Thursday, July 28, 2011
Check out the Hitmen of North Canton as they appear for the first time at Rafters in Canton, or watch a fashion show at the Barrel Room this weekend. And still there's more!
1. THE HITMEN AT RAFTERS IN CANTON Where/When: Rafters at Meadowlake Golf Course, 1211 39th St. NE, Canton; 8:30 p.m. Saturday Why Go: C'mon, it's the Hitmen of North Canton. That means you're going to hear the Ramones, Queen and lots of other stuff you know and love. And it's their first time at Rafters. Help them pack the house! Pricing: No cover 2. BIOBLITZ AT HOOVER PARK CONNECTOR TRAIL Where/When: Hoover Park Connector Trail, East Maple Street, North Canton; Anytime Friday Why Go: Help Let's Care North Canton document all the species along the Hoover Park Connector trail while getting a little exercise and fresh air. Pricing: Free 3. BIG MIKE'S ANNUAL BIKE RUN Where/When: Greensburg Park, 4899 Massillon Road, Green; 10 a.m.-5 p.m…
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Attend an outdoor movie tonight in Cuyahoga Falls, help a 6-year-old boy's dream come true this weekend, and get some grilled bananas over ice cream at the Massillon Museum's island party. It's all in our Get Out Weekend Planner.
1. COMMUNITY FUN DAY AND POKER RUN Where/When: Community Fun Day at the Marriott, 4375 Metro Circle, North Canton, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday; Poker run at Quaker Steak & Lube, first bike leaves at 9 a.m. and last bike leaves at 9:30 a.m. Sunday Why Go: The HOF Law Dogs LE/MC and F.O.P. and Blue Knights will host these events to raise money for Wishes Can Happen recipient Patrick Wright, a local 6-year-old suffering from throat cancer. Patrick’s biggest wish is to go to Disney World. (We have some more info in our PDFs section, just note the actual date is July 17, not June.) Pricing: Donations accepted 2. DANCE NIGHT AT THE AURICLE IN CANTON Where/When: The Auricle, 601 Cleveland Ave NW, Canton; 10 p.m. Friday-2:30 a.m. Saturday Why Go: The …
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Our favorite hitmen (the Hitmen of North Canton) will be at Puckers Friday night, the farmers market once again takes place this weekend and lots more
1. MUSEUM OPEN HOUSE IN GREENTOWN Where/When: Lake Township Historical Society and Museum, 3300 Myers St., Greentown; 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday Why Go: Check out the new display, "The Civil War — A Look at Fashion, Art and Everyday Living" — and watch a Civil War encampment both days. (Interested? There's more information, including details about a home and garden tour —1 p.m.-6 p.m. Sunday — in our PDFs section.) Pricing: Free 2. THE HITMEN OF NORTH CANTON AT PUCKERS Where/When: Puckers Sports Pub & Grille; 8:30 p.m. Friday Why Go: Not only will you hear great hits, but there's a contest involved. The Hitmen are asking their fans to take cellphone videos of any of their songs from Friday night and post them to the band's Facebook …
Thursday, June 16, 2011
It's a great weekend for live music at the Auricle in Canton and Sadie Rene's in North Canton. Not into that? What about a farmers market or meeting Kent State University Golden Flashes coaches?
1. LITTLE ART GALLERY OPENING — BEV STAFFORD AND SARAH WINTHER SHUMAKER Where/When: The Little Art Gallery; 2 p.m.-4 p.m. Saturday Why Go: This is the opening reception for a gallery that will run through July 16. Check out the flier in the photos section of this update for a better idea of what to expect! Pricing: Free 2. DOVER BALLROOM BENEFIT SHOW AT THE AURICLE Where/When: The Auricle, 601 Cleveland Ave. NW, Canton; 7 p.m.-10 p.m. Friday Why Go: There's a little music venue in Dover, OH, called the Dover Ballroom that needs some new sound equipment, so a bunch of friends got together and are throwing this benefit show at the Auricle in Canton. BRsq also will benefit. Watch some local bands (State Bird, Eddie and the Shadows, and …
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Ever seen this Jimmy Buffett band play? Or seen the Westfield Belden Village Mall invaded by kitties? How about said goodbye to a well-known principal at an ice cream social?
