Renowned sculptor to appear at the Butler

Renowned sculptor to appear at the Butler

YOUNGSTOWN — Renowned American sculptor John Raimondi will attend a public presentation titled “Forty Years of Public Art” at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Butler Institute of American Art’s Zona Auditorium. The event is co-sponsored by Youngstown State University and the Butler. Throughout his 40-year career, Raimondi has produced more than 100 monumental sculptures for public, corporate and private collections throughout the world. His work consists of a wide variety of styles that reflect a classical sense of design and craftsmanship.

The Butler also will celebrate the 90th anniversary of its opening from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, with daylong activities, including tours.

Victorian Players stage Poe’s ‘The Black Cat’

YOUNGSTOWN — Victorian Players Theatre, 702 Mahoning Ave., will present an adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Black Cat” for three weekends, beginning Friday. Show times are 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays. There will be special midnight performances Oct. 24 and 31. The play was adapted by J.E. Ballantyne Jr., who also directs it. First published in 1843, it revolves around the decline of a man who has committed a heinous act. Tickets are $10 ($8 for seniors and students). For reservations, call (330) 746-5455.

After the run at the Victorian, the play will move to Main Street Theater, 5 N. Main St., Columbiana, where it will be presented at 8 p.m. Nov. 6 and 7 and 2 p.m. Nov. 8. Call (330) 482-9647.

New Castle Playhouse presents ‘I Love You’

NEW CASTLE, Pa. — “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change,” will open Friday at New Castle Playhouse’s Annex Theater, 212 E. Long Ave. The musical comedy, directed by Paula R. Ferguson, takes on the truths and myths behind relationships. It will run for nine performances: Friday, Saturday, Oct. 18, 23, 24, 25, 30, 31 and Nov. 1. Friday and Saturday performances begin at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday matinees begin at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10. For reservations, call the box office at (724) 654-3437.

Barbershop singers present ‘Calendar Girls’

MINERAL RIDGE — Harmony Inc., an international nonprofit organization that promotes, preserves and educates women singing four-part harmony in the barbershop style, is celebrating its 50th year. The local chapter, Sounds of Square County chorus, under the direction of Bob Grischow, will present the musical “Calendar Girls” at Mineral Ridge High School at 3 p.m. Oct. 18. The men’s quartet Premier Sound will be featured, along with local quartet Chord of Appeals. Tickets are $10 ($8 for group sales). Call Doris at (330) 544-2252 or Terry at (330) 544-0242.

Playhouse seeks input from potential directors

YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown Playhouse is inviting all area directors to submit a list of plays they are interested in directing for the 2010-11 season. The Playhouse traditionally has a yearly slate of two comedies, two dramas and two musicals, and applicants are encouraged to send choices in any or all categories. Directors are asked to include a r sum and reference contacts, as well as their available calendar dates. The deadline is Nov. 5. Send entries to: The Youngstown Playhouse, 600 Playhouse Lane, P.O. Box 11108, Youngstown, OH 44511-0108. For more information, call (330) 788-8739.

Art show seeks entries

WARREN — The annual SCOPE Inc. Tri County art show will take place Oct. 19 to 23 at the center, 220 W. Market St. Anyone age 50 and over can submit artwork completed in the past year.

Entries must be at the Warren center by 4 p.m. Friday. For an application, call (330) 399-8846. There are no fees.