Three ways in Greater Akron to celebrate 330 Day and life inside the area code

Craig Webb, Akron Beacon Journal
·4 min read

There's a day to celebrate hamsters.

That's April 12, for those planning on celebrating this year.

Heck. Every Tuesday is set aside to fete everything tacos.

Thanks, LeBron James.

So why not a day to celebrate all things living and growing up in the ol' 330 area code?

So-called 330 Day is almost upon us, and plans are already underway to mark the day on the calendar that rolls around once a year and mirrors our beloved telephone number area code.

The area code covers a wide swath of northern Ohio stretching from Medina to Akron to Youngstown, with places like Wooster and Canton thrown in for good measure.

The 330 Day hoopla in Greater Akron gained footing a few years back thanks to the promotion of concerts to celebrate the day organized by the The Summit radio station in Akron.

Some events are planned to mark 330 and one even includes LeBron.

The Summit FM 330 Day Concert

The Goodyear Theater is located at the corner of East Market Street and Goodyear Boulevard in Akron's East End.
The Goodyear Theater is located at the corner of East Market Street and Goodyear Boulevard in Akron's East End.

The Summit FM is once again putting together a 330 Day Concert.

This year's free night of music on Thursday, March 30, will be held at Akron's Goodyear Theater.

Admission is free but they do suggest a $10 donation to help cover costs. Doors open at 6 p.m. with music starting at 7 p.m. at the theater at 1201 E Market St.

The scheduled regional performers include: Ben Gage, Benny Lava & The Guavas, Bethany Joy, Big Pop, Blue Hour, Buffalo Ryders, Jeff Klemm, Jen Maurer, JT's Electrik Blackout, Katy Robinson, Madison Cummins, Marc Lee Shannon, Michael Weber, Ohio Weather Band, Rami Feinstein, Shelby Olive, The Kidney Brothers, The Shootouts, Theron Brown, Tracey Thomas, Yankee Bravo, and students from Akron's Miller South.

The theater's stage will be split in half so one group will be performing while another performer sets up on the other side, so there's continuous entertainment.

The Akron/Summit Convention & Visitors Bureau is asking residents to celebrate 330 Day by wearing a locally themed shirt like this one sold by Rubber City Clothing in Akron on March 30.
The Akron/Summit Convention & Visitors Bureau is asking residents to celebrate 330 Day by wearing a locally themed shirt like this one sold by Rubber City Clothing in Akron on March 30.

330 Shirt Day

The Akron/Summit Convention & Visitors Bureau is asking residents to celebrate 330 Day by showing their community pride.

The bureau is encouraging residents to wear local T-shirts to work that promote the region.

Those who participate have a chance to win $330 in local gift cards.

To participate simply take a photo of yourself wearing a local shirt and post it on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter on March 30 and include the hashtag #330ShirtDay in the post.

The LeBron James Family Foundation plans to celebrate the opening of its House Three Thirty on March 30.
The LeBron James Family Foundation plans to celebrate the opening of its House Three Thirty on March 30.

House Three Thirty

It's taken two years to transform the former Tangier entertainment complex into House Three Thirty.

The LeBron James Family Foundation's newly revamped space for tourists, residents and partner families will officially open to the public on 330 Day.

House Three Thirty opening soon:First of its kind Starbucks to open in LeBron James' House Three Thirty

The space offers places to eat and play and for partner families the chance to gain employment and job training.

Situated at 532 W. Market St. − not far from the I Promise School − House Three Thirty is home to a variety of amenities whose hours of operation will vary.

They include:

  • JPMorgan Chase Community Space where Chase bankers offer financial advice and products to promote financial health.

  • Smucker Hometown Hall for private and community events.

  • The Wine Room by mDesign that will offer a private space for gatherings.

  • The Starbucks Community Store that will serve coffee.

  • The Taco Shop by Old El Paso that will offer fast casual meal options from Old El Paso.

  • The Sweet Shop featuring local favorites Mitchell’s Ice Cream, Metropolis Gourmet Popcorn, NORKA Beverages and Malley’s Chocolates.

  • Kaulig Companies Club that is in the Tangier's iconic Cabaret and will host musical acts, open mic nights and serve as a performing arts space for the I PROMISE program.

  • LeBron James’ Home Court, a walk through-museum of James' life.

  • PepsiCo Foundation Kitchen that serves as a live teaching kitchen.

  • The Den by Mainstreet Advisors & Lobos 1707, a small private space for rentals.

  • The Family Room by SC Holdings, a community gathering space.

  • Retail Shop that will specialize in We Are Family gear and I Promise gear along with products by local artists and entrepreneurs including James' brand partners. It will also offer juice from Savannah James’ BBZ Juicery.

  • LeBron James Sports Bar is still being worked on and anticipates a 2024 opening.

Craig Webb, who plans to wear a Goodyear blimp T-shirt on 330 Day, can be reached at cwebb@thebeaconjournal.com.

This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Ways to celebrate 330 Day in Akron including House Three Thirty opening