Akron Civic Theatre

Staging The Future

Support Staging the Future at the Akron Civic Theatre. Help make Akron a better place to live, work and play! Click here to make a donation: https://igg.me/at/akroncivic You get really cool stuff!!!!

Artist Louise Jones on the roof of the Civic with her mural

What a view of Louise Jones (aka Ouizi) above her beautiful mural on our building. Let's all soar! Video by @FitzwaterPhoto

Livevirtually presents Justin Curry 10/23/20

Today (10/23) on livevirtually catch @JustinCurryviolin at 7 pm. Since the age of 16 Justin has toured playing violin and has graced stages in such cities as New York City, L.A., Tokyo, Osaka , among many others. Click here to join: https://www.facebook.com/justin.curry.777

Livevirtually on 10/8/20 with The Barrens

Lets have some fun tonight at 9 PM with The Barrens on livevirtually! Purple Bee TV. Come back for the watch party in just a few!

Livevirtually presents Mama Duke (9/25/20)

TONIGHT (9/24) at 9 PM on livevirtually come back and listen to Mama Duke. Mama Duke is a 2x Austin Hip-Hop Award winning artist. Taking home both “Artist of the Year” & “Female Artist of the Year” in one night, its no wonder she can move effortlessly in a male dominated industry. Purple Bee TV.

Livevirtually presents the CORDOVAS 9/24/20

TONIGHT (9/24) AT 9 pm, come back and listen to the Cordovas. Click here to join: https://www.facebook.com/cordovasband/

livevirtually presents Honey Made (9/11/2020)

TONIGHT (9/11/2020) on livevirtually at 9 PM catch Austin’s Honey Made bring back memories of legends like James Brown, Sly and the Family Stone, and Earth Wind and Fire with their modern take on slamming primal soul and focus on their R&B roots. They've shared the stage with George Clinton & the Parliament Funkadelic, Sierra Leone Refugee Allstars, The Motet, Lee Fields, and more. Click here to enjoy https://www.facebook.com/purplebeetv/live Purple Bee TV

livevirtually presents Jagtronics (9/9/20)

TONIGHT (9/9) on livevirtually at 9 pm Jagtronica. https://www.facebook.com/purplebeetv/live Purple Bee TV presents an interactive and free-flowing live performance from Purple Bee Studios, featuring some of Austin, TX’s most adventurous musicians, emcees and visual artists. Jagtronica creates live improvised space-funk and groove sagas with a mix of live instruments and analog synthesizers.

livevirtually presents Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band

On livevirtually this Thurs (9/3) catch The Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band @ 7 PM. Come back for the link! Your are no gonna miss this one!

livevirtually presents Big Cedar Fever (9/4/2020)

On livevirtually this Friday (9/4) at 9 PM ...check out Big Cedar Fever. TONIGHT (9/4) at 9 PM tune into livevirtually for Big Cedar Fever. Big Cedar Fever is a three piece Western Swing band consisting of upright bass, fiddle, guitar and three part harmonies. Get your dancin' boots on for this one!

TODAY on #livevirtually catch Zach Heckendorf at 8 PM. Heckendorf’s style and sound underscores his omnivorous musical tastes and influences. CLICK HERE to join the fun tonight or come back for our Watch Party! https://www.facebook.com/zachheckendorf/

livevirtually presents Zach Heckendorf 8/25

TOMORROW on #livevirtually catch Zach Heckendorf at 8 PM. Heckendorf’s style and sound underscores his omnivorous musical tastes and influences. His fluid, contrapuntal guitar playing draws from years cutting his teeth on the work of Jack Johnson and Jose Gonzalez. But he also has the edginess and tuneful sensibilities of pop-punk bands he grew up on.

Livevirtually presents Ally Venable 8/20/20

Livevirtually tonight has the incredible Ally Venable Band at 9 PM tonight...can y'all say "Howdy Ally"? Come back for the link! Thanks Purple Bee TV

Livevirtually presents The Fiddle Revolt on 8/19

TONIGHT on #livevirtually catch The Fiddle Revolt at 8 PM. The Fiddle Revolt was formed in Akron, OH, with the intent of doing something different. The members of the band got tired of the same old "one front man, one genre" format and decided to branch out a bit; swapping lead lines, harmonies everywhere, and the occasional instrument/member rotation. The music spans the full spectrum of rock and doesn't stop there. Funk, soul, blues, R&B, pop, reggae, and more, all play an influencing role.

Livevirtually presents The Fiddle Revolt - August 19th

TOMORROW on #livevirtually catch The Fiddle Revolt at 8 PM. The Fiddle Revolt was formed in Akron, OH, with the intent of doing something different. The members of the band got tired of the same old "one front man, one genre" format and decided to branch out a bit; swapping lead lines, harmonies everywhere, and the occasional instrument/member rotation. The music spans the full spectrum of rock and doesn't stop there. Funk, soul, blues, R&B, pop, reggae, and more, all play an influencing role.

