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/ 33 Discovering Wadsworth The secret is out. Wadsworth is a great place to live, work and relax.

/ 66 Greater Akron’s topDentists 2012 Need a dentist? This excerpted list includes 60 dentists in seven dental specialties. Plus: topDentist profiles.

/ 74 Summit DD The County of Summit Developmental Disabilities Board serves more than 4,000 people with disabilities in Summit County. These are their stories.

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>> Kudos from New York The article written by Neil Leeson [“Designing Your Day,” January 2012] was so fresh and informative! The magazine itself was a great read and gives a great overview of life in Akron. My compliments to you and your staff.

WEB COMMENTS On January’s The Ultimate AKRONITE Bucket List “This was a great article! It inspired us to visit Brandywine for some Polar Blast Tubing on Friday.” — Elizabeth Ballash

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Footnotes Intoxicating Cupcakes >> “Beer is living proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.”

–- Benjamin Franklin

“Nothing heals the soul like cupcakes. It’s God’s apologies for muffins.”

–- Anonymous “It’s so good because I put booze in it.”

–- Carolyn K. (my mom), about her fruitcake Unbeknownst to my mom, she inspired not only this month’s cover story — which takes us on a boozy cupcake crawl around Greater Akron in honor of St. Patrick’s Day — but also the creation of a craft-beer-infused cupcake.

It all started when Mom made her annual holiday fruitcake, of which, historically, I’ve not been a fan. “You should try it,” she prodded.

“I think you’ll like it.” “Why would I like it now, after all these years, Mom?” “Because,” she explained, “I put booze in it.”

My mom is 82. It’s funny hearing her say the word “booze.” So I giggled and tried a piece.

And she was right. It was amazing. So moist.

So flavorful. Why doesn’t everyone put alcohol in their cakes all the time, all year round, I wondered.

Fast forward a month, and we’re planning our March issue, during which, we seemed to keep hearing about cupcake-centric bakeries in the area … which harkened me back to Mom’s fruitcake … which led to …

What if we featured a few local bakeries and their St. Patrick’s Day-inspired cupcakes — infused with an Irish liquor or beer? And so our cover story, “Cheers!” on pg. 57 was born.

Random facts, useless tidbits and silly stats behind this issue >> 85.37 miles round-trip distance of our boozy cupcake crawl around Greater Akron. The crawl includes Main

Around that time, I heard that Hoppin’ Frog Brewery in Akron was ranked 20th in Ratebeer.com’s 2012 list of the “Best Brewers in the World” — and that its Barrel-Aged BORIS the Crusher Oatmeal-Imperial Stout landed at 32nd for best beer in the world.

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Because I couldn’t help but wonder what that beer would taste like in … you guessed it … cupcake form, I contacted Sarah Forrer, co-owner of Main Street Cupcakes. She ran my inquiry past her husband — “a true beer snob,” she says — and he pointed her in the right direction. From there, she and sister/ co-owner Kimberly Martin conceptualized: an oatmeal stout cupcake made with Barrel-Aged BORIS the Crusher Oatmeal-Imperial Stout and frosted with a mocha buttercream. This explosion of flavor would be sweet, rich and savory. The perfect accompaniment to a tall glass of BORIS the Crusher or, because of its mocha topping, a great snack for the morning after drinking one too many.

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in Ravenna, A Cupcake a Day in Medina and Pure DeLite Cupcakes in Fairlawn (in the order determined by Mapquest for shortest drivetime, in case you’re inspired to hit all of them on March 17)! To see each bakeries’ St. Patrick’s Day-inspired, booze-infused gourmet cupcake,

>> Bowling ball, shoe, frozen burrito the weirdest things Mot Buchanan has juggled.

“I was with a group who were trying to come up with the most awkward things to juggle,” says the Tallmadge entertainer. “And my objects weren’t the strangest things flying through the air that day.” For more showbiz funny business with Buchanan, check out “The Interview” on pg. 10.

>> 47 percent teens who could compose a text message blindfolded, according to a national survey by

Fred Karm, owner of Hoppin’ Frog Brewing Company, loved the idea so much that he’s currently working with Main Street Cupcakes to make BORIS the Crusher Cupcake a reality. Sweet.

Thanks Mom!

Harris Interactive. Some suggest that kids’ affinity for texting might be damaging their writing skills, while others — including some educators — contend that texting can actually teach positive language skills. We examine both sides in “Generation Txt” on pg. 80.

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See an exhibit on the IQ Zoo (and other mindboggling experiments) at The Center for the History of Psychology, also home to 1,000+ pieces of obsolete equipment (like an electrode helmet once used to measure jealousy). Writer Josh Gippin tours the Center in “Head Games” on pg. 53.

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The game “Hangman” inspired the TV show “Wheel of Fortune.”

RADAR seen+heard

total number of turkey vultures spotted at the Hinckley Reservation in Medina County on “Buzzard Sunday” March 2011 The buzzards — easily recognizable with their 6-foot wingspans — return to the reservation annually on March 15 with clocklike precision. Like the buzzards, visitors have been returning to welcome them (and spring) since the first Buzzard Sunday in 1957.

This year’s event is March 18. www.clevelandmetroparks.com.

How Far a Dollar Goes Tracking $3.2 million along the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad >> The Cuyahoga Valley National Park recently received a $3.2-million grant to fund five projects for the park's Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad.

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Three Akron burglars broke into a local gas station, cut phone lines and the audible alarm, and

by Rodney Wilson stole a pack of gum and bag of potato chips. The

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thieves also emptied the “Take a Penny” tray and took all the complimentary copies of “Auto Trader” magazine.

Aurora Girl Scouts, upset over sale of their camps, are refusing to sell cookies this year. Hordes of Thin Mintdeprived Ohioans, demanding cookies, destroyed troop headquarters in what’s already being called “2012’s Worst Tragedy.”

>> If all those dollar bills were laid end to end along the 51-mile CVSR, they'd run up and back 5.94 times.

A Magnolia bike rider reported finding a severed human hand, which authorities later announced belonged to a bear. The diligent caller was rewarded with an Akron Zoo membership and encouraged to, “You know, just pay attention while you’re there.”

"[My wife] Ellen wanted me to get out of the house. I mean, how often can you cut the grass?"

A Stow man apprehended for shoplifting six bottles of champagne from Giant Eagle was also charged with carrying needles and a crack pipe. Police are investigating the

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— former Ohio State coach Jim Tressel, on just one of the reasons he's thankful the University of Akron hired him as the vice president of strategic engagement, a position created for him

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defendant’s claim that he was en route from a church gathering to volunteer at a soup kitchen.

Akron’s Trinity United Church of Christ is participating in a congregation-wide weight loss initiative titled “Trinity Trimmers.” The church welcomed recent news of local Girl Scout Cookie sale boycotts as an answer to fervent prayers.

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by Jackie McLean and photo by Shane Wynn

Mot Buchanan / Family entertainer/entrepreneur /

>> Balloon twisting, magic tricks and juggling; it’s no illusion, Mot Buchanan can do it all.

>> Buchanan’s love for showbiz began at an early age. “My earliest memory of magic was when I was around eight years old,” he says. “My uncle made a quarter disappear and then pulled it from behind my ear.”

Just a few weeks later, Buchanan bought a magic kit, and Magic Mot was born.

What inspired you to go into the family entertainment business?

MB: I’ve always liked working with and entertaining kids. I get along well with them. My wife says it’s because they recognize me as a much larger version of themselves.

But Buchanan’s theatrics didn’t stop there.

He also taught himself balloon twisting and juggling. He was a natural.

What type of magic is your specialty?

MB: Sleight-of-hand magic. I use small, common objects like coins, cards, rings and keys, and make miracles happen. I think close-up magic was so attractive to me because I was able to practice with objects I found around the house, and the magic happens right in the spectator’s face or in their own hands. That can be very powerful.

These days, the 27-yearold Tallmadge native is performing at children’s birthday parties and traveling to various venues through his business, Balloon Entertainment.

When he’s not entertaining, he’s pursuing a degree in Early Childhood Education at Kent State University. His long-term goal: to become an elementary school teacher or counselor.

“I don’t think a degree in childhood education will benefit my entertainment career, but I think that my skills as an entertainer will help me in the classroom,” says Buchanan.

“I know how to get kids’ attention and how to hold onto it.”

What’s the most difficult magic trick you’ve ever attempted?

MB: Fire eating. Not only is it extremely dangerous, it takes a great deal of willpower to even attempt it. You’re overcoming all that screaming in the back of your mind from the primitive caveman part of your brain yelling, ‘Fire Bad! Fire Burn!’ Learning to escape from a straitjacket while hanging upside down wasn’t a picnic either.

Tell us about your balloon clothing.

MB: Since that first dress [for a local charity event], I’ve made many more including some for other fashion shows, proms and even some wedding dresses. Dresses usually average four to eight hours; it all depends on the design and level of detail the client wants.

You have a world record, right?

MB: Yes, for most balloons used in making a costume. It was won with one of the dresses I designed.

[Editor’s Note: Buchanan’s world-record-holding costume used 154 balloons.]

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What balloon design is most popular?

MB: Boys’ parties ask for a lot of swords and monkeys, girls’ parties ask for a lot of butterflies and princess crowns. Fairs and festivals will get requests having to do with their themes. Bachelorette parties tend to have requests that make me blush.

Where’s the strangest place you’ve twisted a balloon?

MB: In the loft of a barn wearing a giant chicken suit. I was entertaining at a celebration for a farming organization. I had to take the chicken gloves off; it was too hard to twist the balloons.

Which TV show would you consider doing? _X_ America’s Got Talent MB: I plan on going to the next audition cycle when it comes to the area. ___ American Idol (you could sing while creating a balloon caricature of Steven Tyler’s lips) MB: Nobody wants to hear me sing. _X_ Project Runway (to show off your balloon clothing, of course!)

MB: My wife loves this show, and I think it’d earn me a bunch of brownie points if I got on it. _X_ Dancing with the Stars (you could create a life-size balloon creation of Kirstie Alley to be your dancing partner; everyone deserves a second chance!)

MB: This is one of my secret indulgences. I’m always bummed when I miss an episode. _X_ Other (please explain): MB: I’d be happy and willing to show up on nearly any show. I’d also love to be a Saturday morning cartoon host like from when I was a kid. Be the personality that shows up during commercial breaks to tell you what’s coming up next and perhaps have a segment about safety or something else to entertain the kids — maybe even perform magic or show off balloons.

/ Writer Jackie McLean recently graduated from KSU with a bachelor’s in journalism.

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When I was a kid, I was told by adults that I’d have to work a job I might not enjoy so I could save money and be able to do what I wanted to do when I retired. I thought that was a silly idea. Why not just work a job you enjoy doing and keep doing that till you can’t anymore? I get to entertain for a living. I get to travel, have adventures, meet interesting people and get paid for it. What’s not to love about that?

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by Julie Herron and illustration by Chad O’Malley

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/ One woman’s quest to find her so-called soul mate /

I like a good-looking guy just as much as the next woman — a guy who’s got some muscles, maybe a good head of hair (which, at my age, is fairly rare), most of his teeth. These things are high on the list, to be sure, but I’m also keen on a guy who’s intelligent and can participate in conversations.

mad, because I had previous plans and couldn’t see him.

I’ve never considered myself a “brainiac,” and I never would’ve said I only want to date smart guys. I am, however, skeptical about anyone who doesn’t read — and no, the sports page doesn’t count! — but I’ve learned to relax my standards. I understand that not everyone has five books going on at one time and that reading isn’t everyone’s cup of tea.

Oh boy.

I’ve also come to understand that there’s dumb, and then there’s dumb.

Enter Matt.

Matt brought me a flower on our first date. How sweet! He was adorable, had broad shoulders, a full head of thick hair, a nice smile and was shy in a quaint, cute way.

The date was uneventful — nice, ordinary. No rockets, but no warning bells, either.

We continued to talk on the phone, occasionally at first, then several times a day. Matt really liked talking on the phone. He’d text, “Can I call you?” At first, I found it appealing that he would ask — and that he wanted to talk to me so often. Except that Matt answered the phone every time I called as if he had no idea who was on the other end.

This might play if it was 1975 and I was using the rotary-dial phone in my parent’s house. However, since we were both using cell phones, I’m positive it displays the number — and a name, if you program it to do so — every time a call comes in.

Also, he wanted to talk but had nothing to say. Whether I called him or he called me, it was up to me to ask all the questions and sometimes answer them, too. Matt went to work — at the factory, where he’d been forever — came home, fed his kids and then had nothing to do. He’d tell me he was bored — and, quite often,

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Whenever he’d tell me how bored he was, I’d suggest he read a book. His response: “I don’t read.” So I’d tell him to get a hobby.

Any hobby. “I just want to see you,” he’d reply.

We’d been out a couple times, and he wanted to do whatever I wanted to do. This was nice for about 2.5 seconds — and then I found myself wanting a guy who could think for himself. A guy who had opinions, thoughts, goals, concerns.

Something. Anything.

I began to stop answering every single text. I called him less frequently. And one week I was really busy and didn’t see him at all. At the end of that week, he asked me to stop over.

in case there was something else he should do. I sat down at his kitchen table. He nodded, jammed another wad of paper towels in his mouth and walked to his computer. He came back 10 minutes later, tossed the bloody paper towels into the trash and told me I was right.

As I watched him jam more paper napkins into his mouth, I asked how long he’d been bleeding.

“A while,” he said, through the napkins.

I told him to get a washcloth. He walked into his bathroom and brought one into the kitchen.

“Now get some ice,” I instructed, “and put a handful into the middle of the washcloth.” He did. “Now smash the cubes,” which he did.

“Now put some of them back in the freezer, and the rest into the washcloth and then into your mouth.” Matt jammed the washcloth, now full of ice chips, into his mouth, and sat down across from me at his kitchen table.

“I think you need ice,” I said, also suggesting that he Google it,

His mouth didn’t stop bleeding for an hour and a half. He put new

When I got to his house, Matt was standing over the sink, bleeding — a pile of bloody napkins on the counter. He explained that he’d gouged the roof of his mouth with a tortilla chip.

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ice into the washcloth several times, while I essentially talked at him. At one point, I asked why he didn’t tell me about his tortilla injury over the phone, so I wouldn’t have driven all the way out there (after all, we’d only gone on a couple dates at this point).

“Who’s watching your home or business when you’re not there?”

“I don’t know,” he said, his eyes as blank as an unused VCR tape.

I talked to Matt once or twice after that, but in the end, I just stopped returning his texts.

It was easier that way. I’ve considered sending him a jar of salsa and some chips, along with a note, telling him to watch out for sharp edges — but I’m afraid he’ll get the wrong idea.

NEXT MONTH: There is no such thing as a “young 56.” Really. / 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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Get a sneak peak of clips from films to play at the CIFF. Free hors d’oeuvres and dessert, prize drawings and a short program highlighting some of this year’s short films. Akron Civic Theatre, 182 S. Main St., Akron. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free. www.wksu.org/events

3/26 6 TH CIFF AKRON KNIGHT NIGHT Screening of the documentary, “Bill W” — about Bill Wilson, co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous; reception in the lobby prior to film. Event is sponsored by the Knight Foundation; screening sponsored by akronlife magazine. Plaza Cinemas at Chapel Hill, 500 Howe Ave., Cuyahoga Falls. $10, CIFF members; $12, non-members. Go to www.clevelandfilm.org for showtimes.

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Through 3/4 Studio M exhibit Chris Muller presents a photographic collection, “Year of Chris.” 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 3/11 “Girl’s Guide to Coffee” Eric Coble’s new play created for Actors’ Summit. A barista’s creations elevate the humble coffee bean to hitherto unknown heights and carves a path for her from college to whatever comes next. Actors’ Summit, 103 High St., 6th Floor, Akron. Call for times. $17-$30.

330-374-7568 Through 3/11 “Little Women – The Musical” Based on Louisa May Alcott’s own family experiences and novel, “Little Women” follows the adventures of Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy March as they grow up in Civil War America. The Players Guild Theatre, 1001 Market Ave. N, Canton. Call for showtimes. $18-$23.

330-453-7617 Through 3/21 “Native American Originals” Art Show An exhibit of original paintings by students of Akron artist, Elinore M. Korow. Members of the Native American Indian and Veterans Center and shown in full ceremonial regalia, the models represent Indian Nations such as Aztec, Cherokee, Choctaw, Delaware and Lakota. First Congregational Church of Akron Gallery, 292 E. Market St., Akron.

Free. Call 330-253-5109 for gallery hours.

Through 4/1 Another Look at the New Look Fashions from 1940 to 1965 from the MassMu collection and loans from the KSU Museum, as well as designs by “Project Runway” contestants Carmen Webber, Jack Mackenroth, Kathleen “Sweet P” Vaughn and Valerie Mayen. Guest curator is Steven Rosengard, “Project Runway” contestant and assistant curator at the Museum of Science and

Industry, Chicago. 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 4/4 SuperNatural: Landscapes by Bruce Checefsky and Barry Underwood The artists utilize 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 major holidays. $5-$7; free for members and children 12 and under. www.akronartmuseum.org Through 5/27 That’s Entertainment Exhibit Look back at how Stark County residents once amused themselves: German singing societies, Meyers Lake, Mother Gooseland, theaters, opera houses, parades, festivals and more. Wm. McKinley Presidential Library & Museum, 800 McKinley Monument Dr. NW, Canton. Call for times and prices. www. mckinleymuseum.org Through 6/3 Stranger in Paradise: The Works of Reverend Howard Finster This first major retrospective of the folk art icon offers visitors an in-depth look at the life and career of a visionary artist. Akron Art Museum, 1 S. High St., Akron. Wed.Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thurs., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. $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, supplemented with photographs, decorative arts and women’s magazines, this exhibit focuses on the daily life and experiences of the American civilian population during the Civil War. Kent State University Museum,

Broadbent Gallery, 515 Hilltop Dr., Kent. Call for times. $3-$5; free for children under 7, KSU students, staff and faculty and on Sunday. www.kent.edu/ museum Through 10/7 “A Day at the Beach” The image of women at the seaside in elegant white gowns was a popular subject for Impressionist painters. This exhibit explores the reality of summer tourism with a selection of actual garments that would’ve been worn near and at the beach. The pieces date from the 1860s-1910s. Kent State University Museum, 515 Hilltop Dr., Kent. Call for dates, times and ticket prices. www.kent.edu/museum 3/1 and 3/2 “Fiddler on the Roof” No other musical has so magically woven music, dance, poignancy and laughter into such an electrifying and unforgettable experience. Relive a glorious tradition of the musical theater. E.J. Thomas Hall, 198 Hill St, Akron. 7:30 p.m. Thurs.; 8 p.m. Fri. $32.50-$52.50. www. ejthomashall.com 3/1-3/3 “The Merchant of Venice” One of Shakespeare’s tragi-comedies, this play features the Bard’s classic themes of romance and mistaken identities while painting a picture of the politics, gender roles and anti-Semitism of the Elizabethan era. Sandefur Theatre, Guzzetta Hall, 157 University Ave., Akron. 8 p.m. $6-$12. 330-972-7895 3/1-3/18 “Dancing at Lughnasa” In this Tony Award-winning drama, the annual harvest festival is in full swing in rural Ireland, and the five unmarried Mundy sisters of county Donegal embrace a life filled with happiness and heartbreak. Weathervane Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron. Call for showtimes. $15-$21. 330-836-2626

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by Christi Nichols

Michael Stanley Musician / Radio Personality

Michael Stanley is the epitome of cool.

After four decades in the spotlight, the bearded, iconic musician of Northeast Ohio/WNCX radio personality still packs houses and has us on our feet, singing along to every word.

Michael Stanley and The Resonators will play The Tangier March 16, 17, 23 and 24.

For tickets, call 330-376-7171.

Hang onto your reading glasses, classic rockers — Stanley turns 64 this month and is heading to Akron to perform with his band, The Resonators, at The Tangier in March. During our interview, he opened up about his music, his life and his losses.

