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| October events in Downtown Akron *Do Downtown emails are sent the 1st and 3rd weeks of the month. Please share this newsletter with a friend or recommend they sign up by sending an email to [email protected] |
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Eat Local Challenge comes to Downtown Akron
Eat Local week runs through Oct. 1
Countryside Conservancy and Downtown Akron Partnership have developed a fun and delicious project to bring local farmers and chefs of independent restaurants together to celebrate local fare, and introduce diners to the faces behind the dishes on their plates.
Eat Local Week encourages local chefs to buy local products. Fresh, locally grown foods don't just taste better, they are better for you, your community and your planet. Most food travels more than 1,500 miles from farm to plate, while locally grown food typically travels 50 miles or less. This reduces pollution, lowers our dependence on fossil fuels and protects the environment.
Participating downtown restaurants include Nuevo Modern Mexican & Tequila Bar, Crave, 3 Point, DBA and Jilly's Music Room.
Click here for more information and menus of each restaurant.
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Hope Lights the Way is chance to celebrate, honor, remember loved ones
 We all have special people in our lives who have illuminated our hearts with their friendship, love or simple acts of kindness. At this year's
Hope Lights the Way event, Oct. 4 at 6:30 p.m., you can pay special tribute to a friend or loved one, living or deceased, by having a luminaria dedicated in his or her honor.
This annual celebration of family and friendship will be held, rain or shine, in Perkins Square Park in front of Akron Children's Hospital.
Luminaria dedications are free of charge and there is no limit to the number of requests that can be made by each individual.
There is no charge to attend this cancer awareness community event. Free parking is available in the hospital parking decks. For more information, visit
www.akronchildrens.org/hope.
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Arts & Culture
Akron Society of Artists
Wednesday, September 28, 7 p.m.
Downtown Akron
Saturday, October 1, 5-10 p.m.
Akron Art Museum
Thursday, October 6. 6:30 p.m.
Akron Art Museum
Saturday, October 8, 2 p.m.
Wine & Canvas Night
Summit Artspace
Saturday, October 8, 6:30-9 p.m.
Monday Fight Night: Merry Swordplay
Ohio Shakespeare Festival
Monday, October 19, 7-8:30 p.m.
Jilly's Music Room
Wednesday, October 12, 7:30 p.m.
Akron Art Museum
Through May 2017
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Entertainment
The Nightlight
September 28-October 6, times vary
Hower House
Wed.-Sat., September 28-October 1, 5-8, 12-15, 12-3:30 p.m.
Summit County Historical Society
Wed.-Sat., September 28-October 1, 5-8, 12-15, 1-4 p.m.
The Nightlight
September 30-October 6, times vary
Akron Civic Theatre
Friday, September 30, 8 p.m.
Akron Zoo
Saturday, October 1, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Jilly's Music Room
Tuesdays, October 4, 11, 7:30 p.m.
Akron Civic Theatre
E.J. Thomas Hall - The University of Akron
Friday, October 7, 8-9:30 p.m.
Akron Civic Theatre
Saturday, October 8, 6 p.m.
E.J. Thomas Hall - The University of Akron
Sunday, October 9, 3 p.m.
Akron Civic Theatre
Sunday, October 9, 4 p.m.
E.J. Thomas Hall - The University of Akron
Tuesday, October 11, 8 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Akron Civic Theatre
Wednesday/Thursday, October 12-13, 9:45 a.m., 12:30 p.m.
John S. Knight Center
Friday-Sunday, October 14-16, 1-7 p.m., 10 a.m.-6 p.m., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
The 2016 Akron Craft Beer Festival
Akron Civic Theatre
Friday, October 14, 8 p.m.
Akron-Summit County Public Library
Friday, October 14, 7 p.m.
The Planets + So - Akron Symphony
E.J. Thomas Hall - The University of Akron
Saturday, October 15, 8 p.m.
Transition featuring Shirley Murdock
Akron Civic Theatre
Saturday, October 15, 8 p.m.
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Family Friendly
Akron Children's Museum
Wednesdays, September 28, October 5, 12, 5-6 p.m.
Preschool Story Time
Akron-Summit County Public Library
Thursdays, September 29, October 6, 13, 10:30 a.m.
Tots Create: Strings and Things
Akron Art Museum
Saturday, October 1, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
PLAY: Characters
Akron Children's Museum
Tuesdays, October 4, 11, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Akron-Summit County Library
Wednesdays, October 5, 12, 10:30 a.m.
Akron-Summit County Public Library
Saturday, October 8, 11 a.m.
Akron-Summit County Library
Tuesday, October 11, 10:30 a.m.
Art Tales: Great Adventures from Castles to Caves
Akron Art Museum
Thursday, October 13, 11:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Akron Zoo
Saturday/Sunday, Oct. 15-16, 22-23, 29-30, 11:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
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Shopping and Dining
John S. Knight Center
Friday/Saturday, Sept. 30-Oct.1, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
3 Point, Crave, DBA, Jilly's Music Room, Nuevo Modern Mexican
Through October 1
Library Shop at Main
Saturday, October 1, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Northside District, N. High St., E & W Market St.
Saturday, October 1, 5-10 p.m.
Bricco
Sundays, October 2, 9, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Barley House
Sundays, October 2, 9, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Greystone Hall
Tuesday, October 4, 11, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
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Information, Workshops & Community
Blu Jazz+
Wednesday, September 28, 5 p.m.
Saturday, October 15, 7 p.m. (Billy Collins)
Akron-Summit County Public Library
Saturday, October 1, 10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
PRSA Networking Night at Akron Artwalk
Arts and Cultural District
Saturday, October 1, 5 - 9 p.m.
