Around Akron with Blue Green

Episode 01

October 2016

Oct 3, 2016 · 27 min

In this premiere episode of the Akron-centric series, host Blue Green features Ms. Julie’s Kitchen, entrepreneur and Peaceful Fruits founder Evan Delahanty, muralist Jessica Lofthus and more.

Episode 02

November 2016

Nov 4, 2016 · 27 min

This episode of the Akron-centric series features BMe Akron, an organization that helps promote strong leadership in African-American males; the Vaill brothers, owners of The Rialto Theatre; local musician Zach of The Big Love Network and Sweet Mary’s Bakery.

Episode 03

December 2016

Dec 16, 2016 · 27 min

In this episode of the Akron-centric series we learn more about musician Ryan Humbert’s Christmas Extravaganza benefit show; hip-hop artist A-Minus; and Stan Hywet Hall.

Episode 04

January 2017

Jan 13, 2017 · 27 min

This episode features interesting stories about Life Is Good No Matter What, RunningDog, One of a Kind Pets, 7th Floor Clothing, Art Bomb Brigade and the art of Matt Miller.

Episode 05

February 2017

Feb 7, 2017 · 27 min

Find out more about Dream Team Boxing & Learning Center, Nepali Kitchen, piano player Kofi Boakye and Springfield Roller Rink.

Episode 06

March 2017

Mar 24, 2017 · 27 min

Find out how Elec Simon, a performer with the Cleveland Cavaliers QStix drum team, uses music to offer an anti-bullying message to young people. Then meet Karen Starr of Hazel Tree Interiors, who is a self-proclaimed community dreamer. We visit Akron Coffee Roasters, which roasts specialty coffees in Akron, and then we sit down with Ted Sikora, a filmmaker, musician and comic-book creator.

Episode 07

April 2017

Apr 16, 2017 · 27 min

This month on Around Akron with Blue Green, we talk with David Giffels author of The Hard Way on Purpose, Kurtiss Hare of the The Nightlight about creating a comfortable small venue to view great films. We talk to Akron Maker Space a club for making all kinds of cool things and then we talk to Crafty Mart about becoming an entrepreneur and selling your own products at their amazing events.

Episode 08

May 2017

May 14, 2017 · 27 min

This month we will spotlight Paul Hays of the Second Chance Store, the historic Goodyear Theater and Shane Wynn of Shane Wynn photography. We are also honored to interview Akron's Mayor Dan Horrigan in our Movers & Shakers segment.

Episode 09

June 2017

Jun 15, 2017 · 27 min

This edition spotlights the Portage Lakes region, including Portage Lakes State Park, area history and a yearly festival featuring dragon boat racing.

Episode 10

July 2017

Jul 16, 2017 · 27 min

This edition features musician and producer Eriq Troi, the West Akron 5K, filmmaker/director/producer Miki Blak and world-class chromatic harmonica player David Kettlewell.

Episode 11

August 2017

Aug 25, 2017 · 27 min

It's all about Kenmore this month! We visit Lay's Guitar Shop, renowned for its custom guitar repair, and we learn about Kenmore's connection to movie theater "silver screens." We also visit Panyard, which crafts steel pan musical instruments and accessories.

Episode 12

September 2017

Sep 15, 2017 · 27 min

It's all about jazz on this episode of AROUND AKRON WITH BLUE GREEN. We tell the history of jazz music on Howard Street. We sit down and talk with Tony Troppe about BLU Jazz+, BLU Plate and the future Blutique Hotel in the United Building. To wrap up the show, we talk with Ace Boogie about his new album release "The Opposite of What's Hot Now." If you love jazz, you’re going love this episode.