Participating in the Collings Foundation’s “Wings of Freedom Tour,” the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress “Nine O Nine” WWII Heavy Bomber, Consolidated B-24 Liberator “Witchcraft” WWII Heavy Bomber and P-51 Mustang “Betty Jane,” will fly into the Akron-Canton Regional Airport for a visit from August 13 to August 16 at MAPS Air Museum. This is a rare opportunity to visit, explore, and learn more about these unique and rare treasures of aviation history.
The B-17 is one of only 9 in flying condition in the United States, the B-24J and Dual Control P-51C Mustang are the sole remaining examples of their type flying in the World. Visitors are invited to explore the aircraft inside and out – $12 donation for adults and $6 donation for children under 12 is requested for
access to up-close viewing and tours through the inside of the aircraft.
Visitors may also experience the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to actually take a 30-minute flight aboard these rare aircraft. Flights on either the B-17 or B-24 are $425 per person. Get some “stick time” in the world’s greatest fighter! P-51 flights are $2,200 for a half hour and $3,200 for a full hour. For
reservations and information on flight experiences call 800-568-8924.
The “Wings of Freedom Tour” will arrive at the Akron-Canton Regional Airport at 2:00 PM on August 13 and will be on display at MAPS Air Museum until the aircraft departs August 16 at 12:00 PM. Hours of ground tours and display are: 2:00 PM through 5:00 PM on Friday, August 13; 9:00 AM through 5:00 PM on Saturday, August 14; 9:00 AM through 5:00 PM on Sunday, August 15; 9:00 AM through 12:00 PM on Monday, August 16. The 30-minute flight experiences are normally scheduled before and after the ground tour times.
For more information contact Hunter Chaney at hchaney@collingsfoundation.org or visit www.collingsfoundation.org.
The award-winning Best Western North Canton Inn & Suites has just completed a large-scale renovation! All of the standard guest rooms have been completely renovated from the carpet and wall coverings to new mattresses, furniture and flat panel TVs. The fitness facility also has received a face lift and has new equipment to provide you with a complete workout. Also available are newly renovated whirlpool suites for a special evening away.
The staff at the Best Western would like to extend a special rate to all of our readers, call and mention the “Spotlight Stark County Contest” to receive 30 percent off your next stay!
Art al Fresco is an outdoor art market sponsored by the Friends of the Little Art Gallery to be held on the beautiful grounds of Fieldcrest of North Canton from 10am to 3pm on Sunday, June 13th. Paintings, jewelry, ceramics and more will be featured from local artists.
The North Canton Playhouse was just voted Best Performance Art in Stark County. You’ll see why with their latest production, The Crucible, which opens tonight.
A full size signature crazy quilt with New Berlin residents’ names embroidered and painted on beautiful fabric pieces with fancy stitchery, will be available for viewing and guests to search for family names. A display of fancy stitches and fabric swatches are components of crazy quilts. Signature quilts were sometimes made as a fundraiser for a church, missionaries or even to support troops during a war by either selling the quilt at an auction or people paid to have their name included on the quilt. Also called “friendship quilts” it was common for a signature quilt to be given to a member of the community as a memento of an important community event.
Crazy For You is the story of Bobby Child, a well-to-do 1930s playboy, whose dream in life is to dance. Despite the serious efforts of his mother and soon-to-be-ex-fiancée, Bobby achieves his dream. Memorable Gershwin tunes include I Can’t Be Bothered Now, Bidin’ My Time, I Got Rhythm, Naughty Baby, They Can’t Take That Away from Me, But Not for Me, Nice Work if You Can Get It, Embraceable You and Someone to Watch Over Me.
