2008:
| January | February | March | April |
| May | June | July | August |
| September | October | November | December |
Tuesday, January 1
Museum Closed for New Year's Day
Open Saturday, Sunday, and Wednesday as usual (Always closed on Mondays)
...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
...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
...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
Soup Up Your Support!
A Benefit for the Massillon Museum Endowment Fund
Wednesday, March 26, 2008 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Handcrafted ceramic soup bowls will be displayed at the Museum beginning on Wednesday, March 19. Choose your favorite and make a reservation for lunch; pay on March 26. For a minimum of $15 per bowl, enjoy one serving of Panera soup and bread- keep the bowl! (You may find a treasure that compels you to offer more!) You're welcome to purchase additional soup, beverages, and accompaniments.
Special thanks to Nancy Gessner, Dick Leffler, and Panera Bread.
Bowls were created by: Clarice Nelson, Christopher Craft, Christine Shearer, Alexandra Nicholis, Mandy Pond, Judy Paquelet, Scot Phillips, Christine Bracken, Mary Ann Fowler, Suzi John, Lani Allman, Bobbie Muhlbach, Washington High School students under the direction of Sherri Hornbrooke, and Malone Students Sylvia DeMarco, Jessica Yoder, Missy Schreckengost, Caitlin Cook, Holly Reiber, Cindy Kimberly, Madeleine Cline, and Britaney Mazur.
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 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
...Continue through May 11
"Laurie Addis: Contemporary Weavings Inspired by the Massillon Museum's Kashmir Shawl"
The Paul L. David Sports Gallery - Paul Brown & Tommy James football artifacts and representations of other sports
Photography Gallery - Jack London Photographs
"Shake, Shake, Shake: The Salt and Pepper Shaker Collection of Doris Rohr"
...Continues through May 25
Studio M Exhibition: Walsh University Photojournalism Students, “Image to Image”
...Continues through June 14
"Midwestern Visions of Impressionism" at the Southern Ohio Museum, Portsmouth
(Traveling exhibition originated by the Massillon Museum)
...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
Continuing Permanent Collection Gallery Exhibition:
"The Immel Circus" - Miniature carved circus, posters, photographs, costumes
Tuesday, May 6
History Discussion Group: "Best Accomplishments"
10:00 to Noon - Free/No Reservations
Sunday, May 4
Exhibition Opening: "Celebration in Art"
Exhibition of art from area schools - 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. - Free/No Reservations - Exhibition continues through May 25
Tuesday, May 27
Brown Bag Lunch: Judge Eddie Elum, "Massillon Memorial Days"
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
Friday, May 30
Studio M Exhibition Opening: Nan Ream Acrylic Paintings
6:00 to 8:00 p.m. - Free/No Reservations - Exhibition continues though July 6
...Continues through June 14
"Midwestern Visions of Impressionism" at the Southern Ohio Museum, Portsmouth
(Traveling exhibition originated by the Massillon Museum)
...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
Continuing Permanent Collection Gallery Exhibition:
“The Immel Circus” - Miniature carved circus, posters, photographs, costumes
Tuesday, June 3
History Discussion Group: “Meyers Lake”
10:00 to Noon - Free/No Reservations
Saturday, June 7
Exhibition opening: "Eclectic. Everyday. Elegant. The Massillon Museum Celebrates 75 Years"
7:00 to 9:00 p.m. June 13 - Free/No Reservations - Exhibition continues through September 14
Saturday, June 7
“Jean Baptiste Massillon” Exhibition Opens
Second floor exhibition in conjunction with the Museum’s 75th anniversary
Saturday, June 7
75th Anniversary Exhibitions Open on the Second Floor
Pioneer Kitchen, Sports Gallery, Victorian Parlor, Massillon/Museum Timelines, Curiosity Cabinet, Pease/Native American
Tuesday, June 24
Brown Bag Lunch: Richard Reichel, “Cigar Store Raids and Prosecution”
Noon to 1:00 p.m - Free/No Reservations
Bring lunch or buy from Santangelo’s in the Museum café - Free cookies and coffee - Sponsored by Bates Printing
...Continues through September 14
“Eclectic. Everyday. Elegant. The Massillon Museum Celebrates 75 Years”
Main Gallery: 75 most important objects from the permanent collection
