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On The Cover | 22 Food Trucks | photo by Meghan Winkler
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22 STREET EATS
When you are on the move, find these 13 food trucks along your path. Whether you are craving fresh hibachi, flavorful jambalaya or a hot chicken sandwich, get these dishes from food trucks parked at festivals, markets and events. Plus, make sure you grab an indulgent treat from the cupcake truck.
A Movable Feast Youngstown hot chicken sandwich photo by Meghan Winkler
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47 UNCORKED Pacific Rim & Co.
12 AGENDA [ the essential social digest ]
48 UNTAPPED Must-try Oktoberfest beers
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12 AGENDA [ the essential social digest ] 13 Entertainment listings + Calendar of events 46 GOOD EATS [ notable food + drink ] 46 Restaurant listings 47 Uncorked: Pacific Rim & Co. 48 Untapped: Must-try Oktoberfest beers
08 MAIL BONDING
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38 EDUCATION Translate STEAM learning to the real world.
09 FROM THE PUBLISHER Heat Wave
42 CITY OF GREEN
10 RADAR [ seen + heard ]
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11 UPFRONT Gentle Breeze
51 PARTING SHOT Portage Lakes sailboat
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PLAY GROUND ENTERTAIN KIDS WI TH FUN SUMMER CAMPS
ON A MISSION Locals persist against the odds
ALLISON SMITH'S BATH DREAM HOME
SPRING GLOW REVIVE SKIN AT A MED SPA
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The Magazine of The 330
Meet KIMMY HENDERSON of the Bipolar Butterfly Project photo by Tylar Sutton
A HISTORIC LANDMARK SHINES
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A ZEN JAPANESE- INSPIRED RETREAT
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CANTON L IVING HALL OF FAME FEST RETURNS
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[ Publisher | Colin Baker | cbaker@bakermediagroup.com ]
Heat Wave
It’s the time of year to seek a cooldown.
It’s the dog days of summer. That phrase refers to Sirius, which is the dog star and the brightest star in the night sky. This period of summer is met with heat, drought, sudden thunderstorms and sup posedly bad luck. This is that stretch of summer that makes me want fall to come early. I have become spoiled with air condi tioning. I spend most of my workday in refrigerated air, and when I go home, it’s pleasant inside, so I spend time on those hot days indoors. I didn’t grow up with air conditioning, and I’m not sure how we managed. At one point, my brother and I shared a third-floor bedroom in North Hill with nothing more than a box fan in the window. I remember taking a shower before bed and waking up sweat ing. If high heat and humidity are all you are accustomed to, your body adapts. When we first bought the house we live in now, we didn’t have air conditioning. The previous homeowners lived there for 20 years and said they could only recall a few hot nights and the house stayed cool. Yeah, the previous owners were probably telling us that because they didn’t want to kill the sale, but they were also from the South. Our house is an old Tudor that doesn’t have ductwork but uses steam heat, so air conditioning isn’t an easy fix. It’s expensive, and most homeowners in our neighborhood have strategically placed window units.
Our first year there, it was super hot. My kids would sleep in the basement on hot nights because it was the only cool space. Air conditioning was installed a year later. I really like sitting out on the deck and enjoying the backyard, but I find myself enjoying the mornings and the evenings only, avoiding the afternoon heat. On cooler days, enjoy the outdoors by heading to a food truck from our guide on pg. 22. To beat the heat, we know a friend with a swimming pool, and I think there is nothing better than having a friend with a pool. You can enjoy it without having to deal with maintenance and all its hassles. I know there are some people who use their pools a lot, and the fun outweighs the work. But my in-laws, who had a pool for
many years, recently downsized and were happy they didn’t have to maintain the pool anymore. I can barely mow the lawn weekly; I can’t imagine having to check the pH levels, skim and clean all the time. My wife and I have spotted a few home owners in the neighborhood with pools and have thought, Is it rude to just go introduce ourselves with the selfish intent of getting to that pool? Maybe someone needs to start a service like Airbnb that rents their pool to me on the weekends when they aren’t using it. And hopefully, they have an air-conditioned pool house to cool off in.
[ Publisher Colin Baker is a retired racing driver and gearhead. ] Comments? Email them to Kelly Petryszyn [kpetryszyn@bakermediagroup.com].
