Jul/Aug Downtown Developments Newsletter 2010

Some like it hot

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bout 1,200 degrees hot, that is. At least that’s the heat that glass artist John Boyett will be packing when he opens Canton Glass

Works in the heart of downtown Canton late this summer.

2010 Downtown Event Schedule Downtown Canton’s streetscape comes alive with fun festivals!

First Friday of every month

Saturdays, starting June 19

Canton’s tight-knit arts community has lured Boyett south from his current studio, Akron Glass Works, which he co-founded in January 2006. Originally from Dade City, Fla., Boyett traveled the world in the US Air Force and earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Florida International University. He was a member of the University of Miami Glass Blowing Guild and studied at Penland School of Craft. During his long career, he has worked as an artisan at Studio Glashutten in Ahus, Sweden, and at Hale Farm and Village in Akron, before co-founding Akron Glass Works. He also travels much of the year to shows around the region. Most recently, he took first place at this May’s Groveport Arts Festival in Groveport, Ohio, and third place at the Delaware Arts Fest in Delaware, Ohio.

Mark your calendar and plan to atte n d ! John currently resides with wife (and business partner) Linda, and their boys Jordan, 11, and Jacob, 8, in North Canton. He says he has a lot to learn about Canton, but also a great deal to contribute. And from what he’s seen so far, he can’t wait! “Bringing my craft to Canton isn’t just about me. I enjoy the idea of being part of the community and giving back. There is no better

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LOOKING INSIDE SPECIAL FEATURES • Canton Glass Works • First Friday Tidbits • Annual Arts Campaign • Stark State Au to m ot i ve Technology Cente r • Artist Boot Camp • Canton Farmers’ Market • Community Garden WHATWHEREWHEN

First Friday ‘Tidbits’ Look down! at the July 2 First Friday, Chalk the Walk 2. Forty-seven artists from all over Stark County will converge at Fourth and Court Streets to create 27 incredible works of art in chalk! Don’t miss this incredible sampling of artists and listen to the music of the Matt Corey Band. Watch the ground for more than just a splash of color! On August 6 get down for a Feelin’ Groovy First Friday. There will be plenty of flower power in this summer of love celebration with Aquarius Rising filling the air with peace and happiness. Don your bell-bottoms and wear some flowers in your hair, ya dig? (continued on page 2)