Wednesday May 6th - May 13th

Ford Family Recital Hall: SMARTS OPERA, setup: 4-5pm Prep time: 5-6pm Performance 6-7pm.

NEW* On the Terrace at 5pm. The First Wednesday of each month this Summer. May 6th, June 3rd, July 1st and August 5th. CAFE TERRACE at FELLOW RIVERSIDE GARDENS. 5-7pm. Enjoy appitizers, freshly prepared with local produce served with a glass or two of beer or wine, while listening to Teddy Pantelas Trio all for a low proce of $10. then round out the evening with dinner the Gardens Cafe.

Floral Quilts
10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fellows Riverside Gardens (Free)

Spring Graduating BFA Show
11 a.m. to 8 p.m., McDonough Museum of Art (Free)

T'ai Chi in the White Garden
Noon to 1 a.m., Fellows Riverside Gardens ($10)

Youngstown Early College Day: 10am Mayor Jay Williams will present a proclamation declaring May 6th as "Youngstown Early College Day" this will take place at "Amphitheater" near the rock in the center of YSU Campus near Kilkawley.

SMARTS: Two Original Operas: Kid Wonders and The 2009 Young Person's Almanac of Relationships. 6pm Ford Recital Hall $1. *see flier on lefthand side.


Take a Break: McKinley’s Westward Trip, The McKinley Memorial Library,
40 N. Main St. , Niles ; 330-652-1704. Pack and lunch and come hear Patrick E. Finan talk about President McKinley’s trip out west in 1901. Call extension 212 to register. 1-2 p.m.



Tween Scene: Say Cheese, Oggie Cooder, Public Library, Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown; 330-744-8636. For children in grades 4-6. Featuring a “charving” contest of cheese. 4 p.m.

Warriors Inc. Chess Club, Warriors Inc.,
2733 Market St. , Youngstown ; 330-783-3276. Anyone who wants to learn chess, help, or just play may come. The group is for those ages 12 and older, and it meets each Wednesday. 5:30-7:30 p.m.



Monthly: Family Financial Education Services, Family Service Agency,
535 Marmion Ave. , Youngstown ; to register call 330-782-5664. A workshop for potential home buyers. The workshop meets the first Wednesday of each month. 5:30-8:30 p.m.


Monthly: Men’s Garden Club of Youngstown, Davis Center, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, Youngstown; 330-740-7116 or for more information call 330-757-4727. Meetings include an educational speaker, and are held the first Wednesday of the month. 7:30 p.m.


Weekly: Y-town Pride Meeting, Unitarian Church ,
1105 Elm St. , Youngstown ; for more information call Tom at 330-793-5154. Y-Pride is a social support group that meets every Wednesday. 7:30-9 p.m.



MUSIC

Rosetta Stone: Steve Fazzini
6-9 pmImbibe Martini Bar: Singles Wednesday 8pm. ($5) Barleys: Flip Night 10pm., ($3) The Royal Oaks: Open Mic Night

Cedar's : Garage Rockin Wednesday.

Downtown 36: Open Mic Night 10pm01am

Box Car Lounge: Beer School $12

New Music
8 p.m., YSU - Bliss Recital Hall (Free)



Thursday, May 7th.

Silver Sneakers: 9-10am and 10-11am increase muscular strength and range movement through a veriety of exercises.

The Butler Institute of American Art: The Art of Anime. 524 Wick Avenue. Meets every Thursday through May 14th. call 330-743-3630 for teens in grades 5-8.

SMARTS Center / Students Motivated by the Arts: 258 West Federal Street. Tuesday and Thursday 9-4:30pm. The Gallery will be featuring works from Youngstown Native Chris Yambar From March17th until May 9th. Yambar's most recognizable titles include Bart Simpson Comics, I Dream of Jeannie, Mr. Magoo, and Radioactive Man. for more information please call 330-941-ARTS

Fellows Riverside Garden : YOGA Beginner and Intermediate levels.
8:30-10 am Intermediate
5:30-7pm Beginner

Weekly: Youngstown Area Community Band, Bliss Hall, YSU Campus, One University Plaza, Youngstown; 330-542-3313. New members are welcome. Bring your instrument to practice; held each Thursday. 7 p.m.


The Butler Institute of American Art: Portrait Basics. 330-743-3630 This class will be held each Thursday through May 14th for children 14 and up. 7:45-9:15 $40.

Weekly: Men’s Bible Study, Central YMCA, 17 N. Champion St., Downtown Youngstown; 330-744-8411 or visit www.youngstownymca.org. 7:30-8:30 a.m.



Baby Brilliant: Tales and Talks for 2s and 3s, Public Library, Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown ; 330-744-8636. Developmentally appropriate books, songs, rhymes, finger plays and more for children ages 2-3. 10 a.m.


Tales for Twos: Dinosaur Roar, Ford Nature Center , Mill Creek MetroParks, Youngstown ; 330-740-7107. Two-year-olds with their parents will explore the world of dinosaurs through a roaring story told by the Miss Carolasaurus and through activities. Call to register. 10, 10:45 or 11:30 a.m.

Garden Forum Garden Mart, Fellows Riverside Gardens ,
123 McKinley Ave. , Youngstown ; 330-330-740-7116. A spring sale of hanging baskets and bedding plants. The sale runs through May 9. 10 a.m.-5 pmWarriors Inc.:


Hooked on Fishing Not On Drugs, Warriors Inc., 2733 Market St., Youngstown; 330-783-3276. This is a weekly, state certified program that focuses on preventing drug use through fishing and aquatic resource education. 5-6 p.m.


Tulip Arrangement: Good Enough to Eat, Fellows Riverside Gardens ,
123 McKinley Ave. , Youngstown ; 330-330-740-7116. Learn how tulips can be arranged and artfully served as hors d’oeuvres. Call to register. $32 (not registered), $25.



Weekly: Youngstown Area Community Band, Bliss Hall, YSU Campus, One University Plaza , Youngstown ; 330-542-3313. New members are welcome. Bring your instrument to practice; held each Thursday. 7 p.m.

Box Car Lounge: Bike Night every Thursday and Saturday the Box Car lounge will Host Bike Night with DJ's and live music and of course amazing drink specials.
6pm.


MUSIC
The Box Car Lounge: Bike Night with DJ C-Money at 6pm

Rosetta Stone: 5-7 Steve Frazzini
8-12am Singles Pre-Weekend Hot Spot- Couples Welsome- Dancing to DJ Nick all night.

Barleys: 5 for $5 with Mr. Belvedere 8 p.m.University Pizzeria: UPIE Open Mic Night 9 p.m.Cedar’s Lounge: Swing Night 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

DOWNTOWN 36:
Throwback Thursdays / DJHooty
9 p.m., (Free)

Avalon Gardens : The John Reese Project 8pm-11pm

YSU Faculty Chamber Music
8 p.m., YSU - Bliss Recital Hall (Free)



FRIDAY, May 8th.

Covelli Centre: Mahoning Valley Thunder Game v. Kentucky Horsemen 7:05pm

The Butler Institute of American Art: Plaster Sculpting this class will meet each Friday through May 15th 11am-12:30pm $36. for children in grades 1-8.

THE OAKLAND : Reefer Madness. The Musical. Opening Night. 8pm $15. This show runs through the 16th of May.

Youngstown-Warren Black Caucus Dinner: with Speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives Armond Budish and Ohio Treasurer Kevin Boyce. 6pm (doors open at 5:30) Byzantine Center at the Grove, 3801 Shady Run Drive Youngstown, 44502. Tickets cost $25 / checks can be payable to YWBC. Questions: Jalada Aslam Plresident of the YWBC 330-507-2154.

Preschool Nature Hour: Duck, Duck, Goose, Ford Nature Center , Mill Creek MetroParks, Youngstown ; 330-740-7107. Preschoolers ages 3-5 and their parents are invited to learn about the lakeshore birds and their babies. There will also be a short hike along the water. Meet at Old Log Cabin. Call to register. The program is held again May 9. 10 a.m. (Friday and Saturday), 12:30 p.m. (Friday). $3 (not registered), $2.



Mother’s Day Orchid Potpourri, Fellows Riverside Gardens ,
123 McKinley Ave. , Youngstown ; 330-330-740-7116. Each preschooler ages 3-5 will make fragrant potpourri using an orchid to accent a bowl of dried flower petals. Call to register. 11 a.m.-noon or 1-2 p.m. $7 (not registered), $5.


Arena Football: Mahoning Valley Thunder, Covelli Center ,
229 E. Front St. , Youngstown ; for information call the Thunder offices at 330-758-4232 or visit www.mahoningvalleythunder.com.


The Thunder play the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Pioneers. The game is part of a “Cancer Awareness Night.” A portion of the tickets will be donated to the American Cancer Society, and cancer survivors will be recognized. 7:05 p.m. $12-50.

