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| Event | Date | Time |
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| ROCK THE ROO MUSICFEST | 8/28/2008 | 4:00 pm |
| Free ROCK THE ROO MUSICFEST with: Fred Shafer, Skinny, Five Times August, & Red Wanting Blue | ||
| Lesley Pike | 9/3/2008 | 11:30 am |
| ROCK THE ROO LUNCHTIME CONCERT SERIES- FREE lunchtime concert series held outside on the Thomas Hall Plaza, featuring hot local bans, free hotdogs or pizza and the famous EJ Giveaways. | ||
| Hypnotist Michael C. Anthony | 9/9/2008 | 9:09 pm |
| Free—Sponsored by RHPB and EJ Thomas Hall | ||
| Natalie Stovall Band | 9/10/2008 | 11:30 am |
| ROCK THE ROO LUNCHTIME CONCERT SERIES- FREE lunchtime concert series held outside on the Thomas Hall Plaza, featuring hot local bans, free hotdogs or pizza and the famous EJ Giveaways. | ||
| SEETHER – On Sale Aug. 1st- 10:30 a.m. | 9/12/2008 | 7:00 pm |
| with Theory of a Dead Man and Blackstone Cherry | ||
| Valerie Custer | 9/17/2008 | 11:30 am |
| ROCK THE ROO LUNCHTIME CONCERT SERIES - FREE lunchtime concert series held outside on the Thomas Hall Plaza, featuring hot local bans, free hotdogs or pizza and the famous EJ Giveaways. | ||
| Ishmael Beah - A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier | 9/17/2008 | 7:30 pm |
| Former child soldier, human rights activist and best selling author, Ishmael Beah brings his riveting story of redemption and hope to Thomas Hall. | ||
| Akron Symphony Orchestra | 9/20/2008 | 8:00 pm |
| Tchaikovsky 4th, Christopher Wilkins, conductor | ||
| Cahill | 9/24/2008 | 11:30 am |
| ROCK THE ROO LUNCHTIME CONCERT SERIES - FREE lunchtime concert series held outside on the Thomas Hall Plaza, featuring hot local bans, free hotdogs or pizza and the famous EJ Giveaways. | ||
| Ann Curry | 9/25/2008 | 7:30 pm |
| Emmy Award-winning journalist and news anchor Ann Curry, of NBC’s Today and Dateline NBC, is one of the most visible and personable female broadcasters in America. | ||
| Poetic Republic | 10/1/2008 | 11:30 am |
| ROCK THE ROO LUNCHTIME CONCERT SERIES - FREE lunchtime concert series held outside on the Thomas Hall Plaza, featuring hot local bans, free hotdogs or pizza and the famous EJ Giveaways. | ||
| Doug Varone and Dancers | 10/4/2008 | 8:00 pm |
| Renowned for their powerful stage presence, Doug Varone and Dancers are prized for their dexterity, musicality and all-out dancing. The Company will present works from their remarkable repertory and the world premiere of a new work, Alchemy. | ||
| Tim Blane | 10/8/2008 | 11:30 am |
| ROCK THE ROO LUNCHTIME CONCERT SERIES - FREE lunchtime concert series held outside on the Thomas Hall Plaza, featuring hot local bans, free hotdogs or pizza and the famous EJ Giveaways. | ||
| The Black Keys | 10/11/2008 | 8:00 pm |
| On Sale Date 6/13/08 “…rock of this caliber is really timeless.” – Rolling Stone | ||
| Akron Symphony Orchestra | 10/18/2008 | 8:00 pm |
| Beethoven & Bohemia, Christopher Wilkins, conductor | ||
| Raul Midon | 10/19/2008 | 7:00 pm |
| Singer/guitarist Raul Midon is a contemporary soul singer whose impassioned acoustic guitar playing. | ||
| Tuesday Musical Association - The 5 Browns | 10/22/2008 | 7:30 pm |
| Classical Music's Virtuoso Siblings | ||
| R. James Woolsey | 10/23/2008 | 7:30 pm |
