and holds more value than ever — and the timing couldn’t be better to buy a home, especially for first-time buyers.

Those who live among Akron’s patchwork of neighborhoods know that each has characteristics that make it ideal for different people. Akron’s notably low prices, compared to the East and West coasts, have always made it one of the best places to live. Last January, MSN named Akron among the five best housing markets for 2012, along with Pittsburgh, Worcester, Mass., Houston/Sugarland/Baytown, Texas, and New Orleans/Metairie-Kenner, La.

Akron Area Board of Realtors president Ali Whitley and president-elect Tony DeLuke say the rebound in area real estate began in the fourth quarter of 2011, ending a dry spell that started when the housing bubble burst in 2008.

Whitley says Akron-area realtors saw a nearly 30 percent increase in the sale of homes priced over $250,000, with the median sale price in April 2012 at $115,000 compared to the April 2011 median price of $89,000.

Whitley and DeLuke say there were no particular “hot spots” in the Akron market but all of the neighborhoods saw a steady increase in sales that reflected the stabilizing of excess inventory, like foreclosures and short sales (when the mortgage holder sells for less than the outstanding mortgage). While some bargain properties remain, the market is opening up to sell better properties that sat out the lean years.

For West Akron homeowner Manacy Pai, who recently moved into her Kenilworth Avenue home, the old adage about “location, location, location” couldn’t ring more true. Four years ago, this young professional moved to Akron from Florida to become a researcher and professor in medical sociology at Kent State University.

At that time, she was introduced to the West Akron area and “fell in love with it.” After looking at 30 apartments, Pai settled in the Merriman Valley and grew to love the amenities of the Metro Parks, Cuyahoga Valley National Park, West Point Market and Highland Square.

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caners For Laurie and Ed Caner, Highland Square has everything they need to raise their three children: 9-year-old Stella, 7-year-old Ada June and 1-year-old Roscoe.

“Old homes with good bones are a great place for kids to be kids,” Laurie says.

They’ve lived in their home for two years and chose that neighborhood because they liked the cultural diversity and walkability of Highland Square.

In addition to raising their family, Laurie and Ed play “soulful and edgy Americana music” in the band Hey Mavis, which recently was named a finalist in the Telluride Bluegrass Festival Band Contest. Ed is also a physics instructor at Case Western Reserve University.

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moores “Akron is a small city but close to large cities like Cleveland, Columbus and Pittsburgh. I can even be in Chicago by noon, if I want to,” she says. She hadn’t considered owning a home until her parents, visiting last year from India, urged her to think about it.

“When I started working with my realtor, I told her I was willing to compromise on a house because you can always change things about it, but I couldn’t compromise on the neighborhood.”

She loved the charm of West Akron’s houses and found her new home within three weeks. Built in 1929, it has all the amenities that were automatically included in those days, like hardwood floors, high ceilings and beautiful woodwork. Pai admits that it needs some TLC — she’s planning for a new roof and siding in the near future — but she still wouldn’t trade her new neighborhood for anything.

“People are so friendly,” she says. “They’ll see me out when they’re walking their dogs or just stop over and tell me how happy they are that I’ve moved into the neighborhood. In Akron, people are ‘real.’ ” Whitley and DeLuke say most Akron buyers prefer single-family homes over condos, and people who come to Akron from other areas of the country are thrilled with the affordability of housing. Priorities have changed with the recession, and not as many buyers want the “McMansions” of the boom years. They’re looking for reasonably sized homes with well-appointed kitchens, a nice backyard and room for entertaining, as well as homes that are energy- and space-efficient.

Local realtors are especially enthusiastic about current low mortgage rates coupled with good lending opportunities for all buyers who have good credit ratings and stable jobs.

“The current conditions are permitting a lot of movement,” Whitley says. “This is allowing those who were waiting to move up to do so. They know that even if they take a hit in selling their old home, they will make it up on the other end.”

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Growing up in West Akron, Gayle Carter always liked the neighborhood of Highland Square.

After living in Los Angeles and Chicago, Gayle and her husband, Kris, moved into their Highland Square home 5-1/2 years ago. Today, it’s home to their three children: 8-year-old Elliott Rose, 3-1/2-yearold Frankie Jane and 10-month-old Leon Henry.

“Highland Square had all the things we were looking for: independent shops and restaurants, a walking neighborhood with a good school district, like-minded individuals without sacrificing diversity and a strong sense of community,” Gayle says.

Built in 1919, the Carters’ bought the home, knowing it needed some TLC. Their landscaping and exterior painting was recognized with a beautification award from the city last year.

To prepare their home for another 100 years, they rebuilt the living room ceiling to properly support the home’s second floor. “Not easy tasks, with a lot of investment, but so incredibly worth it in the long run,” Gayle says.

Gayle is a stay-at-home mom, and Kris is the Regional Sales Director for Centro, a Chicago-based media logistics company.

carters Once homeowners find their perfect neighborhood in Akron, they tend to put down roots. Maria Moore had loved the Fairlawn Heights area since she visited her cousin on Stockbridge Road as a teenager. Many years later, Moore and her husband, Myles, were driving down that street, and she saw a “For Sale” sign in the front yard of a house she had always admired, across the street from her cousin’s old home. They stopped in, made an offer and have lived there happily for over 20 years.

The things they love about Fairlawn Heights now are the same qualities that attracted her all those years ago.

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“It’s secluded and quiet but so convenient,” she says. “We’re just two minutes from I-77 and five minutes from Summit Mall, restaurants and all the places we need. Our neighbors are friendly, but it’s very private here.”

With the help of her husband’s green thumb, the Moores have transformed an overgrown wooded lot into gardens with an English country ambiance. They also added a fountain and screened-in porch to better enjoy the peace and beauty. Right now, their home is in the middle of an extensive kitchen renovation as they look ahead to retiring to condo living.

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and we’ve seen lots of new families moving into the area and redoing the homes.”

In contrast to sales of existing homes, the market for new homebuilding is coming back, but it still has a long way to go.

Carmine Torio, executive vice president of the Home Builders Association, Serving Portage & Summit Counties, and Steve Miller, of Rembrandt Homes and the Home Builders president, say banks began tightening credit for new home development in 2006, two years earlier than the market as a whole. Since that time, the number of new building permits issued — the industry’s major means of judging health — dropped every year until 2011.

The new housing market fell 80 percent, Torio says, from its high in 2004 to 2010.

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“A majority of the builders who have survived, have done so by growing their remodeling and refinishing business,” he says, adding that only the Green area, in southern Summit County, remained relatively constant in new home starts throughout the downturn.

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“We’re right on the cusp of recovery, and we expect significant increases by the end of the year,” Miller says. “Most people are building now for one of two reasons: they can’t find exactly what they’re looking for in the market, or they’ve had a piece of property for some time and want to build on it.”

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restaurants / notable food & drink / Acoustix Cafe An upscale live music club with sandwiches named after famous guitarists. Try the “Joe Satriani” Pastrami with a starter of deep-fried corn-on-the-cob. Open Mon.-Sat. 662 Canton Rd. (Akron) 234-678-6466 $$ L, D, A, T Akron Family Restaurant Neighborhood meeting place, homey atmosphere, reasonable prices. 250 W. Market St. (Akron: Downtown) 330376-0600 $ B, L, D, T Aladdin’s Eatery Outdoor dining area, tasty Mediterranean cuisine. 782 W. Market St. (Highland Square) 330-535-0110; First and Main streets (Hudson) 330-656-0560; 3895 Medina Rd. (Fairlawn) 330-665-3102 $$$ L, D, A, T Al’s Corner Restaurant Old-world comfort food served cafeteria style. Cabbage rolls and sausage made locally are a favorite. 545 W. Tuscarawas Ave. (Barberton) 330-753-7216 $$ L, T Angello’s Historic building with an Italian neighborhood feel. 4905 Tuscarawas St. W. (Canton) 330-477-1486 $$ L, D, A, T

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Arcadia Grille Authentic Italian cuisine with pasta and chops. Breakfast served Sat. and Sun. A local favorite for more than 85 years. 321 Court Ave. (Canton: Downtown) 330-454-6055 $$ B, L, D, A Arnie’s West Branch Steak House Casual dining, specializing in steak, ribs and seafood. Closed Sun. 5343 State Route 14 (Ravenna) 330-297-1717 $$$ D, A, T B Loco Mexican Grill Tacos, burritos, burrito bowls, salads, quesadillas, monster nachos and monster fries. Plus Mexican cannoli and elephant ears. 7216 Fulton Dr. NW (Canton) 330-830-5020 $ L, D, T Babushka’s Kitchen Old World food with a Polish influence. Handmade fresh kielbasa, stuffed cabbage, pierogi, paprikash and more. 9199 Olde Eight Rd. (Northfield Center) 330-468-0402 $$ L, D, T Barley House Hot and cold deli sandwiches, gourmet pizzas, soups and more. 222 S. Main St. (Akron) 330-374-0925 $$ L, D, A, T Beau’s Grille Upscale, well-regarded, innovative menu at the Fairlawn Hilton. 3180 W. Market St. (Fairlawn) 330-865-5577 $$$$ L, D, A, T 70

