The Akronist

05/23/2022

Please take a few minutes to check out Stonehedge Entertainment on Around Akron with Blue Green.

05/19/2022

Do you like Pierogies? Well, you might want to watch this short story about The Pierogi Lady.

04/06/2022

It was once the Valley View Golf Course, but now it's slowly being brought back to its natural state. Check out Summit Metro Parks on Around Akron with Blue Green.

04/03/2022

Be sure to watch Around Akron with Blue Green on Monday, April the 18th at 5pm on PBS Western Reserve. This month Blue visits with Akron Promise, A Walk in the Park Café, American Red Cross of Northern Ohio, and Peanut Shoppe of Akron.

03/23/2022

ART x LOVE on Around Akron with Blue Green.

03/21/2022

The Black Beanz - Akron were recently featured on Around Akron with Blue Green. Please take a few minutes to check this short story out.

03/17/2022

Not Yo' Daddy's Mexican Hot Sauce on Around Akron with Blue Green.

03/16/2022

1474ArtInc was featured on Around Akron with Blue Green a few months back. Please take a few minutes to watch and share.

03/10/2022

Be sure to check out the March episode of Around Akron with Blue Green on PBS Western Reserve. The episode premieres THURSDAY 3/17 at 11:30 pm.

01/19/2022

Be sure to check out the work of local artist Danny L. Ratcliff on Around Akron with Blue Green.

01/18/2022

Did you see Klein’s Seafood on Around Akron with Blue Green?

01/18/2022

Did you catch The Sassy Sunflower on Around Akron with Blue Green? 🌻 🌻🌻🌻

01/11/2022

Be sure to check out the January episode of Around Akron with Blue Green on PBS Western Reserve.

12/06/2021

The O'Neil House Bed & Breakfast on Around Akron with Blue Green.

12/01/2021

Around Akron with Blue Green visits Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad on PBS Western Reserve.

11/16/2021

Around Akron with Blue Green sits down with Creating Impact With Vanessa Michelle on PBS Western Reserve.

11/15/2021

What is Ohio Valley pizza? Find out on Around Akron with Blue Green

11/15/2021

Around Akron with Blue Green visits Square Records.

11/09/2021

Be sure to check out the November premiere of Around Akron with Blue Green next Tuesday 11/16 at 8 PM on PBS Western Reserve. Looks like an awesome episode!

10/19/2021

The 56th episode marks the sixth year kick-off for Around Akron with Blue Green on PBS Western Reserve. The O'Neil House Bed & Breakfast, Save The Keyser-Swain Farmhouse, Detention Live, and Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad.

Learn about architectural treasure The O’Neil House Bed and Breakfast in Akron. In Cuyahoga Falls, the organization Friends of Keyser-Swain Farmhouse strives...

10/07/2021

**** Crafty Mart To Award $2000 to Handmade Business Owner at 2021 Creative Catapult****
-- Crafty Mart, a local nonprofit that serves and empowers artists, makers, and artisans in the greater Akron area, has announced the 2021 Creative Catapult on Saturday, Oct. 9, from 7 to 9 p.m., at the Signal Tree Event Space in Bounce Innovation Hub, at 526 S. Main St. in downtown Akron. At Creative Catapult, three local artists will compete for a chance to win a $2,000 grant for their business. Each artist will prepare a pitch and a display of their handmade goods so attendees can review their work and vote for their favorite.

Creative Catapult is part of the Maker Sessions, Crafty Mart’s one-of-a-kind entrepreneurial curriculum for creative small businesses, funded by the Burton D. Morgan Foundation. Every maker who completes the Master Track of the Maker Sessions has the opportunity to participate in Creative Catapult. This year’s Creative Catapult will feature three artists: Black Culture Candles, small-batch, hand-poured candles that honor the culture and legacy of the experiences that unite us and celebrate Black joy through scent; Blue Door Atelier, intuitive art that creates joyful, adventurous experiences for adults and children; and P31 Art & Design LLC, hand-painted canvases and items to build networks that last a lifetime and inspire others to a life of grace and good works.

“These makers have worked so hard to get to this point, and Crafty Mart is thrilled to give them this opportunity to advance their small business,” said Marissa McClellan, Executive Director, Crafty Mart. “After last year’s virtual event, we are so excited to gather in person again and connect our makers with community members who are passionate about supporting entrepreneurship and the arts here in Akron.”

Past winners of Creative Catapult include Dough House Cookies, Broke -N-Bored Concepts, and Julia Belle’s Seasonings. General admission tickets are $50, which includes admission to the event, dinner, and a box with products from each maker. VIP tickets are $75, which includes admission to the event, dinner, a box with products from each maker, champagne, and open bar. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/6864192513606511/.

07/14/2021

The July episode of Around Akron with Blue Green is now on PBS Western Reserve YouTube page.

Blossom Music Center, the summer home of the Cleveland Orchestra, is considered one of the finest outdoor music venues in the country. Host Blue Green takes ...

07/13/2021

Thomas Skala has an eye for Akron. Check his photography work out on Around Akron with Blue Green on PBS Western Reserve.

07/12/2021

If you love tea you need to check out Ohio Tea Lady on Around Akron with Blue Green.

07/08/2021

The July episode of Around Akron with Blue Green on PBS Western Reserve premieres Wednesday 7/14 at 4:30PM. Blossom Music Center, The Cleveland Orchestra, Bounce Innovation Hub, Hale Farm & Village, and much more!