Downtown Developments - Aug-Sept-Oct 2014

Vintage Canton Happening Downtown Wednesday, Sept. 10

2014 Downtown Event Schedule Downtown Canton’s streetscape comes alive with fun festivals!

First Friday of every month

a department of the Canton Regional Chamber,

will host its annual Vintage Canton event on Wednesday, Sept. 10, from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. along Central Plaza North in downtown Canton.

Vintage Canton is a sophisticated downtown gathering, offering distinctive center city charm alongside live music, vibrant art exhibits and, of course, quality local wine and wine from around the world!

The event gives guests the chance to relax and unwind while enjoying wine from local wineries, delicacies from downtown and greater Canton eateries and memorable live music. This year Vintage Canton will continue to bring you the very best wines from area wineries and abroad and will offer several quality microbrews in the Key Bank Beer Garden.

Guests will also be able to enjoy small tasting plates for a nominal charge from downtown restaurants and Stark County favorites. Samples of cheeses from Biery Cheese & Brewster Cheese will also be available as patrons enjoy the wine and live music.

Get a great deal on tickets this year!

September 10

Ticket prices include eight wine tastings or microbrew samples, a variety of breads and cheeses and a collectable souvenir wine glass. Tickets can be purchased online, at the Chamber, Carpe Diem Coffee Shop or Grapes in a Glass Wine Bar.

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• Vintage Canton • United Way Move • First Friday • Live Music Saturdays • Canton Brewing Co. • Canton Farmers’ Market • City Comprehensive Plan • Dress No Evil • Historic Onesto Lofts

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Tickets can be purchased in groups of 20 or more for $25 a piece, $30 individual presale (by Sept. 9), and $40 at the door. Wine-free spectator tickets are available for $10.

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he Canton Development Partnership,

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Vintage Canton committee Longtime volunteers Julie Gill and Ken Huot are co-chairing this year’s event.

Gill is a relationship manager at KeyBank in North Canton. Gill was born and raised in Canton and has been with KeyBank for 18 years. She has held positions in sales and service at many branches in Stark and Summit Counties. Gill currently resides in Canton, and has been a community volunteer and chairman for a number of organizations and projects, including New Directors Board, Mercy Service League and the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce.

Huot is a retired employee of AEP Ohio. Born and raised in Pittsburgh, he has been in the Canton area since 1973. Huot has been very active in various downtown events over the years, including Taste of Canton, Light Up Downtown, Ribs Burnoff Chairman, Balloon

Festival Chairman, Jackson Belden Food Fest Chairman, General Chairman of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Festival, and a graduate of the 23rd Class of Leadership Stark County.

This year’s generous event sponsors include KeyBank, The M. Conley Company, Kenan Advantage Group, Brookside Country Club, the Downtown Canton Special Improvement District, The City of Canton, About Magazine, News-Talk 1480 WHBC and Mix 94.1, Canton Chair Rental and PPI Graphics.

For tickets or details about Vintage Canton, visit www.VintageCanton.org, or contact event manager Erin Thompson at erint@ cantonchamber.org. Remember to purchase advance tickets to save $10 on the admission price!

Dennis P. Saunier President & CEO Michael P. Gill Director Annette Rosenberger Office Manager Denise Burton Membership Director Collyn Floyd Marketing Director & Editor Erin Thompson Downtown Events Manager Sarah Lutz Graphics Manager The Canton Development Partnership is a coalition of area development organizations and city government 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 activities and programs of its partner organizations in order to encourage and sustain community and economic development in downtown Canton.

The partnering organizations include: Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Canton Special Improvement District, Downtown Canton Land Bank, Canton Tomorrow, Inc., and City of Canton.

Information regarding downtown events and news can be submitted for reprint at the discretion of the Partnership director and publication editor.

The Canton Development Partnership reserves the right to edit all copy. Deadlines are the 15th of the month, two months prior to publication (i.e., March 15 for the May/June/July issue).

Statements of fact and opinion within Downtown Developments are the responsibility of the authors alone and do not imply the opinion of the members of Canton Development Partnership or its partnering organizations.

Advertising rates and specifications are available by contacting the Chamber sales department at (330) 458-2067.

