Akron Life November 2022

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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 impressive 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 artifacts and more on its Facebook page. facebook.com/ summitcountyhistoricalsociety Summit Metro Parks Explore many different topics, including animals, plants, different habitats, fitness 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 classes for all ages that focus on dancing, acting and more. Also view short films on the theater’s YouTube channel. weathervaneplayhouse.com

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New date! Soweto Gospel Choir Coming to Akron

Experience a powerful and uplifting evening as the Soweto Gospel Choir comes to Akron this month to pay tribute to the fight for civil rights with “Hope — It’s Been a Long Time Coming.”

The Grammy Award-winning choir’s singers, dancers and drummers perform South African freedom songs, including gospel music and spirituals. Then they shift to music of the civil rights movement in the U.S., with works by Aretha Franklin, Sam Cooke, Marvin Gaye and more. Presented by Tuesday Musical, it’s Sunday, Nov. 27, at 7:30 p.m. at E.J. Thomas Hall.

Tickets start at just $19. E.J. Thomas Hall, 198 Hill St., Akron, 330-761-3460, tuesdaymusical.org

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