Good morning, Summit County. A fire-breathing dragon with 85 teeth and glowing eyes is about to descend upon Akron! Don't worry—it's just Smaug, the masterfully crafted creation for Ohio Shakespeare Festival's production of "The Hobbit." Costume designer Marty LaConte has transformed Tolkien's beloved characters into visually stunning theatrical reality, right down to Thorin Oakenshield's meticulously detailed belt buckle. Middle Earth has never felt so close to home.
Fall traditions are blooming across our region as Hale Farm prepares for its Historic Harvest Festival across two October weekends, complete with Johnny Appleseed performances and 19th-century demonstrations amid peak foliage. Meanwhile, hunger-fighting efforts received a significant boost as Smucker announced the donation of its only retail store—plus 32 acres and $1 million—to the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank, transforming commerce into compassion right here in our community.
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🐲 Middle Earth comes alive at Ohio Shakespeare Festival's "The Hobbit" production. Costume designer Marty LaConte has crafted an impressive dragon named Smaug, complete with glowing eyes and 85 teeth. The elaborate fantasy world includes meticulously designed costumes for beloved characters like Gandalf, the elf queen, and Bilbo Baggins. LaConte's attention to detail extends to emblems like Thorin Oakenshield's belt buckle, bringing authenticity to the magical world. The production showcases the transformation of Tolkien's classic tale into a visually stunning theatrical experience in Akron.
🍂 Historic Harvest Festival returns to Hale Farm this October. The event will take place over two weekends (Oct 4-5 and 11-12) at the scenic 100-acre property in Bath Township. Visitors can immerse themselves in 19th-century farm life through cooking demonstrations, wagon rides, crafts, and daily performances by Johnny Appleseed. The festival coincides with peak fall foliage season in Northeast Ohio, offering admission at $15 for adults and $8 for children. The grounds will remain open weekends through October 26, with a special 5K race scheduled for October 11.
🍎 Smucker donates its only retail store to fight hunger. The J.M. Smucker Co. announced it will close its 19,000-square-foot brick-and-mortar location and donate the building plus 32 acres of land to the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank. Beyond the property donation, Smucker has also committed $1 million over the next five years to support the nonprofit's mission. The retail store, located at 333 Wadsworth Road, represents the company's only physical retail presence in its portfolio.
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