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 Mahoning Valley Historical Society Presents: This is Youngstown, a photo documentary project celebrating the Hispanic Community by Tony Nicholas, through February 1st, at the Tyler History Center, in downtown Youngstown. The Tyler History Center is open Tuesdays -Sundays, Noon - 4:00 pm.

The Mahoning Valley Historical Society presents its 17th-Annual Memories of Christmas Past Exhibit, at Arms Family Museum, on Wick Avenue, in Youngstown, from Monday, November 17 through Wednesday, 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.

The Rust Belt Theater presents How the Drag Queen Stole Christmas, weekends from December Friday, December 5 - Sunday, December 14, with evening performances at 8:00 pm and the Sunday matinees at 2:00 pm, at the Youngstown Playhouse, on Mahoning Avenue, in Youngstown. This is an off-the-wall retelling of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, featuring Starrlet O’Hara, a tyrant drag queen who is visited by three ghostly divas on Christmas Eve. Tickets available at youngstownplayhouse.org.

ACTS Performing Arts Center in Sharon presents Charles Dicken's "A Christmas Carol" weekends from Friday, December 5 through Sunday December 14 with Friday and Saturday shows at 7:30pm and Sunday matinees at 2:30pm. The center is located at 40 South Irvine Ave. Tickets are available at actspac.org or by calling 724.815.4338

The Holiday Concert at Boardman Park takes place on Sunday, December 14, at 3:00 pm at the historic St. James Meeting House, at Boardman Park, 375 Boardman, Poland Road. The Park Avenue Brass Quintet returns to fill the Meeting House with the joyful sounds of Yuletide favorites. The event is free and open to the public, but space is limited, so arrive early.

Vienna United Methodist Church presents their annual Life Size Game of Candyland on Friday December 12 from 3:00-8:30pm, Saturday, December 13 from 10:00am-8:00pm, and on Sunday, December 14 from 12:30-7:30pm. They are located at 4265 Warren Sharon Road in Vienna. Stroll through the Peppermint Forest, wander into a giant Gingerbread House, slosh through the Chocolate Swamp, and so much more on your way to the Candy Castle. Besides the game, there will be hot chocolate, cookies, a photo booth, and other activities for the whole family. The event is free and open to anyone. If you would like to come and play or walk through the display by tree light, please come during the final hour of each day.

The Apollo Maennerchor presents Greg Abate and his Jazz Quartet on Sunday, December 14th at 6:30 pm at the Apollo Maennerchor in Sharon. A former saxophonist for the Ray Charles Orchestra and Artie Shaw Orchestra, Greg Abate continues to perform, spending 225 days a year touring around the world. More information and tickets available at sharonmaennerchor.com

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 Mahoning Valley Historical Society Presents: This is Youngstown, a photo documentary project celebrating the Hispanic Community by Tony Nicholas, through February 1st, at the Tyler History Center, in downtown Youngstown. The Tyler History Center is open Tuesdays -Sundays, Noon - 4:00 pm.