Stark County roundup: News from around the Canton region

Kids movie Monday at the Palace

CANTON – The Summer Kids Movie Series continues at 1 p.m. Monday at the Palace Theatre, 605 Market Ave. N, with a showing of “Frozen.”

Admission is $2. Doors and the box office open at noon. A sensory-friendly showing of the movie will be at 6:30 p.m. The Summer Kids Movie Series offers affordable, family-friendly movies each Monday afternoon through Aug. 5.

Anime Fest is Friday and Saturday

CANTON – Anime Fest will be Friday and Saturday at the Palace Theatre, 605 Market Ave. N. The doors and vendor area open at noon Friday and at 11 a.m. Saturday. The films begin at noon Friday and at 11:30 a.m. Saturday.

An all-weekend pass is $35, and a daily pass is $20. Individual movies are $8 with vendor access. Contests and tournaments range from $1 to $5. For more information, tickets, and a film and event schedule, visit cantonpalacetheatre.org/anime-fest.

Road closures in Canton on Saturday and July 14

CANTON – Beginning at 7 a.m. Saturday, the following roads will be closed for the Women’s 6K Festival and USATF Women’s National 6K Championship race, according to the Canton Police Department. All streets will open after the last runner:

• 25th Street NW from Yale Avenue to Cleveland Avenue
• Cleveland Avenue from 25th to 23rd Street (northbound only).
• 23rd Street NW from Cleveland Avenue to Harvard Avenue
• Harvard Avenue from 23rd to 22nd Street NW
• 22nd Street NW from Harvard to Frazer
• Frazer from 22nd to 15th Street NW
• 15th Street NW from Harvard to Market
• Market Avenue N from 15th to Second Street N (one lane of southbound only)
• Fifth, Fourth, Third and Second streets from Cleveland to Market N

Between 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. July 14, Market Avenue N from Second to 15th streets will be closed for the Market Avenue Mile race. This also will affect the Walnut extension and all east-west traffic on roads to include 12th Street N.

Movie at Centennial Plaza

CANTON – The Centennial Plaza Movie Series continues at 7 p.m. Wednesday with a showing of “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” outdoors on Centennial Plaza, 330 Court Ave. NW.

Admission is free. The movie will be shown rain or shine. In case of severe weather, the movie will be canceled. The Centennial Plaza Movie Series shows family-friendly movies at 7 p.m. each Wednesday through Aug. 14.

Bob Hope tribute Thursday in Hartville

HARTVILLE – A Bob Hope tribute featuring Bill Johnson will be from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Thursday at the Hartville Kitchen, 1015 Edison Street NW. Ticket options are general reserved, $30; premium reserved $40; restaurant meal $22.50. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. For tickets, call 330-877-9353 or visit https://hartvillekitchen.com/events/.

Prince tribute set for Friday

JACKSON TWP. – The Prince Experience, a Prince tribute concert, will begin at 7:30 p.m. Friday at The Nash Family Jackson Amphitheater, 7454 Community Parkway NW. Gates will open at 6 p.m. For tickets and more information, visit www.jacksonamphitheater.com.

Quail Hollow Manor House tours offered

LAKE TWP. – Quail Hollow Manor House tours will be offered at 2 p.m. July 14 and 28.

Tours of the 100-year-old 1920s-era H.B. Stewart Manor House that is part of Quail Hollow Park, 13480 Congress Lake Ave. NE, last about one hour. The building does not have an elevator, so be prepared to climb the stairs.

Walk-ins only. No pre-registration is required. The fee is $5 cash at the door for ages 5 and up with a maximum of $20 per family.

Second Friday in Louisville

LOUISVILLE – Second Friday will feature the John Trapani Band, food vendors, art, a farmers market and family activities downtown from 5 to 10 p.m.

Free concerts at Duncan Plaza

MASSILLON – Slick 31 will perform at 7 p.m. Thursday and the Henry Konczak Band will perform at 7 p.m. July 15 as part of the free Summer Concert Series at Duncan Plaza, 121 Lincoln Way E. Bring a chair or blanket for seating.

