AP 11.5.14
Ryan Humbert has brought a lot of energy to the Akron music scene as an organizer, encourager, catalyst, and especially as a performing and recording artist. His newest album Half Way Home, which he'll debut at the Kent Stage this week, contains another dozen tracks of his timeless pop/folk/country as good as anything out there. Fri 11/7.* Cellist Alisa Weilerstein returns to play with the Cleveland Orchestra. Thu 11/6-Sun 11/9.
* Original Waterband lineup reunites at Jilly's Music Room. Thu 11/6.
* Local ladies perform benefit concert for the School of Rock at the Grog Shop. Mon 11/10.
* Cleveland Blues Society brings its monthly jam to the Music Box. Mon 11/10.
* Cleveland rockers Kiss Me deadly and 45 Spider share record release show at the Beachland. Sat 11/8.
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AP 11.5.14
The two locally owned Mustard Seed Markets specialize in healthy organically grown and raised items and foods with no additives. They also offer classes and workshops like the upcoming ones on making vegan food that's tasty and satisfying and eating an anti-inflammatory diet while still enjoying traditional fall holiday flavors like pumpkin. Thu 11/6, Sat 11/8, Sun 11/9. * Come cheer on your favorite barista at Throw Down Thursday at Rising Star Coffee Roasters' new Little Italy location. They'll be competing in a latte art tournament, and if you'd rather drink latte, their full menu will be available to partake as you watch. They're also presenting it as a Day of the Dead party and suggesting guests coming in appropriate costume. Thu 11/6.