The Update | Fireworks Festival Ready to Light the Fuse; Rock 'N Hop Event at Modern Methods - Business Journal Daily

NEW CASTLE, Pa. – The 2024 New Castle Fireworks Festival will take place Saturday,

July 22, 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. along South Mercer and East Washington streets in downtown.

The festival will feature food and beverage options, food trucks, live music and a spectacular fireworks display by Pyrotecnico.

Attendees are encouraged to park in the city’s Mercer Street parking lot or in one of the city’s free parking lots. The fireworks will take place at 10 p.m. from a location near the southwest bend of the Columbus Interbelt, behind the Cascade Galleria.

The focal point for most of the evening will be the main stage at the corner of South Mercer S and East Washington Streets.

The area along South Mercer from Eastern Washington to Neshannock Creek Brewery will serve as a designated alcohol-only area. The area will feature four New Castle businesses as well as a playground and tables for gatherings. Guests can also bring lawn chairs for the fireworks.

Live music will be provided from 5pm to 10pm by Grandview Soul (Motown) and Kut Loose (90s and 2000s rock).

In 1922, Constantino Vitale immigrated from Italy to New Castle and began creating fireworks. New Castle is now known as the Fireworks Capital of the United States.

Fundraising to help families affected by cancer

WARREN, Ohio – Rock ‘N Hop, a live music fundraiser to help local families affected by cancer, will take place Saturday, July 20, from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Modern Methods Brewing.

The event, sponsored by Modern Methods and Rock4Reason, will feature Amanda Beagle Voice Studio (4-5 p.m.), Brian Angelo (5:30-7:30 p.m.) and French Blue plus 2 (8-10 p.m.).

Admission to the event is free. Rock4Reason is selling a fundraising tasting ticket for $10, which includes three “brewer’s choice” tastings. Tickets can be purchased at the door or at rock4reason.org.

Last year, Rock4Reason raised over $36,000 and helped 109 local patients and families undergoing treatment for cancer and other illnesses.

Rock4Reason will once again partner with Modern Methods on Tuesday, August 6 for Tips for a Cause. The event will take place at Modern Method’s sister space, The Darlene Lounge, 145 W. Market St., downtown.

Sharon, Pennsylvania Gilded Age Homes Conference.

YOUNGSTOWN – The town of Sharon, Pennsylvania, grew rapidly in the 19th and 20th centuries because of its booming coal, iron and steel industries, and the leaders of those companies amassed great personal wealth.

As a result, these prominent residents built large homes in a variety of popular or distinctive architectural styles in the city from the 1850s to 1915.

Taylor Galaska, president of the Sharon Historical Society, will discuss the homes during a free presentation, “Grand Homes of the Gilded Age of Sharon, Pa.” at noon Thursday, July 18, at the Tyler History Center in downtown Youngstown.

Art Exhibition Opens at Trumbull Gallery

WARREN, Ohio – The Trumbull Art Gallery’s 58th juried exhibition-Random Acts of Artists will open Saturday, July 13, with a reception from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Trumbull Art Gallery, 180 N. Park Ave.

The series of practical activities on history continues

YOUNGSTOWN – The Mahoning Valley Historical Society’s Hands-on-History Wednesdays series will continue July 17, with a program from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Tyler History Center.

The program will explore historic sites around the Mahoning Valley. Participants will be able to become a Good Humor ice cream maker at Burt’s, paint a masterpiece in honor of the Butler Institute of American Art, and make leaf prints in honor of Mill Creek Park.

Then, on July 24, the final program of the summer will take place from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Arms Family Museum.

Admission is free and all ages are welcome.