Second Floor: Victorian parlor, pioneer kitchen, sports gallery, curiosity cabinet, costumes
Continuing Permanent Collection Gallery Exhibition:
“The Immel Circus” - Miniature carved circus, posters, photographs, costumes
Timeline of Massillon and Massillon Museum history
“Jean Baptiste Massillon” exhibition
Pioneer Kitchen
Victorian Parlor
Photography Exhibit
Cream of the Clothing Collection
Curiosity Cabinet
Native American Artifacts
Sports Gallery
Tuesday, July 1
History Discussion Group: “Patriotic Celebrations”
10:00 to Noon - Free/No reservations
Wednesday, July 9
Gallery Talk (Massillon Museum Executive Director Christine Shearer)
6:00 p.m. - Free - Reservations required
Friday, July 11
Studio M Exhibition Opening: Wizards of Watercolor
6:00 to 8:00 p.m. - Free/No reservations - Exhibition continues though August 17
Saturday, July 12
Antique and Classic Car Show
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. - Free admission - Pre-WWII vehicles on the Museum lawn
Click here for more information
Saturday, July 12
A Jewel of an Evening - Speaker: Robert Casey, Curator of Transportation at The Henry Ford
6:00 p.m. - $75 per person - Reservations required by July 8
A benefit to celebrate the 100th birthday of the Jewel auto and support the Museum’s 75th anniversary
Click here for more information
Friday, July 18
Island Party and Pig Roast
6:00 to 11:00 p.m. - Free reggae party with Carlos Jones & the P.L.U.S. Band - Family friendly
Island food and beverages for sale - No reservations - Bring a chair
For more information, click here.
Tuesday, July 22
Brown Bag Lunch: Massillon Museum Curator Alexandra Nicholis, “Gems of the Collection”
Noon to 1:00 p.m - Free/No reservations
Bring lunch or buy from Santangelo’s in the Museum café - Free cookies and coffee - Sponsored by Bates Printing
Tuesday, July 29
Gallery Talk (Massillon Museum Curator Alexandra Nicholis)
10:00 a.m. - Free - Reservations required
...Continues through September 14
“Eclectic. Everyday. Elegant. The Massillon Museum Celebrates 75 Years”
Main Gallery: 75 most important objects from the permanent collection
Second Floor: Victorian parlor, pioneer kitchen, sports gallery, curiosity cabinet, costumes
Continuing Permanent Collection Gallery Exhibition:
“The Immel Circus” - Miniature carved circus, posters, photographs, costumes
Timeline of Massillon and Massillon Museum history
“Jean-Baptiste Massillon” exhibition
Pioneer Kitchen
Victorian Parlor
Photography Exhibit
Clothing
Curiosity Cabinet
Native American Artifacts
Sports Gallery
Tuesday, August 5
History Discussion Group: “Dog Days of Summer”
10:00 to Noon - Free/No Reservations
Saturday, August 9
Downtown Massillon Fun Fest
10:00 a.m.to 2:00 p.m. - Free family event - No reservations
Art, music, animals, train ride, movie, inflatables, dance, health and safety, education, vehicles
Wednesday, August 13
Gallery Talk (Massillon Museum Archivist Mandy Altimus Pond)
10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. - Free - Reservations required
Saturday, August 16
Pioneer Day
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. - Free/No reservations - Outdoor baking demonstrations, pioneer games, and more
Wednesday, August 20
Tiger Stripe Ice Cream Cones at the Museum
Following the Tiger Football Kick-Off Pep Rally at Duncan Plaza - Free/NoReservations
Friday, August 22
Studio M Exhibition Opening: todd v
6:00 to 8:00 p.m. - Free/No reservations - Exhibition continues though September 28
First six people to visit Studio M and the main gallery exhibit of Tommy Henrich's 1951 NY Yankees road jersey
will win free tickets for this weekend's Lions Lincoln Theatre classic film, "The Pride of the Yankees"
Tuesday, August 26
Brown Bag Lunch: Rudy Turkal, “Postcard Collecting—Massillon Style”
Noon to 1:00 p.m - Free/No reservations
Bring lunch or buy from Santangelo’s in the Museum café - Free cookies and coffee - Sponsored by Bates Printing
...Continues through September 14
“Eclectic. Everyday. Elegant. The Massillon Museum Celebrates 75 Years”
Main Gallery: 75 most important objects from the permanent collection
Second Floor: Victorian parlor, pioneer kitchen, sports gallery, curiosity cabinet, costumes
Continuing Permanent Collection Gallery Exhibition:
“The Immel Circus” - Miniature carved circus, posters, photographs, costumes
