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/ A Place to Call Home / Amber Subba was just a child when he and his family were forced out of the only country they’d ever known and into a refugee camp in Nepal. After 17 years of living in uncertainty, he was relocated to Akron.

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/ 67 First Night Akron 2012 A family-friendly New Year’s Eve celebration of the arts

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When LeBron James took his talents to South Beach, Esquire writer/Cleveland native Scott Raab was right on his tail.

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>> No Business Looking Like That Bravo on your article about business of style [Fashion Sense, September 2011]. I work for a government agency, and many of my coworkers are in their late 20s to mid-30s and need a lot of help with business attire. I’ve been with this agency for 32 years and have always dressed very conservatively (suits with shirts, suits with pants, pearl necklace, earrings, etc). I was taught that you dress as if you could run out to a client’s office and not be embarrassed by what you’re wearing.

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I’m floored when someone in my office shows up to work in Mayoral the office wearing flip Malarky flops (no thanks — I really don’t want to see your ugly toenails!), torn jeans and t-shirts. Looking out into the office area today, I see a woman who dresses like she’s going to Woodstock, another woman wearing a t-shirt, ripped jeans and flip flops, a guy wearing a Miami Dolphins shirt with jeans. There’s no office dress code, but enough is enough. It should be stressed to these “kids” that first impressions do matter.

If they showed up to my business dressed in flip flops, etc., I wouldn’t take one word that they say to me seriously.

equipment will retrieve information out of LPs like never before. So the clicks, pops and scratchy sounds are a thing of the past.

This is important in the sense that the audio industry is renewing itself, bringing more folks to listen to good music. I myself own 6,000-plus vinyl — anything from early ‘50s to present. And every time I played my LPs to people who believed in the premise of the “old scratchy sound,” they’re in for a shock. Invariably, those people renew their enthusiasm for vinyl.

Rafael Oletta Akron P.S. All our walls at Angel Falls Coffee Company are covered with albums from my collection for people to see.

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A big thank you for your story, “What Goes Around, Comes Around” [October 2011]. It was informative and entertaining. The Millennial generation certainly has embraced vinyl, and Baby Boomers like me are thrilled. But when I read that some of vinyl’s attraction are “the cracks, pops and hisses” it produces, that’s only half of the story. A good vinyl — new or old — if in good condition, should sound immensely better than CDs. Along with new vinyl, there’s also a renaissance in hardware such as turntables, cartridges (needles), amplifiers, speakers and such. LPs played on quality

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Miami Vice >>

“Pride and dignity were foreign to a fan base whose daily bread had forever tasted of ash. LeBron was their hero, their sole hope for a redemption they had yearned for all their lives but dimly understood.”

I’m reading aloud to my husband bits and pieces of Scott Raab’s new book, “The Whore of Akron: One Man’s Search for the Soul of LeBron James,” and he’s nodding in agreement. “That’s exactly what I’ve been saying,” my husband keeps insisting.

Well … not exactly. After “The Decision,” the most I could get out of my hubby were some grunting sounds, followed by him lowering his head and mumbling something like, “I can’t talk about it.”

He still can’t. Thankfully, he doesn’t have to. Raab’s book — part memoir, part unauthorized biography — says it for him, and for all the fans like him.

Raab had already spent a year tethered to the Cavs — hoping to write the tale of how “our Moses” led America’s longest-suffering fans to the Promised Land — when James announced he was leaving to join the Heat. In the name of his hometown, Raab also took his talents to South Beach, chronicling James’ quest to win a championship for Miami — in the process, getting himself banned from the Heat facility for calling James “The Whore of Akron” in his daily Tweets for Esquire, where he’s worked as a writer since 1997.

When I interview Raab, he tells me the moniker came about because James “pretended passion. He told us how great we were. He told us how he loved every second of it. And then, ‘So long.’ It kind of cheapened what I thought of as a love affair.”

Despite the acerbic title (and the ferocity of emotions within) love is at the heart of the book: Raab’s love for Cleveland sports and the profound heartache felt by each generation of Cleveland sports fans.

It’s clear that Raab is still conflicted regarding his feelings for James. Such a pure fan, he’s able to suspend disbelief and imagine, however unlikely, a scenario where James opts out of his contract with the Heat, makes amends with Cavs owner Dan Gilbert and leads Cleveland to a championship. And he still asserts — even after the “treachery” — that James is the best basketball player he’s ever seen. “In terms of pure game, the astounding ability at any given moment to make even the most experienced basketball fan shake his or her head in wonder, there’s nobody like him,” says Raab.

Does that mean writing the book has helped him quell the rage? “I don’t feel as angry.

I certainly feel as betrayed,” he says. “I think the hostility I feel toward him waxes and wanes.”

But, Raab is quick to point out, “that doesn’t mean I wish him any good.”

Putting aside the debate about whether James should’ve stayed or gone (and even how he went), on this, most of us — including Raab — can agree: No matter how many championships James may go on to win, they won’t mean as much to any group of fans — he won’t mean as much to any group of fans — as just one title would’ve meant here.

For more with Raab, go to pg. 16.

Georgina K. Carson, Editor gcarson@bakermediagroup.com

Footnotes

Random facts, useless tidbits and silly stats behind this issue >> 4 hours

to transcribe my interview with Scott Raab about his book, “The Whore of Akron: One Man’s Search for the Soul of LeBron James.” Says Raab about the moniker and book’s title: “People have said to me, ‘You wouldn’t say that to his face,’ and what I say is, ‘I would never begin a conversation with it.’ ” For more with Raab, go to pg.

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impromptu, booze-fueled autograph-signing session. WHO: Julie Herron (“See Julie Date,” pg. 14) and a woman we’d recently featured in akronlife. WHAT: “She had a copy of the magazine, and started waving it around, shouting about how famous we are and insisting that we sign it,” says Herron. WHEN: Happy Hour. WHERE: Northside. WHY: high alcohol levels.

>> 7,681 miles

from the country of Bhutan to Akron, Ohio.

At age 11, Amber Subba and his family were removed from their home in Bhutan by the military and sent to live in Nepal, before finally being relocated to Ohio 17 years later. “That long in a refugee camp could make a person bitter, angry or just completely closed off,” says writer Sharon Cebula, who interviewed Subba for “A Place to Call Home” on pg. 34. “Yet Amber was welcoming, open and positive.

I think about his attitude sometimes when I’m frustrated or bored, and try to adjust my thinking a bit.”

>> Noon-1 p.m.

block of time formerly known as “lunch.”

“I’ve noticed as people keep being laid off and more and more work is piled onto the people who are left that co-workers have begun scheduling meetings during the typical lunch hour,” says Abigail Keating, whose Word-On-The-Street this month (see pg. 8) finally puts a name to the annoying practice of work trumping lunch.

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“We don’t talk before we play. We don’t practice before we record. We just fly by the seat of our pants.”

— Dan Auerbach, singer/guitarist, The Black Keys. The strategy seems to be working. The duo’s new album, El Camino, drops Dec. 6.

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Real Housewives turned singers

Don’t practice before recording

31,340

The number of members belonging to DownsizeDC. org, a policy advocacy organization based in Cuyahoga Falls that believes the federal government has become “too expensive, wasteful, centralized and intrusive.”

Wo rd o n th e Street Lunch-Blocking: The act of preventing or postponing someone from going to lunch through actions such as scheduling meetings or starting discussions at or near lunchtime.

Keating’s Comments: “Some people never take a lunch, and these ‘no lunch’ takers are habitual lunch-blockers,” says akronlife word tester Abigail Keating. “It’s classic misery loves company.”

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Pretenders rocker Chrissie Hynde recently closed VegiTerranean, citing the poor economy.

In other news, the National Hamburger Festival once again drew thousands to downtown Akron this year.

by Rodney Wilson

A Ravenna grandmother was arrested after 45 grams of marijuana were found in her grandchild’s diaper bag. The baby declined to comment, saying only that the whole thing “just really harshed my mellow, man.”

Ohio House Bill 64 took effect in October, making the sale and purchase of the synthetic drug known as “bath salts” illegal. Local writer Rodney Wilson bemoaned the ruling, fearing the law will adversely affect future “City Watch” fodder.

Actor John Lithgow, who spent a few teenage years in Ohio, recently promised he would one day return for a visit to Akron. Akronites responded, saying, “Oh ... cool. That’s the guy from ‘Harry and the Hendersons,’ right? Neat.”

3,000 pounds of rotted oak “feathers” were removed from the top of an Indian chief statue outside of Resnik elementary school. Local officials are looking into reports that the statue has taken to shedding a single tear over the loss of his headdress.

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I’m generally open to new things, new people, new whatever, but I’ve had a couple of dating debacles in the past month that have made me almost glad it’s time to hibernate (that time of year when I make chili, wrap up in a quilt on the couch and catch up on missed seasons of “Dexter”).

>> Here’s why I’m almost glad it’s winter …

The first of my dating duds was a mid50s professional who sent me long, sappy, love-gone-wrong, “What’s a guy gotta do?”-type emails before I agreed to meet him. And when I did, it was immediately apparent that he would need to continue peddling his poems … elsewhere.

It was a spur-of-the-moment meet up. I had a time slot between appointments, it was a gorgeous fall day and we sat on a park bench and chatted. Rather, he chatted at me and over me — as he told me several rather drawn-out stories about women he’d had troubled relationships with, despite how fantastic he is.

(Huh. Really? We’d just met, and he was already breaking one of the cardinal rules already: No negative past relationship talk. Or any past relationship talk, for that matter. It’s very similar to a job interview — you just don’t do that!) All the while, I struggled to keep my eyes from glazing over, holding my breath and gritting my teeth every time he talked over me. Turns out, I was only there to listen.

I was relieved when I had to leave. And I was also given homework. He’d given me a flower — picked from his garden — that I wasn’t familiar with. And this caused him great angst. So much so that he informed me I’d have to tell him what it was before our next date.

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In a series of text messages over the next 24 hours, he became very agitated over my description of a date (not 30 minutes on a park bench and it usually involves some sort of recreational activity like dinner or a drink). In a subsequent email, he informed me that he’d started seeing someone else and had “several red flags” during our “date.”

Hmph. I know where he can put those red flags …

Next up was an athletic type who wanted to meet for a bike ride. Unlike my last

He told me several rather drawn-out stories about women he’d had troubled relationships with, despite how fantastic he is. biking date, this guy had some gear that real bikers have — a helmet! — so I thought this might be a good sign.

We met at one of the entrances to the towpath, thinking we’d bike for a while and then get dinner afterwards. Our short Tour de Towpath went well, I thought. We talked, laughed and made our way to a well-known watering hole just off the path. After our beer — and a basket of popcorn — we pedaled back to our vehicles, again talking comfortably.

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rather not have dinner since it was getting late (I’ve used that excuse before!) and he needed to go home. I thanked him for biking with me and drove home.

It wasn’t even 7 p.m.

I emailed him the next day to ask what had gone wrong for him, and he replied that although he’d had a nice time, he was looking for “something special” and that this (our date/me) was “just not it.” Also, he didn’t like the fact that I swear.

What can I say? Oops? If he had a problem with one little curse word, he’s not going to like hanging out with me anyway. Not to mention, my proclivity for cursing is duly noted in my online profile, which tells me that he didn’t actually read it.

As to his first complaint, I don’t know if I believe “something special” happens at our ages. There are no sparklers going off, no shooting stars or trumpets proclaiming THIS IS THE ONE! We have to work at this relationship thing! I’d love to believe in that “instant click,” but I don’t think it

actually exists. If I were younger — say, 20 years younger — I might believe in little floating hearts, stars and unicorns. But … well, that was then.

He didn’t like the fact that I swear.

And this is now, where we might carve a relationship out of some similarities and a few laughs.

If we work really hard at it.

NEXT MONTH: Julie meets someone who’s more touchy-feely than she is. / Writer Julie Herron is an IT professional who spends her spare time biking, running, taking care of her old house, texting her teenagers, meeting up with her girlfriends, making lists, laughing at herself, dating and writing about all of it. She does not paint her toenails.

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>> The Catch. The Drive.

The Fumble. The Shot.

>> Few outside of Ohio can truly fathom

the gut-wrenching depth of Cleveland sports futility.

Scott Raab was there, 47 years ago, the last time Cleveland won a title — Dec. 27, 1964, in Cleveland Stadium, when the Browns defeated the Baltimore Colts for the NFL World Championship. He was 12.

Decade after decade of heartbreaking defeat followed.

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So when the Cavaliers drafted Akron basketball prodigy LeBron James with the first pick of the 2003 draft, it seemed like destiny. James, a native son, offered the possibility of salvation: He could lead Cleveland to victory, rewriting the city’s history and restoring the city’s collective pride.

Bearing Witness / When LeBron James took his talents to South Beach, Esquire writer/Cleveland native Scott Raab was right on his tail. The result: “The Whore of Akron: One Man’s Search for the Soul of LeBron James.” /

And Raab planned to be there when it happened. A longtime writer for Esquire and a Cleveland native, Raab followed the Cavs during the 2009-2010 NBA season, hoping to write a book on how “our Moses led us all to The Promised Land.”

Until Game 6 in second round of the NBA Playoffs, when the Cavs lost to the Celtics.

Raab would later write that James “choked, quit and ran.”

On the now infamous hour-long ESPN special slyly titled, “The Decision,” James announced that he was joining the Miami Heat. Heartbroken, infuriated and more than a little obsessed, Raab, too, headed south, to chronicle and “to bear witness” to James’ quest to win a championship with the Heat during the 2010-2011 season.

I spoke with Raab a week before the release of his book, “The Whore of Akron: One Man’s Search for the Soul of LeBron James.”

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SR: When I started tweeting, maybe a month after The Decision — certainly after he started talking about how he and his friends grew up hating Cleveland and how there’s still people they hate in Cleveland. It sounded as if he harbored a certain contempt for Cleveland, a residual contempt — and was portraying the two cities as entirely different. And I know that they are in many ways, but it just seemed so self-serving and so false in terms of the sports fans, who are just as passionate in Akron. … When I listen to the Pretenders, I don’t think, ‘Oh, they’re from Akron.’ It’s the opposite of that. Anyone who comes from the area and makes it, it’s the same sense of pride I would take in a Clevelander. … I might not be a regular at Swensons, but it’s not as if I consider Akron foreign turf. I found it offensive, and that’s why he became The Whore of Akron.

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THROUGH 12/9 DR. SKETCHY’ S ANTI-ART SCHOOL EXHIBITION From two-minute sketches to all-out finished pieces, artwork from local Art Monkeys will be on display and some for sale. The Lockview, 207 S. Main St., Akron.

Mon.-Wed., 11 a.m.-2 a.m.; Thurs. and Fri., 11 a.m.-2:30 a.m.; Sat., 4 p.m.-2:30 a.m. www.drsketchyakron.com

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Through 12/18 “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” Back for a 12th year, this toe-tappin’ musical spins the Biblical tale of Joseph and his coat of many colors. An Akron holiday-season tradition. Suitable for all ages. Weathervane Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron. Call for showtimes. $12-$14. 330-836-2626 Through 12/18 “The Philadelphia Story” A Philadelphia society girl tries to prepare for her wedding amidst the chaos created by her philandering father, snoopy tabloid reporters and her handsome ex-husband. A charming screwball comedy. Coach House Theater, 732 W. Exchange St., Akron. Call for showtimes. $12-$18. 330-434-7741

Through 12/20 The Polar Express This Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad holiday program is based on the book and movie, “The Polar Express,” in which a young boy’s trip to the North Pole revives his belief in the Christmas spirit. Rockside Station, Independence; Akron Northside Station. 7-9 p.m. (Dec. 17 and 18 matinees, 10 a.m.-noon) $38 standard seating (plus processing fees); $43-$68 (plus processing fees); upgraded ticket on select nights. www.CVSR.com Through 12/23 Silver Screen Holiday Classic holiday movie themes, along with modern favorites, will be featured in all the rooms. Hower House, the University of Akron, 60 Fir Hill, Akron. Guided tours: Wed., Thurs. and Fri., noon-3:30 p.m. Adults $8, seniors $6, students $2, children 6 and under free.

Self-guided tours: Sat., noon-3:30 p.m., and Sun., 1-4 p.m. — with $1 off all admissions and children 12 and under free with an adult. 330-972-6909 Through 12/23 “Winter Wonderettes” It’s Christmas 1968, and the Marvelous Wonderettes entertain at the holiday party for Harper’s Hardware.

Santa arrives late and brings bad news: The hardware store is closing. The girls rescue the holiday with a concert of pop Christmas favorites from “Frosty the Snowman” to “Rockin’ Round the Christmas Tree.”

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Through 12/31 Stark County Artists Exhibition See the work of participants and award winners. Massillon Museum, 121 Lincoln Way E, Massillon. Tues.-Sat., 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 2-5 p.m. Free. www. massillonmuseum.org Through 12/31 Holiday Market Sponsored by Downtown Akron Partnership. Includes Akron vendors and German glassblower Mario Hausdorfer, who’s bringing goods from the Erzebirge Mountains. A new cottage will feature the work of downtown and Northside artists. Lock 3, downtown Akron. Free. Go to www.lock3live.com for dates and times.

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Through 12/31 Holiday Shuttle Akron’s two colorful trolleys will transport guests on weekends around downtown to visit the various Holidayfest sites. Lock 3, downtown Akron. Fri., 6-10 p.m., Sat., noon-10 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m. 12/24, noon-6 p.m. 12/31, noonmidnight. Free. www.lock3live.com Through 1/16 Ice Skating Lock 3’s most popular feature is its 10,000-square-foot ice rink, the largest seasonal skating venue in Ohio. Lock 3, downtown Akron. $3 for skate rental; strap-on skates for toddlers, free when available. www.lock3live.com Through 1/29 Reindeer Run The new 150-foot sledding hill constructed inside Lock 3 is an all-season slide designed to provide a fun ride for younger children. Adults may accompany kids on the slide.

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Through 2/5 “Landscapes from the Age of Impressionism” A broad survey of landscape painting as practiced by leading French artists from Gustave Courbet to Claude Monet and their most significant American followers including Childe Hassam and John Singer Sargent. Akron Art Museum, 1 S. High St., Akron. Wed.-Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thurs., 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; closed Monday, Tuesday and all major holidays. $5-$7; free for members and children 12 and under. www.akronartmuseum.org Through 2/19 Michelle Droll: Landslide – Between a Rock and a Place This Kent-area artist uses paint scraps from her studio, Styrofoam and other recycled man-made materials to construct objects that represent landscape as both a physical and imaginary place. Akron Art Museum, 1 S. High St., Akron.

Weds.-Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thurs., 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; closed Monday, Tuesday and all major holidays. $5-$7; free for members and children 12 and under. www. akronartmuseum.org Through 4/4 SuperNatural: Landscapes by Bruce Checefsky and Barry Underwood Each artist utilizes the effects of atmospheric light and outside light sources to create ephemeral moments in the landscape that give viewers the sense of discovering hidden worlds. Akron Art Museum, 1 S. High St., Akron. Wed.-Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thurs., 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; closed Monday, Tuesday and all major holidays. $5-$7; free for members and children 12 and under. www.akronartmuseum.org Through 8/26 “On the Home Front: Civil War Fashions & Domestic Life Through the display of women’s and children’s costumes and supplemented with photographs, decorative arts and women’s magazines, this exhibit will focus on the daily life and experiences of the American civilian population during the Civil War. Kent State University Museum, Broadbent Gallery, 515 Hilltop Dr., Kent. Call for times. $3-$5; free for children under 7, KSU students, staff and faculty and on Sunday. www.kent.edu/museum 12/1-12/3 “Headin’ For The Hills” The Tollivers and the Calhouns have been feuding for 200 years, which makes things difficult for Emmy Lou Tolliver and Lee Roy Calhoun, the “Romeo and Juliet of the Hills.” Throw in some near-bankrupt publishing houses and Hollywood agents, and you’ve got a rip-snortin’ comedy. This youth theater production has a cast of over 40. Brunswick High School, Concord Room, 3643 Center Rd., Brunswick. 7:30 p.m. Call for ticket prices.

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Play” The beloved film comes to life on stage in the guise of a live radio broadcast in 1946. An inventive reimagining of Frank Capra’s timeless cinematic treasure.

Weathervane Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron. Call for showtimes. $17-$21. 330-836-2626 12/1-12/31 Holiday Specials & First Night Buttons Library Shop on Main offers like-new regift, holiday and World War II-themed books at low prices, as well as First Night Akron buttons. Proceeds support the downtown library. Volunteer opportunities available.

Akron-Summit County Public Library, 60 S. High St., Akron. Mon.-Thurs., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun., 1-4 p.m. Closed Dec. 23-25. www.lsom.org

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12/1 Light Up Downtown Santa’s very first Children’s Elf is popping back into town for a magical, musical, holiday jamboree and ELFstravaganza. Community performers, musical acts, fantastic fireworks and a holiday visit from Santa.

A night of surprises and fun for all ages.

Downtown Canton, 200 Market Ave. N, Canton. 5:30-9:30 p.m. Free. 330-4567253 12/1 Thursday Movies@Main: “Transformers: Dark of the Moon” Parking is free in the High/Market Street deck after 6 p.m. Akron-Summit County Public Library, Main Library Auditorium, 60 S. High St., Akron. 6 p.m. Free. www.ascpl.lib.oh.us 12/1 Mark Twain and His America Author and performer Mark Dawidziak presents a program on the iconic American author, giving pieces of Twain’s life and insight into his philosophy. Refreshments served.

Registration suggested. Nordonia Hills/Akron-Summit County Public Library, 8458 Olde Eight Rd., Northfield.

7-8 p.m. Free. 330-467-8595 12/1 Kent State University basketball vs. Morehead State Cheer on the Golden Flashes! MAC Center, 1025 Risman Dr., Kent. 7 p.m. Call for prices. 330672-2244 12/1 Enjoying Wine Series, Class 2: Demystifying Wine Tasting Learn the key descriptors used in wine tasting, and use the Wine Aroma Wheel to identify aspects of aroma and flavor found in different varieties. The Cucina at Gervasi Vineyard, 1700 55th St. NE, Canton. 7-9:30 p.m. $50. 330-497-1000

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12/1 The University of Akron Symphony Orchestra with Christina Rosser, cello They’ll perform Hovhaness’ “Psalm and Fugue,” Glazunov’s “Chanson du Menestrel,” Dvorak’s “Silent Woods” and Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 3, “Scottish.” First Congregational Church, 292 E. Market St., Akron. 7:30 p.m. Free. www.uakron.edu/music 12/2-12/4 Ye Olde Madrigal Christmas Feaste Dressed in madrigal garb, Voices of Canton will entertain guests with joyous songs of the season.

Chef Shari Rambo will prepare a traditional meal fit for a king, including wassail, barley mushroom soup, stuffed roasted boar, roasted redskin potatoes, green beans and carrots, and flaming chocolate cake. Canton Women’s Club, 822 Market Ave. N, Canton. Fri. and Sat., 7 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m. $45. 330-453-4802

12/2 and 12/3 40th Annual Ohio Band Directors Conference at The University of Akron Featuring the Kimpton Middle School’s 7th-Grade Band, Jackson Memorial Middle School’s 8th-Grade Band, Highland High School’s Wind Ensemble and Concert Band, the OBDC Honors Band, and The University of Akron’s Symphonic, Concert and University bands. Free. For info on times and venues, call 330-972-8301.

12/2 and 12/3 Kinderealm: Presents from Mother Nature Children 3-6 and their adult companions collect items outside to make gifts and decorations from nature. Registration begins 11/23. F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm/Visitors Center, 1828 Smith Rd., Akron.

