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irst Friday, the arts, music and entertainment festival that transforms down-

town Canton on the First Friday of each month, is back with its fourth year

of monthly art rendezvous in the Arts District!

Each month, the art galleries and studios of Canton welcome you to experience a night of creativity, the local restaurants cook up heavenly cuisine, and the shops are open for business.Live theatre, poetry slams, public art demonstrations, painting experiments, improv comedy,children’s activities and gallery openings abound, as do opportunities to get to know the artists,craftsmen and entrepreneurs who are making the revitalization of our center city a reality.

Mark your calendar now for the exciting lineup of themes coming in 2011 – and make sure youcome back downtown throughout the month for even more to see and do in the Canton ArtsDistrict and surrounding community.

SAVE THE DATE NOW ... 2011 LINE-UPJanuary 7th Imagine IceFebruary 4th Art from the HeartMarch 4th pARTicipateApril 1st Sketch into SpringMay 6th Gone to the DogsJune 3rd Get Down TonightJuly 1st Chalk the WalkAugust 5th Come Out & PlaySeptember 2nd Flashback!October 7th Dancin’ in the MoonlightNovember 4th Noteworthy NovemberDecember 2nd Cookies & Carols

FIRST FRIDAY back andbigger than ever in 2011!

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Downtown Developments is published bi-monthly by Canton DevelopmentPartnership, a department of CantonRegional Chamber of Commerce in

cooperation with Downtown CantonSpecial Improvement District

222 Market Ave. N.Canton, OH 44702

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Dennis P. SaunierPresident & CEO

Michael P. GillDirector

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The Canton Development Pa rt n e rship is a coalitionof area development organizations and cityg ove rn m e n t that share an interest in downtownC a n ton’s continual imp rovement, rev i ta l i z a t i o n ,image, and quality of life for its citizens.

Its mission is to support and coord i n a te the activitiesand programs of its partner organizations in orderto encourage and sustain community and eco-nomic development in downtown Canton.

The part n e ring organizations include: Canton Re g i o n a lChamber of Commerce, Dow n town Canton SpecialI mp rovement Dist rict, Dow n town Canton Land Bank,C a n ton To m o rrow, Inc., and City of Canto n .

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Muggswigz Coffee & Tea Company137 Walnut Avenue Northeast • Canton, OH 44702 • (330) 452-6336

Hours: Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to midnight; Saturdays and Sundays from 8 a.m. to midnight

More Information: www.Muggswigz.com

The crowd inside Muggswigz is vibrant – studentsstudying in small groups for upcoming exams, down-town employees hosting intense meetings, throngs offriends popping in for a quick pick-me-up from thecold weather outside. While the crowd is reminiscentof a bustling Sunday morning, it is, in fact, a weekdayafternoon at 2 p.m.

Gone are the days of coffee as America’s morningwake up call; here to stay is coffee as a way of life,day or night.

In April 2003, Alex Haas opened Muggswigz Coffee& Tea Company (Muggswigz: as in taking a swigfrom your mug) in downtown Canton, several yearsbefore he was joined by greater numbers of enter-prising developers, retailers, artists and restaurants.Haas grew up in Canton and attended CantonCentral Catholic High School before traveling to theUniversity of Rochester in New York and ultimately St.Andrews in Scotland to study psychology and molec-ular genetics.

From Genetics to the SwiggeryRather than spend years in a lab conducting research,Haas returned to Canton and started Muggswigz.“My dad owned a small business and I liked theallure of it all – it’s a way to give back to the commu-nity, and in a small way, to give back to coffee andtea,” Haas explains.

Haas finds a culinary pleasure in fresh roasted coffeeand tea. The ultimate in affordable culinary luxury –low cost to your wallet, low cost to your body.Re s e a rch shows that coffee is ch o ck full of i mp o rtant antioxidants and some re p o rts even s u g ge st that modera te drinking can help stave off more serious health problems.

“So it’s pleasure without any side effects, if you will,”laughs Haas. And Muggswigz certainly delivers theright environment for what Haas has in mind: bigtables, smiling baristas, the perfect community-build-ing atmosphere.