Island Party is Friday

MASSILLON – The Massillon Museum’s annual free Island Party will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday at 121 Lincoln Way E.

Bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and food service begins at 6 p.m. Greatness Cafe will remain open until 9 p.m. Food, beverages and Island Party T-shirts can be purchased on-site. The galleries will be closed during the museum event.

The entertainment schedule is as follows:

• 5:30-6:30 p.m.: Bubbles on the Lawn with Divine Harmony Performance Art
• 6:00-6:45 p.m.: Jackson Steel Drum Band
• 6:45-7:30 p.m.: Stilt Walking with Divine Harmony Performance Art
• 7:15-8:15 p.m.: Carlos Jones+
• 8:15-9 p.m.: Fire and Hula Dancing with Divine Harmony Performance Art
• 9-10 p.m.: Carlos Jones+

Movie at Lions Lincoln Theatre on Saturday

MASSILLON – The Lions Lincoln Theatre, 156 Lincoln Way E, will show the movie “Back to the Future” at 7 p.m. Saturday. Admission is $10 for ages 13 and older, $5 for children 12 and younger. Tickets will be available at the door.

Music and food trucks Thursday

NORTH CANTON – Akron blues, folk and rock group hand + noise will perform at 6 p.m. Thursday on the City Hall front patio, 145 N. Main St., as part of the North Canton Summer Series. The food trucks will be Swensons and SMOOSH Cookies.

Theodore Roosevelt portrayal at library

PERRY TWP. – The Stark County District Library’s Perry Sippo Branch, 5710 12th St. NW, will host “An Evening with Theodore Roosevelt” from 6 to 7:30 p.m. July 15.

Actor Jim Knight will present a one-man portrayal of the 26th president, sharing Roosevelt's history as commissioner in New York, leading the Rough Riders, and eventually as president. Knight also will recount Roosevelt’s role as conservationist, scientist and all-around promoter of the "strenuous life.”

The event will take place by the fireplace in the library. Registration is required. For more information or to register, call 330-477-8482, email perry@starklibrary.org or visit https://tinyurl.com/ycyvfz65.

Concert at Sippo Lake Park on Saturday

PERRY TWP. – The Canton Symphony Orchestra will perform a free MusiCall of the Wild Concert at 6:30 p.m. Saturday on the back patio of the Exploration Gateway at Sippo Lake Park, 5712 12th St NW.

The event is part of Stark Parks’ and the Canton Symphony Orchestra’s Summer Serenades in the Park concerts and will feature a selection of pieces that reflect the sounds and characteristics of various wildlife native to the community.

For more information on the Summer Serenades in the Park concerts, visit cantonsymphony.org/summer-serenades/.

Learn about astronomy Friday

PIKE TWP. – Stark Parks will offer Navigating the Night Sky from 10 to 11 p.m. Friday at the Fry Family Park shelter, 2533 Farber St SE.

Learn about stars, planets, constellations, nebulae and galaxies with The Wilderness Center Astronomy Club during this free program. Practice using telescopes, learn how to navigate the stars, and where to look during different seasons. If you wish, bring your own equipment (telescopes, binoculars, cameras, etc.).

Registration is required, and the program will be canceled if the sky is cloudy or calls for inclement weather. Visit StarkParks.com for class information and registration.

Tribute shows to Frank Sinatra, Boston planned

PLAIN TWP. – Singer Brian Duprey will perform a Frank Sinatra tribute show from 7 to 8:45 p.m. Thursday at the Plain Township Amphitheater, 2600 Easton St. NE as part of the Summer Concert Series. Boston Tribute: Rock n Roll Band will perform from 7 to 8:45 p.m. July 18.

The amphitheater will open at 5 p.m. for both shows. For tickets for either show, $10 to $150, visit plaintownshipamphitheater.com/events/.

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