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🗞️Yippee-ki-yay, pass the mimosas?

🗞️Yippee-ki-yay, pass the mimosas?

December 06, 2024

Good Morning, Akron! It’s not every day you get to enjoy Die Hard with a side of eggs Benedict, but Akron’s got you covered. Whether you’re gearing up for brunch, blasting holiday music, or perfecting your ugly sweater game, this weekend’s lineup is packed with festive weirdness and good vibes. Let’s dive in before someone asks if Die Hard is really a Christmas movie. (Spoiler: it is.) 🎄🍳✨

Let’s get to it.

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The Digest

Summit County Launches $45M Opioid Crisis Fund

Summit County is taking a major step to combat the opioid epidemic with the creation of a $45 million Summit Health and Safety Innovation Fund, supported by opioid litigation settlements. Managed by the Akron Community Foundation, the fund aims to improve health outcomes, attract future funding, and support grassroots programs. During the height of the crisis in 2016, Summit County saw 307 overdose deaths, a number that remains troubling despite recent declines. The fund is expected to be operational next year.

Ed Davis Community Center Reopens After Major Renovation

The Ed Davis Community Center in Akron has reopened its doors after a $11.5M transformation funded by the American Rescue Plan. Upgrades include a new gym, indoor walking track, teen rooms, and a playground, offering a renewed sense of hope and pride to the community. Following a tragic mass shooting last year, local leaders see the center as a safe haven and a step toward healing Akron. Public access begins Monday at 8 a.m. 🏀✨

What’s Happening?

Here is our list of hand-picked events around the area:

Flow Premieres at The Nightlight

Akron’s Nightlight Cinema debuts Flow tonight, a stunning animated adventure with a 97% Rotten Tomatoes score. The film follows a cat and his unlikely crew—a capybara, lemur, bird, and dog—on a journey for dry land after a devastating flood. Directed by Gints Zilbalodis (Away), Flow blends breathtaking visuals with a heartfelt exploration of friendship, survival, and environmental fragility. It’s a must-watch for fans of storytelling that’s as profound as it is beautiful. 🎥🐾✨ Tickets Here

Brunch, Bullets, and Behind-the-Scenes at Jilly’s

Switch gears from heartfelt animation to action-packed classics at Jilly's Music Room this Saturday with Die Hard and brunch! Starting at 11 AM, enjoy their regular brunch menu (with $5 off for ticket holders), followed by a noon screening of the holiday-adjacent blockbuster. Film buffs, you’re in for a treat—ASU professor Joe Fortunato and WAKR’s Ray Horner will provide live commentary and behind-the-scenes insights throughout the film. Come for the pancakes, stay for the film school vibes. 🥞🎬✨ Presale has ended, but walk-ins are welcome. Info Here.

44 Years of Holiday Handmade Magic

The 44th Annual E.J. Thomas Christmas Arts & Crafts Show returns this weekend, at E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall. Featuring 106 artists and crafters—many from the Akron and Cleveland area—this holiday tradition offers unique, handcrafted gifts. Admission is $5 ($4.50 for seniors; kids 12 and under free), with free campus parking. Swing by to snag some festive finds and support local makers! 🎄🖌️✨ Info Here

A Christmas Carol Takes the Stage

This Broadway musical adaptation of A Christmas Carol brings Dickens’ timeless tale to life at The Knight Stage. With music by Alan Menken (The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast) and Lynn Ahrens (Ragtime, Seussical), the story of Ebenezer Scrooge’s transformation from “Bah! Humbug!” to holiday joy is as heartwarming as ever. Featuring a spectacular score and a powerful message, this production is the perfect way to embrace the season’s spirit. 🎄✨ Tickets Here

Ugly Sweater Crawl

Throw on your ugliest holiday sweater and head over to Cuyahoga Falls for the Ugly Sweater Crawl! With over 15 bars, breweries, and restaurants along the riverfront, enjoy holiday-themed cocktails, drink specials, live music, and food deals. Shuttles keep things easy, while contests and photo ops bring extra fun. Don’t miss your chance to win the Best Ugly Sweater prize—grab your crew and join the festive vibes! 🎅🍹✨ Info Here

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Live Music Breakdown

Here is a summary of live music happening all around Akron:

Sunday
Jilly’s Music Room | CAN'T LET GO: The HiFi's LAST SHOW | 7:00 PM
Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse (Cleveland) | Pentatonix | 7:00 PM

Weather

Today

30 🌡️ 22 | ⛅️ | 7% 🌨️

Saturday

33 🌡️ 32 | ⛅️ | 7% 🌧️

Sunday

49 🌡️ 38 | ⛅️ | 5% 🌧️

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