Vermilion

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SCOTT A. DOMMIN, COURTESY OF MAIN STREET VERMILION Fresh Perspective: Akron Art Museum’s “Continuum: Historical Resonances in Contemporary Art” examines the connections between classic works and present-day ones. Calendar of Events: Your winter plans start here. Check out our guide to exhibitions, shows and other happenings scheduled between now and the end of February.

Ice Times

Feb. 5, Vermilion

The city of Vermilion’s Ice-A-Fair returns with more than 60 ice sculptures displayed throughout town along with ice-carving demonstrations and tours of historic neighborhoods throughout the day. The finale of the evening is Fire & Ice, which showcases fire dancers and music and features an intricately built chimney made of ice blocks and a blazing fire. Children will love the opportunity to explore a frozen playground that includes an ice slide. 11 a.m.–7 p.m., mainstreetvermilion.org