Stage Schedule
Join us all weekend long and experience a variety of topics on the Carter Lumber Main Stage—then relax with live acoustic music on the Local Akron Connection Home Grown Stage.
Download the full schedule or check out each day below to learn more.
Carter Lumber Main Stage Schedule
10AM – 10:45AM
Certifying your High Performance Home
Choosing a System to Communicate your Excellence
Presented by Jason Puffenbarger of Green Building Consulting
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10:45AM – 11:45AM
Healthy Materials, Healthy Homes
Presented by Valerie Molinski of V2Vert Sustainability
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11:45AM – 12 PM
More Life, Less Money…Soy Shingles
Presented by Ken Kleinschmidt, owner of Roof Maxx
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12PM – 12:15PM
Saving Landfills One Roof at a Time
Presented by William Gotts, President & Founder of Paint A Roof
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12:15PM – 12:45PM
Ready for Solar
Renewable Energy for New and Existing Homes
Presented by Jess Ennis of Sun Lion Energy
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12:45PM – 1:30PM
How to Turn Green Products into Greenbacks
Presented by Boyce Thompson, Author and former long-time editor of Builder Magazine
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1:30PM – 2:15PM
Green Water?!?
Why it’s a Good Thing
Presented by Jerry Whalon of Rheem
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2:15PM – 3PM
Hot Water!
Bang for your Buck and the Environment
Presented by Jeff Bluhm of Curnayn Sales
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3:30PM – 4:15PM
The Standard for Indoor Air Quality
ASHRAE 62.2 Ventilation
Presented by Ken Houseman of Houseman Homes, HERS Rater and BPI Professional
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4:15PM – 5PM
Bad Ass HVAC
Presented by Nate Adams of Energy Smart Home Performance
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10AM – 5PM
Demonstrations & Product Expo
Walk through the Sustainability and Technology Feature Areas throughout the day to experience new products and services. Plan to explore the entire Home & Garden Show for additional inspirations.
10:30AM – 11:15AM
Living Large
How to Maximize Living Space at Home
Presented by Boyce Thompson
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11:15AM – 12PM
Zero Energy Ready Homes
The Homes the Experts Want!
Presented by Glenna Wilson of Charis Homes
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12PM – 12:45PM
Trends in Indoor Design & Outdoor Living
Presented by Deanne Bridenstine of Pure Design Interiors and Jacob Grimm of Brothers Grimm Landscape and Design
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12:45PM – 1:30PM
Seeds of Knowledge
The “How Tos” of Gardening in NE Ohio
Presented by Jacob Grimm of Brothers Grimm Landscape and Design & Heidi Flack of Kern’s Florist & Greenhouse
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1:30PM – 2:15PM
Kitchen Tips and Food Manners for Your Dog
Presented by Sit Means Sit Trainers
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2:15PM – 3PM
Hot Spots: Today’s Indoor & Outdoor Kitchens
Presented by Dave Megge, Carter Lumber
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3PM – 3:45PM
2020, The Solar Decade
Presented by Jess Ennis of Sun Lion Energy
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3:45PM – 4:30PM
100 Years of Conservation and the 50% Project
Presented by Mike Johnson of the Summit County Metroparks
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4:30PM – 5:15PM
Composting for Home & Business
Presented by Benjamin McMillan of Rubber City Reuse
11PM – 11:45AM
Summit County Environmental Sustainability
Task Force
Presented by Elizabeth Walters, Summit County Council At-Large Member
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11:45AM – 12:30PM
Hot Spots
Today’s Indoor & Outdoor Kitchens
Presented by Dave Megge, Carter Kitchen & Bath
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12:30PM – 1PM
Kitchen Tips and Food Manners for Your Dog
Presented by Sit Means Sit Trainer
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1PM – 1:45PM
Stories from the making of: “If This Wallpaper Could Talk”
Presented by Karen Starr, Hazel Tree Interiors and Shane Wynn, photographer
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1:45PM – 2:30PM
Home Design for Comfort, Health, and the Future
Presented by Hallie Bowie, New Leaf Home Design, LLC
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2:30PM – 3:15PM
Sustainable Interior Design
Presented by Deanne Bridenstine, Pure Design Interiors and Rosemary Hamed of Scott Thomas Furniture
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3:15PM – 4PM
How to Save $250 a Month Using Smart Home Products
Presented by Boyce Thompson
Local Akron Connection Home Grown Stage Schedule featuring Live Acoustic Music
6:00PM – 8:00PM
Barry Be
Lively Acoustic-Electric
Singer/Songwriter/Guitarist Barry Be has been performing and entertaining audiences with his own style of music for the past 20 years. While most of his current repertoire consists of lively Acoustic-Electric coverage of the songs of famous artists like Neil Young, Crosby Stills & Nash (and CSNY), The Eagles, Simon & Garfunkel, Tom Petty and more, his song list also includes several select originals influenced by those and similar popular artists. His music is family friendly and often sing-along-able. He loves spontaneous audience participation! Barry is a two-time graduate of Kent State University, where experiences such as those associated with the tragic events surrounding May 4, 1970 at KSU as well as ones in his years-later postgraduate education translated into some of his favorite original songwriting. After an early retirement from multiple careers in editing, writing, database management, sales and marketing, Barry founded and managed band RiverFall (a.k.a. RiverFall Folkrock). The band is currently on hiatus as Barry solos and seeks out new music collaborations. To hear past music samples, please visit website RiverFall Folkrock (www.reverbnation.com/riverfallfolkrock)
12:00PM – 2:00PM
Terry T
Began playing guitar at 6 years old.
At 20, played in his first band called Miss Treated, a power trio.
Has played in many different bands ranging from heavy metal to classic rock to country. By my favorite is the blues, because of all of the feeling in it.
I played for a living for 15 years and still enjoy playing to this day.
Although I’ve played in many bands, with great musicians, my first love is the acoustic guitar. I love the stripped down sound of just my voice and my guitar.
I’ve played all over including 4 different states and will continue to play as long as I can. Music is pretty much a part of me.
For booking:
Terry T
(330) 437-9738
www.facebook.com/terrytornabene
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3:00PM – 5:00PM
Christopher Soulsby
Chris Soulsby is a Singer/Songwriter/Guitarist from Akron, Ohio. He started learning guitar at age 10 from his Great Grandfather’s Brother on an old acoustic playing traditional and pre-bluegrass. He now performs solo acoustic shows highlighting many genres from country to blues as well as rock favorites and original scores. His album “Million Miles” won Best Self Produced CD 2019 by Northeast Ohio Blues Association and will be competing for this title at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis at the end of January!
12:00PM – 1:45PM
Tyrone Hornbuckle
Tyrone Hornbuckle is one of Ohios most sought after solo artist. With years of preforming experience under his belt he is sure to bring a smile to your face and put a song in your heart. You can follow Ty at www.facebook.com/TyronesTunes or www.facebook.com/TyronesBluesSinsation
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2:15PM – 4:00PM
Bobby Ray
Acoustic guitar player, singer and songwriter
Bobby Ray is an acoustic guitar player, singer, songwriter. My genres include classic rock, country, and folk music covering artists such as Paul Simon, The Beatles, Bob Dylan, The Eagles, Reo Speedwagon, Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty, Garth Brooks, Johnny Cash and Merle Haggard. Bobby Ray has original music being played on the Harry George and the usual suspects internet radio show WLIBR.
You can find examples of his music on his Facebook page (Bobby Ray) or Instagram (bobby_raymusic), as well as YouTube.