United Way Moving to Downtown Canton The Canton Chamber is pleased to welcome the United Way of Greater Stark County to downtown Canton. On Aug. 11, its new headquarters will be located at 401 Market Avenue North.

“Our decision to relocate is a strategic, yet natural move for the organization,” said Maria Heege, President and CEO, United Way of Greater Stark County.

“In downtown, we will be surrounded by a number of county-wide government, social service agencies and charitable foundations,” Heege said. “We will be in a position to efficiently and effectively serve the children, families and individuals who are in need in Stark County.”

The decision to leave the current location at 4825 Higbee Avenue N.W. in Canton was made after extensive review and consideration by the United Way of Greater Stark County’s

Board of Directors and management team.

The organization has resided at its Belden Village area location since 2004.

“As the landscape around us rapidly changes, we are always looking for ways to increase our effectiveness and efficiency,” Heege said.

“Over the last 10 years, we have built strong bonds and trust with leaders and donors across the county. We know where the needs are and we will continue to put dollars where they need to be.”

For more information about the work of the United Way of Greater Stark County, visit www.uwstark.org. Dial 330-491-0445 to reach the offices.

First Friday!

August 1 Chalk My World

As if it’s not blatantly self-explanatory, the August First Friday theme is all-about-chalk.

Well, almost. Besides temporary street scenes, created by aces and amateurs, the Canton Arts District will be teamed with HOF hoopla, live music including the drum circle, new exhibits from Translations and the opening of the highly anticipated Vivian Maier: Photography’s Secret Master exhibit at the Joseph Saxton Gallery.

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September 5 Dog Daze

Wag your tail and lift your leg for a pooch-friendly parade in the Canton Arts District.

Leashed pets are welcome to romp and roll in this Friday night celebration that is a canine classic. An Elvis impersonator is on the main stage to growl out tunes like “You Ain’t Nothin’ but a Hound Dog,” while vendors, like Paw Pleasers, will be on hand with pet friendly treats. Representatives from area shelters and rescue groups will be available with some Adopt-A-Pet adorables.

October 3 Arts on Fire

One of the area’s hottest bands, Hey Monea, will headline the evening accompanied by Yankee Bravo, more favorite sons, bonding the evening with music that’s certain to ignite even the coolest of cats. The evening begins with a drag, well sort of, as men from all walks of life, compete in high heeled discomfort to earn dollars for the Domestic Violence Project’s “Walk a Mile in her Shoes“ project.

“Live Music Saturdays” in the Arts District Continuing through the rest of summer, Saturday nights in the Canton Arts District will be a bit more melodious. Live Music Saturdays, a partnership between ArtsinStark and the Historic Canton Music Block, are tuned up to bring bands, solo artists and everything in between to the establishments, already open for business, and waiting to serve.

Live Music Saturdays hopes to be the pied piper for visitors who plan to come downtown to shop, dine, dilly, dally and of course, people watch. The line-ups are eclectic, appealing to various ages and ear sensitivity, but all sharing the same mission: bring people to the Canton Arts District and show them a good time.

Journey Art Gallery, the 4th Street studios, and Second April Galerie will be open for business as well as all the favorite stops for sips, snacks and supper. In addition to the music, look for street comedy and street art and check out the theatre happenings at the Canton Palace and the Kathleen Howland Theatre inside Second April.

What’s Hopping at Canton Brewing Company

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new brewery launching this year downtown is in experienced hands.

David Beule of Plain Township and David Sutula of Jackson Township have deep and storied experience in business and beer respectively.

Beule has been a fixture of the downtown Canton business community since 2004 as the founder and CEO of Appalachian Basin CPAs Inc. He’s an accountant — a numbers guy — and he knows a good opportunity when he sees it.

Canton Brewing Company will be both a production brewery and restaurant in a 20,000-square-foot space overlooking Market Square at 120 Third St. NW, - just a few blocks east of the site where Otto Geisen established the original Canton Brewing Company in 1883 – a building which still stands today and parts of which have been acquired by Beule to incorporate into the décor and ambiance of his establishment.