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The Beer Haus Try the Bratwurst, slowed cooked in beer, served with sautéed onions, whole grain mustard and sauerkraut on a pretzel roll. Lunch served weekends only. 1824 Merriman Rd. (Akron: Merriman Valley) 330-865-9510. $$ L, D, A, T Belgrade Gardens Famous for fried chicken and home-style cooking. 401 E. State St. (Barberton) 330-745-0113; 3476 Massillon Rd. (Green) 330-8963396 $$$ L, D, A, T Bellacino’s Known for grinders, pizza, pasta and fresh salads. Full bar, patio and banquet room with dance floor. 3657 Fishcreek Rd. (Stow) 330-6783000 $$ L, D, A, T Bender’s Tavern Largest restaurant wine selection in Stark County. Menu features seafood. 137 Court Ave. SW (Canton: Downtown) 330-453-8424 $$$$ L, D, A, T Bennett’s Family Restaurant Comfort food, standard American fare. 13211 Cleveland Ave. NW (Uniontown) 330-699-9291 $ B, L, D, T No credit cards Beside the Point Café Specialty sandwiches, main-event salads, homemade soups and hot kitchen creations at this West Point Market restaurant.

1711 W. Market St. (Akron) 330-864-2151 $$ B, L, D, T Bialy’s At the Lakes American menu with lots of seafood choices. 493 Portage Lakes Dr. (Portage Lakes) 330-644-7177 $$ B, L, D, T Bianca’s Italian Ristorante & Lounge Traditional Italian, juicy steaks and fresh seafood.

4284 Beverly Hills Dr. (Brunswick) 330-225-0927 $$$ L, D, A, T Bistro on Main House-made desserts, hand-cut steaks and fresh pasta. Closed Sundays. 1313 W. Main St. (Kent) 330-673-9900 $$$ L, D, A, T Blue Canyon Creative American cuisine in six nature-inspired dining environments. Sunday brunch buffet. 8960 Wilcox Dr. (Twinsburg) 330-486-2583 $$$$ L, D, A, T Blue Door Café and Bakery Sandwiches, quiche, soup, crepes and omelets. Open Wed.-Sun., 7 a.m.-3 p.m. 1970 State Rd. (Cuyahoga Falls) 330926-9774 $$ B, L, T Bombay Sitar Fine Indian cuisine. Food is natural and prepared fresh daily. 4633 Belden Village St. NW (North Canton) 330-493-0671 $$ L, D, T Bricco Unique pizza and pasta. 1 W. Exchange St. (Akron: Downtown) 330-475-1600 $$$ L, D, A, T The Cabin Upscale Italian within the Mario’s International Spa and Inn complex. 35 E. Garfield Rd. (Aurora) 330-562-9171 $$$$ B, L, D, A, T Cafe Tandoor Casual atmosphere, Indian cuisine.

Closed Mon. 96 Barrington Town Center (Aurora) 330-562-5334 $$$ L, D, A, T Caffé Gelato Italian coffee drinks, paninis, salads, soups, pizza, desserts and homemade Italian gelato.

Coffee house nights with live entertainment. 506 S. Main St. (North Canton) 330-494-1123 $ B, L, D, T august 2012

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Cajun Dave’s at the Water Street Tavern.

Specializes in Cajun classics, homestyle southern foods, Ohio grass-fed hamburgers and homemade pizza. 138 S. Water St. (Kent) 330-474-0800 $$ L, D, A, T Capri Pizza Pizza, pasta, wings and barbeque ribs.

810 W. Market St. (Highland Square) 330-762-9131 $ L, D, T Casa Del Ranchero Authentic Mexican. Try a 44-ounce jumbo lime margarita, Arroz Con Pollo and flan for dessert. Kids’ menu and vegetarian menu.

562 W. Tuscarawas Ave. (Barberton) 330-753-8494 $$ L, D, A, T Casa Del Rio Mexican dining. 839 High St. (Wadsworth) 330-335-4001 $$ L, D, A, T Chicken Manor Restaurant Menu includes pasta, seafood, steaks and chops. Kids’ and seniors’ menu. Closed Mon. 8043 Cleveland Ave. NW (North Canton) 330-499-2159 $$ L, D, T China City Traditional Chinese cuisine in an elegant setting. 156 Cherry St. (Kent) 330-673-6566 $$ L, D, A, T China Gourmet Szechuan, Hunan, Mandarin and Cantonese dishes. Known for General Tso’s Chicken.

1971 W. Market St. (Akron: West) 330-867-8838 $$$ L, D, A, T Chowder House Café Salads, soups, sandwiches and clam chowder. Bring your own wine and beer ($5 corkage fee). Open Sun. for brunch only.

2028 Chestnut Blvd. (Cuyahoga Falls) 330-794-7102 $$$ L, D, T No credit cards Cilantro Upscale Thai and Japanese, extensive menu, fresh ingredients, hand-selected sushi and no MSG. Eclectic atmosphere. 326 S. Main St. (Akron: Downtown) 330-434-2876 $$$ L, D, A, T Cipriano’s Downtown Casual Italian dining and cocktails. Specialties include veal and pasta dishes. Closed Sun. 161 N. Chestnut St. (Ravenna) 330-298-9773 $$$ L, D, A, T Cleats Club Seat Grille This sports pub and grill features burgers, “the official chicken wing of the Cleveland Indians” and the longest happy hour around, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Entertainment at 10 p.m., Fri. and Sat. 469 College St. (Wadsworth) 330-3345151 $$ L, D, A, T The Corkscrew Saloon Specializes in fresh seafood, steaks and chops, prepared by executive chef Ryan Marino. Live entertainment Wednesday nights. 811 W. Liberty (Medina) 330-725-0220 $$$$ L, D, A, T Crave Creative comfort foods, slightly eccentric with bold tastes served up in a sensational setting. 57 E. Market St. (Akron) 330-253-1234 $$ L, D, A, T, V Cristo’s House of Pasta Pizza, manicotti and stuffed shells are a few of the favorites. Closed Sun. 1275 Norton Ave. (Norton) 330-825-1994 $$ L, D, A, T

Crooked River Grill Full-service catering and restaurant. Ribs are a specialty. 403 N. Main St. (Munroe Falls) 330-688-9911 $$$ L, D, A, T D’Agneses Tomato Grill Wide array of entrée choices. Sunday brunch. Catering available. 106 First St. (Hudson) 330-342-3771 $$$$ L, D, A, T D’Agneses at White Pond Crossing Northern and Southern Italian cuisine made inhouse with fresh ingredients. Sunday brunch only.

566 White Pond Dr. (Akron) 234-678-3612 $$$$ L, D, A, T Danny Boy’s If you love the Rat Pack, you’ll love this menu. Try the Old Blue Eyes Mac & Cheese, the Hammy Davis Jr. Melt or The Chairman of the Board Calzone. 6081 Dressler Rd. N (Canton: Belden Village) 330-499-3726 $$$ L, D, A, T Dave’s Cosmic Subs Sign the walls at this sub stop, featuring psychedelic and music memorabilia decor. 186 N. Main St. (Hudson) 330-342-5666; 1176 N. Court St. (Medina) 330-721-8675 $$ L, D, T Dave’s Tip Top Pleasant atmosphere with homestyle menu. Perfect for family dining. 3428 Darrow Rd. (Stow) 330-688-3171 $$ B, L, D, T David B’s Grill & Pub Known locally for excellent service and a variety of foods. 3900 Medina Rd. (Montrose) 330-666-1191; 526 W. Tuscarawas Ave. (Barberton) 330-745-7677 $$ L, D, A, T D.B.A. (Dante Boccuzzi Akron) Modern American food in a rock ‘n’ roll palace setting. Several menu items can be ordered in varied portion sizes, based on your appetite. Vegetarian and vegan options available. Order a drink and relax on the restaurant’s spacious patio. 21 Furnace St. (Akron) 330-375-5050 $$$$ D, A, T, V Delanie’s Neighborhood Grille Comfort food, sporty atmosphere and full bar. 67 West Ave. (Tallmadge) 330-630-2888 $$$ L, D, A, T Desert Inn Family-owned since 1970. Specializes in “Family Style” shish kabobs. 204 12th St. NW (Canton) 330-456-1766 $$$$ L, D, A Diamond Deli A local favorite with fat sandwiches and fresh soups. Falls location is takeout only. 378 S. Main St. (Akron: Downtown) 330-762-5877; 2202 Front St. (Cuyahoga Falls) 330-928-7304 $ B, L, A, T Diamond Grille Akron’s oldest steakhouse, authentic 1950s-style décor. All steaks are handcut, and seafood is flown in fresh. 77 W. Market St. (Akron: Downtown) 330-253-0041 $$$$ L, D, A No credit cards Dontino’s Restaurant Home-style Italian cuisine, popular community meeting place. 555 E. Cuyahoga Falls Ave. (Akron: North) 330-928-9530 $$ L, D, A, T Eadie’s Fish House Bar & Grill All kinds of seafood, including fried alligator bites, lobster tail and homemade lump crabcakes. 6616 Wise Ave. NW (North Canton) 330-494-4000 $$$ L, D, A, T

