Neighborhood Blog

I was watching college basketball in March, and I happened upon a Youngstown State University game.  The team was good but what really caught my eye was their jerseys.  I thought – How cool would it be, as the new Director of the Youngstown Cultural Arts Center in Seattle, to rock a Youngstown State University…

As 2013 accelerates its way to a finish, it’s a time both for reflection and a time to look forward and make plans for 2014. Wait, 2014?! As a former pre-school student of mine once said: “Holy Moly Smokes!” Time sure does fly. This past year, my first as Director of Youngstown, has been one…

On Nov. 16th, Youngstown Cultural Arts Center hosted a Lu’au to benefit the Totem Star youth music program and the rejuvenation of the Youngstown recording studio.  The recording studio formerly housed classes offered through Youngstown’s All Access program, but following the closure of All Access, the studio became unused and outdated.  With a recent surge…

Join us on Sat. Nov. 16th for a fundraising Lu’au benefiting the Totem Star music program at Youngstown! Tuesday Nov. 5th marked the first day of the Totem Star after-school music program at the Youngstown Cultural Arts Center.  The staff at Youngstown has been excitedly anticipating this program for several months, as it marks the…

Event announcement, by Anna Mines (DRCC): Have you ever wondered where storm water goes and how it affects our communities and our environment? Have you ever wondered what you can do to prevent this and keep our waters safe? DRCC/TAG’s mission is to ensure a Duwamish River cleanup that is accepted by and benefits the…

Every day at Youngstown, I see adult students coming and going from classes of all types: fitness, martial arts, painting, music, and more.  Seeing so many students enjoying community activities at Youngstown makes me want to sign up for a class myself. I had previously taken aerial arts classes in Chicago, so am always on…