...Continues through June 29, 2008
"Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition" - 15 works of public art by 15 Ohio artists
Free maps at Massillon Museum - Free audio tours

...Continues through January 13
Studio M: Melissa Vogley Woods Paintings and Quilts

...Continues through February 23, 2008
"Midwestern Visions of Impressionism" at the South Bend Regional Museum of Art in Indiana
(Traveling exhibition originated by the Massillon Museum)

Continuing Permanent Collection Gallery Exhibitions:
"Ink on Paper: Famous Hands and Autograph Books" - Signatures of Presidents, authors, and other famous folks
"Shake, Shake, Shake: The Salt and Pepper Shaker Collection of Doris Rohr"
"The Immel Circus" - Miniature carved circus, posters, photographs, costumes
The Paul L. David Sports Gallery - Paul Brown & Tommy James football artifacts and representations of other sports
Photography Gallery - Selections from the Museum's photography collection

Tuesday, January 8
History Discussion Group: "Cold, Snow, and Winter Fun"
10:00 to Noon - Free/No Reservations - Coffee and doughnuts available

Friday, January 18
Studio M Exhibition Opening: Liz Debellis Fiber Construction
6:00 to 8:00 p.m. - Free/No Reservations - Exhibition continues through February 24

Saturday, January 19
Rhythms Concert: Susan Werner (www.susanwerner.com)
8:00 p.m. - Limited seating in Museum¹s main gallery/Advance tickets recommended (on sale 6 weeks ahead)

Tuesday, January 22
Brown Bag Lunch: Al and Carol Messenger, "Tales of the Appalachian Trail"
Noon to 1:00 p.m - Free/No Reservations
Bring lunch or buy from Santangelo's in the Museum café - Free cookies and coffee

February 2008

...Continues through February 17
"Ink on Paper: Famous Hands and Autograph Books" - Signatures of Presidents, authors, and other famous folks

...Continues through February 24, 2008
Studio M: Liz DeBellis, "Domesticity as I See It" - Fiber Construction

...Continues through February 23, 2008
"Midwestern Visions of Impressionism" at the South Bend Regional Museum of Art in Indiana
(Traveling exhibition originated by the Massillon Museum)

...Continues through June 29, 2008
"Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition" - 15 works of public art by 15 Ohio artists
Free maps at Massillon Museum - Free cell phone audio tours & downloadable MP3s at massillonmuseum.org

Continuing Permanent Collection Gallery Exhibitions:
"Shake, Shake, Shake: The Salt and Pepper Shaker Collection of Doris Rohr"
"The Immel Circus" - Miniature carved circus, posters, photographs, costumes
The Paul L. David Sports Gallery - Paul Brown & Tommy James football artifacts and representations of other sports
Photography Gallery - Selections from the Museum's photography collection

Saturday, February 2
"In the Garden" Exhibition Opening
7:00 to 9:00 p.m. - Free/No Reservations - Exhibition continues through April 20
Photographs by Ohio artists

Tuesday, February 5
History Discussion Group: "Most Romantic Moments"
10:00 to Noon - Free/No Reservations

Tuesday, February 12
Tickets go on sale for Richie Havens 3/27 concert (www.richiehavens.com)
"Rhythms" music series tickets available at the Museum, by phone (330-833-4061) with credit card, online until one week prior

Tuesday, February 26
Brown Bag Lunch: Duane Dodson, "A Poet's Perspective"
Noon to 1:00 p.m - Free/No Reservations
Bring lunch or buy from Santangelo¹s in the Museum café - Free cookies and coffee

Thursday, February 28
Rhythms Concert: The Biddies (www.thebiddies.net)
8:00 p.m. - Limited seating in Museum's main gallery/Advance tickets recommended
Tickets by phone (330-833-4061), in person and at massillonmuseum.org

Friday, February 29
Studio M Exhibition Opening: Brian Robinson (Pastel Landscapes)
6:00 to 8:00 p.m. - Fee/No Reservations - Exhibition continues through April 6

March 2008

...Continues through June 29 "Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition" - 15 works of public art by 15 Ohio artists
Free maps at Massillon Museum - Free cell phone audio tours & downloadable MP3s at
massillonmuseum.org

...Continues through April 6
Brian Robinson Studio M Exhibition (Pastel Landscapes)

...Continues through April 20
"In the Garden" Exhibition (Photographs by Ohio artists)

Continuing Permanent Collection Gallery Exhibitions:
"Shake, Shake, Shake: The Salt and Pepper Shaker Collection of Doris Rohr"
"The Immel Circus" - Miniature carved circus, posters, photographs, costumes
The Paul L. David Sports Gallery - Paul Brown & Tommy James football artifacts and representations of other sports
Photography Gallery - Selections from the Museum's photography collection