Eddy’s Deli and Restaurant Try the banana-split waffle, a corned beef sandwich or chicken paprikash. 2655 Oakwood Dr. (Cuyahoga Falls) 330-928-7489; 4581 Kent Rd. (Stow) 330346-0551 $$ B, L, D, T Edgar’s Serves a variety of entrées, such as chargrilled grouper. Homemade soups, salads and starters. 530 Nome Ave. at Good Park Golf Course (Akron) 330-869-3000 $$$ L, D, A, T El Campesino Authentic Mexican cuisine. 4360 Kent Rd. (Stow) 330-686-5561; 9169 State Route 14 (Streetsboro) 330-626-9777; 4048 Lincolnway E. (Massillon) 330-477-8731 $$ L, D, A, T El Fogon Mexican Grill Traditional Mexican fare from the owner of El Campesino in Canton and Perry Township. Full bar and weekly margarita specials. Open 7 days. 1080 Interstate Pkwy. (Green) 330-644-7700 $$ L, D, A, T El Rincon Authentic Mexican cuisine. 1485 S. Arlington St. (Akron: South) 330-785-3724; 720 S. Main St. (North Canton) 330-497-2229 $$ L, D, A, T Erie Station Grille Features such classics as baby-back ribs seared with homemade BBQ sauce and prime rib of beef au jus. 70 East Ave. (Tallmadge) 330-634-9900. $$$ L, D, A, T The Eye Opener Diner-style menu features jams and jellies from Crooked River Herb Farm. Upscale décor includes photos of historic Akron. 1688 W. Market St. (Akron) 330-867-1114 $$ B, L, D, T Farmer Boy Restaurant House specialties include Greek souvlaki, broaster chicken and delicious desserts. 1324 Canton Rd. (Akron: East) 330-7844052 $$ B, L, D, T Firehouse Grill & Pub Watch sports and enjoy steaks and buffalo wings. 1677 E. Market St. (Akron: East) 330-733-6279; 2727 Manchester Rd. (Akron) 330-848-2426; 2437 Canton Rd. (Akron) 330-699-3616; 4809 S. Prospect St. (Rootstown) 330-325-0706; 76 West Ave. (Tallmadge) 330-6349967 $$ L, D, A

Fisher’s Café & Pub American cuisine. 1607 Main St. (Peninsula) 330-657-2651 $$ L, D, A, T Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar Aged beef, chops, fresh seafood, salad and more than 100 wines by the glass. 4000 Medina Rd. (Akron) 330-670-5200 $$$$ D, A, T Flip Side Gourmet, Ohio-raised beef burgers with chef-crafted condiments, toppings and sides; free-range organic chicken breast sandwiches; and market fresh salads. Craft beer on tap. 49 Village Way (Hudson) 330-655-3547 $$ L, D, A, T Franklin Square Deli Quality sandwich shop with an auto-racing theme. 108 S. Water St. (Kent) 330-673-2942 $$ B, L, D, T Fred’s Diner Well-known North Hill stop for breakfast and lunch. 930 Home Ave. (Akron: North) 330-535-3733 $ B, L, T The French Coffee Shop French cuisine at reasonable prices. French onion soup, chicken crepes with béchamel sauce, cinnamon-sugar dessert crepes. Closed Sun., Mon., Wed. 1911 Bailey Rd. (Cuyahoga Falls) 330-923-3987 $$ L, D, T The Galaxy Restaurant Diverse selection of dishes in a creative building. Fantastic desserts. 201 Park Centre Dr. (Wadsworth) 330-334-3663 $$$ B, L, D, A, T Garretts Mill Breakfast items, sandwiches, soup and homemade ice cream. 4226 Hudson Dr. (Stow) 330-926-1344 $$ B, L, T Gasoline Alley Eclectic menu featuring pizza, salads, sandwiches and sauerkraut balls. 870 N. Cleveland-Massillon Rd. (Bath) 330-666-2670 $$$ L, D, A, T Geisen Haus Generous portions, great beer selection. 6955 Promway Ave. NW (North Canton) 330-499-9116 $$$ L, D, A, T

Gervasi Vineyard & Italian Bistro 55-acre estate, winery and bistro, outdoor seating, six-acre lake with swans and outdoor bocce courts.

Committed to fresh ingredients and the locavore movement. Closed Mon. Lunch Sat. and Sun. 1700 55th St. NE (Canton) 330-497-1000 $$$ L, D, A Golden Dragon Chinese fare. Also offers traditional Japanese cooking and sushi. 1634 State Rd. (Cuyahoga Falls) 330-929-1109 $$ L, D, A, T Green Diamond Grille & Pub Upscale dining without upscale pricing. Specializes in steaks, chops, baby back ribs and seafood. 125 Second St. (Barberton) 330-745-1900 $$$ L, D, A, T The Grill Room at Martin University Center Casual upscale, sandwiches, salads and entrées. 105 Fir Hill (Akron: Downtown) 330-9727711 $$ L, A, T Grinders Above & Beyond Family restaurant. Grinders, burgers, dinners, appetizers, homemade soups and pies. 1671 N. Main St. (North Canton) 330-497-4800; 3114 Whipple Ave. (Canton) 330-477-5411; 1820 W. State St. (Alliance) 330-8216665; 404 E. Lincoln Way (Minerva) 330-868-7824; 500 W. Main St. (Louisville) 330-875-9700 $ B, L, D, A, T Gus’ Chalet A North Hill institution, popular meeting place for Akron area politicos. Serves variety of dishes, from Greek favorites to standard American fare. 938 E. Tallmadge Ave. (Akron: North) 330-6332322 $$$ L, D, A, T Hattie’s Café & Gifts Training and vocational site for people with disabilities. Features coffee, homemade pastries, ice cream, soups, salads and sandwiches. 164 N. Main St. (Hudson) 330-6550044; 520 S. Main St. (Akron: Downtown) 330-5351779; 60 S. High St. (at Akron Library) 330-7620853; 166 S. High St. (at Akron municipal building) 330-252-0556; 1 S. High St. (at Akron Art Museum) 330-376-9186 $ B, L, D, T

Henry Wahner’s Restaurant An old favorite across from KSU. Complete German menu. Germanstyle bar with beers served in ice-cold steins. 1609 E. Main St. (Kent) 330-678-4055 $$$$ D, A, T No credit cards Hibachi Japan Steak House Japanese Hibachi-style cooking, great steak and sushi. 2251 Front St. (Cuyahoga Falls) 330-928-3333 $$$ L, D, A, T Hook, Line & Drinkers Try HLD’s famous Grilled Sugar Cane Shrimp Skewer or their fresh-cut fries tossed with Jamaican spice, lime zest, salt and cracked pepper. Seafood, burgers, salads, grilled menu items, desserts. 530 Portage Lakes Dr. (Akron) 330-864-6653 $$ L, D, A, T Hopocan Gardens Barberton-style chicken.

4396 W. Hopocan Ave. (Barberton) 330-825-9923 $$ L, D, A, T No credit cards House of Hunan Common favorites to spicy specialties. Oriental décor. 12 E. Exchange St. (Akron: Downtown) 330-253-1888; 2717 W. Market St. (Fairlawn Town Centre) 330-864-8201; 18 Public Square (Medina) 330-722-1899 $$ L, D, A, T Hudson’s Restaurant Neighborhood restaurant and bar serving fresh, chef-driven dishes.

Family-friendly atmosphere. 80 N. Main St. (Hudson) 330-650-1955; 3900 Medina Rd. (Akron: West) 330666-7777 $$ B, L, D, A, T Hyde Park Grille New York-style upscale steakhouse. 4073 Medina Rd. (Montrose) 330-6706303 $$$$ D, A, T, V Ido Bar & Grill Home of the beloved Ido Burger.

An Akron tradition since World War II. 1537 S. Main St. (Akron: South) 330-773-1724 $$$ L, D, A, T Inferno Gourmet Burger Bar Build your perfect fire-grilled burger with a variety of meat, buns, cheeses and toppings. Also custom hot dogs, milkshakes and root beer floats. 1100 N. Court St. (Medina) 330-764-4060 $$ L, D, A, T

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Concha y Toro Casillero del Diablo (Cellar of the Devil) 2010 Malbec / 2011 Sauvignon Blanc

In 1871 Don Melchor founded a Chilean winery, Concha y Toro, which has become famous for its wines throughout the world.

