Weathervane’s “Kinky Boots” at last struts the stage — nearly a year and a half later
By Abbey Marshall, TDS Staff Reporter Anthony Woods-Mitchell recalls the first time he saw Kinky Boots on Broadway...
Entertainment
New BOOM! Theater company presents Cabaret with cast over 50 years old
By Abbey Marshall, TDS Staff Reporter As long as Tina Davis could recall, she was belting high notes,...
Oh Snap Photo Lab founder wants to offer a safe, creative outlet for youth Downtown
By Abbey Marshall, TDS Staff Reporter Photos by Abbey Marshall Packed into 6,300 square feet in a Downtown...
Under new leadership, CATAC will support alternative and experimental Akron theater scene with upcoming season
By Abbey Marshall Photos by Abbey Marshall As Katie Beck, Neema Bal, Tessa Gaffney and Josy Jones sit...
Highland Square’s PorchRokr returns in August
By H.L Comeriato, Devil Strip Staff Reporter PorchRokr — Highland Square’s beloved music and arts festival — will...
Marcy Bones tells a strange, heartfelt tale in animated series “The Other Town”
Writing and reporting by H.L. Comeriato Photos and illustrations created by Marcy Bones & H.L. Comeriato At the...
Kentcore TV show highlights musicians in Northeast Ohio
Writing, reporting and photos by Abbey Marshall If you’re in search of your next favorite Northeast Ohio musician,...
Check out the redesign plans for Lock 3 coming next year
“This is not just a good parks project; this is an economic development project,” city officials say of...
Akron YouTuber “Daniellability” shows what it’s like living with spina bifida
Reporting, writing and photos by Abbey Marshall Danielle Marx hopes that on her little corner of YouTube, she...
Devil's Dozen | Our picks for the 12 best choices you can make in January
January 8 Nature Drawing for Adults F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm // 10 am-12 pm and 1-3 pm //...
Devil’s Dozen | Our picks for the 12 best choices you can make in December
December 7 ArtBank Art X Love // 10 am – 10 pm // Join Art X Love, the...
Devil’s Dozen | Our picks for the 12 best choices you can make in November
November 9 Geology of Deep Lock Quarry Deep Lock Quarry Metro Park // 2-3:30 p // Join a...
More than death drops and high heels: Meet some of Akron’s drag queens
by Allyson Smith Big hair, sharp cheekbones, sky-high heels, death drops — all of these make up an...
Double Dare Ya: A conversation with Marc Summers, who comes to the Civic May 16
by Ted Lehr Debuting in 1986 on Nickelodeon, the children’s game show Double Dare was an immediate sensation....
A Kent State sophomore has opened the city’s newest party venue
by Akii Butler Imagine being 19 years old and opening a business. Javon Miller doesn’t have to, because...