The Linda Theater's Wild Transformation: Will It Work?

The Akron podcast dives into the exciting transformation of the Linda Theater, shifting from showing first-run movies to live entertainment. This change is about as groundbreaking as, well, watching paint dry, but at least we’ll get to see Bernie Kozar live at the reopening. I mean, who doesn’t want to hear a former football player talk? Future plans include concerts and comedy shows, which could either be a blast or just another excuse to watch tribute bands butcher classics. We also chat about the new My Akron 311 app, which lets residents report everything from potholes to, I don't know, rogue squirrels. It’s like a digital complaint box, but hey, at least it’s a step up from yelling at the clouds.Mentioned in This EpisodeLinda Theater Article in the Beacon JournalDe Wine's Sports Tax Hike311 Appakronpodcast.comlock3live.com211-summit.orgoups.org988lifeline.orgTakeaways: The Linda Theater is undergoing a major transformation to focus on live entertainment, ditching first-run movies altogether. Owner Scott and Debbie Summers are renovating the theater, including removing seats to build a stage for performances. Future entertainment options will include concerts, comedy shows, and local theater group rentals, which sounds fun, right? Akron residents can now report non-emergency concerns through the Akron 311 app, which is surprisingly useful. The app allows tracking of service requests like potholes and missed trash pickups, because who doesn't love a good pothole report? Governor Mike DeWine is proposing to raise the sports gaming tax to fund youth sports, because why not tax the gamblers more? Mentioned in this episode:Start Your Podcast TodayJoin the School of Podcasting When you join the School of Podcasting you can quit worrying about: Are people going to listen to me? (Yes, cause I'll show you how to see what they want). Am I going to sound stupid? (No, as I'll show you the magic of editing) It will cost a million dollars (No, I'll have you sounding like a million bucks without spending a million bucks).  I don't anything about this technology (You said the same thing about driving).  Get access to: Step-by-step tutorials, live group coaching, a mastermind group filled with brilliant podcasting minds,  and the ability to schedule as many one-on-one quick fix calls as you like at no extra charge.  Join worry-free with a 30-day money-back guarantee  Go to www.schoolofpodcasting.com/akronTell a Friend and Support the ShowDo you know someone who would enjoy the show? Tell them to go to Akron Podcast and Follow the show. You can also say "thanks" by visiting the link below to help keep the lights on.Support the Show