Coffee: Crop to CupAt Muggswigz, each delicious cup comes from greencoffee beans imported from around the world androasted right in the store. The fresh roasted beans areprepared for customers in store as well as a variety ofwholesale clients.

“We get about a ton of coffee at a time, literally, in150 pound bags. Coffee freshness is a huge factor.

When you see the phrase ‘fresh roasted’ in our indus-try, it really has come to mean next to nothing. Tendays out of the roaster, the enzymatic aromas are lost,making the coffee go stale. But that’s why it smells sowonderful in here,” explains Haas.

Haas puts a “roasted date” on each bag to ensurethe freshest products head home with customers. Thecompany has been recognized for their roasting and even received a score of 91 out of 100 fromrespected coffee industry reviewer Ken Davids, ascore higher than any other Ohio-based company.

Muggswigz also makes their own flavor syrups andbaked goods, and they blend and import a multitudeof specialty teas.

Foam CanvasesAlso on the awards front are the annual barista com-petitions held by the Specialty Coffee Association ofA m e rica (SCAA). During the comp etition, eachbarista must prepare four espressos, four cappuccinosand four signature drinks. They have 15 minutes tocreate all 12 drinks for a panel comprised of four sen-sory judges, two technical judges and the headjudge.

Muggswigz routinely has the highest-ranked baristasin Ohio, and they hope to hold onto that honor at thenext regional SCAA competition in February. In orderto be competition-ready, a barista must also be wellversed in latte art – by creating shapes, symbols andeven letters in the microfoam of the coffees.

“The trick is that you can’t do the latte art unless youhave a solid coffee pour to begin with,” says Haas,and he describes the proper end product as having arich, velvety and sturdy feel, as though the fine airbubbles in the milk froth like you’re drinking heavycream.

Haas is proud of his quality staff, explaining that prop-er preparation training can take up to six months,while proficiency in latte art can take much longer. “Ithink it’s significant that all of our baristas can do latteart. They do it because they love it, they care aboutthe guests, they care about the coffee. They trulymake competition-grade cups for every guest whowalks in the door,” says Haas.

After Hours & Late Night EntertainmentOpen late, until midnight every night of the week,Muggswigz offers an exciting alternate nightlife forthe downtown Canton community, presenting regularopen mic nights and poetry slams. Local musicianstake to the stage every weekend.

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Upcoming events include Christopher Bell on Saturday, January 15, from 9 to 11 p.m. andTriggTrogg on Saturday, February 5, from 9 to 11 p.m.

Despite being a bit off the arts district path, Muggswigz also sees tremendous traffic on First Fridays and aneclectic mix throughout the rest of the month. They have many pieces of local art for sale, and those inter-ested in showing should contact the store.

Whether you’re looking for a quick cup to go, fun after-hours entertainment, a new stomping ground formeet-ups with friends, or even just a cozy place to read, stop by Muggswigz day or night. You’re guaran-teed a delicious – and creative – cup of joe.

I am always surprised to find how many people inCanton don’t know about all the exciting thingsthat are going on downtown.

When I first moved to the area about a year and ahalf ago, I was immediately drawn to “the down-town scene” not knowing at all at the time whatthat might mean. Coming from Washington, D.C., Iwas positive that downtown Canton had to be simi-lar, that the center city would be the place with thebest restaurants, the liveliest nightlife and endlesscultural opportunities to entertain me as I becameaccustomed to a new city.

In the end, what surprised me most was not the cityitself, but the fact that “downtown” did not have thesame exciting allure to everyone in the area.

I recently completed Spotlight Stark County, aLeadership Stark County program aimed at intro-ducing young professionals to the issues, leadersand places in our community and developing theirleadership skills. During a tour of “The Arts District”downtown, several of my fellow Spotlight partici-pants mentioned that they had never been down-town before. My peers that had never ventured outof their cozy neighborhoods were surprised to findthat the buzz about great restaurants, art galleriesand First Fridays was all true.

