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The Ohio General Election is Tuesday, Nov. 2. You may cast your ballot in your precinct at your designated polling place between 6:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. If you don’t know your precinct polling place, contact the board of elections in your county. Consult our guide for deadlines and requirements. PAGE 6-7

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Dru Scott Productions has brought filmmaking to the streets of Youngstown. Owner Dru Scott uses local talent and locations, and works with his director of photography, Kwai Daniels. Scott and Daniels use friends’ houses, the streets of Youngstown, their own apartments, or abandoned lots to set up their shoots. Most of their actors are amateurs who perform for bragging rights on social media and for the thrill of performing. “This area is not exactly a film town,” Scott said. “It’s L.A., New York, or Atlanta, and that’s what makes it exciting. We are bringing something into the city that is something new.” BY RUSSELL BRICKEY PAGE 9

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Touring shows are rolling into town

etween September and December, the Mahoning Valley will be crammed with local productions and touring shows. Interestingly, the bulk of the traveling shows are concentrated at the Robins Theatre and the W.D. Packard Music Hall. However, Youngstown will be busy, too. Penguins football kicks off Sept. 2. The Youngstown Symphony launches its new season Sept. 19. DeYor and Stambaugh Auditorium have a number of interesting events planned, including “The Color Purple” (Powers Auditorium) and “Romeo + Juliet” (Opera Western Reserve at Stambaugh). For all this and more, consult our September Calendar and Upcoming Major Events section. As local organizations launch their 2021-22 seasons, it’s important to note their respective COVID-19 safety protocols. Many regional museums, for example, offer special days and hours for older patrons and immunocompromised individuals. Enjoy fall and stay safe. See you next issue. Mark C. Peyko, Editor & Publisher

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VALLEY UPDATE Macy’s seeks to hire 450 at fulfillment center

cation from National Strength and Conditioning Association. Houser coached football for 10 years at the collegiate level and one year at Austintown Fitch. Since 2012, he has been in administration, working at Wooster College and John Carroll as an assistant athletic director. His most recent position was at Center College in Kentucky as the deputy athletic director.

acy’s Bailey Road Fulfillment Center began hosting weekly on-site hiring events in August to fill full-time and parttime positions. Macy’s seeks to hire 450 at the Bailey Road Fulfillment Center in North Jackson. Hirings and interviews will occur 10 a.m.-3 p.m. every Tuesday. Macy’s Bailey Road Fulfillment Center is located at 12629 Mahoning Ave., North Jackson 44451. Fulfillment Center workers receive, sort, pick, pack and ship approximately 75 percent of digital orders placed online at macys.com or through Macy’s mobile app. Multiple shifts and flexible schedules are available for warehouse workers, forklift drivers and more positions. Macy’s offers competitive pay, bilingual work environment, merchandise discount, access to flexible scheduling and the opportunity to earn additional bonuses. Workers at Macy’s Bailey Road Fulfillment Center may also be eligible to earn a $500 referral bonus, earning an incentive for recruiting friends and family to join Macy’s Fulfillment team. Some highlights of Macy’s hiring process include: n Advance interview scheduling online through Indeed. n Walk-in applicants welcome for onthe-spot interviews. n Offers often extended to applicants the same day they apply or interview. n Online access to discover opportunities 24/7 nationwide at MacysJobs.com. More information about Macy’s culture and colleagues is also available in its Human Capital Report at macysinc.com.

Austintown hires Houser as athletic director

At its spring board of education meeting, the Austintown Board of Education unanimously approved to appoint Russell Houser as the new athletic director for the district. Houser is a 1997 Austintown Fitch graduate. He graduated as a valedictorian and was part of both the football and track and field teams while in high school. After high school he attended Malone University, where he played football for four years and graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor of arts in business administration. Houser also earned a master of science degree in physical education from Indiana State University and holds a certified strength and conditioning specialist certifi

Premier Bank announces Hierro retirement

An adult spotted lanternfly

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Ohio Department of Agriculture seeks information on spotted lanternfly

he Ohio Department of Agriculture needs your help in keeping an eye out for the spotted lanternfly, an invasive insect that can cause significant damage to some plants and crops. The insect was spotted in Mingo Junction, Jefferson County, Ohio in 2020. There have also been sightings of it in Pennsylvania and Indiana. The spotted lanternfly is a great concern to the grape and wine industry. The insect is fond of grape and fruit trees, hops, blueberry, oak, pine, poplar, and walnut. Adult spotted lanternflys mainly feed on grapevines and tree of heaven, while nymphs feed on a wide range of hosts. Both adults and nymphs feed on stems and leaves, causing sap bleeding and reduced photosynthesis, which can eventually kill the plant. Now through November is the best time to identify the spotted lanternfly because it is in its most recognizable stages as a nymph and a moth. After hatching in the late spring, the spotted lanternfly goes through four nymph stages. By midsummer, the nymph spotted lanternfly can be identified by its red body, roughly a half-inch in size, with black stripes and white dots. During the late summer until roughly November,

The spotted lanternfly is a great concern to the grape and wine industry. The insect is fond of grape and fruit trees, hops, blueberry, oak, pine, poplar, and walnut. the insect is in the adult moth stage. These adults are larger, roughly one inch in size, with black bodies and brightly colored wings. If you believe you have seen an spotted lanternfly in your area, you can report a suspected infestation by going to ODA’s Spotted Lanternfly Information Page (https://agri.ohio.gov/wps/ portal/gov/oda/divisions/plant-health/ invasive-pests/slf ) and filling out a suspected infestation report. You may also call the Plant Pest Control Division at 614-728-6400. The Ohio Department of Agriculture has partnered with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Ohio State University and the Ohio Grape Industries Committee to find the spotted lanternfly in Ohio as soon as possible. The four organizations are working together to do ground and aerial searches, trappings and outreach. For information and what you can do to help, visit https://agri.ohio.gov.

Premier Bank announced in August that Mahoning Valley Market President Frank Hierro plans to retire in late October. “Not only do I want to thank Frank for his outstanding leadership and the strategic contributions that have brought Premier Bank success in the Mahoning Valley, but for his friendship and valued advice over the years. On behalf of the HIERRO Board of Directors and every Premier Bank associate, while he will be missed, we wholeheartedly wish him, his wife Barb and their family all the best in his retirement,” said Gary Small, president and CEO. Hierro joined Premier Bank in 2014. He will be succeeded by Josh Toot, senior vice president, Commercial Lending Manager. Hierro has been involved with numerous local organizations throughout his career. He served on the boards of the Youngstown Business Incubator, Youngstown Central Area Community Improvement Corp., The Better Business Bureau and the YSU Foundation where he serves as board chairman. Additionally, he is a member of Youngstown State’s President’s Council and Alumni Association. He has served as the board chairman for the YoungstownWarren Regional Chamber and Mahoning Valley Economic Development Corp.

NOTEWORTHY n Eleventh Annual Nonviolence Parade and Rally. Held by Mahoning Valley Sojourn to the Past, City of Youngstown, Youngstown City Schools, CIRV, and YSU. A parade will kick off Ohio Nonviolence Week. It begins at the corner of Wick Avenue and Wood Street and proceeds to the Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre. Visit www.ohiononviolence.com or e-mail Penny at pennywwells@sbcglobalnet to register for the parade. Call 330-207-4467 for information. 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 3.

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Ohio General Election 2021: voter information, deadlines, voting by mail Voting/elections

The deadline to register to vote in the Ohio General Election is Monday, Oct. 4. The Board of Elections will be open until 9 p.m. that day.

he 2021 Ohio General Election is Tuesday, Nov. 2. You may cast your ballot in your precinct at your designated polling place between 6:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. If you don’t know the location of your precinct polling place, contact the board of elections in your county. Click here to find your precinct polling place in Mahoning County. Click here to find your precinct polling place in Trumbull County.

the date of an election, whichever is earlier, but you must complete and submit a separate application for each election in which you want to vote. Your request must be received by your local county board of elections by noon the third day before the election (usually a Saturday). However, you should submit your request as far in advance of the election as possible to ensure there is sufficient time for the board to mail you a ballot and for you to timely return that ballot.

Voter information

Ohio Secretary of State. Voters can check their polling place and precinct and get other important voting information by visiting VoteOhio. gov. This online resource is a one-stop location for all necessary voting information. Ohio voters can check their voter-registration status, find their polling location, view a sample ballot and track their absentee ballot. Mahoning County Board of Elections. 345 Oak Hill Ave., Entrance A, Youngstown, Ohio 44502; 330-783-2474. Fax: 330-783-2801. Website: https://vote.mahoningcountyoh.gov. Hours: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. You can register to vote at the Mahoning County Board of Elections during business hours. Military and overseas absentee voting: Sept. 17-Nov. 1 (46 days before Election Day). Voter registration deadline: Monday, Oct. 4 (The Board of Elections will be open until 9 p.m. ). Early in-person voting: begins Tuesday, Oct. 5 and includes the Saturday, Sunday and Monday before Election Day. Early in-person voting dates/times: 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Oct. 5-8; 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Oct. 11-15; 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Oct. 18-22; 8 a.m.-7 p.m., Oct. 25-29; 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 30; 1-5 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 31; 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Monday, Nov. 1. In Mahoning County, early in-person voting takes place at the Mahoning County Board of Elections. Absentee voting by mail: Tuesday, Oct. 5-Monday, Nov. 1 (begins 28 days before Election Day). Absentee ballots may be returned by mail or personally delivered to the Board of Elections. Absentee ballot application deadline: must be received by the Board of Elections by noon, Saturday, Oct. 30. Absentee ballot postmark deadline: Monday, Nov.1. Voters can drop off absentee ballots at the Board of Elections until 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 2. General Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 2. Polls are open from 6:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. n Register to vote: https://olvr.ohiosos.gov n Look up if you’re on the voting rolls: https:// lookup.boe.ohio.gov/vtrapp/mahoning/vtrlookup.aspx# n Find your polling location in Youngstown and Mahoning County: https://lookup.boe.ohio. gov/vtrapp/mahoning/pollfinder.aspx# Trumbull County Board of Elections. 2947 Youngstown Road, S.E., Warren, Ohio 44484; 330-369-4050. Fax: 330-369-4160. Hours: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. Website: https:// boe.co.trumbull.oh.gov. You can register to vote at the Trumbull County Board of Elections during business hours. Military and overseas absentee voting: Sept. 17-Nov. 1 (46 days before Election Day). Voter registration deadline: Monday, Oct. 4 (The Board of Elections will be open until 9

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Steps to request and vote an absentee ballot:

p.m. ). Early in-person voting: begins Tuesday, Oct. 5 and includes the Saturday, Sunday and Monday before Election Day. Early in-person voting dates/times: 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Oct. 5-8; 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Oct. 11-15; 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Oct. 18-22; 8 a.m.-7 p.m., Oct. 25-29; 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 30; 1-5 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 31; 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Monday, Nov. 1. In Mahoning County, early in-person voting takes place at the Mahoning County Board of Elections. Absentee voting by mail: Tuesday, Oct. 5-Monday, Nov. 1 (begins 28 days before Election Day). Absentee ballots may be returned by mail or personally delivered to the Board of Elections. Absentee ballot application deadline: must be received by the Board of Elections by noon, Saturday, Oct. 30. Absentee ballot postmark deadline: Monday, Nov.1. Voters can drop off absentee ballots at the Board of Elections until 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 2. General Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 2. Polls are open from 6:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. n Register to vote: https://olvr.ohiosos.gov n Look up if you’re on the voting rolls: https:// trumbull-voterview.boe.ohio.gov/VoterView/ RegistrantSearch.do n Find your polling location in Warren and Trumbull County: https://trumbull.oh-vote.org/ VoterView/PollingPlaceSearch.do

Absentee voting by mail (information needed to request absentee ballot)

You may use the application form prescribed by the Secretary of State (Form 11-A) or provided to you by your county board of elections to apply for your absentee ballot. If you choose not to use the prescribed form, your written application need not be in any particular format, but it must contain all of the following information: 1. Your name; 2. Your legal signature; 3. The address at which you are registered to vote; 4. Your date of birth; 5. One of the following items showing proof of your identification: • Your Ohio driver’s license number (begins

with two letters followed by six numbers); • The last four digits of your Social Security number; or • A copy of a current and valid photo identification, a military identification, or a current (within the last 12 months) utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck or other government document (other than a notice of voter registration mailed by a board of elections) that shows the voter’s name and current address. 6. A statement identifying the election for which you are requesting an absentee ballot; 7. A statement that you are a qualified elector; 8. If the request is for a partisan primary election ballot, your political party affiliation; and 9. If you want the ballot to be mailed to a different address than where you are registered, the address to which you want it mailed. Send your request to your county board of elections. Board mailing addresses are available at OhioSoS.gov/boards.

Absentee voting by mail

All Ohio voters whose registration information is up-to-date have the opportunity to vote in any election from the convenience of their own homes by requesting an absentee ballot.Absentee voting has many benefits – You can vote early, it is convenient, it reduces the chance of lines at the polls on Election Day, and absentee ballots are the first votes counted on Election Night. Voters need only fill out and return an application and their absentee ballot will be mailed to them so they may make their selections at their leisure and return their ballot to the board of elections ahead of Election Day. The deadline to request an absentee ballot is three days before the election in which you want to vote, but voters can submit their application any time. If mailed, absentee ballots must be postmarked by the day before the election in order to be counted. You can also return your absentee ballot in-person to your county board of elections before the close of the polls at 7:30 p.m. on Election Day. You can request your ballot for each individual election beginning on Jan. 1 or 90 days before

1. Complete the absentee ballot request form*. 2. Once you have completed your application by providing all of the required information print and sign it. 3. Mail the request form back to your own county board of elections. Board mailing addresses are available at https://www.ohiosos. gov/elections/elections-officials/county-boardsof-elections-directory/ 4. Wait to receive your ballot in the mail from your county board of elections. If you have questions about your absentee ballot request, you should call your county board of elections or you can track the status of your ballot request as well as your voted absentee ballot through the Voter Toolkit. 5. Return your voted ballot. You can send it by U.S. Mail or deliver it in person to your county board of elections, but the return envelope containing your marked ballot must either be received by your county board of elections prior to the close of the polls on Election Day (Tuesday, Nov. 2), or postmarked no later than the day before the election (Monday, Nov. 1) and received by the board of elections no later than 10 days after the election. To make sure your absentee ballot is counted, it must be received by your board of elections by 7:30 p.m. on Election Day or be postmarked by the day before Election Day. The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) estimates that it may take two to five days for your voted absentee ballot to be delivered to your board of elections by mail. If you are returning your voted ballot during the week before Election Day, you should take it to USPS no later than the day before Election Day and ensure it receives a postmark as follows: • If you use a postage label purchased at a USPS customer service window or vending machine, the date on the label is the postmark. This is the USPS-recommended way to postmark your ballot. • If you use postage stamps, ask that it be postmarked. You should not use a postage meter or an online service (such as stamps.com) to affix postage. It is your responsibility to make sure the ballot has enough postage. • If you return your ballot to the board in person, or if a near relative* delivers it for you, the board of elections must receive your ballot

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VALLEY UPDATE ELECTION, From Page 6 no later than 7:30 p.m. on Election Day. (*Near relative includes the voter’s spouse or the voter’s father, mother, father-in-law, mother-in-law, grandfather, grandmother, brother, or sister of the whole or half blood, or the son, daughter, adopting parent, adopted child, stepparent, stepchild, uncle, aunt, nephew, or niece.) • If you are a member of the uniformed services or a voter outside of the United States, the ballot must be mailed not later than 12:01 a.m. on Election Day at the place where you are located. If you do not vote your absentee ballot and instead decide to go to your assigned polling place on Election Day, you must vote a provisional ballot. Note: No voted ballot may be returned to a board of elections by fax or e-mail. If a voted ballot is returned by fax or e-mail, it will not be accepted, processed, or counted.

Military and overseas voters

Note: State and federal law make additional accommodations for military and overseas voters. Visit www.OhioMilitaryVotes.com for information.

Hospitalized voters

If you or your minor child is in the hospital on Election Day, you must submit a properlycompleted and signed request to the board of elections of the county in which your voting residence is located by 3 p.m. on Election Day. To be eligible under this provision, you or your minor child must be confined in a hospital because of an accident or unforeseeable medical emergency. If you or your minor child is hospitalized in the same county where you are registered to vote, two representatives of the board of elections can deliver the ballot to you, wait while you mark the ballot, and return your voted ballot to the board office. Additionally, you may include in your absentee ballot application a request that your county board of elections give your unmarked ballot to a designated relative – your spouse, father, mother, father-in-law, mother-inlaw, grandfather, grandmother, brother, sister, son, daughter, adopted parent, adopted child, stepparent, stepchild, uncle, aunt, nephew or niece – who shall deliver the ballot to you in the hospital and return your voted ballot to the board office. Visit Hospitalized Absentee Ballot Request Form 11-B (opens in a new window): https://www.ohiosos.gov/globalassets/elections/ forms/11-b.pdf

What are the qualifications to register and to vote in Ohio? You are qualified to register to vote in Ohio if you meet all the following requirements: • You are a citizen of the United States; • You will be at least 18 years old on or before the day of the next general election. (If you will be 18 on or before the general election, you may vote in the primary election to nominate candidates, but you cannot vote on issues or party central committees until you are 18); • You will be a resident of Ohio for at least 30 days immediately before the election in which you want to vote; • You are not incarcerated (in prison or jail) for a felony conviction under the laws of this state (Ohio), another state, or the United States; • You have not been declared incompetent for voting purposes by a probate court; and • You have not been permanently disenfranchised for violating the election laws. You are eligible to vote in elections held in

your voting precinct 30 days after you are duly registered to vote in this state. You may request an absentee ballot during that 30 day period. • Register to vote: https://olvr.ohiosos.gov

Voter-identification requirements/ types of valid I.D.

