2009:
| January | February | March | April |
| May | June | July | August |
| September | October | November | December |
Continuing Permanent Collection Gallery Exhibits:
“The Immel Circus” - Miniature carved circus, posters, photographs, costumes
Timeline of Massillon and Massillon Museum history
"The Greatest Generation"
Pioneer Kitchen
Curiosity Cabinet
Paul L. David Sports Gallery
Thursday, January 1
Massillon Museum is closed on New Years Day
...continues through January 18
Studio M Exhibition: Michele Waalkes, “Next”—Fibers and mixed media
...continues through February 8
“Stark County Artists” Exhibition
Juried show of work by current and former Stark County residents and those who work in Stark County
...continues through April 5
"The Greatest Generation" Exhibition
Photographs and artifacts from the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s. Audio recordings of veterans.
Focus on Massillon during the Depression, World War II era, and the 1950s post-war years
Saturday, January 3
Do the Mu: New Year’s Celebrations!
Noon to 2:00 pm - Free/No reservations - Family activity
Tuesday, January 6
History Discussion Group: “Avocations”
10:00 to Noon - Free/No reservations
Tuesday, January 20
“Tea Ceremony Pottery” Class Begins (Laura Kolinski-Schultz, Instructor)
6:00 to 8:00 pm - 6-week program - Paid registration due by January 15
For class registration, please click here.
Wednesday, January 21
“Modern and Abstract Painting” Class Begins (Shannon M. West, Instructor)
6:00 to 8:00 pm - 6-week program - Paid registration due by January 16
For class registration, please click here.
Thursday, January 22
“Tea Ceremony Pottery” Class Begins (Laura Kolinski-Schultz, Instructor)
2:30 to 4:30 pm - 6-week program - Paid registration due by January 17
For class registration, please click here.
Friday, January 23
Studio M Exhibition Opening: Linda McFarlin
6:00 to 8:00 pm - Free/No reservations - Exhibition continues through March 1, 2009
Saturday, January 24
New Club Fukasuki (Japanese Nightclub)
Organized by the Kimono committee; held at MassMu
7:00 to 11:00 pm - www.kimonoexhibit.com - Advance tickets recommended: 330-453-1075
Tuesday, January 27
Brown Bag Lunch: Gerald Graybill, “Your FBI”
Noon to 1:00 pm - Free/No reservations
Bring lunch or buy from Santangelo’s in the Museum café - Free cookies and coffee - Sponsored by Bates Printing
Friday, January 30
Registration Deadline for “Canstruction”
Food container sculpture competition - www.massillonmuseum.org or www.canstruction.org
Sponsored by Massillon Area Chamber of Commerce and Massillon Museum
Saturday, January 31
Marti Jones and Don Dixon “Rhythms” Concert - Saturday Nite Fish Fry opening
Doors Open 6:45 - Saturday Nite Fish Fry at 7:15
$20 Advance ($18 Massillon Museum members) $22 Door ($20 Members)
Tickets in person, on the phone (330-833-4061), online here
Continuing Permanent Collection Gallery Exhibits:
“The Immel Circus” - Miniature carved circus, posters, photographs, costumes
Timeline of Massillon and Massillon Museum history
"The Greatest Generation"
Pioneer Kitchen
Curiosity Cabinet
Paul L. David Sports Gallery
Thursday, January 1
Massillon Museum is closed on New Years Day
...continues through February 8
“Stark County Artists” Exhibition
Juried show of work by current and former Stark County residents and those who work in Stark County
...continues through March 1
Studio M Exhibition: Linda McFarlin Drawings
...continues through April 5
"The Greatest Generation" Exhibition
Photographs and artifacts from the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s. Audio recordings of veterans.
