August 2010 events
ALL MONTH
Against the Grain: Modernism in the Midwest An exhibit of regional Modernist paintings on loan from museums, galleries and individuals throughout the Great Lakes region. All day. Free. The exhibit may be seen in the main gallery through Sept. 12. Massillon Museum, 121 Lincoln Way E. (330) 833-4061.
ALL MONTH
Oak Knoll Wading Pool Wading pool designed for children ages 10 and younger. Adult supervision, swimsuits, and swim diapers are required. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. Oak Knoll Park, 618 Sixth St. SW, Massillon.
ALL MONTH
First ladies exhibit First ladies Elizabeth Monroe, Harriet Lane, Helen Taft, Lou Hoover, Jackie Kennedy, Pat Nixon, Rosalynn Carter and Hillary Clinton. Tuesday-Saturday, 9:30, 10:30, 12:30, 1:30 and 2:30. Admission is $7 for adults; $6 for seniors; $5 for youth (17 and younger); includes tour of McKinley-Saxton home. National First Ladies' Library, 205 Market Ave. S, Canton. (330) 452-0876, Ext. 320.
THROUGH AUG. 8
Ohio Local Wire Fair Rides, livestock, live entertainment and food. 9 a.m.-10 p.m. daily, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Aug. 8. Adults (ages 13-59), $10; youth (ages 5-12), $8; seniors (ages 60 and older), $8; children (younger than 5), free. Ohio Exposition Center, 717 E. 17th Ave., Columbus. (888) OHO-EXPO.
AUG. 1
Balloon Classic Invitational More than 75 giant hot-air balloons take their early morning flight. 6 a.m. Free. Kent Local Wire University Stark Campus, 6000 Frank Ave. NW, Jackson Township. (330) 244-3348.
AUG. 1
Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival 5-mile and 2-mile races More than 1,600 people walk or run, crossing the finish line in front of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Museum. 8 a.m., Pro Football Hall of Fame, 2121 George Halas Drive NW, Canton. (330) 456-7253.
AUG. 1
Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival Community Parade Community youth groups, marching bands, antique vehicles, and more. Free. 2:30 p.m. Market Avenue, downtown Canton.
AUG. 1
Disney's The Jungle Book Kids A Disney classic presented by The Players' Guild. 7-9 p.m. Tickets, $10. Players Guild Theatre, 1001 Market Ave. N, Canton. (330) 453-7619.
AUG. 3
Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival Drum Corps Local News Competition Best corps in America at the peak of their performance just one week before the world championship. 6:30 p.m. Paul Brown Tiger Stadium, 314 Russell Blvd. SE, Massillon.
AUG. 3, 10, 17
Tales In Thyme Outdoor Storytelling Interactive storytelling presented by children's librarians. 10-11 a.m. Free. Hoover Banquet Hall inside Walsh University's Hoover Park, 1875 E. Maple St., North Canton. (330) 499-0287.
AUG. 4-6
Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival Ribs Burnoff Ribs from local and national vendors, plus a variety of specialty foods and concerts each evening by national recording artists. 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Free admission. Stark County Fairgrounds, 305 Wertz Ave. NW, Canton. (330) 452-0621.
AUG. 5
Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival First Play 2010 An official NFL football is passed through the three-mile child link chain from the site in downtown Canton where the NFL was founded in 1920 to the front steps of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Free. Downtown Canton.
AUG. 5, 12, 19, 26
Canal Fulton Lions Club Farmers' Market Lots of locally grown produce. 4-7 p.m. St. Helena Heritage Park, Cherry Street, Canal Fulton. (330) 854-4645.
AUG. 5, 12, 19, 26
Psychic Thursdays Psychic readings with bar and food available. 6-8 p.m. $25 for 20-minute reading. Warehouse on the Canal, 239 N. Canal St., Canal Fulton. (330) 854-2087. www.theghostsofcanalfulton.com.
AUG. 5-22
2010 Greater Alliance Carnation Festival Parades, food and fun throughout the city, including a three-day RibFest, ice cream socials, a hot-air balloon lift-off, men's and women's golf scrambles and more. Various times and Alliance locations. Visit www.carnationfestival.com.
AUG. 5-7
Ohio Lincoln Highway BUY-WAY Yard Sale Shop for bargains on Ohio's portion of America's first coast-to-coast paved road. More than 1,000 individual sale events last year. All day. Free. Lincoln Highway, Stark County. www.historicbyway.com.
AUG. 6
Canton First Friday Shop at downtown galleries, stroll down Court Avenue and enjoy street performers including musicians, artists, jugglers and more. 6-10 p.m. Free. Downtown Canton Arts District, Court Avenue NW and Fourth Street. First Stop with About magazine at 5:30 p.m. at Canton Museum of Art. (330) 453-1075 or visit www.CantonFirstFriday.com.
AUG. 6
Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival Fashion Show Luncheon The season's hottest fashions in a high-energy production. 11:30 a.m. Tickets required. Canton Memorial Civic Center and Cultural Center, 1101 Market Ave. N. (330) 458-2048.