There are several types of valid I.D. 1. Photo I.D.: Any document issued by the U.S. government or the State of Ohio that includes all of the following is an acceptable photo identification: • An expiration date that has not passed; • A photograph of the voter; • The voter’s name, which must substantially conform to the voter’s name as it appears in the Poll List or in the Poll Book; and • The voter’s current address, which must substantially conform to the voter’s address as it appears in the Poll List or in the Poll Book unless the I.D. is an Ohio driver’s license or state I.D. card. Notice: An unexpired Ohio Driver License, State I.D. Card, or Interim Documentation with yourformer address is an acceptable form of I.D. when your current address is in the pollbook. Note: On July 2, 2018, the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles began issuing a new format of Ohio’s driver licenses and state identification cards. The BMV is also issuing Ohio Interim Documentation until the applicant receives their new I.D. through the mail. A driver’s license or state identification card in the old or new format, the Ohio Interim Documentation, and a voter’s old, hole-punched driver’s license or state I.D. card are acceptable forms of identification for voting, as long as the expiration date has not passed. If the voter changed their name and provides proof of the legal name change, completes and signs Form 10-L, and is registered within the precinct, the voter’s name as it appears on the photo I.D. may or may not be the voter’s reported change of name. 2. Military I.D.: Valid military identification cards or copies of such cards must be accepted regardless of whether they contain a name or address. However, this form of I.D. must still allow a precinct-election official to determine that it is the military I.D. card of the person who is presenting it for the purpose of voting. 3. Utility bill: A utility bill is a statement of fees owed and/or paid for services, and includes, but is not limited to, water, sewer, electric, heating, cable, internet, telephone and cellular telephone services. A valid utility bill may show a $0.00 balance or no amount owed. 4. Bank statement: A bank statement includes, but is not limited to, a statement from any financial or brokerage institution. 5. Government check: A government check includes, but is not limited to, a paycheck, check stub or receipt provided for direct deposit of funds issued by any level of government (known as “political subdivision”) in Ohio, or for any other state, or the United States government. 6. Paycheck: A paycheck includes a paycheck, check stub or receipt provided for the direct deposit of wages or earnings from any public or private employer. For the forms of ID listed in 3-6 above, the following rules for determining their validity apply: The document may be a printout of an electronically transmitted copy or regular paper copy.

The name and address on the document must conform to the voter’s information as it appears in the Poll Book. The document must be current within 12 months of the Election Day for which the voter is presenting it. Other government document: Must contain the correct name and current address of voter. Other government documents are acceptable forms of voter identification. A government document is a document that is issued by a government office, which includes any local (city, county, township and village government), state or federal government office, branch, agency, department, division or similar component, including a board, commission, public college or university or public community college, whether or not in Ohio. Examples of government documents include, but are not limited to, letters, tax bills, licenses, notices, court papers, grade reports, and transcripts. The name and address on the government document must conform to the voter’s name as it appears in the Poll List or in the Poll Book. The document must be current within 12 months of the Election Day for which the voter is presenting it for the purpose of voting or has on it an expiration date which has not passed as of the date of the election in which the voter seeks to vote. Note: A voter who moves within the precinct (and completes a Voter Registration Form) or provides proof of legal name change (and completes Form 10-L) votes a regular ballot. Provisional ballots: If you do not have any of the above forms of identification you may provide either your Ohio driver’s license or state identification number (which begins with two letters followed by six numbers) or the last four digits of your Social Security number and cast a provisional ballot. Once the information is reviewed and verified by the board of elections, your ballot will be counted. If you do not provide one of the above documents or your driver’s license/state identification number or the last four digits of your Social Security number at the precinct, you will still be able to vote using a provisional ballot. However, in order for that ballot to be counted, you must return to the board of elections no later than seven days following Election Day to provide a qualifying form of identification. Follow this link for more information on provisional ballots: https://www.ohiosos.gov/ elections/voters/provisional-voting/

Unacceptable types of I.D.

Ohio law prohibits acceptance of the following forms of I.D.: • Driver’s license or photo identification card issued by a state other than Ohio; • Social Security card; • Passport; • Birth certificate, unless voter still lives at the house where they resided at birth, and the birth certificate contains that home address, in which case this is acceptable as an “other government document”; • Insurance card; or • Any registration acknowledgment notice from the county board of elections.

How to register to vote

You may obtain a voter registration form, and register to vote in person at any of the following locations: • The office of the Secretary of State; • The office of any of the 88 county boards of elections; • The office of the registrar or any deputy registrar of the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles; • Public libraries; • Public high schools or vocational schools; • County treasurers’ offices; or Offices of designated agencies, including: • The Department of Job and Family Services; • The Department of Health (including the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program); • The Department of Mental Health; The Department of Developmental Disabilities; • Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities; or • The office of any state-assisted college or university responsible for providing assistance to students with disabilities. • Register to vote: https://olvr.ohiosos.gov When you’ve completed your voter registration form, review it carefully for completeness and accuracy. You may either personally deliver, or send by U.S. Mail, your voter registration form to a county board of elections or the Secretary of State’s office no later than the voter-registration deadline, the 30th day before the election at which you want to vote. (The deadline to register to vote in the Ohio General Election is Monday, Oct. 4.) You must provide either your Ohio driver’s license number or the last four digits of your Social Security number. You sign an oath attesting to the accuracy of all information given. You must register using your legal name just as you would for any legal document.

To register to vote online, you will need to provide the following:

• Ohio driver’s license or Ohio identification card number; • Name; • Date of birth; • Address; • Last four digits of your Social Security number. If you do not have any portion of the required information, follow this link to update your voting address using the Secretary of State’s paper form (PDF): https://www.ohiosos.gov/globalassets/elections/forms/vr_form_04-2015.pdf? Once you complete this form, you must sign and send it to your county board of elections. If you are a Safe at Home participant, before you proceed, follow this link to contact the Safe at Home office: https://www.ohiosos.gov/ secretary-office/office-initiatives/safe-at-home/ victims/ Information via the Ohio Secretary of State, Mahoning County Board of Elections, Trumbull County Board of Elections. Compiled by the Metro Monthly staff.

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MAHONING VALLEY Local filmmakers draw on area talent, city for inspiration Scott is the main force behind the company that bears his name, Dru Scott Productions, which has brought film-making to the streets of Youngstown. He uses local talent and locations, and works with his director of photography, Kwai Daniels.

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ixty years after “Route 66” rolled into Youngstown, Dru Scott wants to be a movie star. “I’m 34-years old and first caught the acting bug when I was around 22,” he said. “I started doing plays from 2012 to 2017. I did a couple of plays at the Powers Auditorium and I did plays at the Youngstown Playhouse.” As do many artistic types when they catch The Bug, Scott dreamed big. Then he put his dream into motion. Scott is now the main force behind the company that bears his name, Dru Scott Productions, which has brought filmmaking to the streets of Youngstown. Scott uses local talent and locations, and works with his director of photography, Kwai Daniels, the owner and producer of D.P. Visual Media, to craft stories based on the people, struggles, and landscape of his hometown. “I didn’t want the typical movies that someone from my background would make,” Scott said. “I wanted to come up with something unique.” But Youngstown is not yet a film city. Scott and Daniels have decided to change that, at least until they get their big breaks in Hollywood. Both write true-to-life, gritty scripts based on their own experiences in the region. “I decided to come up with my own content, basically,” Scott said. “I didn’t want the typical stories.” His first movie, “About Face,” which was shot in Youngstown in 2017, premiered at the Encore Cinema in Niles. “About Face” concerns a soldier returning from deployment in the Air Force and facing post-traumatic stress disorder. Scott, whose brother is a U.S. Marine, has seen the effects of PTSD firsthand. He brought home stories of his fellowsoldiers who suffered the after effects of combat. Scott was moved to turn these stories into a narrative. “I just wanted to touch upon the issue,” Scott said, “and give it some light.” The production company’s next film, “Go,” was shot in 2019. As with all the company’s work, “Go” deals with economics and how they affect people. The story revolves around business-partner brothers who, according to the Internet Movie Database, must settle their dif

The poster for ‘Go,’ a short film by Dru Scott Productions

ferences “once money and greed enter the picture.” Scott believes this is a particularly local theme. “Not too many people out here who are millionaires or who are born into money,” Scott said, “and we’ve all seen the bills stacking up and wondering what we are going to do.” So far, all the movies produced by Dru Scott Productions are “shorts,” or movies under 40 minutes. Scott and Daniels use

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friends’ houses, the streets of Youngstown, their own apartments, or abandoned lots to set up their shoots. Most of their actors are amateurs who perform for bragging rights on social media and for the thrill of performing. “This area is not exactly a film town,” Scott said. “It’s L.A., New York, or Atlanta, and that’s what makes it exciting. We are bringing something into the city that is something new.”

Not having the restrictions of a major city is actually a boon to filmmaking. “For the most part it is pretty easy,” Scott said. “People do see us filming, something they don’t see all that often, and they are like, ‘I’m very supportive of what you are doing,’ ” Scott said. “It’s exciting. It’s very exciting.” Scott’s current project is “Cam’s Story,” which was scheduled to premiere in August. This project is also a “real life story,” Scott said, which revolves around money, a favorite theme of Dru Scott Productions and a typical issue for many Americans. The title character, Cam, played by Scott, is an out-of-work insurance agent. His wife, Camara, played by local actress Lisette Encarnacion, is an out-of-work nurse. Their answer to economic woes is a typical twist for action-thrillers: crime. But (no spoiler alerts!) “Cam’s Story” is a movie about people ultimately making the right choices. “I want something with a message at the end,” Scott said. “Something uplifting.” “Cam’s Story” was slated to premiere at the Golden Star Theater in Austintown. Scott will be presenting his movies to Youngstown State University students in the fall followed by a question-andanswer session. He said his other movies will soon be available on Amazon Prime. In addition to filmmaking, Scott is involved with HYER Magazine, a region fashion publication which covers the Youngstown and Warren areas. “It’s basically a magazine that displays local talent, local models,” Scott said, “just to give them a platform to show their faces.” HYER Magazine is edited by Tae Stubbs, who frequently collaborates on scripts and co-starred with Scott in “Go.” For his part, Kwai Daniels is also an independent filmmaker. He makes his See FILMMAKERS, Page 10

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MAHONING VALLEY FILMMAKERS, From Page 9 living producing local television and YouTube advertisements and writes and directs his own feature films. His work includes an ongoing TV sitcom. Daniels said he started as a novelist and transferred his story-telling into “gritty street tales” for the screen. Daniels’ 2019 film, “Body Bag, Ohio,” is a crime drama set in Youngstown. The story revolves around the war between police and drug kingpins for control of the streets.

Daniels is a self-taught film maker. “I just basically bought a camera and started doing it,” he said. He honed his visual style by shooting unscripted events such as weddings and local events. “You can go to a school and learn book-wise,” Daniels says, “but in the business you get hands-on training by just making your own films.” Like his partners in this tight-knit artistic community, Daniels artistry is a labor of love. “It’s not a job to me,” Daniels said. “I just love doing it. And I get paid.”

The same can be said of Scott and his big dreams. Even if he beats the long odds and makes it in Hollywood, Scott pledges to never forget his hometown. “We want some positivity, you know, coming this way, man,” he said. “I’m just a guy from Youngstown who want to get his name and represent Youngstown in a good light.” Scott, Daniels, and other colleagues are in the vanguard of people vying for film business in the Mahoning Valley. Recent film regional events include “Youngstown Shake-

down” (2011), a crime thriller, and “Jamie Marks is Dead” (2014), based on the horror novel by YSU English professor Chris Barzak. The Youngstown Regional Film Commission has begun to lobby for tax credits to attract production companies. The entertainment industry can mean big business. For instance, the Pittsburgh Film Office has projected $1 billion worth of TV and film projects in the area for 2021 according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. The question presents itself, why not Youngstown?

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MAHONING VALLEY Lipscher trust donates $5,000 to Opera program n The Senator Maurice & Florence

Lipscher Charitable Trust has awarded Opera Western Reserve $5,000 for its Young Artists program. The donation will fund educational outreach to schools in the tri-county area. In 202021, Opera Western Reserve’s Young Artist program reached over 1,600 students in the Mahoning Valley. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, Young Artists performed for over 1,500 students. In 2021, it presented three outdoor performances of the children’s opera “The Three Little Pigs.” This fall, Opera Western Reserve will present “Romeo + Juliet,” an adaptation of the works of Shakespeare and Gounod. The production combines the music of Gounod with the drama of Shakespeare in a haunting and innovative adaptation. “Romeo + Juliet” will be presented Friday, Nov. 12 in the Stambaugh Auditorium Concert Hall. Guests will have the option of attending in person or purchasing a Digital Access Pass to watch from home. Opera Western Reserve is a professional opera company in their 18th year of residence at Stambaugh Auditorium. All productions are completely created in the Mahoning Valley. OWR features singers from the Western Reserve area, which includes Northeast Ohio and Western Pennsylvania. For more information, visit operawesternreserve.org or call 330-480-0693.

Kent offers incarcerated chance to earn degree

n Beginning this fall, Kent State University at Trumbull will offer Trumbull Correctional Institution inmates a chance to complete a bachelor of technical and applied studies. With funding support from local foundations, Kent Trumbull and LaunchNET Kent State will join Sinclair Community College in Dayton to complete this new 2+2 program PALMER partnership. Underwriters include the Burton D. Morgan Foundation, The Raymond John Wean Foundation, The Youngstown Foundation, Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley and The Thomases Family Endowment. Sinclair has been offering an associate in business management for two years and its first graduates will be ready to begin working on their bachelor’s this fall. Along with the degree, students can complete a certificate in entrepreneurship. “We chose the BTAS with entrepreneurship training because it is difficult for individuals with felonies to get hired by employers,” said Dr. Kristenne Robison, assistant professor of sociology, criminology

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The Public Library’s new Family Engagement Area includes a children’s interactive play and learning area.

Public Library opens new Family Engagement Area at Main Library

he Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County opened its Family Engagement Area in August with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown. The community was invited to see the Family Engagement Area, talk with library staff and see what the new, dedicated space has to offer. Booker Bear was available for pictures and activities occurred throughout the day. Opening-day visitors also entered their names for a raffle drawing. Library staff led tours of the Family Engagement Area and discussed services. Aimee Fifarek, and justice studies. “By developing their entrepreneurial mindset and skills, as well as putting credentials in their hands, graduates of the program can start a business, pursue funding for their entrepreneurial efforts or offer value to local employers.” Many policymakers focus on the benefits of a college education in reducing recidivism as it increases the chances for successful reentry. A 2013 Rand study found that individuals participating in a correctional education program while incarcerated were 43 percent less likely to reoffend in comparison to their peers who did not participate in correctional education. There is also a high need and interest in pursuing post-secondary education while incarcerated, particularly bachelor’s degree programs. According to Dr. Daniel Palmer, interim dean and chief administrative officer of Kent State Trumbull, the benefits of a program like this are vast. “As a public institution, a program like this helps Kent State fulfill its mission of ‘transform[ing] lives and communities through the power of discovery, learning and creative expression in an inclusive environment,’ ”

chief executive officer and director, and other staff were on hand to answered questions. The Family Engagement Area includes a children’s interactive play and learning area; a story-time area; a hands-on STEAM learning area; a Teen Room and a DIY Space. “Family engagement is a shared responsibility among families, educators, and communities to support children’s learning and development,” said Pam Brockway, Library Family Engagement manager. “Family engagement begins at birth and continues through young adulthood. It happens everywhere children learn—especially at the library,” Brockway said. Palmer said. The Kent State prison education program, which does not have an official name, has been in the works since January 2020. Robison, along with Benjamin Tipton, Kent State’s executive director of foundation relations, began the process of seeking the financial support necessary to fund the program. Trumbull Campus Director of Philanthropy Dave Smith supported their efforts by introducing the concept to potential funders from across the Mahoning Valley. A 2016 study by the U.S. Department of Education revealed that over the course of three decades — from 1979 to 2013 — state and local spending on prisons and jails increased at three times the rate of funding for pre-K-12. “So this becomes a community effort to prevent recidivism and reinvest in individuals who want to make a change,” Robison said. “Many of our local foundations realized the potential benefits for this program and made significant contributions to help launch it.” Congress reinstated access to Pell Grants for incarcerated students last December. The FAFSA Simplification Act is set to take effect

no later than July 1, 2023. According to Robison, this should alleviate the need for additional funding and make the program self-supporting. In the 1990s, Pell Grants were eliminated for incarcerated learners. The U.S. Department of Education, during the Obama administration, created the Second Chance Pell Pilot Program. Pell Grant access was made available to 10,000 incarcerated learners across the country. In December of 2020, with bipartisan support, Pell Grants were reinstated for incarcerated learners (or will be by July of 2023 at the latest). The reinstatement provides a significant funding stream for college in prison programs. Incarcerated people earn pennies per hour for the work they do in prison. Pell Grants, the primary source of need-based financial aid, has made it possible for students to access higher education. The 1994 crime bill stripped incarcerated students of Pell Grant eligibility, making a college education practically unattainable. “Our program begins near the 50th anniversary of the Attica Prison riots, which occurred in September 1971,” Robison said. “The first college degree program in prison emerged out of the Attica Prison riots as it gave incarcerated individuals something positive to do with their time while incarcerated.”

$250,000 gift to create leadership fellow at YSU

n The YSU Foundation has announced that Lee and Bonnie Burdman, and their children, Korey, Taylor, and Lexi, have made a $250,000 gift to create a fellowship for the James P. Tressel Institute for Leadership and Teamwork at Youngstown State University. The Burdman Family Fellowship will provide a financial literacy peer mentor for undergraduate and graduate students at YSU. Financial literacy is one of the seven badges students earn, leading them to a certificate for completing the Tressel Institute program. Lee and Bonnie Burdman were also among the leading benefactors for establishing the James P. Tressel Endowed Chair in Leadership at YSU in January. The program is designed to prepare YSU students to direct organizations and guide individuals to succeed in their given endeavors. Additionally, students will have leadership opportunities through credit courses, workshops, travel abroad and group projects. “We established the fellowship because financial literacy is another component that helps students prepare for the workforce,” said Lee and Bonnie Burdman. “Under President Tressel’s leadership, YSU has seen tremendous growth. The Institute is another way to recognize and honor everything he has done for not only the University, but the city of Youngstown,” the Burdmans added. The Burdmans have impacted the Mahoning Valley through their civic

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engagement and volunteer leadership. They recently served as cabinet committee members for the $100 million “We See Tomorrow” campaign at YSU. Lee Burdman is co-founder and managing partner of Redstone Investments in Youngstown. He has served as a YSU Foundation board member since 2000 and was chairman from 2011-2013. He is also the treasurer of the Youngstown Area Jewish Federation board. Bonnie Burdman is the executive director of community relations and government affairs at Youngstown Area Jewish Federation. Formerly, she was a board member and chairwoman for the Youngstown Warren Regional Chamber.

Atty. Magill chairs Workers’ Compensation Law Section

n The Ohio State Bar Association has appointed Youngstown attorney Richard Magill to chair the association’s Workers’ Compensation Law Section for a one-year term, which began July 1. The Workers’ Compensation Law Committee provides a forum for legal professionals interested in regulatory, legislative and judicial matters related to workers’ compensation law. Magill is a partner at the firm of Heller, Mass, Moro and Magill Co. LPA located in Youngstown, where he focuses his practice MAGILL on workers’ compensation issues. Along with serving on the OSBA Workers’ Compensation Section, Magill serves as a liaison to the Ohio Industrial Commission. He serves on the Trumbull County Bar Association’s Executive Committee and is a member of the Portage County Bar Association and Mahoning-Trumbull County Academy of Trial Lawyers. The OSBA maintains 27 committees and 14 sections, each of which specializes in a particular area of law. Committees and sections work to improve the justice system by keeping Ohio lawyers informed about the latest court decisions and regulatory changes. They also comment on bills before the Ohio General Assembly and draft their own legislative proposals to improve existing laws. Chairpersons selected for this honor have demonstrated excellence and expertise in their practice area as well as outstanding leadership and a commitment to the profession and the rule of law. Magill is married with two children and resides in McDonald. He received his undergraduate degree from The Ohio State University and his law degree from the Cleveland-Marshall College of Law.