What is it about your music that continues to connect with your audience?

Hopefully it’s still good music, but maybe it’s a tie to their youth. A time with less responsibility, more fun, before real life intruded. It’s gratifying to take them back to a really good time in their lives. It works the same for us. We’re pretty much time-traveling when we hit the stage. I’ve also been lucky that the majority of fans have given me the freedom to not get locked into the past. Many of the songs from the albums of the last 10 years have become standards in the sets, not just the old MSB tunes. Another amazing thing is walking onto the stage and seeing those familiar faces next to a 17-year-old kid who’s also singing all the words to my song.

What song do fans still want to hear that you just don’t get?

To be honest, it’s ‘Strike Up The Band.’ It was the closer for MSB for years and I was happy they liked it, but that doesn’t mean I could figure out why.

What are your favorites to play?

‘Lover,’ ‘Let’s Get This Show On The Road’ and ‘Rosewood Bitters’

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Are Akron fans different from Cleveland fans?

You could’ve gone anywhere. Why did you stay in NEO?

I see NE Ohio rock and roll fans as one — a hearty and enthusiastic breed. That’s exactly what we want at our show. There’s a real cool reciprocal thing that happens when the audience is throwing back good energy toward the stage and we know we have to get on the wave or get run over.

This is my home. I grew up here. People used to say, ‘You need to be in New York or LA,’ but this was home for everyone. I’ve always felt this is a real place. Not a lot of phoniness or posing.

A place I felt good about raising my twin daughters, who are now 38. I have four grandchildren and another on the way and yes, they all still live here.

You’ve had a really tough few years.

How are you holding up?

The last 18 months have been pretty bizarre.

Between the loss of both parents, my wife and two members of my crew who were dear friends, it’s been brutal. You see how wonderful your friends and family are in times like these.

I really don’t think I would’ve made it through without them. You have to find out what you’re made of and decide if you’re going to lie down and let it all roll over you or pick yourself up and go on. I know those who have departed would want me to get up and go on. The music has been a major outlet for me. My joke is: Music is far cheaper and more fun than therapy.

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Do you ever think about shaving off your signature beard?

Every once in a while I actually do shave it.

Then I quickly remember why I have it. As long as it doesn’t go ‘Kenny Rogers’ or ‘ZZ Top,’ I think it works for me. / Christi Nichols is the morning show cohost at 97.5 WONE and a contributing writer to akronlife.

Essentially, she spends her days talking and writing notes — the very same things that got her into so much trouble as a kid.

3/1-3/31 Gallery Grand Opening and Exhibit Celebrate the opening of Akron artist Elinore M. Korow’s gallery for senior painters over 55, along with the exhibit, “Through The Eye of The Artist.”

The Maple Heights Gallery, 15901 Libby Rd., Maple Heights. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays. Free. 330-867-8796 3/1-4/1 Amphibian Migration Join a naturalist and attempt to witness the annual amphibian migration across Sand Run Parkway. The migration often ends in early April. Sand Run Metro Park, Old Portage Area, 1300 Sand Run Pkwy., Akron. Free. Call 330-8658060 for details.

3/1-5/15 Community Art Project: Peace Crane Contribute an origami crane to this summer’s community art display of 1,000 pieces. Use your own recycled paper — or stop by the Visitors Center to pick up an instruction packet — and start folding!

Drop off your completed cranes during open hours.

F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm, Visitors Center, 1828 Smith Rd., Akron. Free. Call 330-865-8065 for details.

3/1 Laura Clapp Acoustic and guitar originals and covers from Van Morrison to Coldplay to Sheryl Crow in the loft of the Bistro. The Cucina at Gervasi Vineyard, 1700 55th St. NE, Canton. 6-8 p.m. Free.

330-497-1000 3/1 Thursday Movies @Main: “Moneyball” A sports drama based on the novel by Michael Lewis. Starring Brad Pitt, Robin Wright, Jonah Hill and Philip Seymour Hoffman. Rated PG-13. Akron-Summit County Public Library, Main Library, 60 S. High St., Akron. 6:30 p.m.

Free. www.akronlibrary.org 3/1 Canton Charge vs. Iowa Energy 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 prices. 330-489-3090 3/1 “Mediterranean Nights” A concert by Apollo’s Fire. Fairlawn Lutheran Church, 3415 W. Market St., Fairlawn. 7:30 p.m. $20-$58; free for full-time students under 30. www.apollosfire.org 3/2 Show and Tell Me a Story For kids 1 and older.

Join a naturalist for story time with puppets, songs, activities and a craft. Registration began 2/24. F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm, Visitors Center, 1828 Smith Rd., Akron. 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Free. 330-8658065 3/2 “The Bible and the Church: Do They Really Conflict?” Joseph F. Kelly, Ph.D., Professor of Church History at John Carroll University, will speak at the First Friday Club Luncheon. A graduate of Boston College, Kelly did his doctoral work at Fordham University. His publications include 14 books, more than 50 scholarly articles and more than 200 encyclopedia articles. University of Akron Martin Center, 105 Fir Hill, Akron. 11:15 a.m. $15. www. firstfridayclubofgreaterakron.org 3/2 Stranger in Paradise and Ray Turner Exhibition Party Artist and independent curator Glen C. Davies will discuss the Finster exhibition at 6 p.m. Ray Turner will discuss his approach to painting at a 7:30 p.m. gallery talk. Akron Art Museum, 1 S. High St., Akron.

6-9 p.m. $10 non-members; free for members. www. akronartmuseum.com 3/2 Canton First Friday – Music Madness Themed, monthly street party. 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 3/2 First Friday Family Movie: “The Wizard of Oz” Canton Palace Theatre, 605 Market Ave. N, Canton.

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3/2 The Dan Wilson Group Wilson’s sound draws inspiration from jazz guitar legends Wes Montgomery, George Benson, Russell Malone and Grant Green, as well as their Brazilian counterparts Antonio Carlos Jobim and Jono Bosco. Features limited cabaret-style seating on the stage. Akron Civic Theatre, 182 S. Main St., Akron. 8 p.m. $15 advance; $20 day of. www.akroncivic.com

3/3-5/27 Ray Turner: Population An exhibition of nearly 200 portraits of people from across the country, including several downtown Akron residents, executed with oil paint on glass. Akron Art Museum, 1 S. High St., Akron. Wed.-Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thurs., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. $5-$7; free for members and children 12 and under. www.AkronArtMuseum.org 3/3 and 3/10 Summit County Master Gardeners Speakers Series Need help or new ideas to plan your 2012 garden? A wide variety of speakers will discuss garden-related topics both days. Messiah Lutheran Church, 4700 S. Main St., Akron. 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $60. summitmastergardeners.org 3/3 and 3/11 Beginning Glassblowing Glass artist Bob Pozarski will teach you how to dip molten glass from a furnace and shape it into a paperweight.

You’ll also learn to blow a bubble and shape it into a tumbler or small vase. Classes limited to four students. Call Pozarski at 330-836-6758 to sign up.

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

10 a.m.-3 p.m. $110 ($90 for academy members). www.peninsulaartacademy.com 3/3 and 3/17 Countryside Winter Farmers’ Markets More than 50 vendors will be selling fresh produce, artisan breads, croissants, jams and jellies, maple syrup, honey, fresh pasta and ravioli, nut rolls, cookies, chocolates, eggs, beef, pork, bison, lamb, cheese, handcrafted soaps and balms, jewelry, herbs, fresh-roasted coffee and locally blended teas. Old Trail School, 2315 Ira Rd., Akron. 9 a.m.-noon. Free. www.cvcountryside.org 3/3 Finding Your Immigrant Ancestors Join staff from the Special Collections Division for this discussion. Basic computer skills recommended.

Akron-Summit County Public Library, Computer Lab 2, 1st floor, 60 S. High St., Akron. 10 a.m.-noon. Free.

330-643-9030

3/3 ArtSplash Children are invited for an afternoon of arts activities with the Canton Museum of Art and the Canton Symphony Orchestra, hands-on learning from SmARTs Schools, and performances by the Canton Ballet, Players Guild Theatre, Spotlight Theatre and Canton Idol. Cultural Center for the Arts, 1001 Market Ave. N, Canton.

10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. www.artisalive.com

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3/3 DevilStrip Dolly’s Weird Arts & Oddities Grand Opening Located next to The Bomb Shelter, DevilStrip Dolly’s focuses on the bizarre side of arts and crafts from area artisans. From fun and quirky to dark and macabre, DevilStrip Dolly’s is starting a movement: Keep Akron Weird! DevilStrip Dolly’s Weird Arts & Oddities, 923 Bank St., Akron. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 330-7305950

3/4 Sunday Sampler Enjoy free admission to the collection galleries on the first Sunday of every month. Akron Art Museum, 1 S. High St., Akron. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. www.akronartmuseum.com 3/4 How Trees are Good for You Join a naturalist to hike 1.2 miles, and learn to identify trees and discover surprising commercial uses. Cascade Valley Metro Park, Oxbow Area, 1061 Cuyahoga St., Akron. 1 p.m.

Free. 330-865-8065

3/3 Pizza and Calzones Chef instructor Kathy Lehr will make a basic focaccia; students will then use the same dough to make pizzas and Spinach Ricotta Calzones, along with their own batch of dough to take home. The Cucina at Gervasi Vineyard, 1700 55th St. NE, Canton. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $75. 330-497-1000 3/3 Do the Mu!: Fashion Design 101 Stop by for this activity for all ages. No reservations necessary.

Massillon Museum, 121 Lincoln Way E, Massillon.

Noon-2 p.m. Free. www.massillonmuseum.org 3/3 Canton Charge vs. Iowa Energy Canton Memorial Civic Center, 1101 Market Ave. N., Canton.

1 p.m. Call for ticket prices. 330-489-3090 3/3 Signs of Spring from in the Saddle See some signs of spring with a naturalist. All participants must bring their own horse and tack. Registration begins 2/23. Silver Creek Metro Park, Boathouse, 5171 S. Medina Line Rd., Norton. 2 p.m. Free. 330-865-8065 3/3 Battle of the Bands 2012 All ages welcome to jam with the bands. Proceeds benefit YMCA Partners With Youth. Cuyahoga Falls High School Auditorium, 2300 4th St., Cuyahoga Falls. 3-6 p.m., middle school and high school bands; 6-10 p.m. college and adult bands. Log on for ticket prices. www.akronymca.org 3/3 20th Annual Mardi Gras Gala Gourmet fillet and shrimp dinner, live and silent auctions, raffles, dancing and more. Todaro’s Party Center, 1920 Akron Peninsula Rd., Akron. 6-10 p.m. $85 before 2/12; $95 after 2/12. www.victimassistanceprogram.org 3/3 “The Pleasure of Sweet Harmony” An art exhibit, soup supper and concert by Cantores Cleveland: Early Music and Arts. The First Congregational Church of Hudson, 47 Aurora St., Hudson. 6:30 p.m. Free. www.CantoresCleveland.org 3/3 Dan Miraldi With a blend of classic and current musical influences, Miraldi has a simple, commanding sound, and he’s back with a new EP, “Rock N Roll Band.” Checkers-N-Trophies, 352 W. Elm St., Kent. 8 p.m. Call 330-673-1223 for ticket prices.

3/3 An Evening with Josh and Scott Native Akronites Josh Rzepka and Scott Stein will perform their original music to benefit the music programs at their respective alma maters, Firestone High School and Copley High School. Rzepka won the 2011 Akron Area Arts Alliance Rising Young Star Award, and NYCbased Stein performs with numerous bands and is an accompanist and music director for several choral ensembles. The Copley choir and Firestone jazz band will also perform. The Tangier, 532 W. Market St., Akron. 9 p.m. $15-$50. 330-376-7171 3/4 and 3/18 Canton Cougars vs. Saginaw Sting Cheer on your hometown team in the Ultimate Indoor Football League. Canton Memorial Civic Center, 1101 Market Ave. N., Canton. 4 p.m. Call for ticket prices.

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3/4 Brian Regan One of the premier comedians in the country and the perfect balance of sophisticated writing and physicality. Akron Civic Theatre, 182 S. Main St., Akron. 7 p.m. $36.50. www. akroncivic.com 3/5 Kinderealm: Snakes For children 3 to 6 and adult companions. Includes a hike and craft. Goodyear Heights Metro Park, Pavilion, 2077 Newton St., Akron. 10:30 a.m. Free. 330-865-8065 3/5 Brian Henke Fingerstyle guitar. The Winery at Wolf Creek, 2637 S. Cleveland-Massillon Rd., Norton.

7-9 p.m. Free. 800-436-0426 3/6 History Discussion Group: “Best and Worst Jobs” Moderated by Chris Craft. No reservations necessary. Massillon Museum, 121 Lincoln Way E, Massillon. 10 a.m.-noon. Free. www. massillonmuseum.org 3/6 16th Annual Acts of Courage Each year, the American Red Cross of Summit and Portage Counties honors ordinary individuals who’ve acted in an extraordinary way to save someone’s life. In addition, Mark and Sandy Auburn will receive the 2012 H. Peter Burg Award. Hilton Akron/Fairlawn, 3180 W. Market St., Akron. 6 p.m. $50. www.summitcounty. redcross.org

3/6 Bill Nye Nye, best known as host of the popular children’s show, “Bill Nye the Science Guy,” is an established engineer, scientist, comedian, author and inventor with a lifelong fascination with how things work. Kent State University at Stark’s Timken Great Hall, 6000 Frank Ave. NW, Jackson Township. 6:45 p.m.

Free, but tickets required and currently available at the Main Hall Information Desk. www.stark.kent.edu/about/events/ featuredspeakers 3/6 Medina High School Winter Choir Concert Each of MHS’s outstanding young choirs will perform a variety of choral pieces, including historic masterworks and inspiring new compositions. In addition, the MHS show choir, the

Encore Entertainment Company, will perform their 2011-2012 competition show. Medina Performing Arts Center, 851 Weymouth Rd., Medina. 7 p.m. $4-$6.

330-636-3400

3/7 Heart-Healthy Hike A naturalist answers your nature and history questions on this steady stroll of the 1.4-mile Parcours Trail. Sand Run Metro Park, Treaty Line Area, 995 Treaty Line Rd., Akron. 10 a.m. Free. 330-865-8065 3/7 Day Book Club This month’s selection is “Prayers and Lies” by Sherri Wood Emmons. Bring a friend. Barberton Public Library, 602 W. Park Ave., Barberton. 10:30 a.m. Free. www.barbertonlibrary. org 3/7 Kinderealm: Snakes For children 3 to 6 and adult companions. Includes a hike and craft. Registration begins 3/1. Firestone Metro Park, Coventry Oaks Pavilion, 40 Axline Ave., Akron. 1 p.m. Free. 330-8658065 3/7 Josh Buskirk Instrumental blues guitar. The Winery at Wolf Creek, 2637 S. Cleveland-Massillon Rd., Norton. 7-9 p.m. Free. 800-436-0426

3/7 Robina Niaz A 2011 CNN Hero, Niaz is executive director and founder of Turning Point for Women and Families in Flushing, NY. This community-based, non-profit addresses the needs of Muslim women and children through crisis intervention, individual and group counseling, advocacy, outreach, education and training. E.J. Thomas Hall, 198 Hill St., Akron. 7:30 p.m. $4-$8. 330-972-7570 3/8 Ryan Humbert The acoustic pop-rock singersongwriter will perform in the loft of the Bistro.

The Cucina at Gervasi Vineyard, 1700 55th St. NE, Canton. 6-8 p.m. Free. 330-497-1000

3/8 Full Moon Walk: Moon of Winds Meet in the parking lot, then go for a quiet walk to see and hear evening wonders. Dress for the weather, and bring a flashlight. The Wilderness Center, 9877 Alabama Ave. SW, Wilmot. 6:30 p.m. Free for members; donation requested from non-members. www.wildernesscenter.org 3/8 Enjoying Wine Series, Class 5 Gervasi winemaker Andy Codispoti leads this introduction to red wines. The Cucina at Gervasi Vineyard, 1700 55th St. NE, Canton. 7-9 p.m. $50. 330-497-1000 3/8 Thursday Movies @Main: “Crazy, Stupid, Love” A comedy-drama starring Ryan Gosling, Steve Carell, Julianne Moore and Emma Stone. Rated PG-13. Akron-Summit County Public Library, Main Library, 60 S. High St., Akron. 6:30 p.m. Free. www. akronlibrary.org 3/8 United States Navy Band E.J. Thomas Hall, 198 Hill St., Akron. 7:30 p.m. Free with ticket. Call 330972-7570 for details.

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3/9 Singular Perceptions An opening reception of new works by Cleveland artists Ruth Bercaw and Susan Danko. The work of both artists challenges the viewer with bold colors and layers of complicated formal spatial elements. Exhibit runs through 4/7.

Harris-Stanton Gallery, 2301 W. Market St., Akron.

5:30-8 p.m. Free. 330-867-7600 3/9 Full Moon Drum Circle For ages 16 and up.

Discover how and why different Native American and Celtic people celebrate the full moon cycle.

Rhythm games will nurture your musical sensitivity and listening skills, and then you’ll “Rock Out” with drums and other percussion instruments.

Register by 3/8. Wolf Creek Environmental Center, 6100 Ridge Rd., Sharon Center. 7 p.m. Free. www. medinacountyparks.com

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3/10-7/8 String of Hearts: Photographs by Bea Nettles Nettles’ photographs often depict the artist’s intimate family life, yet also speak to the broad ideas of what it means to be a mother, teacher and artist.

Akron Art Museum, 1 S. High St., Akron. Wed.-Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thurs., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. $5-$7; free for members and children 12 and under. www.

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3/10 and 3/11 Call for Entries: Spring Needlework Show Each year the library hosts the work of local fiber artists and needle crafters. Ribbons will be awarded, and “Best in Show” winners receive $25 cash. Drop off entries on 3/10 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. or 3/11 from 1:30-4 p.m.

Judging is 3/12. The show runs 3/14-3/18.

Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library, 3512 Darrow Rd., Stow. $5 entry fee per item.

For details, call Mary McDonald at 330688-3295 x 228.

3/10 and 3/11 Pretty For Pink Prom Boutique Gently-used formal dresses, shoes, jewelry and other accessories available. Dresses start at $20, with designer items being offered in a silent auction.

Proceeds benefit Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. The American Cancer Society Discovery Shop, 1690 W. Market St., Akron. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. For details, call Teri Incorvia at 888-227-6446, ext. 2224.

3/10 and 3/11 Cuyahoga Valley Youth Ballet’s “The Little Mermaid” The ballet presents a “Pure Gold” weekend, with ballets choreographed by former New York City Ballet Soloist Tom Gold. Akron Civic Theatre, 182 S. Main St., Akron. Sat., 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Sun., 2:30 p.m. $10-$25. www.akroncivic. com

3/10 Rain Barrel Workshop Do you have a rain barrel yet? This seminar — hosted by the City of Green as part of its new quarterly Living Green seminar series — will be presented by Bill Hoffman of Hoffman’s Garden Center. Central Administration Building, 1755 Town Park Blvd., Green. 10 a.m.-noon.

Free. www.cityofgreen.org/rain-barrel 3/10 Signs of Wildlife Join a naturalist to explore the 1.6-mile Prairie Trail in search of signs of wildlife.

