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Knight Cities Challenge, An Akron Opportunity
The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation just announced the Knight Cities Challenge, seeking new ideas that make the 26 communities where Knight invests more vibrant places to live and work. The challenge is offering $5 million for innovative projects that answer the question: What's your best idea to make cities more successful?
It will launch on Oct. 1, with applications being accepted until Nov. 14. The challenge is open to innovators of all types: architects, activists, artists, city planners, entrepreneurs, students, educators, city officials, as well as governments and organizations. The initial application, which will be available starting Oct. 1 at knightcities.org consists of just two questions and is designed to be simple to encourage a diversity of applications.
Click here for more information.
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Inaugural Fall Festival at the Market at Lock 3
Friday, Oct. 3 from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
 You are invited to celebrate all things fall at the first-ever Downtown Akron Fall Festival. Enjoy fresh seasonal produce from Rittman Orchards, Boughton Farms, Bowman's Produce & Flowers and a variety of goods from more than a dozen vendors. Activities include an urban campfire with s'more station, caramel apple making, live music and more.
Enjoy everything that fall has to offer! Click here for details.
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Tuesday Musical Association opens season on Oct. 8 with
"Classically Trained Garage Band" Time for Three
E.J. Thomas Hall - The University of Akron
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Photo credit: Neilson Barnard
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Tuesday Musical Association presents a six-concert series at E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall - The University of Akron. This series, presented in Akron for the past 122 of their 127 years, is one of the oldest and finest in the country. The purpose is to feature both the greatest classical artists and ensembles of our time, as well as the young, emerging artist who is destined to have a major career.
This season marks a return to Tuesday Musical's history and successes. Each concert will have a focus on programs within the classical musical cannon. The varied repertoire will soothe, challenge, and broaden an appreciation of the diversity of classical music for every audience.
Season subscriptions are on sale now. Visit tuesdaymusical.org for details. Click here for details on Time for Three on Oct. 8.
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Arts & Culture
Akron Art Museum
September 20-February 8
Free Thursday
Akron Art Museum
Thursdays, September 25, October 2, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
God Help the Girl
The Nightlight
September 26-October 9 times vary
Akron Art Museum Sunday, September 28, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
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Entertainment
Perkins Stone Mansion Tours
Perkins Stone Mansion
September 19-20, 24-27, October 1-4, 1-4 p.m.
The Club @ The Civic: The Help album release
Akron Civic Theatre
Friday, September 19, 8 p.m.
History of Akron Rock: Film Showing It's Everything and then It's Gone
Akron-Summit County Public Library
Friday, September 19, 8 p.m. Ballpark Festival of Beers
Canal Park Stadium
Saturday, September 20, 4-7 p.m.
Jazz @ the Civic
Akron Civic Theatre
Saturday, September 20, 8 p.m.
Trombonist Mark Kellogg
Guzzetta Recital Hall - The University of Akron
Sunday, September 21 The Sign Painters
Akron Art Museum
Thursday, September 25, 7 p.m. Mighty Soul Night with the Vinyl Co-op Pop Up Record Store Uncorked Wine Bar Saturday, September 27, 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Brew at the Zoo - Oktoberfest Akron Zoo Wednesday, October 1, 6-9 p.m. The Club @ The Civic presents "Yesterday Once More" featuring Helen Welch Sings The Carpenters Akron Civic Theater Thursday, October 2, 8 p.m. Inaugural Downtown Fall Festival Lock 3 Friday, October 3, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Kasim Sulton CD launch
Akron Civic Theatre
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Family Friendly
Sunday Story Time SamplerAkron-Summit County Public LibrarySundays, September 21, October 5, 2-2:30 p.m.Baby TalesAkron-Summit County Public Library Wednesdays, September 24, October 1, 10:30 a.m. Preschool Story TimeAkron-Summit County Public Library Thursdays, September 25, October 2, 10:30 a.m. Movies@MainAkron-Summit County Public Library Thursdays, September 25, October 2, 6-8 p.m. Akron Civic Theatre
Sunday, September 28, 2:30 p.m.
Akron Civic Theatre
Wednesday, October 1, 6 p.m.
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Shopping and Dining
Sunday Brunch
The Game Grill & Bar
Sundays, September 21, 28, October 5, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Bricco
Sundays, September 21, 28, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Greystone Hall
Tuesdays, September 23, 30, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Akron Marathon Health & Fitness Expo
John S. Knight Center
Friday, September 26, 11 a.m.- 9 p.m.
Akron Marathon Pasta Party
John S. Knight Center
Friday, September 26, 5- 9 p.m.
Akron Marathon Specials
Paolo's
Saturday, September 27, 7 a.m.
3rd Annual Love Akron Awards Breakfast
John S. Knight Center
Tuesday, September 30, 6:30 a.m. - 8:30a.m.
Zeber-Martell Mug Exchange
Zeber-Martell Clay Studio and Gallery
October 1-31, Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
Downtown Akron Artwalk
Downtown Akron
Saturday, October 4, 5-10 p.m.
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Information, Workshops & Community
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Sports & Recreation .
University of Akron Zips Women's Soccer vs. Youngstown State
First Energy Stadium
Friday, September 19, 7 p.m.