Jeff Daniels Virtual Show - Online & Unplugged 8/23/20

GET YOUR TICKET! Jeff Daniels: Online & Unplugged on August 23, 2020 @ 7 pm. Join this Emmy award-winning actor, director, singer/songwriter for an intimate concert experience full of original songs, personal stories from his stage and movie career that only he can tell...and after the concert stick around for a Q & A! Tickets only $15 https://www.crowdcast.io/e/jeffdanielscivickentaug23/register

Jeff Daniels: Online & Unplugged (8/23/20) Virtual Concert

Just announced: Join us for Jeff Daniels: Online & Unplugged on August 23, 2020 @ 7 pm. Join this Emmy award-winning actor, director, singer/songwriter for an intimate concert experience full of original songs, personal stories fom his stage and movie career that only he can tell...and after the concert stick around for a Q & A! Tickets are only $15 and can be purchased by clicking here: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/jeffdanielscivickentaug…/register

livevirtually presents Erick Baker (7/30)

TODAY(7/30) on livevirtually at 8 PM join us for Erick Baker. Singer-songwriter and Emmy Award winning writer and host of the national PBS travel series Tennessee Valley Uncharted. #livevirtually CLICK HERE TO JOIN TONIGHT: https://www.facebook.com/erickbakermusic/

livevirtually presents Erick Baker (7/30)

TOMORROW (7/30) on livevirtually join Erick Baker for a great show. Singer-songwriter and Emmy Award winning writer and host of the national PBS travel series Tennessee Valley Uncharted.

livevirtually presents Max Stallings (7/22)

TONIGHT (7/22) on livevirtually AT 8 PM EST tune in for Max Stalling & Heather's “We Ain’t Drinking Alone!” Wednesdays. CLICK HERE TO WATCH: https://www.facebook.com/MaxStalling/ Stalling’s style is modern with a vintage feel. Join this Texas crooner for some real Texas fun!

livevirtually presents Mark Erelli (7/23)

TODAY (7/23) on livevirtually tune in for Mark Erelli at 6pm. https://www.facebook.com/sixthman Erelli has forged a colorful career by making the art of “being everywhere all the time” seem effortless. It’s hard to think of another artist who seems equally at home serving as a sideman for GRAMMY-winning artists like Paula Cole, Marc Cohn, and Josh Ritter, or producing albums for Lori McKenna, as he does writing and producing his own material, like last year’s “By Degrees,” on which he was joined by a host of voices including Rosanne Cash and Sheryl Crow.

livevirtually presents Mark Erelli (7/23) @ 6 pm

TOMORROW (7/23) listen to Mark Erelli @ 6pm EDT. Erelli has forged a colorful career by making the art of “being everywhere all the time” seem effortless. It’s hard to think of another artist who seems equally at home serving as a sideman for GRAMMY-winning artists like Paula Cole, Marc Cohn, and Josh Ritter, or producing albums for Lori McKenna, as he does writing and producing his own material, like last year’s “By Degrees,” on which he was joined by a host of voices including Rosanne Cash and Sheryl Crow.

livevirtually presents Max Stallings (7/22)

TOMORROW (7/22) on livevirtually tune in for Max Stalling & Heather's “We Ain’t Drinking Alone!” Wednesdays. Stalling’s style is modern with a vintage feel. Join this Texas crooner for some real Texas fun! #livevirtually

livevirtually presents Dan Wilson with DCT Organ Trio (7/21)

TONIGHT on livevirtually, Dan Wilson with the DCT Organ Trio at 8:00 pm EST. Presented By: Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival, Citizens Bank, & August Wilson African American Cultural Center. Playing the music: Dan Wilson- Guitar, Clifford Barnes- Organ, David Throckmorton- Drums.

livevirtually presents on 7/16 @ 9 pm, Fiona Joy Hawkins

TOMORROW (7/16) livevirtually presents Fiona Joy Hawkins at 9 PM EST. Fiona Joy (Hawkins) is an Australian Pianist, Composer and Singer. Come back for the link! #livevirtually

Tonight (7/17) on livevirtually JJ Sansaverino at 8:30 PM

TODAY (7/17) on livevirtually JJ Sansaverino at 8:30 PM EST. Click here to watch tonight: https://www.facebook.com/jjsansaverino You won't want to miss this! With multiple Billboard-charting singles and three highly acclaimed CDs over the past thirty years, New York guitarist JJ Sansaverino has reached millions touring the world with his “Benson meets Santana” musical style. #livevirtually JJ Sansaverino

July 17th @ 8:30 pm - livevirtually presents JJ Sansaverino

TOMORROW on livevirtually JJ Sansaverino at 8:30 PM EST. You won't want to miss this! With multiple Billboard-charting singles and three highly acclaimed CDs over the past thirty years, New York guitarist JJ Sansaverino has reached millions touring the world with his “Benson meets Santana” musical style. #livevirtually JJ Sansaverino

livevirtually with Todd Burge TONIGHT (7/15) - 9 PM

TONIGHT (7/15) AT 9PM on livevirtually...Singer/Songwriter Todd Burge will take you on a musical journey... click here www.facebook.com/toddburge/live. Todd Burge has emerged as one of West Virginia's most prolific singer/songwriters. #livevirtually

Todd Burge on livevirtually Wednesday (7/15)

TOMORROW (7/15) on livevirtually...Singer/Songwriter Todd Burge will take you on a musical journey...come back for the link.

TODAY on livevirtually - The Bluegrass Confidential

Join livevirtually TODAY (7/10) for Bluegrass Confidential at 8 PM. Get ready to kick your heels up! Come back for the link! Hailing from Georgia, Bluegrass Confidential utilizes their wide variety of musical influences to give a fresh sound to bluegrass standards. Hard-driving rhythms and complex arrangements of genre favorites, as well as newly-written original songs, make for entertaining and high-energy live performances.