Dine downtown on Wednesdays for deals at your favorite restaurants! F E B R U A R Y • M A R C H • A P R I L 2 0 1 3 V o l . 1 3 I s s u e 1 PARTNERSHIP REPORT SPECIAL FEATURES • Downtown Dining Deals • First Friday Tidbits • Downtown Living • Classes in the Arts District • ArtSplash • Canton Farmers’ Market • Community Garden SPACE AVAILABLE WHATWHEREWHEN 2013 Downtown Event Schedule Downtown Canton’s streetscape comes alive with fun festivals! First Friday of every month Through Mar. 27 O n Wednesdays in February and March, the Downtown Special Improvement District will once again be hosting the “Downtown Dining Deals” promotion. Diners to the participating downtown Canton restaurants will receive one half-priced entrée for each entrée they purchase at regular price. Select downtown restaurants will offer this special discount to diners every Wednesday, from Feb. 6 through March 27. The discount is valid after 5 p.m. only. “The Downtown Deals Wednesday promotion is an excellent opportunity to experience some of the incredible local restaurants in downtown Canton,” said Mike Gill, director of the Downtown Special Improvement District. “Diners can experience all types of cuisines and enjoy both casual and fine dining with this exciting promotion.” (continued on page 7) First Friday Tidbits Queen of ARTs Friday, Feb. 1 It will be “off with your head” if you don’t venture into this month’s winter wonderland of love and luxury! The Canton Arts District is your oasis for all things Valentine this month. Take a dip with Chocolates by Erin, and swoon to the melodies of Ryan Humbert and Tracey Thomas at the Saxton Gallery of Photography, and Pat Masalko and Cassandra Enbelbrach in Translations Gallery. And shop to your heART’s content for that special sweetie. Spirit of Art | Friday, Mar. 1 It’s almost Spring! And what better way to March into the season than by giving your inner artist a boost at First Friday? The mood will be heavenly, as this foray frolics with gospel groups and harpists; a celestial backdrop to the spiritually inspired artwork that will be gracing the galleries and studios. Music in Me | Friday, Apr. 5 Pump up the jams and blow out the speakers for this month’s ear explosion. First Friday on Friday, April 5, will feature all your favorite music: from country to pop, bluegrass to bebop. Kids can make their own instruments to strum, strut and slap through the streets. For the most up-to-date First Friday information, visit www.CantonFirstFriday.com. First Friday is celebrated every first Friday of the month from 6 to 10 p.m. in downtown Canton. First Friday is sponsored by Stark Community Foundation, and presented by ArtsinStark, the County Arts Council and the Downtown Canton Special Improvement District. May 22 & 23 June 7 & 8
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Dine downtown on Wednesdays fordeals at your favorite restaurants!
Diners to the participating downtown Canton restaurants will receive one half-priced entrée for each entrée they purchase at regular price. Select downtown restaurants will offer this special discount to diners every Wednesday, from Feb. 6 through March 27. The discount is valid after 5 p.m. only.
“The Downtown Deals Wednesday promotion is an excellent opportunity to experience some of the incredible local restaurants in downtown Canton,” said Mike Gill, director of the Downtown Special Improvement District. “Diners can experience all types of cuisines and enjoy both casual and fine dining with this exciting promotion.” (continued on page 7)
First Friday Tidbits
Queen of ARTsFriday, Feb. 1It will be “off with your head” if you don’t venture into this month’s winter wonderland of love and luxury! The Canton Arts District is your oasis for all things Valentine this month. Take a dip with Chocolates by Erin, and swoon to the melodies of Ryan Humbert and Tracey Thomas at the Saxton Gallery of Photography, and Pat Masalko and Cassandra Enbelbrach in Translations Gallery. And shop to your heART’s content for that special sweetie.
Spirit of Art | Friday, Mar. 1It’s almost Spring! And what better way to March into the season than by giving your inner artist a boost at First Friday? The mood will be heavenly, as this foray frolics
with gospel groups and harpists; a celestial backdrop to the spiritually inspired artwork that will be gracing the galleries and studios.
Music in Me | Friday, Apr. 5Pump up the jams and blow out the speakers for this month’s ear explosion. First Friday on Friday, April 5, will feature all your favorite music: from country to pop, bluegrass to bebop. Kids can make their own instruments to strum, strut and slap through the streets.
For the most up-to-date First Friday information, visit www.CantonFirstFriday.com.
First Friday is celebrated every first Friday of the month from 6 to 10 p.m. in downtown Canton. First Friday is sponsored by Stark Community Foundation, and presented by ArtsinStark, the County Arts Council and the Downtown Canton Special Improvement District.
