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ArtsinStark First Friday: Find Out What's Going On!

May 02, 2022

Friday, May 6th

The monthly celebration of art, music, local businesses, and restaurants in the Canton Arts District will be celebrated on Friday, May 6 from 5 to 9 PM.

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Welcome to a new outdoor season of First Friday! Music and entertainment return to outdoor
stages with VOX Audio and Canton Symphony Orchestra trio on the Kempthorn Stage. Outdoor vendors and food trucks will be part of the night’s events. **Sorry, Fool House 90’s Party Band at Centennial Plaza has been cancelled due to weather.

Enjoy new family-friendly activities such as oversized games, Canton Symphony Orchestra
“petting zoo” and family make and take crafts throughout the Arts District. First Friday is
launching earlier hours of 5-9 p.m.

First Friday will debut a new look with friendly signage and event enhancements. First Friday
event managers, Dave and Lynn Shimko have created park-let style gathering areas and tables
custom-designed for Downtown Canton First Friday. Table bases were built at Cramer’s metal
fabricator and feature tops by local resin artists Rhonda Abdulla and Liz Sanders

ART STUDIOS & GALLERIES

  • BZTAT STUDIOS | 209 6th St NW: New BZTAT painting of Mia Meow & free artfully designed coloring page.
  • CANTON MUSEUM OF ART | 1001 Market Ave N: Opening Reception is 5:00pm-7:00pm. Enjoy light snacks, a cash bar, and a family-friendly art activity. You can also shop the 29th Annual Canton Caramic Artists Guild Spring Sale from 10am-8pm at CMA. This popular event will feature work from 13 master potters and ceramic artists - including stoneware, sculpture, wall pieces, raku, and more!
  • THE HUB ART FACTORY | 336 6th St NW: Check out Sam Lilenfield's solo exhibit, "In Color" from 5pm-10pm. Sam Lilenfield is a multifaceted artist focusing on acrylic painting and fiber arts. Her vibrant work aims to brighten everyday objects and imagery.
  • JOHN STRAUSS FURNITURE | 236 Walnut Ave NE: Weaving artistry of Stephen Tornero gallery show and works by Lea Cosgrove; 6pm-9pm. Refreshments will be served.
  • PATINA ARTS CENTRE | 324 Cleveland Ave NW: Bloom an inspired art exhibition featuring an ensemble of over 30 artists; 5pm-9pm. Work by Shari Weygandt and Resident Artists.
  • SILO ARTS STUDIO | 431 4th St NW: Studio artist, Haylie Huffman creates paintings and hand sewn items that portray her feelings as a sort of journaling process. Check out her solo show from 5:30pm-9:00pm.
  • JUST IMAGINE GIFT GALLERY | 201 6th St NW: Spring with a plant-themed FAMILY art activity! Shop NEW ceramics and pet merchandise.

Music, Drinks, and Dance

  • CANTON PALACE THEATRE | 605 Market Ave N: St. Paul Catholic School presents, "Peter Pan Jr.". Doors will ope at 6:00pm and the show starts at 7:00PM. Seating is reserved and tickets are $10 per person.
  • BUZZBIN ART & MUSIC SHOP | 331 Cleveland Ave NW: Starting at 9:00PM three bands will take the stage this Friday. Check out The Battle (Cleveland), The Long Hunt (Pittsburgh), and Hurl Brickbat (Nashville), all for $5!
  • GRAPES IN A GLASS | 575 Market Ave N: Killer Wails will perform from 7:00pm-11:00pm. The patio is open and there will be food and drink specials!
  • ** CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER ** JERZEE'S CAFE (CENTENNIAL PLAZA) | 330 Court Ave NW: Fool House, a 90's party band will be live starting at 7:30pm.
  • JOHNNY LOOKOUT'S PIZZA TAVERN | 309 Cleveland Ave NW: Live music with J & M Toolebox with opener Lynn Johnson. $3 domestic beer special!
  • R&J BALLROOM | 401 Tuscarawas St W Suite 302: FREE group ballroom class at 7:00pm. No reservations or partner necessary.

PicturedBuzzbin Art & Music Shop

Shops and Other Items of Interest

  • BOOMDYADA | 332 4th St NW: Micro Succulent make-n-take arrangements starting at $15.
  • CANTONOLOGY | 306 4th St NW: Hello! See what Freeda's footsteps have been up to. FREE make-n-take art/craft project for all to enjoy.
  • ERIC SNOW YMCA | 420 3rd St NW: Kid's Night Out!
  • SUNI MOON (6TH STREET YOGA) | 405 3rd St NW: Drop-in sound bath for the community; 6pm-8pm.

​​Looking for places to make a dinner reservation or grab a drink?

Explore all of the Downtown Canton restaurants here. Did you know that Downtown Canton has a DORA (Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area) where you can take your drinks to-go to enjoy shopping, live music, and more on the streets?

Looking for more information about how you can become a vendor at ArtsinStark First Friday or your business can showcase a special offer?

Explore the Canton First Friday website or email firstfriday@artsinstark.com.

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Looking for more information about how you can become a vendor at ArtsinStark First Friday or your Downtown Canton business can showcase a special offer? Please reach out to Lynn and Dave Shimko by email at firstfriday@artsinstark.com or by phone at 330.409.7686. Follow ArtsinStark on Facebook to find out more information on everything happening in the Downtown Canton Arts District and ArtsinStark First Friday or visit this website: https://www.downtowncanton.com/canton-first-friday/. ArtsinStark First Friday is brought to you by ArtsinStark and the Downtown Canton Special Improvement District. ArtsinStark is a 50-year-old non-profit that uses the arts to create smarter kids, new jobs, and healthier communities.
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