Why Not Akron

"Years from now, when other cities look for a model of rebirth someone will say "Why not look to Akron?" As Akron continues to evolve from its roots as an industrial powerhouse to a highly-creative and innovative center of excellence-let us never forget our greatest asset has remained constant, it's our people.

 

Documentary:

The Lorain Correctional Institution created a program called Bees Behind Bars, where inmates who are on good behavior can work with bees, make hives, etc., in order to help themselves and their surrounding community. Catch a glimpse of what it's like for these beekeeper inmates in the trailer here:

 

#iwokeuplikethis:

A personal project I started in 2015 on women, culture, and image. It began as a photo series, which you can find at www.facebook.com/iwokeuplikethisakronohio. This is the video version.

 

Music Video:

Liotta, How I Spent My Summer Vacation

 

The Devil Strip: 

The Devil Strip is Akron's art, culture and, entertainment magazine. I am a videographer and photographer for the paper and website. 

 

Akropreneurs is a two season documentary series showcasing Akron entrepreneurs.

Sima Arshadi is from Iran, but she lives in Akron now where she makes breathtaking, hyper-realistic flowers -- some from cold porcelain and others that are edible. As an immigrant to the US, she faces all the same challenges that other American entrepreneurs must tackle, plus a few that are unique.

A native of Warren, Don Drumm studied medicine for two years at Hiram College before pursuing a career in art, earning two degrees at Kent State University then opening his own studio in 1960. As a full-time sculptor, Don and his wife Lisa first expanded the studio in 1971 to include a one-room gallery, which is now part of a complex that now encompasses eight buildings near the University of Akron. Over his rich career, Don has been honored with several awards, including a few of the "lifetime achievement" type, but he has no intention to retire yet and he explains why on this episode of Akropreneurs. Filmed and produced by Ilenia Pezzaniti for The Devil Strip in partnership with the Fund for Our Economic Future and the Burton D. Morgan Foundation.

Get to know Rhea Butcher.

A love letter to Lebron James, from Akron.

 

The guys of Lousy Weather Media Podcast.

Get to know the Shivering Timbers.

 

 

 

GAR Foundation:

GAR invests in Greater Akron to promote quality of life, education, and economic opportunities for its people, in a culturally vibrant community.

Kimpton Middle School teacher Dave Ternent and his students share how they implemented a GAR funded program by using problem-based, interdisciplinary, and authentic learning experiences to motivate and inspire students to apply science and math skills.

On a hot summer day in June, more than 200 volunteers came together with United Way, KaBOOM! and Foresters Financial to build a playground in Akron’s Suddieth Park. 

On May 4, 2016, volunteers from throughout Summit County came together to help new and expectant mothers in Akron as part of United Way’s inaugural Smart Start Baby Shower.

United Way of Summit County’s “Page It Forward” Book Drive brings together local companies to provide books to children in underserved communities in Akron, Ohio.

 

Imagination Library// Children of Summit County can receive free books until the age of 5 if they're signed up for this program. 

 

Bridges Out of Summit County// Watch Ana's story on how she used community resources to work her way out of poverty.

Farmer's Market// How those on EBT can get produce at local Farmer's Markets in Akron. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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