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12/2 and 12/3 “The Eight: Reindeer Monologues” This isn’t the Santa you’ve come to know and love. You can hear it straight from the reindeers’ mouths. A cross between “Scrooged” and “The Accused,” this show offers an alternative for adults looking for something different this holiday. Contains adult language and situations; not for children. The Hudson Players, The Barlow Community Center, 41 S. Oviatt St., Hudson. 8 p.m. $12-$14. www.hudsonplayers.com 12/2 and 12/7 Perkins Holiday Luncheons Hosted by the Summit County Historical Society and Carol Eubank. Reservations required. Perkins Stone Mansion, 550 Copley Rd., Akron. 11:30 a.m. self-guided tours; 12:30 p.m. lunch. $21. www.summithistory.org

12/2-12/18 “The House Without a Christmas Tree” It’s Christmas 1946, and 10-year-old Addie wants a Christmas tree, but her widowed father forbids such remembrances of a happy past. With the help of Addie’s grandmother and a twist of events at school, surprises await. For ages 6 and up. Magical Theatre Company, 565 Tuscarawas Ave., Barberton. Call for showtimes. $11-$15. www.magicaltheatre.org 12/2 Canton First Fri. – Cookies & Carols This themed, monthly street party features art exhibits, workshops, poetry slams, kids activities, concerts, restaurant specials and more. Downtown Canton Arts District, between Cleveland and Market avenues, and between 6th St. NE and Tuscarawas St. 6-10 p.m. Free. www.cantonfirstFri.com

12/2 Canton Charge vs. Texas Legends Catch the inaugural season of the Cavs’ NBA minor league team.

Canton Memorial Civic Center, 1101 Market Ave. N., Canton. 7:30 p.m. Call for ticket prices. 330-489-3090 12/2 Zach Deputy This big, impossibly upbeat South Carolinian with the infectious smile uses looping technology to produce a one-man dance party of “Island-infused, Drum ‘n’ Bass, Gospel-Ninja-Soul.”

Musica, 51 E. Market St., Akron. 8 p.m. $15. www. akronmusica.com

12/2 Holiday Open House Enjoy Santa, live reindeer, Christmas cookies and the new Keller Gallery exhibit: “Unwrapping the Holidays: The History and Tradition of the Yuletide Season.” Wm. McKinley Presidential Library & Museum, 800 McKinley Monument Dr. NW, Canton. 6-8 p.m. $5; free for members. Call 330-4557043 to RSVP.

12/2-12/4 Ballet Theatre of Ohio’s “The Nutcracker” This classic has become a Akron holiday tradition for families of all ages. Akron Civic Theatre, 182 S. Main St., Akron. Call for showtimes. $18-$48. www. akroncivic.com

12/2 The Ready Set In 2007, Indiana teenager Jordan Witzigreuter began retreating to his parent’s basement to record songs that straddled the border between melodic emo-pop and bubbly electronica. The result was his 2010 debut album, “I’m Alive, I’m Dreaming.”

With The Summer Set, The Downtown Fiction and Plug In Stereo. The Auricle, 601 Cleveland Ave. NW, Canton. 6:30 p.m. $16. theauricle.net 12/2 Evening Hike Join a naturalist for this short walk on Pheasant Run Trail to discover what lives in this area. Silver Creek Metro Park/Pheasant Run, 5000 Hametown Rd., Norton. 7 p.m. Free. 330-865-8065

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Opening reception, 12/3, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Harris-Stanton Gallery, 2301 W. Market St., Akron. Tues.-Fri., 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 330-867-7600

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12/3 Signs of Wildlife Help a naturalist search for animal tracks, scat and homes while hiking the 1.6-mile Prairie Trail. Springfield Bog Metro Park, 1400 Portage Line Rd., Springfield Twp. 10 a.m. Free.

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12/3 Photos with Santa & Neil Zaza Annual benefit event at the Pawsibilities shelter. Purchase prints, canvas wraps, the digital file or have the photo placed on merchandise. Legendary guitarist Neil Zaza will be signing autographs and answering questions. Donate of $25 or more to Pawsibilities and receive a free Neil Zaza CD. Pawsibilities, the Humane Society of Greater Akron, 7996 Darrow Rd., Twinsburg. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $10 sitting fee. 330-487-0333, ext. 232 12/3 Holiday tea Enjoy Stan Hywet, decorated inside and out. Harriet Chapman, great-granddaughter of the Seiberlings, will speak about her family’s holiday celebrations and traditions through family stories and photos. Appetizers provided. Following the tea, enjoy a self-guided tour of the Manor House. Reservations required. Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, 714 N. Portage Path, Akron. 11 a.m. $28-$35. 330-315-3287

12/3 Seafood on the Line Bev Shaffer will teach you how to make Crab and Corn Chowder, Miso Marinated Salmon, Halibut Steamed with Oranges, Tomatoes and Olives; and Cornmeal Crusted Trout. The Cucina at Gervasi Vineyard, 1700 55th St. NE, Canton. Noon-3 p.m. $75. 330-4971000

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12/3 Hibernators from in the Saddle Learn from a naturalist about the critters trying to sleep through winter. Bring your own horse and tack. Silver Creek Metro Park/Boathouse, 5171 S. Medina Line Rd., Norton. 2 p.m. Free. 330-865-8065 12/3 Visiting author Jim Proebstle Proebstle will present and sign copies of his new novel, “Fatal Incident.” Inspired by the true events of an Air Transport Command aircraft disaster in 1944, this book reveals the dark secrets of a WWII conspiracy — and how 20 U.S. military deaths have gone unsolved for over 66 years. Stark County District Library, Perry Sippo Branch, 5710 12th St. NW, Canton. 2-3 p.m.

Free. Register by calling 330-477-8482.

12/3 The University of Akron Cello Choir In concert. First Congregational Church, 292 E. Market St., Akron. 4 p.m. Free. www.uakron.edu/music 12/3 Kent State University Basketball vs. UAB Cheer on the Golden Flashes! MAC Center, 1025 Risman Dr., Kent. 7 p.m. Call for prices. 330-672-2244 12/3 Canton Charge vs. Texas Legends Catch the inaugural season of the Cavs’ NBA minor league team.

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12/4 and 12/5 The Christmas Cookie Tour of Inns Twelve of Amish Country’s finest inns and bed and breakfasts will prepare classic delights from the recipe book, “Festive Favorites,” and serve them up with 1940s flare. Each stop on the selfguided tour showcases a specialty cookie, inspirational décor and music. Eat, tour, visit and recapture the joy of yesteryear.

Net proceeds go to Hospice of Holmes County and the Love Center Food Pantry.

Call for list of participating inns, 330-6743975. 1-6 p.m. $25 adults; $15 children. www.christmascookietour.com 12/4 Medina Model Train and Toy Show New and old trains and toys, all for sale, by clubs, dealers and private individuals. Medina County Community Center, 735 Lafayette Rd, Medina. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $6; free for kids under 12. www.conraddowdell.com 12/4 Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides Begin a new family tradition — Christmas caroling on a horse-drawn wagon ride through Walsh University’s Hoover Park.

Hoover Historical Center, 1874 E. Maple St., North Canton. 1-4 p.m. Call for ticket prices. 330-499-0287.

12/4 Colored Pencil on Gourd Demo & Create Your Own Butterfly Pendant Barbara Krans Jenkins will present a demonstration during the Sunday Sampler, a collaborative arts event hosted with the Akron Art Museum and Akron-Summit County Library.

Summit Artspace Gallery, 140 E. Market St., Akron. 1-5 p.m. Free. Register online at www.akronareaarts.org.

12/4 Puppet Show All ages will enjoy this hilarious adventure with the Metro Parks puppets. Includes a craft. F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm/Visitors Center, 1828 Smith Rd., Akron. 2 p.m. Free. 330-865-8065 12/4 Do Pictures Paint a Thousand Words? Enjoy all that nature provides with your own digital camera on this short walk with a naturalist. Sand Run Metro Park/Mingo Pavilion, 1501 Sand Run Pkwy., Akron. 2 p.m. Free. 330-865-8065 12/4 The University of Akron Concert Choir Guzzetta Recital Hall, 157 University Ave., Akron. 3 p.m. Free. www.uakron.edu/music 12/4 Hit the Lights With rock/pop band Dangerous Summer. Musica, 51 E. Market St., Akron. 6 p.m. $12. www.akronmusica.com

12/4 Pressler Returns Legendary pianist Menahem Pressler, and founder of the Beaux Arts Trio, will perform works by Beethoven, Mozart, Saint-Saëns and Debussy. Canton Symphony Orchestra, 1001 Market Ave. N, Canton. 7:30 p.m.

Call for ticket prices. 330-452-3434 12/5 and 12/6 Voices of Canton Holiday Concert Traditional and popular music of the season. Mon., 8 p.m., St. Sebastian Church, 476 Mull Ave., Akron; and Tues., 7:30 p.m., Church of the Lakes United Methodist Church, 5944 Fulton Dr., Canton. A free will offering will be taken at both venues. www.voicesofcanton.org

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12/5, 12/12, 12/19 and 12/26 Open Mic with Marilyn Dirrig All ages show. Northside Bar and Grille, 111 N. Main St., Akron. 7 p.m. Free. 330-434-0611 12/5 Kinderealm: Presents from Mother Nature Children 3-6 and their adult companions collect items outside to make gifts and decorations from nature.

Registration not required. Goodyear Heights Metro Park/Pavilion, 2077 Newton St., Akron. 10:30 a.m.

Free. 330-865-8065

12/5 Zombies!!! It’s a board game just like Monopoly, except you try to avoid being eaten by the undead instead of buying real estate. For ages 12-18.

Wadsworth Public Library, 132 Broad St., Wadsworth. 3-4:45 p.m. Free. www. wadsworthlibrary.com 12/5 Holiday Entertaining Matthew Ridgway will teach you to entertain like a professional. He’ll also discuss platter and plating techniques, eye appeal, color coordination and symmetry. The Cucina at Gervasi Vineyard, 1700 55th St. NE, Canton. 6:30-9:30 p.m. $75. 330-497-1000 12/5 Tibetan Singing Bowls Kathy Calby will display her centuries-old Tibetan bowls and introduce the audience to new sounds and a relaxing concert.

Registration required. Akron Summit County Public Library – Green Branch, 4046 Massillon Rd., Uniontown. 6:30-8 p.m. Free. www.896-9074 12/5 Brian Henke A fingerstyle guitar concert. The Winery at Wolf Creek, 2637 S. Cleveland-Massillon Rd., Norton. 7-9 p.m. Free. 800-436-0426

12/6, 12/13, 12/20 and 12/27 Mike Lenz All ages show. Includes his originals, lots of blues, a bit of classic ‘20s-‘40s country and a taste of just about every genre of underproduced, unpretentious American music. Northside Bar and Grille, 111 N. Main St., Akron. 9 p.m. Free. 330-434-0611 12/6 Gift Giving on the Cheap Learn to create your own affordable holiday gifts on virtually any budget.

For adults and teens (grades 6 and up.) Class limited to 20 students; registration required. Nordonia Hills/ Akron-Summit County Public Library, 9458 Olde Eight Rd., Northfield. 6:30-8 p.m. Free. 330-467-8595 12/7, 12/14, 12/21 and 12/28 UA Jazz Workshop All ages show. Rubber City’s answer to a Birdland jam session. Northside Bar and Grille, 111 N. Main St., Akron. 9 p.m. Free. 330-434-0611 12/7 Heart-Healthy Hike A naturalist answers your nature and history questions on this steady 1.6-mile stroll. Firestone Metro Park/Tuscarawas Meadows Area, 2620 Harrington Rd., Akron. 10 a.m. Free. 330865-8065

12/7 Recycling 2011 Bring your 2011 calendar and discover different fun and creative uses for it. Some calendars will be provided. F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm/ Visitors Center, 1828 Smith Rd., Akron.

10:30 a.m. Free. 330-865-8065 12/7 Kinderealm: Presents from Mother Nature Children 3-6 and their adult companions collect items outside to make gifts and decorations from nature.

Registration begins 11/23. Firestone Metro Park/ Coventry Oaks, 40 Axline Ave., Akron. 1 p.m. Free.

330-865-8065 12/7 These Hearts Hear this rock/pop band, with punk rockers City Lights and metal band More. The Auricle, 601 Cleveland Ave. NW, Canton. 7 p.m. $6. theauricle.net 12/7 Josh Buskirk An instrumental, blues guitar concert. The Winery at Wolf Creek, 2637 S. ClevelandMassillon Rd., Norton. 7-9 p.m. Free. 800-436-0426 12/7 Cake Decorating Join Brunswick Art Works monthly meeting with featured artist Jan Biddlecombe.

Brunswick City Hall, 4095 Center Rd., Brunswick.

7:30-8:30 p.m. Free. 330-273-8012 12/7 Canton Charge vs. Fort Wayne Mad Ants Catch the inaugural season of the Cavs’ NBA minor league team. Canton Memorial Civic Center, 1101 Market Ave. N., Canton. 7 p.m. Call for ticket prices.

330-489-3090 12/8, 12/15 and 12/29 Colin John All ages show.

Since 1993, The Colin John Band has been playing their original blend of blues, funk, soul and rock ‘n’ roll to enthusiastic audiences all over the world.

Northside Bar and Grille, 111 N. Main St., Akron. 8 p.m. Free. 330-434-0611 12/8 Pictures with Santa Have your picture taken with Santa. For babies to 17 years. Windham Library, Renaissance Family Center, 9005 Wilverne Dr., Windham. 6 p.m. Free. www.portagelibrary.org 12/8 Thursday Movies@Main: “Cars 2” Parking is free in the High/Market Street deck after 6 p.m.

Akron-Summit County Public Library, Main Library Auditorium, 60 S. High St., Akron. 6:30 p.m. Free. www.ascpl.lib.oh.us

12/8 Sparkling Wines for the Holidays Taught by David Baloun. The Cucina at Gervasi Vineyard, 1700 55th St. NE, Canton. 7-9:30 p.m. $50. 330-497-1000

12/8 Kinderealm: Presents from Mother Nature Children 3-6 and their adult companions collect items outside to make gifts and decorations from nature.

Registration begins 11/23. Furnace Run Metro Park/ Brushwood Pavilion, 4955 Townsend Rd., Richfield.

10:30 a.m. Free. 330-865-8065 12/8 Over the Rhine A concert by Southern Ohiobased husband-and-wife team, multi-instrumentalist/ vocalists Linford Detweiler and Karin Bergquist. The Kent Stage, 175 E. Main St., Kent. 8 p.m. $25. www. kentstage.org

12/9, 12/10, 12/16 and 12/17 “The Santaland Diaries” A play by David Sedaris.

The Kathleen Howland Theatre, 324 Cleveland Ave. N, Canton. Call for times and prices 330-451-0924 www.akronlife.com

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The Date Escape How to keep the romance alive this month …

Jake and Alessa walk slowly down the small road that leads through the heart of Glendale Cemetery. It’s dusk, and large, soft flakes of snow have just started to fall. A statue of a crying woman, head bent over into her hand, provides the inspiration for conversation as they pass her by and head down the hill toward the entrance.

“She just looks so mournful,” Jake says, as he reaches for Alessa’s hand.

“Well, I think that’s the point,” she replies, stopping at the bottom of the hill and turning toward the tiny gothic-looking church and the statue of a robed woman in front of it. “What do you think this one’s going for?”

Jake, hand fumbling in his pocket, responds, “Huh?” “This one here,” says Alessa. “What do you think she’s supposed to convey?”

Jake continues to move his hand through his pocket until he finds what he’s looking for. “Oh, that one … I think maybe just peace and serenity.”

“It’s inscribed ‘for the unknown dead,’ so I guess that makes sense.”

“Hey, come check out this tower,” Jake says.

“Wow, look at that!” Alessa says. “That’s in Akron?”

“Yes, it is,” Jake replies as he pulls her closer. “And so are we.”

Alessa laughs, before realizing that Jake is turning toward her and lowering himself to one knee. “Is he doing what I think he’s doing?” she silently wonders, as her heart begins to race.

“I know it’s only been a little over six months, but I’ve never met anyone like you. When I’m with you, I feel like all is right with the world. I love you, Alessa. Will you make me the happiest man in the whole world … and be my wife?” he asks.

Nodding, she exclaims, “Yes!” as she pulls him back up, and he puts the ring on her finger. “I can’t believe you asked me to marry you in a cemetery!” she says, laughing and crying.

“Well, technically, we aren’t in the cemetery right here,” he says, laughing. “I had planned to ask you later tonight, but there’s something really peaceful and beautiful about this spot. And those are two of the things you’ve brought to my life — beauty and peace. It just felt right.”

“This feels right,” she says, reaching for his hand. “I love you so much.”

“And I love you,” Jake says, as he wraps her up in his arms.

THE PRICE OF LOVE: t Admiring Glendale Cemetery’s architecture and landscape: free 150 Glendale Ave., Akron t Buying a diamond engagement ring: considerably more expensive

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12/9-12/11 Canton Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” In this classic ballet, the mysterious magician Drosselmeyer makes a surprise visit on Christmas Eve and presents young Clara with a very special Nutcracker doll. Clara and her Nutcracker prince begin their journey, from a frenzied battle between life-sized toy soldiers and mice, through the kingdom of Snow, to the Land of the Sugar Plum Fairy. Canton Palace Theatre, 605 Market Ave. N, Canton. Fri., 7:30 p.m.; Sat., 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m. $8-$22.

330-455-7220 12/9-12/11 The Scintas’ Christmas Show Great music and hilarious comedy, as well as Dino and Jerry, Johnny Mathis, Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles and a slew of other people singing songs you love. The Tangier, 532 W. Market St., Akron. Call for times and ticket prices. 330-376-7171 12/9-1/15 Studio M Exhibition Massillon Art Battle Winner Mike Skaggs’ exhibit: The Hilarious Misadventures of Skaggs. Opening party 12/9 from 6-8 p.m.

Massillon Museum, 121 Lincoln Way E, Massillon. Tues.-Sat., 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 2-5 p.m. Free. www.massillonmuseum.org 12/9 Winter Woods Moonlight Hike Escape the hectic holiday season and relax on this moonlit journey to the south ledges.

Liberty Park/Recreation Area, 9385 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg. 6 p.m. Free. 330-865-8065 12/9 Holiday Open Hearth Dinner Enjoy a delicious meal, cooked over the open hearth, at tables in the Street of Shops. Menu includes pumpkin soup, chicken, green beans, fresh baked bread and apple pie. Wm. McKinley Presidential Library & Museum, 800 McKinley Monument Dr. NW, Canton.

6-8 p.m. $35. Reservations required by calling 330-455-7043.

12/9 The Oak Ridge Boys Christmas Show This show begins with The Oak Ridge Boys’ world famous four-part harmonies and string of hits that spans 3 decades. After intermission, the stage is transformed, and the Oak Ridge Boys treat you to Christmas favorites as only they can. Akron Civic Theatre, 182 S. Main St., Akron. 7:30 p.m. $29-$45. 330-253-2488 12/9 A Past Unknown With Deaths a Promise. The Auricle, 601 Cleveland Ave. NW, Canton. 8 p.m. $6. theauricle.net 12/9 “Sacrum Mysterium: Sacred Mysteries-A Celtic Christmas” A concert

by Apollo’s Fire. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1250 W. Exchange St., Akron. 8 p.m. $25-$60; free for full-time students under 30.

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12/9-12/10 Kids Night Out Kids will spend the night in a YMCA cabin, play games, participate in a kitchen raid, and do night hikes and possibly canoeing or archery. Pack a sleeping bag, PJs and toiletries. Akron Area YMCA, 209 S. Main St., Suite 501, Akron.

Dropoff Fri. at 6:30 p.m.; pickup Sat. at 9 a.m. Free. www.akronymca.org

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Northside Bar and Grille, 111 N. Main St., Akron. 9 p.m. Free. 330-434-0611 12/10, 12/11, 12/17 and 12/18 Breakfast with Santa and the Animals Enjoy a full breakfast buffet, and watch the animals open their presents. Price includes zoo admission following the event. Akron Zoo, 500 Edgewood Ave., Akron. 9 a.m.-11 a.m. $14-$27. 330-375-2550 12/10 and 12/11 5th Annual Winter Farmers’ Market Local growers display handcrafted gifts including fresh fruit, jams, jellies, honey, herbs, soaps and hand-baked treats.

O’Neils Basement, next to Lock 3, downtown Akron. Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. www.lock3live.com 12/10 and 12/13 Off-Season Farmers’ Market John Torok Senior and Community Center, 4224 Massillon Rd., Green. 12/10, 9 a.m.-noon; 12/13, 3:30-6:30 p.m.

12/10 and 12/17 Caldecott-Inspired Art Activities 2nd-4th graders can try their hands at different art techniques, from cutpaper to stamping to collage. We’ll explore the titles we think could win the Caldecott Medal for distinguished children’s book, and try out the art styles they use. Snacks provided. Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library, 3512 Darrow Rd., Stow. 10-11:15 a.m. Free.

To register, call 330-688-3295, ext. 5.

12/10 Hike & Holiday Breakfast Participants will contribute to the feast.

Registration begins 12/1. Goodyear Heights Metro Park/Pavilion, 2077 Newton St., Akron. 8 a.m. Free. 330-865-8065 12/10 Holiday Celebration Culinary Weekend The first day of this two-day class focuses on Delectable Holiday Pastries, taught by Carla Snyder. The second day focuses on Brunch for the Holidays, taught

by Victoria Todd-Smith. The Cucina at Gervasi Vineyard, 1700 55th St. NE, Canton.

Sat., 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sun., Noon-3 p.m. $195.

330-497-1000 12/10 Open House – Meet the Authors Meet local authors Rick Armon, Kymberli Hagelberg, Jeri Holland, Jeff Iula and Jane Trazillo. Mustill Store, Lock 15, off W. North St., west of N. Howard St. intersection. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. www.cascadelocks.org 12/10 Voices of Canton’s Christmas in Candy Cane Land Travel through the forest and help Peppermint Patty find Father Christmas. Stop in the woods to make pinecone bird feeders, learn how wildlife survives the winter and listen to The Old Woman in the Shoe tell us how candy canes are made. Sweet treats for each guest. Cultural Center for the Arts, 1001 Market Ave. N, Canton. 11 a.m.-noon. $5 for children; $8 for adults. 330-455-1000 12/10 Island of Misfit Toys Bring your family, and create one-of-a-kind sculptures from discarded toys. Akron Art Museum, 1 S. High St., Akron. Three time slots: 11:30 a.m.1 p.m.; 1:30-3 p.m.; or 3:30-5 p.m. Free, but the museum asks that each family brings one

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Call for ticket prices. 330-477-7515 12/10 Night Hike & Campfire Join a naturalist to enjoy the sights and sounds of this full-moon night. Afterward, warm up by the campfire with hot chocolate. F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm/Campfire Area, 1828 Smith Rd., Akron. 7 p.m. Free. 330-865-8065 12/10 Canton Charge vs. Maine Red Claws Catch the inaugural season of the Cavs’ NBA minor league team. Canton Memorial Civic Center, 1101 Market Ave. N., Canton. 7 p.m. Call for ticket prices. 330-489-3090 12/10 Ryan Humbert: 3rd Annual Holiday Blowout Join Ryan Humbert and his 16-piece rock-and-soul band for this concert to benefit the Akron Canton Regional Foodbank. Akron Civic Theatre, 182 S. Main St., Akron. 7:30 p.m. $15-$20. www.akroncivic.com 12/10 Donna the Buffalo This group’s feel-good, groove-oriented, danceable and often socially conscious music all began over 20 years ago with roots in old-time fiddle music that evolved into a soulful, electric, Americana mix. The Kent Stage, 175 E. Main St., Kent. 8 p.m. $20. www.kentstage.org 12/10 Get on Up All ages show. NEO’s new funk authority. Northside Bar and Grille, 111 N. Main St., Akron. 9 p.m. $5 cover. 330-434-0611

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12/11 A Naturalist’s Utopia: Winter Enjoy a peaceful morning in the wet woods with a Metro Parks naturalist and city of Twinsburg naturalist Stanley Stine to listen for resident birds. Bring your lunch, binoculars and field guides. Liberty Park/Pond Brook, 3973 E. Aurora Rd., Twinsburg. 10 a.m. Free. 330-865-8065 12/11 Winter Woods Walk Hike 1.8 miles through the winter woods with a naturalist for tips on identifying trees without leaves. O’Neil Woods Metro Park/Trail Lot, 2550 Martin Rd., Bath. 1 p.m. Free.

330-865-8065 12/11 Nature Drawing for Kids: Woodpeckers Ages 6-12 join us for this lesson in nature drawing. Bring a sketchbook and a pencil. Registration begins 12/2. F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm/Visitors Center, 1828 Smith Rd., Akron. 2 p.m. Free. 330-865-8065 12/11 Jingle Jazz A jazzy celebration of the holiday season, featuring Joe Augustine, Jack Schantz and other talented musicians from the UA School of Music.

