Akron Derbytown Chorus readies for its upcoming annual show
Ray Stone said he first heard the Akron Derbytown Chorus -- or, actually, one of its quartets -- at Akron's First Night celebration.  more >  

Summit County Historical Society shares First Night Akron 2010 memories
As promised, the Summit County Historical Society has scanned the quilt blocks created by visitors at First Night Akron and posted them on their website for you to enjoy. more >  

First Night® Akron Announces 7th Annual First Night Idol Winner
First Night Akron is pleased to announce Nancy Wilson of Buckeye High School as the winner of the 7th annual First Night Idol competition. more >  

Gypsies in the Palace

Whether inclined to waste away in Margaritaville, devour a cheeseburger in paradise or investigate a crime of passion in Cuba, audiences are whisked into a feeding frenzy by Northeast Ohio-based Gypsies in the Palace, a trop-rock band playing original and Jimmy Buffett music. more>