The Canton Ballet’s annual performance of “The Nutcracker” once again will feature a member of the New York City Ballet. Sterling Hyltin, who has been a principal dancer with the New York company since 2007, will dance the role of the Sugar Plum Fairy alongside 300 students from the local ballet program.
Karen M. Brenneman, CPA, MT, has been the managing partner at Hall, Kistler since 2011 and has been with the company since 1998.
Dec. 6, Light Up Downtown: Mark your calendars for Light Up Downtown, brought to you by the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Special Improvement District. Enjoy 14 blocks of attractions, ice skating, entertainment, refreshments, sleigh rides, singers and dancers, a visit from Santa and amazing fireworks. It’s fun for all ages, and it’s free.
Beacon Charitable Pharmacy hosted its 12th annual Blues, Brews and All That Jazz event at MAPS Air Museum. The event was attended by more than 150 people.
The Players Guild Theatre in Canton has called in some star power for its upcoming performance of “Aida.”
Broadway performer and choreographer Brandon Michael will play the leading male role.
Mary Ellen Icaza is the CEO/executive director of the Stark County District Library. Mary Ellen, her husband, Javier, and children, Christian and Victoria, recently moved to Stark County from Montgomery County, Maryland.
Nov. 1 Book Club Enjoy lively discussions with others on today’s most intriguing books and
Mercy Service League recently held its annual Celebrity Bartender Night at 91 Wood Fired Oven. Many turned out to support this very successful fundraising and friend-raising event, which will benefit Mercy Medical Center and its purchase of Xenex Germ-Zapping Robots. These robots are helping the hospital create the safest possible environment for patients, families and visitors. The featured local celebrity bartenders were Dr. Margaret Kobe, Dr. Badie Al Nemr, Paul Hiltz, Dr. Al Martello, Laura Miller, Angela Eggleston, Dane Lane, Tammi Colly, Mark Butterworth, Dr. Elizabeth Butterworth, Fonda Williams and Jeff Pike. A portion of all food and drink sales also benefitted Mercy Medical Center.
The Unique Club of Stark County is proud to announce the awarding of college scholarships to 10 exceptional Stark County recipients. These award-winners of Italian descent will receive $2,000 each for the 2018-19 academic year. These awards were made possible by the current Unique Club members along with the generosity of eight perpetual scholarship donors. The Unique Club is excited for the opportunity to continue its support of Stark County students of Italian descent for many years to come. The scholarship dinner was held in August at La Pizzaria.
An adaptation of the popular childhood story about a white rabbit, a curious little girl and a grinning Cheshire cat will be told through ballet later this month.