Focus on Massillon during the Depression, World War II era, and the 1950s post-war years
Tuesday, February 3
History Discussion Group: “Wish You Were Here”—Postcards
10:00 to Noon - Free/No reservations - Coffee and sweets available for a donation
Saturday, February 7
Do the Mu: African-American Culture
Noon to 2:00 pm - Free/No reservations - Family activity
Saturday, February 7
“Mommy or Daddy and Me” Class Begins (Ages 3 to 6)
11:00 am to noon - 4-week program - Paid registration due by February 2
Sunday, February 15
Generations Collage Workshop (Karen Elvin, Instructor)
2:00 to 4:00 pm - Paid registration due by February 8
Saturday, February 21
“Midori”—Abbreviated tea ceremony and Japanese-inspired fashions by Kent State Fashion Students
6:30 pm - At Lions Lincoln Theatre - Reception and exhibit afterwards at Massillon Museum
Funded by ArtsinStark - Organized in collaboration with the Canton Museum of Art “Kimono as Art” exhibition
Tuesday, February 24
Brown Bag Lunch:
Matt Lautzenheiser, “Lancets, Leeches, and Laudnum: A Short History of Medicine in 19th Century Ohio”
Noon to 1:00 pm - Free/No reservations
Bring lunch or buy light fare in the Museum café - Free cookies and coffee - Sponsored by Bates Printing
Saturday, February 28
The Gilded Age Ball—Canton Symphony Musicians, Dancing, Food, Costumes Optional
8:00 pm to midnight - At Lions Lincoln Theatre - $25 Per Person - Pre-registration required
Kick-off for The Big Read 2009, “The Age of Innocence” - Funded by The National Endowment for the Arts
Continuing Permanent Collection Gallery Exhibits:
“The Immel Circus” - Miniature carved circus, posters, photographs, costumes
Timeline of Massillon and Massillon Museum history
Victorian Parlor
...continues through April 5
"The Greatest Generation" Exhibition
Photographs, audio recordings, and artifacts from the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s
Focuses on Massillon during the Depression, World War II era, and the 1950s post-war years
Sunday, March 1
“Celebration in Art” Exhibition Opening (Student art from area schools, K-12)
2:00 to 5:00 p.m. - Free/No Reservations - Exhibition Continues through March 29
Sunday, March 1
“Edith Wharton and the Victorian Era” Exhibition (The Big Read Exhibit)
Exhibition continues through March 31 - Funded by The National Endowment for the Arts
Monday, March 2
The Big Read Book Give-Away (The Big Read Event)
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. - Free copies of The Age of Innocence from Roving Volunteers in Downtown Massillon
Funded by The National Endowment for the Arts
Monday, March 2
The Age of Innocence Book Discussion: Introduction to Wharton (The Big Read Event)
7:00 p.m. - Massillon Public Library with Dr. Leslie Heaphy - Free/No Reservations - Funded by The National Endowment for the Arts
Tuesday, March 3
History Discussion Group: “So Long Cod Liver Oil”—Old-time Remedies
10:00 to Noon - Free/No Reservations - Coffee and sweets available for a donation
Wednesday, March 4
Expressive Art Class: Watercolor Painting with the Tao Technique
3:00 to 5:00 p.m. - $49 ($39 Members)/ 4 weeks - Karen Elvin, Instructor - Advance Registration
Friday, March 6
Film Series: “The Age of Innocence” (The Big Read Event)
7:00 p.m. - Massillon Public Library - FREE - Funded by The National Endowment for the Arts
Saturday, March 7
Do the Mu: Victorian Style (The Big Read Event)
Noon to 2:00 pm - Free/No reservations - Family activity - Funded by The National Endowment for the Arts
Saturday, March 7
The Age of Innocence Book Discussion: The Book (The Big Read Event)
11:00 a.m. - Massillon Public Library Barry Askren Memorial Branch, Navarre with Richard Gercken - Free/No Reservations
Funded by The National Endowment for the Arts
Saturday, March 7
Studio M Exhibition Opening: East Central Region of the Ohio Art Education Association
6:00 to 8:00 p.m. - Free/No Reservations - Exhibition Continues through April 12
Saturday, March 7
Film Series: “House of Mirth” (The Big Read Event)
7:00 p.m. - Massillon Public Library - FREE - Funded by The National Endowment for the Arts
Saturday, March 7
Rhythms Concert: Michael Searching Bear (searchingbearflutes.com)
8:00 p.m. (Doors Open 7:30 p.m.) - $18–22 Tickets: 330-833-4061 or massillonmuseum.org
Sunday, March 8
Film Series: “In Love and War” (The Big Read Event)
7:00 p.m. - Massillon Public Library - FREE - Funded by The National Endowment for the Arts
Tuesday, March 10
The Age of Innocence Book Discussion: The Book (The Big Read Event)
11:00 a.m. - The Amherst Rose and Parlour Gift Shoppe with Richard Gercken - Free/No Reservations
Funded by The National Endowment for the Arts
Wednesday, March 11
Soup up Your Support
