Published November 25, 2009 08:10 pm -
Diversions - Nov. 26, 2009
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Art
• Marc Sijan’s super realistic sculptures of people (critics have said, “All that’s missing is the pulse”) will fascinate viewers through Sunday at the Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown. Info: www.butlerart.com
• Local photographer David Hoye’s work will be displayed at the Community Library of the Shenango Valley in Sharon through the end of the month.
• Former Greenville resident and contemporary artist Ed Stitt shows some of his paintings through January in the Gallery Grille, 365 Mercer Road, Hempfield Township.
• Hoyt Art Center presents a new exhibit by Eva Zeisel, “The Shape of Life,” through Dec. 31 in the gallery in New Castle. Hours are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Free. Tour info: 724-652-2882, ext. 13, or hoytprograms@hoytartcenter.org
• The Blue Heron Art Gallery features artists Karen Hoagland, Nancy Connelly and the Wednesday Morning Artists from Eastbrook Presbyterian Church, as directed by Mary Jane Winder. Hoagland’s exhibit “Safari of Stone Creatures” will be on view through Friday, with the Wednesday Morning group’s work providing its backdrop. Connelly’s exhibition, “Pastels and Paintings” will be on view through Jan. 24. The gallery is at 600 Main St., Volant. Info: www.theblueherongallery.com
• Enjoy the rich tapestries created by fiber artists Lainie Addessi, Victoria Brogdon and Deborah Sementelli through Dec. 6 in the Campbell Pottery Store and Gallery, Cambridge Springs. Gallery is open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Info: www.campbellpotterystore.com or 814-734-8800.
• The Butler Institute of American Art presents its 39th annual American Holiday Arts and Crafts Show and Sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 5 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 6 in the Butler, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown. Admission: $5 adults and free for children younger than 12.
• Christmas “Artie Gras” will start at 5 p.m. Dec. 3 at Quaker Steak & Lube. Local artists and artisans are invited to socialize and display their merchandise. Info: www.artiegras.com
Christmas
• The Shenango Valley Chorale plays “An Olde English Feast” Dec. 3 through 6 at Tara, a country inn, Clark, by reservation only. Cost is $45; reservations: 724-699-6948
• Geneva College’s Christmas concert, “Glory in the Highest” is at 7 p.m. Wednesday in Metheny Fieldhouse. Tickets: itickets.com, $10 general admission, $15 reserved seats