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the most trusted source for visitor information cityvisitor.com contents MAHONING VALLEY RACE COURSE Contents Volume 29 Number 2 MAKE IT A NIGHT Enriching the Visitor Experience in Northeast Ohio since 1980 features Hollywood-style action and excitement is closer than you think. Discover the Akron-Canton Visitor is a publication of Hollywood City Visitor Communications hottest games, great dining, live thoroughbred racing and the star treatment you

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Kristin Fox National First Ladies Library Advertising Consultant Step Back in Time in Amish Country Less than an hour away from downtown Canton is the world’s largest Amish community...... 6 Jon Darwal Advertising Consultant

Presidential Attractions As this year’s presidential election heats up, Sheila Lopez now is a good time to plan a visit to some of the area’s most fascinating Sales & Marketing Manager historical attractions...... 10 Nancy Notarianni Art Director Get Your Culture On This area’s cultural scene is wonderfully eclectic. Here are some of our favorites...... 12

Take 5 with Christopher Wilkins The music director and conductor of Memberships the Akron Symphony Orchestra shares his favorite music venues, dining Destination Cleveland; spots, and more...... 18 Akron/Summit Convention and Visitors Bureau; Canton/Stark County Convention and Visitors Bureau; Adventures in DEPARTMENTS Northeast Ohio Museums & Points of Interest ...... 4 Bed and Breakfasts ...... 5 City Visitor, Inc. Transportation...... 5 5755 Granger Road, Suite 600 Independence, Ohio 44131 Shopping ...... 8 phone: 216.661.6666 fax: 216.661.5594 Dining ...... 13 [email protected] Phone Numbers ...... 15 Akron-Canton Map...... 16 Copyright ©2016 City Visitor is a registered Belden Village-North Canton Map...... 19 trademark of City Visitor, Inc. No part of this publication may be On our cover: Bravo! Music Director and Conductor Christopher Wilkens reproduced or duplicated without the 655 N. CANFIELD NILES RD. YOUNGSTOWN, OH H 877-788-3777 H HOLLYWOODMAHONINGVALLEY.COM and members of the Akron Symphony Orchestra are crowd pleasers. written permission Photo: Tim Fitzwater of the publisher. Must be 21 years or older. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-589-9966 for help. 2 Akron/Canton Visitor www.cityvisitor.com www.cityvisitor.com Akron/Canton Visitor 3 things to do Transportation BRAND NEW Memorable Things to do AND READY FOR YOU For more information, Phone Numbers Riverfront Dining map locations and links to websites visit cityvisitor.com Akron Canton Airport at the Rusty Anchor ...... 888.434.2359 (2FLY) Cleveland Hopkins Airport ...... 216.265.6000

