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It’s harvest season. Get a taste of local apples on a chef-made pizza and corn in a freshly steamed clambake. Also indulge in festive sweets and visit 12 orchards and farms for fun autumn activities.

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Throughout the years, Akron Life has changed and improved.

At Akron Life , we’ve been celebrating 20 years, and next month during our official anniversary, we will do a lot more. For me, October is significant because I started my publishing journey in October 1996 — 26 years is a long time to be in a business. My first published magazine was a project called Akron Business Values . I sure hope no one remembers it. I believe the only ones who knew about it were my brother, my dad and me. We sent it to 10,000 businesses, and based on the mar ket silence, I wouldn’t say it caught on in our business community. We could only afford to print the maga zine in two colors, so we chose orange and yellow for Halloween. I think we printed eight pages and had ads on every page. My dad taught me early that you must make ends meet from the beginning. One of the advertisers was Regal Cinemas, and they didn’t give us money for the ads; they gave us movie tickets. So part of my pay that year was seeing a lot of movies. What we thought was going to make us different than the competition was that we were going to write articles about the advertisers, like trade magazines. That was my dad’s background. He was in the auto motive trade magazine business. He worked for several years at Babcox Media in Akron, which is a business-to-business automotive aftermarket magazine publisher. My dad’s boss at Babcox was Tom Babcox, and Tom told my dad that

whatever you do with a magazine, just keep publishing, because that market will come around. I never met Tom, but my dad passed that lesson on to me, and that’s what we have done. Akron Business Values turned into Akron Life . That all came from the simple lesson of “just keep publishing.” Along the way, especially early on, Akron Business Values had some lousy issues. One issue was so bad that someone called me and canceled their meeting about advertising when they got the copy in the mail. But we just kept publishing and making changes. We learned that something our audience loves is content about local food and entertainment. This month, check out our fall guide to dishes with classic autumn ingredients and fun activities on pg. 22.

Learning about your audience is key. I recently read an article about a YouTuber who goes by “MrBeast” — if you haven’t heard of him, I’m sure your kids have. I had to look him up, but supposedly when he first started his channel, he was so bad and cringeworthy that he was hard to watch. But he kept working at it, learning how the business worked, changing and creating content. He has grown his audience to over 104 million subscribers, one of the largest audiences on YouTube. It all came down to “just keep publishing.” Sure, we are many zeros below the MrBeast audience, but we will just keep publishing, trying to figure things out along the way to make a better magazine for you, our readers.

[ Publisher Colin Baker is a retired racing driver and gearhead. ] Comments? Email them to Kelly Petryszyn [kpetryszyn@bakermediagroup.com].

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THEN & NOW: FUNKY WINKERBEAN 2003: Several Northeast Ohioans fill the funny pages of newspapers, and Akron Life paid tribute to many

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including Funky Winkerbean and then- Crankshaft collabo rators Chuck Ayers and Tom Batiuk. In 1972, Batiuk, a longtime Medina resident, launched Funky Winkerbean , and in the mid-’80s, he took it from daily gags to explorations of deeper issues such as teen pregnancy. In a rare turn for a comic strip, Batiuk aged his characters in a time jump in the early ’90s, taking them out of high school and into young adult life. “I started writing more about human beings,” he says. “I wanted to challenge my characters. Probably the most prominent was Lisa’s story.” She endured a breast cancer diagnosis, with strips depicting harrowing chemo therapy sessions and a mas tectomy while still finding reasons to laugh. Today: Funky Winkerbean

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RUSH HERE One of the four Black players to break the race barrier in the NFL in 1946 finally got his due in Canton. This August, a bronze statue went up at Stadium Park memorializing Marion Motley, who started at McKinley High School in Canton and played as a linebacker and fullback for the Cleveland Browns in the ’40s under coach Paul Brown. The statue honors the Hall of Famer with a design by Canton artist Spyro Spondyl that features Motley running over derogatory signs such as “Cursed is the man who integrates.” Motley set records for rushing yards and was a part of five championship teams. With this statue, he will be remembered for generations to come.