Plans include a substantial wood-aging program that will require dozens of oak casks and long tables that Beule calls ‘viking tables’ available for private engagements.

Canton Brewing will be spread over two floors. A 20’ tall copper brewhouse will be in full view as visitors enter the restaurant. The first floor also will feature a bar, dining area and display kitchen — and plenty of exposed brick. There also will be an outdoor patio.

Sutula is the Brewmaster and has quite a heady resume. He trained formally at the Siebel Institute of Technology in Chicago and also among the stacks at Heriot-Watt in Scotland and externships at breweries in England and Ireland.

The menu is still being worked out, but Beule said it will feature pizza and pub-style food, like burgers, chicken dishes and maybe grilled cheese.

His industry background includes helping start the now-closed Diamondback Brewing Company, The Brew Kettle and John Harvard’s breweries in Cleveland and working at the former Crooked River brewery and as Brewmaster at Willoughby Brewing Company. Sutula has received eight medals at the Great American Beer Festival and numerous other medals and awards for his beer.

The basement, with its high ceilings, is being turned into an old-school rathskeller with local bricks laid to pay homage to Canton and Stark County’s brewing history. This giant area is teeming with architectural cues from the late 19th century including massive brick arches that mirror the arches and buttress work on the original Canton Brewing Company building that sits just four blocks to the east. The rathskeller will house a barrel aging room along with private dining areas, fermenters, bright beer tanks and another bar.

“The space is designed to be as flexible as possible,” Beule said. “We didn’t want to cut it up into a bunch of small rooms but instead will rely on movable partitions like curtains to separate space on an as-needed basis.” Like the dining room above it, though, the brewery is the hero of the lower level.

He has also written about beer for many local and national publications and authored the books Mild Ale: History, Brewing, Techniques, Recipes as well as Indigenous American Beers – a volume that he is currently revising for publication in 2016.

The CBCo. will produce three flagship brands – Tuscora, a pre-prohibition American Pilsner; Black Jack, a pre-prohibition dark lager; and Cascade, an American Pale Ale. All three brand names represent revitalizations of Canton Brewing Company brands from the past. Between 1898 and 1919, Tuscora was the best selling beer in Stark County.

The company plans to open its doors just before Christmas on Dec. 13.

Barbara Abbott, who runs Canton Food Tours, said she can’t wait until the brewery is open.

“The two Daves make a great team: hard workers, great vision, and years of expertise combined — one in the business world and the other in the brewery world,” she said. “Plus, they’re just plain fun. A new Canton Brewery Co. Facebook post is something I always read. Informative, interesting, and leaves you with a great teaser of things to come.

“Around these parts we already have a term for what Dave’s project is,” she added. “We call it ‘The Gervasi of Breweries.’ If you’ve been to Gervasi Vineyards, you know that’s the highest compliment.”

Canton Farmers’ Market Fall Bounty

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he Canton Farmers’ Market is spread over two seasons, and late summer and fall bring some

incredible color to the culinary palette. Each Saturday, there is a cornucopia of late-summer and fall produce, including pumpkins, gourds, apples and cooler fall crops.

Local selections including artisan breads, organic cheeses, grassfed beef, local honey, baked goods, jams & syrups, and much more are available Saturday mornings from 8 to 11:30 a.m. through October 18. The market is located in the Timken High School Parking Lot at the corner of Fourth St. NW and McKinley Ave NW. In addition to the 26+ vendors each week, there is weekly live music and activities, ranging from gardening and cooking tips, to make-and-take art for the kids.

Visit www.CantonFarmersMarket.com for more information, a complete schedule of upcoming market events, and come out and join us before the market closes for the year!

City of Canton to embark upon a city-wide comprehensive plan In July 2014, the City of Canton and CZB Consulting agreed to a scope of work for the comprehensive plan that was approved by Canton City Council on April 28, 2014.

All of the future work has been defined and will begin in August/September. It is estimated that the plan will be completed in 12-18 months.

The purpose of the plan is to review and analyze all aspects of our city including land use, zoning, infrastructure needs, etc. After analyzing Canton’s present status, CZB and its team of experts will prepare and deliver to the city a plan of action for the future.

