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Select Events

Organizations that purchase a PBS Western Reserve nonprofit paid promotional announcement on-air package also receive a free listing in our Select Events column in the PBS Western Reserve program guide and online at PBSWesternReserve.org. For more information, call PBS Western Reserve at 1-800-554-4549.

 

MAPS Air Museum  
Ongoing  
260 International Pkwy., North Canton  
A number of galleries to discover including the Gallery of Heroes and the Ohio Military Museum. Exhibitions include Medal of Honor, Fallen Feathers Memorial of Ohio and more.  More More information at MAPSAirMuseum.org.

 

 

Local events — Akron-Summit County Public Library
Ongoing
Your local branch
There are nineteen Akron-Summit County Public Library locations, and they have everything from story times, film screenings and art shows happening all year round. See what’s in store at AkronLibrary.org.

 

 

January Performances — Kent State University Tuscarawas Performing Arts Center
All month long
330 University Drive NE, New Philadelphia
Performances include standup from Brian Regan, the musical “Ain’t Too Proud” and more. For tickets and more, visit kent.edu/tuscpac. 

 

 

Glow: Neon and Light — Akron Art Museum
Now through Feb. 9
1 South High St., Akron
Experience this exhibit showcasing artists who use analog materials like glass, mirrors, light bulbs and neon tubes. Learn more at AkronArtMuseum.org.

 

 

Screening of LEONDARDO DA VINCI — PBS Western Reserve 
Tuesday, Jan. 14, at 6 PM 
Fine Arts Association, 38660 Mentor Ave., Willoughby
See Ken Burns’ latest film on the big screen, followed by a panel discussion. Register at PBSWesternReserve.org/daVinci-Event. 

 

 

Rhapsody in Blue — The Akron Symphony Orchestra
Saturday, Jan. 18, at 7:30 PM
E.J. Thomas Hall, 198 Hill St., Akron
You won’t want to miss this once-in-a-lifetime performance of Rhapsody in Blue, with local Jazz virtuoso Theron Brown at E.J. Thomas Hall, joined by members of the Gospel Meets Symphony. Tickets at AkronSymphony.org.

 

 

All Things Majestic — The Canton Symphony Orchestra
Saturday, Jan. 25, at 7:30 PM
Umstattd Hall, Zimmerman Symphony Center, 2331 17th St. NW, Canton
A sweeping tribute to the grandeur and beauty of America’s National Parks. Learn more at CantonSymphony.org.

 

 

An Evening with Acoustic Hot Tuna — The Kent Stage
Friday, Feb. 7, at 6:30 PM
175 E. Main St., Kent
Experience the innovative blues rockers Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady, who form the band Hot Tuna. For tickets, go to KentStage.org.