Springfield Bog Metro Park, 1400 Portage Line Rd., Springfield Twp. 10 a.m. Free. 330-865-8065 3/10 3rd Annual Brunswick Kiwanis Spring Craft Show Bring the family to shop for local hand-crafted items and stop by the concession stand. Brunswick Rec Center, 3637 Center Rd., Brunswick. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. www.brunswickkiwanis.com

3/10 Putting It All Together Family history research can produce a lot of documents, photos and memorabilia. This class offers ideas and resources for recording, storing, preserving, displaying and sharing your research. Akron-Summit County Public Library, Meeting Room 2AB, 60 S. High St., Akron. 10 a.m.-noon. Free. 330-643-9030 3/10 Judi Krew Workshop: The House of Hoard Bring a bin of “stuff” to turn a hoarded collection into a treasured memory sculpture. Massillon Museum, 121 Lincoln Way E, Massillon. 10 a.m.-noon. Free. www.massillonmuseum.org 3/10 Girl Scout Birthday Event Book signing with author Stacy Cordery in honor of the 100th anniversary of the Girl Scouts. Every First Lady since Edith Wilson, including Michelle Obama, has been the honorary president of the Girl Scouts. National First Ladies’ Library, 331 Market Ave. S, Canton. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $3; $1 for Girl Scouts in uniform. 330452-0876, ext. 307

3/10 Oil Painting Workshop with Allen Rodgers The class will paint a still-life or receive help on a work in progress. Workshops may include a painting demo, or paint “plein air” if weather permits. Bring your own easel, canvas, paints, brushes, paper towels, brush cleaner, etc. Peninsula Art Academy, 1600 W. Mill St., Peninsula. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $80 ($75 for academy members). www.peninsulaartacademy. com 3/10 Kids’ Art Class – Awesome Art Cards For children 6-12. Create your own personalized art trading cards as you learn three art-making techniques: collage, printmaking and watercolor.

Akron Art Museum, 1 S. High St., Akron. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $10 per class per member child, $15 per class per child for non-members. www. akronartmuseum.com 3/10 Canton Charge vs. Maine Red Claws The Cavs’ NBA minor league team. Canton Memorial Civic Center, 1101 Market Ave. N., Canton. 1 p.m. Call for ticket prices. 330-489-3090 3/10 Warbler Warm-Up Learn how to recognize Ohio’s spring warblers by sight and sound in preparation for April and May bird walks. F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm, Visitors Center, 1828 Smith Rd., Akron. 1 p.m. Free. 330-865-8065 3/10 Worm Composting Create your own worm bin and learn how to start turning carrot peels and newspaper scraps into fertilizer. Crown Point Ecology Center, Orchard House, 3220 Ira Rd., Bath. 2-3:30 p.m. $75; $70 for members. 330-668-8992, ext. 102

3/10 Cold Blooded Treasure Hunt Learn about reptiles and amphibians through a treasure hunt full of rhymes, riddles and family activities. Furnace Run Metro Park, Brushwood Area, 4955 Townsend Rd., Richfield. 3 p.m. Free. 330-865-8065

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3/10 Extended Hike Join a volunteer to hike 4.4 miles on two loops of Indian Spring Trail. Meet in the trailhead parking lot. Munroe Falls Metro Park, Lake Area, 521 S. River Rd., Munroe Falls. 9 a.m. Free.

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3/10 Fun with Food and Wine Pairing: The Basics Join guest chef Jill Silverman Hough — food writer, cooking teacher and cookbook author — as she shares basic food and wine pairing principles, leads interactive wine-tastings and explains how different foods can affect a wine. Students will make her recipes and enjoy them with Gervasi’s winemaker Andy Codispoti. The Cucina at Gervasi Vineyard, 1700 55th St. NE, Canton. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $165. 330-4971000

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3/10 Rubber City Rollergirls Bout John S. Knight Center, 77 E. Mill St., Akron. Doors open at 4 p.m. $5-$9 in advance; $6-$13 at the door. www. rubbercityrollergirls.com 3/10 Miller South Drama Parents Association’s Taste of Italy Dinner and Raffle A pasta dinner accompanied by table-side puppetry performed by drama students in grades 4-5. The school’s Commedia dell Arte Troupe will perform “The History of Theatre Parts One and Two.” Miller South School, 1055 East Ave., Akron. 5:30 p.m. $12. 330-873-1869

3/11 11th Annual Chili Cook Off A fundraiser for Rolling Thunder, Inc. Chapter 8 — a nonprofit organization that serves as an advocate for U.S. troops, veterans and POW/MIAs. Chinese auction, basket raffle, 50/50 raffle. VFW Post #9520, 1439 South Carpenter Rd., Brunswick. Noon-3 p.m. $5-$7; free for children under 12. www. rollingthunderohio8.org 3/11 Puppet Show Guests of all ages will enjoy this hilarious adventure of “Puppets Say the Darndest Things.” Includes a craft. F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm, Visitors Center, 1828 Smith Rd., Akron. 2 p.m.

Free. 330-865-8065 3/11 Canton Charge vs. Reno Bighorns The Cavs’ NBA minor league team. Canton Memorial Civic Center, 1101 Market Ave. N., Canton. 3 p.m. Call for ticket prices. 330-489-3090 3/12 Dr. Caldwell B. Esselstyn Esselstyn will be promoting his new book, “Making Yourself Heart Attack Proof.” Hudson Library, 96 Library St., Hudson.

7 p.m. Free. 330-653-6658 3/12 Maurer & Rettman Blues, American music. The Winery at Wolf Creek, 2637 S. Cleveland-Massillon Rd., Norton. 7-9 p.m. Free. 800-436-0426 3/13 Joyology Club People who share in joyology are healthy, happy, grateful and optimistic. Stop in, have a cup of coffee and refreshments with us, and share something happy! Peninsula Library, 6105 Riverview Rd., Peninsula. 9:30-10:30 a.m. Free. www. peninsulalibrary.org 3/13 For Women Only Join a naturalist for the first in this spring series of hikes. Enjoy the companionship of other women as you take a 1.4-mile hike. F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm, Seneca Deck, 1828 Smith Rd., Akron. 10 a.m. Free. 330-865-8065

3/13 Off Season Market A great place to shop for pastries, grass-fed beef, pork and free-range chicken, vegetarian patties, pierogies, sausage sandwiches and eggs.

John Torok Community/Senior Center, 4224 Massillon Rd., Green. 3:30-6:30 p.m.

Free. www.cityofgreen.org 3/13 College Basketball Calcutta & Silent Auction Help support The Akron Advocates for the Visual and Performing Arts and the Akron Civic Theatre while picking and bidding on your favorite college teams.

Admission includes “sports bar” food, a live auction of the teams and a silent auction. Cash bar available.

Akron Civic Theatre, 182 S. Main St., Akron. 6 p.m. $25. www.akroncivic.com

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3/14-4/1 “Ohio & the Civil War: 150 Years Later” This traveling exhibit explores Ohio’s participation in the war and focuses especially on individuals’ choices that impacted local communities and the course of the war. G.A.R. Hall Museum, 1785 Main Street, Peninsula. Wed.-Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. or by special appointment. Free. www.peninsulahistory.org 3/14 Heart-Healthy Hike A naturalist answers your nature and history questions on this steady stroll of the 1.2-mile Pheasant Run Trail. Silver Creek Metro Park, Pheasant Run Area, 5000 Hametown Rd., Norton. 10 a.m. Free. 330-865-8065

3/15 The Fresh Beat Band Kiki, Shout, Marina and Twist will perform hits from seasons one, two and three of their live-action Nickelodeon music series that teaches preschoolers about music appreciation. VIP party packages available. Akron Civic Theatre, 182 S. Main St., Akron. 3:30 p.m. $30.80-$41.75. www. akroncivic.com

3/14 Simple Pastas + Simple Sauces Chef Jennifer Wolfe Webb will teach simple techniques for making delicious pastas, plus easy, flavorful sauces that go with pasta and more. Students will make every dish on the class menu and go home with six mix-andmatch recipes. The Cucina at Gervasi Vineyard, 1700 55th St. NE, Canton. 6:30-9:30 p.m. $75. 330-4971000

3/14 Monarchs Return Learn about the monarch butterfly’s remarkable journey north from wintering grounds in Mexico and how you can attract them to your backyard. Warm beverages provided. F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm, Visitors Center, 1828 Smith Rd., Akron. 7 p.m. Free. 330865-8065 3/14 Diana Chittester Singer/songwriter, guitar. The Winery at Wolf Creek, 2637 S. Cleveland-Massillon Rd., Norton. 7-9 p.m. Free. 800-436-0426 3/14 Anita Campbell Campbell will be promoting her new book, “Visual Marketing: 99 Proven Ways for Small Business to Market with Images and Design.”

Hudson Library, 96 Library St., Hudson. 7 p.m. Free.

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3/15 Annual Return of the Buzzards Experience the annual rite of spring, as the world-famous buzzards fly back to the Hinckley Reservation from their southern roosts. Grab your binoculars and join the “Official Buzzard Spotter,” Bob Hinkle, as he searches the early morning sky for the first turkey vultures to return for the year.

Hinckley Reservation, West Drive and State Road, Hinckley Township. 7 a.m. Free. clevelandmetroparks.com 3/15 Kinderealm: Snakes For children 3 to 6 and adult companions. Includes a hike and craft.

Registration begins 3/1. Furnace Run Metro Park, Brushwood Area, 4955 Townsend Rd., Richfield.

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

3/15 Akron Roundtable: Eric Nuzum Nuzum is the acting vice president for programming of National Public Radio.

Quaker Square Inn, The University of Akron, 135 S. Broadway, Akron. 11:45 a.m. $20. www.akronroundtable.org

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3/15 Greater Akron Chamber’s 105th Annual Meeting An overview of the Chamber’s accomplishments for the year, installation of the new chair of the board and presentation of the H. Peter Burg Award. Reception with hors d’oeuvres, entertainment and silent auction. John S. Knight Center, 77 E. Mill St., Akron. 5-8:30 p.m. $150-$350 per person. www.greaterakronchamber.org 3/15 Kevin DiSimone Order a glass of wine and listen to the sounds of this jazz, classical and pop pianist in the loft of the Bistro. The Cucina at Gervasi Vineyard, 1700 55th St. NE, Canton. 6-8 p.m. Free.

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3/15 Ohio Brewing Beer Class Ohio Brewing owner Chris Verich will introduce students to Cardinal Ale, Steel Valley Stout, O’Hoppy IPA, Double Irish Red and Traditional Guinness Stout. Appetizers included. The Rail, 3265 W. Market St., Akron. Two seatings: 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. $12. therailburger.com 3/15 Writers Group for Adults Share your work with other amateur writers and offer critiques and support.

Stark County District Library, North Branch, 189 25th St. NW, Canton. 6:30 p.m. Free. www.starklibrary.org 3/15 Thursday Movies @Main: “Little Nellie Kelly” A family musical based on the play by George M. Cohan. Starring Judy Garland, George Murphy and Charles Winninger. Akron-Summit County Public Library, Main Library, 60 S. High St., Akron. 6:30 p.m.

Free. www.akronlibrary.org 3/15 Status of Bobcats in Ohio For ages 10 and up. Bobcats were once found throughout Ohio.

Today, this animal is officially classified as an Ohio endangered species. Suzie Prange will discuss the ongoing research conducted by the Ohio Division of Wildlife. Wolf Creek Environmental Center, 6100 Ridge Rd., Sharon Center. 7 p.m. Free. www. medinacountyparks.com 3/16-4/6 Waterfowl Watch For new and experienced birdwatchers. Join a naturalist at a different location every Friday morning to view waterfowl during their spring migration. Firestone Metro Park, Tuscarawas Meadows Area, 2620 Harrington Rd., Akron. 8 a.m. Free. 330-865-8065

3/16-4/8 Studio M Exhibition Features the works of Dr. Sketchy artists. 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 3/16 and 3/17 Director’s Choice Under the artistic and executive direction of Cassandra Crowley, Canton Ballet presents this program of creative and challenging new works, plus favorites from company repertoire. Includes classical and contemporary ballet and modern dance. Canton Palace Theatre, 605 Market Ave. N, Canton. Fri., 7:30 p.m.; Sat., 2 p.m. $10. cantonballet.com

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3/16 Kinderealm: Snakes For children 3 to 6 and adult companions. Includes a hike and craft.

Registration begins 3/1. F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm, Visitors Center, 1828 Smith Rd., Akron. 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Free. 330-865-8065 3/16 FUZE! Concert: The Sixth Floor Trio From bluegrass to klezmer, classical to jazz, ancient music to contemporary rock, The Sixth Floor Trio explores it all and brings its energy to the world. Akron Art Museum, 1 S. High St., Akron. 6 p.m. $15-$30. www. akronartmuseum.com

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3/17 Getting Started in Family History An intro to genealogy for new family historians. Includes an overview of genealogical sources available at the library, suggestions for getting started and tips for organizing your research. Special Collections Division, Akron-Summit County Public Library, 3rd floor, 60 S. High St., Akron. 10 a.m.-noon. Free. 330643-9030

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3/17 History of Maple Sugaring Maple sugaring in Northeast Ohio dates back to the Native Americans.

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Registration begins 3/6. Furnace Run Metro Park, Brushwood Area, 4955 Townsend Rd., Richfield. 2 p.m. Free. 330-865-8065

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3/17 Sailing Into the Sunset: Tips for Finding Your Ancestors on Passenger Lists Presented by the Summit County chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society. Led by Elissa Scalise Powell. Various indices, research aides, examples of records and where to find them will be discussed. Akron-Summit County Public Library, 60 S. High St., Akron. 1 p.m. Free. www. summitogs.org

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3/17 Egg-Stra Special Egg Dyeing For ages 3 and up with an adult. Bring four hard-boiled eggs to soak in natural dyes. Hear stories and craft a basket.

Registration required. Medina County District Library, 3649 Center Rd., Brunswick. 2 p.m. Free. 330-2734150.

3/17 Michele Gianetti This local author will discuss her book, “I Believe in You: A Mother and Daughter’s Special Journey.” The book chronicles the journey she and daughter Elizabeth begin when Elizabeth is diagnosed with dyspraxia and sensory processing disorder. Kent Free Library, 312 W. Main St., Kent.

3-4:30 p.m. Free. 330-673-4414 3/17 28th Annual Women of WITAN Gala Test your luck o’ the Irish with Pot o’ Gold horse racing.

Cocktails, dinner, Irish music and raffle. Firestone Country Club, 452 East Warner Rd., Akron. 6 p.m. $50. www.witaninfo.org

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Akron Children’s Hospital 109th Charity Ball The Akron Children’s Hospital’s 109th Charity Ball was held Dec. 28 at Goodyear Hall in Akron with 615 guests in attendance. The evening, themed “An English Garden,” featured 29 debutantes who were chosen based on their parents’ and grandparents’ volunteer contributions to the community. The 109th Charity Ball was presented by the Women’s Board of Akron Children’s Hospital and raised approximately $100,000 to benefit patient-care programs at the hospital.

This year’s debutante project provided a variety of decorated picture frames for the children in Expressive Therapy at Akron Children’s Hospital.

Music for the event was provided by Dan Zolo Orchestra from Cleveland, and dinner was presented

by Sammy’s, also of Cleveland. Peg Stalter was the 2011 chairman of the event, and vice chairs were Connie Nolte and Mary Briggs.

The Charity Ball is held to recognize and celebrate the volunteer contributions given to the greater Akron community by the parents and grandparents of the debutantes and to raise money to support medical programs and services at Akron Children’s Hospital.

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1. Left to right: Rob and Paula Malone, president of the Women’s Board; William Considine, president and CEO of Akron Children’s Hospital, and Rebecca Considine; and Earl and Peg Stalter, chairman of the ball 2. Twins Anthony and Maria Arnone from Wadsworth 3. Left to right: Margaret Waickman and father Michael Waickman from Bath and Carley Stewart and father Ken Stewart, also from Bath 4. Theresa Ciraldo and father Louis Ciraldo from Silver Lake 5. Left to right: Abby and Jack Diamond from Fairlawn Heights and Anne and Dr. John Devine from Copley

3/17 The Mickeys This local band is celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with a performance of their Celtic, Gaelic, Irish and Scottish songs. Legends Sports Pub & Grille, 1840 Town Park Blvd., Uniontown. 7-9 p.m.

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3/17 John Morris Russell Guest conductor John Morris Russell leads violinist Chad Hoopes and the Akron Symphony Orchestra in a performance of works by Mendelssohn and Tchaikovsky. E.J. Thomas Hall, 198 Hill St., Akron. 8 p.m. Call for ticket prices.

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330-278-2066 3/18 Buzzard Sunday Celebrate the return of the world-famous buzzards with hikes, tours, animal presentations, live music, bingo, puppet shows, exhibits and more. Hinckley Reservation, West Drive and State Road, Hinckley Township. 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

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3/18 The Daily Catch Explore new techniques for cooking with fish and shellfish that are readily available in Northeast Ohio. Chef Meg Feller’s practical approach and tantalizing recipes will expand your repertoire of seafood dishes. The Cucina at Gervasi Vineyard, 1700 55th St. NE, Canton. 11 a.m.2 p.m. $75. 330-497-1000 3/18 Kids’ Nature Drawing: Turkey Vultures For ages 6 to 12. Bring a sketchbook and pencil.

Registration begins 3/8. F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm, Visitors Center, 1828 Smith Rd., Akron. 2 p.m. Free.

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3/18 Search for Spring Join a naturalist to search for the first signs of the new season: ducks, frogs and wildflowers. Meet at the Indian Spring trailhead.

Munroe Falls Metro Park, Lake Area, 521 S. River Rd., Munroe Falls. 3 p.m. Free. 330-865-8065 3/19 “That’s Entertainment” Tea Join Curator Kim KIenney for a program featuring local entertainment throughout history. Relive memories of Mother Goose Land, Meyers Lake and the Palace Theater. Program includes a guided tour of the Keller Gallery exhibition, tea, coffee and breakfast sweets. Wm. McKinley Presidential Library & Museum, 800 McKinley Monument Dr. NW, Canton. 10 a.m. $15. 330-4557043 3/19 Passport Series: Destination Morocco Explore the flavors and culinary traditions of Moroccan cuisine, and enjoy a menu that explores the rich earthy flavors and romance of North Africa. The Cucina at Gervasi Vineyard, 1700 55th St. NE, Canton. 6:30-9:30 p.m. $75. 330-497-1000 3/19 Zach Acoustic pop. The Winery at Wolf Creek, 2637 S. Cleveland-Massillon Rd., Norton. 7-9 p.m.

Free. 800-436-0426 3/20 Voices of Canton Inc.’s Songs for a Cause Enjoy a delicious dinner by Outback Steakhouse, followed by an after-dinner concert showcasing VOCI’s diversity of musical styles. Proceeds go to Community Hospice of Stark and Tuscarawas Counties. North Canton Community Christian Church, 210 N. Main St., N. Canton. 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. $20.

3/20 Vogler Quartet, Ute Lemper and Stefan Malzew Both performing icons in their respective fields, Vogler Quartet and chanteuse Ute Lemper will cross national and stylistic boundaries as they bring

Ute Lemper & the Vogler Quartet with Stefan Malzew Berlin Nights/Paris Days: The Art of the Chanson

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together Weimar chansons and the classical works they influenced. With clarinetist Stefan Malzew. E.J. Thomas Hall, 198 Hill St., Akron. 7:30 p.m. $22-$40.

330-972-7570 3/21 Heart-Healthy Hike A naturalist answers your nature and history questions on this steady stroll of the 1.2-mile Schumacher Trail. Cascade Valley Metro Park, Schumacher Area, 1690 Cuyahoga St., Akron. 10 a.m. Free. 330-865-8065

3/21 Up-Cycling Participate in the next community art display, held in the auditorium. We provide the materials, instruction and refreshments; you provide creative energy and your time. F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm, Visitors Center, 1828 Smith Rd., Akron. 11 a.m. Free. 330865-8065 3/21 ATHENA Award Dinner The ATHENA Award is presented to a man or woman who’s honored for professional excellence, community service and actively assisting women in their attainment of professional excellence and leadership skills. The University Center, Kent State University at Stark, 6000 Frank Ave. NW, North Canton. 5:30-9 p.m. $65.

330-458-2070 3/21 Stan Purdum Purdum will discuss his book, “Pedaling on the North Coast: Biking the Streets of Greater Cleveland.” The book gives detailed directions, maps and mileage notations. AkronSummit County Public Library, Mogadore, 144 S. Cleveland Ave., Mogadore. 6:30 p.m. Free. 330-6289228 3/21 Ryann Anderson Acoustic guitar. The Winery at Wolf Creek, 2637 S. Cleveland-Massillon Rd., Norton.