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August 2003: For decades, golf legends have descended upon Akron to tee off at Firestone
Country Club in August. The club, built in 1929 by Harvey Firestone for his Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. employees, held its first professional tournament, the Rubber City Open, in 1954. It’s most known for hosting the World Golf Championships that showcases the best golfers, including Tiger Woods, who won it a record 18 times. Akron Life ’s 2003 story by Jim McGarrity about the World Golf Championships’ NEC Invitational champi oned volunteers who did everything from picking up players arriving on private jets to sitting at the hospital bedside of a player’s wife. The event’s name changed to Bridgestone Invitational in 2005, and the tourna ment held its last round at Firestone in 2018. Summer 2022: Firestone
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114 Whiffle ball teams competed in the Twinsburg World Series of Wiffle Ball last year, earning a spot in the “Guinness World Records” as the world’s largest whiffle ball tournament. Organizers are expecting to surpass that with about 175 teams facing off at the eighth annual event Aug. 12 to 14 at Liberty Park. The event donates money to Twinsburg youth baseball and has funded a new kids’ baseball field at Liberty Park. While there’s serious competition, the mood is light with comedic team names like Wiff That and Premier Dad Bods Select and playful activities including a dunk tank, mechanical bull and the Players Club pop cover band fronted by “Vanilla Thunder.” worldseriesofwiffleball.com
remains a destination for pro golfers, only now it hosts the Bridgestone Senior Players Championship fea turing the best golfers over age 50 in July. This year, explore major upgrades at the private club, which features three courses including the north course that has consistently been named a “Top 100 Modern Course.” Find upgraded hotel rooms, a new cafe along the course, a new fitness center and the new La Vetta Italian chophouse. Nonmembers can now enjoy it, especially later this fall with the completion of the 22,500-square-foot BigShots golf and dining venue with 44 interac tive tees that will invite the public to play at the spot where golf history has been made. 452 E. Warner Road, Akron, firestonecountryclub.com
backyard bash with the Boozy Blonde’s sparkly drink mixes. Combine them with a bottle of wine or liquor and freeze for an adult slushy that shines all night with edible glitter. Handcrafted by a Green resident and former AllRecipes contributor, glimmery slushies ($15) come in eight fla vors such as blue raspberry and passion fruit pineapple. And if you need a party dish, impress with one of the 30 flavored dip packets, like beer cheese you can mix in cream cheese or lemon cream you can mix in whipped cream. boozyblondeohio.com
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[ Managing Editor | Kelly Petryszyn | kpetryszyn@bakermediagroup.com ]
Gentle Breeze
Laid-back dining makes for relaxing, memorable summer days.
Lying underneath a shady tree and looking up at leaves rustling in the cool summer breeze — that’s my baby Izzy’s happy place. In July, my husband, Tony, and I ventured to Maize Valley for the Lavender Festival, grabbed some food from the Pierogi Lady and Wheely Good Food truck and beelined for a tree to eat under. Izzy was a bit fussy from the bumpy stroller ride and sweltering heat, but once we set her on a blanket under the tree, she started kicking, smiling and squealing in delight. There was so much to soak up — a performer singing “Iris” by the Goo Goo Dolls, a bustling artisan market and a nearby family cheering on a baby as she attempted to walk — so we lay down next to Izzy to take in the perfect summer day. Experience that for yourself with our food truck guide on pg. 22 that introduces you to trucks to line up behind and informal, fun outdoor spots where you can find them, including festivals, farmers markets and breweries. Taking a baby out to eat hasn’t always been a breeze. In April, we were still getting used to going out with her, and we became what all new parents dread — the family with the crying baby in the restaurant. We went to Akronym Brewing with Tony’s brother, Tyler, and at first, Izzy was soundly sleeping in her stroller. We had been at the Akron Art Museum and it had been a while since she last ate, so we woke her for a bottle. Oh my, she was mad! The screaming immediately began and didn’t seem to cease no matter what we did — give her a bottle, rock her, shush her, take her outside. I went to the bathroom to change her diaper, and it seemed like she screamed even louder. I thought I heard an exasperated Geez! on the other side of the stall. Tony and Tyler said they could hear her screaming from the table! We finally gave up and left. Yet I was comforted by a comment from a couple sitting by us. One of them said, Don’t worry. This is prob ably bothering you the most. We’re glad you came out.
Izzy photo by Kelly Petryszyn
Going out to eat with a baby is tricky, but we decided early on that we are going to live our lives and take her everywhere to expose her to the world. As the weather got warmer, we found our sweet spots are places like Maize Valley where we can sit outside and let Izzy spread out apart from her car seat. Since, she has enjoyed the patio at the Battleground and picnicking at the Father’s Day car show at Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens. Eating outside can be fun and so relaxing. Whether you bring your whole family or just a friend or partner, these food trucks can offer laid-back ways to savor the last days of summer in The 330.
