Akron Life March 2022

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3/11 CVSR Ales on Rails Beer Tasting Excursion: Irish Ales Climb aboard for a two-hour train ride through the Cuyahoga Valley National Park while enjoying four beer selections paired with light appetizers. Seating is assigned. Commemorative glass is included. You must be at least 21 years of age to ride. Rockside Station, 7900 Old Rockside Road, Independence. 6:30 p.m. $50-$60. cvsr.com 3/12, 3/13 Ballet Excel Ohio presents “Beauty and the Beast” Enjoy a classical ballet choreographed by internationally known dancer and choreographer Tom Gold. Based on the classic fairy tale, this enchanting story is about the relationship between an arrogant prince and a young maiden. Ballet Excel Ohio, one of the first youth ballets in the country, is a nationally acclaimed pre-professional dance not-for profit company that performs original works under the artistic direction of Mia Klinger. Akron Civic Theatre, 182 S. Main St., Akron. 2 p.m. $25-$35. akroncivic.com 3/13 Celebrate Spring Wine Pairing Celebrate Spring at Gervasi’s wine pairing event in The Villa Grande. Try bites of delicious food paired with Gervasi’s award-winning wines. Reservations are recommended. Gervasi Vineyard, The Villa Grande, 1700 55th St. NE, Canton. 2 p.m. $39. gervasivineyard.com 3/13 Voices in the Valley presents Mipso with Belle White Since making their acclaimed debut, North Carolina-bred four-piece Mipso has captivated audiences with their finely layered vocal harmonies, graceful fluency in the timeless musical traditions of their home state. G.A.R. Hall, 1785 Main St., Peninsula. 7 p.m. $30-$35. peninsulahistory.org 3/13 The Kent Stage presents Rick Wakeman: The Even Grumpier Old Rock Star Tour In his solo shows, Wakeman returns to his roots with a program packed with virtuosic piano performances and hilarious anecdotes inspired by his 50-plus-year career. His repertoire will range from his solo works and his stints in the band Yes, through to his early days as a session musician playing keyboards on such classics as David Bowie’s “Life On Mars.” The Kent Stage, 175 E. Main St., Kent. 8 p.m. $65-$260. thekentstage.com 3/17 Akron Roundtable presents Hans von Spakovsky Spend lunch with the manager of the Election Law Reform Initiative and Senior Legal Fellow for the Meese Center for Legal and Judicial Studies, as well as The Heritage Foundation. Akron Roundtable, Quaker Station, 135 S. Broadway St., Akron. Noon. $25. akronroundtable.org 3/17 Wellness through Art: Painting and Renewal Join Dr. Karin Coifman for a series of workshops that integrate wellness and relaxation through art. Take a moment each week to destress while exploring your creativity with a variety of artistic media. Each class begins and ends with brief relaxation or easy meditation. Explore fun art activities that will leave you refreshed and enriched. Session includes all instruction and materials. Akron Artworks, 1684 Merriman Road, Akron. 6:30-7:45 p.m. $25. akronartworks.com 3/17 Jilly’s Music Room presents St Patrick’s Day Party with The Mickeys Founded in 1994, the Mickeys combines traditional Celtic sounds with rock ’n’ roll versions of old favorites. Live performances consist of melodic Celtic covers, as well as originals penned by band members. Also look out for food and drink specials. Jilly’s Music Room, 111 N. Main St., Akron. 8 p.m. $5-$10. jillysmusicroom.com

3/18 Jilly’s presents Easton Union with Yankee Bravo Easton Union’s music is a coalescence of all things town and country. Blending the styles of Americana, roots rock, R&B as well as straight ahead barn burners, this brand of music produces inspiring songs that look inward while also observing the outside world. Yankee Bravo blends roots with Americana and rock. Jilly’s Music Room, 111 N. Main St., Akron. 8 p.m. $5-$10. jillysmusicroom.com 3/19 Jilly’s Music Room presents Highway 61 This Rust Belt-based band features Bob Moughler on harmonica and vocals, Mike Lenz on guitar and vocals and Dylan Roth on drums. Moughler’s quest was to form a band that would incorporate Chicago-style blues and West Coast boogie. Jilly’s Music Room, 111 N. Main St., Akron. 8 p.m. $5-$10. jillysmusicroom.com 3/20 Clint Black This country artist has sold over 20 million records, earned more than a dozen gold and platinum awards in the U.S. and Canada including a Grammy, landed nearly two dozen major awards and nominations, and earned a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Akron Civic Theatre, 182 S. Main St., Akron. 8 p.m. $40-$113. akroncivic.com 3/20 Voices in the Valley presents Ordinary Elephant International Folk Music Awards 2017 Artist of the Year Ordinary Elephant captivates audiences with their emotionally powerful and vulnerable songs, letting the listener know that they are not alone in this world. G.A.R. Hall, 1785 Main St., Peninsula. 8 p.m. $22. peninsulahistory.org flying in this program that heads to Carnegie Hall following local performances. The program includes Bach’s beloved Brandenburg Concerto no. 3, selections from the Orchestral Suite no. 3 in D, and the Vivaldi Concerto in A Minor for Two Violins, featuring Olivier Brault and Susanna Perry Gilmore. Violinist Francisco Fullana joins the fun with Bach’s Violin Concerto in D Minor. The Bath Church, 3980 W. Bath Road, Akron. 7:30 p.m. $10-$70. apollosfire.org 3/24-3/26 Jason Banks at The Funny Stop Comedy Club Jason Banks is a stand-up comedian based out of Columbus, Ohio. His unique and refreshing style of comedy has helped him emerge as one of the top rising talents on the comedy scene. The Funny Stop Comedy Club, 1757 State Road, Cuyahoga Falls. funnystop.com 3/25 & 3/26 The Vindys The Vindys have become one of the most sought-after bands in the Northeast Ohio area with their unique blend of alt-rock. They are in Akron to promote their new album, “Bugs.” Akron Civic Theatre, 182 S. Main St., Akron. 8 p.m. $25. akroncivic.com 3/26 Celebrate! Akron Symphony Gala 2022 Celebrate Akron Symphony’s return to live symphonic music, meaningful community partnerships, inspirational educational programming and much more. Enjoy music performed by members of the Akron Symphony, a gourmet dinner and irresistible live and silent auction items. E.J. Thomas Hall, 198 Hill St., Akron. 5:30-11 p.m. $175-$225. akronsymphony.org 3/26 The Red Hot Chili Pipers The Chilis have a pool of the very best musicians from Scotland and across the globe, many holding World Champion titles and all serious players with impressive credentials and qualifications. Akron Civic Theatre, 182 S. Main St., Akron. 8 p.m. $33. akroncivic.com 3/22 Apollo’s Fire presents Virtuoso Bach & Vivaldi Apollo’s Fire and Jeannette Sorrell set sparks

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