7-9 p.m. Free. 800-436-0426 3/21 Canton Charge vs. Fort Wayne Mad Ants Canton Memorial Civic Center, 1101 Market Ave. N., Canton. 7 p.m. Call for ticket prices. 330-489-3090 3/21 UA JazzFest 2012: Tiempo Latino! Celebrate Latin jazz at this concert featuring Michael Spiro with The University of Akron’s Student Large Jazz Ensembles. E.J. Thomas Hall, 198 Hill St., Akron. 7:30 p.m. $5 UA students; $10. 330-972-7570 3/22-4/8 “A Moon for the Misbegotten” A classic American drama and the final work of the incomparable Eugene O’Neill. Coach House Theater, 732 W. Exchange St., Akron. Call for showtimes. $12$18. 330-434-7741 3/22 Stan Miller Miller will perform jazz vocals and instrumentals in the loft of the Bistro. The Cucina at Gervasi Vineyard, 1700 55th St. NE, Canton. 6-8 p.m.

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3/22 “Strangers” Part of the Shaw JCC’s Celebration of Israeli Cinema. An intimate encounter of two strangers in a strange city during the World Cup and the second Israel-Lebanon war. Shaw JCC, 750 White Pond Dr., Akron. 6:30 p.m. $5, includes snacks. 330-867-7850 3/22 Thursday Movies @Main: “Rise of the Planet of the Apes” An action-packed science-fiction thriller starring James Franco, Freida Pinto, John Lithgow, Brian Cox, Tom Felton and Andy Serkis. Rated PG13. Akron-Summit County Public Library, Main Library, 60 S. High St., Akron. 6:30 p.m. Free. www. akronlibrary.org 26

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3/22 The Wine Regions of France, Part 2 Instructor Dave Baloun will lead students in an exploration of the age-old contrast between the wines of northern and southern Rhone valley in France. The Cucina at Gervasi Vineyard, 1700 55th St. NE, Canton. 7-9 p.m. $50. 330-497-1000

spicy. The Cucina at Gervasi Vineyard, 1700 55th St. NE, Canton. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $75. 330-497-1000

3/22 A Visual History of the Towpath Volunteer Denny Reiser takes you on a photo tour of the Towpath Trail in our area, from its historical beginnings to today. Warm beverages provided. F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm, Visitors Center, 1828 Smith Rd., Akron. 7 p.m. Free. 330-865-8065

3/24 “The Magic Flute” A 45-minute children’s concert by Apollo’s Fire. Cartwright Auditorium, Kent State University, 450 Hilltop Dr., Kent. 3 p.m. Call for prices. www.apollosfire.org

3/22 UA JazzFest 2012: Michael Spiro and the UA Faculty Jazz Ensemble Five-time Grammy nominee Michael Spiro has performed with Carlos Santana and The Caribbean Jazz Project and composed for BLAST! Now he’s the Bittle Jazz Artist-in-Residence for JazzFest 2012. E.J. Thomas Hall, 198 Hill St., Akron.

7:30 p.m. $5 UA students; $10. 330-972-7570 3/23-4/6 Waterfowl Watch For new and experienced birdwatchers. Join a naturalist at a different location every Friday morning to view waterfowl during their spring migration. Towpath Trail, Summit Lake, 380 W. Crosier St., Akron. 8 a.m.

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3/24 Family Drop-In Portrait Day Bring your family down to view and create family portraits in the lobby.

Akron Art Museum, 1 S. High St., Akron. Noon-4 p.m.

Free for members and kids 12 and under; regular admission rates for non-member adults. www. akronartmuseum.com

3/24 Signs and Sounds of Spring Search for signs of early spring while hiking the 1.1-mile Ledges Trail with naturalists. Bring a flashlight. Liberty Park, Twinsburg Ledges Area, 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg. 7 p.m.

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3/24 Winter Breakout: A Night of Smooth Jazz Join musicians Chieli Minucci and Special EFX, Euge Groove, Jeff Golub and Phil Perry. Benefits Patient Care Services at Akron General/Edwin Shaw Rehabilitation Institute. Akron Civic Theatre, 182 S. Main St., Akron. 7:30 p.m. $40-$50. www. akroncivic.com

3/23 Spring is Here Search out the first signs of spring — wildflowers, buds and more — on this relaxing walk of Redwing Trail. Wear waterproof boots. Firestone Metro Park, Tuscarawas Meadows Area, 2620 Harrington Rd., Akron. 10 a.m. Free. 330865-8065 3/23 Eye Spy: Special Edition Venture on the EyeSpy Trail, and attempt to find all glow-in-the-dark objects to determine your level of nighttime vision.

All ages welcome. Plum Creek Park North, 2390 Plum Creek Pkwy., Brunswick. 7-9 p.m. Free. www. medinacountyparks.com

3/23 UA JazzFest 2012: Samba, Bossa Nova, Brazil! Spend a sizzlin’ night in Rio! Join Michael Spiro, Jack Schantz and The Jazz Unit for JazzFest 2012’s finale concert featuring the music of Moacir Santos, Baden Powell and Antonio Carolos Jobim.

E.J. Thomas Hall, 198 Hill St., Akron. 8 p.m. $5 UA students; $10. 330-972-7570 3/23 Teen Dance at Club Mac The Macedonia Rec Center and Audio Extremes Entertainment present a chaperoned dance party for ages 12 to 15, with DJ, lights, contests and more. Macedonia Rec Center, 1494 E. Aurora Rd., Macedonia. 8-11 p.m. $10. www. macrec.com 3/24 Hike and Breakfast Registration begins 3/16.

Participants will contribute to the feast. Goodyear Heights Metro Park, Pavilion, 2077 Newton St., Akron. 8 a.m. Free. 330-865-8065 3/24 Spring has Sprung Search for signs of early spring while hiking the 1.6-mile Willow Trail with a naturalist. Firestone Metro Park, Tuscarawas Meadows Area, 2620 Harrington Rd., Akron. 10 a.m.

Free. 330-865-8065 3/24 Cooking Essentials: Knife Skills and Seasoning Techniques Chef Carla Snyder will teach students how to cut food and season it like a pro. They’ll learn how to hold a knife, sharpen it, slice, dice and mince, and how to utilize the flavors of salty, sweet, sour and march 2012

3/24 Rhythms Concert Enjoy the blues sounds of Austin Walkin’ Cane. Massillon Museum, 121 Lincoln Way E, Massillon. 7:30 p.m. $10-$15. www. massillonmuseum.org 3/24 “The Magic Flute” A semi-staged production

by Apollo’s Fire. Cartwright Auditorium, Kent State University, 450 Hilltop Dr., Kent. 8 p.m. $25-$65; free for full-time students under 30. www.apollosfire.org 3/25 All-Star Cheerleading Welcome to “Best of the Midwest: National Championship.” John S. Knight Center, 77 E. Mill St., Akron. 11 a.m. $10 spectator fee; free for kids 6 and under. www. johnsknightcenter.org 3/25 Mrs. Vernon’s Table Pass platters of madefrom-scratch meals straight from the oven at the Beside the Point Café’s Sunday dinner. Family-style seating. West Point Market, 1711 W. Market St., Akron. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. $20 per person (includes tip); $1 per year children 10 and under. 330-864-2151, ext. 137 3/25 Madcap Puppets Present Jack and the Gentle Giant Jack is back in this sequel to the famous fairy tale. With a little help from his talking beanstalk, old Jack and his sons must tame the most despicable giant of them all. Akron Civic Theatre, 182 S. Main St., Akron. 2:30 p.m. $5-$10; free for children under 2. www.akroncivic.com

3/25 MonsterPianos! Pianists Philip Thomson, Mayumi Kikuchi, guests Tatsuya Nagashima, Caroline Oltmanns, Danute Liauba, faculty and students play classical, popular and original music on eight pianos. E.J. Thomas Hall, 198 Hill St., Akron. 3 p.m. $5-$10; free for UA students with ZipCard. 330-972-7570

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3/27 Cooking with Amanda Class features new and seasonal recipes featuring Wolf Creek wines and fresh produce and herbs from Dayton Nursery. There will be demos of the dishes prepared, along with food and wine samples and recipes to try at home. The Winery at Wolf Creek, 2637 S. Cleveland-Massillon Rd., Norton. 5:30 p.m. $15 prepayment. 1-800-436-0426

3/27 Celtic Woman This all-female Irish ensemble’s vocalists and mesmerizing violinist will hit the stage with a six-piece band, the Aontas Choir, and a renowned championship Irish dancer. Akron Civic Theatre, 182 S. Main St., Akron. 7:30 p.m. $41-$71. www.akroncivic.com 3/28 Heart-Healthy Hike A naturalist answers your nature and history questions on this steady stroll of the 2.2-mile Indian Spring Trail. Meet at the trailhead.

Munroe Falls Metro Park, Lake Area, 521 S. River Rd., Munroe Falls. 10 a.m. Free. 330-865-8065 3/28 University Park Alliance’s Urban Innovators Speaker Series: Steve Davies The senior VP of Project for Public Spaces in New York City will present a lecture on “Healthy Food Hubs: Eliminating Food Deserts and Supporting Local Economies.”

Andrew Jackson House, 277 E. Mill St., Akron. 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Reserve your seat by calling 330-777-2070.

3/28 Jim Gill & Cathy Miller Singer/songwriter and fiddle. The Winery at Wolf Creek, 2637 S. ClevelandMassillon Rd., Norton. 7-9 p.m. Free. 800-436-0426 3/29-4/15 “Amadeus” Austria is the setting for this dramatization of a great struggle for power and artistic dominance between composers Antonio Salieri and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Weathervane Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron. Call for showtimes. $15-$21. 330-836-2626

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Noon. $12. 330-455-7043 3/27 Brown Bag Lunch This month’s topic is “Every Hat Has a Story” by Doreen Leaf. Massillon Museum, 121 Lincoln Way E, Massillon. 12:10-12:50 p.m. Free. www.massillonmuseum.org

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3/29 to 4/22 “Ladies Man” In the 112 years since its premiere, this “trivial comedy for serious people” has probably generated more laughter than any other piece of dramatic literature. Actors’ Summit, 103 High St., 6th Floor, Akron. Call for times. $17-$30. 330374-7568

3/30-4/1 Kent Dance Ensemble: Break Out Original dance pieces choreographed by School of Theatre and Dance faculty and nationally-recognized guest artists. E. Turner Stump Theater, Music and Speech Center, Kent State University, Kent. 8 p.m. Call for ticket prices. 330-672-2497

3/29 and 3/30 Dance Destination Akron! Vibrant dancers and original choreography create two soaring evenings of magical movement. E.J. Thomas Hall, 198 Hill St., Akron. 8 p.m. $5-$10; free for UA students with ZipCard. 330-972-7570

3/30 Name That Tune! The Wadsworth Chamber of Commerce invites teams to enjoy an evening of musical knowledge competition. Prizes for the winning team. Make reservations by 3/26. The Strand Company, 123 Broad St., Wadsworth. 7-10 p.m. $25. www.wadsworthchamber.com

3/29 Laura Clapp Acoustic and guitar originals and covers from Van Morrison to Coldplay to Sheryl Crow, held in the loft of the Bistro. The Cucina at Gervasi Vineyard, 1700 55th St. NE, Canton. 6-8 p.m.

Free. 330-497-1000 3/29 Healthier Family/Personal Solutions Symposium Health professionals and business owners will discuss alternative health solutions. Silent auction, complimentary beverages and chocolate.

Proceeds support Solid Rock Therapeutic Riding Center. Rustic Hills Country Club, 5399 River Styx Rd., Medina. 6:30 p.m. $10 donation to Solid Rock; $5 with a canned good or paper product donation for the St. Vincent de Paul Society. 330-721-0740 3/29 London’s National Theatre Live: “She Stoops to Conquer” by Oliver Goldsmith This play offers a celebration of chaos, courtship and the dysfunctional family. Montrose Movies 12, 4020 Medina Rd., Akron; Tinseltown USA, 4720 Mega St. NW, N. Canton. 7 p.m. Check out www.fathomevents.com for ticket prices.

3/29 Julie Powell “Julie and Julia” author Powell will be promoting her new book, “Cleaving: A Story of Marriage, Meat and Obsession.” Hudson Library, 96 Library St., Hudson. 7 p.m. Free. 330-653-6658

3/31, 4/1 and 4/7 Breakfast with the Bunny Bring the kids and grandkids to enjoy an egg hunt and breakfast with the bunny. Festive children’s activities, visits with the bunny and a goody bag for each child. Reservations required. Akron Zoo, 500 Edgewood Ave., Akron. 9-11 a.m. $14-$16 members; $20-$22 non-members. www.akronzoo.org 3/31 Hiking Spree Shield Assistance You hiked eight trails last fall to earn the 2011 Fall Hiking Spree shield, but attaching it to your hiking staff was harder than completing the hikes. Volunteers will attach it for you.

F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm, Visitors Center, 1828 Smith Rd., Akron. 1-4 p.m. Free. 330-865-8065 3/31 Young Birders: Herons Learn about this ancient-looking bird from naturalists and expert birding volunteers before carpooling to the Bath Road Heronry for a closer look. F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm, Seneca Deck, 1828 Smith Rd., Akron. 2 p.m.

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3/31 The Wiz Directed by Myron Lewis and presented by Youth Excellence Performing Arts Workshop. Akron Civic Theatre, 182 S. Main St., Akron. 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. $10-$50. www. akroncivic.com 3/31 8th Annual Reverse “Ruff”le Prizes, drinks and dinner. Proceeds benefit Pawsibilities, the Humane Society of Greater Akron. Todaro’s Party Center, 1820 Akron-Peninsula Rd., Akron. 6:30-10 p.m. For tickets, call Dawn Bolin at 330-945-6830.

3/31 Senior Citizens Prom This gala event will feature decorations, food, dancing, dance demonstrations by the University of Akron Ballroom Dance Team, favors, live entertainment, keepsake photos and more. Wadsworth Center for Older Adults, 138 High St., Wadsworth. 6:30-9 p.m. $8 per person. www.wadsworthcity.com 3/31 A Renaissance Ball Costumes encouraged but not required for this fundraiser. Potluck dinner followed by Renaissance-era dancing lessons.

Merging Hearts Holistic Center, 3751 Burrshire Dr., Canton. 6:30- 9:30 p.m. $25. www.merginghearts.org 3/31 Akron Youth Orchestras: Side-By-Side The Akron Youth Symphony and Greater Akron Youth Philharmonic perform together. Medina Performing Arts Center, 851 Weymouth Rd., Medina. 7:30 p.m.

Call for ticket prices. 330-535-8131 3/31 MasterWorks Concert – A Romantic’s Dream Former Concertmaster Nathan Olson will join with award-winning cellist David Requiro and the orchestra for Brahms’ “Concerto for violin and cello.” The second half of the program will feature Berlioz’ “Symphonie Fantastique,” a revolutionary programmatic work inspired by Berlioz’ breakup with a famous Shakespearian actress. Umstattd Performing Arts Hall, 2323 17th St. NW, Canton. 8 p.m. Call for ticket prices. www.cantonsymphony.org

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I never even considered a bucket list until recently — I didn’t even know what one was! Since I’m usually behind the times, I consulted with my son, Jake, as to what’s on his bucket list. “I don’t know yet,” he responded. “I’m only 19.”

So I continued my research elsewhere …

Urban Dictionary defines a bucket list as: 1. A list of things to do before you die 2. A list you make with friends of things you always say you’re going to do and don’t. Not to do before you die, just for fun.

We go through life approaching age milestones — 16, 18, 21, 30, 40, 50, 65 and so on. Whether we realize it or not, each of these milestones sort of corresponds with an unwritten bucket list item — driver’s license, vote, first legal drink, college, marriage, children, grandchildren, retirement, etc.

For me personally, until this year, my unwritten bucket list consisted of achieving such things as getting my children through college, financing a couple weddings, spoiling grandchildren, taking care of aging parents, planning for retirement and perhaps sprinkling some travel in between. I’ve come to realize, though, that this is more representative of a “Financial Bucket List” than a

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“Fun Bucket List.” (Since I’m approaching an age milestone this year, I’ve begun to develop my “Fun Bucket List,” too!)

Even though my “Financial Bucket List” was unwritten, it provided me with a basis for developing strategies for buying a house, opening my own business, saving for retirement and funding college for our three children.

What should be on your “Financial Bucket List”?

Financial and tax planning requires crafting your “Financial Bucket List” so that you know where you want to go. That way, strategies can be designed to help you get there. Children, college and retirement tend to be the more common list items. Even less fun but just as important, you’ll also want to include tax strategies on this bucket list — both short-term and long-term.

The most critical short-term tax-planning strategy is being aware of the phase-outs.

Careful tax planning will enable you to lower your taxes and have additional funds available for the other items on your “Financial Bucket List,” like children, college and retirement. But before you can develop tax strategies, you need to know where you are in relation to taxes. >> I should clarify that the following information is directed at what you can do now — moving forward in 2012 — to change your current situation, hence, planning. However, in March, there are still

some things that you can do to affect the prior year’s return, which I’ve included later in the article. Just keep in mind that most tax-planning ideas must be done prior to year-end.

That said, most of the key tax facts for 2012 haven’t changed from 2011, with the exception of some of the phase-outs, which are inflation-adjusted. The most critical shortterm tax-planning strategy is being aware of the phase-outs, since changing your income just slightly could allow you the opportunity to have a deduction or, more importantly, a tax credit. The phase-outs vary by deduction or credit and by filing status.

For specific phase-outs, check out the IRS website at www.irs.gov. Some strategies may be more challenging than others to achieve, and some are just about being aware of the opportunities. Many opportunities are available to lower income.

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If you’re a married business owner, you may want to consider shifting income to your spouse and then filing as “Married Filing Separately,” which may allow part or all of the Child tax credit, as well as potentially lowering Ohio taxes. (The Child tax credit is one of the few credits that doesn’t require a joint return.)

Another tax strategy is for a business-owner parent to hire his/her children and compensate them with appropriate wages, lowering the income of the parent.

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Ohio taxes) and allows medical expenses to be deductible when the deduction is usually lost on the itemized deduction schedule.

College For parents with college-bound students, there are numerous opportunities for planning. If you’re already there, as I am, be sure to watch your income so you don’t lose an Education credit. This is one credit that’s not available for “Married Filing Separately.”

Not only do you need to watch your income, but you need to plan for the timing of qualified education expenses. To receive the maximum credit, you must have paid qualified education expenses of $4,000 for you, your spouse or dependent who’s enrolled at least half-time in a degree program. A frequent misunderstanding is that the proceeds from a student loan may count toward qualified education expenses as “paid.”

If you’re not eligible to take the credit due to adjusted gross income (AGI) limits, you may shift the credit to the student by not claiming the student. For example the Hope/American Opportunity Credit of $2,500 begins to phase-out at AGI of $160,000 for “Married Filing Jointly” and $80,000 for “Single,” “Head of Household” and “Qualifying Widow.”

Capital Losses Another strategy for lowering income is to incur capital losses. Capital losses will offset capital gains and, if they exceed capital gains, are deductible against other income up to $3,000; any additional amounts will carry forward until completely utilized. The most common capital loss or gain is from the sale of investments such as stock, but can also be from real estate that’s not your principal residence.

If hitting certain income limits isn’t important, then you should seriously consider taking advantage of the lower tax rates for long-term capital gains that are still in effect for 2012. The maximum long-term capital gains rate remains at 15 percent. You

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If hitting certain income limits isn’t important, then you should seriously consider taking advantage of the lower tax rates for long-term capital gains that are still in effect for 2012. may want to wait until closer to the end of 2012 before you trigger those gains, since Congress may decide to extend the lower capital gains. >> Since it’s March 2012, the strategies noted above are what you can do to affect your taxes today, but what about 2011? If you haven’t yet filed your returns for 2011, consider: 1. You may still fund an IRA for 2011 up until April 17, 2012. Check to see if you qualify to make a deductible contribution and save on taxes.