1. "KITTIES GALORE" AT WESTFIELD BELDEN VILLAGE MALL Where/When: The center court of Westfield Belden Village Mall, 4230 Belden Village Mall, Canton; 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday Why Go: We’re not talking one kitty. Not two kitties. We're talking kitties galore. And in the mall of all places. Help the Stark County Humane Society adopt out some kitties into “forever” homes. Pricing: Free 2. NORTH CANTON LIONS CLUB PANCAKE BREAKFAST Where/When: Northminster Presbyterian Church; 8-11 a.m. Saturday Why Go: Had a long week? Perhaps free pancakes on a Saturday morning will make it better? Pricing: Free will offering 3. GYPSIES IN THE PALACE PLAYS AT LEGENDS IN GREEN Where/When: Legends Sports Pub & Grille, 1840 Town Park Boulevard, Uniontown; 9 p.m. …
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
We found you a North Canton resident who plays a mean trumpet in two local bands, has performed in just as many Rose Bowls as Archie Griffin (in the Ohio State marching band) and has a solid weekend lined up with shows
Skip Scherer is about to have a busy weekend, with a big show at Legends Sports Pub & Grille Friday and another at Puckers Sports Pub & Grille Saturday. We thought we'd get this trumpeter to talk to us about what got him started in music and what he loves about singing to "parrot heads" (Jimmy Buffett followers) one day and being a member of the Hitmen the next. North Canton Patch: Tell me about the Hitmen of North Canton. Scherer: The Hitmen (Kent Ramsey, John Arnold, Todd Johnson, Skip Scherer and Jerry Patton) started 10 years ago and are actually made up of five people from North Canton. Our niche is classic rock and big hits. We're starting to kind of branch out from just classics of '70s and '80s to try newer stuff. We are the "hit" …
Thursday, May 12, 2011
Stop by Park Centre Lanes this weekend to help a local mothers' group raise money, or check out some new music around North Canton
1. SPEND A FRIDAY OR SATURDAY NIGHT AT THE BARREL ROOM Where/When: The Barrel Room Wine & Beer Bar, 7901 N. Cleveland Ave., North Canton; 9 p.m.-midnight Friday and Saturday Why Go: The Ryan Humbert Band performs Friday night and leaves the next day for Nashville, where they’ll record their new CD. Don’t you want to come and wish them luck? As for Saturday, your favorite (and youngest) blues band, the Brighter Side Band, performs. Stop in one night or both for an awesome time. Pricing: No cover 2. WOMACK FAMILY BAND AT MUGGSWIGZ Where/When: Muggswigz, 137 Walnut Ave. NE, Canton; 9-11 p.m. Friday Why Go: Not into the bar scene this weekend? Try this Canton coffee shop if caffeine is more your thing. You’ll still get the live music, but just…
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Looking for something to keep you busy this weekend? Use our Get Out Weekend Planner as a launching point
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Thursday, April 28, 2011
1. JOHN STIPE AT THE BARREL ROOM Where/When: The Barrel Room Wine & Beer Bar, 7901 Cleveland Ave NW, North Canton; 9 p.m.-midnight Friday Why Go: Haven’t been to the Barrel Room in awhile? You might find a new drink. One thing’s certain, though: You’ll find some great music and good company. Pricing: No cover 2. OPENING DAY FOR NORTH CANTON LITTLE LEAGUE Where/When: North Canton Little League Complex, 1455 Easton NE; 11 a.m. Saturday Why Go: Did you hear Cleveland Indians’ mascot Slider will be there? Pricing: Free 3. JERSEY AT THE 356 Where/When: 356 Fighter Group Restaurant, 4919 Mount Pleasant St. NW, North Canton; 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Friday Why Go: Enjoy the Bruce Springsteen Ohio cover band, get out and enjoy their electric live …
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Need help planning your weekend? We've got five things to check out in and around North Canton. Just take your pick!
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Thursday, April 21, 2011
1. MUSTACHE YOURSELF PARTY AT NERVOUS DOG Where/When: Nervous Dog Coffee Bar and Roaster, 1530 W. Market St., Akron; 8 p.m. Saturday Why Go: As long as you’ve got your own mustache (felt, rubber or real), why not? Gather up some friends and be a little goofy with a facial hair-inspired coffee date. Pricing: Free 2. FACEBOOK FRIDAY WISHES CAN HAPPEN EVENT Where/When: Lee Spencer Photography, 440 N. Main St., North Canton; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday Why Go: If you didn’t get the gist of it from our previous story, we’ll tell you again: It’s a great way to get silly with some glammed-up photos that you can put on Facebook. And it helps raise money for Wishes Can Happen, a local organization that grants wishes to terminally ill children. Pricing: …
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Your favorite youth blues band returns to the Barrel Room Wine & Beer Bar and Walsh University gets physical with a 5K walk/run this weekend
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Thursday, April 7, 2011
1. WALSH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ WORK FEATURED AT MASSILLON MUSEUM Where/When: Fred F. Silk Community Room inside the Massillon Museum, 121 Lincoln Way E, Massillon; 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Friday Why Go: See the work of 11 digitial photography students from Walsh University and show your support at the party that kicks off their exhibit, which continues inside the museum’s Studio M through May 15. Pricing: Free 2. TOUR DE VAUGHN AT THE NORTH CANTON YMCA Where/When: North Canton YMCA, 200 S. Main St.; 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Sunday Why Go: Support those who’ve been affected by cancer by riding in this year’s Tour de Vaughn. Y members and non-members can sign up at the Y and pay $25 to ride a stationary bike for 30 minutes Sunday. The money goes toward the North …
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