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Bites and Bits explores Oak Hill Cemetery's history
The Mahoning Valley Historical Society's next Bites and Bits of History program will focus on those buried in Youngstown's Oak Hill Cemetery.
Traci Manning, MVHS curator of education at Mahoning Valley Historical Society, will explore the history of the cemetery, which is the eternal resting place of war veterans from the Revolutionary War to Vietnam, the first Youngstown Police Department's first line-of-duty death and other first responders.
The program starts at noon Nov. 19 at the Tyler History Center, 325 W. Federal St., Youngstown. Admission is free and attendees are encouraged to bring their lunch to enjoy during the program.
Downbeat offers musician workshop
A workshop for musicians is planned at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 15 at Downbeat Musical Arts Centre, 1171 E. Market St., Warren.
Featured speakers will include Jackie Popovec, lead singer of The Vindys; Todd Maki, conductor and film composer; Dan Montecalvo, sound engineer; Tim Powell, bass player; Tom Fowler, music talent agent; Bob Early concert promoter; and Adrian Labra, manager and founding member of the Labra Brothers.
The workshop is free, but RSVPs are requested by calling 702-499-0595 or emailing mariano.downbeat@gmail.com.