The Music Man, Edward W. Powers Auditorium,
260 West Federal St. , Youngstown ; 330-744-0264. The show runs May 8-9 at 8 p.m. and May 10 at 2:30 p.m. $15-35.

Feel Good FRIDAY NIGHT 80'S DANCE PARTY!
B&O STATION / Rust Belt Brewing Co.


MUSIC

Box Car Lounge: DJ and Karaoke with Sgt. Bob at 9pm Rosetta Stone: The Look

University Pizza: Dance Party

Barleys:

The Royal Oaks:

Cedars:



Saturday, May 9th.

COVELLI CENTRE: World Wrestling Entertainment show : WWE RAW Live 7:30 pm $15-60

The Youngstown Historical Society: Women Warriors: The Suffragettes" 151 West Wood Street. 1-3pm. please call 330-743-5934 for more information.

Floral Quilts
10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fellows Riverside Gardens (Free)

Grant Center: Proposal Writing Basics, Public Library, Main Library,
305 Wick Ave. , Youngstown ; 330-744-8636. To register, dial 2 at the prompt. 9:30 a.m.


Mother’s Day Orchid Potpourri, Fellows Riverside Gardens ,
123 McKinley Ave. , Youngstown ; 330-330-740-7116. Each preschooler ages 3-5 will make fragrant potpourri using an orchid to accent a bowl of dried flower petals. Call to register. 11 a.m.-noon. $7 (not registered), $5.


Workshop: Getting to Know the Wildflowers, Ford Nature Center , Mill Creek MetroParks, Youngstown ; 330-740-7107. Part of a four-part, four-season approach to the study of wildflowers. Bring your own lunch/drink. Call to register. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $15 (not registered), $10.

Thanks, Mom, MetroParks Farm, Mill Creek MetroParks, Canfield; 330-533-7572. Celebrate Mother’s Day with a wagon tour. Tours will be given every half hour. 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Women Warriors: The Suffragettes, The Youngstown Historical Center,
151 West Wood St. , Youngstown; to register call 330-743-5934. The program is for young historians ages 8-13. 1-3 p.m. $12, $10 (members).


Mother’s Day Bouquet, Fellows Riverside Gardens ,
123 McKinley Ave. , Youngstown; 330-330-740-7116. Each child age 6 and up with an adult will personalize a cheerful vase and fill it with a colorful bouquet of carnations. Call to register. 1:30-3 p.m. $11 (not registered),



$8. Bon Frog Show, Cedars Lounge,
131 W. Commerce St., Downtown Youngstown ; 330-743-6560. Featuring an electric celebration of local arts and entertainment, including local art organizations, exhibits, live painting performances, 10 bands, and more. 7 p.m. $8.

MUSIC
Rosetta Stone: Ovation

Barleys: JD Eicher

Cedars: BonFrog

Box Car Lounge: Bike Night with DJ C-Money at 6pm

Captain Braskey
Time TBA, University Pizzeria ($5)


Sunday, May 10th.

Ford Family Recital Hall: Youngstown Symphony Youth Orchestra. 4pm.

Rust Belt Brewing Co. at the B&O Railroad Presents Beer Tour and Bratwurts 11am-Midnight Beer by Youngstown's own Rust Belt Brewing Co. including Irish Red and Blonde Ale.
ADMISSION IS FREE / B&O Railroad
Check out
www.rustybrew.com


Mother’s Day Hike, Mill Creek MetroParks, Youngstown ; 330-702-3000. Meet at Ford Nature Center for a 2 mile hike. 1 p.m

Mother’s Day Brunch, Fellows Riverside Gardens ,
123 McKinley Ave. , Youngstown; 330-330-740-7116. The meal is catered by the Georgetown . Call the Garden Cafe at 330-740-7074 for reservations and prices. Noon, 2 or 4 p.m.


Guided Tour of Fellows Riverside Gardens, Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown; 330-330-740-7116. Enjoy a leisurely spring walk in the Gardens. Sign in at the information desk the afternoon of the tour. 2-3:30 p.m.

Sundays with Steve Fazzini
2 p.m. to 6 p.m.,
Rosetta Stone Cafe


MUSIC

Cedar's: DJ Martini

The B&O: Beer Fest / Open mic.

YSU Faculty Artist Recital
3 p.m.,
YSU - Bliss Recital Hall (Free)

Avalone Gardens: Ron Chick and Friends.


Monday, May 11th.



MUSIC
Open Mic Poetry and Karaoke
10 p.m., Club Dejavu (Free)

Rosetta Stone: Live Band Auditions.


TUESDAY May 12th

Fellows Riverside Garden : YOGA Beginner and Intermediate levels.
8:30-10 am Intermediate
5:30-7pm Beginner


Ford Family Recital Hall: Cooking Class 6pm

Cafe Cimmento:
Grandma's Old School Specials for Dinner.

Y-Dance Club
West Coast Swing & Hustle
6:30 p.m.,
Ukranian Orthodox Church/Pavilion ($3 - $8)

Floral Quilts: Fellows Riverside Gardens 10:30am- 5pm ($10)


MUSIC
Rosetta Stone: Frank Sinatra Night: Steve Fazzini

County Meigh Eo: Open Mic
9pm

YSU Faculty Artist Recital
8 p.m., YSU - Bliss Recital Hall (Free)

Barleys: Open Stage
10pm-2pm



Wednesday, May 13th.

T'ai Chi in the White Garden
Noon to 1 a.m., Fellows Riverside Gardens ($10)


MUSIC
Imbibe Martini Bar: Singles Wednesday 8pm. ($5) Barleys: Flip Night
10pm., ($3) The Royal Oaks: Open Mic Night

Box Car Lounge: Beer School
($12)

Cedars: Garage Rockin Wednesdays

New Music
8 p.m., YSU - Bliss Recital Hall (Free)

Rosetta Stone: Lights out Jazz.

April 29th- May 6th


Butler Institute of American Art: Music at Noon YSU Jazz Experience 12:15 pm

YSU Campus: Annual Society of Human Resiurce Managment Conference: call Joe Davenport for more information. 330-638-1881 or visit www.wrc-shrm.org

Music at Noon: Butler Institute of American Art. YSU Jazz Experience.

Fellows Riverside Garden: Sneak Peek into the Gardens. Ballet Western Reserve and the Fellows Riverside Garden will present an evening of dance created just for children. call the Ballet Western Reserve for more information 330-744-1934. $10 6-8pm (children will learn dance steps befor the performance)

Youngstown Public Library: Grant Center. 330-744-8636. Introduction to Foundation Directory online. 6:30pm

Stambaugh Auditorium: YSU Jazz and Wind Ensemble. featuring guest artist Caroline Oltmanns and Allen Vizzutti with conducters Stephen Gage and Kent Engelhardt. 8pm.


MUSIC

Rosetta Stone: Steve Fazzini
6-9 pmImbibe Martini Bar: Singles Wednesday 8pm. ($5) Barleys: Flip Night 10pm., ($3) The Royal Oaks: Open Mic Night

Cedar's : Garage Rockin Wednesday.

Downtown 36: Open Mic Night 10pm01am

Box Car Lounge: Beer School $12

New Music
8 p.m., YSU - Bliss Recital Hall (Free)

Thursday, April 30th.

Silver Sneakers: 9-10am and 10-11am increase muscular strength and range movement through a veriety of exercises.

The Butler Institute of American Art: The Art of Anime. 524 Wick Avenue. Meets every Thursday through May 14th. call 330-743-3630 for teens in grades 5-8.

SMARTS Center / Students Motivated by the Arts: 258 West Federal Street. Tuesday and Thursday 9-4:30pm. The Gallery will be featuring works from Youngstown Native Chris Yambar From March17th until May 9th. Yambar's most recognizable titles include Bart Simpson Comics, I Dream of Jeannie, Mr. Magoo, and Radioactive Man. for more information please call 330-941-ARTS

Fellows Riverside Garden : YOGA Beginner and Intermediate levels.
8:30-10 am Intermediate
5:30-7pm Beginner

Weekly: Youngstown Area Community Band, Bliss Hall, YSU Campus, One University Plaza, Youngstown; 330-542-3313. New members are welcome. Bring your instrument to practice; held each Thursday. 7 p.m.

John Pierce Barnes (1893-1954): Pastels
11 a.m. to 5 p.m., The Butler Institute of American Art (Free) Until May 1st

Bliss Recital Hall: James Umble Saxophone Studio Recital 8pm

The Butler Institute of American Art: Portrait Basics. 330-743-3630 This class will be held each Thursday through May 14th for children 14 and up. 7:45-9:15 $40.

Box Car Lounge: Bike Night every Thursday and Saturday the Box Car lounge will Host Bike Night with DJ's and live music and of course amazing drink specials.
6pm.

