By Dave Nery…

If your ideal Austrian autumn involves pizza pies and rock and roll music, University Pizzeria has just the seasonal festivity for you.

In truth, Oktoberfest also includes Bavarian beer and food, but music is the main ingredient for the day-long event, October 24 at U-Pie on the south edge of the YSU campus.

This quintessential college hangout has become one of the area’s premier music venues since Kyle Daley (Mr. Kyle) has taken over management of that phase of the operation, and he and legendary radio personality, Viking Jim — who will act as master of ceremonies — put together this fall’s biggest show.

Twelve local and regional bands will be rocking until midnight, with doors opening at noon. The Kellys and Grand Fury are featured, but the continuous performances include many of the area’s most popular bands, and even the youngest, Magma, all 12 year olds from Boardman.

Proceeds from the $5 cover charge will be donated to Akron Children’s Hospital.

Tie-dyed lederhosen are optional.

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