Tag: akron
-
Watching the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse at Hoppin’ Frog Brewery Akron, Ohio
Hey there, it’s Wes, and I’m thrilled to share my experience at the Total Eclipse event held at Hoppin’ Frog Brewery in Akron, Ohio. The excitement was palpable as the eclipse began, with about 40% coverage already visible behind us. It was one of those rare moments you just have to capture, so I decided…
-
Happy 1 Year Birthday DinkLife!
Today marks the first birthday of DinkLife! Exactly one year ago today, we posted our inaugural video! Thank you, everyone, for all the views and subscriptions; it’s been a delightful year of learning. We continuously strive to enhance our video-making skills and capture our adventures more vividly. I hope you’ll stick around for 2024, as…
-
The Prom at Weathervane – Akron, Ohio
Hello and welcome to DinkLife! We are excited to share that Chanda will be featured in Weathervane’s upcoming performance of the musical “The Prom” by Matthew Sklar. She will be playing the role of Dee Dee Allen, and the show is scheduled to run from April 25 to May 12, 2024. For more details on…
-
Deck the Hall at Stan Hywet 2023
Hey, it’s Wes and Chanda, and welcome to DinkLife! We find ourselves in Akron, Ohio, at Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens. For those unfamiliar with the area or Stan Hywet, it’s the historic home of the F. A. Seiberling family, founder of the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company. The mansion has been turned into a…
-
Akron Zoo Wild Lights
Hey, it’s Wes and Chanda, and we’re back at the Akron Zoo, this time for the festive Wild Lights event. It’s a Christmas-themed spectacle where the entire zoo is adorned with twinkling lights, creating a magical atmosphere. This is our first time experiencing Wild Lights, and the anticipation is high. With our zoo membership, we…
-
Grand Opening – LeBron James’ Home Court Experience – Akron, Ohio
Hey there, it’s Wes and Jay from DinkLife, and today we’re taking you on a tour of House Three Thirty, LeBron James’ community center in Akron. Situated in the renovated old Tangier’s building, this place holds a lot of nostalgia for Akron locals, known for its past as a venue for performers and a restaurant.…
-
42nd Annual Akron Holiday Tree Festival
Hey, it’s Wes and Chanda, and welcome to DinkLife! We’re here at the John S. Knight Center in downtown Akron, Ohio, for the Akron Children’s Hospital Annual Tree Festival. This festive tradition, going strong for about 42 years, holds a special place in our hearts. Back in the ancient days of high school, Chanda’s choir…
-
Weird New Akron, OH Museum – Clayton Bailey’s World of Wonders
Hey, it’s Wes and Jay, and welcome to DinkLife! Today, we’re at Clayton Bailey’s World of Wonders, presented by the Curated Storefront Foundation here in Akron. They specialize in transforming unused storefronts in downtown Akron, and this time, they’ve turned the old Polsky building into a pop-up museum. It’s our first pop-up museum experience, and…
-
Akron PugFest 2023
Hey, it’s Wes and Chanda, and we’re here to share our experience at this year’s Akron Pug Fest. We make it a tradition to attend this annual event because, well, we’re pug parents. The weather wasn’t on our side, with a chilly and rainy day, but that didn’t deter us from bringing our pug out…
-
Oddmall UNSENSORED The Horror Show – 2023
Oddmall Uncensored: The Horror Show, a Halloween-themed arts and crafts fair, offers a refreshing departure from traditional craft events. Taking place at the R. Shea Brewing Company in Akron, Ohio, this unique gathering celebrates free expression with a distinct lack of censorship. While it welcomes all ages, parents should be aware that it showcases uncensored…
DinkLife 