The legend has it that at the end of the day, Don Melchor locked up his winery, and every night some of his best wines would disappear. To keep strangers away from his private reserve wines, he spread the word that the devil lived in his cellar.

The locals, being a very superstitious and religious people, were fed the story “through the grapevine,” and the bottles stopped disappearing. At that point in time, the name of the winery was changed, and the wines in the cellar became known as Casillero del Diablo (Cellar of the Devil.) To this day, the legend lives on.

Casillero del Diablo Malbec is known for producing full-bodied flavors with a soft silkiness to them. This robust Malbec has intense, dark fruit flavors and hints of black pepper and vanilla.

Istocki’s Shish Kebob House Souvlaki, gyros, salads and grilled entrees. Homemade baklava, cheesecake roll and cinnamon pita with icing. 77 Westgate Circle (Akron: Wallhaven) 330-869-2550. $$ L, D, A, T Ivan’s Diner Menu includes sandwiches, burgers, subs and salads. Open Mon.-Sat. 2927 W. Market St. (Akron) 330-836-3553 $$ L, T Jimmy Bigg’s Grille Burgers, Italian subs, Reubens, wings, Philly cheese steak, BLTs, salads, hand-breaded onion rings and more. 1927 State Rd. (Cuyahoga Falls) 330-929-2444 $$$$ L, D, A, T Ken Stewart’s Grille Widely recognized as one of Akron’s finest. Upscale, eclectic cuisine. Emphasis on steak and seafood. 1970 W. Market St. (Akron: West) 330-867-2555 $$$$ L, D, A, T, V Ken Stewart’s Lodge Casual, Adirondack-style atmosphere, eclectic cuisine. 1911 N. ClevelandMassillon Rd. (Bath) 330-666-8881 $$$$ D, A, T Ken Stewart’s Tre Belle Italian atmosphere and authentic cuisine. Specialties include an antipasto bar, big drinks and an extensive wine list.

1911 N. Cleveland-Massillon Rd. (Bath) 330-6669990 $$$ D, A, V, T Kennedy’s BBQ Pit-smoked ham, pork, beef, turkey, pulled pork sandwiches topped with cabbage relish, bean soup, chili and Troyer’s pie by the slice.

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Kozmo’s Grille Stone-hearth pizzas, upscale pasta dishes, fresh seafood and steaks. 37 First St. NW (Massillon) 330-832-8807 $$$ L, D, A, T Lanning’s Restaurant Elegant dining atmosphere with a beautiful view. More than 150 types of wine. 826 N. Cleveland-Massillon Rd. (Bath) 330-666-1159, 330-864-2553 $$$$ D, A, T, V Laroush Mediterranean Food and Smoothies Hand-roasted vegetables, meat and produce from local farms. Falafel, hummus, spinach pies and salads. Vegetarian and vegan items. 425 Franklin Ave. (Kent) 330-677-1282 $$ L, D, T Larry’s Main Entrance English-pub style, burgers of note. 1964 W. Market St. (Akron: West) 330-864-8162 $$ L, D, A, T Laziza High-end Middle Eastern and Mediterranean fare, plus steak and seafood dishes and a full bar.

Acorn Alley, 195 E. Erie St. (Kent) 330-673-7000 $$$ L, D, A, T Lembo’s Italian Restaurant Weekday lunchtime salad and pizza buffet, Italian specialties, chicken dinners and sandwiches. Daily specials, lunch specials, kids’ menu. 1186 Canton Rd. (Akron) 330733-5757 $$$ L, D, A, T The Leopard Eclectic menu with American, Asian, French and Italian influences. Features seven-course chef’s table, prix fixe. 600 N. Aurora Rd. (Aurora) 330562-2111 $$$$ D, A, T, V

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Malbec is a great match for spicy red meat and roasted vegetable dishes. This is a perfect wine accompaniment to summer barbeques or winter stews.

Casillero del Diablo Sauvignon Blanc has zesty aromas that intertwine with mineral notes and touches of fresh green herbs. This is a full-flavored Sauvignon Blanc with intense aromas of citrus fruits, gooseberries and melon. This wine fares well with foods that are aromatic and spicy like a Thai green chicken curry or a spring roll. It’s also the best white wine to match up with salads, soups and green vegetables including asparagus. You can always pair this wine with chicken dishes, or you can simply drink it on the patio with friends.

Casillero del Diablo wines can be found at Acme Fresh Markets, Buehler Fresh Foods, Fisher’s, Giant Eagle, Heinen’s, West Point Market and other fine wine retailers in the Greater Akron area. The bottles retail for $10.99. / Rick Rodger is a manager at Heidelberg Distributing Company.

The Lockview Traditional American favorites.

Fresh menu with spotlight on gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches. 207 S. Main St. (Akron: Downtown) 330-252-5128 $$ L, D, A, T Louie’s Bar & Grille Local reputation for burgers.

739 E. Glenwood Ave. (Akron: North) 330-535-5030 $ L, D, A, T Luca’s New York Style Pizza Pizza, calzones, stromboli, cheese steaks and subs. 3451 Darrow Rd. (Stow) 330-688-9595 $$$ L, D, T Lucca Downtown Locally-sourced, seasonal ingredients. Italian-inspired menu. Call for reservations. 228 4th St. NW (Canton) 330-4562534. $$$$ L, D, A, T Luchita’s Authentic Mexican cuisine with a four-star rating. 36 Park Lane (Hudson) 330-655-0059 $$$ L, D, A, T, V Lucia’s Steakhouse Fresh seafood, signature garlic butter-topped steaks, Italian favorites and Lucia classics, like homemade crab cakes or cubanella and long, hot peppers. Closed Sun. 4769 Belpar St. NW (Canton: Belden Village) 330-492-9933 $$$$ D, A Luigi’s Restaurant An Akron icon. Open late.

Serves superb Italian cuisine, salads and awardwinning pizza. Voted Best Pizza and Best Italian Restaurant by akronlife readers. Party trays and sheet-pan pizzas available with 24-hour notice. 105 N. Main St. (Akron: Downtown) 330-253-2999 $$ L, D, A, T No credit cards

Lukity Country Inn Home-style comfort food.

2697 Manchester Rd. (Akron: South) 330-753-5983 $$ B, L, D, T The Main Street Grill A unique concept in in-store dining. The pancake special starts your day off right. 175 Great Oaks Trail in Buehler’s Foods (Wadsworth) 330-336-3588 $$ B, L, D, T Main Wok Fast Chinese cuisine. 2855 W. Market St. (Fairlawn) 330-865-8885 $$ L, D, T Accepts Discover and MasterCard Maize Valley Winery Sample wine by bottle or glass. Taste 100+ types of cheeses. Appetizers and sandwiches. Full dinner menu on Saturday evenings.

6193 Edison St. NE (Hartville) 330-877-8344 $$ L, D, A Mandarin House Chinese and South Asian entrees. 3201 State Rd. (Cuyahoga Falls) 330-9298157 $$ L, D, A, T Marcelita’s Southwestern atmosphere, guacamole made fresh daily, authentic Mexican fare. 7774 Darrow Rd. (Hudson) 330-650-1121 $$ L, D, A, T Mariachi Locos Fast, authentic Mexican cuisine.

2215 E. Waterloo Rd. (Akron: East) 330-733-4065; 4161 Steels Point (Stow) 330-922-3307 $$ L, D, A, T Mary Coyle Strong pasta selection. Six-time winner of Pasta Yule’s Best Red Sauce. Known for endless ice cream options. 780 W. Market St. (Highland Square) 330-253-1511 $$ L, D

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Mavis Winkle’s Irish Pub Large, eclectic menu, cozy atmosphere and live music. 5005 Rockside Rd. (Independence) 216-525-0770; 8870 Darrow Rd. (Twinsburg) 330-405-3663 $$$ L, D, A, T Medina Steakhouse & Saloon Old-fashioned décor turns this once stagecoach stop into an open, casual place for food. 538 W. Liberty St. (Medina) 330-723-2853 $$$ L, D, A Meet Me At Irene’s House favorites include chili, omelets and daily specials, such as Swiss steak, beef tips, meatloaf and tuna melts. 264 Kent Ave. N.E. (Hartville) 330-877-6477 $ B, L, T Melrose Grille Specialties include pulled pork, beef briskets, grilled pizzas and smoked foods. Sunday brunch. 294 Pearl Rd. (Brunswick) 330-225-5576 $$$ L, D, A, T Menches Brothers Restaurant Inventors of the hamburger and ice cream cone. In Akron since 1901. 3700 Massillon Rd. (Green) 330-896-2288 $$ B, L, D, A, T Michael’s AM Casual, family-style dining. Full breakfast and lunch menu featuring sandwiches and daily specials.1562 Akron-Peninsula Rd. (Merriman Valley) 330-929-3447 $ B, L, T No credit cards Mike’s Place Unique atmosphere, extensive menu. 1700 S. Water St. (Kent) 330-673-6501 $ B, L, D, A, T Milich’s Village Inn Finger-lickin’ chicken prepared Barberton style. The tenders are a twist on the famous recipe. 4444 S. ClevelandMassillon Rd. (Norton) 330-825-4553 $$ L, D, T Moe’s Hip, intimate atmosphere featuring a diverse chalkboard menu that changes monthly. Martinis, cocktails and extensive selection of wines by the glass. Closed Sun. 2385 Front St. (Cuyahoga Falls) 330928-6600 $$$$ L, D, A, T Molly Brown’s Country Cafe Big breakfasts, South of the Border menu items and large portions. 1792 State Rd. (Cuyahoga Falls) 330-945-4407; 519 Canton Rd. (Ellet) 330-784-4711; 5151 Fulton Dr. NW (Canton) 330-244-9322 $$ B, L, T Mr. Zubs Deli At the Matinee. Features hot and cold sandwiches named after movie characters, cream cheese spreads, salads and sides.