[ Managing Editor Kelly Petryszyn is an adventure seeker, forever a dreamer and an avid supporter of #TeamFiona. ]
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AUGUST 2022 | VOLUME 20 | ISSUE 8
Agenda the essential social digest
8/5 Lift Ev’ry Voice: A Celebration of Brotherhood & Sisterhood Attend an uplifting program by Apollo’s Fire instrumentalists and the Musettes Ensemble youth chorus. Arlington Church of God, 539 S. Arlington St., Akron. 7:30 p.m. $10-$55. apollosfire.org
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Akron Soul Train View video profiles from past, current and future Soul Train artists-in-resi dence. facebook.com/akronsoultrain Akron-Summit County Public Library Sit kids down for storytimes with chil dren’s librarians or various book talks via videos on its Facebook page. Books are available inside or for curbside pickup. facebook.com/akronlibrary Akron Symphony Orchestra Theron Brown, an Akron-based jazz musi cian, and Thomas Moore, director of mar keting for the Akron Symphony Orchestra, discuss different jazz-centered topics in their new podcast, “Backstage at the Hi Hat,” available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and more. akronsymphony.org
Akron Zoo Visit the zoo digitally to enjoy live keeper talks, animal encounters and presenta tions from local experts. akronzoo.org The Americana Roundup Akron musician Ryan Humbert launched an online radio station, the Americana Roundup, which plays more than 3,000 songs he handpicked. The station plays all day and focuses on rock, country, folk and more. americanaroundup.com ArtsInStark Check Facebook for videos with fun things to do at home including crafts and dance lessons, music performances and book readings. facebook.com/artsinstark
NOTE : Dates, events, locations, times and prices are subject to change. Please call ahead.
Remote Akron Art Museum
Explore the museum’s collections online. Kiddos and those wanting to get creative can craft via video lessons. akronartmu seum.org/at-home Akron Civic Theatre The Civic has an assortment of live per formances from all over with its Live Virtually portal. Check its Facebook for local musicians’ streams, events, stage shows and other performances. face book.com/akroncivic
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Standing Rock Cultural Arts Enjoy a podcast of “Arcade Cheezy Town,” a play written and performed by students in the NewWorld Children’s Theatre based in Kent. standingrock.podbean.com Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens The North American Reciprocal Museum Association is offering virtual tours of the first floor of the manor house at Stan Hywet. Guests can tour the most impres sive floor without leaving their homes. stanhywet.org Summit County Historical Society of Akron, OH Learn about historical figures on their birthdays, join virtual book talks, view arti facts and more on its Facebook page. face book.com/summitcountyhistoricalsociety Summit Metro Parks Explore many different topics, including animals, plants, different habitats, fit ness and more, through virtual events. summitmetroparks.org Up Front Art Space This Cuyahoga Falls gallery is sharing photos and videos of artwork for sale to support local creatives. facebook.com/ upfrontartspace Virtual Jukebox Dance and sing along to videos made by local artists. You may have heard some of these 330 artists, like Jim Ballard, Shelby Olive and Adrian Labra on 90.7 and 91.3 Summit FM radio waves in the past. Browse the 50-plus videos to enjoy your favorites and discover new sounds. the330.net/virtual-jukebox Wandering Aesthetics Theatre Go on this Akron troupe’s Facebook page for performance videos from members and fans — it could be play readings, poetry, comedy, puppets, dance or whatever else artists submit. facebook.com/watheatre Weathervane Playhouse Sign up for virtual workshops and class es for all ages that focus on dancing, act ing and more. Also view short films on the theater’s YouTube channel. weather vaneplayhouse.com
Apollo’s Fire Indulge in music, art and literature with the Music for the Soul video series from the Cleveland Baroque orchestra. The group posts past concert videos, in terviews with people like the Grammy Award-winning conductor Jeannette Sorrell and related readings. See shows through a digital portal or in person. apollosfire.org Blu Jazz Jazz enthusiasts can enjoy their favorite tunes through livestreams on Blu Jazz’s Facebook page and support local artists. facebook.com/blujazzakron Canton Symphony Orchestra Watch mini concerts and learn about the issue of diversity in classical music dur ing the “Orchestrating Change” podcast. cantonsymphony.org Cleveland Orchestra Connect with the orchestra via the streaming platform Adella to access new performances recorded in Sever ance Hall through the In Focus series, as well as the “On a Personal Note” pod cast that’s about classical music. cleve landorchestra.com Gage House Sessions Grab your favorite drink and enjoy an evening with local musicians via Gage House’s live sessions. Check out previ ous shows from artists including Madi son Cummins and Ben Gage, who both make for evenings of soothing tunes. facebook.com/gagehousesessions