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South Side Academy seeks donations for bike program

outh Side Academy is seeking donations for its kindergarten biking program. Children could soon be riding bikes in their physical-education classes, but they need to raise the funds first. All Kids Bike, a national program that seeks to teach children in America how to ride a bike, is working to bring the physical-education program to the Youngstown charter school. South Side Academy started the initiative late last year. If successful, the program would benefit approximately 100 students. South Side Academy is a K-8 charter school with 191 students, and located at 1400 Oak Hill Ave. on Youngstown’s South Side. South Side Academy Dean of Students Kristine Hunchuck said the bicycles would be used onsite (indoors and outdoors) and at Irma Davis Park, which is adjacent to the school. Bicycles would be housed at the school. All Kids Bike equips schools with the materials they need to teach children how to ride; teacher training and certification, a structured eight-lesson curriculum, a fleet of Strider® 14x Bikes, pedalconversion kits, fully-adjustable helmets, and a five-year support plan. Launched in March 2018, there are 343 schools in 42 states with All Kids Bike Kindergarten PE Programs. “Bike-riding has many mental health benefits that would be a positive addition to the lives of our students. Riding a bike can help to increase a child’s self-esteem and aide in goal-setting behaviors,” said Hunchuck.

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South Side Academy is seeking donations for its kindergarten biking program. Children could soon be riding bikes in their physical-education classes, but they need to raise the funds. Pictured: children in the All Kids Bike program.

“One of the best ways to get kids active is to get them excited about bicycles,” said All Kids Bike board member Ryan McFarland, “It’s a skill that is going to serve them in life.” To learn more about the program or make

a donation, visit here. Donations are tax deductible. South Side Academy is also interested in local program partners. For more information, call 330-774-5562 or email khunchuck@southsideedu.org.

DeWine: State effort to assist veteran-serving organizations Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine is announcing a new initiative to offer state assistance to veteran-serving organizations in Ohio. As part of an effort led by the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services and Ohio Department of Veteran Services, the state will work with local veteran organizations to identify gaps in mental health services and offer assistance. “Ohio’s strong commitment to our men, women, and families in uniform has a long history, and we are building on that foundation today to make resources more 12 SEPTEMBER 2021 METRO MONTHLY

visible and accessible,” said DeWine. “Providing for the health and well-being of veterans is one way Ohio shows its gratitude.” An initial investment of $200,000 in grant funding will be provided to eight veteran service agencies to enhance or expand their services. Investments include funding for a new veteran peer-support liaison at the Greene County Veterans Services Office and funding to support a recurring series of mobile pop-up events that will offer on-site health, dental, and legal assistance for Franklin County veterans.

The Ohio National Guard’s mental health support website, OhioCares.Ohio. gov, is also now updated to carry information applicable to all active-duty military personnel, reservists, Guard members, veterans of all military branches, and their families. The site had previously catered its information only to members of the Ohio National Guard. Ohioans who are in crisis or need to talk to someone should call the Ohio CareLine at 1-800-720-9616 or the Veterans Crisis Line at 1-800-273-8255.

Columbiana scheduling third-dose vaccines

he Columbiana County Health District is scheduling third-dose vaccines for eligible immunocompromised individuals, 18 years of age or older, who have completed their primary Moderna series. The U.S. Food & Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have made a third dose of COVID-19 vaccine available to certain immunocompromised individuals. This dose should be given at least 28 days after the completion of the primary mRNA vaccination series. The CDC states that the purpose of this additional dose is to strengthen the immune response when the initial immune response to the primary two-dose vaccine series is likely to be insufficient. It is recommended that qualifying immunocompromised individuals, age 12 and older who have received the Pfizer series, and 18 and older who have received the Moderna series, speak with their healthcare provider to determine their degree of immune system compromise and the appropriate timing of their vaccination. The CDC has defined the current eligible population to include: n Individuals undergoing active treatment for cancer (solid tumor and hematologic malignancies). n Individuals who have received a solidorgan transplant and are taking immunosuppressive therapy. n Individuals who have received a CART-cell or hematopoietic stem cell transplant (within two years of transplant or taking immunosuppression therapy). n Individuals with moderate or severe primary immunodeficiency (e.g., DiGeorge syndrome, Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome). n Individuals with advanced or untreated HIV infection. n Individuals undergoing active treatment with high-dose corticosteroids (less than 20mg prednisone or equivalent per day), alkylating agents, antimetabolites, transplant-related immunosuppressive drugs, cancer chemotherapeutic agents classified as severely immunosuppressive, tumor-necrosis (TNF) blockers, and other biologic agents that are immunosuppressive or immunomodulatory. The rate of COVID-19 positive tests continues to increase in Columbiana County, and the health department encourages all residents who have not yet been vaccinated to do so. Call 330-424-0272, extension 114, to schedule an appointment.

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NOVEMBER Penguins Football. 330-941-1YSU. The Penguins play North Dakota. The game will be broadcast on 570 WKBN, the WBCB and ESPN+. 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6. Penguins Football. Stambaugh Stadium, Fifth Avenue at University Plaza, Youngstown 44555. 330-941-1YSU. GPS: 577 Fifth Ave., Youngstown, OH 44502. The Penguins play North Dakota State. The game will be broadcast on 570 WKBN and ESPN+. Noon. Saturday, Nov. 13. General admission: $20 (advance), $22 (game day); $10 (youth advance), $12 (game day);$10 (seniors). Penguins Football. 330-941-1YSU. The Penguins play Southern Illinois. The game will be broadcast on 570 WKBN, the WBCB and ESPN+. 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 20. Source: Youngstown State Athletics

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Regional farmers markets offer fresh produce, cooking demonstrations Fall FARMERS T he following directory includes farmers markets in Trumbull, Mahoning and Columbiana counties and western Pennsylvania. To submit updates, corrections, and suggestions, email info@ metromonthly.net or call 330-259-0435.

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Four Seasons Flea & Farm Market. 3000 McCartney Road, Youngstown 44505. 330-7445050. fourseasonsfleamarket.com. Large market (indoor and outdoor) offers fresh produce, baked goods, cheeses, health and beauty items, maple syrup, jams and jellies, packaged goods, meats, prepared foods, food vendors, and flea market

items. The indoor space is 88,000 square feet. The lot area covers 22 acres. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesdays and Sundays. Open year round. Warren Flea and Farmers Market. 428 Main Ave., S.W., Warren 44483. 330-399-8298. Offers produce, meats and cheeses, baked goods, packaged items, food vendors, and flea market items. Indoor and outdoor (pavilions and open air). 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesdays and Saturdays.

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Austintown Farmers Market. Austintown Township Park, 6000 Kirk Road, Austintown 44515. www.austintownfarmersmarket.com. 330-

349-2503. The market has moved to Wednesdays for 2021. Features growers, makers, occasional music, children's crafts and yoga and a healthycooking demonstration. Wednesdays from 5-8 p.m., June 9-Sept. 1. Back Home Farmers & Makers’ Market. 1139 E. Pidgeon Road, Salem 44460. 330-3373835. Email: salemohiofarmersmarket@gmail. com. Features locally produced items. 3-7 p.m. on Fridays. Through Labor Day. Fresh Marketplace @ New Wilmington Center. Chestnut and Vine streets, New Wilmington, Pa. 16142. http://www.nwfreshmarketplace.org.

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Features fruits, vegetables, pasture-raised poultry, lamb, pork and Angus beef, organic eggs, cheeses, and flowers; local-artisan items, including lotions, soaps, candles, and chocolates; honey and maple syrup and maple candies; ready-to-eat meals. Markets feature musicians, children’s activities and yoga. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturdays. Howland Farmers’ Market. Richard E. Orwig Park, corner of E. Market Street and Willow Drive, Howland 44484. 330-856-3461. www.HowlandFarmersMarket.com. Email: FarmersMarket@ howlandtownship.org. Features fresh fruits and vegetables from local and regional growers, homemade jams, honey, eggs, grass-fed meats, baked goods and specialty products. Offers live music. Accepts SNAP, Produce Perks, Produce Rx, WIC, and the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Programs. Weekly on Saturdays. Through Oct. 9. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Niles Artisan Farmers’ Market. 434 and 438 Robbins Ave., Niles 44446. 330-984-7973. Email: louiesmom54@gmail.com. Features local produce, art, crafts and baked goods. Open late spring/summer and fall, weather permitting. Weekly. 2-6 p.m. on Wednesdays. Northside Farmers’ Market. 834 Elm St., Youngstown 44505. 330-518-6970. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/northsidefarmersmarkets. Occurs in the Elm Street corridor (north of Youngstown State and south of Wick Park). Features local produce by primary producers and local vendors. The market offers preserves, farm eggs, honey, pickles, sauces, plants, food, fairtrade coffee, and baked items. Offers occasional music. Weekly on Saturdays. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. during the growing season and throughout fall. Warren Farmers’ Market. Perkins Park (near the Kinsman House), Mahoning Avenue, Warren 44481. 330-647-6301, ext. 401. www.WarrenFarmersMarket.org. Offers fresh and locally grown produce, specialty items, nutritional education and yoga. Accepts credit and debit cards and the Ohio Direction Card/SNAP (food-assistance benefits EBT card). Tuesdays through Oct. 5. 3-6 p.m. Zelienople-Harmony Farmer's Market. East Beaver Street, Zelienople, Pa. Email: zelieharmonyfarmersmarket@gmail.com. Features agricultural goods, food, and local products from small businesses. The market opens Monday, June 7 and continues through Monday, Oct. 11. Rain or shine. Weekly 3:30-7 p.m. on Mondays.

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Pulaski Flea & Farmers Market. 8417 Mercer St., Pulaski, Pa. 16143. 724-598-7885. Email: mitcheltreebros@verizon.net. Villa Maria Farm. 288 Villa Drive, Villa Maria, Pa. 16143. Typically open from late June through early November, depending on season. All produce is fresh-picked, seasonal, and naturally grown, utilizing organic methods and grown on the farm with nothing purchased wholesale or otherwise to supplement. Contact John Moreira at 724-964-8920, extension 3385 or jmoreira@humilityofmary.org for more information. Compiled by the Metro Monthly staff.

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RESTAURANTS & FOOD Oct. 9: BeerFest benefits Firestone Dog Park

he Village of Columbiana and The Restoration and Beautification Committee of Columbiana’s Firestone Dog Park Committee are sponsoring the “Columbiana Craft BeerFest 2021: Ales for Tails” 4-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 9 at Town Center in Firestone Farms. (The complex is located at 101 Town Center Ave., Columbiana 44408.) The event features samples from at least 10 area breweries, live music and local food trucks. “While we plan to host Columbiana Craft BeerFest annually with proceeds supporting R&B’s work throughout Firestone Park, as dog lovers it seemed only fitting that the 2021 event be ‘Ales for Tails’ to help build Firestone Dog Park and make sure all our pups have a safe place to run, jump and play,” said event chair Sean Zentner. The Firestone Dog Park is part of ongoing efforts by the R&B Committee of Columbiana to enhance the outdoors for Columbiana residents and visitors. Named after entrepreneur and Columbiana-native Harvey S. Firestone, the community dog park will include: a 1-acre fenced area strategically located near the existing Walking Trail in historic Harvey S. Firestone Recreational Park; a natural setting with shade trees and space to allow dogs to run free; double gates (for safety); separate runs for small and large dogs; and water stations, park benches and dog depots/waste stations. For more information on R&B’s efforts in Firestone Park and throughout Columbiana, visit RestoreColumbiana.com.

Conservation district announces fall fish sale

he Mahoning Soil & Water Conservation District is announcing plans for its fall fish sale, an initiative to advance water quality and support area pond and lake owners. Orders for fingerling size fish are due to the district office by Friday, Sept. 24. Pickup will be from 2 to 3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 30 at the Canfield Fairgrounds. Fish available for order include fathead minnows, white amur, Japanese koi, largemouth bass, bluegill, yellow perch, channel catfish, hybrid bluegill and shell crackers. “We’re glad to continue our efforts to supply fish for area pond and lake owners,” said Kathleen Vrable-Bryan, district administrator. Orders can be placed with the district office by phone at 330-740-7995 or by fax at 330-259-1075. Visit mahoningsoilandwater. org to download the order form. On the day of pickup, participants will need to bring a lined container filled with pond water. The district staff recommends five to 10 gallons of water per 100 fish. White amur must be placed in a container with a lid or liner large enough to be tied at the top. Five gallons of water is required for every two white amur. For more information or pickup recommendations, contact the district office. The Mahoning County Soil & Water Conservation District advances best management practices for conserving land and water resources by providing education, technical assistance and stewardship. Established in 1950, the district is staffed by a small team of environmental professionals who lead efforts in community and school outreach, stormwater control, watershed protection, pond management and more. The district is governed by a five-member volunteer board of supervisors and maintains offices at 850 Industrial Road in Youngstown.

Wine mini-documentary highlights Ohio industry

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Cockeye Creamery is serving its Kent State-inspired ice cream ‘Black Squirrel’ to raise money for Kent State Trumbull’s Care Closet. Cockeye Barbecue owner and KSU alumnus Max Hoover (left) is pictured with Valley Spotlight’s Mike Case during a recent taping.

Cockeye Creamery fundraiser benefits student pantry at Kent State Trumbull

ockeye Creamery is raising money for Kent State Trumbull’s pantry. Cockeye is serving its Kent State-inspired ice cream “Black Squirrel” in a fundraiser for Kent Trumbull’s Care Closet. The fundraiser, which is currently underway, continues through Sunday, Sept. 19. Max Hoover, a Kent State alumnus and owner of Cockeye Creamery, created the flavor to pay homage to Kent’s unofficial mascot – the black squirrel. It is a combination of espresso ice cream, caramel streak, and cinnamon streusel. Hoover is donating 15 percent of Black Squirrel proceeds to Kent State Trumbull’s Care Closet. Cockeye Creamery is located at 1805½ Parkman Road N.W. in Warren. Earlier this summer, Hoover ran a similar campaign that benefited The Campus Kitchen at Kent State, which provides nutritious food and meals each week for students and Portage County community members struggling with food insecurity.

Max Hoover, a Kent State alumnus and owner of Cockeye Creamery, created the flavor to pay homage to Kent’s unofficial mascot – the black squirrel. It is a combination of espresso ice cream, caramel streak, and cinnamon streusel. In just a week, he sold over 20 gallons. “Giving back to the community is important to and my family and me,” Hoover said. “Some students are struggling to work, care of their families, take classes, and study, so it’s nice to do something that may ease their burden.” Kent State Trumbull’s Care Closet is set to open this fall. It was created by the 2020-2021 Undergraduate Student Government. The Care Closet provides food, personal items, and casual and professional clothing to students in need. Visit www.kent.edu/trumbull for more information.

he Ohio Grape Industries Committee premiered a new documentary in July highlighting the grape growing industry in Ohio and recognizing its growers. The short film showed how the Vineyard Expansion Assistance Program is working to expand new and existing Ohio has a vineyards throughout the long tradition state. The goal is to create of growing conversation around Ohio flavorful grapes wineries and vineyards, and celebrate its long that produce history of grape growing. quality wines. Showings occurred at It first began in Buccia Vineyard Winery the early 1800s and B&B, 518 Gore Road, Conneaut; Folck Winery, when Nicholas 6843 N. Urbana-Lisbon Longworth, a Road, Mechanicsburg; pioneer in the Gideon Owen Wine commercial wine Company, 3845 E. Wine industry, planted Cellar Road, Port Clinton; Catawba grapes Hanover Winery, 2165 Morman Road, Hamilton in Cincinnati and Vinoklet Winery, above the Ohio 11069 Colerain Ave., River. Cincinnati. Ohio has a long tradition of growing flavorful grapes that produce quality wines. It first began in the early 1800s when Nicholas Longworth, a pioneer in the commercial wine industry, planted Catawba grapes in Cincinnati above the Ohio River. Unlike the stronger-tasting wines of that era, Longworth’s Catawba grapes produced a semi-sweet wine that quickly won the praises of consumers. His initiatives proved so successful, that by 1859, Ohio had become the leading producer of wine, boasting more than 3,000 acres of grapes along the river between Cincinnati and Ripley, Ohio. The Vineyard Expansion Assistance Program (VEAP) allows wineries to invest in and plant high-quality, high-value grapes onsite instead of purchasing them from other states. The VEAP is an incentive program created and funded by the Ohio Grape Industries Committee. Ohio is the sixth largest wine producer in the country, with just over 1,500 acres of vineyards producing and selling 1.2 million gallons, or 500,000 cases, of wine annually. There are currently 340 licensed wine manufacturers across the state, creating more than 8,000 full-time jobs for Ohioans. VEAP is managed by OGIC, which was established in 1981 and operates in-part through the Ohio Department of Agriculture. Learn more about Ohio wines visit www.findohiowines.com.

Sept. 3-5: Greek food at Archangel Michael

reek Food & Wine Festival. Archangel Michael Greek Orthodox Church, 401 12th St., Campbell 44405. For more information, call the Church Office at 330-755-3596 or the Community Center at 330-755-9072. archangelmichael.oh.goarch.org. Features traditional Greek foods, wines, music, folk dancers, and more. Noon-10 p.m. Held Friday, Sept. 3 through Sunday, Sept. 5.

Compiled from local reports.

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THE WINE GUY

Wine Guy Recommendations This month, I’m highlighting our neighbors to the north, wineries in the Geneva area. I’ve been very impressed with the strides made over the past decades that have led to many award-winning wines. As we have at least a month of warm weather left, I recommend trying these great white and rose offerings in the beautiful atmosphere these wineries provide. I look forward to featuring red selections in the future, as well as additional Geneva-area wineries. — John M. Webster WINE

CHARACTERISTICS

A C C O M PA N I M E N T

R E TA I L

WHITE and ROSE WINES Ferrante Vidal Blanc

Double Gold 2019 Ohio wine competition winner. Great value in this tasty wine with upfront fruit flavors and very crisp acidity

Fish, chicken, appetizer

Approx $11

Ferrante Gewurztraminer GRV Signature Series

Best of Show Ohio wine competition winner. Very clean crisp flavors.

