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“We wanted to bring a big city feel but at affordable prices.” CHRIS MAGGIORE OWNER, M BAR 12 FEATURES 6 Chad Zumock Cleveland standup uses adversity to fuel new album 8 Third Eye Blind Stephan Jenkins talks new album, music industry ahead of Canton show NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTIES WANTED 10 ‘Blue Collar’ Are you hosting a public New Year’s Eve celebration? If so, we want to hear about it! Art show presents “shrines to the working class” The Dec. 24 issue of Ticket magazine will feature a New Year’s Eve guide listing bands, dances and other parties in the area. To have your event included, send full details (including address, hours, tickets, etc.) to [email protected] by 9 a.m. Dec. 21. Attach photos of entertainers; they should be 1MB or larger. Hope to hear from you! REGULARS ON THE COVER JUST ANNOUNCED 3 Fast Facts Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band, Feb. 23, Quicken Loans Arena, Cleveland, Sara Evans reflects on Christmas $150, $105, $55, on sale at 10 a.m. Friday at www.theqarena.com, 888-894-9424 and 4 On The Beat Discount Drug Mart. Josh Groban with Sarah MacLachlan, Facebook’s biggest trends in 2015 Aug. 10, Blossom Music Center, Cuyahoga Falls, $145, $85, $55 pavilion, $32.50 lawn, 15 Movies on sale 10 a.m. Friday at Ticketmaster. Dixie Chicks, June 3, Blossom Music “In the Heart of the Sea,” reviewed Center, Cuyahoga Falls, $137, &77 pavilion, $43 lawn, at Ticketmaster. THINGS TO DO 5 REPOSITORY RAY STEWART Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes, WEEKEND GUIDE 20 M Bar bartender Jesse Myers March 4, Hard Rock Rocksino, Northfield MOVIE LISTINGS 21 mixes up a martini. Park, $57.50, $39.50, $29.50, on sale 10 a.m. #TICKETTALKS 23 NEXT WEEK Friday at Ticketmaster. Jim Norton, March 11, Hard Rock “Star Rocksino, Northfield Park, $35, on sale 10 CONTACT TICKET Wars: The a.m. Friday at Ticketmaster. Dan Kane, Repository Entertainment Editor @DKaneREP I Bruce Springsteen Force Marillion, Oct. 29, Hard Rock Rocksino, LISTENING TO: Leon Bridges, “Coming Home” [email protected] Awakens” Northfield Park, $75, $49.50, $42.50, on sale Led Zeppelin 2, Feb. 19, 9 p.m., House of B.J. Lisko, Repository Ticket Designer, Staff Writer @BLiskoREP blowout 10 a.m. Friday at Ticketmaster. Blues, Cleveland, $13, on sale 10 a.m. Friday Iron Maiden, “The X-Factor” [email protected] issue with Dropkick Murphys with Tiger Army, Feb. at Ticketmaster. reviews, 17, 8 p.m. House of Blues, Cleveland, $32.50, Hawthorne Heights, The Ataris and Mest, movie on sale 10 a.m. Friday at Ticketmaster. (In March 15, 6:15 p.m., House of Blues- KICK IT WITH TICKET ONLINE features addition to previously announced Dropkick Cambridge Room, Cleveland, $20, on sale 10 facebook.com/tickettalks @TICKETTALKS @TICKETTALKS and much Murphys show Feb. 19 at same venue.) a.m. Friday at Ticketmaster. more!

2 G Thursday, Dec. 10, 2015 G #TICKETTALKS FAST FACTS Sara Evans talks Christmas Country hitmaker readies for Dec. 21 holiday concert at Canton’s Palace Theatre

Repository staff report ountry hitmaker Sara Evans will perform Dec. LIVE MUSIC 21 at Canton’s Palace coming to a venue near you CTheatre. The concert, WHO: Sara Evans presented by The Repository WHEN: 7:30 p.m., Dec. 21 and Dusty Guitar Productions, WHERE: Canton Palace will feature Evans singing her Theatre, 605 Market many hits as well as several Ave.N, Canton Christmas songs. TICKETS: $44 and Evans chatted with Reposito- $64 at www.canton ry entertainment editor Dan palacetheatre.org or by Kane for a Ticket feature prior calling 330-454-8172 MORE INFO: to her October show in New www.saraevans.com Philadelphia about a successful career that’s included well- known songs like “Stronger,” “A ‘Have Yourself a Merry Little Real Fine Place to Start,” “Suds Christmas,’ and I kept getting in the Bucket,” “Born to Fly,” choked up. I’m always trying to “No Place That Far,” and “I think of something to give me Could Not Ask For More,” inspiration or put me in a cer- among others. tain mindset. I kept thinking, a Evans also recorded and re- Christmas album is special, be- leased her own Christmas LP, cause it’s timeless.” “At Christmas,” in 2014. Here are some highlights Her daughters helped her from Evans’ Ticket conversation sing her version of “The 12 as well as fast facts about her Days of Christmas.” relationship with the Christmas “My girls sing it with me (on holiday culled from various ‘At Christmas’). It is precious. sources. It’ll make you cry. They have great voices. My daughters grew She’s not into “bro-country.” up around music and the busi- “Country music is the center ness. It was really cool to see of my world and my career and them in the studio getting to do how I support my children. I’ve what I do and finding a love of been in country music since I it all their own.” was born, and I’ve dedicated my life to this genre. And to be shut She hopes the track ‘At out because I’m female not Christmas’ becomes a holiday singing about beer and trucks staple. and dirt roads is absolutely “Since most people only listen heartbreaking. We need my to Christmas music around the genre.” holidays, and there are really not a ton of different songs, it’s Couples love her concerts. harder for a new one to stand “The audience is predomi- out or make an impact. From nantly couples. I see so many the first time I heard ‘At Christ- couples where the man and mas,’ I knew I had to record it woman are singing along to and put it on the album. Since every song, even the ones that it’s the only original song it AP PHOTO weren’t singles. I see people cry- made the most sense to also call I Sara Evans will ing, grabbing each other’s arms, the album ‘At Christmas,’ too. It perform a concert of saying, ‘Oh my God, she’s doing reminds me of the Mariah her country hits, as this song!’ ” Carey song, ‘All I Want For well as holiday Christmas Is You.’ It just sounds favorites, Dec. 21 at She gets sentimental when it and feels like a song that you’ve comes to Christmas. been hearing and singing along Canton’s Palace “The first song I sang (on to for years. I hope that ends up Theatre. 2014 ‘At Christmas’ LP) was being the case years from now!”