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June 7 & 8
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Partnership, a department of CantonRegional Chamber of Commerce in
cooperation with Downtown Canton Special Improvement District
The Canton Development Partnership is a coalition of area development organizations and city govern-ment that share an interest in downtown Canton’s continual improvement, revitalization, image, and quality of life for its citizens.
Its mission is to support and coordinate the activi-ties and programs of its partner organizations in or-der to encourage and sustain community and eco-nomic development in downtown Canton.
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Everyone likes to start the New Year
with a head of steam and a bright
outlook. We have that in spades as we
forge ahead into 2013.
Never have we seen so many positive opportunities coming to fruition for our center city. The projects and developments that are underway will inevitably become game changers for downtown. Some of these projects are still under wraps, but will be revealed in the months ahead.
But there are some not-so-confidential projects that we can share updates on, starting with the return of the Canton YMCA. The new Eric Snow Family YMCA will create a wonderful new space on the western boundary of downtown. The new YMCA is slated to open in the first quarter of next year.
In 2014, the 12th Street/Mahoning Road Corridor Improvement Project will begin. Eventually, this street/sidewalk improvement program will run from Mercy Medical Center on 12th Street, to the city’s corporate limits on the east. One can only imagine the halo affect these improvements will have on some of our challenged areas.
Downtown living will become a reality with the creation of six new market rate apartments. Increasing the number of residents in our center city is critical to enhancing the vibrancy of downtown
Canton. Read more about these new apartments and the complete downtown living plan on page 3.
As the oil and gas industry continues to gain momentum here in Canton, The Utica Capital™, we will benefit in the form of jobs, real estate activity, community wealth, office occupancy and retail sales.
Our Downtown Master Plan update is progressing well. I am convinced that the plan will provide the roadmap for the next level of activity and energy downtown. And, of course, we look forward to welcoming Stark State College to our city. The added foot traffic bodes well for our downtown retailers and restaurants.
All of these opportunities, plus the ones that are not public at this point, have the capability of moving the needle upward. Let’s hope they all become reality.
Thank you for your support of downtown. Remember to visit our retailers, restaurants and art venues.
Opportunities Abound Downtown in 2013
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This Spring, downtown Canton will have six new market rate
apartments thanks to the Canton Development Partnership
(CDP) through a partnership with the Downtown Canton
Land Bank. These organizations have collaborated to take
a leadership position in developing new rental units and
promoting the idea to other developers. The CDP knows that downtown living is one of the critical elements in making a downtown vibrant. In 2012, a downtown living subcommittee was established as part of the Downtown Canton Special Improvement District Master Plan Committee. The purpose of the committee was to research and understand the various aspects associated with downtown living.
The committee identified 11 aspects to study. The following are some of those considered and developed by the committee:
• The committee discussed the need to view downtown as a community, like other Canton neighborhoods, with an eye to how to get people living here.
• A complete inventory of living units was created, which included the number of units, rental prices, location of units, photos of units and mapping of units.
• Possible sites for new units and buildings that could be repurposed for living space were identified and mapped.
• The committee began to analyze the market by conducting a countywide survey. Results indicated that 21% of the county population is very interested to somewhat interested in downtown living space. A focus group was also conducted to better understand the needs of downtown apartment dwellers.
• A marketing plan will need to be developed to create demand for future living units.
• Financing options are critical to providing downtown living. Financial institutions need to understand the importance of the purpose and provide useful financing options and packages.
• Performance targets for downtown units need to be established and matched with anticipated demand.
• The committee researched other downtown living models/projects by visiting Hamilton and Wooster, Ohio.
• Over time, infrastructure components will need to be addressed (parking, security, retail).
• Once the committee information is gathered, a short and long-term strategy will need to be developed.
With this committee’s work in place, it was decided by the CDP to ask the Downtown Canton Land Bank to sponsor the first market rate apartment project. The DCLB agreed to use a building owned by the land bank to develop six new living units. Project costs are expected to exceed $1,000,000 to renovate the building, located at 400 McKinley Ave. NW and Fourth St., and create first floor retail space and six new apartments on the second floor.
The project location is on the western edge of the Canton Arts District and will have its own parking. The six units will range in size from 584 to 783 sq. ft. The project completion date is scheduled for the end of April 2013.
The CDP and the DCLB are excited to be part of this downtown living initiative. We hope our proactive position will encourage others to sponsor projects in our downtown.
Below: Architectural rendering of the six new market rate apartments at 400 McKinley Ave. NW.
Expand your horizons in 2013 Sign-up for Classes in the Arts District!
eat the winter blahs by signing
up for a variety of art classes
in the Canton Arts District. Whether your
interests are in dance, theatre, glassblowing
or other visual arts, downtown Canton
offers plenty of classes and workshops with
our talented artists.