| Chairs and is senior advisor to several groups where he specializes in a range of alternative energy and security issues. Mr. Woolsey’s topic will be on Renewable Energy. | ||
| Docs Who Rock | 10/25/2008 | 7:00 pm |
| Information Coming Soon | ||
| Akron Symphony Orchestra | 10/26/2008 | 3:00 pm |
| Star Wars: Music & Myth Christopher James Lees, conductor | ||
| BOO AT THE ROO | 10/30/2008 | 9:09 pm |
| Halloween Fun with the second annual Boo at the Roo. Thomas Hall will be transformed into a cool and creepy club. | ||
| The Capitol Steps | 11/1/2008 | 8:00 pm |
| Whether you’re a Democrat, a Republican or something in between the Capitol Steps are equal opportunity offenders. | ||
| NBC’s ‘Last Comic Standing’ Live Tour | 11/6/2008 | 7:30 pm |
| Enjoy an evening of great stand-up comedy with the finalists from NBC’s popular laughfest “Last Comic Standing,” as the official NBC tour comes to Thomas Hall. | ||
| Frankenstein by New World Performance Laboratory | 11/8/2008 | 8:00 pm |
| Called “mesmerizing,” “amazing,” and “provocative,” NWPL investigates the classic story of Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. | ||
| The Three Doctors | 11/11/2008 | 7:30 pm |
| Sampson Davis, George Jenkins and Rameck Hunt deliver a well needed and urgent message of hope and inspiration everywhere they go. Their key messages – never underestimate the power of self-reliance and inner strength. | ||
| UA Cabaret Concert with Joe Augustine | 11/12/2008 | 7:30 pm |
| Take a sentimental journey through the Great American Songbook with jazz pianist Joe Augustine. | ||
| “The Snow Maiden”- Dance Institute of The University of Akron | 11/15/2008 | 1:00 pm |
| This charming fable of a snow maiden whose heart of ice is melted by the warmth of human love. | ||
| “The Snow Maiden”- Dance Institute of The University of Akron | 11/15/2008 | 7:00 pm |
| This charming fable of a snow maiden whose heart of ice is melted by the warmth of human love. | ||
| Tuesday Musical Association - Cleveland Orchestra | 11/18/2008 | 7:30 pm |
| Herbert Blomstedt conductor | ||
| Corey Smith | 11/20/2008 | 8:00 pm |
| This Georgia native melds country, rock and blues into a distinctive sound all his own. | ||
| Akron Symphony Orchestra | 11/22/2008 | 8:00 pm |
| Mozart Times Two, Christopher Wilkins, conductor | ||
| Valerie Custer | 12/2/2008 | 7:17 am |
| Free—Sponsored by ZPN, RHC, RHPB, and Starbucks | ||
| Ain’t MisBehavin’ | 12/2/2008 | 7:30 pm |
| The 30th Anniversary Tour of the 1978 Tony Award-winning Best Musical Ain’t Misbehavin’ stars 2003 American Idol Winner Ruben Studdard and Frenchie Davis, 2003 American Idol contestant and star of RENT on Broadway. | ||
| Ain’t MisBehavin’ | 12/3/2008 | 7:30 pm |
| The 30th Anniversary Tour of the 1978 Tony Award-winning Best Musical Ain’t Misbehavin’ stars 2003 American Idol Winner Ruben Studdard and Frenchie Davis, 2003 American Idol contestant and star of RENT on Broadway. | ||
| Ain’t MisBehavin’ | 12/4/2008 | 7:30 pm |
| The 30th Anniversary Tour of the 1978 Tony Award-winning Best Musical Ain’t Misbehavin’ stars 2003 American Idol Winner Ruben Studdard and Frenchie Davis, 2003 American Idol contestant and star of RENT on Broadway. | ||
| Arts & Crafts Show | 12/5/2008 | 12:00 pm |
| Information Coming Soon | ||
| Arts & Crafts Show | 12/6/2008 | 10:00 am |
| Information Coming Soon | ||
| Arts & Crafts Show | 12/7/2008 | 10:00 am |