#TICKETTALKS G Thursday, Dec. 10, 2015 G 3 ON THE BEAT Presidential race tops Facebook in ’15 Rankings open window to cultural mindset for the past year

BY MICHAEL LIEDTKE The Associated Press he U.S. won’t elect a president until next year but the debate over the crowded field of candi- Tdates jostling for the Oval Office emerged as the hottest topic on Facebook this year. The race for the Democratic and Re- publican party nominations eclipsed an outpouring of emotions over deadly attacks, strife, social issues and disasters. The rankings released Wednesday open a window into the cultural mindset by analyzing how frequently specific high- profile events, politicians, entertainers, athletes, movies and TV shows were mentioned in the posts of Facebook’s 1.5 billion users. “This year, the most talked about global topics reflected the serious challenges people are facing all over the world — and how our global community is con- necting and coming together in ways we have never seen before,” said Sheryl Sand- berg, Facebook Inc.’s chief operating offi- cer. Google, the owner of the Internet’s dominant search engine, will provide an- AP PHOTO other snapshot of what people were thinking and talking about when it re- I This file image shows Kit Harington as Jon Snow (left) in a scene from “Game of Thrones.” The show was one of the hottest topics on Facebook in 2015. leases its annual breakdown of the year’s most frequent requests for more informa- other singers on Twitter but the voice be- TOP MOVIES to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers’ LeBron tion. hind the Grammy-nominated song The anticipation for the Walt Disney James in the basketball arena. Here’s a glimpse at how the world “Thinking Out Loud” topped Facebook’s Co.’s revival of the “Star Wars” franchise 1. Boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. looked on Facebook this year: charts this year. All five of the top spots loomed over theaters like the Death Star 2. Boxer Manny Pacquiao were held by singers. for most of the year, even though the film 3. Mixed martial arts fighter Ronda TOP TOPICS 1. Ed Sheeran won’t be released until next week. Rousey The polarizing candidacy of billionaire 2. Taylor Swift 1. “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” 4. Soccer star Lionel Messi former reality-TV star Donald Trump 3. Kanye West 2. “Furious 7” 5. Soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo helped drive early interest in who will 4. Nicky Jam 3. “Jurassic World” win next year’s race to succeed President 5. Wiz Khalifa 4. “Avengers: Age of Ultron” TOP POLITICIANS Barack Obama. Facebook says last week’s 5. “American Sniper” Fascination over who might replace shootings in San Bernardino didn’t trig- TOP TV SHOWS him next year wasn’t enough to overshad- ger enough discussion to break into the No surprise here after the HBO series TOP ATHLETES ow the current U.S. president as he top five. “Game of Thrones” enthralled audiences The long-awaited May duel between wrapped up in his penultimate year in of- 1. U.S. presidential election during its fifth season and won a record two of the past decade’s best boxers capti- fice. 2. Nov. 13 attacks in Paris 12 times, including the prize for best dra- vated sports fans. 1. U.S. President Barack Obama 3. Syrian civil war and refugee crisis ma, at the Emmy awards in September. Reflecting Facebook’s worldwide reach, 2. Republican presidential candidate 4. Nepal earthquakes 1. “Game of Thrones” none of the most popular pastimes in the Donald Trump 5. Greek debt crisis 2. “The Walking Dead” U.S. placed an athlete in the top five. New 3. Brazil President Dilma Rousseff 3. “The Daily Show” England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady 4. Democratic presidential candidate TOP ENTERTAINERS 4. “Saturday Night Live” came in sixth place on Facebook’s list, Hilary Clinton British singer Ed Sheeran doesn’t have 5. “WWE Raw” while Golden State Warriors guard 5. Democratic presidential candidate as many followers as Taylor Swift and Stephen Curry occupied the seventh spot Bernie Sanders

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SATURDAY STARTING 12.12 12.18 St. Stephen Lutheran St. Bernard Catholic Church, Jackson Twp. Church, Akron

HOLIDAY BELLS CHORAL CANDLELIGHT CONCERTS The Harmony Ringers handbell choir will appear in Summit Choral Society will perform Christmas Candlelight Concerts at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 18-20 at St. Bernard Catholic Church at 44 University Ave. in downtown concert at 3 p.m. Saturday at St. Stephen Akron. Music will be performed by the Masterworks Chorale, Summit Choral Society's flagship ensemble, along with the SCS's Children's Choirs. Selections Lutheran Church at 4600 Fulton Drive NW in include Daniel Pinkham's “Christmas Cantata” with a double brass choir, a cappella jazz arrangements of carols, and a finale of “O Come, All Ye Faithful.” Jackson Township. Admission is free. Tickets, $25 and $20, may be ordered at www.summitchoralsociety.org and 330-434-7464.

THRU 12.20 Actors’ Summit Theatre, Akron

WEDNESDAY 12.16 Palace Theatre ICE FISHING MUSICAL? Canton Fish tales, fishing jokes and such songs as “The One That Got Away” and “The Wishing Hole” abound in “Guys On Ice: The Ice-Fishing Musical,” being presented through Dec. 20 by the Actors’ Summit Theatre in downtown Akron. Performances are at 8 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday, at GRINCH DOES PALACE Greystone Hall, 103 S. High St. Tickets, $33 for adults, $28 for seniors over 65, and $10 for students, may Jim Carrey has the title role in the 2000 comedy “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” which will be be ordered at www.actorssummit.org and 330-374-7568. Seen here are cast members (left to right) Bob shown at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Palace Theatre in downtown Canton. The cast also includes Taylor Keefe, Shawn Galligan and Frank Jackman. Momsen, Jeffrey Tambor, Christine Baranski and Molly Shannon. Admission is $6.