SCARE TACTICS The Woman in Black terrifying people on Medina square, a witch in Liverpool Township, a teenage boy’s ghost haunt ing Plum Creek Park — ghost stories abound in Medina County. Northeast Ohio parapsychologist Brandon Massullo, who has researched ghostly encounters, penned a book, “Haunted Medina County, Ohio” (Arcadia Publishing, $21.99, released in August), examining the paranormal tales of the area. The book features the Spitzer House Bed and Breakfast, where guests have heard spirited voices, footsteps and unexplained music, and have given reports of poltergeist activity and full body apparitions. It gets you into the Halloween spirit with tales about several other allegedly haunted locales includ ing Cool Beans Cafe and Corkscrew Saloon. arcadiapublishing.com

celebrates 50 years, and Ayers and Batiuk are still collaborating. Lisa died in a shocking move for a comic, and Batiuk was a Pulitzer Prize final ist for her story in 2008. The strip underwent another time jump, cover ing challenging issues like chronic traumatic encephalopathy, and now the characters are older adults like Batiuk, who is 75. New syndicated strips continue to run today, showing characters navigating an uncomfort able high school reunion and the woes of aging on the pages of 300 newspa pers. Fans can find volumes of Funky Winkerbean in books sold through Kent State University Press. As pas sionate as always, Batiuk doesn’t plan on stopping anytime soon or easing up on challenging storylines. “Having my characters grow up,” he says, “allowed me to find a different style of humor.” funkywinkerbean.com

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Full Embrace

Love your space with help from our 330 Homes magazine.

issue comes with 330 Homes magazine. Inside, find tips to help you navigate your home projects, including how to apply feng shui principles to bliss out your house. In that story, certified feng shui practitioner Kate Troyer explains a guiding principle — your home is a reflection of you. “Whatever you got going on the inside,” she says, “that’s going to

your space personal to you is what feng shui is all about. “People get afraid of hanging things up. There’s just no need for it,” she says. “It should be fun. It’s more about getting in touch with yourself and using your intuition.” The perfect image of how our home should look feels unattainable. But Troyer says it’s empowering to let go of trends and what it seems you should do in your home and just do what you love. And if you change your mind, you can make changes! When I look around our house, I’m encour aged by the little marks of ownership we’ve made: calming light blue and green paints on the walls, custom light butter yellow curtains, a roomy gray sectional from Wayside Furniture in Akron. We are new parents busy with babyproofing and an increasingly mobile baby, so we have to accept that projects will get done slower. Improving our home is an ongoing process. As for the basement, we finished it shortly after she was born. I am proud that we built her a safe playroom. The payoff came when we took her there at 3 months old, and we saw her sit for the first time with support in her giraffe sit-me-up. She smiled so wide and played with her toys. Each room is a place where precious life moments happen, so don’t let the pressure of perfection stop you from taking owner ship of your home. As you read 330 Homes , take away what feels good to you — maybe it’s hip fall decor from Izzy P at Home in Canton or sustainable home tech. Whatever it is, we hope to help you better enjoy your home and love where you live.

show up in your space.” Around our house now there is a baby gate, a

Tony and Izzy, photo by Jessica Grace Photography

At nearly seven months pregnant, I climbed a stepladder, stretched overhead and teetered to fix uneven spots left after we used a paint sprayer to paint our exposed base ment ceiling white. When my hus band, Tony, saw me in this precari ous position, he encouraged me to get down and let the ceiling be. It felt like I had a ticking clock in my belly, and we were desperately scrambling to ready the house for her and finish a basement renovation that began as a casual pandemic project in February 2021. We started the project with my dad to add a bathroom and finish another portion into a game room. When we got news of our baby Izzy’s arrival, the game room became something meaning ful — a playroom for our first child. Home projects so often evolve beyond our original scope but are always an adventure. This month’s Akron Life fall food and fun

jumperoo, a playmat and toys scattered about the family room. A baby swing and high chair are overtaking our living room. Our house looks chaotic, and that’s a reflec tion of what life with a baby is like. We’ve struggled with completing home projects in the past, but there’s nothing like having a baby on the way to push you toward the finish line. Although we’ve lived in our house for a few years, the only fin ished room is Izzy’s nursery. It was a mara thon to complete — our Ikea furniture was back-ordered, Tony’s family had to drive far to pick it up and assembling it took a long time, with the dresser alone requiring over 40 steps! But it was fun to pick out pink, green and gray decor, including a pink tulle crib skirt and illustrated Etsy prints of our favorite animals — a hippo and a whale. This is our first house, so much of what we have is hand-me-downs, and I love her nursery because it’s the first room where we picked everything out. Troyer says making