2. If you participate in an HSA and didn’t max out your contribution limit, you have until April 17, 2012 to do so. Check with your HSA provider for additional amounts you may contribute for 2011 to save taxes.

3. If you’re married and both of you have income, review the option of “Married Filing Separately.” Depending on your tax bracket, this may save taxes.

4. If you have children in college, review the benefits of not claiming them as dependents. Children may be eligible for college tax credits that are phased out for parents.

Looking Forward What might we see in 2012 regarding taxes?

Here are some frequently asked questions and answers …

Will the payroll tax cut apply for all of 2012? With the 2012 elections coming up, it would be political disaster to lower workers’ take-home pay, so anticipate the payroll cut to apply for all of 2012 (it was effective from Jan. 1-Feb. 29, 2012 as of press time).

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What will happen to the Bush income-tax cuts that expire Dec. 31, 2012? Anticipate a one-year extension on tax rates for all taxpayers including high-income, as it will be pushed to 2013 since it’s highly unlikely that lawmakers will tackle this issue before elections.

Will the estate tax exemption fall after 2012? Again, anticipate the $5 million exemption to be extended for one year as part of the extension of the Bush tax cuts.

Will the break for direct IRA payouts to charity be revived for 2012? This is a non-controversial issue and will more than likely not be passed until the end of 2012 with the other Bush tax-cut extensions, so you’ll need to be on the lookout. This provision allows those who are 70½ or older to donate up to $100,000 a year from their IRAs directly to charity, thus not including the donated amount in taxable income.

Also, anticipate other expiring provisions — such as higher Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) exemptions, deduction for state sales taxes and write-off of educator expenses — to be included in the extension.

The biggest concern will be that an agreement won’t be reached before December 2012 — causing much last-minute tax planning. >> Talk to your tax advisor about what’s on your “Financial Bucket List.” Knowing where you are and where you want to be will enable you and your advisor to help you achieve your goals in an ever-changing economic and tax environment. / Vicki Sussman, CPA, is founder and owner of Sussman & Associates, Inc. Her other roles include being a wife to Jon (married 25 years), mother of Leah, Megan and Jacob, and a community volunteer. In her spare time, you’ll find her canning the infamous Sussman Salsa, enjoying a good glass of wine or throwing a party in celebration of something.

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The Library also offers free access to the Internet, public meeting rooms, programming for all ages, special facilities and collections for teens and children, and a drive-up service window and book return.

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Quality of Life – Outstanding The City of Wadsworth offers the quaintness of a small town, coupled with the sophistication of a community that’s progressive enough to offer its own municipally-owned electric utility and high-speed Internet and cable services.

Residents’ activities center around the strong Wadsworth City Schools, which are rated “Excellent with Distinction” in the State; churches; and numerous civic organizations, including a very active Chamber of Commerce, the Downtown Wadsworth organization and the Wadsworth Independent Business Association. The City is a delightful mix of families who have been part of the community for several generations, younger families who have chosen to “move back home” to Wadsworth, and new families who have only recently discovered this special city.

The Wadsworth Chamber of Commerce was incorporated on Jan. 12, 1954. Through the years, it has taken a strong leadership role in helping the business community prosper and remains committed to bettering the entire community.

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The City celebrates its heritage every year during the weeklong Blue Tip Festival, commemorating the historic strike-anywhere blue tip matches that were once manufactured in Wadsworth. In 2014, the City will be celebrating its 200th anniversary, and plans are already underway for the occasion. The anniversary will be highlighted throughout the year with Downtown Wadsworth events and with other activities planned for a “homecoming week.”

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Quality of Life – Education Wadsworth City Schools is a triple-A school district emphasizing Academics, Athletics and the Arts. The district consists of eight school buildings with a total enrollment of 4,900 students. For the past nine years, Wadsworth City Schools has been designated “Excellent” by the Ohio Department of Education and retained “Excellent with Distinction” ratings for the last three consecutive years.

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The district is currently replacing four older school buildings, and the plans include a high school/community center complex that has drawn state-wide attention. The new high school and three elementary buildings will be ready to welcome students for the 2012-13 school year.

Two private schools provide faith-based education in the City. Sacred Heart School, with grades kindergarten through 8th, has been providing a Catholic education for the community of Wadsworth since 1949. Northside Christian Academy provides a Christian education through 5th grade, including half- and full-day kindergarten.

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Quality of Life – Community Parks/Trails: The City of Wadsworth prides itself on providing pleasant, well-maintained parks. The City has 16 parks located throughout the community, ranging from community pocket parks to large parks with full amenities. Currently, the City is implementing its Master Trail Plan that will provide multipurpose trails throughout the community with links to trails in surrounding communities.

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The community is extremely excited about this project. The new partnerships enable the community to build a strong foundation in regard to academics, athletics, the arts, recreational programs, health programs and senior programming.

Combining services and facilities not only saves money, but offers opportunities to all residents for quality recreation and wellness during all seasons.

Senior Center: The Senior Center offers a variety of social, recreational, educational and supportive services targeted to older adults. Our programming includes a blend of both traditional and innovative programs and activities, such as exercise programs, health screenings, support groups, recreational activities, computer/ technology classes, intergenerational opportunities, benefits assistance, card groups, crafts and much more.

Quality of Life – Services The City of Wadsworth provides electric, communications, water, sewer and sanitation utilities for its customers. Wadsworth has owned and operated its own electric

The system is a pioneer in automation, alternative rate structures and programs for customers.

distribution system since 1916, with electricity purchased from American Municipal Power, a group of municipally owned and operated electric system throughout seven states. Local ownership insures a greater commitment to service for residential, commercial and industrial users. The municipal electric system also provides free street lighting, free electricity for city operations and competitive rates for customers, which are on average lower than those available through privately-owned utilities. The

system is a pioneer in automation, alternative rate structures and programs for customers.

Wadsworth Electric and Communications also provides a competitive alternative for telecommunications services, including cable television, Internet and direct fiber data services.

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Take a mind-boggling tour at the Smithsonian-affiliated Center for the History of Psychology in Akron — and see some of the world’s most famous, infamous and downright weird psychology artifacts.

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Hidden deep in the basement of the Polsky Building at the University of Akron was a fascinating world illustrating the evolution of psychology, where you could find rare home movies of Sigmund Freud batting fruit out of a tree with his cane, the billy clubs used in the Stanford Prison Experiment, and all sorts of antiquated, strangely named equipment — like a 1933 psychograph that measured the bumps on your head to calculate your personality and career prospects.

Since its founding in 1965 at UA, the Archives of The History of American Psychology (AHAP) — the world’s largest collection of material on psychology’s history — has been quietly accumulating underground, here in Akron.

Just recently, the collection was brought to the surface and renamed — with the grand opening of the Center for the History of Psychology. The world-renowned institution features original letters from the likes of Carl Jung, Harry Houdini, Albert Einstein and Helen Keller; a collection of rare books dating as far back as 1533; and a compilation of instruments and apparatuses with names like “pseudophone” and “acoumeter.”

To researchers around the world, the center is an indispensable resource, but to laymen like you and me visiting for the first time, it’s a window into a bizarre world that’s sure to surprise and fascinate even the least scholarly among us.

When I first stumbled upon the AHAP a few years back, I felt I’d discovered buried treasure. At the time, the AHAP was literally busting at the seams and needed more space, so director Dr. David Baker was fundraising feverishly to enable the AHAP to climb out of its 10,000-square-foot subterranean space and into a 75,000-squarefoot building donated by Roadway Express. Thanks to the support of a number of foundations, individuals and corporations, Baker succeeded and opened the doors to the new center in August 2010.

I recently took a guided tour with Baker.

Upon entering the gallery, I’m taken aback by a huge wall of strange-looking antique instruments and devices, each with its own specific purpose: to measure, to quantify, to chart various aspects of the human mind. I point at certain ones, and Dr. Baker gives explanations that make my eyebrows wrinkle and my brain churn.

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Previous page: Patented in 1905, the psychograph “reads” the bumps on a person’s head to provide a personality reading. Below: The analogue lab simulated Pavlonian conditioning for teaching purposes. Dials were used to control stimuli such as the delivery of “meat powder,” and the instrument would provide data on the resulting “salivary response.” Bottom: The Moving Image Collection at the CHP contains more than 3,000 reels of film documenting psychology’s past.

As we continue walking, I see an old-fashioned inflatable “Bobo” doll and a video of a child beating this same doll with a hammer. Upon closer investigation, I find that this was an original doll used in an experiment on aggressive behavior through imitation and the impact of television violence on children.

Oh, well, of course. That explains it.

Moving along on my tour, I see something known as a “Simulated Shock Generator.” I learn that this device was used by a post-Holocaust social psychologist named Stanley Milgram in a study on obedience (one of the most profound studies of the 20th century, which raised important questions about the nature of evil and the human potential to follow orders regardless of the cost).

Regular folks like you and me — answering an ad in the paper to take part in an experiment — found themselves administering what they thought were actual shocks to their peers at increasingly high voltage, ignoring the screams and pleas

The CHP is home to many unique photographs like this one, depicting experimental work at the Carnegie Nutrition Laboratory in the early 1900s.

Color mixers were used in psychological research on color perception and discrimination. Disks containing different mixtures of color could be attached to the mixer to create different stimuli.

The Audio Collection at the CHP contains more than 4,000 recordings documenting the history of psychology through interviews, oral histories, presentations and radio programs.

for mercy from their victims (actually actors).

Milgram was stunned to find that 65 percent of subjects fully complied with the experimenter’s directives to deliver shocks to an innocent victim — obeying this authority figure whose only reassurance was: “You must continue.”

I’m speechless … but I continue.

Meandering along through the museum, I see optical illusions, manuals for diagnosing mental illness, asylum reports from the 1880s and an early “complex coordinator” — the first generation of flight simulators, used before WWII. So much of our technology is informed by the study of psychology.

I pause to look at a “marital ratings scale” from the 1930s, with columns of merits and demerits. “If you look at the items, we laugh and think they’re silly,” says Dr. Baker, “but this was taken seriously in 1939.” For the husband: Belches without apology, blows nose at table — demerit. Gives wife ample allowance or turns paycheck over to her — merit.

For the wife: Being religious, sending children to church or Sunday school, goes herself — merit. Lets husband sleep late on Sundays — also a merit.

Okay, maybe wait until the second or third date to visit this exhibit.

Moving along, we pass an exhibit on Brown v.

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Above: The CHP’s Still Images Collection includes images of conferences and workshops, experimental settings, professional portraits and casual photographs. Pictured here: leading psychologists at Harvard in 1919. Above right: Psychology of the Hand was published in 1919 as a “how-to” guide for reading personality based on a hand’s appearance. Below: Phrenology busts were frequently used to help guide readings of the bumps and indentations of the head.

Labels attached to this bust indicate the location of specific faculties.

mark Supreme Court ruling for civil rights, but what does it have to do with the history of psychology? Visit the center and find out.

Across the hall is an exhibit on the IQ Zoo. In 1943, husbandand-wife team Keller and Marian Breland, two of B. F. Skinner’s first graduate students, launched Animal Behavior Enterprises — a company that used behavioral principles of operant conditioning (including basic repetition and reward) to train over 140 different animal species to perform complicated behaviors; the animals then “performed” in the advertising and entertainment industries. The couple relocated to Arkansas in 1955 and set up a training lab and the popular tourist attraction, IQ Zoo — where, among other things, tourists could play tic-tac-toe against a chicken, watch raccoons play basketball and see rabbit “Charlie Chance” guess a number chosen by visitors. In less than 50 years, the Brelands trained more than 15,000 animals — and their training methods continue to be used by animal trainers today. This is circus psychology, if you ask me!

We pass an exhibit on the 1971 Stanford Prison Experiment — one of the most well-known social psychology experiments of the 20th century, demonstrating the power of situational factors. The study by psychologist Philip Zimbardo examined the psychology of prison life and the ways ordinary individuals adapt to roles of authority and submission. A mock prison was set up in the basement of a building on the Stanford University campus, and students were randomly assigned the roles of prisoner or guard. After being arrested by the police at their homes, “prisoners” donned smocks and an ankle chain — worn at all times — and were given prisoner ID numbers (since use of their real names wasn’t allowed). The “guards” were given khaki uniforms, dark sunglasses, whistles and billy clubs — and were 56

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told to maintain order without resorting to physical violence.

By the second day, the guards were using psychological tactics to demean and control the prisoners, who had already become submissive and stressed. The experiment was supposed to last two weeks but was ended after only six days — because both the volunteer guards and prisoners began to believe they were actually in prison.

After our tour, Dr. Baker explains that the museum will eventually be eight times its current size. Indeed, they’ve only completed the first of four phases in the creation of the Center for the History of Psychology. The museum portion of the center is just the tip of the iceberg. Behind the scenes, the center houses manuscripts of more than 700 psychologists and records of over 50 psychological organizations (researchers are able to work in a beautiful, classically appointed reading room and library). The media collection includes 20,000 still images, 8,000 reels of film and over 3,000 audio tapes. The test center contains over 12,000 three-dimensional and paper-and-pencil tests. More than 50,000 volumes are contained within the book collection, and over 1,000 objects and artifacts are contained in the instrument and apparatus collection.

It’s no wonder the AHAP was the first archives ever to become a Smithsonian affiliate, with its work featured in The New York Times, and on Discovery Channel and The History Channel.

“It’s an important cultural institution,” says Baker, “It’s part of this city’s history and hopefully a contributor to its cultural revival.” / Writer Josh Gippin is local video producer. You can view his online portfolio at joshuatreevideo.com.

The Center for the History of Psychology, 73 College St. (Downtown Akron). Free. Open Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sat., noon-4 p.m. Guided tours available with advance notice. For more information, call 330-972-7285 or visit www.uakron.edu/chp/.

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by Georgina K. Carson and Abby Cymerman and photos by Micah Beree

Cheers!

These locally made gourmet cupcakes will put a spring in your step and a slur in your speech — just in time for St. Patty’s Day.

What butter and whiskey will not cure, there’s no cure for.

– Irish proverb

They say you shouldn’t drink on an empty stomach.

Consider that problem solved.

With St. Patrick’s Day right around the corner, we feel it’s our civic duty to introduce you to a better way to celebrate.

Besides, green beer is so last millennium.

Instead, why not take a boozy cupcake crawl around Greater Akron?

The four gourmet cupcake bakeries featured here prove that you can kill two indulgences — drinking and desserts — with one cupcake.

In doing our “research” (it’s tough taste-testing cupcakes infused with Irish liquor and beer!), we learned that — contrary to popular belief — when alcohol is added to cake batter, it doesn’t all bake out. In fact, about 40 percent of the alcohol remains. An added bonus (the icing on the cake, so to speak): When the frosting contains liquor and isn’t cooked (a buttercream, for example), 100 percent of the alcohol remains.

That’s right. You could, possibly, get a teeny buzz from one of these cupcakes. (Though we wouldn’t brag about it, lightweight.)

These cocktail-inspired creations will be available March 17th at their respective bakeries. So, in the spirit of the season, we raise a cupcake to you and, as the Irish toast says, “Sláinte!

To your good health!”

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Irish Car Bomb Cupcake Alcohol alert: ½ to 1 ounce per cupcake

A Cupcake A Day 115 W. Liberty St., Medina 330-389-1247 www.acupcakeaday.com Open Tues. and Wed., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thurs. and Fri., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., noon-4 p.m.; closed Mon. This cupcake may look innocent — ivory frosting decorated with a single chocolate chip — but inside, it’s (literally) da bomb. The cake is a deep, bittersweet chocolate laced with Guinness stout beer, filled with a fudgey Tullamore Dew Irish Whiskey ganache and topped with a fluffy Bailey’s Irish Cream frosting. It’s the Irish-cocktail version of a Boilermaker.

A Cupcake A Day’s owner Shawna Rollheiser says she began baking boozy cupcakes years ago — for her very pro-margarita friends. “In the first batch, I added way too much tequila so they were a little overpowering,” she says. “But it was a 21st birthday, so they definitely didn’t go to waste!”

For her Irish Car Bomb Cupcake, Rollheiser went straight to the experts for guidance and inspiration: Sully’s Irish Pub, next door to her shop.

Irish Red Velvet Tipsy-Cake Alcohol alert: ½ ounce per cupcake

Monda’s Chupcakes 8451 Infirmary Rd., Ravenna 330-296-8995 www.mondaschupcakes.com For pickup only; call or log on to place an order.

This cupcake smells and tastes just like a pint of Killian’s Irish Red Beer. The intense red-hued cocoa cake has evenly-balanced undertones of Killian’s, and the Killian’s cream cheese frosting is the shade of pink your cheeks might turn after too many rounds at the bar.

Finishing touches include a sprinkling of fine sugar and toasted red velvet cake crumbs.

According to Monda Chupko, owner of Monda’s Chupcakes, boozeinfused cupcakes may be tasty, but they aren’t trendy; they’ve been around longer than St. Patrick’s Day: “The Ancient Greeks and Romans added beer to cake as a preservative,” she says, adding that, for her St. Patty’s Day-inspired Irish Red Velvet Tipsy-Cake, her husband — who’s “a bit of a beer connoisseur” — suggested that she incorporate Killian’s as the perfect foil to the chocolate flavor of red velvet cake.

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Emerald Isle Cupcake Alcohol alert: a splash per cupcake

Main Street Cupcakes 238 N. Main St., Hudson 330-342-0833 www.mainstreetcupcakes.com Open Tues.-Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (or until sell-out!); closed Mon. Created in celebration of the Irish-style martini, this treat features a moist, not-too-sweet cake, with a subtle hint of Tanqueray Gin and bitters, with green-hued swirls throughout. It’s covered in a rich buttercream frosting and crunchy, glistening coarse sugar, and is topped off with a green crème de menthe buttercream shamrock.

Sarah Forrer, Main Street Cupcakes co-owner and mom-to-be, says she and sister Kimberly Martin (the shop’s co-owner) had never tasted an Emerald Isle martini before they created their cupcake. “We had to go out and order them with dinner,” she says. “I’m expecting, so my sister took one for the team and drank while I just watched and drooled!” The best part, Forrer adds, is “Eating too many of these on March 17th will leave you hangover free!”

Irish Coffee Cupcake Alcohol alert: ½ ounce per cupcake

Pure Delite 125 Ghent Rd., Akron 330-865-4000 www.puredelitecupcakes.com Open Mon., 2-6 p.m.; Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; closed Sun. Whiskey aficionados will appreciate the flavor of this coffee cake soaked in Jameson Irish Whiskey. The coffee/whiskey combination is nicely balanced, and just the right amount of Jameson keeps the cupcake moist, without being soggy. The cake is topped with a smooth brown sugar frosting, a sprinkling of fine coffee grounds and a drizzle of whiskey glaze. As Irish actor/musician Alex Levine once wisely noted: “Only Irish coffee provides in a single glass all four essential food groups: alcohol, caffeine, sugar and fat.”

Owner Rachel Hough says that besides her Irish Coffee Cupcake, her menu includes 11 other Happy Hour cupcakes, all of which are guilt-free with “½ the calories, fat and sugar of a normal cupcake the same size.” Hough’s recipes include organic ingredients, 100-percent whole wheat flour and no sugar substitutes; she also offers glutenfree and vegan cupcakes.