Greyhound Bus ...... 330.434.9185 MUSEUMS & POINTS OF INTEREST Summit County (Akron) Metro Bus Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race Course AND HEAD OUTDOORS ...... 330.762.0341 330.505.8700; 877.788.3777 WE’RE HALFWAY BETWEEN 655 North Canfield Niles Road CLEVELAND AND Stark Area (Canton) RTA ...... 330.454.6132 Youngstown 44515 CEDAR POINT Hollywood-style action and excitement is 208 Springside Drive, Akron, OH 44333 closer than you think. Discover the hottest games, LAKE ERIE IS IN OUR NATURE. great dining, live thoroughbred racing, and the GET YOUR FREE 330.668.9090 star treatment you deserve. Plus Marquee Re- ADVENTURE AND VISITORS INFO GUIDE Taxi Akron wards® – your ticket to fame and fortune at des- BACK ROADS & BEACHES Make plans to visit Rusty Anchor at the Music Box – Cleveland’s finest tinations near and far. See for yourself. There’s no RECREATION MAP Airport Express Cab...... 330.962.9639 place like Hollywood. Open every day 24 hours. UNDERGROUND RAILROAD GUIDE riverfront dining. Enjoy spectacular views of downtown Cleveland’s water- Akron/Canton map, G-12. visitloraincounty.com Barberton/Summit Taxi ...... 330.848.4955 front. Choose from delicious seafood, steaks and chops plus appetizers and backroadsandbeaches.com Pro Football Hall of Fame your favorite beverages. Rusty Anchor is open Wednesday to Sunday 800.334.1673 330.546.8207 City Yellow GI Cab ...... 330.253.3141 Fairfield 100% Guarantee™ starting at 4pm with Happy Hour. 2121 George Halas Drive Canton 44708 Falls Suburban Cab ...... 330.929.3121 You’re our #1 priority. We The Pro Football Hall of Fame captures the promise you’ll be satisfied or Before making reservations, check out the concert schedule at the Music Box defining moments of pro football. Experience Best Bed & featuring two stage areas for live performances with restaurant-style seating. the hall’s $27 million “Future 50” renovation with Hopkins Transportation Service we’ll make it right. That’s our features that bring to life the game’s most leg- Breakfasts This unique entertainment complex is a must see! endary artifacts. Exhibits deliver the full force of ...... 800.543.9912 commitment to you. pro football energy right into every visitor. From the Hall of Fame Gallery to the Super Bowl Room Shuttle One Services ...... 800.767.4767 877.246.8206 to the Hall’s official NFL store, even baseball fans can find something to love. Open every day 9am- Red Maple Inn Rusty Anchor at the 8pm. Akron/Canton map, N-10. 14707 South Cheshire Music Box Supper Club (Route 700) Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum Burton, OH 44021 Taxi Canton 1148 Main Avenue, 888.764.ROCK 888.646.2753 1100 Rock and Roll Boulevard redmapleinn.com Akron Canton Taxi ...... 330.808.2159 Cleveland, OH 44113 Downtown Cleveland 44114 In Ohio’s Amish country. The Red Maple The Rock Hall is a must-see museum where Free Wifi Free Hot Breakfast rustyanchorcle.com Inn is nestled in historic Burton Village A 330 Taxi...... 330.999.9100 visitors come to connect with their favorite art- and is less than one hour from Cleveland, ists and music. Here you can learn the stories Warren, and Youngstown. of the 2016 inductees — Cheap Trick, Chicago, AAA Taxi ...... 330.612.2438 Deep Purple, N.W.A., and Steve Miller — through photographs, artifacts, film footage, interviews, Need to Host a Corporate Event? and more. In addition, a special wing is dedicat- Team Taxi ...... 330.224.8851 Ask us why so many of our corporate clients say their best meetings have ed to honoring those artists, producers, song- writers, and other industry professionals who Tri County Taxi ...... 330.351.6710 been hosted at the Rusty Anchor. have been inducted into the Hall of Fame since Silver Fern Bed & Breakfast • Great River View 1998. The wing is a 2,900-sq.-ft drum that ex- 1856 Main Street Action Taxi ...... 330.706.7866 Fitness Center Indoor Pool • Excellent Service tends above Lake Erie with monitors featuring Peninsula, OH 44264 highlights of past induction ceremonies. The 330.608.2645 • Outstanding Menu Choices museum’s permanent exhibits pays tribute to silverfernbnb.com Elite Taxi ...... 330.350.6395 past and current industry greats. The Beatles ex- Call Brittany Reye, 877.246.8206, Conveniently located on the doorstep of the hibit is considered to be the world’s most com- Peninsula Historic District and also nestled to discuss details. prehensive, artifact-driven tribute to the “Fab near the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, this Four.” Open daily 10am-5:30pm, with extended beautifully renovated 1874 Colonial bed and hours on Wednesdays until 9pm. Akron/Canton Adjacent parking lots and valet parking available breakfast awaits your arrival. map, A-4. CV

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Travel up and down I-77 and experience our small towns and our big stories. Step back Download our Travel Guide in time in The Warther Museum Dover, Ohio Our family invites you to view the beautiful, price- less woodcarvings created by Ernest Mooney Warther. Country Hear his story as Millions of people ﬁnd magic in the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District Amish with boating, ﬁshing, camping, hiking and hunting at 9 Campgrounds & 10 Marinas on 8 Lakes well as view his Historic Schoenbrunn Village, Tuscarawas - Andy Donaldson Photography home, workshop, and his wife’s Swiss gardens and A little more than an hour from downtown Akron and less than an hour from button collection downtown Canton in Northeast-Central Ohio is the world’s largest Amish commu- of 73,000 buttons. Open 9am-5pm, 7 days Tours Run Continuously www.mwcd.org 331 Karl Ave. Dover, OH 44622 330.343.7513 nity (about 36,000). Centered in Holmes County and extending into surrounding www.warthers.com