[ Managing Editor Kelly Petryszyn is an adventure seeker, forever a dreamer and an avid supporter of #TeamFiona. ]

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10/7 & 10/8 Fall Performance Series Watch a unique work by choreographer Pearlann Porter, which features Porter’s signature postmodern-jazz improvography style. Also view the world premiere of the staged version of GroundWorks DanceTheater executive artistic director David Shimotakahara’s film “Transcendence.” Plus, with a package deal, you can see GroundWorks and Gibney Co. both perform Oct. 8. Akron Civic Theatre, Knight Stage, 182 S. Main St., Akron. Friday 7:30 p.m. & Saturday 3 p.m. $25 general admission & $40 package deal. groundworksdance.org

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NOTE : Dates, events, locations, times and prices are subject to change. Please call ahead.

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Explore the museum’s collections online. Kiddos and those wanting to get creative can craft via video lessons. akronartmuseum.org/at-home Akron Civic Theatre Check its Facebook for local musicians’ streams, events, stage shows and other performances. facebook.com/akroncivic Akron Soul Train View video profiles from past, current and future Soul Train artists-in-residence. facebook.com/ akronsoultrain

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Akron-Summit County Public Library Sit kids down for storytimes with children’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 musician, and Thomas Moore, director of marketing for the Akron Symphony Orchestra, discuss different jazz centered topics in their 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 presentations 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 Go to its Facebook for videos with fun things to do at home including crafts and dance lessons, music performances and book readings. facebook.com/ artsinstark Apollo’s Fire Indulge in music, art and literature from the Cleveland Baroque orchestra with posts of past concert videos, interviews 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 during the “Orchestrating Change” podcast. cantonsymphony.org Cleveland Orchestra Connect with the orchestra via the streaming platform Adella to access performances recorded in Severance Hall, as well as the “On a Personal Note” podcast that’s about classical music. clevelandorchestra.com Gage House Sessions Grab your favorite drink and enjoy an evening with local musicians via Gage House’s live sessions. Check out previous shows from artists including Madison 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 channel. Watch the livestreams and visit the online store to order dinner, tip the band, make a donation and buy merchandise. jillysmusicroom.com Magical Theatre Company The Barberton theater company is offering game nights and educational videos. Children can also enjoy stories read by local theater veterans during Magical Storytime. magicaltheatre.org The Nightlight 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 Look up its venture, Ohio Shakespeare Festival Radio Plays, in which the troupe adapts plays and short stories 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. radioonthelaketheatre.org Rubber City Theatre Dive into the world of online theater with its Shakespeare in the Living Room series in which professional actors perform Shakespearean works using props they found lying around their homes. facebook.com/rubbercitytheatre Standing Rock Cultural Arts Enjoy a podcast of “Arcade Cheezy Town,” a play written and performed by students in the New World 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 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

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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 frommembers 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 Events Through 10/2 Front International: Cleveland Triennial for Contemporary Art This triennial 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 10/15 “Glacial Uprooting of a Cotton Candy Dream” Emerging artist Lauren Baker displays her new installation piece that combines familiarity with fantasy. Akron Soul Train, CapSoul Gallery, 191 King James Way, Akron. Wednesday Saturday 11 a.m.-4 p.m. akronsoultrain.org Through 10/16 “Solo Show: PR Miller” See Akron artist, sculptor and mixed-media artist PR Miller’s solo exhibit that features works of pottery, art hangings and more. Peninsula Art Academy, 1600 Mill St. W, Peninsula. Thursday-Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. peninsulaartacademy.org Through 10/22 “The Equinox” Painter Sylvia Sykes celebrates her birthday, libra season and the fall equinox through this solo exhibit that focuses on balance. White Rabbit Galleries, 571 W. Tuscarawas Ave., Barberton. Thursday-Friday 4-7 p.m. & Saturday 11 a.m.-7 p.m. whiterabbitgalleries.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