Jilly’s Music Room The Akron music venue is hosting select Streaming Fridays on its YouTube chan nel. Watch the livestreams and visit the online store to order dinner, tip the band, make a donation and buy merchandise. jillysmusicroom.com Magical Theatre Co. The Barberton theater company is offer ing game nights and educational videos. Children can also enjoy stories read by local theater veterans during Magical Storytime. magicaltheatre.org Nightlight Cinema Purchase tickets to rent movies online through the Akron art house cinema’s virtual screening room — you’ll have access to the films at nightlightcinema. com/virtual-screening-room. Ohio Shakespeare Festival Check out its venture, Ohio Shake speare Festival Radio Plays, in which the troupe adapts plays and short sto ries for livestreaming. facebook.com/ ohioshakespeare Radio on the Lake Theatre The Shaker Heights-based organization utilizes modern technology to connect with actors, directors and artists from throughout the country to perform and record radio plays. radioonthelaketh eatre.org Rubber City Theatre Dive into the world of online theater with its Shakespeare in the Living Room series in which professional actors per form Shakespearean works using props they found lying around their homes. facebook.com/rubbercitytheatre
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Events Through 8/5 “Military Mapping Maidens” Check out this traveling exhibit that features stories of 224 young women who were in the Army Map Service in 1943 during World War II, drawing maps by hand for the Allied war effort. Maps Air Museum, 2260 International Parkway, North Canton. Tuesday-Saturday 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. & Sunday 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. $15 adult general admission. mapsairmuseum.org Through 8/7 “Textures: The History and Art of Black Hair” The Kent State University Museum displays an exhibit that connects the history, fashion and art of Black hair. Kent State University Museum, 515 Hilltop Drive, Kent. Tuesday-Saturday 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday noon-4 p.m. Free, students, staff and all on Sundays, otherwise $6 general public. kent.edu/museum Through 8/14 “The Taming of the Shrew” View this classic Shakespearean comedy under the stars. Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, 714 N. Portage Path, Akron. 7:30 p.m. greenshow, 8 p.m. performance. $15- $30. ohioshakespeare.com Through 9/3 “Embarqued: Stories of Soil” The National Center for Choreography at The University of Akron partners with the Summit County Historical Society of Akron, OH on this installation by artist Stefanie Batten Bland. The work is an oral, visual and physical history Black dance-theater piece. John Brown House, 514 Diagonal Road, Akron. nccakron.org Through 9/7 “Artist to Artist” This exhibit comes from the collaboration of Stark County professionals and artists from Just Imagine Gift Gallery. Massillon Museum, Fred F. Silk Community Room Gallery, 121 Lincoln Way E, Massillon. Tuesday Saturday 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. & Sunday 2-5 p.m. Free. massillonmuseum.org
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Through 9/17 Summer Exhibitions Explore exhibits at Summit Artspace, including “Love Between the Atoms” by Eva Kwong, “My Favorite People” by the late Kirk Mangus, “My World in Color” by Rachel Parker, “After the Storm” by Emily Olszewski and more. Summit Artspace, 140 E. Market St., Akron. Fridays noon-7 p.m. & Saturdays 11 a.m.-5 p.m. summitartspace.org Triennial for Contemporary Ar t This art series features local, national and international art on display in Akron exhibits at Lock 4, Akron Art Museum, National Museum of Psychology, The University of Akron’s Emily Davis Gallery and Quaker Square. frontart.org Through 10/29 Countryside Farmers’ Market at Howe Meadow Shop from local farmers, food entrepreneurs and artists at Countryside’s market in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park on Saturdays. Howe Meadow, 4040 Riverview Road, Peninsula. 9 a.m.-noon. countrysidefoodandfarms.org Through 10/30 Woof Walks Bring your canine on a walk at Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens most Sundays through October. Dogs must be on a leash, and owners must pick up after their dogs. Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, 714 N. Portage Path, Akron. $5-$12. stanhywet.org Through 11/9 “Missing History of Massillon: Unheard African American Stories” Take in the stories, photos and artifacts that represent Massillon’s Black community. Massillon Museum, Aultman Health Foundation Gallery, 121 Lincoln Way E, Massillon. Tuesday-Saturday 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. & Sunday 2-5 p.m. Free. massillonmuseum.org Through 11/30 Summit Brew Path Explore local breweries with this passport presented by the Akron / Summit Convention & Visitors Bureau that has 23 stops, including Hoppin’ Frog Brewery, Magic City Brewing Co., Ohio Brewing Co., Missing Mountain Brewing Co. and more. summitbrewpath.com Through 10/2 Front International: Cleveland
