AKRON – The Community Presbyterian Church is sponsoring “One Big Good: a Celebration of Freedom” art exhibit Sunday at 4 p.m. The artworks of Indiana artists Dianna Williams, Christi Ziebarth and Jenny Flowers will be on display, and Ziebarth will discuss the abolition art and tell the stories of the voiceless women and children who have been in modern day slavery. The full display was recently seen in the Clark Galley at the Honeywell Center. Go to www.abolitionart.com to see more about this informative program coming to 530 Jefferson St., Rochester. Donations will be accepted and refreshments will be served following the one-hour program. Art Camps for Kids Art Camps for elementary and middle school students are scheduled for the week of June 24-28 at the Akron Community Center, located east of Akron and north on Ind. 14. The students who have finished grades first through fifth will meet from 9 a.m. to noon, and the students who have finished grades sixth through ninth will meet from 1 to 4 p.m. Brenda Ramseier, art teacher with the Maconaquah School District, will again teacher both groups. The open house art display will be at 7 p.m. June 28. The cost for each camp is $25. Send your check made payable to: Akron Area Arts League, PO Box 702, Akron, IN 46910. Tell us which camp your child will be attending. For more information or to register, call Karen at 574-598-2875 or email karensc@rtcol.com Plein Air Paint-out On June 8, the Akron Area Arts League will sponsor a plein air (painting in the open) paint-out during the Rochester Round Barn festival. Registration begins at 7 a.m. in the big tent located at 9th and Main streets. Coffee and doughnuts will be available. A map with possible painting locations will be available. No registration fee is required; but, email Caroline Jones if you plan to participate or if you want more information, at caroline5601@yahoo.com or call her at 317-443-2113. We ask that you return to the big tent with your works at 3 p.m. for viewing and possible sales. Live Music in Akron The Third Friday Jam will be Friday at 7 p.m. in the Akron Community Center located east of Akron and north on Ind. 14. Acoustic country, bluegrass, folk and gospel music will be played. Bring a snack to share. Coffee and juice will be furnished. For questions or more information, contact Karen at karensc@rtcol.com or 574-598-2875.