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THROUGH 8/27/23 “AS THE WORLD WEDS: GLOBAL WEDDING TRADITIONS” This Kent State University Museum exhibit features clothing beyond white dresses that are incorporated in wedding ceremonies around the world. 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

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10/11 EMPIRE WILD These three musicians cross genres in this performance presented in collaboration with Tuesday Musical and The University of Akron’s School of Music’s Kulas Concert Series. Guzzetta Recital Hall, 157 University Ave., Akron. 7:30 p.m. Students free, $12 general admission. uakron.edu/music

Through 10/30 “Lessons and Landscapes: The Legacy of Gerry Bernhardt” This exhibit displays the work of late Canton painter Gerry Bernhardt. After retiring, she created thousands of sketches and hundreds of paintings. See some of them in this exhibit honoring her life and her work. Canton Museum of Art, 1001 Market Ave. N, Canton. Tuesday-Thursday 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. & Sunday 1-5 p.m. cantonart.org Through 10/30 Woof Walks Bring your canine on a walk at Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens most Sundays. 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 11/2 “Artwork by Members of the Boys and Girls Club of Massillon” See artwork of different mediums by kids of different age groups in this community exhibit. 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. massillonmuseum.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 Fall Hiking Spree Explore at least eight trails throughout the Summit Metro Parks to earn a shield for your hiking staff. This year’s spree highlights native plants. summitmetroparks.org Through 11/30 Summit Brew Path Go to local breweries to complete 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 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 “Good Hope” View wall-size pieces by a South African illustration studio. Pieces are inspired by the artists’ hometown environments. 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

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Through 5/28 “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 Through 2/25/23 “The Me Decade: A Look Back at the 1970s” Take in clothing and artifacts from the 1970s presented under a disco ball on a dance floor. McKinley Presidential Library & Museum, 800 McKinley Monument Drive NW, Canton. Tuesday-Saturday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Kids $8, adults $10. mckinleymuseum.org 10/1-2 & 10/8-9 Harvest Festival Enjoy the seasonal work of a 19th-century farm as well as seasonal bites and live music. Hale Farm & Village, 2686 Oak Hill Road, Bath. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. halefarm.org 10/1 & 12/8 Brew at the Zoo Wander the Akron Zoo after hours while enjoying a beer or glass of wine. Akron Zoo, 505 Euclid Ave., Akron. 6:30 9:30 p.m. $40 members, $45 nonmembers. akronzoo.org 10/1-11/30 “Barrie Kaufman: A Fragile Environment ” View this exhibit of glass, ceramic and 2D artwork. Massillon Museum, Studio M Gallery, 121 Lincoln Way E, Massillon. Tuesday-Saturday 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. & Sunday 2-5 p.m. massillonmuseum.org 10/2 The Guess Who Jam out to hits by this Canadian rock band formed in 1965. Canton Palace Theatre, 605 Market Ave. N, Canton. 7 p.m. $45-$90. cantonpalacetheatre.org

10/2 Locktoberfest Celebrate German heritage at this event, which includes traditional dancing, food and brews, hosted by the Cascade Locks Park Association. Trailhead at Cascade Lofts, 21 W. North St., Akron. Noon-4 p.m. facebook.com/cascadelocksparkassociation 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23 & 10/30 Distillery Tasting Tours Go behind the scenes of the 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 10/4 Senior Day at the Akron Art Museum Older adults can spend an afternoon at the Akron Art Museum for a tour and visits with health care providers and more. Akron Art Museum, 1 S. High St., Akron. 1-4 p.m. seniordayaam.eventbrite.com 10/6-10/9 Ohio Mart Visit this 55th annual craft show that features work by over 120 artisans. Browse sculptures, textiles, jewelry, garden art and more. Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, 714 N. Portage Path, Akron. Thursday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. & Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $16 nonmembers, $12 members (additional tickets). stanhywet.org 10/7 Pints and Pies At this craft beer and pizza festival, about 100 beers get paired with all sorts of pies, whether you’re looking for pizza, savory or sweet. Akron Civic Theatre, 182 S. Main St., Akron. 7 p.m. $40. akroncivic.com

