Stark County roundup: News from around the Canton region

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Susan Kresse with The Susan Marie Project performs June 24 at the second annual Canton Ride-In Tailgate event at Canton Centennial Plaza with all proceeds going to Save22, a veteran organization to help prevent veteran suicide.
Susan Kresse with The Susan Marie Project performs June 24 at the second annual Canton Ride-In Tailgate event at Canton Centennial Plaza with all proceeds going to Save22, a veteran organization to help prevent veteran suicide.

Festival in Alliance

ALLIANCE − The Alliance Area Preservation Society’s annual Historic Main Street Art and Music Festival will be from 4 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday to celebrate the history of downtown Alliance.

The event includes vendors, food trucks, competitions, live mural creation, tours and history reenactments, music and live art performers. The event is free and open to the public.

Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute band to perform

CANAL FULTON − The Summer Concert Series continues with Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute band Freebird performing at 7 p.m. at St. Helena Heritage Park, 123 Tuscarawas St. NW. The concert is free. Event parking at the St. Helena Heritage Park lot is $10. Bring a lawn chair for seating. No coolers allowed.

Handbell choir benefit concert is Thursday

CANTON − The Raleigh Ringers, a volunteer handbell choir from Raleigh, North Carolina, will perform at 7 p.m. Thursday in Umstattd Hall 2331 17th St. NW, as a fundraiser for the McKinley Choir Parents Association.

The handbell group tours the United States, performing selections that range from sacred to pop music, all arranged for handbells.

The concert will last about two hours. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door and can be found at mckchoir.ticketleap.com/rr23.

Family-friendly movies in downtown Canton

CANTON − The Summer Kids Movie Series continues Monday at the Palace Theatre, 605 Market Ave. N, with a showing of "Hotel Transylvania 4: Transformania” at 1 p.m. Doors and box office open at noon. Admission is $2. A sensory-friendly showing of the movie is at 6:30 p.m.

The Centennial Plaza Movie Series continues Wednesday with a free showing of “Grease” at 7 p.m. at Centennial Plaza, 330 Court Ave. NW. The movie will be shown rain or shine; in case of severe weather, the showing will be canceled.

Jeff Kopache of Canton enjoys playtime with son Jameson, 2, on June 24 during the second annual Canton Ride-In Tailgate event at Canton Centennial Plaza with all proceeds going to Save22, a veteran organization to help prevent veteran suicide.
Jeff Kopache of Canton enjoys playtime with son Jameson, 2, on June 24 during the second annual Canton Ride-In Tailgate event at Canton Centennial Plaza with all proceeds going to Save22, a veteran organization to help prevent veteran suicide.

KISS tribute band to perform Saturday

JACKSON TWP. − KISS tribute band Mr. Speed will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Jackson Amphitheater 7454 Community Pkwy NW. The show will feature a replica 1979 stage setup, fire spitting, full makeup and costumes.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the show will end around 9:30 p.m. Parking is free. Alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase. Credit/debit card required. Food trucks will be on site. Bring a chair or a blanket for seating. For more information or tickets to the concert, visit https://tinyurl.com/2p8k3yze.

Free concert Thursday

MASSILLON − The Groove will play classic R&B dance/soul music from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Massillon Amphitheater at Duncan Plaza, 121 Lincoln Way E. The concert is free, part of the Massillon Summer Concert Series. Bring a chair or blanket for seating.

Island Party is Friday

MASSILLON − Massillon Museum’s annual free, family-friendly Island Party will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday. The event will span the museum’s lawn, Gessner Hall in the museum, and Duncan Plaza. All are welcome, and no reservations are necessary.

Gates open at 5:30 p.m., and food service and entertainment begin at 6. Picnic tables will be set up, but guests are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating. Children's activities will be available, but parents must remain in the children’s activity area with their children.

The museum's galleries will be closed during the event, but Greatness Cafe will be open until 9 p.m. Food, beverages and Island Party merchandise can be purchased onsite. Buehler’s Fresh Foods will provide complimentary water. No outside food, beverages, or coolers may be brought into the party. The Island Party is a tobacco-free event.

The entertainment schedule is:

  • 6 to 6:45 p.m.: Jackson Steel Drum Band

  • 7:15 to 8:15 p.m.: Carlos Jones+!

  • 8:15 to 9 p.m.: Fire performance by Divine Harmony Entertainment

  • 9 to 10 p.m.: Carlos Jones+!