E.J. Thomas Hall, 198 Hill St., Akron. 3 p.m. $5-$10; free for UA students with ZipCard. 330-972-7570 12/11 Cooking with Wine with Jim Reynolds Learn to pair wine with food. Samples to taste, featuring seasonal produce and fresh herbs, and a collection of recipes to try at home. The Great Room at The Winery at Wolf Creek, 2637 S. Cleveland-Massillon Rd., Norton. 5:30 p.m. $12 prepaid. 800-436-0426 12/11 FolkNite Casual acoustic open jam with Greg Canda. Peninsula Art Academy, 1600 W. Mill St., Peninsula. 7-10 p.m. Free. www.peninsulaartacademy. com 12/12 Dr. Maurer’s Genuine Good Time Groove A mountain pop concert. The Winery at Wolf Creek, 2637 S. Cleveland-Massillon Rd., Norton. 7-9 p.m.

Free. 800-436-04267/13 12/13 Lunch with a Notable Woman: Dr. Mari Halkovich, owner, Vintage Vanities Antique Jewelry Women’s Network offers this lunch series the second Tues. of every month. Weymouth Country Club, 3946 Weymouth Rd., Medina. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Members $20; non-member $23. Payable at the door.

No-shows will be invoiced. RSVP by 12/9 to Kathi Bond, 330-466-0973.

12/13 Fancy Nancy Party Get posh with Fancy Nancy! For children K-4th grade, with an adult.

Wadsworth Public Library, 132 Broad St., Wadsworth.

6:30 p.m. Free. To register, call 330-335-1295.

12/13 Music in the Manor House Organist Todd Wilson plays the restored Aeolian Organ. The concert will be a holiday musicale featuring soprano Nanette Canfield and David Duro on trumpet. Stay after, and meet the artists. Music Room, Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, 714 N. Portage Path, Akron. 7 p.m. $15-$18.

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12/14 Gift Wrapping Take another holiday chore off your list. Bring your gifts to the Mustill Store, and volunteers will wrap them while you wait or you can pick them up later. Mustill Store, 248 Ferndale St., Akron. 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $5 minimum donation. www.cascadelocks.org

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12/14 A Visit from Charles Dickens Author, professor, Mark Twain scholar, Plain Dealer film critic and actor Mark Dawidziak will perform the Charles Dickens’ classic, “A Christmas Carol,” based on Dickens’ reading copy for this one-man, two-act play geared toward adults. Barberton Public Library, 602 W. Park Ave., Barberton. 6-7 p.m. Free. www. barbertonlibrary.org 12/14 Tiny Bites and Big Flavors Marilou Suszko shares clever presentation techniques and fun ways to serve up appetizers and small bites that will dazzle and delight your guests. You’ll not only leave full and satisfied, you’ll be inspired to plan your next gettogether. The Cucina at Gervasi Vineyard, 1700 55th St. NE, Canton. 6:30-9:30 p.m. $75. 330-497-1000 12/14 Mother Earth Series: Local Food Join a naturalist and Beth Knorr, the manager of farmers’ markets for the Countryside Conservancy, for ways to make local food part of your everyday life. F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm/Visitors Center, 1828 Smith Rd., Akron. 7 p.m. Free. 330-865-8065 12/14 Rachel Roberts A folk/rock pop concert. The Winery at Wolf Creek, 2637 S. Cleveland-Massillon Rd., Norton. 7-9 p.m. Free. 800-436-0426 12/15 Hip Chicks Knit Share ideas, patterns and techniques during this informal gathering of knitting enthusiasts of all skill levels. Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library, 3512 Darrow Rd., Stow. 10 a.m.-noon. Free. To register, call 330-688-3295, ext. 4.

12/15 University of Akron Basketball vs. ArkansasPine Bluff Cheer on the Zips! James A. Rhodes Arena, 373 Carroll St., Akron. Call for time. $7-$30.

330-972-6920 12/15 Poetry Alive! Any Portage County school-aged youth with an interest in writing is welcome to join this group every Thursday. Program includes a journal, healthy snack and instruction from local writers. Every week features a different theme. Dietrich Youth Center, 705 Oakwood St., Ravenna. 4-5 p.m. Free. To register, call 330-297-6667x325.

12/15 “Eli & Ben” Part of the Shaw JCC’s Celebration of Israeli Cinema. The life of 12-year-old Eli turns upside down one day when he finds out his father is accused of taking bribes while on duty as the architect of the Herzliya municipality. Eli sets out on a mission to prove his father’s innocence. Shaw JCC, 750 White Pond Dr., Akron. 6:30 p.m. $5, includes snacks. 330867-7850 12/15 Highland High School Holiday Choirs Come hear the choirs, and join in the community sing-along of “Hallelujah Chorus.” Highland High School, 4150 Ridge Rd., Medina. 7-9 p.m. Free. 330-239-1901 12/16 and 12/17 Christmas Bird Count Join the Canton Audubon Society’s 112th Christmas Bird Count as thousands of volunteers around the U.S. and Canada count birds over a 24-hour period. It’s citizen science at its best. Fri., meet at The Wilderness Center, 7:30 a.m.; call 330-935-0398 to register. Sat., meet at Quail Hollow State Park, 7:30 a.m.; call 330-9350952 to register. $5 for participants over 18. www. cantonaudubon.org 12/16 and 12/17 “A Christmas Carol: A 3-Actor show” This 90-minute play in two acts begins with the premise that the audience has gathered to hear Dickens give one of his popular readings of the story

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The Hudson Players, The Barlow Community Center, 41 S. Oviatt St., Hudson. 8 p.m. $12-$14. www. hudsonplayers.com 12/16 Astronomy: The Winter Sky Join naturalists to discover the night sky from the prairie. Some telescopes are provided, but you can bring your own, or binoculars. Springfield Bog Metro Park, 1400 Portage Line Rd., Springfield Twp. 7-9 p.m. Free. 330865-8065 12/16 Akron Symphony Orchestra and Chorus: Holiday Pops Carl Topilow, conductor of the Cleveland Pops, leads the orchestra and chorus in this beloved annual concert of traditional and contemporary holiday favorites. Appearance by Santa and free candy canes for the kids. E.J. Thomas Hall, 198 Hill St., Akron. 7:30 p.m. Call for ticket prices.

330-535-8131 12/16 Keith McKelley’s Holiday Album Release Show Join jazz saxophonist Keith McKelley as he performs Christmas favorites and releases his new album. Cabaret show; seating is limited. Akron Civic Theatre, 182 S. Main St., Akron. 8 p.m. $15-$20. www. akroncivic.com

12/16 Ohio Vortex Cheer on our local professional indoor soccer team. Canton Civic Center, 1101 Market Ave. S., Canton.

8 p.m. $7. 330-489-3090 12/16 The Ryan Humbert Band All ages show.

Northside Bar and Grille, 111 N. Main St., Akron. 8 p.m. Free. 330-434-0611 12/16 David Bromberg He can lead a raucous big band or hold an audience silent with solo acoustic blues. The Kent Stage, 175 E. Main St., Kent. 8 p.m. $26.50. www.kentstage.org 12/16 The Cast of Beatlemania These musicians faithfully recreate the sights and sounds of The Beatles to give you the full experience of a concert from the legends of rock ‘n’ roll. The Tangier, 532 W. Market St., Akron. 9 p.m. $40-$50. 330-376-7171 12/17 and 12/18 A Three Dog Weekend Shannon Miller and her sled dogs, from the Diamond Dogs Racing Kennel and the Lazy Husky Ranch, will give demonstrations and share the history of the Iditarod from 1-3 p.m. The Akron Police Department K-9 unit will be on hand. Enjoy a pancake “Barkfest” with cartoon favorite Scooby Doo on both days, 8:30-10:30 a.m., to benefit the K-9 Unit. $5. Lock 3, downtown Akron. www.lock3live.com 12/17 Countryside Indoor Farmers’ Market Enjoy locally produced products even after the snowflakes begin to fly. Old Trail School, 2315 Ira Rd., Akron. 9 a.m.-noon. Free. www.cvcountryside.org 12/17 University of Akron Basketball vs. Florida A&M Cheer on the Zips! James A. Rhodes Arena, 373 Carroll St., Akron. Call for time. $7-$30. 330-972-6920 12/17 Winter’s A-Coming Join a naturalist to explore the many ways plants and animals prepare for winter.

Silver Creek Metro Park/Big Oak Area, 5199 Medina Line Rd., Norton. 10 a.m. Free. 330-865-8065 12/17 32nd annual TubaChristmas Akron’s beloved holiday tradition returns for its 32nd year conducted by founder Tucker Jolly. A gift to the community from The

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330-865-8065 12/17 Treasure Hunt: Bundle Up & Take Cover Use a map and riddles to learn about local wildlife on this hibernators-themed treasure hunt with a naturalist.

Firestone Metro Park/Tuscarawas Meadows Area, 2620 Harrington Rd., Akron. 2 p.m. Free. 330-865-8065

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330-376-7171 12/17 Winter Wonderland Hike Hike two miles with a naturalist to discover nighttime winter wonders in the meadow, shrub thicket and woods. Munroe Falls Metro Park/Tallmadge Meadows Area, 1088 North Ave., Tallmadge. 7 p.m. Free. 330-865-8065 12/17 Christmas Under the Stars with Helen Welch Welch will be backed by her fabulous quintet and the ETC and Miller South show choirs in a holiday concert to make your spirits soar. Akron Civic Theatre, 182 S. Main St., Akron. 7:30 p.m. $10-$20. www.akroncivic. com

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12/17 Ohio Vortex Cheer on our local professional indoor soccer team. Canton Civic Center, 1101 Market Ave. S., Canton. 8 p.m. $7. 330-489-3090 12/18 Bird Food Café: The High-Calorie Diet Cook up nutritious, delicious and fun high-energy winter treats for your backyard birds. Registration begins 12/9.

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12/18 Weird & Wonderful Wildlife Learn from a naturalist the weird and wacky things animals do yearround. Furnace Run Metro Park/Brushwood Pavilion, 4955 Townsend Rd., Richfield. 3 p.m. Free. 330-8658065 12/18 Christmas Concert The Echoes of Angels, Resounding Joy handbell choir, Sounds of Silver and sanctuary choir will perform the sounds of the season.

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12/18 Mannheim Steamroller The show will feature the favorite Christmas music of Mannheim Steamroller along with state-of-the-art multimedia effects in an intimate setting. E.J. Thomas Hall, 198 Hill St, Akron.

4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. $30-$67.50. www.ejthomashall. com 12/18 Flea Market of Collectibles Items change with the seasons. Free parking. Breakfast and lunch available. Medina County Community Center, 753 Lafayette Rd., Medina. Early birds: 6-9 a.m., $3.

General admission, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., $2.

12/18 Ekoostik Hookah One of the most original and energetic acts around today, ekoostik hookah offers a lucid, improvisational treatment of psychedelic rock ’n’ roll, blues, funk, jazz and bluegrass layered with rich harmonies. The Tangier, 532 W. Market St., Akron. 9 p.m. $20-$25. 330-376-7171

12/21 Heart-Healthy Hike A steady 1.8-mile stroll.

Sand Run Metro Park/Wadsworth Area, 1400 Sand Run Pkwy., Akron. 10 a.m. Free. 330-865-8065 12/21 Solstice Celebration Get away from the holiday hustle and join a naturalist for this evening by the hearth with stories and hot chocolate. F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm/Seneca Deck, 1828 Smith Rd., Akron. 6:30-9 p.m. Free. 330-865-8065 12/21 Ryann Anderson An acoustic guitar concert.

The Winery at Wolf Creek, 2637 S. ClevelandMassillon Rd., Norton. 7-9 p.m. Free. 800-436-0426 12/22 Winter Wildlife Wonders Join a naturalist to search for signs of active wildlife. Goodyear Heights Metro Park/Pioneer Area, 550 Frazier Ave., Akron.

10:30 a.m. Free. 330-865-8065

12/19 University of Akron Basketball vs.

Youngstown State Cheer on the Zips! James A. Rhodes Arena, 373 Carroll St., Akron. Call for time. $7-$30. 330-972-6920

12/22 Thursday Movies@Main: “It’s a Wonderful Life” Parking is free in the High/Market Street deck after 6 p.m. Akron-Summit County Public Library, Main Library Auditorium, 60 S. High St., Akron. 6:30 p.m.

Free. www.ascpl.lib.oh.us

12/19 90th Anniversary Time Capsule Learn about the park district’s history as we create a time capsule and place it on the grounds. F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm/Visitors Center, 1828 Smith Rd., Akron. 7 p.m.

Free. 330-865-8065

12/22 Look What I Made! – Ornaments A naturalist teaches all ages how to make simple nature ornaments using both outdoor and common kitchen ingredients.

F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm/Visitors Center, 1828 Smith Rd., Akron. 6:30 p.m. Free. 330-865-8065

12/19 Zach An acoustic pop concert. The Winery at Wolf Creek, 2637 S. Cleveland-Massillon Rd., Norton.

7-9 p.m. Free. 800-436-0426

12/23 Canton Charge vs. Sioux Falls Skyforce Catch the inaugural season of the Cavs’ NBA minor league team. Canton Memorial Civic Center, 1101 Market Ave. N., Canton. 7:30 p.m. Call for ticket prices. 330-489-3090

12/21 University of Akron Basketball vs. North Carolina A&T Cheer on the Zips! James A. Rhodes Arena, 373 Carroll St., Akron. Call for time. $7-$30.

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12/23 Colin John Band All ages show. Original blend of blues, funk, soul and rock ‘n’ roll.

Northside Bar and Grille, 111 N. Main St., Akron. 9 p.m. Free. 330-434-0611

12/24 BluesNite An informal open mike jam for all levels of musicians interested in playing and learning the blues. Bring your instruments and join in, or sit back and enjoy the music. Peninsula Art Academy, 1600 W. Mill St., Peninsula. 7:30-10 p.m. Free. www. peninsulaartacademy.com 12/26 Anime Marathon What could be a better holiday present than 7 straight hours of anime and popcorn? For ages 12-18. Wadsworth Public Library, 132 Broad St., Wadsworth. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. www. wadsworthlibrary.com 12/26 Operations A jazz, R&B and soul concert. The Winery at Wolf Creek, 2637 S. Cleveland-Massillon Rd., Norton. 7-9 p.m. Free. 800-436-0426 12/27 Kids’ Winter Craft Make the most of your holiday vacation by making a crafty creation indoors by the fire. Goodyear Heights Metro Park/Pavilion, 2077 Newton St., Akron. 2 p.m. Free. 330-865-8065 12/27 Aurora Cooks This cookbook club meets the last Tuesday of every month to discuss a featured cookbook author. Each person is asked to bring a dish from any of the featured author’s cookbooks. Aurora Memorial Library, 115 E. Pioneer Trail, Aurora. 5-6:30 p.m. Free. www.portagelibrary.org 12/27 Canton Charge vs. Maine Red Claws Catch the inaugural season of the Cavs’ NBA minor league team. Canton Memorial Civic Center, 1101 Market Ave. N., Canton. 7 p.m. Call for ticket prices. 330-489-3090 12/28 Heart-Healthy Hike A steady stroll on the towpath. Towpath Trail/Clinton Trailhead, 2749 North St., Clinton. 10 a.m. Free. 330-865-8065

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12/28 Nature for Kids: Woodpeckers Discover how the woodpecker withstands Ohio winters. Includes an indoor craft, outdoor hike and a warm-up by the fire.

Furnace Run Metro Park/Brushwood Pavilion, 4955 Townsend Rd., Richfield. 11 a.m. Free. 330-865-8065 12/28 Jim Gill and Cathy Miller A singer/songwriter and fiddle concert. The Winery at Wolf Creek, 2637 S. Cleveland-Massillon Rd., Norton. 7-9 p.m. Free.

800-436-0426 12/29 University of Akron Basketball vs. VCU Cheer on the Zips! James A. Rhodes Arena, 373 Carroll St., Akron. Call for time. $7-$30. 330-972-6920 12/29 Coupon Club Bring scissors and your stockpile. See how others get organized, share tips and swap coupons. Stark County District Library Plain Community Branch, 1803 Schneider St. NE, Canton.

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Free. www.ascpl.lib.oh.us 12/29 Canton Charge vs. Maine Red Claws Catch the inaugural season of the Cavs’ NBA minor league team. Canton Memorial Civic Center, 1101 Market Ave. N., Canton. 7 p.m. Call for ticket prices. 330-489-3090 12/31 New Year’s Celebration Little ones can welcome the New Year by making party hats, colorful noisemakers and decorations at different stations — and then countdown to noon with us. Includes games, live animals and special treats for kids. F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm/Visitors Center, 1828 Smith Rd., Akron.

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Canton Memorial Civic Center, 1101 Market Ave. N., Canton. 5 p.m. Call for ticket prices. 330-489-3090 12/31 First Night The annual family-friendly, alcoholfree Downtown Akron New Years Eve event returns with more great entertainment. Start or end the evening at Lock 3 with fireworks. Downtown Akron.

5 p.m.-midnight. $10; free for kids under 10. www. firstnightakron.org 12/31 New Years Eve Celebration in the Galaxy Grand Ballroom Rick and the Cutting Edge Band will provide music all night long. Appetizer and entrée buffet stations, premium beverages, party hats and favors, a champagne toast at midnight, balloon drop and televised ball drop from New York. Hotel packages with the nearby Holiday Inn Express and Rodeway Inn are also available. The Galaxy Restaurant, 201 Park Centre Dr., Wadsworth. 7 p.m. $99 per person. 877659-0054

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Want to take the elevator home after the party? Hotel packages start at $399 per night. Sheraton Suites Akron/Cuyahoga Falls, 1989 Front St., Cuyahoga Falls.

7 p.m. $119 per person. 330-929-3000 12/31 New Year’s Eve Party with Verve Daddy All ages show. A group of five guys with rock and roll, blues, country and garage roots, based in Northern Ohio. Northside Bar and Grille, 111 N. Main St., Akron.

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Includes a hike and craft. Registration begins 12/29.

F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm/Visitors Center, 1828 Smith Rd., Akron. Fri., 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.; Sat., 10:30 a.m. Free. 330-865-8065

1/6 6th Annual Firefighters’ Chili Challenge The cold weather will be a distant memory as you sample the wares of every chili chef on hand. Lock 3, downtown Akron. 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $5 donation to the Akron Children’s Hospital Burn Unit. www.lock3live.com 1/6 Cabin Fever Join a naturalist for an evening around the fireplace with crafts, activities and hot cocoa. Sand Run Metro Park/Shady Hollow Pavilion, 1750 Sand Run Pkwy., Akron. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free.

330-865-8065 1/6 Canton Charge vs. Fort Wayne Mad Ants Catch the inaugural season of the Cavs’ NBA minor league team. Canton Memorial Civic Center, 1101 Market Ave. N., Canton. 7:30 p.m. Call for ticket prices. 330489-3090 1/6 Iris Dement This singer/songwriter is one of the most celebrated country-folk performers of her day.

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1/7 Amateur Photography Exhibit Reception The Metro Parks Photo Club hosts this opening reception with refreshments for the 2012 Amateur Photography Exhibit. F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm/Visitors Center, 1828 Smith Rd., Akron. 2-4 p.m. Free. 330-865-8065

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The 7th Annual Melting Pot Larry and Jan Frank of ComDoc served as honorary corporate chairs of The 7th Annual Melting Pot – A Taste of Many Nations on Sept. 15, which featured the ethnic dishes of local chefs. Held at Fairlawn Country Club, the event raised $30,000 for Mature Services, Inc., an organization that provides programs and services to support, strengthen and empower adults as they age.

West Point Market’s Richard Vernon served as honorary culinary chair, and Madeline Bozzelli returned as honorary committee chair and also served as the mistress of ceremonies. Festivities included a silent auction, mum sale, music, a basket raffle and a competition for the top three favorite dishes of the evening.

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1. Honoree Ron Brooks with E.A.C.H. Assistant Director Grady Appleton and Malcolm Costa 2. Annette Grimes Hammonds, Ronald Brown and M. Ward 3. Ernestine Hayes, Ophelia Averitt, president of the Akron Chapter of NAACP, and Minister Larry Roberson 4. Rod and Faith Stewart 5. Tiffany Edwards, Interim Executive Director of E.A.C.H., and Mayor Plusquellic

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She smiles at me, too, as I struggle out of my heavy winter coat at the top of the stairs. The landing opens to another spacious waiting area, lined with armed chairs upholstered in oxblood leather, bulletin boards filled with colorful fliers and windowed offices on all sides. An even tinier Asian woman stands at a desk at the far end, speaking with whom I presume to be the mother of the two boys. I approach, smile and wait my turn. After finishing her brief conversation in that same incomprehensible tongue, she turns to me and speaks with almost no accent at all.

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Subba is telling me his story as I sit in his office at the International Institute of Akron on Tallmadge Avenue, intently listening and thinking about the fact that most Americans are offspring of immigrants. Even the Pilgrims were immigrants from England, escaping the oppression of their Puritan religion. And America is still the destination of hundreds of thousands of refugees every year.

Just looking around the campus of The University of Akron or the main floor of the Public Library downtown, you can see the myriad of ethnicities, a kaleidoscope of humanity in shades of skin tones and speech patterns. Certainly each of these people has a story to tell, possibly of being uprooted with or without family, of crossing oceans and continents in pursuit of life, liberty and happiness.

What are some of those stories, I wondered?

What does it mean to leave everything behind and start over — to flee a ransacked village with no more than the clothes on your back, languish in a refugee camp, sometimes for years, and then start from scratch in a foreign land — where no one speaks your language and knows your history? What is that like?

Which is what brought me here, to the International Institute. The International Institute is a non-governmental, non-profit organization that, among other things, assists the foreign born with integrating into our society. The Institute offers free classes to recent immigrants in English as a Second Language, as well as assistance in applying for American citizenship, finding a job and a place to live, and completing forms for things like taxes and health insurance. They also offer free translation services in 50 different languages, so those not yet adept at speaking and understanding English can still get proper medical attention, be represented fairly in court or have a meaningful conversation with English speakers.

When I arrive at the Institute, now housed in a two-story cement-block former church, and head inside, a young, thin Asian woman makes eye contact as she finishes her phone conversation. She directs me to the second floor for Amber Subba’s office. Subba is a case manager in the Refugee Resettlement and Education portion of the Institute, helping to manage things while they search for someone to take Dylanna Jackson’s place (Jackson left for another job).

I mount the narrow stairs and meet two little Asian boys at the top, maybe four and six years old, both bundled in thick sweaters and unabashedly staring at me with wide, round eyes.

“Hi,” I say, smiling at the younger of the two. He smiles briefly, lowers his head and runs off at the beckon of another tiny Asian woman who’s calling out to them in a rhythmic language I don’t recognize.

“Shay-ron?” I nod. This stumble with my name is the first indication that perhaps she’s not a native English speaker. “He should be right back. He told me he was expecting you. Please have a seat.”

I sit in one of the oxblood chairs and watch the boys periodically chase each other and then retreat to their mother, who continues to talk with the secretary.

A young man of maybe 30 — dressed in khakis, a button-down shirt, a gray V-neck sweater and a khaki suit jacket, and carrying a Styrofoam food container — approaches me and introduces himself as Amber. He’s of average height, very thin, with neatly clipped, short dark hair, a few dark freckles on his tawny skin and wearing fashionable wire-rimmed glasses. His Southeast Asian accent is evident, though not prohibitive to communication. We go into his tiny office and close the windowed door (since the little boys are still running about).

The office is barely able to accommodate the desk, large filing cabinets and two armed chairs that have been squeezed into it. Subba’s desk isn’t terribly cluttered, though it appears he has his fair share of paperwork. A flat-screen computer monitor, keyboard and mouse are close at his elbow as he leans back in his chair and focuses on me. As we chat, I’m periodically befuddled by his rather thick accent, though his English is quite good. The soft, sticky quality of his Ds and the rolling, musical rhythm of his speech lead me to try to listen more carefully. I also find myself trying to speak as slowly and as clearly as I possibly can. After some preliminary introductions of who I am and why I wanted to speak with him, Subba tells me his story.

