Akron Life March 2022

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3/26 The Kent Stage presents Mardi Gras Mamba featuring The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Nathan Williams & The Zydeco Cha Cha’s For more than 40 years, the group has taken the traditional foundation of brass band music and incorporated it into a blend of genres including Bebop Jazz, Funk and R&B and Soul. The Kent Stage, 175 E. Main St., Kent. 8 p.m. $30. thekentstage.com 3/27 Gervasi Spirits Experience Join this exclusive event in The Villa Grande, where guests will experience three delightful cocktail demonstrations and tastings paired with savory bites. Gervasi Vineyard, The Villa Grande, 1700 55th St. NE, Canton. 2 p.m. $39. gervasivineyard.com 3/31 Wellness through Art: Spring Mandala 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 4/1 Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens 2022 Season This year, the focus will be how the Seiberling family used the estate to entertain family and friends as well as the wider Akron community. An exhibit in the Manor House will showcase how the estate was used as an event space, with a deep dive into the types of parties and events that were held there, and who attended. The exhibit will also explore how the staff created these events, and what was going on behind-the-scenes to orchestrate a party or event. Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, 714 N. Portage Path, Akron. stanhywet.org 4/2 Chris Perondi’s Stunt Dog Experience The Perondi’s dogs have been featured on national television numerous times. They have been guests on talk shows such as the “Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” “Ellen” and “Oprah Winfrey.” Akron Civic Theatre, 182 S. Main St., Akron. 2 and 6 p.m. $15-$25. akroncivic.com 4/2 Symphonic Dances A performance of color, movement and a kaleidoscope of international styles will be capped off by Rachmaninoff’s last score. The concert will also feature the virtuosic Korean Three Drum Dance, which amazes for its multi-layered brilliance: the music, the dance, and the remarkable women who perform both at the same time. E.J. Thomas Hall, 198 Hill St., Akron. 8 p.m. $15-$60. akronsymphony.org 4/2, 4/3, 4/9, 4/10, 4/16 Egg-stra Wild Egg Hunt The zoo is hosting a wild egg hunt, perfect for your little kiddos. All participants will receive a bag of holiday treats. Tickets include admission to the zoo following the event. Costume characters are provided by Imaginos Productions, LLC. Akron Zoo, 505 Euclid Avenue, Akron. 8:30-11 a.m. $7-$18. akronzoo.org 4/3 Brit Floyd World Tour 2022 Brit Floyd has circled the world with sold-out tours across Europe, North and South America, the Middle East and some of the world’s greatest venues. The Brit Floyd show has become a phenomenon widely regarded as the world’s greatest rock tribute show, faithfully recreating the scale and pomp of the final 1994 Pink Floyd tour. Akron Civic Theatre, 182 S. Main St., Akron. 8 p.m. $40-$160. akroncivic.com

DAYS Sugar & Pancake Breakfast

MAPLE March 12, 13, 19 & 20 9 AM - 4PM

Explore the sweet side of history and experience how maple sap processing changed through the 19th century

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