Summer Jazz Concerts Fridays in the DDA
(various locations) 7 p.m.
In partnership with the Canton DDA and the Canton Chamber of Commerce, Canton Leisure Services is excited to help host the always popular "2012 Canton Color Tour" live jazz concert series.
These free concerts will take place in various shopping centers in the color blocks along Canton's Ford Road. Bring your lawn chair and get ready to sit back and enjoy.
- July 6: Penny Wells (Vocalist), New Towne Center (Kohls), Purple Block
- July 13: Nate Harasim (Keyboardist, 2012 Grammy Nominee), Sam's Club, Orange Block
- July 20: Alexander Zonjic (Flutist), Centre Village at Kroger, Yellow Block
- July 27: Demetrius "Krayon" Nabors (Keyboardist), Lowe's, Green Block
- August 3: John E. Lawrence (Guitarist), Willow Creek, Blue Block
- August 10: Kimmie Horne (Vocalist), Super Bowl, Purple Block
- August 17: Randy Scott (Saxophonist), IKEA, Blue Block
- August 24: Lynn Roundtree (Trumpet), Home Depot, Orange Block
The Canton Downtown Development Authority has instituted a wayfinding system with the use of color-coded leaf banners on the streetlight poles located in the DDA District (better known as Canton's Ford Road). The color blocks also run north and south off Ford Road to assist in locating businesses.

Shop, Dine, Stay and Play
There are over 300 businesses in the Canton DDA District along Ford Road including a wide range of retail establishments, department stores, health and other professional services, financial institutions, auto supplies and services, a variety of restaurants, sports and entertainment venues, motels, and apartment and condominium complexes.
DDA Board Meetings are open to the Public
The Board meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 8:00 a.m. in the Supervisors Office of the Canton Township Administration Building. The morning meetings are open to the public, and the DDA Board encourages residents, business owners, property owners, and other interested parties to come, and learn more about DDA projects and activities. There is always an opportunity for citizen comment which is welcomed and appreciated.