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of China, next to Nepal and not far from coming to take away one of his uncles, wore on, the food rations supplied to the Bangladesh. Since Business Week magazine amid the protests of the rest of his family. refugees waned to insufficient amounts, rated Bhutan as “the happiest country in Then the government closed down the and when they would venture out into the Asia” in 2006, as well as the eighth hapschools in all the Nepalese populated areas, city to find more, they were often taunted piest country in the world, I wondered depriving Subba and hundreds of other and humiliated by Nepalese citizens. Nepal why someone would want to emigrate children of education for two full years. is, itself, not a particularly wealthy country, from it. The tangled history of the region Shortly after, Subba’s entire family had to with problems managing its resources for belies the flippant title bestowed by that leave Bhutan to live in a refugee camp in its own citizens. These refugees were seen publication. Hundreds of years of warNepal. Subba’s ancestors had been origias an additional burden by many and were ring fiefdoms and military factions led nally from Nepal. They were part of an easily targeted as the cause of hardship for to its inclusion in the United Kingdom’s ethnic minority there that moved into the everyone. many Asian conquests of the early 20th region of Bhutan seeking work, probably At first, only about half the people in the century. When the British Empire waned hundreds of years ago, before there were camp wanted to seek citizenship elsewhere. and India gained its independence in the somewhat arbitrary national borders As time wore on and it became clear that 1947, Bhutan fell under Indian influence of the modern world. In the early 1990s, as one of very few countries to recognize when Bhutan was struggling to define itself ethnic Nepalese would never be allowed back into Bhutan, nor into Nepal itself, that independence. Bhutan was admitted politically, these “foreigners” were expelled that number grew and governmental agento the United Nations in 1971, though it from the only home they’d ever known, cies started the long process still struggled to define of relocation. The process its own government, began with producing The tangled history of the region belies the vacillating between proof of identity — imposmonarchical and flippant title bestowed by Business Week. sible for those who had left more democratic rule. their homes abruptly with Around the same time, no possessions. Luckily, neighboring Nepal was also grappling with sent away because of the tenuous ties to Subba’s family had both documentation conflicting ideas about who should hold their past that labeled them as different and the testimony of other members of power in that country. Monarchy and from the rest of their countrymen. their former community to prove who they Congress locked horns several times, until Subba and his brothers, sisters, parents and were. The process of choosing a country about 1991, when a “People’s Movement” grandparents then spent 17 years living to move refugees to is complicated; for party unseated the king and reformed the in this refugee camp in Nepal. Seventeen instance, victims of torture are taken only Nepalese constitution to allow multiparty years without electricity, privacy or techto certain countries. The next qualifier involvement. This led to a violent social is if the refugee has any family members overthrow by the Maoist Communist party nology. I immediately picture the squalid tent cities of Haiti or Darfur, images from currently residing in a different country. A and a bloody civil war. the television news that serve as my only distant uncle of Subba’s was already living Against this backdrop of politics and idea of a refugee camp. Subba disabuses and studying in Kent, so it was decided to power struggle, Subba managed to have a me of this notion, clarifying that they had relocate his family here. fairly peaceful childhood. He remembers running water and access to healthcare and The bureaucratic process was long and playing soccer in the street with his friends food, even education up to the equivalent tedious, covering much of the last seven and having to wear very uncomfortable of our 10th grade, with scholarships availyears at the camp. Subba, then 28 years formal garments for festivals and public able for schooling beyond that. Subba old, went initially with his parents and was events. He says he really had no idea about miraculously managed to complete a bachjoined later by his brother and sister-inany of the governmental machinations of elor’s degree in physics while there. But law here in Akron. Now his grandfather those days, until he was about 11. He can those years were long and difficult, full of lives with him too, while his sister is in remember seeing several military officers uncertainty about the future. As the years 36

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INTERNATIONAL CENTER OPENS ITS DOORS The YWCA had already been teaching English to many of the foreign-born women who worked in local factories, but the population explosion indicated that more resources were needed.

Through their affiliation with the YWCA’s International Institute in New York, the Association was able to appropriate funding, and The International Center opened on South Main Street in February 1917.

INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE IS FOUNDED The institute was founded at a

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The Netherlands with her own family. The International Institute was among the first organizations to help with his and his family’s orientation to life here, finding them a place to live and prospects for jobs. Since Subba already spoke English fairly well — along with Nepali, Hindi and his own private language (which he calls “Limbu” Language) — he was offered a position as an interpreter at the Institute. From that job, it wasn’t long until his abilities and experiences merited a promotion, and then another, allowing him more involvement in resettling other refugees.

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time when Europe was ravaged by war and Akron was literally booming, with business tycoons like F.A Seiberling and Harvey Firestone building factories and houses as quickly as possible. Akron’s population more than doubled between 1910 and 1920, as people sought jobs in The Rubber Capital of the World. Almost a third of those seeking to relocate to Akron came from outside the United States, fleeing war or persecution, bringing their families to the Heartland for safety and a fresh start.

INSTITUTE JOINS HUNGARIAN RELIEF EFFORT Throughout the 20th century, the

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The shift toward governmental activity led the Center to re-organize and re-charter as The International Institute in 1958. This shift also led to the Institute being recognized by the U.S. Department of Justice as being allowed to appear before the Board of Immigration Appeals and any I.N.S. office in immigration and nationality law proceedings. Now, rather than just being able to teach English or give material support to immigrants, the Institute could help them gain citizenship.

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Center changed locations and titles several times, while continuing to respond to waves of immigrants from Europe and Asia, whose ranks swelled during wartime and waned in times of relative peace.

In 1956, the Institute served on the Governor’s Committee on Hungarian Refugee Relief, a reac-

“I enjoy this. It is what I was expecting to do when we came, because we know the sorrow, we know the pain of these people. I always used to think of helping people, and when I came here, it was a great opportunity to get this job in this agency. I love it, actually.”

And from the conversation I just had with Subba, he’s not just talking about his job — but also the life he’s making for himself, here in Akron.

Comments?

E-mail them to editor Georgina K. Carson at gcarson@bakermediagroup.com.

NEW LEGAL IMMIGRATION SYSTEM IS CREATED In 1990, The United States revamped its legal immigration system and set a record by granting legal permanent residence to 1.5 million people. This translates into thousands of newcomers needing the Institute’s services here in Akron every day.

tion to the revolution in that country, bringing yet another group of immigrants to our community.

REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT PROGRAM ESTABISHED In 1979, the Institute offcially established its Refugee Resettlement Program, which used government funds to provide such necessities as apartment furnishings, food, English lessons and job counseling

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/ Sharon Cebula is a graduate student in the NEOMFA Creative Writing program at The University of Akron, where she’s pursuing her degree in Nonfiction. She lives in West Akron with her husband and her cat, Boris.

The 1960s and ‘70s brought more changes in immigration law, as well as more waves of refuge seekers, in the midst of the social upheavals right here in the U.S. The overthrow of the Batista government in Cuba in the late 1950s and then the political unrest and violence in Vietnam in the mid-1970s brought several-hundred-thousand asylum seekers to Akron. With help from local church groups, the International Institute did its best to keep up with the changing needs of these new ethnic groups, while also changing locations and struggling with meager funding from the government, the United Way and local private donors.

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Now that Subba is on the other side of the experience, helping families who are going through a similar process to what he’s already experienced, I asked him how he feels about his work.

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for this new group of immigrants seeking to establish a new life and self-sufficiency in America.

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best doctors 2011

by Georgina K. Carson

When President Obama signed legislation last year to overhaul the nation’s health care system and guarantee access to medical insurance for tens of millions of Americans, it was the largest single legislative achievement of his first two years in office — and, undoubtedly, the most controversial.

Not a single Republican voted for the final version, and Republicans across the country campaigned on a promise to repeal the bill.

It almost goes without saying, then, that in October 2011 when the Obama administration scrapped the long-term care insurance program created by the health care law — called The CLASS Act — because it was too costly, Republicans (who had a hand in its demise) were nothing short of gleeful.

This most recent decision is just one more setback for the law, which is under attack in court, in Congress and in many state legislatures. Senate Republican leader, Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, commented that The CLASS Act was “only one of the unwise, unsustainable components of an unwise, unsustainable law” — a law that he and other Republicans in Congress want to repeal in its entirety.

Despite this ongoing political debate, there does seem to be one point on which everyone agrees, whether Democrat, Republican or anything in between: When you’re sick, you want the best possible care.

As you’ll see, Greater Akron has no shortage of first-rate physicians. Recognized globally for innovation in polymers, materials science and medical research, Akron took its position one step further in 2006 with the development of the Akron Biomedical Corridor. Anchored by Akron General Medical Center, Summa Akron City Hospital and Akron Children’s Hospital (all nationally ranked by independent entities), the 600-acre corridor — which includes the Austen BioInnovation Institute of Akron — was created to meld the area’s established expertise in materials science and technology with Akron’s burgeoning healthcare-related research and development activities, its growing number of biomedical companies and the region’s workforce.

In the next five years, the corridor is expected to create 3,000 jobs — and is also attracting top doctors from all over the country.

In the 2011 Best Doctors listings that follow, you’ll find 190 Greater Akron physicians in 61 specialties — essentially, a top doc for just about all your medical needs. In addition, we’ve profiled four of the area’s best doctors: Dr. Jennifer Cummings, Dr. Joseph Meli, Dr. Terry Mamounas and Dr. James Fitzgibbon.

Every day, many of us face important medical decisions, and studies show that one in five patients are treated based on an incorrect diagnosis. This 2011 Best Doctors list gives you access to the best local minds in medicine — along with a little peace of mind.

Our 2011 Best Doctors issue is meant to provide you with a source for exactly that.

These lists are excerpted from The Best Doctors in America® 2011-2012 database, which includes over 45,000 doctors in more than 40 medical specialties. The Best Doctors in America® database is compiled and maintained by Best Doctors, Inc. For more information, visit www.bestdoctors.com, or contact Best Doctors by telephone at 800-675-1199 or by e-mail at research@bestdoctors.com. Please note that lists of doctors are not available on the Best Doctors website.

DISCLAIMER: Best Doctors, Inc., has used its best efforts in assembling material for this list, but does not warrant that the information contained herein is complete or accurate, and does not assume, and hereby disclaims, any liability to any person for any loss or damage caused by errors or omissions herein, whether such errors or omissions result from negligence, accident or any other cause.

Copyright 2011, Best Doctors, Inc. Used under license, all rights reserved. This list, or any parts thereof, must not be reproduced in any form without written permission from Best Doctors, Inc. No commercial use of the information in this list may be made without the permission of Best Doctors, Inc. No fees may be charged, directly or indirectly, for the use of the information in this list without permission.

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This doctor’s career has come full-circle.

by Abby Cymerman

Dr. Jennifer Cummings Summa Barberton and City Cardiology Associates Cardiovascular Disease, Heart Rhythm Specialist photo by Chris Rutan

For Dr. Jennifer Cummings, the phrase “What goes around, comes around,” is all too true.

In Her Spare Time, You’ll Find Her:

Cummings, a heart rhythm specialist, practices with City Cardiology Associates and at Summa Barberton, the same hospital where she was born.

t Running for heart health – “I’ve never been a runner so I made a commitment to try and learn. In January, I could barely finish a mile, and after many months of blood, sweat and tears, in September, I was able to finish the Susan Komen 5K,” she says.

“Even though I have a long way to go and I struggle just like everyone else to maintain a healthy lifestyle, it has been rewarding to see my progress.”

“It has been immensely rewarding to come back and work here and provide excellent heart rhythm care and services to a hospital and a community that means so much to me,” she says.

Being part of the local, national and international medical community is a priority for Cummings who’s active with the American College of Cardiology and serves on two national committees: the ACC committee for Clinical Electrophysiology and the Committee for Women in Cardiology. One of her responsibilities is to review new guidelines and clinical statements in her field.

Cummings says that she’s always viewed physicians as people who could make differences in their patients’ lives, not just through physical treatment, but by teaching them how to better care for themselves.

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Q: My editor’s husband claims that he doesn’t need to exercise if he drinks a glass of red wine every night. Can you please weigh in so they can end this ongoing debate …

“I wish a glass of red wine had all the effects of exercise! However, there’s no replacement for a good 20-30 minutes of cardiovascular exercise a day,” says Cummings. “Not only does this help your cardiovascular health by lowering your blood pressure and helping you achieve your ideal body weight, but it also helps you prevent osteoporosis and control diabetes.”

Barney Carson, are you listening?

Cardiovascular Disease

Timothy C. Murray Northeast Ohio Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Associates 224 West Exchange St., Suite 380 Akron, OH 44302 330-344-6676

William B. Bauman Northeast Ohio Cardiovascular Specialists 95 Arch St., Suite 300 Akron, OH 44304 330-253-8195

Sanjiv Tewari Northeast Ohio Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Associates

Jennifer E. Cummings City Cardiology Associates

224 West Exchange St., Suite 380 Akron, OH 44302 330-344-6676

201 Fifth St. NE Barberton, OH 44303 330-753-6699

Dermatology

Stephen M. Denning Cardiovascular Consultants

James F. Libecco Akron Skin Center

2600 Sixth St. SW, Suite A2-710 Canton, OH 44710 330-454-8076

“It was amazing for me growing up to think a person could have that much knowledge or ability that they could actually make such a difference,” she says. “I wanted to be that difference.”

While in medical school, Cummings’ father had his first heart attack, and it gave her a close-up view of the field of cardiology.

“It seemed to be a field that embodied what I loved about medicine: helping someone get better but also teaching them how to prevent it from happening again. After that, I knew it was the right field for me,” she says.

As a heart rhythm specialist, Cummings places pacemakers to help increase heart rates that are too slow and making the patient tired.

Sometimes, she places an implantable defibrillator to help prevent sudden cardiac death in high-risk patients. And other times, she works with patients who have irregular or abnormal heart beats.

The most frustrating part of her job, she says, is seeing patients who struggle between paying for medical care and basic economic survival.

“Medications are more and more expensive, and I see more people forced to neglect their own care and medicines to feed their families,” she says.

To prevent illness before it happens, Cummings encourages people to learn about family risk factors, talk with their primary care physician and then take steps to prevent health issues in their own lives.

“Heart healthy is a lifestyle change, not a diet,” she says. “It’s a commitment to exercising 20 to 30 minutes a day. It’s a commitment to eating less salt and animal fat, and more fruits and vegetables. It’s continued monitoring of their blood pressure. And, even more important, it’s a commitment to stop smoking.”

Cummings says her patients are the reason she goes to work every day and calls her role, “a privilege and an honor.”

“As a physician, you’re often seeing people in their most fragile state, and they’re looking to you for help, guidance and healing,” she says.

“Even though I can’t heal or help everyone, it creates a relationship that’s unique and precious, and I hope I’ve been able to make a positive difference in each of their lives in some way or another.”

Did she always want to be a physician? Yes … and no. Being a doctor was always her lifelong dream except, says Cummings, “for the brief time as a child when I thought I could be Wonder Woman.”

3085 West Market St., Suite 102 Akron, OH 44333 330-836-0201

Milan Dopirak Cardiovascular Consultants

Gary D. Lichten 157 West Cedar St., Suite 201 Akron, OH 44307 330-253-7164

2600 Sixth St. SW, Suite A2-710 Canton, OH 44710 330-454-8076

Eliot N. Mostow Akron Dermatology

Michael M. Hughes Northeast Ohio Cardiovascular Specialists

566 White Pond Dr. Akron, OH 44320 330-535-7100

201 Fifth St. NE, Suite 16 Barberton, OH 44303 330-745-7634

Emergency Medicine

Atul R. Hulyalkar Akron Cardiovascular Associates 224 West Exchange St., Suite 305 Akron, OH 44302 330-344-7400

Michael Beeson Akron General Medical Center Department of Emergency Medicine

Robert Alan Schweikert Heart Rhythm Associates Akron General’s Physicians Office Building, Suite 225 224 West Exchange St. Akron, OH 44302 330-344-4377

Ted Franklin Shaub Western Reserve Cardiology 75 Arch St., Suite 206 Akron, OH 44304 330-374-0009

David J. Utlak Ohio Heart Care 4455 Dressler Rd., NW Canton, OH 44718 330-492-1880

Critical Care Medicine Charles R. Fuenning Respiratory, Critical Care and Sleep Associates 95 Arch St., Suite 210 Akron, OH 44304 330-253-1411

Hitesh Makkar Respiratory, Critical Care and Sleep Associates 95 Arch St., Suite 210 Akron, OH 44304 330-253-1411

400 Wabash Ave. Akron, OH 44307 330-344-6326

Nicholas J. Jouriles Akron General Medical Center Department of Emergency Medicine 400 Wabash Ave. Akron, OH 44307 330-344-6326

Christ G. Kyriakedes Akron General Medical Center Department of Emergency Medicine 400 Wabash Ave. Akron, OH 44307 330-344-6326

Family Medicine Anita Kishan Amlani Northeast Family Health Care 65 Community Rd., Suite C Tallmadge, OH 44278 330-633-6601

Karen Barton Brimfield Family Medicine Robinson Health Center at Brimfield 1365 Keslo Dr. Kent, OH 44240 330-676-0488

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Conservation of resources is an obsession for this medical leader.

by Abby Cymerman

Dr. Joseph Meli Akron General Medical Center and Summit Adult Medicine Center Chief of Staff at Akron General photo by Shane Wynn

In His Spare Time, You’ll Find Him: t Recycling items and restoring them to their former beauty – “I would rather restore an old piece of furniture and make it look good, than build a new one. Some of my friends accuse me of being a hoarder, but I don’t listen to them because I feel that the things I collect have good value and can be used again,” he says. “My wife, Mary, might argue that point, being that our garage is filled with a variety of items that I’ve collected over the years.”

Meli, who has been in medicine since 1976 and currently practices at the Summit Adult Medicine Center, says the key to wellness is to develop healthy lifestyles early on.

“What I’ve seen over the years is younger people feel they’re indestructible, practice unhealthy lifestyles and then pay for it in their later years. You can see the people who have smoked, maybe abused alcohol or other substances; they just don’t age so well as the years go by and succumb to a variety of problems. Certainly, there’s the exception to those things, but in general, I think it holds true,” he says. “I do not think a healthy lifestyle is a mystery. I think sensible advice is offered in a variety of venues we’re all exposed to; it’s just a matter of finding the ones that make the most sense for us and trying to adhere to it.”

What first attracted Meli to the medical field was the scientific aspect: learning about diseases, and understanding the chemistry and function of the human body, but now he says the art of medicine has become more apparent and attractive to him.

Dr. Joseph Meli dislikes waste.

As Chief of Staff at Akron General Medical Center, he says it’s important for his hospital to care for patients in a safe way utilizing stateof-the-art methods, but also in a manner that conserves resources.

“I believe that waste of resources in any activity we participate in is shameful,” he says.

Like the recklessness of driving a car that only gets eight miles to a gallon, Meli says it’s wasteful to keep a patient in the hospital for a week for a problem that could be managed in a shorter hospital stay, an outpatient procedure or even with preventative measures that would keep the patient out of the hospital altogether. “… As we become more intelligent in the way we take care of our health issues and modify our lifestyles for the better, we’ll be able to more efficiently afford the high-tech care that’s so important for people with complex medical problems,” he says.

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“People are very complex, and many times, things that bother them aren’t always rooted in physical causes,” he says. “This challenge to sort out the differences has become more interesting to me and provides a stimulus that’s not present in many other career choices.”

But, when it comes to his position at Akron General, Meli says, “Managing doctors is like herding cats. [It’s] next to impossible.

“Physicians learn early to take responsibility for their actions so that patient care and safety issues become very important, and any threats to autonomy in this area are taken very seriously.”

Instead, he prefers to use his position to foster communication between the hospital and the physicians, and to ensure that the medical staff bylaws are valid and allow doctors to practice medicine in the best way possible.

“I’m very proud of our physician staff at Akron General Medical Center,” he says, “and want to ensure that we’ll always be superb in every way possible — and that our hospital enables us to do so.”

Get Rid of Wrinkles, Keep Your Eyesight Akron BOTOX® Specialist

Many “professionals” perform Botox treatments on their patients, but very few of them are actually trained to do so. Receiving Botox from someone untrained in the procedure can actually result in adverse sideeffects*, such as drooping of the upper eyelids, paralysis of other facial muscles, and even blurry vision.

“Botox is an exciting, safe, and minimally invasive option for patients wanting a rejuvenated look without having surgery,” says Allison Siddall Landes, MD, an ophthalmologist and Botox specialist at Davis Eye Center. “However, in the hands of an untrained specialist, Botox can have an unwanted affect on your facial muscles and even your eyesight.”

Botox has been used for humans since 1980, when it was first used to treat strabismus (the misalignment of eyes, which prevents binocular vision). Botox has been used medically for more than 30 years for treatment of nerve disorders, muscular spasms, and even migraines.

Today, Botox is used cosmetically to relax facial muscles including those around the eyes which cause wrinkles and lines when those muscles are contracting. Botox is injected into the muscle and blocks the nerve impulses which cause the muscle to contract. The relaxation is temporary, lasting usually 2-4 months, but the result is a softer, smoother, rejuvenated appearance.

“Because Botox is often used on the muscles in the face, it is extremely important to ensure that your doctor is professionally trained to administer the product and also has thorough knowledge of how the muscles in your

face and eyes work together,” explains Dr. Landes. As an ophthalmologist that administers Botox, Dr. Landes has completed the Botox training course offered by Allergan (producers of Botox) and also trained with the number one Botox application specialist in Ohio. “I want to be able to provide my patients with the solutions they are seeking in the safest environment possible. While there will still be risks, my knowledge and expertise in Botox and ophthalmology gives my patients the security of knowing that the proper administration of Botox will reduce Botox related complications and, if anything does go wrong, I’ll be able to provide skilled assistance.”

Dr. Landes offers Facial Rejuvenation Consultations prior to any treatment so that she may learn about her patients, understand their goals, and also ensure they do not have any medical conditions which would preclude them from Botox treatments. To schedule a Facial Rejuvenation Consultation with Dr. Landes at Davis Eye Center, please call 330.864.3937.

Dr. Charles H. Davis is pleased to welcome Dr. Landes to Davis Eye Center and announce the opening of his newest location, Davis Eye Center Akron, located at 2680 West Market Street, Fairlawn, OH 44333. Dr. Landes will be primarily based in the new Akron center where the full complement of ophthalmology, including cosmetic procedures, general ophthalmology, LASIK, and cataracts will be treated. To schedule an appointment call 330.864.3937. * According to the FDA, less than 100 people reported adverse side-effects. As reported by WebMD ©2008 “FDA Checks Reports of Botox Risks.”