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

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Arnie’s West Branch Steak House Casual dining, specializing in steak, ribs and seafood. Closed Sun. 5343 State Route 14 (Ravenna) 330-297-1717 $$$ D, A, T B Loco Mexican Grill Tacos, burritos, burrito bowls, salads, quesadillas, monster nachos and monster fries. Plus Mexican cannoli and elephant ears. 7216 Fulton Dr. NW (Canton) 330-830-5020 $ L, D, T Babushka’s Kitchen Old World food with a Polish influence. Handmade fresh kielbasa, stuffed cabbage, pierogi, paprikash and more. 9199 Olde Eight Rd. (Northfield Center) 330-468-0402 $$ L, D, T Barley House Hot and cold deli sandwiches, gourmet pizzas, soups and more. 222 S. Main St. (Akron) 330-374-0925 $$ L, D, A, T Beau’s Grille Upscale, well-regarded, innovative menu at the Fairlawn Hilton. 3180 W. Market St. (Fairlawn) 330-865-5577 $$$$ L, D, A, T The Beer Haus Try the Bratwurst, slowed cooked in beer, served with sautéed onions, whole grain mustard and sauerkraut on a pretzel roll. Lunch served weekends only. 1824 Merriman Rd. (Akron: Merriman Valley) 330-865-9510. $$ L, D, A, T Bellacino’s Known for grinders, pizza, pasta and fresh salads. Full bar, patio and banquet room with dance floor. 3657 Fishcreek Rd. (Stow) 330-6783000 $$ L, D, A, T

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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 Bennett’s Family Restaurant Comfort food, standard American fare. 13211 Cleveland Ave. NW (Uniontown) 330-699-9291 $ B, L, D, T No credit cards Beside the Point Café Specialty sandwiches, main-event salads, homemade soups and hot kitchen creations at this West Point Market restaurant.

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

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

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

Coffee house nights with live entertainment. 506 S. Main St. (North Canton) 330-494-1123 $ B, L, D, T 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 Casa Del Ranchero Authentic Mexican. Try a 44-ounce jumbo lime margarita, Arroz Con Pollo and flan for dessert. Kids’ menu and vegetarian menu.

562 W. Tuscarawas Ave. (Barberton) 330-753-8494 $$ L, D, A, T Casa Del Rio Mexican dining. 839 High St. (Wadsworth) 330-335-4001 $$ L, D, A, T march 2012

B Breakfast L Lunch D Dinner A Alcohol available T Takeout available V Valet parking $ average entrees less than $6 $$ average entrees between $6-$10 $$$ average entrees between $11-$16 $$$$ average entrees are $17 or higher Information subject to change.

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Chicken Manor Restaurant Menu includes pasta, seafood, steaks and chops. Kids’ and seniors’ menu. Closed Mon. 8043 Cleveland Ave. NW (North Canton) 330-499-2159 $$ L, D, T China City Traditional Chinese cuisine in an elegant setting. 156 Cherry St. (Kent) 330-673-6566 $$ L, D, A, T China Gourmet Szechuan, Hunan, Mandarin and Cantonese dishes. Known for General Tso’s Chicken.

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

2028 Chestnut Blvd. (Cuyahoga Falls) 330-794-7102 $$$ L, D, T No credit cards Cilantro Upscale Thai and Japanese, extensive menu, fresh ingredients, hand-selected sushi and no MSG. Eclectic atmosphere. 326 S. Main St. (Akron: Downtown) 330-434-2876 $$$ L, D, A, T Cipriano’s Downtown Casual Italian dining and cocktails. Specialties include veal and pasta dishes. Closed Sun. 161 N. Chestnut St. (Ravenna) 330-298-9773 $$$ L, D, A, T The Corkscrew Saloon Specializes in fresh seafood, steaks and chops, prepared by executive chef Ryan Marino. Live entertainment Wednesday nights. 811 W. Liberty (Medina) 330-725-0220 $$$$ L, D, A, T Crave Creative comfort foods, slightly eccentric with bold tastes served up in a sensational setting. 57 E. Market St. (Akron) 330-253-1234 $$ L, D, A, T, V Cristo’s House of Pasta Pizza, manicotti and stuffed shells are a few of the favorites. Closed Sun. 1275 Norton Ave. (Norton) 330-825-1994 $$ L, D, A, T Crooked River Grill Full-service catering and restaurant. Ribs are a specialty. 403 N. Main St. (Munroe Falls) 330-688-9911 $$$ L, D, A, T D’Agneses Tomato Grill Wide array of entrée choices. Sunday brunch. Catering available. 106 First St. (Hudson) 330-342-3771 $$$$ L, D, A, T D’Agneses Trattoria and Café Northern and Southern Italian cuisine made in-house with fresh ingredients. Sunday brunch only. 566 White Pond Dr. (Akron) 234-678-3612 $$$$ L, D, A, T Danny Boy’s If you love the Rat Pack, you’ll love this menu. Try the Old Blue Eyes Mac & Cheese, the Hammy Davis Jr. Melt or The Chairman of the Board Calzone. 6081 Dressler Rd. N (Canton: Belden Village) 330-499-3726 $$$ L, D, A, T Dave’s Cosmic Subs Sign the walls at this sub stop, featuring psychedelic and music memorabilia decor. 186 N. Main St. (Hudson) 330-342-5666; 1176 N. Court St. (Medina) 330-721-8675 $$ L, D, T Dave’s Tip Top Pleasant atmosphere with homestyle menu. Perfect for family dining. 3428 Darrow Rd. (Stow) 330-688-3171 $$ B, L, D, T

David B’s Grill & Pub Known locally for excellent service and a variety of foods. 3900 Medina Rd. (Montrose) 330-666-1191; 526 W. Tuscarawas Ave. (Barberton) 330-745-7677 $$ L, D, A, T Delanie’s Neighborhood Grille Comfort food, sporty atmosphere and full bar. 67 West Ave. (Tallmadge) 330-630-2888 $$$ L, D, A, T Desert Inn Family-owned since 1970. Specializes in “Family Style” shish kabobs. 204 12th St. NW (Canton) 330-456-1766 $$$$ L, D, A Diamond Deli A local favorite with fat sandwiches and fresh soups. Falls location is takeout only. 378 S. Main St. (Akron: Downtown) 330-762-5877; 2202 Front St. (Cuyahoga Falls) 330-928-7304 $ B, L, A, T Diamond Grille Akron’s oldest steakhouse, authentic 1950s-style décor. All steaks are handcut, and seafood is flown in fresh. 77 W. Market St. (Akron: Downtown) 330-253-0041 $$$$ L, D, A No credit cards Dontino’s Restaurant Home-style Italian cuisine, popular community meeting place. 555 E. Cuyahoga Falls Ave. (Akron: North) 330-928-9530 $$ L, D, A, T Eadie’s Fish House Bar & Grill All kinds of seafood, including fried alligator bites, lobster tail and homemade lump crabcakes. 6616 Wise Ave. NW (North Canton) 330-494-4000 $$$ L, D, A, T Eddy’s Deli and Restaurant Try the banana-split waffle, a corned beef sandwich or chicken paprikash. 2655 Oakwood Dr. (Cuyahoga Falls) 330-928-7489; 4581 Kent Rd. (Stow) 330346-0551 $$ B, L, D, T Edgar’s Serves a variety of entrées, such as chargrilled grouper. Homemade soups, salads and starters. 530 Nome Ave. at Good Park Golf Course (Akron) 330-869-3000 $$$ L, D, A, T El Campesino Authentic Mexican cuisine. 4360 Kent Rd. (Stow) 330-686-5561; 9169 State Route 14 (Streetsboro) 330-626-9777; 4048 Lincolnway E. (Massillon) 330-477-8731 $$ L, D, A, T El Fogon Mexican Grill Traditional Mexican fare from the owner of El Campesino in Canton and Perry Township. Full bar and weekly margarita specials. Open 7 days. 1080 Interstate Pkwy. (Green) 330-644-7700 $$ L, D, A, T El Rincon Authentic Mexican cuisine. 1485 S. Arlington St. (Akron: South) 330-785-3724; 720 S. Main St. (North Canton) 330-497-2229 $$ L, D, A, T Erie Station Grille Features such classics as baby-back ribs seared with homemade BBQ sauce and prime rib of beef au jus. 70 East Ave. (Tallmadge) 330-634-9900. $$$ L, D, A, T The Eye Opener Diner-style menu features jams and jellies from Crooked River Herb Farm. Upscale décor includes photos of historic Akron. 1688 W. Market St. (Akron) 330-867-1114 $$ B, L, D, T

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Firehouse Grill & Pub Watch sports and enjoy steaks and buffalo wings. 1677 E. Market St. (Akron: East) 330-733-6279; 2727 Manchester Rd. (Akron) 330-848-2426; 2437 Canton Rd. (Akron) 330-699-3616; 4809 S. Prospect St. (Rootstown) 330-325-0706; 76 West Ave. (Tallmadge) 330634-9967 $$ L, D, A Fisher’s Café & Pub American cuisine. 1607 Main St. (Peninsula) 330-657-2651 $$ L, D, A, T Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar Aged beef, chops, fresh seafood, salad and more than 100 wines by the glass. 4000 Medina Rd. (Akron) 330-670-5200 $$$$ D, A, T Flip Side Gourmet, Ohio-raised beef burgers with chef-crafted condiments, toppings and sides; free-range organic chicken breast sandwiches; and market fresh salads. Craft beer on tap. 49 Village Way (Hudson) 330-655-3547 $$ L, D, A, T 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 $$ L, D, T The Galaxy Restaurant Diverse selection of dishes in a creative building. Fantastic desserts. 201 Park Centre Dr. (Wadsworth) 330-3343663 $$$ B, L, D, A, T Garretts Mill Breakfast items, sandwiches, soup and homemade ice cream. 4226 Hudson Dr. (Stow) 330-926-1344 $$ B, L, T Gasoline Alley Eclectic menu featuring pizza, salads, sandwiches and sauerkraut balls. 870 N. Cleveland-Massillon Rd. (Bath) 330-666-2670 $$$ L, D, A, T Geisen Haus Generous portions, great beer selection. 6955 Promway Ave. NW (North Canton) 330-499-9116 $$$ L, D, A, T Gervasi Vineyard & Italian Bistro 55-acre estate, winery and bistro, outdoor seating, six-acre lake with swans and outdoor bocce courts.

Committed to fresh ingredients and the locavore movement. Closed Mon. Lunch Sat. and Sun. 1700 55th St. NE (Canton) 330-497-1000 $$$ L, D, A Golden Dragon Chinese fare. Also offers traditional Japanese cooking and sushi. 1634 State Rd. (Cuyahoga Falls) 330-929-1109 $$ L, D, A, T Green Diamond Grille & Pub Upscale dining without upscale pricing. Specializes in steaks, chops, baby back ribs and seafood. 125 Second St. (Barberton) 330-745-1900 $$$ L, D, A, T The Grill Room at Martin University Center Casual upscale, sandwiches, salads and entrées. 105 Fir Hill (Akron: Downtown) 330-972-7711 $$ 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) 330-821-6665; 404 E. Lincoln Way (Minerva) 330868-7824; 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) 330-633-2322 $$$ L, D, A, T Hattie’s Café & Gifts Training and vocational site for people with disabilities. Features coffee, homemade pastries, ice cream, soups, salads and sandwiches. 164 N. Main St. (Hudson) 330-655-0044; 520 S. Main St. (Akron: Downtown) 330-535-1779; 60 S. High St. (at Akron Library) 330762-0853; 166 S. High St. (at Akron municipal building) 330-252-0556; 1 S. High St. (at Akron Art Museum) 330-376-9186 $ B, L, D, T Henry Wahner’s Restaurant An old favorite across from KSU. Complete German menu. German-style bar with beers served in ice-cold steins. 1609 E. Main St. (Kent) 330-678-4055 $$$$ D, A, T No credit cards Hibachi Japan Steak House Japanese Hibachi-style cooking, great steak and sushi. 2251 Front St. (Cuyahoga Falls) 330-928-3333 $$$ L, D, A, T Hook, Line & Drinkers Try HLD’s famous Grilled Sugar Cane Shrimp Skewer or their fresh-cut fries tossed with Jamaican spice, lime zest, salt and cracked pepper. Seafood, burgers, salads, grilled menu items, desserts.

530 Portage Lakes Dr. (Akron) 330-864-6653 $$ L, D, A, T 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) 330722-1899 $$ L, D, A, T Hudson’s Restaurant Neighborhood restaurant and bar serving fresh, chef-driven dishes. Family-friendly atmosphere. 80 N. Main St. (Hudson) 330-650-1955; 3900 Medina Rd. (Akron: West) 330-666-7777 $$ B, L, D, A, T

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Saintsbury Winery Carneros Chardonnay / Brown Ranch Carneros Pinot Noir, Napa, California

>> Saintsbury is the creation of David Graves and Richard Ward, who met in 1977 while attending graduate classes in Enology at U.C. Davis. In 1979, they chose to make a Santa Barbara barrel-fermented dry Riesling as one of Saintsbury’s first wines — a bottling ahead of its time, one indicative of Saintsbury’s pioneering spirit.

In 1981, with the release of its first 2,000 cases of Pinot Noir and a commitment to the pursuit of high-quality California Pinot Noir, Saintsbury became one of the forerunners of a winemaking revolution that began in the late ’70s and early ’80s that catapulted California wines, Carneros Pinot Noir and Saintsbury onto the world wine stage.

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

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

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. Cleveland-Massillon Rd. (Bath) 330-666-1159, 330-864-2553 $$$$ D, A, T, V Laroush Mediterranean Food and Smoothies Hand-roasted vegetables, meat and produce from local farms. Falafel, hummus, spinach pies and salads. Vegetarian and vegan items. 425 Franklin Ave. (Kent) 330-677-1282 $$ L, D, T Larry’s Main Entrance English-pub style, burgers of note. 1964 W. Market St. (Akron: West) 330-864-8162 $$ L, D, A, T Laziza High-end Middle Eastern and Mediterranean fare, plus steak and seafood dishes and a full bar.

Acorn Alley, 195 E. Erie St. (Kent) 330-673-7000 $$$ L, D, A, T The Leopard Eclectic menu with American, Asian, French and Italian influences. Features seven-course chef’s table, prix fixe. 600 N. Aurora Rd. (Aurora) 330562-2111 $$$$ D, A, T, V 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

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1983, two years after Saintsbury’s founding. Their Carneros Chardonnay is fermented and aged in barrels of French oak for eight months, delivering a crisp taste with rich fruit flavors. It retails for $20.99.

The Carneros region is also the best area in California for making Pinot Noir. Their Brown Ranch Carneros Pinot Noir is a classic rendition and is their richest and most fully flavored Pinot Noir style. This is an excellent wine to pair with pasta with a tomato-based sauce, lamb chops, meat loaf or a roasted turkey. It retails for $27.99.

Look for these wines at select Acme Fresh Markets, Papa Joe’s Wine Shop, West Point Market, Heinen’s, Buehler’s Fresh Foods and other fine retailers in the Greater Akron area. / Rick Rodger is a manager at Heidelberg Distributing Company.

Luca’s New York Style Pizza Pizza, calzones, stromboli, cheese steaks and subs. 3451 Darrow Rd. (Stow) 330-688-9595 $$$ L, D, T Luchita’s Authentic Mexican cuisine with a four-star rating. 36 Park Lane (Hudson) 330-655-0059 $$$ L, D, A, T, V Lucia’s Steakhouse Fresh seafood, signature garlic butter-topped steaks, Italian favorites and Lucia classics, like homemade crab cakes or cubanella and long, hot peppers. Closed Sun. 4769 Belpar St. NW (Canton: Belden Village) 330-492-9933 $$$$ D, A Luigi’s Restaurant An Akron icon. Open late.

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

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

6193 Edison St. NE (Hartville) 330-877-8344 $$ L, D, A

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

2215 E. Waterloo Rd. (Akron: East) 330-733-4065; 4161 Steels Point (Stow) 330-922-3307 $$ L, D, A, T Mary Coyle Strong pasta selection. Six-time winner of Pasta Yule’s Best Red Sauce. Known for endless ice cream options. 780 W. Market St. (Highland Square) 330-253-1511 $$ L, D Mavis Winkle’s Irish Pub Large, eclectic menu, cozy atmosphere and live music. 5005 Rockside Rd. (Independence) 216-525-0770; 8870 Darrow Rd. (Twinsburg) 330-405-3663 $$$ L, D, A, T Medina Steakhouse & Saloon Oldfashioned décor turns this once stagecoach stop into an open, casual place for food. 538 W. Liberty St. (Medina) 330-723-2853 $$$ L, D, A Melrose Grille Specialties include pulled pork, beef briskets, grilled pizzas and smoked foods.

Sunday brunch. 294 Pearl Rd. (Brunswick) 330-2255576 $$$ L, D, A, T Menches Brothers Restaurant Inventors of the hamburger and ice cream cone. In Akron since 1901. 3700 Massillon Rd. (Green) 330-896-2288 $$ B, L, D, A, T Metro Burger Over 33 million combinations of burgers. Veggie, chicken and turkey burgers also available. 845 W. Market St. (Highland Square) 330253-8743 $$ 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) 330-928-6600 $$$$ L, D, A, T Molly Brown’s Country Cafe Big breakfasts, South of the Border menu items and large portions. 1792 State Rd. (Cuyahoga Falls) 330-9454407; 519 Canton Rd. (Ellet) 330-784-4711; 5151 Fulton Dr. NW (Canton) 330-244-9322 $$ B, L, T Mr. Zubs Deli At the Matinee. Features hot and cold sandwiches named after movie characters, cream cheese spreads, salads and sides. Open latenight. 812 W. Market St. (Highland Square) 330-252-0272 $ L, D, T Ms. Julie’s Kitchen Opened by Akron native and author of three vegan cookbooks. Specialties include salads, whole grain-foods and spelt flour waffles. 1809 S. Main St. (Akron) 330-819-3834 $ B, L, D, T Mulligan’s Pub Local antique décor, award-winning barbecued ribs, extensive menu. 4118 Belden Village St. NW (Canton: Belden Village) 330493-8239 $$$ L, D, A, T Mustard Seed Market Café Located on mezzanine overlooking natural foods market. Menu reflects same strict standards as the market, with naturally raised meats, free-range poultry and foods free from artificial flavors, colorings and preservatives. Full bar, juice bar and espresso. Live music on weekends. Sunday brunch. 3885 W. Market St. (Montrose) 330666-7333 $$$ L, D, T New Era Restaurant A mainstay of the Akron area. Heavenly paprikash and other Hungarian favorites. 10 Massillon Rd. (Akron: East) 330-784-0087 $$ B, L, D, A, T The New Peter Shears Downtown NYC atmosphere. Upscale with small, intimate rooms and muted lighting. Families and kids welcome.

427 E. Tuscarawas St. (Canton: Downtown) 330-588-8300 $$$$ L, D, A, T New York 2 Chicago Pizzeria Menu inspired by the famous thin crust pizza of New York and the deep-dish pizza of Chicago. Sauce and dough made fresh daily. Salads and wings. Closed Sun. 4320-1 Kent Rd. (Stow) 330-686-6922 $$ L, D, T Nicolinni’s Ristorante Traditional Italian recipes by way of Youngstown. Pasta, veal, chicken, steak and seafood. 85 W. Montrose Ave. (Akron) 330-664-0808 $$$ L, D, A, T Northside Bar food and live music six nights a week in an historic, turnof-the-century saloon. Intimate jazz lounge featuring fine wine and spirits.

111 N. Main St. (Akron) 330-434-0611 $$$ L, D, A, T 91 Wood Fired Oven Upscale casual, West Coast atmosphere. Pizza and pasta are specialties. Patio dining. 1983 Easton St. NW in Washington Square Plaza (North Canton) 330-498-9191; 5570 Fulton Dr. NW (Canton) 330-497-9111 $$$ D, A, T The Oaks Lakeside Casual dining, fabulous ambiance in 1914 estate.

Outdoor dining and water views. Banquet facility. 5878 Longacre Lane (Chippewa Lake) 800-922-5736 $$$$ D, A The Office Metropolitan bistro and lounge with eclectic ambiance and timeless decor. 778 N. Main St. (Akron) 330-376-9550 $$$ L, D, A, T On Tap Relaxed atmosphere, great gyros and Greek food. 3263 State Rd. (Cuyahoga Falls) 330-922-0464; 2905 Medina Rd. (Medina) 330-7251972; 4396 Kent Rd. (Stow) 330-686-5359; 3997 Medina Rd. (Akron) 330-668-1116 $$ L, D, A, T One Red Door Decadent menu featuring gourmet pizzas, share plates such as bacon-wrapped roasted dates, and burgers. Closed Sun. 49 Village Way (Hudson) 330-342-3667 $$$$ L, D, A Pad Thai Elegant restaurant, extensive menu of traditional Thai dishes.