Salmon

Approx $16

Kosicek Traminette

Platinum award winner in the Great American International competition. Crisp, light style with honey and melon notes and a long fruity finish

Cheese board

Approx $18

Kosicek Estate Riesling

Dry yet very fruit-forward, with a clean, long finish

Fruit, cheese, salads

Approx $20

Laurello Pinot Grigio

With its pear and floral flavors, this wine complements a variety of foods or is pleasant enough to enjoy on its own

Cheese plate, appetizers

Approx $17

Laurello Sparkling Pinot Noir Rose

This award-winning bubbly features a beautiful color, smooth flavors and a crisp finish

Salads, cheeses

Approx $24

Laurentia Estate Rose

Fresh raspberry and strawberry flavors with a very clean finish

Salmon

Approx $24

Laurentia Estate Gewurztraminer

Watch out, Alsace! This wine stands up to their offerings at a bargain price. Very fresh fruit flavors and a crisp fiinish

Thinly sliced pork

Approx $24

South River Dry Riesling

Stored in stainless steel tanks, this delightfully dry, lemony Riesling is characterized by crisp flavors and a clean finish

Lighter fare

Approx $21

South River Pinot Grigio

A smooth-drinking wine featuring rich pear and kiwi flavors with a crisp finish. Enjoy the rolling vistas at South River while you sip

Grilled chicken

Approx $21

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HOMEPLATE HOMESTYLE Jamaican Jerk Chicken Thighs BY STACY ADGER

INGREDIENTS

4 small fresh green or red chilies or jalapeños 4 green onions, trimmed 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 tablespoon allspice 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon pepper ½ teaspoon cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg 8 boneless chicken thighs

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German-Style Apple Pancakes

German-Style Apple Pancakes BY HELGA WENGLER

INGREDIENTS 2 eggs 1 large or 2 small apples (peeled) 1 cup sifted flour 4 tablespoon sugar pinch of salt ½ cup of milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ½ teaspoon baking powder oil for pan frying

PREPARATION

In a food processor chop the chilies/ jalapenos and onions. (Use gloves when handling the peppers.) Remove some of the seeds to make it milder, if desired. Add all of the remaining ingredients except for the chicken. Process until mixture forms a paste. Place chicken thighs in a leak proof plastic bag and add the paste. Massage the paste into the chicken and let sit refrigerated 2 hours or overnight. Bring to room temperature. Discard the paste. Grill or bake (covered in a 350-degree

Jerk chicken (leg) with rice and plantain Stacey Adger is a lifelong resident of Youngstown. Besides being a talented home baker, she is an officer with the Mahoning County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society. She graduated from The Rayen School and holds a bachelor of arts degree

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from Youngstown State University. Her great great grandfather, the Rev. Pleasant Tucker, founded Youngstown’s Third Baptist Church in 1874.

Tuna and Bean Salad RECIPE BY MITCH LYNCH

INGREDIENTS

2 cans Italian tuna in olive oil 1 19-ounce can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro or Italian flat leaf parsley 1 lb. fresh arugula, rinsed and dried ½ red onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 3 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon salted capers sea salt black pepper

PREPARATION

In a large bowl, whisk together oil and balsamic vinegar. Add onion, garlic, cilantro, beans and tuna. Carefully combine as not to break up the tuna. Add arugula and toss carefully to combine. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Serve on chilled plates with crusty French bread. Optional: Mash one anchovy into the olive oil and vinegar before adding the other ingredients. New Jersey native Mitch Lynch has impressive kitchen credentials. While earning a chef’s apprenticeship at the Breakers Hotel in Palm Beach, Fla., Mitch studied under classically trained European chefs. During this American

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Tuna and Bean Salad

Culinary Federation apprenticeship, he learned the cooking styles of many different countries. He is also a certified fitness and diet coach.

“Guten Appetit!” – Helga

PREPARATION Grate apples on a box grater or slice apples into thin slices. Sift together flour, sugar and salt. Using a rotary beater, whip eggs until they’re light and frothy. Turn flour mixture into beaten eggs. Use beater to whip until you have a smooth batter. Fold apples into batter. Set stove top to medium heat. Cover the bottom of a heated 10” to 12” frying pan with cooking oil. Using a serving spoon, scoop three spoonfuls of batter onto the frying pan. Cook with medium heat until pancakes are golden brown; turn pancakes and brown on the second side. This classic European-style pancake is easy to make and loaded with flavor. Serve with cinnamon sugar, powdered sugar, or a dollop of whipped cream. Also good plain. Perfect for breakfast or brunch and a nice treat for children of all ages. Makes 12 pancakes (3-4 inches in diameter). Helga Wengler is a native of Frankfurt, Germany. She learned to cook from her mother and loves to share her knowledge and expertise. She and her husband, Wolfgang, are very active in the community and also enjoy spending time with their daughters and grandchildren. Visit Metro Monthly’s Recipes & Food section for more great recipes!

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JUSTIN HAYWARD – NIGHTS ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL FIVE FOR FIGHTING Formerly of the Moody Blues With The Shootouts With String Quartet Thurs., Sept. 16, 2021 / 8 p.m. Featuring Guitarist Mike Dawes Thurs., Sept. 23, 2021 / 8 p.m. Sat., Sept. 18, 2021 / 8 p.m.

JEFFERSON STARSHIP “RUDY” RUETTIGER Going to the Edge for 40 Years Inspiration for 1993 film “Rudy” Sat., Sept. 25, 2021 / 8 p.m. Thurs., Oct. 7, 2021 / 7 p.m.

DON FELDER Formerly of The Eagles Fri., Oct. 8, 2021 / 8 p.m.

NEW POWER GENERATION Prince’s Former Backing Band Sat., Oct. 9, 2021 / 8 p.m.

CHRISTOPHER CROSS 40th Anniversary Tour Tues., Oct. 12, 2021 / 8 p.m.

JIMMIE VAUGHAN The Story Tour Sat., Oct. 16, 2021 / 8 p.m.

SAMANTHA FISH Contemporary Blues Guitarist Fri., Oct. 22, 2021 / 8 p.m.

BACK TO THE ’70s Nine Top Hitmakers of the ’70s Sat., Oct. 23, 2021 / 7 p.m.

AN EVENING WITH AMERICA 50th Anniversary Sun., Oct. 24, 2021 / 7:30 p.m.

ABBA MANIA Best ABBA Tribute Concert Ever Tues., Nov. 16, 2021 / 8 p.m.

ATLANTA RHYTHM SECTION & PURE PRAIRIE LEAGUE Fri., Nov. 26, 2021 / 8 p.m.

FIRST SNOW Christmas Rock Experience Sat., Dec. 4, 2021 / 8 p.m.

HERMAN’S HERMITS Featuring Peter Noone Thurs., Dec. 9, 2021 / 8 p.m.

WAYNE NEWTON Mr. Las Vegas Sat., Dec. 11 , 2021 / 8 p.m. Sun., Dec. 12 , 2021 / 2 p.m.

BLOOD SWEAT & TEARS 50+ Years of Timeless Music Fri., Dec. 17, 2021 / 8 p.m.

WHO’S BAD Michael Jackson Experience Sat., Jan. 8, 2022 / 8 p.m.

WISH YOU WERE HERE The Sight and Sound of Pink Floyd Sat., Feb. 19, 2022 / 8 p.m.

AIR SUPPLY The Lost in Love Experience Fri., July 15, 2022 / 8 p.m.

VISITOR & PARKING INFO – See our website for detailed information about visitor information and parking including designated parking lots, shuttles, and handicapped parking. RobinsTheatre.com/planyourvisit

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Music & Nightspots JR’z Pub. Rewind. 8 p.m. Raiders’ Lounge. Matt Skeen. Acoustic. 7 p.m. Tobacco Tavern. R&B Fridays. 9 p.m. Up a Creek. ’80s Proof. 7 p.m. Westside Bowl. Greg Hoy and the Boys. 8 p.m. Whistle & Keg. Country Night. 8 p.m.

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School Supply Drive. McKinley Memorial Library, 40 N. Main St., Niles 44446. 330-652-1704. www.mcklib. org. The library is partnering with Niles Community Services to collect new, unopened school supplies for students: pens, pencils, crayons, scissors, glue, notebooks, and backpacks. Donations can be dropped off at the library or Niles Community Services during business hours through Saturday, Sept. 4. 175th Canfield Fair. 7265 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Canfield 44406. 330-533-4107. Email: info@ canfieldfair.com. www.canfieldfair.com. Since 1846, the Canfield Fair has continued to grow as a beloved, endof-summer tradition. Features food, rides, agricultural displays, livestock judging, demonstrations, musical headliners and more. Sept. 1-6. Toddler Story Time. Multiple Library branches. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. Join the Library for stories, songs, rhymes and fun. Children ages 18 months to 3 years and their caregiver. Registration required. 10 a.m., Sept. 1, 15, Boardman Library; 10 a.m., Sept. 9, 23, Poland Library. T’ai Chi Step One in the Gardens. Fellows Riverside Gardens: Radius Room, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7116. Join Marie Lew in warm-ups, breathing exercises, and selected movements from classic Chen T’ai Chi form. Wednesdays, Sept. 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29. Noon-1 p.m. $10. Library Drop-In Event. Howland Library, 9095 E. Market St., Warren. www.WTCPL.org. Library cardholders can drop in to learn how to download a free app that allows you to borrow digital items with a Warren-Trumbull County Public Library card. A librarian will demonstrate how to borrow free eBooks, eAudiobooks, digital music, movies, and more. Bring your library card and a fully charged device to get started (including Amazon username and password if bringing a Kindle). For information, visit the library website at www.wtcpl.org. 2-4 p.m. Online Series: First Wednesday Series Features Fiction Writers. Held online by Lit Youngstown and featuring readings by Nicole Burdge of Akron and Michael Credico of Cleveland. The event includes an open mic. Zoom registration link is at www. LitYoungstown.org. 7 p.m.

Thursday 2

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The Penguins play the Incarnate Word Cardinals 7 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 2 at Stambaugh Stadium, Fifth Avenue at University Plaza, Youngstown 44555. 330941-1YSU. General admission: $20 (advance), $22 (game day); $10 (youth advance), $12 (game day);$10 (seniors). The game will be broadcast on 570 WKBN and ESPN+. Pictured: Penguins running back Christian Turner during spring practice. Yoga in the Gardens. Fellows Riverside Gardens: Radius Room, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7116. Marina Perdos will lead participants through a blend of energizing yoga styles. All levels welcome. Bring a mat and small blanket. Registration preferred. Tuesdays, Sept. 7, 14, 21, and 28 and Thursdays, Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30. 9:30-11 a.m. $15 (class). Library Drop-In Event. Cortland Library, 578 Lakeview Drive, Cortland. www.WTCPL.org. Library cardholders can drop in to learn how to download a free app that allows you to borrow digital items with a Warren-Trumbull County Public Library card. A librarian will demonstrate how to borrow free eBooks, eAudiobooks, digital music, movies, and more. Bring your library card and a fully charged device to get started (including Amazon username and password if bringing a Kindle). For more information, visit the library website at www.wtcpl.org. 10 a.m.-noon. Baby Story Time. Multiple branches. 330-7448636. www.libraryvisit.org/. Join the Library for songs, stories, and bounces with your baby. For babies up to 18 months on a caregiver’ lap. Registration required. 11 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 2, Austintown branch; 10 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 9, 23, Canfield branch; 10 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 8, 22, Poland branch.

Family Story Time. Multiple branches (for events having more than one location). 330-744-8636. Stories for preschoolers, toddlers, and caregivers. Features stories, rhymes, and an activity. Registration required. 10 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 14, 28, Canfield branch; 3 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 2, 16, Main Library; 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 14, Michael Kusalaba branch; 11 and 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 7, 21, Sebring branch; 10:20 and 10:40 a.m. Friday, Sept. 10, Struthers branch. Penguins Football. Stambaugh Stadium, Fifth Avenue at University Plaza, Youngstown 44555. 330-941-1YSU. GPS: 577 Fifth Ave., Youngstown, OH 44502. The Penguins play the Incarnate Word Cardinals. The game will be broadcast on 570 WKBN and ESPN+. 7 p.m. General admission: $20 (advance), $22 (game day); $10 (youth advance), $12 (game day);$10 (seniors).

Friday 3

175th Canfield Fair. 7265 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Canfield 44406. 330-533-4107. Email: info@ canfieldfair.com. www.canfieldfair.com. Since 1846, the Canfield Fair has continued to grow as a beloved, endof-summer tradition. Features food, rides, agricultural displays, livestock judging, demonstrations, musical headliners and more. Sept. 1-6. Peninsula Flea. Heritage Farms Peninsula, 6050 Riverview Road, Peninsula 44264. www.heritagefarms. com. An upscale market with handmade, repurposed and vintage goods and live music by Ray Flanagan (11 a.m.-1 p.m.). Free entry and parking. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Pickleball Tournament. Volney Rogers Tennis Courts, Mill Creek MetroParks, 816 Glenwood Ave., Youngstown 44502. 330-740-7117. Doubles tournament consisting of four games with a single elimination tournament to follow. Call Wick Recreation Area at 330-740-7114 for more information. Register online or in person. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. $60 (per team, non-resident), $50 (per team). Greek Food & Wine Festival. Archangel Michael Greek Orthodox Church, 401 12th St., Campbell 44405. For more information, call the Church Office at 330755-3596 or the Community Center at 330-755-9072. archangelmichael.oh.goarch.org. Features traditional Greek foods, wines, music, folk dancers, and more. Held Friday, Sept. 3 through Sunday, Sept. 5. Noon-10 p.m. Concert in the Courtyard. Firehouse Farms, 101 Towncenter Ave., Columbiana 44408. Visit @ firestonefarmscolumbiana on FaceBook for more information. Held rain or shine. Featuring The Wrangler Band. 6-9 p.m.

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MUSEUMS & GALLERIES Akron Art Museum. 1 S. High, Akron 44308. 330376-9185. www.akronartmuseum.org. Changing exhibits in modern and contemporary art. COVID-19 protocols: masks not required, but encouraged; physical distancing encouraged; cafe closed; hand sanitizer throughout building. 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Thursday; 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday and Saturday. The Andy Warhol Museum. 117 Sandusky St., Pittsburgh. 412-237-8300. www.warhol. org. Repository of Andy Warhol’s work includes paintings, sculpture, prints, photographs, drawings, commercial illustrations, sketchbooks, pop art, and collaborative paintings. Offers exhibits by other artists. COVID-19 protocols: requires masks; reserved-time tickets; timed entry, distance markers. Mondays, 10 a.m.–noon are reserved for at-risk patrons.10 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday; Tuesday, closed; 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Wednesday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thursday; 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Friday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday;10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday. Arms Family Museum of Local History. 648 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44502. 330-743-2589. http:// www.mahoninghistory.org. Features the private furnishings of Wilford and Olive Arms and exhibits of local historical interest. Offers a permanent collection and changing exhibits. See museum website for COVID-19 health protocols. Butler Institute of American Art. 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44502. 330-743-1711. www.butlerart. com. Youngstown industrialist Joseph Butler founded the Butler in 1919 as the first museum dedicated to American art. Art spans four centuries. Permanent collection and changing exhibits. See website for COVID-19 protocols. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday; noon-4 p.m., Sunday. Free. Carnegie Museum of Art. 4400 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh 15213. 412-622-3131. www.cmoa.org. Features a spectrum of visual arts, including painting, sculpture, prints, photographs, decorative arts, design, film, video, and digital imagery. COVID-19 protocols: timed ticketing; requires masks; temperature checks; physical distancing; hand-sanitizer throughout museum. Designated times for high-risk visitors: 10 a.m.-noon on Wednesdays. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday; 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Thursday; closed Tuesday. Carnegie Museum of Natural History. 4400 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh 15213. 412-622-3131. www. carnegiemnh.org. Displays artifacts documenting the history of life and human cultures. COVID-19 protocols: requires masks; timed ticketing; temperature checks; physical distancing; handsanitizer throughout museum. Designated visiting times for high-risk visitors: 10 a.m.-noon on Wednesdays. 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Monday; noon-5 p.m., Wednesday; 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Thursday; 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Friday and Saturday. Carnegie Science Center. One Allegheny Ave., Pittsburgh 15212. 412-237-3400. www. carnegiesciencecenter.org. Interactive exhibits. COVID-19 protocols: requires masks; timed ticketing; temperature checks; physical distancing; handsanitizer available throughout museum. Designated visiting times for high-risk visitors: 10 a.m.-noon on Wednesdays. 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Monday; noon-5 p.m., Wednesday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thursday-Saturday; 10.am.-5 p.m., Sunday; closed Tuesday. Cleveland Botanical Garden. 11030 East Blvd., Cleveland 44106. 216-721-1600. www.cbgarden.org. Features 20 gardens, including a rainforest and desert. COVID-19 protocols: masks required indoors for visitors not fully vaccinated; masks not required for fully vaccinated; masks not required outdoors regardless of vaccination status. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday; noon-5 p.m., Sunday; closed Monday.