Timeline of Massillon and Massillon Museum history
“Jean-Baptiste Massillon” exhibition
Pioneer Kitchen
Victorian Parlor
Photography Exhibit
Clothing
Curiosity Cabinet
Native American Artifacts
Sports Gallery
…Continues through September 28
Studio M Exhibition: todd v, "Larger than Life" pop art portraits
Tuesday, September 2
History Discussion Group: “Unions, Labor Day, and Work”
10:00 to Noon - Free/No Reservations
Thursday, September 4
Community Dinner in Celebration of the Massillon Museum’s 75th Anniversary
6:00 to 9:00 p.m. - $10 per person - Reservations required - Amvets Post #6, downtown Massillon
Tuesday, Septmber 23
Brown Bag Lunch: Ron Frailly, “Independent Newspaper Workshop”
Noon to 1:00 p.m - Free/No reservations
Bring lunch or buy from Santangelo’s in the Museum café - Free cookies and coffee - Sponsored by Bates Printing
Continuing Permanent Collection Gallery Exhibitions:
"The Immel Circus" - Miniature carved circus, posters, photographs, costumes
Timeline of Massillon and Massillon Museum history
"Jean Baptiste Massillon" exhibition
Pioneer Kitchen
Photography Exhibit
Curiosity Cabinet
Sports Gallery
October 11– 24
Boys and Girls Club of Massillon Artwork
Exhibited in the Museum's Fred F. Silk Community Room during regular Museum hours
Tuesday, October 7
History Discussion Group: "Coal Mines"
10:00 to Noon - Free/No Reservations
Thursday, October 2
Exhibition Opening: "Rooted in Tradition: Art Quilts from the Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum"
7:00 to 9:00 p.m. - Free/NoReservations - Exhibition continues through November 30, 2008
Tuesday, October 14
"The Expressive Teapot"—ceramics class to make a teapot— 6-week class series begins - Celebrating the "Kimono" exhibition
Includes creating a teapot, history of Yixing teapots, brewing and serving Chinese tea, and the culture of the Japanese Tea Ceremony
6:00 to 9:00 pm - $89 per person ($79 Museum members) - Registration required - Basic wheel and handbuilding skills required
Thursday, October 16
"The Expressive Teapot"—ceramics class to make a teapot— 6-week class series begins - Celebrating the "Kimono" exhibition
Includes creating a teapot, history of Yixing teapots, brewing and serving Chinese tea, and the culture of the Japanese Tea Ceremony
1:30 to 4:30 pm - $89 per person ($79 Museum members) - Registration required - Basic wheel and handbuilding skills required
Saturday, October 18
Rhythms Concert Series: Jill Colucci
Details to be announced
Tuesday, October 28
Brown Bag Lunch: Betty O'Neill-Roderick, "The Ghosts of Zoar"
Noon to 1:00 p.m - Free/No reservations
Bring lunch or buy from Santangelo's in the Museum café - Free cookies and coffee - Sponsored by Bates Printing
Wednesday, October 29
Children's Halloween Party
6:00 p.m. - Members only (Memberships available at any time) - Free/Reservations required
Continuing Permanent Collection Gallery Exhibits:
“The Immel Circus” - Miniature carved circus, posters, photographs, costumes
Timeline of Massillon and Massillon Museum history
“Jean Baptiste Massillon” exhibition
Pioneer Kitchen
Photography Exhibit
Curiosity Cabinet
Native American Artifacts
Sports Gallery
...continuing through November 30
“Rooted in Tradition: Art Quilts from the Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum”
Tuesday, November 4
History Discussion Group: “Greatest Gifts”
10:00 to Noon - Free/No Reservations
Friday, November 7
Studio M Exhibition Opening: Photographs by Friends of Relay for Life
6:00 to 8:00 pm - Free/No reservations
Thursday, November 27
Massillon Museum closed for Thanksgiving
Tuesday, December 2
History Discussion Group: “My Wish for Massillon”
10:00 to Noon - Free/No Reservations
Saturday, December 13
Studio M Exhibition Opening: Michele Waalkes
7:00 - 9:00 p.m. | Continues through January 18, 2009
Saturday, December 13
"Stark County Artists Exhibition" Opening
7:00 - 9:00 p.m. | Continues through January 24, 2009
Wednesday, December 17
Children's Holiday Party
6:00 - 8:00 p.m. | Free, open to Members, their children and grandchildren | Reservations required.
Saturday, December 20
Members' Holiday Party
7:00 - 9:00 p.m. | Free, open to Members' | Reservations, please
Saturday, December 20
"The Greatest Generation" Exhibition Opening - Members' Sneak Peek
7:00 - 9:00 p.m. | Continues through April 2009
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