Akron Bike Tour
Bike Kitchen
Friday, September 19, 8 p.m
University of Akron Zips Football vs. Marshall
Summa Field at InfoCision Stadium
Saturday, September 20, 2 p.m.
University of Akron Zips Men's Soccer vs. Tulsa
First Energy Stadium
Saturday, September 20, 7 p.m.
Emily's Sparkle Sprint
Lock 3
Sunday, September 21, 9 a.m.
Akron Marathon Health & Fitness Expo
John S. Knight Center
Friday, September 26, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
lululemon Packet Pick Up Party
lululemon athletica
Friday, September 26, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
Akron Marathon
Saturday, September 27, 7 a.m.
Downtown Passport Event: University Park YMCA
Through September 30
University of Akron Zips Women's Soccer vs. Eastern Michigan
First Energy Stadium
Friday, October 3, 7 p.m.
University of Akron Zips Football vs. Eastern Michigan
Summa Field at InfoCision Stadium
Saturday, October 4, 2 p.m.
University of Akron Zips Men's Soccer vs. UAB
First Energy Stadium
Saturday, October 4, 7 p.m.
Akron Walk to End Alzheimer's
Sunday, October 5, 9 a.m.
University of Akron Zips Women's Soccer vs. Bowling Green
First Energy Stadium
Sunday, October 5, 12 p.m.
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Do Downtown Promotion Highlight
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Take the Do Downtown survey!
We'd like to give the Do Downtown card program
a little facelift and need your help.
The survey is open until Sept. 22. Complete the survey and be registered to win a $25 gift certificate to the Do Downtown business of your choice.
Click here to take the survey.
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Restaurant Week
We want to hear from you! Share your experiences from Downtown Akron Restaurant Week for a chance to win a gift card to a Downtown Restaurant.
Click here for the survey.
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Akron Marathon
The 12th annual running of the Akron Marathon, Half Marathon & Team Relay is Saturday, September 27, 2014.
Click here for road closures (initiates PDF download)
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Become Our Fan on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter
  
Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to stay connected with the many happenings in Downtown Akron - and share your experiences.
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Downtown Akron Artwalk
 Saturday, October 45-10 p.m.
Experience local art, live music and fun for all ages at the award-winning Artwalk in Downtown Akron. Galleries are located in the Northside District, North High Street, East & West Market Street and Main Street.
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Clean & Safe Ambassadors
Call an ambassador to:
Request an escort
Report a problem
Report panhandling
Report graffiti
Report suspicious activity
Request lockout assistance
Request a battery jump
Request a staff safety seminar
Report public cleaning issues
Click here to sign up for the monthly Clean & Safe newsletter. Call 330-706-7383 for on-duty supervisor
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ParkingFriend App
 Not sure where to park Downtown? There's an app for that!
ParkingFriend is free for iPhone, iPad or Android. Click on your App Store icon and search for ParkingFriend Akron.
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Dining
Downtown Akron Dining
From casual eats to upscale dining, you'll find delicious food and great atmosphere when you choose to dine Downtown. Whether you're looking for a quick bite, or a place to linger over coffee, Downtown dining has it all.
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Nightlife
Downtown Akron Nightlife
Downtown Akron offers a unique nightlife experience. Enjoy a concert at Lock 3 before dinner and drinks at Baxter's. Eat dinner at Crave then dance the night away at Gone Country. Gallery hop from Zeber-Martell to Summit Artspace before hearing a local band at Jilly's in the Northside.
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Do Downtown Promotions
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Actors' Summit Theater: 15% off all adult tickets at all performances. Excludes Preview performances (first public performance of each production). Akron Symphony: Buy one concert ticket, get one 50% off; tickets for kids age 18 & under, 50% off. Offer excludes Cirque de la Symphonie on October 18, 2014 and Joshua Bell concert on November 7, 2014.
Akron Zoo: Buy one admission, get one of equal or lesser value free Cilantro: 10% off food and non-alcoholic beverages (One deal per one card holder and only valid during lunch) Diamond Deli: Purchase a sandwich and receive a chips and a soda fountain drink for free House of Hunan: Receive 10% off your lunch or dinner bill The Library Shop on Main: BOGO: Buy $2 book and get another $2 (or less) book free. Quantity - one per visit. Lock 3: Free ice skate rental on Thursdays and Fridays from 1-5 p.m. at Holidayfest ice skating rink (November-February). Only one skate rental per card. The Lockview: Buy one gourmet grilled cheese, get one half off during lunch hours only
The Peanut Shoppe: $0.50 off 1 pound of mixed nuts OR $0.25 off on a pound of peanuts in the shell - limit one per card holder.
Totally Cooked to Go: Free Totally Cooked thick and hearty Kettle Chips with the purchase of any sandwich or entr�e or10% off any TC TOGO catering order. Call or e-mail for fine print details.
University of Akron Athletics Department Group rate tickets for each sport: $8 for men's basketball and soccer; $12 for football; $4 for women's basketball and soccer. All tickets are general admission. Based on availability and not valid for certain home games. Present your Do Downtown card at the box office to receive discount.
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Downtown Akron Partnership
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The Downtown Akron Partnership's mission is to promote and build a vibrant and valuable Downtown. Since its inception in 1995, the partnership has been a catalyst for enhancing the Downtown environment by supporting existing community programs, while also developing new, innovative programs designed to create interest in and to attract people to Downtown Akron. |
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