Art Outreach Gallery moves to new location

Art Outreach Gallery moves to new location

NILES — The Art Outreach Gallery in the Eastwood Mall has moved to a new location in the mall.

It is now in the concourse between Sears and Macy’s, across from the Kitchen Collection. The new site has a gallery atmosphere, with ceramic tile floors and better lighting. The hours remain 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, 1 to 9 p.m. Saturday, and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday.

To volunteer time or money, call Gail Stark at (330) 394-3384.

Western Reserve adds new Spanish channel

KENT — Western Reserve Public Media has added the new digital channel V-me, the first national Spanish-language television network presented by public television stations. It is available to over-the-air viewers on digital channels WNEO 45.4 and WEAO 49.4.

V-me (pronounced veh-meh) is designed for U.S. Latinos seeking greater variety in Spanish-language programs. Its name is taken from the Spanish word veme, which means “see me.” Programming is a mix of original productions, exclusive premieres and popular public-television programs.

Over-the-air viewers (those viewers who do not have cable or satellite service) who wish to access the V-me channel should re-scan their DTV sets or converter boxes in order to receive this and other new digital channels. Western Reserve Public Media is working with local cable and satellite providers to add the channel to their lineups.

V-me joins the family of four Western Reserve Public Media digital channels, which include Western Reserve PBS 45.1/49.1, the primary, high-definition broadcast service; Fusion 45.2/49.2, which offers a combination of regional, BBC Worldwide, arts and public affairs programming; and MHz Worldview 45.3/49.3, an independent, noncommercial service presenting English-language content from public-broadcasting networks around the world.

TubaChristmas readies for annual performance

NILES — TubaChristmas will celebrate its 11th anniversary in Trumbull County on Nov. 28 at the Eastwood Mall Performing Arts Center with performances at noon and 2 p.m. Teresa Kirkland is the founder and coordinator of the event. Wes O’Conner, Austintown Fitch High band director, will conduct the sing-a-long Christmas concert with a special guest conductor. O’Connor is principal tubist with the W.D. Packard Concert Band and plays tuba with the Warren Brass Quintet. He is also the keyboardist for the popular local classic rock act, The HouseBand.

Created 36 years ago, Tuba- Christmas concerts will be celebrated in more than 200 cities across the globe. TubaChristmas is an annual event honoring the late tubist, William J. Bell (born on Christmas Day 1902). For sponsorship and participant information, contact Kirkland at (330) 219-2998 or tubachristmas09@gmail.com.