Open late-night. 812 W. Market St. (Highland Square) 330-252-0272 $ L, D, T Ms. Julie’s Café This vegan eatery near the University of Akron campus offers salads, soups, sandwiches and Julie’s famous kale chips.

Closed Sunday. 446 E. Exchange St. (Akron) 330-819-3834 $$ L, D, T Ms. Julie’s Kitchen Opened by Akron native and author of three vegan cookbooks. Specialties include salads, whole grain-foods and spelt flour waffles. 1809 S. Main St. (Akron) 330-819-3834 $ B, L, D, T Mulligan’s Pub Local antique décor, award-winning barbecued ribs, extensive menu. 4118 Belden Village St. NW (Canton: Belden Village) 330-493-8239 $$$ L, D, A, T Mustard Seed Market Café Located on mezzanine overlooking natural foods market. Menu reflects same strict standards as the market, with naturally raised meats, free-range poultry and foods free from artificial flavors, colorings and preservatives. Full bar, juice bar and espresso. Live music on weekends. Sunday brunch. 3885 W. Market St. (Montrose) 330-666-7333 $$$ L, D, T New Era Restaurant A mainstay of the Akron area. Heavenly paprikash and other Hungarian favorites. 10 Massillon Rd. (Akron: East) 330-784-0087 $$ B, L, D, A, T The New Peter Shears Downtown NYC atmosphere.

Upscale with small, intimate rooms and muted lighting. Families and kids welcome. 427 E. Tuscarawas St. (Canton: Downtown) 330-5888300 $$$$ L, D, A, T New York 2 Chicago Pizzeria Menu inspired by the famous thin crust pizza of New York and the deep-dish pizza of Chicago. Sauce and dough made fresh daily. Salads and wings. Closed Sun. 4320-1 Kent Rd. (Stow) 330-686-6922 $$ L, D, T Nicolinni’s Ristorante Traditional Italian recipes by way of Youngstown. Pasta, veal, chicken, steak and seafood. 85 W. Montrose Ave. (Akron) 330-664-0808 $$$ L, D, A, T Northside Bar food and live music six nights a week in an historic, turn-of-the-century saloon. Intimate jazz lounge featuring fine wine and spirits. 111 N. Main St. (Akron) 330-434-0611 $$$ L, D, A, T 91 Wood Fired Oven Upscale casual, West Coast atmosphere.

Pizza and pasta are specialties. Patio dining. 1983 Easton St. NW in Washington Square Plaza (North Canton) 330-498-9191; 5570 Fulton Dr. NW (Canton) 330-497-9111 $$$ D, A, T The Oaks Lakeside Casual dining, fabulous ambiance in 1914 estate. Outdoor dining and water views. Banquet facility. 5878 Longacre Lane (Chippewa Lake) 800-922-5736 $$$$ D, A

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The Office Metropolitan bistro and lounge with eclectic ambiance and timeless decor. 778 N. Main St. (Akron) 330-376-9550 $$$ L, D, A, T Olde Harbor Inn Upscale dining with contemporary cuisine.

Overlooks Portage Lakes. 562 Portage Lakes Dr. (Akron) 330-6441664 $$$$ L, D, A, T On Tap Relaxed atmosphere, great gyros and Greek food. 3263 State Rd. (Cuyahoga Falls) 330-922-0464; 2905 Medina Rd. (Medina) 330725-1972; 4396 Kent Rd. (Stow) 330-686-5359; 3997 Medina Rd. (Akron) 330-668-1116 $$ L, D, A, T One Red Door Decadent menu featuring gourmet pizzas, share plates such as bacon-wrapped roasted dates, and burgers. Closed Sun. 49 Village Way (Hudson) 330342-3667 $$$$ L, D, A Pad Thai Elegant restaurant, extensive menu of traditional Thai dishes. 3545 Brookwall Dr. (Fairlawn) 330-668-9981; 5657 Darrow Rd. (Hudson) 330-650-9998 $$$ L, D, A, T Pammie’s Get your fill of soul food, ribs, chicken and fish. 1364 Copley Rd. (Akron) 330-475-0406 $$ L, D, T Pancho & Lefty’s Popular neighborhood cantina. 3254 Kent Rd. (Stow) 330-686-6781 $$ L, D, A, T Pantry Restaurant Casual dining in a country setting.

Wraparound balcony seating (weather permitting). Homecooked meals, fresh-made pies and kids’ menu. 101 N. Prospect Ave. (Hartville) 330-818-5531 $$ B, L, D, T Paolo’s Small menu of appetizers, paninis and salads. Tues., martini specials; Wed., sushi specials; Thurs., university night drink specials. 1 W. Exchange St. (Akron: Downtown) 330-252-1995 $$ L, D, A, T Papa Bear’s Italian Restaurant Authentic, homemade Italian food. 4990 Dressler Rd. NW (Canton: Belden Village) 330-493-0090 $$$ L, D, A, T Papa Gyros Greek Grill Authentic Greek fare. Greek wine and beer. 4760 Everhard Rd. NW (Canton: Belden Village) 330-497-1100; 2045 Cleveland Ave. NW (Canton) 330456-9000 $$ L, D, A, T Papa Joe’s Classy atmosphere, extensive wine list, fine Italian fare, seafood and steaks. 1561 AkronPeninsula Rd. (Merriman Valley) 330-923-7999 $$$ L, D, A, T Parasson’s Good pasta. Great for family dining. 501 N. Main St. (Akron: North) 330-376-2117; 959 E. Waterloo Rd. (Akron) 330-7249375; 3983 Darrow Rd. (Stow) 330-688-3650; 364 Wooster Rd. N. (Barberton) 330-753-2264 $$ L, D, A, T

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Piatto Novo Authentic Italian fare including steaks and seafood, coupled with a breathtaking view of the Cuyahoga River. 1989 Front St. at the Sheraton (Cuyahoga Falls) 330920-7530 $$$$ L, D, A Pillitiere’s The sub sandwiches and affordable lunches are a Firestone Park tradition. 61 E. Waterloo Rd. (Akron: South) 330-773-0206 $ B, L, D, A, T PINTS! Your Premiere Liquid Grille Numerous tap offerings along with sandwiches, pizza, wings and fried delicacies. 426 E. Exchange St. (Akron: University Park) 330-535-2276 $ L, D, A, T Platinum Dragon A great spot for people-watching. Menu features a variety of Chinese favorites. 814 W. Market St. (Highland Square) 330434-8108 $$ L, D, A, T Prime/93 Appetizers, specials, hand-cut and aged steaks, chops and fresh seafood. Chef-driven restaurant. Entertainment on weekends. 4315 Manchester Rd. (Akron: South) 330-644-2239 $$$$ L, D, A, T Primo’s Deli An Akron mainstay since 1979. Try their famous corned beef sandwich or spicy Italian sub, and finish with a slice of homemade carrot cake. Closed Sun. and Mon. 1707 Vernon Odom Blvd. (Akron) 330-745-9056 $$ L, D, A, T Primo’s Deli and Club A downtown version of the original Primo’s with different owners. Has a similar deli menu, plus DJs and live music on Thurs., Fri. and Sat. 271 S. Main St. (Akron) 330-376-3663 $$ L, D, A, T Pufferbelly Ltd. Located in historic Kent railroad depot. 152 Franklin Ave. (Kent) 330-673-1771 $$$ L, D, A, T The Rail High-quality Ohio beef used for burgers. Top with specialty condiments like truffle butter or sunflower-basil pesto. Veggie burgers, chicken sandwiches, salads, milkshakes, and local and craft beers. 3265 W. Market St. in Summit Mall (Akron) 330-864-7245 $$ L, D, A, T Raj Mahal Traditional Indian cuisine with excellent lamb and chicken curry dishes. Daily lunch buffet. 2035 State Rd. (Cuyahoga Falls) 330-9260795 $$$ L, D, T Ray’s Place Great burgers, hearty dinners and the area’s largest selection of foreign and domestic beer in the bottle and on draft. 135 Franklin Ave. (Kent) 330-673-2253 $$ L, D, A, T Reggie’s Cheerful atmosphere, home-style cooking from breakfast to burgers. Perfect for family dining.