Ballet Western Reserve and Friends of Fellows Riverside Gardens Presents: Enchanted Evening at the Gardens. A evening of dance to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Metro Parks. Guests will be entertained as dancers interpret the natural world. Hors' d'oeurves, dessert, and conversation. Call Ballot Western Reserve to register at 330-744-1934 Fee: $30 (members $25.)

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Social Hall. 343 Via Mounty Carmel . Athletic Hall of Fame Dinner. 330-744-4563 ext.131 6pm all preceeds go to Ursuline Scholarship Program. $50. per person.

Ford Theater: Dance Ensemble. YSU Campus. call the University Box Office at 330-941-3105. 7:30pm.

Oakhill Renaissance Place. Hitchcock Room 345 Oakhill Ave, Youngstown. Cha Cha Slide and Chill. 6-8pm.


MUSIC
Rosetta Stone: 5-7 Steve Frazzini
8-12am Singles Pre-Weekend Hot Spot- Couples Welsome- Dancing to DJ Nick all night.

Barleys: 5 for $5 with Mr. Belvedere 8 p.m.University Pizzeria: UPIE Open Mic Night 9 p.m.Cedar’s Lounge: Swing Night 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

DOWNTOWN 36: Throwback Thursdays / DJHooty
9 p.m., (Free)

Avalon Gardens : The John Reese Project 8pm-11pm

YSU Faculty Chamber Music
8 p.m., YSU - Bliss Recital Hall (Free)

FRIDAY, May 1st.

Mexican Society to meet: Pre-Cinco de Mayo night from 5-10pm Masterpietro Winery 14558 Elsworth Road. Berlin Center. call Raquel Flores-Flasco for details at 330-718-5358.

The Chevrolet Centre: The Legendary Circus Auto Mori This show runs from May 1st till the 3rd. May 1st: 7:30pm May 2nd: 11am and 3pm. May 3rd: 2pm. Tickets range from $10 to $48.

The Butler Institute of American Art: Plaster Sculpting this class will meet each Friday through May 15th 11am-12:30pm $36. for children in grades 1-8.

John Pierce Barnes (1893-1954): Pastels
11 a.m. to 5 p.m., The Butler Institute of American Art (Free) Until May 1st

THE OAKLAND : Reefer Madness. The Musical. Opening Night. 8pm $15. This show runs through the 16th of May.

Powers Auditorium: Sesame Street Live. 10:30 am and 7pm.

"The Miracle Worker"
7:30 p.m., Victorian Players Theater ($8 - $10)
Feel Good FRIDAY NIGHT 80'S DANCE PARTY!
B&O STATION / Rust Belt Brewing Co.

MUSIC Rosetta Stone: Savoy

University Pizza: Dance Party

Barleys: Away from Edan

The Royal Oaks: Rebreather, If he dies at one point three.

Cedars: Jones for Revival.



Saturday, May 2nd.


America Fights Back Rally: ENOUGH! Courthouse Square in Warren. 1pm to shed light on the struggle of all working Americans.

Artists of the Mahoning Commons and Friends, Spring Open Studio and Art Sale
Noon to 5 p.m., Ward Bakery Building (Free)

The Butler Institute of American Art: Yarn Painting. 743-3630 this class will meet every Saturday through May 23rd. 10-11am grades1-2. 11:30-12:30 grades 3-4. 2-3 pm grades 5-8

Spring Graduating BFA Show
11 a.m. to 4 p.m., McDonough Museum of Art (Free)

YOUNGSTOWN CITYSCAPE PRESENTS: "FINE TUNE" The Movie. A Fundraiser to Benefit Streetscape. An Italian-American family living in Youngstown, Ohio in the 1970's. Directed by Chris Rutushin. Place: Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Hall (343 Via Mt. Carmel, Youngstown Ohio. 6:30pm Social, 7:30 pm Movie. Tickets are $20. Sponsorship Opportunities call 330-742-4040. Food Fun Candy Popcorn Cash Bar.

Powers Auditorium: Sesame Street Live : 10:30am / 2pm / 5:30 pm.

Floral Quilts
10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fellows Riverside Gardens (Free)


End of the Semester Rock Fest II w/ 5 Elements, Captain Braskey, The Young Stonians, Subourbon Sun
10 p.m. to 2 a.m., University Pizzeria ($5)


MUSIC

Rosetta Stone:

Captain Braskey
Time TBA, University Pizzeria ($5)

Sunday, May 3rd.

Powers Auditorium: Seseame Street Live: 1pm and 4pm.

Ford Family Recital Hall: Youngstown Symphony Youth Orchestra. 4pm.

Rust Belt Brewing Co. at the B&O Railroad Presents Beer Tour and Bratwurts 11am-Midnight Beer by Youngstown's own Rust Belt Brewing Co. including Irish Red and Blonde Ale.
ADMISSION IS FREE / B&O Railroad
Check out www.rustybrew.com


Sundays with Steve Fazzini
2 p.m. to 6 p.m., Rosetta Stone Cafe

Bliss Hall: Faculty Recital. Dror Biran: 2pm

MUSIC

Cedar's: DJ Martini

The B&O: Beer Fest / Open mic.

YSU Faculty Artist Recital
3 p.m., YSU - Bliss Recital Hall (Free)

Monday, May 4th.

Bliss Recital Hall: Piano Department 8pm
-Kilcawley: Jazz Combos-Kent Englhardt Director 8pm


MUSIC

Open Mic Poetry and Karaoke
10 p.m., Club Dejavu (Free)

Rosetta Stone: Live Band Auditions.

CINCO DE MAYO!!!
DOWNTOWN YOUNGSTOWN
Join the City of Youngstown and the Downtown Youngstown Bars and Restuarants in celebrating Cinco de Mayo. The celebration will begin at 4pm at the B&O station were people can registar ($3 with canned goods and $5 without) and also enjoy the Art show put on by Art Youngstown that will feature local Mexican and Hispanic art. Busses will load up and leave the B&O around 5:30pm. Participating Bars include: B&O: $3 pint
Box Car Lounge: Drink specials
Draughts House: Drink specials
Imbibe: Mexican Martini
Cedars: Margarita Specials
Youngstown Club : Mexican Hillbilly $1.50, Corona $1. Red Headed Mexican $1.75
The Old Precinct: Drink special.
Rosetta Stone: $2 Coronas
Downtown 36: $2 Coronas, $2 Cuervo shots, $3 Margaritas, $1.50 Coors light
Barleys: $1 Taco’s, $5 Corona and Cuervo shot combo, $2 cocktails and $1.50 hotdogs
BW3’s: 40cent wings, $3 Long Islands
End of the Tunnel: $3 Margarita, $2 Corona , $2 Bud light Lime.
Café Cimmento: Tappas special
The Royal Oaks: $10 buckets of Corona (5) and 1 raffle ticket for 2 Kenny Chesney concert tickets. Cassese’s MVR: $2 Mojito’s, $2 MGD 64
Inner Circle: Drink specials
University Pizza: Margarita specials

SMARTS Center / Students Motivated by the Arts: 258 West Federal Street. Tuesday and Thursday 9-4:30pm. The Gallery will be featuring works from Youngstown Native Chris Yambar From March17th until May 9th. Yambar's most recognizable titles include Bart Simpson Comics, I Dream of Jeannie, Mr. Magoo, and Radioactive Man. for more information please call 330-941-ARTS

Fellows Riverside Garden : YOGA Beginner and Intermediate levels.
8:30-10 am Intermediate
5:30-7pm Beginner

Bliss Recital Hall: Music at noon Robert Rollin's (see above)

Ford Family Recital Hall: Cooking Class 6pm

Cafe Cimmento:
Grandma's Old School Specials for Dinner.

Y-Dance Club
West Coast Swing & Hustle
6:30 p.m., Ukranian Orthodox Church/Pavilion ($3 - $8)

Floral Quilts: Fellows Riverside Gardens 10:30am- 5pm ($10)

MUSIC
Rosetta Stone: Frank Sinatra Night: Steve Fazzini

County Meigh Eo: Open Mic
9pm

YSU Faculty Artist Recital
8 p.m., YSU - Bliss Recital Hall (Free)

Barleys: Open Stage
10pm-2pm

Wednesday, May 6th.

Ford Family Recital Hall: SMARTS OPERA, setup: 4-5pm Prep time: 5-6pm Performance 6-7pm.

NEW* On the Terrace at 5pm. The First Wednesday of each month this Summer. May 6th, June 3rd, July 1st and August 5th. CAFE TERRACE at FELLOW RIVERSIDE GARDENS. 5-7pm. Enjoy appitizers, freshly prepared with local produce served with a glass or two of beer or wine, while listening to Teddy Pantelas Trio all for a low proce of $10. then round out the evening with dinner the Gardens Cafe.

