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Akron Children’s Museum: Online offerings include S.T.E.A.M. Team (new every Monday) at http://akronkids.org/hometime; Little Monsters’ Prescriptions for Play (new every Tuesday) at http://akronkids.org/hometime. Also on the museum’s Facebook page, @AkronChildrensMuseum, community members are encouraged to follow along and engage with Virtual Bedtime Stories (new every Thursday); weekly photo collage of our museum friends who share pics of their kids doing any of the activities during the week (new every Friday); and posts of Mr. Jeff’s music watch parties (new every Wednesday). For more information, http://akronkids.org.
Akron Civic Theatre: Is asking folks of all ages to submit a video of them singing a song from an upcoming show. Songs should be no longer than two minutes. Videos will be selected to be shared on the Civic’s social media sites each week. Friday is the deadline to submit a video this week. Send videos to [email protected].
Akron-Summit County Public Library: All events have been canceled. The library will remain closed until at least May 31. Stream movies with your library card using Kanopy. For more information, go to http://akronlibrary.org.
Akron Symphony Orchestra: The ASO Radio Hour will be a limited-run rebroadcast of some of the most popular concert performances from the Orchestra’s archives. The series will run every Friday at 7 p.m. on the orchestra’s YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/user/AkronSymphony) and Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/akronsymphony/). Each broadcast of the ASO Radio Hour will only be available for 72 hours before it’s put it back into the archives.
The Akron Zoo: Offers Lunch and Learns on Facebook at noon daily. The videos feature zoo animals and staff. The videos will be live several days a week for people to engage with the zoo and ask questions during the live broadcast. http://akronzoo.org.
Apollo’s Fire: In response to the coronavirus shutdown, Apollo’s Fire has launched “Music for the Soul,” a series of online programs featuring concert videos, interviews, and related reading. For more information, go to https://apollosfire.org/music-for-the-soul/.
Barberton Public Library: Closed until further notice. The CLEVNET eMedia Collection through OverDrive or Libby provides popular audiobooks, eBooks, music, magazines and videos for download. Check out titles anywhere with a web browser and your library card. For more information, go to https://www.barbertonlibrary.org.
Body Temple Fitness Studio (BTF): Each day at 10 a.m., trainers from Body Temple Fitness live-stream a high intensity interval training workout on the gym’s Facebook and Instagram pages (@btfstudios), then upload the video that same day to YouTube for individuals to follow along at home. These workouts are free and open to anyone, however donations are being accepted through the gym’s Venmo account, Body Temple Fitness Studio. For more information, go to https://btfstudios.com.
Boys and Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio: Is launching Cyber Club, a daily digital menu of activities and programs that are aligned with the organization’s focal points: academic success, healthy lifestyles and character development. Kids and family members can check out the links at http://www.bgcneo.org.
Canton Museum of Art: Current Exhibitions: Reflections: The Artistic Spirit of Merv Corning; Symbolic Narrative: Ceramics by Taylor Robenalt; Patient Work: Watercolors by J.D. Titzel; and A Portrait of Americana: American Life from the CMA Collection. The Canton Museum of Art’s Wednesday posts will share virtual exhibition tours and art-making activities as part of its Museum To Go program, take in-depth looks into parts of the CMA collection, and feature a range of content to engage, entertain, and educate people of all ages. Go to, https://www.cantonart.org/learn/Museum-To-Go.
Canton Palace Theatre“ will host a virtual screening of Harold Lloyd’s An Eastern Westerner with Kilgen Organ accompaniment by Jay Spencer at 7 p.m. Friday on the theater’s Facebook Page, https://www.facebook.com/CantonPalaceTheatre/. This is a virtual event, broadcast live from the Canton Palace Theatre. Patrons can also enjoy snacks during the movie with Curbside Concessions, available for pickup at the theatre between 5-6:30 p.m. Friday. To place orders visit: https://cantonpalacetheatre.org/product/family-pack-curbside-concessions/.
The Center for Applied Drama and Autism: Will offer virtual summer camps and workshops this summer. Summer Camps: June 15-19, Fairy Tales and Legends; June 22-26, Comedy Camp!; July 13-17, Puppet Palooza!; and July 20-21, Superheroes and Sidekicks. Workshops: Saturdays, June 6-Aug. 8, All the World’s A Stage; Tuesdays, June 2-Aug. 4, Improv for All; and Wednesdays, June 3-Aug. 5, Script Writing for All. For more information and registration, go to https://centerforada.square.site/.
Chagrin Arts: Is offering a virtual gallery tour of the “Modern World” exhibit by Jack Kruyne. To access this tour, go to https://www.chagrinarts.org/gallery.