#TICKETTALKS G Thursday, Dec. 10, 2015 G 5 COMEDY #tickettalks

BY B.J. LISKO was in a bad place. God bless “People say that it’s embarrassing getting Repository staff writer Jim Florentine. He was by my a mugshot, but the truth is I think grown ack in 2012, comedian side trying to help me through Chad Zumock was hav- the whole thing, because that’s men taking ‘selfies’ is much more ing a rough go of things. just the kind of guy he is. He got embarrassing.” BFollowing a particularly my head back on track, and I re- CHAD ZUMOCK bad set at The Funny Stop in ally started to focus on my Cuyahoga Falls, the then-co- standup.” “Standup was the vehicle that Stanhope, and his next area ap- host of the Alan Cox show on With encouragement from took me places,” he said. “Now, pearance will be Dec. 17 at Tim WMMS was arrested for drunk- one of his comedic heroes and I’ve got to maintain it.” Owens’ Traveler’s Tavern in en driving. The incident led to friend, Zumock dusted himself So far, Zumock hasn’t had Akron. his public dismissal from the off and returned to the stage, much trouble earning his keep Zumock talked candidly about station, and the fallout put Zu- more personal, relatable and, from comedy. He’s a frequent “Reckless Operation,” his recent mock in a hole that would prove above all else, funnier than ever. co-host of the “Bob and Tom experiences and his career in difficult to climb from. The experience ultimately Show” and regularly performs at comedy ahead of his upcoming “When I got publicly fired, helped fuel Zumock’s new al- comedy clubs all over the coun- show. and I found out all the crap be- bum, “Reckless Operation,” try. His recent feature sets have hind the real story, I went into a named after the legal charge he included spots opening for Flo- Q. So, “Reckless Operation” serious depression,” Zumock re- eventually incurred in 2013. rentine, Artie Lange and Doug seems a pretty bold choice for called. an album title and concept “I was drinking a lot, and I SEE ZUMOCK PAGE 7

PUBLICITY PHOTO I Chad Zumock’s latest album, “Reckless Operation” is available now via iTunes or at www.chadzumock.com.

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6 G Thursday, Dec. 10, 2015 G #TICKETTALKS a couple fans for sure, but I still ZUMOCK get to go to the unknown where CONTINUED FROM PAGE 6 no one knows who I am, which is fun. I’ve got a nice slow especially given that you used process. There’s comedians who your mugshot for the cover. produce new hours every year, Now that you can look back on and I’ll never be that comic. But, it, was there a silver lining to I’ve been very lucky to have a ca- everything you went through? reer in standup, and I’m doing A. “I went through Hell and pretty well with it. I’m looking to back. I definitely try to make possibly move to one of the ma- lemonade from lemons. I got jor cities, but it’s more of a wait kicked a lot while I was down, and see thing right now. I’m en- but I did bounce back. People joying the journey.” told me it was genius to use my mugshot for my album cover, Q. You’re a Cleveland sports and some people said it took fanatic. The Browns have four some balls. People say that it’s games left. Can they get any embarrassing getting a mugshot, PUBLICITY PHOTO worse? but the truth is I think grown I Comedian Chad Zumock (right) credits his friend and comedy peer Jim Florentine (left) for helping him bounce back from A. “I was just talking to my men taking ‘selfies’ is much more his public dismissal as a DJ for WMMS in Cleveland in 2012. “He got my head back on track,” Zumock said. buddy (comedian) Jason Law- embarassing.” head about this. No one is getting his Sirius XM show, and after Q. What do you find you’re world. The landscape has mad anymore. The Browns are Q. This is your first album we’re walking down the street more comfortable with, radio changed so drastically. I’ve been so pathetic, I’m almost in awe of since 2011’s “Adventures in Ar- and we hear, ‘Jim! Hey, Jim!’ We or standup? offered some pretty cool jobs, how they lose. They took the art gyle.” What have been some of look, and it’s Andrew Dice Clay A. “Naturally, radio. I’ve got a and I’ve actually turned down a form of losing to a new level. It’s the biggest highlights for you with Jim Norton. We ended up good feel for how that goes. I few, because it’d have to be the unbelievable. They’re the best since then? hanging out with Dice all night. think radio is kind of my right situation. It is a grind.” losers ever (laughs). No one can A. “Opening for Artie was a He took us to the Comedy Cellar strength, although standup is beat them at losing, they have thrill. He was one of the main where he did a surprise set and becoming pretty good in my ar- Q. Is there pressure now to that market cornered. From the reasons I got into this comedian- just murdered. senal. They kind of compliment write a new hour now that front office down, they’re a com- on-the-radio situation. Playing “Ray Romano was there. Dave one another. It’s just sad where you’ve released your album? plete mess. It’s just a sad, sad, sad Rock on the Range in Columbus Attell was there, Judd Apatow, radio is going, because it’s not A. “There’s no pressure. I’m situation in Cleveland.” is always a blast. The highlight Dave Chappelle, it was like a the same thing it used to be with not that big of a comedian where Reach B.J. at 330-580-8314 or of my year, though, was I was who’s who of comedy. It was just podcasting. Podcasting is almost people are demanding new ma- [email protected] with Jim in New York. We did a thrill to be around.” like the Netflix of the audio terial from me (laughs). I’ve got On Twitter: @BLiskoREP

