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You Can Go Home Again … / … It’s just not the same. /

If you look for my hometown on a map, you probably wouldn’t find it. >> Quaker City is located in the hills southeast of Cambridge and is where I spent my early youth during WWII. When my father was drafted into the war, my mother and I moved from Cambridge — where I was born — to live with her sister, Mildred, and her husband, Charles.

We slept in a small trailer parked in their side yard but spent most of our time with the rest of the family, including cousins Linda and Georgia whom I came to think of as sisters. Four other cousins lived down the street, and my cousins’ cousins were my friends too, so I was always surrounded by a big loving family.

Georgia, Linda and Don sitting on what was the front porch. It is now a pizza parlor.

Quaker City back then was a bustling little burg.

It boasted both a Chevy and a Ford garage, its own post office and postmistress. There were two grocery stores and a big lumber yard/furniture store complex at the corner. The town had three or four churches, a funeral home and two graveyards. Back then, a few Quakers still lived in the area, but most had moved on years before.

The highlight of the year was the Hill Folk Festival and Homecoming.

It was a celebration of the hill folk who lived in the area and their local crafts. “A-pickin’ and a-blowin’” went on till well after sundown.

Fiddles, guitars, banjos and zithers played old-timey music accompanied by any number of vocalists, with foot stompin’ and hand clappin’ by all.

called it. During that time, those family reunions swelled with the births and shrunk with passings that occurred. Finally, Aunt Mildred and Uncle Charles passed away, their house was sold, and for the first time in more than 100 years, nobody from our family lived in Quaker City.

On the occasions that I went back for Homecoming, I saw the quaint, little, self-contained town slowly lose its “town-ness.” First the bank closed, then Gibson’s and Bundy’s Ford Garage closed, then the furniture store went vacant, and today, only one small grocery store remains. Town folk pick up their mail from a large mailbox cluster that serves the whole town. There is a small bank branch in town, but the nearest ATM is in Barnesville, 12 miles away.

There was a big parade on Saturday with homemade floats, beauty queens riding in convertibles, and children leading all sorts of animals.

As a child, I was afraid of dogs, and I was sandwiched between the biggest hound I’ve ever seen and a goat nuzzling my rear. Uncle Charles thought this was the funniest thing he’d ever seen, and he reminded me of it every time I saw him until his death a few years ago. The parade would conclude with all manner of tractors, from the giants that plow the fields to the smallest garden tractor. One year, I counted more than 200 of them.

This year, Linda and Georgia flew in from their home in Arizona and organized a cousins’ reunion. In all, seven of us showed up. We ate in the shelter in the park and took a walk around town to see what remained. Thankfully, when we looked at what remained, we could see the old town beneath the fresh coats of paint. The front porch where we sat so many summers ago is no longer covered, and the house is now a pizza shop.

Summers were spent playing in Mill Creek or sitting on the covered sidewalk in front of the house which, at one time, had been a store front. The smell of dust being splashed by rainwater and the clang of a tire iron hitting the garage floor at Gibson’s Chevy Garage across the street remain fresh in my memory to this day.

I look at my 10-month-old great-granddaughter Lucy and realize she’s making those kinds of memories now. In decades hence, she’ll be taking her bored grandchildren around the neighborhood where she grew up and telling them for the umpteenth time the stories about the old times growing up there. She sure is lucky to have that to look forward to, even though she doesn’t know it yet.

Over the years, our families grew bigger and more widespread but each year, Aunt Mildred reserved the shelter down at the park, and family and friends came from miles away to Homecoming, as we simply

Don Baker, Jr., Founder and Editor-in-Chief dbakerjr@bakermediagroup.com w w w. akronlife.com

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The first annual report of the Akron Public Schools showed that it cost less than $2 a year to educate a child.

RADAR seen+heard

Snow Leopards Make Their Debut

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by Rodney Wilson

Cult favorite restaurant Umami Burger announced its new “Akron Burger,” a collaboration

with rock band The Black Keys. True to

The snow leopard cubs, born on April 14, 2014, have officially been named Malaya and Makalu, paying tribute to their native habitat. The contest for the cubs' names received 1,478 entries from the public, and the final names were chosen by zookeepers.

The cubs will be out for viewing an hour a day and will be out for longer spans of time as they grow. Akron Zoo hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

3 2 5 , $30 The Medina County Community Fund is awarding 14 grants totaling $30,523 to a wide range of nonprofit organizations. Many grants are targeted toward youth and community art programs.

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the band’s example, the sandwich is made using only Nashville-sourced ingredients.

An Akron school librarian was recently arrested for possession of ingredients used in making methamphetamine. The

Biomedical Successes Summa Health System was recently honored by the Conquer Cancer Foundation as one of only eight practices for its commitment to highquality clinical trials programs.

Akron General partnered with Boldt Co. of Wisconsin to help construct and operate wellness facilities nationwide.

Boldt will provide real estate development, financial capital and construction, while Akron General will exercise its health and wellness expertise.

Akron Children's Hospital was named a "Most Wired" hospital for 2014. The hospital was honored for utilizing information technology to help give better care to patients.

Western Reserve Hospital received a Primary Stroke Certification from HFAP. This verifies the hospital can stabilize and treat acute stroke patients, as well as provide them aftercare therapy.

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accused is entertaining offers from multiple cable networks for the rights to her story.

West Akron residents are fighting a proposed Taco Bell in their neighborhood for the second time in recent history. The company has filed

a countersuit against the protesters citing “continual prejudice against Fourth Meal.”

Thirsty Dog, Akron’s esteemed beer brewer, recently announced the company may have to leave the city to expand. Taking a cue from other

Akron natives, the brewery’s rumored to be eyeing Nashville, Tenn.

Keep Akron Beautiful released its annual Community Appearance Index Report in June. “Our study found that, simply

put, Akron doesn’t appear to be Nashville,” says a spokesperson. “So, we need to work on that.”

all the best

Do You Have a Cool Job? Confucius said, “Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.”

For the locals Audrey Fletcher interviewed for this month’s cover story, that quote fits them to a T. These three men and two women have followed their dreams to become experts in their field, and now, people pay them to do something that comes naturally to them. They love going to work every day — and not many people can say that.

As managing editor of this magazine, sometimes I feel like I’m not really working. I’m getting paid to do what I’ve always loved: writing. When I was in fourth grade, Mrs. Parsons was the first teacher who encouraged me to be a writer. Sure, my previous teachers knew I enjoyed language arts class, but no one had ever suggested to me that writing could be my career.

Over the years I considered jobs in newspaper journalism and ad copywriting, but when I came to this publication almost four years ago, I knew it was meant to be. Today, I’m sure I made the right choice. How many other people can say they’re actually working in the field they studied in college?

In my cool job, I’ve met so many people from so many walks of life, and I don’t know if it’s because I’m a born-and-raised Akron girl or because I’m just getting older, but I’ve suddenly become an accidental name-dropper. I don’t do it on purpose — or to show off — but when I’m having a conversation with someone who says, “You know … That young woman who owns that boutique downtown,” I can’t help but jump in and say, “Lauren Ward? Oh yes, I know her. She’s awesome.”

And although I’ve lived here most of my life, I always meet someone new and enjoy talking with them about our community — and that’s one of my favorite parts of my job.

If you have a Cool Job you’d like to share with our readers for next year’s issue, feel free to email me at acymerman@bakermediagroup. com. >> Be sure to attend AkronLife’s Best of the City Showcase, Aug. 9 at Summit Mall from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Our winners will be there to show you why they were named “The Best.” (If you’re not able to attend, check out next month’s issue for event photos!)

All the best, Abby Cymerman, Managing Editor acymerman@bakermediagroup.com

6DYY\ :RPHQ &OXE “Helping Smart Women Become Investment Savvy” It was my upbringing that inspired my passion for empowering women to manage their wealth. Growing up, my parents regularly enjoyed open conversations about money, budgeting and savings. While my Dad was the breadwinner, my Mom spearheaded the investment decision-making and actively ran the household budget. Over the years I learned that my childhood experience was somewhat unique, and that the financial services industry had missed the boat by not recognizing the value and unique concerns of the female client.

I invite you to join us for our next 6DYY\ :RPHQ &OXE event to deepen your investment knowledge and increase your financial confidence.

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Learn more about the SWC at paulachesser.com. @paula_rwbaird t Connect with me on LinkedIn ©2014 Robert W. Baird & Co. Incorporated. Member SIPC. w w w. akronlife.com

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by Hannah Yang

Double Take

/ Author Dona Lee Davis lets twins do all the talking in her new book. /

In her upcoming book, “Twins Talk,” author Dona Lee Davis celebrates individuality within twins, and she questions the ongoing nature-versus-nurture debate about twins and their differing personalities.

Available January 2015 from Ohio University Press, this book presents an academic, but entertaining, read for twins, parents of twins and anyone fascinated with multiples.

“Anthropology is not just what I do, it is who I am,” she says. “‘Twins Talk’ allows me to combine these two identities. Twins and twinship provide an insightful lens through which to view our own culture. It helps make obvious that which is often hidden or taken for granted.”

Davis and her identical twin, Dorothy, went to their first Twins Day Festival in Twinsburg in 2003 and interviewed 22 sets of twins during what is considered the largest gathering of twins in the world. To Davis, it was an unforgettable time spent with her sister and the first time they had ever interviewed people together.

During her Twins Day Festival interviews, Davis recalls a set of twins that had, what she calls, “the split.” One remained reserved while the other had a more rebellious nature. She says that even though some twins have a similar appearance, their individual experiences can affect who they become.

“It was a labor of love and pretty much wrote itself because of the wonderful narratives from the (twins),” Davis says. “I was interested in how these tales of twinship fit together, not how they stand apart.”

Davis says the book addresses the individuality of twins and breaks down the societal perspective on how twins are stereotypically perceived to be interdependent of one another, rather than completely independent.

“I use the terms ‘twindividuals’ to make the point that twins celebrate both their mutuality and individuality,” she says. “In our own society, why should mutuality be positively valued for mother/child or husband/wife relationships but be seen as dysfunctional when it comes to twins?”

As children, Davis and her sister received “equal” treatment from their parents by receiving similar presents, but when they turned 7, their father bought each girl a pony that looked different from the other. It became a memory that Davis says is unforgettable.

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“Gender, social class and age certainly affect a twin’s lifelong experiences,” Davis says. “Some accounts are heart-wrenching and, at the same time, accompanied by laughter and celebration of surviving hard times past.”

“Growing up as children in the 1950s — where parents thought that twins, in fairness, should be treated equally — this was the first time in our lives, we have objects that were different,” she says. “Those ponies made a profound difference in our lives.”

Even when the sisters turned 55, their mother made a point of sending them a birthday card that stated: ‘There is no one else like you in the whole wide world.’

“Ironic, but she meant it,” Davis says.

Davis, who is a professor of anthropology at the University of South Dakota, says doing the research for her book at the Twins Day Festival was exciting because “I would, for once in my academic career, be the native (not the outsider.)” august 2014

Davis encourages “Twins Talk” readers to enjoy the stories that her interview subjects have shared with her and her sister.

“Twinship can be a very special lifelong relationship,” Davis says. “Let your twins enjoy it.”

The Twins Day Festival in Twinsburg runs Aug. 1 to 3. For details, visit www.twinsdays.org. / Writer Hannah Yang is a senior at Ohio University working on her bachelor’s in journalism.

Comments?

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by Rodney Wilson

The Day’s Grand Finale / Dusk, darkness and the mystery of photons /

I’ve spent a lot of time with music during my life, from hours listening to my mother play piano when I was a kid, to hours trying to make music on a guitar while a teenager, to hours in concert halls and assorted venues watching others perform their original songs.

It’s the latter on this list that played an integral part in the early days of my relationship with the woman who’d become my wife, both of us melody-hungry young adults challenging the speedometers of our wheezing subcompacts, racing to the next show to hear this or that band a friend’s friend said was pretty good.

Three kids in and a burgeoning business between us, my wife and I don’t spend every weekend in hot pursuit of the elusive tingle that hits a person’s spine when a really good band takes the stage. Live music, however, is something we try to keep in our life, even if we only manage to take in a few shows a year — so this is how we found ourselves an hour from our homestead, in the middle of that frenzied cosmopolis we call the “Big City,” standing in a slick, neon-lit room. We were each clutching plastic cups of sinfully overpriced bourbons, waiting for the band that sings the song with the line about sunsets.

“There’s just two times of day like this, you find this kind of blissfulness,” croons the lead singer, referencing the rising and setting of the sun, the daily shuffle of that big, bright ball of fire into and then, twelve or so hours later, out of our terrestrial gaze — which is really what I want to talk about here, not music.

These days it’s sunsets that fill my heart with awe-struck wonder. As I live on a farm, I see plenty of sunrises but, as I am not a morning person, the grand majesty of daybreak generally doesn’t catch my attention the way a good sunset does.

A few years ago I got a little obsessed with sunsets, but Northeast Ohioans should understand that a sky clear enough to display the rich hues of a good dusk is a sky worthy of obsession, what with so many nightfalls sliding toward darkness behind an impermeable layer of clouds. A writer holding a degree in English, I’m prone to wax elegiacally over the crimson blanket that sweeps across a slowly-dimming sky, but I hadn’t the foggiest clue why the atmosphere seemed to catch fire before the first stars started to twinkle way above my head. In fact, if you’d told me the air actually did explode into flame each and every night, I can’t promise I wouldn’t have believed you.

But I was curious for a real answer, which was found easily enough in astronomer and science blogger Phil Plait’s book, “Bad Astronomy,” in which he carefully explains that particles known as photons travel from the sun to the earth, where they “scatter” upon hitting our atmosphere. Photons in red wavelengths scatter the least so, when a person’s place on the earth begins to turn away from the sun’s lightwaves, the red photons remain in the sky the longest amount of time, making the sky appear red.

Or something like that. Like I said, I’m a writer, not a physicist.

Strangely enough, my tenuous grasp of the science behind a gorgeous sunset doesn’t impede my breathless appreciation for this time of day. I don’t glance at a horizon exploding with vibrant reds and oranges and shrug, muttering to myself about the “damn

photons.” In fact, it’s rare for me to catch sight of a sunset without stopping whatever chore I’m engaged in and stare motionlessly at the sky. If another person is within earshot (or, honestly, even if I’m by myself ), I will without fail say, “Look at that sunset! Just look at it!”

My blissful contemplation of the awesome astral event isn’t without involuntary ruminations on the implications of a good gloaming, first and foremost the observation that another day is drawing to a close. Depending on the day, this calls for either a celebration of surviving one more trip around the sun or a melancholy admission that I didn’t complete everything I’d hoped to before darkness fell (and, as the list of expectations I have for myself will always unfurl longer than the length of two clock cycles, a touch of melancholy always creeps around the corners of even the most joyful eve). And I will always pan back to the bigger picture, the calendar of my lifespan, and note that each sunset is like a big, red X being drawn on yet another of my finite number of days — every sunset pushes me an inch closer to my last night.

But, in the end, mid-life hang-ups are just a whisper in the background of the color symphony sunset brings. It’s a reliable, but so often overwhelming, moment of aesthetic bliss that I don’t have to create, purchase or labor over. All I have to do is look up. / Rodney Wilson is a freelance writer who can still be found slumped over his laptop, rewriting a young adult novel and, as always, listening to Taylor Swift.

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around town

by Hannah Yang and photos provided by Swensons

Swensons’ 80th Anniversary / Cruising down Memory Lane with Akron’s drive-in icon / For 80 years, Akronites have experienced the nostalgia and deliciousness that is Swensons Drive-In, but this company’s history is as juicy as the signature Galley Boy itself.

In 1933, Wesley T. “Pop” Swenson began selling hamburgers from the back of his station wagon on the campus of the newly built Buchtel High School. The following year, he opened the first Swensons Drive-In on South Hawkins Avenue in the Wallhaven neighborhood of West Akron.

“There was nothing but dirt roads,” says Swensons’ President and Owner Steve Thompson. “The reason why he located there was because it was the only place he could afford. He and Guy Witt worked on this formula for the meat, and that’s kind of the beginning.”

In the early ’60s, Swenson wanted to get out of the burger business so he approached fellow entrepreneur Bob Phillips to buy his restau-

rant. At the time, Phillips owned Sweden’s, a drive-in near Akron Fulton International Airport, and after he bought Swenson’s restaurant, he combined Sweden’s Galley Boy sandwich with Swensons’ secret-recipe meat mixture.

“Bob developed an icon called Sven, which was a Viking,” says Thompson. “Because of Vikings and ships, that’s how the sandwich became the Galley Boy. ... It keeps with the nautical theme.”

Considered a staple throughout Akron and Northeast Ohio, the Galley Boy is a double cheeseburger topped with both barbecue and tartar sauce and garnished with a green olive.

Thompson says this delicacy is what attracts customers and keeps them coming back.

Wesley "Pop" Swenson and wife Edna

“You might get a hamburger or cheeseburger somewhere else, but you can’t get a Galley Boy anywhere else,” he says. “A lot of people come in and get 15 burgers, freeze them and take them places.”

In 1999, Forbes Magazine called Swensons’ Galley Boy “America’s Best Cheeseburger,” and it was crowned champion against friendly, cross-town rival Skyway and its SkyHi Sandwich on Food Network’s “Food Feuds.”