Heading down to the office each morning, I can’thelp but feel a buzz as I drive past the eclectic mix of architecture styles and the hundreds ofCantonians walking to their buildings dressed andready for work. Running out for lunch offers morethan just an opportunity for a delicious break in theday. Walking to Bender’s or Thatsa Wrapp to grabsomething and take it back to office means a tripdown brick sidewalks and through the courtyardwhere you can catch a glimpse of small groups ofpeople grabbing a bite, chatting or just taking astroll down Market Avenue.

Downtown may have had an unsavory reputationin the past but being new to the area means that I am looking at Canton with unaffected eyes. I cannot imagine that I would enjoy living in StarkCounty quite as much without downtown as myhome for both work and play.

Kathryn SiegfriedSupervisor of OperationSiegfried Enterprises

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We look forward to another successful year in2011. Undoubtedly, this year will be a challengingone due to the economy. Our focus will be on mar-keting, city aesthetics and downtown economicdevelopment to help ensure that we are servingdowntown Canton well. This year will also be spentstudying, planning and (hopefully) implementingstrategies for the expansion of downtown living. Notonly is there a market for downtown living – thelong term sustainability of our central city dependson it.

We also expect economic development activity toremain on the forefront this year. To date, our callsand inquiries have increased from 2009 levels.Downtown Canton will continue to be an attractiveurban destination for business. It was announced tothe community recently that Stark State College of

Partnership ReportWe hope you and yours had a wonderful holiday season – and we sure did! In fact, our

last major downtown event of the year, Light Up Downtown, was a huge success and

helped get everyone into the Christmas spirit. The program was outstanding and judg-

ing by the huge crowd downtown, Christopher Pop-in-Kins, Santa’s first children’s elf,

was a huge hit in his ELF-tacular main stage extravaganza. Thanks to all of our volun-

teer committee members for a job well done again this year!

Technology wishes to develop adowntown Canton campus. Thisplan aligns perfe c t ly with th erev i talization that has ta ke nplace in our central business dis-trict. We look forward to partner-ing with Stark State College aswe advance both of our missions.Finally, we continue to look atprograms and events that bringpeople to our downtown.

Please remember to support ourretail, restaurant and arts venuesd u ring the winter months. Asalways, thank you for your sup-port of our downtown.

by Michael P. Gill,director, CantonDevelopment Partnership

The BestD e stination fo rWo rk & Play

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Muggswigz baristas Sarah Bruckner, Jillian Roholt and Faith Wieder show off their latte art.

Local awards honor business and community proponents for STARK COUNTY’S ARTS ...

or the fourth year in a row, ArtsinStark, the County ArtsCouncil, honored area businesses and individuals whohave embraced their mission of growing the arts to createsmARTer kids, new jobs and healthier communities. TheA rt s i n Sta rk Annual Arts Awa rds luncheon, held on

Tuesday, Nov. 2, in The Cultural Center for the Arts was comprised ofseven categories to recognize the efforts of those who have gone aboveand beyond by increasing arts awareness and action in 2010.

This year’s winners included: Richie Kindler, Bob Leibensperger, MercyMedical Center, American Electric Power, Motter & Meadows Architects,Louisville Middle School and the Canton Farmers’ Market.

Citizen Artist of the YearThis year’s winner was Richie Kindler, the musician who opened JupiterStudios in “old” downtown Alliance two years ago. An art gallery, recordingstudio and concert hall combined, Kindler financed this venture with his ownmoney along with a loan from the City of Alliance. From February through July2009, Jupiter Studios hosted a concert series filled with music, art and food.Kindler is truly using the arts to create community.

Arts Volunteer of the YearBob Leibensperger, a former Timken Company executive, has made volun-teering his passion and was the recipient of the Arts Volunteer of the Year awardthis year. For years, Leibensperger has given countless hours to the CantonSymphony Orchestra. He and his wife Donna have done the same for theCanton Ballet, the Canton Museum of Art and others. Leibensperger helpedraise funds for The Stark County Story, a new $1 million permanent exhibit atthe William McKinley Presidential Library and Museum.