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. - Massillon Museum Lobby - Advance Purchase Recommended
Buy handcrafted bowls to benefit MassMu; enjoy free soup lunch with purchase
Thursday, March 12
The Big Read Keynote Speaker: Carol Singley
7:00 p.m. - Kent State University Stark Campus Auditorium - Free/No Reservations
Funded by The National Endowment for the Arts
Saturday, March 14
The Big Read Symposium
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. - $10 - Advance Registration: 330-833-4061
Funded by The National Endowment for the Arts
Monday, March 15
The Age of Innocence Book Discussion: The Book (The Big Read Event)
2:00 p.m. - Massillon Museum with Richard Gercken - Free/No Reservations
Funded by The National Endowment for the Arts
Wednesday, March 18
The Age of Innocence Book Discussion (The Big Read Event)
7:00 p.m. - Kozmo’s Grille with Dr. Leslie Heaphy - Free/No Reservations - Funded by The National Endowment for the Arts
Thursday, March 19
Movie: “The Age of Innocence” (The Big Read Event)
7:00 p.m. - Kent State University Stark Campus Main Auditorium - Free/No Reservations
Funded by The National Endowment for the Arts
Friday, March 20
The Age of Innocence Book Discussion: The Film (The Big Read Event)
7:00 p.m. - Massillon Museum with Dr. Robb Sturr - Free/No Reservations
Funded by The National Endowment for the Arts
Sunday, March 22
Salon: Meet Wharton and Her Friends! (The Big Read Event)
6:00 p.m. - Five Oaks/Massillon Woman’s Club - $5/Reservations Recommended
Funded by The National Endowment for the Arts
Monday, March 23
The Age of Innocence Book Discussion (The Big Read Event)
7:00 p.m. - Hampton Inn Massillon with Dr. Leslie Heaphy - Free/No Reservations - Funded by The National Endowment for the Arts
Tuesday, March 24
Brown Bag Lunch: Christine Shearer, “The Age of Innocence” (The Big Read Event)
Noon to 1:00 pm - Free/No reservations
Bring lunch or buy in the Chit Chat Coffee Shop - Free cookies and coffee - Sponsored by Bates Printing
Wednesday, March 25
The Age of Innocence Book Discussion (The Big Read Event)
7:00 p.m. - Massillon Family YMCA with Dr. Leslie Heaphy - Free/No Reservations - Funded by The National Endowment for the Arts
Thursday, March 26
One-Act Plays: Washington High School Thespians & Canton Symphony Musicians (The Big Read Event)
7:00 p.m. - Washington High School - Free/No Reservations - Funded by The National Endowment for the Arts
Saturday, March 28
The Age of Innocence Book Discussion (The Big Read Event)
11:00 a.m. - St. Timothy’s Church - Free/No Reservations - Funded by The National Endowment for the Arts
Saturday, March 28
Rhythms Concert: Dominick Farinacci (dominickfarinacci.com)
8:00 p.m. (Doors Open 7:30 p.m.) - $23–28 Tickets: 330-833-4061 or massillonmuseum.org
Sunday, March 29
Victorian Etiquette & Tea (The Big Read Event)
4:00 p.m. - Five Oaks/Massillon Woman’s Club - $25/Reservations please - Funded by The National Endowment for the Arts
Tuesday, March 31
The Age of Innocence Book Discussion (The Big Read Event)
7:00 p.m. - Massillon Public Library with Dr. Leslie Heaphy - Free/No Reservations - Funded by The National Endowment for the Arts
Thursday, April 2
Garden Ceramics Class (Clare Nelson, Instructor)
6 Thursdays - 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. - $99 ($89 Massillon Museum members) - Advance Registration
Create garden art: masks, leaves, footprints, birdhouses... - Beginners and intermediate students
Saturday, April 4
Do the Mu: Circus
Noon to 2:00 pm - Free/No reservations - Family activity
Tuesday, April 7
History Discussion Group: “Old-Time Radio”
10:00 to Noon - Free/No Reservations - Coffee and sweets available for a donation
Tuesday, April 7
Open Pot Shop (for previous Museum pottery students)
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. - Tuesdays through June - $60 ($50 Museum Members) plus supplies
Sunday, April 12
MassMu Is Closed for Easter
Wednesday, April 15
Love Coffee! Class (2-session Wednesday class - 4/15 & 4/22)
2:30 to 4:30 p.m. - $15 ($10 Massillon Museum members) - Advance registration
Make your own mug and receive a coupon for a discount on first cup of coffee at the Chit Chat Coffee Shop
Saturday, April 18
Love Coffee! Class (2-session Saturday class - 4/18 & 4/25)
Noon to 2:00 p.m. - $15 ($10 Massillon Museum members) - Advance registration
Make your own mug and receive a coupon for a discount on first cup of coffee at the Chit Chat Coffee Shop
Saturday, April 18
“The Rise of a Landmark: Lewis Hine and the Empire State Building” Exhibition Opening (Photographs)
7:00 to 9:00 p.m. - Free/No Reservations - Exhibition Continues through August 2
Organized by and traveling under the auspices of George Eastman House International Museum of Photography and Film