Check out the list of possibilities below and call to reserve your space. And contact Tricia Ostertag, community arts manager for ArtsinStark, at (330) 209-9638 or [email protected], for updates throughout the spring on these and other artists that have upcoming classes.
Andrew Fulmer Dance Studios300 West Tuscarawas(330) 353-8882www.andrewfulmer.comBallroom and other types of dance lessons
Canton Glass Works429 Fourth Street NW330-494-6258www.cantonglassworks.com Hand blown glass workshops by John Boyett
Canton Museum of Art1001 Market Ave Nwww.cantonart.orgArt classes year round for all ages, including the popular “Girls Night Out” workshop.
Creative Ohio 332 Fourth St. NW (330) 456-0477www.creativeohio.orgOffers classes and creative parties
Lynda Tuttle’s Art Center209 Sixth St NW(330) 452-8211www.lyndatuttle.comOffers art classes
Maria Parasson Fine Arts306 Market Ave. N 9th floor of Renkert Building(614) 595-9215www.mariaparasson.com Belly dancing classes
Players Guild Theatre1001 Market Ave. N(330) 453-7619www.playersguildtheatre.comThree sessions per year and then summer workshops. Theatre classes for all ages.
Translations Gallery331 Cleveland Ave. NW(847) 456-2030www.translationsart.comOccasionally offers workshops in relation to current exhibit
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FOR LEASEStern & Mann Building101 Cleveland Ave. NTotal Sq. Ft.: 48,000 Total Retail: 4,000 | Available Retail: 0 Total Office: 44,000 | Available Office: 6,000 Space is available at a range of $10/sq. ft. Contact Al Carranza at (330) 492-4555.
FOR LEASE500 Cleveland Ave. Building500 Cleveland Ave. NTotal Sq. Ft.: 6,400 Total Retail: 0 | Available Retail: 0 Total Office: 6,400 | Available Office: 6,400 Space is negotiable. Contact Tim Belden at (330) 209-9242.
For more office and retail space in downtown Canton, visit the online building inventory at DowntownCanton.com.
Space Showcase
Ahoy mateys! It’s time again for
ArtSplash, the free family fun event at
The Cultural Center for the Arts. Bring
your kids, your grandkids, or any
kids you can find for a free afternoon
of arts activities, entertainment,
hands-on learning and more.
Experience activities from the Canton Museum of Art, Canton Idol, the Canton Symphony Orchestra, Mercy Medical Center, Nationwide, Aultman Health Foundation, Camp Tippecanoe and more. And performances by the Canton Ballet, Players Guild Theatre, Voices of Canton, Spotlight Theatre, Canton Symphony Wind Quintet and much more.
Saturday, March 2
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Cultural Center for the Arts
1001 Market Avenue N
in downtown Canton
As the kickoff to ArtsinStark’s Annual Arts Campaign, ArtSplash is filled with make-n-take art projects, live performances and learning stations from SmArts schools.
Everyone is welcome. Admission and parking are absolutely free. Food will be available for purchase. For more information, visit ArtsinStark.com or call (330) 453-1075.
ArtSplash
he 2013 Canton Farmers’ Market is looking
for new vendors! Locally grown and produced
items are needed to fill out the offerings of the
market. Favorite vendors will return and help create an
incredible assortment of foods, fresh-cut flowers, baked
goods and plants.
This year’s market will be hosted every Saturday morning, from Jun. 22 through Oct. 19, in downtown Canton.
Vendor applications are available now! Please visit www.CantonFarmersMarket.com to download.
Vendor spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis, and a fee discount is available to early applicants through Apr. 19.
Volunteers needed! The market is also seeking volunteers to help with a variety of activities. Please contact Jess Bennett, director of marketing and events, at [email protected] or (330) 458-2071 with vendor or volunteer inquiries.
It’s time to get those seeds planted! The Downtown Canton Summit Neighborhood Community Garden is ready to roll with more spaces available than ever before.
For a fee of just $10, gardeners will have access to an 8’x 9’ garden plot, tools, water and assistance in getting started.
Our garden management partners at Project REBUILD are planning some exciting enhancements to the garden this summer. Project REBUILD was a recent recipient of the Foundation for Community Betterment’s Annual Rocktoberfest event. Funds received will be used toward garden improvements as part of Project REBUILD’s Life Skills Healthy Living program. Improvement ideas include adding a new garden shed with bulletin board and mulching between garden beds.
For more information about the garden, and to learn how you can get growing in your very own plot, contact Joanna James, executive director of Project REBUILD, at (330) 588-3205 [email protected]. And be sure to check out and “Like” the Downtown Canton Summit Neighborhood Community Garden on Facebook!
