Arts + Culture

Walls Come Alive

The Colorful Murals of Downtown Canton Article by Christian Williams | Photography by Nicole Certo This fall, ArtsinStark culminated a community-wide festival in which 14 selected artists went around the northeast area of downtown Canton to paint on buildings as canvases. This mural festival was designed to be as accessible to everyone as possible, allowing the public to engage with the artists and learn about their creative decisions and processes.  Thanks to the combined effort of Visit...

Health + Wellness

Another Act of Kindness

Finding Light after the Darkness Article and Photography by Provided Our healing journey began four years ago, with faith, hope, and resilience that took us from despair to the joy of blessing others. On November 16, 2020, our lives changed when my husband, Jonathan, woke up with a 103° fever, and we knew the invisible COVID-19 virus had entered our home. Less than two weeks later, on November 25, Jonathan's condition worsened, and his health deteriorated to the point that he asked me to call...

Arts + Culture

A Century of Vision

Transforming the Canton Palace Theatre for the Next Generation Article by Georgia Paxos | Photography by Provided Nearly 100 years ago, Harry Harper Ink gifted Canton one of its most enduring treasures: the Canton Palace Theatre. Built as a million-dollar vaudeville and movie house, the theatre reflected Ink’s passion for the community and his deep commitment to improving the lives of its people. Ink, a local entrepreneur and industrialist, founded the Tonsiline company, which produced a...

Arts + Culture

The Canton Culture Collective

Uniting Arts, Community, and Progress in Stark County Article by Nicole Certo | Photography by Provided The Canton Culture Collective is a passionate group in Stark County, Ohio, dedicated to enriching the city’s cultural fabric and driving its future. With a deep love for the arts and a strong commitment to their hometown, the Collective seeks to strengthen Canton and its surrounding areas through collaboration and creativity. Formed with the goal of promoting, inspiring, and connecting the...

Travel

Make the Most of 2025

How to Snag More Vacation Days This Year Article by Nicole Certo Many of us enjoy our jobs but also value time away.  To make the most of your paid time off in 2025, plan around federal holidays: ·        Presidents' Day : Take off February 14-17 for a four-day break.  ·        Memorial Day : Take off May 23-26 for a four-day weekend.  ·        Juneteenth : Take off June 20 for a four-day break.  ·        Independence Day : Take off July 3-4 for a four-day weekend.  ·        Labor...

Wellness

Whispering Grace Horses: Freedom Farms

Helping to Heal Those in Need Article by provided | Photography by Alexa Partistry We will never turn down the opportunity to tell the story of Whispering Grace Horses and Freedom Farm.  To be featured in the first issue of 2025 of Canton Lifestyle Magazine is certainly an honor for us. With the theme of Health and Wellness in the air comes a topic that has helped calm and ease the minds of many across the globe, the use of  therapy animals. However, this is not traditional therapy, horses...

Health + Wellness

Bubanic Chiropactic

A Natural, Hands-on Approach to Better Health Article and Photography by Provided The spine plays a crucial role in your overall well-being, protecting your body’s communication center, the Nervous System. A misaligned spine can lead to pain and discomfort and even impact normal bodily functions. We use gentle and precise adjustments to realign your spine, relieve pain, improve mobility, and support your body’s healing ability.   The Nervous System controls everything your body...

Home + Design

Elevate Your Holiday Spirit

Glamorous Christmas Designs by Josette Article by Nicole Certo | Photography by Alexa Pecorelli As the holiday season approaches, interior designer Josette is ready to transform her design studio into a winter wonderland. Starting November 1st, she begins the enchanting task of decorating. This year, she’s embracing a striking color palette of blacks and gold to create a stunning, dramatic tree that will be the centerpiece of her shop. Josette’s approach to Christmas decor is all about...

Home Services

Warm Hearts, Nourishing Meals

The Akron-Canton Foodbank helping families have warm meals this holiday Article by Christian Williams | Photography by Provided Across eight counties in Ohio, the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank helps source food for food pantries, meal sites, shelters, children’s programs, and hunger relief programs for older adults. Last year alone, 35 million pounds of food and other essentials were distributed—enough food for 27.2 million meals for local communities in need. “Families are having a...

Shopping

Wrap It Up: Unique Holiday Gifts That Wow

Gift Ideas from local retailers Article by Nicole Certo | Photography by Provided Bomb Berries by Allison is a locally owned business offering delightful sweet treats perfect for any occasion. Our selection includes chocolate-covered strawberries, mini cheesecakes, hot cocoa bombs, and candied grapes, all customizable for weddings, birthdays, or corporate events. To place an order, text 234-200-6676, email bombberriesbyallison@gmail.com, or message us on social media. Enjoy free local pickup...