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The Greater Akron Chamber is excited to introduce our mobile app, Save Local Now™. Save Local Now™ is a platform for chambers to help local businesses grow by placing self-promotion in their hands and delivering it to their customers.

Wasteful Consumption Patterns Khrome CD Release and Halloween Party. Old Haunts Tavern. Six Performers, $200 Prize for Costume Contest and more. 1527 E. Market Street Akron, Ohio 44305. Saturday, October 27th 2012. 8pm

Intolerance Records band, Wasteful Consumption Patterns is in the process of filming two studio made music videos. The videos are being made for the singles "Eat Your Face" and "Empty the Clips".

September 5th, 2012 the Intolerance Records dark Alternative act Wasteful Consumption Patterns participated in a photo shoot.

Wasteful Consumption Patterns Record Release and Halloween Party. Old Haunts Tavern. 1527 E. Market Street Akron, Ohio 44305. Saturday, October 27th 2012. 7pm

Akron based indie label Intolerance Records gears up for a radio campaign for shock rockers 'Wasteful Consumption Patterns' impending Halloween release date.

Wasteful Consumption Patterns goes from a one-man solo act to having a nine person entourage virtually overnight.

Facebook shut down the business page for the band Wasteful Consumption Patterns with no explanation, ignoring all contact attempts.

NO MEMBERSHIP FEES… NO CONTRACTS. This new state-of-the-art facility caters to spinning fanatics and those who have heard, seen, or want to know about how to sweat 800 calories a session.

Alli Mauzey and Nicole Parker, stars of the hit Broadway musical, Wicked, will join the Akron Symphony Orchestra and Maestro, Christopher Wilkins, in a concert of divine diva showstoppers Nov. 19 at The University of Akron’s EJ Thomas Hall.

Six lawyers from the West Akron Business and Estate Planning Law Firm of Stark & Knoll were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America® 2012.

Christopher Wilkins will lead the Akron Symphony Orchestra in a showcase of Opera’s Greatest Moments on October 15 at EJ Thomas Hall. Joining the orchestra are internationally acclaimed Akron resident, Dina Kuznetsova and the Akron Symphony Chorus.

Akron will decide who has the most talent this Saturday at the Akron’s Got Skills talent contest sponsored by Brain Host, an industry leading web host. All ages are invited to take the stage at Musica in downtown Akron from 12-4 pm on Sept. 17th.

Akron’s Oldest Catholic Church Celebrating Its 175th Anniversary

The Association of Professional Landscape Designers (APLD) recently named Akron landscape designer, Samuel L. Salsbury, as a Fellow at its annual International Landscape Design Conference in Cleveland.

Onward Promotions will present a Rick Springfield concert on Labor Day weekend in Akron, OH, on September 4th, 2011 with two special opening acts, The Motels and Kasim Sulton. Tickets will be available from Ticketmaster & the Akron Civic Theatre.

Over 100 musicians and 23 professional and student dancers from greater Akron will share the EJ Thomas...

The Greater Akron Chamber is excited to introduce our mobile app, Save Local Now™. Save Local Now™ is a platform for chambers to help local businesses grow by placing self-promotion in their hands and delivering it to their customers.

The Akron Symphony Orchestra continues its Classics concert series with Gloria! at 8 pm on Saturday, November 10 at EJ Thomas Hall. It will be conducted by Maestro Christopher Wilkins and Akron Symphony Chorus Director, Maria Sensi Sellner.

Wasteful Consumption Patterns Khrome CD Release and Halloween Party. Old Haunts Tavern. Six Performers, $200 Prize for Costume Contest and more. 1527 E. Market Street Akron, Ohio 44305. Saturday, October 27th 2012. 8pm

The Akron Symphony continues the season with Rhapsody in Blue and other popular favorites by American classical music masters Bernstein, Barber & Gershwin. The concert will be led by Maestro Christopher Wilkins & feature a piano solo by Levi Hammer.