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OH WOW! The Roger and Gloria Jones Children’s Center for Science and Technology features interactive, technology-based exhibits. Cleveland Museum of Natural History. 1 Wade Oval Drive, Cleveland 44106. 1-800-317-9155. www.cmnh. org. Collections in anthropology, archaeology, botany, geology, paleontology, and wildlife biology. Permanent and changing exhibits. COVID-19 protocols: walk-up visits not accepted until further notice. The museum will utilize timed-visit reservations; requires masks; visitors must undergo temperature checks before entering museum. 10 a.m.–5 p.m.,Wednesday-Sunday; closed Monday and Tuesday. Davis Education and Visitor Center. Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7116. COVID-19 protocols: closed due to pandemic; see website for updates. Outdoor gallery: original works by local artists; works range from steel to wood to topiary. John Stark Edwards House. 303 Monroe St., N.W., Warren 44483. 330-394-4653. Artifacts from the Western Reserve. Open 2-5 p.m., the first Sunday. Ford Nature Education Center. 840 Old Furnace Road, Mill Creek MetroParks, Youngstown 44511. 330-740-7107. www.millcreekmetroparks.com. Nature exhibits and displays. Closed for renovations. Great Lakes Science Center. 601 Erieside Ave., Cleveland 44114. 216-694-2000. www.greatscience. com. Interactive science, space and tech exhibits. COVID-19 protocols: advance-ticket sales; requires masks; temperature screenings. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Saturday; noon to 5 p.m., Sunday. Ernie Hall Aviation Museum. 4033 N. River Road, Warren 44484. Information, email erniehallaviation@ gmail.com. The museum honors Ernie Hall, an aeronautical pioneer and Valley native. Displays also include historical artifacts from Hall and other U.S. aviators. 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday; noon to 3 p.m., Sunday. Heinz Pittsburgh Regional History Center. 1212 Smallman St., Pittsburgh 15222. 412-454-6000. www. heinzhistorycenter.org. Includes the Heinz History Center, Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum, Fort Pitt Museum, Meadowcroft Rockshelter and

Historic Village, Detre Library & Archives, and the new Museum Conservation Center. COVID-19 protocols: requires masks in all museums; physical distancing recommended; hand sanitizer/wipes available throughout museums. The Heinz History Center and Fort Pitt designate Thursdays (10 a.m. to noon) for at-risk visitors. 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. daily. Henry Barnhisel House. 1011 North State St., Girard 44420. 330-545-6162. Artifacts related to the history of Girard and Trumbull County. 1-4 p.m., the second and fourth weekends the month. Hoyt Institute of Fine Arts. 124 E. Leasure Ave., New Castle 16101. 724-652-2882. www.hoytartcenter.org. Permanent and changing exhibits and arts education. COVID-19 protocols: requires masks in all public spaces indoors. Fully immunized students may remove masks during outdoors activities or when seated indoors for class. 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday; 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Friday and Saturday. McDonough Museum of Art. YSU, 525 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44502. 330-941-1400. http:// mcdonoughmuseum.ysu.edu/index2.php. Features exhibits by YSU students, alumni, regional and national artists. COVID-19 protocols: requires masks; temperature and hand-sanitizer stations; physical distancing (6 feet); seven person limit per gallery; special hours (by appointment) for vulnerable visitors. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday. Free. Medici Museum of Art. 9350 E. Market St., Warren 44484. 330-856-2120. www.medicimuseum.art. Currently housing a large display from the Boy Scouts of America Collection. COVID-19 protocols: requires masks; requires reservations (to ensure physical distancing). 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Wednesday-Sunday. Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland. 14000 Euclid Ave., Cleveland 48106. 216-421-8671. www. mocacleveland.org. Offers new exhibitions three times a year. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Thursday-Saturday. National Packard Museum. 1899 Mahoning Ave., Warren 44483. 330-394-1899. www.packardmuseum.

org. Preserves the Packard automobile legacy and recognizes the its influence in transportation and industry. Permanent collection and changing exhibits. Noon-5 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday; 1-5 p.m., Sunday. OH WOW! The Roger and Gloria Jones Children’s Center for Science and Technology. 15 Central Square, Youngstown 44503. 330-744-5914. www.ohwowkids. org. Features interactive, technology-based exhibits. COVID-19 protocols: requires reservations; timed entries; capacity limit (25 percent); visitors over age 5 required to wear a CDC-approved face covering. 9-11 a.m. (morning session), noon-2 p.m. (afternoon session), Thursday-Sunday. (The museum will close one hour to sanitize and prepare for the afternoon session.) Closed Monday-Wednesday. Pro Football Hall of Fame. 2121 George Halas Drive, Canton 44708. 330-456-8207. www. profootballhof.com. History and development of professional football. COVID-19 protocols: requires masks/face coverings while inside museum; visitors will receive a stylus for use on exhibit touch screens or other contact points, such as elevator buttons; reduced seating capacities in museum theaters; hand sanitizer available throughout the museum. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Sunday. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. 1100 Rock and Roll Blvd. (East 9th at Lake Erie), Cleveland 44114. 216781-7625. www.rockhall.com. Museum chronicles the history and development of rock and roll. COVID-19 protocols: requires masks; advance online ticket sales; credit card and mobile payment only; hand sanitizer available throughout museum. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. daily and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. or later on many Saturdays. The Soap Gallery. 117 S. Champion St., Youngstown 44503. 330-240-0723. Hosts changing exhibits and a schedule of cultural events. Struthers Historical Society Museum. 50 Terrace, Struthers 44471. 330-755-7189. Historical society and archive housed in a Gothic-style house. Members host an open house from 2-4 p.m., the first Sunday. Call for more information. Sutliff Museum. Warren-Trumbull Public Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., N.W., 44483, Warren; 330399-8807, ext. 121. www.sutliffmuseum.org. Local historical items. COVID-19 protocols: group tours limited to five people. 1-4 p.m., Wednesday-Friday. Thomases Art Gallery. Jewish Community Center, 505 Gypsy Lane, Youngstown 44504. Hosts six to seven exhibitions each year highlighting regional artists. COVID-19 protocols: requires masks in common areas; physical distancing(6 feet); wash hands frequently. Noon-4 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday. Trumbull Art Gallery. 158-162 N. Park Ave., Warren 44481. 330-395-4876. www.trumbullartgallery. com. Local/regional art. Gallery is also open (by appointment) to individuals or groups (up to 10). Noon4 p.m., Thursday-Friday; 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday. Ty l e r H i s t o r y Ce n t e r. 3 2 5 W. Fe d e r a l St., Youngstown 44503. 330-743-2589. www. mahoninghistory.org. Permanent and changing history exhibits, an archive, and ballroom. See museum website for COVID-19 health protocols. War Vet Museum. 23 E. Main St., Canfield 44406. 330-533-6311. warvetmuseum.org. Over 40,000 artifacts from the Revolutionary War to the Persian Gulf War. 10a.m.-2 p.m, Saturday. Youngstown Historical Center of Industry and Labor. 151 Wood St., Youngstown 44503. 330-941-1314. Chronicles the Mahoning Valley’s steel industry. Offers a research archive and occasional presentations. COVID-19 protocols: groups of 10 or fewer; requires masks; reserved times for at-risk visitors: 9-10 a.m., WednesdayFriday; 11a.m.-noon on Saturday. Regular hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Wednesday-Friday; noon-4 p.m., Saturday.

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Warren Civic Music Association Season Tickets $105 For six concerts ~ Ticket prices include applicable fees. ~ Single Tickets $40 ~ 330-399-4885 or 330-841-2931 www.WarrenCivicMusic.com ~ Shows begin 7:00 ~ Doors open 6:00 ~ Open seating ~ All concerts held at Packard Music Hall September 16, 2021

The Texas Tenors

The Texas Tenors career has soared since becoming finalists on America’s Got Talent 10 years ago. Since that time they have wowed audiences in over 1400 shows, won three Emmy awards, and named c1 Billboard recording artists. The solo talents of Marcus, JC, and John are featured in a wide army of styles and combine into breathtaking harmonies. Warren welcomes the return of the popular tenors for their 5 appearance featuring hits you know and love along w ith some brand new music.

October 20, 2021

Vintage Vegas with Jimmi Kilduff

When Jimmi K and his seven-piece band and dancers take to the stage, you will be transported to memories of the golden age of Las Vegas. This electrifying show celebrates the timeless classics of Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett and Tom Jones. Jimmi is a powerhouse entertainer and storyteller who will sing and dance and breathe life Into the legends and hits of yesteryear. You might want to go home and dust off your old records and dancing shoes.

November 9, 2021

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The Dallas Brass

Dallas Brass is one of America’s foremost musical ensembles appealing to audiences of all ages. Using a unique blend of traditional brass Instruments with a full complement of percussion creates a performing entity of an extraordinary range of musical challenges. Their repertoire includes Swing, Dixieland Broadway, Hollywood, Patriotic, and classical masterpieces. Community outreach with young musicians is of vital importance to the group.

December 14, 2021

Ernie Haase and Signature Sound

The stellar harmonies and performance of Ernie Haase & Signature Sound, fused with precision and class, all adds up to A Jazzy Little Christmas. Your holiday split and faith will be renewed as EHSS perform holiday classics and seasonal sacred songs that resonate with hope and boy. The charismatic energy of this gifted, world-renowned Gospel quartet is also the group that brought us the much loved The Inspiration of Broadway tour in 2017. You won’t want to miss this!

March 24, 2022

The Everly Brothers Experience Featuring the Zmed Brothers

Zachary & Dylan Zmed’s aim is to not Impersonate the Every Brothers, but to celebrate their unique place in music history and the role they played in pioneering the rock n’ roll movement The talented Zmed Brothers and The Bird Dog Band strive to pay homage to the roots of the Everlys while having fun sharing their own personal story along with infusing an instinctual blend of entertainment (ala Smothers Brothers).

April 27, 2022

Illusionist Rick Thomas

Rick Thomas presents the most amazing magical production on stage and television today! He has captivated audiences in Las Vegas, on Broadway and 5 world tours in over 50 countries. Numerous awards include magic’s highest award “Illusionist of the World” and both Branson’s Entertainer and Show of the Year. Rick weaves the mysteries of magic along with music, comedy and dance into the most intriguing and mind-blowing grand illusion. This is a show never to be forgotten.

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2021 Jazz in the Park. Wick Park, 260 Park Ave., Youngstown 44504. For more information call Jeff at 330-360-1848 or Jap at 724-866-4215. Featuring Green Dynasty Day and The Franchize Band from Cleveland. 3-7 p.m. Mill Creek Trolley Tours. Wick Recreation Area Parking Lot, Mill Creek MetroParks, Belle Vista Avenue, Youngstown. 330-740-7114. View the natural and historic sights aboard the Cohasset Express. Limited seating; reservations required. 12:30-1:30 p.m., 2-3 p.m. and 3:30-4:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 5; 2-3 and 3:30-4:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 9 and 23; 2-3 and 3:30-4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14 and 28. $5-10. Darius Rucker. Canfield Fair Grounds, Grandstand, 7265 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Canfield 44406. 330-533-4107. Ticketmaster.com. Featuring Rucker live in concert. Held as part of the 2021 Canfield Fair. 8 p.m. $39.50-$125.

Yoga in the Gardens. Fellows Riverside Gardens: Radius Room, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7116. Marina Perdos will lead participants through a blend of energizing yoga styles. All levels welcome. Bring a mat and small blanket. Registration preferred. Tuesdays, Sept. 7, 14, 21, and 28 and Thursdays, Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30. 9:30-11 a.m. $15 (class). Exhibit: Beyond Beyond Beyond. McDonough Museum of Art, 525 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44502. 330-941-1400. Featuring emerging artist Catie Dillon. The exhibit is held through Oct. 2 and includes an opening reception Friday, Sept. 10 from 5-7 p.m. The exhibit is available for viewing during gallery hours: Tuesday-Saturday from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Starts Tuesday, Sept. 7-Saturday, Oct. 2. Exhibits: “Words and Other Weapons/New York” and “Three Scrolls.” McDonough Museum of Art, 525 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44502. 330-941-1400. Featuring work by Patricia Bellan-Gillen and Diane Samuels. The exhibit is held through Oct. 30 and includes an opening reception Friday, Sept. 10 from 5-7 p.m. The exhibit is available for viewing during gallery hours: Tuesday-Saturday from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Starts Tuesday, Sept. 7-Saturday, Oct. 30. Warren Farmer’s Market. Perkins Park, 321 Mahoning Ave., Warren 44483. For more information, call Trumbull Neighborhood Partnership (TNP) at 330-647-6301 or for a list of vendors, visit warrenfarmersmarket.org. Features fresh vegetables, honey, baked goods, maple syrup, kettle corn, fine art and much for for purchase. Held each Tuesday. 3-6 p.m. Live Music at Warren Farmer’s Market. Perkins Park, 321 Mahoning Ave., Warren 44483. 330-392-9306. Featuring James Moran. 3-5 p.m. Online Class: Literary Cleveland’s Furthering Your Writing Habit Through Feedback. A writing workshop only for those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces or military. Get feedback to help you see your own work more clearly and gain a deeper trust in your writer’s voice and instincts. Held Tuesdays through Oct. 26. Presented in partnership with the VA Northeast Ohio

Healthcare System. For more information, call a Whole Health Team Member at 216-791-3800 ext. 62257 or 62394. Registration required; held on Zoom. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 7-Oct. 26. Free.

Towncenter Ave., Columbiana 44408. Held rain or shine. Featuring Rudy and the Professionals. 7-9 p.m.

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Canfield High School. Canfield Band Night. 7 p.m. Cascade Park. New Castle Music Festival. Noon. Dash Inn. Shoeshine Boys. 8 p.m. El Cowboy. RDNA. 8 p.m. Firestone Farms. Rudy and the Professionals. 7 p.m. Flying Pig Saloon. The Ferrell Act. Acoustic. 9:30 p.m. Hole in the Wall. Matt Skeen. 2 p.m. Howland Farmers Market. Strums & Drums. 9 a.m. JR’z. Relapse. 8 p.m. Robins Theatre. A Hollywood Salute. 7:30 p.m. Steel City Sports Bar. Sleeping’ Dogs. 9 p.m. VentiSei Wine Bar. Italian Festival. 3 p.m.

Recreational Hike. Meet at West Newport Wetlands Parking Lot, Mill Creek MetroParks, Boardman 44512. 330-740-7107. Meet for a 1-3 mile hike. 9-10 a.m. Music at Noon. The Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44502. 330-742-1107. Featuring the Dana School of Music Faculty Wendy Case and Caroline Oltmanns. 12:15 p.m. Traveling Naturalist. Lily Pond, Mill Creek MetroParks, Lily Pond Circle Trail, Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7107. Stop by the Pond to talk to a Park Educator and to learn about the different plants and wildlife at the Park. Call 330-740-7116 for details. 1:30-3:30 p.m. Library Drop-In Event. Brookfield Library, 7032 Grove St., Brookfield. www.WTCPL.org. Library cardholders can drop to learn how to download a free app that allows you to borrow digital items with a Warren-Trumbull County Public Library card. A librarian will demonstrate how to borrow free eBooks, eAudiobooks, digital music, movies, and more. Bring your library card and a fully charged device to get started (including Amazon username and password if bringing a Kindle). For more information, visit the library website at www.wtcpl.org. 2-4 p.m.

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Tractor-Wagon Rides. Mill Creek MetroParks Farm, 7574 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Canfield 44406. 330740-7116. All ages are invited to tour the farm with a tractor-wagon tour. Barns are open. 10 and 11 a.m., Sept. 9, and 1, 2 and 3 p.m., Sept. 19. T’ai Chi Basics for Beginners. Fellows Riverside Gardens: Radius Room, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7116. Learn the basics of this form while developing coordination, flexibility and leg strength. Includes warm-ups, breathing exercises and more. Register by 9/7/2021 online or by calling. Thursdays, Sept. 9-Nov. 11. Noon-1 p.m. $100 (10 weeks). Astronaut Boot Camp. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www. libraryvisit.org. Learn how to launch a rocket, observe the planets, engineer a moon base and more. This eight-week series begins Sept. 9 and meets each Thursday through Oct. 28. Make sure you can attend each date. For ages 8-12. Participants will take home a COSI learning lunchbox filled with STEM activities to explore space. Learning Lunchboxes donated by The Center of Science and Industry (COSI) through a partnership with Ohio Library Council. Registration required. 4:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 9, 16, 23, 30, Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28. Meszaros Family Charitable Foundation 2021 FUNd FEAST. The Original Quaker Steak & Lube, 101 Chestnut Ave., Sharon, Pa. For more information, call 724-699-8798 or e-mail Rachel Meszaros at rmeszaros@thelube.com. “The theme is Cinco de Moe” due to Moe’s love of annual family trips to Mexico. The event includes a Chinese auction and raffles, live music, margarita bar, food and more. Proceeds benefit the Meszaros Family Charitable Foundation and their project to create a River Walk in Sharon along the Shenango River. 5 p.m. $75. Food for Thought Book Discussion with LIT Youngstown. Michael Kusalaba Library, 2815 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. Lit Youngstown’s monthly book club is focusing on the idea of the writer: biographies, memoirs and novels with a writer protagonist. September’s book is a geographical memoir, “Appalachia North” by Matthew Ferrence. All

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Linda Evans comes to Trumbull Town Hall 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 15. $80-$45. are welcome. Haven’t read the book yet? No worries. Registration required. 6 p.m. Online Class: Literary Cleveland’s The Art & Craft of Screenwriting. Learn to format a screenplay to Hollywood standards while learning the critical elements of screenwriting: character, narrative, dialogue, and the three-part screenplay structure. A six-week class that includes hands-on lessons about what producers look for. Class is held via Zoom; registration required at https://www.litcleveland.org/ classes-workshops/the-art-craft-of-screenwriting. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays, Sept. 9, 16, 23 and Oct. 7 and 14. $180, $120 (members).

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Noon in the Park. Courthouse Square Gazebo, located at East Market Street at North Park Avenue in Downtown Warren. Held by The Fine Arts Council of Trumbull County. 330-392-9306. Participants can bring a chair and food to this event that is held each Friday in September. Featuring The Richie Wilkins Trio. Noon-2 p.m. 9/11 Memorial and Museum Presents the 9/11 20th Anniversary. Join the library and the 9/11 Memorial and Museum for a video screening. View a film highlighting first-person accounts of the attacks and their aftermath and connect with museum staff in real-time through an interactive live chat. Speakers include Bill Spade, a retired FDNY firefighter who responded to the World Trade Center on 9/11, and his son, John Spade, a graduate of the 9/11 Museum Ambassador program and Museum volunteer; Carlton Shelley II, a West Point graduate who was a student in the elementary school where President George W. Bush was told about the 9/11 attacks; Will Jimena, a retired Port Authority police officer who was rescued from the debris pile hours after surviving the collapse of the World Trade Center towers; Brielle Saracini and Cait Leavey, whose fathers were both killed on 9/11 and who became lifelong friends while volunteering with an organization dedicated to supporting those who lost loved ones on Sept. 11. The program will be interpreted in American Sign Language and captioned. Registration is required. 1:30 p.m., Friday, Sept. 10, Canfield branch; 1:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept 11, Virtual branch. Explore Our Universe Preview. Ward Beecher Planetarium, YSU campus, One University Plaza, Youngstown 44555. 330-941-1370. Call for more information. 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 10 and 2 and 8 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 11. Free.

Jamey Johnson. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Warren 44483. 330-8412931. Country singer/songwriter Jamey Johnson comes to Warren for one show. 8 p.m. $82.50-$40.

Music & Nightspots Crickets Bar. The Tropiholics. 7 p.m. Gringo’s. Relapse. 9 p.m. Kutchka Farms. Strums & Drums. 6:30 p.m. Liebe Wein. Jess and Tom. 7-10 p.m. Mercer County Shrine Club. Septembeerfest. 5 p.m. Raiders’ Lounge. Matt Skeen. Acoustic. 7 p.m. Tobacco Tavern. R&B Fridays. 9 p.m. W.D. Packard Music Hall. Jamey Johnson. 7 p.m. Westside Bowl. Kay Flay. 8 p.m. Whistle & Keg. Country Night. 8 p.m.

