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Tyler History Center closed Friday
Tyler History Center in downtown Youngstown will be closed on Friday as Mahoning Valley Historical Society staff makes last-minute preparations for Memories of Christmas Past at the Arms Museum, 648 Wick Ave., Youngstown.
The 18th edition of Memories features costumes, memorabilia and artifacts from the film "White Christmas" that are on loan from the Rosemary Clooney House Museum, the Bing Crosby House Museum and private collectors.
It will be on display through Dec. 31 from noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday with extended hours until 7 p.m. on Saturdays in December. Admission is $10 for adults, $9 for seniors and college students and $8 for children ages 3 to 18. Children ages 2 and younger, MVHS members, active military personnel and veterans receive free admission.
Italian-American comedy show plays DeYor
The Uncle Louie Variety Show comes to Ford Family Recital Hall, DeYor Performing Arts Center, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown, at 8 p.m. Friday.
The show created by Italian-American comedians Carlo Russo and Lou Greco draws upon their memories of growing up Italian and includes a mix of original music, sketch comedy, standup comedy and improv.
Tickets range from $28 to $45 and are available at the DeYor box office, online at experienceyourarts.org and by calling 330-259-9651.
Penguin City hosts Hits for Hearing benefit
Youngstown State University’s Delta Zeta sorority will host its fourth annual Hits for Hearing benefit concert from 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday at Penguin City Brewing Co., 460 E. Federal St., Youngstown.
The family-friendly event features live performances by Potentia, Hard Knox, Riley Burke Band and No Funk No Justice. Attendees can enjoy more than 15 local vendors, T-shirt sales and raffle baskets featuring items donated by community organizations and Delta Zeta members.
Admission is $10, and proceeds benefit Delta Zeta’s global philanthropy partner, Starkey Hearing Foundation, and its local philanthropy partner, Centers for Hearing Care. Both organizations support hearing health care and work to improve access to hearing services.
Gospel Grammy winner performs in Austintown
Bill Gaither and the Gaither Vocal Band will perform at 6 p.m. Sunday at Highway Tabernacle Church, 3000 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown.
Gaither, 90, has been touring for more than a half century and has received six Grammy Awards. The concert will feature the Gaither Vocal Band (Wes Hampton, Adam Crabb, Todd Suttles, Reggie Smith and Gaither) along with Ladye Love Smith, Gene McDonald, Chris Blue, Kevin Williams, Matthew Holt and Michael Rowsey.
Tickets are $42.82 for adults and $39.22 for senior citizens and children ages 12 and younger and are available online at gaither.com.