The Galley Boy is also a perennial favorite in AkronLife’s Best of the City contest.

Thompson has a long history at Swensons, starting as a car hop at the drive-in to put himself through college at The University of Akron. In the early ’70s, he took over the

Swensons original location, 1934

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Although fastfood giants seem to offer an everchanging menu, Thompson has remained faithful to Swensons’ original menu because it’s a winning combination.

Swensons interior, 1950s

Swensons exterior, 1940

Wallhaven restaurant, and by the end of the decade, he also owned the North Hill location. Today, Swensons has grown to seven locations, which include two franchises.

people in this area. Guests still get a kick out of pulling into the parking lot, being greeted by a car hop and receiving their order on a tray that hooks onto their car window.

“I just have a lot of pride that it lasted 80 consecutive years,” Thompson says. “In the restaurant business, it’s easy to be in business one day and out of business the next. It kind of validates my thinking. The main thing I’ve been trying to do all these years is to keep everything exactly the way it was.”

Thompson says during the summer, he checks out the license plates of cars that visit his drive-in restaurants. “We’ve had people come from everywhere, even Alaska,” Thompson says.

Although fast-food giants seem to offer an ever-changing menu, Thompson has remained faithful to Swensons’ original menu because it’s a winning combination.

He has, however, added a few new items to remain relevant to a variety of guests and their palates. “You don’t want to lose four customers because the fifth person in the car wants to get a salad,” he says.

The restaurant also uses locally sourced ingredients as often as possible. “I try to keep the money in Akron because that’s where my customers are,” he says.

Like taking a step back in time, a visit to Swensons has become a tradition for many

But, he says, the biggest compliment he receives is when out-of-towners tell him Swensons is their first stop when they come to town, and with 80 years of success under tight belts and filled bellies, he knows that Swensons is still bringing the “drive” in drive-in.

“Of course, I feel great about it,” Thompson says. “I’ve got a lot of great memories and great people that helped keep us in business.” / Writer Hannah Yang is a senior at Ohio University working on her bachelor’s in journalism.

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the interview

by Hannah Yang and photo by Shane Wynn

Krista Jordan / CEO, Flight 4 The Cure /

Krista Jordan never wants leukemia to affect another family again.

Jordan was just six months old when her father, Timothy, was diagnosed with, and soon after died from, cancer. As a student at Medina High School, Jordan considered a career in oncology, but life led her in a different direction.

She loved to crochet, a hobby taught to her by her grandmother, and she also wanted to find a way to honor her father while supporting cancer research. She started selling crocheted scarves to friends and family, but when she posted photographs of her creations on Instagram and Facebook, her new business — Flight 4 The Cure — began to soar.

Today, Jordan receives orders from across the United States and the United Kingdom. Scarves cost $30 to $50 each, and knit headbands are $10 to $25. She donates 10 percent of the proceeds to cancer research at University Hospitals and the Cleveland Clinic.

When she’s not working at Blue Door Bakery and Café in Cuyahoga Falls, Lululemon in Rocky River and as a student fellow at Kent State University’s Blackstone LaunchPad, Jordan is pursuing a dual major at Kent in marketing and entrepreneurship. Flight 4 The Cure products can be purchased at 11 local retailers, including Noto and the Akron-Canton Airport.

Even with a team of friends who help Jordan create accessories for Flight 4 The Cure, this business-savvy young woman has no time to relax … and she likes it that way.

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KJ: Cancer has always been one thing that has showed up in my life. I thought it was for a reason. … Until my senior year in high school, I thought I was going to school to be an oncologist, (so) cancer was still in mind.

But things definitely changed my senior year when I took an after-school class called The Young Entrepreneurs Academy. I took this class for a year, and I realized I’m super creative. I love creating things so why not create my own job? So that’s what I did.

Describe the journey you took to create Flight 4 The Cure.

KJ: It’s been a little crazy. ... Honestly, the connections I have made were by chance. I was at a meeting, (and someone heard) my story and said, ‘We want your stuff in the Akron-Canton Airport.’ It’s just one of those things so many people are so willing to give to because it’s touched so many of us.

My partnership with Noto came by chance.

I was getting my hair done and was talking about what I do, and they’re like, ‘Oh, let me connect you to this person,’ and that’s how I met Lauren Ward from Noto.

Last year, we had (products in) three retail locations, and we’re currently at 11. At the end of the summer, we hope to have 20.

What’s the hardest part of owning your own business?

KJ: I have to do financials and things I wouldn’t be good at if I didn’t own my own business. You have to know how to do it all.

Time management is the hardest thing for me.

I have three other jobs at three other places.

How does your family feel about your business?

KJ: My mom called me crazy when I told her I wanted to start this, and she was like, ‘Oh yeah, that’d be a great hobby.’ It has become my life, and my mom is so supportive, and my family is super supportive. They realize this is time-consuming and that I have a lot of things to help me get through every obstacle.

They’re amazing.

Where do you see Flight 4 The Cure five years from now? Ten years from now?

KJ: I’ve thought so much about that. Six months ago, I didn’t know the answer to that question. We’re looking forward to being a complete clothing line, (with) two or more locations, probably in Cleveland or New York.

In 10 years, I hope to have five work-in loca-

tions. By 2015, I hope to have people on payroll as well as an office location.

What’s the most rewarding part of this experience?

KJ: The one reason that I do this is for the patients and for the people that are going through (the battle with cancer.) Last December, I donated a bunch of knit and crocheted scarves to some of the patients going through chemo at University Hospitals, so we sterilized the scarves and packaged them so that the patients can have them without the scarves being contaminated.

I got an email from a nurse thanking me for what I’m doing and saying that every single one of her women on her floor was wearing my scarves. That was one of the most heartwarming feelings. I may not see physically how many people’s lives I’m touching, but they’re definitely there. / Writer Hannah Yang is a senior at Ohio University working on her bachelor’s in journalism.

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august 2014 / vol. 12 / issue 8

On Aug. 25, 1889, the Boston Daily Globe referred to Akron as “Summit City.”

AGENDA the essential social digest

THROUGH 9/12 NEVER NOT WORKING : THE ART AND I NFLUENCE OF JOHN PUGLIA , P22

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This American blues guitarist and singer has influenced white blues-rock musicians such as Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page and Stevie Ray Vaughan. Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park, 10777 Northfield Road, Northfield. 8 p.m.

For ticket prices, check out www.livenation.com.

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With special guests Young the Giant and Kongos.

Blossom Music Center, 1145 W. Steels Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls. 7 p.m. For ticket prices, check out www. livenation.com.

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NOTE: Dates, events, locations, times and prices are subject to change. Please call ahead!

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 Through 8/1 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival: Ribs Burnoff Inflatables, face painting, mobile tours, the Grand Parade and lots of ribs. Stark County Fairgrounds, Canton. 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Free. www.profootballhoffestival.com Through 8/3 Medina County Fair New for 2014: New, expanded Family Entertainment Area. Medina County Fairgrounds, 710 W. Smith Road, Medina. www.medina-fair.com

Through 8/10 “Oliver!” Directed by Terri Kent. This musical classic, based on Charles Dickens’ novel, will engage you with its pathos and drama, while delighting you with its outstanding musical numbers. Dickens’ character Bill Sykes will be brought to life by Brian Johnson, and Eric van Baars will “pick a pocket or two” as Fagin. Porthouse Theatre, Blossom Music Center grounds, Cuyahoga Falls.

Tues.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m. For ticket prices, visit porthousetheatre.com Through 8/15 Summer Camps This summer, the Great Lakes Science Center is offering 74 camp themes among 10 different locations for kids of all ages, from preschool to high school. Great Lakes Science Center, 601 Erieside Ave., Cleveland. www. greatscience.com Through 8/17 Tony Feher Exhibit This exhibition features the range of everyday materials Feher employs, from bottles filled with colored water to marbles and pennies, Styrofoam blocks, soft drink crates, plastic bags, paper cups and various packing materials. Although these materials can be seen as banal — even throwaway — they are chosen specifically for their distinct visual and structural qualities as well as for their connection to people.

Akron Art Museum, 1 S. High St., Akron. Wed.-Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thurs., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. $7/adults, $5/students and seniors 65+, free/members and children 17 and under. Gallery admission is free every Thursday. www.AkronArtMuseum.org Through 8/31 2nd Annual Summer Biking Spree Explore by bike the multipurpose trails managed

by Summit Metro Parks, and earn rewards! Cycling forms with the list of trail sections are available online at summitmetroparks.org, at F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm (1828 Smith Road, Akron), the park district’s administrative offices (975 Treaty Line Road, Akron), Century Cycles (1621 Main St., Peninsula) and all Acme Fresh Market stores in Summit County. 330865-8065

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Through Sept. 2014 Massillon & The War of the Rebellion: Important Artifacts from the Permanent Collection In conjunction with the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War, the Massillon Museum presents various exhibits about Massillon during the 1860s, at home and abroad. Massillon Museum, 121 Lincoln Way East, Massillon. Tues.-Sat., 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 2-5 p.m. Free. www.massillonmuseum.org Through 9/1 Mudlarked in Roscoe Enjoy a family-fun historic scavenger hunt through the beautiful Living History Buildings. You’re handed a Bill of Lading which has a list of goods to gather in each building.

As you gather your cargo, costumed interpreters will share some history about the items. At the end of your journey, check in at the Toll House and receive a discount off your horse-drawn canal boat ride. You even get to take the wares with you. Roscoe Village, along SR 16 and near the junction of U.S. Route 36.

For times and prices, visit www.roscoevillage.com.

Through 9/7 LEGO Travel Adventure Choose an amazing destination, and build the perfect means of transportation. Inspired by LEGO models of famous vehicles, you can build your dream machine. Great Lakes Science Center, 601 Erieside Ave., Cleveland.

For center hours and ticket prices, call 216-621-2400.

Through 9/12 Never Not Working: The Art and Influence of John Puglia Puglia, a UA graduate, was well known in the region for his own art and his collaborations with other artists through the magazines, gallery spaces and often elaborate events that he created. In the last year of his life before dying of cancer at age 48 in 2013, Puglia was particularly prolific, with two gallery shows of new work in Akron.

Emily Davis Gallery, The University of Akron’s Folk Hall, 150 E. Exchange St., Akron. Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.4:30 p.m. Free. 330-972-6030 Through 9/14 Language in Art From the early 20th century, when Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque introduced words into their Cubist still life paintings and collages, artists have incorporated language into their images. This exhibit explores the variety of ways contemporary artists utilize words in artworks from the Akron Art Museum collection. Akron Art Museum, 1 S. High St., Akron. Wed.-Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thurs., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. $7/adults, $5/students and seniors 65+, free/members and children 17 and under. Gallery admission is free every Thursday. www.AkronArtMuseum.org Through 9/14 Fragile Waters Stunning black-andwhite water-related photography from high in the Sierras to deep beneath the Pacific. Exhibit includes work by Ansel Adams, Dorothy Kerper Monnelly and Ernest Brooks II. Curated by Jeanne Falk Adams, the daughter-in-law of Ansel Adams and organized

by Photokunst. Massillon Museum, 121 Lincoln Way East, Massillon. Tues.-Sat., 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 2-5 p.m. Free. www.massillonmuseum.org Through 9/20 A Vision to Share, A Story to Tell This year’s summer exhibit will explore the fascinating world of children’s authors and illustrators of the mid19th and early 20th centuries. View rare items from the Hower collection and local private collections.

Tour times are Wed.-Sat., noon-3:30 p.m. Last tour begins at 3 p.m. Groups by appointment. Hower House, The University of Akron, 60 Fir Hill, Akron. www.howerhouse.org

Through End of 2014 Vivian Maier Exhibit This is the premiere Ohio exhibit of the photographic work of Vivian Maier.

Joseph Saxton Gallery of Photography, 520 Cleveland Ave. NW, Canton. www. josephsaxton.com august 2014

8/1-8/3, 8/7-8/10 and 8/17 “Henry IV, Part 1” A history play, the second in Shakespeare’s tetralogy, dealing with the successive reigns of Richard II, Henry IV (two plays) and Henry V. Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens, 714 N. Portage Path, Akron. 7:30-10 p.m.

For ticket prices, visit www.ohioshakespeare.com.

8/1, 8/8, 8/15, 8/22 and 8/29 The Market at Lock 3 Think green and support local farmers. Lock 3, downtown Akron. 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Free. www. downtownakron.com/enjoy/the-market-at-lock-3 8/1, 8/8, 8/15, 8/22 and 8/29 Farmers’ Market in the Falls Get your fresh produce and handmade goodies here. Quirk Cultural Center, 1201 Grant Ave., Cuyahoga Falls. 3-6 p.m. Free. www.cityofcf.com 8/1-8/3 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Weekend Activities and Game Friday’s events include the Fashion Show, Enshrinees’ Gold Jacket Dinner and the Reception at the Hall of Fame.

Saturday’s events include the Grand Parade, Fan Party and Enshrinement Ceremony, and Sunday is the NFL/ Hall of Fame Game at Fawcett Stadium. Events take place in Downtown Canton and at the Pro Football Hall of Fame. www.profootballhoffestival.com

8/1-8/3 39th annual Twins Days Festival: “Twinstock! Groovy in Twinsburg” Open to all multiples — identical, fraternal, young and old — and their families. Parking available for $3 at Twinsburg High School and Dodge Intermediate School. Admission is $4 per person per day; free for kids 5 and younger; free to Twinsburg residents. www.twinsdays.org 8/1 and 8/2 Evening Paddle Learn about canoe safety, paddling techniques and proper equipment, then put your skills to use on Silver Creek Lake. Space is limited. Registration required. Silver Creek Metro Park, Boathouse, 5171 S. Medina Line Road, Norton.

5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Free. 330-865-8065 8/1 and 8/2 Heinz Poll Summer Dance Festival: GroundWorks Dance Theater Bring your chair, have a picnic dinner, catch up with your neighbors and enjoy the family-friendly ballet. Refreshments available. Glendale Cemetery, Akron. Children’s program, 7:45 p.m. Ballet, 8:45-10:15 p.m. Free. 330375-2836 8/1 and 8/9 “Call Me Madam” Written by Irving Berlin, this show is based on episodes in the life of Washington socialite Perle Mesta. Freedlander Theatre, 329 E. University St., Wooster. For showtimes and ticket prices, visit ohiolightopera.org.

8/1 and 8/9 “Oh, Lady! Lady!!” Jerome Kern’s score bristles from beginning to end with catchy, sentimental tunes. Freedlander Theatre, 329 E. University St., Wooster. For showtimes and ticket prices, visit ohiolightopera.org.

8/1 Show and Tell Me a Story For kids ages 1 to 3.

Join a naturalist for this special 30-minute story time for tots! Registration required. F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm, Visitors Center, 1828 Smith Road, Akron. 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Free. 330-865-8065 8/1 Canton Farmers’ Market Reduce your carbon footprint — buy local! Aultman Hospital, Canton. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. www.CantonFarmersMarket.com 8/1 First Friday Club Denise Mackura, president of the Human Family Research Center, will speak about “The Role of Government in Moral Issues.”

Quaker Station, The University of Akron, 135 S. Broadway, Akron. Doors open at 11:15 a.m.; program, noon-1 p.m. $15. 330-535-7668

8/1 Summer Concert in the Park: The ReBeats Bring your chair, have a picnic dinner, catch up with your neighbors and enjoy the family-friendly concert.

Refreshments available. Goodyear Heights Metro Park, 2077 Newton St., Akron. 7-9 p.m. Free. 330375-2835

8/2, 8/9, 8/16, 8/23 and 8/30 Countryside Farmers’ Market at Howe Meadow A vibrant, producersonly farmers’ market established and managed by Countryside Conservancy. Howe Meadow, 4040 Riverview Road, Peninsula. 9 a.m.-noon. Free. cvcountryside.org

8/1 Voices in the Valley: The Womack Family Band Kick back, relax and enjoy a night of music in this historic hall. Beer, wine and food available. G.A.R. Hall, 1785 Main St. (Route 303), Peninsula. 7-9 p.m.

Free. www.peninsulahistory.org

8/2, 8/9, 8/16, 8/23 and 8/30 Hudson Farmers’ Market Bring your shopping bags for this healthy trip!

Village Green, corner of Routes 91 and 303, Hudson.

9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. www.hudsonfarmersmarket. org

8/1 Cintas Country Megaticket: Rascal Flatts With Sheryl Crow and Gloriana.

Blossom Music Center, 1145 W. Steels Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls. For concert times and ticket prices, check out www. megaticket.com.

8/2, 8/9, 8/16, 8/23 and 8/30 Haymaker Farmers’ Market Fresh produce and locally-made products.

Franklin Avenue and Summit Street, downtown Kent.

9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. www.haymakermarket.com

8/2, 8/3 and 8/8 “My Fair Lady” From its 1956 opening to its close more than six years later as the longest running musical in Broadway history, this show captured the hearts of theater-goers as no musical before or since. Freedlander Theatre, 329 E. University St., Wooster. For showtimes and ticket prices, visit ohiolightopera.org.

8/2 and 8/6 “The Little King” The score from this 1912 operetta features an ever-captivating blend of Viennese waltzes and haunting Hungarian harmonies and rhythms, as well as the first-ever use of a tango in a Viennese stage work. Freedlander Theatre, 329 E. University St., Wooster. For showtimes and ticket prices, visit ohiolightopera.org.

