SMARTS Family Dinner 2026
November 18, 2026 @ 5:30PM — 7:30PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) Add to Calendar
Basilica of Our Lady of Mount Carmel: 343 Via Mt Carmel Ave Youngstown, OH 44505 Get Directions
Join us on Wednesday, November 18 from 5:30-7:30pm at the Basilica of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel for the annual SMARTS Family Dinner! Join us to reflect on the past 29 years of impact in the community! The SMARTS Family Dinner includes raffles, 50/50, and many exciting SMARTS demonstrations....all served with a delicious spaghetti dinner! Tickets are $45 for adults and $20 for children. (You must purchase a ticket to attend this event).
Sharing a meal at the same table is a family tradition that transcends culture, ethnicity, time, status, religion, and geographic location. The dinner table represents a time when families devote themselves to sharing experiences, creating memories, and prioritizing being together. It is this concept of togetherness that the SMARTS Family Dinner invites you to be a part of as we share our amazing story of providing quality arts education in the Mahoning Valley since 1997.
Sarah Sisser, our Keynote Speaker, is Executive Director & CEO of CreativeOhio, the collective statewide advocacy voice and membership-based organization for Ohio's arts, culture, and creative sector.
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Sarah Sisser of CreativeOhio as she explores why arts education matters—not only to our children, but to the future of our community. Sarah will remind us that arts advocacy doesn't require a title, expertise, or a seat at the table—it starts with caring enough to speak up. She will also help us understand the important role each of us can play in advocating for quality arts education for all students. Advocacy doesn't have to be complicated, and you don't have to be an artist, educator, or policy expert to make a difference. Hear why your voice matters, how your SMARTS story can help advocate for the arts, and why every child deserves the opportunity to create, connect, and belong.
Learn how your voice, experience, and support can help champion arts education and the future of SMARTS and our community.