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With the goal of encouraging young adults in the Akron area to attend arts events, the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation has awarded $120,000 to E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall at Â鶹ֱ²¥ of Akron.

Thomas Hall is using the funds for innovative performances this season and next, and to provide free tickets to young adults ages 25 to 40.

Many of the Knight-supported performances are at the hall’s intimate and innovative Stage Door venue and feature artists who are young and edgy trendsetters. Among them are:

• The Hot Sardines, a Bourbon Street/Paris cabaret-style ensemble on Feb. 13
• GroundWorks DanceTheater on March 5 and 6,
• Cameron Carpenter, organ prodigy, on March 13
• Â鶹ֱ²¥ Steel Drum Band on April 18

Â鶹ֱ²¥ students have been able to get free tickets for several years through a University-funded program.

Young adults ages 25 to 40 can  to receive offers of Knight-supported free tickets.