counties, life here is unplugged—literally; the scenery—working farms and horse- If you like to hike, check out the Holmes County scenic trail that drawn buggies—is beautiful; the shopping unique—think Amish foods, antiques, extends from Killbuck in Holmes County to Fredericksburg in handmade quilts, and handcrafted furniture; and the attractions captivating. Wayne County. If you enjoy history, the area’s heritage and cultural museums provide opportunities to learn about the area’s Swiss, German, Mennonite and Amish roots. And if shopping and If museums and historical sites are on your list of things to do, Another local treasure is the Muskingum Watershed Conser- dining are among your favorite things to do, check out the area’s you’ll find 25 of them throughout Tuscarawas County, including vancy District (MWCD), which spans five counties, including Tus- antique malls, auctions, flea markets, and Amish restaurants. For the Warther Museum, home to more than 64 model trains made carawas and portions of 22 others. It drains into the Muskingum more, www.holmescountychamber.com. of walnut, ebony, and ivory by master carver Ernest “Mooney” River and covers more than 8,000 square miles, or 20 percent of the Warther (1885-2011). Visitors also can tour the Warther home and state, making it Ohio’s largest wholly contained watershed. Here view the raised flower beds in the gardens, and check out the But- you’ll find ample opportunities for boating, camping, fishing, hik- CV TIP: Visit Amish country any day of the week, except ton House where Warther’s wife, Freida, collected and mounted ing, hunting, and swimming. For more, visit www.mwcd.org. Sunday, when many businesses are closed. 73,000 buttons. Tours run seven days a week and include a visit to the Warther Knife Factory, where since 1902 quality kitchen cut- If you’re looking for a special dining experience, one of our favor- lery has been made. For more, visit www.warthers.com. ites is Shy Cellars, where you’re sure to enjoy one of its memorable, made-from-scratch meals featuring farm-to-table/field-to- In addition, the area is home to the Performing Arts Center at Kent fork ingredients. The menu changes weekly and the open kitchen State University at Tuscarawas, the Little Theatre of Tuscarawas design enables diners to see their meals being prepared. The es- County, and the Tuscarawas Philharmonic. Visitors to historic Zoar tablishment also features a unique selection of beers and wines, Village can revisit the 19th century as this German-style hamlet including dessert wines. Many of these are available as carryout abounds with restored private homes, shops, and historic build- purchases in the Shy Cellars Tasting Room. For more, see the din- ings. The county is also home to many antique shops and special- ing Spotlight on page 13. And for more on Tuscarawas County, ty stores specializing in local open art, crafts, baskets, and candles. visit http://traveltusc.com.

