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In September, the Akron Art Museum will open the first solo museum exhibition for artist Alfred McMoore. McMoore (1950–2009) lived and worked his entire life in Akron, creating enormous drawings that depict many of the people he encountered. Diagnosed with schizophrenia, McMoore turned to art as a daily practice of expression and connection. He drew […] 
As we celebrate the history of our city and the region, this is a great time to document our individual histories. The Akron Bicentennial in cooperation with The University of Akron Institute for Life-Span Development and Gerontology will sponsor an 8 week workshop on guided autobiography beginning in late September on Tuesday afternoons, 1 pm […] |
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Join Jon Miller, director of The University of Akron Press, for a presentation on the recent publication of “Akron at 200: A Bicentennial History,” which includes a rich collection of in-depth essays. This book includes the earliest days of the city’s history to present and is a celebration on 200 years of history. Jon will […]
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Join us on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at 7 pm at E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall for the Akron Bicentennial musical event of the year! “A Concert For Akron, By Akron“ will feature all Akron performers and/or composers in a culminating celebration of our City’s musical heritage and talent. Featuring Akron’s premier musical ensemble, the Akron Symphony Orchestra under […] |
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Join us for the next installment of the Forgotten History Forum Series presented by FirstEnergy Foundation, and in partnership with our exclusive media partner, PBS Western Reserve. Mark Greer, Executive Director of Akron200, moderates a discussion of the history of the African American Church. Free admission, click HERE to register now! |
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