#TICKETTALKS G Thursday, Dec. 10, 2015 G 7 AP PHOTO BY B.J. LISKO Repository staff writer I Third Eye Blind MUSIC hird Eye Blind frontman #tickettalks will perform Dec. 19 at Canton’s Stephan Jenkins said he’s Palace Theatre. never been too concerned T with the music industry. “I want to see The advent of downloadable music put a kink in the way many the power of bands operated under the the music in previous sales models of the business, and even though Third the hands of Eye Blind had seen multi- platinum success, Jenkins didn’t the people who concern himself with the panic created it.” that was spreading among record industry suits. “We always had kind of a punk rock sensibility,” Jenkins said. “I never really STEPHAN liked the record industry anyway. I was really happy to see it die. There were all JENKINS these record executives I never thought that should have any power, and to see them lose their whole world was fine with me. I want to see the power of the music in the hands of the people who created it. I think we’re moving more LIVE MUSIC toward that.” WHO: Third Eye Blind Jenkins and WHEN: 8 p.m., Dec. 19 Third Eye WHERE: Palace Blind contin- Theatre, 605 Market ue to create Ave. N, Canton music on their TICKETS: Sold out own terms, MORE INFO: and the band’s www.thirdeyeblind.com most recent offering, “Dopamine,” has garnered an over- whelmingly positive response. The band is currently touring in support of it and will make a Dec. 19 stop at Canton’s Palace Theatre. “This has been the biggest record for us since (1999’s) ‘Blue,’ ” Jenkins said. “It’s definitely been the best received, and it’s a really good feeling. The actual recording went really fast, so it has this kind of puffed-out there quality even though we were really careful on the sounds.” Jenkins also said the straight-forward- ness of “Dopamine” can be attributed to a suggestion made by drummer Brad Har- greaves. “He said, ‘Just try to strip it down to the most essential offering and what gets the emotion and feeling across in the most direct way,” Jenkins explained. “That’s what we went for. A lot of the beats are very direct and pulsing. Where as I’m more known for syncopation. So it’s just looking to get right to the point.” Third Eye Blind had the looks and hooks in the late ’90s to create serious clout. The band scored hit singles with “Semi-Charmed Life,” “Jumper,” “How’s It Gonna Be?” and “Never Let You Go,” SEE 3EB PAGE 9 8 G Thursday, Dec. 10, 2015 G #TICKETTALKS REVIEW #tickettalks Coldplay has a dance party on new album also features programming BY MELINDA NEWMAN by Avicii. Swedish sensation The Associated Press Tove Lo drops by on “Fun,” a song about Martin’s con- COLDPLAY, “A HEAD FULL scious uncoupling from PUBLICITY PHOTO OF DREAMS” Gwyneth Paltrow that puts a (PARLOPHONE/ positive glow on their split. I Third Eye Blind’s Dec. 19 show at Canton’s Palace Theatre will be a homecoming of sorts for ATLANTIC) To further prove there are no keyboardist Alex Kopp (far left). Kopp, a 2008 GlenOak High School graduate, actually performed one of hard feelings, Paltrow sings his first shows at the Palace The Repository’s Battle of the Bands. et out your disco ball. on “Everglow,” a bittersweet Coldplay has dabbled ballad about the ties that this boat that kind of haphazardly bumps Gwith dance music be- bind even after the marital 3EB fore but on the band’s new cord has been cut. from island to island. We somehow get All the wistful bonhomie be- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 8 set, “A Head Full of Dreams,” Chris warmingly and lovingly received as we Martin and co. have gone full tilt. comes a bit precious on “Birds,” go. So, I don’t think we’re really great While still recognizable for its which cuts off mid-song, and on navigators. We’re just lucky that we keep sweeping, ambitious anthems, “Kaleidoscope,” which features a but Jenkins is curt and almost annoyed bouncing along.” this is Coldplay with 50 percent spoken-word recitation by poet in his response when asked if he thought The band’s Dec. 19 show also marks a more twirl. Credit (or blame) Coleman Barks that encourages there was any magic in the studio during homecoming of sorts for Third Eye Blind Norwegian production duo welcoming the awareness life’s changes bring. Lyrically, Mar- the recording of Third Eye Blind’s most keyboard player, Alex Kopp. A 2008 Stargate, best known for its work with Beyonce, Rihan- tin strives to find the silver lin- well-known songs. GlenOak High School graduate, Kopp na and Katy Perry, who ing in every disappointment, “Not at all,” he said. “I just try to make actually played the Palace Theatre as a co-produced the set and especially on the feel-good al- something that is true to me. If it is, then freshman in The Repository’s Battle of put the extra pep in bum closer “Up&Up.” it’s eligible to be true to somebody else.” the Bands. Coldplay’s step. And if you can dance to it, If Third Eye Blind’s audience is any in- “It was my first time playing on stage And speaking of all the better, as the British quartet will undoubtedly dication, the band has continued to craft in front of 1,000-plus people,” Kopp re- Beyonce, she opens the lilting prove when it headlines material that appeals to a broader fan marked in a Repository article earlier “Hymn for the the Super Bowl 50 half- base than those just coming for a slice of this year. “It was a pretty nerve-wracking Weekend,” which time show on Feb. 7. nostalgia. Jenkins insists that’s the case. experience.” “For me, the most important achieve- Now that he’s played to sold-out audi- AP PHOTO ment has been the generation of fans ences across the country since joining I Chris Martin who are like millennials and even Gen-Z Third Eye Blind in 2012, it’s a safe bet who embrace our music now,” he said. nerves won’t be an issue when Kopp re- of Coldplay. “They’ve found it totally organically. The turns to play to a sold-out crowd in Can- way they keep us alive is kind of amaz- ton. ing.” “Alex, grew up in Canton, and he’s Jenkins stressed that there’s no secret done an amazing job for us,” Jenkins formula when it comes to Third Eye said. Blind’s lasting success, even taking issue “It’s the first place he ever saw a rock with the idea that the band has navigated show, so this will be a fun little home- its own legacy. coming show for him.” “We don’t really navigate it,” Jenkins Reach B.J. at 330-580-8314 or [email protected] snapped. “We kind of buoy along. We’re On Twitter: @BLiskoREP

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#TICKETTALKS G Thursday, Dec. 10, 2015 G 9 BY DAN KANE ART Repository entertainment editor #tickettalks hile modest in both subject matter and W scale, there is an undeniable power and emotional pull in the ceramic sculptures of Kelly and Kyle Phelps.

Their pieces, 20 of which are collected in a new exhibition titled “Blue Collar” at the Canton Museum of Art, celebrate men and women of the working class. These unsung everyday Ameri- can heroes are depicted as weary, desperate and strong. In one piece, a tired man holds a bottle of Budweiser. In another, a man carries a cross made of steel girders. In addition to real- istically painted ceramic figures, the pieces incorporate found ob- jects — a time clock, a railroad spike, a pair of work shoes, sheet metal — from actual factories. “We do it because we have a passion for it. Every factory that gets closed, knocked down and bulldozed over is a loss of American history.” SUBMITTED PHOTOS I “Blue Collar,” an art show featuring KELLY PHELPS the ceramic work of Kelly and Kyle “We think of our work as mini Phelps, is on altarpieces, or shrines to the display at the working class,” said Kelly Phelps, Canton Museum of 43, who creates the sculptures Art. Pictured are with his identical twin brother, the pieces “Miner” Kyle. (above) and “The In addition to being artists, Worker’s Altar.” both brothers have careers in academia. Kelly is chair of the visual arts department at Xavier University in Cincinnati, while Kyle is professor of ceramics and sculpture at the University of Dayton. They gained first-hand, working-class experience while working in a factory in the sum- mers during college. While sales of their artwork are strong, “We do it because we have a passion for it,” Kelly said. “Every factory that gets closed, knocked down and bulldozed over is a loss of American history.” Kelly and Kyle Phelps will be SEE WORKING PAGE 11