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Garfield, (20th President), born in More- land Hills, Ohio, was our nation’s first ambidextrous president. Proficient in Latin and Greek, he used his ambidexterity to write in both languages at the Eight of the 43 U.S. presidents were from Ohio (see side- same time. He was also the Union Army’s youngest general at age 30 and the last president to be born bar) and two of them—James A. Garfield and William in a log cabin. He was assassinated in a Washington railroad station. McKinley—were from Northeast Ohio, which also is home Ulysses S. Grant, (18th President), born in Point to the only museum devoted to recognizing the accom- Pleasant, Ohio, was the first and only president to get a speeding ticket. He was charged $20 for plishments our nation’s First Ladies. As this year’s presi- speeding while riding his horse. dential election heats up, now is a good time to plan your Warren G. Harding, (29th President), born in William McKinley Presidential Library and Museum Blooming Grove, Ohio, was the first president to visit to these attractions. Here are the whats, whys and What: This attraction honors our nation’s 25th president by taking ride to his inauguration in a car and the first presi- visitors on a journey through the past, present, and future. wheres to help guide you. dent to speak on the radio. Why: Exhibits include Discover World, an interactive science center; the Hoover Price Planetarium; Keller Gallery with its traveling William Henry Harrison, (9th President), who exhibitions; McKinley Gallery, home to the largest collection of moved from Virginia to North Bend, Ohio, after the James A. Garfield Monument McKinley artifacts; Stark County Story, which presents 200 years War of 1812, gave the longest inaugural speech of What: A 180-foot tall tribute to our nation’s 20th president. of local history; and Street of Shops, where visitors can explore a any U.S. president; it was 8,445 words long. He was Why: This attraction combines Romanesque, Gothic, and Byzantine life-size replica of a historic town. Also found here is the McKinley also the first president to die in office (pneumonia) architecture. Inside, the hall includes gold mosaics, colored marble, National Memorial—burial site of McKinley and his family. Open after just one month on the job—the shortest term deep-red columns, and stained glass windows and window-like panes Mon.-Sat., 9am-4pm; Sundays, noon-4pm. of any president. depicting the 13 colonies and the state of Ohio. In the memorial room is Where: 800 McKinley Drive NW Monument, Canton; 330.455.7043 a marble life-size statue of President Garfield. Visitors can take the stairs Benjamin Harrison, (23rd President), born in to some great views via the outdoor balcony, around which are five terra North Bend, Ohio , was the grandson of William cotta panels depicting Garfield’s life. Open daily 9am-4pm. Free. Henry Harrison and was the first president to use Where: Lake View Cemetery, 12316 Euclid Avenue, electricity in the White House. Cleveland; 216.421.2665

Rutherford B. Hayes, (19th President), born in Delaware, Ohio, was the first president to use a telephone in the White House. Lawnfield Estate What: The “country home” for James A. Garfield William McKinley, (25th President), born in Niles, and his family. Ohio, always wore a red carnation in the lapel of Why: It was here that candidate Garfield conducted his coat or suit. In his honor, the scarlet carnation his famous “front porch campaign” that helped him National First Ladies’ Library was adopted as Ohio’s state flower. Like Garfield, to become president in 1880. The home has been What: Holdings here comprise a national archive devoted to our na- McKinley was assassinated, not in Washington but beautifully restored and contains 80 percent of its tion’s first ladies and other notable women throughout history. in Buffalo, N.Y. original furnishings. Open Friday-Sunday, Nov.-April, Why: This two-building venue includes the Saxton McKinley home, 10am-5pm; open daily, May-Oct., 10am-5pm. where Ida (Saxton) McKinley and William McKinley lived before she William Howard Taft, (27th President), born in Where: James A. Garfield National Historic Site, was First Lady and while William was serving in the U.S. House of Cincinnati, was the first president to have a presi- 8095 Mentor Avenue, Mentor; 440.255.8722 Representatives. Here, visitors will find photos, oral histories, and bi- dential car and was the first and only president CV ographies. The second building is the Education and Research Cen- to become Chief Justice of the United States. His Tip Call for the tour schedule. ter, which includes a 91-seat theater for films and live presentations. wife, Lucy, was the first lady to graduate from a The last tour is always at 4:15. Open Tues.-Sat., 9am-4pm. Scheduled tours are recommended. college—Ohio Wesleyan in Delaware. Where: 205 South Market Avenue, Canton; 330.452.0876 CV Tip Call ahead for the tour schedule and reservations. Source: www.oisforohio.net