AUG. 6
Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival Enshrinees Dinner See the incoming class of enshrinees as they receive their Hall of Fame/NFL Alumni gold jackets. 6:30 p.m. Tickets required. Canton Memorial Civic Center and Cultural Center, 1101 Market Ave. N.
AUG. 6-8
Clay's Park Bluegrass Festival Featuring Eastern Kentucky bluegrass band Coaltown. All day. Admission fee. Clay's Park Resort, 13190 Patterson St. NW, Lawrence Township. (800) 860-4386. www.ClaysPark.com.
AUG. 6-8
Twins Day Festival The largest gathering of twins in the world. All day. $3 admission. Twinsburg. (330) 425-3652.
AUG. 6-7
Vintage Ohio Sample wines from 20 Ohio wineries with two live music stages and fine cuisine. 1-10 p.m. Advanced tickets are $22 for adult wine samplers and $10 for nondrinker/designated drivers. Tickets are $25 at the gate. Lake Metroparks Farmpark, Kirtland. (800) 227-6972.
AUG. 7
Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival Timken Grand Parade The nationally televised event showcases the current Class of Enshrinees and 200,000 spectators along the 2.2-mile route. 8 a.m. Free. Cleveland Avenue, Downtown Canton.
AUG. 7
Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival Celebration Fan Party All-inclusive beer, soft drinks and barbecue with a live disc jockey. 4-6 p.m. Tickets required. Pro Football Hall of Fame, 2121 George Halas Dr. NW, Canton. (888) 310-HALL (4255).
AUG. 7
Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival Class of 2010 Enshrinement Ceremony Newest members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame will take their place among football's greatest players, coaches and contributors. 7 p.m. Tickets required. Fawcett Stadium, Harrison Avenue NW, Canton.
AUG. 7, 14, 21, 28
Canton Farmers' Market Locally grown produce, meats, eggs, candies, baked goods, fresh-cut flowers, potted plants, plus family activities, live music and art. Downtown Canton Arts District, Court Avenue and Fourth Street NW. (330) 458-2063.
AUG. 7, 14, 21, 28
Alliance Farmers' Market Locally grown fruits and vegetables, homemade baked goods, freezer beef and pork, maple syrup, honey, herbs and plants. 9 a.m.-noon. Free admission. Corner of Main and Mechanic streets, Alliance. (330) 821-7712.
AUG. 7, 14, 21, 28
J-Jams Outdoor concerts under the covered patio featuring all music genres. Noon-1 p.m. Free. Bring your brown bag lunch or plan to purchase from Chick-Fil-A, which will be on site. Cultural Center for the Arts, 1001 Market Ave. N, Canton. (330) 452-4096.
AUG. 7, 14, 21, 28
Massillon Farmer's Market Seasonal fruits and vegetables, baked goods, fresh cut flowers, craft items and more. 8 a.m.-noon. Massillon Recreation Center, 505 Erie St. N. (330) 832-1621.
AUG. 7-8
Zoar Harvest Festival Renowned antique show and sale, craft show, music, food and tours of historic buildings. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Admission, $6 for adults, children 12 and younger free.
AUG. 8
Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival Enshrinees Gameday Roundtable Unscripted, up-close-and-personal format where the enshrinees share stories and memories of their careers. 12:30 p.m. Tickets required. Canton Memorial Civic Center and Cultural Center, 1101 Market Ave. N. (330) 458.2048.
AUG. 8
Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival NFL Hall of Fame Game The Dallas Cowboys vs. Cincinnati Bengals. 8 p.m. Tickets required. Hall of Fame Field at Fawcett Stadium, Harrison Avenue NW, Canton. (888) 310-HALL (4255).
AUG. 10
Spending Time with Dueber-Hampden Historians, watch repair and appraising experts can tell you about your old watch. 3-7 p.m. Free. Hoover Historical Center, Walsh University’s Hoover Park, 1875 E. Maple St., North Canton. (330) 499-0287.
AUG. 11-12
The Booth Brothers Gospel dinner concert. 6:15-9 p.m. Tickets, $43, include meal. Amish Door Restaurant and Village, 1210 Winesburg St., Wilmot. (888) 264-7436.
AUG. 12-15
Feast of the Assumption Traditional religious processional through the ethnic neighborhood streets following a Mass at the church. Music, dancing, artwork, rides and food. All day. Free admission. Little Italy's Murray Hill neighborhood in Cleveland. (216) 421-2995.
AUG. 13-15
Flower Show Horticultural and design entries reflecting a specific theme. 4 p.m. Free. Canton Garden Center, 1615 Stadium Park Dr. NW, Canton. (330) 455-6172.
AUG. 13
Night Fishing Derby Fish by the light of the moon at Sippo Lake Park. 6 p.m.-midnight. Registration 5-7 p.m. $5. Sippo Lake Park Marina, 5300 Tyner St. NW, Perry Township. (330) 477-3552.
