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World Cup Soccer with Akron American Outlaws at Manny's Pub
World Cup Soccer at Manny's Pubby Brit CharekSometimes you win, sometimes you lose.Sometimes you lose, but you still win? That's what happened at the USA vs. Germany World Cup match yesterday, and the...
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The Nightlight Cinema--Independent Film Theater in Akron
Inside the new Nightlight theater--featuring a fully automated, digital projection system.The Nightlight Cinema--our own independent film theater in downtown Akronby Joanna WilsonThe best thing to...
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Crafty Mart Summer Faire
Crafty Mart Summer Faireby Brit CharekMost of you know that in addition to co-operating Akron Empire, I also organize Crafty Mart, a bi-annual pop-up handmade marketplace downtown Akron. This summer...
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Terrarium Workshop: Crafty Mart Summer Faire
Akron Empire would like to welcome guest blogger Dominic Caruso for this recap of the Terrarium Workshop at Crafty Mart Summer Faire. Dominic has also written about Dolly Rocker Ragdoll, Travelogue,...
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How We Roll UA--FREE bike tours
How We Roll UA--FREE Bike Tours Through Downtown Akronby Joanna WilsonI only discovered this opportunity by chance one afternoon when I was hanging out downtown. Always curious, I introduced myself...
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The Lo-Hio Solo Bass Showcase
Akron Empire is excited to welcome a new guest blogger, Daniel J Weihe! Daniel is a lover of all things local and all things art. He can most often be found wearing a rakish hat, in the company of...
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2nd Annual Geekfest
2nd Annual Geekfest: Saturday July 26th, 2014by Joanna WilsonCreated as a local alternative to ComicCon, Geekfest looks to be the pop culture event of the summer. If you're a devoted fan of pop...
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Popsmith: Locally Sourced Fruit Ice Pops
Popsmithby Brit CharekThere's nothing quite like a refreshing ice pop on a hot summer day. Now imagine those ice pops are made with locally sourced fruit that is fresh and in season. That's the idea...
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Local History & Genealogy Resources in our Library
The Special Collections Division in the Akron-Summit County Public Libraryby Joanna WilsonIf you are a regular follower of our blog Akron Empire, then you may be familiar with how much we love our...
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Akron Empire Favorites 2014: VOTE NOW
After more than two years of writing about our favorite places, restaurants, organizations, bands, and events, Akron Empire wants to hear from YOU! We are polling our readers for their greater-Akron...
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5 Great Hikes in the Akron Area
Akron Empire is beyond excited to welcome guest blogger Jenny Jones. She is a social scientist by trade and currently spends her days serving the public. She likes to keep it simple and tends to...
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National Hamburger Festival
2014 National Hamburger Festival Reviewby Joanna WilsonThe 9th annual National Hamburger Festival took place this past weekend in downtown Akron. South Main was closed down to accommodate vendors that...
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Wanted: Guest Bloggers for Akron Empire!
Wanted: Guest Bloggers for Akron Empire!by Brit CharekDo you love Akron? Do you have a favorite thing to do in town that you'd like to share? If so, you should share it with Akron Empire!Since Joanna...
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Akron Art Prize
Akron Art Prize 2014by guest blogger Rob Lehr In its 3rd year, Akron Art Prize is one of the most exciting and democratic art exhibits to occupy the Rubber City. In fact, it is the only Akron art...
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Paranormal Paranoia: the other side of tattoo art(ists)
Paranormal Paranoia: the other side of tattoo art(ists)By Guest Blogger Roza MailleDo you believe in ghosts and aliens and witchcraft and Bigfoot? The new exhibit at The BOX Gallery, opening September...
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Akron Empire Favorites: Favorite Thing to do in the Summer
Akron Empire Favorites: Favorite Thing to do in the Summerby Brit CharekWe asked our readers to tell us their favorite things to do in the Empire, and you responded with amazing ideas-- some of our own...
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Portage Trail Barn: 5 Steps from Thrift Store to Fashion
The 5 Steps from Thrift Store to Fashionby Mary Beth Filion Hello! I'm Mary Beth and I'm the owner of Portage Trail Barn in Cuyahoga Falls. The Barn is a seasonal shop open a few weekends each year....
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Akron Empire Favorites: Favorite Annual Event
Akron Empire Favorites: Favorite Annual Eventby Brit CharekWe asked our readers to tell us their favorite things to do in the Empire, and you responded with amazing ideas-- some of our own old...
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Akron Empire Favorites: Favorite Parks
Akron Empire Favorites 2014: Favorite Parksby Joanna WilsonWe are rolling out the results of our poll each week through the rest of the Fall. Thanks so much to everyone who shared their voices in...
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Akron Empire Favorites: Favorite Group or Organization
Akron Empire Favorites 2014: Favorite Group or Organizationby Brit CharekWe asked our readers to tell us their favorite things to do in the Empire, and you responded with amazing ideas-- some of our...
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