🎸 Northeast Ohio musicians unite for annual 330 Day Concert. The free event at Akron Civic Theatre will showcase 21 local artists performing songs from iconic regional acts like Devo, Nine Inch Nails, and Tracy Chapman. Nearly half the featured performers are women, highlighting the diverse talent in the area. They'll be backed by a nine-piece house band for this all-ages celebration on Sunday, March 30. While admission is free, a $10 donation is suggested to support Summit FM's ongoing promotion of the local music scene.
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🏥 Akron coalition fights $485 million hospital sale to venture capital firm. The "Summa Is Not For Sale" group is demanding a six-month delay for public hearings and further review of nonprofit Summa Health's proposed deal with HATCo. Coalition members fear the private equity takeover could lead to hospital closures, reduced services, and lower quality care based on experiences in other communities. Their demands include an independent appraisal, community representation on the foundation board, and guarantees against price hikes and service cuts. Summa's spokesperson defended the deal as a "transformational partnership" determined by fair market valuation.
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🧵 Akron weaves community hopes into fabric art project. The "Tapestry of Unity" initiative invites participants to write prayers and dreams for humanity on fabric strips that will be woven together at Summit Artspace. Sponsored by the Akron Area Interfaith Council and Women's Interfaith Spiritual Heritage, this free event includes dialogue and a potluck meal. Community members can participate on April 2, April 26, or May 8, though registration through Eventbrite is required. The project represents a creative approach to building connections across diverse faith communities.
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