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10/20 SCOTTISH CHAMBER ORCHESTRA WITH VIOLINIST NICOLA BENEDETTI This orchestra presents Mendelssohn’s Scottish Symphony, and Nicola Benedetti, the youngest recipient of the Queen’s Medal for Music, performs on violin. E.J. Thomas Hall, 198 Hill St., Akron. 7:30 p.m. tuesdaymusical.org

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10/7 & 10/8 Fall Performance Series Watch a unique work by choreographer Pearlann Porter, which features Porter’s signature postmodern-jazz improvography style. Also view the world premiere of the staged version of GroundWorks DanceTheater executive artistic director David Shimotakahara’s film “Transcendence.” Plus, with a package deal, you can see GroundWorks and Gibney Co. both perform Oct. 8. Akron Civic Theatre, Knight Stage, 182 S. Main St., Akron. Friday 7:30 p.m. & Saturday 3 p.m. $25 general admission & $40 package deal. groundworksdance.org 10/7, 10/14, 10/21 & 10/28 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 10/7-12/17 Fall Exhibitions View new exhibits at Summit Artspace, including group exhibits “Kaleidoscope Juried Exhibition” and “Group 10 Member Exhibition” and solo exhibits “little by little and was by was,” “Caught in the Branches” and “In Bloom.” Summit Artspace, 140 E. Market St., Akron. Fridays noon-7 p.m. & Saturdays 11 a.m.-5 p.m. summitartspace.org 10/12 & 10/26 Hooks & Books Discuss what you’ve been reading while you sew or knit at this event at 6 p.m. Oct. 12 and 2 p.m. Oct. 26. White Rabbit Galleries, 571 W. Tuscarawas Ave., Barberton. barbertonlibrary.org 10/14 Monteverdi Vespers of 1610 Listen as Jeannette Sorrell leads chorus, strings, brass and more performers during this Apollo’s Fire concert. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1361 W. Market St., Akron. $10-$75. apollosfire.org 10/14-10/23 “The Amazing Lemonade Girl” Catch this Magical Theatre Company performance by James DeVita. Magical Theatre Company, 565 Tuscarawas Ave., Barberton. 2 p.m. or 7:30 p.m. $18-$20. magicaltheatre.org Musical” Enjoy this comedic take on the ‘80s horror franchise. Akron Civic Theatre, Knight Stage, 182 S. Main St., Akron. $20. akroncivic.com 10/15 Celebrating David Bowie Jam out to David Bowie’s greatest hits at this show featuring Todd Rundgren, Adrian Belew, Scrote, Angelo Moore, Royston Langdon and more. Goodyear Theater, 1201 E. Market St., Akron. 8 p.m. $38-$98. goodyeartheater.com 10/15, 10/22 & 10/29 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 10/14-15, 21-22, 28-29 & 10/31 “Evil Dead: The

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10/15-16, 10/22-23 & 10/29-30 Boo at the Zoo Don a costume and trick-or-treat from 12 themed stations. Akron Zoo, 505 Euclid Ave., Akron. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Free member observers, $10 nonmember observers & $13 treaters. akronzoo.org 10/15 & 11/5 Hartville Sports Card Show Browse cards, memorabilia and more from over 30 vendors. Hartville Marketplace & Flea Market, 1289 Edison St. NW, Hartville. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. hartvillemarketplace.com 10/16 One in a MILL-ion Centennial Celebration Join this fall fundraiser that has live music, dinner, tours and more to benefit the restoration of Kirby’s Mill. The Lodge at Richfield Heritage Preserve, 4374 Broadview Road, Richfield. 2:30-7:30 p.m. friendsofrhp.org 10/19 Barberton Memories: 1960s Learn about a decade in Barberton history when the significant changes were happening, such as the opening of state Route 224. Barberton Public Library, local history room, 602 W. Park Ave., Barberton. 2:30 p.m. barbertonlibrary.org 10/19 Blue Ridge Trombone Quartet As a part of The University of Akron’s School of Music’s Kulas Concert Series, hear both classics and newly composed works performed by this quartet that has performed throughout the United States. Guzzetta Recital Hall, 157 University Ave., Akron. 7:30 p.m. Students free, general admission $12. uakron.edu/music