Floral Quilts
10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fellows Riverside Gardens (Free)
Spring Graduating BFA Show
11 a.m. to 8 p.m., McDonough Museum of Art (Free)
T'ai Chi in the White Garden
Noon to 1 a.m., Fellows Riverside Gardens ($10)

MUSIC
Imbibe Martini Bar: Singles Wednesday 8pm. ($5) Barleys: Flip Night
10pm., ($3) The Royal Oaks: Open Mic Night

Box Car Lounge: Beer School
($12)

Cedars: Garage Rockin Wednesdays

New Music
8 p.m., YSU - Bliss Recital Hall (Free)

Rosetta Stone: Lights out Jazz.

April 22nd-April 29th

Wednesday, April 22nd.

Monthly WRITE-ON Creative Writing Workshop. Pig Iron Press. 26 N. Phelps Street. 330-747-6932
7-9pm

Internation Red Hat Society Luncheon: Stambaugh Auditorium. 11am-2pm. Please call Carol for Reservation, tickets are $25 , Speakers include Mayor Jay Williams. 330-743-5426

Butler Institute of American Art. Plaster Sculpting: 524 Wick Ave 330-743-3630 This class willbe held each Wednesday through May 20th. for children and grades 1-8 10-11am or 11:30-12:30 pm

Annual Health Fair. OCCHA 3660 Shirley Road 330-781-1808
10-3pm

Butler Institute of American Art: Creating Two Dimensions. 330-743-3630 grade 4-8th. Classes held each wednesday through May 20th. 5:30-6:30pm

Mill Creek Metro Park: T'ai Chi Step One in the Gardens
12pm-1pm ($10)

Fellows Riverside Garden: Floral Quilts 10am-5pm (free)

Mill Creek Metro Park : Health and Wellness Walks
9am Meet at the MetroParks Bikeway Trail at Kirk Road. Moderate difficulty, 2 or 4 miles.

The Butler Institute of American Art MUSIC AT NOON:
12:15pm (free) Bliss Recital Hall: Robert Rollins

John Pierce Barnes (1893-1954): Pastels
11 a.m. to 5 p.m., The Butler Institute of American Art (Free) Until May 1st

Bliss Hall / Dana Music Festival XXV: 1pm Lecture, Debussy's " Nuages" from Nocturnes, by Johnterry Plumeri,


MUSIC

Rosetta Stone: Steve Fazzini
6-9 pmImbibe Martini Bar: Singles Wednesday 8pm. ($5) Barleys: Flip Night 10pm., ($3) The Royal Oaks: Open Mic Night

Cedar's : Garage Rockin Wednesday.

Downtown 36: Open Mic Night 10pm01am

Box Car Lounge: Beer School $12

New Music
8 p.m., YSU - Bliss Recital Hall (Free)

Thursday, April 23rd.

DECONSTRUCTION Meeting with national expert David Bennink Thursday, April 23 7:00pmOhio One Building (1st Floor Auditorium) 25 East Boardman StreetYoungstown, Ohio 44503

Silver Sneakers: 9-10am and 10-11am increase muscular strength and range movement through a veriety of exercises.

The Butler Institute of American Art: The Art of Anime. 524 Wick Avenue. Meets every Thursday through May 14th. call 330-743-3630 for teens in grades 5-8.

SMARTS Center / Students Motivated by the Arts: 258 West Federal Street. Tuesday and Thursday 9-4:30pm. The Gallery will be featuring works from Youngstown Native Chris Yambar From March17th until May 9th. Yambar's most recognizable titles include Bart Simpson Comics, I Dream of Jeannie, Mr. Magoo, and Radioactive Man. for more information please call 330-941-ARTS

Jewish Community Center: 505 Gypse Lane: Gardening with Bessie, 330-746-3251. Bessie will give you tips on how to design your own home garden.
Fellows Riverside Garden : YOGA Beginner and Intermediate levels.
8:30-10 am Intermediate
5:30-7pm Beginner

Fellows Riverside Garden: Master Gardening Class: Daffodils. 330-740-7116 includes an indepth study of dafodils with a walk through the park to discuss dafodils cultivars in bloom. Call to registar this event will be held again on April23rd. Tuesday 5-7pm and Thurday 1-3pm

Weekly: Youngstown Area Community Band, Bliss Hall, YSU Campus, One University Plaza, Youngstown; 330-542-3313. New members are welcome. Bring your instrument to practice; held each Thursday. 7 p.m.

Bliss Recital Hall: Opera "The Tender Land" APRIL 16, 17, 18th 7:30pm / April 19th 3pm
Music by Aaron Copland & Libretto by Horace Everett.
call 330-941-3636 for more information.

John Pierce Barnes (1893-1954): Pastels
11 a.m. to 5 p.m., The Butler Institute of American Art (Free) Until May 1st

Youngstown Public Library. Fun Time for 4's and 5's: this program will focus on developmently programs aimed at children 4 and 5 years old, Public Library, Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown; 330-744-8636. this program will be help again April 16th and the 23rd. 10am

Bliss Recital Hall: James Umble Saxophone Studio Recital 8pm

The Butler Institute of American Art: Portrait Basics. 330-743-3630 This class will be held each Thursday through May 14th for children 14 and up. 7:45-9:15 $40.

Box Car Lounge: Bike Night every Thursday and Saturday the Box Car lounge will Host Bike Night with DJ's and live music and of course amazing drink specials.
6pm.

MUSIC
Rosetta Stone: 5-7 Steve Frazzini
8-12am Singles Pre-Weekend Hot Spot- Couples Welsome- Dancing to DJ Nick all night.

Barleys: 5 for $5 with Mr. Belvedere 8 p.m.University Pizzeria: UPIE Open Mic Night 9 p.m.Cedar’s Lounge: Swing Night 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

DOWNTOWN 36:
Throwback Thursdays / DJHooty
9 p.m., (Free)

Avalon Gardens : The John Reese Project 8pm-11pm

YSU Faculty Chamber Music
8 p.m., YSU - Bliss Recital Hall (Free)

FRIDAY, April 24th.


Summet Acedamy: Hip Hop Rap Health Fair. 1400 Oak Hill Ave. 330-744-4377. The day will feature a rap contest for the youth families are encouraged to attend there will also be screenings by Choffin Nurses 10am-2:30pm

The Butler Institute of American Art: Plaster Sculpting this class will meet each Friday through May 15th 11am-12:30pm $36. for children in grades 1-8.

The Victorian Players 702 Mahoning Ave. Miricle Worker ' The Show runs April 24-25th at 7:30pm and April 26th at 22pm.

Fellows Riverside Garden: Breakfast Botany: Mustard Family 8:30-10am. Start your morning off with a brisk walk. Return to Garden Cafe for a light breafast and enjoy learning about plants in the mustard family. Call Fellows Riverside Garden to registar.

John Pierce Barnes (1893-1954): Pastels
11 a.m. to 5 p.m., The Butler Institute of American Art (Free) Until May 1st

Powers Auditorium. Dana at DeYor: YSU concert band and Symphonic band. 8:00pm

FRIDAY NIGHT 80'S DANCE PARTY!
B&O STATION / Rust Belt Brewing Co.

MUSIC Rosetta Stone: Red Line

University Pizza: Dance Party

Barleys: Lost Souls Divided



Saturday, April25th.


Chevrolet Centre: Mahoning Valley Thunder. 7:05pm

"Skollapalooza" YSU's Scholar Program will host end of the semester Party at the B&O Station. Bands include the Kelly's. 6-11pm.

John Pierce Barnes (1893-1954): Pastels
11 a.m. to 5 p.m., The Butler Institute of American Art (Free)Until May1st

MS WALK: Check in at 8am at the Canfield Fairgrounds. To Register, visit
MSohiowalk.org

Fellows Riverside Garden Daffodil Show: noon-5pm This show will highlight spring daffodils. The Narcissus " Kissproof" is the featered cultivar this year.

YMCA: United Way Youth Day of Caring. 330-746-8494
8am-1pm.

Ford Nature Center: Boy Scout Earth Day Clean Up. 330-740-7107
9:30am-1:30pm

The Butler Institute of American Art: Yarn Painting. 743-3630 this class will meet every Saturday through May 232rd. 10-11am grades1-2. 11:30-12:30 grades 3-4. 2-3 pm grades 5-8

The Butler Institute of American Art: Spring has Sprung: For children ages 3-5 with an adult. 10am -noon. $15 includes snack.

Annex Building Parking Lot: 2801 Market Street. Community Information Day. call Wendy Robinson for more information. 330-783-5440
11:30am-1:30pm.

Dragons and Damsels: Ford Nature Center. noon-5pm. 330-740-7107

Ward Beecher Planitarium. Secret of the Cardboard Rocket: YSU Physic Deparment, for more information call 330-941-3616 the show will be at 1 or 2 pm.

MUSIC

Rosetta Stone: Dominic Taco and the Brotherhood

Sunday, April 26th.
Mill Creek Metro Parks: Composting Seminar/ 1pm and 3pm. Let the Green Team teach you how to compose a large percent of your daily garbage. Contact the Green Team at 330-740-2060. fee $10 Reg / $40 Non-Reg.

