Community Calendar

The YWCA of Mahoning Valley presents their 43rd annual Women Artists: A Celebration! opening Friday June 27 and running through Friday July 25 at their Youngstown location on Rayen Ave. The show is open Wednesdays through Sundays from 12:00-4:00pm. Discover the incredible talent of woman artists from the valley. More details at ywcamahoningvalley.org

Lit Youngstown's First Wednesday Reader Series presents poets Dianne Borsenik of Cleveland & Steven Concert of Harveys Lake, PA. with an open mic to follow on Wednesday, July 9 at 7:00pm at the Westside Bowl, 2617 Mahoning Ave. This reading will be downstairs in the Trophy Room, accessible only by stairs. ASL Interpretation will be provided. More information at lityoungstown.org

In 2024, Dianne Borsenik produced "In the Company of Angels" at Speak of the Devil in Lorain, Ohio. At that time, SotD proclaimed her to be the bar’s Poet Laureate. In 2023, her collection Raga for What Comes Next was taught as part of Muskingum University’s Contemporary and Modern American Poetry course.

Steven Concert is a queer poet whose poetry appears at discretionarylove.com, oneartpoetry.com, and anthologies Agates, Common Threads, Fixed & Free Quarterly, Mad Poets Review, and Word Fountain. His work was shortlisted in NFSPS' Stevens Poetry Book competition (2021). His collections include Steer into the Skid, No Mortar Required, and Standing in the Chaos.

The YWCA of Mahoning Valley presents their 43rd annual Women Artists: A Celebration! opening Friday June 27 and running through Friday July 25 at their Youngstown location on Rayen Ave. The show is open Wednesdays through Sundays from 12:00-4:00pm. Discover the incredible talent of woman artists from the valley. More details at ywcamahoningvalley.org

The City of Hermitage presents the Hermitage Night Market on Thursday, July 10th from 5 to 9 pm, at the Hermitage Municipal Building. Enjoy the vibrant atmosphere and browse through nearly 70 vendors; including farmers, artisans, producers, processors, food trucks, and more! More information is available at 724-981-0800.

The YWCA of Mahoning Valley presents their 43rd annual Women Artists: A Celebration! opening Friday June 27 and running through Friday July 25 at their Youngstown location on Rayen Ave. The show is open Wednesdays through Sundays from 12:00-4:00pm. Discover the incredible talent of woman artists from the valley. More details at ywcamahoningvalley.org

It is back on campus! Youngstown State University is hosting the Summer Festival of the Arts, a celebration of art, music, and community on Saturday, July 12 from 10am-6pm and Sunday, July 13 from 11am-5pm. This two-day celebration features a diverse lineup of artists showcasing everything from painting and sculpture to jewelry, ceramics, photography, textiles, and more. Enjoy live music, delicious food, and family-friendly activities as YSU’s campus transforms into a colorful hub of creativity and community. More information at sfa.ysu.edu.

The YWCA of Mahoning Valley presents their 43rd annual Women Artists: A Celebration! opening Friday June 27 and running through Friday July 25 at their Youngstown location on Rayen Ave. The show is open Wednesdays through Sundays from 12:00-4:00pm. Discover the incredible talent of woman artists from the valley. More details at ywcamahoningvalley.org

It is back on campus! Youngstown State University is hosting the Summer Festival of the Arts, a celebration of art, music, and community on Saturday, July 12 from 10am-6pm and Sunday, July 13 from 11am-5pm. This two-day celebration features a diverse lineup of artists showcasing everything from painting and sculpture to jewelry, ceramics, photography, textiles, and more. Enjoy live music, delicious food, and family-friendly activities as YSU’s campus transforms into a colorful hub of creativity and community. More information at sfa.ysu.edu.

The YWCA of Mahoning Valley presents their 43rd annual Women Artists: A Celebration! opening Friday June 27 and running through Friday July 25 at their Youngstown location on Rayen Ave. The show is open Wednesdays through Sundays from 12:00-4:00pm. Discover the incredible talent of woman artists from the valley. More details at ywcamahoningvalley.org

The YWCA of Mahoning Valley presents their 43rd annual Women Artists: A Celebration! opening Friday June 27 and running through Friday July 25 at their Youngstown location on Rayen Ave. The show is open Wednesdays through Sundays from 12:00-4:00pm. Discover the incredible talent of woman artists from the valley. More details at ywcamahoningvalley.org