The Lost Cinemas of Akron: Forgotten History Forum Series Presented by FirstEnergy Foundation
Category: Event Calendar
Date and Time
- Tuesday, Apr 29, 2025 7pm - 8:30pm
Location
Akron Art Museum
1 S High St
Details
Join us for the next installment of the Forgotten History Forum Series presented by the FirstEnergy Foundation, with our exclusive media partner, PBS Western Reserve.
Dive into the history of The Lost Cinemas of Akron with Jenn Kidd, executive director of The Nightlight Cinema. Kidd will showcase more than 20 cinemas that once existed within a 10-mile radius of Downtown Akron. Additionally, she will share never-before-seen film advertisements from the 1920s.
Please note the venue and time change. This event will be held at the Akron Art Museum Auditorium (1 S High St). Doors open at 6:30, with the forum beginning at 7:00, followed by a Q+A session.
