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Folk art icon exhibit ends June 3
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A smudge of paint on Howard Finster’s thumb turned into a successful art career and international acclaim. There's still time to see Finster's groundbreaking exhibit, "Stranger in Paradise: The Works of Reverend Howard Finster," at the Akron Art Museum through June 3.
This is the first major retrospective of the folk art icon, offering visitors an in-depth look at the life and career of a visionary artist represented in the museum’s collection.
“We’ve been wanting outsider or folk art because we actively collect it,” said Ellen Rudolph, Akron Art Musuem's interim chief curator. “We already have a few of pieces at the museum, so it was a wonderful chance to show more of his works.”
Teams of sleek, lean, highly-trained law enforcement personnel will take-over Lock 3 in downtown Akron this Saturday (May 19), demonstrating their methods for attacking the bad guys, and some of them don’t even eat Kibbles ‘N Bits.
Akron’s 2nd Annual “K-9 Challenge” is sponsored by the Akron Police Department, and will include 15 teams of dogs and handlers from Summit, Stark, Tuscarawas and Wayne Counties.
The Olympic-style competitions begin at 10 a.m., and will continue until completed - about 2 p.m., at Lock 3, 200 S. Main Street. Parking is free in the State Street parking deck. It is open to the public and admission is free.
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Wednesday, 16 May 2012 09:11
Civic Commons Radio: Development Baklava (FEATURED AUDIO)
Written by Chris Miller
(The following is an installment of a weekly radio broadcast by Civic Commons, which brings communities together through conversation and technology.)
When is a super sweet Turkish pastry like a multi-million dollar real estate deal? When the multi-layered phyllo dough looks just like the multi-layered financing dough (and tastes just as sweet at closing). Join Dan and Noelle as they take a look at the complex world of development financing, where every layer is both savory and fragile at the same time.
Guests: Kevin O'Brien, Cleveland State University; Ryan Sommers, Grey Fox Capital; Ari Marin, MRN Ltd.
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Tuesday, 15 May 2012 16:54
FEATURED BLOG: The coming jobs war and Akron, Ohio’s serious boot camp
Written by Eric Anthony Johnson, Ph.D.
Gallup CEO Jim Clifton recently spoke at the annual meeting of University Park Alliance (UPA). Here is a man who travels the world, gathering information about cities, countries and economies. Engage him in conversation, and he can quote economic statistics from a dozen different locales.
So when he spoke to nearly 600 people at our annual meeting, it was encouraging to hear him speak of many of the same elements for economic success that we are building upon in Akron.
Clifton, who has just written the book, “The Coming Jobs War,” argues that America’s future economic strength and standing as the world’s largest economy depends on whether we can nurture entrepreneurs on the local level. In his view, innovative, proactive and collaborative leadership within the nation’s cities will be essential to our prosperity and ability to create new jobs.
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One of a Kind Pets is looking to turn one man’s trash into another’s treasure to find homes for homeless animals through the organization's 2nd annual Rummage Sale, which takes place July 7. Every Wednesday until then the nonprofit will host a drop-off from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the shelter's drive-through location next to the spay and neuter clinic at 1710 West Exchange St. in Akron.
If you’ve done your spring cleaning and have gently used clothing and other items, One of a Kind Pets encourages you to donate.
One of a Kind Pets lives up to its name: creating a safe haven for abandoned, abused, and stray animals in imminent danger of euthanasia. The group rescues more than 1,200 animals a year, giving 1,154 a home last year.
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Friday, 11 May 2012 14:37
Summit County Historical Society hosts annual meeting at new Bridgestone Americas tech center
Written by H. Craig Erskine III
A first for Bridgestone Americas' new multi-million dollar technical center in Akron was recently hosting the Summit County Historical Society's (SCHS) 2012 annual meeting. The center's three-story atrium was the venue for the society's meeting, appointment of officers and a talk by University of Akron assistant professor of English, David Giffels, on Harvey S. Firestone's iconic statue outside of the building. Leianne Neff Heppner, the society's executive director, stated in her welcoming remarks that this was the first group to meet at the tech center. The elegant luncheon was served on Firestone china by AVI Catering Services and was attended by 65 people.
Hans Dorfi, manager – Advanced Tire Technology, talked of the building's green footprint and all of its environmentally friendly features, such as having a white roof. Using their own energy-saving Firestone industrial building products, it reflects the sunlight and makes the building more energy efficient. The use of many glass surfaces also lets in more natural light. He mentioned that the positioning of the Harvey Firestone statue and monument influenced how the building itself was situated. Dorfi further stated, "Bridgestone Americas has its roots in the Firestone family and the Bridgestone family, and we want to keep that heritage alive - the heritage of innovation, quality and social responsibility which is important to the community."
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