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Ross R. Black Mill Pond Family Physicians

Richard M. Hines Family Medicine Center of Akron

Kelli R. Sabin Ohio Family Practice Centers

265 West Portage Trail Extension, Suite 200 Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223 330-928-3111

55 Arch St., Suite 3A Akron, OH 44304 330-375-3584

130 North Miller Rd. Fairlawn, OH 44333 330-836-8471

Sean Daniel Hoynes Sharon Family Physicians

Edward Demond Scott Family Medicine Center of Akron

5133 Ridge Rd. Wadsworth, OH 44281 330-239-4455

55 Arch St., Suite 3A Akron, OH 44304 330-375-3584

Dawn Renee Hubbard Mill Pond Family Physicians

Kathleen Mary Scroggins Chippewa Family Medicine

265 West Portage Trail Extension, Suite 200 Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223 330-928-3111

80 North Portage St. Doylestown, OH 44230 330-658-1550

Verlaine L. Blaser Premiere Medical Partners 3033 State Rd., Suite 202 Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223 330-928-6780

Robert A. Cain Cleveland Clinic Brunswick Family Health Center 3574 Center Rd. Brunswick, OH 44212 330-225-8886

Justin Catlett Family Medicine Center of Akron 55 Arch St., Suite 3A Akron, OH 44304 330-375-3584

Andrea Gennaro Cerone Northampton Primary Care 3239 State Rd. Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223 330-923-4500

J. Matthew Chase Primary Care Associates of Northeast Ohio 5565 Hudson Dr., Suite 130A Hudson, OH 44236 330-655-3840

Elliot B. Davidson Akron General Medical Center Center for Family Medicine 400 Wabash Ave. Akron, OH 44307 330-344-6047

3529 Fortuna Dr. Akron, OH 44312 330-644-0022

Cynthia Benfield Kelley Family Medicine Center of Akron 55 Arch St., Suite 3A Akron, OH 44304 330-375-3584

Jeffrey D. Kile South Central Family Physicians 3529 Fortuna Dr. Akron, OH 44312 330-644-0022

Adarsh E. Krishen Family Medicine Center of Akron 55 Arch St., Suite 3A Akron, OH 44304 330-375-3584

Mark H. Meacham Cleveland Clinic Brunswick Family Health Center

John A. DiSabato Family Medicine Center of Akron 55 Arch St., Suite 3A Akron, OH 44304 330-375-3584

Richard James Dom Dera, Jr. Ohio Family Practice Centers 130 North Miller Rd. Fairlawn, OH 44333 330-836-8471

David J. Dulle Sharon Family Physicians 5133 Ridge Rd. Wadsworth, OH 44281 330-239-4455

Michael Gordon Grimes Summa Physicians Family Medicine 791 White Pond Rd., Suite C Akron, OH 44320 330-869-9598

Lynn M. Hamrich Family Medicine Center of Akron 55 Arch St., Suite 3A Akron, OH 44304 330-375-3584

880 Mull Ave., Suite 100 Akron, OH 44313 330-864-8898

South Medical Office Building 970 East Washington St. Medina, OH 44256 330-721-5700

Sarah E. Slater-Lang Streetsboro Family Practice

Gastroenterology Andrew George Libertin Gastroenterology Specialists 2726 Fulton Dr. NW Canton, OH 44718 330-455-5011

Geriatric Medicine Maryjo L. Cleveland Summa Physicians, Geriatric Medicine Center for Senior Health

William D. Smucker Family Medicine Center of Akron

Nancy Istenes Summa Physicians, Geriatric Medicine Center for Senior Health

55 Arch St., Suite 3A Akron, OH 44304 330-375-3584

David M. Sperling Family Medicine Center of Akron 55 Arch St., Suite 3A Akron, OH 44304 330-375-3584

Anne Valeri White Family Medicine Center of Akron

Mark Meyer Northeast Family Health Care

Sharon E. Van Nostran Family Medicine Center of Akron

65 Community Rd., Suite C Tallmadge, OH 44278 330-633-6601

55 Arch St., Suite 3A Akron, OH 44304 330-375-3584

Sue Ellen Meyer Northeast Family Health Care

Douglas A. Wenger Chippewa Family Medicine

65 Community Rd., Suite C Tallmadge, OH 44278 330-633-6601

80 North Portage St. Doylestown, OH 44230 330-658-1550

Denise K. Miller Arrowhead Clinic

Jay Curtis Williamson Family Medicine Center of Akron

6307 East State Rd. Newcomerstown, OH 43832 740-498-5515

55 Arch St., Suite 3A Akron, OH 44304 330-375-3584

Timothy Ray Miller Cleveland Clinic Brunswick Family Health Center

Larry J. Witmer UH Twinsburg Health Center

2417 Manchester Rd. Akron, OH 44314 330-848-3377

797 North Court St. Medina, OH 44256 330-722-4771

75 Arch St., Suite G2 Akron, OH 44304 330-375-4100

55 Arch St., Suite 3A Akron, OH 44304 330-375-3584

3574 Center Rd. Brunswick, OH 44212 330-225-8886

Kenelm F. McCormick Hospice of Medina County

9318 State Rd. 14 Streetsboro, OH 44211 330-626-3111

3574 Center Rd. Brunswick, OH 44212 330-225-8886

Dean P. Rich Allenside Family Practice

Vernon J. Hershberger Family Medical Services

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David Lance Jackson South Central Family Physicians

Catherine A. Sheridan Cleveland Clinic Medina Hospital Section of Family Medicine

Family Medicine/ Hospice & Palliative Medicine

8819 Commons Boulevard, Suite 100 Twinsburg, OH 44087 330-425-2212

Todd Michael Zeiger Sharon Family Physicians 5133 Ridge Rd. Wadsworth, OH 44281 330-239-4455

75 Arch St., Suite G2 Akron, OH 44304 330-375-4100

Stuart J. Kanter Summa Physicians, Geriatric Medicine Center for Senior Health 75 Arch St., Suite G2 Akron, OH 44304 330-375-4100

William D. Smucker Family Medicine Center of Akron 55 Arch St., Suite 3A Akron, OH 44304 330-375-3584

William James Zafirau Summa Physicians, Geriatric Medicine Center for Senior Health 75 Arch St., Suite G2 Akron, OH 44304 330-375-4100

Geriatric Medicine/Hospice & Palliative Medicine Steven M. Radwany Summa Health System Internal Medicine and Palliative Care Center 55 Arch St., Suite 1A Akron, OH 44304 330-375-3600

William D. Smucker Family Medicine Center of Akron 55 Arch St., Suite 3A Akron, OH 44304 330-375-3584

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With this doctor, art imitates life. Or is it life imitating art?

Dr. Terry Mamounas Aultman Cancer Center

by Abby Cymerman

Medical Director; Surgical Oncologist, specializing in breast surgery; Professor of Surgery, NEOMED

photo by Chris Rutan

As a child, Dr. Terry Mamounas loved to draw, and at age 11, an art teacher inspired him to paint and take lessons.

In high school, he became fascinated with learning about the human body and the diseases that affect it. So when it came time to make the big decision — medical school or art school — he chose to become a doctor and pursue art as a hobby.

For which many local breast cancer survivors are thankful.

“As I was finishing my surgery residency, I was looking to specialize in surgical oncology. At the same time, I did a master’s in public health at the University of Pittsburgh in epidemiology, and my thesis was on breast cancer,” he says.

He was fortunate to spend a month rotating in the laboratory of Dr. Bernie Fisher, a pioneer in breast cancer research and the doctor who conducted many of the clinical trials that dictated how we understand breast cancer today. “That was a life-changing experience,” Mamounas says. “He was such a mentor, and after we finished the month, he asked if I wanted to come back and do research with him which, of course, I accepted.”

Mamounas worked with Dr. Fisher for two years. “It’s like being in the right place at the right time,” he says.

“I was in Pittsburgh in the ‘80s, where it was sort of the mecca [for breast cancer research].”

More recently, in 2010, Mamounas became an inaugural member of Susan G. Komen for the Cure’s new Scientific Advisory Council. The council members help the organization review — from a scientific standpoint — all the grant proposals it receives for funding; in return, Komen funds two years of research by council members.

In His Spare Time, You’ll Find Him: t Painting (or talking about painting) – Mamounas finds oil painting therapeutic and likes to paint florals, portraits and landscapes from his native Greece. He recently won “Best of Show” at the Aultman Employee Art Exhibit. He also enjoys discussing art with both his patients and colleagues.

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“It gave me the opportunity to initiate a project I’ve been thinking about for years: to look at molecular predictors of local, regional recurrence in breast cancer,” he says.

“It’s important to see what the state-of-the-art thinking process is, in terms of new research projects and what people think and want to do. [Being] able to critique it and select the best ones, hopefully that will lead to great discoveries in the future.”

Clinical research is a priority for Mamounas who says that over the last 15 to 20 years, breast cancer mortality

rates have dropped due to early detection and effective treatments.

“It’s really a very exciting time … because we have a lot of options, but not every patient is the same,” he says. “[By individualizing therapy], you can be more effective.”

Mamounas says Aultman has multiple clinical trials on breast cancer, as well as other cancers, that try to improve upon patient outcomes. The hospital also tests new drugs and new treatments on an everyday basis.

“The patients are part of cutting-edge research trials — that they could get at Sloan-Kettering or the Cleveland Clinic or University Hospitals — [but] are available to them right here at Aultman.”

As a breast cancer surgeon, a high proportion of Mamounas’ patients are cured of the disease, not only by surgery but also by the additional treatment they receive.

“With breast cancer patients, we see them year after year, so we really know how our patients are doing. And that’s the reward,” he says. “The human involvement is the most significant part of what we do, and you don’t need to get paid to do that; it’s fun in itself.”

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The kids call him Dr. Fitz.

by Abby Cymerman

Dr. James Fitzgibbon Akron Children’s Hospital Founder and director, Division of Adolescent Medicine

photo by Chris Rutan

Sometimes you look at a pile of puzzle pieces and what begins as individual parts eventually comes together and makes sense. Looking back at the start of his career, that’s what happened with Dr. James Fitzgibbon.

Growing up in Northern Michigan — a selfproclaimed “science nerd” and the oldest of 13 children — Fitzgibbon said he started school as a chemistry undergrad, and as a senior, became a houseparent to a “couple hundred” freshmen.

“That’s where I first came into contact with lots of adolescent and young adult problems. We had a little bit of a problem in the dorms with some IV heroin [use], alcohol, relationship issues, academic failure and depression,” he says. “So I had a lot of responsibility to shepherd these young adults through their first year in college, and it got me kind of excited. That, plus my chemistry stuff and my science, moved me toward medicine.”

He entered medical school, and when it came time to apply to a residency program, he discovered Akron Children’s Hospital. John Kramer, who was the chief resident at the time, took him aside and said something along the lines of: We’ve got an adolescent floor here that nobody wants to take care of. How would you like to do that your third year? And you’ve still got to do all your other stuff, too. “And that’s kind of how I got here,” says Fitzgibbon.

Since Fitzgibbon’s arrival in the 1980s, the Division of Adolescent Medicine itself has matured: An adolescent services network was formed with the Summit County Health Department, and adolescent specialists from Children’s provide healthcare services at the Summit County Juvenile Court detention home.

In His Spare Time, You’ll Find Him: t Visiting the kids – He and his wife enjoy traveling to visit their three grown children. t Fishing with his brothers – “We don’t catch a lot of fish but we have good times.”

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Within the last 10 years, Fitzgibbon built the division by attracting Dr. Eleni Lantzouni from New Jersey to establish an adolescent eating disorders program here and by luring Dr. Nneka Holder away from D.C. Children’s to create a teen bleeding disorder clinic with the hospital’s hematology program. continued on p54

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continued from p50 What fascinates Fitzgibbon most about adolescent medicine is the speed of teenage development, which he compares to the development of newborns. “[Newborns] have resiliency and vulnerabilities because of that rapid growth. The other big time is adolescence,” he says.

“Adolescent medicine … looks at all of these: behavioral, physical growth, pubertal growth, cognitive growth and ties them to a medical model. You have to work with the kids to get through this to make sure they have healthy development. … The better job you do with the adolescent, the better adults they are for health care.”

Teens, though, can sometimes be tough nuts to crack, so what has Fitzgibbon learned over the years from his patients?

“They really don’t want a buddy; they want a doctor that’s just their doctor. They want somebody who respects their opinions — doesn’t have to agree — but respects that they have opinions, looks for their input, and when they ask questions, they want that person to be authoritative but not authoritarian. They want the information to be correct, up-to-date and reproducible,” he says. “You have to be a really good listener and consistent so every time they get the same you. Teenagers are extremely good at reading adults when they’re faking.”

Still, Fitzgibbon admits that communicating with his teen patients is sometimes a challenge.

“For a while, I thought ‘friends with benefits’ was a new program for insurance until one of the kids laughed and corrected me,” he says. “I’ve got to ask all the time what they mean because it doesn’t mean the same thing [to me.] And, I try really hard never to say, ‘When I was a teenager …’ because it’s not really relevant to them.”

He’s also begun seeing second-generation patients — the teenage children of his former patients, which he finds rewarding. Most rewarding, however, is when his patients outgrow him.

“When my patients with lots of problems do well, get better and don’t need me anymore, that’s great,” he says. “Being able to celebrate their successes is one of the things that make medicine what it is.”

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Diane L. Langkamp Akron Children’s Hospital Locust Pediatric Care Group 300 Locust St., Suite 390 Akron, OH 44302 330-543-8530

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Gregory J. Omlor Akron Children’s Hospital Stone Respiratory Center

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Pediatric Specialist/Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Pediatric Specialist/ Neurology, Epilepsy

Thaddeus W. Kurczynski Akron Children’s Hospital Genetic Center

Steven W. Jewell Child Guidance and Family Solutions

Margaret C. McBride Akron Children’s Hospital NeuroDevelopmental Center

312 Locust St. Akron, OH 44302 330-762-0591

Considine Professional Building, Suite 4400 Two Perkins Square Akron, OH 44308 330-543-8050

Margaret C. McBride Akron Children’s Hospital NeuroDevelopmental Center

Laura H. Rocker Akron Children’s Hospital Department of Pediatric Psychiatry and Psychology 388 South Main St., Suite 207 Akron, OH 44311 330-543-8589

Pediatric Specialist/Hospice & Palliative Medicine Sarah Friebert Akron Children’s Hospital Department of Pediatric Palliative Care One Perkins Square, Suite 5602 Akron, OH 44308 330-543-3343

Pediatric Specialist/ Neurology, Pediatric Metabolic Diseases

One Perkins Square Akron, OH 44308 330-543-8792

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Pediatric Specialist/ Neurology, General

Pediatric Specialist/ Neurology, Neuro-Oncology

Bruce H. Cohen Akron Children’s Hospital NeuroDevelopmental Science Center

Bruce H. Cohen Akron Children’s Hospital NeuroDevelopmental Science Center

Considine Professional Building, Suite 4400 215 West Bowery St. Akron, OH 44308 330-543-8050

Bruce H. Cohen Akron Children’s Hospital NeuroDevelopmental Science Center Considine Professional Building, Suite 4400 215 West Bowery St. Akron, OH 44308 330-543-8050

Pediatric Sports Medicine Joseph Congeni Akron Children’s Hospital Department of Sports Medicine One Perkins Square Akron, OH 44308 330-543-8260

Considine Professional Building, Suite 4400 215 West Bowery St. Akron, OH 44308 330-543-8050

Pediatric Surgery David A. Andrews Akron Pediatric Surgical Associates

Thiruvengadam Kulasekaran Akron Pediatric Neurology

300 Locust St., Suite 560 Akron, OH 44302 330-434-5341

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Philip C. Smith Akron Children’s Hospital Heart Center

Douglas E. Moses Akron Children’s Hospital Diagnostic Referral Group

One Perkins Square, Suite 5200 Akron, OH 44308 330-543-8030

Pediatric Urology Phillip Nasrallah Pediatric and Adolescent Urology 215 West Bowery St., Suite 3500 Akron, OH 44308 330-376-3332

Pediatrics/ General Genevive C. Falconi Cleveland Clinic Brunswick Family Health Center

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Douglas Hackenberg Children’s Medical Group 370 East Market St. Akron, OH 44304 330-762-9033

Molly Shaw Akron Children’s Hospital Department of Pediatrics 701 White Pond Dr., Suite 100 Akron, OH 44320 330-865-1252

Titus G. Sheers Internal Medicine Center of Akron Building 301, Fifth Floor 400 Wabash Ave. Akron, OH 44307 330-344-6015

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James Albert Nard III Akron Children’s Hospital Diagnostic Referral Group One Perkins Square Akron, OH 44308 330-543-4440

Troy Sands Akron Children’s Hospital Pediatric Hospital Medicine One Perkins Square Akron, OH 44308 330-543-4440

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Steven A. Cremer North Star Orthopedics 999 North Main St. Akron, OH 44310 330-929-2694

Daniel M. Dorfman Omni Orthopaedics 4760 Belpar St. NW Canton, OH 44718 330-492-9200

James Patrick Klejka Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center Summit Rehabilitation Medicine

John A. Kasper, Jr. Summa Physicians, Geriatric Medicine Center for Senior Health 75 Arch St., Suite G2 Akron, OH 44304 330-375-4100

Melodie Morgan-Minott Kent Medical Arts Building Suite 230 401 Devon Place Kent, OH 44240 330-673-9111

Kathleen A. Pero Pastoral Counseling Services 282 West Bowery St. Akron, OH 44307 330-996-4600

Moshe S. Torem Center for Mind-Body Medicine 4125 Medina Rd., Suite 209 Akron, OH 44333 330-665-8209

Pulmonary Medicine Charles R. Fuenning Respiratory, Critical Care and Sleep Associates 95 Arch St., Suite 210 Akron, OH 44304 330-253-1411

Matthew Krauza Respiratory, Critical Care and Sleep Associates 95 Arch St., Suite 210 Akron, OH 44304 330-253-1411

Kenneth R. Kretchmer Respiratory, Critical Care and Sleep Associates 95 Arch St., Suite 210 Akron, OH 44304 330-535-8850

3975 Embassy Pkwy., Suite 002 Akron, OH 44333 330-668-4094

Timothy C. Murray Northeast Ohio Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Associates

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224 West Exchange St., Suite 380 Akron, OH 44302 330-344-6676

James A. Lehman Legacy Plastic Surgeons 300 Locust St., Suite 590 Akron, OH 44302 330-374-9100

Sanjiv Tewari Northeast Ohio Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Associates

Douglas S. Wagner Akron Plastic Surgeons

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Radiology Thomas B. Poulton Radiology Associates of Canton 2600 Sixth St. SW Canton, OH 44710 330-363-6285

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Sleep Medicine Nader A. Botros Respiratory, Critical Care and Sleep Associates 95 Arch St., Suite 210 Akron, OH 44304 330-535-8850

Matthew Krauza Respiratory, Critical Care and Sleep Associates

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Thoracic Surgery Robert F. Debski Summa Barberton Hospital Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery 201 Fifth St. NE, Suite 8 Barberton, OH 44203 330-475-1674

Urology Dennis F. Bentley Physicians Urology 95 Arch St., Suite 165 Akron, OH 44304 330-375-4848

Raymond A. Bologna Physicians Urology 95 Arch St., Suite 165 Akron, OH 44304 330-375-4848

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life @ 50+

by Abby Cymerman

New Year, New You / The thermometer has dropped, but you can still exercise your body, mind and soul. /

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temperature isn’t exactly balmy anymore and that Snuggie you got as a present last year really is coming in handy. Even so, now isn’t the time to hibernate until the daffodils pop; it’s an opportunity to create your own self-improvement program.

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Song Gone Wrong The song, “Auld Lang Syne,” is sung at the stroke of midnight in almost every English-speaking country in the world to ring in the New Year. Despite its popularity, almost no one sings it correctly — even in Scotland — and even worse, most of us butcher the words.

Written by Robert Burns in 1741, “Auld Lang Syne” was first published in 1796 after Burns’ death and literally means “old long ago,” or simply, “the good old days.”

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Auld Lang Syne by Robert Burns

Should auld acquaintance be forgot, and never brought to mind?

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For auld lang syne, my dear, For auld lang syne, We’ll take a cup o’ kindness yet For auld lang syne We twa hae run aboot the braes And pou’d the gowans fine; we’ve wander’d mony a weary foot Sin’ auld lang syne We two hae paidled i’ the burn, Frae mornin’ sun till dine; But seas between us braid hae roar’d Sin’ auld lang syne And here’s a hand, my trusty friend, And gie’s a hand o’ thine; We’ll take a cup o’ kindness yet For auld lang syne Should auld acquaintance be forgot, and never brought to mind?

Should auld acquaintance be forgot and days of auld lang syne?

For auld lang syne, my dear, For auld lang syne, We’ll take a cup o’ kindness yet For auld lang syne

EVENT GUIDE

A FAMILY-FRIENDLY NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION OF THE ARTS!

NEW YEAR’S EVE Saturday, December 31, 2011 6 p.m. to midnight Admission Buttons $10 Children under 10 FREE

www.firstnightakron.org

DISCOVER DOWNTOWN AKRON PASSPORTS Only $15 and include First Night admission!

A PROGRAM OF

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DISCOVER DOWNTOWN AKRON PASSPORT Experience arts and culture in Downtown Akron through May 2012 for only $15!

Events include exclusive tours, free admission to popular venues and events, train rides, ice skating, magic and more! You’ll even get a free admission button to First Night® Akron 2012 ($10 value) with the purchase of the Downtown Akron Passport!

THE DOWNTOWN AKRON PASSPORT HAS AN ACTUAL VALUE OF OVER $180 Visit www.downtownakron.com/passport to purchase Downtown Akron Passports online or for a list of sales locations.

METRO BUS SHUTTLES METRO buses and City Trolleys run the First Night® Loop all night long — Free!

Stay warm while traveling from site to site by getting on a METRO bus at any First Night site or journey along the loop from 6 – 11:30 p.m. Jump on a bus in front of Canal Park after the midnight fireworks to get a ride to the parking lots and garages. METRO service to Downtown is free with your First Night Button after 4 p.m. on December 31.

The last zoned buses will depart from the METRO Transit Center at 9:50 p.m. so plan your excursion accordingly.

Call METRO Customer Service at (330) 762-0341 for details.

DISCOUNTED ROOMS AT THE RAMADA PLAZA The Ramada Plaza Hotel in Downtown Akron will generously offer guests and artists an excellent one night rate of only $84 for this year’s First Night Akron celebration! Contact the Ramada at 330375-9763 and mention First Night Akron to take advantage of this special offer.

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DISCOVER DOWNTOWN AKRON PASSPORT EVENTS • Akron Film+Pixel Festival

• Free Admission to the Akron Zoo

• Exclusive Tour of Invent Now Museum & Old Stone School

• Two Special Exhibitions at the Akron Art Museum

• Abracadabra: Illusions with Magic Mike

• Festival of Nations 2012

• Silver Screen Holidays at Hower House • Jingle Jazz at E.J. Thomas • First Night® Akron 2012 • Ice Skating at Lock 3 • Classical or Jazz: Tuesday Musical Presents Franz Welser-Most, Music Director, The Cleveland Orchestra or Children’s Jazz Experience

• Swing Into the Spring Season with Baseball Fun at Canal Park • Rubber City Rollergirls Bout • Behind the Scenes with Actors’ Summit Theatre • All Aboard the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad • Akron Symphony Concerts for Kids: Peter and the Wolf

DOWNTOWN AKRON PARTNERSHIP STAFF Suzie Graham President Kimberly Beckett Director of Business Relations Linda Fry Project Director Rich Hoselton Director of Events Lisa Knapp Communications Director Holly Mattucci Director of Finance Jayne Fenton Samantha Schade David Sickels Interns CLEAN & SAFE TEAM Wayne Weese Operations Manager Keith Dobbins Clean & Safe Team Leader CLEAN TEAM Darrell Stamps Mark Gibbs Val Kramer Amy Stoneberger SAFE TEAM Bobby Bettilyon Mike Burgan Shane Durant Ted Young TECHNICAL DIRECTOR Peter Karas VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR Jane Startzman 2012 BUTTON ARTIST Donald E. Peoples PROUD MEMBER OF THE

THE STORY BEHIND THE BUTTON The First Night Akron 2012 button artist, chosen by a committee of previous button artists, is Donald E. Peoples, a graphic designer, cartoonist and photographer. Peoples works as a graphic artist for the Akron-Summit County Public Library, is a National Cartoonists Society member, and is also a founding Board of Directors member of the ToonSeum, a museum of cartoon art in Pittsburgh, PA. Peoples counts television and motion picture animation, newspaper comic strips, editorial cartoons, and the photography of Ansel Adams and Walker Evans as artistic influences. His drawings and photographs have been displayed in exhibitions across Northeast Ohio and audiences throughout the region have enjoyed his presentations on the art of cartooning.

“Not only are my New Year’s Eve revelers having fun, but they also illustrate that Downtown Akron is an active district throughout the year.”

Regarding the button design, Peoples comments, “I wanted to show a variety of people and the events they enjoy. Not only are my New Year’s Eve revelers having fun, but they also illustrate that Downtown Akron is an active district throughout the year.” A woman is carrying shopping bags filled with items that could have been purchased at the Stage Left Boutique at the Akron Civic Theatre, Akron Art Museum gift shop, or HolidayFest at Lock 3. A singer, musician and visual artist represent Akron’s active arts scene. A child is heading to the Lock 3 ice skating rink. Another child is participating in a craft project at Main Library or Summit Artspace.

A man savoring a sandwich shows that between the restaurants, cafés, sidewalk food carts and year-round special events, it’s hard to be hungry in Downtown Akron. Peoples also stated, “The use of bold lettering and bright colors reflects the bold visions and bright future I believe Akron has.”