See you in the sunshine!
Showcase your products at the 2013 Canton Farmers’ Market
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Downtown Deals ...
In order to receive the discount, a coupon must be presented at time of purchase. Coupons can be downloaded from DowntownCanton.com, or clipped from upcoming issues of The Repository.
Downtown Deals will feature 13 downtown Canton restaurants, including:
For details about Downtown Deals Wednesday, visit DowntownCanton.com, or contact Annette Rosenberger at [email protected] or (330) 458-2092. The Downtown Deals promotion is presented by the Downtown Canton Special Improvement District and sponsored by The Repository.
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*Appetizers only available.
Arcadia Grille, 321 Court Ave. NW, 330.454.6055
Bender’s Tavern, 137 Court Ave. SW, 330.453.8424
Corporate Downtown Bar & Grille, 401 Cherry Ave. NE, 330.454.4745
Desert Inn, 204 12th St. NW, 330.456.1766
Lucca, 228 4th St. NW, 330.456.2534
Napoli’s Italian Eatery, 221 Market Ave. N, 330.452.7456
*Picciano’s Martini Lounge, 410 Market Ave. N, 330.454.3800
Primo’s Downtown, 216 Fourth St. NW, 330.456.2511
Sports Therapy Bar and Grill, 201 Cleveland Ave. N, 330.453.8278
Thatsa Wrapp, 600 Sixth St. NW, 330.452-9727
The Lion’s Den, 111 Cleveland Ave. SW, 330.454-5466
February 1-3 Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Players Guild Theatre www.playersguildtheatre.com 1-18 Exhibit: Life in Miniature McKinley Presidential Library & Museum www.mckinleymuseum.org 1 through April 26 Exhibit: Ohio First Ladies National First Ladies’ Library www.firstladies.org 1 through March 11 The Cleveland School: Watercolor and Clay, Love Between the Atoms: Eva Kwong, Kirk Mangus: New Drawings and Ceramics, Permanent Collection: Mark of the Hand Canton Museum of Art www.cantonart.org 1 Art Film Canton Palace Theatre www.cantonpalacetheatre.org 1 First Friday – Queen of HeARTS Downtown Canton www.cantonfirstfriday.com 1 First Friday Family Movie Canton Palace Theatre www.cantonpalacetheatre.org 2 Scared Scriptless Kathleen Howland Theater www.secondapril.org 8 Casual Friday Series Canton Symphony www.cantonsymphony.org 8 Ron White “A Little Unprofessional Canton Palace Theatre www.cantonpalacetheatre.org
14 The Ultimate Tribute Presents: Mike Albert as Elvis Canton Palace Theatre www.cantonpalacetheatre.org 15-17 Snow White Players Guild Theatre www.playersguildtheatre.com 16 Masterworks Canton Symphony www.cantonsymphony.org
March 1-3 All Shook Up Players Guild Theatre www.playersguildtheatre.com 1 First Friday -- Spirit of Art Downtown Canton www.cantonfirstfriday.com 1 First Friday Family Movie Canton Palace Theatre www.cantonpalacetheatre.org 2 Scared Scriptless Kathleen Howland Theater www.secondapril.org 2 Canton Comic Opera: The Songs of Irving Berlin Canton Palace Theatre www.cantonpalacetheatre.org 8-10 All Shook Up Players Guild Theatre www.playersguildtheatre.com 9 Battle of the Bands Canton Palace Theatre www.cantonpalacetheatre.org 15 Casual Friday Series Canton Symphony www.cantonsymphony.org
15 Canton Ballet: Snow White Canton Palace Theatre www.cantonpalacetheatre.org 15-17 All Shook Up Players Guild Theatre www.playersguildtheatre.com 16 through May 19 Exhibit: Aspectations: The Work of Artist Su Nimon McKinley Presidential Library & Museum www.mckinleymuseum.org 22-23 Winnie the Pooh Players Guild Theatre www.playersguildtheatre.com 23 JLG Ministries: Ernie Haase & Signature Sound Canton Palace Theatre www.cantonpalacetheatre.org 23 Masterworks Canton Symphony www.cantonsymphony.org
April 5 First Friday – Music in Me Downtown Canton www.cantonfirstfriday.com 5 First Friday Family Movie Canton Palace Theatre www.cantonpalacetheatre.org 6 Scared Scriptless Kathleen Howland Theater www.secondapril.org 6 Helen Taft’s Cherry Blossom Tea National First Ladies Library www.firstladies.org 6 Pops Concert Canton Symphony www.cantonsymphony.org
