September 2010 events

SEPT. 1-6

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.

 

SEPT. 2

Dutch Valley Cruise In Classic car cruise in hosted by Spikeman. 5-8 p.m. Free. Dutch Valley Campus, 1343 Old Rte. 39, Sugarcreek. (330) 852-4627.

 

SEPT. 2, 9

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.

 

SEPT. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

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.

 

SEPT. 3

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.

 

SEPT. 3-6

Clay’s Park Labor Day Celebration The area’s largest backyard BBQ with live entertainment, military observances and more. Clay’s Park Resort, 13190 Patterson Rd., North Lawrence. (800) 860-4386. www.clayspark.com.

 

SEPT. 4, 11, 18, 25

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.

 

SEPT. 4, 11, 18, 25

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.

 

SEPT. 4, 11, 18, 25

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.

 

SEPT. 5

Ohio Watercolor Society Exhibition Opening of the 32nd Annual Exhibition of work by Ohio’s finest watercolor artists. 12-5 p.m. $6 adult, $4 Senior/student, members free. Canton Museum of Art, 1001 Market Ave. N, Canton. (330) 453-7666.

 

SEPT. 5

Legends of Hip-Hop Four Kings and a Queen featuring Doug E. Fresh, Slick Rick, Big Daddy Kane, Too Short and MC Lyte.

8 p.m. $27.50 - $52.50. State Theatre, PlayhouseSquare Center, 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. (216) 771-4444. www.playhousesquare.com.

 

SEPT. 5

Music at the Museum Music makers will entertain you as you experience so much more than cars. 1-3 p.m. Admission fee.

Canton Classic Car Musuem, 123 6th St. SW, Canton. (330) 455-3603.

 

SEPT. 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.

 

SEPT. 10

Canton Cabaret

7-10 p.m. McKinley Grand Hotel, 320 Market Ave. S, Canton. (877) 454-5008.

 

SEPT. 10

Kathy Griffin Emmy Award-winning comedian is back, unplugged and uncensored. 8 p.m $10-$65. State Theatre, PlayhouseSquare Center, 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. (216) 771-4444. www.playhousesquare.com. www.kathygriffin.net.

SEPT. 11

Doo Wop Heaven  Presented by The Repository, starring The Original Drifters featuring Terry Pinkney, Pure Gold and Roy Orbinson Take 2. Tickets available at The Repository, Cantonrep.com, Palace Theater, Pileggi's Italian Café or call 330-580-8454. A benefit for United Way of Greater Stark County.  Tickets are $35 for General Reserve or $100 for VIP.

SEPT. 11

Waterfowl Blind Lottery Lottery for the use of 11 duck blinds. 8 a.m. registration, drawing at 9 a.m. A nonrefundable $10 per day fee must be paid and participants must bring a photo ID, hunting license, and a federal duck stamp. Walborn Reservoir Marina, 11324 Price St. NE, Alliance. (330) 477-3552.

SEPT. 11

Bob Meister Memorial Special Needs Kids Derby Fishing derby for children ages 5 to 18 with special needs.

Reservations are required. 10 a.m.-noon. Sippo Lake Park Marina, 5300 Tyner St. NW, Perry Township. 330-477-3552.

 

SEPT. 11-12, 18-19, 25-26

38th Yankee Peddler Festival Step back in time two hundred years to join hundreds of artists, crafters, entertainers, and food purveyors. 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Admission fee. Clay’s Park Resort, 13190 Patterson Rd., North Lawrence. (800) 535-5634.

 

SEPT. 11

Rooftop Rendezvous A top-of-the-roof event, with food and music, sponsored by ArtsinStark and benefiting the Cultural Center for the Arts. 6-10 p.m. Admission fee TBD. Cultural Center for the Arts, 1001 Market Ave. N, Canton. (330) 453-1075.

 

SEPT. 11

Massillon’s Historic Fourth Street Walking Tour Margy Vogt will lead a leisurely stroll along Massillon’s historic Fourth Street. 9-10 a.m. Five Oaks (Massillon Woman’s Club). (330) 832-8469.

 

SEPT. 11

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.

 

SEPT. 12

Canton Carnival of Wheels Street rods, hot rods, customs, classics, race cars, tractors, trucks, motorcycles and more with kids games, food vendors and music. Stark State College, 6200 Frank Rd. NW, Jackson Township. (330) 337-3094.

 

SEPT. 12

Massillon Cemetery Walking Tour Learn about the history of incredible people buried there. 2-4 p.m. $5. 1827 Erie St. S,

Massillon. (330) 832-8469.

 

 

THROUGH SEPT. 12

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.

 

SEPT. 13-16

Community Book Swap Bring gently used books to Sept. 13 and 14 and receive vouchers for every book you turn in. Bring vouchers back on Sept. 16 to redeem them for ‘new’ books. Additional books are only 50 cents. All day. Massillon Recreation Center, 505 Erie St. N. Massillon. (330) 832-1621.