| Information Coming Soon | ||
| Tuba Christmas | 12/14/2008 | 4:00 pm |
| Magical and musical, Akron’s beloved holiday tradition returns for its 29th year conducted by founder Tucker Jolly. | ||
| Tuba Christmas | 12/14/2008 | 6:30 pm |
| Magical and musical, Akron’s beloved holiday tradition returns for its 29th year conducted by founder Tucker Jolly. | ||
| Akron Symphony Orchestra | 12/18/2008 | 8:00 pm |
| Carol Topilow, guest conductor | ||
| Idols in Concert for the Holidays! | 12/19/2008 | 8:00 pm |
| Now in time for Christmas 2008, four of your favorite former AMERICAN IDOLS, Diana DeGarmo, Constantine Maroulis, Kimberly Caldwell and David Hernandez* come together for a brilliant holiday concert! | ||
| Tuesday Musical Association - Guarneri | 1/13/2009 | 7:30 pm |
| "…music making of extraordinary depth…"– San Francisco Classical Voice | ||
| Akron Symphony Orchestra | 1/17/2009 | 8:00 pm |
| Bernstein & Mahler, Christopher Wilkins, conductor | ||
| Dirty Rotten Scoundrels | 1/23/2009 | 8:00 pm |
| “One of the liveliest, funniest, best performed musicals in years!” (New York Post) | ||
| Dirty Rotten Scoundrels | 1/24/2009 | 2:00 pm |
| it’s “One of the liveliest, funniest, best performed musicals in years!” (New York Post) | ||
| Dirty Rotten Scoundrels | 1/24/2009 | 8:00 pm |
| it’s “One of the liveliest, funniest, best performed musicals in years!” (New York Post) | ||
| Bob the Builder Live! | 1/27/2009 | 6:00 pm |
| Come see Bob the Builder and his team embark in a brand new adventure! | ||
| Donna Brazil | 2/2/2009 | 7:30 pm |
| One of the best known, most influential African American women in modern politics. | ||
| Akron Symphony Orchestra | 2/7/2009 | 7:30 pm |
| Gospel Meets Symphony, Christopher Wilkins, conductor | ||
| Akron Youth Symphony | 2/8/2009 | 3:00 pm |
| Akron Youth Symphony Winter Concert | ||
| Akron Symphony Orchestra | 2/12/2009 | 7:30 pm |
| A Lincoln Portrait, Christopher Wilkins, conductor with Hugh Floyd, chorus director | ||
| Akron Symphony Orchestra | 2/14/2009 | 8:00 pm |
| Simply Sinatra with Steve Lippia, Christopher Wilkins, conductor | ||
| RAIN -The Beatles Experience | 2/17/2009 | 7:30 pm |
| From Ed Sullivan to Abbey Road! – They look like them and they sound just like them! “The next best thing to seeing The Beatles,” raves the Denver Post. | ||
| Black Violin | 2/19/2009 | 8:00 pm |
| Two classically trained violinists Kev Marcus and Wil B have taken home the prestigious Apollo Legends' award. | ||
| Tuesday Musical Association - Hilary Hahn | 2/24/2009 | 7:30 pm |
| Hilary Hahn - violin, Valentina Lisitsa - piano | ||
| Oliver! | 2/27/2009 | 8:00 pm |
| “Oliver! is a stunningly beautiful musical.” NY Post. Hailed the world over as one of the best-loved family musicals of all time. | ||
| Oliver! | 2/28/2009 | 2:00 pm |
| “Oliver! is a stunningly beautiful musical.” NY Post. Hailed the world over as one of the best-loved family musicals of all time. | ||
| Oliver! | 2/28/2009 | 8:00 pm |
| “Oliver! is a stunningly beautiful musical.” NY Post Hailed the world over as one of the best-loved family musicals of all time. | ||
| Jake Shimabukuro | 3/7/2009 | 8:00 pm |
| One of the world’s top ukulele musicians. Playing jazz, blues, funk, classical, bluegrass, folk, flamenco and rock. | ||
| DrumLine, Live | 3/8/2009 | 7:30 pm |
