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Blogs:
Pets:
Cat-loving chihuahua suckles seven abandoned kittens
The Heldenfiles:
Friday Night Notebook
Patrick McManamon:
For your Saturday entertainment …
Akron Zips:
Hitchens leads Zips in second-half comeback
Tribe Matters:
Seven players added to Tribe’s 40-man roster
Cleveland Browns:
Robiskie, Harrison inactive
Kent State Sports:
Kent State blown out in second half, loses to Temple 47-13
Cleveland Cavaliers:
Gameblog: Cavs vs. Philadelphia 76ers
Buckeye Blogging:
OSU – Michigan college football rivals meet in Baghdad
Varsity Letters:
Four area football teams play tonight
All Da King's Men:
Headed For Disaster
Blog of Mass Destruction:
Will Health Care Reform Pass?
Akron Law Café:
Health Care Financing Reform: (69) The Brookings Institute Study on "Bending the Curve" – Four General Strategies
See Jane Style:
Vintage Chic
Car Chase:
TIME TO GET YOUR COLLECTOR CARS WINTERIZED
Let's Talk Real Estate:
Silverdome Potentially SOLD!
Ohio Travels with Betty:
George is looking for a Thanksgiving buffet in Akron.
Sound Check:
Steely Dan Plays "The Royal Scam" at E.J. Thomas Hall
HRLite House:
Colloquium at University of Akron
Akron Gamer:
Nintendo's Mario endures even as games come and go
Published on Friday, Jun 06, 2008
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Zensai: The Horticulture of Japan — Through June 29 at the Cleveland Botanical Garden, 11030 East Blvd. Bask in the sophistication and pristine beauty of Japanese horticulture. http://www.cbgarden.org.
Einstein Exhibit— Through Sept. 2 at Great Lakes Science Center, 601 Erieside Ave., Cleveland. Most comprehensive exhibition ever presented on the life and theories of one of the greatest scientists of all time. The center is open from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily. Admission for Einstein plus signature exhibits or Omnimax film: $12.95; $11.50 seniors and military; $10.50 children 2-17. Admission for Einstein, signature exhibits and Omnimax film: $17.95; $14.95 for seniors and military; $12.95 children 2-17; $7.50 adult members; $5.50 child members; exhibits and movie free for max members. 330-694-2000 or http://www.greatscience.com.
Victorian Pastimes — Noon to 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays, 1-4 p.m. Sundays through Aug. 31 at Hower House, the University of Akron, 60 Fir Hill, Akron. Explores the various leisure-time activities of the Hower Family as well as general Victorian practices. $6, $5 for seniors, $2 for students. 330-972-6909.
Friends of the Aurora Library Book Sale — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday at the Aurora Library, 115 E. Pioneer Trail.
American Summer Celebration — 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and Saturday at Longaberger Homestead, 5563 Raiders Road, Frazeysburg. Free. http://www.longaberger.com or 740-322-5588.
Friday Fresh Voices — 7-8 p.m. today at the Learned Owl Book Shop, 204 N. Main St., Hudson. Les Roberts, author of the Cleveland mystery series featuring detective Milan Jacovich, will autograph his book, King of the Holly Hop: A Milan Jacovich Mystery. 330-653-2252.
Dangerous Boys & Daring Girls Club — 7 p.m. today at Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 4015 Medina Road, Bath Township. 330-665-5199.
First Friday Open Mic — 7:30-9 p.m. today at Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 4015 Medina Road, Bath Township. 330-665-5199.
Art@B&N Artist Appearance — 7:30 p.m. today at Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 4015 Medina Road, Bath Township. Toni Daniel will demonstrate her art. 330-665-5199.
Youth Dance & Gymnastics Classes — Saturday through Aug. 9 at the Quirk Cultural Center, 1201 Grant Ave., Cuyahoga Falls. Pre-Ballet (ages 4-6) 9-9:45 a.m.; tap, tumbling and jazz (ages 4-6) 9:45-10:45 a.m.; Gymnastics I (ages 6-12) 10:45-11:45 a.m.; Gymnastics II and III (ages 6-12) noon to 1 p.m.; tap and jazz (ages 7-12) 1-2 p.m. $32 for residents and $36 for nonresidents. 330-971-8425 or 330-971-8225.
Corsair Model Aircraft Club 24th Annual Big Plane Fly-In — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at the Summit County Fairgrounds, 229 E. Howe Road, Tallmadge. Giant scale model airplane air show. 330-348-6405.
Kids Stuff Garage Sale — 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Brunswick Community Recreation & Fitness Center, 3637 Center Road. 330-273-8000.
