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This monthly half-hour series is the work of Akron producer Blue Green, who says, “The goal of the show is to shine a spotlight on...
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Season 1

  • October 2016
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    October 2016

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 10/3/2016

    In this premiere episode of the Akron-centric series, host Blue Green features Ms. Julie’s Kitchen, entrepreneur and Peaceful Fruits founder Evan Delahanty, muralist Jessica Lofthus and more.

    Director: Unknown

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  • November 2016
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    November 2016

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 11/4/2016

    This episode of the Akron-centric series features BMe Akron, an organization that helps promote strong leadership in African-American males; the Vaill brothers, owners of The Rialto Theatre; local musician Zach of The Big Love Network and Sweet Mary’s Bakery.

    Director: Unknown

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  • December 2016
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    December 2016

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 12/16/2016

    In this episode of the Akron-centric series we learn more about musician Ryan Humbert’s Christmas Extravaganza benefit show; hip-hop artist A-Minus; and Stan Hywet Hall.

    Director: Unknown

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  • January 2017
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    January 2017

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 1/13/2017

    This episode features interesting stories about Life Is Good No Matter What, RunningDog, One of a Kind Pets, 7th Floor Clothing, Art Bomb Brigade and the art of Matt Miller.

    Director: Unknown

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  • February 2017
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    February 2017

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 2/7/2017

    Find out more about Dream Team Boxing & Learning Center, Nepali Kitchen, piano player Kofi Boakye and Springfield Roller Rink.

    Director: Unknown

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  • March 2017
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    March 2017

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 3/24/2017

    Find out how Elec Simon, a performer with the Cleveland Cavaliers QStix drum team, uses music to offer an anti-bullying message to young people. Then meet Karen Starr of Hazel Tree Interiors, who is a self-proclaimed community dreamer. We visit Akron Coffee Roasters, which roasts specialty coffees in Akron, and then we sit down with Ted Sikora, a filmmaker, musician and comic-book creator.

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  • April 2017
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    April 2017

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 4/16/2017

    This month on Around Akron with Blue Green, we talk with David Giffels author of The Hard Way on Purpose, Kurtiss Hare of the The Nightlight about creating a comfortable small venue to view great films. We talk to Akron Maker Space a club for making all kinds of cool things and then we talk to Crafty Mart about becoming an entrepreneur and selling your own products at their amazing events.

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  • May 2017
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    May 2017

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 5/14/2017

    This month we will spotlight Paul Hays of the Second Chance Store, the historic Goodyear Theater and Shane Wynn of Shane Wynn photography. We are also honored to interview Akron's Mayor Dan Horrigan in our Movers & Shakers segment.

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  • June 2017
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    June 2017

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 6/15/2017

    This edition spotlights the Portage Lakes region, including Portage Lakes State Park, area history and a yearly festival featuring dragon boat racing.

    Director: Unknown

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  • July 2017
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    July 2017

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 7/16/2017

    This edition features musician and producer Eriq Troi, the West Akron 5K, filmmaker/director/producer Miki Blak and world-class chromatic harmonica player David Kettlewell.

    Director: Unknown

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  • August 2017
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    August 2017

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 8/25/2017

    It's all about Kenmore this month! We visit Lay's Guitar Shop, renowned for its custom guitar repair, and we learn about Kenmore's connection to movie theater "silver screens." We also visit Panyard, which crafts steel pan musical instruments and accessories.

    Director: Unknown

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  • September 2017
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    September 2017

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 9/15/2017

    It's all about jazz on this episode of AROUND AKRON WITH BLUE GREEN. We tell the history of jazz music on Howard Street. We sit down and talk with Tony Troppe about BLU Jazz+, BLU Plate and the future Blutique Hotel in the United Building. To wrap up the show, we talk with Ace Boogie about his new album release "The Opposite of What's Hot Now." If you love jazz, you’re going love this episode.

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