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Michael Feldman and his zany crew brew a weekly concoction of comedy quizzes, quirky interviews, unusual news, jazz interludes, and more.
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The Splendid Table
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The Regina Brett Show
The Regina Brett show revolves around themes of life's transitions and universal issues of home, work, community and finding a personal balance.
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On The Media
On the Media explores how the media "sausage" is made, casts an incisive eye on fluctuations in the marketplace of ideas, and examines threats to the freedom of information and expression in America and abroad.
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Arts and Entertainment Friday, August 10, 2012 Ballet under the stars Free performances in the parks and Akron tradition by WKSU's MARK URYCKI |
 Senior Reporter Mark Urycki | | |
 | | The Martha Graham Dance Co. at Goodyear Metro park in Akron | | Courtesy of urycki |
In The Region: The Heinz Poll Dance Festival has been attracting audiences this month in Akron. It’s the sixth year for the collection of professional dance companies performing for free in various parks around the city. Even the famed Martha Graham Dance Company performed last weekend.
Ballet seems to be sparking new interest nationwide with the movie “The Black Swan,” several recent documentary films, and a new reality TV show "Breaking Pointe" about Salt lake City's Ballet West. WKSU’s Mark Urycki spoke with Festival Director Jane Startzman and found that ballet is nothing new for Akronites. |
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Jane Startzman was there at the beginning- a young dancer with Heinz Poll when he formed the Ohio Ballet in 1974 and began the summer dances under the stars in 1975. Although other companies around the country have dipped their toes into free dances in the parks, Akron led the way. Even facing serious a budget crunch the city continues to help fund the series. Jane Startzman says neighborhoods feel an ownership and by now, several generations have made it a summer ritual.
The Fest is now eight days in August over 4 weekends. This weekend (Aug 10 & 11) Cleveland’s Groundworks Dance Company performs at Glendale Cemetery in downtown Akron. Next week the Cincinatti Ballet performs at Firestone Park.
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