March 2013 Calendar

MARCH 2
Inaugural Ball  Fundraiser for
Wm. McKinley Presidential Library & Museum. 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $125. Kent State University Stark University Center, 6000 Frank Ave. NW, Jackson Township. 330-455-7043 or www.mckinleymuseum.org.

MARCH 2
Akron Symphony Pastorale Symphony; Christopher Wilkins, conductor.
8 p.m. Tickets are $22 to $52. EJ Thomas Hall, University of Akron, 198 Hill St. 330-972-7570 or www.ejthomashall.com.

MARCH 8
Slim Goodbody, Bodyology and Lighten Up!  Combining song, dance, 3-D visuals and loads of audience participation, “Bodyology” is a 55-minute musical show, starring PBS’s Slim Goodbody, 9:45 a.m. Tickets are $7. Canton Palace Theatre, 605 Market Ave. N. 330-454-8172.
www.cantonpalacetheatre.org.
MARCH 9
Battle of the Bands  Sponsored by The Repository. 6 p.m. Tickets are $10. Canton Palace Theatre, 605 Market Ave. N. 330-454-8172. www.cantonpalacetheatre.org.

MARCH 9
Olde Stark Antique Faire  Indoor exhibition of quality antiques and collectibles offered by more than 100 select dealers and collectors.
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets are $4;
free for children younger than 12. Stark County Fairgrounds 305 Wertz Ave. NW, Canton. 330-794-9100.

MARCH 9
Frank Ferrante  An Evening with Groucho. 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 to $28. Kent State University at Tuscarawas, Performing Arts Center, 330 University Drive NE, New Philadelphia. 330-343-7605 or www.tusc.kent.edu/pac.

MARCH 13
Matt Corey concert  Saxophonist. 7 p.m. Free. Kent State University at Tuscarawas, Performing Arts Center, 330 University Drive NE, New Philadelphia. 330-343-7605 or www.tusc.kent.edu/pac.
 
MARCH 14
Silk Road Ensemble and Yo Yo Ma  An intimate presentation of musical riches from along the ancient trade routes. 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $55 to $64. EJ Thomas Hall, University of Akron, 198 Hill St. 330-972-7570 or www.ejthomashall.com.

MARCH 14-15
Aultman PrimeTime and Chesapeake Energy Casual Series  Chamber orchestra and chorus. 1 p.m. Thursday; 7 p.m. Friday. Tickets are $15. Cable Recital Hall, Cultural Center for the Arts, 1001 Market Ave. N, Canton. 330-452-2094 or www.cantonsymphony.org.

MARCH 15
Lewis Black — The Rant is Due  Comic. 8 p.m. Tickets are $35 to $55. EJ Thomas Hall, University of Akron, 198 Hill St. 330-972-7570 or www.ejthomashall.com.

MARCH 15
John Mulaney  Comedy. 8 p.m. Tickets are $23. Ohio Theatre, PlayhouseSquare Center, 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. 866-546-1353 or visit www.playhousesquare.org.

MARCH 16-18
BIA Home and Garden Show  2012 Stark County Home and Garden Show, presented by The Repository and the BIA of Stark County. In its 66th year, there will be more than 100 regional vendors. Time to be announced. Tickets are $6; children younger than 12 are free. Stark County Fairgrounds, 305 Wertz Ave. NW, Canton. 330-452-0621 or www.starkcountyfair.com.

MARCH 16
Women’s History Month  Canton Area League of Women Voters has planned a one-hour panel discussion program, “Women Make a Difference.” 10 a.m. Free. Stark County District Library Jackson Branch, 7487 Fulton Drive NW, Jackson Township.

MARCH 20
Popovich Comedy Pet Theater  Features a cast of cats and dogs rescued from animal shelters and transformed into stars. 7 p.m. Tickets are $26 to $37. Kent State University at Tuscarawas, Performing Arts Center, 330 University Drive NE, New Philadelphia. 330-343-7605 or www.tusc.kent.edu/pac.
 
MARCH 21-22
University of Akron Jazz Fest  Concert. 7:30 p.m. Thursday; 8 p.m. Friday. Tickets are $12. EJ Thomas Hall, University of Akron, 198 Hill St. 330-972-7570 or www.ejthomashall.com.

MARCH 23
Celebration and Remembrances  Canton Symphony Orchestra concert. The highlight of this concert will be the world premiere of a piece composed by Claude Baker. Through a grant from the Meet the Composer Foundation, the Canton Symphony Orchestra has commissioned Baker to compose a celebratory work to commemorate this special 75th anniversary season. 8 p.m. Tickets are $25. Umstattd Hall, 2323 17th St. NW, Canton. 330-452-2094 or www.cantonsymphony.org.

MARCH 23
JLG Ministries  Ernie Haase and Signature Sound. 7 p.m. Tickets are $28. Canton Palace Theatre, 605 Market Ave. N. 330-454-8172. www.cantonpalacetheatre.org.

MARCH 24
JS Bach: St. Matthew Passion  Juxtaposing the Gospel text with devotional poetry and traditional Lutheran chorales, “St. Matthew Passion” is a profound spiritual and musical experience. 3 p.m. Tickets are $9 to $32. Kent State University at Tuscarawas, Performing Arts Center, 330 University Drive NE, New Philadelphia. 330-343-7605 or www.tusc.kent.edu/pac.

MARCH 24
St. Baldrick’s  Watch or join the fun as area residents shave their heads in celebration of St. Baldrick’s Day in honor of Abbey Foltz. Noon to 5 p.m. Free admission. Fifteen percent of all food sales will be donated to St. Baldrick’s Foundation to fight childhood cancer. Quaker Steak & Lube, 6081 Dressler Road NW, Jackson Township. 330-433-9464.

MARCH 29 THROUGH APRIL 14
Much Ado About Nothing  By William Shakespeare. Beatrice and Benedick would rather exchange scorching insults than sweet nothings. However, the pugnacious pair is forced to forge a partnership to defend house and honor, and salvage the true love of Hero and Claudio after deceptions destroy the lovers’ wedding day. Dates and times vary. Tickets are $15 to $70. Hanna Theatre, PlayhouseSquare Center, 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. 866-546-1353 or visit www.playhousesquare.org.