Akron Life Magazine

Akron Life Magazine The Magazine of Greater Akron, covering Summit, Stark, Portage and Medina counties.

Akron Life Magazine is a monthly lifestyles publication committed to providing information that enhances and enriches the experience of living in or visiting Akron and the 330

Still searching for the perfect holiday gift? Try shopping local at these Kent-area businesses, from Hazelmade to Flouri...
12/22/2024

Still searching for the perfect holiday gift? Try shopping local at these Kent-area businesses, from Hazelmade to Flourish Plant Mkt. and more! See the full list here: https://tinyurl.com/3cett8j9

Photos provided by Hazelmade

During the early 1960s, South Main Street was a bustling shopping hot spot! Do you remember this era of Christmas cheer?...
12/22/2024

During the early 1960s, South Main Street was a bustling shopping hot spot! Do you remember this era of Christmas cheer? Share your memories with us in the comments!

Photo courtesy of Summit Memory/Akron-Summit County Public Library, with permission from the Summit County Historical Society

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Since opening her restaurant, Moe's, in 1998, Maureen “Moe” Schneider has continually served up delicious, innovative ea...
12/21/2024

Since opening her restaurant, Moe's, in 1998, Maureen “Moe” Schneider has continually served up delicious, innovative eats. "Everybody does that one thing that shows how much you appreciate someone or something else,” she says. “That’s what I do — I cook.”

Learn more about Schneider and Moe's here: https://tinyurl.com/3prv3rbt

Photos by Talia Hodge

Akron Life magazine wants to hear from you! We're working an upcoming history piece, and want to publish your memories. ...
12/20/2024

Akron Life magazine wants to hear from you! We're working an upcoming history piece, and want to publish your memories. Do you have a favorite story about the Rubber Bowl (pictured), O'Neil's, Polsky's, Tangier, Quaker Square, a favorite restaurant or another Akron landmark? Message us to share — and for the chance to be featured in the magazine!

Photo by Ott Gangl and provided by Summit Memory/ Akron-Summit County Public Library

At his dual-concept, dual-floor Medina restaurant, Thyme² Restaurant, executive chef and owner John Kolar serves up both...
12/20/2024

At his dual-concept, dual-floor Medina restaurant, Thyme² Restaurant, executive chef and owner John Kolar serves up both pub-style comfort food and fine-dining creations. "There's nothing better than looking over and seeing someone take a bite ... and their eyes lighting up," he says.

Read more about Kolar and Thyme2 here: https://tinyurl.com/mb7u66ty

Photos by Talia Hodge

See over a million dazzling lights at the Akron Zoo, listen to classic holiday songs by candlelight, hit the slopes at B...
12/19/2024

See over a million dazzling lights at the Akron Zoo, listen to classic holiday songs by candlelight, hit the slopes at Boston Mills/ Brandywine Ski Resorts (Boston Mills is open now and Brandywine is opening Dec. 20) and more with this week's festive edition of The 330 Connect, available here: https://tinyurl.com/5t5dzmj2

Photos provided by the Akron Zoo

For the holidays, give the gift of Akron Life! For a limited time, receive one free subscription when you buy one. Learn...
12/19/2024

For the holidays, give the gift of Akron Life! For a limited time, receive one free subscription when you buy one. Learn more here: https://tinyurl.com/5evkdnzm

Scratch Steakhouse and Lounge- Louisville chef and owner Demond Germany has been cooking professionally since age 14. T...
12/17/2024

Scratch Steakhouse and Lounge- Louisville chef and owner Demond Germany has been cooking professionally since age 14. Today, his Louisville restaurant serves up house-cut steaks, delicious pasta dishes and more. “I want people to have that more intimate feel when they come to dine here,” he says.

Read more here: https://tinyurl.com/4p9z764c

Photos by Talia Hodge

Akron Life Magazine | Digital December Issue -
12/16/2024

Akron Life Magazine | Digital December Issue -

With an eye on sustainability, Kent State University fashion design graduate Justine Gallo creates upcycled designs for ...
12/15/2024

With an eye on sustainability, Kent State University fashion design graduate Justine Gallo creates upcycled designs for Sun in Leo, her Kent boutique.