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by Abby Cymerman and photos by Shane Wynn

DBA Hits High Note Downtown >>

My husband and I had the great fortune to attend a preview of D.B.A. (Dante Boccuzzi Akron), a new restaurant on the first floor of Northside Lofts in the former VegiTerranean location.

While I don’t think locals were completely comfortable with VegiTerranean’s all-vegan menu, I’m positive they will savor every bite at D.B.A., prepared

by Cleveland chef Dante Boccuzzi and his team. As for me and my husband, this was one of the best meals we’ve had in a restaurant … ever.

Boccuzzi, who owns three Cleveland-area restaurants, is known for his love of music, and his Akron eatery is a rock ‘n‘ roll palace — sophisticated and edgy — with a red-and-black color scheme and his signature “guitar pick” logo. The menu itself is a 33 rpm record jacket, and the walls are decorated with song lyrics from Red Hot Chili Peppers, Metallica, Pink Floyd and more.

Described as “modern American,” D.B.A.’s menu has something for everyone – carnivores, vegetarians, vegans, guests with big appetites or those who just want a nibble.

My husband and I shared two starters. The 21 Vegetable Salad, described as “roots, bulbs and leaves,” was a colorful, fresh textural mix of fresh veggies in a daikon radish “bowl,” drizzled with a delicious mustard seed vinaigrette. The polenta, served with sausage and peppers, was the ultimate

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For our entrees, my husband had the curried duck breast with wild mushroom and confit roulade, apricot purée and basmati rice. The purée provided an unexpected and tangy dipping sauce for the perfectly cooked duck. I had the Ribeye with crimini mushrooms and caramelized shallots. The meat was so tender I didn’t even need the steak knife (which, by the way, looked like a black-handled switchblade.) The bite-sized herbed potatoes were served in a larger hollowed-out baked potato.

While waiting for Lisa, our attentive server, to return with our crème brulee for dessert, we walked onto the patio and watched the sun set over West Akron. The multi-level patio, spacious and well-appointed with sleek heaters and outdoor living room style furniture, will undoubtedly become a hotspot to be enjoyed well into Akron’s chilly fall evenings.

Throughout the evening, Boccuzzi chatted with his guests, and general manager Phil Hockey ensured that his wait staff was not only meeting, but exceeding, everyone’s needs; our water glasses were never empty. Hockey told me that while preparing for D.B.A.’s grand opening, he’s fallen in love with Akron’s fresh air, green spaces and friendly people.

I wish Boccuzzi and his staff the very best. They’re off to a great start.

photos by Shane Wynn

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story and photos by Leighann McGivern

Bunches of Foodie Fun Linda Coleman pours “Olive” her heart and soul into her Hudson business.

>> The moment you pull up to Olive My Heart in Hudson, it’s as if you’ve been transported back in time. Set up in a refurbished 19th century home, the shop, which opened its doors in May, offers an international variety of gourmet extra virgin olive oils, aged balsamic vinegars and exotic spices — and boy, are they delicious! From Spanish olive oil to an espresso-infused vinegar, Olive My Heart provides a unique tasting experience, and its products are the perfect compliment to any summer dish.

When you enter the shop, you can feel the infectious enthusiasm of its owner, Linda Coleman. Ever since she came up with the shop’s concept after visiting a similar store out of state, she’s poured her heart and soul into her business, and it shows. With custom-labeled bottles and the highest quality products, Olive My Heart has already created a buzz among local foodies.

Olive My Heart’s tasting rooms are customer-friendly, with try-it-yourself tasting cups under each product dispenser and pieces of bread for optional dipping. If you’re wondering what oil and vinegar combinations to pair or what recipes to try using her products, Coleman is full of helpful advice — including her own secret remedy for lowering cholesterol. If you ask, she’ll even teach you a sipping technique to get the most flavor out of your tasting experience.

Whether or not you’re familiar with cooking with olive oils and vinegars, stop by Olive My Heart if only for the tasting experience. The shop also hosts tastings for private parties by request and will soon ship its products through online orders.

My biggest advice before you visit would be to keep an open mind. The flavors may not be ones you’re used to, but you just might find one to kick your favorite family recipe up a notch.

Olive My Heart, 5108 Darrow Road, Hudson.

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Reserve Inn A Hudson landmark featuring fine cuisine and an upscale setting. Traditional steaks and ribs with a Cajun selection or two. 30 W. Streetsboro St. (Hudson) 330-650-1717 $$$$ L, D, A, T Rosewood Grill Seasonally inspired with the fresh appeal of a local farmer’s market. Happy hour, Mon.-Fri., 3-6 p.m. 36 E. Streetsboro St. (Hudson) 330-656-2100 $$$$ L (Fri/Sat only), D, A, T Rush Hour Bar & Grill American menu. 8870 Darrow Rd. (Twinsburg) 330-425-3221 $$ L, D, A, T Russo’s Unique cuisine featuring Cajun and Italian influences. Fine-dining atmosphere. 4895 State Rd. (Peninsula) 330-923-2665 $$$$ L, D, A, T Rusty Nail Casual atmosphere serving quality steak, seafood and chicken. 7291 State Route 43 (Kent) 330-673-2297 $$$ D, A, T Saffron Patch Fine Indian cuisine including tandoori chicken, ginger-seasoned yellow lentils and garlic naan. 1224 Weathervane Lane (Akron) 330836-7777 $$$ L, D, A, T Sakura Fresh sushi served daily. Wide selection of specialty rolls. 3900 Medina Rd. (Akron) 330-6700288 $$$ L, D, T Samira Chef-inspired entrées, casual comfort foods and tavern-style appetizers. Closed Sun. 2291 Riverfront Pkwy. (Cuyahoga Falls) 330-923-4233 $$$$ L, D, A, T, V The Sandwich Board This cozy restaurant offers soups, salads, quiches, sandwiches, pitas and wraps. 1947 W. Market St., Suite 104 (Akron) 330869-5653 $$ L, T Sarah’s Vineyard Sample high-quality wines, appetizers and desserts in the tasting room, on the deck or in the butterfly garden. Open Wed.-Sun. 1204 W. Steels Corners Rd. (Cuyahoga Falls) 330-929-8057 $$ L, D, A Schwebel Room Fine dining on KSU campus.

(Kent) 330-672-2583 $$$ L, D, A, T Siamone’s Restaurant Specializing in Thai and Cambodian cuisine. 2215 E. Waterloo Rd. (Akron) 330-733-5070 $$$ L, D, A, T Sisters Century House Historic building overlooks Ohio Canal. Known for twice-baked potatoes. 123 S. Canal St. (Canal Fulton) 330-8549914 $$ B, L, D, T Skyway Drive-In Restaurant A West Akron tradition. Drive-in burgers, fast fare. 2781 W. Market St. (Fairlawn) 330-836-2806; 951 E. Turkeyfoot Rd. (Green) 330-896-9350; 3296 Medina Rd. (Medina) 330-721-8561 $ L, D, T Sonnets Espresso Bar & Restaurant Signature blend coffee, local craft beer, made-toorder sandwiches, salads, soups, kids’meals and live music every weekend. Closed Sunday. 117 College St. (Wadsworth) 330-336-5557 $$ B, L, D, A, T Spaghetti Warehouse Generous portions, Italian favorites and a unique atmosphere. Eat in an old railroad car or a converted bed. 510 S. Main St. (Akron: Downtown) 330-374-0025 $$ L, D, A, T Spennato’s Italian Ristorante Seafood, chicken, pasta and pizza, as well as attentive service and a casual dining atmosphere. 10446 Northfield Rd. (Northfield) 330-468-8688 $$$ L, D, A, T Steak on a Stone Steaks, seafood and poultry served on volcanic stone heated to more than 750 degrees. Sunday brunch.145 Montrose West Ave. (Copley) 330-665-2929 $$$$ L, D, A, T Steinly’s Down-home breakfasts are a mainstay.

235 E. Waterloo Rd. (Akron: South) 330-773-6422 $ B, L, D, T Steve’s Dakota Grill Upscale casual NW lodge setting with prime-rib specialty voted Best of the Best. Fresh seafood daily. 2809 Pearl Rd. (Medina) 330-725-6288 $$$$ D, A, T

Stew Pot Kitchen Serves soups, stews, slowcooked meals, beer-flavored brats and more. Menu changes weekly. Specials offer unique flavors and pairings. Closed weekends. 23 S. Main St. (Akron) 330-376-7839 $ L, D, T Strickland’s Founded in 1936. Run by the third generation of the Strickland family. 1809 Triplett Blvd.