Saturday, March 1
Laurie Addis: Contempoary Weavings Inspired by the Massillon Museum's Kashmiri Shawl
Opening reception for the artist from 3:00 - 5:00pm
exhibit continues through May 11

Tuesday, March 4
History Discussion Group: "Natural Disasters"
10:00 to Noon - Free/No Reservations

...Continues through June 29 "Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition" - 15 works of public art by 15 Ohio artists
Free maps at Massillon Museum - Free cell phone audio tours & downloadable MP3s at
massillonmuseum.org

...Continues through April 6
Brian Robinson Studio M Exhibition (Pastel Landscapes)

...Continues through April 20
"In the Garden" Exhibition (Photographs by Ohio artists)

Continuing Permanent Collection Gallery Exhibitions:
"Shake, Shake, Shake: The Salt and Pepper Shaker Collection of Doris Rohr"
"The Immel Circus" - Miniature carved circus, posters, photographs, costumes
The Paul L. David Sports Gallery - Paul Brown & Tommy James football artifacts and representations of other sports
Photography Gallery - Selections from the Museum's photography collection

March 15 through June 14
"Midwestern Visions of Impressionism" at the Museum of Southern Ohio, Portsmouth
(Traveling exhibition originated by the Massillon Museum)

Tuesday, March 25
Brown Bag Lunch: Robb Hankins, President/CEO ArtsinStark, "Using Arts & Entertainment to Make Miracles"
Noon to 1:00 p.m - Free/No Reservations
Bring lunch or buy from Santangelo¹s in the Museum café - Free cookies and coffee

Wednesday, March 26
"Soup up Your Support" - Select a Handcrafted Bowl; Fill It with Free Soup
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. - Minimum Donation - Museum Benefit

Thursday, March 27
Rhythms Concert: Richie Havens (www.richiehavens.com)
8:00 p.m. - Limited seating in Museum's main gallery/Advance tickets recommended (on sale February 13)
Tickets by phone (330-833-4061), in person and at massillonmuseum.org

April 2008

April is BIG READ month in Western Stark County!
The Big Read is an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts
in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services and Arts Midwest

www.NEABigRead.org.

...Continues through April 6
Brian Robinson Studio M Exhibition (Pastel Landscapes)

...Continues through April 20
"In the Garden" Exhibition (Photographs by Ohio artists)

...Continues through May 11
"Laurie Addis: Contemporary Weavings Inspired by the Massillon Museum's Kashmir Shawl"

...Continues through June 14
"Midwestern Visions of Impressionism" at the Museum of Southern Ohio, Portsmouth
(Traveling exhibition originated by the Massillon Museum)

...Continues through June 29, 2008
"Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition" - 15 works of public art by 15 Ohio artists
Free maps at Massillon Museum - Free cell phone audio tours & downloadable MP3s at massillonmuseum.org

Continuing Permanent Collection Gallery Exhibitions:
"Shake, Shake, Shake: The Salt and Pepper Shaker Collection of Doris Rohr"
"The Immel Circus" - Miniature carved circus, posters, photographs, costumes
The Paul L. David Sports Gallery - Paul Brown & Tommy James football artifacts and representations of other sports
Photography Gallery - Jack London Photographs

Tuesday, April 1
The Big Read: Western Stark County Reads The Call of the Wild
Book Give-away in Downtown Massillon - 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. - Get a free book from volunteers and staff
National Endowment for the Arts and the Massillon Museum with collaboration of Massillon Public Library

Tuesday, April 1
The Big Read: Western Stark County Reads The Call of the Wild
An Evening with Jack London - 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. - Free/No Reservations
Readings at Massillon Public Library followed by opening of Jack London exhibit at Massillon Museum
National Endowment for the Arts and the Massillon Museum with collaboration of Massillon Public Library

Tuesday, April 1
History Discussion Group: "Foolish Mistakes"
10:00 to Noon - Free/No Reservations

Wednesday, April 2
The Big Read: Western Stark County Reads The Call of the Wild
Book Discussion at Massillon Public Library, Richard Gercken, Facilitator - 2:00 p.m. - Free/No Reservations
National Endowment for the Arts and the Massillon Museum with collaboration of Massillon Public Library

Saturday, April 5
The Big Read: Western Stark County Reads The Call of the Wild
The Call of the Wild Adventure Day - 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. - Free/No Reservations
Scavenger Hunt for book clues throughout the community; dog sled and activities at Community Park
National Endowment for the Arts and the Massillon Museum with collaboration of Massillon Public Library

Monday, April 7
The Big Read: Western Stark County Reads The Call of the Wild
Book Discussion at Chit Chat Coffee Shop, Richard Gercken, Facilitator - 6:00 p.m. - Free/No Reservations
National Endowment for the Arts and the Massillon Museum with collaboration of Massillon Public Library

