Touring Christmas show plays Stambaugh

Christmas in the Air comes to Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown, at 7 p.m. Friday.

The family-friendly Broadway-style variety show includes holiday classics and modern-day favorites combined with synchronized Rockette-style dancers woven into a storyline told by two of Santa’s favorite elves.

Tickets range from $31.50 to $70 and are available online at experienceyourarts.org and by calling 330-259-9651. Proceeds from the event will benefit the United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley.

Meet-the-artists Saturdays set by TAG

Meet-the-artist sessions are planned on Saturdays in December at Trumbull Art Gallery, 156 N. Park Ave., Warren, during its Trees at the Gallery.

The show features 27 displays by 29 artists selling a variety of items for holiday gift giving. Several of these participating artists will be on hand each Saturday until Dec. 20. Visitors will have an opportunity to meet and talk with them as some create additional items for their displays.

Gallery hours are noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday and Friday, noon to 6 p.m. Thursday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. For more information, call 330-395-4876.

Campbell author signs novel at Barnes & Noble

Campbell author Dominic Koulianos will sign copies of his novel “A Tale of Two Islands: The Last Prince of Kalymnos” at Barnes & Noble, 381 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman.

The historical fiction work is set on the Greek island of Kalymnos during the year 540 AD in the Byzantine Empire. Koulianos spent five years researching and writing this story, which explores the rich history, culture and heritage of Kalymnos.

The book signing runs from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday.

Youth Theatre planning ‘Honk Jr.’ auditions

Playhouse Youth Theatre will have auditions for the musical “Honk Jr.” from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at Youngstown Playhouse, 600 Playhouse Lane.

The cast size is flexible with roles available for up to 24 performers, and auditions are open to children and teens ages 6 and older. Those auditions should prepare a song that showcases their vocal ability. There also will be a dance call.

Performance dates are Feb. 20 to 22, 2026 with at least one daytime school performance. For more information, go to youngstownplayhouse.org or call 330-788-8739.

YSO is seeking a principal trumpet

The Youngstown Symphony Orchestra will have auditions for a principal trumpet player on Jan. 26, 2026.

The Youngstown Symphony Orchestra is a per-service ensemble with a season consisting of approximately 25 regular services and varying educational and outreach services. Pay for the 2025-26 season is $136.74 per service and $118.90 per service for a section member.

Qualified applicants should register at youngstownsymphony.com by the Jan. 12 deadline. Questions can be emailed to auditions@youngstownsymphony.com.