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The Box: an Artists of Rubber City Gallery; Cari Miller’s Sunthing Special; Connie Bloom’s Quilting Arts Studio & Galle Klausman Studio & Gallery; Carolyn E. Lewis Studio

DISCOVER PNC’S GROW UP GREAT AT THE SHOPPES AT AKRON CENTRE! Enjoy this child-oriented venue that highlights PNC’s Grow Up Great efforts through the art of imaginative play! Learn about making strong choices with the Illusion Factory in Huck Finn’s Story. Build and play in your own Step2 “kiddie city,” imagine what you want to be when you grow up with Let’s Face it Caricatures and add some zing to your First Night attire with Pat Catan’s Mask Making, Braids and Beads and Get Painted Temp Tattoos! Come early! This venue is open from 6-9 p.m.

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FABULOUS FIREWORKS SHOWS AND FIRSTMERIT FIREWORKS! Enjoy the Akron Children’s Hospital Kids Countdown Show featuring ZOBAPAGO at 8:15 p.m. Count down with Franklin T. Moose as he kicks off the fabulous FirstMerit Fireworks Show at 9 p.m. at the Mainstage on Main Street!

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Illuminated “2012” FirstMerit Tower Display & First Night Luminaries Under the Sea Water Walk Through Experience with Amy Mothersbaugh Roos/Studio 2091

A VIBRANT, WALKABLE DOWNTOWN WITH SO MUCH TO CELEBRATE! Visit beautiful, exciting and interactive window displays created by talented local artists Inda Blatch-Geib, Julie Hogarth and Mark Soppeland in collaboration with Akron Public Schools After School Program, The National Inventors Hall of Fame® School ... Center for STEM Learning, community members and the Downtown Akron Partnership. These stimulating installations combine artistic vision with the talents of young people to create a beautification project that captures the vibrancy, energy and “buzz” of our Downtown neighborhood. These windows are on display, enhancing the walkable Downtown environment next to the Civic Theatre on Main Street!

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HALL OF RESOLUTION Oh My Gosh, its New Year’s Eve and you don’t have a New Year’s Resolution yet? Not to worry, the Hall of Resolution will provide the support you need to help with your dilemma! The Hall of Resolution is a one stop shop for those who have a resolution in mind or to provide support and ideas for those who need guidance. Whether you want to lose weight, learn a new skill, get organized, get healthy or just explore the possibilities of getting support for a life changing goal, you’ll be able to find something to meet your needs in the Where can you catch Hall of Resolution! a foul ball and a fireworks display on Fridays in the summer?

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MIDNIGHT WEDDING FESTIVITIES WEDDINGS, RENEWALS & DRAWING

First Night shouldn’t be your only night in downtown Akron this year!

Welcome to Downtown Akron, we’re so glad you’re here! Downtown Akron is a fun, clean, safe and vibrant place to visit every day of the year. Wonderful dining, arts, culture, entertainment and services are thriving in our revitalized Downtown neighborhood that make each visit unique and memorable. Discover the excitement in your own back yard with the Akron Aeros, Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, Akron Civic Theatre, Akron Art Museum, Lock 3, Downtown Artwalks, festivals, shopping and more! No matter what destination or event brings you Downtown, let the Downtown Akron Partnership help you make the most of your Downtown experience.

Visit www.downtownakron.com for updated events, promotions and ongoing activities available to you Downtown. Our Do Downtown discount card will provide you with discounts and incentives for visiting locations like The Peanut Shoppe and the Akron Zoo while our email blasts keep you informed of what’s happening Downtown. Should you find yourself locked out of your car, in need of a jump start, or in need of an escort, contact our Clean and Safe Ambassador Service at 330-7067383. With a mobile-friendly version of our website available for your smart phone, m.downtownakron.com is your one stop resource to connect you to a great time in Downtown!

Discover more about your Downtown by following the QR codes in this Event Guide! Enjoy your day in Downtown Akron!

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Let your New Year’s Eve explode in pyrotechnics and love. Exchange wedding vows on Main Street and share your first kiss at midnight under the stars and the beauty of the New Year’s fireworks.

One winning couple* will receive white gold diamond companion wedding bands designed and custom made by C. L. Davis Jewelers plus overnight accommodations and deluxe breakfast from the Ramada Plaza located right in the heart of Downtown. The first 50 couples to register for the wedding or renewal will receive a certificate for a Sterling Silver TrollBead Bracelet with a Freja Knot Clasp and Double Heart Bead also provided by C.L. Davis Jewelers. *Only couples holding an unendorsed marriage license are eligible for the wedding band drawing!

MIDNIGHT WEDDING/RENEWAL RULES & REGULATIONS 1. Applicants must be compliant with Ohio’s marriage laws and regulations; Applicants must pre-register for the wedding/renewal no later than 5:00 p.m., Tuesday 12/27/2011.

2. Couples may register on-line at www.firstnightakron.org/wedding or by printing and mailing the registration form available on the website to: First Night Akron/ Wedding; 103 S High St., 4th Floor, Akron Ohio 44308.

3. Applicants must have a First Night 2012 button in order to be eligible for the wedding.

4. Registered couples will need to report to The Main Stage check-in site between 6:00 p.m.- 6:55 p.m. to be eligible for the wedding band drawing and Trollbead Bracelet give-away! (No Exceptions) 5. Upon meeting all pre-disclosed requirements, the couple will receive a random numbered ticket for the drawing.

6. At 7:00 p.m. the winning ticket will be drawn.

7. The winning couple will be escorted to C.L Davis Jewelers in a horse drawn sleigh, where the wedding bands will be sized to fit for the midnight ceremony.

8. The winners of the Trollbead bracelets must redeem their bracelet certificate at C.L Davis Jewelers that night in order to receive their bracelets and have them sized. This will also provide an opportunity for guests to peruse the hundreds of other beads available to add to their new bracelets.

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MORE ACTIVITIES IN DOWNTOWN AKRON ON NEW YEAR’S EVE Lock 3 Visit HolidayFest at Lock 3 on Saturday, December 31 for ice skating from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Skate rental is $3, with toddler rentals free when supplies are available.

Decorate your own Gingerbread cookie for $2 in the Kinderzone from 2 - 4 p.m. and 6 - 8 p.m. Take a ride on the Magical Train for $3. Shop the Holiday Market with vendors open until 11 p.m. Enjoy hot chocolate, pretzels, nachos and other warm treats at the Ice Rink Grille and Food Court.

St. Bernard-St. Mary Parish Catholic Mass / 44 University Ave., 4:30 p.m.

Visit this beautiful, Romanesque Revival style Catholic Church for New Year’s Eve mass.

ARTIST GUIDE 8 A BAND NAMED ASHES Greystone Hall - 2nd Floor 8:30 - 9:30 p.m.

Enjoy Progressive Folk music featured on A Band Named Ashes’ most recent albums, “Circles,” “Live at Tony’s Speakeasy,” and more from upcoming albums.

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Akron Art Museum - Auditorium 8 - 10 p.m.

The producers of the Akron Film+Pixel Festival present short films for all ages in the Akron Art Museum auditorium. Stop in at any point during the program for a cinematic diversion.

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Enjoy inspirational and gospel music to ring in the New Year!

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Summit Artspace - 3rd Floor 6 - 9 p.m.

This “Fish” make and take symbolizes prosperity in Chinese culture. Make sure you get a Chinese “Happy New Year” bookmark and a fortune cookie when you visit ASIA, Inc. during First Night!

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Greystone Hall - 6th Floor 6 - 9 p.m.

“Broadway and More” will feature musical numbers from past and future shows, as well as Broadway favorites performed in 15 minute sets by 8 different singers, actors and musicians.

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Akron-Summit County Public Library Children’s Room 6 - 9 p.m.

This is your chance to make some noise in the library! Create and decorate a noisemaker in the Children’s Library for the New Year’s festivities.

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Zion Lutheran Church - Gym/Food Court 6:15 - 6:45 p.m.; 7:45 - 8:15 p.m.

This singer and songwriter performs a mix of show tunes, old favorites, traditional and contemporary gospel. A dynamic voice conveys that her songs are sung straight from the heart.

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Akron-Summit County Library Main Street 8:30 - 9:15 p.m.; 9:30 - 10:15 p.m.; 10:30 - 11 p.m.

Alex Bevan is truly Northern Ohio’s “Low Tech Troubadour.” A gifted songwriter, an ample storyteller and a facile guitar picker, he performs melodies crafted from a love of nature and words that speak of real lives.

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The Shoppes at Akron Centre 6 - 9 p.m.

Braiding and beading is fun for all ages!

Have your hair braided and add colorful beads to enhance your New Year’s look.

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Akron-Summit County Public Library – Auditorium 9:15 - 10 p.m.: 10:15 - 11 p.m.

Akron’s Brass Band of the Western Reserve returns to First Night to present a selection of popular big band favorites and light classics.

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Summit Artspace - 3rd Floor 6 - 9 p.m.

Stop by to view Paper or Plastic: A Lowbrow Toy Show, featuring over 30 contemporary artists showing off the latest art phenomenon: vinyl toys and fine art. From tattoo artists to college professors — this fresh talent is sure to impress!

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BUCK & BUFFY Roaming 6 - 9 p.m.

Buck the dog and his little sister Buffy are the epitome of cool! They can be seen all over town giving away “Kid Dollars” to kids worth $1 and redeemable at any Acme Fresh Market store. Can you find Buck & Buffy at First Night?

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Fun, funky, colorful and affordable works of art abound in Cari Miller’s studio/ gallery. You’ll find acrylic paintings, pottery, works with recycled objects, handmade cards and a unique line of “Akron pride” items.

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Summit Artspace - Classroom 6 - 9 p.m.

The University of Akron’s Confucius Institute is dedicated to enhancing the understanding of the Chinese language and culture around the world. Stop by to learn Chinese writing, language and culture.

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Summit Artspace - 3rd Floor 6 - 9 p.m.

Stop by to view beautiful paintings and a live demo by Carolyn. Children are welcome to create works on an easel.

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Summit Artspace - 3rd Floor 6 - 9 p.m.

The Center for Literacy will have digital devices available for kids to discover, create in, and explore fun educational applications. The applications include digital storytelling, ebooks, problem solving games, drawing activities and more. Participants will also be encouraged to write or draw their New Year goals on a paper “thought bubble” to take home with them.

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Akron Civic Theatre – Stage 7:15 - 8 p.m.; 8:15 - 9 p.m.

After 21 years on the Northeast Ohio music scene, this award winning, harmonica driven, Blues-based, Rock ‘n Soul band has established itself as one of the hardest working and most versatile performing units in the area!

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Summit Artspace - 3rd Floor 6 - 9 p.m.

Connie’s studio features whimsical and intricate abstract art quilts, landscapes and ecology pieces made from hand dyed and hand painted or recycled cloth.

Extensive free motion work rewards close up viewing!

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Akron-Summit County Public Library – Auditorium 6- 6:30 p.m.; 7:30 - 8 p.m.

Constellations Dance Co. is a preprofessional company for those considering a career in the arts or wishing to expand their training by working with professionals in the field.

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PERSONAL GARDEN AT THE AKRON ART MUSEUM Akron Art Museum – Corbin Gallery 6 - 10 p.m.

In the museum’s Corbin Gallery use magnetized design elements to create a personal garden paradise. Browse the idyllic configurations of other visitors before building upon their visions or clearing a space to design anew. Museum educators will periodically document the

designs through photographs and post a selection throughout the duration of the Landscapes from the Age of Impressionism exhibition on view in the Arnstein Galleries through February 5, 2012.

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DRIP E. FAUCET – MAGICIAN, JUGGLER AND PLUMBER Roaming 6 - 11 p.m.

Drip E. Faucet: Magician, Juggler, and Plumber performs amazing and amusing feats of magic and hilarious high flying, gravity defying juggling fun! Enjoy squeaky clean comedy for the whole family!

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Zion Lutheran Church - Gym/Food Court 7 - 9 p.m.

Face painting for the whole family to enjoy!

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John S. Knight Center - Main Floor 2 6- 6:45 p.m.; 7- 7:45 p.m.

One of Northeast Ohio’s favorite Irish Pub bands, Fergie and the Bog Dogs brings traditional and modern Celtic music to their entertaining show.

Supported by The Murdough Foundation Site sponsored by:

FRANKLIN T. MOOSE Roaming 7:30 - 9 p.m.

Franklin T. Moose, the cute and cuddly moose from FirstMerit Bank, will be handing out fun gifts for kids beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Mainstage. At 9 p.m., make sure you join him in the countdown to the FirstMerit Kids Fireworks Show.

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ARTIST GUIDE continued 4 STEVE FREE

Akron-Summit County Public Library - Main Street 6- 6:30 p.m.; 6:45 - 7:15 p.m.; 7:30 - 8 p.m.

Steve Free is an internationally award winning recording artist, winner of 8 ASCAP Awards and the 2008 Governor’s Arts Award as Ohio’s #1 Artist. He tells the story of the Appalachian and Native American heritage of Southern Ohio through song and storytelling with a fun-filled show for all ages.

Stage sponsored by The Sisler McFawn Foundation Site sponsored by:

5 FUN 2012 HATS AND PLAQUES

Akron Art Museum - Lobby 6 - 10 p.m.

Create a hat or a plaque to remember First Night 2012 in Downtown Akron.

Create a headband, hat or a plaque to share, complete with your own embellishments.

Site sponsored by:

7 HALL OF RESOLUTION

John S. Knight Center – Maidenberg Concourse 6 – 11 p.m.

Whether you want to lose weight, learn a new skill, get organized, get healthy or just explore the possibilities of getting support for a life changing goal, you’ll be able to find something to meet your needs in the “Hall of Resolution.”

Site sponsored by:

2 HARD DAY’S NIGHT BEATLES TRIBUTE

Akron Civic Theatre – Stage 9:30 - 10:15 p.m.; 10:30 - 11:15 p.m.

One of the top authentic Beatles tribute bands performing today and one of the very few to have performed in Liverpool, England!

Site sponsored by:

7 HEADS UP

PRODUCTIONS

Zion Lutheran Church – Sanctuary 6- 6:45 p.m.; 7:45- 8:30 p.m.

Gospel Wonders love to articulate the love of God through songs, service and praise.

Site sponsored by:

Downtown’s “indie” art experience.

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HORSE DRAWN SLEIGH RIDES BY CARRIAGE LIMOUSINE SERVICE Roaming 7 - 10 p.m.

Carriage Limousine Service will offer sleigh rides through beautiful Downtown Akron in a one of a kind eight passenger horse drawn sleigh!

Sponsored by:

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9 GOSPEL WONDERS

John S. Knight Center - Main Floor 2 8:15 - 9:15 p.m.; 9:30 - 10:30 p.m.; 10:45 - 11:15 p.m.

This powerhouse contemporary jazz ensemble has pleased audiences throughout the years! The group was founded by saxophonists J.T. Lynch and Ken LeeGrand.

Site sponsored by:

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3 GET PAINTED TEMP The Shoppes at Akron Centre 6 - 9 p.m.

Come get your own airbrush temporary tattoo!

Site sponsored by:

7 HORNS AND THINGS

John S. Knight Center- Maidenberg Concourse & Roaming 7 - 11 p.m.

Visit Heads Up Productions at the John S. Knight Center to share your First Night experience for a chance to be featured on Heads Up Arts Radio, a family-friendly podcast centering on arts in the Akron area. Or see if you can catch the Heads Up Street Performers as you move through the First Night footprint! If you do, they’re sure to entertain you with songs, poetry, stories and more!

Site sponsored by:

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The Shoppes at Akron Centre Interactive: 6:15 – 6:30 p.m.; 8- 8:15 p.m.

Performance: 7 - 7:45 p.m.

Enjoy two 15 minute workshops and a 45 minute theater presentation of Huck Finn! “Huck Finn’s Story” is alive with humor and colorful characters. Huck is led by the greed and hypocrisy of society and his conscience troubles him during his journey down the Mississippi where he grows up.

Site sponsored by:

4 KATHY JOHNSON

Akron-Summit County Public Library High Street 7 - 7:45 p.m.; 8- 8:45 p.m.

Kathy Johnson is an entertaining singer-songwriter whose performances delight audiences of all ages. Listen to her eclectic and fun mix of originals, folk, cowboy songs, vintage country, standards and more!

Stage sponsored by The Mary S. and David C. Corbin Foundation Site sponsored by:

2 JoyUNSPEAKABLE

Akron Civic Theatre - Lobby 6 - 11 p.m.

Motionless poses and convincing costumes will make you think it’s a statue. With an expressionless face painted to match costume color, JoyUNSPEAKABLE uses only subtle but deliberate movement to communicate with the audience.

Supported by Bridgestone Americas Trust Fund Site sponsored by:

7 THE JUKE HOUNDS

John S. Knight Center - Main Floor 1 6- 6:45 p.m.; 7- 7:45 p.m.

The Juke Hounds play danceable Blues, Soul and Rock and Roll led by soulful vocals, guitar and harmonica. Don’t miss this performance by the winners of the Cleveland Blues Society’s 2010 Blues Challenge!

Supported by Lloyd L. and Louise K. Smith Memorial Foundation Site sponsored by:

1 KENT STATE ICE CARVING CLUB

Mainstage Demonstration: 9:15 - 11 p.m.

Speed Carving Competition: 11- 11:25 p.m.

An amazing demonstration of ice carving performed and choreographed to music, followed by an extraordinary speed carving competition to cap off the evening’s festivities.

Site sponsored by:

8 KYLE MAGILAVY TRIO Greystone Hall - 4th Floor 6- 6:45 p.m.; 7- 7:45 p.m.

The Kyle Magilavy Trio combines the old sounds of the 1920s and 30s with mellow tones of Modern Jazz and R&B, producing a sound that is truly unique, smooth and relaxing.

Site sponsored by:

9 L.I.O.N. PLAYERS

Zion Lutheran Church - Gym/Food Court 7- 7:30 p.m.; 8:30 - 9 p.m.

L.I.O.N Players, a theater troupe based in Akron, spotlights truth through the creative arts. In a high energy performance L.I.O.N. Players use drama, dance, music and mime.

Site sponsored by:

3 LET’S FACE IT

CARICATURES

The Shoppes at Akron Centre 6 - 9 p.m.

Let’s Face it Caricatures provides live humorous sketches of your family and friends!

Site sponsored by:

6 LET’S MOVE, SUMMIT COUNTY!

Summit Artspace - Conference Room 6 - 9 p.m.

“Let’s Move, Summit County!” is a healthy lifestyle initiative focused on childhood wellness. Join “Let’s Move” at the Summit Artspace for FUN, FITness activities. FREE winter hats and goodie bags for the first 250 kids!

Site sponsored by:

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ARTIST GUIDE continued 7 LOST STATE OF

5 LISA & HEATHER

3 PAT CATAN’S MASK

John S. Knight Center - Exhibit Hall 2 8:30- 9:15 p.m.; 9:30 - 10:30 p.m.; 10:45 - 11:15 p.m.

Lost State of Franklin has taken their sound around the world many times over. This group is family-friendly and loved by all – teenagers, grandmas, truckers, preachers, moms and dads!

Stage sponsored by Roetzel & Andress Site sponsored by:

Akron Art Museum – Lobby 6 - 6:30 p.m.; 6:45 - 7:15 p.m.

These highly acclaimed multiinstrumentalists give traditions a twist!

Their performances feature old-time Appalachian, Celtic, World & original Folk music ranging from energetic and driving tunes to bittersweet and haunting melodies.

Site sponsored by:

The Shoppes at Akron Centre 6 - 9 p.m.

First Night’s favorite make and take returns! From glitter and sequins to feathers and beads – you’re sure to find the perfect supplies to create a masterpiece.

Site sponsored by:

5 MAGICAL THEATER

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COMPANY

Akron Art Museum - Auditorium 6 - 6:45 p.m.; 7 - 7:45 p.m.

Magical Theater Company presents Ferdinand the Bull, the classic story of a mild-mannered bull who would rather smell the flowers than fight. Popular all over the world, this story has been retold in more than 60 languages.

Stage sponsored by OMNOVA Solutions Foundation Site sponsored by:

4 MAGIC MIKE

PRODUCTIONS

Akron-Summit County Public Library – Classroom 9:15 - 10 p.m.; 10:15- 11 p.m.

Magic Mike reappears to amaze and astonish children and adults of all ages with comedic, interactive magic and illusion!

Supported by Meggitt Aircraft Braking Systems Corporation Site sponsored by:

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MALYUK

Greystone Hall – 2nd Floor 6:15 - 7 p.m.; 7:15 - 8:15 p.m.

Mame Daiko, Cleveland JACL’s Japanese Taiko Ensemble, performs a mix of traditional and contemporary songs in a high energy performance that combines choreography and drumming.

Stage sponsored by John S. Knight Center Site sponsored by:

7 B.E. MANN

John S. Knight Center - Exihibit Hall 1 6 - 6:45 p.m.; 7 - 8 p.m.

High energy, dance powered, crowd interactive, sing-along, party Reggae music.

Stage sponsored by Robert O. & Annamae Orr Family Foundation Site sponsored by:

MARLOWE THE MAGIC CLOWN Roaming 6 - 9 p.m.

Marlowe the Magic Clown is a friendly hobo/tramp clown that shares his bag of funny sight gags, does pocket magic, hands out stickers and makes apple balloons. Marlowe even poses for photos too!

Sponsored by:

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7 MEMPHIS CRADLE

John S. Knight Center – Main Floor 1 8:15 – 9:15 p.m.; 9:30 – 10:30 p.m.; 10:45 – 11:15 p.m.

Memphis Cradle, winners of Northeast Ohio Blues Association’s 2011 Blues Challenge, is all about the Blues. Their versatility allows the listener to enjoy all aspects of the Blues.

Site sponsored by:

10 METRO MAKE & TAKES 6 - 10 p.m.

Stop by the METRO Transit Center to make your own Headlight or Stickman!

Site sponsored by:

Fiction: There’s nothing to do in Downtown Akron!

MICHAEL ROY’S CIRQUE DU PAPIER Roaming 7 - 11 p.m.

Right before your eyes, Michael Roy deftly displays dazzling digital dexterity, morphing single, flat squares of paper into cool 3D creatures by merely folding.

No cuts, no tears, no glue.

Sponsored by:

1 MIDNIGHT WEDDING FESTIVITIES

Mainstage Prize Drawing for Couples: 6:55 p.m.

Wedding: 11:45 p.m.

Watch as pre-registered couples try their luck at winning custom made white gold diamond companion wedding bands designed by C. L. Davis Jewelers plus overnight accommodations and a deluxe breakfast from the Ramada Plaza located right in the heart of Downtown!

The winning couple will be whisked away in a horse drawn sleigh where their wedding bands will be custom sized to fit for when they exchange vows at the midnight ceremony. Let your New Year’s

Eve explode in pyrotechnics and love.

Exchange wedding vows on Main Street and share your first kiss as newlyweds at midnight under the stars and the beauty of the New Year’s fireworks.

Sponsored by:

interactive performance geared toward children (no experience necessary).

Supported by County of Summit Alcohol, Drug Addiction & Mental Health (ADM) Services Board Site sponsored by:

10 MOUSTACHE YOURSELF!

METRO Transit Center 7 - 10 p.m.

Moustache Yourself! is composed of Joe Terett on guitar, Jeremy Jones on guitar and bass fiddle player, Tim Akin. This Gypsy Jazz group performs waltzes, fast tempos, minor keys and exotic melodies.

Men with moustaches.

Site sponsored by:

2 O’HARE SCHOOL OF IRISH DANCE

Akron Civic Theatre - Stage 6- 6:45 p.m.

A high energy Celtic performance similar to Riverdance done by 30 plus local Irish Dance champions from the O’Hare School of Irish Dance, followed by an

4 OHIO COLLEGE OF CLOWNING ARTS

Akron-Summit County Public Library – Classroom & Roaming Clowning Lessons: 6 - 6:30 p.m.; 6:45 - 7:15 p.m.; 7:30 - 8 p.m.; 8:15 - 8:45 p.m.

Roaming: 9 - 10 p.m.

An on the road, interactive course to start you in the world of clowning followed by magic and musical entertainment.

