Around Akron with Blue Green

October 2017

This episode is all about the interesting, the underground and the eccentric people, places and things in Akron. Season

November 2017

This episode we visit the Mustill Store Visitor Center at the Cascade Locks Park Association and learn all about the dee

December 2017

Enjoy a chat with JT Buck, creative director of Coach House Theatre in Akron. Then learn about Christmas in Akron with a

January 2018

This episode is all about hip-hop in the Akron area. Enjoy interviews with Dre Live Borders (Dre Live), Josh Land of LSq

February 2018

So many talented artists in our area! Find out more about the creative works of April Nicholson-Couch, wildfowl carver T

March 2018

It's all about "Things in the Air" this month. We're visiting the Medina Raptor Center, MAPS Air Museum, Akron-Canton Ai

April 2018

It's all about family fun, education and culture. Blue Green visits the Curated Storefront project, Akron-Summit County

May 2018

It's all about the Sounds of Akron. Blue Green sits down with Wayne Beck of the Akron Sound Museum and learns about the

July 2018

Visit Highland Square, Akron Historic Arts District, Kenmore Boulevard and the north side of Akron.

August 2018

Check out the Rubber City Jazz & Blues Festival, Akron Pride Festival, Innerbelt National Forest and events at Summit La

September 2018

This episode is all about community building through the arts, theater, music and gardening. We visit Ma'Sue Productions

October 2018

Visit some of Akron's oldest buildings including the Akron Soap Company Building, The John Brown House, The Selle Gear C

November 2018

Akron-area bands including The Numbers Band, The Waitresses, The Bizarros and more continue to influence rock ‘n’ ro

December 2018

Enjoy profiles of noteworthy people in our community including Travis Lee, founder of The House of Kung Fu; Eartha L. Go

January 2019

To kick off 2019, we reflect on the first two seasons of AROUND AKRON WITH BLUE GREEN, spotlighting some of the most pop

February 2019

February is all about love for independent media in Akron. This month Blue Green sits down with 330ToGo, Akron Hip Hop.C

March 2019

Gain insight from musicians Hayden Gilbert and Jeri Sapronetti, learn about The Akron Children’s Museum and travel bac

April 2019

The spotlight is on The Hatterie, Akron Recording Company, Mustard Seed Market and sculptor John C Comunale.

May 2019

Enjoy this episode of Around Akron with Blue Green featuring The West Theater; 3D art of Angry Bob; citizen journalist Y

June 2019

Visit Himalayan Arts Language & Cultural Academy, learn about SikRik Masks by Rick Fisher and meet the queen and king of

July 2019

Learn about urban gardening and soil with Steve Larson, Musica with Jennifer Lynn Kidd and the Glendale Steps with local

August 2019

Tim Carroll discusses his new book “World War II Akron” and Mike “Maxheat” Mosley talks about his program Pro Fl

September 2019

AROUND AKRON visits Rubber City Comics, TinyCircuits, Chestnut Ridge Park in Kenmore and much more!

October 2019

The Season 4 premiere features an interview with filmmaker Dray Evans, exploration of murals around town and visits to A

December 2019

In Portage Lakes, visit the new restaurant Pick’s and the area’s Polar Bear Club. Also, find out about The Universit

January 2020

Get to know artist P.R. Miller, craft knife maker Jared Lees and longtime Acme employee Scott Fox. Also, visit CNC Train

February 2020

Visit the Akron Aviators basketball team, Akron Henna Art and Akron Blind Center. Then travel to Canton for a stop at th

March 2020

Visit two local libraries—The Emily Davis Gallery at The University of Akron and the National First Ladies’ Library

May 2020

We visit popular area businesses, including Metro RTA, Summit Metro Parks, Akron Civic Theatre and Akron-Summit County P

June 2020

Find out what inspires local artists Anika Ame, Gyasi Jones and Nichole Epps, then visit with singer and vocal coach Jar

August 2020

Visit with amateur archivist Jimi Imij, artists Pach Atomz and Woodrow Nash, and Akron Glass Works.

