YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Artists of the Rust Belt will present its Winter Market from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, at B&O Station banquet hall, 530 Mahoning Ave.

The sale will offer local food, handcrafted goods and one-of-a-kind gifts.

Guests can shop for items made by a curated lineup of local artisans offering handmade décor, jewelry, artwork, specialty treats, gourmet dips, baked goods and other unique offerings. The historic setting of the former train station adds a nostalgic touch.

Admission is $1. Children 12 and younger will be admitted free.

First Fridays Fun at Ballet School, Concept Studio

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The monthly First Fridays Youngstown series will return Friday, Feb. 6, with the theme For the Love of Dance.

It will take place from 5-8 p.m. at two downtown locations: Ballet Western Reserve, 18 W. Boardman St., and Concept Studio, 217 W. Federal St.

Admission is free. It is sponsored by Youngstown CityScape.

It will feature short performances, vendors and demonstrations and live music.

For information, go to FirstFridaysYoungstown.org.

Free Admission for Older Folks at Oh Wow!

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Older adults accompanying children to Oh Wow! The Roger & Gloria Jones Children’s Center for Science & Technology will receive free admission every Wednesday this year.

It’s an expansion of the offer, as the free admission for grandparents was formerly offered one day per month, but now will be good once a week.

It is being supported by Cohen & Co. Foundation.

“We continue to seek partnerships that enable us to increase our visitor count and provide access to as many people as possible,” said Katie Seminara-DeToro, executive director. “We know many grandparents, great aunts, great uncles and other older adults play a vital role in caregiving for children. We hope free admission incentivizes them to come to downtown Youngstown and explore with their little ones.”

The first day for free grandperson admission is Feb. 4. Oh Wow! is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.  

The children’s museum provides several other opportunities for reduced-price or free admission. In partnership with various libraries in the region, many library card holders can check out passes for free admission, up to four people. Additionally, the museum is a member of Museums for All, offering $2 admission to groups with SNAP cards, up to four people per card.

For information, visit OhWowKids.org 

Opening Reception for the Postscript Art Show

BOARDMAN, Ohio – The opening reception and awards ceremony for the Postscript art show at Davis Family YMCA will take place from 1-2:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 8.

There will be light refreshments and awards for all participating artists. Visitors will be able to see the art, talk to the artists and take pictures and videos.
The YMCA is at 45 McClurg Road.