8/2 Cardio Hike Join a naturalist for healthy outdoor exercise by hiking more than five miles on strenuous terrain at a vigorous pace with few, if any, rest stops.

Beginners welcome, but talk to your doctor before beginning a new exercise routine. Cascade Valley Metro Park, Schumacher Valley Area, 1690 Cuyahoga St., Akron. 9 a.m. Free. 330-865-8065

8/2 Zoar Speaker Series: Raylene Hlavaty Hlavaty brings Fanny Crosby to life in her presentation of the blind hymn writer and poet. Zoar Church, 142 E. 5th St., Zoar. 1 p.m. Free. 800-262-6105 8/2 The Cleveland Orchestra, “Romantic Rachmaninoff” With conductor Johannes Debus and pianist Benjamin Grosvenor making his Blossom Music Festival debut. The program includes works

by Rameau, Ravel and Rachmaninoff. Blossom Music Center, 1145 W. Steels Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls. 8 p.m. Pavilion seats: $23-$120. Lawn seats and general admission pavilion seats: $23 or $25. Two “Under 18s Free” lawn passes per regular-priced adult paid admission. www.clevelandorchestra.com 8/3 Canal Fulton Glassworks’ 200th Anniversary and Canal Fulton Bicentennial Entertainment, tours of historic sites and open studio art demonstrations.

Rain date, 8/10. Canal Fulton Glassworks Glass Studio and Art Gallery, 215 Market St. W, Canal Fulton. Free. www.canalfultonglassworks.com 8/3 Sunday Summer Concert: Boy=Girl Bring a blanket or chair, and enjoy the eclectic bluegrass music of Boy=Girl’s Paul Kovac and Jen Mauer. If it rains, the concert will be moved to the covered Seneca Deck. F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm, Onondaga Deck, 1828 Smith Road, Akron. 5:30 p.m.

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8/3 The Cleveland Orchestra, “Hollywood Under the Stars” Hollywood maestro Richard Kaufman leads a blockbuster tribute to the most memorable music of the movies. Enjoy selections from films including “Forrest Gump,” “The Godfather,” “Gone with the Wind,” “The Magnificent Seven,” “Lincoln,” “Lawrence of Arabia,” “The Right Stuff” and more.

Blossom Music Center, 1145 W. Steels Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls. 7 p.m.

Pavilion seats: $23-$120. Lawn seats and general admission pavilion seats: $23 or $25. Two “Under 18s Free” lawn passes per regular-priced adult paid admission. www.clevelandorchestra.com

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8/3 Akron Symphony Orchestra Bring your chair, have a picnic dinner, catch up with your neighbors and enjoy the family-friendly concert. Refreshments available. Glendale Cemetery, Akron. 7:30-9 p.m.

Free. 330-375-2836

8/4 Mobile Meals Benefit Golf Outing A fundraiser to benefit this Meals on Wheels-affiliated organization operating in Northeast Ohio. Portage Country Club, 240 N. Portage Path, Akron. Registration, 8 a.m.

Shot gun start, 9 a.m. For registration fees and details, call 330-376-7717, ext. 148.

8/4 Summer Concert in the Park: Funkology Bring your chair, have a picnic dinner, catch up with your neighbors and enjoy the family-friendly concert.

Refreshments available. Hardesty Park, 1615 W. Market St., Akron. 7-9 p.m. Free. 330-375-2836 8/4 Drum Corps International Competition The Tour of Champions is an exciting event featuring top World Class corps. Spectators will be able to immerse themselves in the drum corps experience with exclusive fan-member interaction, pre-show and intermission entertainment and more. Paul Brown Tiger Stadium, 1 Paul E. Brown Drive SE, Massillon. 7 p.m. $20-$40. www.profootballhoffestival.com

8/5, 8/12, 8/19 and 8/26 City of Green Farmers’ Market Make the healthy and nutritious choice.

Central Administration Building, 1755 Town Park Blvd., Green. 3-7 p.m. Free. www.cityofgreen.org 8/5 and 8/7 “The Pirates of Penzance” No Gilbert and Sullivan stage work boasts as many walk-away tunes as this 1879 operetta. Freedlander Theatre, 329 E. University St., Wooster. For showtimes and ticket prices, visit ohiolightopera.org.

8/5 Weekday Walkers Join a naturalist for a leisurely stroll on Prairie Trail with stops along the way to discover nature and history. Springfield Bog Metro Park, 1400 Portage Line Road, Springfield Twp. 10 a.m. Free. 330-865-8065 8/5 Music by the Lake Enjoy an evening of free swimming and live music by the Metro Parks Ensemble. Munroe Falls Metro Park, Lake Area, 521 S. River Road, Munroe Falls. Swimming, 5-8 p.m.; concert, 6:30 p.m. Free. If wet weather is in the forecast, call 330-865-8060 after 4 p.m. for status.

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8/5 Akron RubberDucks v. New Britain Rock Cats Cheer on the Akron RubberDucks, our minor league baseball team affiliate of the Cleveland Indians. Canal Park, 300 S. Main St., Akron. 7:05 p.m. $5-$9. www. akronrubberducks.com 8/6 Summer Concert in the Park: Conestoga Bring your chair, have a picnic dinner, catch up with your neighbors and enjoy the family-friendly concert.

Refreshments available. Shadyside Park, Kenmore Boulevard and 24th Street, Akron. 7-9 p.m. Free.

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8/7-8/16 Gay Games 2014 Launched in 1982, the Gay Games invite participation from all competitors regardless of sexual orientation, race, gender, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, political beliefs, athletic or artistic ability, age, physical challenge or health status.

For a schedule of events in Akron, visit www.gg9cle. com/plan-my-visit/event-schedule.

8/6, 8/13, 8/20 and 8/27 NDS Downtown Barberton Farmers’ Market The freshest foods around! Third Street NW, between West Park and West Tuscarawas, Barberton. 2-6 p.m. Free. www.ndsbarbertonevents. com

8/7, 8/14, 8/21 and 8/28 Countryside Farmers’ Market at Highland Square A vibrant, producersonly farmers’ market established and managed by Countryside Conservancy. Highland Square, corner of Conger and West Market streets, Akron. 4-7 p.m.

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8/6 Akron RubberDucks v. New Britain Rock Cats Cheer on the Akron RubberDucks, our minor league baseball team affiliate of the Cleveland Indians. Canal Park, 300 S. Main St., Akron. 7:05 p.m. $5-$9. www. akronrubberducks.com

8/7 Pond Exploration for Kids Use dip nets to capture and examine various pond creatures with a naturalist. Adults must accompany their children.

Silver Creek Metro Park, Big Oak Area, 5199 Medina Line Road, Norton. 10:30 a.m. Free. 330-865-8065

8/7 Downtown@Dusk: Blu Monsoon Bring your chair, have a picnic dinner, catch up with your neighbors and enjoy the family-friendly concert. Refreshments available. Akron Art Museum, 1 S. High St., Akron. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. 330-376-9185 8/7 Yoga in the Park Join a naturalist and a certified yoga instructor from Yoga Lounge and Barre, and see how nature can add to your yoga experience. Wear comfortable clothing, and bring a yoga mat or large towel and drinking water. This program is designed for people who are new to yoga or seeking a gentle flow class. Advance registration begins 8/1. F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm, Seneca Deck, 1828 Smith Road, Akron. 7 p.m. Free. 330-865-8065

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Hail to the Chefs The ninth annual Hail to the Chefs was held May 30 at Lake Forest Country Club in Hudson. This event celebrated Hudson’s exciting culinary scene and raised anticipation for the Taste of Hudson festival, Aug. 31 and Sept. 1.

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Cleveland media personality Joe Cronauer served as the event’s master of ceremonies, and guests enjoyed music from ContraBAND, a Taste of Hudson favorite, as well as live and silent auctions. Dr. Jeffrey Hord, of Akron Children’s Hospital, received the Heart of Hudson Award.

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8/7 “Die Fledermaus” No stage work so magically evokes the elegance and effervescence of life in Vienna as does this operetta. Freedlander Theatre, 329 E. University St., Wooster. For showtimes and ticket prices, visit ohiolightopera.org.

8/7 Akron RubberDucks v. New Britain Rock Cats Cheer on the Akron RubberDucks, our minor league baseball team affiliate of the Cleveland Indians. Canal Park, 300 S. Main St., Akron. 7:05 p.m. $5-$9. www. akronrubberducks.com

8/7 Happy Together Tour 2014 This tour includes The Turtles featuring Flo and Eddie, Chuck Negron formerly of Three Dog Night, Mark Farner formerly of Grand Funk Railroad, Mitch Ryder and The Detroit Wheels and Garry Lewis and the Playboys. 21 and over. Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park, 10777 Northfield Road, Northfield. 7:30 p.m. $25-$75. www. livenation.com 8/8 and 8/9 Heinz Poll Summer Dance Festival: James Sewell Ballet of Minneapolis With the Akron Regional Dance Collective. Bring your chair, have a picnic dinner, catch up with your neighbors and enjoy the family-friendly ballet. Refreshments available.

Firestone Park, 1480 Girard St., Akron. Children’s program, 7:45 p.m. Ballet, 8:45-10:15 p.m. Free. 330375-2806 8/8 and 8/9 Hammer Damage Hammer Damage was founded in 1978 by Mike Hammer and Dave Zagar (a.k.a. Donny Damage) after their split from the Rubber City Rebels. This concert is part of their 2014 Reunion Weekend. Jilly’s Music Room, 111 N. Main St., Akron. 8 p.m. $10-$15. www. jillysmusicroom.com

8/8 AultCare Fast Break Breakfast Series: Carolyn Santos, Santos Coaching Santos is changing the way we communicate and understand people, both professionally and personally. It’s easy, intuitive and profoundly effective. Courtyard

by Marriott, 4375 Metro Circle NW, Canton. Registration starts at 7 a.m. $18 for members; $25 for non-members.

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8/8 Nature Crafting for Adults: Pack Basket Weave your own smaller version of the Adirondack pack basket and learn shaping techniques. Intermediate skill level. Bring a flat-head screwdriver, needlenose pliers, towel and 2-gallon bucket. Registration required. Firestone Metro Park, Tuscarawas Meadows Area, 2620 Harrington Road, Akron. 9 a.m. $20 materials fee. 330-865-8065

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6 p.m. Free. 330-865-8065

8/8 Summer Concert in the Park: Greased Lightning Bring your chair, have a picnic dinner, catch up with your neighbors and enjoy the family-friendly concert.

Refreshments available. Goodyear Heights Metro Park, 2077 Newton St., Akron. 7-9 p.m. Free. 330-375-2835 8/8 Summer Safari 21 and older only. Spend an elegant evening at the zoo and help raise funds for the care of the animals. Guests will enjoy live animal encounters, live music, drinks and food provided by area restaurants and caterers. The evening will also include a silent auction and raffle. Akron Zoo, 500 Edgewood Ave., Akron. 7-10 p.m. $75-$500. www. akronzoo.org 8/8 CVSR Ales on the Rails Beer-Tasting Train: Thirsty Dog Days of Summer Sample five unique beers while you enjoy appetizers designed to complement each brew. Commemorative glass included. Akron Northside Station, 27 Ridge Road, Akron. 7-9 p.m. 21 and older. $47-$82. Reservations are required; call 800-468-4070.

8/8 Voices in the Valley Kick back, relax and enjoy a night of music in this historic hall. Beer, wine and food available. G.A.R. Hall, 1785 Main St. (Route 303), Peninsula. 7-9 p.m. Free. www.peninsulahistory.org

8/8 Akron RubberDucks v. New Hampshire Fisher Cats Cheer on the Akron RubberDucks, our minor league baseball team affiliate of the Cleveland Indians.

Canal Park, 300 S. Main St., Akron. 7:05 p.m. $5-$9. www.akronrubberducks.com 8/8 “Dream City and the Magic Knight” Victor Herbert’s score for this show is a mashup of musical styles: ragtime, vaudeville, country music, musical comedy, operetta, opera and music hall. Freedlander Theatre, 329 E. University St., Wooster. For showtimes and ticket prices, visit ohiolightopera.org.

8/8 Abbamania The New York Times calls this tribute band “amazing.” 21 and over. Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park, 10777 Northfield Road, Northfield. 8 p.m. $15-$25. www.livenation.com 8/9, 8/16, 8/23 and 8/30 Canton Farmers’ Market Reduce your carbon footprint — buy local! Timken High School Administrative Building parking lot, Fourth Street NW and McKinley Avenue NW, Canton.

8-11:30 a.m. Free. www.CantonFarmersMarket.com 8/9 and 8/10 9th Annual Hamburger Festival Over 120,000 hamburger fans have enjoyed family fun, great entertainment and one of the largest assortments of hamburgers ever assembled in one place. Lock 3, Downtown Akron. Sat., noon-11 p.m., and Sun., noon-7 p.m. www.hamburgerfestival.com 8/9 Kids’ Fishing Kids age 15 and younger can learn the basics of fishing, then drop a line at Little Turtle Pond. A few rods and reels will be available for use during the program. Bait is provided. Adults must supervise their children but are not permitted to fish. Firestone Metro Park, Little Turtle Pond, 2400 Harrington Road, Akron. 10 a.m. Free. 330-865-8065 8/9 Skate Rowdy Music Fest Akron’s first-ever skateboarding and music event. Akron Skate Park, 990 Derby Downs, Akron. 1-11 p.m. Free. www. skaterowdymusicfest.com

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8/9 Comeback Kids: Osprey Join a naturalist for this third program in a series in which we explore how once-common animals disappeared from Ohio and then made great comebacks. Firestone Metro Park, Tuscarawas Meadows Area, 2620 Harrington Road, Akron. 2 p.m. Free. 330-865-8065 8/9 Seneca Trail Throughout the Year We’re hiking Seneca Trail each month this year, taking a photographic record of the seasonal changes that happen. In December we’ll come in from the cold and review the year in pictures. You can take your own pictures or just enjoy the hikes. F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm, Seneca Deck, 1828 Smith Road, Akron. 6 p.m.

Free. 330-865-8065 8/9 Akron RubberDucks v. New Hampshire Fisher Cats Cheer on the Akron RubberDucks, our minor league baseball team affiliate of the Cleveland Indians.

Canal Park, 300 S. Main St., Akron. 7:05 p.m. $5-$9. www.akronrubberducks.com 8/9 The Cleveland Orchestra, “The Magic of Mozart” With conductor Matthew Halls making his Cleveland Orchestra debut. The program includes works by Mozart and Tchaikovsky. Blossom Music Center, 1145 W. Steels Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls. 8 p.m. Pavilion seats: $23-$120. Lawn seats and general admission pavilion seats: $23 or $25. Two “Under 18s Free” lawn passes per regular-priced adult paid admission. www.clevelandorchestra.com 8/9 The Bacon Brothers “When we first started, the people who attended our shows came strictly to see Kevin Bacon, the movie star,” says Michael Bacon. “Now people come to see and hear The Bacon Brothers.” The Kent Stage, 175 E. Main St., Kent. 8 p.m. All ages. $45.50-$125. www.thekentstage.com

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8/10 and 8/11 International Gay Rodeo Association’s Historic Rodeo In addition to the rodeo events that are affiliated with Gay Games 2014, there will be country and Western entertainment and vendors, as well as a dance and dance lessons on Sunday night. Summit County Fairgrounds, 800 North Ave., Tallmadge. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. www.gaygamesrodeo. org 8/10 Local Food Fest A presentation of the history of farming in the valley, Countryside Conservancy farming program, canning demonstration, food and artisan vendors, local farm tours, Ohio beer and wine offerings and more. For details and times, visit www. explorepeninsula.com.

8/10 Akron RubberDucks v. New Hampshire Fisher Cats Cheer on the Akron RubberDucks, our minor league baseball team affiliate of the Cleveland Indians.

Canal Park, 300 S. Main St., Akron. 2:05 p.m. $5-$9. www.akronrubberducks.com 8/10 Sunday Summer Concert: Foster Brown and Mark Szabo Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy the fabulous music of Foster Brown and Mark Szabo. If it rains, the concert will be moved to the covered Seneca Deck. F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm, Onondaga Deck, 1828 Smith Road, Akron. 5:30 p.m.

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8/10 The Cleveland Orchestra, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” With conductor Jeffrey Kahane making his Cleveland Orchestra conducting debut, and violinist Peter Otto. The program includes works by Stravinsky, Haydn and Mendelssohn.

Blossom Music Center, 1145 W. Steels Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls. 7 p.m. Pavilion seats: $23-$120. Lawn seats and general admission pavilion seats: $23 or $25. Two “Under 18s Free” lawn passes per regularpriced adult paid admission. www.clevelandorchestra. com

8/10 Akron Symphony Orchestra Bring your chair, have a picnic dinner, catch up with your neighbors and enjoy the family-friendly concert. Refreshments available. Firestone Park, 1480 Girard St., Akron.

7:30-9 p.m. Free. 330-375-2806

8/10 Supermoon Join a naturalist on “Observatory Hill” for supermoon viewing and fun facts. Binoculars recommended.

A spotting scope will be available. Meet in the parking lot. F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm, 1828 Smith Road, Akron. 8:30 p.m.

Free. 330-865-8065 8/11 Summer Concert in the Park: The Ozone Band Bring your chair, have a picnic dinner, catch up with your neighbors and enjoy the family-friendly concert.

