Dec 03 Tuesday
The Mahoning Valley Historical Society presents its 16th-Annual Memories of Christmas Past Exhibit, at Arms Family Museum, on Wick Avenue, in Youngstown, from November 16 to December 31, Noon - 4 pm, everyday except Mondays and national holidays. This exquisite exhibit will take you back to your childhood with its vintage decors similar to Santa's Workshop. More information available at mahoninghistory.org.
Dec 04 Wednesday
Dec 05 Thursday
Dec 06 Friday
Dec 07 Saturday
The Butler Institute of American Art presents its 53rd American Holiday Arts and Craft Show, on Saturday, December 7th, 10 am - 5 pm, and Sunday, December 8th, 10 am - 4 pm. There will be artisans displaying everything from handcrafted jewelry, woodworking, fine art and photography, chocolates, cheese and many more beautiful and delicious items. Tickets and more information are available at butlerart.com.
Admission is $5 (ages 12 and under are free) on Dec. 7 & 8
Live music schedule:
Saturday 12/7 – Elizabeth Masternick – pianist (11am – 12:30pm), Paulina w/ Ursuline dancers (1-1:30pm), Park Avenue Brass Quartet (1:45-3pm)
Sunday 12/8 – Gina Bagnoli w/ Suzuki violinists (10:30-11am), Davis & Henner (11am-1pm), Ed Madej (1-3pm)
The DeYor Performing Arts Center in downtown Youngstown presents Peter Tchaikovsky's timeless classic: The Nutcracker, on Saturday, December 7 at 7 pm, and Sunday, December 8 at 2:30 pm. Accompanied by the Youngstown Symphony Orchestra, Ballet Western Reserve’s talented cast of dancers take you through a magical journey as Clara’s Nutcracker doll comes to life on Christmas Eve and wages a battle against the evil Mouse Queen. Tickets available at experienceyourarts.org.
Dec 08 Sunday
Dec 09 Monday