10/29 SCREAM FEST SILENT FILM: “NOSFERATU” Mark the 100th anniversary of this classic film with a screening accompanied by organist Jay Spencer. Canton Palace Theatre, 605 Market Ave. N, Canton. 7:30 p.m. $10. cantonpalacetheatre.org

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10/2 SOWETO GOSPEL CHOIR Tuesday Musical’s new season begins with a three-time Grammy Award-winning choir drawn from churches throughout South Africa. Hear African gospel music as well as songs by Billie Holiday, James Brown and more. E.J. Thomas Hall, 198 Hill St., Akron. 7:30 p.m. tuesdaymusical.org

10/20 & 10/21 Dinner & Murder in the Mansion Don late 1920s attire, enjoy a meal filled with autumn flavors and then head to the Music Room to interact with troupe members to try and figure out who is hiding something. Ask questions to solve the mystery. Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, 714 N. Portage Path, Akron. 5:30-9 p.m. $89.95 members, $99.95 nonmembers. stanhywet.org 10/22 Gourdy’s Pumpkin Run Join this race that goes through the heart of Akron and along the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath, and enjoy apple cider at the finish. Cascade Plaza, 1 W. Mill St., Akron. 9 a.m. $44-$49. gourdyspumpkinrun.com 10/22 Spectral Hunters Investigation Team Learn all about how to prepare for a haunted investigation from the team then explore the area around Lake Anna later during an encore ghost hunt. Barberton Public Library, 602 W. Park Ave., Barberton. Preparation 2 p.m. & ghost hunt 7 p.m. barbertonlibrary.org 10/23 Nightmare on Front Street Head to Cuyahoga Falls for this Halloween-inspired event that features local breweries, live entertainment, food trucks, costume contests and more. Downtown Cuyahoga Falls. Noon 5 p.m. downtowncf.com

10/26 Ghouls’ Night Out Enjoy three chilling cocktails paired with small bites like deviled eggs, pumpkin beer-battered popcorn chicken and more. Gervasi Vineyard, Villa Grande Ballroom, 1700 55th St. NE, Canton. 6:30-7:30 p.m. $39. gervasivineyard.com 10/26-12/3 “Here, There and Everywhere” See new work based on locals’ stories about the redevelopment of Akron by Akron Soul Train residency artist Drew Ippoliti, a local sculptor and assistant professor in the ceramics department at The University of Akron. Akron Soul Train, 191 King James Way, Akron. Wednesday-Saturday 11 a.m.-4 p.m. akronsoultrain.org 10/27 & 10/28 Neuroscience Symposium Attend the 10th annual symposium hosted by Kent State University’s Brain Health Research Institute. This year, the focus is on Kent State alumni and their contributions to neuroscience. Kent State University. Thursday 5-8:30 p.m. & Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. kent.edu/brainhealth 10/27-10/28 & 11/3-11/4 Murder in the Mansion: A Double Dose of Death Don late 1920s attire and head to the Music Room to interact with troupe members to try and figure out who is hiding something. Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, 714 N. Portage Path, Akron. 6:30-9 p.m. $38 members, $48 nonmembers. stanhywet.org

10/29 All Hale’s Eve: Sleepy Hale-O This adults-only Halloween bash features live music, trick-and-treat tasting stations and more. Hale Farm & Village, 2686 Oak Hill Road, Bath. 7-11 p.m. Members $45, $50 nonmembers. halefarm.org 10/30 Hallo-Wine Dinner Savor fall with this four-course meal paired with Gervasi wines. Enjoy deviled eggs, pumpkin spice soup, grilled pork and more. Gervasi Vineyard, Villa Grande, 1700 55th St. NE, Canton. 1-2:30 p.m. $69. gervasivineyard.com 10/31 Annual Film Showing: “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” Embrace the holiday by joining the costume contest then watching this classic film. Canton Palace Theatre, 605 Market Ave. N, Canton. Costume contest 6:45 p.m. & screening 7:30 p.m. $20. cantonpalacetheatre.org