Through 12/14 North Canton Farmers’ Market Browse fresh produce, meats, baked goods and more at this year-round market. North Canton Civic Center, 845 W. Maple St., North Canton. Wednesdays 3-6 p.m. ncantonfarmersmarket.com Through 5/14/23 “Good Hope” View wall-size pieces by a South African illustration studio. Pieces are inspired by the artists’ hometown environment. Akron Art Museum, 1 S. High St., Akron. Wednesday, Friday Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. & Thursday 11 a.m.-8 p.m. $12 adult general admission. akronartmusuem.org Through 5/28/23 “Pathfinders: Kent State University School of Fashion Alumni” Check out diverse approaches to fashion by Kent State University alumni who have at least six years of experience after graduation, such as Jules Acree, Deanna First, Keama Garrett, Joshua Hupper, Miyako Nakamura and Anne Skoch. Kent State University Museum, 515 Hilltop Drive, Kent. Tuesday-Saturday 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday noon-4 p.m. Free, students, staff and all on Sundays, otherwise $6 general public. kent.edu/museum 8/1 & 8/8 Junior Keeper Experience Kids 13 to 16 discover what it’s like to be a zookeeper at this half-day camp that’s one of several the Akron Zoo offers. Akron Zoo, 505 Euclid Ave., Akron. 9 a.m.-noon or 1-4 p.m. $75 members, $100 nonmembers. akronzoo.org 8/1 & 8/8 Summer Kids Movies Catch family-friendly movies at the Canton Palace Theatre, including “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” “My Neighbor Totoro,” “Paw Patrol: The Movie,” “Sing 2” and “Inside Out.” Canton Palace Theatre, 605 Market Ave. N, Canton. 1 p.m., 6:30 p.m. for sensory-friendly showings, $2. cantonpalacetheatre.org 8/3 Live & Local Lock 3 Hear Deep South Akron All-Stars during this local music concert series. Lock 3, 200 S. Main St., Akron. 7-9 p.m. Free. lock3live.com
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8/3, 8/10 & 8/17 Centennial Plaza Movie Series Gather to watch “American Underdog,” “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” and “Wonder.” Centennial Plaza, 330 Court Ave. NW, Canton. 7 p.m. Free. cantonpalacetheatre.org 8/3, 8/10, 8/17, 8/24 & 8/31 GV Cruise-In Head to Gervasi Vineyard with your family for this weekly gathering featuring a wide range of cars and trucks. Gervasi Vineyard, 1700 55th St. NE, Canton. 5-8 p.m. Free. gervasivineyard.com 8/3-8/31 Live Music at the Still House Listen to tunes from artists like Rolando, Scott Paris, Eric Brooke and more. Gervasi Vineyard, the Still House, 1700 55th St. NE, Canton. Sunday, Wednesday & Thursday 7-10 p.m. Friday & Saturday 8-11 p.m. gervasivineyard.com 8/4 Sea Monsters and Medieval Maps Learn about medieval times, which areas of the world used to be considered dangerous and how those areas were marked on maps. Barberton Public Library, 602 W. Park Ave., Barberton. 6:30 p.m. Free. barbertonlibrary.org 8/4-8/6 Italian-American Festival Take part in a fun-filled weekend of Italian fare, wine, entertainment, dancing, bocce tournaments and fireworks. Live musical guests include Lights Out, a tribute band to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, Abba Mania and Wanted, a Bon Jovi tribute band. Lock 3, 200 S. Main St., Akron. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Free. lock3live.com.
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8/4, 8/18, 9/1 & 9/15 Traditional Music Night at Quail Hollow Park Jam to traditional, bluegrass and Celtic music, and bring an instrument to play along. Quail Hollow Park, Manor House, 13480 Congress Lake Ave., Hartville. 6-9 p.m. $2. starkparks.com 8/5 The Legendary Soul Jam Get into tunes by the Dramatics, the Manhattans, Enchantment, Blue Notes and more. Akron Civic Theatre, 182 S. Main St., Akron. 8 p.m. $68-$98. akroncivic.com 8/5 Lift Ev’ry Voice: A Celebration of Brotherhood & Sisterhood Attend an uplifting program by Apollo’s Fire instrumentalists and the Musettes Ensemble youth chorus. Arlington Church of God, 539 S. Arlington St., Akron. 7:30 p.m. $10-$55. apollosfire.org
