Akron鈥檚 musical bicentennial
The world premiere of 鈥淔estive Fanfare (For Akron's Bicentennial)鈥 happens Tuesday at EJ Thomas Hall in Akron at 7:30 p.m. Conducted by composer Peter Boyer, the piece marks the city鈥檚 200th birthday. The concert features the brass and percussion sections of the Cleveland Orchestra, led by principal trumpet Michael Sachs. also includes pieces by Mussorgsky, Grainger and others.
Egg-ceptional hunts
Ahead of Easter Sunday, the is hosting a natural seed bomb "egg" hunt. From 9 a.m. until noon, visitors can collect 10 of the seed bombs (which eschew plastic and encourage planting) and trade them for a delicious prize. The event is included with paid admission and features bunny photos. Tower City from noon until 6 p.m. In Kent, an on Friday night is followed by on Saturday at 1 p.m.
Something for Easter beagles
If humans-hunting-eggs isn鈥檛 for you, maybe you have a pet? Taps and Tails, billed as 鈥渁 dog park with a bar,鈥 is inviting pups for their own egg hunt. From , the Tremont spot will entice dogs with treat-filled eggs and photos with the Easter Bunny himself.
Lunch, the CIA and the Three Stooges
On Friday, mixed-media artist Mike Rader discusses his work connecting the past with the present. Previous subjects include Charlie Chaplin and Mr. Potato Head (separately), and he鈥檚 currently developing a film examining how the Three Stooges鈥 personalities relate to the creative process. takes place in the school鈥檚 Peter B. Lewis Theater starting at 12:15 p.m.
Earth Day in Mentor
At Mentor Marsh on Sunday, there are two opportunities to celebrate nature. At 7:30 a.m., experienced birders lead their to observe migration. Then at 2 p.m., set out from the nature center to look for ahead of Earth Day on April 22.