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It’s harvest season. Get a taste of local apples on a chef-made pizza and corn in a freshly steamed clambake. Also indulge in festive sweets and visit 12 orchards and farms for fun autumn activities. Savor Fall

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FALL FUN: Apple Orchards

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Arrowhead Orchard : Not only can you pick pumpkins, apples and sunflowers from the historic 1932 farm, but you can also enjoy a full day of autumn activities including unlimited hayrides, a 2-acre corn maze, apple can nons and a kids’ area with a zip line, apple train and more. Be sure to visit the market, select from 30-plus varieties of apples it grows and take home cider freshly pressed from three sweet apple and two tart apple varieties. Market daily , u -picks and fall activitiesFriday - Monday through Oct . 31, 11724 Lisbon St . SE,Paris, arrowheadorchard .com Bauman Orchards: Wander a 93-year-old orchard and pick apples from the farm that has over 48,000 apple trees on over 260 acres. Also pop into the main market, or its two out posts, and grab its freshly pressed apple cider, apple rings made from Yellow Delicious apples, and apple jams, jel lies and butters. U-pick through Oct . 8, Fall Festival Oct . 1, StoresMonday - Saturday ,Main orchard , 161Rittman Ave .,Rittman , baumanorchards.com Hillside Orchard and Farm Market: A family-run farm for more than 75 years, Hillside hosts u-pick apples Oct. 1, 2, 8 and 9, a fall harvest festival Oct. 8 and 9 with a pumpkin maze, pumpkin patch and hayride, and a seasonal market with pastries, Mrs. Miller’s Amish preserves, a selection from 18 apple varieties it grows and more. Market Tuesday -Sunday , 2397 Center Road , Hinckley , hillsidefarmfresh .com Monroe’s Orchard: Pick pumpkins and sunflowers as well as apples, with 20-plus varieties grown on the family farm. Come Oct. 1 and 8 for an apple harvest festival featuring hayrides, train rides and a demonstration of workers making apple cider you can buy at the market. Market daily , u -pick pumpkins and sunflowers daily , u -pick apples weekends through October, 6313Pioneer Trail ,Hiram , monroesorchard .com

Tom Tieche and Jack Clampitt noticed something missing in Wooster, so in 1964, they launched TJ’s. “There was no place in Wooster where you could get a beer and eat a steak,” says Greg Tieche, who is Tom’s oldest son. He bought it in 1978 and renamed it TJ’s Restaurant. Today, TJ’s is still filling a gap in Wooster. “I have 10 daughters, and three of them are vegetarians. It kind of comes natural to us to be able to have veg etarian items,” Tieche says, adding that TJ’s also offers gluten-free options. Perfect for a cozy autumn bite, the apple and brie cauli flower crust pizza ($15) made its debut on last year’s fall menu — but stayed year-round because it’s one of the best-selling dishes. It’s also available at its sibling restau rants, C.W. Burgerstein’s and Melvin’s, which all serve the same menu in different atmospheres. The dish begins with garlic olive oil on a cauliflower crust, which is topped with brie and Granny Smith apples that it gets from Bauman Orchards in Rittman in fall. “Nothing better than when we can get stuff in fresh,” Tieche says. After it’s baked, the pizza is topped with fresh arugula and a drizzle of red chili pepper-infused Ohio honey. “It was tart, and the brie’s kind of sweet,” Tieche says. “You needed something to give it … a little zing.” The result is a dish balanced in flavor as well as texture that lets you savor fall with each bite. “The brie’s chewy, and apples have a little bit of crunch,” he says. “That hot honey on it, … we spice it up a little.” And if you’ve never tried gluten-free cauliflower crust before, its interesting texture stands out from the typi cal bread crust. “It’s more like a cracker on the outside edge, and then it’s a little bit softer toward the middle — where all of the flavors are,” Tieche says. “It’s just a different combina tion of flavors that appeals to people.” AS 359W. Liberty St .,Wooster, tjsrestaurants.com