Refreshments available. Hardesty Park, 1615 W. Market St., Akron. 7-9 p.m. Free. 330-375-2836 8/11 Astronomy: Perseid Meteor Shower Witness the Perseid meteor shower, one of nature’s best light shows. Bring a chair or blanket. Program will occur only one of three nights, 8/11 to 8/13, pending clear skies. Silver Creek Metro Park, Bathhouse, 5000 Hametown Road, Norton. 9 p.m. Free. Call 330-8658060 after 4 p.m. to learn if a program is taking place that night.

8/12 Music by the Lake Enjoy an evening of free swimming and live music by the Metro Parks Ensemble. Silver Creek Metro Park, Bathhouse, 5000 Hametown Road, Norton. Swimming, 5-8 p.m.; concert, 6:30 p.m. Free. If wet weather is in the forecast, call 330-865-8060 after 4 p.m. for status.

September 19-21, 2014 We invite you to join us as Stan Hywet embraces the original spirit of the concours d’elegance — a celebration of fashion, art, food, music — and the automobile.

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8/12 Summer Concert in the Park: Colin Dussault’s Blues Project Bring your chair, have a picnic dinner, catch up with your neighbors and enjoy the familyfriendly concert. Refreshments available. Firestone Park, 1480 Girard St., Akron. 7-9 p.m. Free. 330-3752806

8/12 Kenny G Enjoy a night of music with this adult contemporary and smooth jazz saxophonist. 21 and over. Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park, 10777 Northfield Road, Northfield. 8 p.m. $42.50-$75. www. livenation.com

8/13 Summer Concert in the Park: Mick & Rick Band Bring your chair, have a picnic dinner, catch up with your neighbors and enjoy the family-friendly concert. Refreshments available. Shadyside Park, Kenmore Boulevard and 24th Street, Akron. 7-9 p.m.

Free. 330-375-2806 8/14 Lyle Lovett and His Large Band This American country singer-songwriter and actor is on tour with his band. 21 and over. Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park, 10777 Northfield Road, Northfield.

7:30 p.m. $37.50-$59.50. www.livenation.com 8/12 MÖTLEY CRÜE Special guest Alice Cooper.

With over 80 million albums sold, MÖTLEY CRÜE has sold out countless tours across the globe, and The Last Tour is your final chance to ever see the band perform live. Blossom Music Center, 1145 W. Steels Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls. For showtime and ticket prices, check out www.livenation.com.

8/15 Summer Concert in the Park: 4Us featuring Mary White Bring your chair, have a picnic dinner, catch up with your neighbors and enjoy the familyfriendly concert. Refreshments available. Goodyear Heights Metro Park, 2077 Newton St., Akron. 7-9 p.m. Free. 330-375-2835

8/15 Voices in the Valley: Rachel Brown and the Beatnik Playboys Kick back, relax and enjoy a night of music in this historic hall. Beer, wine and food available. G.A.R. Hall, 1785 Main St. (Route 303), Peninsula. 7-9 p.m. Free. www.peninsulahistory.org 8/15 CVSR “Grape Escape” Wine-Tasting Train: Sweet Summer Whites Enjoy an evening presentation of choice wines and tasty appetizers. Commemorative glass included. Akron Northside Station, 27 Ridge Road, Akron. 7-9 p.m. 21 and older. $57-$92.

Reservations are required; call 800-468-4070.

8/15 Akron General’s Jazz @ The Civic: Josh Rzepka This trumpeter and composer has been described as “a musician who doesn’t believe in limits” by the Tribune Chronicle, and as being “gifted” by the Cleveland Plain Dealer. Akron Civic Theatre, 182 S. Main St., Akron. 8 p.m. $20 or 2 for $35. www. akroncivic.com

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8/16 The Cleveland Orchestra and Yo-Yo Ma With conductor Jahja Ling and cellist Yo-Yo Ma. The program includes works by Elgar and Dvořák.

Blossom Music Center, 1145 W. Steels Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls. 8 p.m. Pavilion seats: $23-$120. Lawn seats and general admission pavilion seats: $23 or $25. Two “Under 18s Free” lawn passes per regularpriced adult paid admission. www.clevelandorchestra. com 8/17 Cardio Hike Join us for healthy outdoor exercise by hiking at a vigorous pace with few, if any, rest stops. Beginners welcome, but talk to your doctor before beginning a new exercise routine. Drinking water is recommended. F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm, Seneca Deck, 1828 Smith Road, Akron. 9 a.m. Free.

330-865-8065 8/17 What’s So Great About Herbs? Join a naturalist to learn about herbs, different ways to cook with them, and how they can help get you through a stressful day or re-energize you. Participants will be able to sample foods and make a sachet to take home. We will start inside and then meet in the herb garden. Advance registration begins 8/5. F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm, Visitors Center, 1828 Smith Road, Akron. 2 p.m. $5 materials fee. 330-865-8065

8/15 Survivor Formed in Chicago in 1978, this band is best known for its double platinum-certified 1982 hit “Eye of the Tiger.” 21 and over. Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park, 10777 Northfield Road, Northfield. 8 p.m. $15-$25. www.livenation.com 8/15 Attracting Moths to Black Lights Did you know that moths outnumber butterflies by more than 11 to 1? Join naturalists to learn how to use black lights to attract these amazing creatures and for a chance to observe their beautiful colors, shapes and patterns up close. Firestone Metro Park, Tuscarawas Meadows Area, 2620 Harrington Road, Akron. 8:30 p.m. Free.

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8/16 Fern Walk Join a naturalist on a short hike to learn about some of the common ferns in the Metro Parks. Along the way we’ll discuss ideas for the use of ferns in landscaping. Sand Run Metro Park, Shady Hollow Pavilion, 1750 Sand Run Pkwy., Akron. 9 a.m. Free. 330-865-8065

8/16 Biking Spree Open House Join a naturalist during this open house to ask questions, get biking spree information and to have your form signed. We will also have a challenge for you to complete while you cool off! Located on the towpath between the Big Bend and Memorial Parkway trailheads. Good for spree credit. Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail, Big Bend Trailhead, 1337 Merriman Road, Akron. 10 a.m.

Free. 330-865-8065 8/16 Walk It, Wing It, Hoof It Learn with a naturalist about the beautiful animals that use our parks.

Munroe Falls Metro Park, Tallmadge Meadows Area, 1088 North Ave., Tallmadge. 2 p.m. Free. 330-8658065

8/16 Taj Mahal Composer, multiinstrumentalist and vocalist Taj Mahal is one of the most prominent and influential figures in late 20th century blues and roots music. The Kent Stage, 175 E. Main St., Kent. Doors, 7 p.m.; show, 8 p.m. All ages. $45-$60. www.thekentstage.com

8/16 Paddle the Gorge Tour the Cuyahoga River at the Gorge to see towering rock ledges and breathtaking scenery from your boat. Led by ACAcertified instructors from Crooked River Adventures and a Metro Parks naturalist. Ten rental spaces available. Ten more spaces available for those with their own canoes or kayaks, but only with current watercraft registration and a life jacket. Minimum age is 13; kids ages 13 to 17 must be with an adult. Bring binoculars, drinking water, sunscreen and dress to get wet. Registration required. Gorge Metro Park, Main Entrance, 1160 Front St., Cuyahoga Falls. 9 a.m. Free.

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8/17 Victorian/Edwardian tea ala Downton Step back in history to a more elegant and formal time. Limited seating with advanced reservations. Period attire encouraged. Hower House, The University of Akron, 60 Fir Hill, Akron. Prepaid reservation deadline, 8/11. $30 adults, $18 children ages 8 to 12. 2-4 p.m. www. howerhouse.org 8/17 Sunday Summer Concert: Smokin’ Fez Monkeys Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy the eclectic, fun music of the Smokin’ Fez Monkeys. If it rains, the concert will be moved to the covered Seneca Deck. F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm, Onondaga Deck, 1828 Smith Road, Akron. 5:30 p.m.

Free. 330-865-8065 8/18, 8/20 and 8/22 Kinderealm: Creatures of the Night Children ages 3 to 6 and their families learn about creatures that are out and about while we’re sleeping. Includes a craft and short hike. Advance registration begins 8/12. Monday’s program is at 10:30 a.m. at Goodyear Heights Metro Park, Pavilion, 2077 Newton St., Akron; Wednesday’s program is at 1 p.m. at Firestone Metro Park, Coventry Oaks Area, 40 Axline Ave., Akron; and Friday’s program (with s’mores!) is at 7 p.m. at F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm, Campfire Area, 1828 Smith Road, Akron. Free. 330865-8065 8/19-8/24 Portage County Fair Highlights for 2014: Demo Derby, Tractor and Truck Pulls, Rough Truck Contest. Portage County Fairgrounds, 4215 Fairground Road, Randolph. www.randolphfair.com 8/19 Akron RubberDucks v. Altoona Curve Cheer on the Akron RubberDucks, our minor league baseball team affiliate of the Cleveland Indians. Canal Park, 300 S. Main St., Akron. 7:05 p.m. $5-$9. www. akronrubberducks.com 8/20 Akron RubberDucks v. Altoona Curve Cheer on the Akron RubberDucks, our minor league baseball team affiliate of the Cleveland Indians. Canal Park, 300 S. Main St., Akron. 7:05 p.m. $5-$9. www. akronrubberducks.com

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The Nightlight: An independent institution devoted to movie lovers

jection and state-of-the-art sound. Audiences can get up close and personal with the screen, and there isn’t a bad seat in the house. Everything is up to industry standard so The Nightlight will be able to bring all sorts of movies straight from the distributors while the films are still playing in other theaters around the world.

by Charles Parsons and photos by Shane Wynn

Every year, large Hollywood studios spend bewildering amounts of money to create motion pictures with broad appeal in the hope that audiences will fill multiplexes across the country, returning their investments and creating the kind of profits that allow them to continue making such movies the next year.

The Nightlight is the vision of nonprofit Akron Film+Pixel directors Steve Felix and Rob Lucas, as well as a conscientious board of trustees and consultants.

Akron Film+Pixel has been bringing independent movies to the Akron Public Library since 2008. To create The Nightlight, the group applied for and received a grant from the Knight Foundation and raised further support, nearly twice what they asked for, via Kickstarter.

“Adapting an urban space, while protecting the interests of neighboring businesses and different regulatory agencies, has been complex,” Felix says. “To be part of a mix of other destinations in the Historic Arts District is exactly what we were looking for.”

But there’s another kind of movie out there: one made primarily by independent filmmakers, often created on shoestring budgets, resistant to the Hollywood system, relying on boldness and brio instead of auxiliary funds and industry formulas. To get attention with hopes of distribution, independent movies often premiere at film festivals as far away as France, Tokyo, and Telluride, and as close as Cleveland’s Tower City. But then, where do they go?

Enter The Nightlight: a new independent movie theater in downtown Akron. The singlescreen theater seats 46 people, with additional wheelchair accessibility, and boasts digital pro-

Top: Nightlight’s sign on N. High Street Middle: Akron Film+Pixel Directors Rob Lucas and Steve Felix, and Programming Director Kurtiss Hare in the entrance hall to the right of the theater Bottom: The Nightlight Lounge theater

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In addition to fresh popcorn and traditional concessions, snacks and pastries will be available from The Blue Door and Cupcake Binge, or audiences can get a beer from one of the growing number of brewers in Northeast Ohio. The Nightlight also will provide opportunities to see cult classics and remastered movies. Lucas promises that there will be evenings geared to niche groups, like the drive-in and midnight movie crowd.

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Need another reason to choose The Nightlight over the multiplex? Its organizers have a goal to keep ticket prices reasonably priced at $8.50. Seating is limited so order your tickets via The Nightlight’s website or Fandango, call ahead to the box office or purchase your tickets at The Nightlight prior to screenings. You’ll find a schedule of upcoming movies and showtimes at www.nightlightcinema.com.

Free parking is available after 6 p.m. at meters along North High Street in front of The Nightlight, as well the High Street municipal garage across the street from the Akron Art Museum.

Lucas says people who love movies will love The Nightlight.

“I consider this a cinema that will be fueled by people in the community. We need help spreading the word about the quality of our films, the projection, the sound, the food and more,” he says. “It’s also a great way to meet new people, find ways to make your own films and exhibit your own films.”

Architect Mary T. O’Connor holds a rendering of a light she designed for Nightlight’s foyer.

Support The Nightlight. Not only will it entertain you, it will support you too. There aren’t any promises like that coming out of Hollywood. / Writer Charles Parsons lives and writes in the township of Black Horse.

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8/21 and 8/22 Cintas Country Megaticket: Luke Bryan With Lee Brice and Cole Swindell. Blossom Music Center, 1145 W. Steels Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls. For concert times and ticket prices, check out www.megaticket.com.

8/22 Voices in the Valley Kick back, relax and enjoy a night of music in this historic hall. Beer, wine and food available. G.A.R. Hall, 1785 Main St. (Route 303), Peninsula. 7-9 p.m. Free. www.peninsulahistory.org

8/21 Weekday Walkers Join a naturalist for a leisurely stroll on Chippewa Trail with stops along the way to discover nature and history. Silver Creek Metro Park, Pheasant Run Area, 5000 Hametown Road, Norton.

10 a.m. Free. 330-865-8065

8/23 Kids’ Fishing Kids age 15 and under will learn the basics of fishing. A few rods and reels will be available. Bait provided.

Silver Creek Metro Park, Boathouse, 5171 S. Medina Line Road, Norton. 10 a.m. Free.

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8/21 Akron RubberDucks v. Altoona Curve Cheer on the Akron RubberDucks, our minor league baseball team affiliate of the Cleveland Indians. Canal Park, 300 S. Main St., Akron. 7:05 p.m. $5-$9. www. akronrubberducks.com

8/21 Keb’ Mo’ with G. Love & Special Sauce Keb’ Mo’ is a three-time American Grammy Award-winning blues musician. 21 and over. Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park, 10777 Northfield Road, Northfield. 7:30 p.m. $32.50-$45. www. livenation.com 8/22 Firestone Friday: Singing Ohio History Enjoy an evening with Foster Brown as he brings Ohio history to life through song, story and audience participation around the campfire. S’mores sponsored

by Acme Fresh Market. Bring chairs and marshmallow sticks. If it rains, the program will be moved to the shelter. Firestone Metro Park, Tuscarawas Meadows Area, 2620 Harrington Road, Akron. 7 p.m. Free.

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8/23 Wildlife Rehabilitation: Operation Orphan Join Fran Kitchen and her rescued wildlife for an upclose viewing and learning opportunity. Please bring a donation of laundry products or small wicker baskets to help her with injured and orphaned animals. F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm, Seneca Deck, 1828 Smith Road, Akron. 1 p.m. Free. 330-865-8065 8/23 Yoga in the Park Join a naturalist and a certified yoga instructor from Yoga Lounge and Barre, and see how nature can add to your yoga experience.

Wear comfortable clothing, and bring a yoga mat or large towel and drinking water. This program is designed for people with an active lifestyle. Advance registration begins 8/1. F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm, Seneca Deck, 1828 Smith Road, Akron. 7 p.m. Free.

330-865-8065 8/23 The Cleveland Orchestra with the Blossom Festival Chorus and the Cleveland Orchestra Children’s Chorus, “Carmina Burana” With conductor Andrew Grams. Soprano Nadine Sierra and baritone Brian Mulligan will be making their Cleveland Orchestra debuts, and tenor Christopher Pfund will be making his Blossom Music Festival debut. The program includes works by Bach, Liszt august 2014

and Orff. Blossom Music Center, 1145 W. Steels Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls. 8 p.m. Pavilion seats: $23-$120. Lawn seats and general admission pavilion seats: $23 or $25. Two “Under 18s Free” lawn passes per regular-priced adult paid admission. www. clevelandorchestra.com 8/24 Kids’ Yoga Kids age 6 to 10 join a naturalist and certified yoga instructor to mimic animal and other natural movements on the Seneca Deck. Books, music and other props will be used to add to the practice. Wear comfortable clothing, and bring a mat or large towel and drinking water. Parents must stay with their children, but will not participate. Advance registration begins 8/9. F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm, Seneca Deck, 1828 Smith Road, Akron. 12:30 p.m.

Free. 330-865-8065 8/24 Woodland Mushrooms From mid-summer to late-autumn, a great variety of mushrooms may be found throughout Ohio. Enjoy an educational and fun walk with a naturalist to discover which mushrooms are out this time of the year. Edibles are not part of the program. F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm, Campfire Area, 1828 Smith Road, Akron. 2 p.m. Free. 330-8658065

8/24 Sunday Summer Concert: Troubadours of Divine Bliss Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy the heartwarming music of the Troubadours of Divine Bliss. If it rains, the concert will be moved to the covered Seneca Deck. F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm, Onondaga Deck, 1828 Smith Road, Akron.

5:30 p.m. Free. 330-865-8065

8/24 The Cleveland Orchestra, “A Beatles Tribute: Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Their U.S. Arrival” From the early hits through the solo years, relive the greatest hits of the Beatles when hit tribute band Classical Mystery Tour joins The Cleveland Orchestra to perform the original orchestrations.

