Around Akron with Blue Green

The Season 5 premiere spotlights a violinist, glass artist and more

Find out about all the cool downtown developments, including the reopening of Main Street, from Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan. Then take a short trip to North Hill to visit interesting shops and restaurants. Finally, visit with photographer Jef Janis, photographer at NASA and portrait photographer.

Jennifer L Worden Arts uses recycled glass to make art. Chad Jenson is one of the voices of PBS Western Reserve. Community Tool Library helps homeowners tackle improvement projects. Gypsy Grace & the Vintage Goat makes old things new again. It’s all happening in Akron!

Learn more about two local businesses that have served the Akron area for decades: 2 Live Music is a superstore that specializes in urban music, while Dontino’s Italian Restaurant serves old-world Italian cuisine to its customers. Also visit Rail N Road Hobby, which offers model train and slot car equipment and supplies. Finally, learn more about the man behind the show’s camera—host Blue Green.

Visit North Hill Veterinary Hospital, which has been in continuous operation since 1927, and Global Ties Akron, which sells products from all over the world. Eliza Beth Vild tells us about the land management approach called permaculture, and local Lego artist Todd Wolf shows us his creations, including a replica of Stan Hywet Hall.

The spotlight shines on two iconic Akron businesses: Don Drumm Studio and January Paints and Wallpaper. Then we focus on Community Support Services, which offers preventive care, disease management and wellness support. Finally, we learn about the podcast Rubber City ReSisters, which covers women’s rights, racial inequality and much more.

Host Blue Green visits The Tea Lady, where tea time is elegant and special. Then he stops by Irie Jamaican Kitchen to talk with Chef Omar about his authentic Jamaican food. Another stop is West Hill Hardware Store, where owner Richard Tschantz shares its history during its last days. Also, urban photographer Thomas Skala shows us his love of Akron.

Let your imagination go wild at Clayton G. Bailey’s World of Wonders Museum exhibit and at Abbey Ann’s thrift store. Visit Heritage Farms in Peninsula, which offers year-round events and activities for the whole family. Then take a foodie adventure with Stray Dog, offering hot dog carts, cafes, a food truck and more.

Blossom Music Center, the summer home of the Cleveland Orchestra, is considered one of the finest outdoor music venues in the country. Host Blue Green takes you there and then visits Bounce Innovation Hub, Hale Farm and Village and more.

Host Blue Green visits Square Records in Akron and Quiet Mind Designs. Then he checks in with juggler Dan Wasdahl and area resident The Garbage Pail Queen, who collects Garbage Pail Kids merchandise and hosts “The Daughter of the Ghoul Show.”

Host Blue Green visits Ethicrace Clothing Company in Kenmore and DiCarlo’s Pizza in Cuyahoga Falls. Then he talks with renowned cartoonist Chuck Ayers and videographer Vanessa Michelle, who is the producer of Creating Impact with Vanessa Michelle.