ART AND CRAFT SHOW Butler to present 'American Holiday'

The show will feature more than 100 unique artisans.
YOUNGSTOWN - The Butler Institute of American Art will sponsor its annual fine art and craft show, "An American Holiday," Dec. 6-8 at the museum, 524 Wick Ave.
Among items being offered by the more than 100 artisans participating in the 32nd show will be jewelry, furniture, ceramics, paintings, sculptures, photographs, decorative crafts and metal, glass and fiber art.
A preview party for Butler members is planned from 7 to 10 p.m. Dec. 6. The cost is $20 for members and $25 for guests of members. The event will include hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar. Reservations are required and may be made by calling (330) 743-1711 Ext. 117. Those attending will receive an art book.
Details
The show will be open to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 7 and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 8. Admission is $3 for adults and free for children under 12.
Free fine-art appraisals will be available from 1 to 4 p.m. Dec. 8 by the Bonfoey Co. of Cleveland. For information on this service call (330) 743-1711 Ext. 112.
Entertainment at the event will be the Youngstown Connection, Jocko the Clown, caricature artist Richard Muccio, the Suzuki Players, Treyvoice and Elysia Shutrump.
Florence Wang is chairwoman and John MacIntosh, co-chairman, of the show. Serving on the committee areJim Appel, Pam Appel, Renee Bitonte,Marilyn Chiu, Dr. Y.T. Chiu, Jenny Chung, Phyllis Cross, Andrew Detesco, Gloria Detesco, Lynn Doyle, Kathy Dwinnells, Camilla Geordan, Anita Gestosani, Artis Gillam, Louise Gillam, John Grdic, C. Gilbert James, Pamela Booth-Kubic, Dr. Humberto Latorre, Maria Latorre, Jenifer Lloyd, Nancy Merlo, Dr. James Might, Ann Might, Helen Paes, Eleanor Pershing, Marilyn Pogue, Beth Roberts, Gary Roberts, Pat Sweet and Mary Walton.
Proceeds from the show will benefit the Butler's children's programs.