Costumes encouraged at Art on the Alley on Oct. 15
Presented by Tuscarawas Arts Partnership and the Art on the Alley Committee, Art on the Alley will be held Sunday, Oct. 15 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in downtown New Philadelphia with a “Spook the Town” theme.
The community can expect a variety of fall activities, live performances, food, and artist and maker vendors. The community is invited to dress in costumes or cosplay and visit the artist vendors and spaces to trick or treat throughout the event.
At the Tuscarawas County Public Library, the front lawn will host a kids zone where families can do pumpkin decorating, interact with live animals and play yard games. Also, the MAD Bros Masquerade with TCPL will have a costume contest at 2 p.m. for kids and teens age infant to 4 years, 5-8 years, 9-13 years and 14-18 years.
The north stage will have performances by Smalls Smalley from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and ACOUSTIFIED from 1:30-4 p.m.
Custom Needle-Print will sell a limited quantity of “Spook the Town” T-shirts and tote bags in support of the event.
MAD Bros Games and Hobbies will open its doors for a meet and greet with professional cosplayers.
The south stage will have the following performances: the cast of “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” from noon to 12:30 p.m., Studio S from 12:30-1 p.m., Dover High School Chamber Orchestra from 1-1:30 p.m., Dover’s Ars Nova Choir from 1:30-2 p.m. and New Philadelphia High School Guitar Ensemble from 2-3 p.m.
Alley Cats Marketplace will feature the following performances and activities: Little Theatre Singers from 11 a.m. to noon, Ed Kilpatrick from noon to 2 p.m., and TEQUILA MARY, pottery demo by Susan Banks and Playstation by COAD for KIDS from 2-4 p.m. outside Alley Cats.
Fresh the Market will have artisan samplings during the event and a creature creation station where kids can create their own little creatures to take home from noon to 3 p.m.