September 2020

Children learn to grow, sow and make friends in Akron’s City Sprouts program. Rustbelt Rebirth and motivational speake

October 2020

The show’s Season 5 premiere includes visits with violinist Justin Curry, performance consultant Staci Jordan Shelton,

November 2020

Find out about all the cool downtown developments, including the reopening of Main Street, from Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan

December 2020

Jennifer L Worden Arts uses recycled glass to make art. Chad Jenson is one of the voices of PBS Western Reserve. Communi

January 2021

Learn more about two local businesses that have served the Akron area for decades: 2 Live Music is a superstore that spe

March 2021

Visit North Hill Veterinary Hospital, which has been in continuous operation since 1927, and Global Ties Akron, which se

April 2021

The spotlight shines on two iconic Akron businesses: Don Drumm Studio and January Paints and Wallpaper. Then we focus on

May 2021

Host Blue Green visits The Tea Lady, where tea time is elegant and special. Then he stops by Irie Jamaican Kitchen to ta

June 2021

Let your imagination go wild at Clayton G. Bailey’s World of Wonders Museum exhibit and at Abbey Ann’s thrift store.

July 2021

Blossom Music Center, the summer home of the Cleveland Orchestra, is considered one of the finest outdoor music venues i

August 2021

Host Blue Green visits Square Records in Akron and Quiet Mind Designs. Then he checks in with juggler Dan Wasdahl and ar

September 2021

Host Blue Green visits Ethicrace Clothing Company in Kenmore and DiCarlo’s Pizza in Cuyahoga Falls. Then he talks with

October 2021

Learn about architectural treasure The O’Neil House Bed and Breakfast in Akron. In Cuyahoga Falls, the organization Fr

November 2021

Celebrate all things artistic with visits to Sassy Sunflower boutique in Copley and Standing Rock Cultural Arts in Kent,

December 2021

Local artists and shops featured include 1474 Art Gallery, The Hideaway Studio and Herbal Gift Shop, Not Yo’ Daddy’s

January 2022

Mac Love of creative firm Art x Love discusses murals, art, the Akron Stories Rubber Worker Project and Akron on Deck pl

February 2022

Host Blue Green visits Purplebrown Farmstead, which is part of the Countryside Initiative Program in Cuyahoga Valley Nat

March 2022

Fun happens at Stonehedge, which offers bowling, a putter park, an arcade and more. For a different kind of entertainmen

April 2022

Akron Promise helps students access educational support, resources and opportunities. A Walk in the Park Café serves up

May 2022

V-Rock Shop is well known for its rocks, gemstones and handmade clay pottery. Zeber-Martell Studio offers a collaborativ

June 2022

Host Blue Green visits OH SNAP, Akron’s premier selfie museum, followed by the makers of Victory Pose deodorant. Then

July 2022

Sweet treats await you at Essential Dipped Delights, located in downtown Akron. The owners of Mueller Honey Bee are doin

August 2022

Host Blue Green visits with Jim Ballard, who has long been a part of the Northeast Ohio music scene. Then he drops in at

September 2022

Host Blue Green learns about horticultural practices and gardening with Summit County Master Gardeners. Then he drops in

October 2022

Find out how Progress Through Preservation of Greater Akron supports historically and architecturally significant areas

November 2022

Host Blue Green travels to Cuyahoga Falls to visit Jenks Building vendors and Falls Outdoor Company. Then it’s off to

December 2022

Summit Artspace in Akron strives to support artists through every step of the creative process. Artists featured include

January 2023

Creativity abounds at Summit Artspace in downtown Akron, where ZaBre Inspire specializes in designing Christian-themed a

February 2023

Rubber City Clothing has a new location on the west side of Akron. Table tennis coach Samson Dubina talks about his nati

March 2023

As one of the largest honeybee removal services in Stark and Summit counties, Hatch’s Honey is dedicated to saving hon

April 2023

Host Blue Green visits with Jakard the Artist, a former podiatrist who changed careers. Then it’s off to Chin’s Plac

May 2023