Saturday, April 18
Studio M Exhibition Opening: “Image to Image,” Walsh Digital Photojournalism Students
7:00 to 9:00 p.m. - Free/No Reservations - Exhibition Continues through May 24
Saturday, April 18
“Jody Hawk: Local Allegories/Stories of Massillon” Exhibition Opening
7:00 to 9:00 p.m. - Free/No Reservations - Exhibition Continues through August 2
Tuesday, April 28
Brown Bag Lunch: Michael Lasser—”The Hip-Hooray and Bally-Hoo: Popular Music’s Take on New York City”
Noon to 1:00 pm - Free/No Reservations - In Conjunction with “The Rise of a Landmark” Exhibition
Bring lunch or buy in the Chit Chat Coffee Shop - Free cookies and coffee - Sponsored by Bates Printing
Organized by and traveling under the auspices of George Eastman House International Museum of Photography and Film
Tuesday, April 28
Lecture: Michael Lasser—”The Hip-Hooray and Bally-Hoo: Popular Music’s Take on New York City”
7:00 p.m. - Free/No Reservations - Kent State University Stark Campus Main Hall Auditorium
In Conjunction with “Lewis Hine: The Rise of a Landmark” Exhibition
Organized by and traveling under the auspices of George Eastman House International Museum of Photography and Film
Continuing Permanent Collection Gallery Exhibits:
“The Immel Circus” - Miniature carved circus, posters, photographs, costumes
Timeline of Massillon and Massillon Museum History
Continuing through May 24
Studio M Exhibition: “Image to Image,” Walsh Digital Photojournalism Students
Continuing through August 2
“The Rise of a Landmark: Lewis Hine and the Empire State Building” Exhibition (Photographs)
Organized by and traveling under the auspices of George Eastman House International Museum of Photography and Film
“Jody Hawk: Local Allegories/Stories of Massillon” Exhibition
Saturday, May 2
Do the Mu: “Local Allegories/Stories of Massillon”
Noon to 2:00 pm - Free/No reservations - Family activity
Tour the exhibition with the artist Jody Hawk, them create a project inspired by her work
Saturday, May 2
Mommy or Daddy and Me Art Class (Ages 3–6)
11:00 am to Noon - $49 ($39 Museum Members)
Artist Sandi Thouvenin will introduce parents and children to works of art in the galleries and help them make projects inspired by the art. Snacks.
Tuesday, May 5
History Discussion Group: “Favorite and Unusual Pets and Animal Experiences”
10:00 to Noon - Free/No reservations - Coffee and sweets available for a donation
Wednesday, May 13
Love Coffee! Class (2-session Wednesday class - 5/13 & 5/20)
2:30 to 4:30 p.m. - $15 ($10 Massillon Museum members) - Including supplies - Advance registration
Make your own mug and receive a coupon for a discount on first cup of coffee at the Chit Chat Coffee Shop
Thursday, May 14
Garden Ceramics Class (Clare Nelson, Instructor)
6 Thursdays - 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. - $99 ($89 Massillon Museum members) - Including supplies - Advance Registration
Create garden art: masks, leaves, footprints, birdhouses - Beginners and intermediate students
Saturday, May 16
Love Coffee! Class (2-session Saturday class - 5/16 & 5/23)
Noon to 2:00 p.m. - $15 ($10 Massillon Museum members) - Including supplies - Advance registration
Make your own mug and receive a coupon for a discount on first cup of coffee at the Chit Chat Coffee Shop
Saturday, May 17
Oral History Workshop
2:00 to 4:00 p.m. - With artist Jody Hawk and Museum Archivist Mandy Pond - Free
Tuesday, May 26
Brown Bag Lunch: MPD Captain Joe Herrick—“CSI: Massillon (Unsolved Massillon Murders)”
Noon to 1:00 pm - Free/No Reservations
Bring lunch or buy in the Chit Chat Coffee Shop - Free cookies and coffee - Sponsored by Bates Printing
Friday, May 29
Studio M Exhibition Opening: Lawrence Churski (Paintings)
6:00 to 8:00 p.m. - Free/No Reservations - Exhibition Continues through July 5
Continuing on permanent exhibition:
“The Immel Circus” - Miniature carved circus, posters, photographs, costumes
Continuing through August 2
“The Rise of a Landmark: Lewis Hine and the Empire State Building” Exhibition (Photographs)
Organized by and traveling under the auspices of George Eastman House International Museum of Photography and Film
Continuing through August 2
“Jody Hawk: Local Allegories/Stories of Massillon” Exhibition
Continuing through July 5
Studio M Exhibition: Lawrence Churski Paintings
Tuesday, June 2
History Discussion Group: “Saving and Shopping”
10:00 to Noon - Free/No reservations - Coffee and sweets available for a donation
Tuesday, June 2
“Green Crafts” Class with instructor Jill Malusky Bacon
2:00 to 4:00 pm - 4 weeks - Registration due by May 28 - Re-use discards to create household items
Thursday, June 4
Canstruction© Gala
