‘American Idol’ winner Scotty McCreery to perform in Canton
Scotty McCreery, who won American Idol at just 17 and has built a respectable career as a country singer, comes to the Canton Palace Theatre at 8 p.m. The Palace is at 605 Market Ave. N., Canton; tickets are $44 to $64 at www.cantonpalacetheatre.org, 330-454-8172.
Medina Ice Festival will soon take shape this weekend
The weather turned cold just in time to keep the Medina Ice Festival from melting. The event kicks off with a speed-carving competition and a Fire & Ice Tower starting at 5:30 p.m. Friday. Individual competitions run from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday. The team competition runs from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free.
How many birds will you see?
The Great Backyard Bird Count starts today and runs through Monday. Scientists use your data to analyze bird populations, migration patterns, habitat needs and identify endangered species. Data will be powered by eBird (www.eBird.org), an online checklist program for all of the world’s 10,240 bird species. It’s easy to participate — just count for as little as 15 minutes, or as long as you want, at feeders or at local parks, fields and woodlands. Then tally the numbers of each species you see, and report your findings online at www.BirdCount.org.