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Lady Hibernians’ Irish Fest Bus Trip. Meet at DoubleTree Youngstown, 44 E. Federal St., Youngstown 44512. 330-770-6785. Mahoninglaoh.com or e-mail mahoninglaoh@gmail.com. The Mahoning County Division 6 Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, Golden Rose, Queen of Ireland, is hosting a bus trip to the Pittsburgh Irish Festival. Tickets include the bus trip, driver gratuity, festival and goodie bag. 8:30 a.m. $50. Microsoft Word Class 1. Canfield Library, 43 W. Main St. 44406. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org/Learn the basic skills of Microsoft Word. This beginner’s class will cover the Word menus and functions like cut/copy/ paste font save and print. Some basic computer skills are required. Class will soon be followed by Microsoft Word Class 2 and Class 3. Registration required. 11 a.m. Penguins Football. 330-941-1YSU. The Penguins play Michigan State. The game will be broadcast on 570 WKBN and The Big Ten Network. Noon. Explore Our Universe Preview. Ward Beecher Planetarium, YSU campus, One University Plaza, Youngstown 44555. 330-941-1370. 2 and 8 p.m. Free. Resume Writing. Brownlee Woods Library, 4010 Sheridan Road, Youngstown 44514. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org/ Are you getting ready to apply for a job? A well-written resume is an effective way to market yourself and highlight your unique job qualifications. Registration required. 3 p.m. Concert in the Courtyard. Firehouse Farms, 101

History-To-Go Event Series: “Founder’s Day: Milestones Walking Tour.” Starting at Tyler History Center, 325 W. Federal St., Youngstown. 330-7432589. https://mahoninghistory.org or https:// mahoninghistory.org/history-to-go/. Kick off the centennial year of MVHS’ historic building and celebrate local history with tours at Burt’s Confectionary, Ross Radio, and the Tyler History Center. Noon, 1, 2 or 3 p.m. Free. History-To-Go Event Series: Founders Day Open House. Tyler History Center, 325 W. Federal St., Youngstown. 330-743-2589. https://mahoninghistory. org or https://mahoninghistory.org/history-to-go/. Includes exhibits, activities, and a local history fair on the second floor Thomas Ballroom. Noon-4 p.m. Free. Blood, Sweat and Tears. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-430-0005. The hits include “You Made Me So Very Happy,” “Spinning Wheel” and “I Can’t Quit Her.” 8 p.m.

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Library Drop-In Event. Liberty Library, 415 Churchill-Hubbard Road, Youngstown. www.WTCPL. org. Library cardholders can drop in to learn how to download a free app that allows you to borrow digital items with a Warren-Trumbull County Public Library card. A librarian will demonstrate how to borrow free eBooks, eAudiobooks, digital music, movies, and more. Bring your library card and a fully charged device to get started (including Amazon username and password if bringing a Kindle). For more information, visit the library website at www.wtcpl.org. 2-4 p.m. Reading with Rennie. Michael Kusalaba Library, 2815 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-7448636. www.libraryvisit.org. Kids in grades K-4 can sign up for a 15-minute reading session with Rennie, a registered therapy dog with P.A.W.S. Therapy Team. Registration required. 5-6:30 p.m. Youngstown Opening Concert: North East Ohio Keyboard Festival. Bliss Recital Hall in Bliss Hall, Youngstown State University Campus, One University Plaza, Youngstown 44555. 330-941-3000. 7:30 p.m.

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Computer Class: Attachments.Austintown Library, 600 South Raccoon Road 44515. 330-744-8636. www. libraryvisit.org/. Learn how to save, send, open, and print electronic attachments from a laptop, email, or flash drive. Registration required. 10 a.m. Warren Farmer’s Market. Perkins Park, 321 Mahoning Ave., Warren 44483. For more information, call Trumbull Neighborhood Partnership (TNP) at 330-647-6301 or for a list of vendors, visit warrenfarmersmarket.org. Features fresh vegetables, honey, baked goods, maple syrup, kettle corn, fine art and much for for purchase. Held each Tuesday. 3-6 p.m.

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Read to Ellie. Poland Library, 311 S. Main St. 44514. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org/. Relax and read to Ellie, a registered therapy dog with P.A.W. Therapy team. Each child will be given a 15-minute reading session while spots remain. For grades 1-4. Registration required. 4:30-6 p.m. Offline Coding. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit. org. Introduce coding to your child in an easy-tounderstand way. Learn coding through games and activities without touching a computer. This program will introduce the concept of algorithms and the fundamentals of computational thinking. Ages 5-7. Registration required. 4:30 p.m. North East Ohio Keyboard Festival, Workshop and Student Concert. Bliss Recital Hall in Bliss Hall, Youngstown State University Campus, One University Plaza, Youngstown 44555. 330-941-3000. 5-9 p.m. Live Music at Warren Farmer’s Market. Perkins Park, 321 Mahoning Ave., Warren 44483. 330-392-9306. Featuring Mike Gilliam. 3-5 p.m. Friendly Squares Dance Lessons. Niles SCOPE Center, 375 N. Park Ave., Warren 44481. 330-399-8846. Weekly dance lessons held through April 12, 2022. To sign up for lessons or for additional information about the lessons please contact Gene or Frankie Hammond at 330-506-3370. 7-9 p.m. $6.

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Linda Evans. Trumbull Town Hall. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave., Warren 44483. 330-841-2931. Linda Evans’ roles have ranged from Audra Barkley in “The Big Valley” to the glamorous Krystle Carrington on “Dynasty.” Her Krystle was the good-girl counterpart to Joan Collins’ evil Alexis. Evans comes to town as part of Trumbull Town Hall’s 2021-22 season. 10:30 a.m. $80-$45. NBilingual Storytime. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-7448636. www.libraryvisit.org. Join the Library for books, songs, rhymes and other fun learning activities in both English and Spanish. Children ages 3 to 5 years and their caregiver. Registration required. 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 15, 22, 29. Music at Noon. The Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44502. 330-742-1107. Featuring North East Ohio Keyboard Festival Final Concert. 12:15 p.m. 10-Miler. Scholl Recreation Area, Mill Creek MetroParks, Youngstown. 330-740-7107. Take a 10mile hike starting at Bear’s Den and traveling around Lakes Cohasset and Newport and Lanterman’s Gorge. A 5-mile option will be available. 1-4 p.m. YSU Wind Ensemble Pops Concert. Harrison Common, Youngstown State University Campus, One University Plaza, Youngstown 44555. 330-941-3000. Harrison Common is located across from MVR on N. Walnut Street in Youngstown. The event will be held in Ford Theater located in Bliss Hall if there is rain. 7 p.m.

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Meet the Artist and Author: Robert Kroeger. Restoration 44 Coffee Co., 10675 Main St., Mantua 44255. 330-506-0939. Meet Kroeger as he demonstrates his Impasto Palette knife painting technique on a cradled panel (10:30 a.m.), does a Barn Talk/Story Hour (1 p.m.) and will autograph copies of his book “Historic Barns of Ohio” (2 p.m.) Event includes a silent auction (10 a.m. registration, 4 p.m. announcement of winners). 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $5. Online Event: A Cleveland Indians Celebration Presentation. A live chat on Zoom hosted by The Warren-Trumbull County Public Library. Register by calling the Adult Services Department at at 330-3998807 ext. 200. Fans will learn about Cleveland Indians history with author Martin Gitlin as he talks about his book, “The Ultimate Cleveland Indians Time Machine Book.” He will highlight some of the greatest players,

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teams, events and moments in franchise history. The program covers Cleveland baseball history, including: the 1899 Spiders, Bob Feller and the 1948 championship team, the pennant winners of the 1990s and 2016, and the death of Chief Wahoo and the team nickname and more. The event concludes with a question-and-answer period. 10 a.m. Preschool Story Time. Austintown Library, 600 South Raccoon Road 44515. 330-744-8636. www. libraryvisit.org. Join us for books, songs, rhymes and other fun activities with a focus on early literacy and school readiness. This story time will include skills such as letter recognition, phonological awareness, math, science, fine motor skills, and social skills needed for school success. Children ages 3 to 6 years and their caregiver. Registration required. 11 a.m. Online Series: Bites and Bits of History Program. Hosted by the Mahoning Valley Historical Society. 330-743-2589. https://mahoninghistory.org/handson-history/. Featuring “Ask a Historian” presented by Bill Lawson. Submit questions regarding local history to Traci Manning at education@mahoninghistory.org by Sept. 1 to be included in this program. Visit the web site above to view the program. Noon. Sprout Club: Corn. Fellows Riverside Gardens: Kidston Classroom, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7116. Children ages 3-5, with an adult, will learn about corn through hands-on activities. Register by 9/14 online or by calling. 1-2 p.m. $7. Artist Talk: Patricia Bellan-Gillen. McDonough Museum of Art, 525 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44502. 330-941-1400. Bellan-Gillen, creator of the “Words and Other Weapons/New York” exhibit will guest speak. Held in the Art Lecture Hall. 5:10 p.m. Zoom Naturalist Series: Ponds Through the Seasons. A virtual presentation hosted by Mill Creek MetroParks. Register at https://go.osu.edu/ aquaticlifeinwinter. Learn about how the pond environment changes over the course of a year and how life persists under ice. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Online Class: Literary Cleveland’s Writing a Novel. This two part class is held via Zoom; registration required at https://www.litcleveland.org/classesworkshops/writing-a-novel. Abby L. Vandiver will explore creative techniques to help develop ideas into novels that are engaging. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays, Sept. 16 and 23. $60, $40 (members). Texas Tenors: Warren Civic Music. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Warren 44483. 330-841-2931. WarrenCivicMusic.com. The Texas Tenors have amassed a fan base of over half a million followers on social media and more than 20 million views on YouTube, Facebook and Instagram. They were Billboard’s number 10 Classical Artist in the World for 2019. 7 p.m. $105 (season), $40 (individual). Asleep At The Wheel - 50th Anniversary Tour. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234430-0005. Asleep at the Wheel has been received 10 Grammy Awards, was cited by the Country Music Association as 1976 Touring Band of the Year and were given a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Americana Music Association in 2009. They have released 31 albums and charted more than 20 singles on the country charts. 8 p.m. $40-$25.

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Music & Nightspots Sacred Heart Church/40 S. Irvine/Sharon. County Mayo Irish Band. 6 p.m. CharBenay’s Wine on the River. Piano Men. 6 p.m. Covelli Centre. Judas Priest. 7:30 p.m. El Cowboy. Geo C. 8 p.m. Kutcha Farms. Strums & Drums. 6:30 p.m. Tobacco Tavern. R&B Fridays. 9 p.m. Westside Bowl. The safest Ledge, Fernway, Eerie Shores, Guilt Mother. 8 p.m. Whistle & Keg. Country Night. 8 p.m. Wickyards. Neighbor Dan, Wild Wings,The Yeggs, WaveSpy. 7:30 p.m.

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Birding the Sanctuary. Mill Creek Wildlife Sanctuary, Mill Creek MetroParks, 2650 W. Calla Road, Canfield. 330-702-3000. A morning bird walk led by Jeff Harvey. Boots required for this 1.25-mile hike. 8-9:30 a.m. Craft, Book, and Trunk Show. Canfield Library, 43 W. Main St. 44406. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org/. Proceeds benefit children’s programs at the Library. For information, contact the Development Office at 330-740-6086. Canfield Library, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Autumn Patio Container. Fellows Riverside Gardens: Kidston Classroom, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-7407116. Create an autumn container garden using mums, cabbages, and sedums with instructor Judy Stanislaw. Register by Sept. 16 online or by calling. 10 a.m.-noon. $28-32. One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure. Ward Beecher Planetarium, YSU campus, One University Plaza, Youngstown 44555. 330-941-1370. Big Bird, Elmo and Hu Hu Zhu from China will take visitors on a journey through the stars. Learn about the Big Dipper, North Star and more in this program. Saturday, Sept. 18 and 25 and Oct. 2. 1 p.m. STEAM Saturday. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit. org. Join the Library for STEAM Saturday where tweens will enjoy fun activities while learning important concepts in science, technology, engineering, arts and math. For ages 8-12. Registration required. 2 p.m. Evening Paddle on Lake Newport. East Newport Boat Launch, East Newport Drive, Mill Creek MetroParks, Boardman 44512. 330-740-7107. Ages 18 and older are invited to view the sights and sounds of Lake Newport and Wetlands with a park educator. Register/pay by Sept. 2. Bring a kayak if able. 5:30-7:30 p.m. $12-15. Concert: All Star Legends of Hip Hop. The Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre, 201 S. Phelps St., Youngtown 44503. 330-746-5600. www. ticketmaster.com. Featuring Juvenile, Mystikal, Scarface, Twista and Trina. 7 p.m. $58-102. The Mavericks. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Warren 44483. 330-841-2931. The Mavericks come to Warren as part of their “En Espanol” world tour. 7:30 p.m. $78-$32.75. A Celebration of the Music of Neil Diamond. Westminster Celebrity Series, Orr Auditorium, Westminster College, 319 S. Market St., New Wilmington, Pa. 16172. 724-946-7354. 7:30 p.m. $33. “Science Ficta.” Bliss Recital Hall in Bliss Hall, Youngstown State University Campus, One University Plaza, Youngstown 44555. 330-941-3000. Featuring Kivie Cahn, Caitlin Hedge, Loren Ludwig, and Doug Balliett. 7:30 p.m.

Mayan Archeoastronomy. Ward Beecher Planetarium, YSU campus, One University Plaza, Youngstown 44555. 330-941-1370. Call for more information. Friday, Sept. 17 and 24 and Saturday, Sept. 18 and 25. 8 p.m. Free. Justin Hayward. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-430-0005. Hayward will perform solo hits as well as his songs with the Moody Blues. 8 p.m. $75.

Music & Nightspots Birdfish Brewing Co. Jeremy Heavener. 2 p.m. Crickets. Along for the Ride. 8 p.m. Flying Pig Saloon. The Mystic Thunder Band. 9:30 p.m. W.D. Packard Music Hall. The Mavericks. 7:30 p.m. Robins Theatre. Justin Hayward. 8 p.m. Social 22. Wicked Season. 8:30 p.m. Steel City Sports Bar/New Castle. The Matrix. 9 p.m. Underground Lounge. Matt Skeen. 7:30 p.m. Westside Bowl. DB Rouse with Mumble King. 8 p.m. Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre. AllStarLegends of Hip Hop. 7 p.m.

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Green Cathedral. Wick Recreation Area, Mill Creek MetroParks, Belle Vista Avenue, Youngstown 44509. To register, call 330-740-7114 or go online by 9/19/21. Proceeds benefit the Park. There is a price increase after 9/11/21. Events include a 5k, half marathon and Kids Fun Run. $25-35 (adults), free (Kids Fun Run). 8 a.m. (Kids Fun Run), 8:30 a.m. (Half Marathon), 8:45 a.m. (5k). 11th Annual Silly Science Sunday. OH WOW! The Roger & Gloria Jones Children’s Center for Science & Technology. 15 Central Square, Youngstown 44503. More information can be found at http://ohwowkids. org/7-days-of-stem/ or by calling 330-744-5914. The STREAM Street Festival features hands-on exploration, demonstrations and shows. Exhibitors include YSU College of STEM, Associated School Employees Credit Union, The Butler Institute of American Art, Youngstown Historical Center of Industry and Labor, Mahoning Valley Historical Society, YWCA of Youngstown, FIRST Robotics, City Machine, Mahoning Valley Amateur Radio, Mahoning Valley Manufacturers Coalition, SMARTS, Mill Creek Metroparks, Sharon Tiger Techs and the Solar Education Project. Admission to the festival and OH WOW! is free. 11a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Tractor-Wagon Rides. Mill Creek MetroParks Farm, 7574 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Canfield 44406. 330740-7116. All ages are invited to tour the farm with a tractor-wagon tour. Barns are open. 1, 2 and 3 p.m. The Symphony Returns with Cellist Miriam K. Smith. DeYor/Edward W. Powers Auditorium, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown 44503. 330-259-0555. Cellist Miriam K. Smith joins the Youngstown Symphony Orchestra for a performance of works of Tchaikovsky, Mendelssohn and Ginastera. The concert will be conducted by Miriam Burns. 4 p.m.

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Introduction to Finding Grants. Brownlee Woods Library, 4010 Sheridan Road, Youngstown 44514. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. Are you new to the field of grant seeking? Discover what funders are looking for in nonprofits seeking grants and how to find potential funders in this introductory course. You will learn the 10 most important things you need to know about finding grants, including: Who funds nonprofits and what are their motivations, what do funders really want to know about the organizations they are interested in funding, and how do you identify potential funders and make the first approach. Registration required. 2 p.m.

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Warren Farmer’s Market. Perkins Park, 321 Mahoning Ave., Warren 44483. For more information, call Trumbull Neighborhood Partnership (TNP) at 330-647-6301 or for a list of vendors, visit warrenfarmersmarket.org. Features fresh vegetables, honey, baked goods, maple syrup, kettle corn, fine art and much for for purchase. Held each Tuesday. 3-6 p.m. Live Music at Warren Farmer’s Market. Perkins Park, 321 Mahoning Ave., Warren 44483. 330-392-9306. Featuring Take 2. 3-5 p.m. Bird Watchers Club.Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit. org. Learn more about birds through activities and experiments and chat with friends about what you’ve spotted in the sky. Registration is required. Ages 8-11 Registration required. 4:30 p.m. Lucy Lu at the Library.Tri-Lakes Library, 13820 Mahoning Ave, North Jackson 44451. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. Join Lucy Lu at the Library. Lucy Lu is a registered therapy dog with P.A.W.S. Therapy Team. Each child will be given a 15-minute reading session, while spots remain. Third Tuesday of each month. Registration required. 5:30- 6:30 p.m. Salsa Dance Class. McMahon Hall at Mill Creek MetroParks Farm, 7574 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Canfield 44406. For more information, call 330-7407114. Learn this energetic dance style with Lynda McPhail. Call to register. Beginners encouraged and welcome. Tuesdays, Sept. 21-Oct. 26, 2021. 6:30-7:30 p.m. $10. Online Class: Literary Cleveland’s Tuesday Evening Writing Workshop for Veterans. A writing workshop only for those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces or military. Presented in partnership with the VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System. For more information, call a Whole Health Team Member at 216-791-3800 ext. 62257 or 62394. Registration required. Held through Nov. 21. 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 21-Nov. 9, 2021. Polka Dance Class. McMahon Hall at Mill Creek MetroParks Farm, 7574 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Canfield 44406. For more information, call 330-7407114. Learn about this graceful dance with Lynda McPhail. Beginners welcome and encouraged. Tuesdays, Sept. 21-Oct. 26, 2021. 7:30-8:30 p.m. $10. Breaking Benjamin. Covelli Centre, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown 44503. 1-800-745-3000. covellicentre. com. Breaking Benjamin with be joined by special guests Papa Roach and Memphis May Fire. 7 p.m. $79.50, $69.50, $59.50, $39.50.

