Have you ever wanted to go to Brazil, or experience Ireland or see the bright colors of Mexico? Well, on March 6, 2010 you can be transported to these places and many more by attending

The Festival of Nations 2010, presented by the Akron Civic Theatre, in partnership with Akron International Friendship. This amazing event will be the first of its kind at The Civic. More info at: http://www.acorn.net/aif/FestivalofNations.htm

The stage will play host to eight amazing cultural groups which will share their dances and music from all over the world. Doors open at 6:30pm so that children and families may partake in an interactive dance with the O'Hare Irish Dancers, bang the drums with the Japanese Icho Daiko Corp or learn the ancient Chinese writing of calligraphy with Dr. Zhao, the Director of the Confucius Institute and learn the art of origami.

Enjoy food from all over the world: Italian Gnocchi, Native American Flat Bread, German chocolates and cheese, Irish Stew, Hungarian Pastries and more!

For one night only come and experience international music, dance, visual arts, food, and more.

Scheduled to appear:

Cleveland Chinese Music Ensemble
Csardas Dance Company (Hungarian Folk Dance)
DanceIsraeli! (Jewish Folk Dance)
El Corazon de Mexico (Ballet Folklorico)
Michael Searching Bear (Native American Flute)
The O'Hare Irish Dancers
Serpente Negra Capoeira (Brazilian Martial Arts/Dance)
Shri Kalaa Mandhir (Classical Indian Dance)

Cost: $10; $5 for those 18 and under and University of Akron students with ID

To order tickets call the Akron Civic Theatre box office at (330) 253-2488.

This event is sponsored in part by the Laurel Lake Foundation. The Master of Ceremonies for the evening will be Allan Fee from Q104's Wilde and Fee Morning Show.


The Grand Lobby will also be filled with art and foods from a diverse representative of cultures. It will be the perfect event for people of all ages! The cost of the event is $10/Adults, $5/Children, $5/UA Students with ID.