Best SmARTs ProjectLouisville Middle School was honored for hosting the Best SmARTS Project,using the arts to supercharge learning. Art teacher Kathy Guidone led thecharge to immerse the school in a Dr. Seuss theme, and all three grades wereled through academic core lessons utilizing the rhyming and rhythms of this clas-sic author. Sixth graders concentrated on math concepts of reflection and rota-tion with Seuss’s One Fish, Two Fish, while seventh graders explored creativethinking concepts in their science lessons with Seuss’s The Butter Battle, leadingthem to create new inventions. Eighth grade students challenged the principlesof force, motion and energy through The Grinch that Stole Christmas, whilephysical education classes conducted nutrition lessons around Green Eggs andHam. Language arts students created work in Seuss style while art studentsworked on gigantic books to illustrate them. This project demonstrates the powerof the arts educationally in a cross-curriculum, total immersion way.

Most Innovative Special Project GrantThe Canton Farmers’ Market, now in its seventh year, continually looks forways to bring new people and new ideas into the downtown Canton ArtsDistrict. It is the recipient of the award for the Most Innovative Special ProjectGrant. In the summer of 2010, regular drumming classes were offered for fourweeks under the direction of Elec Simon, a performer from STOMP, to targetlower income children in the city. Other arts elements included the ProfessionalFood Sculpting Invitational, where food as art was displayed to the public anda continual and changing display of local art was created on a moveable can-vas at the weekly Saturday market.

Business Arts Award for Large CompaniesMercy Medical Center believes the arts are important for every citizen. CEOTom Cecconi chaired the 2007 Annual Arts Campaign, and each year Mercyhosts one of the nearly 20 workplaces for the arts in the county. Mercy has part-nered with the Summit Arts Academy to host neighborhood art projects and hascommissioned artists to create murals in its current building and in its newIntensive Care Unit.

Business Arts Award for Medium CompaniesAmerican Electric Power, the recipient of the Business Arts Awards for medi-um companies, was the first area company to provide a three-year grant in sup-port of the SmArts program to supercharge learning in schools. Each year, AEPhosts one of the nearly 20 workplace campaigns for the arts in Stark County.AEP has opened up its warehouses to artists to get recycled art materials, andthe company is currently hosting a monthly “arts experience” to get its employ-ees more involved with innovation in the arts.

Business Arts Award for Small CompaniesMotter & Meadows Architects designed the school that became the CantonAcademy for the Arts. Owner Rod Meadows has championed the developmentof Canton’s new Arts District. He has been leader in the “Illuminarts” mentoringprogram. Each year Meadows takes groups of high school students into areaartist studios to see firsthand the creation of art. Motter and Meadows commis-sioned a new piece of public art for in front of their offices. In Louisville,Meadows has led the movement to save the Julliard House and to create theLouisville Arts Council.

For more information about the Annual Arts Awards and ArtsinStark, visitArtsinStark.com.

All winners were chosen by a panel of ArtsinStark board and community members.

(Below) Kelly Blandford Bah accepts the Most Innovative Special ProjectGrant award on behalf of the Canton Farmers' Market from RobbHankins of ArtsinStark.

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5Looking inside... Elemental Arts

Hours: Wednesday and Thursday from 11 a.m. to8 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4p.m., closed Sunday through Tuesday

Downtown Canton has added a new gallery toits imp re s s i ve lineup. At November’s Fi rstFriday celebration, well-known local furnituredesigner, John Strauss, opened the doors ofElemental Arts (236 Walnut Avenue NE) andfour other artists opened unique, independent studios inside the building.

The gallery is more like an urban design showroom,featuring more than three dozen pieces of Strauss’swork in a well-appointed, vibrant space. Piecesrange from bedroom to living room items, andbeyond. Strauss thinks of his work as “art for thehome” and himself as an artisan of the home, andyou’ll certainly find those notions in his pieces. Hedescribes the style of his work as transitional – hispieces can work in contemporary or traditionalspaces. He uses clean lines and the Art Deco move-ment of the 20s and 30s has been a big influence.

