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By Carl Chancellor
Beacon Journal
Published on Tuesday, Jun 24, 2008
The City Council voted to put a tad more than just the proverbial nickel in the ol' nickelodeon to ensure Akron will have music, music, music this summer.
The council approved a total of $98,000 in two pieces of legislation Monday night to fund a series of free outdoor concerts as part of the city's recreation program.
Ward 10 Councilwoman Kelli Crawford said the concerts will be a magnet for family fun.
''What is most exciting is that the concerts are bringing people downtown and to the various parts of our city to be entertained,'' Crawford said.
The other exciting aspect of the concerts is that they are free and open to the public.
The Akron Symphony Orchestra was awarded $70,000 to present four concerts at parks throughout the city. The first was Monday night at Hardesty Park.
The remaining concert dates are June 28 at Firestone Park; July 6 at Lock 3; and July 11 at Goodyear Heights Metro Park.
All concerts are from 7:30 to 9 p.m.
This is the sixth year that the city has sponsored summer outdoor concerts by the Akron Symphony Orchestra.
The council also allocated $28,000 to help fund the Akron Art Museum's Downtown@Dusk concert series.
There will be 10 concerts held on Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the art museum's south parking lot.
The lineup includes July 10, Wanda Hunt Band, rhythm and blues; July 17, Bluestones, rhythm and blues/classic rock; July 24, Carlos Jones and the PLUS Band, reggae; July 31, Pat Sweany, rock/pop; Aug. 7, Houseguest, pop/rock; Aug. 14, Numbers Band, rock/blues; Aug. 21, Magpies, rock/pop; Aug. 28, Horns N Things, jazz; Sept. 4, Hillbilly Idol, bluegrass; and Sept. 11, Roberto Ocasio's Latin jazz.
In case of bad weather, the concerts will be held in the museum's lobby.
In other business, the council approved $2.09 million in improvements for the Hickory Street project. The improvements include paving, grading, curbs, sidewalks and driveways, water mains, sanitary and storm sewers, street lighting and landscaping.
Property owners will be assessed 18 percent of the cost.
Carl Chancellor can be reached at 330-996-3725 or cchancellor@thebeaconjournal.com.
The City Council voted to put a tad more than just the proverbial nickel in the ol' nickelodeon to ensure Akron will have music, music, music this summer.
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