Children’s Concert Society: Has created a YouTube site (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyKZwX9AC9QEOrfSOdUd3gg/featured) that features playlists from some in-school performers.
Cleveland Ballet Company: Offering live streaming classes on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, instructed by Gladisa Guadalope. Classes are: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Ballet Advanced/Professional; 1:30 -3 p.m. Ballet, Ages 10-14. The company will be live streaming on their Instragram @clevelandballetcompany. Excerpts of Midsummer Night’s Dream will be released on May 25 and be available for 72 hours on Cleveland Ballet’s YouTube Channel, completing its Digital Spring Series. For more information, go to https://clevelandballet.org/.
Cleveland Cinemas: Will be opening new theatrical films available for people to watch in their homes. A portion of each virtual ticket purchase will directly benefit Cleveland Cinemas. Information on these films can be found on our Virtual Screening page at https://www.clevelandcinemas.com/page?id=14583.
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo: Closed to the public. Cleveland Metroparks and Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is launching a weekday Virtual Classroom on Facebook Live. At 11 a.m. join biologists as they secure a future for wildlife at the zoo. At 1 p.m. join naturalists as they look for signs of spring, discover wildlife and more. For more information, go to https://www.clevelandmetroparks.com/zoo.
Cleveland Museum of Art: All events and programs are canceled through June 30. Visitors are encouraged to visit the CMA’s Collection Online (https://www.clevelandart.org/art/collection/search) and download the ArtLens App (https://www.clevelandart.org/artlens-gallery/artlens-app) to explore the museum’s collection through hi-res artworks, videos, metadata, and more. The museum’s digital archives (http://library.clevelandart.org/archives) also include audio and visual recordings of past museum programs and events, oral histories, preliminary drawings, renderings, and works of art by artists represented in the museum collection. For more information, go to http://www.clevelandart.org.
Cleveland Orchestra: The orchestra is presenting a series of audio broadcasts, Lunchtime with The Cleveland Orchestra, available on radio and online streaming from WCLV (104.9 FM) every weekday immediately after BBC News at Noon. In addition, the orchestra has adapted its school-based Mindful Music Moments program to reach community members of all ages across all of its social media platforms and website. For more information, go to http://www.clevelandorchestra.com.
Cleveland Public Library: Offering Virtual Storytime on its digital platforms, which includes http://cpl.org, Facebook, and Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn61KJzQ8f0F7TlWYFSpHkA).
Cuyahoga Falls Public Library: Closed until further notice. Online offerings: MakerSpace Orientation at 5 p.m. Thursday, learn how to use the equipment that is a part of our MakerSpace in this virtual tour. This orientation will include demonstrations for the Cricut, VHS to DVD converter, button makers, die cut machine and more; Riverfront Readers Book Club at 7 p.m. Thursday, meeting on the library’s Facebook feed for a discussion of favorite books and recent reads. Comment on the Riverfront Readers’ post to participate; and Summer Reading Program Begins, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, the program has been redesigned so patrons can complete reading requirements and submit logs remotely. Digital content is available through the library’s website at https://cuyahogafallslibrary.org/.
Hiram’s Art and Design Virtual Juried Student Art Show: Featuring the work of students from diverse art disciplines, including painting, sculpture, jewelry, photography, and video, the exhibition is open to the public and can be accessed through the College’s website at http://www.hiram.edu/artshow. Guests can also read the gallery director’s welcome, the juror’s statement, and sign the guest book.
Hudson Library & Historical Society: Closed until further notice. The library will host a series of live virtual meditation classes on Monday mornings at 10 through June 8. A member of the Center for Health, Happiness and Chan, a local non-religious, non-profit organization, will lead the one-hour morning meditation class using the Zoom platform. Separate registration is required for each meditation class – join one class or come to all four. Participants will be emailed an invitation to meet on Zoom a day before the program. For more information, email [email protected] or leave a message at 330-653-6658, ext. 1010. The digital library is open. For more information, go to http://www.hudsonlibrary.org.
The International Soap Box Derby (ISBD): Is launching its new at-home education program. Information can be found on the Derby’s website at http://g3edu.soapboxderby.org.
Kent State University’s School of Fashion Fashion Show 2.0: This completely virtual extravaganza will highlight the hard work of senior design and merchandising students. Fashion Show 2.0 promises to embody an eclectic assortment of styles, materials, concepts and processes of completed garments. The format will showcase the work of 45 student designers, which were personally selected prior to COVID-19 pandemic by a panel of industry critics to be displayed on the runway in the original live show. More than 140 looks will be featured throughout the event – all designed by seniors. A direct link to the show will be posted on the school’s website (https://www.kent.edu/fashion/annual-fashion-show).