“I’ve been thinking about joining in the downtownarts movement for a long time; I love downtownurban spaces, very attracted to them having lived inNew York and Chicago,” said Strauss. “My workhas an urban aesthetic. I like what’s going on down-town and the timing seemed right.”

Strauss describes his past work as being heavily fix-ated on the designer trade, working from his furni-ture design studio on Fourth Street SE, but as hestarts to create more for the retail market, the timingfor opening his own retail showroom was ripe. “Thearts district has reached a critical mass, but I’m stillable to be a pioneer here.” In the two months sinceopening, Strauss has already sold several pieces offthe sales floor and taken custom commissions thatcould only have come from the exposure ElementalArts provides.

His concept from the very beginning was to incor-porate other local artisans. In the showroom itself, hefeatures artists and craftsmen from Studio Arts andGlass (North Canton) and SECO Furniture (NorthCanton). He also has designs from Lighten UpDesigns (Brooklyn, New York) run by a woman whogrew up in Canton, and the Glass Bubble Project(Cleveland). His own work often uses hand forgedmetalwork produced from Forged Accents, a smalldivision of local company Solmet Group. Over thepast year, his collaborative work was featured in theNew York Times and a national design magazine,as well as him being a featured artist in St arkARThology, the first book dedicated to the localartists of Stark County, Ohio.

The building, built sometime in the 1910s, holdsStrauss’s showroom, along with auxiliary spacessuited to each of four artists who have developedstudios there. “We all get along very well here – it’s

like a family. There’s one entrance to the buildingand so there’s a great deal of sharing.” He creditsthe vision of Mike Gill and the Canton DevelopmentPartnership for making the space a possibility, andRobb Hankins, president and CEO of ArtsinStark, forbeing vocal and supportive of the new galleryendeavor.

“We’ve created an artistic center here that canbecome a destination for those interested in thearts,” explained Strauss. There is one remainingspace in the building, but Strauss is weighing hisoptions for further plans. “My dream when I first sawthe open space is to have a contemporary artgallery on par with the Joseph Saxton PhotographyGallery. To show strong contemporary work in orderto help get the word out to Northeast Ohio thatdowntown Canton is indeed a destination for thearts.”

For craftspeople and artisans interested in showingtheir work on consignment, contact John Strauss at(330) 456-0300 or [email protected]. Formore information about Strauss’s collections, visitStraussFurniture.com.

ArtistStudios

Colette WasdahlOn the second floor, in the old art department of theprinting company that occupied the building beforeStrauss and company moved in, Colette Wasdahlhas started her sustainable fashion design and con-sultation business.

Wasdahl is working on designing her first line, NoH a rm Done, using sustainable and eco-fri e n d lymaterials to create funky clothing and polished sil-houettes. She creates with materials like Hemp/Yakblends and the softest bamboos, along with color-grown cotton, which is natural, organic cotton creat-ed without the use of dyes. Wasdahl also works inthe most sustainable process of all – creating reusedor remanufactured clothing from existing pieces.

“My main reason for coming downtown is to con-nect with other people. I do best when I bounceideas off of other creatives. I’m here to see whatpeople want and see what’s possible.”

Carey McDougallCarey McDougall is a professor and oversees thesculpture program at Kent State University at Stark,though she thinks of herself more as a conceptualartist. “I find questions I want to answer and choosea medium that answers those questions. I like to workwith my hands, so my work tends to be sculptural.”

McDougall is currently working on pieces that exam-ine the cellular structures of the human body, and thesimilarities that our bodies share with the structuresof plants. She also has a collection of 1,000 “LittleWomen,” an army of dresses made of muslin andencaustic, which explores the strong force of femi-ninity that can reside in the simple, decorative formof a dress. This spring, she has a planned sabbaticalto study the building forms and culture of the Shakermovement – examining the progressive thinking thatthe culture employed regarding race, religion andvegetarianism. She’s also preparing her large spaceto permit the use of woodworking tools and othermedia.