Blossom Music Center, 1145 W. Steels Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls. 7 p.m. Pavilion seats: $23-$120. Lawn seats and general admission pavilion seats: $23 or $25. Two “Under 18s Free” lawn passes per regularpriced adult paid admission. www.clevelandorchestra. com

8/24 Southside Johnny and The Asbury Jukes This Jersey shore musical group has been recording albums since 1976 and has been closely associated with Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band. 21 and over. Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park, 10777 Northfield Road, Northfield. 7:30 p.m. $25-$57.50. www.livenation.com

8/27 Pet Benatar and Neil Giraldo This couple remains a rock ‘n’ roll powerhouse today, selling out concerts and still wowing audiences after over three decades in music together. Theirs is a chemistry that will, undoubtedly, be thrilling music-lovers forever. Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park, 10777 Northfield Road, Northfield. 7:30 p.m. For ticket prices, check out www.livenation.com.

8/28-10/26 Intent to Deceive: Fakes and Forgeries in the Art World This groundbreaking exhibition spotlights five of the world’s most notorious con artists, illuminating their dubious legacies and examining how their talents and audacity assaulted the art world for much of the 20th century through the present day. Canton Museum of Art, 1001 Market Ave. N, Canton. For hours and admission prices, visit www.cantonart.org.

8/28 Akron RubberDucks v. Trenton Thunder Cheer on the Akron RubberDucks, our minor league baseball team affiliate of the Cleveland Indians. Canal Park, 300 S. Main St., Akron. 7:05 p.m. $5-$9. www. akronrubberducks.com 8/29 Campfire: Pond Life Enjoy a campfire while learning about critters that live in a watery world.

S’mores sponsored by Acme Fresh Market. Bring a chair or blanket and a flashlight. If it rains, the event will be moved to the covered Seneca Deck. F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm, Campfire Area, 1828 Smith Road, Akron. 7 p.m. Free. 330-865-8065 8/29 Voices in the Valley: G.S. Harper Kick back, relax and enjoy a night of music in this historic hall.

Beer, wine and food available. G.A.R. Hall, 1785 Main St. (Route 303), Peninsula. 7-9 p.m. Free. www. peninsulahistory.org

8/25 Akron History Hike: Historic Market District Join Metro Parks and the Summit County Historical Society for this outdoor walking tour of some of the masterful commercial buildings that grace Akron. In the case of rain, please bring an umbrella. Parking is available at the main library. Parking is free on city streets and in garages after 6 p.m. Akron-Summit County Public Library, 60 S. Main St., Akron. 7 p.m.

Free. 330-865-8065 8/25 Akron RubberDucks v. Trenton Thunder Cheer on the Akron RubberDucks, our minor league baseball team affiliate of the Cleveland Indians. Canal Park, 300 S. Main St., Akron. 7:05 p.m. $5-$9. www. akronrubberducks.com 8/26-9/1 Stark County Fair Highlights for 2014: The Roots and Boots Tour, an acoustic show featuring Sammy Kershaw, Aaron Tippin and Darryl Worley on Aug. 28. Stark County Fairgrounds, 305 Wertz Ave., Canton. www.starkcountyfair.com 8/26 Akron RubberDucks v. Trenton Thunder Cheer on the Akron RubberDucks, our minor league baseball team affiliate of the Cleveland Indians. Canal Park, 300 S. Main St., Akron. 7:05 p.m. $5-$9. www. akronrubberducks.com 8/27 Meet Me in the Garden: Beyond Daffodils, Tulips and Spring Explore the wide variety of bulbs in the garden for year-round enjoyment. Presented indoors by master gardener Jeanne Poremski. Space is limited. F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm, Visitors Center, 1828 Smith Road, Akron. 7 p.m. Free. 330-865-8065 8/27 Akron RubberDucks v. Trenton Thunder Cheer on the Akron RubberDucks, our minor league baseball team affiliate of the Cleveland Indians. Canal Park, 300 S. Main St., Akron. 7:05 p.m. $5-$9. www. akronrubberducks.com

8/29 Akron RubberDucks v. Erie SeaWolves Cheer on the Akron RubberDucks, our minor league baseball team affiliate of the Cleveland Indians. Canal Park, 300 S. Main St., Akron. 7:05 p.m. $5-$9. www. akronrubberducks.com 8/29 Jo Dee Messina This American country music artist has charted six #1 singles on the Billboard country music charts. 21 and over. Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park, 10777 Northfield Road, Northfield. 8 p.m. $27.50-$49.50. www.livenation. com

8/30 Made in Ohio Festival View Hale artisans including the blacksmith, glass blower and candle maker. Stroll through this historic village full of Ohio artists and food vendors. Sit down with a glass of wine or beer and enjoy the entertainment.

Ohio artists will be offering ceramics, glass, wood, furniture, jewelry, soaps & lotions, clothing, home décor, photography, candles and textiles. Hale Farm and Village, 2686 Oak Hill Road, Bath. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $5. www.halefarm.org 8/30 Musical Insects Summer nights are the perfect time for hearing crickets and katydids. Join Dr. Lisa Rainsong, from the Cleveland Institute of Music, and a Metro Parks naturalist to learn who is singing and how to look for them. An indoor presentation will be followed by a hike through the outdoor “concert hall.”

Bring a flashlight. We’ll provide the bug jars. F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm, Visitors Center, 1828 Smith Road, Akron. 7 p.m. Free. 330-865-8065

8/30 Blossom Festival Orchestra and Pat Sajak, “Family Funfest at Blossom” Bring the kids and share in the magical experience of a fun-filled concert featuring tunes from “The Little Mermaid,” “The Wizard of Oz,” “Spiderman,” 2013’s hit movie “Frozen” and more, as well as Wheel of Fortune’s very own Pat Sajak. Featuring great family-friendly activities and a spectacular fireworks show! Blossom Music Center, 1145 W. Steels Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls. 7 p.m. Pavilion seats: $23-$120. Lawn seats and general admission pavilion seats: $23 or $25. Two “Under 18s Free” lawn passes per regularpriced adult paid admission. www.clevelandorchestra. com 8/30 Akron RubberDucks v. Erie SeaWolves Cheer on the Akron RubberDucks, our minor league baseball team affiliate of the Cleveland Indians. Canal Park, 300 S. Main St., Akron. 7:05 p.m. $5-$9. www. akronrubberducks.com 8/30 Colbie Caillat In 2008, this pop singersongwriter and acoustic guitarist recorded a duet with Jason Mraz, “Lucky”, which won a Grammy. 21 and over. Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park, 10777 Northfield Road, Northfield. 8 p.m. For tickets, visit www.livenation.com.

8/31 Annual Fall Hiking Spree Kickoff Get a head start on the 51st annual Fall Hiking Spree, and meet a naturalist and mascots. Hiking forms will be available, and Fall Hiking Spree T-shirts will be for sale. Good for spree credit. Silver Creek Metro Park, Bathhouse, 5000 Hametown Road, Norton. Noon. Free. 330865-8065 8/31 Akron RubberDucks v. Erie SeaWolves Cheer on the Akron RubberDucks, our minor league baseball team affiliate of the Cleveland Indians. Canal Park, 300 S. Main St., Akron. 2:05 p.m. $5-$9. www. akronrubberducks.com 8/31 Sunday Summer Concert: Billy Crowbeak Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy American Indian flute artist Billy Crowbeak, who plays his handmade flutes and tells their stories. If it rains, the concert will be moved to the covered Seneca Deck. F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm, Onondaga Deck, 1828 Smith Road, Akron. 5:30 p.m. Free. 330-865-8065 8/31 Cleveland Orchestra European Festivals Tour Send-off With conductor Franz Welser-Möst. The program includes works by Widmann and Brahms.

Blossom Music Center, 1145 W. Steels Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls. 7 p.m. Pavilion seats: $23-$120. Lawn seats and general admission pavilion seats: $23 or $25. Two “Under 18s Free” lawn passes per regularpriced adult paid admission. www.clevelandorchestra. com

September 2014 9/2, 9/9, 9/16, 9/23 and 9/30 City of Green Farmers’ Market Make the healthy and nutritious choice.

Central Administration Building, 1755 Town Park Blvd., Green. 3-7 p.m. Free. www.cityofgreen.org 9/3, 9/10, 9/17 and 9/24 NDS Downtown Barberton Farmers’ Market The freshest foods around! Third Street NW, between West Park and West Tuscarawas, Barberton. 2-6 p.m. Free. www.ndsbarbertonevents. com 9/11 Mature Services’ “The Melting Pot: A Taste of Many Nations” This after-work event offers great ethnic dishes cooked by Akron’s leading chefs, a silent auction and live music. Proceeds support the area’s older adults through a variety of services. St. George’s Family Center, 3204 Ridgewood Road, Akron. 5:30 p.m. $60 per person. www.matureservices.org

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Summer Showcase Arrives at Stan Hywet

by Stephen Benjamin

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The Awards Ceremony Judges for the Concours come from throughout the United States and Canada. The judges represent a wealth of knowledge about the automobile: design, engineering, styling and history.

Their task is to judge the automobiles based not only on their quality of restoration but on the automobile’s significance: design innovation, fabrication, engineering — and elegance. The term most often used in this type of judging is “French style.” In each class, there is generally a best in class award plus two awards of distinction.

The Stan Hywet Concours Souvenir Poster A Concours d’Elegance is coming to Northeast Ohio.

What, you may ask, is a Concours d’Elegance? Translated from French, it’s “a competition of elegance.” And that’s exactly what will take place at Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens during the weekend of Sept. 19, says David Schultz, the event’s executive director.

Schultz, who previously headed-up the former Glenmoor Gathering, says vintage automobiles and motorcycles from throughout the United States will vie for top honors at this special event.

For 57 years, Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens has hosted its Fathers’ Day car show. Linda Conrad, Stan Hywet’s president and executive director, says after careful study, the decision was made to host the Concours this fall.

The original artwork for the souvenir poster was created by Jay Koka, of Waterloo, Ontario, a founding member of the Automotive Fine Arts Society (AFAS). AFAS members display their works at the top Concours events in the United States, including Pebble Beach and Amelia Island. The automobile featured in the Stan Hywet Concours poster is a 1932 Duesenberg SJ Tourster

by Derham owned by Judge Joseph C. Cassini of West Orange, N.J.

“The car show has been a favorite tradition for three generations of Northern Ohioans, and it will continue with the same format that attracts nearly 400 vintage and collector automobiles and thousands of car enthusiasts,” Conrad says. “By contrast, the Concours will feature more than 160 rare, invitation-only automobiles plus motorcycles from throughout the United States, bringing a distinctive character and quality to our annual events lineup.”

Stan Hywet enjoys a reputation as a hospitality leader, offering the finest guest experience and service among museums nationwide. “We are thrilled to bring this revered automotive event to Akron, which played such a central role in the automotive industry and which has long been known as the Rubber Capital of the World,” she says.

Schultz says the spectacular setting, the estate’s history and the staff ’s ability to produce special events make Stan Hywet a superb choice.

“What will make this weekend more special is that this event will reflect the original grandeur of the Concours of the 1920s and ‘30s, with emphasis not only on grand motorcars but on fashion, music, food and art,” Schultz says.

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Although Sunday is the big day, there will be events throughout the weekend. Starting on Friday, there will be an optional trip to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, followed by a Welcome Party that evening on the Manor House’s West Terrace.

A countryside tour, featuring automobiles that will be on display in the Concours, will take place Saturday morning, followed by a high tea and vintage fashion show in the Manor House.

Later that afternoon, Wayne Carini, of Velocity Channel's “Chasing Classic Cars” television show, will team up with nationallyknown car collector Ralph Marano for a seminar on collector cars at the Hilton Akron/Fairlawn. That evening, a dinner at Portage Country Club will include remarks

by Ford Motor Company’s design chief Moray Callum.

“Sunday will be dominated by the automobiles and motorcycles,” Schultz says. “But they will have plenty of competition, including a fashion show by Saks Fifth Avenue, a seminar on antique furniture by Leigh and Leslie Keno of PBS’ ‘Antiques Roadshow’ and a display of pre-1930 bicycles by The Wheelmen. Coloring books featuring illustra-

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Schedule of Concours Events Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens, 714 N. Portage Path, Akron, 330-836-5533, www.stanhywet.org

››Welcome Party Fri., Sept. 19, 6-8:30 p.m., Stan Hywet Step into the era of the 1920s to enjoy the gracious hospitality for which the Seiberlings were known. Stan Hywet was still a new residence, cars were works of art and making guests feel at home was the order of the day. Enjoy the chance to mix and mingle in the gardens with automotive collectors over a delicious barbecue buffet.

Sip a signature lemony cocktail against the backdrop of the sixth largest historic home in America. $49 per person

››High Tea and Vintage Fashion

tions of the vintage cars on display will be available for children.”

Ten artists will display their art on Sunday.

Live music will be performed throughout thee day, and there will be food available from sevveral gourmet food trucks.

“This event immediately puts Akron on the map in the upper circles of car collecting,” Schultz says. “Many of the automobiles you’llll see will have also appeared at the Concours at Pebble Beach, Amelia Island and St. John’s.”

He says an admission ticket for the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance is $300. “Our ticket price is $35, which includes a program m and several free events on Sunday,” Schultz says. “I’d call that a screaming bargain.”

This event is not only for serious car enthusiasts, he says, but for entire families that “appreciate these marvelous pieces of ‘rolling sculpture.’”

Sat., Sept. 20, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Stan Hywet Start the day with a one-of-a-kind guided tour of the Estate, then take a seat among the well-dressed ladies and gentlemen for high tea alfresco, featuring a special runway show of vintage fashion. $100 per person

››An Afternoon with Wayne Carini and Ralph Marano Sat., Sept. 20, 3-4 p.m., Hilton Akron/ Fairlawn Rare vintage automobiles have an allure that is best interpreted by those who have assembled collections of their own. Join a casual conversation with Wayne Carini of TV’s “Chasing Classic Cars” and private collector Ralph Marano about their respective passions for unrestored original cars … and Packards. $20 per person

››L’Affair d’Elegance Sat., Sept. 20, 6-9 p.m., Portage Country Club Casual elegance is appropriate for this evening of drinks, dinner and one-of-a-kind

live and silent auctions in the company of vintage automobile collectors from around the United States. $150 per person

››Concours d’Elegance Sun., Sept. 21, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Stan Hywet ›160 classic automobiles of distinction (Invitation Only) ›A collection of rare motorcycles ›40 World Class Performance Cars ›Automotive Fine Art Gallery, available for purchase ›Wheelmen/vintage bike riders ›Live musical performances ›Gourmet cuisine: food trucks and Molly’s Café ›Libation Stations: fine wines, beer and mixed drinks ›Youth Judges/special trophy award ›Meet the Authors/book signings: Tom Saal, Alain Cerf and B.S. Levy ›Fast Lane: automotive-related products, services and sponsors ›Future Classics: display of today’s luxury cars ›11 a.m. to noon – Alain Cerf presentation on the 1770 Cugnot, the world’s first selfpropelled vehicle (Seating limited) ›Noon to 1 p.m. – Fall Trend Fashion Show from Saks Fifth Avenue (Seating limited) ›1 p.m. – Introduction of judges and awards presentation ›2-3 p.m. – Leigh and Leslie Keno presentation: “Hidden Treasures: Searching for Masterpieces of American Furniture” (Seating limited) Member Adult: $28 Non-Member Adult: $35 Member Youth: $10 Non-Member Youth: $14 Free for ages 5 and under

››Manor House self-guided tours Most events have limited capacity and may sell out early. $6 per person

For more information, visit the Concours website at concours.stanhywet.org.

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neighborhood hudson

by Liz Murphy and photos by Catie Peterson

Welcome to Hudson, Ohio / A charming town for more than two centuries /

Situated midway between Akron and Cleveland, Hudson has maintained its historic charm for over 200 years. It has been an attractive place for families to settle since it was founded by David Hudson in 1799.

For three years in a row, Hudson has been named by America’s Promise as one of the 100 Best Communities for Young People. One of Summit County’s first villages, Hudson is filled with history, distinctive architecture, unique shops and restaurants.

With the addition of First & Main 10 years ago, and the recent rebirth of the Evaporator Works, Hudson has become Northern Summit County’s #1 shopping and dining destination.

There’s always something happening in Hudson, and summer is an especially exciting time. Each week through August, there are three outdoor concerts, and the Hudson Farmers’ Market offers a delightful variety of homegrown food and handcrafted items each Saturday morning. There are three Screen on the Green events, family-friendly outdoor movies shown on the First & Main Green.

New and exciting events this year include the First Thursday celebrations at the Evaporator Works, the Second Friday Art Hops throughout downtown, and Cruisin’ with Johnny’s every Wednesday.

Labor Day weekend brings the 10th annual Taste of Hudson. This fabulous culinary, lifestyle and entertainment festival has become one of the largest free music festivals in Ohio.

Toward the end of the year, the holiday season gives Hudson a chance to shine. We have three major events between Thanksgiving and Christmas designed to brighten everyone’s holidays.

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The Western Reserve Academy Chapel, which was built in 1836 and designed to be perfectly symetrical, is located on WRA's campus on College Street in Hudson.

Hudson prides itself on having something for everyone. Throughout the year, the Hudson Library & Historical Society leads tours of downtown Hudson, and the outdoors can be enjoyed by everyone of any age; our park system offers more than 1,100 acres spread over 20 parks.

