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Summer Festival of Arts is seeking volunteers

YOUNGSTOWN

The 19th annual Summer Festival of the Arts, scheduled for July 8 and 9 at and around Youngstown State University, is seeking volunteers for the event.

Volunteers are needed for artist registration, information booths, children’s hands-on art tent, technical assistance at performance sites and at the Festival of Nations international area. Various shifts are available for the two-day event.

Each volunteer receives a festival T-shirt, cold water and reserved free parking. Lori A. Factor, festival coordinator, said, “Each year our volunteers are complimented on their knowledge, enthusiasm and professionalism. Our volunteers are crucial to the festival’s success and offer a personal touch to make this event successful.”

Those needing service hours logged, such as that for National Honor Society, sorority or fraternity service, also may participate. Service verification forms will be completed.

Interested individuals or teachers advising service organizations can obtain an application by calling 330-941-2307, emailing lafactor@ysu.edu or going to ysu.edu/sfa for a downloadable form.

Canfield High School plans final band concert

CANFIELD

Canfield High School’s final band concert will take place at 7 p.m. May 18 in the high school auditorium.

The theme is “An American Pageant” and will consist of music celebrating the country. It will include readings of “Casey at the Bat” and “Old Glory” by Board of Education President Phil Bova and high school social studies teacher Dean Conley, respectively.

Steve Earle and the Dukes coming to Kent Stage

KENT

Steve Earle and the Dukes will return to Kent Stage, 175 E. Main St., on July 23. Tickets are $42 and $35 and are available at kentstage.com or by phone at 877-987-6487. The concert will start at 8 p.m. The Mastersons, a husband-and-wife duo, will open the show.

The country, folk and rock singer-songwriter, is also an accomplished actor, producer, poet and author. His most-recent album, “Colvin and Earle,” is a set of duets with Shawn Colvin.

Earle will release his next album, “So You Wanna Be an Outlaw,” on June 16.