Akron Life December 2023

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12/7-12/8 School of Art Holiday Sale Shop unique gifts made by Kent State University’s School of Art clubs, including ceramics, glass, print, textiles, jewelry and more. Kent State University, Center for Visual Arts, CVA Gallery, 325 Terrace Drive, Kent. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. kent.edu/art 12/8 Procession of Advent Lessons & Carols Witness the annual holiday concert featuring vocalists and instrumentalists sharing the story of Advent. Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 50 N. Prospect St., Akron. 7:30 p.m. Free. artsholytrinity.org 12/8-12/10 “The Nutcracker” Experience the classic holiday ballet performed by the Canton Ballet. Evening performances feature the Canton Symphony Orchestra. Canton Palace Theatre, 605 Market Ave. N, Canton. Dec. 8 7 p.m., Dec. 9 2 and 7 p.m. & Dec. 10 2 p.m. $18-$45. cantonpalacetheatre.org

12/14 Wellness Through Art: Winter Landscapes and Textures Explore winter colors and textures during this workshop that starts and ends with a time for relaxation or meditation. Ages 14 and up. Akron ArtWorks, 1684 Merriman Road, Akron. 6:30-7:45 p.m. $27.50. akronartworks.com 12/15 Holiday Dinner Stroll back to the early 1900s with this event featuring holiday shopping, a dinner from That Little Italian Kitchen, cocktails and entertainment by East Canton Echoes Choir. McKinley Presidential Library & Museum, 800 McKinley Monument Drive NW, Canton. 5:30-8 p.m. $55 members, $60 nonmembers. RSVP by Dec. 2. mckinleymuseum.org 12/15 Ugly Sweater Night Hike Don an ugly sweater and do a short hike and then head to the campfire for s’mores, hot cocoa and games. F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm, campfire area, 1828 Smith Road, Akron. 5:30-7:30 p.m. summitmetroparks. org

12/15 & 12/16 Vocal Fusion: All I Want for Christmas Enjoy innovative a capella arrangements of holiday favorites. Canton Palace Theatre, 605 Market Ave. N, Canton. 7 p.m. $20-$25. cantonpalacetheatre.org 12/16 A Celebration of Christmas This Brass Band of the Western Reserve holiday concert also features Summit Bells and the Medina High School Concert Choir. Medina Performing Arts Center, 851 Weymouth Road, Medina. 7-9 p.m. $12-$15. bbwesternreserve.com 12/16 Santa Cookie Plate Drop-in Event Decorate a cookie plate. Akron ArtWorks, 1684 Merriman Road, Akron. Drop in between 3:30 & 5:30 p.m. $15 per plate. akronartworks.com 12/20 Vino Versity at the Cave Get an interactive educational overview of Gervasi Vineyard’s wines, sample lambrusco, prosecco and Franciacorta, and nibble on a cookie. Gervasi Vineyard, the Cave, 1700 55th St. NE, Canton. 6-7 p.m. $29. gervasivineyard.com 12/20-12/22 Noel, Noel This concert pairs festive Baroque music, carols and poetry with soprano Amanda Powell as part of Les Delices’ 15th anniversary season. Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 50 N. Prospect St., Akron. 7:30-9 p.m. $28-$45 general admission, $10 students. artsholytrinity.org 12/21 Winter Solstice Hike and Fire Celebrate the shortest day of the year by strolling past luminaries on the quarter mile Maple Loop Trail, learn about the meaning of winter solstice and reindeer in the folktale, “Mother Deer.” Afterward, sip hot cocoa by a fire inside. Liberty Park, 9999 Liberty Road, Twinsburg. 7:30-9:30 p.m. summitmetroparks.org 12/23 TubaChristmas Listen as tuba players ring in the holidays. E.J. Thomas Hall, 198 Hill St., Akron. Noon. Free. uakron. edu/music 12/29 Red Wanting Blue: End of the Year Bash 2023 Celebrate the end of 2023 with the indie-rock band from Athens, Ohio, and special guests the Labra Brothers. Opt for a VIP sound check experience to make it extra special. Kent Stage, 175 E. Main St., Kent. 7:30 p.m. $40-$50. kentstage. org

Nuts for the Holidays! The Peanut Shoppe of Akron specializes in fresh roasted peanuts, deluxe nuts and party mixes, old-fashioned candies and holiday treats. Raw nuts also available. Perfect for entertaining and corporate gift-giving. Gift packaging available.

The Peanut Shoppe of Akron 203 S Main St. | Akron 330-376-7020 facebook.com/peanutakron

3'$ /$ -43 2'.//$

Specializing in Fresh Roasted Peanuts, Deluxe Nut & Party Mixes, Old-Fashioned Candies and raw nuts. Gift packaging available!

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