Fall Preview | Where to find music, art, theater at YSU this season | Find the best of the season around campus with our guide to cultural events in the Mahoning Valley.
ART EXHIBITS
Legacy: 58 Years of YSU Art. McDonough Museum of Art, YSU, 525 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44502. 330-941-1400. ysu.edu… Includes projects by current and past Department of Art faculty and staff. Participating artists include Samuel Adu-Poku, Claudia Berlinski, Joy Christiansen Erb, Amy Copeland, Dragana Crnjak, Debra DeGregorio, Joseph D’Uva, Chauncey Hay, Ashley Johnston, Alyssa Keil, Russell Maddick, Missy McCormick, Christine McCullough, Richard Mitchell, Greg Moring, Michael Moseley, Michelle Nelson, John Guy Petruzzi, Stephanie Rhodes, Susan Russo, Dana Sperry and Amanda Spinosa. Sept. 3-Oct. 26. An opening reception occurs 5-7 p.m., Friday, Sept. 6.
Michael Loderstedt Exhibition. Judith Rae Solomon Gallery, Bliss Hall, YSU, 547 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-941-2307. Michael Loderstedt has been making original prints, photographs, installations and artists books for over 30 years. His work has been recently featured at New York’s Center for Book Arts and International Print Center, Kaleid Editions in London and the Kulturranthaus and Alte Feuerwache Galerie in Dresden, Germany. 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 25-Oct. 19.
Fall 2024 Graduating BFA Exhibition. McDonough Museum of Art, YSU, 525 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44502. 330-941-1400. ysu.edu… 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Nov. 22-Dec. 14. An opening reception occurs 5-7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 22.
Junior Portfolio Review Exhibition. Judith Rae Solomon Gallery, Bliss Hall, YSU, 547 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-941-2307. 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Dec. 2-6, 9-13.
CLIFFE COLLEGE OF CREATIVE ARTS PERFORMING ARTS SERIES
Nobuntu. Ford Theater, Bliss Hall, YSU, 547 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-941-2307. YSU’s Cliffe College of Creative Arts Performing Arts Series will present Nobuntu, the female a cappella quartet from Zimbabwe. Nobuntu has drawn international acclaim for their inventive performances that range from traditional Zimbabwean songs and Afro jazz to gospel. The ensemble will be augmented by minimalistic percussion and traditional instruments. For tickets, visit here. 6:30 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 27.
DANA SCHOOL OF MUSIC
Wind Ensemble Concert/Dana Alumni Concert. Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown 44504. 330-941-2307. The Dana School of Music presents the Wind Ensemble Concert, which will also include Dana alumni. Tickets will be available at www.stambaughauditorium.com…. 4 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 6.
Guest Artist Faculty Recital: Christopher Mrofchak/Francois Fowler. Bliss Recital Hall, Bliss Hall, YSU, 547 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-941-2307. Christopher Mrofchak is an American classical guitarist and educator based in Tallahassee, Fla. Francois Fowler is on the faculty of YSU’s Dana School of Music and the recipient of national and international prizes. He maintains an active guitar studio and coaches guitar ensembles. 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 10.
Jazz Combos Concert. Spotlight Theater, Bliss Hall, YSU, 547 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-941-2307. The Dana School of Music presents the YSU Jazz Combos in concert. The event is free and open to the public. Parking is available in the Wick Avenue Parking Deck (M30) for $5. 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 24.
Voice Studio Recital. Bliss Recital Hall, Bliss Hall, YSU, 547 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-941-2307. 3 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 27.
Concerto Competition. Bliss Recital Hall, Bliss Hall, YSU, 547 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-941-2307. 10 a.m.-noon, Saturday, Nov. 2.
Dana Choral Concert. St. Columbia Cathedral, 159 W. Rayen Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-941-2307. Presented by the Dana School of Music. 7:30 p.m., Monday, Nov. 4.
Percussion Ensemble Concert. Ford Theater, Bliss Hall, YSU, 547 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-941-2307. The Dana School of Music will present the Percussion Ensemble Concert. The event is free and open to the public. Parking is available in the Wick Avenue Parking Deck (M30) for $5. 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 6.
Opera Scenes. McDonough Museum of Art, McDonough Museum of Art, YSU, 525 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44502. 330-941-2307. The Dana School of Music will present the premiere of Opera Scenes by the Dana Opera Ensemble. To purchase tickets, visit here. 3 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 10.
Honors Side-by-Side Concert. Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown 44504. 330-941-2307. High school students will have the opportunity to interact with Dana School of Music student musicians and faculty artists as they work collaboratively to prepare a concert. The concert will feature David Maslanka’s epic symphony “Give Us This Day.” To register as a musician, visit here. To purchase tickets, visit stambaughauditorium.com…. 7 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 10.
Dana Chorale Concert – Under the Dome. First Presbyterian Church, 201 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-941-2307. The Dana School of Music will present the Dana Chorale Concert. 6 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 17.
Jazz Combos Concert. Spotlight Theater, Bliss Hall, YSU, 547 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-941-2307. The Dana School of Music will present the Jazz Combos Concert. The concert is free and open to the public. Parking is available in the Wick Avenue Parking Deck (M30) for $5. 7:30 p.m., Monday, Nov. 18.
