Akron Life September 2022

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9/3 & 9/4 “The Sound of Music” Catch the Akron Symphony Orchestra as it performs music from this musical in collaboration with the Baldwin Wallace University Conservatory of Music’s music theater program as a part of the Blossom Music Festival. Blossom Music Center, 1145 W. Steel Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls. 7 p.m. $26-$121. clevelandorchestra.com 9/3 & 9/10 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 9/4 Summer Serenades: Full Orchestra Take in the outdoors while listening to the Canton Symphony Orchestra play classics, pop tunes, jazz songs, folk pieces and more. Petros Lake Park Amphitheater, 3519 Perry Drive SW, Canton. 7:30 p.m. starkparks.com 9/4, 9/11, 9/18 & 9/25 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 9/5 Labor Day Family Hike and Picnic Celebrate Labor Day with this walk through the park. Pack a picnic to enjoy afterward. Silver Creek Metro Park, Pheasant Run area, 5000 Hametown Road, Norton. 10:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. summitmetroparks.org 9/5 Labor of Love Walk or run on Labor Day at the Green Family YMCA’s 10K, 5K or 1-mile races. Green Family YMCA, 3800 Massillon Road, Uniontown. 8 a.m. $10-$35. akronymca.org

9/7 Live & Local Lock 3 Hear Jan Marie during this local music concert series. Lock 3, 200 S. Main St., Akron. 7-9 p.m. Free. lock3live.com 9/7, 9/14, 9/21 & 9/28 GV Cruise-In Head to Gervasi Vineyard with your family for this weekly gathering featuring a wide range of cars and trucks. Gervasi Vineyard, 1700 55th St. NE, Canton. 5-8 p.m. Free. gervasivineyard.com 9/8-9/10 Rubber City Jazz and Blues Festival Catch performances, including ticketed concerts Sept. 9 and 10 at Blu Jazz by Chris Coles, Dan Wilson and other local jazz musicians. Also join in other activities including a free outdoor screening Sept. 9 of “Miles Ahead” directed by Don Cheadle featuring Akron’s Theron Brown. opentonemusic.org 9/9 Akron ArtWalk Explore the Historic Arts District to enjoy local art, food, music and more. Downtown Akron. 4-9 p.m. summitartspace.org 9/9 Family Day: Outdoor Movie Night During the Akron ArtWalk in the Historic Arts District, stop by the Akron Art Museum’s garden for treats, art activities and a family friendly movie. Akron Art Museum, 1 S. High St., Akron. 6-9 p.m. Free. akronartmuseum.org 9/9 The FM Project Jam out to hits and deep cuts performed by this Steely Dan tribute band. Akron Civic Theatre, Knight Stage, 182 S. Main St., Akron. 8 p.m. $20. akroncivic.com 9/9 Open M Gala Enjoy a cocktail hour, silent auction, dinner and more at this fundraiser for Open M, Celebrating New Beginnings. St. George Fellowship Center, 3204 Ridgewood Road, Fairlawn. 6 p.m. $100. openm.org 9/9 Senior Saunter This leisurely walk is open to all. Bring a mug to sip a warm beverage over a conversation about nature. Liberty Park, nature center, 9999 Liberty Road, Twinsburg. Noon-1 p.m. summitmetroparks.org

9/10 Bob Meister Special Needs Fishing Derby Individuals with disabilities can participate in this fishing derby sponsored by Stark Parks and the Berkely Fishing Team. Sippo Lake Park east, boat shelter, 5300 Tyner St., Canton. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. starkparks.com 9/10 Butterfly Gala Support Stewart’s Caring Place, a nonprofit that provides services and programs to those fighting cancer, at this 19th annual gala that features an auction, live performances and more. Address is sent to attendees. 5:30 p.m. $195. stewartscaringplace.org 9/10 Local Author Fair Network with authors and pick up some new books. Barberton Public Library, 602 W. Park Ave., Barberton. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. barbertonlibrary.org 9/10 Norman Brown with Hubb’s Groove The Rubber City Jazz and Blues Festival presents this live performance by Grammy Award winning guitarist Norman Brown and jazz and soul band Hubb’s Groove. Akron Civic Theatre, 182 S. Main St., Akron. 8 p.m. $35-$58. akroncivic.com 9/10 & 10/1 Brew at the Zoo Wander the Akron Zoo after hours while enjoying a beer or glass of wine. 505 Euclid Ave., Akron. 6:30-9:30 p.m. $40 members, $45 nonmembers. akronzoo.org 9/11 Canton Symphony Orchestra at Centennial Plaza Take in music by a brass quintet from the Canton Symphony Orchestra during this outdoor performance. Centennial Plaza, 330 Court Ave. NW, Canton. 6:30 7:30 p.m. Free. cantonsymphony.org

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