Flowers and landscapes
While summer colors are still germinating in Northeast Ohio, they鈥檙e in full bloom at the in Cuyahoga Falls. The annual juried show includes an opportunity for visitors to vote for their favorite artistic vista with the People鈥檚 Choice award. The exhibition and the voting begin Tuesday and continue through July 24.
Hog heaven
If you prefer to see flowers and landscapes as you speed past on a motorcycle, hop on your hog and head to Mansfield for . The Ohio State Reformatory hosts this national event at the site of the classic film, 鈥淭he Shawshank Redemption.鈥� For the first time, the reformatory opens its grounds and prison cells to vintage motorcycles and tattoo artists Saturday 10:30 a.m. 鈥� 5:30 p.m. and Sunday 10:30 a.m. 鈥� 4:30 p.m.
The return of 鈥楾he Boss鈥�
There鈥檚 more heavy metal at the as its vintage train, 鈥淭he Boss,鈥� is back. The 1916 Russell traction steam engine has returned to the museum鈥檚 outdoor gardens. Weighing three tons, it鈥檚 the biggest piece in the museum鈥檚 collection and was built just a mile away, at Massillon鈥檚 Russell & Co. factory.
Pairing wine with art
Wine pairs well with cheese, fruit and nuts ... and visual art. Enjoy all of the above at the on Saturday. Dozens of Ohio wineries and artists are surrounded by food vendors and live music, 11 a.m. 鈥� 8 p.m., along North Water Street in Downtown Kent.
Dave Grohl alley mural debuts in Warren
Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Dave Grohl, former Nirvana drummer and front man for the Foo Fighters, has his own artistic alleyway in his hometown of Warren. Since its dedication in 2009, Dave Grohl Alley has evolved into Warren鈥檚 outdoor artistic haven, with a variety of outdoor art sculptures and murals. On Friday night at 7, catch in Grohl Alley鈥檚 colorful collection, near the corner of Main Avenue and West Market Street.
