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Check out these Netflix originals coming in September

“I’m Thinking of Ending Things” Film // release date: September 4. Despite second thoughts about their relationship, a young woman (Jessie Buckley) takes a road trip with her new boyfriend (Jesse Plemons) to his family farm. Trapped at the farm during a snowstorm with Jake’s mother (Toni Collette) and father (David Thewlis), the young woman begins to question the nature of everything she knew or understood about her boyfriend, herself and the world.

By About Staff / September 10, 2020

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Check out these new books coming in September

Each month, there are tons of new books to read in multiple genres. We scoured GoodReads.com to find some intriguing titles being released in September. Check them out!

By About Staff / September 7, 2020

September '20 About Arts & Entertainment Books

Thomas W. Schmidt | Books of My Life

Thomas W. Schmidt is a manufacturing veteran with many years of leadership in numerous local plants, including Barbco, Inc.; Harrison Paint; Heinemann Saw Co., and Georgia Pacific. At Barbco, he is the operations manager. While at Georgia Pacific, he led two ISO 9001 certifications, both resulting in “On The Spot” certifications, which occurs less than 2% of the time.

By About Staff / September 1, 2020

August '20 About Features About Arts & Entertainment Books

Check out these new books coming this month

There’s nothing like curling up with a good book. It’s even better when the book is a new release. Here are GoodReads.com’s top 10 releases for August, plus some additional intriguing titles.

By Kelsey Davis / August 10, 2020

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Corey Ann Balazowich | Books of My Life

Corey Ann Balazowich is a wedding photographer based in North Canton. When she isn’t photographing weddings, she can be found reading a book, ideally on a beach.

By About Staff / August 6, 2020

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The Canton Palace Theatre offers drive-in movies

Just because the coronavirus is still sticking around hasn’t stopped the Canton Palace Theatre from offering you entertaining movies in a safe environment.

By Kelsey Davis / July 27, 2020

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Check out these Netflix originals coming in July

The iconic series “Unsolved Mysteries” is back! Fusing signature elements from the original series with contemporary immersive, character-driven storytelling, the 12 new episodes are rooted in the experiences of ordinary people who have lived the unthinkable—from the trauma of a loved one’s unexplained disappearance or horrific death, to the shock of a bizarre paranormal encounter. Alongside detectives and journalists, family members offer clues, present theories and identify suspects, hoping one viewer holds the key to solving the mystery. The first six episodes premiere on July 1.

By About Staff / July 10, 2020

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The Nightlight Cinema offers a Virtual Screening Room

When The Nighlight Cinema in downtown Akron closed March 15, the organization had to figure out what to do next. Operating an intimate 46-seat movie theater wasn’t safe during the coronavirus pandemic. And The Nighlight always has operated as not just a place to screen independent films, but a place to bring people together.

By Jessica Holbrook / July 9, 2020

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Andrea Legg | Books of My Life

Andrea Legg is the new director of the North Canton Public Library. A Stark County native, she graduated from Canton Central Catholic High School and Malone University before pursuing her Master’s of Library and Information Science degree at Kent State University. She lives in the Dover area with her husband and son.

By About Staff / July 8, 2020

June '20 About Arts & Entertainment Theatre & Film

Netflix originals coming this month

An intimate look at the lives of four doctors—two brain surgeons, an emergency room physician and a Chief Resident OBGYN—as they navigate the highs and lows of working at the renowned Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City. With extraordinary access and an unflinching eye, the series shows each physician’s struggle to balance their personal and professional lives and delves into each patient’s personal journey. From birth to brain surgery, each case offers a rare inside look at the complex, fascinating and emotional world of medicine. Directed and produced by Adi Barash and Ruthie Shatz.

By About Staff / June 9, 2020