Archive for July, 2008
The Golden Girl, Estelle Getty Dies at 84
I have a secret love of the Golden Girls. I think I have seen just about every episode and I know all the words to the theme song by heart. I just wanted to pay tribute to one of the Ladies who made the show what it was.
So, thank you for being a friend.
New Earth Friendly Milk Jugs are Worth the Spills
Redesigning something as ubiquitous as the milk jug is a daring move. It is almost a given that the majority of people are going to find reasons for hating it. I remember not long ago the milk jugs stopped being clear. Yellow and clear jugs started appearing everywhere, and I hated it. I remember saying, “a yellow milk jug, it’s just weird”. But then I discovered the reasoning behind the change: it makes the milk last longer. So what are the benefits of the new “square” jugs?
Walmart has a new logo
On Monday Walmart announced it will update store logos as part of an ongoing evolution of its overall brand.
This is what the new logo looks like. From what I can gather the plan is to implement this little by little in stores across the country. The new signs will be a rusty orange color with the logo reversed out in white.
1 commentAkron Storytelling Festival Concert
| July 19, 2008 | ||
| 7:00 pm | to | 9:00 pm |
7:00 PMÂ -Â 10:00 PM
Akron Storytelling Festival Concert
Contact: History & Humanities  330-643-9040  hhdiv@akronlibrary.org
Syd Lieberman – Eavesdropping on Life Syd’s hilarious take on growing up and raising a family in Chicago, and his signature renderings of the wit and wisdom of Jewish folk tales. Who knows? He may even croon some show tunes.
Dolores Hydock – True GritsTurnip greens, diet detours, the recipe for Scripture Cake, and an old-timey cure for hiccups – they’re all part of this funny and touching collection of stories about a Yankee transplanted to the red clay of Alabama. Award-winning actress and storyteller Dolores Hydock brings the spirit and voices of special friends to life in these stories of food fiascos, Southern hospitality, and strong mountain women.
Hannah Wynne – A rising star in storytelling, Hanna was awarded the title National High School Torchbearer at the National Youth Storytelling Showcase in 2007. She will share a fun personal story about her love for Dr. Seuss and a coming of age story about her first encounter with shaving.
Meet the storytellers in the atrium after the concert.
FREE admission
FREE parking
Location: Main Library-Auditorium
No commentsMusic in the Valley _ Hale Farm and Village
| July 12, 2008 | to | July 13, 2008 |
Music in the Valley
Saturday & Sunday July 12 & 13, 2008
33rd Annual Music in the Valley Folk Festival
This festival spotlights acoustic folk music played in informal jam sessions by local musicians of all ages. The historic grounds of Hale Farm & Village ring with the sounds of guitar, banjo, fiddle and hammered dulcimer. Come and sing and dance your cares away! Presented in partnership with Folknet, the Northeast Ohio Folk & Traditional Music & Dance Society.
No commentsAlice _ Porthouse Theatre
| July 3, 2008 7:00 pm | to | July 19, 2008 7:00 pm |
July 3 – 19
ALICE…
Directed by Matthew Earnest
Take a fall with ALICE… down the rabbit hole into a wildly experimental feast for the senses. Matthew Earnest returns to direct this modern adaptation of the Lewis Carroll classic adventure. Audiences, young and old, will venture into a fantastical, psychedelic journey into Wonderland. A piece of pure theatre that is full of truth, fun, and possibly some shock as Earnest adds his inventive and fresh mark on this childhood favorite.
No commentsAkron Zoo – Come Alive with Jazz
| July 16, 2008 | ||
| 6:00 pm | to | 9:00 pm |
Come Alive with Jazz series
Date of Event: 7/16/2008
Time of Event: 6 – 9 p.m.
Come enjoy the Dan Wilson Jr. Jazz Band. Bring a lawn chair and sit and relax as you listen to cool jazz in one of the hottest spots in the zoo, the Lehner Family Zoo Gardens. Refreshments and appetizers available for purchase.
Wines with Whimsical Names – Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens
| July 17, 2008 | ||
| 6:00 pm | to | 8:00 pm |
| Event Name: | Wines with Whimsical Names |
| Event Type: | Wine/Ale Tasting |
| Description: | Thursday, July 17, 6-8 pm
Wines with Whimsical Names: Great wines, great prices and entertaining names are featured at this tasting. In addition to wine and appetizers, live entertainment will be provided by the Rolando Pizana Duo.Wine from this tasting will also be available for sale. You must be 21 years of age to attend. Please Note: Wine Tastings usually sell out, so advanced ticketing is highly recommended. |
The Cleveland Orchestra to perform Carmina Burana
| July 5, 2008 | ||
| 8:00 pm |
Saturday, July 5, 2008 at 8pm
Blossom Music Center
Carmina Burana
Orff: Carmina Burana
Borodin: Polovtsian Dances from Prince Igor
Tchaikovsky: “1812″ Overture
Fireworks follow the concert, weather permitting.
No commentsCompany C at Goodyear Metro Park
| July 18, 2008 7:45 pm | to | July 19, 2008 7:45 pm |
The City of Akron will continue its 33 year tradition of presenting free dance performances in the parks during the summer and honoring the legacy of the founding artistic director of Ohio Ballet, Heinz Poll.
The programs will be presented July 18 – August 9, and begin at 8:45pm on Friday and Saturday evenings, with a children’s program starting at 7:45pm each night:
The first performance, by Company C will be at Goodyear Metro Park July 18 and 19.
Visit the City of Akron’s Website for details
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