AUG. 14
Glass blowing demonstrations Come to gallery and meet month's featured artist. Glass blowing demonstrations in studio. 5-9 p.m. Free. Canal Fulton Glassworks, 215 Market St. W. (330) 854-2966.
AUG. 14
Canalway Classic 5K Run Friends of Stark Parks' annual race. Early packet pickup and door prize distribution Aug. 13 at Stark Parks Exploration Gateway. 9 a.m. Navarre Civic Center, 99 Canal St. W. www.OhioChallengeSeries.com or call (330) 479-2337.
AUG. 14
Tour Du Towpath Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition's annual bike ride along Ohio & Erie Towpath Trail with barbecue lunch for riders, complete with music and prizes. 11 a.m. Cost is $25 for adults, $10 for children 12 and younger. Canal Fulton Canalway Center, 125 Tuscarawas St., St. Helena Heritage Park, Canal Fulton. (330) 434-5657 or visit www.ohioeriecanal.
AUG. 14
Downtown Massillon FunFest Family arts, health, safety, learning and fun. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Historic Downtown Massillon, 137 Lincoln Way E. (330) 833-6655.
AUG. 14
Doggie Paddle Bring your non-aggressive dogs to enjoy a dip in pool and other activities. 1-4 p.m. Free, with optional $3 donation to local shelters. Oak Knoll Park, 618 Sixth St. SW, Massillon. (330) 832-1621.
AUG. 14-15
The Rose of Algeria Canton Comic Opera Co. with concert production of 1909 operetta. 8 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $10. Canton Masonic Temple Auditorium, 836 Market Ave. N. (330) 470-0835 or visit www.cantoncomicoperaco.com.
AUG. 19
Ivan Parker Dinner and Concert Gospel music with dinner. 5:30-9 p.m. Hartville Kitchen, 1015 Edison St. NW, Lake Township. (800) 486-6970.
AUG. 19
Soup at Six: Meyers Lake Revisited Curator Kim Kenney offers an illustrated look at Canton's “crown jewel.” 6-8 p.m. Tickets, $10, include a signature soup, hearth-baked bread, beverage and dessert. Reservations required. Wm. McKinley Presidential Library & Museum, 800 McKinley Monument Dr. NW, Canton. (330) 455-7043.
AUG. 20-22
Grecian Festival Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church of Canton's 34th festival. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday, 3-11 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Canton Civic Center,1101 Market Ave. N. Outside Terrace & Drive-Thru opens Wed, Aug. 18.
AUG. 20-21
Rock ’n Rod Reunion Car show, parade, inflatables and family-friendly activities, food, live music and more. Free admission. Friday, 5-8 p.m. Saturday, 1-8 p.m. Mahoning Road Corridor, Harrisburg Road to Royal Avenue NE, Canton. (330) 455-3873, Ext. 413.
AUG. 20-22
Gallery on the Greens Massillon Museum hosts second annual al fresco art show along the boulevard leading to the historic clubhouse at Glenmoor Country Club. VIP preview night, Friday 6-9 p.m. Juried show and sale of Ohio art by individual artists throughout day Saturday and Sunday. Glenmoor Country Club, 4191 Glenmoor Rd. NW, Jackson Township. (888) 456-6667.
AUG. 21
Environmental Health Expo Family-oriented event highlighting “green” activities, products and community organizations. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Jackson High School, 7600 Fulton Dr. NW, Jackson Township. (330) 493-9904 or visit www.starkhealthevents.com.
AUG. 21-22
North Canton Main Street Festival Food, entertainment, crafts and more. All day. Free. North Canton Town Square, Main and Maple streets. (330) 499-5100.
AUG. 24
Jazz Tuesday The MPL Core Jazz Band will present live concert at Massillon Senior Center. 7 p.m. Open jam 8:15-8:45 p.m. Free. Massillon Senior Center, 39 Lincoln Way W. (330) 832-9831.
AUG. 28
A Salute to Women in the Armed Forces Day Presentations on important women in military history and a book signing with author Elaine Weiss. Tickets, $25 general admission, $22 members. 10 a.m. National First Ladies’ Library, 205 Market Ave. S, Canton. (330) 452-0876, Ext. 301, or visit www.firstladies.org.
AUG. 28
Clearview Legacy Foundation Celebrity Golf Tournament Scramble golf tournament with four people paired with celebrity as team. 8 a.m. Clearview Golf Course, 8410 Lincoln St. E, Osnaburg Township. (330) 488-0404.
AUG. 29
Rock’n at The Quarry Live local music and infamous Rock’n at The Quarry pin shot contest. All day. Free admission. Granite Grille, 5650 Quarry Golf Club Dr., Canton. (330) 488-3178.
AUG. 31
Stark County Fair Kickoff of weeklong 161st fair, Stark County's longest-running community event. All day. Admission charge. Stark County Fairgrounds, 305 Wertz Ave. NW, Canton. (330) 452-0621.