Cultural Center Renovations for KIMONO

In preparation for the Japanese blockbuster show KIMONO arriving at the Canton Museum of Art (Feb 8 - Apr 26) more than a half million dollars in esthetic upgrades are being undertaken.

ArtsinStark celebrates arrival of KIMONO

The ArtsinStark staff went to A1 Japanese Steak House to celebrate the arrival of the Japanese blockbuster show KIMONO at the Canton Museum of Art which runs Feb 8 - Apr 26, 2009.

Sarafina

One of the neatest shops in Canton's new Arts District is Sarafina. Talk about a sense of style!

2008 Arts Awards

The County Arts Council ArtsinStark honors 15 company and individual nominees.

Joseph Close - One Man Show

This gifted artist tranformed the black box theatre at Second April Galerie into a totally amazing art gallery.

Reactions to KIMONO in San Diego

The Japanese blockbuster show KIMONO is only visiting two US cities: San Diego, CA, and Canton, OH. Here's the opening reception and the reactions to the show at the San Diego Nov 1 event.

Essence of Japan Builds Excitement for KIMONO

This giant party at the Cultural Center brought out 450 people to celebrate the Japanese blockbuster show KIMONO which arrives at the Canton Museum of Art in 3months.

KIMONO opens in San Diego

The Japanese blockbuster show KIMONO opened in San Diego on Nov 1, 2008. It goes to Canton, Ohio next on Feb 8, 2009 --- then back to Japan. Don't miss it. It may never be back to the United States

"Nisei Daughter" with author Monica Sone

As we prepare for the opening of the blockbuster exhibit KIMONO at the Canton Musem of Art in Feb 2009, author Monica Sone talks to a full house

Little Chicago Blues Band at "A Cobbler"

Even the basement "A Cobbler" comes alive with music on a First Friday in the Arts District in Canton, Ohio

Players Guild presents musical "The Last 5 Years"

An intimate Broadway Musical that soar at Canton's Players Guild Theatre

Vintage Canton 2008

Another great year for the Chamber's Vintage Canton celebration. Downtown felt so alive

Glenmoor Gathering

A litte rain doesn't stop this amazing car show from dazzling everyone. What a jewel to have in Stark County, Ohio.

Clyde Singer's America

In September 2008, this landmark exhibit opened simultaneously at the Canton Museum of Art and the Butler Institute of American Art.

Ragtime rocks at the Players Guild

The Broadway musical "Ragtime" ran August and September 2008 at the Players Guild Theatre in Canton, Ohio. It was an amazing production not to be missed

JoyFest 2008

The annual gospel celebration moves to the Kresge green space in downtown Canton.

Massillon Museum's 75th Celebration

To celebrate its 75th year, the museum hosts a fabulous show and throws a great "Island Party".

Kimono float in Hall of Fame Parade

ArtsinStark commissioned artist Joseph Close to create two pieces of public art celebrating the Japanese blockbuster show KIMONO coming to the Canton Museum of Art.

Zing in the City May 2008

Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce hosts a perfect evening of symphony, art, music, and food

Mayor Healy's Young Inventors Challenge

Canton's Mayor challenges students to create inventions out of recycled materials.

Da Studio Opening May 2008

Da Studio's three artists: Marti Jones Dixson, Marci Axelband, and Robert Dubec host an opening of their work in Canton's downtown Arts District.

Allen Elementary School African Dancers

A great tradition at Allen Elementary School in Canton, OH, the dancers performed in Apr 08 for the executives at Mercy Medical Center

Quilts

Lynda Tuttle invited 300 people to tell their stories around diversity. This is the colorful and inspiring result at 2nd April's Education Center

Greek Comedies at Howland Theatre: 2nd April

Basement of 2nd April Galerie (324 Cleveland NW) has been tranformed into a black box theater and opened with two Greek comedies in April 2009

A Look at First Fridays in Downtown Canton

Some shots of what's happened since we started last summer. It's been a great eight months so far.

Israeli Artists

One of the four great artist ensembles the Jewish Community Center is bringing to NE Ohio

Blue Olive Jazz Club Opens

On "First Friday" Feb 1, 2008 the Blue Olive Jazz Club opened in the basement of the Metro. Fabulous music, food, and ambience.

Crowns - Carnation City Players

An amazing and joyous production at Alliance's community theater

ArtSplash

3,000 people showed up for this year's family arts fest at the Cultural Center