Early Morning Kayak Trip at Deer Creek Reservoir by James Rudick

Second place goes to…

July 4th Celebration by Sandy Adams

Third place goes to…

Blowing Bubbles by Jane Ann Sears

Finalists

Judy Collins is legendary, Grammy-award winning singer whose career has spanned over 50 years with hits such as “Send in The Clowns”, “Turn, Turn, Turn” and “Both Sides Now.”

A limited number of VIP tickets will be available for the show, which includes reserved seats in the first three rows, complimentary refreshments, a copy of Judy’s new album “Paradise” and a special meet-and-greet with Ms. Collins.

The Wilderness Center teaches over 15,000 children about nature education each year and supports many free programs for families to include astronomy programs and planetarium shows, bird walks and bird banding, butterfly and snake walks, insect classes, family days and much more.

Tickets can be purchased at the Canton Palace Theatre at www.cantonpalacetheatre.org or by calling 330-454-8172.  For information about The Wilderness Center please visit www.wildernesscenter.org.

On the outdoor stage, set near Court Avenue and Fourth Street, the line-up, begins at 6:00 p.m. with World of Difference’s “Travel the World Adventures” and continues with “Sleepy Hollow” from the Silver Star Youth Theatre, “Dance as Art” from the Penser Dance Company and, then invites everyone to join in at 8:00 p.m. with an audience participation variety show from the North Canton Playhouse. Inside, the Kathleen Howland Theatre will offer a preview their adaptation of “The Wiz,” while storyteller EdLyn will entertain at Community One Credit Union. The Suga Babes will dance and teens will perform monologues at the YMCA Teen Center, while the Encore Dancers take center stage at SarahCare.

Open auditions for the “Old Fashioned Canton Christmas Show” will take place at the Palace Theatre from 4:3o p.m. – 7:30 p.m., just in time for you to get your First Friday discount (ask for it at the PG box office!) to see “The Full Monty” at Players Guild Theatre located up the street at the Cultural Center for the Arts (1001 market Avenue North).

Also at the Cultural Center, the Ohio Watercolor Society will offer a “quick draw” during the Canton Museum of Art’s First Stop event with ABOUT magazine, from 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Down the road, the Canton Woman’s Club will host J&J Dancing and later, Canton Idol Karyn Franks. Other Idols will be at Motter & Meadows, across from the Palace Theatre, the site of a free Chipmunks’ movie, “The Squeakquel” @ 7:30 p.m.

And if art is more your scene – you will applaud On the Rocks, the latest exhibit at Anderson Creative, featuring the 1950s fun of artist Ashley Barlow and the watercolors of Nancy Darrah at Gasser Jewelry. Photography may also upstage your interests as you visit the work of Stephen McNulty (@ Julz by Alan Rodriquez); Brian Meeker (@ Red Ribbon Connection); and Carolyn Jacobs (@ 2nd April Annex).

While at 2nd April, wave good-bye (after opening your wallets) to AGoG Teen Art Gallery. Then say “hello” to new neighbors in the Arts District – Buzzbin Magazine, Leah Stafford Photography, Canton Glass Works and our newest restaurant, La Parilla (Mexican fare).

A new mural – Street Strolling – will be dedicated at 7:45 p.m. – immediately following the Court Avenue Art Parade, featuring students from the Arts Academy at Summit.

Up-to-the-minute information and the full program map for all of the music, art, and dining events for September 3 – Drama-Rama! is available at the official First Friday website: www.cantonfirstfriday.com.

Guests are urged to drive up, kick back and peel away from 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. for an evening of Cajun fun and music by Bob Corlett’s Band, specialists in Zydeco. And, as the event is hosted by ArtsinStark – there’s sure to be some surprises.

Advanced TICKETS are $40 per person which include (2) drinks, dessert, parking and, of course, “the boil.” Dress is casual.

For Rooftop Rendezvous reservations, please visit www.rooftoprendezvous.eventbrite.com or call the ArtsinStark offices at 330-453-1075.

This is Rainbow’s third production of this play directed by Lois DiGiacomo, the first on the exact date of the event. Martuccio states, “This play is a spiritual experience” and Robb adds, “Through this unique work of art, we find a place to come together, remember and reflect.”