6:00 p.m. - V.I.P. Look at Huge Imaginative Sculptures Made Solely of Canned Goods - Free
Exhibition Continues through June 29 - Bring Canned Goods for Local Food Banks
Saturday, June 6
Do the Mu: “Architecture”
Noon to 2:00 pm - Free/No reservations - Family activity
Tour the Empire State Building exhibition; create a project with architect Don Allcorn; snacks
Saturday, June 6
“Pigment Making and Painting” Class with artist Bernadette Glorioso
10:00 am to Noon - 4 weeks - Register by 6/1
Thursday, June 11
“Family Portraits” Class with artist Jody Hawk
6:00 to 8:00 pm - 3 weeks - Register by 5/29 - Composition and lighting techniques
Friday, June 12
“Lost and Found: Designer Pins” Class with crafter Dianna Townsend
2:30 to 4:30 pm - 2 weeks - Register by 6/7 - Create pins from salvaged jewelry
Saturday, June 13
“Pinhole Camera” Workshop with artist Jody Hawk
Noon to 4:00 pm - Ages 10 and older - Register by 6/8 - Take photos and develop prints
Tuesday, June 23
Brown Bag Lunch—Sally Whiston: “The Unsinkable Molly Brown”
Noon to 1:00 pm - Free/No Reservations
Bring lunch or buy in the Chit Chat Coffee Shoppe - Free cookies and coffee - Sponsored by Bates Printing
Saturday, June 27
Deco Tour: Cars and More
10:00 am to 1:00 pm - 1930s car show at Massillon Museum - Free
11:00 am - MassMu Gallery Talk, “The Rise of a Landmark,” Curator Alexandra Nicholis - Free
3:00 to 6:00 pm - 1920s car show at Kent State University Museum - Free
4:00 pm - KSU Gallery Tours of Art Deco shows - Free
8:00 pm - “TangoMania” masked ball at KSU Museum - Ticket info: 330-672-3450
Cars should pre-register - Massillon: 330-833-4061 / Kent: 330-672-3450
Continuing permanent exhibition:
“The Immel Circus” - Miniature carved circus, posters, photographs, costumes
Continuing through July 5
Studio M Exhibition: Lawrence Churski Paintings
Continuing through August 2
“The Rise of a Landmark: Lewis Hine and the Empire State Building” Exhibition (Photographs)
Organized by and traveling under the auspices of George Eastman House International Museum of Photography and Film
Continuing through August 2
“Jody Hawk: Local Allegories/Stories of Massillon” Exhibition
Wednesday, July 1 (5 weeks)
Fiber Art Class (adults)
7:00 to 8:30 pm - $49/$39 MassMu Members - Register by June 26 - Instructor Elizabeth Bracy
Saturday, July 4
MassMu Closed for Independence Day
Saturday, July 4
“Do the Mu” at Massillon Fourth of July Picnic in the Park: Patriotic Craft
Noon to 2:00 pm - Free - Stadium Park
Tuesday, July 7
History Discussion Group:
“Stars Summer Nights & the Solar System: Grade School Astronomy & High School Star Gazing”
10:00 a.m. to Noon - Free/No reservations - Coffee and sweets available for a donation
Tuesday, July 7 (4 weeks)
Intro to the Potter’s Wheel Class (adults)
2:30 to 4:30 pm - $59/$49 MassMu Members - Register by July 2 - Instructor Brittany Mazur
Wednesday, July 8 (4 weeks)
Advanced Potter’s Wheel Class (adults)
5:30 to 8:30 pm - $119/$109 MassMu Members - Register by July 2 - Instructor Debbie Tucker
Wednesday, July 8
Studio M Exhibition Opening: Timothy Paul Photographs
6:00 to 8:00 pm - Free/No reservations - Meet the artist, view the art, refreshments
Exhibition continues through August 16
Thursday, July 9 (4 weeks)
Kid’s Clay Class (ages 6 to 10)
10:00 am to Noon - $49/$39 MassMu Members - Register by July 3 - Instructor Lisa Reusser
Thursday, July 9 (4 weeks)
Teen Clay Class (ages 12 to 16)
1:00 to 3:00 pm - $49/$39 MassMu Members - Register by July 3 - Instructor Lisa Reusser
Friday, July 10
Gallery on the Greens VIP Gala Reception
6:00 to 9:00 pm - $75 per person/Reservations required - Dinner at Glenmoor Country Club
Meet the artists, silent auction, raffle
Benefit for Massillon Museum's collections storage renovation project
Saturday and Sunday, July 11 and 12
Gallery on the Greens
10:00 am to 6:00 pm - Outdoor art show along the boulevard at Glenmoor Country Club
$5 admission per person (MassMu members free) - No reservations
Benefit for Massillon Museum's collections storage renovation project
Monday, July 13
Gallery on the Greens Golf Outing
Reservations: Massillon Museum—330.833.4061
Benefit for Massillon Museum's collections storage renovation project
Tuesday, July 14 (6 weeks)
Beginner Drawing Class (ages 6 to 10)
9:30 to 10:30 am - $49/$39 MassMu Members - Register by July 9 - Instructor Stephen Tornero
Tuesday, July 14 (6 weeks)
Beginner Drawing Class (ages 11 to 14)
11:00 am to 12:30 pm - $49/$39 MassMu Members - Register by July 9 - Instructor Stephen Tornero
Friday, July 17 (6 weeks)
2D Art Sampler Class (ages 6 to 10)
10:00 to 11:30 am - $49/$39 MassMu Members - Register by July 12 - Instructor Stephen Tornero
Friday, July 17
Island Party (Family friendly) 15th ANNUAL!!!!!!