 

SEPT. 14

Red Carnation Day at the Ohio Statehouse Observing the 109th anniversary of Ohio Governor and U.S. President William McKinley’s death. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. The Ohio Statehouse, 1 Capitol Square, Columbus.

 

SEPT. 16

Vintage Canton Enjoy wine and microbrews, delicacies from downtown and greater Canton eateries and memorable live music. 4:30-9:30 p.m. Tickets, $25 in advance. Market Avenue N, Downtown Canton. (330) 458-2072.

 

SEPT. 17

Glenmoor Gathering Restoration Seminar With Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum. 2 p.m. Glenmoor Country Club, 4191 Glenmoor Rd. N. W., Jackson Township. (888) 456-6667.

 

SEPT. 17

An Evening with The Rat Pack Canton Cabaret performs your favorites. 7-10 p.m. McKinley Grand Hotel, 320 Market Ave. S.

Canton. Call (330) 280-6507 for reservations and price.

 

SEPT. 18

Pedals & Poker on the Sippo Valley Trail Riding 16 miles roundtrip on the Sippo Valley Trail, cyclists will stop at five checkpoints along the way, picking up a playing card at each stop. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. $5 per poker hand. Community Park, Dalton. For more information, call Ernie’s Bicycle Shop at (800) 291-0099 or visit www.erniesbikeshop.com.

 

SEPT. 18

A Chorus for a Cause Presenting “Song of Wisdom” from “Old Turtle,” with live orchestra to benefit Juvenile Diabetes. 7:30 pm. $15 in advance at Berean Bookstores, $20 at the door, $10 Students, children under 6, free. Johnson Center of Malone University, 2600 Cleveland Ave. NW, Canton. www.achorusforacause.org.

 

SEPT. 18

Browns Tailgate Triumph Third annual WONE tailgate party for the Cleveland Browns first away game. Noon-8 p.m. Free.

Pro Football Hall of Fame, 2121 George Halas Dr. NW, Canton. (330) 456-8207.

 

SEPT. 18-19

St. George Romanian Festival Sample Romanian cuisine, ladies bake shoppe, Romanian or American beers and dance performances by the Doina Dance Ensemble Noon-11 p.m. Free admission. St. George Romanian Orthodox Church, 144 30th St. NW, Canton. (330) 492-4592.

 

SEPT. 18

Glenmoor Gathering Gala Dinner Charity dinner on the eve of the prestigious auto show. 7:30 p.m. Tickets required. Glenmoor Country Club, 4191 Glenmoor Rd. N. W., Jackson Township. (330) 966-3600.

 

SEPT. 19

Glenmoor Gathering of Significant Automobiles One of the country’s most prestigious auto shows. Glenmoor Country Club, 4191 Glenmoor Rd. N. W., Jackson Township. (888) 456-6667.

 

SEPT. 19

Sippo Valley Rail Run Challenging 5K or 10K run while on the scenic Towpath Trail. 9 a.m. $19-$26. Massillon Recreation Center, 505 Erie St. N, Massillon. (330) 832-1621.

 

SEPT. 19 3rd Annual Granite Grille Clambake Clams and live music. Reservations are required. All day. The Granite Grille, 5650 Quarry Golf Club, Canton. (330) 488-3178.

 

SEPT. 23-26

The Pearl Fishers Bizet’s “other” masterpiece in Grand Opera style. 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 8 p.m. Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday. $25-$110. State Theatre, PlayhouseSquare Center, 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. (216) 771-4444. www.playhousesquare.com. www.operacleveland.org

 

SEPT. 24-OCT. 31

Othello Shakespeare’s supreme villain meets literature’s most tragic hero in one of the greatest dramas of all time. 7:30 p.m. $15-$70. Hanna Theatre, PlayhouseSquare Center, 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. (216) 771-4444. www.playhousesquare.com.

 

SEPT. 25-26

American Military History Show “A Ride Through History” with military truck rides, living history camps and more. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $6.50 adults, $3.50 children under 12. Old Taylorcraft Airfield, 16125 Armour St. NE, Alliance. (330) 935-2833. www.marlborovolunteersinc.com

 

SEPT. 28

Jazz Tuesday MPL Core Jazz Band in concert . 7 p.m. Free. The second half of the program, from 8:15 to 8:45 p.m., will be open to musicians who want to jam with the band. Massillon Senior Center, 39 Lincoln Way W, Massillon. (330) 832-9831.

 

SEPT. 29

Senior Day at the Pro Football Hall of Fame Free admission to the museum and complimentary health screenings for those 55 and older. 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Pro Football Hall of Fame, 2121 George Halas Dr. NW, Canton. (330) 456-8207.

 

SEPT. 29

Documentary Night New photo documentary for public view every last Wednesday of the month. 8-9:30 p.m. Free. The Joseph Saxton Gallery of Photography, 520 Cleveland Ave. NW, Canton. (330) 438-0030.