10 Akron/Canton Visitor www.cityvisitor.com www.cityvisitor.com Akron/Canton Visitor 11 dining Dining Guide Key Our Choices Get Your Reservations suggested Menu online – cityvisitor.com Shy Cellars Valet Parking An ever-changing menu with farm-to- Culture On Private rooms table/field-to-fork ingredients makes Akron’s cultural scene is wonderfully eclectic. Attractions range from fine and performing arts to a Wheelchair access for an incredible—make that edible— unique historical venue. These are some of our favorites. experience. The dining room and wine Patio Dining - Seasonal bar are comfortable yet elegant and intimate. And the creative menu is ad- venturous without being intimidating. The made-from-scratch selections in- Dining Price Guide is based on average price per entrée clude three-cheese lobster mac and $=up to $12; $$=$13-$24; cheese; Shy burgers made with ground $$$=$25-$38; $$$$=over $38 steak, pork, and lamb; slow-roasted and All major credit cards accepted grilled prime rib; award-winning steaks; except otherwise noted. shrimp and grits; the catch-of-the-day; tapas and fondues; and more. Featured dishes change regularly and the kitchen Akron Art Museum For more information and creates special vegetarian, gluten-free, This museum combines a late 19th-century brick-and- map locations on all or low-sodium meals upon request. Just limestone building with the 21st-century John S. and Don Drumm Studios restaurants listed, visit make your wishes known when you James L. Knight Building, a soaring glass-and-steel Here you’ll be able to explore two buildings with works by more www.cityvisitor.com make a reservation. structure. Exhibitions showcase abstracts, landscapes, than 500 American artists and craftsmen, including metal sculp- sculpture, and more by artists from around the world as ture and art pieces by award-winning art pioneer Don Drumm. 9185 State Route 250 NW, Strasburg; 330.878.4163 well as Ohio artists. Open Wed.-Sun. Children (17 330.253.6268 437 Crouse Street, Akron 44311 and under) are free. 330.376.9185 DINING OUT One South High Street, Akron 44308 Desert Inn Restaurant Akron Symphony Orchestra 330.456.1766 Luigi’s Widely recognized for musical 204 12th Street NW Canton 44703 excellence and performance This family-owned restaurant located Every city has an Italian restaurant that versatility, the orchestra’s program minutes from the Pro Football Hall of Fame is cherished by locals. In Akron, that includes its Pop and Classic Series, has been pleasing customers with authen- place is Luigi’s, opened in 1949 by Nick tic Middle Eastern cuisine since 1970. Choose and Rose Ciriello. Today, Tony Ciriello, a Gospel Meets Symphony, and from a variety of delicious kabobs and steaks Concerts for Kids performances. served family-style with Greek salad, rice pilaf, third-generation Ciriello, and his uncle, 330.535.8131 broasted potatoes and garlic toast. Weekend Mickey Ciriello, oversee the 190-seat entertainment includes live piano music and 92 North Main Street, restaurant whose menu relies on home- belly dancing. The friendly service, great food, Akron 44308 National First Ladies’ Library and fun atmosphere make this a must-visit din- made basics. The National First Ladies’ Library holdings are ing spot. Full bar. Lunch Mon.-Fri. 11am-2pm. Dinner Mon.-Thurs. 5-10pm; Fri.-Sat. 5-11pm. “We make all our own sauces and a national archive devoted to the First Ladies Sun. noon - 8pm (October thru Mother’s Day) and other notable women in U.S. history. The $ Akron/Canton map, O-11 dough,” says Tony. “We roll our own venue includes two buildings: the Saxton- meatballs, mix and case our sausage,

McKinley home houses the museum and is  and make lasagna layer by layer daily.” where President McKinley lived with his wife, Their secret starts with fresh ingredients Ida, while serving in the U.S. House of Repre- and ends with the constant care of fam- Luigi’s sentatives; the Education and Research Center ily, which now includes the fifth genera- 330.253.2999 tion. Mangia! Weathervane Community Playhouse building includes a 91-seat theater for films 105 North Main Street For more than 70 years, Weathervane Community Playhouse has pro- and live presentations. Open Tues.-Sat., 9am- Downtown Akron 44308 vided audiences with high-quality live productions using volunteer 4pm. Scheduled tours are recommended. Award-winning Italian specialties, including pizza, lasagna, antipasto, and spaghetti are 105 North Main Street, Downtown Akron; 330.253.2999 artists, designers, and technicians under professional direction. If 330.452.0876 served among hand-painted murals of Italian you’re looking for an intimate live-theater experience, check it out. 205 South Market Avenue, Canton 44702 330.836.2626 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron 44313 continued on page 14