The Great Geauga Antiques Market — 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at the Geauga Country Fairgrounds, 14373 N. Cheshire St., Burton. $6. http://www.geaugaantiquesmarket.com.
Inside the Beck — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Beck Center for the Arts, 17801 Detroit Ave., Lakewood. Free family-fun open house event and sale of vintage costumes and stage items. 216-521-2540 or http://www.beckcenter.org.
Book Sale — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday at the Akron-Summit County Public Library, North Hill branch, 183 E. Cuyahoga Falls Ave., Akron. 330-535-9423.
Fourth Annual Irish Scottish Festivals and Gaelic Games — 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday at the Stark County Fairgrounds, 305 Wertz Ave. N.W., Canton. The event will feature a hurling match; Highland games; Melinda Crawford, 2003 National Scottish Fiddle Champion; Krista Solars; The Mickeys; Akron and District Pipes and Drums; Lisa Spicer; O'Hare Irish Dancers; Akron Canton Dart Club tournament/workshops and more. $5, $3 for age 12 and under. 330-837-3270 or 330-867-0485 or http://www.thecelticclubofohio.com.
Akron Glass Works Artist Demos — 6-11 p.m. Saturday at Akron Glass Works, 106 N. Main St., Akron. Glass blowing demonstrations. Free. 330-253-5888.
Northeast Ohio Rock 'n' Roller Girls — 6 p.m. Saturday at Pinnacle Sports, 313 Medina Road, Medina. The Rock 'n' Roller Girls will compete against Cleveland's Burning River Roller Girls. $10 in advance, $13 at the door, Free for ages 6 and under. http://www.neorocknrollergirls.com/.
2nd Annual Riverfront Irish Festival 5K Run & 1 Mile Run/Walk — 8 a.m. Sunday at the Falls Square Amphitheater, Downtown Cuyahoga Falls. Registration is $15 for runners and $10 for walkers if pre-registered and $20 for race day registration. http://www.riverfrontirishfest.com.
TubaSummer — 7 p.m. Sunday at Cascade Plaza on Main Street in downtown Akron. Free concert will feature summer favorites performed by tuba, sousaphone, baritone and euphonium musicians from throughout the region. To register to play, call Tucker Jolly at 330-972-6641. Information: 330-762-9550.
Favorite Authors Book Discussion — 2 p.m. Monday at the North Canton Public Library, 185 N. Main St. Loving Frank by Nancy Horan. 330-499-4712.
Teen Program: A Little Clothing Metamorphosis — 6-8 p.m. Monday at the North Canton Public Library, 185 N. Main St. Transform an old T-shirt into an edgy fashion statement. 330-499-4712.
Poets in Performance — 7 p.m. Monday at Heights Arts at the Library, 2340 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights. Featuring: George Bilgere, Rita Grabowski, and Abdullah Bey. Suggested donation $5. 216-932-3396.
Author Appearance — 7 p.m. Monday at Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 4015 Medina Road, Bath Township. Beacon Journal columnist David Giffels will discuss and sign his new book, All the Way Home. 330-665-5199.
Adult Tennis Lessons — Will begin Tuesday at Oak Park in Cuyahoga Falls, and Wednesday at Valley Vista Park in Cuyahoga Falls. Beginner classes meet 6:15-7:30 p.m. with intermediate classes 7:30-8:45 p.m. $35 for four-week session for residents, $40 for nonresidents. 330-971-8425.
Musical Open Mic — Sign-up begins at 6:30 p.m. every Tuesday at Erewhon Gallery & Studios, 111 N. Main St., Akron, above the Northside bar. 330-920-4221. Free.
30th Annual Marilyn Bianchi Kids' Playwriting Festival — June 12-15 at the Westfield Insurance Studio Theatre in the Idea Center at Playhouse Square, Euclid Ave., Cleveland. Plays by elementary and junior high students will be performed at 7:30 p.m. June 12-15 and 2:30 p.m. June 14 and 15. High-school students' plays will be performed at 10 p.m. June 13, 14 and 5 p.m. June 15. Opening night benefit performance 7:30 p.m. June 12 with tickets prices of $25. Admission is free Friday-Sunday. 216-932-3396 or visit http://www.dobama.org.
Munroe Falls Historical Society — 7 p.m. June 12 at Munroe Falls City Hall, 43 Munroe Falls Ave. Willard Thomas will discuss the history of the Children's Chapel building on the grounds of the First Christian Church of Stow. Free. 330-688-5878.
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