Neighborhood Blog

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offered through Youngstown’s All Access program, but following the closure of All Access, the studio became unused and outdated.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…

This past weekend I had the opportunity to attend the Arts Education & Social Justice Institute presented by the Youngstown tenant organization, Arts Corps.  The workshop led a group of arts educators from all disciplines through a series of exercises and discussions intended to broaden perspectives and provide the tools necessary to address racial justice…