12 Akron/Canton Visitor www.cityvisitor.com www.cityvisitor.com Akron/Canton Visitor 13 dining Luigi’s, continued from page 13 Pleasing Customers with Authentic Middle Eastern Cuisine Since 1970 landscapes. Luigi’s is the model for Montoni’s Helpful Family Style Dining Is Our Specialty in the Funky Winkerbean comic strip. Nostalgic For Great Food and Craft Beer Featuring delicious kabobs & photos of old-time stars lend to an atmosphere Phone Numbers tender steaks and appearance created back when it opened in 1949. If you’re looking for that late-night bite The after a show, Luigi’s is definitely your place. Beer Ray’s is Your Place! and wine only. Mon.-Thur. 11am-12am; Fri. 11am Ambiance, The Store for Lovers -2am; Sat. 3pm-2am; Sun. 3pm-12am. Cash only ...... 877.413.5122 please. $ Downtown Akron map inset, C-3. 60 beers on draft Desert Inn  Desert Inn Restaurant...... 330.456.1766 22 wines by the glass • 27 wines by the bottle 28 tvs • Outside patio open all year Don Drumm Studios & Gallery ...... 330.253.6268 Happy Hour & Daily Food Specials Ray’s Place of Fairlawn Eatery & Tavern 330.835.2233 25 Ghent Road Fairfield Inn & Suites...... 330.668.9090 Fairlawn 44333 Locals will tell you that you can’t go wrong Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley at this favorite dining spot. Here, the burgers are fresh ground and pressed daily; the wings Race Course...... 330.505.8700 are some of the area’s “biggest and baddest” Extensive menu includes Pub Snacks, Main Entrees, (that’s good); salads include a grilled salmon Holmes County Chamber of Commerce Burgers, Made to Order Wings, Salads, Sandwiches, Chili, and shrimp offering; and entrees range from & Tourism Bureau...... 330.674.3975 fish tacos made with marinated haddock to in- Soup, Quiche, Kids Menu and Homemade Desserts. house smoked ribs, chicken, and pulled pork. Even the pastrami is smoked in-house. Plus, Luigi’s ...... 330.253.2999 Ray’s has nearly 60 draft beers. Happy Hour 204 12th Street NW | Canton, Oh 44703 | desertinncanton.com drink specials, Mon.-Fri., and daily food specials, Muskingum Watershed....877.363.8500 330-456-1766 too. Open Mon.-Thurs. 11am-midnight; Fri.-Sat. 11am-1am; Sun. 11am-11pm $-$$ Akron/Can- 330.835.2233 25 Ghent Road, Fairlawn Across from Summit Mall Lunch Mon-Fri 11am-2pm | Dinner Mon-Thurs 5-10 pm | Fri & Sat 5-11pm ton map, G-6 Northeast Furniture ...... 800.686.5006 Sun noon-8pm (October thru Mother’s Day)  Sunday : 11am - 11pm Mon -Thurs : 11am - 12 midnight Fri & Sat: 11am - 1am raysplacefairlawn.com Live entertainment on weekends, Fridays- belly dancer Ohio Station Outlets...... 330.948.1239 Visit our other location in Kent: 135 Franklin Ave., Kent, OH 44240 330.673.2233

• PASTA DISHES Rizzi’s Ristorante & Pizzeria Ray’s Place...... 330.835.2233 330.666.1221 • ITALIAN SPECIALTIES 2809 Copley Road • ITALIAN FRIED CHICKEN® Copley 44321 Red Roof Inn Quality Italian Food and Bakery since 1875. Serving wonderful Italian fare since Akron South...... 330.644.7748 1962. Rizzi’s specializes in Real Italian pizza, Canton...... 330.499.1970 voted including pizza bianca and the famous Italian IZZA toP 10 Fried Chicken® that’s so good, it’s registered. Cleveland area Red Roof locations: PiZZ P by Akron Beacona! Specialties also include spaghetti, eggplant Independence...... 216.447.0030 dine-in, Journal parmigiana, chicken parmigiana, lasagna, delivery, or carry-out manicotti, and a variety of salads, from Willoughby...... 440.946.9872 330-666-1221 riStorante grilled chicken with shredded provolone to Middleburg Heights...... 440.243.2441 & PiZZeria antipasto. Extensive sandwich list. Desserts 330-668-2626 range from soft-serve ice cream to Grandma Westlake...... 440.892.7920 2809 Copley Rd. (at Jacoby) Rizzi’s New York Style Cheesecake. Dine in, Minutes from Fairlawn, Montrose, W. Akron Hotels carryout, or delivery. No bar. Open every day. Rizzi’s Ristorante & Pizzeria viSa, Mc, diSc, aMeX www.rizzispizza.com SEVEN DAYS DELIVERYA WEEK $ Akron/Canton map, H-6...... 330.666.1221