10 G Thursday, Dec. 10, 2015 G #TICKETTALKS Q. How did you and your as a throwback from the WPA Q. Are people who have seen of the guy who works at the gas PHELPS brother start making art? era. We’re highly influenced by your art surprised to learn that station or the mom who works CONTINUED FROM PAGE A. “I think growing up as kids the industrial murals of Diego you and Kyle are African- at the bakery.” we always had building materi- Rivera in Detroit. My favorite American? at the Canton Museum of Art al around. My dad was really artist ever.” A. “We do get commentary. Q. Do your sculptures depict from 6 to 8 p.m. today for the handy. We had construction People expect us to do more any specific individuals? official opening of “Blue Collar,” tools around us all the time. My afro-centric art but I’m from In- A. “No. We try to keep the and the brothers will speak mother had an upholstery busi- “We try to represent diana — what do I know about work universal. When we take about their artwork at 6:30 ness, so we always had access to Africa? Our art is about all of the work up north, people asso- p.m. Also in attendance will be material.” those that are not those who participated in the ciate it with the steel industry sculptor Kristen Cliffel, who represented. We are in working class. It’s funny, a lot of or automotive. We take it down also has a new museum exhibit Q. Do you and Kyle both do people think Kyle and I are pro south and they associate it with titled “Out of the Woods and everything when making your American capitalism wrestlers or bodyguards, bounc- coal miners. Further down Into the Ring.” There will be a sculptures or do you have spe- ers, anything but professors and south, they see the textile in- cash bar. Admission is free. cialties? ... It’s rare to see a artists.” dustry. We like the idea that Here, Kelly Phelps talks A. “Growing up, we had to sculpture of a guy work is work. We want our au- about the duo’s artwork and share everything, then we got to Q. Has your art been exhibit- dience to find what they want to what inspires it. academia and went to all the who works at the gas ed widely? find in our work.” same classes and developed the station or a mom who A. “All over the United States, Q. What can you tell me same tastes and likes. Our skill literally. We’ve had major re- Q. You guys are both profes- about where you grew up? sets are the same and quite in- works at the bakery.” views in Sculpture Magazine, sors. When do you make your A. “It was a small town called terchangeable, almost like two American Craft, Ceramics artwork together? Newcastle, Indiana. It was a bodies, one person. I don’t con- Monthly. People are starting to A. “We work typically in the company town. Chrysler was sider Kyle the sculptor and me KELLY PHELPS understand what our work is evening time. Both of us are the biggest place. Everybody ei- the painter. We are both profi- about.” married, my twin brother has ther worked at the plant or sup- cient in both.” kids and I’m about to have my ported it. Everybody drove a Q. Were you and Kyle always Q. It is quite unlike anything first. Our neighbors probably Chrysler. It was an American- Q. Are these blue-collar sculptors? I’ve seen. think we have an underground made type of small town, very pieces all that you do or are A. “Initially, we started out as A. “We try to represent those meth lab. much like living in a miner’s they part of a series? painters, but we became so en- that are not represented. We “We work from probably 11 in camp. Even the high school was A. “It’s a series that has been amored with building frames, are in American capitalism, the evening to 3 or 4 in the named after it — Newcastle going on since 1998. It’s ongo- we got more and more interest- where people are enamored morning, with very odd sleep Chrysler High. Dad was a facto- ing. A compete lifestyle. This is ed in three-dimensional forms. with the end product and the schedules.” ry worker — he worked at all we do. We like to tell the sto- We started applying out paint- people who make the products Reach Dan at 330-580-8306 or Chrysler, Firestone and Borg ry of the working man. In many ing skills to ceramic forms.” are often left out of the equa- [email protected]. Warner.” ways, people think of our work tion. It’s rare to see a sculpture On Twitter: @dkaneREP

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REPOSITORY RAY STEWART BY DAN KANE “This is more upscale, Repository entertainment editor I Pictured (clockwise from top left) are some of the food plates a totally different available at M Bar, including a sampler of warm olives grilled with he M in the new M Bar garlic, lemon zest and olive oil, the Sushi Pizza and Pork Bahn Mi stands for martini, not its feel. I didn’t want it sandwich. owner’s last name, Chris to be the Jerzee’s T Maggiore said firmly. martini bar.” Located in the former Pub Club spot at 5260 Dressler Road NW in CHRIS MAGGIORE Jackson Township, M Bar is a OWNER, sleek, sophisticated venue that M BAR AND JERZEE’S packs plenty of wow factor. “This is Canton?” will probably be a com- AMBITIOUS INTERIOR mon response. The Pub was gutted to create M While Maggiore declined to Bar. “It took three weeks just to do share his renovation budget, the the demo,” Maggiore said. The place looks like a million bucks M BAR restrooms — “Always a sore spot at and then some. The decor is so de- The Pub,” Maggiore said — were tailed and textured that absorbing I 5260 Dressler Road NW relocated and expanded. The new I Hours: 4 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. Monday it all takes a while. through Saturday. ones are memorably modern, with “We wanted to bring a big-city I Ages 21 and over welcome fiber optic lights lining the sinks, feel but at affordable prices,” Mag- I $3 cover charge starting at 9:30 and stainless-steel urinals in the giore said. At M Bar, most wines p.m. Friday and Saturday, which men’s room. are $8 a glass; martinis are $8 and includes admission to live music The lighting at M Bar is atmos- at Jerzee’s $9; and most small-plate food pheric, with a rainbow of colors items are $5 to $9. available at the touch of a remote. The “explosion of hotels, beauti- some renovation before opening a The wine bar — separate from a ful places” in the immediate area year ago. It and M Bar are con- larger cocktail bar — has a glassed- — and with them an influx of out- nected by an interior doorway but in wine room filled with bottles of-town visitors — inspired Mag- are worlds apart. and a wine-dispensing machine giore to create M Bar, which The only recognizable holdover that uses nitro to keep air out. opened on Thanksgiving Eve. from The Pub Club at M Bar is a Designed by Kevin Maxwell of “This is more upscale, a totally sunken dancefloor. “No other place North Canton, the venue has light- different feel. I didn’t want it to be has a dance floor anymore,” Mag- ed bubble walls, a variety of sus- the Jerzee’s martini bar,” Maggiore giore said. “It comes into play later pended LED fixtures and various said, referring to the sports- at night.” The music playlist seating areas with tables, including themed bar-restaurant next door evolves as the evening rolls on. a private alcove. Finishes include that he also owns. “You don’t want to hear ‘The Wob- glass tiles, ceramic tile, stone and Formerly Panini’s, Jerzee’s also ble’ at 6 p.m.,” said Scott Paskoff, underwent an extensive and hand- director of operations. SEE M BAR PAGE 14

