MAY 2, 2008
6-10 PM (some events begin earlier)
Steppin' into Spring!
Download the MAP (front)
Download the MAP (back)
*Please note - You will need legal sized paper to print out the entire map.
St. Pet's Day at the Palace Theatre
(Rain or rather, SNOW date!) 7:30 PM
Great Irish entertainment!
Admission FREE with donation of dry dog or cat food.
Click HERE for more information!
First Stop First Friday @ Canton Museum of Art
Tour the current exhibits and check out the
MAY SALE!
The Canton Museum of Art Potter’s Guild will raise funds to help the hungry within our community by holding an “Empty Bowls Against Hunger” Fundraiser at their 17th ANNUAL MAY SHOW POTTERY SALE.Canton Museum of Art in the Wilcoff Courtyard
Friday May 2nd, 4:00 - 9:00 pm - First Stop on FIRST FRIDAY
and Saturday May 3rd, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
ALSO, The Repository and Canton Museum of Art are hosting a launch party for the Repository's new About Magazine from 5:30 -6:30 PM. About is a monthly full-color glossy magazine focused on Stark County residents. Free refreshements will be served! CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
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Phoenix Project Art Auction 7-9 pm
Location: Allen Schulman & Associates, 236 3rd St. SW, Canton
(old Carnegie Library Building). No admission charge.
This art auction will help provide funds for the Phoenix Project -- a way to memorialize
the selfless donation many individuals have made so that others may learn.
Designed by artist and faculty member John Herring, "Receiving the Gift" will be created in stained glass by Studio Arts and Glass. Six feet in diameter, it will hang in the hallway of the Stark State College of Technology Health Technologies Building near the anatomy and physiology labs, and will be a significant work of art adorning the college campus.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
Lowe's Build and Grow Kids' Wood Projects 5-7 PM FREE@ Progressive Urban Real Estate (Market Ave.)
Preparing for Spring - Lowe's Planter Preparation Workshops 6 PM & 7 PM @ Progressive Urban Real Estate - FREE
Free raffle entries to win the pots prepared during the workshops.
******************* AE Studios “Special Surprise” on Court Ave. @ 7 PM
Parade Art Workshop & Free Face Painting 6-7 PM@ Second April Education Center (209 6th St. NW)
CRITTERS PARADE 7 PM - Leaves from Second April Education Center
and ends at the Palace Theatre for the St. Pet's Day show at 7:30!
Army Climbing Wall, Humvee & Live Music on 6th NW & Market Ave!
brought to you by Progressive Urban Real Estate & Little Chicago Bistro & Sports Pub
Figure Drawing - Open Studio
@ Da Studio on 4th St
6 PMish - Free - Bring your own art supplies
Function and Expression
An exhibition comprised entirely of artists who live with mental illness
Opening Night - May 2nd First Friday
Anderson Creative Studio
221 5th St. NW
www.andersoncreativestudio.com
The Kathleen Howland Theatre will feature 15 minute Local Theatre previews on First Fridays! Located in the lower level of Second April Galerie on Cleveland Ave.
Player's Guild - Stuart Little - 5:30 to 5:45
Canton Cabaret - USO - 6:15 to 6:30 and 6:45 to 7:00
Player's Guild - Peter Pan 7:00 PM
“Battle of the Brush” Illuminarts Festival Murals on Court Ave.
Canton Painted Story Quilt
Discussion & Sharing
7:30 PM
Second April Education Center (209 6th St. NW)
Coordinated by Artist Lynda Tuttle
Poetry Showcase & Contest 8 PM @ Second April, Lower Level
Registration begins at 7:30 PM