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highlights Silver Fern Bed & Breakfast events ...... 330.608.2645 Tuscarawas County Convention You don’t have to search for what to do, it’s all on cityvisitor.com/Akron-Canton and updated regularly. Events are listed by week and there’s something for every- & Visitors Bureau...... 800.527.3387 one. There’s always a lot going on. Find Events Calendar link on the Akron/Canton home page, Things to Do and Just for Fun. Warther Museum...... 330.343.7513 cityvisitor.com

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n Rd 1 2 Best Western Inn & Suites Take5 Belden Village/ 3 Courtyard by Marriott 4 Red Roof Inn Q&A with Christopher Wilkins Massillo North Canton Music Director and Conductor 77 5 Holiday Inn Akron Symphony Orchestra 6 Ramada Hall of Fame Hotel Shuffle St. NW . 7 Knights Inn Christopher Wilkins may be from Boston, but the heart of this music director, 8 Bertram Inn at Glenmoor CC conductor, and oboist is now in tune with Akron. Wilkins recently took time to 9 Comfort Inn NEW ROOMS “Take 5” and share his thoughts on music and the community. Sunset Strip 10 La Quinta Inn & Suites 11 Residence Inn by Marriott edited by Joe Jancsurak, [email protected] 2 Fairfield Inn St. NW. 12 age Q. Why should visitors to NEO attend an Port 13 McKinley Grand Hotel Akron Symphony performance? . The Strip A: The Akron Symphony plays extremely well and remains a large orchestra NW e. Mega St. unlike others that became smaller to make ends meet. We’re often joined by Av the Akron Symphony Chorus, our Gospel Meets Symphony Choir, and guest Kent State artists and organizations. Our programming is especially community-orient- . Stark Campus Enjoy a clean, comfortable ed, often tied to visual or narrative ideas, making it exciting and unique. NW 3 e. and affordable Red Roof stay.

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r cities. Such experiences help me to think about ways that the Akron Symphony can connect with our community. This year we are NW . Fulton Dr e USA®, Fox News®, CNN®, Cartoon Network®, undertaking a major initiative supported by the Knight Foundation called Sounds of Akron. Through the downloadable Sounds of Akron . Discovery Channel® and more . 38th St • Children 17 and under stay free app, the community submitted hundreds of sounds to help answer the question, “What does Akron sound like?” Composer Clint Dressl . NW. hard Rd 77 • Pets stay free Needham combined these sounds with a live orchestral score to create a musical diorama of our city (to be performed April 16). 8 Ever Whipple Rd Hills and Dales Rd . Q. Who are some of your favorite musicians and styles of music? Featured area attractions SAVE 15% Visit redroof.com or call 800.RED.ROOF and A. As director of this orchestra, I’ve had the opportunity to lead Broadway shows, dance programs, opera, . use VP+®/Promo Code 618636 to jazz-influenced works, and American songbook evenings. These experiences have helped broaden my 1 National First Ladies’ Library NW receive your discount.

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N. 12th St Theatre. In the summer, Lock 3 hosts diverse popular acts. The City of Akron presents outstanding music Downtown . NW. phone: 440.946.9872 e. Canton Cleveland-Middleburg Heights – #060 and dance in several city parks during the summer as well, including Akron Symphony Summer Pops per- 3 C ANTON Av 6 17555 Bagley Road • Middleburg Heights, OH 44130 formances. For classical music are EJ Thomas Hall, Guzzetta Hall at the University of Akron and the Akron McKinley phone: 440.243.2441 Memorial N. Art Museum, including outdoor concerts in nice weather. Summit Artspace has intimate and contemporary events. And the Akron- e. Cleveland-Westlake – #094 Park Market 29595 Clemens Road • Westlake, OH 44145 Av 43 Summit County Public Main Library has a great hall for solo recitals and small ensembles. Plus it has a fine piano. 77 phone: 440.892.7920 7 4th St. NW. 6th St Red Roof Akron South – #207 . NE 2939 South Arlington Road • Akron, OH 44312 Q. When visitors ask you to recommend restaurants, what do you suggest? . . phone: 330.644.7748

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