Fellows Riverside Garden: Guided Tour. 2-3:30pm. leisurley spring walk to enjoy the daffodils. A guid will point out highlights while sharing anecdotes and history. Please sign in at the information desk.

Monthley PFLAG meeting: Mahoning Valley Prode Center 1523 Poland Ave. 330-747-2696 PFLAG provides the opportunity for dialogue about sexual orientation and strives to create a society respectful of diversity.
3-5pm free

Fellows Riverside Garden Daffodil Show: 10am- 5pm This show will highlight spring daffodils. The Narcissus " Kissproof" is the featered cultivar this year.


Rust Belt Brewing Co. at the B&O Railroad Presents Beer Tour and Bratwurts 11am-Midnight Beer by Youngstown's own Rust Belt Brewing Co. including Irish Red and Blonde Ale.
ADMISSION IS FREE / B&O Railroad
Check out
www.rustybrew.com


John Pierce Barnes (1893-1954): Pastels
Noon to 4 p.m., The Butler Institute of American Art (Free) Until May 1st

Y-Dance Club
West Coast Swing & Hustle
6:30 p.m.,
Ukranian Orthodox Church/Pavilion ($3 - $8)

Sundays with Steve Fazzini
2 p.m. to 6 p.m.,
Rosetta Stone Cafe

Bliss Hall: Faculty Recital. Dror Biran: 2pm

MUSIC

Cedar's: DJ Martini

The B&O: Beer Fest / Open mic.

YSU Faculty Artist Recital
3 p.m.,
YSU - Bliss Recital Hall (Free)

Monday, April 27th.

Bliss Recital Hall: Piano Department 8pm
-Kilcawley: Jazz Combos-Kent Englhardt Director 8pm

Ford Family Recital Hall: Dana Symphony Orchastra 8pm

YMCA Swin Lessons: Central YMCA 17 N. Champion Various Lessons will be held through May 25. Please call to choose either morning of evening class. 330-744-8411

YMCA Central Girl Volly Ball Clinic. call Mike Shaffer for more details 330-744-8411 the Clinic is held each Monday till May 18. 6-7:30pm ( $48 non-members / $28 members)


MUSIC

Open Mic Poetry and Karaoke
10 p.m., Club Dejavu (Free)

Rosetta Stone: Live Band Auditions.

Tuesday, April 28th.

OVERTURES: Cooking Class 6:30 pm

Mahoning Valley Historical Society Carriage House 648 Wick Ave : Volunteer Appreciation Lunch call 330-743-2589 for additional information.

Ford Family Recital Hall: Tiny Tots. 260 West Federeal Street 10:45 am. The program runs through April 30th. call 330-744-0264 for information.

YSU Celebrates 25th Anniversary of the Dana School of Music Festival: Guest Artist Eric Brewer will play Dana Faculty Robert Rollin's Rondo Capriccioso for trumpet and strings. 11am Butler noon hour concert. April 22nd-28th
3pm: Lecture The Mind of Syphonic Composer: Using the Orchestra as an Intrament. Bliss Hall rm 3150.

SMARTS Center / Students Motivated by the Arts: 258 West Federal Street. Tuesday and Thursday 9-4:30pm. The Gallery will be featuring works from Youngstown Native Chris Yambar From March17th until May 9th. Yambar's most recognizable titles include Bart Simpson Comics, I Dream of Jeannie, Mr. Magoo, and Radioactive Man. for more information please call 330-941-ARTS

Fellows Riverside Garden : YOGA Beginner and Intermediate levels.
8:30-10 am Intermediate
5:30-7pm Beginner

Bliss Recital Hall: Music at noon Robert Rollin's (see above)

Fellows Riverside Garden: Master Gardening Class: Daffodils. 330-740-7116 includes an indepth study of dafodils with a walk through the park to discuss dafodils cultivars in bloom. Call to registar this event will be held again on April23rd. Tuesday 5-7pm and Thurday 1-3pm

Fellows Riverside Garden: Audubon Society / Mahoning Valley. 7pm Native plants provide birds and wildlife with a superior food sources. Learn about these beautiful easy to grow plants. Social time at 6:30pm program to start at 7pm. call 888-846-8851 for more information.

Fellows Riverside Garden; The Wonderful World of Orchids. 6:30-8:30pm learn from an expert how to grow Orchids. Demetria Marsh, an instructed at Phipps Conservatory will teach and preent a hostory of the beautiful flower. Each participant will recieve an Orchid plant to take home and will repot their new plant in class. $32.

John Pierce Barnes (1893-1954): Pastels
11 a.m. to 5 p.m., The Butler Institute of American Art (Free)

Cafe Cimmento:
Grandma's Old School Specials for Dinner.

Y-Dance Club
West Coast Swing & Hustle
6:30 p.m.,
Ukranian Orthodox Church/Pavilion ($3 - $8)

Floral Quilts: Fellows Riverside Gardens 10:30am- 5pm ($10)


MUSIC
Rosetta Stone: Frank Sinatra Night: Steve Fazzini

County Meigh Eo: Open Mic
9pm

YSU Faculty Artist Recital
8 p.m., YSU - Bliss Recital Hall (Free)

Barleys: Open Stage
10pm-2pm

Wednesday, April 29th.
Butler Institute of American Art: Music at Noon YSU Jazz Experience 12:15 pm

YSU Campus: Annual Society of Human Resiurce Managment Conference: call Joe Davenport for more information. 330-638-1881 or visit
www.wrc-shrm.org

Music at Noon: Butler Institute of American Art. YSU Jazz Experience.

Fellows Riverside Garden: Sneak Peek into the Gardens. Ballet Western Reserve and the Fellows Riverside Garden will present an evening of dance created just for children. call the Ballet Western Reserve for more information 330-744-1934. $10 6-8pm (children will learn dance steps befor the performance)

Youngstown Public Library: Grant Center. 330-744-8636. Introduction to Foundation Directory online. 6:30pm

Stambaugh Auditorium: YSU Jazz and Wind Ensemble. featuring guest artist Caroline Oltmanns and Allen Vizzutti with conducters Stephen Gage and Kent Engelhardt. 8pm.

MUSIC
Imbibe Martini Bar: Singles Wednesday 8pm. ($5) Barleys: Flip Night
10pm., ($3) The Royal Oaks: Open Mic Night

Box Car Lounge: Beer School
($12)

Cedars: Garage Rockin Wednesdays

New Music
8 p.m., YSU - Bliss Recital Hall (Free)

Rosetta Stone: Lights out Jazz.
Wednesday, April 15th.


TODAY LIFELINE to VALLEY WORKERS Sponsored by the UAW 1112 / 1714 and the Trumbull, Mahoning and Columbiana OneStop. 10am-6pm Chevrolet Center Free and Open to the Public *you DO NOT have to be a UAW member. There will be over one hundred "helping hand agencies" from both the state and local level to assist those in need during these tough economic times. they willbe able to assist in everything from accessing local food banks, career counceling, HUD certified agencies to help those in foreclosure, as well as numerous local colleges and trade colleges.

Mill Creek Metro Park: T'ai Chi Step One in the Gardens
12pm-1pm ($10)

Fellows Riverside Garden: Floral Quilts 10am-5pm (free)

Mill Creek Metro Park : Health and Wellness Walks
9am Meet at the MetroParks Bikeway Trail at Kirk Road. Moderate difficulty, 2 or 4 miles.

The Butler Institute of American Art MUSIC AT NOON:
12:15pm (free) Bliss Recital Hall: Clarinet Recital / Studio Recital
7pm. Dr. Wang Clarinet Recital.

73rd Annual Student Juried Exhibition.
11 a.m. to 8 p.m., McDonough Museum of Art (Free) Intil April 15th

John Pierce Barnes (1893-1954): Pastels
11 a.m. to 5 p.m., The Butler Institute of American Art (Free) Until May 1st

WKSY: Ward Beecher Planitarium, YSU Campus 10:30 am. for more information please call the Department of Physics at 330-941-3616
Fellows Riverside Gardens: Floral Design Basics: Spring Centerpiece. 6:30pm-8:30pm (Free)


MUSIC

Rosetta Stone: Steve Fazzini
6-9 pmImbibe Martini Bar: Singles Wednesday 8pm. ($5) Barleys: Flip Night 10pm., ($3) The Royal Oaks: Open Mic Night

Cedar's : Garage Rockin Wednesday.

Downtown 36: Open Mic Night 10pm01am

Box Car Lounge: Beer School $12

New Music
8 p.m., YSU - Bliss Recital Hall (Free)

Thursday, April 16th.

Silver Sneakers: 9-10am and 10-11am increase muscular strength and range movement through a veriety of exercises.