John S. Knight Center
Monday, October 3, 6 p.m.
OSC Tech Lab
Monday, October 3, 6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.
FDIC Money Smart for Small Business: Managing Cash Flow
Economic and Community Development Institute
Tuesday, October 4, 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
Hope Lights the Way
Akron Children's Hospital
Tuesday, October 4, 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Bricco
Tuesdays, October 4, 11, 5-6:30 p.m.
Non-Profit Panel Discussion
Microbusiness Center at Akron-Summit County Public Library
Wednesday, October 5, 9:30-11 a.m.
Akron-Summit County Library
Saturday, October 8, 1 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Akron-County Summit Public Library
Saturday, October 8, 3 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Summit Artspace
Saturdays, October 8, 15, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Microbusiness Center at Akron-Summit County Public Library
Tuesday, October 11, 10-11 a.m.
Greystone Hall
Tuesday, October 11, 5-8 p.m.
Solid Wood Promotions Log Home Show
John S. Knight Center
Friday, October 14, All day
Lock 3
Saturday, October 15, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
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Sports & Recreation
Akron-Summit County Public Library
Thursday, September 29, 12:15-12:25 p.m.
Lock 3
Friday, September 30, 5-8 p.m.
Akron Art Museum
Saturday, October 1, 10-11:15 a.m.
Lock 3
Saturday, October 1, 10 a.m.
Sunday, October 2, 1 p.m. (vs. Bowling Green)
Thursday, October 6, 7 p.m. (vs. Kent State)
Canal Park Stadium
Saturday, October 8, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Homecoming Game
Saturday, October 8, 3 p.m.
John S. Knight Center
Saturday, October 8, 4-8 p.m.
Akron Art Museum
Thursday, October 13, 6:30 p.m.
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Do Downtown Promotion Highlight
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Distinctly Downtown
Chill Artistan Ice Cream Co.
21 Maiden Lane
Downtown Akron has a new ice cream shop that is truly one-of-a-kind.
Chill features a variety of more than 50 flavors of hand-crafted ice cream and a plethora
of toppings to chose from.
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Akron Art Prize
finale reception
Saturday, Oct. 1 | 8-10 p.m.
Akron Art Museum
To conclude the 5th annual
is free and open to the public.
Summit Artspace will be open this Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 12-9 p.m. Vote
via app or
kiosk at the venue
until Saturday, Oct. 1 at 8 p.m.
While at the museum, get a complimentary wristband and
stroll through the exhibitions,
enjoy the live music and sample tasty treats.
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Be social with DAP!
   Facebook, Instagram and Twitter are great ways to stay connected with what's happening in Downtown Akron. Share your experiences with us.
#downtownakron
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RubberDucks win Eastern League title
ELCS Champions
Photo by: David Monseur
The Akron RubberDucks are champions of the Eastern League for 2016, thanks to a 2-1, series-clinching victory over the Trenton Thunder.
The RubberDucks swept the ELCS three games to none and secured the fifth league title
in franchise history ('03, '05, '09, '12, '16).
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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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The Main Event
Speaker Series
Thursday, Sept. 29 | 7 p.m.
Akron-Summit County
P
ublic Library
The Main Event Speaker Series features prominent voices from
the worlds of literature, the arts, politics and journalism.
September's speaker is Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone columnist and author of Love is a Mix Tape, On Bowie and the upcoming Dreaming the Beatles: the Love Story of One Band and the Whole World.
additional speakers in 2016.
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Clean & Safe Ambassadors
 Call an ambassador to: Request an escort Report graffiti Report suspicious activity Request lockout assistance Request a battery jump Report public cleaning issues
Call 330-706-7383 for on-duty supervisor.
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Do the DASH
Mondays-Fridays
7 a.m.-11 p.m.
In partnership with The University of Akron, METRO launched DASH, a
FREE Downtown Akron shuttle.
The DASH runs weekdays from
7 a.m. to 11 p.m. It has a 10 minute frequency from 7 a.m. to
7 p.m. and a 15 minute frequency from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Additional DASH sponsors
include the city of Akron, DAP
and GPD Group.
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Late Night
 Downtown Akron Late Night Seeing a show at E.J. Thomas or Akron Civic Theatre? Maybe a movie at The Nightlight or band at Jilly's or BLU Jazz? After the show Downtown Akron has several spots open for late night dining. Most are open past 10 p.m. - even later on the weekends. Click here to see what's open late night. |
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Live Music
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Summit Bike Share
Summit Bike Share has many stations that provide free
share or paid bicycle rentals conveniently located in
Downtown Akron. Free share downtown locations include, Cascade Plaza (PNC security desk), CitiCenter building and Richard Howe House. Paid reservation locations include Courtyard Marriott Akron Downtown and Lock 3 Bike Kitchen.
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Downtown Akron Artwalk
Saturday, Oct 1 | 5-10 p.m.
Experience local art, live music and fun for all ages at the FREE Artwalk in Downtown Akron.
Venues include galleries located in the Northside District, North High Street, and E. & W Market Street.
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Akron Symphony: Buy one concert ticket, get one 50% off; tickets for kids age 18 & under, 50% off.
Akron Zoo:
Buy one admission, get one of equal or lesser value free
blue: A Goodwill boutique:
Receive 10% off your total purchase with your card. Not valid on new goods or gift cards and cannot be combined with other offers. Downtown Akron location only.
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. One per cardholder. Dine in only.
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.
Pita Pit: Receive free chips and 22 oz drink with purchase of any regular pita (in store only)
Tammy O's Hair Salon: 10% off any service
Totally Cooked to Go:
Free Totally Cooked thick and hearty Kettle Chips with the purchase of any sandwich or entrée 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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