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Black by Nature

October 5 @ 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm

| CV/Valley View Area

If you have any questions regarding this program, please call the Nature Realm Visitors Center at 330-865-8065, Tuesday—Saturday, 10 am—5 pm, Sunday 12–5 pm.

Walk along the 1-mile Prather Trail to experience a unique performance from choreographer Dominic Moore-Dunson. “Black By Nature” features dance, spoken word and live acoustic guitar by Akron jazz guitarist Dan Wilson. Black By Nature explores Black identity in relationship to natural spaces and Moore-Dunson’s research to date which creates a layered, sensory experience in nature. Free registration is required; to register, click here.

Details

Date
October 5
Time
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Event Category:

Venue

Location
1134 Cuyahoga St.
Akron, OH 44313 United States + Google Map

Other

Age Group
All Ages
Virtual or In Person
In Person
Park
Cascade Valley Metro Park

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