Flourescent Miniral Society and YSU will hold a lecture/demostration at YSU Moser Hall room 2000 on April 16th at 7:30pm. Special guest will be Don Newsome, an internationally recognized expert on flourescent Minerals. The Clarence R. Smith Mineral Museam will be open for tours befor and after the lecture.

SMARTS Center / Students Motivated by the Arts: 258 West Federal Street. Tuesday and Thursday 9-4:30pm. The Gallery will be featuring works from Youngstown Native Chris Yambar From March17th until May 9th. Yambar's most recognizable titles include Bart Simpson Comics, I Dream of Jeannie, Mr. Magoo, and Radioactive Man. for more information please call 330-941-ARTS

Kilcawley Center YSU Campus: KIDS-Identi-kits. for information call David Ridis at 330-782-1144 ext 289 . Get your child an identification packet, photo card and emergency information booklet. Spocored by YSU, Victory Christain Center, Huntington Bank, Window World, The Rescue Mission of the Mahoning Valley and WKBN
8am-Noon FREE

Keepin' it Real About Relationships: Summet Acadamy, 1400 Oak Hill. Community preservation specialist will help with today's kids abd the choices they make in bad relationships. Sponsored by Ebony Lifeline Support Group.
8:15 am- 2:30pm.

Secret of the Cardboard Rocket: Ward Beecher Planetarium, For information call the department of Physics 330-941-3616 10:30am-1:30pm.

Fellows Riverside Garden : YOGA Beginner and Intermediate levels.
8:30-10 am Intermediate
5:30-7pm Beginner

Weekly: Youngstown Area Community Band, Bliss Hall, YSU Campus, One University Plaza, Youngstown; 330-542-3313. New members are welcome. Bring your instrument to practice; held each Thursday. 7 p.m.

Bliss Recital Hall: Opera "The Tender Land" APRIL 16, 17, 18th 7:30pm / April 19th 3pm
Music by Aaron Copland & Libretto by Horace Everett.
call 330-941-3636 for more information.

John Pierce Barnes (1893-1954): Pastels
11 a.m. to 5 p.m., The Butler Institute of American Art (Free) Until May 1st

Youngstown Public Library. Fun Time for 4's and 5's: this program will focus on developmently programs aimed at children 4 and 5 years old, Public Library, Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown; 330-744-8636. this program will be help again April 16th and the 23rd.
10am

YSU Department of English: 3 Working Class Poets. Kilcawley Center 7:30 pm

Bliss Recital Hall: James Umble Saxophone Studio Recital 8pm

Mill Creek Metro Parks: Garden Author's Lecture / Renee Sheperd 5:30 Reception and 6:30 Lecture. Please call Fellows Riverside Garden to Registar 330-740-7116

Mill Creek Metro Parks: Annual Rose Society Meeting. 6:30pm.

Box Car Lounge: Bike Night Kickoff, every Thursday and Saturday the Box Car lounge will Host Bike Night with DJ's and live music and of course amazing drink specials.
6pm.

MUSIC
Rosetta Stone: 5-7 Steve Frazzini
8-12am Singles Pre-Weekend Hot Spot- Couples Welsome- Dancing to DJ Nick all night.

Barleys: 5 for $5 with Mr. Belvedere 8 p.m.University Pizzeria: UPIE Open Mic Night 9 p.m.Cedar’s Lounge: Swing Night 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

DOWNTOWN 36: Throwback Thursdays / DJHooty
9 p.m., (Free)

Avalon Gardens :

YSU Faculty Chamber Music
8 p.m., YSU - Bliss Recital Hall (Free)

FRIDAY, April17th.

The Oakland: ": When I Knew...and How it Saved Me" a collection of voices and stories from the Greater Youngstown community 7pm reception and 8pm show.

Powers Auditorium: Rickey Smile and Friends. Call 330-744-4269 for more information

John Pierce Barnes (1893-1954): Pastels
11 a.m. to 5 p.m., The Butler Institute of American Art (Free) Until May 1st

MILLCREEK METRO HIKES. Are There Woodcocks in Coitsville? 8:15pm meet at McGuffey Wildlife Nature Preserve . Less than 1 mile.

Mahoning River Consortium Meeting: on the agenda, Mill Creek Metro Parks. for more information visit www.mahoningriver.com
1pm.

FRIDAY NIGHT 80'S DANCE PARTY!
B&O STATION / Rust Belt Brewing Co.

MUSIC
Cedars: Gil Mantera's Party Dream, Brainbow, American Jobs.
Rosetta Stone: Rudy and the Professionals

University Pizza: Dance Party

Barleys: 5 Elements, Dub Shack.



Saturday, April18th.

The Oakland: ": When I Knew...and How it Saved Me" a collection of voices and stories from the Greater Youngstown community 7pm reception and 8pm show.

Our Lady of Hungary: Celebrate the Heritage of the Youngstown Riverbend-Westlake area. The event will be hosted by the Ethnic Heritage Society from 5-8pm at the Our Lady of Hungary Hall 545 N. Bell Vista Ave. for information call 330-799-6829

Ward Bakery Events: Create With Clay (Marcie Applegate and Lynn Cardwell) make jewelry or pottery project for $10.
Noon-5pm for information call 330-718-2696

John Pierce Barnes (1893-1954): Pastels
11 a.m. to 5 p.m., The Butler Institute of American Art (Free)Until May1st

The Butler Institute of American Art: Super Sculptors. This class is for Pre-School and Kindergarten children ages 3-5 with an adult 10:30am-Noon ($20)

Powers Aditorium: BEATLES MANIA NOW! 8pm. Call 330-744-4269 for more information.

MILL CREEK EARTH DAY HIKE: 2pm. get a head start on the celebration of earth day with Naturalist Emeritus Bill Whitehouse who will guid you through a tour of the park while leading a discussion in the Parks Nature and History. 3 miles, meet at Ford Nature Center.

MILLCREEK METRO HIKES . Bird Walks : 8am / Join Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist Nancy Brundage to search for feathered spring migrants. Please bring binoculars. Meet at Newport Wetlands parking lot. Easy rating, less than 1 mile.

MUSIC

Rosetta Stone: Guys without Ties

Sunday, April 19th.
Metro Parks Hikes: Wildflowers of Yellow Creek Walk. 2pm. please bring your water boots, this will be a 3 mile hike to locate and appreciate early spring flowers.

Metro Parks : Photo Walk. 10am. a 1mile hike with some difficult terrain to capture photos of early spring flowers, please bring a macro lens if possable, all cameras are welcome. Meet at Scholl Recreation Area.

Ward Bakery Events: Create With Clay (Marcie Applegate and Lynn Cardwell) make jewelry or pottery project for $10.
Noon-5pm for information call 330-718-2696

Ursuline High School: Jimmy Herubin Pancake Breafast. 8am-1:30 pm $5, $3.50 (children ages3-12) (3yrs and under free)

Monthley PFLAG meeting: Mahoning Valley Prode Center 1523 Poland Ave. 330-747-2696 PFLAG provides the opportunity for dialogue about sexual orientation and strives to create a society respectful of diversity.
3-5pm free


Rust Belt Brewing Co. at the B&O Railroad Presents Beer Tour and Bratwurts 11am-Midnight Beer by Youngstown's own Rust Belt Brewing Co. including Irish Red and Blonde Ale.
ADMISSION IS FREE / B&O Railroad
Check out www.rustybrew.com


John Pierce Barnes (1893-1954): Pastels
Noon to 4 p.m., The Butler Institute of American Art (Free) Until May 1st

Y-Dance Club
West Coast Swing & Hustle
6:30 p.m., Ukranian Orthodox Church/Pavilion ($3 - $8)

MILL CREEK METRO PARKS: Dahlia Tuder Flower Sale. 10am-4pm The Mahoning Valley Dahlia Society will hold its annual Dahlia sale.


Sundays with Steve Fazzini
2 p.m. to 6 p.m., Rosetta Stone Cafe

MUSIC

Cedar's: DJ Martini

The B&O: Beer Fest / Open mic.

YSU Faculty Artist Recital
3 p.m., YSU - Bliss Recital Hall (Free)

Monday, April 20th.

Bliss Recital Hall: Piano Department 8pm
-Kilcawley: Jazz Combos-Kent Englhardt Director 8pm

Powers Auditorium: Youngstow Symphony Youth Orchastra Rehersal 6-8:30pm

YMCA Swin Lessons: Central YMCA 17 N. Champion Various Lessons will be held through May 25. Please call to choose either morning of evening class. 330-744-8411

Ford Nature Center: Be a Mammal / 330-740-7107 First and Secord Graders are invited to attend this program that will focus on Mammals, there will be a puppet show and a play. Participaants will meet at the Old Log Cabin. 10am-Noon ($7.50-$5.)

THE MAMMOVAN: Oak Hill Renaissance Center 345 Oakhill Ave. call Patricia Phillips at 330-746-6361
10am-2pm Free.

