After three years of designing , fabricating and installing more than 60 exhibits showing more than 100 relics of Akron’s Past, the Akron History Center is ready for the public to be inspired by 200 years of our city’s History. Public Opening: 1:00 - 5:00 pm Private Opening Ceremony (by invitation only): 11:00 am
Downtown Akron Partnership presents the 2025 Downtown Akron Sakura Festival along the Towpath, including Locks 1, 2 and 3, the Towpath Trailhead at Spaghetti Warehouse, the James R. Williams Tower in Ohio & Erie Canal Park, and The Mustill Store. The festival is free and open to all. For more information, click here.
Due to weather conditions affecting the safety of the canal, the Akron Bicentennial Light the Locks ceremony has been postponed until late summer/early fall. We will share more updates once the rescheduled event date is confirmed.
Join us for this special Citywide Communion Worship Service, presented by the Greater Akron Fellowship of Clergy, at The House of the Lord.
Once known as the vibrant Jazz Corridor of the Midwest, Akron has a deep-rooted musical heritage that continues to thrive today. To celebrate this rich history, The University of Akron will host JazzWeek 25: Abundance from April 7 to April 11, 2025. This week-long festival will take place on and around the university campus, uniting […]
Once known as the vibrant Jazz Corridor of the Midwest, Akron has a deep-rooted musical heritage that continues to thrive today. To celebrate this rich history, The University of Akron will host JazzWeek 25: Abundance from April 7 to April 11, 2025. This week-long festival will take place on and around the university campus, uniting […]
Once known as the vibrant Jazz Corridor of the Midwest, Akron has a deep-rooted musical heritage that continues to thrive today. To celebrate this rich history, The University of Akron will host JazzWeek 25: Abundance from April 7 to April 11, 2025. This week-long festival will take place on and around the university campus, uniting […]
Once known as the vibrant Jazz Corridor of the Midwest, Akron has a deep-rooted musical heritage that continues to thrive today. To celebrate this rich history, The University of Akron will host JazzWeek 25: Abundance from April 7 to April 11, 2025. This week-long festival will take place on and around the university campus, uniting […]
Reading Between the Lines and Beyond the Pages: Embracing Diversity of Thought The “E3 Male Summit” stands for Empower, Elevate, and Excel Male Summit. This new name replaces the former Black, Brown, and Beyond Male Summit, reflecting the evolving needs of our current social and political climate. The updated title adopts a neutral and inclusive […]
Summit Artspace Spring Exhibitions opening: Betty and Howard Taylor Main Gallery | The Bottom of Reality | Michael Marras Welcome Gallery | Congressional High School Art Competition Intersections Gallery | Impressions and Expressions | Group 10 Member Exhibition Forum Gallery | Artists of Rubber City Juried Exhibition | Artists of Rubber City Horizon Gallery | New Chapter | Janoi Daley Exhibitions will open April 11 and will […]
Once known as the vibrant Jazz Corridor of the Midwest, Akron has a deep-rooted musical heritage that continues to thrive today. To celebrate this rich history, The University of Akron will host JazzWeek 25: Abundance from April 7 to April 11, 2025. This week-long festival will take place on and around the university campus, uniting […]
This is a free event, but registration is required. The youth sports clinic will include: sessions on being a successful student athlete, Academic Preparedness, Injury Prevention, Teamwork, Drug Free Decision Making, and the Importance of Physical Activity in an effort to combat Childhood Obesity. Youth will also participate in an intense skills clinic facilitated by […]