Intolerance Records band, Wasteful Consumption Patterns is in the process of filming two studio made music videos. The videos are being made for the singles "Eat Your Face" and "Empty the Clips".

September 5th, 2012 the Intolerance Records dark Alternative act Wasteful Consumption Patterns participated in a photo shoot.

Wasteful Consumption Patterns Record Release and Halloween Party. Old Haunts Tavern. 1527 E. Market Street Akron, Ohio 44305. Saturday, October 27th 2012. 7pm

Akron based indie label Intolerance Records gears up for a radio campaign for shock rockers 'Wasteful Consumption Patterns' impending Halloween release date.

Wasteful Consumption Patterns goes from a one-man solo act to having a nine person entourage virtually overnight.

Facebook shut down the business page for the band Wasteful Consumption Patterns with no explanation, ignoring all contact attempts.

A "Shining Hope" Poster Balloon Event To Be Held in Niles, Ohio

The Akron Symphony proudly announces its 2012-2013 season, featuring seven Classics Series concerts, three Pops Series concerts, the 20th anniversary of Gospel Meets Symphony, the Akron Symphony Chorus Spring Concert and Concerts for Kids.

The Akron area law firm of Stark & Knoll is honored to announce the addition of Orville Reed, III, David Bertsch and David Hilkert to its Litigation and Employment Group.

When daredevil escape artist Michael Griffin as Harry Houdini is bound, gagged and tossed into the historic Ohio-Erie Canal during the Canal Days Arts Festival and Rubber Duck Derby on Sat., June 30, HOUDUCKI proves he aint no chicken

Brimfield Township, Ohio - 3D Real Estate Partners, LTD., a real estate development company, today announced new tenants coming to The Cascades of Brimfield, its regional shopping power center.

Onward Promotions will be presenting the popular heavy metal band, Skid Row, in Akron, OH on August 2nd. Skid Row has sold over 20 million albums worldwide. Tickets will be available on Ticketmaster.com and the Akron Civic box office.

NO MEMBERSHIP FEES… NO CONTRACTS. This new state-of-the-art facility caters to spinning fanatics and those who have heard, seen, or want to know about how to sweat 800 calories a session.

Best Lawyers, the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession, has named Stark & Knoll Attorney Craig S. Marshall as the “Best Lawyers’ 2012 Akron Mergers and Acquisitions Lawyer of the Year”.

Gospel Meets Symphony returns to The University of Akron’s EJ Thomas Feb. 25. For one night, witness the power of the Gospel Meets Symphony Choir as it fuses with the Akron Symphony Orchestra to perform some of the world’s most inspiring music.

The Greater Akron Musical Association (GAMA), which operates the Akron Symphony Orchestra, Akron Youth Orchestras, Akron Symphony Chorus, and Gospel Meets Symphony Chorus, is relocating its administrative offices to Akron’s Northside District.

Thanksgiving Day Game Creates Opportunities for Community Members and Athletes to Make Memories and to be Thankful

Second Annual All-Star Football Game in Summit County Carries on Tradition, Recognizes Local Athletes and Gives Back to the Community in a Thanksgiving Showdown

Alli Mauzey and Nicole Parker, stars of the hit Broadway musical, Wicked, will join the Akron Symphony Orchestra and Maestro, Christopher Wilkins, in a concert of divine diva showstoppers Nov. 19 at The University of Akron’s EJ Thomas Hall.

Six lawyers from the West Akron Business and Estate Planning Law Firm of Stark & Knoll were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America® 2012.

Christopher Wilkins will lead the Akron Symphony Orchestra in a showcase of Opera’s Greatest Moments on October 15 at EJ Thomas Hall. Joining the orchestra are internationally acclaimed Akron resident, Dina Kuznetsova and the Akron Symphony Chorus.

Markey Fedorovich (BMF, www.bobermarkey.com), a regional audit, accounting and business advisory firm with offices in Akron and Cleveland, recently promoted nine of its associates to new positions within the firm.

