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Akron Derbytown Chorus readies for its upcoming annual show
Akron Derbytown Chorus readies for its upcoming annual show by April Helms Special Products Editor Ray Stone said he first heard the Akron Derbytown Chorus -- or, actually, one of its quartets -- at Akron's First Night celebration. "I think it was at the...  Read Story.
More than 2,000 attend Festival of Nations
More than 2,000 attend Festival of Nations Eight cultural groups performed songs and dances on the Akron Civic stage on March 6. Before the dance program, the estimated 2,000 guests could try an Irish step dance, sample cuisine from different nations...  Read Story.
Hudson man to appear in movie at film festival
Hudson man to appear in movie at film festival by Tim Troglen Reporter Residents don't often equate a trailerpark with success. But one local man is hoping his March 19 "Trailerpark" stint helps launch him from Hudson to Hollywood. Stefan Kumor, 23, and...  Read Story.
Streetsboro musician wins 'Random Acts of Music'
Streetsboro musician wins 'Random Acts of Music' by Bob Gaetjens The Gateway News Editor Desiree Boardwine does not plan to rest on her laurels after winning Time Warner Cable's "Random Acts of Music" songwriting contest. The contest was part of the...  Read Story.
Pianist for Actors' Summit show injures hand
Pianist for Actors' Summit show injures hand Marcia Snavely, musical director and well known area pianist has been sidelined with a broken hand. Snavely is the musical director for the Irving Berlin musical "I Love a Piano" scheduled to open at...  Read Story.
Cleveland Orchestra performs benefit concert at Kent State
Cleveland Orchestra performs benefit concert at Kent State As part of the Kent State University Centennial Celebration, the Cleveland Orchestra, with conductor James Feddeck, returns to Kent State to perform a benefit concert March 19, at 8 p.m. The...  Read Story.
Ghost stories, wrecks theme of train excursion
Ghost stories, wrecks theme of train excursion Do you savor eerie stories of sunken ships at the bottom of Lake Erie, wrecked trains that have met awful fates, and ghosts of Ohio? Join Cuyahoga Valley National Park (CVNP) staff and volunteers on March...  Read Story.
Chorus present 'That Old Gang of Mine'
Chorus present 'That Old Gang of Mine' The Akron Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society -- also known as the Akron Derbytown Chorus -- is hosting its 63rd annual show, "That Old Gang of Mine," on March 19 and 20. Both shows begin at 7:30 p.m. The...  Read Story.
Moliere's comic 'Doctor' in Stow Players' house
Moliere's comic 'Doctor' in Stow Players' house Stow Players will wrap up its season March 12 through 27 with Moliere's "The Doctor In Spite of Himself." Playing doctor takes on a whole new meaning in this scathing look at the medical profession....  Read Story.
'Midwest Midnight' still resonates with fans
'Midwest Midnight' still resonates with fans by Mike Lesko Stow Sentry Associate Editor When Michael Stanley and the Resonators perform, spectators are guaranteed to hear one of Stanley's oldest -- and one of his most popular -- songs, "Midwest Midnight." ...  Read Story.
Akron gallery looking for local artists with 'fresh' ideas
Akron gallery looking for local artists with 'fresh' ideas Summit Artspace Gallery is once again challenging area artists to flex their creative muscles in its annual juried exhibition called Fresh Art, which will be April 30 through June 5. Summa...  Read Story.
Visual storytelling featured at exhibit
Visual storytelling featured at exhibit From March 13 through April 17, Summit Artspace Gallery will present Narratives, an exhibition of paintings with elements of storytelling, featuring three local artists of varying ages and styles. Featured...  Read Story.
Chagrin arts series features New York-based trio Project
Chagrin arts series features New York-based trio Project Project, the New York City-based trio of Cleveland Institute of Music graduates, will perform a special concert on the Chagrin Arts 2010 Winter Series. The concert is March 14 at 4 p.m. at the...  Read Story.
Irving Berlin lauded in musical 'I Love a Piano'
Irving Berlin lauded in musical 'I Love a Piano' Actors' Summit, Hudson's professional theater, will next stage "I Love a Piano," a new musical featuring 62 songs by Irving Berlin. The show was conceived and written by Ray Roderick and Michael...  Read Story.
'The Rythym of Ireland' to benefit dance troupe
'The Rythym of Ireland' to benefit dance troupe The O'Hare Irish Dance Booster Club will present "The Rhythm of Ireland" -- An Evening of Irish Music and Dance, on March 12. This event will feature the O'Hare Irish Dancers, the Summit Choral Society's...  Read Story.
ANTIC brings fairytale 'Beauty and the Beast' to stage
ANTIC brings fairytale 'Beauty and the Beast' to stage Actors-N-Theatre in Cuyahoga Falls presents "Beauty and the Beast," which opens March 5 and runs through March 14. "Beauty and the Beast" is a story of selfishness, loss and love, and narrated by...  Read Story.
After eight years, Point of No Return still delivering laughs (WITH VIDEO)
After eight years, Point of No Return still delivering laughs by April Helms Special Products Editor The Point of No Return Improv's Feb. 20 show was probably one of the more difficult shows for me to take pictures and video for. You see, a steady hand...  Read Story.
Fancy dancing at library (WITH VIDEO)
Fancy dancing at library by April Helms Special Products Editor About a dozen children, most of them girls and many of them donning pink tutus and other fancy finery, flocked to the Stow-Munroe Falls Library Feb. 13 to meet Fancy Nancy, from the...  Read Story.
Symphony offers taste of Russia
Symphony offers taste of Russia The Russians are coming -- to the Stow Presbyterian Church, 4150 Fishcreek Road (just north of Graham Road) in Stow. The Stow Symphony Orchestra will perform March 6 at 7:30 p.m. Music Director Darrell Lee Music will lead...  Read Story.
Akron Civic hosts a 'Festival of Nations'
Akron Civic hosts a 'Festival of Nations' The Akron Civic Theatre, in partnership with Akron International Friendship, will present Festival of Nations 2010 on March 6. Interactive programming and an international food and art festival begin at 6:30...  Read Story.
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