YSU’s Cliffe College, Dana School of Music, McDonough Museum of Art for April, May | The Metro Monthly Calendar covers greater Youngstown-Warren, Columbiana and western Pennsylvania.
Cliffe College Performing Arts Series
Imani Winds. University Theater, Spotlight Arena Theater, Bliss Hall. YSU, 547 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-941-3105. ysu.tix.com…. The Cliffe College Performing Arts Series presents the three-time Grammy-nominated Imani Winds as the final performance of the 2024-2025 season. $33 (adult), $28 (seniors and YSU faculty), $12 (ages 13-64), free (YSU students and children ages 12 and under). 7 p.m., Friday, April 4.
MUSIC
Flute Ensemble Concert. Bliss Recital Hall, Bliss Hall, YSU, 547 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-941-3636. Presented by Dana School of Music. 7:30 p.m., Monday, April 7.
Percussion Ensemble Concert. University Theater, Spotlight Arena Theater, Bliss Hall. YSU, 547 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-941-3105. Presented by the Dana School of Music. 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 9.
Jazz Ensemble Concert. University Theater, Spotlight Arena Theater, Bliss Hall. YSU, 547 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-941-3105. Presented by Dana School of Music. 7:30 p.m., Monday, April 14.
Trombone Ensemble & Brass Chamber Ensemble. First Presbyterian Church, 201 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. Presented by YSU’s Dana School of Music. 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 15.
Percussion Ensemble Concert. Ford Theater, Bliss Hall, YSU, 547 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-941-3105. Presented by Dana School of Music. 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 16.
Concert Band and Wind Ensemble Concert. Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown 44504. 330-259-0555. Presented by Dana School of Music. 7:30 p.m., Thursday, April 17.
Jazz Combos Concert. University Theater, Spotlight Arena Theater, Bliss Hall. YSU, 547 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-941-3105. 7:30 p.m., Monday, April 21.
Guitar Studio Recital. Bliss Hall, YSU, 547 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-941-3636. Presented by Dana School of Music. 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 22.
Composition Studio Recital. Bliss Recital Hall, YSU, 547 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-941-3636. YSU’s Dana School of Music presents the Composition Studio Recital. 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 23.
Saxophone Studio Recital. St. John’s Episcopal Church. 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-941-3105. Presented by Dana School of Music under the direction of Dr. James Umble. 7:30 p.m., Thursday, April 24.
Dana Chorale Concert. St. Joseph Parish, 4545 New Road, Austintown 44515. Presented by Dana School of Music. 7:30 p.m., Friday, April 25.
Clarinet Studio Recital. Bliss Recital Hall, YSU, 547 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-941-3636. 1 p.m., Sunday, April 27.
YSU Youth Orchestra Concert. Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown 44504. 330-259-0555. Features a spring concert by the YSU Youth Orchestra. 4 p.m., Sunday, May 4.
MUSIC AT NOON
Music at Noon: Piano Studio. Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44502. 330-941-3636. 12:15 p.m., Wednesday, April 2.
Music at Noon: Flute Studio. Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44502. 330-941-3636. 12:15 p.m., Wednesday, April 9.
Music at Noon: Saxophone Studio. Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44502. 330-941-3636. 12:15 p.m., Wednesday, April 16.
Music at Noon: Guitar Ensemble. Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44502. 330-941-3636. 12:15 p.m., Wednesday, April 23.
ART
Art Day. Bliss Hall, YSU, 547 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-941-3636. Presented by YSU’s Department of Art. This event is designed for high school students who are interested in learning more about the Art Department. Entry is free, but pre-registration is required. For more information, contact Katie Merrill at 330-941-2307 or at ka*******@*su.edu…. 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Friday, April 4.
Junior Portfolio Review. Judith Rae Solomon Gallery, first floor, Bliss Hall, YSU, 547 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-941-3105. Exhibit will be on display through April 18. 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday, April 14.
2025 Spring Graduating BFA Exhibition. McDonough Museum of Art, YSU, 525 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44502. 330-941-1400. ysu.edu… The YSU Department of Art presents this exhibit featuring the art work of YSU senior art students. Includes an opening reception. Art will be on display through May 3. 5-7 p.m., Friday, April 18.
Junior Portfolio Review. Judith Rae Solomon Gallery, first floor, Bliss Hall, YSU, 547 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-941-3105. Presented by YSU’s Department of Art. Exhibit will be on display through April 25. 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday, April 21.
Junior Portfolio Review. Judith Rae Solomon Gallery, first floor, Bliss Hall, YSU, 547 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-941-3105. Exhibit will be on display through May 2. 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday, April 28.
THEATER
[title of show]. University Theater, Spotlight Arena Theater, Bliss Hall. YSU, 547 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-941-3105. Ysu.tix.com…. A Tony-nominated musical that breaks the fourth wall. $18.50-6.50. 7:30 p.m., Friday, April 4 and 11; Saturday, April 5 and 12; and Sunday, April 6 and 13.
Alcina (Opera). University Theater, Spotlight Arena Theater, Bliss Hall. YSU, 547 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-941-3105. Ysu.tix.com…. Presented by Dana School of Music. 7:30 p.m., Friday, April 11 and 2 p.m., Sunday, April 13.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Recording Day. Bliss Hall, YSU, 547 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-941-3636. The first annual Recording Day at Dana School of Music. Free for high school students and educators and includes lunch. Registration required at ysu.edu…. 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Friday, April 11.
YSU Flute Festival. Bliss Recital Hall, Bliss Hall, YSU, 547 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-941-3636. The annual Flute Festival will feature guest artist Ann Harrow, associate professor of flute and piccolo and head of the Chamber Music Department at the Eastman School of Music. The festival also includes Stephanie Dennis, YSU professor of flute and piccolo. The event will conclude with a Flute Choir Concert. Free parking will be available via the Wick Avenue entrance of the M30 parking garage adjacent to Bliss Hall (#25 on campus map). 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, April 12.
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