Wednesday, April 9
The Big Read: Western Stark County Reads The Call of the Wild
Book Discussion at The Independent, John Kiste, Facilitator - Noon - Free/No Reservations
National Endowment for the Arts and the Massillon Museum with collaboration of Massillon Public Library

Thursday, April 10
The Big Read: Western Stark County Reads The Call of the Wild
Book Discussion at North Lawrence Senior Center, Richard Gercken, Facilitator - 6:30 p.m. - Free/No Reservations
Hosted by Canal Fulton Library
National Endowment for the Arts and the Massillon Museum with collaboration of Massillon Public Library

Friday, April 11
The Big Read: Western Stark County Reads The Call of the Wild
Book Discussion at Massillon Public Library, Richard Gercken, Facilitator - 7:00 p.m. - Free/No Reservations
National Endowment for the Arts and the Massillon Museum with collaboration of Massillon Public Library

Sunday, April 13
The Big Read: Western Stark County Reads The Call of the Wild
Showing of "The Call of the Wild" at Lions Lincoln Theatre - 2:00 p.m. - Free/No Reservations
National Endowment for the Arts and the Massillon Museum with collaboration of Massillon Public Library

Wednesday, April 16
The Big Read: Western Stark County Reads The Call of the Wild
Book Discussion at Massillon Museum, John Kiste, Facilitator - 10:00 a.m. - Free/No Reservations
National Endowment for the Arts and the Massillon Museum with collaboration of Massillon Public Library

Wednesday, April 16
The Big Read: Western Stark County Reads The Call of the Wild
Book Discussion at Massillon Public Library Navarre Branch, Richard Gercken, Facilitator - 7:00 p.m. - Free/No Reservations
National Endowment for the Arts and the Massillon Museum with collaboration of Massillon Public Library

Friday, April 18
The Big Read: Western Stark County Reads The Call of the Wild
Fireside Book Discussion at Oak Knoll Park Pavilion, Richard Gercken, Facilitator - 2:00 p.m. - Free/No Reservations
National Endowment for the Arts and the Massillon Museum with collaboration of Massillon Public Library

Saturday, April 19
The Big Read: Western Stark County Reads The Call of the Wild
"Celebrating Jack London" - 7:00 p.m. - @ Fairless Middle School - Free/No Reservations
Keynote Speaker, Jack London Scholar Jeanne Reesman and Music by Canton Symphony Orchestra Musicians
National Endowment for the Arts and the Massillon Museum with collaboration of Massillon Public Library

Sunday, April 20
Studio M Exhibition Opening: Walsh Photojournalism Students
2:00 to 5:00 p.m. - Free/No Reservations - Exhibition continues through May 25

Tuesday, April 22
Brown Bag Lunch: Chris Craft and Christine Shearer, "Jack London¹s Massillon Connection"
Noon to 1:00 p.m - Free/No Reservations
Bring lunch or buy from Santangelo¹s in the Museum café - Free cookies and coffee - Sponsored by Bates Printing

Wednesday, April 23
The Big Read: Western Stark County Reads The Call of the Wild
Book Discussion at Massillon Senior Center, Richard Gercken, Facilitator - 10:00 a.m. - Free/No Reservations
National Endowment for the Arts and the Massillon Museum with collaboration of Massillon Public Library

Thursday, April 24
The Big Read: Western Stark County Reads The Call of the Wild
Book Discussion at Ashland University Massillon Campus, Richard Gercken, Facilitator - 3:00 p.m. - Free/No Reservations
National Endowment for the Arts and the Massillon Museum with collaboration of Massillon Public Library

Thursday, April 24
The Big Read: Western Stark County Reads The Call of the Wild
"A Journey with Jack London:" One-Acts and Original Monologues at Lions Lincoln Theatre
7:00 p.m. - Free/No Reservations - Music by Canton Symphony Orchestra Musicians
National Endowment for the Arts and the Massillon Museum with collaboration of Massillon Public Library

Saturday, April 26
The Big Read: Western Stark County Reads The Call of the Wild
Dog Hike starting at and organized by Massillon Recreation Center - 10:00 a.m. - Free/No Reservations
National Endowment for the Arts and the Massillon Museum with collaboration of Massillon Public Library

Sunday, April 27
The Big Read: Western Stark County Reads The Call of the Wild
Book Discussion at The Wilderness Center, Wilmot, Richard Gercken, Facilitator - 2:00 p.m. - Free/No Reservations
National Endowment for the Arts and the Massillon Museum with collaboration of Massillon Public Library

Wednesday, April 30
The Big Read: Western Stark County Reads The Call of the Wild
Book Discussion at Bocca Grande Restaurant, Canal Fulton, John Kiste, Facilitator - 7:00 p.m. - Free/No Reservations
National Endowment for the Arts and the Massillon Museum with collaboration of Massillon Public Library