We look forward to seeing you soon. Visit Hudson for a day, a weekend or choose it as the location for your business or your next

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place to live. Hudson boasts award-winning public and private schools, a newly streamlined development process for businesses moving to town, and a support system for residents and businesses which includes the City of Hudson, the Hudson Area Chamber of Commerce, Destination Hudson and the Merchants of Hudson.

Visit www.hudson.oh.us, www.explorehudson. com or www.destinationhudson.com to find everything you need to know about Hudson.

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estern Reserve Vision Care takes pride in supplying each patient with an unequaled eye care experience. We carry a large selection of eyewear and contact lenses for our in office lab.

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>> Economic Development Hudson is business-friendly and growing, and the city uses a variety of tools to support and grow local businesses. The development process has been streamlined in the city’s commercial districts and response has been brisk. Two notable examples are The Gables of Hudson, an 82,000-square-foot $13 million assisted-living facility that opened in 2013, and the Seasons Green Eco-Industrial Park. Forward thinking by the developer and collaborative work by the city, county and state have helped bring Ohio’s first eco-industrial park to Hudson.

Today, the forward-thinking city, working with a consultant and a committee of citizen volunteers, is working on Phase 2 of the downtown development plan and updating its Comprehensive Plan. It was 10 years ago that Phase 1, Hudson’s First & Main, became a reality — a direct result of the city’s 1995 Comprehensive Plan. The city’s goal was to preserve the downtown core as the retail center of the community by creating a new mixed-use development that blended the old with the new and would provide a greater base to draw consumers.

>> Hudson’s Historic Core The city is named after its founder, David Hudson, who settled here from Goshen, Conn., in 1799, as part of the Connecticut Western Reserve. Hudson’s house, built in 1806 on what is now North Main Street, is the oldest existing structure in Summit County.

The City of Hudson was an acknowledged stop on the Underground Railroad, and many of the structures involved still stand today. The famous abolitionist John Brown grew up in Hudson, having moved here with his family in 1805.

Historic Main Street has been the center of Hudson’s commerce for 200 years. The northern block between Clinton and Owen Brown streets contains many original clapboard buildings from the early and mid-1800s. The southern block, opposite the Village Green, burned to the ground in the Great Fire of 1892, and while quickly rebuilt, most buildings are brick and mortar instead of wood.

Hudson is filled with original examples of many distinctive architectural styles. A good portion of the Village of Hudson became part of the Top Right: The infamous Hudson Clock tower, built in 1912, stands at the northwestern corner of Hudson Green. Middle Right : Main Street in Hudson is home to many shops and restaurants. Bottom Right: Loomis Observatory, which is located on the edge of Western Reserve Academy's campus at the corner of College Street and Aurora Street in Hudson was built in 1838 and is one of two observatories on WRA's campus.

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National Register of Historic Places in 1973, and the boundaries of this designation were enlarged in 1989. Western Reserve Academy’s Brick Row, modeled after Yale’s Brick Row, is one of the best preserved groupings of buildings from the early 19th century.

The Destination Hudson Visitor Center — located at 89 First St., Suite 205, on the upper level of the parking terrace — offers four different self-guided walking tours of historic downtown as well as shopping maps, flyers and Hudson items for sale.

For more information on the walking tours see page 46.

>> Loomis Observatory This small and unassuming building on Western Reserve Academy’s campus played an amazing role in the history of astronomy and meteorology. It is the second-oldest observatory in the country, established in late 1838 on the grounds of what was then Western Reserve College.

The pioneering work done here in the sciences brought the college national attention. In his new observatory, Professor Elias Loomis was able to observe five comets with sufficient accuracy to determine their orbits. He established the latitude and longitude of Hudson with a w w w. akronlife.com

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Undaunted, a year later, a great storm inspired him to work out a system of weather charts, and he was the first to use maps in sequence to show the progress of a storm across the country. His published accounts are the very kind adopted and now used by the United States Weather Bureau, and his invention of weather charts with isothermic lines are now used throughout the world.

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>> Music Three Nights a Week Come to Summer Music Nights on the First & Main Green (at the corner of Park Lane and First Street) on Fridays and Saturdays from 7-9 p.m. Delivering everything from wellknown area bands performing lively cover tunes and originals to steel drum quartets, interactive music and children’s entertainment, this popular eight-week series is certain to provide entertainment for all ages. Plus, there will be free giveaways and prize drawings every weekend.

Concerts are free, and guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy the music as the sun sets on the green.

There will also be free outdoor concerts on the Gazebo Green (at the corner of Route 91 and Church Street) on Sundays. This summer marks the 37th year of concerts in the Summer Music Festival. The Hudson Firefighters Association provides a donation-based lawn chair service, and the group will also be selling concessions. In case of rain, the Sunday concerts are moved to the Hudson High School auditorium.

>> Hudson Farmers' Market

Above: The Green at First & Main is one of two popular greens in Hudson and where many concerts and other events are held during the summer months. During the winter, an ice skating rink is built on this green for public use.

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More than 30 local vendors offer a delightful variety of homegrown food and handcrafted items every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on the Clocktower Green, at the corner of Route 91 and Aurora Street. The Farmers’ Market started as a project of the 2006-2007 Leadership Hudson Class, a program sponsored

by The Rotary Club of Hudson Clock Tower, and a collaboration between community leaders and civic-minded residents. You can pick up breakfast or lunch at several booths, and there’s always something special going on, whether it’s a musical performance, advice from master gardeners or the popular “Bike Day.”

>> First Thursday Celebration The Evaporator Works, located at Route 91 and Ravenna Street, is a growing neighborhood of eclectic boutiques. Guests will discover clothing and art stores, a bakery, design studio, café and florist. On the first Thursday of every month, the shops offer music, food, fun and more.

For more information about The Shops at the Evaporator Works, follow them on Facebook.

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>> Second Friday Art Hops

>> Cruisin’ with Johnny’s Join other car buffs in Acme Plaza on Route 303 in front of Johnny’s Diner, every Wednesday through October from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Check out vintage cars, classics and hot rods, plus great food and music. All proceeds from the weekly raffles support the Wounded Warrior Project.

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On the second Friday of each month, Hudson’s art studios and galleries host an event for art lovers. The Art Hop is a chance to peek inside the studios of working artists and observe the work that’s being created in Hudson’s expanding arts community. Maps are available at participating studios and galleries and can be found online at www.artstudioinhudson.com.

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>> Screen on the Green Started as a project by the 2011 Leadership Hudson class, there are three Screen on the Green events in 2014. These family-friendly movies are shown outdoors on the First & Main Green. The last movie of the season, “Despicable Me 2,” starts at dusk on Sat., Aug. 23. Bring a blanket and join the crowd for some pre-movie fun.

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>> Art on the Green The Hudson Society of Artists presents its 34th annual Art on the Green, Aug. 23 and 24 on the South Green, at the corner of Route 91 and Ravenna Street. More than 150 artists will show original art, from watercolors to garden sculpture to jewelry. This event runs rain or shine from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday.

>> 10th Annual Taste of Hudson The 10th annual Taste of Hudson runs Labor Day weekend, Sun., Aug. 31 from noon to 8 p.m., and Mon., Sept. 1 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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Taste of Hudson offers more than 100 festival activities and exhibitors from the Clocktower Green on historic Main Street to the modern, upscale First & Main shopping district. Enjoy tastes from more than 20 restaurants, music from more than 60 bands on six stages, a fine art and crafts fair, an extensive children’s area and a luxury auto show.

Over the past nine years, more than $267,000 has been donated to local civic organizations and deserving nonprofits.

Festival information is available at www. tasteofhudson.com. All festival entertainment is free, but food, wine and beer samples must be purchased with a pre-loaded Taste of Hudson card, available online and at the festival.

>> Hudson Shines During the Holidays We invite you to “Come to Hudson for the Holidays,” the day after Thanksgiving starting at 2 p.m. This event includes a visit from Santa and the Celebration of Lights & Caroling, where the lights magically come alive on the Village Green trees and Santa leads carolers in the sounds of the season. The downtown streets are lined with luminaries, turning Hudson into a winter wonderland.

Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Hudson, “Santa on the Green” appears on the first Saturday of December. Santa arrives at the Gazebo in style on a fire truck and greets children from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pick up a line ticket first and stroll around Hudson’s charming downtown. You’ll have the opportunity to enjoy the holiday windows and have a quick breakfast or lunch at one of our dozens of restaurants.

DISCOVER HUDSON ON FOOT For more information on the Destination Hudson Visitor Center’s walking tours, visit destinationhudson.com. Tour packets include a brief history, a list of stops, photos of each stop and easyto-follow maps.

Here is a quick preview of some of the stops on the Historic Hudson and The Underground Railroad and Anti-Slavery Movement in Hudson tours.

Historic Hudson: A tour of 35 of Hudson’s many historic locations Start: The First Congregational Church, 47 Aurora St. End: The David Hudson House, 318 N. Main St. Other stops: The Hudson Clocktower, corner of Main and Aurora Streets; The Hudson Town Hall, 27 E. Main St.; Old St. Mary’s, 1 E. Main St.; Lockhart’s Saloon, 84 N. Main St.; The Loomis Observatory, 93 College St.

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“The Holiday Walk” follows on the first Sunday of December from noon to 5 p.m.

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by the First Congregational Church, live reindeer, horse and carriage rides, and drawings and giveaways all over town. Santa returns downtown, and the town is alive with music provided by groups of carolers and the Western Reserve Community Band.

First Thursday 6-9p.m. every First Thursday monthly.

Evening of casual shopping with live entertainment, food and drinks, and in-store promotions.

/ Writer Liz Murphy is on the board of Destination Hudson and dedicated to making Hudson the best it can possibly be.

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Flea at The Evaporator Works The last Saturday monthly from July to November.

Hours are Noon to 4p.m., ending with a free educational seminar on a topic related to all things flea from 4-4:30pm.

Vendors from the Greater Cleveland area with a focus on re-invention, up-cycling, industrial and made-by-hand finds. Live music and food trucks on site.

For more information, call 330-655-2274.

Clockwise, Top Right: The Hudson Band Stand is a concert venue in the summer and the perfect spot to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus in the winter.

Bottom Right: The Case-Barlow Farm Barn is maintained by a nonprofit that plans to renovate the barn and hold events there.

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Top Left: A painting on the side of Open Door Coffee Co. depicts coal mine owner and banker James Ellsworth, the man responsible for Hudson's reconstruction at the turn of the century.

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Cool Coo What do you do for a living?

Jobs Imagine what it would be like to design and sell your own clothing line from a fashion truck, play your favorite sport professionally or model on the cover of a steamy romance novel.

Imagine discovering an artifact from the Maya culture or being entrusted to protect some of our country’s most beloved treasures. akronlife recently met five locals who do all of the above. They took different paths to get where they are today, but all of them are passionate about their jobs.

According to data released by Gallup last year, only 13 percent of people worldwide are engaged and emotionally invested in their work. These five members of our community fall within that 13 percent, and we think they may just have the coolest jobs around.

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Ryan Weiss Ryan Weiss started his rockEVERYwear clothing line in 2005 but once food trucks became a growing trend, he thought a fashion truck would be a good replacement for his brick-and-mortar shop in Cuyahoga Falls.

With a successful Kickstarter campaign that raised $13,000, Weiss was able to make the truck — which he designed — a reality. His clothing designs feature an Akroncentric theme, and his goal

with the rockEVERYwear truck is to create a positive spin about this city. “[Akron] has come a long way in the years that I’ve lived here,” Weiss says. “I know that it’s a smaller city, and it doesn’t always get the best light shed on it, but I think we have a lot to offer. There are a lot of talented people in the city, and I like to support that.”

Another part of Weiss’ mission is to use the fashion truck to support other local ventures. One side of

the vehicle features logos of local businesses that helped Weiss get the truck rolling. “We really want to show people that Akron is more than LeBron James,” Weiss says.

Local support is also seen through rockEVERYwear’s Akron-centric clothing designs. Weiss’ shirts highlight Akron’s latest and greatest, such as the Luigi’s shirt which states, “I went to Luigi’s for a salad and all I got was cheese” — an inside joke for anyone who’s ever tried to scale the Italian eat-

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“I haven’t had a single Akron design that hasn’t sold out at least one or two full runs,” Weiss says.

“People in the city really do show support, which is really great.”

Weiss hopes to have more than one fashion truck in the future so rockEVERYwear can visit more places and serve more people.

“The coolest part about the truck is just coming out and seeing it,” Weiss says.

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Manahan Dr. Kam Manahan In his cool job as an associate professor of anthropology and an archaeologist, Dr. Kam Manahan splits his time between teaching at Kent State University and studying the Maya culture in Mexico.

“There’s just something inherently fascinating about trying to understand how a whole different group of people managed to figure out how to build these incredible cities and all of these wonderful developments that they had in terms of architecture and art,” Manahan says.

He says his favorite part about being a professor is that it allows him “to have students and to help train the next generation.”

“I get to interact with these great kids and expose them to new things,” Manahan says.

During his time in Mexico, he and his team excavate ancient sites and analyze materials in their lab. They set out in the morning when the sun comes up and work until 2 p.m., when local temperatures can top out at 105 degrees.

While it can be difficult to understand the Maya people just from their physical remains, Manahan says sometimes there are moments where lines can be drawn from the past to today. “[Like] when you see someone’s thumbprint on a piece of pottery, you know that it’s 1000 years old,” Manahan says. “These little details of daily life really go a long way in making a personal connection between these people that have long ago died and our own culture today.”

As much as he enjoys the discovery aspect of his job, Manahan also enjoys working among the people of the Yucatan who don’t often have the opportunity to see artifacts found by archaeologists. Manahan give talks at schools and tours of his lab so the people can see the material remains of their ancestors.

“I think that awakens something inside them,” Manahan says. “They really appreciate the accomplishments of their ancestors.”

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Rebecca Jones Macko As a child growing up in rural Kentucky, Rebecca Jones Macko would go out into the woods for hours at a time. Her “cool parents” let her taste plants that books told her were edible, and her family often visited national parks.

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Today, she is an interpretive park ranger for the Cuyahoga Valley National Park (CVNP), and more than a job for her, “this truly is a calling,” she says. She was student teaching when she realized that wasn’t the right job for her. After applying at the National Park Service, she was hired at Mammoth Cave National Park. For the next five years, she traveled from park to park in her pickup truck and fell in love with her new career.

As a ranger, Jones Macko serves as the voice for the national parks and interprets information for park guests so they can have an emotional or intellectual connection with the resource. Her master’s degree in folklore in the public sector helps her do that.

“An easy way to think of it is: ‘I am the Lorax, I speak for the trees,’” Jones Macko says, referring to the Dr. Seuss environmental classic. “I speak for the resource. The cemetery can’t tell you its stories. The Liberty Bell can’t tell you its story. The trees can’t tell you what they’ve seen floating by on the Cuyahoga River.”

Jones Macko’s duties vary so much she needs a schedule. Some days she’s stationed at an information desk, and others she’s helping out with parks programs. She also manages the CVNP’s Facebook and Twitter accounts.

“I dearly love the idea that I work for the National Park Service, that I work with some of the United States of America’s greatest and deepest stories. … I’ve worked in the Smokies, I’ve worked in the Everglades, and I’ve visited other national parks,” Jones Macko says. “[As a park ranger,] you work in places that America holds near and dear — Independence Hall in Philadelphia, Gettysburg — places that are extremely powerful, and these are the places the American people care about.” w w w. akronlife.com

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Twenty one years ago, C.J. Hollenbach competed in the Mr. Romance Novel Cover Model Pageant at a Romantic Times magazine convention in San Diego. The Streetsboro native didn’t win that modeling contest, but he was hooked.

Today, this chiseled man with long, blond hair has graced the cover of more than 100 romance novels. He prefers this type of modeling because it’s more interesting. He’s never “just wearing a suit.”

“I would go to New York [for a photo shoot], and I would be there with a kilt and big sword or dressed up like Robin Hood or a pirate,” Hollenbach says. “They’ve got these fans blowing you all over the place. And there’s a beautiful girl with you.”

His career requires more than simply standing in front of a camera. He has to be in shape 24/7, and he works out at a West Akron gym six days a week. “If you ask anyone who knows me, they’ll say, ‘This guy is insane,’” Hollenbach says.

When he first started in the romance cover model field, the book illustrators focused on the male model’s chest. Now, Hollenbach says, the focus is on abs, which he works on each day.

Before a shoot, he’s careful not to eat anything that will bloat his stomach.

“Your stomach has to be as flat and as ripped as possible because that seems to be what they’re looking for these days,” Hollenbach says.

People often tell Hollenbach they want his job, but he says, “They don’t want to do what they have to do to get the job.”

Hollenbach has traveled all over the United States and as far away as Germany for romance novel photo shoots.

“I tell people — when they complain about my hair — ‘This hair is taking me all over the world,’” Hollenbach says. “‘Where has your hair taken you?’”

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Cuico

Kailee Cuico Kailee Cuico is new to Akron, but she’s a pro when it comes to softball.

The California native has been involved in the sport since she was a child, but she thought her chances of playing professionally ended when softball was dropped from the Olympics in 2012.

After not being selected in the draft, Cuico thought her career was over. But Joey Arrietta, owner and general manager for the Akron Racers, contacted Cuico’s coach at the University of Oregon and gave her a chance. Cuico moved to Akron the day after graduation, and this summer, she began playing for the Racers in the National Pro Fastpitch league.

