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July 26th – A DAY OF FASHION AND FOOD.
July 26
Spend a day exploring two area museums highlighting fashion. Don’t worry, we have allowed plenty of time to try a local restaurant for lunch and enjoy dinner in a refurbished church,
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM– Arrive at the Massillon Museum of Art
EXHIBIT: GILDING NORTHEAST OHIO: Fashion and Fortune 1870–1900.
Garments from Northeast Ohio collections and costumes from HBO’s The Gilded Age
Guest Curated by Brian Centrone
Exhibit dates: June 08—October 13, 2024
Location: 121 Lincoln Way E, Massillon, OH 44646
(330) 833-4061 | https://www.massillonmuseum.org/
Hours: Tuesday through Saturday
9:30am – 5:00pm Sunday 2:00pm – 5:00pm.
Admission: FREE
11:30-12:30 driving time to next destination. Massillon to Kent.
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM – Lunch time.
Here are a couple of our favorite Downtown Kent stops.
- The River Merchant – Flatbreads, sandwiches, salads, entrees and more.
911 N Mantua St, Kent, OH 44240 | therivermerchantkent.com
Patio available. - Ray’s Place – Home of the famous “MoFo” Burger.
135 Franklin Ave, Kent, OH 44240 | raysplacekent.com - Taco Tontos – locally owned. Fresh, handmade, Mexican cuisine. All your favorites.
123 Franklin Ave, Kent, OH 44240 | tacotontos.com
2 PM – 5PM Arrive at the Kent State University Museum
Exhibit: THE HEPBURN STYLE: KATHARINE AND HER DESIGNERS
Exhibit dates: June 28, 2024, thru May 25, 2025
Katharine Hepburn (May 12, 1907-June 29, 2003) left the New York stage for Hollywood in 1930. Compared to theatre, movies offered an affordable form of escapism from the Depression. Movies also had a greater influence on culture, as millions of Americans crowded theaters. Costume designers delighted audiences by creating unique and glamorous costumes worn by stars like Katharine Hepburn. The costumes were fashionable, contemporary garments that blurred the line between costume and fashion, and women in audiences wanted to emulate the styles they saw.
Additional exhibit: SHANNON RODGERS AND JERRY SILVERMAN: DAZZLING DAY AND NIGHT
Exhibit dates: May 30, 2024 – July 28, 2025
Location: 515 Hilltop Drive Kent, Ohio 44242-0001
(corner of E. Main and S. Lincoln Streets)
330-672-3450 | kent.edu/museum/current-exhibits
Hours: Open Tuesday-Saturday 11am-5pm | Sunday Noon – 4pm
Tickets may be purchased in-person or online. Adults $10. Senior $7
5:30 PM – ??? Dinner.
Dinner suggestion: Time to go to church! Whether you are into craft brews or not, the food that comes out of this repurposed church is delicious. The staff is always so friendly. Outdoor patio available.
Bell Tower Brewing – Open Friday – Saturday 12-10PM
Note: On June 14th from 6-9pm there will be live music.
Location: 310 Park Ave., Kent, OH 44240 | belltowerbrewing.com
If you would like to spend the night, overnight accommodations are available nearby. Visit Central Portage County Visitors & Convention Bureau for listings.
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