3545 Brookwall Dr. (Fairlawn) 330-668-9981; 5657 Darrow Rd. (Hudson) 330-650-9998 $$$ L, D, A, T Pammie’s Get your fill of soul food, ribs, chicken and fish. 1364 Copley Rd. (Akron) 330-475-0406 $$ L, D, T Pancho & Lefty’s Popular neighborhood cantina. 3254 Kent Rd. (Stow) 330-686-6781 $$ L, D, A, T Paolo’s Small menu of appetizers, paninis and salads. Tues., martini specials; Wed., sushi specials; Thurs., university night drink specials. 1 W. Exchange St. (Akron: Downtown) 330-252-1995 $$ 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 www.akronlife.com

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A Berry Good Opportunity / CSA shares available until May 1. /

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It may be blustery outside your kitchen window, but it’s not too early to start dreaming about freshly cut lettuce and juicy farmfresh tomatoes.

To make your culinary visions come true, Peninsula’s Greenfield Berry Farm is selling shares for its CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) program. The program’s goal is to provide enough fresh, local and naturally-grown produce (and occasionally other goodies) for a family of four each week, based on local weather conditions. Much of the produce will be from the Greenfield Berry Farm, with the rest provided by other local farmers.

The deadline to join this CSA is May 1, and the program runs each week from June through October. Members can pick up their CSA share at the farm — 2485 Major Rd. — on Tuesdays and Fridays from 5-7 p.m.

Papa Joe’s Classy atmosphere, extensive wine list, fine Italian fare, seafood and steaks. 1561 Akron-Peninsula Rd. (Merriman Valley) 330923-7999 $$$ L, D, A, T Piatto Novo Authentic Italian fare including steaks and seafood, coupled with a breathtaking view of the Cuyahoga River. 1989 Front St. at the Sheraton (Cuyahoga Falls) 330-920-7530 $$$$ L, D, A Pillitiere’s The sub sandwiches and affordable lunches are a Firestone Park tradition. 61 E. Waterloo Rd. (Akron: South) 330-773-0206 $ B, L, D, A, T Prime/93 Appetizers, specials, hand-cut and aged steaks, chops and fresh seafood. Chef-driven restaurant. Entertainment on weekends. 4315 Manchester Rd. (Akron: South) 330-644-2239 $$$$ L, D, A, T Primo’s Deli An Akron mainstay since 1979. Try their famous corned beef sandwich or spicy Italian sub, and finish with a slice of homemade carrot cake. Closed Sun. and Mon. 1707 Vernon Odom Blvd. (Akron) 330745-9056 $$ L, D, A, T Primo’s Deli and Club A downtown version of the original Primo’s with different owners. Has a similar deli menu, plus DJs and live music on Thurs., Fri. and Sat. 271 S. Main St. (Akron) 330-376-3663 $$ L, D, A, T Pufferbelly Ltd. Located in historic Kent railroad depot. 152 Franklin Ave. (Kent) 330-673-1771 $$$ L, D, A, T The Rail High-quality Ohio beef used for burgers. Top with specialty condiments like truffle butter or sunflower-basil pesto. Veggie burgers, chicken sandwiches, salads, milkshakes, and local and craft beers. 3265 W. Market St. in Summit Mall (Akron) 330-864-7245 $$ L, D, A, T Raj Mahal Traditional Indian cuisine with excellent lamb and chicken curry dishes. Daily lunch buffet. 2035 State Rd. (Cuyahoga Falls) 330-9260795 $$$ L, D, T 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 64

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If you’d like to join the Greenfield CSA and support small-scale local farms, the fee is $525 for returning members and $550 for new members. Members will also receive a $20 voucher to purchase pick-your-own berries from Greenfield Berry Farm throughout the season. To learn more, check out www. greenfieldberryfarm.com.

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 $$$$ L (Fri/Sat only), D, A, T Russo’s Unique cuisine featuring Cajun and Italian influences. Fine-dining atmosphere. 4895 State Rd. (Peninsula) 330-923-2665 $$$$ L, D, A, T Rusty Nail Casual atmosphere serving quality steak, seafood and chicken.

7291 State Route 43 (Kent) 330-673-2297 $$$ D, A, T Saffron Patch Fine Indian cuisine including tandoori chicken, gingerseasoned yellow lentils and garlic naan. 1224 Weathervane Lane (Akron) 330-836-7777 $$$ L, D, A, T Sakura Fresh sushi served daily. Wide selection of specialty rolls. 3900 Medina Rd. (Akron) 330-670-0288 $$$ L, D, T Samira Chef-inspired entrées, casual comfort foods and tavern-style appetizers. Closed Sun. 2291 Riverfront Pkwy. (Cuyahoga Falls) 330-9234233 $$$$ L, D, A, T, V Sarah’s Vineyard Sample high-quality wines, appetizers and desserts in the tasting room, on the deck or in the butterfly garden. Open Wed.Sun. 1204 W. Steels Corners Rd. (Cuyahoga Falls) 330-929-8057 $$ L, D, A Sonnets Espresso Bar & Restaurant Signature blend coffee, local craft beer, made-to-order sandwiches, salads, soups, kids’ meals and live music every weekend. Closed Sunday. 117 College St. (Wadsworth) 330-336-5557 $$ B, L, D, A, T Steve’s Dakota Grill Upscale casual NW lodge setting with primerib specialty voted Best of the Best. Fresh seafood daily. 2809 Pearl Rd. (Medina) 330-725-6288 $$$$ D, A, T Stew Pot Kitchen Serves soups, stews, slow-cooked meals, beerflavored brats and more. Menu changes weekly. Specials offer unique flavors and pairings. Closed weekends. 23 S. Main St. (Akron) 330-3767839 $ L, D, T Sugo Modern Italian Bistro The newest restaurant operated by Chef Louis Prpich, proprietor of Chowder House Café. Sugo offers a seasonal march 2012

menu, bar menu, wine dinners and nightly fixed-price 4-course dinners that include wine, coffee and dessert. Closed Sun. and Mon. 2485 State Rd. (Cuyahoga Falls) 234-678-7153 $$$$ L, D, A, T Sweet Pea Café Traditional breakfast fare plus homemade granola, omelets and frittatas. Soup, salad, sandwiches, mac and cheese, and meatloaf, all made from scratch. 117 Merz Blvd. (Fairlawn) 330-794-7952 $$ B, L, T Swensons Drive In Voted best cheeseburger in America. Signature burger is the Galley Boy. 658 E. Cuyahoga Falls Ave. (Akron: North) 330928-8515; 40 S. Hawkins Ave. (Akron: West) 330-864-8416; 4466 Kent Rd. (Stow) 330-678-7775; 40 Brookmont Rd. (Montrose) 330-665-1858; 5815 Wales Ave. (Jackson Twp.) 330-833-5454; 1558 N. Main St. (North Canton) 330-499-9494 $ L, D, T Taco Tontos Funky, college atmosphere featuring authentic Mexican cuisine made from scratch. Good selection of vegetarian dishes. 123 Franklin Ave. (Kent) 330-677-0223 $$ L, D, T Taste of Bangkok & Sushi Bar Menu includes curries, noodle dishes and hand-rolled sushi. Variety of lunch specials. 514 E. Exchange St. (Akron: University Park) 330-252-2270 $$ L, D, T Thano’s Family Restaurant Burgers, chops, chicken, wraps, seafood and pasta. Breakfast served all day, daily specials, Friday fish fry.

50-seat party room. Open 7 days. 71 5th St. (Barberton) 330-861-1300 $$ B, L, D, A, T 3 Point Upscale casual American dining with a gourmet twist. Hand-cut steaks, pastas, and fresh chicken and seafood. Craft beers from around the world, boutique wine list. 45 E. Market St. (Akron: Downtown) 330-5356410 $$$ 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 Tito’s Mexican Grill Dining room features wooden chairs and tables hand-carved in Mexico. Run by the owners of El Rincon on South Arlington.

Great meals and even greater margaritas. 25 Ghent Rd. (Fairlawn) 330835-9801 $$ L, D, A, T Tomaso’s Italian Villa Family-owned and operated for over 50 years.

Features classic Italian cuisine. Pasta dinners, pizza, fortunes (calzones), salads, desserts, beer and wine. Kids’ menu. 3271 Barber Rd. (Norton) 330745-6063 $$ L, D, A, T Totally Cooked To-Go Market Comfort foods, soups, madeto-order sandwiches and salads, and desserts. Menu changes weekly.

Cuyahoga Falls open Mon.-Sat. Akron open weekdays for breakfast and lunch. 2730 Front St. (Cuyahoga Falls) 330-923-9964; 388 S. Main St. (Akron: Downtown) 330-294-1120 $$ B, L, D, T Urban Eats - A Pop Art Café Open M-F, 8 am-4 pm. 51 E. Market St. (Akron: Downtown) 330-310-7135 $ B, L, A, V Varsity Bar & Grill Beer-battered shrimp, chipotle BBQ ribs, Italian trio and twisted BLTs are menu standouts. DJ on Thurs.; live bands Fri. and Sat. Imported and domestic beer; 11 on draft. 271 S. Main St., Suite A (Akron) 330-376-3663 $$ L, D, A, T Village Gardens Restaurant and Pub Family restaurant.

Homemade meals, including house-favorites Macedonian bean soup, chicken vlaki and chicken paprikash. Full-service lounge. 2437 State Rd. (Cuyahoga Falls) 330-928-5751 $ B, L, D, A, T Virtues Signature foods such as a tempura calamari appetizer. Specialty pizzas, filet mignon and other gourmet items with high nutritional values.

525 E. Market St. (in Akron City Hospital’s Ann and David Brennan CCU) 330-375-7444 $$$ B, L, D, A, T, V V-Li’s Cuisine Thai dishes. 129 N. Canal St. (Canal Fulton) 330-854-5344 $$ L, D, A, T Wasabi Japanese Steakhouse Hibachi steakhouse and sushi bar. Chefs prepare food right before your eyes. 150 Montrose West Ave. (Copley) 330-666-5522; 6338 Strip Ave. NW (North Canton) 330-9668866 $$$$ L, D, T West Side Bakery Specialties include cakes, pastries and cookies.

Breakfast items include scones, muffins and yogurt parfaits. All sandwiches, wraps, salads and soups are made from scratch. 2303 W. Market St. (Akron: Pilgrim Square) 330-836-4101 $ B, L, T Whitey’s Booze N’ Burgers Famous chili, generous portions and live entertainment on the weekends. 3600 Brecksville Rd. (Richfield) 330659-3600 $$ D, A No credit cards

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Eat Seasonably / What to buy this month from the local farmers’ market. / Although March isn’t typically considered a time of abundance in Northeast Ohio, thankfully, many of our local farmers are successfully using season-extension techniques and structures such as high tunnels, allowing them to grow — or at least harvest — incredible produce year round.

What’s in Season: Turnips

How to Prepare

Now, I know turnips have gotten a bad rap in the past, but the varieties many NEO farmers are growing are not your Grandma’s turnips. Sweet and mild, these Hakurei turnips (a wonderful Japanese variety) can be sautéed, roasted and even eaten raw in salads. If you’re lucky enough to find them with their greens still attached, you get two veggies in one. If young, the greens can be added to salads and, at any stage, you can’t go wrong sautéing them in a bit of olive oil with garlic and pepper flakes. More mature greens have a nice peppery bite without being overpowering.

A simple way to prepare your turnips is by glazing them. (It’s a great preparation for radishes, too!)

How to Buy Look for roots ranging in size from golf balls to tennis balls — the smaller ones typically being younger and more tender. The skin should be smooth, and if greens are attached, they should be perky and fresh.

Because the greens will continue to draw moisture from the root, be sure to remove them and store separately once you get home.

When to Eat Turnips without their greens can remain fresh for a week or more in the crisper drawer of your fridge but are best if eaten within three to five days. Greens should be eaten within a day or two. I prefer to store both the greens and the roots separately in a plastic bag.

1 bunch of turnips, greens trimmed and reserved for another use 1 Tbsp butter, cut into small pieces 1 tsp sugar Salt and pepper to taste If your turnip skins are smooth, there‘s no need to peel them. Cut each turnip into even-sized wedges. For larger turnips, cut in half from tip to tail, and then cut each half into four to five wedges. For smaller turnips, quartering may work. The important thing is that all pieces are roughly the same size so they’ll cook evenly.

In a skillet wide enough to hold turnips in a single layer, add cut turnips, a pinch of salt and enough water to come up to the middle of the turnips. Cover tightly with a lid or foil, and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook turnips gently until you can easily pierce with a sharp knife. Remove the lid and add the sugar and butter. Let the water cook off as the butter melts, and toss or stir to coat the turnips evenly with the butter and sugar. When the water has cooked off and the turnips begin to brown slightly, they’re finished. Transfer to a serving dish, and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Variations: If you like using herbs, a teaspoon or two of fresh thyme or a pinch of dried would be a nice addition. You could also use stock or even dry white wine in place of the water.

/ Beth Knorr is the Market and Local Food Programs Coordinator at Countryside Conservancy in Peninsula. Countryside Conservancy advances the vision of a Northeast Ohio filled with thriving farming and food entrepreneurs — where farms are viable businesses, farmland is a treasured resource and local food is commonplace. For more information, go to cvcountryside.org.

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Greater Akron topDentists 2012 We’ve all heard the recommendations: Get professional cleanings at a dentist’s office every six months, brush our teeth twice a day and floss daily.

All too often, though, these recommendations travel in one ear and out the other — much like … well … waxed floss gliding between the spaces of our teeth.

Even though 73 percent of Americans would rather grocery shop than floss — and even more would rather grocery shop than actually visit a dentist — finding the right dentist and keeping your teeth healthy are two of the most important things you can do for your health.

But finding a dentist can be an overwhelming process. Where do you start?

With the 2012 Greater Akron topDentists™ list. topDentists has more than 40 years of combined experience compiling peer-review referral guides in the legal, dental and medical fields. Because dentists must be voted in strictly by their peers, virtually every dentist is given an opportunity to participate and listings cannot be purchased (and no payment is required to be listed), inclusion in topDentists is considered an honor.

The excerpted list that we’ve printed on the following pages can help you identify the best dentists and specialists in the Greater Akron area. It includes 60 dentists in seven dental specialties.

Below is a short explanation of each of the specialties included on the list:

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Endodontics It used to be that when a tooth became diseased, you’d lose it. A visit to a dentist who specializes in endodontics (root canals) can save your tooth — and your smile.

General Dentistry This Jack or Jill of all trades provides services to promote the maintenance of oral hygiene and tooth care — and is likely the dentist who gives you a good talkin’ to about not flossing.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery These surgeons specialize in treatment of facial defects, misaligned jaws and problem wisdom teeth; they may also treat accident victims.

Orthodontics Teens and adults with misaligned teeth often head to the orthodontist. Options include braces, retainers, headgear and, in more severe cases, breaking the jaw to set it in a proper position. march 2012

Pediatric Dentistry These dentists specialize in treating and maintaining proper oral hygiene in children, ranging from infants to adolescents.

Periodontics Just say “no” to gum disease. These dentists specialize in diagnosing, treating and preventing gum disease. (Eight out of 10 people have some form of periodontal disease.)

Prosthodontics If you need dentures, are missing a tooth or need a crown or bridgework, call a prosthodontist — who specializes in replacing missing teeth and restoring natural teeth.

Though you’re probably never going to love going to the dentist, if you use this list as a starting point, you can at least feel more confident that the dentist you’ve chosen is so good at what he does that other dentists would trust him with their teeth.

Did You Know...

Preventative dental care may lower your risk of heart disease and stroke – New research presented at the American Heart Association’s (AHA) annual conference in late 2011 suggests that not only do frequent dental cleanings ward off plaque and gum disease, but they can also reduce risk of heart disease and stroke.

Dr. Zu-Yin Chen and colleagues at Taipei Veterans General Hospital in Taiwan followed more than 100,000 patients over a sevenyear period, half of whom had never had their teeth cleaned.

The participants who had their teeth cleaned had a 24 percent decreased risk of heart attack and a 13 percent lower risk of stroke compared to those who had never had a dental cleaning. Also, “protection from heart disease and stroke was more pronounced in participants who got tooth scaling at least once a year,” says Chen, meaning the more often people had their teeth cleaned, the lower their risk of heart disease and stroke. The study, however, didn’t account for other cardiovascular risk factors that could contribute to the association.

“We can’t lose sight of the fact that most heart attacks and strokes are related to the so-called traditional risk factors, and those are high blood pressure, high cholesterol, high blood sugar, smoking, weighing too much and not exercising enough,” says Dr. Thomas Gerber, an AHA spokesman and professor of medicine and radiology at the Mayo Clinic. “It remains very important to take control of those risk factors.”

Still, if this research inspires even a few of us to get to the dentist, that’s not such a bad thing.

Kyle Eberhardt, DDS &

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topDentists List 2012 Endodontics David J. Harris Jr. Advanced Care Endodontics, Inc. 3869 Darrow Rd., Ste. 209 Stow, OH 44224 330-688-3800 Christopher Kayafas 3075 Smith Rd., Ste. 201 Fairlawn, OH 44333 330-666-0400

Amanda Donnelly 742 Graham Rd., Ste. A Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221 330-929-2616

Ernest A. Mastroianni 110 E. Elm St. Kent, OH 44240 330-673-7155

Marko Farian 503 E. Aurora Rd. Macedonia, OH 44056 330-468-0980

Michael Earl Murphy 525 N. Cleveland-Massillon Rd., Ste. 106 Akron, OH 44333 330-666-1855

Dennis A. Harrigal 1020 Portage Trail Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221 330-923-7426

James G. Kotapish Jr. 3075 Smith Rd., Ste. 201 Akron, OH 44333 330-666-0400 Stephen H. Moore Falls Endodontics Inc. 1212 Portage Trail, Ste. 2 Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223 330-928-7571 Ronald Wolf Summit Endodontic Specialists 3611 Darrow Rd. Stow, OH 44224 330-686-0080

General Dentistry

Keith Hoover Drs. Hoover, Yanda and Associates, Inc. 39 Milford Dr. Hudson, OH 44236 330-650-0360

Timothy B. Cox 3296 W. Market St. Fairlawn, OH 44333 330-867-2486 Robert J. Demboski 525 N. Cleveland-Massillon Rd., Ste. 105 Akron, OH 44333 330-666-6111 Edward J. Denholm 528 Portage Trail Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221 330-633-6420

David Alec Waldron 802 Graham Rd., Ste. 3 Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221 330-929-7344

Maria Papich-Forsyth 555 Graham Rd., Ste. 100 Akron, OH 44221 330-928-1417

Ryan M. Walton Petry & Walton 508 E. Exchange St. Akron, OH 44304 330-578-1778

Loren M. Petry Petry & Walton 508 E. Exchange St. Akron, OH 44304 330-434-3485

Joseph Marcius Chapel Hill Dental Care 1690 Brittain Rd. Akron, OH 44310 330-633-7141

Roy David Pressler 640 High St. Wadsworth, OH 44281 330-336-4162

Gordon Wayne Marsh II 170 Currie Hall Pkwy.