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Recreational Hike. Meet at Golf Course overflow parking lot on West Golf Drive, Mill Creek MetroParks, Boardman for a 1-3 mile hike. 330-740-7107. 9-10 a.m. Bike & Bird. Meet at East Golf Hike & Bike Trail, Mill Creek MetrParks, 641 Plymouth Drive, Youngstown 44512. For more information, call 330-740-7116. Bring a bike and binoculars. Participants will stop at several locations along 6-iles of the trail to look for birds. 9 a.m.-noon. Trolley Tour: Picnic in the Park. Pioneer Pavilion, Mill Creek MetroParks, Old Furnace Road, Youngstown 44511. 330-702-3000. All ages are invited to enjoy the sights and sounds of the park along with a picnic lunch. Register/pay by Sept. 15 online or by calling 330-7407116. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $21-23 (adults), $19-22 (ages 12 and under and ages 60 and over). On the Terrace at 5! Fellows Riverside Gardens: Garden Cafe, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7116. A fall evening on the terrace with wine and jazz, sponsored by Friends of FRG. Fee includes two glasses of wine. 5-7 p.m. $10-15. Artist Talk: Catie Dillon. McDonough Museum of Art, 525 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44502. 330-941-1400. Dillon, creator of the “Beyond Beyond Beyond” exhibit will guest speak. 5:10 p.m.

piano. They will be performing songs by Schumann, Grieg, and Viardot. 7:30 p.m. “Almost, Maine.” Spotlight Theatre in Bliss Hall, Youngstown State University Campus, One University Plaza, Youngstown 44555. 330-941-3000. For tickets, call the University Theatre Box Office at 330-941-3105 or visit www.ysu.tix.com. Held Fridays and Saturdays through Oct. 2 and Sundays through Oct. 3. Call for ticket pricing and reservations. 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Sept. 24-25 and Oct. 1-2 and 2 p.m. Sundays, Sept. 26 and Oct. 3. 7:30 p.m. Mayan Archeoastronomy. Ward Beecher Planetarium, YSU campus, One University Plaza, Youngstown 44555. 330-941-1370. Call for more information. Friday, Sept. 17 and 24 and Saturday, Sept. 18 and 25. 8 p.m. Free.

Music & Nightspots Smoky Martins’s BBQ. Joshua Lee Nelson. 7 p.m. Tobacco Tavern. R&B Fridays. 9 p.m. Up a Creek. Random Strangers. 8 p.m. Westside Bowl. Fuzz Aldrin, The Chewy Center. 7 p.m. Westside Bowl. Daikaiju, Slut Machine, Plasmid, Gatlin. 7:30 p.m.

The Mavericks: Saturday, Sept. 18 at W.D. Packard Music Hall Online Event: Pipino Performing Arts Series. Featuring Composer David Lang, recipient of numerous honors and awards, including Musical America’s Composer of the Year, the Pulitzer Prize, Academy Award and a Golden Globe nomination. Held via Zoom at https://ysu-edu.zoom.us/j/91597958151? pwd=UnR3dnJHeGFtTUl4N2x2L1I4N1VLZz09. 7 p.m. Online Class: Literary Cleveland’s Insights into the Editor-Writer Relationship. This class is held via Zoom; registration required at https://www. litcleveland.org/classes-workshops/insights-intothe-editor-writer-relationship. Various instructors will discuss how to find, contract and pitch editors; how to handle rejections; how to negotiate pay; what to expect in the editing process; how to collaborate with your editor and more. 7-9 p.m. $30, $20 (members).

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Soprano Masterclass. Bliss Recital Hall in Bliss Hall, Youngstown State University Campus, One University Plaza, Youngstown 44555. 330-941-3000. Held by Dr. Jeanie Darnell. 4-5:30 p.m. Virtual Program: Grief 101. Grief 101 is a onehour presentation on understanding the grieving process and how grief affects everything in our life. Kim Calhoun, bereavement facilitator from Hospice of the Valley, will discuss coping with feelings of sadness, anger, guilt, anxiety, and emptiness. She will demonstrate a few intentional steps that can help an individual begin to regain a sense of order and peace. This program is open to anyone who has experienced a loss. Literature on grief, the company of supportive others, and information about the grieving process will be provided. Meets every fourth Thursday of the month. Register with an email address to receive a Zoom invitation, within 24 hours of the program. You do not need to appear on camera, and you can remain anonymous. Registration required. Virtual Library, 5:30 p.m. Divas 3: Warren Civic Music. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Warren 44483. 330841-2931. WarrenCivicMusic.com. This show spans four decades, covering the 1960s through the 1990s, with hits by Aretha Franklin, Carole King, Celine Dion, Whitney Houston, Cher, Dolly Parton, Donna Summer, Abba and others. Individual members of the group have all starred in shows on the Las Vegas Strip. Divas3 has performed at several hotels and casinos throughout Las Vegas 7 p.m. $40. Five For Fighting with String Quartet. Robins

Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-430-0005. Five For Fighting’s breakthrough came in 2001 with the Grammy-nominated song “Superman,” and John Ondrasik’s performance at The Concert For New York. Ondrasik proceeded to become part of the American songbook with the iconic hit “100 Years,” “World,” “The Riddle,” “Chances,” and “What If.” His music has been featured in over 350 films, TV shows, and advertisements ranging from “The Blind Side” to “The Sopranos.” In 2018, Ondrasik was the musical voice for the CBS hit show “Code Black.” 8 p.m. $45-$35.

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Botanical Mornings. Fellows Riverside Gardens: Outdoor Concourse, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7116. Discover the progress of the seasons at the Gardens, then receive a complimentary cup of coffee or tea in Kravitz’s Garden Café. Sept. 22 is the deadline to register. 9-10 a.m. $5. Mindfulness Meditation. Austintown Library, 600 South Raccoon Road 44515. 330-744-8636. www. libraryvisit.org. Just 10 minutes a day is proven to relieve stress and restore focus to your day. Join the Library for soothing music, contemplation, and simple tips for cultivating mindfulness every day. Registration required. 10:30 a.m. Noon in the Park. Courthouse Square Gazebo, located at East Market Street at North Park Avenue in Downtown Warren. Held by The Fine Arts Council of Trumbull County. 330-392-9306. Participants can bring a chair and food to this event that is held each Friday in September. Featuring Take 2. Noon-2 p.m. Youngstown Phantoms’ Hockey. Lemieux Sports Complex, 8000 Cranberry Springs Drive, Cranberry Twp, Pa. 16066. 724-720-3000. For tickets call 330-7477825. Youngstownphantoms.com. The Phantoms will play Waterloo Black Hawks. 5 p.m. $15-24. The Color Purple. Edward W. Powers Auditorium in DeYor Performing Arts Center, 260 W. Federal St., downtown Youngstown. 330-259-9651. This adaptation of Alice Walker’s best-selling book and movie features Youngstown area musicians. It will be directed by Trevail Maurice Smith. Sept. 24-26 and Oct. 1-3. 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Sept. 24, 25 and Oct. 1 and 2 and 2:30 p.m. Sundays, Sept. 26 and Oct. 3. 7:30 p.m. $30-$25. Guest Artist Recital. Bliss Recital Hall in Bliss Hall, Youngstown State University Campus, One University Plaza, Youngstown 44555. 330-941-3000. Featuring Dr. Jeanie Darnell, soprano and Dr. Michael Baron on

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Local Author Event. Poland Library, 311 S. Main St. 44514. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. The Friends of PLYMC will host their Local Author Event on the patio of the Poland Library. All local authors can set up a table and sign and sell their books. For information, contact the Development Office at 330-740-6086. The Friends Bookstore will be open from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. with a special 50 percent off sale. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Touch-a-Truck Event. Liberty Library, 415 ChurchillHubbard Road, Youngstown. www.WTCPL.org. Meet in the library parking lot to view amazing trucks and vehicles up-close. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure. Ward Beecher Planetarium, YSU campus, One University Plaza, Youngstown 44555. 330-941-1370. Big Bird, Elmo and Hu Hu Zhu from China will take visitors on a journey through the stars. Learn about the Big Dipper, North Star and more in this program. Saturday, Sept. 18 and 25 and Oct. 2. 1 p.m. Habitat Scavenger Hunt. Bears Den Cabin, Mill Creek MetroParks, New Cross Drive, Youngstown 44501. 330-702-3000. For more information, call 330740-7116. Join a park educator and learn about park wildlife and their homes. This is a family-friendly and interactive scavenger hunt and hike. 1-2:30 p.m. Columbiana Uncorked 2021. Firestone Farms, 101 Town Center Ave., Columbiana 44408. For information about CATB call 330-482-2282, e-mail Info@TourColumbianaOhio.com or visit www. TourColumbianaOhio.com. Tickets are available online at https://bit.ly/ColumbianaUncorked2021. Cost includes a commemorative glass, tasting booklet and 10 tasting tickets. Additional sample tickets, wine by the glass and bottles to go will be available for purchase. Guests must be 21+ to participate. Advance sale wristbands will be available for pick-up at the Gate during the event. The event will showcase area live music, juried arts and crafts, and food and samplings from regional wineries. 4-9 p.m. $30 (at the gate), $25 (advance). Penguins Football. Stambaugh Stadium, Fifth Avenue at University Plaza, Youngstown 44555. 330941-1YSU. GPS: 577 Fifth Ave., Youngstown, OH 44502. The Penguins play the Western Illinois Leathernecks. The game will be broadcast on 570 WKBN and ESPN+. 6 p.m. General admission: $20 (advance), $22 (game day); $10 (youth advance), $12 (game day);$10 (seniors). The Color Purple. Edward W. Powers Auditorium in DeYor Performing Arts Center, 260 W. Federal St., downtown Youngstown. 330-259-9651. This adaptation of Alice Walker’s best-selling book and movie features

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Music & Nightspots W.D. Packard Music Hall. Rocky in Concert. 7:30 p.m. Robins Theatre. Jefferson Starship. 8 p.m. Up a Creek. RDNA. 8 p.m. Westside Bowl. Microwaves, Lake Lake, Trash Mountain, Ghost Hello. 9 p.m. Westside Bowl. Brett Newski with Scott Clay. 8 p.m.

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Blind Date with a Banned Book. Tri-Lakes Library, 13820 Mahoning Ave, North Jackson 44451. 330-7448636.www.libraryvisit.org. Celebrate Banned Books Week 2021 at Tri-Lakes. From Sept. 26 through Oct. 2, teens can check out a mystery book that has been challenged and win a prize for guessing the correct title. Stop into the Tri-Lakes branch to check out the Library’s Banned Books Week display and learn some interesting facts and figures about banned and challenged books. The American Library Association’s Banned Books Week is Sept. 26 through Oct. 2. Both recent YA books and older classic titles that have been challenged or banned in the past will be covered in mystery wrappers and labeled with the reasons they have appeared on the yearly ALA Most Challenged Books list. Can you guess which book you are checking out? Win a prize if you correctly guess the title based on the clues on its wrapper. Library hours. Sept. 26-Oct. 2. Car Show. Poland Library, 311 S. Main St. 44514. 330744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. The Friends of PLYMC will be having a Car Show in the parking lot of Poland Library. The bookstore will be open for a 50 percent off sale. Bring your car or motorcycle, enjoy some music, food, and raffles. Proceeds will benefit the children’s reading program. For information, contact the Development Office at 330-740-6086. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. “Almost, Maine.” Spotlight Theatre in Bliss Hall, Youngstown State University Campus, One University Plaza, Youngstown 44555. 330-941-3000. For tickets, call the University Theatre Box Office at 330-941-3105 or visit www.ysu.tix.com. Held Fridays and Saturdays through Oct. 2 and Sundays through Oct. 3. Call for ticket pricing and reservations. 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Sept. 24-25 and Oct. 1-2 and 2 p.m. Sundays, Sept. 26 and Oct. 3. 2 p.m. The Color Purple. Edward W. Powers Auditorium in DeYor Performing Arts Center, 260 W. Federal St., downtown Youngstown. 330-259-9651. This adaptation of Alice Walker’s best-selling book and movie features

Youngstown area musicians. It will be directed by Trevail Maurice Smith. Sept. 24-26 and Oct. 1-3. 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Sept. 24, 25 and Oct. 1 and 2 and 2:30 p.m. Sundays, Sept. 26 and Oct. 3. 2:30 p.m. $30-$25. Captain Ambivalent. Westside Bowl, 2617 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-792-7675. Featuring Captain Ambivalent, a satirical singing accordion superhero. 8 p.m.

Monday 27

Computer Basics. Austintown Library, 600 South Raccoon Road 44515. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit. org. Learn very basic computer skills. This is a beginner’s class that will cover use of a mouse, computer terms, and simple internet use. Registration required. 10 a.m.

Tuesday 28

Introduction to Corporate Giving. Brownlee Woods Library, 4010 Sheridan Road, Youngstown 44514. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. Is your organization ready to seek corporate support? This class provides a basic overview of the different t ypes of corporate givers, what motivates corporations to give, and how to find potential corporate partners. Registration required. 2 p.m. Warren Farmer’s Market. Perkins Park, 321 Mahoning Ave., Warren 44483. For more information, call Trumbull Neighborhood Partnership (TNP) at 330-647-6301 or for a list of vendors, visit warrenfarmersmarket.org. Features fresh vegetables, honey, baked goods, maple syrup, kettle corn, fine art and much for for purchase. Held each Tuesday. 3-6 p.m. Live Music at Warren Farmer’s Market. Perkins Park, 321 Mahoning Ave., Warren 44483. 330-392-9306. Featuring Shane McGee. 3-5 p.m.

Wednesday 29

Tom Toro: Trumbull Town Hall. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Warren 44483. Trumbull Town Hall will present New Yorker cartoonist Tom Toro as part of its 2021-22 season. 10:30 a.m. $35. Music at Noon. The Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44502. 330-742-1107. Featuring the Dana School of Music Clarinet Studio Recital. 12:15 p.m. Research Resources for Teens.Tri-Lakes Library, 13820 Mahoning Ave, North Jackson 44451. 330-7448636.www.libraryvisit.org. Teens can learn how to access and best use some of the research resources in the library. Laptops will be provided for this in-person session. Join the Tri-Lakes branch for two informational sessions on how to access and best use some of the research resources the library has for teens. The first session will focus on accessing databases and other online resources. The second session will focus on selecting and evaluating sources to use in research and reports. Space is limited, so register early. 5:30 p.m.

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REGIONAL RADIO MONDAY-FRIDAY

Jazz Sofa With Rick Popovich. WYSU (88.5 FM). 8-11 p.m. Jazz. House of Hair with Dee Snider. WNCD (93.3 FM). 9 p.m. Metal. Coast to Coast AM with George Noory. WKBN (570 AM). 7-9 p.m. Now’s the Time. WYSU (88.5 FM). 11 p.m.-midnight. Dr. Martin Berger hosts this long-running local jazz program.

BBC World Service. WKSU (89.7 FM). Midnight-5 a.m., Monday-Friday. This Morning with Gordon Deal. WKBN (570 AM). 5-8 a.m., Monday-Friday. Morning Edition. WKSU (89.7 FM). 5-9 a.m., Monday-Friday. News from NPR. Doing Good. WYSU (88.5 FM). 6:45 and 8:45 a.m., Tuesday. With Gina Marinelli.

SUNDAY

Tim Francisco. WYSU (88.5 FM). 6:45 a.m. and 8:45 a.m., Wednesday. Interviews. Morning Edition. WYSU (88.5 FM). 7-9 a.m., Monday-Friday. News from NPR. Dan Rivers. WKBN (570 AM). 8 a.m.noon, Monday-Friday. Local talk. Classical Music with Gary Sexton. WYSU (88.5 FM). 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Monday-Friday. The Takeaway. WKSU (89.7 FM). 9-10 a.m., Monday-Friday. News and features. 1A. WKSU (89.7 FM). 10 a.m.-noon, Monday-Friday. Show on video gaming. Nard. WNCD (93.3 FM). 10 a.m.-noon, Monday-Friday. Classic rock. Here and Now. WKSU (89.7 FM). Noon-2 p.m., Monday-Friday. News/interviews. Fresh Air. WKSU (89.7 FM). 2-3 p.m., Monday-Friday. Culture, arts and politics. Fast Freddie. WNCD (93.3 FM). 3-7 p.m., Monday-Friday. Classic rock. Ron Verb. WKBN (570 AM). 3-7 p.m., Monday-Friday. Local talk. Fresh Air. WYSU (88.5 FM), 3-4 p.m., Monday-Friday. Culture, arts and politics.

‘Freakononics Radio’ – Noon-1 p.m. Saturday on WYSU (88.5 FM). Talks with provocateurs, social scientists and entrepreneurs. Ground Zero with Clyde Lewis. WKBN (570 AM). 10 p.m.-midnight, Monday-Friday.

Noon-1 p.m. Talks with provocateurs, social scientists and entrepreneurs.

Radio Deluxe with John Pizzarelli. WYSU (88.5 FM). 11 p.m.-1a.m., Friday.

Fast Freddie. WNCD (93.3 FM). Noon-6 p.m. Fred Woak plays classic rock.

The Marketplace. WKSU (89.7 FM). 6 p.m., Monday-Friday. Economic news.

Coast to Coast AM with George Noory. WKBN (570 AM). 1-5 a.m., MondaySaturday.

Radio Lab. WYSU (88.5 FM). 1-2 p.m.

The Takeaway. WYSU (88.5 FM). 6:30-7 p.m., Monday-Friday. News and features.

SATURDAY

This American Life. WKSU (89.7 FM). Noon-1 p.m. Hosted by Ira Glass.

The World. WKSU (89.7 FM). 3-4 p.m., Monday-Friday. International news. All Things Considered. WYSU (88.5 FM), WKSU (89.7 FM). 4-6 p.m., Monday-Friday.

The Daily. WKSU (89.7 FM). 6:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. News with Michael Barbaro and The New York Times.

To the Best of Our Knowledge. WKSU (89.7 FM). 5-6 a.m., Saturday-Sunday. Ideas from today’s great minds.

Sean Hannity Show. WKBN (570 AM). 7-10 p.m., Monday-Friday. Political talk.

Buckeye Sportsman with Dan Armitage. WKBN (570 AM). 6-8 a.m.

The Moth Radio Hour. WKSU (89.7 FM). 7 p.m., Monday. True stories told live on stage without scripts, notes, or props.

Inside Europe. WKSU (89.7 FM). 6-7 a.m. Award-winning show on European topics.

Radio Lab. WKSU (89.7 FM). 7 p.m., Tuesday. Jad Abumrad and Robert Krulwich weave stories with science.

Hearts of Space. WYSU (88.5 FM). 6 a.m. Ambient and electronic music.