“I’m excited to get to know the girls and get to know the city and the fan base,” Cuico says. “There’s something special everywhere you go and play, so I’m excited to figure out what that is here.”

A newcomer who had never even visited Ohio before she arrived here to play in June, Cuico is still feeling out the city and her role on the team.

She trains on her own, but meets the team for practices. “We all know how to play; that’s why we’re here,” Cuico says.

For Cuico, the best part of her move to Akron is being able to say she plays softball professionally.

“If you think about all of us as little girls, and me especially, growing up watching these players play … Now we’re on the same level as them,” Cuico says. “That idea is completely mindblowing. Maybe I don’t get to play in the Olympics, but here I am, and I get the opportunity to play against the best in the world. I’m in love with that fact.”

Cuico hopes to help the team have a successful season and get to the championship game.

/ Editorial assistant Audrey Fletcher is a senior at Kent State working on her bachelor’s in magazine journalism.

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CRIMINAL DEFENSE

Carmen Roberto Lawyer of the Year 2014

Walking the Talk ■ If you’ve met attorney Carmen Roberto, you’re not surprised that he was named to the 2014 Best Lawyers in America list. He lives by this two-part mantra: Always be nice, and work hard and seek excellence no matter what you do.

“As I’ve aged, I attribute most of my success to that,” he says.

After graduating in 1970 from The University of Connecticut and in 1973 from The University of Akron School of Law, Roberto entered the United States Army and worked as a finance officer during the Vietnam War. When he returned to Ohio, he served the city of Cuyahoga Falls as assistant prosecutor, assistant law director and law director.

In 1982, he joined a law firm which eventually became Vasko, Roberto and Evans and later joined the office of Bernlohr Wertz, now known as Niekamp, Weisensell, Mutersbaugh and Mastrantonio, LLP. Roberto has handled zoning and administrative cases before federal, state and local agencies, such as the Ohio EPA, Ohio Engineer’s Board, Atomic Energy Commission, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, and various zoning boards and planning commissions. He’s licensed pro hac vice, on a caseby-case basis, to handle cases in several other U.S. states.

“I am old school and have always believed that being a great lawyer involves extensive community and Bar Association involvement as well as courtroom competence,” he says.

Roberto spends two-thirds of his time in his law practice representing both individuals and businesses in the investigative stage at the federal level and individuals charged with drunk driving.

In addition to practicing law, Roberto taught a trial tactics course at The University of Akron and has presented seminars on trial practice and criminal matters. His articles have been published in national journals, and he wrote, “A Trial Handbook for Municipal Prosecutors” and a chapter in the book, “Trial Briefs.”

He also owns and operates Roberto ADR Services LLC and has been involved in mediating settlements in multi-million dollar cases. He’s been hired by national insurance companies and virtually every major firm in Akron.

“I’m terribly humbled, f lattered, proud, unbelieving and grateful for this selection [in Best Lawyers 2014,]” he says.

“We have several top-notch defense lawyers in Akron, and the community is extremely lucky therefore. Many are more deserving of this honor than I.”

Honors and Memberships ■ Licensed to practice in Ohio, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals and U.S. Supreme Court ■ President of the Ohio State Bar Association (2010 and 2011), Ohio Metropolitan Bar Consortium and Akron Bar Association (1995 and 1996) ■ Member, American Bar Association’s House of Delegates, ACA and OSBA Council of Delegates ■ Board member, Ohio Bar Liability Insurance Company, Ohio Public Defender’s Commission, Ohio Legal Assistance Foundation, Ohio Lawyer’s Assistance Program, The University of Akron Law School Advisory Council, Summit County Charter Review Commission and Ohio State Bar Foundation’s Marketing Task Force ■ 2002 Outstanding Alumni, University of Akron Law School

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William Thomas Whitaker

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Top Lawyers 2014

PERSONAL INJURY

Kisling, Nestico & Redick LLC

Getting Results Kisling, Nestico & Redick attorneys receive honors.

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■ When Kisling, Nestico & Redick LLC (KNR) first opened in 2005, it consisted of three partners: Gary Kisling, Alberto (Rob) Nestico and Robert Redick, their three paralegals and a dream to be a different personal injury law firm.

The firm’s founders wanted to not only provide the best representation for accident victims against insurance companies, but to also make their mark by serving their community. KNR now has an arsenal of 26 attorneys and 70 support staff throughout their 10 locations, making them one of Ohio’s largest and most powerful law firms.

At KNR, results matter.

Twelve of their attorneys have been recognized by

the esteemed Super Lawyers rating organization including Managing Partner Nestico, who is listed as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America.

Nestico, along with other KNR attorneys are also members of The Million Dollar Advocates Forum, an honor given to less than 1 percent of attorneys in the country.

While KNR routinely handles large cases, including a National Class Action representing 208,000 people and garnering a settlement of $27.5 million, it's not just the big cases that get KNR's best efforts. It's the regular people going about their daily lives when everything gets turned upside down by a car or motorcycle accident, an accident with a semi, or even, tragically, a wrongful death claim. These tragedies happen in the blink of an

eye, and people don't know where to turn. That's when KNR is there to help fight for what's right against insurance companies.

What truly sets KNR apart is its commitment to not only its clients, but also its community. Media and public perception of personal injury lawyers is often unf lattering, but KNR is different. In the past four years alone, “Team KNR” has raised over $100,000 in support of more than a dozen local charities – even standing in the freezing cold to give away 1,000 Thanksgiving turkeys. So when you see the commercials and the advertisements on trucks and busses, you can be sure Ohio’s fastest growing law firm is just as dedicated to serving clients as it is to the communities in which it serves.

Did You Know?

Did you know the attorneys at KNR are permitted to practice law in every Ohio courtroom – including the Ohio Supreme Court and the United States Supreme Court? This means no matter where you are, if you’re in a big city or even a small town, when an accident happens, the team of experienced attorneys at KNR is right there to help.

Managing Partner Rob Nestico says, “Innocent people are injured every day. Lives are turned upside down by forces beyond control…we fight hard to get them every dollar they deserve.” So remember, if you are Hurt in a Car…Call KNR at 1-800-HURT NOW.

Richard Lolli

James L. Burdon

Michael M. Djordjevic

Rick Lolli has extensive experience in real estate, title insurance and real estate titles including certificates for mineral drilling sites.

In addition, Mr. Lolli represents national clients in matters of title insurance claims, as well as large real estate sales, acquisitions and refinancings involving local and national properties.

Practice limited to defense of criminal cases. Over 250 jury trials. Cases have been featured on national news broadcasts and Court TV. Listed in Best Lawyers in America since 1989; selected as a fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, 1994; Ohio Super Lawyers Magazine since 2004; Akron Life Magazine Super Lawyer since 2004; University of Akron, Outstanding Law School Alumni, 1995; Martindale-Hubbell, peer review, highest rating in legal abilities and ethical standards.

Michael M Djordjevic is a partner and founding member of Djordjevic, Casey & Marmaros. An acclaimed trial lawyer, Michael has represented catastrophically injured people across the United States.

Michael is listed in Best Lawyers in America, Top Trial Lawyers and has been selected as an Ohio Super Lawyer 20062014. Michael has been inducted into Litigation Counsel of America, America’s premier trial lawyer honorary society.

Burdon & Merlitti 137 S. Main Street Akron, OH 44308 330.253.7171 burdon@neo.rr.com

Djordjevic, Casey & Marmaros 17 S. Main Street, Suite 201 Akron, OH 44308 330.376.6766 mickdlaw@aol.com www.dcmlaw-web.com

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Susan McGown

George H. Rosin

Richard L. Williger

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Paul L. Jackson

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James G. Mannos, Partner at Tzangas Plakas Mannos Ltd, focuses his practice on personal injury, domestic relations, workers’ compensation, social security, real estate law, estate planning and probate and business formation. Mr. Mannos has been recognized as a Best Lawyer in America for family law and included in Ohio’s most highly rated attorneys

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Gary A. Corroto, Partner of Tzangas Plakas Mannos Ltd., focuses his practice on commercial litigation, complex litigation, energy, oil & gas, unfair business competition, intellectual property litigation, business planning, mergers and acquisitions and franchise law. Attorney Corroto has been recognized as a Best Lawyer in America for commercial litigation and included in Ohio’s most highly rated attorneys by Super Lawyers Magazine.

Lee. E. Plakas, Managing Partner of Tzangas Plakas Mannos Ltd., has won several of the highest verdicts in Summit or Stark counties history. He has been included in Ohio’s Top 100 Attorneys for the last five years, Ohio’s Top 100 Trial Lawyers for the last four years, as well as Best Lawyers in America for the last eleven years. Attorney Plakas is certified by the NBTA as a Civil Trial Specialist and has been listed with an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell.

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Stephen M. Hammersmith #BOLJOH BOE 'JOBODF -BX Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLC 2014 United States 3800 Embassy Parkway, Suite 300 Akron, OH 44333 330-376-5300 shammersmith@bdblaw.com

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Paul H. Malesick II Patrick J. Keating Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLC 2014 United States 3800 Embassy Parkway, Suite 300 Akron, OH 44333 330-376-5300 pkeating@bdblaw.com

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Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLC 4518 Fulton Drive, NW Suite 200 Canton, OH 44718 330-492-8717 mskakun@bdblaw.com

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Terrance J. McGonegal

Terrance J. McGonegal, co-founder of the firm, Lonas, McGonegal, Tsangeos & Struhar, has been recognized by Best Lawyers of America (2012-2014), as a top lawyer in workers’ compensation. McGonegal is also listed in the 2004, 2005, 2008 and 20102014 editions of Super Lawyers. He is one of a small group of attorneys certified as a specialist in workers’ compensation law by the Ohio Supreme Court. McGonegal is a member of the American, Ohio, Tuscarawas and Stark Counties Bar Associations.

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Randal Lowry limits his practice to family law and has handled thousands of cases involving divorce, dissolution, child custody, prenuptial agreements and post-decree matters. t American Academy of Matrimonial t Lawyers Martindale-Hubbell Highest Rating of AV t Best Lawyers in America® (1993-2014) t Ohio Super Lawyer (2004-2014) t US News and World Report’s Lawyer of the Year - Divorce Law (2013) t Best Lawyers’ Best Law Firms (2014).

Rik Williger has represented clients in Workers’ Compensation and other employment-related matters since 1982, practicing before the Industrial Commission of Ohio, the Ohio Civil Rights Commission, and all Ohio Courts. In 1999 he was one of the first attorneys certified by the Ohio State Bar Association as a specialist in Ohio Workers’ Compensation Law. He is a Super Lawyer, a Best Lawyer in America®, and a Past President of The University of Akron Law Alumni Association Board of Trustees.

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home & garden

by Hannah Yang

The Designer’s Barn and Garden / Discover Peninsula’s best-kept secret. /

When architectural, environmental and interior designer Robert L. Hunker looked at an 1860s-era barn in Peninsula in 1962, he saw something that others couldn’t: a high-end design studio and a home, which he called The Designer’s Barn and Garden.

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orn in Akron in 1927, spending time as a child on the Portage Lakes and graduating with honors from Coventry High School, Hunker was a man who was determined to make things happen for his design firm, Robert L. Hunker Associates Inc. Lois Unger, hostess of The Designer’s Barn and Garden, says Hunker had an eye for design.

“He was also an incredible visionary,” Unger

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says. “He saw things for the future that no one else commonly saw.”

That vision transformed what could have still been a farmstead into a beautiful place where intricate and unique designs came to life. Hunker established his home and his firm’s office in what became known as The Designer’s Barn on Riverview Road.

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no industry or economy that supported the community. One by one, Hunker purchased and restored the structures that were slated for demolition. In 1997, he established the Peninsula Foundation.

“He did, by himself, save the primary historic buildings,” she says.

After his death, Hunker left his home, the Bronson Memorial Church and the G.A.R. Hall to the Peninsula Foundation so these

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buildings could be shared with anyone who could appreciate them as they are.

“He wanted them left to the village, to the valley, for everyone to enjoy,” Unger says.

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oday, The Designer’s Barn and Garden offers stunning opportunities for those looking for an intimate venue that has some historic relevance. The barn is filled with mementos, artwork and furniture from Hunker’s travels around the world. From dramatic to opulent to rustic, each room in this eclectic residence tells a story.

With its beautiful landscaped garden and intimate valley setting, The Designer’s Barn and Garden is a perfect spot for history and design to combine for special events, corporate retreats or even a weekend with the girls.

“You can have a wedding reception there. You can have the actual wedding there,” Unger says. “You can actually have your honeymoon on-site. ... There are a number of options.”

The Designer’s Barn and Garden ensures privacy for its guests whenever it’s rented out.

With the village of Peninsula and restaurants nearby, it’s a hidden gem for those looking to enjoy time away from their hectic schedules.

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“It’s in the main intersection of town, and no one knows it’s here,” Unger says. “You will never find another place like this. We want it out there for people to enjoy it. ... It’s totally unique, it’s usable, it’s available, and we have to stop hiding it.”

Although you might think The Designer’s Barn is a seasonal venue, it’s actually available to the public year round.

“We have fireplaces for winter coziness, with permission they can be used, and in the summertime, we have the deck,” Unger says. “ …

You would be very comfortable here.”

She says Hunker transformed The Designer’s Barn and Garden into the historical treasure it is today. “It transcends generations,” Unger says. “That’s pretty special, and we want to share it.” / Writer Hannah Yang is a senior at Ohio University working on her bachelor’s degree in journalism.

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One Good Deed / College students give back. /

While volunteering is often a graduation requirement for teens in high school, that obligation rarely extends to college-age students.

The students also had to teach the Haitian nurses to use stethoscopes, run medical machines and provide basic hospital care.

Some may argue that after juggling an average of 15 credit hours, studying, working a job and having a social life, it’s difficult for college students to find time to volunteer in their community. That isn’t the case for these students from Walsh University and Kent State University. As these students have learned, there’s more to earning credits when it comes to giving back.

“In Haiti, only the doctors used (stethoscopes), so being able to teach the nurses something so simple was so rewarding,” says Parks.

Nursing Students Abroad Four senior nursing students and one graduate nursing student from Walsh University recently accepted a mission to travel to Haiti to volunteer and teach at a local hospital for one week. The college teamed up with Akron Children’s Hospital. Two weeks before they left, Walsh professors asked these students to participate in this experience. This was Akron Children’s Hospital. Each day started with a daily mass with Father Rick Frechette, a priest and physician from the United States who moved to Haiti to organize and fund several hospitals, orphanages and schools.

Then, the Walsh students would spend the day educating and volunteering at St. Damien Pediatric Hospital.

“This was a medical trip but we never knew what to expect,” says Kyle Parks, a winner of the 2014 Outstanding Nursing Awards.

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“We had a translator who spoke French to the nurses for us, but some of the nurses also spoke Creole,” says volunteer Emily Ohliger.

“It definitely was a challenge.”

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Although this volunteer trip took a week out of the students’ semester, they didn’t mind.

“This is what I wanted to do,” Parks said.

“We’re not volunteering just for ourselves.

We’re down there to better another culture.”

The students learned a bigger lesson than simply caring for other people: They learned the importance of respecting life and — after seeing more than 30 dead bodies — death.

Ohliger says this experience changed her forever.

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will donate their scrubs so the Haitian nurses have adequate clothing.

“This experience put my life in check,” says Parks.

“You don’t always have to do something just for yourself.”

The program proved to be so successful more students are going back this October.

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“We had the opportunity to help take deceased patients to a morgue,” Ohliger says.

“And it was with the dying patients that I truly learned about what it was like to live life to the fullest.”

In addition to teaching, the Walsh students went to a local nursing school in Haiti and donated nine totes of medical supplies. The four volunteers also coordinated a program in which all of Walsh’s senior nursing students

For two Kent State University students, volunteering their time and skills has become a rewarding and fun project, rather than a chore.

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“It’s so unbelievably rewarding,” he says. “The students there are very respectful, engaged and appreciate what you’re doing.”

Knepper says he looks forward to teaching each week because he loves seeing the potential within his students. “I’ve seen kids there who are way more talented than me,” he says.

Sedar’s weekly lessons highlight empowerment. One lesson focused on bringing a positive message to street art and graffiti. “Our job is to find out what they want to do and make it interesting,” says Knepper.

Even with busy schedules, both men volunteer at the detention center because of their love for art — and the students.

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This program began in 2012 as a small, student-run, selffunded organization that provided summertime classes at the detention center. Today, Knepper and Sedar are among the second generation of students who are participating in the program, which has grown to be a year-round, government-funded student organization.

The art classes run for five weeks at a time, and participants range in age from 11 to 17.

Sedar, who volunteered for two years as a helper at the detention center, now creates the weekly lesson plans for the students. He enjoys working with the students and seeing how their personalities are reflected in their artwork.

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“At-risk students are a focus of mine because it’s rewarding for them,” Knepper says. “When I get to the center, I really feel like they appreciate it, and they have a teacher who respects them and treats them fairly.”

Sedar’s goal is to break the stereotype of the teens at the center.

“I enjoy the idea of inclusion,” he says.

“They’re still kids who have a desire to create, and art is one of the most rewarding subjects for them because it gives them some freedom that they don’t normally have.”

