(posted by http://www.cantonfirstfriday.com)
“First” Friday – January 8, 2010
Downtown Canton Arts District * 6-10 PM
Ice Carving, Fire Performers, New Art, Live Music, Great Food and more!
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Ice Artists: World Champion Ice Sculptor Aaron Costic, Elegant Ice Carving Team,
Ron White, John Frohmann, Angus McIntosh Sr., Angus McIntosh Jr.,
Patrick Buckohr, Vicki Boatright – BZTAT, R.G. Drage students,
Players Guild Theatre Design Team, Lynn Digby, & Craig Booth (aka Uncle Dreg)
Thank you to our Ice Sponsors!
Arcadia Grille, Aultman Wellness on Wheels, Community One Credit Union, Gasser Jewelers, Iris, Jülz, Napoli’s, Picciano Martini Lounge, Players Guild Theatre,
& the Downtown Special Improvement District
Fire Hooping Performance by Amy Melnyk of Mystic Hoop Dance — 6:30, 7:00, 7:30 and 8:00 pm
Court Ave & 4th St NW
Fire & Ice Tower @ 4th St NW – Aaron Costic & Elegant Ice Team — Lighting at 8 pm
Fire Baton Performances – Jackson Majorettes — 8:15 & 9:15 pm, Court Ave & 4th St. NW
Canton Museum of Art 5:30-6:30pm: Free! Something from Nothing: Recycled Sculpture from America’s Rustbelt Exhibit,
About Magazine Reception, Demonstration by Canton Weavers & Spinners Guild
Players Guild Theatre 5:30-7:30pm: Ice sculpture by Players Guild Design Team, Theatre tours, refreshments available
Mix 94.1 Live Broadcast 3-7pm, Jerry Mac on air with First Friday Guests @ Anderson Creative Gallery
BLIND DATE: The Romance of Word and Image Exhibit @ Anderson Creative Gallery
Live music by Kris Kiko-Cozy, harp 7:30-9:30pm
Live Music by Soft Winds Jazz Duo 8-10 pm
Moving Ice Sculptures (outside on Court Ave), Caricatures, & Open Mic 7-9:30pm @ AGoG Teen Gallery, 2nd April Annex
Poetry Showcase & Contest 8pm — Featured Performers: Sizzle n’ Steak @ Kathleen Howland Theatre (2nd April)
7:30 Poetry Registration
Reelate Films, 6-8 PM @ Joseph Saxton Gallery of Photography
Free Movie: The Wizard of Oz in HD, 7:30pm @ Palace Theatre
Art by Judi Krew @ The Red Ribbon Connection (221 ~ 5th St NW)
Sculpture Demo by Chris Wurst @ Sarafina Home Décor
The Company of Friends Exhibit & Small Works Show
@ Second April Galerie & Studios
Live Music by Jam City 6-7:30pm, Matthias Collins & Josh Laird 8-10pm
First Friday Swing Dance with live music by The Boilermaker Jazz Band
Metropolitan Centre Ballroom, 601 Cleveland Ave NW – 3rd floor
8-9pm lesson, 9pm-12am dance — $10 lesson & dance ($8 students)
First Friday Sales & Discounts
Bad Girlz Designs (A3) ~20% off Photo Art
The Dreg Spot (A3) ~30% off All Framed Art
Warming Tent & Hot Chocolate — Courtesy of Ekklesia Church
@ Court Ave. & 4th St NW
 Live Music DowntownLive music throughout the evening @ Picciano’s Martini Lounge Doug “Ivory” Domineck, keyboard & vocals 6-10pm @ Napoli’s Thom Ebersole, accordion 6-8pm @ 4th & Court Ave Blues Casters 6-9pm @ Sheri’s Sweets Organ Concert 6:30-7:30pm @ Palace Theatre Jam City 6-7:30pm @ Second April Galerie Soft Winds Jazz Duo 8-10pm @ Joseph Saxton Gallery Kris Kiko-Cozy, harp 7:30-9:30 pm @ Anderson Creative Tim Hunt & Al Whitehurst 8-11pm @ Desert Inn Matthias Collins & Josh Laird 8-10pm @ Second April Galerie The Boilermaker Jazz Band, 9-12 @ Met. Centre Ballroom The Little Chicago Band 9:30pm-1am @ Iris Restaurant Live jazz throughout the evening @ Blue Olive Jazz Club |
Children’s Activities ** Ice Carving in Progress 6pm-finished, Cocoa & Snowball treats 6-9pm@ Community One Credit Union ** Kids’ Craft @ American Red Cross, 525 Market Ave, N ** Snowflake Luminaries & Icicle Keychain Crafts 6-9pm Aultman Wellness On Wheels @ Rotary Club 217 ~ 2nd St NW ** Free Movie: The Wizard of Oz in HD 7:30pm @ Palace Theatre |
| Great Food Downtown Arcadia Grille, 321 Court Ave NW 330-454-6055 Bender’s Tavern, 137 Court Ave SW 330-453-8424 Blue Olive Jazz Club, 601 Cleveland Ave NW 330-754-2322 Canton Woman’s Club, 5-8pm, 822 Market Ave NW 330-453-4802 Canton Club, 101 Central Plaza South 330-454-2582 Carpe Diem Coffee Shop, 215 Market Ave N 330-455-BEAN Desert Inn, 204 12th St NW 330-456-1766 Fedeli, 218 Court Ave 330-489-9777 Imperial Room, (drinks only) 420 Court NW 330-455-5770 Iris, 228 Fourth St NW 330-313-1519 Little Chicago, 585 Market Ave N 330-456-5999 Muggswigz Coffee & Tea, 137 Walnut Ave NE 330-452-6336 Napoli’s Italian Eatery, 221 Market Ave N 330-452-7456 Original Arcade Coney, 215 W. Tusc 330-454-2294 Peter Shears Downtown, 427 E. Tuscarawas St 330-588-8300 Pete’s Grill and Pizza, 401 Cherry Ave NE 330-452-7383 Picciano’s, (drinks & appetizers) 410 Market Ave N 330-454-3800 Primo’s, 216 Fourth St NW 330-456-2511 Sheri’s Sweets, 401 Market Ave N 330-454-8585 Grab Something Quick Original Arcade Coney’s walk-up counter, Napoli’s walk-up counter, Sheri’s Sweets walk-up counter, 2nd April coffee bar, Palace Theatre concessions |
Mark your calendars each month and join us downtown for art, music & food!
February 5 – Chocolate Dreams
March 5 – Art Works.
April 2 – April Fools
May 7 – Spring Fever
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