12 G Thursday, Dec. 10, 2015 G #TICKETTALKS #TICKETTALKS G Thursday, Dec. 10, 2015 G 13 bread, veggies, maple ham and baby M BAR pickles. There’s a smoked salmon flat- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 bread ($10) topped with salmon, dill cream, shaved onion, capers and lemon, metal. and a Margherita flatbread ($9) with An exterior facelift included the instal- tomatoes, fresh basil, olive oil and lation of two separate patios, whose adja- parmesan and mozzarella cheeses. Sushi cent doors and windows can be opened “pizza” ($8) is spicy ahi tuna, pickled in warm weather to create an open-air ginger and green onion with a drizzle of atmosphere inside M Bar. wasabi aioli served atop a crust of crispy Maggiore said, “There’s a little some- sushi rice. thing for everybody here. You can experi- Chocolate fondue ($9) comes with ence the concepts you choose.” fresh fruit, marshmallows and fresh fruit “While their husbands or boyfriends for dipping. Chocolate-dipped cannoli are next door (at Jerzee’s), the ladies can are filled with peanut butter mousse and go next door to the martini bar,” said raspberry preserves for a PBJ vibe ($5). MeLana Parks, general manager. “People REPOSITORY RAY STEWART The full Jerzee’s menu also is available can get dressed up here.” I The M Bar also features for M Bar patrons. M Bar enforces a dress code. “It’s busi- a dance floor that owner M Bar has regular specials. On Mon- ness-casual here,” Maggiore said. “No Chris Maggiore said days, martinis, Moscow Mules and flat- ballcaps, no tennis shoes, no hoodies. breads are $5. Wednesday is ladies night “comes into play later at You can wear a nice shirt and a pair of with martinis, glasses of wine and do- jeans, or even a shirt and tie. It’s a casual night. No other place has mestic beers half-price from 4 to 8 p.m. world we live in.” Employees are smartly a dance floor anymore. During happy hour, weekdays from 4 to dressed in all black, including their neck- 8 p.m., drinks are $1 off and hors d’oeu- ties. ly ambitious 24-item menu of bar fare evoke French onion soup — onion rings vres are $4. The wine list at M Bar is the result of created by Chef Scott Fetty, designed to with melted, grated gruyere cheese and Hours for M Bar are 4 p.m. to 2:30 “a couple of months of trying different be light, shareable, easy to eat and suffi- served with a beef demiglace cream dip- a.m. Monday through Saturday, closed wines,” said Paskoff. “The wine list and ciently visual to complement the sur- ping sauce ($6). There are herb-roasted Sunday. Ages 21 and over are welcome. the cocktail menu will be an evolving roundings. potatoes served with bleu cheese dip There is a cover charge of $3 starting at thing.” M Bar’s beer list is supplemented “It’s date-night here. You have a glass ($5); a sampler of warm olives grilled 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, which in- by the extensive selection at Jerzee’s next of wine or a cocktail and share nibbles.” with garlic, lemon zest and olive oil ($4), cludes admission to live music at door, which includes 48 tap handles. Fetty said. “I want to keep it seasonal, and mixed nuts roasted with rosemary Jerzee’s. whimsical and fun. Interesting but still and sea salt ($6). Reach Dan at 330-580-8306 or THERE’S FOOD, TOO familiar items.” A fondue of blended local cheeses and [email protected]. And then there’s the food, a surprising- One of Fetty’s creations is designed to white wine ($7) is served with baguette On Twitter: @dkaneREP ALL Are Welcome Walk through and experience the sights, sounds & tastes of A NIGHT IN BETHLEHEM December FREE! 12 & 13 Event 3:30 to 7:30 pm...doors open at 3:00 Holy Cross Lutheran Church 7707 Market Ave. North, North Canton 330.499.3307 • www.holycrossnorthcanton.com

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#TICKETTALKS G Thursday, Dec. 10, 2015 G 15 Terminator’s resolve. SEA Hemsworth is best when he’s CONTINUED FROM PAGE 15 by himself — either barking or- ders or doing something physi- unknown. So, he finds Tom cal. Of all the actors he shares Nickerson (Brendan Gleeson), scenes with, it’s Cillian Murphy the ship’s only remaining sur- as his second mate who brings vivor, who’s drinking his life out something resembling emo- away. At his wife’s pleading, and tion. But we never really care Melville’s promise of generous about the lead, so there’s little payment for one night’s conver- hope that we’ll be interested in sation, Tom starts to spill about the rest of the men once it be- the events of 30 years ago, when comes solely about survival. he was 14 (played by Tom Hol- Indeed, most of the second land). It’s best not to do the half is spent drifting with them math. on lifeboats. In these inter- This is the story of two men, minable minutes, we don’t get he says: A Captain, George Pol- anything resembling an under- lard (Benjamin Walker), and his standing of how they survived first mate, Owen Chase (Chris (or didn’t) either mentally or Hemsworth). Pollard is the son physically. Future Tom Nicker- of the expedition’s proprietor. son isn’t much help either, and He’s wealthy, arrogant, entitled Melville is already too focused and inexperienced. Chase is the on his own literary ambitions to real seaman — a working-class actually ask the big questions he Adonis with a classist chip on told us he was seeking. his broad shoulders. He’s also “In the Heart of the Sea” tries arrogant, but has the skills to AP PHOTO to be about so many things — back it up. ambition, capitalism, greed and I Cillian Murphy (left) and Chris Hemsworth star in “In the Heart of the Sea,” opening Friday. Chase flexes his hero muscles survival. early, bounding up a ladder to In the end, it feels most inter- cut free a tangled sail, and the abandoned quickly and without the process of catching a whale, get enough oil for their bosses. ested in how Herman Melville Captain responds with ill-ad- much resolution once the whal- from spearing to the gory dis- It’s thousands of miles off the got his classic. The pieces are vised bravado in leading the ing starts. emboweling. But whales are coast of South America where there, but apparently it’s up to men full-speed into a squall. But Perhaps the most striking scarce on the ship’s normal they encounter the big one, “Moby-Dick” to assemble them, the “who leads” question is scenes are those that deal with route and they must sail on to which locks on the Essex with a not Ron Howard.

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STARTING 12.11 Kathleen Howland Theatre, Canton

NOW THRU 1.26 Cyrus Custom IRREVERENT HOLIDAY COMEDY Framing, Canton When Christmas experiences post-traumatic stress disorder, Father Time orchestrates an intervention (which Mother Nature crashes) in the comedy fable “Hell with the Holidays.” A production of the play SEASONS AND LANDSCAPES by local troupe Gilda Shedstecker Presents! will be performed at 8 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Dec. 18 and 19 in the Kathleen Howland Theatre at 324 Cleveland Ave. NW in downtown Canton. Tickets, $10, are Landscapes in oil paints and pastels are collected in a show titled “Turn, Turn, Turn: Through the available at www.secondapril.org and 330-451-0924. The play is recommended for ages 14 and older. Seasons With Doreen St. John,” on display through Jan. 26 at Cyrus Custom Framing at 2645 Cleveland Seen here are cast members (left to right) James Dreussi, Patrice Rittenhouse, Dan Fritz, Ellen Fox and Ave. NW in Canton. Seen here is “Andrews Rd. Farm.” Michael Burkhardt.

