# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Howard Street and Beyond: A History of Jazz in Northeast Ohio
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 11 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Wed, 11 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Once known as Akron’s “Little Harlem,” Howard Street was a vibrant hub for jazz, where local and world-renowned artists performed. Discover the people and places that shaped this impactful era.

Akron has been a hub for jazz in the Midwest since the 1930s. Its location between major cities like New York and Chicago made it an ideal stop for traveling musicians. Legends such as Duke Ellington and Ella Fitzgerald performed here, while a thriving local scene took root—its influence is still felt today.

Historian and writer Rose Vance-Grom will explore the origins, places, and figures that shaped Akron’s vibrant business and entertainment district and its lasting impact on Northeast Ohio’s jazz legacy. She holds a Master of Arts in Applied History from the University of Akron and is a fourth-generation Akronite. She grew up listening to her father play jazz and later took up the saxophone herself.

Register online, in person, or by phone at 330.535.9423.
https://services.akronlibrary.org/event/14947537
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/akron/howard-street-and-beyond-a-history-of-jazz-in-northeast-ohio/200029506900731
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, art, literary-art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 10

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Akron
- **state**: OH
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 183 E Cuyahoga Falls Ave, Akron, OH, United States, Ohio 44310
- **lat**: 41.10831
- **long**: -81.50928
- **full address**: 183 E Cuyahoga Falls Ave, Akron, OH, United States, Ohio 44310

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Howard Street and Beyond: A History of Jazz in Northeast Ohio being held?
  - **A:** Howard Street and Beyond: A History of Jazz in Northeast Ohio takes place on Wed, 11 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Wed, 11 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 pm at 183 E Cuyahoga Falls Ave, Akron, OH, United States, Ohio 44310.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Howard Street and Beyond: A History of Jazz in Northeast Ohio?
  - **A:** Howard Street and Beyond: A History of Jazz in Northeast Ohio is organized by North Hill Branch Library.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Howard Street and Beyond: A History of Jazz in Northeast Ohio is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Akron, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Howard Street and Beyond: A History of Jazz in Northeast Ohio sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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