"It's a safe place to mix up your style," she says. Find out more in the article available here: https://tinyurl.com/twdjz9rf

Photos by Kelly Petryszyn

Between working at new Akron fine dining hot spot Stirling and whipping up nutritious meals as Cleveland Cavaliers playe...
12/14/2024

Between working at new Akron fine dining hot spot Stirling and whipping up nutritious meals as Cleveland Cavaliers player Max Strus' private chef, David Tigelman has a lot on his plate. "When you've done it for so long, it's a part of your identity," he says. Read on here: https://tinyurl.com/mrxe8nyx

Photos by Talia Hodge

The menu at The Vue Wadsworth , located in downtown Wadsworth, changes every 10 weeks — always offering customers new fl...
12/13/2024

The menu at The Vue Wadsworth , located in downtown Wadsworth, changes every 10 weeks — always offering customers new flavors, through themes such as celebration, currently offering green bean casserole arancini, braised short rib and more.

"We're trying to up the game," says co-owner and chef Anthony Scolaro. Learn more about Vue and Scolaro here: https://tinyurl.com/4zhtrpzx

Photos by Talia Hodge

Around 1987, Santa hitched a ride on a Metro RTA bus, bound for the Akron Zoological Park's Holiday Lights event. It's s...
12/13/2024

Around 1987, Santa hitched a ride on a Metro RTA bus, bound for the Akron Zoological Park's Holiday Lights event. It's since evolved into the Akron Zoo's Wild Lights event — see over 1 million dazzling lights, including those shaped like animals, at this must-see celebration, running through Dec. 30. Plus, on select dates, visit Santa and catch a glimpse of the Grinch!

Read more here: https://tinyurl.com/ymnjzuzh

Photo provided by Akron-Summit County Public Library/ Summit Memory

Last night, we attended the kickoff celebration for the Akron Bicentennial . From performances by Theron Brown Music, Fr...
12/12/2024

Last night, we attended the kickoff celebration for the Akron Bicentennial . From performances by Theron Brown Music, Frank Ward Jr. and the Akron Symphony Orchestra to messages from Gloria and LeBron James, it was an evening full of surprises — and an exciting snapshot of what's to come.

12/12/2024

A video message from LeBron James at last night's Akron Bicentennial kickoff!

Enjoy a holiday-themed cirque performance at the Akron Civic Theatre, try hot beverages in Barberton, see wildlife-theme...
12/12/2024

Enjoy a holiday-themed cirque performance at the Akron Civic Theatre, try hot beverages in Barberton, see wildlife-themed light displays at the Akron Zoo and more with this week's edition of The 330 Connect — available here: https://tinyurl.com/pyja4zrm

Photo provided by Cirque Musica

Following a "Restaurant Impossible" reboot, Edgar's Restaurant is approaching its 20th anniversary. Clientele hunger for...
12/12/2024

Following a "Restaurant Impossible" reboot, Edgar's Restaurant is approaching its 20th anniversary. Clientele hunger for a cultural bite. "It's clean food that has layers of flavor," says executive chef and owner Glenn Gillespie. Learn more about Gillespie and Edgar's here: https://tinyurl.com/37t3n849

Photos by Talia Hodge

After struggling with addiction, Todd Whitman found his purpose through the culinary arts. "It was really exciting, chan...
12/10/2024

After struggling with addiction, Todd Whitman found his purpose through the culinary arts. "It was really exciting, changing my life and devoting so much energy into food," he says. Read more about Whitman's journey to sobriety — and the Sérénité Restaurant where he is executive chef — here: https://tinyurl.com/ykrhdt84

Photos by Talia Hodge

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LeBron James' Akron Bicentennial Kickoff Message
LeBron James' Akron Bicentennial Kickoff Message

A video message from LeBron James at last night's Akron Bicentennial kickoff!

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