Artist Miller Horns has a plan to revive this once booming neighborhood. By Kristin Lindsey Brimfield Imagine Akron's north end as a vibrant cultural center — a destination for nightlife and world-class musical entertainment. Imagine a string of nearly a hundred bars and clubs lining the Howard Street corridor. Sounds like a dream, right? Between the 1930s and the 1950s, that was reality. Back then, the neighborhood was a hub for local music clubs featuring some of the greatest performers to ever take the stage. “There were 72 bars between Northside and St. Thomas Hospit...
For longtime Akron-area diners, stepping into Cilantro Thai & Sushi Restaurant might evoke déjà vu. When the restaurant opened last year, it took over the former location of the old Piatto restaurant, which had moved to Cuyahoga Falls in 2005. Owner Charlie Somtrakool put his own spin on the décor, adding interesting, geometric light fixtures and the restaurant's signature orange napkins. The overall feel is hip and contemporary without being too over-the-top. And, of course, the menu is completely different. When Somtrakool says Cilantro has a “spice of life” me...
Artists Bili Kribbs and Billy Ludwig illuminate downtown Massillon for the holidays. The holiday season is about to get a whole lot brighter in downtown Massillon. Thanks to the creativity of two local artists, along with sponsorship from Massillon Cable Television and cooperation from the City of Massillon, the facade of the Massillon Public Library will come alive as part of a video mapping exhibit called “Illumination” December 9 through January 1. The project is the creation of two vocal contributors to the Massillon art scene: Billy Ludwig, graphic designer and...
It's not too soon to start that holiday gift buying. And if you're looking for something for that art enthusiast in your life, Stark ARThology should be at the top of your list. Published by Canton's own Indigo Ink Press, this coffee table style, hardcover book features work from 69 Northeast Ohio artists representing a variety of media. It's the brainchild of Jessica Bennett, executive director and publisher of Indigo Ink (and our very own Buzzbin Art Editor!) “I came up with the idea of starting a nonprofit press in Canton because I love two things equally - great literature and smar...
