Akron Life April 2022

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4/22 Jilly’s presents My Other Brothers featuring Marc Lee Shannon with Chrissy Strong Formerly with Michael Stanley’s Resonators, Marc Lee Shannon has been a rustbelt singer-songwriter and guitarist from Ohio for 25 years with over 20 records. Chrissy Strong is an emerging indie singer songwriter from Akron. Jilly’s Music Room, 111 N. Main St., Akron. 8 p.m. $5-$10. jillysmusicroom.com 4/22 & 4/23 “Falsettos” This is the tale of a neurotic New Yorker named Marvin, who leaves his wife Trina and young son Jason to live with his lover, Whizzer. In time, Trina marries his psychiatrist, Whizzer leaves him and Marvin ends up alone. Two years later, Marvin and Whizzer reunite on the eve of Jason’s bar mitzvah, just as the AIDS epidemic is beginning. With the help of their neighbors, Charlotte and Cordelia, Marvin and his entire family learn to grow up and face their futures with love and dignity. Avenue Arts & Marketplace, 1001 Market Ave. N, Canton. $15. avenueartscanton.com 4/22-5/7 “La Cage Aux Folles” presented by Boom! Theatre Based on the 1973 French play of the same name by Jean Poiret, it tells the story of a gay couple, Georges, the manager of a Saint-Tropez nightclub featuring drag entertainment, and Albin, his romantic partner and star attraction, and the farcical adventures that ensue when Georges’ son, Jean-Michel, brings home his fiancée’s ultra-conservative parents to meet them. Akron Civic Theatre, Knight Stage, 182 S. Main St., Akron. $20. akroncivic.com 4/23 Party for the Planet Celebrate Earth Day with Akron Zoo and build crafts, make green goals, learn from local conservation professionals and more. Akron Zoo, 505 Euclid Ave., Akron. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free, members; $9 nonmembers. akronzoo.org 4/23 Hudson Earth Week Celebration Visit vendors from local and regional organizations who are innovating in sustainability, from the Summit Metro Parks to local businesses. Bring your old documents and electronics: there will be free collection trucks on-site to recycle these items for you. Hudson City Hall, 1140 Terex Road, Hudson. Noon-4 p.m. Free. hudson.oh.us 4/23 Voices in the Valley presents The Honey Dewdrops Laura Wortman and Kagey Parrish treat listeners to a raft of memorable, beautifully performed songs inspired by American folk and traditional music. With gorgeous vocal harmonies and a versatile musical ensemble that includes clawhammer banjo, acoustic guitars and mandolin, the Honey Dewdrops’ sound expands on the folk tradition and showcases the dynamism and intimacy of musical duos. G.A.R. Hall, 1785 Main St., Peninsula. 8 p.m. $18. peninsulahistory.org

4/23 & 4/24 Native American Cultural Education Weekend This weekend of programs will highlight the rich histories and cultures of Native people from our region and the state of Ohio, both past and present. Join cultural educators from the Seneca and Shawnee nations for engaging and informative stories, presentations and demonstrations and learn more about the history and archaeology of the Cuyahoga Valley. Hale Farm & Village, 2686 Oak Hill Road, Bath. wrhs. org 4/24 “Snow White” In this full-length ballet choreographed by Angelo Lemmo, join Snow White and the entertaining seven dwarfs in this story of suspense and young love as the Evil Queen tries to take Snow White’s place to become “the fairest in the land.” Canton Palace Theatre, 605 Market Ave. N, Canton. $20-$28. cantonballet.com 4/24 Making “Sense” of Stan Hywet Children and their families will become citizen scientists, using their five senses to make observations, collect data and discover a variety of often overlooked details around the historic manor house and gardens. Materials for designing a take-away field notebook and self-guided manor house tour and grounds admission is included. Program meets some scout requirements. Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, 714 N. Portage Path, Akron. 1-2:30 p.m. $8.50-$20. stanhywet.org 4/24 Jilly’s Music Room presents “15 60 75” The Numbers Band This long-running blues-rock combo formed in Kent in 1969 with an original lineup that included guitarist-keyboardist Hank Smith, bassist Greg Colbert and drummer Tim Hudson. Jilly’s Music Room, 111 N. Main St., Akron. 8 p.m. $5-$10. jillysmusicroom.com 4/27 The Kent Stage presents Aimee Mann This singer-songwriter’s career dates back to the ’80s when she sang in the new wave band Til Tuesday. In 2017, Mann released her acclaimed album “Mental Illness,” which won Best Folk Album at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards. The Kent Stage, 175 E. Main St., Kent. 8 p.m. $40-$55. thekentstage. com 4/28-5/15 “The Importance of Being Earnest” This outrageous, romantic, classic comedy by Oscar Wilde is all about marriage, morals, good looks and other deeply important things. Mistaken identities, quippy dialogue, high tea and a happy ending make for the perfect spring evening. Ohio Shakespeare Festival, Greystone Hall, 103 S. High St., Akron. $15-$35. ohioshakespearefestival.com. 4/29-5/1 Stamp & Scrapbook Expo Adventures in Stamping is Ohio’s premier rubber stamp, scrapbook and paper craft convention. Enjoy exhibits, booth demonstrations, make and-takes, door prizes and shopping. Weekend workshops are also available. John S. Knight Center, 77 E. Mill St., Akron. Friday 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $7-$12. scrapbookexpo.com

Your Personal Car Buying Expert As a lifelong car enthusiast, people have always turned to me for car buying advice. If I wasn’t offering suggestions about makes and models, I’d be asked to look over their numbers to determine if they were getting a good deal. After years of watching people struggle, I had a realization; what if I could help more people with the car buying process and make certain they were getting the right car at the right price? What if this experience could be more like working with an expert realtor or travel agent? You won’t be alone when you’re about to make one of the largest purchases of your life. As your personal Auto Purchasing Concierge, my goal is to make car buying

as painless and stress free as possible and for you to be delighted with your next car purchase.

Barry Irwin 330-212-1245 barry.david.irwin@gmail.com ohioconciergeautopurchasing.com

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