“My favorite part about being here is living inCanton. I love being a part of these neighborhoods.Being a part of this movement. I’m really excitedabout bringing my students down here.”

Dominica SanchezDominica Sanchez, St rauss’s wife, runs th eElemental Arts retail operation and uses the frontoffice as her drawing studio.

Her work began as drawings for the foundation ofceramic sculpture, but eventually they became notjust a means to an end, but an art form in their ownright. Sanchez’s artistic background is in photogra-

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The Downtown Canton Special ImprovementDistrict’s annual meeting was held Thursday,Nov. 18. During the meeting, the followingindividuals were elected to the SID board ofdirectors for a two-year term:

Ronald D. Becker, chairman and CEO,Hilscher-Clarke Electric Company

Steve Coon, owner,Coon Restoration and Sealants, Inc.

Jon H. Jacob, owner, Bender’s Tavern

Robert King, owner, CPSstatements

Dennis P. Saunier, president, Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce

Michael P. Gill is the president of the SID

In addition, the Special Improvement Districtrecognized Michael Zeigler, The BrownstoneSteakhouse; Jeff Wagner, Thatsa Wrapp;Thomas Kolp, Kolp Real Estate; John Boyett,Canton Glass Works; and John Crook,Carnegie Management & Development, Ralph

Regula Federal Building, for their commitmentand investment in downtown Canton.

For more information about the year’s develop-ments, and a look back at the programming in2010, visit DowntownCanton.com or stop bythe Canton Development Partnership for yourcopy of the 2010 Downtown Canton SpecialImprovement District Annual Report.

SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT Board elections and annual report

phy. In all of her work, whether photography,ceramics or her current passion, drawing, she focus-es on the tactile experience of seeing, touching andfeeling a story.

“I love downtown, I’ve always liked it, the sense ofhistory it holds. The hardest thing for Canton is forpeople to learn to trust their own gut reactions to thework without second-guessing. We need to teachour children how to look at artistic work and how totalk about it. And how to be fearless.”

Chad HansenChad Hansen is a Northeast Ohio native who isalso currently teaching at Kent State University atStark. He occupies an upstairs studio to create hishistorical drawings, mostly from walnut ink and latexpaints on paper.

“I’m trying to cobble together different events fromthe past, trying to make a creation myth for differentthings that have happened. My current series is ofthe U.S. Presidents, those who have added states tothe Union – I’m trying to envision them as Vikings,conquering the country.” Other historical work hasincluded what Hansen calls his “captains of indus-try,” movers and shakers like Henry Ford and RayKroc. He utilizes this imagery as placeholders forevents in history.

“I definitely want to get more involved with the localarts movement – and that was a big part of theappeal for moving my studio downtown.”

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7Coming Up!Hear the rip roaring sounds of chainsaws as world champion ice carverAaron Costic and his team, along with local ice masters and artists, carvecrystal canvases and sculpt snowy silhouettes at the Imagine Ice FirstFriday on January 7. Get sprayed by live ice sculpting demonstrations,rock out to The Brighter Side Band and bite into gooey s’mores as youtake in the many glistening and impressive ice sculptures that will sparkledowntown.

Let’s have a little heart to heart, shall we? Or how about a little art fromthe heart? We will warm your soul with the February 4 Art from theHeart First Friday. Come down for all the sweetest things about thedowntown Canton Arts District. This month’s First Friday will tug at yourheartstrings as it presents you with the sweetest dishes, the sweetestmelodies and the sweetest art around! Love will be in the air downtown!

For the most up-to-date First Friday information, visitwww.DowntownCanton.com and click on the First Friday logo.

First Friday is celebrated every first Friday of the month from 6 to 10 p.m.in downtown Canton. First Friday is presented by ArtsinStark, the CountyArts Council, and the Downtown Canton Special Improvement District.

