Tag: summer
A Look Back into the Archives: Downtown@Dusk
By: Alexandra Lynch, Kent State University Practicum Student It’s hard to believe that the Akron Art Museum’s Downtown @ Dusk has just started its 30th season! This season kicked off on Thursday, June 19 with American, Pop artist Anne E. Dechant with Director Mark Masuoka as MC. This year’s Downtown @ Dusk has a diverse line up, ranging from Indie Folk Groove to Old School R&B, and will be taking place Thursdays throughout the summer.Downtown @ Dusk Concert Lineup:June 26 15 60 75 The Numbers Band,
Last Downtown@Dusk of the Summer ft. Zydeco Kings
Thursday, August 9 6:30 – 9:30 pm Come see the Zydeco Kings perform live at the Akron Art Museum on Thursday from 6:30 – 8:30 pm as part of the museum’s popular Downtown@Dusk concert series. Also enjoy a lecture from Collection Manager Arnold Tunstall, ArtCamp@Dusk for the kids, hot dogs and a cold beer from Elevator Brewing for adults. This is the LAST Downtown@Dusk of the season and is also a great chance to purchase work from local artists. The Zydeco Kings have been celebrating
Downtown@Dusk ft. Robin Stone
Thursday, July 19 6:30 – 8:30 pm Come see Robin Stone perform live at the Akron Art Museum Thursday from 6:30 – 8:30 pm as part of the museum’s popular Downtown@Dusk concert series. Also enjoy a lecture from Kent State University art history professor Fred Smith, ArtCamp@Dusk for the kids, hot dogs and a cold beer from Elevator Brewing for adults. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90iuULebqDw&list=UUVy1qHceFv3zK6SfOfqG5fg&index=6&feature=plcp] The Cleveland native voted “Best Vocalist” at the Free Times Music Awards in 2009 almost wasn’t. After being diagnosed with a tumor on
Downtown@Dusk ft. Anne E. DeChant
Thursday, June 28 6:30 – 8:30 pm Come see American/Pop/Country singer Anne E. DeChant perform live at the Akron Art Museum Thursday from 6:30 – 8:30 pm as part of the museum’s popular Downtown@Dusk concert series. Also enjoy a lecture from Christy Gray of ZeroLandfill, ArtCamp@Dusk for the kids and a cold beer from Elevator Brewing for adults. Since the 1990’s Anne E. DeChant has been writing songs about the feelings of having a broken heart and social injustice. DeChant is a 5-time winner of
First Downtown@Dusk of the Summer ft. The Wanda Hunt Band
Thursday, June 21 6:30 – 8:30 pm Kick off the summer with the soulful sounds of The Wanda Hunt Band, a talk from Akron Art Museum Director & CEO Mitchell Kahan, an ArtCamp@Dusk preview for the kids and a cold beer from Elevator Brewery and Draught Haus. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-MUm8E1GKSs&feature=related] A fan favorite of past Downtown@Dusk series, The Wanda Hunt Band has been known throughout Northeast Ohio for a great live performance of old school R&B and blues. Wanda Hunt’s terrific vocals lead the band, consisting of