8/5 & 8/6 Heinz Poll Summer Dance Festival Watch GroundWorks DanceTheater’s performances as a part of the open-air dance festival that’s in its 48th year. Firestone Park, 1480 Girard St., Akron. 8:45 p.m. Free. akrondancefestival.org 8/5, 8/12, 8/19 & 8/26 Lunchtime Yoga Relax with some beginner-friendly yoga at the Massillon Museum each Friday. Massillon Museum, 121 Lincoln Way E, Massillon. 12:30 1:15 p.m. $6 class, $15 three classes. massillonmuseum.org 8/6 & 9/3 Peninsula Flea Peruse handmade and vintage items at this upscale flea market. Heritage Farms, 6050 Riverview Road, Peninsula. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. heritagefarms.com
8/6, 8/13, 8/20 & 8/27 Winery Tours Learn about Gervasi Vineyard’s winemaking facility, then enjoy four wine tastings, a wine glass and four chef-selected bites. Gervasi Vineyard, the Crush House, 1700 55th St. NE, Canton. 1:30-2:30 p.m. or 3:30-4:30 p.m. $27. gervasivineyard.com 8/6-9/21 “Daric M. Gill: The Absolutes” View these oil paintings on reclaimed wood, like “Absolute: Triumph,” which is painted on maple. Massillon Museum, Studio M Gallery, 121 Lincoln Way E, Massillon. Tuesday Saturday 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. & Sunday 2-5 p.m. Free. massillonmuseum.org 8/7 Back Yards Gone Wild: Hummingbirds Listen to a presentation about hummingbirds and how to attract them in your yard, then take a walk to search for them and the flowers that they like to be around. Liberty Park Nature Center, 9999 Liberty Road, Twinsburg. 2-3:30 p.m. summitmetroparks.org
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8/7 Beethoven’s Ninth Listen as the Cleveland Orchestra performs this classic work with the Blossom Festival Chorus and Kent Blossom Chamber Orchestra as a part of the Blossom Music Festival. Blossom Music Center, 1145 W. Steel Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls. 7 p.m. $26-$121. clevelandorchestra.com 8/7 Sunday Cinema The city of Akron movie series includes Sunday Cinema at Lock 3, which features children’s movies for free, starting at dusk. See “The Secret Life of Pets 2,” “Zootopia,” “The Mitchells vs. the Machines” and “Encanto.” Come at 8 p.m. for activities, and bring a blanket, food or chair. Lock 3, 200 S. Main St., Akron. 8-11 p.m. Free. lock3live.com 8/9 Music by the Lake Enjoy live music at Summit Metro Parks by the Metro Parks Ensemble. Munroe Falls Metro Park, lake area, 521 S. River Road, Munroe Falls. 7-8 p.m. summitmetroparks.org
8/9-8/14 Akron RubberDucks vs. Bowie Baysox Cheer on the Akron RubberDucks, our minor league baseball team affiliate of the Cleveland Guardians. Canal Park, 300 S. Main St., Akron. $5-$27. akronrubberducks.com 8/10 & 8/24 Hooks & Books Discuss what you’ve been reading while you sew or knit at this event at 6 p.m. Aug. 10 and 2 p.m. Aug. 24. White Rabbit Galleries, 571 W. Tuscarawas Ave., Barberton. barbertonlibrary.org 8/10, 8/17, 8/24 & 8/31 Lunch on Main Pick up some food from your favorite downtown restaurant and make your way to the Main Street sidewalk in front of Lock 3 for live music including Tom Guarino, the Steel Drum Trio and more. Lock 3, 200 S. Main St., Akron. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. lock3live.com
8/11 Summer Serenades: String Quartet Experience the outdoors while listening to the Canton Symphony Orchestra play classics, pop tunes, jazz songs, folk pieces and more. Deer Creek Reservoir, 14514 Price St. NW, Alliance. 6:30 p.m. starkparks.com 8/12 Shakespeare & Dinner Savor salad, chicken with wild mushroom Madeira cream sauce, roasted red skin potatoes and more at this meal before the outdoor performance of Ohio Shakespeare Festival’s “The Taming of the Shrew.” Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, 714 N. Portage Path, Akron. 6-7:30 p.m. $49.95 Ohio Shakespeare Festival season subscribers, $69.95 nonsubscribers. stanhywet.org 8/12 & 8/13 Heinz Poll Summer Dance Festival Watch Pilobolus’ performances as a part of the open-air dance festival that’s in its 48th year. Goodyear Heights Metro Park, 2077 Newton St., Akron. 8:45 p.m. Free. akrondancefestival.org
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8/12 & 8/13 Monster Bash: Bela Lugosi Film Festival Enjoy a horror movie marathon, snacks vendors and more. Canton Palace theatre, 605 Market Ave. N, Canton. Friday 3 p.m.- midnight & Saturday noon-11 p.m. $5- $40. cantonpalacetheatre.org 8/13 Phuture Boogie Roller Skating on the Plaza Join in for the TikTok Challenge skate night. Rent skates for $2 per pair. Cascade Plaza, 1 Cascade Plaza, Akron. 6-9 p.m. downtownakron.com 8/13 & 8/14 Props and Pistons Festival Take in an air show, educational aviation exhibits, a car show, live music and more at this family-friendly festival. Akron-Fulton Airport, 1600 Triplett Blvd., Akron. Free parking and shuttle available at Derby Downs, 789 Derby Downs Drive, Akron.11 a.m.