(Akron); 4050 Cascades Blvd., Unit A, (Brimfield) 330346-0166; 294 Pearl Rd. (Brunswick) 330-273-4600; 2629 Bailey Rd. (Cuyahoga Falls) 330-929-8498; 3465 S. Arlington Rd. (Green) 330-899-9477; 2930 Medina Rd. (Medina) 330-721-9567; 3985 Medina Rd. (Montrose) 330-670-0811; 3916 ClevelandMassillon Rd. (Norton) 330-706-9920; 9070 State Rt. 14 (Streetsboro) 330-626-2750 $ T Sugo Modern Italian Bistro Seasonal menu, bar menu, wine dinners and nightly fixedprice 4-course dinners that include wine, coffee and dessert. Closed Mon. 2485 State Rd. (Cuyahoga Falls) 234-678-7153 $$$$ L, D, A, T Sweet Pea Café Traditional breakfast fare plus homemade granola, omelets and frittatas. Soup, salad, sandwiches, mac and cheese, and meatloaf, all made from scratch. 117 Merz Blvd. (Fairlawn) 330794-7952 $$ B, L, T Swensons Drive In Voted best cheeseburger in America. Signature burger is the Galley Boy. 658 E. Cuyahoga Falls Ave. (Akron: North) 330-928-8515; 40 S. Hawkins Ave. (Akron: West) 330-864-8416; 4466 Kent Rd. (Stow) 330-678-7775; 40 Brookmont Rd. (Montrose) 330-665-1858; 5815 Wales Ave. (Jackson Twp.) 330-833-5454; 1558 N. Main St. (North Canton) 330-499-9494 $ L, D, T Taco Tontos Funky, college atmosphere featuring authentic Mexican cuisine made from scratch. Good selection of vegetarian dishes. 123 Franklin Ave. (Kent) 330-677-0223 $$ L, D, T Taggart’s Ice Cream Established in 1926, this landmark features wrought-iron“ice cream parlor” chairs and high-backed booths. Try the Bittner!

Homemade soups, salads and sandwiches. Kids’ menu and vegetarian options. 1401 Fulton Rd. NW (Canton) 330-452-6844; 107 S. Main (Magnolia) 330-866-9344 $ L, D, T Tai Wah Popular area Chinese takeout, dine in also.

Nice lunch buffet. 5835 Darrow Rd. (Hudson) 330528-0888 $$ L, D, A, T Tangier Banquet and Events Center Occasionally featuring live entertainment from around the country. Elaborate décor. Quality steaks and seafood. 532 W. Market St. (Akron: Downtown) 330-376-7171, 800-826-4437 $$$$ D, A, T Taste of Bangkok & Sushi Bar Menu includes curries, noodle dishes and hand-rolled sushi.

Variety of lunch specials. 514 E. Exchange St. (Akron: University Park) 330-252-2270 $$ L, D, T Tequila Pancho’s Many flavors of margaritas.

5893 Akron-Cleveland Rd. (Boston Heights) 330342-9401 $$ L, D, A, T Thano’s Family Restaurant Burgers, chops, chicken, wraps, seafood and pasta. Breakfast served all day, daily specials, Friday fish fry. 50-seat party room. Open 7 days. 71 5th St. (Barberton) 330-8611300 $$ B, L, D, A, T 3 Point Upscale casual American dining with a gourmet twist. Hand-cut steaks, pastas, and fresh chicken and seafood. Craft beers from around the world, boutique wine list. 45 E. Market St. (Akron: Downtown) 330-535-6410 $$$ L, D, A, T, V 356th Fighter Group World War II-theme restaurant, casual fine dining, locally owned and operated. 4919 Mt. Pleasant Rd. (North Canton) 330494-3500, 800-994-2662 $$$ L, D, A, T

Thyme2 the Restaurant Contemporary cuisine with worldly influences, served in an upscale, modern setting. 113 W. Smith Road (Medina) 330-764-4114 $$$$ L, D, A, T Tim’s Pizzeria and Pub Casual, sit-down restaurant serving pizza, pasta, homemade soups, sandwiches and desserts. Open for lunch only on weekends. 2823 Bailey Rd. (Cuyahoga Falls) 330928-1530 $$ D, A, T Tito’s Mexican Grill Dining room features wooden chairs and tables hand-carved in Mexico.

Run by the owners of El Rincon on South Arlington.

Great meals and even greater margaritas. 25 Ghent Rd. (Fairlawn) 330-835-9801 $$ L, D, A, T Tomaso’s Italian Villa Family-owned and operated for over 50 years. Features classic Italian cuisine. Pasta dinners, pizza, fortunes (calzones), salads, desserts, beer and wine. Kids’menu. 3271 Barber Rd. (Norton) 330-745-6063 $$ L, D, A, T Tong-Tong First Chinese restaurant in Hudson/Stow area. Family-style dining. 1646 Norton Rd. (Stow) 330-655-2550 $$ L, D, A, T Tony’s Speakeasy A great place to chill.

Home of the Chocolate Martini. Sandwich originals including The Godfather, Sleeps with the Fishes, Joe the Boss and The SpeakEasy Burger. Call for hours.

560 W Tuscarawas Ave. (Barberton) 330-753-9454 $$ D, A, T Totally Cooked To-Go Market Comfort foods, soups, made-to-order sandwiches and salads, and desserts. Menu changes weekly. Cuyahoga Falls open Mon.-Sat. Akron open weekdays for breakfast and lunch. 2730 Front St. (Cuyahoga Falls) 330-9239964; 388 S. Main St. (Akron: Downtown) 330-2941120 $$ B, L, D, T Tozzi’s Restaurant Downtown Canton Chef Mark Green creates an Italian-influenced menu that includes steaks, fish, chicken and pasta dishes, as well as sandwiches, soups and salads. Lunch served Thurs. and Fri. Closed Sun. and Mon. 218 Court Ave. (Canton) 330-471-8000. $$$$ L, D, A, T, V Trackside Grille at Quaker Square Train-themed restaurant with three actual railroad cars inside. 135 S. Broadway St. (Akron: Downtown) 330-253-4541 $$ L, D, T Twigs Diner Don’t let the small exterior fool you.

There’s plenty of room inside. Everything from burgers to breakfast specials. 334 31st St. NW (Norton) 330825-1016 $ B, L, T No credit cards Urban Eats - A Pop Art Café Open M-F, 8 am-4 pm. 51 E. Market St. (Akron: Downtown) 330310-7135 $ B, L, A, V Vaccaro’s Trattoria One of the area’s best-kept Italian secrets. 1000 Ghent Rd. (Bath) 330-666-6158 $$$$ D, A, T Valley Café Owned by a five-star gourmet chef.

Features friendly service, dishes made from scratch and famous cabbage soup. 1212 Weathervane Lane (Merriman Valley) 330-865-0101 $ B, L, T The Valley Inn This one-time country roadhouse has been transformed into a family hot-spot. The prime rib is gigantic. 15004 Portage St. (Doylestown) 330-658-9859 $$$ L, D, A, T Varsity Bar & Grill Beer-battered shrimp, chipotle BBQ ribs, Italian trio and twisted BLTs are menu standouts. DJ on Thurs.; live bands Fri. and Sat. Imported and domestic beer; 11 on draft. 271 S. Main St., Suite A (Akron) 330-376-3663 $$ L, D, A, T Vasili’s Greek Cuisine A welcome addition to Akron’s restaurant scene, Vasili’s provides big flavors and huge portions at a reasonable price with excellent customer service. The mousaka is killer good, and the baklava is decadent. 1702 Merriman Rd. (Merriman Valley) 330-864-0722 $$ L, D, T

Village Gardens Restaurant and Pub Family restaurant. Homemade meals, including house-favorites Macedonian bean soup, chicken vlaki and chicken paprikash. Full-service lounge.

2437 State Rd. (Cuyahoga Falls) 330-928-5751 $ B, L, D, A, T Vito Corleone’s Italian Grille% Authentic Italian dishes, like cozze di Napoli, Bolognese and puttanesca, served in a “Godfather”-themed setting.

Try their “Mob Mixes” drinks, like the Marlon Brando or Mafia’s Kiss, with tiramisu or gelato for dessert.

Menu includes meals for “Little Gambinos.” 3242 Lincoln Way E (Massillon) 330-880-0760 $$$ L, D, A, T Virtues Signature foods such as a tempura calamari appetizer. Specialty pizzas, filet mignon and other gourmet items with high nutritional values. 525 E. Market St. (in Akron City Hospital’s Ann and David Brennan CCU) 330-375-7444 $$$ B, L, D, A, T, V V-Li’s Cuisine Thai dishes. 129 N. Canal St. (Canal Fulton) 330-854-5344 $$ L, D, A, T Wally Waffle Quaint breakfast place, perfect for Sunday brunch. 338 Locust St. (Akron: Downtown) 330-762-3388; 750 Darrow Rd. (Tallmadge) 330633-7400 $ B, L, T Wasabi Japanese Steakhouse Hibachi steakhouse and sushi bar. Chefs prepare food right before your eyes. 150 Montrose West Ave. (Copley) 330-666-5522; 6338 Strip Ave. NW (North Canton) 330-966-8866 $$$$ L, D, T Waterloo Restaurant Eclectic menu. Famous for the Waterloo Big Apple and French onion soup.

