Playhouse to run Night at the Races

Playhouse to run Night at the Races

YOUNGSTOWN

The Youngstown Playhouse will have its second annual A Night at the Races in Vegas event Aug. 28 at the theater off Glenwood Avenue. Doors open at 6 p.m., and the races begin at 7 p.m. Admission is $5.

The Juke Joint Band will perform, and there will be a basket raffle, food, a cash bar, horse races and games. A silent auction will include an authentic Mafia Wars black satin jacket from Zynga (from the Facebook game) and a limited edition Jim Tressel barstool, custom-made by the Gasser Chair Co. Participants who would like to purchase and name a horse for $25 should contact the Playhouse at 330-788-8739.

Danklef Hill Gallery plans final exhibit

SALEM

After three years, Kristina Danklef and Kathleen Hill will close their Danklef Hill Gallery, 515 E. State St., on Oct. 16. Danklef, a painter, and Hill, a sculptor, intend to devote more time to their personal art projects. The Danklef Hill Galley will continue online. For portfolios, projects and events, go to thedhgallery.com.

The final exhibition at the downtown gallery will feature the artwork of Julie Wack, which will open Friday. An artist’s reception will be Sept. 10. Artwork by Danklef, Hill and other area artists will also be on display until the gallery space closes.