LeBron James Museum Opens Later This Month
Wild Lights At the Zoo Return
Wild Lights, the annual holiday event at Akron Zoo, will return for the 2023 holiday season from Nov. 24 to Dec. 29. The event features a lighting display with over one million lights, including the "Rockin' Lighted Spectacular" animated wall set to holiday music. Dates for the event are Nov. 24-26, Dec. 1-3, Dec. 8-10, Dec. 15-23, and Dec. 26-29, running from 5 to 9 p.m. Visitors can meet the Grinch, have visits with Santa until Dec. 23, and enjoy treats from Mrs. C's Sweets, including hot chocolate and coffee. Tickets can be purchased online or on the day of the event, with different pricing for members and non-members. Special "Zoothing Wild Lights" event on Dec. 7 caters to guests with different abilities, offering a quieter experience with limited tickets available.
Blossom Music Center Banning Lawn Chairs
Blossom Music Center announced on X (formerly Twitter) that concertgoers attending Live Nation shows can no longer bring personal lawn chairs. Instead, they must reserve lawn chairs through the venue in advance and pick them up on the day of the show. The policy, aimed at improving venue entry and security, does not apply to Cleveland Orchestra performances. While the venue's website still allows personal lawn chairs and mentions a rental option for non-compliant chairs, it has not yet been updated to reflect the new reservation policy, and any associated costs remain unclear.
McRib is Back
Beginning Nov. 11, the McRib will return to Ohio McDonald’s restaurants for a limited time, according to a press release. If you don't know, a McRib is a seasoned boneless pork patty slathered in barbeque sauce and topped with slivered onions and dill pickles on a homestyle bun.
The McRib debuted in the United States in 1981 as a limited-time item in the Kansas City area. It quickly became a fan favorite, according to McDonald's, and has since become a classic sandwich for restaurant fans due to its limited availability and seasonal returns.
Love Akron Networking Breakfast
LoveAkron connect is this month on Wednesday, November 29th. You don’t want to miss this breakfast, where speakers will expound on leadership faithfulness over leadership effectiveness. Register today because seating is limited: https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/tdiXwmZbVfmK291SIbmskA
Police Probe Hit Yet Another Snag
Akron's Citizens' Police Oversight Board has tabled a proposal to forego launching investigations into Akron police's internal affairs until 2025 or when a new agreement between Akron and the Fraternal Order of Police is ratified.
Member Bob Gippin said the plan was tabled during the board's retreat Saturday because there's still debate about whether the board can conduct parallel investigations while the police department or the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation is conducting an inquiry and, if so, whether it's a good idea.
The Fraternal Order of Police's threats of litigation over the board's powers played a role in the tabling as well.
LeBron James Museum Coming To Akron
The LeBron James Family Foundation has announced the opening of LeBron James' Home Court at House Three Thirty on November 25, 2023. This multimedia storytelling experience is a self-guided tour featuring never-before-seen items that chronicle LeBron's life. The tour starts with a recreation of his childhood apartment, curated by his mother, Gloria James, and continues through significant milestones, including the historic Fab Five years, the 2003 NBA Draft, championship runs, and Olympic victories. The exhibit includes a gallery of fan art, original shoes, family photos, and notes from LeBron's journey. LeBron expresses pride in sharing his journey with fans worldwide and notes the significance of having this space in his hometown of Akron. The first tours begin on November 25, and presale reservations can be made HERE .
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