The City of Canton has not had an approved comprehensive plan since the mid-1960s.

The plan is expected to show our city leaders where we stand presently and what needs to be accomplished in the coming years. The plan will develop a strategy for the city and provide a rationale for city based decisions.

Dress No Evil - Vintage Boutique

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estaurants, bars, art galleries, housing, and now…. clothing? That’s right, a new vintage boutique next

to the Saxton Gallery at 534 Cleveland Ave. N provides a fun and funky retail option in Downtown Canton.

Dress No Evil is owned and operated by Jennifer Reed and Magan Mclaughlin, two longtime vintage clothing collectors and eBay sellers who, after meeting at a thrift store, decided to join forces and eventually open a storefront in the city. Their store features a carefully curated selection of vintage clothing and accessories, with styles ranging from 40s glam to 90s grunge. While most people might be intimidated by the vast clothing selection at thrift stores like Goodwill or Salvation Army, Jennifer and Magan love the ‘hunt’ of finding the perfect piece which they can give a new life in their store.

“We want women to look beautiful, and while our pieces are handpicked, we offer a little something for all sizes and everyone’s tastes, whether it’s flowy and romantic or tailored and chic,” said Jennifer.

On a recent visit, we spotted 60s mod shift dresses, 70s-chic sunglasses and boho skirts, 80s party dresses, even ethnic/tribal print tops and tunics. “We like to think of it as ‘rescuing’ clothing from thrift stores,” said Magan. “Vintage clothing is usually good quality with a good fit, plus we get to ‘recycle’ it back into the system.”

Clothing is not the only thing they’re recycling at Dress No Evil. The owners founded the brand as a community-minded business with a

social responsibility. They have a six-month goal to ‘give back’ a portion of their revenue beginning in January 2015 – to organizations both locally and globally.

Currently, their collection is for women only, but they plan to roll out mens and childrens pieces in the near future. (Think vintage band t-shirts, classic denim, jackets and more.) They also have an extensive vintage bridal and bridesmaids collection that’s available by appointment only. The store’s large, flexible space also means room for special in-store events like yoga (Reed is a self-described yogi) and First Friday parties.

For people intimidated by vintage clothing, Magan and Jennifer suggest starting with a piece or two and mixing it with currentday pieces. “You don’t have to go vintage from head-to-toe,” said Magan. “In fact I wear a mix of old and new most days.” Jennifer added that they love to help customers dig through the racks to find perfect pieces for their bodies and style preferences.

While their store is open Thursday-Saturday, 3:00-8:00 p.m., you can find them online 24/7 at www.weardressnoevil.com. Customers are welcome to buy online and try on/pick up at the store.

Dress No Evil 534 Cleveland Ave. N Canton, OH 44702 http://www.weardressnoevil.com/

Historic Onesto Hotel rapidly transitioning to the “Historic Onesto Lofts”

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he Onesto Hotel, a landmark in our downtown since the 1930s has been shuttered and abandoned for countless years. In fact, this luxury hotel of years

ago, became an eyesore in our center city. Now after acquiring the property 10 years ago, Canton developer Steve Coon has made a commitment to restore the hotel to its former glory by completely renovating the building and offering the public market rate apartments.

The great news is that the “Historic Onesto Lofts“ will celebrate its grand opening at the end of August 2014. The lofts will offer one and two bedroom units with square footage ranging from 820 to 1,125.

Fourteen of the 42 units are already committed. When the Historic Onesto Lofts open this fall, residents and visitors alike will step back in time to 1930s luxury, while enjoying the updated amenities and conveniences that make life grand today.

We salute Steve Coon for his vision and dedication to making our downtown the best it can be. Check out the floor plans for the apartments and other details by going to www.historiconesto.com.

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Canton Farmers’ Market 4th St. NW & McKinley Every Saturday Morning through October 18

Autumn

Live Music Saturdays Canton Arts District Every Saturday Evening through August 30 August First Friday Canton Arts District August 1

September First Friday Canton Arts District September 5 Vintage Canton Central Plaza Downtown September 10 October First Friday Canton Arts District October 3

More event information at www.DowntownCanton.com