Composition Studio Recital. Bliss Recital Hall, Bliss Hall, YSU, 547 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-941-2307. The Dana School of Music will present the Composition Studio Recital. This recital is free and open to the public. Parking is available in the Wick Avenue Parking Deck (M30) for $5. 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 19.
Piano Studio Recital. Bliss Recital Hall, Bliss Hall, YSU, 547 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-941-2307. The Dana School of Music will present the Piano Studio Recital. The performance is free and open to the public. Parking is available in the Wick Avenue Parking Deck (M30) for $5. 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 20.
Wind Ensemble Concert. Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown 44504. 330-941-2307. The Dana School of Music will present the Wind Ensemble Concert. To purchase tickets, visit www.stambaughauditorium.com…. 4 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 24.
Jazz Ensemble Concert. Ford Theater, Bliss Hall, YSU, 547 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-941-2307. The Dana School of Music will present the Jazz Ensemble Concert. The performance is free and open to the public. Parking is available in the Wick Avenue Parking Deck (M30) for $5. 7:30 p.m., Monday, Nov. 25.
Carols & Cocoa. Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown 44504. 330-941-2307. Carols & Cocoa and the Dana Holiday Concert involves most of the Dana School of Music vocal and instrumental students. The evening begins with carols in the Jeanne D. Tyler Grand Ballroom, followed by cookies and cocoa in the lobby during intermission. The evening then moves to the Concert Hall for the Dana Holiday Concert. To purchase tickets, visit www.stambaughauditorium.com…. 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 4.
Guitar Studio Recital. Bliss Recital Hall, Bliss Hall, YSU, 547 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-941-2307. The Dana School of Music presents the Guitar Studio Recital. The performance is free and open to the public. Parking is available in the Wick Avenue Parking Deck (M30) for $5. 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 5.
Clarinet Studio Recital. Bliss Recital Hall, Bliss Hall, YSU, 547 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-941-2307. The Dana School of Music will present the Clarinet Studio Recital. 7:30 p.m., Friday Dec. 6.
Youngstown State University Youth Orchestra Concert. Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown 44504. 330-941-2307. The Youngstown State University Youth Orchestra will perform their fall concert. The orchestra is open to all area students, ages 13-18, by audition and presents two annual concert. Dr. Michael S. Butler is Youth Orchestra music director and Richard Smrek is assistant director. To purchase tickets, visit www.stambaughauditorium.com…. 4 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 15.
MUSIC AT NOON
“Music at Noon” occurs on Wednesdays at the Butler Institute of American Art when YSU is in session. Performances begin at 12:15 p.m. and are free and open to the public. Free parking is available at the Butler Institute. Fall semester concerts appear below.
Music at Noon: Julia Kuhn and Caroline Oltmanns. Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44502. 330-941-2307. German violinist Julia Kuhn is an internationally recognized concertmaster, chamber musician, soloist and teacher. Caroline Oltmanns is professor of piano at YSU and holds degrees from the Staatliche Musikhochschule Freiburg and the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. Oltmanns is an international Steinway Artist, Steinway Spirio recording artist and Fulbright Scholar. 12:15 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 4.
Music at Noon. Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44502. 330-941-2307. 12:15 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 11.
Music at Noon. Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44502. 330-941-2307. 12:15 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 18.
Music at Noon. Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44502. 330-941-2307. 12:15 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 25.
Music at Noon. Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44502. 330-941-2307. Tickets: ysu.tix.com…. 12:15 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 2.
Music at Noon: Voice Studio Recital. Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44502. 330-941-2307. 12:15 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 9.
Music at Noon: Faculty Recital. Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44502. 330-941-2307. 12:15 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 16.
Music at Noon: Faculty Recital. Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44502. 330-941-2307. 12:15 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 23.
Music at Noon: Percussion Studio. Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44502. 330-941-2307. 12:15 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 30.
Music at Noon: Piano Studio. Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44502. 330-941-2307. 12:15 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 6.
Music at Noon: Dana Chorale. Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44502. 330-941-2307. 12:15 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 13.
Music at Noon: Saxophone Studio. Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44502. 330-941-2307. 12:15 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 20.
THEATER & STAGE
On the Verge. Ford Theater, Bliss Hall, YSU, 547 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-941-3105. University Theatre will present “On the Verge” Oct. 4-13. In 1888, three female explorers unite to conquer Terra Incognita. Eric Overmyer’s play is a whimsical journey through space and time, blending lyrical dialogue with surreal imagery. For tickets, visit here. 7:30 p.m., Oct. 4-6, 11-12. A matinee occurs 2 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 13.
Pete the Penguin’s Vintage Variety Show. Ford Theater, Bliss Hall, YSU, 547 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-941-3105. “Pete the Penguin’s Vintage Variety Show: A Musical Comedy Extravaganza” follows a group of musical theater students as they attempt to modernize an outdated script for a vaudeville-style performance. Features musical performances, humor and a live band. For tickets, visit here. 7:30 p.m., Nov. 22-23. 2 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 24.
OTHER
Cliffe College Open House. Bliss Hall, YSU, 547 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-941-2346.. Offers prospective students and their families an opportunity to visit the YSU campus, meet faculty, explore the university’s learning environment. For more information, contact Cliffe College of Creative Arts Program Coordinator for Admissions and Recruitment at sa*******@ys*.edu or 330-941-2346. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 16.
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