Chorale reveals concert season

Staff report

YOUNGSTOWN

The Mahoning Valley Chorale, under the direction of Kris Harper, has announced its 2015-16 concert season.

Oct. 9: Fundraiser at Imbibe, 124 W. Federal St., downtown, at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $10 and includes a mini-concert, hors d’oeuvres, basket raffle and DJ.

Oct. 30: Trick-or-treat concert at 7 p.m. at St. Patrick Church, 1420 Oak Hill Ave. Adults and children are encouraged to attend in costume for a contest. Children will receive treat bags.

Dec. 9: “A Gospel Christmas,” 1:30 p.m. at St. Patrick Church, with jazz and gospel singer and pianist Howard Howell.

Feb. 19-20: The chorale will take part in the “Vaudeville at the Vic” fundraiser at the Victorian Players, 702 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown.

March 13: “Sweet Music and Poetry” concert at 3 p.m. at St. Angela Merici Parish, 400 Lincoln Park Drive.

April 24: “A Taste of Italy” concert at 3 p.m. at St. Anthony of Padua Church, 1125 Turin Ave. Admission is $15 and includes hors d’oeuvres and wine.

A “Back To the ’60s” concert will be presented next summer.

The chorale also is starting the Southside Fine Arts Academy in the Fairview Arts and Outreach Center, 4220 Youngstown-Poland Road, for children. It will offer free instruction in voice, piano, strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion and guitar, plus dance, visual arts, acting and creative writing, with experienced instructors. For information, call 330-707-2144.