AREA HAPPENINGS
Scott Marshall Music, 6-8 p.m. Thursday, downtown Wooster, Main Street Music event by Main Street Wooster. For more information, email Guinevere@mainstreetwooster.org.
Dance Open House at Wayne Center for the Arts, 6-8 p.m. Thursday. Meet and greet with new Executive Director Sara Brink and Community Dance School coordinator Brittany Eckstrom. Receive copies of the dance program handbook and curriculum, plus try out a free class alongside the dancers from the WCA dance company.
Ana Marija Franc, 4-6 p.m. Friday, downtown Wooster, Main Street Music event by Main Street Wooster. For more information, email Guinevere@mainstreetwooster.org.
Edward Aquino, 6-8 p.m. Friday, downtown Wooster, Main Street Music event by Main Street Wooster. For more information, email Guinevere@mainstreetwooster.org.
Downtown Wooster Farmers' Market, 8 a.m.-noon Saturday in downtown Wooster, Free live music by Ed Marthey 9a.m.-11 a.m. under the Pavilion. For more information, email Guinevere@mainstreetwooster.org.
Gear for Glory Car Show, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Smithville Mennonite Church, 6097 Akron Road, Smithville. All makes and models welcome. No entrance fee. Family activities. Donation collected for Breakaway Gas Fund.
Electric Friday with Elise Bonezzi, 6-8 p.m. Saturday, downtown Wooster, Main Street Music event by Main Street Wooster. For more information, email Guinevere@mainstreetwooster.org.
Woodturners Guild & Zella Groop Exhibit Opening Reception, 5 p.m.-7 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 8, Wayne County Center for the Arts. Exhibit runs through Sept. 24. Hand-turned work by North Coast Woodturning. Groop was a self taught painter, beginning as a small child. Over the years, the subjects of her paintings were usually scenic, colorful landscapes and rural farm settings in Wayne County and the surrounding areas.
Ladies Bungo Night, 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, Greystone Event Center. Fundraiser for Forget-Me-Not Baskets baskets. Tickets include a variety of appetizers, two bar tickets, lemonade/tea/water and Bunco. Register at forgetmenotbaskets.com/ladies-bunco-night/.
Metamorphosis, 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9, Wooster Mennonite Church. An evening of debut original music by Lee Miller Matsos, covers and praise and worship songs. Featuring Tim Shue and other local musicians. A freewill donation will be accepted to benefit Mennonite Central Committee's Ukraine Emergency Response, which offers aid in the areas of trauma healing, emergency housing, supplies and food packages for people in need.
Chippewa Lake Village Wide Garage Sale, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, Chippewa Lake. Furniture, tools, antiques and much more. Look for pink directional arrows pointing to participating houses.
“Fanfare for a New Beginning,” 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 10, Robert M. & Janet L. Archer Auditorium at Ashland High School, 1440 King Road. The Ashland Symphony Orchestra opens its 53rd season with music director and conductor Michael Repper. Tickets are $24 for adults and $21, seniors. Child and student tickets are free with the purchase of an adult or senior ticket, though they may be purchased for $5 each to benefit the Symphony. Freetickets are only available by phone or at the door. For more information call 419-289-5115 or visit www.ashlandsymphony.org.
The Motown Sounds of Touch, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, Lions Lincoln Theatre, Massillon. Tickets are $25, $30 and $35, and can be purchased at www.lionslincolntheatre.org or by calling 330-481-9105.
Square Dance, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11, Wayne County Fairgrounds Coliseum. Lessons begin at 7 p.m. Admission is free with the admission to the fair.
Molto Bella Auto Show, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 11, Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, Akron. A array of vintage Ferraris, rare classics, custom and exotic sports cars and other high value vehicles are included in the more than 300 cars displayed on the Great Meadow, with the historic Manor House and gardens as a backdrop. Self-guided tours of the Manor House and gardens are included in admission. Regular tickets to Molto Bella are $19 adults, $10 youth (3-17). All tickets are pre-sale online at stanhywet.org or by phone at 330-315-3287.
Erin Brockovich, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13, Kent State Stark Conference Center. Tickets are free and available to the public beginning 8 a.m. Monday at Kent State University at Stark’s Main Hall.
PGP Crawfish Boil, 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, Christmas Run Park Pavilion #3, Wooster; $10 a bowl. 3-point shootout, corn hole tournament, treasure hunt and more.
The Wine, Beer & More, 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22; annual fundraiser for Main Street Wooster. There will be four locations offering local to international wines and beers for sampling. Standard admission is $50 each while the VIP admission is $100 each.
Dog Obedience Class, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sept. 22, 29 and Oct. 6, Smithville United Methodist Church; $85 registration fee. Class limit to eight. Register by calling 330-669-2371.
Historical Society Living History Cemetery Walk, 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 25, Ashland Cemetery. Ashland’s historical figures will come to life through local re-enactors. The Living History Cemetery Walk is appropriate for families and people of all ages. The event is open to the public for a suggested donation of $5. No reservations are required.
Arts Council Chocolate Walk, noon-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, Medina Square. Tickets will be available for purchase Sept. 13-Oct. 13 for $30. If there are any tickets left, last minute tickets will be available Oct. 14 and 15 for $40. Tickets can be purchased at www.medinacountyartscouncil.org. The Chocolate Walk raises funds for grants to Medina County arts teachers and arts organizations, scholarships to graduating seniors who have excelled in the arts, and free arts performances and experiences during the annual Arts Week.
Savor & Sip, 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25, Mid-Ohio Conference Center, Mansfield. The Savor & Sip event is a celebration of all things culinary, from appetizers, entrees, desserts, pastries and beverages, from some of the area's finest restaurants, caterers, bakeries, delis and beverage companies. There will be entertainment and a silent auction. Entry is $20 per person when registered by Oct. 11. Attendees are encouraged to register via the event calendar at richlandareachamber.com.
Dalton Holiday Festival, Dec. 3-4, downtown Dalton. Craft show, parade, other contests, other holiday festivities.
The Wayne County Historical Society’s eight-building campus is open every Saturday, with tours at 1 and 2:30 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults, free for those 14 and under. In addition to the permanent collection, special exhibits include “Dean Chance: His Life and Legend”, “Wayne County Men & Women in WWII”, and “A Season of Quilts: Summer.” The historical society is located at 546 E. Bowman St. in Wooster. The parking lot entrance is on Spink St. just north of Bowman. For more information visit waynehistoricalohio.org or call 330-264-8856.
Northern Ohio Railway Museum, 5515 Buffham Road, Seville, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays through Sept. 28. On the second and fourth Saturday of each month (weather permitting) ride an historic 1914 trolley car, Shaker Heights Rapid Transit car 12, on the museum’s demonstration railroad. Trolley rides are scheduled every hour on the hour 11 a.m.-3 pm. Adult and teen tickets are $4; children ages 6-12, $2; and ages 5 and younger, free. For more information, visit www.northernohiorailwaymuseum.org.
This article originally appeared on The Daily Record: Around the area: Main Street Music, car show, exhibits, Ashland orchestra