Kent, OH 44240 330-673-4647 Christopher J. Martin Martin Dental Care 337 E. Main St. Kent, OH 44240 330-673-9745

Bryan Stephens 2872 W. Market St., Ste. F Fairlawn, OH 44333 330-867-7741

Gary D. Olson 157 W. Cedar St., Ste. 206 Akron, OH 44307 330-253-8711

Mark Iati Stow Dental Group 3506 Darrow Rd. Stow, OH 44224 330-688-6456

Elaine Markowski Waterloo Dental Associates 475 E. Waterloo Rd. Akron, OH 44319 330-773-3368

Thomas D. Semans Semans Family Dentistry 2660 W. Market St., Ste. 200 Fairlawn, OH 44333 330-867-4461

Samuel N. Pupino 554 White Pond Dr., Ste. E Akron, OH 44320 330-836-0485 William Rogus Valley Dental 1852 Merriman Rd. Akron, OH 44313 330-867-8354

Todd W. Westhafer 667 W. Turkeyfoot Lake Rd. Akron, OH 44319 330-644-9511 April Ann Yanda Drs. Hoover, Yanda and Associates, Inc. 39 Milford Dr. Hudson, OH 44236 330-656-0433

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Dominick Adornato III 1129 E. Aurora Rd., Ste. 101 Macedonia, OH 44056 330-468-1188

D. Todd Russell 9769 Valley View Rd. Macedonia, OH 44056 330-468-6670

David C. Ash The Institute of Jaw and Facial Surgery 789 White Pond Dr., Ste. B Akron, OH 44320 330-867-8347

David W. Schlosser Stow Dental Group 3506 Darrow Rd. Stow, OH 44224 330-688-6456

W. Stephen Barnes Falls Oral Surgery 57 Graham Rd. Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223 330-929-2808

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t Blue Heron Dentistry, it is our vision to exceed our patients’ expectations and build lifelong relationships. Our commitment to comprehensive care, as well as our professionally educated and dedicated staff, gives our patients confidence in the care they receive. We firmly believe that quality dental care in a serene environment enhances your dental experience.

Our vision also goes beyond oral care with a focus on total health and wellness.

Our office is one of the area’s most technologically advanced state-of-the-art dental practices and features a serene, relaxing spa-like atmosphere. You will feel the comfort the moment you walk through our door.

One of Blue Heron Dentistry’s focuses is periodontal health. “A large part of the population has periodontal disease and are unaware they have it or even know what the disease is,” says Dr. Maze. That is why Blue Heron Dentistry has partnered with Dr. Rulla Aswad, a board certified specialist in periodonotolgy and oral implantology. Dr. Aswad will service patients in our serene, state-of-the-art dental office.

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At Dr. Loren M. Petry and Dr. Ryan M. Walton Family and Cosmetic Dentistry, it is clear that this is the mission by which they run their dental practice.

According to Dr. Petry, “Our patients are our top priority. It is our goal to ensure that they have the best experience and feel taken care of when they are here.”

Your comfort is their goal. Dr. Petry, Dr. Walton and their staff will ensure that you experience a comfortable visit, and maybe, just maybe, enjoy going to the dentist! Massaging heat in the dental chair … personal flat-screen televisions with headphones … a neck pillow … bottled water and lip balm to soothe your lips posttreatment … plus other special touches designed to ensure your maximum comfort.

Offering the latest technology to make dental visits pain-free and fast. Technology has changed a visit to the dentist — for the better! CEREC technology allows the dentists to make crowns and veneers in one visit — no second appointments needed. A Waterlase Laser offers a pain-free alternative to the traditional dental drill and typically requires no anesthetic. For those still nervous about going to the dentist, conscious sedation gently eases patients into a state of relaxation using a sequence of pills that are safe, easy and effective.

“We understand that going to the dentist can be scary for some people. We now have technology that makes it quick, easy and painless. Dentistry is completely different from how it was 25 years ago,” Dr. Walton says.

Serving the greater Akron area for over 50 years. The dental practice of Dr. Petry and Dr. Walton was started by Dr. Petry’s father in 1955. Dr. Petry joined the practice in 1973 and his son-in-law Dr. Walton joined in 2007. Dr. Petry and Dr. Walton are proud members of the American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, Las Vegas Institute (LVI) for Advanced Cosmetic Dentistry, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Academy of Contemporary Dentistry, Ohio Dental Association and the Akron Dental

Dr. Loren M. Petry Dr. Ryan M. Walton Family and Cosmetic Dentistry 508 East Exchange St. Akron, OH 44304

330-434-3485 akronsmile.com Society. “Akron has been a wonderful place to practice dentistry, and we look forward to serving the community for many years to come.”

A convenient location and appointments for your busy schedule. Your schedule is important to Dr. Petry and Dr. Walton. Early morning and evening appointments are available from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. The location of their dental practice is easy to find — just off of Route 8 near The University of Akron campus.

Learn more at akronsmile.com.

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Michael J. Hoffman Falls Oral Surgery 57 Graham Rd. Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223 330-929-2808

Faisal Quereshy Visage Surgical Institute 3591 Reserve Commons Dr., Ste. 300 Medina, OH 44256 330-721-2323

Burton W. Job Akron Oral & Maxillofacial 554 White Pond Dr., Ste. B Akron, OH 44320 330-836-2882

Richard Neil Sundheimer The Institute of Jaw and Facial Surgery 789 White Pond Dr., Ste. B Akron, OH 44320 330-867-8347

Edward T. Marshall Jr. 3075 Smith Rd., Ste. 102 Akron, OH 44333 330-670-0050

Michael Ralph Zetz The Institute of Jaw and Facial Surgery 789 White Pond Dr., Ste. B Akron, OH 44320 330-867-8347

Edward J. McDonnell Akron Oral & Maxillofacial 554 White Pond Dr., Ste. B Akron, OH 44320 330-836-2882

Orthodontics Stephen J. Belli 1551 S. Water St., Route 43 Kent, OH 44240 330-673-6411 Kevin J. Hallgarth 46 E. Streetsboro St. Hudson, OH 44236 330-650-1119 Michael A. Jack 822 Portage Trail Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221 330-929-2853 Robert C. McElhinney 4831 Darrow Rd., Ste. 102 Stow, OH 44224 330-650-0880

Joseph Thomas Mellion Mellion Orthodontics 41 Baker Blvd.

Akron, OH 44333 330-867-2410 Nicholas P. Mellion Mellion Orthodontics 41 Baker Blvd.

Akron, OH 44333 330-867-2410 Zachary Joseph Mellion Mellion Orthodontics 41 Baker Blvd.

Akron, OH 44333 330-867-2410 Stephen Philip Simpson 33 Milford Dr., Ste. 4 Hudson, OH 44236 330-656-4220 Manish Valiathan Summit Dental Specialists 8600 Alexandria Dr., Ste. B Macedonia, OH 44056 330-467-2763

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Artists with Disabilities /‘Dreaming Out Loud’ in New Studio/

When the County of Summit Developmental Disabilities Board (Summit DD) needed to relocate their Canal Place facility, they went in search of a new location and fresh ideas. The outcome needed to be a bright and inspirational environment where originality and creativity would flourish and artisans with disabilities could feel free to generate fresh projects.

The new Dream Out Loud Studio replaced Summit DD’s ClayCrafters and Custom Stitches specialty businesses, where artisans with disabilities made clay products and hand-sewn items in downtown Akron inside Canal Place.

With input from the program’s existing participants and stakeholders, the decision was made for the specialty business program to take on a new direction with a program focused in fine arts. The stakeholders decided to relocate the program to a space in Ellet next to the Summit DD’s Ellet Work Center.

“The one requirement that I heard repeatedly was that the artists wanted a space with natural sunlight,” says Carrie Roberts, director of Community Employment Services. “We were fortunate to locate a facility with a flexible floor plan to accommodate large projects and with ample natural lighting to keep the artists inspired.”

Many of the artists with disabilities had skills in sewing and producing clay products, but the new studio opened the door for people to voice their interests and experiment in different types of art. The group’s first artistic expression was to come together to name their new studio. Many participants and staff identified their newfound talents to that of dreaming and finding their voice. It was from these thoughts and feelings that “Dream Out Loud Studio” was established in November 2011.

“The new environment created a place where people could express themselves through art and where imagination was welcomed,” says Jacquie Owens, Katie is proud of her manga comic-inspired self-portrait.

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Disabilities are a natural part of society. We all benefit when people with disabilities work, live, learn, play and participate as equal citizens in our communities. As you look around Akron and the surrounding communities, you’ll notice that people with disabilities are involved in your community more than ever before.

who are reaching new milestones and 1,791 who rely on transportation to be involved in their communities. Services that are delivered in an inclusive environment including child care and employment give people with developmental disabilities an opportunity to interact with others in their community.

Inclusive environments are critical to the development of people with disabilities. Inclusive environments are the best practice model for bringing people with disabilities together with their non-disabled peers and allowing people with disabilities to self-advocate and express their inner selves.

Providers of services to people with disabilities throughout Summit County — including REM, Evant, Weaver Industries, UDS, Help Me Grow and agencies who partner with the Summit DD including Metro RTA, Children’s Services Board, ADM and many others — all share a mission of supporting people with disabilities and their families.

At the Summit DD, a variety of services are provided to help people with disabilities lead quality lives. People with disabilities depend on services, including 1,520 adults who go to community work centers, 1,517 living in the community, 3,280 people who get help from a service coordinator, 364 employed in the community, 856 children with delays

One inclusive program is the Summit DD’s Dream Out Loud Studio, where people with disabilities work with guest artists from the community who come into the program for special projects. Read more about the new Dream Out Loud Studio in this special section and learn more about it at www.summitdd.org.

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The studio is modeled after a program in Athens, Ohio, called Passion Works. Passion Works employs artists with and without disabilities whose projects create a renewable funding stream so they can continue the arts programming collaborative.

“The vision [for the studio] is to work collaboratively with artists in the community,” says Owens.

The first week in the studio was spent with artists Patty Mitchell and Robert Lockheed from Athens, creating a mixed media mural that’s on display at Summit DD’s Ellet Center.

The mural is a mixture of acrylic paintings on fabric with wood sculptures created from one of the studio artist’s sketches.

The art residency with Mitchell and Lockheed allowed for the artists to experiment with new art mediums, utilize materials from the studio in a new way and truly work as collaborative artists. When Carl, an artist in the program,

Clockwise: Mary and Michelle (staff) are painting at the studio.

Folks are excited and inspired to let their artistic talents flow at the brand new “Dream Out Loud Studios” in Ellet. Shown here, Kalen sculpts with intensity and focus.

This quilt on the wall of the Ellet workshop was the first commissioned piece made by the artists at the Dream Out Loud Studio.

was given the opportunity to experiment in acrylic paints and watercolors, he began to paint pictures drawn from his own experiences and his newfound passion for animals.

“Carl has really opened up and grown as an artist since the new studio opened,” says Owens. “As the artists are given the opportunity to experiment with different art forms, we see more and more talents growing.”

All projects are one-of-a-kind, and the sky is the limit with design. The staff researches new techniques to teach the artisans, such as the paper-mâché project that Amanda was working on. She chose to show off her artistic abilities by designing a mask similar to a traditional Mardi Gras mask.

“I’m excited about the bright, new studio and all of the opportunities and creative ideas,” says Amanda about her new work environment.

Being resourceful is a mantra for the studio artists. In many of the collaborative pieces, they use ordinary objects found around a house to create a piece of art. Old buttons turn into dragonfly wings, vintage fabric turns into the background for a watercolor painting and a newspaper becomes a mask.

Energy is infectious in the Dream Out Loud Studio. Not only do the artists have renewed energy, but so do the staff. The staff is experiencing new opportunities and researching

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new techniques that they then share with the artists. Diane Karalunas has worked at the Summit DD in specialty businesses for eight years. “I like being busy and watching the persons served be creative with new techniques they’re learning,” says Karalunas.

The artists have been busy working on pieces to go on exhibit at the Ohio Building in downtown Akron. The display will include a collaborative mixed-media wall hanging depicting blimps as well as paintings by individual artists. Currently, the artists are working on one-of-a-kind tote bags that will be available for sale in the Gift Gallery locations in Ellet, Coventry and Cuyahoga Falls, as well as paintings and mixed-media wall hangings.

Art will also be available for sale at some art shows and community fairs around Summit County.

Currently, the program is at capacity. In all, 18 program participants switched from the Canal Place location to the new location in Ellet, along with four Summit DD staff. Some artists who were employees at Canal Place retired or transferred to a Summit DD work center in their communities.

There will be an open house on March 30 from 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m., where the public can tour the new studio. For more information, contact Jacquie Owens at 330-634-8231 or visit www.summitdd.com/dreamoutloud.

A Growing Need One child is reason enough.

When five-year-old Alisa came to Child Guidance and Family Solutions (CG&FS), she was uncommunicative and destructive. Her Incredible Years counselors learned that Alisa’s hostile behavior stemmed from her parents’ divorce, and taught her how to deal with her anger and sadness.

Today, Alisa says: “I wish other kids in trouble can find someone as nice as my counselors here.”

In Summit County, hundreds of boys and girls like Alisa need help, whether they are dealing with emotional scars or physical abuse.

You can change their lives by supporting CG&FS. To learn how a donation to CG&FS can work with your financial plan, please contact Melissa Hamlin at 330-762-0591 ext. 3312 or visit www.cgfs.org.

To protect the identities and rights of our clients, names and events have been modified.

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by Georgina K. Carson and Abby Cymerman

Generation Txt / How is texting impacting kids’ writing skills? /

The average 13- to 17-year-old sends and receives 3,339 text messages a month.

educational tie-ins that can actually teach positive language skills.

Let’s take a look at both sides.

The Downside of Texting Educators and the media have decried the use of texting shortcuts, suggesting that they’re causing youth — whom Crispin Thurlow of the University of Washington has labeled “Generation Txt” — to lose the ability to write acceptable English prose.

And a good portion of those messages is comprised of abbreviations like LOL, OMG and L8R, as opposed to beautiful, flowing prose.

Text messages are notorious for shortcuts like these, since length is restricted to 160 characters (hence the name, “short messaging system” or SMS) — thus encouraging “emoticons” to be used to express emotions rather than words, letters to be removed, words shortened, acronyms inserted, apostrophes left out, etc.

For many adults, it’s like trying to read a foreign language.

In fact, James Billington, Librarian of Congress, has suggested that young Americans’ electronic communication might be damaging “the basic unit of human thought — the sentence.”

But is that truly the case?

The answer, it would seem, depends upon whom you ask.

The general thinking is that the more teens text, the more likely it is that abbreviations and simplistic syntax will seep into their schoolwork.

Some educators, however, say those concerns are without merit and not based in research. In fact, some teachers even contend that texting has

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“We have a whole generation being raised without communication skills,” says Jacquie Ream, former teacher and author of the book, “K.I.S.S. Keep It Short and Simple,” who contends that texting and the Internet are negatively impacting the way our kids read, think and write. “Text messaging is destroying the written word. The students aren’t writing letters; they’re typing into their cell phones one line at a time. Feelings aren’t communicated with words when you’re texting; emotions are sideways smiley faces.

Kids are typing shorthand jargon that isn’t even a complete thought.”

Kenmore High School 10th grade American Literature teacher and newspaper adviser Stephanie Andrews agrees, saying texting is negatively impacting her students’ writing. “I see so much use of abbreviations, acronyms and shortening of words, even in formal papers,” she says. “Usually, it’s only with handwritten work, but it still is affecting the quality of work.”

A national sample of 12- to 17-year-olds by the Pew American & Internet Life Project found that despite 86 percent of the teens believing that writing well is important to success in life, 64 percent still admitted that they had incorporated some informal writing into their school papers — with 50 percent removing capitalization and punctuation, 38 percent using shortcuts like LOL and 25 percent using emoticons. However, when asked about the effect of their electronic communication, only 11 percent said it harmed writing, while 73 percent felt it had no impact.

A 2007 National Center for Education Statistics study reports that only one out of four high-school seniors is a proficient writer.

To help teens realize that it does have an impact, Andrews encourages students to use appropriate words by showing them what not to do. “Sometimes, if a piece of written work is really bad, I’ll create an overhead of it — anonymously — and each of my classes will analyze what the writer did wrong and how to improve it,” she says.

The Upside of Texting Some teachers contend that the informal writing style that defines text messages can be incorporated into class lessons. In fact, a 2009 study from California State University researchers found that texting can improve teens’ writing in informal essays and many other writing assignments.

“Teachers have always dealt with teaching the difference between formal language and informal language,” she says. “Texting is just another form of informal language … There will always be new forms of communication.

We can’t turn our backs to it. Rather, we need to embrace it and show the students the appropriate and responsible way to use it.

“Technology may keep changing, but the written and spoken language isn’t going anywhere. An effective communicator is a person who can articulate his thoughts while at the same time, understand the value of being an active listener.”

Braman says that with her students, she stresses the difference between formal and informal language and also teaches them about writing for different types of audiences.

“Because of this,” she says, “students do not put acronyms in their writing unless it is appropriate for the assignment.”

Guiding Generation Txt

Some teachers are asking students to translate passages from classic literature to “textisms” to demonstrate language comprehension in different contexts.

Building on that, some forward-thinking teachers are asking students to translate passages from classic literature to “textisms” to demonstrate language comprehension in different contexts — a concept supported by a finding from the CSU study: “Texting-speak is not a mangled form of English that is degrading proper language but instead, a kind of ‘pidgin’ language all its own that actually stretches teens’ language skills.” (The CSU study does, however, concede that too much texting can hurt students’ performance on formal types of essay writing.)

Longtime Archbishop Hoban High School teacher Tina Braman contends that texting is just the latest form of informal language — but doesn’t necessarily present a new challenge.

While research on teens’ affinity for texting and its effect on their writing is still inconclusive — and, at times, contradictory — parents can be proactive in making sure their children’s grammar doesn’t deteriorate.

Proactive is exactly the right word to describe moms Geraldine Onorato and Donna Harrow — New Yorkers who recently teamed up to create a grammar guide for the text generation.

Onorato had begun noticing that her son’s grammar skills were slipping while he was in middle school, which inspired her and Harrow to create the 16-page grammar guide, “Facts for English” — a quick-reference reminder about essential elements of grammar, spelling and sentence structure, answering

Presidents Do It, Too: Barack Obama sent 2.9 million text messages to announce Joseph Biden as his vice presidential running mate in August 2008.

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common questions like: “Should I use ‘I’ or ‘me’ in this sentence? How do I make that word plural? Is that spelled correctly?”

“It’s important to form the basic skills of grammar that we were raised with,” says Harrow, whose 15-year-old daughter attends a private school and receives about an hour of daily grammar instruction there; still, says Harrow, the language she uses with friends often bleeds into her classroom training, which motivated Harrow to take matters into her own hands. (To order the booklet, go to http://factsforenglish.com/) Clearly, texting isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. But, then again, neither is writing.

As aptly surmised in the report, “The Neglected ‘R’: The Need for a Writing Revolution” from the National Commission on Writing for America’s Families, Schools and Colleges: “Writing today is not a frill for the few, but an essential skill for the many.”

And it’s up to all of us to make sure today’s youth understands just how essential.

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

From the Teen Perspective Kenmore High School 10th grade American Literature teacher and newspaper adviser Stephanie Andrews posed some questions about teens and communication skills to the juniors and seniors in her news writing/yearbook class. Here’s a sampling of their answers.

Do you think texting is negatively impacting students’ writing style?

“I think texting does negatively impact some students’ writing styles, but not all. Some students are just lazy, and they’ve gotten too used to the speed of technology. You have to know that there’s a time and a place for acronyms, and there’s a time to be professional.”

How should teachers encourage students to convey their thoughts and emotions?

“I would encourage students to use words to convey their thoughts and emotions rather than symbols [and] by telling them to express their feelings in person rather than in text.”

Why do you think it’s important to be a proficient writer?

“Writing is basis of life. If you can’t write, you can’t do anything. In slavery, they didn’t teach black people to write because they didn’t want them to become anything but slaves working in the fields.”

What are the pros and cons of texting? ”Pros: faster communication. For example, if I’m at school and I need to ask my mom something, I can text her at lunch and get a much faster response than if I’m waiting on her to be able to call me back. Cons: People don’t express their feelings properly anymore.”

“Pros: getting an important message through without calling. Cons: texting while driving, and sending rumors through messages.”

“Pros: It’s easy and efficient to talk to someone without having to call them or speak to them in person. Cons: People get the wrong idea by reading the text because they can’t hear the other person saying it.”

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