March ’18

This St. Patrick’s Day, celebrate with a Left Hand Brewing Milk Stout Nitro at George’s Lounge.

A private tour and explanation of the Canton Museum of Art’s exhibit “Elijah Pierce: An American Journey” was the focus of the Canton Fine Arts group’s January luncheon. Led by museum director Max Barton, the program explored the artist’s history and personal inspiration, plus a look at the actual handcarved wooden panels.

In October, Middlebranch High School celebrated its 65th class reunion at Papa Bear’s in Jackson Township. The class originally consisted of 50 classmates. Twelve attended the reunion, some with their spouses.

Jessica Holbrook taste-tests the BBQ Bacon Burger, pulled pork, fried pickles, buffalo shrimp and traditional wings with wicked sauce and BBQ ranch at The Wicked Pickle.

My homemade pizza can’t compete with the beauty of the professionally crafted slices the About staff tried for this issue, but it sure has heart.

For the growing ranks of craft-beer fans, Jen’s Place Craft Beer Tasting Room in downtown Massillon is an oasis. Jen’s Place, at 43 Lincoln Way E, is a tasting room devoted to Ohio-brewed beers, with Ohio wines and snacks rounding out the menu.

Who said you have to choose just one espresso drink? Get yourself an espresso flight at CRéMA Éspresso Bar and Café and try four to five to find out what your favorite is. Add a cannoli or other baked good to your order. The café also offers breakfast and lunch options.

A suggestion by his son while planning a family vacation to Washington, D.C., in 2015 sent Chuck Duplain on a mission to open an “escape room” when he got back to Canton.

William C. Shivers describes his job at Huntington Bank as “chief inspiration officer.” “I want to inspire our team to reach new levels,” said Shivers, whose official title is president of Huntington’s Canton-Mahoning Valley Region.

Prevention is the best medicine with your house, as well as your body. “We go for our annual checkups to our doctor and dentist, so why not do it for our home?” says Mike Holmes, host of HGTV’s “Holmes on Homes.”
Annual maintenance will help prevent you from having to make an avoidable, costly repair, he says.