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16 MLK Day Talent ShowCanton Palace Theatrecantonpalacetheatre.org

17 Kids Movie Special: Ramona and BeezusCanton Palace Theatrecantonpalacetheatre.org

21-23 Hollywood Hit MovieCanton Palace Theatrecantonpalacetheatre.org

22 KeyBank MasterWorks Series: Orchestra ShowcaseCanton Symphony Orchestracantonsymphony.org

22 “The Art Of Chili” Chili cook-off2nd April Galerie & Studiossecondapril.org

23 Special Needs Night:Ramona and BeezusCanton Palace Theatrecantonpalacetheatre.org

26 Movie NightJoseph Saxton Gallery of Photographyjosephsaxton.com

28-30 Hollywood Hit MovieCanton Palace Theatrecantonpalacetheatre.org

FEBRUARY3,10, Art Film17,24 Canton Palace Theatre

cantonpalacetheatre.org3 Aultman Primetime Concert

Canton Symphony Orchestracantonsymphony.org

4 First Friday: Art from the HeartCanton Arts Districtcantonfirstfriday.com

4 Casual Friday ConcertCanton Symphony Orchestracantonsymphony.org

4-26 Home: Ruminations on Place(ment)Anderson Creativeandersoncreativestudio.com

9-10, SymphonyLand Concert12,20 Canton Symphony Orchestra

cantonsymphony.org

Want to advertise here? ContactDenise Burton, 330.458.2067.

Cost is $75 per issue.

For more downtown event information log on to www.DowntownCanton.com

THRU March 6Dean Mitchell: Space, People & PlacesCanton’s Second Pulitzer Prize: C.R. MacauleyStephen McNulty: Finding HomeChanging Face of PortraitureCanton Museum of Artcantonart.org

JANUARYThru Jan 1Deck The Walls: Art for the HolidaysAnderson Creativeandersoncreativestudio.comThru Jan 8There is No Eye: A RetrospectiveBy John CohenJoseph Saxton Gallery of Photographyjosephsaxton.com

6 Art FilmDinner & Movie at the PalaceCanton Palace Theatrecantonpalacetheatre.org

7 First Friday: Imagine IceCanton Arts Districtcantonfirstfriday.com

7-29 Personal Affects: New, strangelypersonal works from Kevin AndersonAnderson Creativeandersoncreativestudio.com

8 Joel Gordon: Made in AmericaCanton Palace Theatrecantonpalacetheatre.org

12-13 SymphonyLand ConcertCanton Symphony Orchestracantonsymphony.org

13,20,27 Art FilmCanton Palace Theatrecantonpalacetheatre.org

14 Hollywood Hit MovieCanton Palace Theatrecantonpalacetheatre.org

15-16 SymphonyLand ConcertCanton Symphony Orchestracantonsymphony.org

16 Sunday with the SymphonyCanton Symphony Orchestracantonsymphony.org

11-14 Academy Award Series FilmCanton Palace Theatrecantonpalacetheatre.org

12 Love Is Eternal: A Special “Be My Valentine” National First Ladies’ Libraryfirstladies.org

14 Valentine’s Day Dinner and Movie SpecialCanton Palace Theatrecantonpalacetheatre.org

18-19 “Henry V” Kathleen Howland Theatre2nd April Galerie & Studiossecondapril.org

18-20 Academy Award Series FilmCanton Palace Theatrecantonpalacetheatre.org

21 Sunday with the SymphonyCanton Symphony Orchestracantonsymphony.org

21 Kids Movie SpecialCanton Palace Theatrecantonpalacetheatre.org

23 Movie NightJoseph Saxton Gallery of Photographyjosephsaxton.com

25 The Elephant ManPlayers Guild Theatreplayersguildtheatre.com

25 Perry High School PerformanceCanton Palace Theatrecantonpalacetheatre.org

25-26 “Henry V” Kathleen Howland Theatre2nd April Galerie & Studiossecondapril.org

26-27 Academy Award Series FilmCanton Palace Theatrecantonpalacetheatre.org

26 Canton Palace Theatre5th Annual AuctionCanton Palace Theatrecantonpalacetheatre.org

27 KeyBank MasterWorks Series: Barber of SevilleCanton Symphony Orchestracantonsymphony.org