Summer Festival of the Arts and Downtown Jazz Festival

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Summer Festival of the Arts at Youngstown State University kicked off its first day, allowing local artists the opportunity to sell their hand-made crafts and ended with a Downtown Jazz Festival featuring musician Kim Waters. The Festival of the Arts runs through Sunday.
Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.A crowd gathered Saturday evening to watch Kim Waters perform during the Jazz Festival downtown.

Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.A crowd gathered Saturday evening to watch Kim Waters perform during the Jazz Festival downtown.

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  • July 12, 2014 8:52 a.m.

Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Jazz musician Kim Waters performs during the Jazz Festival downtown July 12, 2014.

Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Jazz musician Kim Waters performs during the Jazz Festival downtown July 12, 2014.

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  • July 12, 2014 8:34 a.m.

Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Jazz musician Kim Waters performs during the Jazz Festival downtown July 12, 2014.

Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Jazz musician Kim Waters performs during the Jazz Festival downtown July 12, 2014.

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  • July 12, 2014 8:38 a.m.

Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Tina Glenn of Youngstown danced along during Kim Waters performance at the Jazz Festival downtown July 12, 2014.

Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Tina Glenn of Youngstown danced along during Kim Waters performance at the Jazz Festival downtown July 12, 2014.

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  • July 12, 2014 8:35 a.m.

Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Catherine Kendrick of Salineville paints beside her tent. Kendrick has been selling her wares at the festival, located on the campus of Youngstown State University, for the past four years.

Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Catherine Kendrick of Salineville paints beside her tent. Kendrick has been selling her wares at the festival, located on the campus of Youngstown State University, for the past four years.

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  • July 12, 2014 4:58 a.m.

Katie Rickman | The Vindicator .Pieces of jewelry sold by JLC Designs, based in Newton Falls, are on display at the fest. The artistsÕ marketplace features an array of items, including fibers and textiles, pottery and wood carvings, paintings and drawings.

Katie Rickman | The Vindicator .Pieces of jewelry sold by JLC Designs, based in Newton Falls, are on display at the fest. The artistsÕ marketplace features an array of items, including fibers and textiles, pottery and wood carvings, paintings and drawings.

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  • July 12, 2014 5:18 a.m.

KATIE RICKMAN | THE VINDICATOR.Grant Lyda, 6, sits back to back with his brother, 7-year-old Luke Lyda, at the Summer Festival of the Arts Saturday. Their dog, Daisy, stands beside them. The boys live in Warren.

KATIE RICKMAN | THE VINDICATOR.Grant Lyda, 6, sits back to back with his brother, 7-year-old Luke Lyda, at the Summer Festival of the Arts Saturday. Their dog, Daisy, stands beside them. The boys live in Warren.

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  • July 12, 2014 5:54 a.m.

Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Among the many items displayed and for sale at the fest Saturday were wind chimes made from bottles and watering cans. The festival continues today from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Among the many items displayed and for sale at the fest Saturday were wind chimes made from bottles and watering cans. The festival continues today from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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  • July 12, 2014 4:50 a.m.

Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Elly Wright, 8, of Niles does crafts at the hands-on art tent at the 16th annual festival. The eventalso features an artistsÕ marketplace, which this year showcased the works of 77 regional and national artists.

Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Elly Wright, 8, of Niles does crafts at the hands-on art tent at the 16th annual festival. The eventalso features an artistsÕ marketplace, which this year showcased the works of 77 regional and national artists.

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  • July 12, 2014 5:27 a.m.

Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Alex Stoll of Collins, Ohio, stands beside some of his stainless steel yard art at the Summer Festival of the Arts Saturday. Stoll has been selling his handcrafted items at the event, which takes place on the campus of Youngstown State University, for the past 13 years.

Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Alex Stoll of Collins, Ohio, stands beside some of his stainless steel yard art at the Summer Festival of the Arts Saturday. Stoll has been selling his handcrafted items at the event, which takes place on the campus of Youngstown State University, for the past 13 …

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  • July 12, 2014 4:47 a.m.