Site sponsored by:

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ARTIST GUIDE continued 6 PNR IMPROV

Summit Artspace - 2nd Floor 6:15 - 9 p.m.

All of the improv shows are based on audience suggestions and made up on the spot, right in front of you without a net!

Stage sponsored by Labels & Letters Site sponsored by:

4 POST COMEDY THEATER

Akron-Summit County Public Library High Street 9:15 - 10 p.m.; 10:15 - 11 p.m.

Robert Post performs a series of comedy sketches reminiscent of oldtime variety shows like Red Skelton and Carol Burnett. He plays every character, sometimes as many as seven in one sketch. POST Comedy Theater is sure to make you laugh, think and wonder as this cast of zany characters comes to life.

Stage sponsored by The Mary S. and David C. Corbin Foundation Site sponsored by:

7 REDISCOVER AKRON WITH ANITRA REDLEFSEN

John S. Knight Center - Karder Terrace 6 - 10 p.m.

Rediscover Akron! First Night participants will create a giant, 11” x 17” “post card” featuring five of Akron’s historic landmarks – West Point Market, The Akron Civic Theatre, Stan Hywet Hall, The Diamond Grill and Mary Coyle restaurant.

Supported by R.C. Musson and Katharine M. Musson Foundation Site sponsored by:

THE SEELIE PLAYERS Roaming 6 p.m.-midnight The Seelie Players embody grace, fantasy and wonder. Rare and precious, these creatures have traveled far in their quest to connect with us. They bring gifts and love to play!

Sponsored by:

4 RED COMPANY REAL.

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Akron-Summit County Public Library – Auditorium 6:45 - 7:15 p.m.; 8:15 - 8:45 p.m.

RED Company real.edge.dance, Akron’s new contemporary dance company will present two eclectic and dynamically charged dance works. RED’s style is edgy, vibrant and entertaining, and features talented local dancers.

Stage sponsored by Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company Site sponsored by:

METRO Transit Center 6-10 p.m.

Stop in the Red Eye photo booth and capture your evening with a free photo!

Site sponsored by:

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METRO Transit Center 8 p.m.

500 stickmen with treat bags will parachute to the floor of the Transit Center attached to helium balloons!

Site sponsored by:

STREET BEAT DRUMMERS Roaming 7 - 11 p.m.

The Street Beat Drummers will keep your toes tapping! Watch for their colorful costumes as they bop trough the streets and light up smiles on the faces of all who come near!

Sponsored by:

8 SILENT LION

Greystone Hall - Doric Room 8:15 - 9 p.m.; 9:15 - 10 p.m.

Silent Lion is an exotic International Celtic duo, time traveling across world styles of music, sharing romantic and esoteric masterpieces with Irish Bouzouki, mandolin, guitar, banjo and vocals.

Supported by Moffitt Foundation Site sponsored by:

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6 SUMMIT COUNTY

SONGWRITERS CIRCLE

Summit Artspace - 2nd Floor 7 - 9 p.m.

Summit County Songwriters Circle, formed in 2003, is a group of musicians performing originals and covering classic rock and blues.

Site sponsored by:

THE T.A.G. ART COMPANY STILT WALKERS Roaming 8 - 10 p.m.; 11:30 - 11:50 p.m.

T.A.G. Art brings a whole new level of entertainment tonight – one that’s 10’ tall with its talented stilt walkers. Hello down there! It’s the towering adventures of Lewis and Clark!

Sponsored by:

4 TANTS MUZIKY

Akron-Summit County Public Library High Street 6 - 6:45 p.m.

Tants Muziky performs instrumental Folk music from Scandinavian, Slavic & Eastern European Nations on a variety of ethnic instruments and wears appropriate garb for the occasion.

Stage sponsored by The Mary S. and David C. Corbin Foundation Site sponsored by:

6 THE TERRY KLAUSMAN STUDIO AND GALLERY

Summit Artspace - 3rd Floor 6 - 9 p.m.

After seven years of being the First Night caricature artist, Terry has retired to his Summit Artspace studio. Come see his studio and gallery and celebrate the New Year surrounded by his magnificent welded steel creations. Add some beauty to your evening with his wonderfully crafted colored pencil drawings based on his steel sculpture.

Site sponsored by:

5 ASHLEY BROOKE TOUSSANT

Main Street 6 p.m. - midnight You’ll be enchanted by this under the sea water walk through experience that includes the opportunity to make and take an origami fortune teller!

Sponsored by:

Akron Art Museum – Lobby 7:45 - 8:30 p.m.; 8:45 - 9:30 p.m.

Fall marked the release of Ashley’s first full length album, Sweetheart.

No stranger to Akron, she opened for Country Hall of Famer Don Williams at the Akron Civic Theatre last March.

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ARTIST GUIDE continued 7 THE UNIVERSITY OF

7 WANDA HUNT BAND

7 YIDDISHE CUP

John S. Knight Center - Exhibit Hall 1 Interactive: 8:30 - 9:30 p.m.

Ensemble: 9:45 - 10:30 p.m.; 10:45 - 11:15 p.m.

Discover what thousands of their fans already know! The highly-acclaimed UA Steel Drum Band performs Caribbean music at its best.

Stage sponsored by Robert O. & Annamae Orr Family Foundation Site sponsored by:

7 WEATHERVANE

9 ZION’S PRAISE

AKRON STEEL DRUM BAND

6 HANS F. UTTER - SITAR

Summit Artspace - Gallery 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

This performance features the classical music of North India, an ancient tradition of World Music based on the raga, a melodic form designed to evoke specific emotions. Traditional and modern pieces will be performed.

Stage sponsored by The University of Akron Site sponsored by:

VERB BALLETS Roaming 7 - 11 p.m.

Verb’s program is intended to ignite audience passion and participation in contemporary dance by performing works from its repertory and providing the opportunity to learn Verb’s new line dance!

Sponsored by:

When the weather is warm, you can hop aboard this treasure for only $2!

John S. Knight Center – Goodyear Ballroom 9:30 - 10:15 p.m.; 10:30 - 11:15 p.m.

This crowd pleasing eight-piece band with horns features lead singer Wanda Hunt performing danceable old school Rhythm & Blues.

Stage sponsored by The Welty Family Foundation Site sponsored by:

PLAYHOUSE KIDS’ THEATRE AND MAKE & TAKE

John S. Knight Center – Maidenberg Concourse 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Audience participation is encouraged in Two Swords a Bag of Marbles and a PB&J, an interactive performance written by Alan Scott Ferrall. Young Prince Vladimir, having seen his older brothers rescue Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, Rapunzel, Cinderella and the Little Mermaid, goes off in search of his own damsel in distress. His adventures take him to far-away lands where not everything is what it seems, and his travel companion — a princess in training — is more than equal to the tasks presented to them!

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Zion Lutheran Church - Gym/Food Court 9:15 - 9:45 p.m.

The Praise Team of Zion Lutheran Church will offer joyous, up-beat songs that praise the Lord.

Site sponsored by:

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Mainstage 8:15 - 9 p.m.

Take a ride with ZOBAPAGO (zo-bop-a-go) - dynamic educational entertainment combining songs with a story for children and those willing to let their inner child play for the night.

Site sponsored by:

6 WESTSIDE STEVE SIMMONS

Summit Artspace - 3rd Floor 6 - 9 p.m.

Westside Steve Simmons has an excellent voice and sings favorites and original music, much of which is related to the Great Lakes.

Supported by A Schulman, Inc. Site sponsored by:

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John S. Knight Center - Exhibit Hall 2 6:15 - 7 p.m.; 7:15 - 8 p.m.

The Zydeco Kings are a hot sauced mixture of old school rhythm and blues infused with the spirit of New Orleans.

Steeped in gumbo Boogie Woogie, a dash of Caribbean soul, rollicking piano, accordion, guitar, saxophone, bass, drums and of course, some rubboard.

Stage sponsored by Roetzel & Andress Site sponsored by:

Ride, Walk, Run! Explore Akron — the gateway to a National Park!

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John S. Knight Center – Goodyear Ballroom 6:15 - 7 p.m.; 7:15 - 8 p.m.; 8:15 - 9 p.m.

“Hava Nagilah” to the 10th Power! This Klezmer Band lights up the stage with their eccentric mix of Yiddish music.

Stage sponsored by The Welty Family Foundation Site sponsored by:

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Where do more than 200,000 people go to play in Downtown each year?

FIRST NIGHT SITES SERVING FOOD

RESTAURANTS OPEN DURING FIRST NIGHT MAIN STREET The Peanut Shoppe The Lockview The Bakery at Hattie’s Café Barley House Wing Warehouse at Canal Park Pita Pit Cilantro Thai & Sushi Brubaker’s Pub Jimmy John’s DaVinci’s Pizza Spaghetti Warehouse

203 S. Main St. 207 S. Main St. 209 S. Main St. 222 S. Main St. 300 S. Main St. 325 S. Main St. 326 S. Main St. 357 S. Main St. 371 S. Main St. 374 S. Main St. 510 S. Main St.

THE SHOPPES AT AKRON CENTRE Quizno’s 76 S. Main St. Suki’s International Cuisine 76 S. Main St. MILL STREET The Creperie Akron City Club Bistro & Bar EXCHANGE STREET Bricco Paolo’s House of Hunan II

NORTHSIDE DISTRICT Northside

GREYSTONE HALL

Concession-style foods, hot pretzels, candy, chips & soda 6 – 11:15 p.m.

Specialty items, hot dogs, candy & refreshments 6 – 11:30 p.m.

THE SHOPPES AT AKRON CENTRE

ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH

QUIZNOS SUB Subs, soup, cookies, chips & drinks 6 – 9 p.m.

Homemade Hungarian sausage, sauerkraut, chili, hot dogs, sloppy joes, nachos, desserts, pop & water.

Free coffee and tea!

5 – 9:30 p.m.

SUKI’S Italian sausage, hamburgers, French fries, gyros & corn beef sandwiches 6 - 9 p.m.

AKRON ART MUSEUM Coffee, cold cider & cookies 6 – 11 p.m.

JOHN S. KNIGHT CENTER

METRO TRANSIT CENTER THE URBEAN CAFÉ Hamburgers, cheese and chicken quesadillas, pizza, Coca-Cola products, chips, candy, chicken nuggets, sandwiches & meatball subs 9 a.m.- 10 p.m.

Specialty items, hot dogs, candy & refreshments 6 – 11:30 p.m.

Where are 55 businesses cultivating Akron’s most exciting new careers?

76 E. Mill St. 20 W. Mill St. 1 W. Exchange 1 W. Exchange 12 E. Exchange

PAUL WILLIAMS AVENUE 69 Taps Pub & Eatery 370 Paul Williams MARKET STREET 3 Point Crave Diamond Grille

AKRON CIVIC THEATRE

45 E. Market St. 57 E. Market St. 77 W. Market St. 111 N. Main St.

SECURITY NOTE For your safety, First Night sites have strict security rules and the authority to ask guests to leave certain items in their vehicles.

Allowed, but subject to inspection: purses, diaper bags, cameras, camera bags and other small personal bags.

Not allowed: sealed packages of any kind, large bags or coolers.

Not allowed at John S. Knight Center: backpacks, video/sound recorders, outside food, sealed packages of any kind, large bags and coolers.

First Night sites, performances and stages are alcohol free. www.firstnightakron.org

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THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS! PLATINUM SPONSORS

BRONZE SPONSORS A Schulman, Inc. Bridgestone Americas Trust Fund Cohen & Company County of Summit Alcohol, Drug Addiction & Mental Health (ADM) Services Board GoJo Industries, Inc. Meggitt Aircraft Braking Systems Corporation Moffitt Foundation The Murdough Foundation R.C. Musson and Katharine M. Musson Foundation

GOLD SPONSORS

Charles E. and Mabel M. Ritchie Foundation Lloyd L. and Louise K. Smith Memorial Foundation

SPECIAL FRIENDS Akron Marathon Akron Summit Community Action, Inc.

SILVER SPONSORS

Glenn R. and Alice V. Boggess Memorial Foundation The Maynard Family Foundation Miller’s Party Rental Center

OFFICIAL RADIO PARTNER ADMISSION BUTTONS ARE ONLY $10!

OFFICIAL SOFT DRINK Children under 10 are admitted free when accompanied by a button-wearing adult. No refunds. No exchanges.

Admission buttons available online until December 28 at www.firstnightakron.org.

A PROGRAM OF

BUTTONS CAN BE PURCHASED AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: • Acme Fresh Markets • Actors’ Summit Theatre • Akron Beacon Journal Customer Service Desk • Carolyn’s Cupboard (Wadsworth)

• FirstMerit Bank (participating branches) • The Library Shop on Main • Lock 3 • Stage Left Boutique at Akron Civic Theatre

Admission buttons available only at Stage Left Boutique at Akron Civic Theatre and The Library Shop on Main on December 31.

330-374-7676 www.downtownakron.com www.firstnightakron.org

Healthy Tips

Ma i nta i n i ng Hea lthy Joi nts as You Ag e

We asked Kurtis Stemple, M.D., an orthopedic surgeon for Summa Barberton Hospital and Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center, how we can keep our joints healthy as we age.

Kurtis Stemple, M.D.

Q: Why do our joints hurt more as we age?

Q: How will vitamins help keep my joints in check?

A: Cartilage covers the ends of our bones and acts as a shock absorber for our joints. As we age, the cartilage that was once thick and smooth becomes thin and fissured. The thinner the cartilage gets, the more susceptible you are to feeling joint pain.

A: Vitamins are essential to keep your body healthy. Calcium and vitamin D are needed to keep your bones strong. They’re especially important in preventing osteoporosis, or thinning of the bones, as we get older. Other vitamins such as A and E have been shown to reduce inflammation in painful joints. Talk to your doctor to find out which vitamins are right for you.

Q: Can I reverse the loss of cartilage?

A: Sadly, no. Despite the claims of certain advertisements, no treatment has been proven to regrow cartilage. However you can help maintain the cartilage you do have by taking steps to keep your joints healthy.

Q: What steps can I take to keep my joints healthy?

A: Eating a healthy diet and performing regular exercise are two of the best steps. Exercise keeps your joints strong and prevents cartilage breakdown. A well-balanced diet provides important nutrients your body needs to keep your bones healthy. If your diet is lacking in certain foods, you may need to take vitamins or nutritional supplements to give your body what it needs.

Q: Will losing weight help?

A: If you’re overweight, absolutely. The more you weigh, the more pressure you put on the back, hips and knees. This pressure can cause joint cartilage to break down. Losing weight is an important investment to keep your joints pain free for the rest of your life.

Q: Any final thoughts regarding joint care?

A: Keep moving! Sitting on the couch and not exercising will only make your joint pain worse. Keep an active lifestyle, maintain a healthy weight and eat a well-balanced diet. If you have significant joint pain, see your doctor.

Q: What kind of exercises will benefit my joints?

A: There are a variety of good exercises for your joints. Your bones like a good work out, so weight-bearing exercises like a brisk walk or a light jog are great for maintaining strong bones. If you already have joint pain and can’t do those, low-impact exercises like swimming, bicycling or tai chi work well because they don’t put too much pressure on your joints.

For a referral to Dr. Stemple or any Summa Health System physician, call 330-379-5111.

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SR: Yeah. Whoever you are. Look, it’s not like I don’t believe in the right of free agencies. I do. And so he became a free agent very early in his life.

Do you think we, as Northeastern Ohioans, are partly to blame for our heartbreak …

cadilloes do go unreported. And people, especially the beat reporters, often know far more than they can write or say because they need to maintain access — and because sports helps drive a city economically and is an important part of a city’s life. So there’s a hesitancy to call out players and management because you

SR: I do not. [laughs — since he interrupted mid-question] Go ahead and finish the question. [still laughing] You say it was never clear that LeBron even wanted to play for the Cavs. Did the fans cause their own misery by assuming he loved them as much as they loved him — and in their willingness to overlook his faults?

SR: Looking back after The Decision, it becomes much clearer that the signs were there. To that Scott Raab extent, it is a love story gone bad.

I can see it happening with Colt don’t want to be perceived as doing harm to McCoy or Peyton Hillis. That tendency to the city where you work and live. say, ‘Hey, this is the guy.’ Especially among fans who’ve really suffered two generations of Would fans have been more accepting of his nothing but defeat and of the most hideous departure if he’d handled it differently? kind in terms of sports. At the same time, SR: The level of national outrage or alienating unlike a McCoy or Hillis, LeBron was, argupeople elsewhere, that certainly would’ve been ably, the best player in the sport and was a absent entirely if he’d handled it like someone native son — and both those things made a who actually gave a damn about anyone but huge difference in being willing to overlook himself. Locally, I think people would be the flaws. Huge. every bit as upset and would feel every bit as So ‘no,’ the fans aren’t partly to blame then? betrayed. But I think the sense of anger and outrage were a direct result of the hour-long SR: I do not believe we are. [laughs] To the ESPN performance. People were saying that extent that any sports fan is automatically day — even in the Cavs organization — that goofy because, after all — and I would argue they really believed he was staying because, against this — we’re not talking about life and after all, he wouldn’t do that. He wouldn’t death, and we’re not talking about something do that to Cleveland. He wouldn’t do that to that in an intellectual sense should be inspirNortheastern Ohio. He wouldn’t ask for an ing that much passion. But among the arguhour of prime-time television to say he wasn’t ments against that argument, neither should staying. poetry, music or fine art. But those are all things that people get extremely passionate Looking back, do you feel there were indiabout. Sports is in that category. cations in his last season with the Cavs that he was leaving? Should we have known?

How much responsibility should the community and the local media take for what SR: Not early in his last season because I you call in the book, ‘LeBron’s stunted think things went very well up until the development’? Had he played for another Boston series. But I had concerns and wrote NBA team, would he have been held more about them for Esquire in 2007 when he accountable? wore the Yankees cap to Jacobs Field for their home opener of the playoff series against the SR: That’s a great question. Nobody called BS Yankees and was interviewed during the game on any of LeBron’s stuff with the Cavaliers. on national television wearing it. That’s when But even in places like Los Angeles — New I wrote him off and said the sooner he gets York’s different because of the number of his ass out of Cleveland, the better. Cleveland competing media outlets — and in a lot of fans were furious with me. I tried to explain places where there’s a mega superstar, the pecthe issue wasn’t that LeBron had grown up a 92

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Yankees fan. It was how indifferent he seemed while insulting Cleveland and the fans, the fans who worshipped him and paid to watch him play. And I would say, look, if Larry Bird had worn a Yankees cap to Fenway Park for the opening of a playoff series, it would have profoundly affected his career as a Boston Celtic. Red Auerbach would’ve held a press conference the next day where Bird apologized to all of New England, and Bird still would’ve been mistrusted for the rest of his days in Boston. But it was our desperation. ‘Leave him alone.’ And part of that is the result of so many years, not just of losing, but in a broader sense, of people in Akron and people in Cleveland internalizing the worst image of themselves as a city. We were, once upon a time, a vital place and a place to be proud of, and now we’re just losers. And I think a lot of the pride and the dignity in terms of the fans feeling good about the teams, you know, that’s been gone a long time. Part of LeBron’s story, and part of the love affair, was the hope that we mattered again.

What do you think he really wants?

SR: I think he really, really, really does want to be a global icon. I think the idea of being worshipped by people all over the world is something of enormous meaning to him.

More so than championships?

SR: Absolutely. When he went to Miami and they held that party for him, Dwyane [Wade] and Chris [Bosh] and he started talking about how easy it was going to be, and Dwyane is looking at him sideways — I think LeBron really thought, and maybe still does, that somehow, if you put enough of the right players together, you don’t really have to work that hard. … And I just don’t think he wants to work that hard in terms of what it takes to win a championship. I think he wants the global icon status. And maybe he’ll get there.

And maybe he’ll win the championships. But as far as I can tell, what’s really meaningful — and you can tell far more by how he behaves than what he says — what he cares about most is the brand LeBron. Period.

After witnessing him crack under playoff pressure with the Heat, do you still think he would’ve been Cleveland’s answer to a championship? Do you still think he’s the best basketball player you’ve ever seen?

SR: Yes. And yes, certainly in terms of game.

Absolutely. He deserved another MVP award last year. And had he stayed and had he been

patient, a la Dirk Nowitzki, there’s no doubt in my mind — given the nature of Dan Gilbert’s drive to win a championship and given LeBron’s relative youth and extraordinary gifts — that the Cavaliers would’ve won at least one championship. But even one would’ve cemented his legacy forever — and not just in Northeastern Ohio. One of the reasons fans everywhere thought of him as an exemplary guy is because of his story, because he was the native son in a place that’s been starved for decades now for one victory, one title.

But if you can’t take the team that final step …

SR: That argument has grown increasingly powerful with every collapse. I’m talking purely in terms of game — he’s unstoppable, not only his offensive ability where grown men, pro athletes, kind of hurry out of the way but his defense, those chase-down blocks where he seems to cover the court with fewer strides and more speed than anyone else. Just in terms of the range of talent, I’ve never seen the likes of it. But that’s really almost a moot argument at this point because of those 4th quarter performances this past season in the finals.

“Had he stayed and had he been patient, there’s no doubt in my mind … that the Cavaliers would’ve won at least one championship.”

What do you predict for his career?

SR: That’s a heart and head struggle for me.

He certainly has youth and talent. Brian Windhorst [at ESPN] wrote after this past season that whatever work he does on his game over the summer needs to include working on his head. Something’s broken in there.

And I’ve never seen the likes of it in terms of an athlete with those gifts who can’t handle the pressure. So one would think he’s certainly capable of overcoming that and winning championships. That’s the intellectual part.

The emotional part of me is wishful. I want him to never, ever, ever win a championship.

Is there anything he can do to redeem himself?

SR: Sure, in the same sense that when my folks split up in 1963, I spent a few years hoping they’d get back together. So when I’m 10, there’s that fantasy. In this case, you can Continued on page 98 www.akronlife.com

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Information subject to change.

Please call ahead to verify location, hours and events.

/ notable food & drink / Arcadia Grille Authentic Italian cuisine with pasta and chops. Breakfast served Sat. and Sun. A local favorite for more than 85 years. 321 Court Ave. (Canton: Downtown) 330-454-6055 $$ B, L, D, A Arnie’s West Branch Steak House Casual dining, specializing in steak, ribs and seafood. Closed Sun. 5343 State Route 14 (Ravenna) 330-297-1717 $$$ D, A, T Barley House Hot and cold deli sandwiches, gourmet pizzas, soups and more. 222 S. Main St. (Akron) 330-374-0925 $$ L, D, A, T Beau’s Grille Upscale, well-regarded, innovative menu at the Fairlawn Hilton. 3180 W. Market St. (Fairlawn) 330-865-5577 $$$$ L, D, A, T Belgrade Gardens Famous for fried chicken and home-style cooking. 401 E. State St. (Barberton) 330745-0113; 3476 Massillon Rd. (Green) 330-896-3396 $$$ L, D, A, T

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Bender’s Tavern Largest restaurant wine selection in Stark County. Menu features seafood. 137 Court Ave. SW (Canton: Downtown) 330-453-8424 $$$$ L, D, A, T Bianca’s Italian Ristorante & Lounge Traditional Italian, juicy steaks and fresh seafood.

4284 Beverly Hills Dr. (Brunswick) 330-225-0927 $$$ L, D, A, T Blue Canyon Creative American cuisine in six nature-inspired dining environments. Sunday brunch buffet. 8960 Wilcox Dr. (Twinsburg) 330-486-2583 $$$$ L, D, A, T Blue Door Cafe and Bakery Sandwiches, quiche, soup, crepes and omelets. Open Wed.-Sat., 7 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sun., 7 a.m.-3 p.m. 1970 State Rd. (Cuyahoga Falls) 330-926-9774 $$ B, L, T Bricco Unique pizza and pasta. 1 W. Exchange St. (Akron: Downtown) 330-475-1600 $$$ L, D, A, T Cajun Dave’s at the Water Street Tavern. Specializes in Cajun classics, homestyle southern foods, Ohio grass-fed hamburgers and homemade pizza. 138 S. Water St. (Kent) 330-474-0800 $$ L, D, A, T Chowder House Café Salads, soups, sandwiches and clam chowder. Bring your own wine and beer ($5 corkage fee). Open Sun. for brunch only.