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#TICKETTALKS G Thursday, Dec. 10, 2015 G 19 #THINGSTODO #TICKETTALKS AREA EVENTS from the University of Akron, 8 p.m. Tuesday, Music Box Supper Club, E. Main St., Alliance. Friday, Akron Civic Theatre; 330-253- Cleveland; www.musicboxcle.com. Karma Cafe: Bob Buckridge, 7:30 to “A Christmas Story 2015”: Presented 2488. “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”: 9:30 p.m. Saturday; 4339 Dressler Road by Cleveland Play House, 1:30 p.m. “A Very Last Call Christmas”: 8 p.m. Jim Carrey version, 7:30 p.m. NW, Jackson Township. Thursday and various times through Friday and Saturday, and Dec. 18 and 19, Wednesday, Canton Palace Theatre. Kevin O’Bryan’s Irish Pub: Patrick Dec. 23, Allen Theatre at Playhouse Kennedy’s Theatre at Playhouse Jam session and dance: 2 to 5 p.m. Masalko, 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Friday; Square, Cleveland. No Monday Square, Cleveland. Wednesday, Polish American Citizen’s 1761 S. Main, Akron. performances. Cleveland Jazz Orchestra: “A Not-So- Club, 1605 Henry Ave. SW, Canton. Lucca: Tim Hunt, 7 to 10 p.m. Friday; Bob Blyer’s Meadowbrook Big Band Silent-Night”: 8 p.m. Friday and Kevin DiSimone, 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday Christmas concert: 7 p.m. Thursday, Saturday, Hanna Theatre at Playhouse LIVE MUSIC and 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday; 228 Fourth North Canton Community Christian Square, Cleveland. St. NW, Canton. Church, 210 S. Main St.; 330-499-5458. “Joyeux Noel”: 7 p.m. Saturday and 6 To submit your live music event, fax it Main Street Grille: Colin John in cellar, Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood: p.m. Sunday, Lions Lincoln Theatre, to 330-454-5745 or email 7 to 10 p.m. today; Rob Hoerr in cellar, 8 Two Man Group: 8 p.m. Thursday, Akron Massillon. [email protected] by 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday; Bob Corlett in wine bar, Civic Theatre; 330-253-2488. Peter Noone’s “An Olde English Friday for the following week’s 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday; Shar in “Blithe Spirit”: 8 p.m. Thursday Christmas” with Herman’s Hermits: 7 publication. cellar, 8 to 11 p.m. Saturday; Tim Hunt in through Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, and 9 p.m. Saturday, Tangier, Akron; Desert Inn: Rich Michel, 6 to 9:30 p.m. cellar, 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesday; 123 S. Coach House Theatre, Akron. 330-376-7171. Saturday; 204 12th St. NW, Canton. Main St., North Canton. “The SantaLand Diaries”: 8 p.m. Swing-A-Lings Square Dance: With Frames Tavern: Murfie’s Law, 9 p.m. to Sadie Rene’s: Harlow, 9 p.m. Friday; Thursday and various times through caller Dick Mackey and cuer Richard midnight Saturday; 1600 Bryan Ave. SW, New Wave Nation, 9 p.m. Saturday; The ‘NUTCRACKER’ Dec. 20, Outcalt Theatre at Playhouse Johnson, 8 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Canton. Tip with the Scenic Route, 8 p.m. Square, Cleveland. Church of the Lakes, Jackson Township. Gallery 121: Patrick Masalko, 7 to 10 Sunday; 7200 Whipple Ave. NW, IN GREEN p.m. today; 121 Lincoln Way W, Massillon. Canton Ballet’s “The Nutcracker”: Cleveland Jazz Orchestra: Jingle Bells Jackson Township. The Ohio SATURDAY 7:30 p.m. Friday, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Jazz Matinee Goes (Pea)Nuts: 2 p.m. Geisen Haus: Patrick Masalko, 9 p.m. Sideliner’s Club: Patrick Masalko, 8:30 Saturday and 1 and 5 p.m. Sunday, Sunday, Hanna Theatre at Playhouse to midnight Monday; 6955 Promway to 11:30 p.m. Saturday; 62 Erie St. S, Conservatory of Canton Palace Theatre; 330-455-7220 Square, Cleveland. Ave. NW, Jackson Township. Massillon. Ballet and Stabrova 12.20 or www.cantonballet.com. Trailer Park Boys “The Dear Santa Jimmy’s: Jeff Poulos, 7:30 to 10:30 Sons of Herman: Mr. Trick, 8 to 11 p.m. Youth Ballet will “A Christmas Carol”: Produced by Tour”: 8 p.m. Sunday, Connor Palace at p.m. today; Danny Clark, 7 to 10 p.m. Friday; 1994 Deermont Ave. SW, present “The Green Friday; Gerald Harris, 7 to 10 p.m. High School Great Lakes Theater, 7:30 p.m. Friday Playhouse Square, Cleveland. Massillon. Nutcracker” at 2 p.m. and various times through Dec. 23, Ohio Jill Scott: 8 p.m. Monday, Connor Saturday; Tim Hunt, 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday; Towpath Cabin: Nick Bonner, 8 p.m. to Theatre at Playhouse Square, Palace at Playhouse Square, Cleveland. 4262 Portage St. NW, Jackson 1 a.m. today; Live acoustic night, 10 p.m. Dec. 20 at the Green Cleveland. Helen Welch’s Christmas Show Jingle Township. to midnight Friday; Old School Rockers, High School Auditorium. More than 70 Red Lantern Flames: With caller Mike Bell Swing: 8 p.m. Tuesday and Jim’s Bar and Grill: Mr. Trick, 9 p.m. to 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday; Shane and students from Northeast Ohio will take Sumpter and cuer Bruce Haislip, 8 to Wednesday, Akron Civic Theatre, 330- midnight Saturday; 101 W. Main St., Joey, 8 p.m. to midnight Wednesday; part in the production. Advance Beach City. 10:30 p.m. Friday, Red Lantern Bar, 253-2488. 4462 Erie Ave. NW, Jackson Township. tickets, $14, are available at Brewster, 330-575-0857. Sister Hazel with Christian Lopen and Jupiter Studios: Comedy night, 8 p.m. YOLO Winery: Bret Kuhnash, 7 to 10 UA Nuance: All-male a cappella group JD Elcher and the Good Nights: 7 p.m. Friday; JJ Vicars, 8 p.m. Saturday; 346 p.m. Friday; 128 W. Second St., Dover. www.ohballet.com. Juggle. Dance. Sing. Act. $2,500 in cash & prizes Rap. Solo. Tap. Choir. Magic. could be yours Piano. Acrobatics. Drums. Opera. Balloons. Hip Hop.