Mahoning Valley Historical Society: Noon Thursday, May21, Bites and Bits of History lunchtime program for the Spring/Summer 2020 series. Virginia Draa, Ed. D. and Jessica Trickett, MVHS Collections Manager, will explore the history of Victorian-era crazy quilts. Tune in to see this pre-recorded video presentation and let us know your comments and questions. During the current closure of Tyler History Center, you can now attend this popular monthly program on our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/events/3188682047856354/ and our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDHqcfsLJNsV5s-bnahmTNA/videos.
Massillon Museum: Closed until further notice. On Tuesdays the museum will focus on objects in its new permanent collection galleries — the 1908 Jewel automobile, the six-foot carved dragon from an 1890s mansion, 19th- to 21st-century paintings and sculpture, American Indian artifacts, and more. The April 28 Brown Bag Lunch program will be presented virtually as well. For more information, go to http://www.massillonmuseum.org/.
Massillon Public Library: Closed until further notice. Online resources are still available. For more information, go to http://www.massillonlibrary.org.
McKinley Presidential Library & Museum: Closed until further notice. For more information, go to https://mckinleymuseum.org/.
Music Therapy Enrichment Center, Inc.: Is offering music and fun at home through virtual camps and classes. For more information go to http://www.mtecincorporated.com/music-classes or call Tara Murdock, MT-BC, Music Class Coordinator at 440-250-0091.
Music Together Summit: Is offering Music Together Online classes for families with children ages birth through five. Visit http://musictogethersummit.com for the schedule and to Register.
The National First Ladies’ Library: Celebrates women’s history, the Saxton McKinley family, and the library’s 2020 themes—women’s rights, the suffrage centennial, campaigning first ladies, and women running for office. It will provide content to listen to as well as interactive lessons and activities for adults and youth. Go to http://firstladies.org.
Ohio Shakespeare Festival: R&J Zoom by William Shakespeare. New scenes at 11 a.m. on Mondays and Fridays throughout the quarantine. Directed and edited by Tess Burgler, technical direction by Buddy Taylor. Created for students learning Romeo & Juliet from home. For more information, go to http://www.ohioshakespearefestival.com/rjzoom.
Pro Football Hall of Fame and Museum: Closed until further notice. The 100-plus years of professional football history will be the Friday focus of the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Facebook programs. Go to http://www.profootballhof.com.
Rodman Public Library: The library’s digital collection is available at the library’s website. For more information, go to https://www.rodmanlibrary.com/.
Rubber City Comics: Will be live on Facebook periodically with various inventory and abandon pull sales. This is a fun way to get a great deal on comics while we are all locked down. Just go to http://facebook.com/rubbercitycomics at and look for information about the schedule. Remember, we will do curb-side pick-up, Akron-area delivery or ship your purchases.
Stambaugh Auditorium: Will present a weekly digital watch event of past performances at 7 p.m. Friday. Scheduled events are: Friday, Stambaugh Youth Concert Band (Fall 2018); May 29, Opera Western Reserve Presents Madama Butterfly (2018); June 5, Stambaugh Youth Concert Band (Spring 2019); June 12, TBD; and June 19, Stambaugh Youth Concert Band (Fall 2019). To view the past performances, go to http://stambaughauditorium.com.
Stark Library: Ebooks and audio books can be accessed through the Overdrive/Libby app. Thousands of popular eMagazine titles are available digitally through RBdigital and Flipster. Streaming music, TV shows, and movies are offered using Overdrive/Libby or Hoopla. There are special pages on the Library website with links to activities for both children and adults to help keep them connected to their community during this time of social and physical distancing. http://StarkLibrary.org/COVID.
Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library: Drive-up service and telephone assistance resumed this week, but the buildings remains closed to the public. Digital resources are available, as well as the Story Time at Home series. For more information, go to http://www.smfpl.org/.
Summit Artspace: The Akron and Barberton galleries are temporarily closed until further notice. Summit Artspace will offer online events and art shows during this closure. For more information, go to https://www.summitartspace.org.
Valley Art Center: Closed. Check into ARTLIVES at https://www.valleyartcenter.org/creativity-connections.html. The center is building creative connections, virtual class platforms, virtual gallery experiences, a virtual art market, and eventually a virtual art festival. For more information, go to https://www.valleyartcenter.org/.
The Wilderness Center: Will host a virtual celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day through social media and at http://wildernesscenter.org. Staff will share ideas and activities to help the community to get outside and enjoy nature. As part of these events, TWC is requesting submissions of artwork for participation in an online gallery show with the theme of “Know. Enjoy. Protect.” Entrants of all ages are encouraged to submit depictions of how they know, enjoy and protect the Earth. Submission guidelines can be found at http://wildernesscenter.org.
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