-5 p.m. flyohio.org 8/14 Akron Pickle Fest Celebrate pickles with food vendors, fishing for pickles, pickle tosses and more. Canal Place Limited, 520 S. Main St., Akron. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. downtownakron.com 8/14 Goodyear Band Concert Relax while listening to live music in the courtyard. Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, 714 N. Portage Path, Akron. 12:30 p.m. stanhywet.org 8/14 Sips & Dips Go to the pavilion at Gervasi Vineyard and try four of its wines paired with dips, like ricotta, a cheese spread vegetable shooter, lemon and garlic and smoked cheddar horseradish. Gervasi Vineyard, pavilion, 1700 55th St. NE, Canton. 2-3 p.m. $39. gervasivineyard.com distillery at Gervasi Vineyard during a tour, then enjoy three spirit tastings and take home a shot glass and a salty snack. Gervasi Vineyard, the Still House, 1700 55th St. NE, Canton. 2-3 p.m. $17. gervasivineyard.com 8/14, 8/21 & 8/28 Distillery Tasting Tours Check out the
8/16 Music by the Lake Listen to live music at Summit Metro Parks by the Metro Parks
8/20 Spirits of the Civic: The Venetian Ball Travel back in time to Venice, where the masquerade began. Akron Civic Theatre, 182 S. Main St., Akron. 6:30 p.m. $150 immersive gala, $250 VIP plus immersive gala. akroncivic.com 8/20 & 8/21 “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” in Concert Listen as the Cleveland Orchestra performs alongside the “Harry Potter” film as a part of the Blossom Music Festival. Blossom Music Center, 1145 W. Steel Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls. 7 p.m. $26-$121. clevelandorchestra.com 8/21 French Cafe & More: Opus 216 As a part of Tuesday Musical’s popular Music alfresco series, Opus 216 plays pieces ranging from French cafe jazz to American ragtime. Barder House, 1041 W. Market St., Akron. 1 p.m. or 3 p.m. $20. tuesdaymusical.org 8/23 Brown Bag Lunch Learn about growing up on the West Side from Mel Herncane, Rudy Turkal, Tom Fererro and Fred DeGordon while munching on cookies or eating lunch. 121 Lincoln Way E, Massillon. 12:10-12:50 p.m. massillonmuseum.org 8/23-8/28 Akron RubberDucks vs. Richmond Flying Squirrels Cheer on the Akron RubberDucks, our minor league baseball team affiliate of the Cleveland Guardians. Canal Park, 300 S. Main St., Akron. $5-$27. akronrubberducks.com 8/25 Pavilion Wine Pairing Dinner Feast on a five-course meal with wine pairings while listening to live music by Rolando in Gervasi Vineyard’s pavilion. The delicious menu includes a crab cake, duck leg, soft herb pappardelle, grilled lamb chops and triple chocolate cake. Gervasi Vineyard, pavilion, 1700 55th St. NE, Canton. 6-8:30 p.m. Members $130, nonmembers $140. gervasivineyard.com
Ensemble. Silver Creek Metro Park, 89 Eastern Road, Doylestown. 7-8 p.m. summitmetroparks.org 8/16 Yoga in the Pavilion Practice outside near the lake during one of Gervasi Vineyard’s summer yoga classes led by Yoga Strong. Gervasi Vineyard, pavilion, 1700 55th St. NE, Canton. 6-7 p.m. gervasivineyard.com 8/17 Barberton Memories: 1940s Learn about this eventful decade in Barberton history. During that time, World War II occurred, the city celebrated its 50th anniversary, the Barberton High School football team won the state championship and more. You can also view an event livestream on the library’s Facebook page. Barberton Public Library, local history room, 602 W. Park Ave., Barberton. 2:30 p.m. barbertonlibrary.org 8/17 Woodland Mushrooms Hike the park with a naturalist who explains the ecology of mushrooms. Liberty Park Nature Center, 9999 Liberty Road, Twinsburg. 6:30-8 p.m. summitmetroparks.org 8/18 Bob James Concert Hear tunes by Grammy Award-winning jazz keyboard player Bob James. Enjoy a macaron trio and a glass of wine included in your ticket. Gervasi Vineyard, pavilion, 1700 55th St. NE, Canton. 8-9:30 p.m. General tickets $45, premium tickets $55. gervasivineyard.com 8/19 Mo’ Mojo Jam out to tunes by local zydeco band Mo’ Mojo, performing across the street from the Barberton Public Library. Lake Anna Park gazebo, 615 W. Park Ave., Barberton. 7 p.m. Free. barbertonlibrary.org 8/19, 8/21, 8/26 & 8/27 “Reefer Madness” Millennial Theatre Project presents this musical inspired by the original 1936 film of the same name. Akron Civic Theatre, Knight Stage, 182 S. Main St., Akron. 8 p.m. $20. akroncivic.com
