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There is a very interesting and cool event this evening, Friday, January 7th in downtown Canton, Ohio.  Ice carvings by renowned artists.  The weather is perfect.  Then return to Whispering Pines Bed & Breakfast for a warm and cozy overnight.

Imagine Ice —  blows into the new year with ice carvers, wintry whimsy and enough hot chocolate to tickle anyone’s tummy – whipped cream optional (for resolution sticklers). Returning again this year will be world champion ice sculptor Aaron Costic, who never fails to please the crowd, along with other ice aficionados including the Elegant Ice Carving Team, Craig Booth, John Boyett, Lynn Digby, Ron White, Angus McIntosh, Patrick Buckohr, John Frohmann and Two Guy and a Chainsaw – all made possible through the generosity of Iris Restaurant, Community One Credit Union, Carpe Diem Coffee Shop and the Special Improvement District.

Download more information and a map for January 7 Imagine Ice! at: http://www.cantonfirstfriday.com/

I’ll look forward to seeing you soon,
Linda
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Combine an overnight at our Ohio Bed and Breakfast, Whispering Pines with this delightful ballet in Canton, a short 30 drive.

Under the artistic direction of Cassandra Crowley Canton Ballet will present its sparkling holiday showpiece, The Nutcracker, in four performances on December 10, 11 and 12 at Canton’s Palace Theatre. Performance times are Friday, 7:30 pm; Saturday, 2:00 pm and 7:30 pm; and Sunday, 2:00 pm.

Canton Ballet has offered its beloved audience favorite since its first public performance in 1968. The tale of The Nutcracker, written by E.T.A. Hoffman in 1816, has fascinated and inspired artists, composers and audiences for almost 200 years. Its first presentation as a classic ballet took place at the Maryinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg, Russia, in 1892.

One of the brightest stars on northeast Ohio’s annual holiday scene, Canton Ballet’s The Nutcracker is presented in lavish sets and glittering costumes to the gorgeous music of Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky with choreography by Crowley, Canton Ballet choreographer in residence Angelo Lemmo and former assistant artistic director Carol Hageman.

In two acts The Nutcracker tells the story of a Christmas Eve in 1860 at the home of young Clara and her family during their holiday party. The mysterious magician Drosselmeyer makes a surprise visit and presents Clara with a very special Nutcracker doll. Thus begins the amazing journey of Clara and her Nutcracker prince—from a frenzied battle between life-sized toy soldiers and mice through the kingdom of Snow to the Land of the Sugar Plum Fairy.

Admission is $18-22 and tickets may be purchased online at cantonballet.com or by telephone at 330-455-6880.

The beautifully restored historic Palace Theatre is located at 605 Market Ave. N. in downtown Canton.

I’ll look forward to seeing you soon,
Linda
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Christmas in Zoar – Enjoy an American artisan craft show, holiday crafts, carolers, Christmas music, food, historic building and home tours, wagon rides and a festive tree lighting.  All this takes place on Main St (Rte 212) in Zoar, Ohio on Saturday, December 4th and Sunday December 5th.  For more information call 330-874-2646.

Zoar is about a 25 minutes drive from Whispering Pines Bed & Breakfast so why not make it a day of fun in Zoar and a quiet, relaxing evening stay at the Inn.

I’ll look forward to seeing you soon,
Linda
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The Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival Timken Grand Parade will be held this Saturday, Aug. 7, beginning at 8 a.m. The first grand parade was held in 1963, and it has become one of the largest of the 18 events celebrating the induction of the newest Class of Enshrinees into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

This year’s celebration will include many returning Hall of Famers, who will ride in the parade, along with the 2010 Class of Enshrinees including Russ Grimm, Rickey Jackson, Dick LeBeau, Floyd Little, John Randle, Jerry Rice and Emmitt Smith. Parade viewers will be treated to the sights of 12 giant helium balloons, 21 marching and military bands, 11 floats and 23 specialty units, as well as antique vehicles, animal units and much more.

We have several guests staying at our Ohio bed and breakfast, Whispering Pines, attending this year’s events.  The Inn is located about 30 minutes from all the activities.  The weather is cooperating so this weekend should be a lot of fun.

I’ll look forward to seeing you soon,
Linda
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This weekend local historian Margy Vogt, will lead two historic public walking tours in Massillon, one of Massillon’s historic Fourth Street on Saturday, May 22, at 2:00 p.m. and one of downtown Massillon on Sunday, May 23, at 2:00 p.m.

The Historic Fourth Street Walking Tour is a leisurely stroll, which includes stories about former residents and exterior architectural highlights of the town’s grandest old neighborhood, it takes about two hours. Fourth Street is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. 

The houses on Fourth Street, which span more than a century of architectural excellence (1830s to 1930s), were home to Massillon’s entrepreneurs and bankers, to prominent families who hosted President McKinley, and to humanitarians who harbored fugitive slaves.

The Historic Downtown Massillon Walking Tour will be a stroll through the history and architecture of Massillon’s 184-year-old downtown to learn about the canal, streetcars, early businesses, National Register sites, and the people who built the town. Stories will include the fire that destroyed First Methodist Church, human flies, the Washington’s birthday flood, and the airplane that was built in the upper floor of a downtown building.

Why not stay at Whispering Pines Bed and Breakfast and we’ll include the $5 fee for the tour. 

I’ll look forward to seeing you soon,
Linda
Whispering Pines Bed and Breakfast