Aug 07 Friday
The Youngstown Area Community Concert Band presents the concert, "Dream of Flight" on Friday August 7 at 7:00 pm on the Mercer County Courthouse Square. The Basement Band will open the evening at 5:30. All are welcome to attend.
Aug 08 Saturday
Lit Youngstown presents a writing through grief workshop series with writer and teacher Sydney Stalnecker at the News Castle Public Library on Saturdays from 10-11am from June 20-August 8. These sessions will include group poetry readings, peer-led discussion, thought-provoking prompts, and the opportunity for participants to share work. Registration is required. To register, please visit lityoungstown.org.
Aug 09 Sunday
LOOP Youngstown presents the Hands of Light and Dark, two-day drawing workshop with local artist Ed Hallahan on Sunday, August 9 and Monday, August 10 from 1:00-3:00pm at their facility on Mahoning Ave. The workshop will use the form of your hand in chiaroscuro drawing technique, the symbolism of light and dark, and a circular format. Materials will be provided. Register at loopyoungstown.org
Aug 10 Monday
Aug 11 Tuesday
The Butler Institute of American Art presents their Film on Art series each Tuesday at noon through March in the Zona Auditorium located in the Butler’s Beecher Center. A schedule of films can be found at butlerart.com
Aug 13 Thursday
The Eduardo Arce Quartet presents their "Live at The Bunker" Concert Series at The Bunker in Southern Park Mall in Boardman every Thursday at 6pm through September 3. These concerts will feature songs by Stevie Wonder, Bill Withers, and Herbie Hancock, standards from the Great American Songbook, and original arrangements of jazz classics. Admission is free.
Eduardo Arce Quartet is a group based in Northeast Ohio, featuring:Keys - Aaron White 🎹Bass - Will Wright 🎻Drums - Evan Stefancin 🥁Saxophone - Eduardo Arce🎷
Aug 16 Sunday
The Butler Institute of American Art presents "Family Days' every third Sunday through April at 1:30pm. Join the Butler's docents, artists, and art educators, as they lead you on a learning journey through the museum with tours, demonstrations, scavenger hunts, and art-making. For children of all ages with their family. More information is available at butlerart.com
Aug 18 Tuesday
Aug 20 Thursday
The Butler Institute of American Art presents Senior Art & Learn, the third Thursday of every month, through November. This free event is for adults 55+ who are interested in learning more about the art in our museum. Seniors will be led on a docent-guided tour of a featured exhibition that encourages “slow looking” and engagement. Seating available. More information at butlerart.com.
Registration required for breakfast - Contact Patti: 234-228-8526Please note: July’s program will be held on the 24th (fourth Thursday)