LOCAL PRODUCTION
The Remember Balloons Live!
PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1 / WEAO 49.1):
Friday, Nov. 20, at 8:30 PM
Saturday, Nov. 21, at 1 AM
Sunday, Nov. 22, at noon
Thursday, Nov. 26, at 2:30 PM
Fusion (WNEO 45.2 / WEAO 49.2):
Monday, Nov. 23, at 8 PM
Filmed at E.J. Thomas Hall in Akron, THE REMEMBER BALLOONS LIVE! is a heartwarming dance-theater adaptation exploring memory, family, love and loss through the journey of a young boy and his grandfather. Featuring behind-the-scenes footage and interviews, the film celebrates the local artists whose original choreography and soulful music brought Jessie Oliveros’ adored children’s book to life.
With dynamic storytelling and deeply emotional themes, THE REMEMBER BALLOONS LIVE! invites audiences of all ages to explore the power of remembrance and connection while fostering meaningful conversations about aging and Alzheimer’s disease. The production’s universal message resonates with families and communities, offering a space to reflect on the importance of preserving personal histories and cherishing shared moments.
Created by award-winning choreographer Dominic Moore-Dunson and renowned composer Theron Brown, THE REMEMBER BALLOONS LIVE! is more than a performance — it is an invitation for families to come together, share their stories and celebrate the bonds that endure across generations. Through the transformative power of the arts, this production provides an unforgettable experience that touches hearts and inspires conversations that matter.
Memory Loss
PBS offers several documentaries, series and news reports focused on Alzheimer’s disease and dementia care, research and lifestyle factors.
Northeast Ohio Memory and Care Resource Fair
Saturday, Nov. 21, 11 AM–2 PM
House Three Thirty
532 W Market St., Akron
This free event will connect families, caregivers and community members with more than a dozen local organizations that support older adults and people navigating memory loss. While there, attendees will also enjoy a preview screening of THE REMEMBER BALLOONS LIVE!, followed by a panel Q&A with the Moore-Dunsons and Carole Klingler, the executive director of Dementia Friendly LIFE.
This event is free and open to all; however, registration is required. Free parking is available in House Three Thirty’s covered parking deck.
Preview Screening of The Remember Balloons Live!
Monday, Dec. 7, 6–7:30 PM
Warrensville Heights Library
4415 Northfield Road, Warrensville Heights
The best way to see THE REMEMBER BALLOONS LIVE! is among an audience. Relive the Akron performance with this free screening in Warrensville Heights, where fellow public media supporters, dance lovers and families will come together to reflect on themes of memory, love
and family.
The event is free and open to all; however, registration is required
The Remember Balloons Live!
The Remember Balloons Live! is an immersive 90-minute expansion of the original adaptation, building on the success of the dance production’s national tour and television debut. The bold and innovative partnership unites two Akron cultural leaders — PBS Western Reserve and Dominic Moore-Dunson — in a shared mission to use the transformative power of the arts to inspire connection, spark conversations, and strengthen our community.
The Remember Balloons Live! features 20 musicians and four dancers bringing music, movement, and storytelling vividly to life as families laugh, reflect, and connect across generations — in an unforgettable evening captured live for PBS Western Reserve.
The filmed performance will premiere exclusively on PBS Western Reserve in November 2026 and will be available on demand following its broadcast debut.
Video Production by Nel Shelby Productions and Directed by Nel Shelby.
More information at https://therememberballoonslive.com/
The Remember Balloons Live! Sponsored by
Gold Balloon Sponsor ($15K+)
Silver Balloon Sponsor ($10K+)
Purple Balloon Sponsor ($5K+)
Red Balloon Sponsors ($2.5K+)
