Nov. 2 Canton First Friday Event is a Zombie ArtVasion

Halloween’s history but Zombie ArtVasion is very much alive on November 2, as First Friday scares up some fun in the Canton Arts District.

Face the evening by stopping at The Joseph Saxton Gallery of Photography, where make-up artist Darryl Parsons will turn you from cute to creepy, before and after his full special effects demo at 7 p.m. Then let, God of Carnage, a play performed by Seat of The Pants Productions, may you squirm at Players Guild Theatre. Or, cozy up with your favorite boy or ghoul at the Canton Palace’s free flick, The Nightmare before Christmas.    Nearby, the LifeShare blood bank will be open for business (deposits only!) while the living dead from the Ananda Center roam the streets to prey and play.

Shudder with glee at the jewelry exhibit of Teri Barnes at Lynda Tuttle’s Art Center, tap your toes to the folksy feats of Yankee Bravo, and ponder the perplexity of MECHANIC/ORGANIC, the haunting new show at Translations, featuring the work of Danny Saathoff and Annette Yoho Feltes.  Cross the street to 2^nd April Galerie & Studios and introduce yourself to the 20 resident artists and say “hey” to Major Lee and Brian Henke, who will be playing on site.  Venture up to the Dreg Spot to celebrate the shop’s 5th Anniversary and be sure to visit Creative Ohio Gallery in their new digs on 4^th Street, a block away from Journey Studios and Canton Glassworks.

Music’s brewing all night, including a full line up Buzzbin Art and Music Shop,  Denny Ott at B-Side Winery, Justin Moyar at Muggwigz, and Lare Sattler at Subway.

Spend $20 at an established Arts District art studio/gallery and bring your receipt to the ArtsinStark office in the District (308 4^th Street) for the Buy Art Get Cash promo, and while there, have some cider, do a kids’ activity and pickup a $10 First Friday t-shirt.

And remember to feed the beast growling in your gut!  Sports Therapy will be open as will all your favorite downtown digs

Download the First Friday map and any additional details you need atwww.cantonfirstfriday.com.  First Friday is sponsored by Stark Community Foundation and presented by the downtown Canton Special improvement District and ArtsinStark.