Update Jan. 16, 2:31 p.m. – The Nightlight postponed its Friday screenings of “Generation Flex.” Ticket holders will be reimbursed, and new dates will be shared when they are available.
I tend to think I have one of the coolest jobs out there, but if my work has taught me anything it’s that there is no shortage of people with interesting careers.
We’re getting ready to launch a new series at Signal Akron that highlights people with interesting jobs — and we want your suggestions.
So what qualifies as “interesting”? The answer is, of course, in the eye of the beholder, but I’m looking for people who have unique jobs and love what they do. The only requirement is the person must work in Akron or Summit County.
So, know someone who fits the bill? Or perhaps you think you have one of the coolest jobs out there. Either way, I want to hear about it. Send your suggestions to brittany@signalakron.org with “Cool job” in the subject line. Who knows — maybe it will end up in Signal Akron.
The Nightlight will host two screenings of the new documentary “Generation Flex” Friday at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. The film is the first documentary from Men’s Health magazine and follows the lives of four teen boys on a quest to bulk up. It examines the effects the process has on their mental and physical health and body image. A Q&A with director Dorenna Newton will take place after each screening. Tickets are $8 for students and seniors and $10 for everyone else.
The Akron Symphony Orchestra will celebrate 100 years of George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue” with a Saturday concert featuring pianist Theron Brown. The program will also feature works by Omar Thomas, William Grant Still and Leonard Bernstein. Brown, joined by the Gospel Meets Symphony Choir, will conclude the concert with Gershwin’s famous piece. The show is at 7:30 p.m. at E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall. Tickets are $7 for children and students and $20 to $60 for others.
Calling all cat lovers: Join the Cleveland Persian Society for the 2025 CFA Cat Show (that’s the Cat Fanciers’ Association for you outsiders) at the John S. Knight Center. More than 150 cats will compete in the show, which takes place Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Guests can interact with the cats and their owners and browse cat-related wares from vendors. Food (for humans) will also be available for purchase. Tickets are $35 for families, $15 for adults, $10 for seniors and kids older than 5. Kids 5 and younger are free.
