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“The Playboy of the Western World” to open University Theatre’s spring semester

YSU’s University Theatre will continue its 2024-25 season with the production of “The Playboy of the Western World” in the YSU Spotlight Theater February 14 – 16 and 21 – 23, 2025. Directed by senior lecturer Todd Dicken and set against the rugged backdrop of rural Ireland, this timeless tale follows the charming yet controversial Christy Mahon as he captivates a small village with his tall tales of heroism.

Department of Art to host Portfolio Review Day for aspiring art students

YSU’s Department of Art will host Portfolio Review Day, a chance for high school students, transfer students, and aspiring artists to showcase their portfolios to the department’s faculty, Saturday, February 8, 2025, from 1:00 – 4:00 PM in YSU’s Bliss Hall. In addition to receiving feedback on their work, participants can learn about the Department of Art’s programs, facilities, and scholarship opportunities.

Guest artist Julia Betts to present for Department of Art Lecture Series

The 2024-25 Department of Art Lecture Series will welcome guest artist Julia Betts for its next installment Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at 5:30 PM in the McDonough Museum of Art lecture hall (room 3000). Focusing on the intersection of sculpture, performance, and installation, Betts aims for her work to create an effect based on certain assumptions. Her current exhibit, “The Dams are Broken,” will also be on display as part of the McDonough’s “Spring Exhibitions” through Friday, February 28, at the museum.

Department of Art to celebrate Black History Month with exhibit by Crystal Miller

YSU’s Department of Art will celebrate Black History Month as it welcomes interdisciplinary mixed-media artist Crystal Miller to present her “Black History Month Exhibition.” Miller’s exhibit, which will explore Afro-futurism using unconventional materials such as beads, glitter, and rhinestones, will be on display beginning Monday, February 3, through Friday, February 28, 2025, in YSU’s Judith Rae Solomon Gallery.

Cliffe College Performing Arts Series to welcome Alla Boara for special event

The Cliffe College Performing Arts Series will welcome Alla Boara, a six-piece Italian folk group, to Youngstown for a special event Friday, January 31, 2025, at 7:00 PM at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Basilica. The group will perform modern music arrangements celebrating Italy’s history of regional folk music as attendees are treated to an Italian dinner catered by Chef Ottavio Musumeci of Station Square Ristorante.

McDonough Museum to open 2025 season with “Spring Exhibitions”

The McDonough Museum of Art will open its 2025 season with five dynamic exhibits featuring guest artists Julia Betts, Anna Chapman, Abby Cipar, Will Hutnick, and Sidney Mullis in a grand presentation named the “Spring Exhibitions.” The exhibits will be on display beginning Tuesday, January 21, through Friday, February 28, 2025.

Dana School of Music to present recital featuring saxophone faculty member

YSU’s Dana School of Music will present a special recital to the public Monday, January 27, 2025, featuring a performance by Dana professor and saxophonist James Umble, a two-time winner of the YSU Distinguished Professor in Teaching Award. Accompanied by pianist Dr. Da-Eun Choi, Umble will perform a new piece of music written for saxophone and piano by New York City composer and jazz musician Patrick Zimmerli.

Dana School of Music to host Middle School Honor Band event

YSU’s Dana School of Music will host its second annual Middle School Honor Band event Friday, January 10, and Saturday, January 11, 2024, featuring over 190 accomplished 7th and 8th grade musicians. The weekend will begin with the participating students engaging in rehearsals and instrument sectionals led by YSU faculty, guest artists, and directors, before they then perform two concerts Saturday showcasing their hard work.

Department of Art to host “Northeast Ohio Scholastic Art Awards Exhibition”

YSU’s Department of Art will host the “Northeast Ohio Scholastic Art Awards Exhibition” in the Judith Rae Solomon Gallery beginning Wednesday, January 8, through Saturday, January 25, 2025. This exhibit stands as northeast Ohio’s division of the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards, a national competition in which 7th to 12th grade students can submit their original or literary pieces for award consideration.

YSU Youth Orchestra to present fall concert at Stambaugh Auditorium

The Youngstown State University Youth Orchestra will present its fall concert at Stambaugh Auditorium Sunday, December 15, 2024, at 4:00 PM. The Youth Orchestra is open to all local area students ages 13-18 by audition only. Dr. Michael S. Butler, Youth Orchestra music director, and Richard Smrek, assistant director, provide artistic leadership for the program, which presents two concerts annually.