2028 Chestnut Blvd. (Cuyahoga Falls) 330-794-7102 $$$ L, D, T No credit cards Cilantro Upscale Thai and Japanese, extensive menu, fresh ingredients, hand-selected sushi and no MSG. Eclectic atmosphere. 326 S. Main St. (Akron: Downtown) 330-434-2876 $$$ L, D, A, T

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Cipriano’s Downtown Casual Italian dining and cocktails. Specialties include veal and pasta dishes. Closed Sun. 161 N. Chestnut St. (Ravenna) 330-298-9773 $$$ L, D, A, T Cristo’s House of Pasta Pizza, manicotti and stuffed shells are a few of the favorites. Closed Sun. 1275 Norton Ave. (Norton) 330-825-1994 $$ L, D, A, T Crooked River Grill Full-service catering and restaurant. Ribs are a specialty. 403 N. Main St. (Munroe Falls) 330-688-9911 $$$ L, D, A, T Dave’s Tip Top Pleasant atmosphere with homestyle menu. Perfect for family dining. 3428 Darrow Rd. (Stow) 330-688-3171 $$ B, L, D, T Desert Inn Family-owned since 1970. Specializes in “Family Style” shish kabobs. 204 12th St. NW (Canton) 330-456-1766 $$$$ L, D, A Diamond Deli A local favorite with fat sandwiches and fresh soups. 378 S. Main St. (Akron: Downtown) 330-762-5877 $ B, L, A, T Diamond Grille Akron’s oldest steakhouse, authentic 1950s-style décor. All steaks are handcut, and seafood is flown in fresh. 77 W. Market St. (Akron: Downtown) 330-253-0041 $$$$ L, D, A No credit cards Dontino’s Restaurant Home-style Italian cuisine, popular community meeting place. 555 E. Cuyahoga Falls Ave. (Akron: North) 330-928-9530 $$ L, D, A, T Edgar’s Serves a variety of entrées, such as chargrilled grouper. Homemade soups, salads and starters. 530 Nome Ave. at Good Park Golf Course (Akron) 330869-3000 $$$ L, D, A, T El Rincon Authentic Mexican cuisine. 1485 S. Arlington St. (Akron: South) 330-785-3724; 720 S. Main St. (North Canton) 330-497-2229 $$ L, D, A, T Erie Station Grille Features such classics as baby-back ribs seared with homemade BBQ sauce and prime rib of beef au jus. 70 East Ave. (Tallmadge) 330-634-9900. $$$ L, D, A, T The Eye Opener Diner-style menu features jams and jellies from Crooked River Herb Farm. Upscale décor includes photos of historic Akron. 1688 W. Market St. (Akron) 330-867-1114 $$ B, L, D, T Fisher’s Café & Pub American cuisine. 1607 Main St. (Peninsula) 330-657-2651 $$ L, D, A, T Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar Aged beef, chops, fresh seafood, salad and more than 100 wines by the glass. 4000 Medina Rd. (Akron) 330-670-5200 $$$$ D, A, T Flip Side Gourmet, Ohio-raised beef burgers with chef-crafted condiments, toppings and sides; free-range organic chicken breast sandwiches; and market fresh salads. Craft beer on tap. 49 Village Way (Hudson) 330-655-3547 $$ L, D, A, T Franklin Square Deli Quality sandwich shop with an auto-racing theme. 108 S. Water St. (Kent) 330-673-2942 $$ B, L, D, T december 2011

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Snowman >> With our offices so close to a Krispy Kreme we couldn’t resist stopping in for the classic holiday-inspired snowman doughnut.

They’ll be available through December.

The French Coffee Shop French cuisine at reasonable prices. French onion soup, chicken crepes with béchamel sauce, cinnamon-sugar dessert crepes. Closed Sun., Mon., Wed. 1911 Bailey Rd. (Cuyahoga Falls) 330-923-3987 $$ L, D, T The Galaxy Restaurant Diverse selection of dishes in a creative building. Fantastic desserts. 201 Park Centre Dr. (Wadsworth) 330-334-3663 $$$ B, L, D, A, T Gervasi Vineyard & Italian Bistro 55-acre estate, winery and bistro, outdoor seating, six-acre lake with swans and outdoor bocce courts.

Committed to fresh ingredients and the locavore movement. Closed Mon. Lunch Sat. and Sun. 1700 55th St. NE (Canton) 330-497-1000 $$$ L, D, A The Grill Room at Martin University Center Casual upscale, sandwiches, salads and entrées. 105 Fir Hill (Akron: Downtown) 330-9727711 $$ L, A, T Grinders Above & Beyond Family restaurant. Grinders, burgers, dinners, appetizers, homemade soups and pies. 1671 N. Main St. (North Canton) 330-497-4800; 3114 Whipple Ave. (Canton) 330-477-5411; 1820 W. State St. (Alliance) 330-8216665; 404 E. Lincoln Way (Minerva) 330-868-7824; 500 W. Main St. (Louisville) 330-875-9700 $ B, L, D, A, T Gus’ Chalet A North Hill institution, popular meeting place for Akron area politicos. Serves variety of dishes, from Greek favorites to standard American fare. 938 E. Tallmadge Ave. (Akron: North) 330-6332322 $$$ L, D, A, T Hattie’s Café & Gifts Training and vocational site for people with disabilities. Features coffee, homemade pastries, ice cream, soups, salads and sandwiches. 164 N. Main St. (Hudson) 330-6550044; 520 S. Main St. (Akron: Downtown) 330-5351779; 60 S. High St. (at Akron Library) 330-762-0853; 166 S. High St. (at Akron municipal building) 330-252-0556; 1 S. High St. (at Akron Art Museum) 330-376-9186 $ B, L, D, T Henry Wahner’s Restaurant An old favorite across from KSU. Complete German menu. Germanstyle bar with beers served in ice-cold steins. 1609

E. Main St. (Kent) 330-678-4055 $$$$ D, A, T No credit cards Hibachi Japan Steak House Japanese Hibachi-style cooking, great steak and sushi. 2251 Front St. (Cuyahoga Falls) 330-928-3333 $$$ L, D, A, T House of Hunan Common favorites to spicy specialties. Oriental décor. 12 E. Exchange St. (Akron: Downtown) 330-253-1888; 2717 W. Market St. (Fairlawn Town Centre) 330-864-8201; 18 Public Square (Medina) 330-722-1899 $$ L, D, A, T Hudson’s Restaurant Neighborhood restaurant and bar serving fresh, chef-driven dishes.

Family-friendly atmosphere. 80 N. Main St. (Hudson) 330-650-1955; 3900 Medina Rd. (Akron: West) 330666-7777 $$ B, L, D, A, T Hyde Park Grille New York-style upscale steakhouse. 4073 Medina Rd. (Montrose) 330-6706303 $$$$ D, A, T, V Ido Bar & Grill Home of the beloved Ido Burger. An Akron tradition since World War II. 1537 S. Main St. (Akron: South) 330-773-1724 $$$ L, D, A, T Inferno Gourmet Burger Bar Build your perfect fire-grilled burger with a variety of meat, buns, cheeses and toppings. Also custom hot dogs, milkshakes and root beer floats. 1100 N. Court St. (Medina) 330-764-4060 $$ L, D, A, T Ken Stewart’s Grille Widely recognized as one of Akron’s finest. Upscale, eclectic cuisine. Emphasis on steak and seafood. 1970 W. Market St. (Akron: West) 330-867-2555 $$$$ L, D, A, T, V Ken Stewart’s Lodge Casual, Adirondack-style atmosphere, eclectic cuisine. 1911 N. ClevelandMassillon Rd. (Bath) 330-666-8881 $$$$ D, A, T Ken Stewart’s Tre Belle Italian atmosphere and authentic cuisine. Specialties include an antipasto bar, big drinks and an extensive wine list. 1911 N. Cleveland-Massillon Rd. (Bath) 330-666-9990 $$$ D, A, V, T Kennedy’s BBQ Pit-smoked ham, pork, beef, turkey, pulled pork sandwiches topped with cabbage relish, bean soup, chili and Troyer’s pie by the slice.

1420 7th St. NW (Canton) 330-454-0193 $ L, D, T

Lanning’s Restaurant Elegant dining atmosphere with a beautiful view. More than 150 types of wine. 826 N. ClevelandMassillon Rd. (Bath) 330-666-1159, 330-864-2553 $$$$ D, A, T, V Laroush Mediterranean Food and Smoothies Hand-roasted vegetables, meat and produce from local farms.

Falafel, hummus, spinach pies and salads. Vegetarian and vegan items. 425 Franklin Ave. (Kent) 330-677-1282 $$ L, D, T Larry’s Main Entrance English-pub style, burgers of note.

1964 W. Market St. (Akron: West) 330-864-8162 $$ L, D, A, T The Leopard Eclectic menu with American, Asian, French and Italian influences. Features seven-course chef’s table, prix fixe. 600 N. Aurora Rd. (Aurora) 330-562-2111 $$$$ D, A, T, V The Lockview Traditional American favorites. Fresh menu with spotlight on gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches. 207 S. Main St. (Akron: Downtown) 330-252-5128 $$ 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 Lucia’s Steakhouse Fresh seafood, signature garlic buttertopped steaks, Italian favorites and Lucia classics, like homemade crab cakes or cubanella and long, hot peppers. Closed Sun. 4769 Belpar St. NW (Canton: Belden Village) 330-492-9933 $$$$ D, A Luigi’s Restaurant An Akron icon. Open late. Serves superb Italian cuisine, salads and award-winning pizza. Voted Best Pizza and Best Italian Restaurant by akronlife readers. Party trays and sheet-pan pizzas available with 24-hour notice. 105 N. Main St. (Akron: Downtown) 330-253-2999 $$ L, D, A, T No credit cards Maize Valley Winery Sample wine by bottle or glass. Taste 100+ types of cheeses. Appetizers and sandwiches. Full dinner menu on Saturday evenings. 6193 Edison St. NE (Hartville) 330877-8344 $$ L, D, A Mandarin House Chinese and South Asian entrees. 3201 State Rd. (Cuyahoga Falls) 330-929-8157 $$ L, D, A, T Marcelita’s Southwestern atmosphere, guacamole made fresh daily, authentic Mexican fare. 7774 Darrow Rd. (Hudson) 330-6501121 $$ L, D, A, T Mavis Winkle’s Irish Pub Large, eclectic menu, cozy atmosphere and live music. 5005 Rockside Rd. (Independence) 216-525-0770; 8870 Darrow Rd. (Twinsburg) 330-405-3663 $$$ L, D, A, T Menches Brothers Restaurant Inventors of the hamburger and ice cream cone. In Akron since 1901. 3700 Massillon Rd. (Green) 330-896-2288 $$ B, L, D, A, T Michael’s AM Casual, family-style dining. Full breakfast and lunch menu featuring sandwiches and daily specials.1562 Akron-Peninsula Rd. (Merriman Valley) 330-929-3447 $ B, L, T No credit cards Moe’s Hip, intimate atmosphere featuring a diverse chalkboard menu that changes monthly. Martinis, cocktails and extensive selection of wines by the glass. Closed Sun. 2385 Front St. (Cuyahoga Falls) 330928-6600 $$$$ L, D, A, T Ms. Julie’s Kitchen Opened by Akron native and author of three vegan cookbooks. Specialties include salads, whole grain-foods and spelt flour waffles. 1809 S. Main St. (Akron) 330-819-3834 $ B, L, D, T Mulligan’s Pub Local antique décor, award-winning barbecued ribs, extensive menu. 4118 Belden Village St. NW (Canton: Belden Village) 330-493-8239 $$$ L, D, A, T Mustard Seed Market Café Located on mezzanine overlooking natural foods market. Menu reflects same strict standards as the market, with naturally raised meats, free-range poultry and foods free from artificial flavors, colorings and preservatives. Full bar, juice bar and espresso. Live music on weekends. Sunday brunch. 3885 W. Market St. (Montrose) 330-6667333 $$$ L, D, T New Era Restaurant A mainstay of the Akron area. Heavenly paprikash and other Hungarian favorites. 10 Massillon Rd. (Akron: East) 330-784-0087 $$ B, L, D, A, T The New Peter Shears Downtown NYC atmosphere.

Upscale with small, intimate rooms and muted lighting. Families and kids welcome. 427 E. Tuscarawas St. (Canton: Downtown) 330-5888300 $$$$ L, D, A, T New York 2 Chicago Pizzeria Menu inspired by the famous thin crust pizza of New York and the deep-dish pizza of Chicago. Sauce and dough made fresh daily. Salads and wings.

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Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards Sonoma, California Gloria Ferrer Sonoma Brut/Gloria Ferrer Blanc de Noirs

>> Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards got its start in 1982 when the Ferrer family — proprietors of the world’s largest sparkling wine, Freixenet — began purchasing acreage in the Sonoma Carneros wine region. When José Ferrer first began looking for property in the United States, he chose the Carneros region because of the cool nights, warm days and long growing season for the two traditional sparkling wine grapes: Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. He then named the winery (the first sparkling wine house in the district) after his wife, Gloria.

Although the vineyard didn’t open its doors until 1986, the Ferrer family had been making wines in Spain since the 19th century.

Embodying Spanish winegrowing history, time-honored tradition and centuries-old sustainable practices, Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards creates and blends its exceptional sparkling and estate varietal wines to pair perfectly with food.

For this issue, we’ve picked two of their sparkling wines just in time for the holidays.

Northside Bar food and live music six nights a week in an historic, turn-of-the-century saloon. Intimate jazz lounge featuring fine wine and spirits. 111 N. Main St. (Akron) 330-434-0611 $$$ L, D, A, T 91 Wood Fired Oven Upscale casual, West Coast atmosphere. Pizza and pasta are specialties.

Patio dining. 1983 Easton St. NW in Washington Square Plaza (North Canton) 330-498-9191; 5570 Fulton Dr. NW (Canton) 330-497-9111 $$$ D, A, T The Office Metropolitan bistro and lounge with eclectic ambiance and timeless decor. 778 N. Main St. (Akron) 330-376-9550 $$$ L, D, A, T Paolo’s Small menu of appetizers, paninis and salads.

Tues., martini specials; Wed., sushi specials; Thurs., university night drink specials. 1 W. Exchange St. (Akron: Downtown) 330-252-1995 $$ L, D, A, T Papa Bear’s Italian Restaurant Authentic, homemade Italian food. 4990 Dressler Rd. NW (Canton: Belden Village) 330-493-0090 $$$ L, D, A, T Papa Gyros Greek Grill Authentic Greek fare.

Greek wine and beer. 4760 Everhard Rd. NW (Canton: Belden Village) 330-497-1100; 2045 Cleveland Ave. NW (Canton) 330-456-9000 $$ L, D, A, T Papa Joe’s Classy atmosphere, extensive wine list, fine Italian fare, seafood and steaks. 1561 Akron-

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The Gloria Ferrer Sonoma Brut has been carefully crafted entirely from hand-harvested Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes. The Wine Spectator calls it “a delicious mouthful of bubbly — smooth, rich and creamy, with layers of black cherry, vanilla, ginger and a hint of lemon drop.” This sparkling wine finishes with a long, refreshing aftertaste and is very versatile, pairing nicely with shellfish, crab, roasted chicken or sushi. It retails for $19.99.

The Gloria Ferrer Blanc de Noirs is predominantly made from hand-harvested Pinot Noir grapes. Its delicate style — with fresh rose petal, strawberry and cherry scents — carries over to the plate for a clean, refreshing finish.

This sparkling wine pairs well with Thai cuisine and roast pork, is outstanding with crab and gouda and great with hard-aged cheeses.

It retails for $19.99.

You can find these sparkling wines at Acme Fresh Markets, Papa Joe’s, West Point Market, The Wine Reserve of Medina, Unexpected Wines and Baskets, Mustard Seed Market, Riverside Wine & Imports, Heinen’s,

Peninsula Rd. (Merriman Valley) 330-923-7999 $$$ L, D, A, T Piatto Novo Authentic Italian fare including steaks and seafood, coupled with a breathtaking view of the Cuyahoga River. 1989 Front St. at the Sheraton (Cuyahoga Falls) 330-920-7530 $$$$ L, D, A Prime/93 Appetizers, specials, hand-cut and aged steaks, chops and fresh seafood. Chef-driven restaurant. Entertainment on weekends. 4315 Manchester Rd. (Akron: South) 330-644-2239 $$$$ L, D, A, T The Rail High-quality Ohio beef used for burgers.

Top with specialty condiments like truffle butter or sunflower-basil pesto. Veggie burgers, chicken sandwiches, salads, milkshakes, and local and craft beers. 3265 W. Market St. in Summit Mall (Akron) 330-864-7245 $$ L, D, A, T Raj Mahal Traditional Indian cuisine with excellent lamb and chicken curry dishes. Daily lunch buffet.

2035 State Rd. (Cuyahoga Falls) 330-926-0795 $$$ L, D, T Ray’s Place Great burgers, hearty dinners and the area’s largest selection of foreign and domestic beer in the bottle and on draft. 135 Franklin Ave. (Kent) 330-673-2253 $$ L, D, A, T

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Buehler’s Fresh Foods and other fine wine retailers in Greater Akron. / Rick Rodger is a manager at Heidelberg Distributing Company.

Reserve Inn A Hudson landmark featuring fine cuisine and an upscale setting. Traditional steaks and ribs with a Cajun selection or two. 30 W. Streetsboro St. (Hudson) 330-650-1717 $$$$ L, D, A, T Rosewood Grill Seasonally inspired with the fresh appeal of a local farmer’s market. Happy hour, Mon.-Fri., 3-6 p.m. 36 E. Streetsboro St. (Hudson) 330-656-2100 $$$$ L (Fri/Sat only), D, A, T Saffron Patch Fine Indian cuisine including tandoori chicken, ginger-seasoned yellow lentils and garlic naan. 1224 Weathervane Lane (Akron) 330836-7777 $$$ L, D, A, T Sakura Fresh sushi served daily. Wide selection of specialty rolls. 3900 Medina Rd. (Akron) 330-6700288 $$$ L, D, T Sarah’s Vineyard Sample high-quality wines, appetizers and desserts in the tasting room, on the deck or in the butterfly garden. Open Wed.-Sun. 1204 W. Steels Corners Rd. (Cuyahoga Falls) 330-929-8057 $$ L, D, A 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

Spennato’s Italian Ristorante Seafood, chicken, pasta and pizza, as well as attentive service and a casual dining atmosphere. 10446 Northfield Rd. (Northfield) 330-468-8688 $$$ L, D, A, T Steinly’s Down-home breakfasts are a mainstay.

235 E. Waterloo Rd. (Akron: South) 330-773-6422 $ B, L, D, T Stew Pot Kitchen Serves soups, stews, slowcooked meals, beer-flavored brats and more. Menu changes weekly. Specials offer unique flavors and pairings. Closed weekends. 23 S. Main St. (Akron) 330-376-7839 $ L, D, T Sugo Modern Italian Bistro The newest restaurant operated by Chef Louis Prpich, proprietor of Chowder House Café. Sugo offers a seasonal menu, bar menu, wine dinners and nightly fixedprice 4-course dinners that include wine, coffee and dessert. Closed Sun. and Mon. 2485 State Rd. (Cuyahoga Falls) 234-678-7153 $$$$ L, D, A, T Taco Tontos Funky, college atmosphere featuring authentic Mexican cuisine made from scratch. Good selection of vegetarian dishes. 123 Franklin Ave. (Kent) 330-677-0223 $$ L, D, T Tai Wah Popular area Chinese takeout, dine in also.

Nice lunch buffet. 5835 Darrow Rd. (Hudson) 330528-0888 $$ L, D, A, T

3 Point Upscale casual American dining with a gourmet twist.

Hand-cut steaks, pastas, and fresh chicken and seafood. Craft beers from around the world, boutique wine list. 45 E. Market St. (Akron: Downtown) 330-535-6410 $$$ L, D, A, T, V 356th Fighter Group World War II-theme restaurant, casual fine dining, locally owned and operated. 4919 Mt. Pleasant Rd. (North Canton) 330-494-3500, 800-994-2662 $$$ L, D, A, T Thyme the Restaurant Fine dining. Contemporary cuisine with worldly influences, served in an upscale, modern setting.

716 N. Court St. (Medina) 330-674-4114 $$$$ L, D, A, T Tony’s Speakeasy A great place to chill. Home of the Chocolate Martini. Sandwich originals including The Godfather, Sleeps with the Fishes, Joe the Boss and The SpeakEasy Burger.

Call for hours. 560 W Tuscarawas Ave. (Barberton) 330-753-9454 $$ D, A, T Totally Cooked To Go Market Adjacent to the catering offices. Casual comfort food menu that changes weekly. 2730 Front St. (Cuyahoga Falls) 330-923-9964 $$ B, L, D, A, T Virtues Signature foods such as a tempura calamari appetizer.

Specialty pizzas, filet mignon and other gourmet items with high nutritional values. 525 E. Market St. (in Akron City Hospital’s Ann and David Brennan CCU) 330-375-7444 $$$ L, D, A, T, V Waterloo Restaurant Eclectic menu. Famous for the Waterloo Big Apple and French onion soup. 423 E. Waterloo Rd. (Akron: South) 330-773-5158 $$ B, L, D, T West Side Bakery Specialties include cakes, pastries and cookies. Breakfast items include scones, muffins and yogurt parfaits. All sandwiches, wraps, salads and soups are made from scratch. 2303 W. Market St. (Akron: Pilgrim Square) 330-8364101 $ B, L, T Winking Lizard Come to see the lizard, stay for the extensive beer selection and food. 25 Ghent Rd. (Fairlawn) 330-836-6129; 1615 Main St. (Peninsula) 330-467-1002; 5710 Fulton Dr. NW (Canton) 330-497-1133 $$$ L, D, A, T

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spin out the yarn, and I do believe that he already understands that he’s never going to be treated the same way that he was treated when he played for the Cavaliers. He will never be able to recapture any of that. So you

can imagine a scenario where he opts out of his contract with the Heat and, I don’t know if it would ever happen with Dan Gilbert owning the team — but you know what, stuff like that happens all the time in every business, where people who seem to be blood enemies somehow find a way to make it work for business purposes. And he comes back and miraculously leads the team to a championship. Other than that, no.

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“He’s unstoppable, not only his offensive ability where grown men, pro athletes, kind of hurry out of the way but his defense, those chasedown blocks where he seems to cover the court with fewer strides and more speed than anyone else.”

When you first started this book project, you were rooting for him to succeed and then later, for him to fail. How do you feel about James now? What do you feel for him?

SR: I’ve been on the record and taken an enormous amount of grief — some of it deserved, some of it I don’t feel is — for having wished a career-ending injury upon him.

That part of me is still in there. To deny it would be dishonest. But I don’t think I feel as angry. I certainly feel as betrayed, as a fan, as a Clevelander. … There’s just not that many things in the world that I care about this much. To say I’ve gotten over it would be a huge overstatement, but I’ve gotten over some of the worst of it — and writing the

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book helped me a great deal because it turned into kind of a personal journey. Someday I’ll read it.

What advice do you have for Cleveland sports fans?

SR: I don’t want anyone to stop believing it’s going to happen. And it may be that another athlete never comes along that combines that talent and that kind of hometown hero aspect. But to suggest to sports fans that somehow they place an emotional distance between themselves and the teams is to simply say, ‘Don’t be a real sports fan.’ You’ve got to take those risks. You’ve got to do it with an open heart and, one of the things that makes us human in the best sense, is that willingness to be vulnerable and to be open — and hoping it’s returned in kind. I live and die every day with this stuff. And the fact that the fans haven’t given up hope, that they still care so much, someday, as a fan base, we’ll have the experience of winning a championship. And it’ll mean more to us than any other group of fans anywhere.

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“They rushed him to Summa” said his son Keith Dambrot, head coach of The University of Akron basketball team. “The cardiac team lowered his body temperature to protect his brain. 28 days later, he came out of the coma. His recovery has been astonishing.” Later, a Summa electrophysiologist implanted a defibrillator in Sid’s chest to prevent future heart rhythm problems. “If we didn’t have the level of sophistication that Summa has, my dad wouldn’t be here today.” That’s more than healthcare. That’s smartcare. To watch the rest :4

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