Akron Life May 2023

HOUSE THREE THIRTY

LeBron James’ Home Court

Chase Community Space that provides finan cial advice, both of which are now open. More spaces will open throughout the year and beyond. The former iconic Tangier event center has been completely transformed into a stylish, modern space with striking light fixtures and cushy seating in spots like the family room lounge. It has 13 rentable event areas such as a dark wood den, a basement wine room and the redone Smucker Hometown Hall banquet room with large windows that let in natural light. The Cabaret is preserved in the Tangier’s

original Las Vegas style and will host shows again. Opening June 2, LeBron James’ Home Court museum will display never-before-seen memorabilia and a model of the Spring Hill apartment he and Gloria lived in, the Sweet Shop with a soda fountain-style counter will sell local Mitchell’s Homemade Ice Cream, NORKA beverages, Metropolis Gourmet Popcorn and more and a first-of-its-kind retail shop will sell products from James and local entrepreneurs and James’ wife Savannah’s BBZ Juicery will get a standalone space in 2024. Also find a fast-causal Taco Shop by Old El Paso and a sports bar that is set to

open in 2024. Plus, there’s a teaching kitchen, and there will be plenty of community programming. The employees get support through a sup ply room with deodorants, toothbrushes and more, laundry, a hair salon and access to mentorship coaches teaching life skills and leadership. Plus, they can learn every job in the facility to gain more experience. Campbell chats with us about how House Three Thirty is changing lives.

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