Join Brain Host (brainhost.com) for Happy Hour at Musica on Sept. 17 from 4-6 pm. Buy a drink and help St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, while hanging out with the Brain Host team. One dollar from every drink purchased will go to St. Jude's.

Akron will decide who has the most talent this Saturday at the Akron’s Got Skills talent contest sponsored by Brain Host, an industry leading web host. All ages are invited to take the stage at Musica in downtown Akron from 12-4 pm on Sept. 17th.

BEYOND SPORTS, LLC announces the “BSN Collegiate Showcase” which will take place March 9th - 11th, 2012, inside the Stile Athletic Field House on the campus of the University of Akron, in Akron OH.

Akron’s Oldest Catholic Church Celebrating Its 175th Anniversary

The Association of Professional Landscape Designers (APLD) recently named Akron landscape designer, Samuel L. Salsbury, as a Fellow at its annual International Landscape Design Conference in Cleveland.

A nationally recognized landscape designer was selected to participate on a panel of experts called the “Ground Crew.” Sabrena Schweyer, APLD, co-owner of Akron-based firm Salsbury-Schweyer, Inc, joins six garden authorities on the "Ground Crew."

This spring four local schools participated in Ford Motor Company’s innovative Focus on Schools program by partnering with Akron-area Ford dealers to create videos featuring the features and technologies of the 2012 Ford Focus.

Onward Promotions will present a Rick Springfield concert on Labor Day weekend in Akron, OH, on September 4th, 2011 with two special opening acts, The Motels and Kasim Sulton. Tickets will be available from Ticketmaster & the Akron Civic Theatre.

Achieving new expansion through modern website design and marketing techniques at the personal injury and criminal defense firm of DiCaudo & Yoder, LLC

Bober Markey Fedorovich announces Vanessa A. Anton, CPA, manager has joined the Akron Zoological Foundation board of directors and Jeanine P. Black, marketing coordinator, has joined the Goodwill Industries of Akron board of directors.

Northeast Ohio consulting firm is among 14 companies in Summit County to receive Inside Business magazine’s 2011 NEO Success Award.

Brimfield Township, Ohio - 3D Real Estate Partners, LTD., a real estate development company, today announced the opening of a new America's Best Contacts & Eyeglasses store at The Cascades of Brimfield, its regional shopping power center.

USA Wrestling and the Greater Cleveland Sports Commission are pleased to announce that two wrestling events will return to Northeast Ohio this April.

Allstate agency owner Herm Clouse was recently named an Agent Hero by Allstate Insurance Company’s New York Region, and awarded a $500 grant for a local youth program. Clouse donated the grant to Calvary Baptist Church in Akron.

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Today’s Bride Bridal Shows, an Akron, Ohio- based publication devoted to helping future brides plan their weddings since 1989, is hosting their 21st annual FALL bridal shows.

More and more restaurants are offering gluten-free menus. For the most complete list of restaurants with gluten-free menus in Akron OH and surrounding communities, visit www.akronsnightout.com.

GMP Friction Products, a leading manufacturer of powdered metal friction products for clutch plates and brake pads, recently hired Dr.Vladimir Klotchikhine as Director of R&D Engineering.

GMP Friction Products will have an exhibit booth at the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Enterprise Supplier Conference & Exhibition.

The Carrara Companies offer restoration, cleaning & construction services to Akron, Cleveland & Columbus. President Justin Sucato announced the purchase of an office/warehouse building in Richfield to allow expansion of their restoration services.

Pop/rock icon Todd Rundgren will perform two complete albums, Healing & Todd, in the same live concert beginning in September. Tour information is available on www.SonsOf1984.com. The band was announced tonight on RundgrenRadio.com's weekly show.

The KSU Museum, Akron Civic Theatre and Akron, OH Italian-American Festival partner on July 10 for big screen afternoon showing of classic SUMMERTIME (1955, dir David Lean) set in Venice to attract fashion & movie fans, and “All things Italian!”