Things to do: 'Magic & Mayhem,' author Jayson Reynolds, Fleetwood Mac tribute
'Magic & Mayhem' at KSU Tuscarawas
"Magic & Mayhem" is performing at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Performing Arts Center at Kent State University at Tuscarawas.
Tickets from the rescheduled January date will be valid for Saturday's show. Tickets are $22 and $32 and can be purchased at https://tuscpactickets.universitytickets.com/
"Magic & Mayhem" combines fast-paced physical comedy and sleight of hand.
The show features Darren “Dizzy” Partridge, who has performed around the world, including at Apollo Theatre at London's West End and the Sydney Opera House.
The Performing Arts Center, 330 University Drive NE in New Philadelphia, requires face coverings to be worn regardless of vaccination status. Free parking is available.
Tracy Byrd and Aaron Tippin
Country music artists Tracy Byrd and Aaron Tippin will perform Saturday at the Canton Palace Theatre.
Byrd emerged in the country music scene in 1993 with the hit song "Holdin' Heaven" from his self-titled debut album, which was certified gold.
Other popular songs include his remake of Johnny Paycheck's, "Someone to Give My Love To."
Aaron Tippin, meanwhile, is marking 25 years as a recording artist.
Doors open an hour before the 8 p.m. concert. Tickets are $48.50, $58.50 and $68.50 plus fees.
Tickets can be purchased at https://cantonpalacetheatre.org/ and by phone at 330-454-8172 or at the Palace Theatre's box office from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays at at 605 Market Ave. N.
The art of Judi Krew
Artist Judi Krew will host a gallery talk at 4 p.m. on Feb. 24 in the Atrium Gallery at Walsh University.
Krew, of Jackson Township, will meet with guests and talk about her exhibition, "Hoard Couture: Wearable Art," which is on display at the Birk Center for the Arts through March 6.
Wearable art accessories include fascinators, hats and handbags made from unconventional materials. Free viewings are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
The gallery talk is free and open to the public.
Author Jayson Reynolds speaking
Jayson Reynolds, a popular author in young adult literature, will speak at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 24 at the Canton Palace Theatre as part of the Dr. Audrey Lavin Speaking of Books series.
Reynolds is known for using poetry and prose to capture the teen experience while exploring the issues of friendship, divorce, loss, poverty and injustice.
To register for the free event, visit https://starklibrary.org.
Serving as the Library of Congress’ National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, Reynolds also has been a Newbery Award honoree, a Printz Award honoree, National Book Award honoree, a two-time Walter Dean Myers Award winner and the recipient of multiple Coretta Scott King honors.
Reynolds has written more than a dozen books, including "Miles Morales: Spider Man," "Long Way Down," "When I Was the Greatest" and "The Boy in the Black Suit."
Fleetwood Mac tribute in Massillon
Fleetwood Gold will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Lions Lincoln Theatre,156 Lincoln Way E.
The tribute band features the music of Fleetwood Mac, Stevie Nicks and Peter Green. Songs will include "Dreams, "Go Your Own Way," Landslide," "Tusk," "Don't Stop" and "Stand Back."
Tickets are $20 balcony; $25 floor and $30 VIP seating. All seats are reserved, and tickets can be purchased by phone at 330-481-9105 or online at https://lionslincolntheatre.org.
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