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8/25 Summer Serenades: Trombone Quartet Experience the outdoors while listening to the Canton Symphony Orchestra play classics, pop tunes, jazz songs, folk pieces and more. Tam O’Shanter Park, 5055 Hills & Dales Road NW, Canton. 6:30 p.m. starkparks.com 8/27 & 9/24 Paws and Reflect: Yoga for Conservation Join an all-levels yoga class, drink a mimosa and explore the zoo. Akron Zoo, 505 Euclid Ave., Akron. 8-10 a.m. $40 members, $45 nonmembers. akronzoo.org Tuesday Musical’s popular Music alfresco series, Alla Boara plays arrangements of Italy’s near-extinct folk songs. Barder House, 1041 W. Market St., Akron. 1 p.m. or 3 p.m. $20. tuesdaymusical.org 8/28 & 9/25 Vintage Days Step into history at Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens as the Historic Players portray the friends and employees of the Seiberlings in the 1920s. Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, 714 N. Portage Path, Akron. 1-3 p.m. stanhywet.org 8/28 & 9/25 Yoga on the West Terrace Participate in a beginner-friendly vinyasa flow yoga practice, then tour the manor house and gardens. Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, 714 N. Portage Path, Akron. 10:30-11:30 a.m. $12 members, $16 nonmembers. stanhywet.org 9/4 Summer Serenades: Full Orchestra Take in the outdoors while listening to the Canton Symphony Orchestra play classics, pop tunes, jazz songs, folk pieces and more. Petros Lake Park Amphitheater, 3519 Perry Drive SW, Canton. 7:30 p.m. starkparks.com 8/28 Italian Folk Music: Alla Boara As a part of
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STREET EATS By Kelly Petryszyn and Alexandra Sobczak photos by Meghan Winkler When you are on the move, find these 13 food trucks along your path. Whether you are craving fresh hibachi, flavorful jambalaya or a hot chicken sandwich, get these dishes from food trucks parked at festivals, markets and events. Plus, make sure you grab an indulgent treat from the cupcake truck. TS
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that variety is part of the reason she decided on a cupcake truck. “It’s fun to be creative with … what flavors I think people will like,” she says. Popular picks are the piled-high deep-fried Oreo cupcake and the striking pink frosted animal cracker cupcake. The former has chocolate cake with an Oreo baked inside that’s topped with cookies-and-cream icing, an Oreo and chocolate ganache. The latter has colorful confetti cake topped with vanilla icing, white chocolate ganache, rain bow sprinkles and an animal cracker bound to make your kids smile and make you nos talgic for your childhood. She also has many cupcake options that are gluten free, vegan and sugar free, as well as cupcakes for dogs. Each is served in a tulip wrapper, which allows for a larger amount of cake and just a small swirl of icing. “It’s more cake,” she says. “It’s not so overwhelming.” It makes for a decadent addi tion to your walk around a fes tival or event. Plus, you can get dinner from another truck and a treat from hers. Hers is just sweeter and often more colorful. “There’s always a buzz of good energy around where I take the food truck,” she says. “It’s big, painted rainbow, so people get excited I’m there.” AS FIND IT: Aug. 5, Canton First Friday; Aug. 14, An Affair on the Square Medina; enticing bakery.com
Lianna Fertig knew since high school that she wanted to have a job that allows her to be creative, and now she makes custom cakes and 50 kinds of cupcakes to showcase her artistry. She started making cakes profes sionally while working in event planning when she was 21. Seven years later, she continues to channel her creativity into her Akron-based Enticing Cakes business and her Enticing Cakes Cupcake Truck, which serves bottled coffee drinks, smoothies and, of course, tons of cupcakes. “I grew up in a family where I learned how to cook and bake,” she says. “I’ve always been artistic.” Cake wasn’t always her dessert of choice. She often thought the icing was too sweet so she strived to make a mellower icing. Instead of adding mounds of powdered sugar to butter and vanilla extract, she adds an emul sion of coffee-flavored extracts, butter and chocolate syrups, which prevents it from being overly sweet. She then whips the concoction for 20 to 30 minutes. “I definitely have a lot of clients who love my icing and love my cake because it is slightly dif ferent than what they tried at other bakeries,” she says. She rotates which of her 50 fla vors she offers at each event, and
Deep-fried Oreo, frosted animal cracker, strawberry lemonade, 24 Carrot Gold, cosmic brownie and What’s up Buttercup? cupcakes
ANOTHER DESSERT: HENRY’S CREAMERY
You, too, can scream for ice cream at this artisanal ice cream food truck. Popular flavors include honeycomb, which combines sweet cream ice cream and house-made caramelized honey brittle, and cereal milk, which is infused with Fruity Pebbles. Both ($4.50) are gluten free and made in small batches for a unique, high-quality cone from its post at the Gardener of Bath or events. FIND IT: 2368 N. Cleveland Massillon Road, Akron; Aug. 12, Lock 3; Aug. 13, Hudson Farmers Market; facebook. com/henryscreamery
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