“See” listings
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Clay's Park Resort
What better way to escape the scorching summer sun than to spend the day in this new water adventure park? Slip down dual, 150-foot water slides into the 10-acre lake, or drop in on zip lines. For fun without getting wet, Clay's Park features miniature golf, hiking, fishing and outdoor sports like volleyball and basketball. (07/2011)
13190 Patterson St NW, North Lawrence
330-854-6691
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Sluggers and Putters Family Fun Sports Park
Thrill seekers will love Thunder Road Speedway and the 27-foot climbing wall. More laidback attractions include mini golf, bumper boats and batting cages. Just make sure to end the day with a stop at Auntie Em's ice cream stand on the garden patio. (05/2011)
333 Lafayette Dr, Canal Fulton
330-854-6999
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Ladies Man
In this French bedroom farce by Actors’ Summit, a doctor lies to his young wife about why he's been absent from her bed. What follows is a chain of misunderstandings that leaves the audience in stitches. March 17 to April 3. (03/2011)
At Greystone Hall 103 S High St, Akron
330-374-7568
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Culture Revolution: Contemporary Chinese Paintings from the Allen Memorial Art Museum
World-renowned artists reflect on 30 years of social and political upheaval in Chinese culture. Borrowing from pop art, realism, expressionism and history, the paintings allow viewers a glimpse into China's tumultuous past while commenting on its present and future. Through Feb. 27. (02/2011)
At the Akron Art Museum 1 S High St, Akron
330-376-9185
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CREATURE COMFORTS
Fabricator and artist Kevin Anderson takes a comical look at what happens when consumerism goes too far. This exhibit of an imaginary product line is meant to appeal to “the middle-aged male’s want for stuff,” complete with blueprints, written descriptions and prototypes. Jan. 7-29 (01/2011)
At Anderson Creative 331 Cleveland Ave NW, Canton
330-280-1606
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KALEIDOSCOPE
This annual juried art show takes place in an intimate gallery space just a few blocks from the Akron Art Museum. See the latest works by members of several local artists’ associations, including Artists of Rubber City, Akron Society of Artists, Women’s Art League and Cuyahoga Valley Art Center. Through Dec. 31. (12/2010)
140 E Market St, Akron
330-376-8480
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CENTER ICE SPORTS COMPLEX
You don’t have to wait for the lakes to freeze over to do some quality ice-skating at this year-round skating and hockey arena. Call or check the website for open skate times, or if you’d rather watch, check out the local league schedules to catch an amateur hockey match in the regulation NHLsize rink. (11/2010)
8319 Port Jackson Ave NW, North Canton
330-966-0169
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MUSTILL STORE & HOUSE
Get a glimpse into the past at the 1850s Mustill Store & House, which once served travelers on the Ohio & Erie Canal. Exhibits in these historic buildings near Lock 15 tell the history of the 308-mile-long canal that linked the Ohio River to Lake Erie, effectively opening Ohio’s heartland to East Coast markets. (10/2010)
248 Ferndale St, Akron
330-374-5625
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AKRON MARATHON
Voted one of the best value marathons by readers of Runner’s World for its low entry fee, great swag and hospitable volunteers, the Akron Marathon also has a great course. Participants will run 26.2 miles through downtown, over the All-America Bridge, through the University of Akron campus and down to the towpath that hugs the Cuyahoga River before crossing the finish line, where race director Jim Barnett will shake their hands and congratulate them. Sept. 25. (09/2010)
Begins at 177 S Broadway St, ends at Canal Park, Downtown Akron
877-375-2786
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F.A. SEIBERLING NATURE REALM
After more than a year of renovations, this 104-acre park system hub has reopened, sporting a new, earth-friendly welcome kiosk, revamped exhibits and additional outdoor observation decks for spying on native white-tailed deer, coyotes and redtailed hawks. Trails wind through deciduous forests, pine stands and prairie ecosystems. (08/2010)
1828 Smith Rd, Akron
330-865-8065
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TAM O’SHANTER GOLF COURSE
Tam O’Shanter features two beautiful 18-hole courses. The Hills course is built on rolling terrain, while the Dales course is longer and flatter. Guests can also enjoy a driving range, colonial-style clubhouse and on-site restaurant. (04/2010)
5055 Hills & Dales Rd, Canton
330-477-5111
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FORM, FUNCTION & FIGURE: CONTEMPORARY OHIO CERAMICS
Ohio’s rich history of ceramic-making took an artistic turn around the 1950s, when sculptors started creating art out of clay instead of household items. See pieces from this momentous time in this exhibit. Begins April 16. (04/2010)
1001 Market Ave N, Canton
330-453-7666
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