6:00 to 11:00 pm - Free admission/No reservations - Pig roast & reggae music on the Museum lawn
Carlos Jones & the P.L.U.S. Band - Bring a chair or a blanket - Island sandwiches & beverages for sale
Saturday, July 18 [This date has been changed from July 11]
Photographing Massillon’s Architectural Treasures: History & Composition Class
1:00 to 3:00 pm - Register by July 6 - Instructor Margy Vogt
In conjunction with “The Rise of the Landmark: Lewis Hine and the Empire State Building”
(Exhibition Organized by and traveling under the auspices of George Eastman House International Museum of Photography and Film)
Sunday, July 19
Gallery Talk: “The Rise of the Landmark: Lewis Hine and the Empire State Building”
Talk by Massillon Museum Curator Alexandra Nicholis
2:00 pm - Free/No reservations
Wednesday, July 22 (2 weeks)
Body as Art Class (ages 12 to 16)
7:30 to 8:00 pm - $25/$20 MassMu Members - Register by July 17 - Instructor Jill Bacon
Thursday, July 23 (4 weeks)
Play Writing Class (adults)
6:30 to 8:30 pm - $39/$29 MassMu Members - Register by July 18 - Instructor Brian Centrone
Friday, July 24 (4 weeks)
Memoir Writing Class (adults)
2:00 to 4:00 pm - $39/$29 MassMu Members - Register by July 19 - Instructor Brian Centrone
Friday, July 24 (4 weeks)
Teen Creative Writing Class (ages 12 to 18)
10:00 am to Noon - $39/$29 MassMu Members - Register by July 19 - Instructor Brian Centrone
Saturday, July 25 (4 classes, skipping August 8)
Travel Writing Class (adults)
2:00 to 4:00 pm - $39/$29 MassMu Members - Register by July 20 - Instructor Brian Centrone
Saturday, July 25 (4 classes, skipping August 8)
Art and Writing Class (adults)
10:00 am to Noon - $39/$29 MassMu Members - Register by July 20 - Instructor Brian Centrone
Tuesday, July 28
Brown Bag Lunch: "Massillon’s Easter Sunday Fire"
MFD Chief Tom Burgasser discusses the recent downtown fire; historical background by Margy Vogt
Noon to 1:00 pm - Free/No Reservations
Bring lunch or buy in the Chit Chat Coffee Shoppe - Free cookies and coffee - Sponsored by Bates Printing
Continuing permanent exhibition:
“The Immel Circus” - Miniature carved circus, posters, photographs, costumes
Continuing through August 2
“The Rise of a Landmark: Lewis Hine and the Empire State Building” Exhibition (Photographs)
Organized by and traveling under the auspices of George Eastman House International Museum of Photography and Film
Continuing through August 2
“Jody Hawk: Local Allegories/Stories of Massillon” Exhibition
Continuing through August 16
Studio M Exhibition: Timothy Paul Photographs
Saturday, August 1
“Do the Mu”—Large scale murals with artist Bili Kribbs
Noon to 2:00 pm - Free/No reservations - Family fun: Visit the Museum, work on a mural, snack
Saturday, August 1 (4 weeks)
Mommy or Daddy and Me Class (ages 3–6 with adult)
10:00 to 11:00 a.m. - Register by July 27 - Instructor: Sandi Thouvenin
Tuesday, August 4
History Discussion Group: “Singing in the Car—Family Outings”
10:00 a.m. to Noon - Free/No reservations - Coffee and sweets available for a donation
Tuesday, August 4 (4 weeks)
Intermediate Wheel Class (adults)
2:30 to 4:30 p.m. - Register by July 30 - Instructor: Brittany Mazur
Thursday, August 6 (4 weeks)
Creative Clay/Hand-building Class (adults)
9:30 to 11:30 a.m. - Register by August 1 - Instructor: Clarice Nelson
Friday, August 7 (3 weeks)
“Art through the Ages” Class (ages 11–14)
2:00 to 4:00 p.m. - Register by August 2 - Instructor: Stephen Tornero
Saturday, August 15 (3 weeks)
Intro to Clay/Hand-building Class
10:00 a.m to Noon - Register by August 10 - Instructor: Clarice Nelson
Saturday, August 22
“Stark Naked Salon” Exhibition Opening (11 emerging Stark County Artists)
7:00 to 9:00 p.m. - Free/No reservations - Party (band and food) on the lawn
Exhibition continues through October 4
Saturday, August 22
Studio M Exhibition Opening: Canton Artists League
7:00 to 9:00 p.m. - Free/No reservations - Exhibition continues through September 27
Tuesday, August 25
Brown Bag Lunch: “Stepping up to the Plate in Ohio—The Negro Leagues in the Buckeye State”
Leslie Heaphy, Associate Professor, Kent State University Stark