The Kent students enjoy working with Katherine Kneeland, the center’s outreach and education coordinator, and with Judge Linda Teodosio, who says she’s grateful for Sedar and Knepper.

“They walk in the door with an enthusiasm,” Teodosio says. “They really want to be here, and that translates to the kids. … They’re teaching these kids not only the art skills, but some life skills that go behind it.”

Kneeland says the teens at the detention center look forward to their art classes.

“It’s really great for the youth that are here,” Kneeland says. “They really enjoy art, and when they get the opportunity to do something, they get so excited. … It shows them that kids their age can accomplish something.” / Writer Marissa Eisenbrei is an assistant account executive for Geometry Global.

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Arnie’s West Branch Steak House Casual dining, specializing in steak, ribs and seafood. Closed Sun. 5343 State Route 14 (Ravenna) 330-297-1717 $$$ D, A, T BayLobsters Fish Market & Café Open since May 2012, the café serves seafood meals fresh and hot, including Captain John’s award-winning fish and chips, crab cakes, lobster rolls, grilled salmon, fish tacos and po’ boys. 9224 Darrow Road (Twinsburg) 330-486-0713 $$$ L, D, T Beau’s Grille Upscale, well-regarded, innovative menu at the Fairlawn Hilton. 3180 W. Market St. (Fairlawn) 330-865-5577 $$$$ L, D, A, T Beau’s on the River Stunning views of the falls with floor-to-ceiling windows and contemporary décor. Fusion/eclectic cuisine, lunch buffet and Sunday brunch. Sheraton Suites Akron/Cuyahoga Falls, 1989 Front St. (Cuyahoga Falls) 330-920-7530 $$$ B, 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 $$$ L, D, A, T Big Eye Japanese Cuisine and Sushi Bar Menu offers a wide variety of sushi as well as salads, soups, appetizers, cooked entrees and vegan options to suit everyone at your table. Closed on Sundays. 2965 W. Market St. (Fairlawn) 330-8364433 $$$ L, D, A, T The Bistro at Gervasi Vineyard Situated on a 55-acre estate in a renovated historic barn that overlooks a beautiful lake. Serving rustic Italian fare using only fresh and seasonal ingredients. Closed Mon. Open for lunch Sat. and Sun. 1700 55th St. NE (Canton) 330-497-1000 $$$ L, D, A Bistro on Main House-made desserts, hand-cut steaks and fresh pasta. Closed Sun. 1313 W. Main St. (Kent) 330-673-9900 $$$ 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. 5111 Fulton Dr NW (Canton) 330-305-0671 $$ L, D, T Bricco Open since Sept. 2003, this restaurant is known for its eclectic seasonal menu, wood-fired pizzas and pasta dishes. Open Sunday for dinner only. 1 W. Exchange St. (Akron) 330-475-1600 $$$ L, D, A, T, V Bricco in Kent Menu is modeled after the original Bricco in downtown Akron. A la carte brunch on Sunday. 210 S. Depeyster St. (Kent) 330-677-1335 $$$ L, D, A, T The Burntwood Tavern Owned by the same couple that runs the other Burntwood locations in Rocky River, Brecksville, Chagrin Falls and Solon, this restaurant’s menu features steaks, sliders, hand cut fries, smoked, planked, and wood-grilled food.

2291 Riverfront Pkwy. (Cuyahoga Falls) www. burntwoodtavern.com $$$ L, D, A, T Café Bricco This menu is a smaller version of the one at the original Bricco location downtown.

Doubletree Hotel, 3150 W. Market St. (Fairlawn) 330835-2203 $$$ B, L, D, A, T Cana Valley Winery Check out this winery’s 13 varieties. Bring in your own food. Open Wednesday through Saturday. 5665 Waterloo Road (Atwater) 330-596-3017 $ D, A Cellar 59 Wine Bar & Wine Shop The menu in this renovated 19th century farmhouse features small plates and desserts, as well as bottles of wine and craft beer. Closed Sunday and Monday.

3984 Kent Road (Stow) 330-688-2684 $$$ L, D, A, T The Corkscrew Saloon Specializes in fresh seafood, steaks and chops, prepared by executive chef Ryan Marino. Live entertainment Wednesday nights. 811 W. Liberty (Medina) 330-725-0220 $$$$ L, D, A, T Cortabella’s Italian Eatery In addition to a soup, salad and pasta bar, the menu includes seafood, poultry, steak, pizzas and calzones, desserts and a wine list and full bar. 10 Tallmadge Circle (Tallmadge) 330-633-7844 $$ 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 $$ L, D, A, T, V The Crush House at Gervasi Vineyard A modern industrial building that houses a state-ofthe-art winery facility, wine bar and eatery. Perfect for a fun lunch, casual dinner or late snack. Closed Sun. Opens 11 a.m., Mon.-Sat. 1700 55th St. NE (Canton) 330-497-1000 $$ L, D, A 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 Desert Inn Family-owned since 1970. Specializes in “Family Style” shish kabobs. 204 12th St. NW (Canton) 330-456-1766 $$$$ L, D, A Diamond Deli A local favorite with fat sandwiches and fresh soups. 378 S. Main St. (Akron: Downtown) 330-762-5877 $ B, L, A, D (Saturdays only), T Diamond Grille Akron’s oldest steakhouse, authentic 1950s-style décor. All steaks are handcut, and seafood is flown in fresh. 77 W. Market St. (Akron: Downtown) 330-253-0041 $$$$ L, D, A No credit cards The Eye Opener Diner-style menu features jams and jellies from Crooked River Herb Farm. Upscale décor includes photos of historic Akron. 1688 W. Market St. (Akron) 330-867-1114 $$ B, L, D, T Farmer Boy Restaurant House specialties include Greek souvlaki, broaster chicken and delicious desserts. 1324 Canton Rd. (Akron: East) 330-7844052 $$ B, L, D, T Flip Side Gourmet, Ohio-raised beef burgers with chef-crafted condiments, toppings and sides; free-range organic chicken breast sandwiches; and market fresh salads. Craft beer on tap. 49 Village Way (Hudson) 330-655-3547 $$ L, D, A, T Fresco Mexican Grill and Salsa Bar A new Mexican cuisine experience in the Kent area. Big burritos, tacos, warm soups, quesadillas and more.

Known for its beer selection and extensive salsa bar.

100 E. Erie St. (Kent) 330-677-2588 $$ L, D, A, T The Galaxy Restaurant Diverse selection of dishes in a creative building. Fantastic desserts. 201 Park Centre Dr. (Wadsworth) 330-334-3663 $$$ 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 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 Hattie’s Café & Gifts Training and vocational site for people with disabilities. Features coffee, homemade pastries, ice cream, soups, salads and sandwiches. 520 S. Main St. (Akron: Downtown) 330-535-1779 $ B, L, D, T 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 w w w. akronlife.com

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 $$ B, L, D, A, T Ivan’s Diner Menu includes sandwiches, burgers, subs and salads. Open Mon.-Sat. 2927 W. Market St. (Akron) 330-836-3553 $$ L, 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 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 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 $$ L, D, A, T No credit cards Mary Coyle Strong pasta selection. Six-time winner of Pasta Yule’s Best Red Sauce. Known for endless ice cream options. 780 W. Market St. (Highland Square) 330-253-1511 $$ L, D Medina Steakhouse & Saloon Oldfashioned décor turns this once stagecoach stop into an open, casual place for food. 538 W. Liberty St. (Medina) 330-723-2853 $$$ L, D, A The Merchant Tavern With owner Anthony Piscazzi’s family history running Akron’s beloved Wine Merchant restaurant and chef Victor Todaro in the kitchen, this new restaurant already has a great start.

Retail wines available. Hours: Tues.,Wed.,Thurs. 3:30 p.m. - 12 a.m., Fri. 3:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m., Sat. Noon - 1:30 a.m., Sun. Noon - 9 p.m. Lunch served on weekends. 1824 Merriman Road (Akron: Merriman Valley) $$$ 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 91 Wood Fired Oven Upscale casual, West Coast atmosphere. Pizza and pasta are specialties.

Patio dining. 1983 Easton St. NW in Washington

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by Rick Rodger

ONEHOPE Wine Indulge and do good.

In 2007 in a small storage unit in Manhattan Beach, Calif., a team of close friends started a wine company — ONEHOPE — with an outstanding idea of giving back.

ONEHOPE was co-founded by Sara Gora, Jake Kloberdanz, Tiffany Wojtkiewicz, Blake Petty, Kristen Shroyer, Tom Leahy and Brandon Hall, when a close friend was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.

They have made a social impact by giving back half the profits to make a difference.

Here is what they have given back: Sparkling Brut to End Childhood Hunger – 1 million meals for children;

Santa Barbara Chardonnay to Fight Against Breast Cancer – 1,994 mammograms; Zinfandel to Support Our Troops – 108 vets sent to aid in natural disaster relief;

Wine Wisdom

Pinot Noir to Fund Pet Adoptions – 2,669 animals adopted; Merlot to Fight Against AIDS – 1,117 months of medicine; Cabernet Sauvignon to Help Children with Autism – 806 hours of ABA therapy; Reserve North Coast Pinot Noir to Provide Clean Water – 3,658 people with clean water for life; and Sweet Red to Support Our Veterans – 493 Children of Fallen Troops.

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In 2009, ONEHOPE partnered with awardwinning winemaker Robert Mondavi Jr. to make a portfolio of wines using grapes from Napa, Sonoma and California’s Central Coast.

The sales are increasing and so far, ONEHOPE Wine has given back over $1.2 million in donations to its nonprofit partners. Look for these wines, or order them, at your favorite wine shop. This wine retails for $10.99.

Sauvignon Blanc to Save Our Planet – 33,016 trees planted;

Square Plaza (North Canton) 330-498-9191; 5570 Fulton Dr. NW (Canton) 330-497-9111 $$$ D, A, T The Office Metropolitan bistro and lounge with eclectic ambiance and timeless decor. 778 N. Main St. (Akron) 330-376-9550; 1846 Front St. (Cuyahoga Falls) 330-376-9550 $$$ L, D, A, T, V (Cuyahoga Falls location only) One Eleven Bistro House manager Meghan Pender and executive chef Anthony Scolaro own this new eatery, which features starters, soups and salads, sandwiches, pasta and entrees, as well as an extensive wine, craft beer and cocktail list. Weekend brunch available. Closed Monday. 2736 Medina Road (Medina) 330-952-1122 $$$$ D, A,T Papa Bear’s Italian Restaurant Authentic, homemade Italian food. 4990 Dressler Rd. NW (Canton: Belden Village) 330-493-0090 $$$ 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) 330-456-9000 $$ L, D, A, T

With sales from reserve wines, the company has also provided 76,500 diapers for NICU babies in children’s hospitals and 104 microloans to indigenous farmers.

Peachtree Southern Kitchen & Cocktails An upscale, family-friendly spot serving Southern fare from the Low Country. Sunday brunch. 200 N. Main St. (Hudson) 216-978-9640 $$$$ L, D, A Platinum Dragon A great spot for peoplewatching. Menu features a variety of Chinese favorites. 814 W. Market St. (Highland Square) 330434-8108 $$ 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 $$ L, D, A, T Pub Bricco The menu features gourmet hamburgers, appetizers, salads and drinks served in a pub atmosphere. 1841 Merriman Road (Merriman Valley) 330-869-0035 $$ L, D, A, T The Rail High-quality Ohio beef used for burgers.

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Don’t forget to read the back label of a bottle, if it has one. You’ll often find additional information about the wine or winery that could add to your knowledge and enjoyment. / Rick Rodger is a manager at Heidelberg Distributing Company.

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beers. 3265 W. Market St. in Summit Mall (Akron) 330-864-7245; 4347 Belden Village Mall (Canton) 330-497-7550 $$ L, D, A, T Reserve Inn A Hudson landmark featuring fine cuisine and an upscale setting. Traditional steaks and ribs with a Cajun selection or two. 30 W. Streetsboro St. (Hudson) 330-650-1717 $$$$ L, D, A, T Retro Dog Family-owned and operated, this dinein/drive-in restaurant serves char-grilled hotdogs, hand-patted burgers, fresh-cut fries, tempurabattered onion rings, vegetarian-friendly items, home-brewed root beer and homemade custard, floats, shakes and treats. 350 E. Steels Corners Road (Cuyahoga Falls) 330-928-3500 $ L, D, T Saffron Patch Fine Indian cuisine including tandoori chicken, ginger-seasoned yellow lentils and garlic naan. 1224 Weathervane Lane (Akron) 330836-7777 $$$ L, D, A, T 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 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 Steinly’s Down-home breakfasts are a mainstay.

235 E. Waterloo Rd. (Akron: South) 330-773-6422 $ B, L, D, T Swensons Drive In Voted Best Burger in akronlife’s Best of the City. 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 Table Six Kitchen + Bar This gastro pub serves small plates so guests are welcome to order several items and share with each other for a unique

culinary experience. Food comes out as it’s ready, so dig in until the next plate arrives. Specialty drinks available. 6113 Whipple Ave. NW (North Canton) 330305-1666 $$$ L, D, A, T Taco Tontos Funky, college atmosphere featuring authentic Mexican cuisine made from scratch. Good selection of vegetarian dishes. 123 Franklin Ave. (Kent) 330-677-0223 $$ L, D, T 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 $$$$ D, A, T Tequila Pancho’s Many flavors of margaritas. 5893 Akron-Cleveland Rd. (Boston Heights) 330-342-9401 $$ 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) 330535-6410 $$$ L, D, A, T, V Thyme2 the Restaurant Contemporary cuisine with worldly influences, served in an upscale, modern setting. 113 W. Smith Road (Medina) 330-7644114 $$$$ L, D, A, T Tim’s Pizzeria and Pub Casual, sit-down restaurant serving pizza, pasta, homemade soups, sandwiches and desserts. Open for lunch only on weekends. 2823 Bailey Rd. (Cuyahoga Falls) 330-928-1530 $$ D, A, T Timber Lodge Steaks are hand-selected from the finest USDA Prime and Choice aged beef. Seafood is flown in daily to assure the peak of flavor and freshness. Prime Rib is slow roasted rotisserie-style and hand-carved to your taste.

Saturday lunch, Sunday brunch and kids’ menu. 2809 Pearl Road, Route 42 (Medina) 330725-6288 $$$ 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 $$ L, D, A, T Tong-Tong First Chinese restaurant in Hudson/Stow area. Family-style dining. 1646 Norton Rd. (Stow) 330-6552550 $$ L, D, A, T Totally Cooked Lunch Dock Chef Dante D’Avello prepares lunch at his newest location. Guests can dine inside or enjoy live music on the covered patio. Check out the 18-foot chuckwagon on BBQ Fridays. Open Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 975 E. Tallmadge Ave. (Akron) $$ L, T Twiisted Sushi and traditional Japanese food, with gourmet burgers and steaks, salads, appetizers, desserts and a full bar. Closed Monday. 985 Boardman Alley (Medina) 330661-0600 $$$ D, A, T Twisted Meltz Nestled in Acorn Alley, this restaurant serves gourmet grilled cheese, salads, soups and ice cream.

164B E. Main St. (Kent) 330968-4104 $ L, D, 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 hotspot. The prime rib is gigantic.

15004 Portage St. (Doylestown) 330-658-9859 $$$ L, D, A, T Varsity Bar & Grill Beerbattered shrimp, chipotle BBQ ribs, Italian trio and twisted BLTs are menu standouts. DJ on Thurs.; live bands Fri. and Sat. Imported and domestic beer; 11 on draft. 271 S. Main St., Suite A (Akron) 330-376-3663 $$ 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) 330-8640722 $$ 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) 330-9285751 $ 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.

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Crafted Artisan Meadery Belgian Meadjito, $8.99 for a 16.9 ounce bottle

by Aaron Fowler

Arguably one of the most popular summer cocktails is the mojito, a Cuban combination of white rum, sugar, lime juice, sparkling water and mint. Local mad scientist Kent Waldeck, owner of Crafted Artisan Meadery, has kicked it up a notch and created the deliriously delicious Belgian Meadjito.

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Belgian Meadjito is a lime-and-mint hydromel mead. Lightly carbonated and 6 percent alcohol-per-volume (a relatively low percentage for a mead), it’s crafted with 100 percent raw Ohio wildflower honey, fresh crushed mint, lime juice and Belgian yeast to create this divine summertime beverage.

“This particular mead goes to show that just because we use honey to make mead, it doesn’t necessarily mean the resulting product has to be sweet, and it actually can be lighter and perfect for warmer weather,” Waldeck says.

Crafted Artisan Meadery has undergone dramatic growth since it opened in June 2012. With yet another accolade under its wing (a gold medal for its Pollinator sparkling mead at the Mazer Cup International Mead Competition), Crafted has successfully grown into six states and counting. The meadery uses the finest raw, unfiltered and unpasteurized honey, as well as fruits, spices, herbs and other natural ingredients to fashion its one-of-a-kind creations.

Belgian Meadjito is available at your favorite craft-friendly retailer, as well as on draft for a limited time at select watering holes in both Akron and Kent.

As with all of Crafted Artisan Meadery’s selections, Belgian Meadjito is also available from the company’s tasting room and brand showcase at 1189 State Route 43 in Mogadore. It’s open Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. / Writer Aaron Fowler is a bit of a craft beer geek. Though he may deem himself a bona fide hophead, he never passes up a well-defined stout.

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