It’s always beautiful when culture in our town reflects and echoes itself. For example: a rock & roll flea market takes over the Beachland Ballroom, while at the other end of the spectrum, Schubert and Shostakovich share aCleveland Orchestra program. The Akron Symphony’s Program of Hope pairs nicely with CoolCleveland columnist C. Ellen Connolly examining the question of birthright citizenship.
This week you can sneak a first look at the new Zygote Press space, or visit Summit Artspace as they throw themselves a reopening party. Meanwhile, Kent’s Standing Rock hosts an art show & block party to celebrate Earth Day, and Claudia Taller reviews Braiding Sweetgrass, about honoring the earth.
In a much anticipated annual event, the BW Music Theatre seniors present their showcase on their way to NYC, while the Maltz Museum honors winners of their Stop The Hate contest. The Inter-Religious Task Force on Central America is once again hosting its Social Justice Teach-In or Liberation Lab, and the Morgan Conservatory throws a dance party and a glimpse at their juried art show.
Performers have been announced for two shows: Wed 5/13 at Music Box Supper Club and Sat 5/23 at Akron Civic Theatre Knight Stage: Clockwise from upper left, you’ll hear live on stage the Bizarros, Vanity Crash/Queue Up, the Robert Conn Band, Massive Hotdog Recall, Mirrors (CLE only), and Patty No!. Tickets are available now.