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Check ads or phone theater for Krampus: A boy who has a bad Christmas ends up to the magical world of Neverland, where he finds screening times. accidentally summoning a Christmas demon to his both fun, dangers his destiny — to become the hero Ant-Man: Armed with the ability to shrink in scale family home. With Adam Scott and Toni Colette. known as Peter Pan. With Hugh Jackman and but increase in strength, con man Scott Lang (Paul (PG-13) CAR, RC, TT Garrett Hedlund. (PG) M10 Rudd) must embrace his inner hero to help save the The Last Witch Hunter: The last witch hunter (Vin Pawn Sacrifice: Set during the Cold War, American world. (PG-13) M10 diesel) is all that stands between humanity and the chess prodigy Bobby Fischer finds himself caught Creed: Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone) serves combined forces of the most horrifying witches in between two superpowers. With Tobey Maquire, as a trainer and mentor to Adonis Johnson Michael history. (PG-13) M10 Liev Schreiber, Peter Skaarsgard. (PG-13) M10 B. Jordan), the son of his late friend and former The Letters: A drama that explores the life of The Peanuts Movie: Both Snoopy and Charlie boxing rival Apollo Creed. (PG-13) CAR, RC Mother Teresa through letters she wrote to her Brown embark on epic quests in this new animated Everest: A climbing expedition on Mt. Everest is longtime friend and spiritual advisor over a nearly adventure comedy. (G) CAR, RC, TT devastated by a severe snow storm. With Jason 50-year period. (PG) TT The Secret in Their Eyes: A tight-knit team of Clarke, Jake Gyllenhaal and Josh Brolin. (PG-13) Love the Coopers: Four generations of the Cooper investigators is suddenly torn apart when of of M10 clan come together for Christmas Eve, and their own teenage daughters is brutally murdered. The Good Dinosaur: An epic journey into the world unexpected visitors and unlikely events turn the With Nicole Kidman and Julia Roberts. (PG-13) RC, CHORUS FOR A CAUSE of dinosaurs where an Apatosaurus named Arlo night upside down. With Diane Keaton, John TT Next week, A Chorus for a Cause will present two makes an unlikely human friend. (PG) CAR, RC, TT Goodman and Ed Helms. (PG-13) TT Sicario: An idealistic FBI agent is enlisted to aid in free holiday concerts, titled “A Perfect Christmas The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2: The final The Martian: Presumed dead and abandoned by the escalating war against drugs at the border area chapter has reluctant revolution leader Katniss his crew, an astronaut (Matt Damon) must fend for between the U.S. and Mexico. With Emily Blunt, Night.” The first will be at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at St. (Jennifer Lawrence) bringing together an army himself to survive alone on Mars. (PG-13) M10 Josh Brolin, Benicio Del Toro. (R) M10 Paul’s Lutheran Church at 127 Cherry Road NE in against President Snow (Donald Sutherland). With Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials: Having escaped Spectre: Daniel Craig returns as James Bond, who Massillon. The second will be at 3 p.m. Dec. 19 at Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth. (PG-13) the maze, the Gladers face a new set of challenges receives a cryptic message from his past that Westbrook Park United Methodist Church at 2521 CAR, RC, TT on the open roads of a desolate landscape filled propels him to uncover a sinister organization. With 12th St. NW in Canton. In the Heart of the Sea: A whaling ship is preyed with unimaginable obstacles. (PG-13) M10 Christoph Waltz. (PG-13) RC, TT upon by a sperm whale, stranding its crew at sea Minions: Minions Stuart, Kevin and Bob are Spotlight: The true story of how the Boston Globe assistant Igor (Daniel Radcliffe). (PG-13) M10 for 90 days, thousands of miles from home. With recruited by Scarlet Overkill, a super-villain who, uncovered the massive scandal of child molestation The Visit: A single mother finds that things in her Chris Hemsworth, Cillian Murphy. (PG-13) CAR, RC, alongside her inventor husband Herb, hatches a and cover-up within the local Catholic Archdiocese. family's life go very wrong after her two young TT plot to take over the world. (PG) M10 With Mark Ruffalo and Michael Keaton. (R) TT children visit their grandparents. (PG-13) M10 Inside Out: After young Riley is uprooted from her The Night Before: On Christmas Eve, three Victor Frankenstein: The story of young medical War Room: A seemingly perfect family look to fix Midwest life and moved to San Francisco, her buddies (Seth Rogen, Anthony Mackie, Joseph students Viktor von Frankenstein (James McAvoy) their problems with the help of Miss Clara, an older, emotions conflict on how best to navigate her new Gordon-Levitt) spend the night in New York City as seen from the perspective of his troubled wiser woman. (PG) M10

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Buzzbin Art & Music Shop - December 10 @ 7 p.m. Feed Those in Need Beneﬁt 2 (free entry with a canned good or donation) www.buzzbinshop.com

Player’s Guild Theatre December 11-13 - times vary 3 A Christmas Carol: The New Musical www.playersguildtheatre.com

Canton Palace Theatre 1 December 11-13 - times vary Shop Downtown! 4 Canton Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” www.cantonballet.com This Saturday, Dec. 12, enjoy a warm Canton Memorial Civic Center welcome and truly unique galleries, December 11-12 @ 7 p.m. 5 Canton Charge Home Games shops, food and more in the downtown www.cantoncharge.com Canton Arts District. 12pm - 5pm. For The Auricle - December 14 @ 9 p.m. a list of participating businesses visit Cult Movie Night: 6 Elf (2003) and Jingle All the Way (1996) downtowncantonshopping.com [email protected]

George’s Lounge - December 16 - all day 7 $5 Burger Day www.georgescanton.com

Canton Palace Theatre - December 16 @ 7:30 p.m. Holiday Movie Special: 8 “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” www.cantonpalacetheatre.org

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