| The show-stopping new attraction, DrumLine Live, brings the black marching band tradition to the theatrical stage for the very first time. | ||
| JazzFest 2009 Cabaret Concert | 3/11/2009 | 7:30 pm |
| Diane Schuur, two-time Grammy winner and one of contemporary jazz’s leading vocalists, joins the UA Jazz Ensemble for a sultry evening of cool jazz. | ||
| Akron Symphony Orchestra | 3/14/2009 | 8:00 pm |
| Beethoven 7th, Daniel Hege, guest conductor | ||
| Dance Festival Finals | 3/21/2009 | 8:00 pm |
| Some of the country’s best new dancers and choreographers present a thrilling array of dance styles in this gala performance for the 2009 American College Dance Festival. | ||
| The Blackpack presents “S.E.L.L.O.U.T.” | 3/26/2009 | 8:00 pm |
| Join Vince Morris, BT, Billy D. Washington and Louis Johnson for a hilarious and thought provoking show where laughter and learning collide with everyday social elements. | ||
| Akron Symphony Orchestra | 3/29/2009 | 3:00 pm |
| Fiddle Madness, Christopher James Lees, conductor with Steven Greenman, violin and Western Reserve Suzuki School | ||
| Ry Cuming | 4/2/2009 | 8:00 pm |
| This Aussie’s style is a cross between Jack Johnson and Stevie Wonder. | ||
| MonsterPianos! | 4/5/2009 | 3:00 pm |
| Mega-pianos! Wall-to-wall pianos, talented pianists from the campus and community, and the big-screen. | ||
| Tuesday Musical Association - Renee Fleming | 4/7/2009 | 7:30 pm |
| Renee Fleming - soprano, Harmut Holl - piano | ||
| The University of Akron Dance Company | 4/16/2009 | 8:00 pm |
| Dynamic dancers and vibrant choreography. | ||
| The University of Akron Dance Company | 4/17/2009 | 8:00 pm |
| Dynamic dancers and vibrant choreography. | ||
| The University of Akron Steel Drum Band | 4/18/2009 | 8:00 pm |
| In a concert sure to bring you to your feet, The University of Akron Steel Drum Band mixes Caribbean, jazz and classical music with guest drummer Andy Narell of the Caribbean Jazz Project and Sakésho. | ||
| Stephen Sondheim with Frank Rich | 4/20/2009 | 7:30 pm |
| Evening of conversation and questions when New York Times columnist and former chief theater critic Frank Rich teams up with award winning composer-lyricist Stephen Sondheim. | ||
| 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee | 4/24/2009 | 8:00 pm |
| The New York Times calls Spelling Bee, “irresistible, riotously funny and remarkably ingenious – gold stars all around.” | ||
| 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee | 4/25/2009 | 2:00 pm |
| The New York Times calls Spelling Bee, “irresistible, riotously funny and remarkably ingenious – gold stars all around.” | ||
| 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee | 4/25/2009 | 8:00 pm |
| The New York Times calls Spelling Bee, “irresistible, riotously funny and remarkably ingenious – gold stars all around.” | ||
| Dee Dee Myers | 4/28/2009 | 7:30 pm |
| Former White House Press Secretary (1993-94) - Political Analyst and Commentator, - Contributing Editor, Vanity Fair – Author, Why Women Should Rule the World | ||
| Akron Symphony Orchestra | 5/2/2009 | 8:00 pm |
| Brahms Requiem, Christopher Wilkins, conductor with Hugh Floyd, chorus director | ||
| Akron Youth Symphony | 5/3/2009 | 3:00 pm |
| Akron Youth Symphony | ||
| Tuesday Musical Association - Arnaldo Cohen | 5/5/2009 | 7:30 pm |
| The Margaret Baxtresser Annual Piano Concert | ||