Published October 21, 2009 07:56 pm -
Diversions - Oct. 22, 2009
ART
• Former Greenville resident and contemporary artist Ed Stitt will show some of his paintings from Nov. 18 through January in the Gallery Grille, 365 Mercer Road, Hempfield Township.
• The Art Outreach Gallery in Youngstown shows “Mahoning Valley Watercolor Society Exhibition,” featuring various watercolor works, through Nov. 8. Hours are 5 to 9 p.m. Fridays, 1 to 9 p.m. Saturdays and 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays. Info: 330-394-3384
• Bottlebrush Gallery and Shop, 539 Main St., Harmony, is featuring the works of Nina Sowiski, Pittsburgh photographer, in the gallery until Nov. 8. Info: 724-452-0539 or visit www.bottlebrushgallery.com
• Alane Jewel’s 12 new zodiac-inspired pieces will be displayed through October at WineStyles in Howland, Ohio. Special wine tastings and appetizers will be offered. The pieces will also be displayed in the Views & Voices office, on the second floor of The Herald, 52 S. Dock St., Sharon, during November. Info: www.alanejewel.com
• The “Touch and Scale” exhibit, open through Nov. 14 at Trumbull Art Gallery on East Market Street in Warren, Ohio, focuses on the creativity of faculty and students at Kent (Ohio) State University. The exhibit includes weaving, sculpture, video and painting. The gallery is open from noon to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays.
CLASSICAL
• Valley Lyric Opera and Sharpsville Historical Society present an opera featuring Francisco Casanova, a tenor performing selections from beloved operas, along with Adam Peterson, Sandra Mercado and Daniel Byerly, at 3 p.m. Nov. 8 in Pierce Opera House, Sharpsville. Info: $25 a person, tickets limited, inquire at 724-962-7896 or sharpsvillehistorical@hotmail.com
• Opera Western Reserve presents Georges Bizet’s “Carmen” at 8 p.m. Nov. 6 in Stambaugh Auditorium, Youngstown. Tickets: $15, $30, $45 or $60, free on-site parking. Info and reservations: 330-480-0693
• Opera Westminster presents “Wiener Blut” (“Viennese Blood”) at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 31 in Orr Auditorium at Westminster College, New Wilmington. Info: 724-946-6045
• The Butler County Symphony Orchestra features its concert “Amber Waves” at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 7 in the auditorium of Butler Intermediate High School, 551 Fairground Hill Road. Tickets $15 adults, $5 students Info: 724-283-1402 or www.butlersymphony.org
DANCE
• Join a polka dance with the Del Sinchak Band at 3 p.m. Sunday in Croation Club, 601 E. Poland Ave., Bessemer. Info: 724-667-8997, dinner buffet available