Pimp my Book Cart: East Branch Public Library. 330-744-2790 turn their shelving carts into some costomized rides.
2-6pm.

YMCA Central Girl Volly Ball Clinic. call Mike Shaffer for more details 330-744-8411 the Clinic is held each Monday till May 18. 6-7:30pm ( $48 non-members / $28 members)

Ward Beecher: Great Space Treasure Hunt. 10:30am and 2:30pm call the Department of Physics and Astronomy for more information 330-941-3616.


MUSIC

Open Mic Poetry and Karaoke
10 p.m., Club Dejavu (Free)

Rosetta Stone: Live Band Auditions.

Tuesday, April 21st.

OVERTURES: Cooking Class 6:30 pm

YSU Celebrates 25th Anniversary of the Dana School of Music Festival: Guest Artist Eric Brewer will play Dana Faculty Robert Rollin's Rondo Capriccioso for trumpet and strings. 11am Butler noon hour concert. April 22nd-28th
3pm: Lecture The Mind of Syphonic Composer: Using the Orchestra as an Intrament. Bliss Hall rm 3150.

SMARTS Center / Students Motivated by the Arts: 258 West Federal Street. Tuesday and Thursday 9-4:30pm. The Gallery will be featuring works from Youngstown Native Chris Yambar From March17th until May 9th. Yambar's most recognizable titles include Bart Simpson Comics, I Dream of Jeannie, Mr. Magoo, and Radioactive Man. for more information please call 330-941-ARTS

Fellows Riverside Garden : YOGA Beginner and Intermediate levels.
8:30-10 am Intermediate
5:30-7pm Beginner

Bliss Recital Hall: Music at noon Robert Rollin's (see above)

Fellows Riverside Garden: Master Gardening Class: Daffodils. 330-740-7116 includes an indepth study of dafodils with a walk through the park to discuss dafodils cultivars in bloom. Call to registar this event will be held again on April23rd. Tuesday 5-7pm and Thurday 1-3pm

John Pierce Barnes (1893-1954): Pastels
11 a.m. to 5 p.m., The Butler Institute of American Art (Free)

Cafe Cimmento:
Grandma's Old School Specials for Dinner.

Y-Dance Club
West Coast Swing & Hustle
6:30 p.m., Ukranian Orthodox Church/Pavilion ($3 - $8)

Floral Quilts: Fellows Riverside Gardens 10:30am- 5pm ($10)

Communty Health A Thon: McGuffy Center. 1649 Jacobs Road 330-744-4377 Health Screenings, walking and aerobics, and dancing 9am-4pm

MUSIC
Rosetta Stone: Frank Sinatra Night: Steve Fazzini

County Meigh Eo: Open Mic
9pm

YSU Faculty Artist Recital
8 p.m., YSU - Bliss Recital Hall (Free)

Barleys: Open Stage
10pm-2pm

Wednesday, April 22nd.

Monthly WRITE-ON Creative Writing Workshop. Pig Iron Press. 26 N. Phelps Street. 330-747-6932
7-9pm

Internation Red Hat Society Luncheon: Stambaugh Auditorium. 11am-2pm. Please call Carol for Reservation, tickets are $25 , Speakers include Mayor Jay Williams. 330-743-5426

Butler Institute of American Art. Plaster Sculpting: 524 Wick Ave 330-743-3630 This class willbe held each Wednesday through May 20th. for children and grades 1-8 10-11am or 11:30-12:30 pm

Annual Health Fair. OCCHA 3660 Shirley Road 330-781-1808
10-3pm

Butler Institute of American Art: Creating Two Dimensions. 330-743-3630 grade 4-8th. Classes held each wednesday through May 20th. 5:30-6:30pm

Mill Creek Metro Park: T'ai Chi Step One in the Gardens
12pm-1pm ($10)

Fellows Riverside Garden: Floral Quilts 10am-5pm (free)

Mill Creek Metro Park : Health and Wellness Walks
9am Meet at the MetroParks Bikeway Trail at Kirk Road. Moderate difficulty, 2 or 4 miles.

The Butler Institute of American Art MUSIC AT NOON:
12:15pm (free) Bliss Recital Hall: Robert Rollins

John Pierce Barnes (1893-1954): Pastels
11 a.m. to 5 p.m., The Butler Institute of American Art (Free) Until May 1st

Ford Family Recital Hall: Cassidy Seminar 8am-4pm for more information call 330-744-4269


Fellows Riverside Gardens: Floral Design Basics: Spring Centerpiece. 6:30pm-8:30pm (Free)


MUSIC
Imbibe Martini Bar: Singles Wednesday 8pm. ($5) Barleys: Flip Night
10pm., ($3) The Royal Oaks: Open Mic Night

Box Car Lounge: Beer School
($12)

Cedars: Garage Rockin Wednesdays

New Music
8 p.m., YSU - Bliss Recital Hall (Free)

Rosetta Stone: Lights out Jazz.

Wednesday April 8th / Wednesday April15th

Wednesday, April 8th.

SMARTS Center / Students Motivated by the Arts: 258 West Federal Street. Tuesday and Thursday 9-4:30pm. The Gallery will be featuring works from Youngstown Native Chris Yambar From March17th until May 9th. Yambar's most recognizable titles include Bart Simpson Comics, I Dream of Jeannie, Mr. Magoo, and Radioactive Man. for more information please call 330-941-ARTS

Mill Creek Metro Park: T'ai Chi Step One in the Gardens
12pm-1pm ($10)

Fellows Riverside Garden: Floral Quilts 10am-5pm (free)

Mill Creek Metro Park HIKES : Health and Wellness Walks
9am Meet at the MetroParks Bikeway Trail at Kirk Road. Moderate difficulty, 2 or 4 miles.

The Butler Institute of American Art MUSIC AT NOON:
12:15pm (free) Tuba / Euphonium Brian Kiser director

Bliss Recital Hall: Francois Fowler Guitar / Studio Recital
8pm.

73rd Annual Student Juried Exhibition.
11 a.m. to 8 p.m.,
McDonough Museum of Art (Free) Until April 15th

Butler Institute of American Art: Anyone Can Paint. 524 Wick Ave . 330-743-3630 This program will run until Wednesday April 8th . 6:30-9pm $56.

Fellows Riverside Gardens: Floral Design Basics: Spring Centerpiece. 6:30pm-8:30pm (Free)

The Butler Institute of American Art:
12:15pm (free) MUSIC AT NOON James Umble Saxophone

John Pierce Barnes (1893-1954): Pastels
11 a.m. to 5 p.m., The Butler Institute of American Art (Free) Until May 1st.

Butler Institute of American Art: Anyone Can Paint. 524 Wick Ave . 330-743-3630 This program will run until Wednesday April 8th . 6:30-9pm $56.


MUSIC
Rosetta Stone: Steve Fazzini
6-9 pmImbibe Martini Bar: Singles Wednesday 8pm. ($5) Barleys: Flip Night 10pm., ($3) The Royal Oaks: Open Mic Night

Cedar's : Garage Rockin Wednesday.

Downtown 36: Open Mic Night 10pm01am

Box Car Lounge: Beer School $12

New Music
8 p.m., YSU - Bliss Recital Hall (Free)



Thursday, April 9th.

SMARTS Center / Students Motivated by the Arts: 258 West Federal Street. Tuesday and Thursday 9-4:30pm. The Gallery will be featuring works from Youngstown Native Chris Yambar From March17th until May 9th. Yambar's most recognizable titles include Bart Simpson Comics, I Dream of Jeannie, Mr. Magoo, and Radioactive Man. for more information please call 330-941-ARTS

Fellows Riverside Garden : YOGA Beginner and Intermediate levels.
8:30-10 am Intermediate
5:30-7pm Beginner

Weekly: Youngstown Area Community Band, Bliss Hall, YSU Campus, One University Plaza, Youngstown; 330-542-3313. New members are welcome. Bring your instrument to practice; held each Thursday. 7 p.m.

Bliss Recital Hall: Trombone Studio Recital 8pm. call 330-941-3636 for more information.

John Pierce Barnes (1893-1954): Pastels
11 a.m. to 5 p.m., The Butler Institute of American Art (Free) Until May 1st

Youngstown Public Library. Fun Time for 4's and 5's: this program will focus on developmently programs aimed at children 4 and 5 years old, Public Library, Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown; 330-744-8636. this program will be help again April 16th and the 23rd.
10am


Bliss Recital Hall: Dr. Alice Wang / Clarinet Studio Recital. 6pm


MUSIC
Rosetta Stone: 5-7 Steve Frazzini
8-12am Singles Pre-Weekend Hot Spot- Couples Welsome- Dancing to DJ Nick all night.

Barleys: 5 for $5 with Mr. Belvedere 8 p.m.University Pizzeria: UPIE Open Mic Night 9 p.m.Cedar’s Lounge: Swing Night 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

DOWNTOWN 36:
Throwback Thursdays / DJHooty
9 p.m., (Free)

Avalon Gardens :/ Belmont Ave: J.R.P (John Reese Project) 8pm-11pm.

