At the Countryside Farmers’ Markets, one thing is certain... fresh, local food
The Countryside Conservancy operates two farmers’ markets—one in the 'Country' and one in the 'City'. Saturday morning’s Country Market is located at picturesque Heritage Farms in Peninsula - in the heart of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Thursday afternoon City Market is held in Akron on the grounds of Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens.
Both markets feature a diverse mix of fresh nutritious and delicious produce grown by local farmers (including those who farm in the Cuyahoga Valley), locally raised meats and poultry, locally made cheeses, baked goods and other artisan foods.
Countryside Farmers' Market at Heritage Farms
Time: Saturdays 9 a.m.-noon
Dates: May 31st — October 4th
Location: 6050 Riverview Rd., Peninsula
(south of Rt. 303 & Riverview Rd. intersection)
Countryside Farmers' Market at Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens
Time: Thursdays 4:00-7:00 p.m.
Dates: June 26th — October 16th
Location: 714 N. Portage Path, Akron
No Admission Fee for market customers!
Don’t miss these special events:
August 16, 2008 10am at Heritage Farms
2nd Annual Tomato Tasting with chef Jonathon Sawyer
August 21, 2008 5pm at Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens
2nd Annual Tomato Tasting with chef David Uecke
With so many varieties of tomatoes available these days how's a cook to choose? Find out by sampling all ripe varieties during the tomato tasting. Nibble on heirloom and specialty varieties, vote for your favorites and support the farmers that make these treasures available each summer.
Mood Indigo
Kent State University Museum
Wednesday, October 31st - Sunday, August 31st
Indigo is the key to a continuing story that links the past and the present. Considered one of the finest dyes of the ancient world, it continues to be among the most beloved colors. The importance of indigo is far-reaching as it brings together natural history, science, technology, economics, politics, art and spirituality--Now through Aug. 31, 2008, Kent State University Museum, Kent State University, (330) 672-3450.
*WKSU Member Discount*
The Shaw Festival
The Shaw FestivalAt
Niagra-on-the-Lake
Tuesday, April 1st - Sunday, November 30th
The Shaw Festival brings ten exhilarating plays to life on three stages from Bernard Shaw's provocative
Mrs. Warren's Profession and J.B. Priestley's classic mystery
An Inspector Calls, to Leonard Bernstein's musical celebration Wonderful Town--Now through November 2, Niagara-on-the-Lake Ontario, Canada, 1-800-511-SHAW.
Great Garden Adventure
Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens
Saturday, May 3rd - Friday, October 31st
Walk along new paths in areas of the Stan Hywet property that are a little "off the beaten path." Included are treehouses, tunnels and "imagination stations" and along the way, take in the work and outdoor sculpture of P.R. Miller, Stan Hywet's 2008 artist-in-residence--May 3 - Oct. 31, Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, 714 N Portage Path, Akron, (330) 836-5533.
*WKSU Member Discount*
In Bloom
Kent State University Museum
Thursday, May 15th - Sunday, February 8th
Patterned Silk Design Innovations in Eighteenth Century France--through Feb. 8, Kent State University Museum, Rockwell Hall, KSU, (330) 672-3450.
Einstein
Great Lakes Science Center
Saturday, May 24th - Tuesday, September 2nd
Albert Einstein was a brilliant man whose theories helped America build the first atomic bomb. A new exhibit at the Great Lakes Science Center uses interactive displays to illustrate his discoveries and tell the story of a man with a great sense of humor and a very curious mind--now through Sept. 2, Great Lakes Science Center, 601 Erieside Ave, Cleveland, (216) 694-2000.
Bill Brandt: Shadows and Substance
Akron Art Museum
Saturday, May 31st - Sunday, August 24th
Bill Brandt, England’s greatest twentieth-century photographer, began as a photojournalist and became a poet of light and shadow. The show presents 67 photographs from throughout the artist’s career. All are vintage prints, providing a rare opportunity to see the work as the artist originally conceived it--May 31 through August 24, Akron Art Museum, 1 South High Street, Akron, (330) 376-9185.
Countryside Farmers' Markets
Countryside ConservancyAt See Event Details
Saturday, May 31st - Sunday, October 26th
Come celebrate the seasonal bounty with us and taste the difference. Affordable local healthy foods, fresh from the farmers and producers--Now through October 4th, Heritage Farms, 6050 Riverview Rd., Peninsula and now through October 16th, Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, 714 N. Portage Path, Akron, (330) 657-2538.
Wild Child Wonders
Holden Arboretum
Saturday, June 7th - Tuesday, September 2nd
Introduce your next generation the wonders of the outdoors: including meadow wonders, garden wonders, water wonders, and forest wonders. Bring the little ones to experience the fun side of nature--Now through Sept. 2, Holden Arboretum, Sperry Road in Kirtland, (440) 946-4400.
Akron Zoo: Jellies: Rhythm in the Blue
Akron Zoo
Saturday, June 7th - Tuesday, June 7th
The Akron Zoo is home to more than 700 exotic animals from around the world. Its first-ever saltwater exhibit
Jellies: Rhythm in the Blue puts you within inches of a variety of vibrant and intriguing jellyfish and their seawaters companions--Akron Zoo, Edgewood Ave., Akron, (330) 375-2550.
California as Muse: The Art of Arthur & Lucia Mathews
Akron Art Museum
Saturday, June 21st - Sunday, September 7th
This exhibition represents the rediscovery of Arthur (1860-1945) and Lucia Mathews (1870-1955), leaders of the Arts and Crafts style in California and creators of luminous paintings, stylish furniture and dazzling decorative objects--Jun. 21-Sept. 8, Akron Art Museum, (330) 376-9185.
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