Build-a-Bouquet Workshop at Massillon Museum

MASSILLON − Adults and children 8 and older are invited to join Lepley & Company’s Build-a-Bouquet workshop at the Massillon Museum, 121 Lincoln Way E, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. July 16. Register at MassMu.org/Tickets or call 330-833-4061. The cost is $35 per person ($32 per Massillon Museum member). An adult must register for the workshop and remain present with any minor who participates.

Stark County Artists Exhibition submission deadline is July 17

MASSILLON − Entries for the Massillon Museum’s 2023 Stark County Artists Exhibition are due July 17. The exhibition will be Nov. 30 through Jan. 14, 2024.

The annual exhibition is open to present and former Stark County residents and to those currently working in Stark County, 18 and older. Each artist may submit up to three digital images of artwork completed within the past two years. Artwork in any medium will be considered.

This year’s jurors will select artwork to be included in the exhibition as well as the prizes: Best in Show, $300; second place, $200; and third place, $100. Visitors throughout the exhibition will vote for the People’s Choice Award, $100.

For artist guidelines and the online entry form, visit massillonmuseum.org/scae. Paper entry forms are available at the museum reception desk. To receive a form by mail, email submissions@massillonmuseum.org or call 330-833-4061. For assistance with the entry procedure or photographing artwork, call 330-833-4061.

A non-refundable fee ($15 per artwork or $30 for three pieces) is due when entries are submitted. Artwork may be for sale; Massillon Museum will retain a 30% commission on sales.

Brandon Cooper-Scharro, left, and Jacob Mathis of Streetsboro compete in a game of cornhole June 24 at the second annual Canton Ride-In Tailgate event at Canton Centennial Plaza with all proceeds going to Save22, a veteran organization to help prevent veteran suicide.
Brandon Cooper-Scharro, left, and Jacob Mathis of Streetsboro compete in a game of cornhole June 24 at the second annual Canton Ride-In Tailgate event at Canton Centennial Plaza with all proceeds going to Save22, a veteran organization to help prevent veteran suicide.

Free concert in Minerva

MINERVA − New Song, Geneva College’s music and drama ministry group, will perform a free concert at 7 p.m. Monday on Minerva’s Municipal Park Stage.

New Song conveys the words of the gospel in a contemporary way through music and drama. Nine students are chosen in January for the group that begins its service the following summer. Lindsay Shaffer, Minerva High School and Geneva College alumna, directs New Song.

Municipal Park is adjacent to the Minerva High School parking lot. In case of rain, the concert will be at Minerva Community Church, 22763 U.S. Route 30.

Music and food trucks Thursday

NORTH CANTON − The North Canton Public Library Summer Series continues with Great Day for Ducks performing music from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday on the City Hall portico. Food trucks will be Cookery and Kona Ice.

Canton Concert Band to perform

NORTH CANTON − The Canton Concert Band will perform a free concert at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Price Park, 1000 W. Maple St. In case of rain, the concert will be at Community Christian Church, 210 N. Main St.

A look at some of the displays at the second annual Canton Ride-In Tailgate event June 24 at Canton Centennial Plaza with all proceeds going to Save22, a veteran organization to help prevent veteran suicide.
A look at some of the displays at the second annual Canton Ride-In Tailgate event June 24 at Canton Centennial Plaza with all proceeds going to Save22, a veteran organization to help prevent veteran suicide.

Fishing derby is Friday

PERRY TWP. – The Stark Parks Sippo Lake Night Derby on Friday at Sippo Lake Park East is open to participants of all ages. Those 16 and older must have a current valid fishing license to enter. Children younger than 16 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

A $5 entry fee is required at registration (cash only). Snacks and bait are available at the Sippo Lake Marina. In-person registration is from 5 to 6 p.m., and fishing is from 6 to 10 p.m. Cash prizes will be awarded at the end of the derby, and winners must be present to receive their prize. Pre-registration is not required. For more information, visit http://starkparks.com.

Pike Grange drive-thru pork chop dinner July 15

PIKE TWP. − Pike Grange, 1421 Battlesburg St. SE, will have a drive-thru pork chop dinner Saturday from 3 p.m. until sold out. Meal includes pork chop, au gratin potatoes, corn,rhubarb sauce, applesauce, bread and dessert for $12. Drive up and someone will bring the meal to your car.

String quartet at Wilderness Center

SUGAR CREEK TWP. − A string quartet from the Canton Symphony Orchestra will perform at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at The Wilderness Center, 9877 Alabama Ave. SW, as part of Stark Parks Summer Serenades in the Park series. No registration is required. Bring a chair or blanket, picnic food and games.

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