423 E. Waterloo Rd. (Akron: South) 330-773-5158 $$ B, L, D, T West Side Bakery Specialties include cakes, pastries and cookies. Breakfast items include scones, muffins and yogurt parfaits. All sandwiches, wraps, salads and soups are made from scratch. 2303 W. Market St. (Akron: Pilgrim Square) 330-836-4101 $ B, L, T Whitehouse Chicken A Barberton tradition.

180 Wooster Rd. N. (Barberton) 330-745-0449; 2457 State Rd. (Cuyahoga Falls) 330-945-6555; 1941 Triplet (Ellet) 330-784-3000; 4195 Massillon Rd. (Green) 330-896-5644; 137 East Ave. (Tallmadge) 330-633-4001; 199 Great Oaks Trail (Wadsworth) 330-335-6000; 247 S. Chestnut St. (Ravenna) 330296-2800 $$ L, D, T Whitey’s Booze N’ Burgers Famous chili, generous portions and live entertainment on the weekends. 3600 Brecksville Rd. (Richfield) 330-6593600 $$ D, A No credit cards Wild Goats Coffee & Café Offers light entrées, vegan and vegetarian soups, and exceptional coffee. 319 W. Main St. (Kent) 330-677-2326 $$ B, L, D, T Winking Lizard Come to see the lizard, stay for the extensive beer selection and food. 25 Ghent Rd. (Fairlawn) 330-836-6129; 1615 Main St. (Peninsula) 330-467-1002; 5710 Fulton Dr. NW (Canton) 330497-1133 $$$ L, D, A, T Yellowtail Japanese-style seafood and sushi buffet.

4054 Medina Rd. (Montrose) 330-666-9988 $$$$ L, D, A, T

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by Leighann McGivern

A Century of Family History / Garth Andrew’s Celebrates Anniversary at this Bath landmark. /

If you’ve ever driven through Bath, you may have noticed a large wooden building at the intersection of Ira and ClevelandMassillon roads. Maybe what catches your eye is the simplicity of the building’s taupe siding, the serenity of the flowers that surround it or the gravel drive that leads to a rustic backyard barn. Or maybe it serves as a quiet reminder of simpler times, when the streets were full of horse-drawn carriages instead of four-wheel drives.

And while many have wondered, few actually know the history of the building that currently houses Garth Andrew’s Interior Design.

Built in the 1820s, the building served as a general store for most of its existence. In 1877, it became property of the Whitcraft family — who would later marry into the Andrew family — and they established Whitcraft’s General Store. For the people of Bath, the general store quickly became more than a place to buy canned goods and overalls. It housed the town post office, hosted dances in its upstairs ballrooms and became a gathering place for local residents.

In January 1912, disaster struck when an overheated furnace pipe started a fire that destroyed the store. While no one was injured in the blaze, the Whitcrafts were faced with the difficult task of rebuilding.

In August 1912, the store reopened with an invitation to its customers — “Welcome you will be.”

Gillian Andrew, a sixth-generation descendent of the Whitcraft and Andrew families, says her family’s motto still rings true today.

“Our customers end up being more like friends for us,” she says.

Her father, Jeff Andrew — son of Garth Andrew — began his interior design busi-

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ness in 1952 inside the building his ancestors once inhabited. Both Jeff and Gillian studied interior design at Kent State University.

Even Jeff ’s brother, Whit, who retired several years ago, still plays his part behind the scenes. august 2012

“We’ve got a deep gene pool,” Jeff says.

Specializing in contemporary design, the Andrews have designed rooms and exteriors for residential and commercial buildings all over the country and have a faithful clientele list. The family is always surprised by the

number of people who come into their building with business cards or products from the old general store. A wall in one office is filled with old photos and documents showing the building’s deep history within the Andrew family.

This month marks the 100th anniversary of the building’s grand reopening, and the Andrew family is celebrating. Garth Andrew’s Interior Design will host a party, Aug. 11, with food, champagne and live music from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in a tent outside the building. In addition to the festivities, the store will offer 20 percent off its merchandise and discounts on its design services.

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The Andrews hope the celebration will serve as a reunion for former clients and friends, as well as attract new patrons who may be curious about what Garth Andrew’s has to offer. Jeff says this is the perfect time to stop in and learn the history of his family’s business.

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Several members of the Andrew family’s seventh generation have already shown an interest in art and design, so Jeff and Gillian are confident the family legacy will continue. When the time comes, Gillian is prepared to lead the business, but it won’t be easy without her father by her side.

“He’s the face, the voice, the name in the company,” she says. “I take solace in that, knowing he’s here.”

Jeff hopes his family will continue to preserve the history of the company his father built and the building his family has owned for over a century. He says his father would be proud to see what his business has become today. / Writer Leighann McGivern is an editorial intern with akronlife. She is a senior at KSU working on her bachelor’s in journalism.

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Health Matters Baby Boomers & Seniors: Tips to Stay Healthy Your health plays a role in everything you do, whether you’re on the job, at the gym, out with family and friends, or at home. Even though your body changes as you age, those changes don’t have to limit your independence, energy, or enthusiasm for the activities you enjoy.

The key to healthy aging is a healthy lifestyle.

Take prevention seriously. Get all recommended health screenings and tests, and pay attention to your eye health to detect early signs of disease. And immunizations? They’re not just for kids, so make sure you stay up-to-date.

Get moving. Being physically active for 30 minutes or more on most days is a good goal for people of all ages; exercise helps you maintain a healthy weight, sleep better, and reduce stress.

As you get older, physical activity also helps strengthen muscles and improve balance, reducing the risk for falls.

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by Thom Callahan and photo by Shane Wynn

Ode to Akron

/ I’ve lived all over the country — but there’s no place like home. /

I’ve spent most of my life here in Akron, save for 12-plus years as a Los Angeleno, a Charlottean, and more recently, a Bostonian.

Once again, Akron’s now home. And I discovered something while re-settling in: The regions I’ve inhabited truly have their own folkways and idiosyncrasies which, for good, bad or indifferent, made me come to appreciate Akron’s individuality — including the habitual frontrunners like sauerkraut balls, our “devil’s strip” and the myriad of ways to pronounce Montrose.

I left Akron at 18 in the late ’70s for L.A., where almost everyone has an agent but is serving you an omelette at Denny’s. At a beach one afternoon, a surfer asked, “Dude, you surf?”

“No, I’m from Akron,” I replied.

Puzzled, he then said, “Oh yeah, tires, the Motor City … cool!”

I then realized Rand McNally wouldn’t be calling Gidget’s counterpart for his cartography skills.

“Akron’s the Rubber City,” I corrected with a sniff.

In L.A. pretty much anything goes. It’s the same in Akron, and usually in Aisle One at Marc’s.

Down south in Charlotte, N.C., folks are ever so polite, with manners so humbling they make yours look as if you were raised by a stevedore. I eventually learned that “Oh, bless his heart” could mean one has the mentality of a bowling pin, depending on who’s praising whom. Charlotte gave me an appreciation for fried pickles and grits, and there I became accustomed to deviled

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Women in Akron are just as friendly, but more cautious, keep you guessing and prefer to pump their own gas. eggs working part-time as a garnish. I also managed to swallow nearly whole a fried Snickers bar, after which time I took to wearing a hair shirt for penance. (My Food Pyramid had already been inverted with the always-wanton Galley Boy.) Southern women I encountered were wont to use “Darlin’ ” and “Sugar” with a greeting. A former female boss would sidle up to me with, “How y’all doing, darlin’?” I felt so cheap yet thrilled.

Women in Akron are just as friendly, but more cautious, keep you guessing and prefer to pump their own gas.

Up the coast in New England, a Boston neighbor pointed out what she thought was my “obvious Midwestern accent.” I jumped on that so quick, I nearly broke my neck. So I asked her why, in addition to her unmistakable dialect, she added an “r” to words that didn’t end with one and deleted it from words that do. As in, “Frankie’s a good readah, so I got an idear to get him a gift cahd at the bookstah.” She grinned broadly. We both got what we wanted. New Englanders are friendly but cautiously so. I get that because winding through Boston’s magnificent, venerable architecture are tight streets clogged with humanity — all vying for space. But Bostonians do look after you; rather, they’ve “got your back,” which is nice, unless you’re in a prison setting. I

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should also mention that Dunkin’ Donuts is practically a religion in Boston, considering it was founded in nearby Quincy (pronounced QuinZEE). So if I wanted Krispy Kreme, which I grew up with, Connecticut had the closest shop.

I’m no globetrotter but I’m happy to have lived away, which afforded me an education books can’t provide — and an appreciation for Akron that I wouldn’t have had otherwise. / Writer Thom Callahan is an Akron-based freelance writer who made his way back home from points West, South and East.

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