Noon to 1:00 pm - Free/No Reservations
Bring lunch or buy in the Chit Chat Coffee Shoppe - Free cookies and coffee - Sponsored by Bates Printing
Saturday, August 29 (6 weeks)
Beginning Oil Painting Adult Class Begins (adults)
10:00 a.m to Noon - Register by August 24 - Instructor: Dylan Atkinson
Continuing permanent exhibitions:
“The Immel Circus” - Miniature carved circus, posters, photographs, costumes
Selections from the Permanent Collection
Continuing through September 27
Studio M Exhibition: Canton Artists League—”A Splash of Color”
Continuing through October 4
“Stark Naked Salon” —11 emerging Stark County artists
starknakedsalon.com
Tuesday, September 1
History Discussion Group: “Classic Films”
10:00 a.m. to Noon - Free/No reservations - Coffee and sweets available for a donation
Friday, September 4
Akron Art Explorers Exhibition Opening "Common Ground"
6:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Red Light Gallery, 111 N. Main St, Akron, Ohio 44308
For more information, visit the Red Light Gallery site
Exhibition continues at Red Light Gallery through September 30
Saturday, September 5
“Do the Mu”—Ephemeral Art with Scot Phillips
Noon to 2:00 pm - Free family fun - Museum tour, art activity, and snacks
Thursday, September 10
“Rock-afire Explosion”—Film at the Lions Lincoln Theatre
Part of the programming for the “Stark Naked Salon” Exhibition
7:00 pm - Free/No reservations
Saturday, September 12 (3 weeks)
Figure Drawing Class with Marti Jones Dixon
1:00 to 4:00 pm - $80 ($70 MassMu members) - Register by September 6
Thursday, September 17
“Beautiful Losers”—Film at the Lions Lincoln Theatre
Part of the programming for the “Stark Naked Salon” Exhibition
7:00 pm - Free/No reservations
Tuesday, September 22
Brown Bag Lunch: “The Crash(es) of 1929 and the Coming of the Great Depression”
Dr. Shawn Selby, Adjunct Professor, History, Kent State University Stark Campus
Noon to 1:00 pm - Free/No Reservations
Bring lunch or buy in the Chit Chat Coffee Shoppe - Free cookies and coffee - Sponsored by Bates Printing
Continuing permanent exhibition:
“The Immel Circus” - Miniature carved circus, posters, photographs, costumes
Continuing through October 4
“Stark Naked Salon”—11 emerging Stark County artists
Thursday, October 1
“Stark Naked Salon” Gallery Party
5:00 to 7:00 pm - Free/No reservations - DJ Tony Free
Thursday, October 1 (4 weeks)
Keepsake Fabrics with Karen Elvin (adults)
10:00 am to noon - $80 ($70 MassMu members) - Register by September 25
Thursday, October 1 (4 weeks)
Expressive Art Class: Watercolor Painting with the Tao Technique with Karen Elvin (adults)
1:00 to 3:00 pm - $60 ($50 MassMu members) - Register by September 25
Friday, October 2 (4 weeks)
Intro to Wheel with Brittany Mazur (adults)
9:30 am to 11:30 am - $59 ($49 MassMu members) - Register by September 26
Friday, October 2 (6 weeks)
Creative Wheel with Brittany Mazur (adults)
2:30 to 4:30 pm - $59 ($49 MassMu members) - Register by September 26
Saturday, October 3
“Do the Mu”—Fall Festivals with Jill Malusky Bacon
Noon to 2:00 pm - Free family fun - Museum tour, art activity, and snacks
Saturday, October 3 (4 weeks)
Terrific Toddlers with Jamie Malusky (ages 3–6)
10:00 to 11:00 am - $50 ($40 MassMu members) - Register by September 27
Saturday, October 3 (4 weeks)
Mommy or Daddy and Me—Fall Fun! with Jamie Malusky (ages 3–6)
11:30 am to 12:30 pm - $50 ($40 MassMu members) - Register by September 27
Saturday, October 3 (4 weeks)
Art Party with Jamie Malusky (ages 8–10)
1:00 to 3:00 pm - $60 ($50 MassMu members) - Register by September 27
Saturday, October 3 (4 weeks)
Beginning Printmaking with Stephen Tornero (ages 6–10)
9:30 to 11:30 am - $50 ($40 MassMu members) - Register by September 27
Saturday, October 3 (4 weeks)
Intermediate Printmaking with Stephen Tornero (ages 11–14)
9:30 to 11:30 am - $50 ($40 MassMu members) - Register by September 27
Saturday, October 3 (4 weeks)
Paint a Picture from a Photo with Karen Elvin (adults)
10:30 to 11:30 am - $60 ($50 MassMu members) - Register by September 27
Tuesday, October 6
History Discussion Group: “Superstitions and Old Wives’ Tales”