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Derthick’s Farm & Corn Maze: This longtime family-run farm offers a massive 17-acre corn maze with an intri cate design honoring veterans depicting a flag raising. Visit the pumpkin patch, ride zip lines or come for special week ends, including bringing your dog Oct. 30 and supporting the Portage Animal Protective League. Weekends through Oct . 30, 5182 state Route 82,Mantua , facebook .com/derthickscornmaze Maize Valley: The winery and brew ery also offers activities for the whole family, like a pumpkin patch, a wagon ride and an 8-acre corn maze shaped into an Americana eagle design and filled with trivia questions. Thursday -Monday , 6193 Edison St .NE,Hartville , maizevalley .com Mapleside Farms: Explore Mapleside Farms’ 7-acre corn maze, touted as one of the “best in the Midwest.” The 122-acre apple orchard also offers a 311-foot-long potato sack slide, a hay ride, beer and wine tastings in the corn maze and a different festival each week end, such as Spooky Days Oct. 28-30. Friday -Sunday through Oct . 30, 294 Pearl Road ,Brunswick , mapleside .com Ramseyer Farms: Show off your Ohio pride in the state-shaped corn maze or level up in the video game-themed mystery maze, which both offer 8 acres of winding trails. Then try out 50-plus activities including feeding goats, zipping down several slides, riding pedal carts and playing in mini log cabins. Wednesday - Sunday through Oct . 30, 4000Ramseyer Lane ,Wooster, ramseyerfarms.com Szalay’s Farm & Market: Every year, the Szalay family shapes their 3-acre through the farm’s spinning barn, a spin ning blacklight tunnel that’s included with admission. Make sure you stop by the market for pumpkins, local honey, apples and freshly pressed apple cider. Daily through Oct . 31, 4563Riverview Road ,Peninsula , szalaysfarm.com corn field into an engaging themed maze. Thrill-seekers can also walk

Ryan Marino has fond memories of helping his father serve fall clambakes since he was 10 years old. He worked up to making New England-style white clam chowder for a catering company owned by his dad, uncle and grandfather. “Clambakes are what started my culinary career,” says the now executive chef and owner of Corkscrew Saloon in Medina. “It’s a fun outdoor fall event.” Now, he serves clambakes at the restaurant and at private parties where he cooks in parks, backyards and more from late September to November. The spread is massive, with each person getting a half chicken, a dozen middleneck clams, sweet potatoes, corn on the cob, coleslaw, clam broth and chowder ($36 restaurant, parties by request). Marino sources clams from Rhode Island and picks them so they’re juicy and not too small and flimsy or big and rubbery. “I stick with middle sizing,” he says, “to get that nice suc culent clam.” He starts by heavily seasoning a Medina pasture-raised half chicken in his custom fresh herb blend, steaming it and finishing it on a hardwood charcoal grill. Next, he adds corn, which is fresh from Richardson Farms in Medina, and sweet potatoes to the steamer. Then he steams the clams. Each step adds depth. “When they’re steaming, that starts to give beautiful flavor to the clam broth,” he says. That rich broth is the secret to his clam chowder, which he makes from a family recipe. It starts with cooking diced bacon, spices, garlic, clams, potatoes and heavy cream. Then he adds clam broth and simmers it together for about three hours. Choosing how to eat it adds to the experience. “I always start with the clams … while they’re fresh and hot,” he advises. Many dip the clams in melted butter, while others drink the broth and some request to take home broth and chowder in to-go containers. His retired dad helps at Marino’s private clambakes. It rekindles the ambiance and excitement of fall clambakes that sparked Marino’s love of cooking. “The brisk air outside,” he says, “we have the fire pit going, the steamer roaring, the smells going. It’s a good time.” KP 811W. Liberty St .,Medina , thecorkscrewsaloon .com

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