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THINGS TO DO IN AKRON
THAT YOU’LL WANT TO BRAG ABOUT LATER
AAA Cruise Show The Mutton Hill Quilt Show
Akron Symphony Presents Music of John Williams Saturday, October 10 at 7pm E.J. Thomas Hall The sounds of the cinema will come to life with The Music of John Williams. The concert will feature themes from Williams’s best-known scores, including Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, Jaws, Superman, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, and Raiders of the Lost Ark. The fun begins at 7:00 p.m. with a costume contest. Come dressed as your favorite characters from John Williams’s movies for a chance to win some great prizes. First place winner of the contest will receive a $100 Visa gift card, with second place winning a $50 Visa gift card. Additionally, all guests who don a costume from a Williams-scored movie will be entered in a drawing to win two tickets to the 12th Annual Halloween Charity Ball or the Akron Civic Theatre’s Masque of the Red Death. Maestro Christopher Wilkins will be the contest judge, so concertgoers should dress to impress.
these heated rivals in recent times. The winner goes on to play in the Confederations Cup in 2017 in Russia. The losers stay home. Join the Akron chapter of the American Outlaws at Ray's Pub to chant, sing, and cheer on the Yanks!
UP for Debate: Akron Saturday, October 17 from 10 am-5 pm (location tba) The Jefferson Center is hosting another event on Saturday, October 17, this time convening 18 young Akronites to help develop the framework for meaningful, mutual engagement between the City of Akron and local millennials. Participants will be randomly selected to reflect the diversity and creativity of Akron’s under-35 population. All participants will be paid a $75 stipend for their time, plus reimbursement for travel and childcare expenses. Sign up and more info available at jefferson-center.org/akron.
Grape & Granery's Home Beginning Beer Brewing Class
Akron American Outlaws USA vs Mexico Watch Party Saturday, October 10 at 9:30pm Ray's Pub 816 W. Market Square, Akron The United States Men's National Team takes on rivals, Mexico in the CONCACAF Cup. After a disappointing finish for the USMNT in this year's Gold Cup tournament, there is a lot on the line for this match. This match has the potential to be one of the most exciting games we've seen between
AKRON MUSIC, ART & CULTURE
Saturday, October 17 from 2 – 4:30pm Grape & Granery 915 Home Ave, Akron Ever wanted to brew your own beer? Well, this is the event for you! In this beginner/intermediate brewing class, you will discuss the flavor and aroma of various malts and hops. You will also learn indepth information on yeast and yeast culturing. The instructors will demonstrate the intermediate beer brewing process and how to properly sanitize your brewing equipment. You will learn everything you need to get setup, start brewing, and make your spouse mad that you are taking up more room with a new hobby. But hey, you'll know how to properly use a hydrometer so that more than makes up for that little spat. No beer samples will be given due to current Ohio liquor laws. The class is $10. Call 330633-7223 to make reservations for the class.
Saturday, October 17, 11-7pm and Sunday, October 18, 11-5pm John S. Knight Center 77 E. Mill St, Downtown Akron The fiber arts are on and poppin'. New generations of crafters are picking up the needle and thread and joining the ranks quilters all over the nation. Quilting isn't just a state fair business anymore. The Mutton Hill Quilt Show is sponsored by the Summit County Historical Society, and is Ohio's largest judged quilt show. There will be more than 200 antique and contemporary quilts on display, many of which will be judged by recognized quilting authorities. There will also be quilting vendors, scissor sharpening services, and guest speakers discussing a variety of quilting topics. Get inspired for your next project. Admission is $10. Group rates are available.
Saturday, October 24 from 10am – 2pm AAA Travel 111 W. Center St., Downtown Akron We've all been there. It's past time to get away from reality for a little while. You deserve a vacation and AAA is ready to help you plan it. Celebrate AAA Travel’s Cruise Month with refreshments, entertainment, booths, information and presentations from AAA- preferred cruise line representatives. AAA Travel agents will be on hand to advise and help make your dream cruise a reality! Free and open to the public. For information call 330-762-0631.
UA Symphony Orchestra’s Halloween Spooktacular Sunday, October 25 at 4 pm First Congregational Church (292 East Market St., Akron) Come in costume – the musicians will be! Cider and donuts to follow in the church fellowship hall, with prizes for best costume. The event is free to attend but an offering will be taken to benefit Akron Children’s Hospital. 330-972-8301 or concerts@uakron.edu.
Countryside presents: Women, Wine, and Whey – A Celebration of Women in Agriculture "The Subject of Parafiction” Lecture by Professor Carrie Lambert-Beatty Thursday, October 22 at 6:30 pm Akron Art Museum Parafictional art presents fiction as fact. Carrie Lambert-Beatty is a Harvard professor in the Department of History of Art and Architecture, and the author of “Being Watched: Yvonne Rainer and the 1960s” as well as the essay “MakeBelieve: Parafiction and Plausibility” in October magazine. What do we learn about ourselves and the world around us when we fall for a carefully constructed deception in our encounter with art? From imagined art projects to invented historical figures, from non-existent supermarkets to ersatz archives, from faux advertising campaigns to bold fictionalizations of historical events--this new genre of artistic strategies has gained the name of "parafiction," or the type of art that seamlessly weaves reality and fiction together.
Wednesday, October 28, at 6pm Winery at Wolf Creek 2637 South Cleveland Massillon Road, Barberton DO THE LADIES RUN THIS MUTHA FOR YA? HELL YEAH!! The most popular Countryside Chix event returns for a night of exploring the tastes and pleasures of wine and cheese pairing. Wine maker Carrie Bonvallet of Wolf Creek and cheese artisan Abbe Turner of Lucky Penny Creamery will team up for this master class for your taste buds. The evening begins with a guided tour, through the vineyard and the wine cellar. Then we gather in Great Room to enjoy five unique wine and cheese pairings, and listen to these amazing women in agriculture as they lead a fascinating discussion about how to taste each pairing. You'll also learn what you should be looking for in your wine and cheese selections, and what to consider when shopping for your upcoming holiday parties. Admission is $40 and net proceeds benefit Countryside Concervancy.
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