Community Calendar

The Youngstown Historical Center for Industry and Labor presents a photography exhibition by Richard Hahn titled Grit/Glow, opening Thursday, July 10, and on display through February. Grit/Glow juxtaposes the warmth of orange skies with the stark realities of industry, illustrating the paradox of beauty and hardship. The museum is open Wednesdays through Fridays from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm and on Saturdays from Noon to 4:00 pm.

Reservations for the opening reception on Thursday, July 10 at 5:30pm can be made by calling 330-941-1314.

The Butler Institute of American Art presents the exhibition, Facing the Giant: 3 Decades of Dissent, by artist Shepard Fairey, Sunday, June 8 through Sunday, August 31. Featuring 30 large silkscreen and mixed collage works on paper, Facing the Giant is a curated selection of Fairey's works that highlight clear messages of empowerment. More information about this exhibit and others available at butlerart.com.

The Butler Institute of American Art presents the exhibition, Touched by Rauschenberg, which features the works of Rauschenberg and three artists who admired and celebrated him: Diana Levinson, Don Gummer, and Eric Forstmann, Sunday, June 8 through Sunday, August 24, at the Butler, on Wick Avenue in Youngstown. Rauschenebrg led the way toward Pop Art, Conceptual Art, Minimalism, and even the New Realism. More information about this and other exhibits is available at butlerart.com.

Nova Destinations presents Piano Fiasco – Dueling Pianos on Friday, August, 22nd from 6:00 to 9:00 pm at Nova Cellars Winery. Piano Fiasco will be performing Dueling Pianos on the outside stage it is an interactive unforgettable experience! It will be a night of music, food, wine, beer, spirits and more! Tickets and more information is available at events.nova.wine

The Youngstown Historical Center for Industry and Labor presents a photography exhibition by Richard Hahn titled Grit/Glow, opening Thursday, July 10, and on display through February. Grit/Glow juxtaposes the warmth of orange skies with the stark realities of industry, illustrating the paradox of beauty and hardship. The museum is open Wednesdays through Fridays from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm and on Saturdays from Noon to 4:00 pm.

Reservations for the opening reception on Thursday, July 10 at 5:30pm can be made by calling 330-941-1314.

Firestone Park Cultural and Custodial Committee presents The Idabelle Firestone Fine Art Show, on Saturday, August 23rd from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Idabelle Firestone Gathering Place and Gardens, in Firestone Park, in Columbiana. This free event features Plein (plen) Air Artist, Nancy Hawkins; music by Ed Madej MAH deh), and One Cello; and Mike's 80's Ice Cream Truck. There will also be a Craft Table for Kids featuring Barbara Schmidt of Warm Hearts Studio in Columbiana. The show Features more than 15 local artists!

The Butler Institute of American Art presents the exhibition, Facing the Giant: 3 Decades of Dissent, by artist Shepard Fairey, Sunday, June 8 through Sunday, August 31. Featuring 30 large silkscreen and mixed collage works on paper, Facing the Giant is a curated selection of Fairey's works that highlight clear messages of empowerment. More information about this exhibit and others available at butlerart.com.

The Butler Institute of American Art presents the exhibition, Touched by Rauschenberg, which features the works of Rauschenberg and three artists who admired and celebrated him: Diana Levinson, Don Gummer, and Eric Forstmann, Sunday, June 8 through Sunday, August 24, at the Butler, on Wick Avenue in Youngstown. Rauschenebrg led the way toward Pop Art, Conceptual Art, Minimalism, and even the New Realism. More information about this and other exhibits is available at butlerart.com.

Cascade Park presents Lawrence County Ethnic Celebration Day on Saturday, August, 23rd from 11:00am to 9:00pm. Celebrate the county’s heritages and cultures with food, games and vendors at Lawrence County Ethnic Celebration event! Bring a chair to enjoy live entertainment from the Eintracht Singing Society, Red Coat Band, Leather & Lace and Total Package! Shuttle service will be available to deliver guests from the lot to the center of the park. For more information go to visitlawrencecounty.com

The Cleveland Orchestra presents Felix Mendelssohn’s Scottish Symphony at Blossom Music Center on August 23, at 7:00 pm. Inspired by visiting the ruins of Edinburgh’s (Ed in burr oh) Holyrood Chapel, the Scottish Symphony is a vibrant musical postcard of Mendelssohn’s travels. Also on the program are Camille Saint-Saëns’s (San-Sohn’s) melodious First Cello Concerto — featuring superstar cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason (SHECK-ee CAN-eh MAY-son) — and Benjamin Britten’s Simple Symphony. Tickets at Cleveland Orchestra dot com.