10:00 am to Noon - Free/No reservations - Coffee and sweets available for a donation
Friday, October 9
Rockin’ the Lot at Buffalo Wild Wings to Benefit the Massillon Museum
7:00 pm gates open/8:00 pm music - Free admission - Tribute band TBA
October 10 to 18
Studio M: Artwork by members of the Boys and Girls Club of Massillon
Free admission throughout regular Museum hours
Friday, October 23
Studio M Exhibition Opening: “Photography by Friends of Relay for Life”
6:00 to 8:00 p.m. - Free/No Reservations - Meet the artists, see the art, enjoy refreshments
Purchase price of photographs benefits the American Cancer Society
Exhibition continues through December 6
Tuesday, October 27
Brown Bag Lunch: John Kiste, “Edgar Allan Poe”
Noon to 1:00 pm - Free/No Reservations
Bring lunch or buy in the Chit Chat Coffee Shoppe - Free cookies and coffee - Sponsored by Bates Printing
Thursday, October 29
Children's Halloween Party
6:00 to 7:30 pm - Free/Reservations - Members, their children, and grandchildren/New members welcome!
Continuing permanent exhibition:
“The Immel Circus” - Miniature carved circus, posters, photographs, costumes
Continuing permanent collection exhibition
“New Acquisitions by Ohio Artists” - Second-floor exhibition
Available for viewing during regular MassMu hours - Free/No reservations
Continuing through December 6
Studio M Exhibition: “Photography by Friends of Relay for Life”
Sunday, November 1
Exhibition Opening: “Collective Ink”
2:00-5:00 pm - Free/No reservations - Prints by women from three cooperative Ohio studios
Tuesday, November 3
History Discussion Group: “And Away We Go—Terrific TV”
10:00 a.m. to Noon - Free/No reservations - Coffee and sweets available for a donation
Saturday, November 7
Photography Gallery Exhibition Begins: “I Love a Parade!”
Available for viewing during regular MassMu hours - Free/No reservations
Saturday, November 7
“Do the Mu”—Printmaking with MassMu Staff
Noon to 2:00 pm - Free family fun - Museum tour, art activity, and snacks
Saturday, November 7 (4 weeks)
Intermediate Wheel with Brittany Mazur (adults)
Noon to 2:00 pm - $59 ($49 MassMu members) - Register by November 1
Saturday, November 7 (4 weeks)
Kids Clay with Lisa Reusser (ages 6 to 10)
Noon to 2:00 pm - $49 ($39 MassMu members) - Register by November 1
Saturday, November 7 (4 weeks)
Teen Clay with Lisa Reusser (ages 6 to 10)
2:30 to 4:30 pm - $49 ($39 MassMu members) - Register by November 1
Saturday, November 7 (2 weeks)
Pinhole Photography with Jody Hawk (all ages)
10:00 am to 1:00 pm - $40 ($30 MassMu members) - Register by November 1
Saturday, November 7 (4 weeks)
Introduction to Digital Photography with Jody Hawk (all ages)
1:30 am to 3:30 pm - $60 ($50 MassMu members) - Register by November 1
Thursday, November 26
Massillon Museum will be closed for Thanksgiving
Continuing permanent exhibition:
“The Immel Circus” - Miniature carved circus, posters, photographs, costumes
Continuing permanent collection exhibition
“New Acquisitions by Ohio Artists” - Second-floor exhibition
Available for viewing during regular MassMu hours - Free/No reservations
Continuing permanent collection exhibition
Photography Gallery Exhibition: “I Love a Parade!”
Available for viewing during regular MassMu hours - Free/No reservations
Continuing through January 3
“Collective Ink”—Prints by women from four cooperative Ohio studios
Tuesday, December 1
History Discussion Group: “Christmas Memories”
10:00 a.m. to Noon - Free/No reservations - Coffee and sweets available for a donation
Saturday, December 5
“Do the Mu”—Fun and Funky Knitting and Crocheting
Noon to 2:00 pm - Free family fun - Museum tour, art activity, and snacks
Friday, December 11
Studio M: Akron and Massillon Art Explorers
No official opening - Exhibition continues through January 3
Wednesday, December 16
Children’s Holiday Party (Members, children, and grandchildren—new members welcome any time!)
6:00 to 7:30 pm - Free/Reservations
Saturday, December 19
Members’ Holiday Party (Members only—new members welcome any time!)
7:00 to 9:00 pm - Free/Reservations
Friday, December 25
MassMu closed for Christmas
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