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🎸 Rock and roll transit

Portage County • May 27, 2025

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Good morning, Portage County. The thunderous chords of AC/DC will echo through Cleveland tomorrow night, and concertgoers can leave their parking worries behind. The RTA is rolling out special Waterfront Line service directly to Huntington Bank Field, with $5 all-day passes covering your round-trip rock journey. Just hop on any colored line to Tower City, transfer to the Waterfront Line starting at 4 p.m., and you'll be ready to shake all night long without the headache of downtown parking.

Innovation takes flight with the new Fly-n-Eat app, connecting pilots with local airport dining across the country. Meanwhile, theatrical tradition soars as Weathervane Playhouse celebrates 90 years of its iconic rooster logo. The chanticleer symbol has followed the Akron community theater through three locations since 1935, now playfully hidden in every production set—a whimsical Easter egg that continues to rule the roost after nearly a century of curtain calls.

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☕️ What's Brewing Locally

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🎸 AC/DC fans can rock their way to the concert via RTA trains. The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority is offering special Waterfront Line service for Wednesday's AC/DC concert at Huntington Bank Field. Fans can take Red, Blue, or Green Lines to Tower City Station, then transfer to the Waterfront Line which stops directly at the stadium. The first train departs at 4 p.m., with service continuing until crowds disperse after the show. A $5 all-day pass covers round-trip travel, with free parking available at RTA stations throughout the system.

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✈️ Pilots can now find airport restaurants with a single app. Rick and Vikki Rzepka launched Fly-n-Eat, connecting pilots with on-site dining options at regional airports across the continental United States. The app features over 340 restaurants, providing details like airport location, hours, menus, and the ability to search within specific nautical mile ranges. These aren't chain restaurants but local diners that even non-pilots frequent, perfect for day-tripping aviators looking for a good meal. Available for $4.99 monthly or $49.99 annually, the couple plans to expand beyond restaurants to include hiking trails, ski areas, and museums near airports.

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🐓 A rooster logo became Weathervane Playhouse's iconic symbol 90 years ago. The Akron community theater, founded in 1935, got its name from a weathervane with a rooster decoration atop its original "Barn" location in Highland Square. Though the theater has moved twice since then—to Copley Road in 1951 and finally to Merriman Valley in 1970—the chanticleer logo has remained, evolving in design while staying true to its origins. The playhouse creatively incorporates the rooster into every production set as a hidden Easter egg, and even names its annual volunteer recognition as the Chanticleer Awards.

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🏡 Real Estate Reveals

Real estate listing image Home without land includes upgrades: This $286,950 to-be-built custom home doesn't include land but features a gourmet kitchen with center island, spacious family room, main-level master suite, and upper level with loft and three additional bedrooms.
Real estate listing image Spacious woodland retreat big potential: Priced at $444,000, this spacious 4-bedroom home on nearly 5 wooded acres in Rootstown offers cathedral ceilings, a wraparound deck, and potential for 6 bedrooms with a finished basement featuring a second kitchen.
Real estate listing image Stately Historic Brick Mansion: Priced at $749,999, this historic 1958 Pierce Mansion in Mantua offers 8.5 acres, a magnificent brick exterior, massive rooms with built-ins, multiple fireplaces, four bedrooms, four baths, and ample storage throughout the property.

🗓️ Happenings & Hoopla

🚀 May 27 - Star Wars Trivia Night: May the Force be with you at Pop Culture Trivia Tuesdays! Test your Star Wars Original Trilogy knowledge on May 27 at North Water Brewing Company in Kent. Lightsabers optional, brainpower required!
🎨 May 28 - Craft Studio Express: Let your creativity bloom at Reed Memorial Library's Craft Studio! Express yourself through fun arts and crafts on May 28 at 167 E Main St, Ravenna, OH.
🛠️ May 29 - West Branch Trail Building: Roll up your sleeves at West Branch State Park on May 29! Join the first of three work parties to build bridges, bench trails, and create new pathways through this beautiful outdoor space.
🎤 May 30 - Ravenna Voice Auditions: Unleash your inner country star at The Voice of Ravenna Auditions! Belt out your best tunes at West Main St Winery & Brewery on May 30 for this exciting musical showcase.
🚲 May 30 - Friday Night Bike Party: Rev up your Friday at Bike Nights on one of Northeast Ohio's largest patios! Enjoy live entertainment, two bars, and plenty of games while DJ Glide spins tunes starting at 6pm on May 30.
🤝 May 31 - Community Resource Fair: Connect with local resources at PMHA's Community Resource Fair! Stop by Ravenna Elks 1076 on May 31 from 11AM-3PM to discover valuable services and support available in our community.
🍝 May 31 - Jared Strong Benefit Dinner: Support Jared Strong at a heartwarming spaghetti dinner at Ravenna Eagles on May 31! Enjoy pasta, rolls, and desserts for just $10 (adults) or $5 (kids under 6), with cash bar available.
🎸 Jun. 1 - Matteo Mancuso Live: Guitar virtuoso Matteo Mancuso brings his jaw-dropping talent to The Kent Stage on June 1! Experience this Palermo-born prodigy's extraordinary musical journey in an intimate setting at 175 E Main St, Kent.
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