YSU Faculty Chamber Music
8 p.m., YSU - Bliss Recital Hall (Free)


FRIDAY, April 10th.

John Pierce Barnes (1893-1954): Pastels
11 a.m. to 5 p.m., The Butler Institute of American Art (Free) Until May 1st


The McDough Museum of Art: 73rd Annual Student Juried Exhibition 11am-4pm (free) Until April 15th


MUSIC

Cedars: CD RELEASE PARTY WITH FREE CD'S: THE SWEET DELIGHTS

Rosetta Stone: Guys Without Ties

University Pizza: Dance Party

Barleys: Maynstream's Hip Hop for Hip Hop Heads VII



Saturday, April11th.

The Youngstown Historical Center (151 Wood Street) will present a children's history program titled: "Movie Madness: The Story of Motion Picture"between the hours of 1pm-3pm. Young Historians will tour the Warner Theater (Powers Auditorium at the DeYor) veiw silent box office hit from 1903 and 1930's cartoons. They will also study nickelodeons , Buster Keaton, Charlie Chaplin and the robot series Metropolis. For ages between 8-13 the program is $10 for memebrs and $12 for non-members. Advanced registration is required, please call 330-743-5934

John Pierce Barnes (1893-1954): Pastels
11 a.m. to 5 p.m., The Butler Institute of American Art (Free)Until May1st

The Butler Institute of American Art: Super Sculptors. This class is for Pre-School and Kindergarten children ages 3-5 with an adult 10:30am-Noon ($20)

Ward Beecher Planitarium: YSU Campus/ LET THERE BE LIGHT. For more information call the department of Physics and Atronomy 330-941-3616 1 or 2:30pm.


73rd Annual Student Juried Exhibition: McDonough Museum of Art 11am-4pm (free) till Aprl 15th.


MUSIC
Cedars: The Weedhawks

Rosetta Stone: The Look


Sunday, April 12th.

Overtures Grand Easter Buffet / Ford Family Recital Hall
11am-5pm call 330-744-4269 for more info.

Fellows Riverside Garden: Easter Buffet / Catered by the Georgetown Noon, 2 or 4pm call 330-740-7074 for reservations.


Metro Parks Hikes: A Visit to the Heron Rookery. 2pm. Visit a local nesting colony that has been protected and maintained by Mill Creek Metro Parks . To registar and for directions to this site call the Ford Nature Center by April 11th (free) for more information 330-740-7107, less then one mile hike, bring binoculars.

Rust Belt Brewing Co. at the B&O Railroad Presents Beer Tour and Bratwurts 11am-Midnight Beer by Youngstown's own Rust Belt Brewing Co. including Irish Red and Blonde Ale.
ADMISSION IS FREE / B&O Railroad
Check out
www.rustybrew.com


John Pierce Barnes (1893-1954): Pastels
Noon to 4 p.m., The Butler Institute of American Art (Free) Until May 1st

Y-Dance Club
West Coast Swing & Hustle
6:30 p.m.,
Ukranian Orthodox Church/Pavilion ($3 - $8)


Sundays with Steve Fazzini
2 p.m. to 6 p.m.,
Rosetta Stone Cafe


MUSIC

Cedar's: DJ Martini

Rosetta Stone: Sundays with Steve

The B&O: Beer Fest / Open mic.

YSU Faculty Artist Recital
3 p.m.,
YSU - Bliss Recital Hall (Free)


Monday, April 13th.

DYNGUS DAY :
YOUNGSTOWN POLISH CLUB
After more than six weeks of Lenten fasting, abstaining, sacrificing and penance, Mahoning Valley residents will be ready to celebrate. Easter Sunday is for praise and worship, but, in Polish tradition, ?migus-Dyngus, the name for Easter Monday, was for mischief and fun. THE YOUNGSTOWN POLISH CLUB WILL BE TRAVELING TO BUFFALO FOR DYNUS DAY TO CELEBRATE WITH OVER 700 PEOPLE. $75.00 US DOLLARS (Or 300 POLISH ZLOTY) Cost includes: Round trip bus transportation with snack en route , Private shuttle bus service t o all events listed below Admission and reserved seating at Chopin’s Dyngus Day Party Blessing of Easter Table, Brunch, Floor Show including Chopin Singers & White Eagles Folk Dancers from Canada Admission to Adam Mickiewicz Library Dyngus Day Party Admission to Polish Falcons Dyngus Day Party Reserved Viewing Space at Dyngus Day Parade ***For Information contact Andrea (Director, Polish Youngstown.com) 330-646-4082

Jazz Ensemble II &III
Kent Engelhardt, Director
8pm Kilkawley Center
Chestnut Room

OAKLAND CENTER FOR THE ARTS: OPEN AUDITIONS 7PM for the production of Rabbit Hole. Casting 2 females ages 25-40, 1 female age 55+ , 1 male age 30-40 and 1 teenage boy age 15-19 . The Plays runs from June 12-20th. for more information call 330-717-0699.

Ford Nature Center: Be a Mammal / 330-740-7107 First and Secord Graders are invited to attend this program that will focus on Mammals, there will be a puppet show and a play. Participaants will meet at the Old Log Cabin. 10am-Noon ($7.50-$5.)

Ward Beecher: Great Space Treasure Hunt. 10:30am and 2:30pm call the Department of Physics and Astronomy for more information 330-941-3616.

Youngstown Public Library : Family Story Time : Lets Speak for the Trees / celebrate Earth Day by creating treasures from recyclable trash. 7pm for children of all ages.

Youngstown Public Library: Lunch and Learn / The Zoot Suite Riots. bring a brown bag lunch and learn about the 1943 Zoot Suit Race Riots in LA. Noon-1pm.


MUSIC
Open Mic Poetry and Karaoke
10 p.m., Club Dejavu (Free)

Rosetta Stone: Live Band Auditions.


Tuesday, April 14th.

SMARTS Center / Students Motivated by the Arts: 258 West Federal Street. Tuesday and Thursday 9-4:30pm. The Gallery will be featuring works from Youngstown Native Chris Yambar From March17th until May 9th. Yambar's most recognizable titles include Bart Simpson Comics, I Dream of Jeannie, Mr. Magoo, and Radioactive Man. for more information please call 330-941-ARTS


Fellows Riverside Garden : YOGA Beginner and Intermediate levels.
8:30-10 am Intermediate
5:30-7pm Beginner

Bliss Recital Hall: Guest Artist Recital / Marcin Dylla, Guitar; winner of 2007 Guitar Foundation of American International Guitar Competition.
8pm Bliss Hall

John Pierce Barnes (1893-1954): Pastels
11 a.m. to 5 p.m., The Butler Institute of American Art (Free)

Cafe Cimmento:
Grandma's Old School Specials for Dinner.

Y-Dance Club
West Coast Swing & Hustle
6:30 p.m.,
Ukranian Orthodox Church/Pavilion ($3 - $8)

Floral Quilts: Fellows Riverside Gardens 10:30am- 5pm ($10)

73rd Annual Student Juried Exhibition: McDonough Art Museum 11am-4pm (free)


MUSIC
Rosetta Stone: Frank Sinatra Night: Steve Fazzini

County Meigh Eo: Open Mic
9pm

YSU Faculty Artist Recital
8 p.m., YSU - Bliss Recital Hall (Free)

Barleys: Open Stage
10pm-2pm

Wednesday, April 15th.

Mill Creek Metro Park: T'ai Chi Step One in the Gardens
12pm-1pm ($10)

Fellows Riverside Garden: Floral Quilts 10am-5pm (free)

Mill Creek Metro Park : Health and Wellness Walks
9am Meet at the MetroParks Bikeway Trail at Kirk Road. Moderate difficulty, 2 or 4 miles.

The Butler Institute of American Art MUSIC AT NOON:
12:15pm (free) Bliss Recital Hall: Clarinet Recital / Studio Recital
7pm. Dr. Wang Clarinet Recital.

73rd Annual Student Juried Exhibition.
11 a.m. to 8 p.m.,
McDonough Museum of Art (Free) Intil April 15th

John Pierce Barnes (1893-1954): Pastels
11 a.m. to 5 p.m., The Butler Institute of American Art (Free) Until May 1st


Fellows Riverside Gardens: Floral Design Basics: Spring Centerpiece. 6:30pm-8:30pm (Free)


MUSIC
Imbibe Martini Bar: Singles Wednesday 8pm. ($5) Barleys: Flip Night
10pm., ($3) The Royal Oaks: Open Mic Night

Box Car Lounge: Beer School
($12)

Cedars: Garage Rockin Wednesdays

New Music
8 p.m., YSU - Bliss Recital Hall (Free)

Rosetta Stone: Steve Fazzini