Tickets are $10 for the general public and $8 for firemen and policemen and may be reserved by calling 330-451-0924.

Want to know more about the production or order tickets? Visit the Player’s Guild Theatre website at: www.playersguildtheatre.com

Wednesdays

Peppers at the Canton Farmer's Market

Gervasi Vineyard Farmers’ Market
Through October 20th, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Gervasi Vineyard
1700 55th St NE
Canton, Ohio 44721

Thursdays

Canal Fulton Lion’s Club Farmers’ Market
Through September 9th, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
St. Helena Heritage Park
Cherry Street
Canal Fulton, Ohio 44614

Jackson Twp. Farmers’ Market
Through October 14th, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Jackson North Park
Fulton Drive, across from Jackson High School
Massillon, Ohio 44646

Saturdays

Alliance Farmers’ Market
Through October 16th, 9 a.m. to Noon
Corner of E. Main St. and Mechanic Ave.
Alliance, Ohio 44601

Canton Farmers’ Market
Through October 16th, 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Cleveland Ave. N between 4th & 5th Sts. NW
Canton, Ohio 44702

Massillon Farmers’ Market
Through October 9th, 8 a.m. to Noon
Massillon Recreation Center
505 Erie Street North
Massillon, OH 44646

In addition to an entertaining evening of football insight, registrants will be treated to dinner provided by Quaker Steak & Lube.

Tickets for the Football 101: Ladies Night at the Hall of Fame program are $20 and can be purchased online at Profootballhof.com. Doors open at 5 PM with dinner served from 5 until 6:30. The Football 101: Ladies Night at the Hall of Fame program will begin at 6:30 PM. Those in attendance will also have an opportunity to tour the Pro Football Hall of Fame and experience all the recent renovations including the exciting new Super Bowl Theater film presentation Road to the Super Bowl and will be eligible win special door prizes from WHBC and the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

The McKinley Presidential Library & Museum is a fantastic family friendly history and science museum and one of Stark County’s gems. The Museum includes the McKinley Gallery, the Street of Shops, the Keller Gallery, Discover World (science center), the Hoover-Price Planetarium, Ramsayer Research Library and the new permanent exhibit, The Stark County Story. The McKinley National Memorial, burial site of President William McKinley and his family, is also on the Museum grounds.

Coming soon to the museum’s very popular Discover World is a new watershed exhibit where you can learn about how our actions impact the local water supply and KIRK, the museum’s new interactive robot!

Want to get behind the scenes at the museum? The upcoming Treasures of Stark County: A Behind the Scenes Adventure! event on September 24 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. will allow you to go where no visitor has gone before! The event will celebrate the opening of the new conservation gallery and you’ll be able to see artifacts usually not on display. Other activities include a museum treasure hunt, enjoy roaming food stations provided by Glenmoor Country Club and have a chance to win an overnight stay at Glenmoor Country Club.

For more information about the museum or the Treasures of Stark County event visit the museum at www.mckinleymuseum.org or find them on Facebook!

In addition to being entered to win the McKinley Presidential Library & Museum Family Membership, you’ll be entered in the grand prize drawing for a getaway valued at over $500! The grand prize package includes two nights’ lodging at The Bonny Peacock Bed & Breakfast and 2011 Glenmoor Gathering of Significant Automobiles event package, including tickets to the VIP Welcome Party, concours, gourmet picnic lunch, and signed souvenir posters. The grand prize drawing will be held Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2010. Winner will be selected using Random.org.

These musical theatre icons, known to millions by the characters they made famous, such as Maria von Trapp from The Sound of Music, Laurey from Oklahoma!, and Marian the Librarian from The Music Man inspired Niffer as a young girl to want to get up on the stage, to sing their songs, and to breathe life into and give voice to these wonderful characters. They weren’t afraid of redefining the girl-next-door, and, as time and life went on, redefining themselves. This concert (and the upcoming CD!) is an homage to these women, and a glorious way for Niffer to thank them for taking her – and all of us – Beyond the Ingenue. Great songs, fun stories, even some insider tidbits!

Tickets won’t last long, are $15.00 each and can be purchased at 2nd April Galerie, by calling 330-451-0924 or online at www.secondapril.org/niffer.