Community Calendar

The Youngstown State University Department of Art is presents Fragmented Narrative: Language of the Sign, an exhibit featuring the work of guest artist Ron Copeland, a multidisciplinary artist whose post-industrial aesthetic transforms discarded materials into compelling visual stories. The exhibit is up through Friday, October 3, in the Judith Rae Solomon Gallery, in Bliss Hall, on the YSU campus. The gallery is open every day from 8:00am - 5:00 pm. Admission is free.

The exhibition, Yoko Ono: Passages and Wishes, will be on view at Westminster College’s Foster Art Gallery from Monday, September 1 through Friday, October 24. Curated by Kevin Concannon and John Noga, the exhibition invites visitors into a deeply personal and participatory experience with Ono’s powerful message of peace, imagination and action.

Kevin Concannon, Yoko Ono scholar and professor emeritus at Virginia Tech, will deliver a free public lecture at 5:30 pm. Thursday, September 4, in the Witherspoon Maple Room in McKelvey Campus Center. A gallery reception in the Foster Art Gallery will follow from 6:30 to 8:30 pm.

A central feature of the exhibition is the interactive, instructional work WISH TREE, where visitors are encouraged to write their personal wishes for peace on tags and hang them from the tree. At the close of the exhibition, these wishes will be returned to the artist and continue on in connection with Ono’s work, IMAGINE PEACE TOWER, in Reykjavik, Iceland.

The exhibition is free and open to the public.

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 exhibit Fred Staloff: Origins of a Modernist, from Sunday, September 7 through Sunday, Noveember 16. Fred Staloff, the distinguished New Jersey painter explores not only brilliant landscapes but also still lifes, portraits, and figurative works. More information at butlerart.com.

There is a reception on Sunday, September 7th from 1-3 pm. Fred's wife, Janette will attend.

This exhibition is on view in the Finnegan/Hynes Gallery, second floor.

The Stambaugh Chorus, under the direction of Dr. Hae-Jong Lee, is presenting it’s 73rd concert season this year. The Chorus membership is comprised of singers who donate their time and talent to benefit the organization and our community. Membership is available to anyone who loves to sing. Practices are on Tuesday evenings from 7 to 9 in room #3026 of YSU's Bliss Hall. More information is available at Stambaughchorus.org. You can also send am email to membership@stambaughchorus.org.

St. Blaise Parish at St. Joseph Church presents a free concert featuring the Astralis Ensemble on Wednesday, September 17, at 6:30 pm. Astralis, a piano, cello, and flute ensemble will perform works by Antonin Dvorak, Philippe Gaubert, Sigfrid Karg-Elert, and the magnificent Trio in D Minor by Felix Mendelssohn.

The Astralis Chamber Ensemble is an innovative and dynamic nationally-known music group. These award-winning musicians represent decades of experience and perform at many of the world’s major venues and notable concert series. With instrument pairings that are unique worldwide, the ensemble has been selected for the dedication of many new chamber works and has expanded the repertoire available through commissions and arrangements. Concert tours include a range of performances from leading concert series to underserved communities in order to reach communities of all backgrounds through music.

This rare concert experience for Austintown is made possible by generous donations from St. Blaise parishioners.

The Youngstown State University Department of Art is presents Fragmented Narrative: Language of the Sign, an exhibit featuring the work of guest artist Ron Copeland, a multidisciplinary artist whose post-industrial aesthetic transforms discarded materials into compelling visual stories. The exhibit is up through Friday, October 3, in the Judith Rae Solomon Gallery, in Bliss Hall, on the YSU campus. The gallery is open every day from 8:00am - 5:00 pm. Admission is free.

The exhibition, Yoko Ono: Passages and Wishes, will be on view at Westminster College’s Foster Art Gallery from Monday, September 1 through Friday, October 24. Curated by Kevin Concannon and John Noga, the exhibition invites visitors into a deeply personal and participatory experience with Ono’s powerful message of peace, imagination and action.

Kevin Concannon, Yoko Ono scholar and professor emeritus at Virginia Tech, will deliver a free public lecture at 5:30 pm. Thursday, September 4, in the Witherspoon Maple Room in McKelvey Campus Center. A gallery reception in the Foster Art Gallery will follow from 6:30 to 8:30 pm.

A central feature of the exhibition is the interactive, instructional work WISH TREE, where visitors are encouraged to write their personal wishes for peace on tags and hang them from the tree. At the close of the exhibition, these wishes will be returned to the artist and continue on in connection with Ono’s work, IMAGINE PEACE TOWER, in Reykjavik, Iceland.

The exhibition is free and open to the public.

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 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: 234-228-8526
Please note: July’s program will be held on the 24th (fourth Thursday)