This American Life. WKSU (89.7 FM). 7 p.m., Wednesday. Mostly journalistic, non-fiction topics. Hosted by Ira Glass. Snap Judgment. WKSU (89.7 FM). 7 p.m., Thursday. Glynn Washington mixes real stories and music. Sound Opinions. WKSU (89.7 FM). 7 p.m., Friday. Greg Kot and Jim DeRogatis interview artists and talk about music.

On the Media. WYSU (88.5 FM). 7 a.m. How the media shape world view. Living on Earth. WKSU (89.7 FM). 7-8 a.m. Award-winning environmental news. Car Care. WKBN (570 AM). 8-10 a.m. Tips. Weekend Edition. WYSU (88.5 FM), WKSU (89.7 FM). 8-10 a.m. News/features. Wait, Wait, Don’t Tell Me!. WYSU (88.5 FM), WKSU (89.7 FM). 10-11 a.m. Quiz show.

NPR

Ask Me Another. WKSU (87.9 FM). 11 a.m.noon. Trivia night comes to radio.

The Moth Radio Hour. WKSU (89.7 FM). 1-2 p.m. True stories told live on stage. The New Yorker Radio Hour. WYSU (88.5 FM). 2-3 p.m. Profiles, storytelling and conversations. Hosted by David Remnick. Snap Judgment. WKSU (89.7 FM). 2-3 p.m. Dramatic tales and edgy storytelling. Radiolab. WKSU (89.7 FM). 3-4 p.m. Hungarian Music. WKTX (830 AM). 3-5 p.m. Hosted by Jim Georgiates. Bullseye with Jesse Thorn. WYSU (88.5 FM). 3-4 p.m. Pop culture, comedy and interviews with creative people. Only a Game. WYSU (88.5 FM). 4-5 p.m. Sports magazine hosted by Bill Littlefield. Planet Money. WKSU (89.7 FM). 4-5 p.m. A non-traditional look at the economy.

Home Care. WKBN (570 AM). 10-11 a.m. Home care and repair with Herb Soss.

How I Built This. WKSU (89.7 FM). 4:30 p.m., Saturday. The stories behind some of the world’s best known companies.

Bodhi. WNCD (93.3 FM). 7 p.m.-midnight. Monday-Friday. Rock.

The TED Radio Hour. WYSU (88.5 FM). 11 a.m.-noon. Speakers on varying topics.

All Things Considered. WYSU (88.5 FM), WKSU (89.7 FM). 5-6 p.m. News from NPR.

Performance Today. WYSU (88.5 FM). 7:30-10 p.m., Monday-Thursday.

Freakononics Radio. WYSU (88.5 FM).

The Jazz Sofa With Rick Popovich. WYSU (88.5 FM). 7-11-p.m., Friday, Jazz.

Plant Care. WKBN (570 AM). Noon-3 p.m.

Live From Here with Chris Thile. WYSU (88.5 FM). 6-8 p.m. Variety show.

To the Best of Our Knowledge. WKSU (89.7 FM). 5-6 a.m. Today’s great minds. Alternative Radio. WYSU (88.5 FM). 6-7 a.m. Analysis and views frequently ignored/distorted in other media. Acoustic Cafe. WAPS (91.3 FM). 6-8 a.m. Music and live, in-studio performances. On Being. WYSU (88.5 FM), WKSU (89.7 FM). 7-8 a.m. Program exploring questions at the center of human life. Serenata d’Italia. WNIO (1390 AM). 8-10 a.m. Italian music. Hosted by Vince Camp. Weekend Edition. WYSU (88.5 FM). 8-10 a.m. News and features from NPR. House of Hair with Dee Snider. WNCD (93.3 FM). 9 a.m. From AC/DC and the Scorpions to Metallica and Bon Jovi. Shooter Sharp’s American Roundup. WAPS (91.3 FM). 9-11 a.m. Americana and country to alt-country and honky tonk. Morris Ray. WKBN (570 AM). 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Local talk. Voice of the Croatian Fraternal Union Radio Show. WNIO (AM 1390). 10-11a.m. Croatian music/news. Tim Komara hosts. Live From Here. WYSU (88.5 FM), WKSU (89.7 FM). 10 a.m.-noon. Variety show. The Italian Show. WPIC (790 AM). 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Hosted by Joe Naples, Butch Nichols, Joe Godina and Frankie Gallo. Sound Opinions. WKSU (89.7 FM). Noon-1 p.m. Greg Kot and Jim DeRogatis interview artists and review new releases. Hungarian Music. WKTX (830 AM). 1-3 p.m. Jim Georgiates hosts. Wait, Wait, Don’t Tell Me. WYSU (88.5 FM), WKSU (89.7 FM). 1-2 p.m. Quiz show. The Splendid Table. WKSU (89.7 FM). 2 p.m. Food and the joy of eating. Says You. WYSU (88.5 FM). 2-3 p.m. A Way With Words. WYSU (88.5 FM). 3 p.m. The Splendid Table. WYSU (88.5 FM). 4 p.m. Milk Street Radio. WKSU (89.7 FM). 3-4 p.m. TED Radio Hour. WKSU (89.7 FM). 4-5 p.m. All Things Considered. WYSU (88.5 FM), WKSU (89.7 FM). 5-6 p.m. Folk Alley Radio Show. WKSU (89.7 FM). 6-8 p.m. Folk, roots, Americana, Celtic, contemporary, world, and acoustic music. Thistle and Shamrock. WYSU (88.5 FM). 6-7 p.m. Irish music and culture. Tangled Up in Blues. WNCD (93.3 FM). 7-10 p.m. Sunday Baroque. WYSU (88.5 FM). 9-11 p.m. Music from the Baroque period. Compiled by the Metro Monthly staff.

AM STATIONS WKBN (570), Youngstown. News, talk. WRQX (600). Salem. Standards. WPIC (790). Sharon. News/talk. WKTX (830), Cortland. Religious. KDKA (1020), Pittsburgh. News/talk. WTAM (1100). Cleveland. News/talk. WKST (1200), New Castle. News/talk. WBBW (1240). Youngstown. Sports. WGFT (1330), Campbell. Urban AC. WNIO (1390), Youngstown. Sports. WYCL (1540), Niles. Talk. WHTX (1570), Warren. Urban.

FM STATIONS WZIP (88.1), Akron. College. WRCT (88.3), Pittsburgh. College. WYSU (88.5), Youngstown. Classical. WBJV (88.9), Steubenville. Inspirational.

WWNW (88.9), New Wilmington. College. WQED (89.3), Pittsburgh. Classical. WCSB (89.3), Cleveland. Public radio. WILB (89.5), Boardman. Catholic. WKSU (89.7), Kent. Public radio. WVMN (90.1), New Castle. Religious. WARC (90.3), Meadville. College. WCPN (90.3). Cleveland. Jazz. WESA (90.5). Pittsburgh. Public radio. WKTL (90.7). Struthers. Ethnic, alternative. WRUW (91.1). Cleveland. Public radio. WRMU (91.1). Alliance. Jazz. WSAJ (91.1). Grove City. Public radio. WAPS (91.3). Akron. Public radio. WYEP (91.3) Pittsburgh. Alternative. WYTN (91.7). Youngstown. Religious. WPTS (92.1). Pittsburgh. College. WDJQ (92.5). Alliance. Top 40. WNCD (93.3). Youngstown. Rock. KDKA (93.7). Pittsburgh. Sports. WGFT (94.7). Girard. Urban. WONE (97.5). Akron. Classic rock. WNCX (98.5). Cleveland. Classic rock. WMXY (98.9). Youngstown. A.C. WGAR (99.5). Cleveland. Country. WSHH (99.7) Pittsburgh. Music variety. WMMS (100.7). Cleveland. Rock. WHOT (101.1) Youngstown. Top 40. WYLR (101.9). Hubbard. Christian. WDVE (102.5). Pittsburgh. Rock. WYFM (102.9). Sharon. Classic rock. WPGB (104.7). Pittsburgh. Country. WQXK (105.1). Salem. Country. WMJI (105.7). Cleveland. Oldies. WXDX (105.9). Pittsburgh. Alternative. WBBG (106.1). Niles. Country. WENZ (107.9). Cleveland. Hip Hop.

INTERNET ONLY Rookery Radio (rookeryradio.com). College radio from Youngstown State University. Music, sports, talk and news. Golden String Radio (goldenstringradio. org). Rock, jazz, oldies, standards, podcasts and community information.

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FALL PREVIEW: UPCOMING MAJOR EVENTS SEPTEMBER

OCTOBER

Jamey Johnson. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Warren 44483. 330-8412931. Country singer/songwriter Jamey Johnson comes to Warren for one show. 8 p.m., Friday, Sept. 10. $82.50-$40.

In Conversation with The Sopranos. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Warren 44483. 330-841-2931. 8 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 2. $79.50-$39.50. Daniel Eugene “Rudy” Ruettiger. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-430-0005. Author, motivational speaker and Notre Dame football standout “Rudy” Ruettiger comes to Warren in a special program at the Robins. 7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 7. $65-$20. Frankie Avalon. DeYor/Edward W. Powers Auditorium, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown 44503. 330-259-0555. Frankie Avalon dominated the music charts in the ’50s and ’60s. His string of million-seller singles and albums includes 31 charted hits. Avalon also achieved fame with 30 motion picture credits. Most notably, he starred alongside actress Annette Funicello as the romantic leads in the popular beach movies in the 1960s. Career highlights include “Venus” and “Why.” 8 p.m., Friday, Oct. 8. $84-$54. Don Felder (formerly of The Eagles). Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-4300005. Don Felder is a legendary singer-songwriter, a 1998 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee and a best-selling author. Felder spent 27 years with the Eagles and co-wrote some of the band’s biggest hits, including “Hotel California” and “Victim of Love.” He became a New York Times Best Selling author with his autobiography, “Heaven and Hell: My Life in The Eagles.” 8 p.m., Friday, Oct. 8. $75-$30. The New Power Generation. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-437-6242. www. robinstheatre.com. The New Power Generation, which features Prince’s former backing band, will perform a musical celebration of the Purple One’s music. 8 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 9. $45-$35. Foreigner. Th e Yo u n g s tow n Fo u n d a t i o n Amphitheatre. 201 S. Phelps St., Youngstown, OH 44503. 330-746-5600. www.Ticketmaster.com. Foreigner will perform their hits accompanied by an orchestra. 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 12. $37.50-$125. Christopher Cross. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-430-0005. Cross burst onto the music scene with his 1980 self-titled debut album, which won five Grammy Awards, including—for the first time in Grammy history—the “Big Four” most prestigious awards: Record of the Year (for the single “Sailing”), Album of the Year, Song of the Year (also “Sailing”), and Best New Artist. In a career spanning over five decades, he’s has sold over 10 million albums. His music has garnered five Grammys, an Oscar, a Golden Globe, an Emmy nomination and five Top 10 singles. 8 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 12. $169-$70. The Princess Bride: An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Warren 44483. 330-841-2931. 8 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 16. $150-$32.75. Jimmie Vaughan’s The Story Tour. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-437-6246. www. robinstheatre.com. Jimmie Vaughan has been on a constant quest to play the blues, whether it was in early 1970s bands in Austin, like Storm and then the Fabulous Thunderbirds, or later with brother Stevie Ray Vaughan on their “Family Style” album, and on his own releases throughout the 1990s and in 2001. This year, he celebrates his life in the blues and on the road with “The Jimmie Vaughan Story,” a limited-edition box set and book including over 200 photos covering his life and the breadth of a remarkable career. 8 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 16. $49. Organist Scott Dettra with the Youngstown Symphony Orchestra. Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown 44504. 330-259-0555. www. stambaughauditorium.com. Organist Scott Dettra and the Youngstown Symphony Orchestra will celebrate the 10th anniversary of the E.M. Skinner Pipe Organ

Linda Evans. Trumbull Town Hall. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave., Warren 44483. 330841-2931. Linda Evans’ roles have ranged from Audra Barkley in “The Big Valley” to the glamorous Krystle Carrington on “Dynasty.” Her Krystle was the good-girl counterpart to Joan Collins’ evil Alexis. Evans comes to town as part of Trumbull Town Hall’s 2021-22 season. 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 15. $80-$45. Texas Tenors: Warren Civic Music. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Warren 44483. 330-8412931. WarrenCivicMusic.com. The Texas Tenors have amassed a fan base of over half a million followers on social media and more than 20 million views on YouTube, Facebook and Instagram. They were Billboard’s number 10 Classical Artist in the World for 2019. 7 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 16. $105 (season), $40 (individual). Asleep At The Wheel - 50th Anniversary Tour. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-430-0005. Asleep at the Wheel has been received 10 Grammy Awards, was cited by the Country Music Association as 1976 Touring Band of the Year and were given a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Americana Music Association in 2009. They have released 31 albums and charted more than 20 singles on the country charts. 8 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 16. $40-$25. Judas Priest: Fifty Heavy Metal Years. Covelli Centre, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown 44503. 1-800745-3000. covellicentre.com. Judas Priest returns to the Covelli Centre for their 50th anniversary tour. 7:30 p.m., Friday, Sept. 17. $102.75-$48.75. Justin Hayward. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-430-0005. Hayward will perform solo hits as well as his songs with the Moody Blues. 8 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 18. $75. The Mavericks. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Warren 44483. 330-841-2931. The Mavericks come to Warren as part of their “En Espanol” world tour. 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 18. $78-$32.75. All Star Legends of Hip Hop. The Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre, 201 S. Phelps St., Youngstown 44503. 330-746-5600. www.ticketmaster. com. Featuring Juvenile, Mystikal, Scarface, Twista and Trina. 7 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 18. $102-$58. A Celebration of the Music of Neil Diamond. Westminster Celebrity Series, Orr Auditorium, Westminster College, 319 S. Market St., New Wilmington, Pa. 16172. 724-946-7354. 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 18. $33. The Symphony Returns with Cellist Miriam K. Smith. DeYor/Edward W. Powers Auditorium, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown 44503. 330-259-0555. Cellist Miriam K. Smith joins the Youngstown Symphony Orchestra for a performance of works of Tchaikovsky, Mendelssohn and Ginastera. The concert will be conducted by Miriam Burns. 4 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 19. Breaking Benjamin. Covelli Centre, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown 44503. 1-800-745-3000. covellicentre. com. Breaking Benjamin with be joined by special guests Papa Roach and Memphis May Fire. 7 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 21. $79.50, $69.50, $59.50, $39.50. Brett Young. The Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre. 201 S. Phelps St., Youngstown 44503. 330-746-5600. Features Young on “The Weekends Tour.” 8 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 23. $59.75-$35. Five For Fighting with String Quartet. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-430-0005. Five For Fighting’s breakthrough came in 2001 with the Grammy-nominated song “Superman,” and John Ondrasik’s performance at The Concert For New York.

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Texas Tenors: Thursday, Sept. 16 at W.D. Packard Music Hall Ondrasik proceeded to become part of the American songbook with the iconic hit “100 Years,” “World,” “The Riddle,” “Chances,” and “What If.” His music has been featured in over 350 films, TV shows, and advertisements ranging from “The Blind Side” to “The Sopranos.” In 2018, Ondrasik was the musical voice for the CBS hit show “Code Black.” 8 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 23. $45-$35. Divas 3: Warren Civic Music. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Warren 44483. 330841-2931. WarrenCivicMusic.com. This show spans four decades, covering the 1960s through the 1990s, with hits by Aretha Franklin, Carole King, Celine Dion, Whitney Houston, Cher, Dolly Parton, Donna Summer, Abba and others. Individual members of the group have all starred in shows on the Las Vegas Strip. Divas3 has performed at several hotels and casinos throughout Las Vegas 7 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 23. $40. The Color Purple. Edward W. Powers Auditorium in DeYor Performing Arts Center, 260 W. Federal St., downtown Youngstown. 330-259-9651. This adaptation of Alice Walker’s best-selling book and movie features Youngstown area musicians. It will be directed by Trevail Maurice Smith. Sept. 24-26 and Oct. 1-3. 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Sept. 24, 25 and Oct. 1 and 2 and 2:30 p.m. Sundays, Sept. 26 and Oct. 3. $30-$25. Rocky in Concert. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Warren 44483. Features the original “Rocky” film on large screens while the musical score is performed live by a symphony orchestra. 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 25. $59.50-$25. Jefferson Starship. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-430-0005. In addition to original member David Freiberg, the band includes drummer Donny Baldwin (whose Starship roots go back to 1982), keyboardist Chris Smith (who joined in 1998), guitarist Jude Gold (who joined in 2012), and singer and guitarist Cathy Richardson. 8 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 25. $75-$35. Tom Toro: Trumbull Town Hall. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Warren 44483.

Trumbull Town Hall will present New Yorker cartoonist Tom Toro as part of its 2021-22 season. 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 29. $35.

Christopher Cross: Tuesday, Oct. 12 at the Robins Theatre.

Restoration in a concert at Stambaugh Auditorium. The concert will be conducted by John Varineau. 4 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 17. Call for ticket information. Vintage Vegas with Jimmi Kilduff: Warren Civic Music. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Warren 44483. 330-841-2931. Singer and storyteller Jimmi Kilduff will perform music from the classic American songbook with a Vegas twist. 7 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 20. $105 season ticket; $40. Granger Smith. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Warren 44483. 330-841-2931. Country artist Granger Smith comes to Warren in a concert featuring Earl Dibbles Jr. 8 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 21. $42.50-$32.50. Samantha Fish. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-430-0005. Contemporary blues guitarist and singer-songwriter Samantha Fish comes to Warren for one show. 8 p.m., Friday, Oct. 22. $39-$30. Back to the ’70s. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-430-0005. This show will feature nine of the top hitmakers acts of the 1970s, 20 Top Ten songs and five number ones. The lineup includes: Blue Swede, “Hooked on a Feeling,” “Break the Spell”; The Trammps, “Disco Inferno,” “That’s Where the Happy People Go”; Norman Greenbaum, “Spirit in the Sky”; Looking Glass (featuring Elliot Luri), “Brandy (You’re a Fine Girl),”“Jimmy Loves Mary-Anne”; Maxine Nightingale, “Right Back Where We Started From,”“Lead Me On”; Edison Lighthouse and White Plains, “Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes),” “My Baby Loves Lovin’ ”; Walter Egan, “Magnet and Steel,”“Hot Summer Nights”; Jonathan Edwards “Sunshine,”“Shanty” and Bo Donaldson and the Heywoods, “Billy, Don’t Be a Hero,” “The Night Chicago Died,” 7 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 23. $65. America. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. www.robinstheatre.com. This year marks the 51st anniversary of the classic-rock group. Founding members Gerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell, along with former band mate Dan Peek, met in high school in the late 1960s and harmonized to the top of the charts with “A Horse With No Name.” Other hits soon followed. 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 24. $79-$30. The Gatlins – Larry, Steve and Rudy: Warren Civic Music. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Warren 44483. 330-841-2931. WarrenCivicMusic. com. The Grammy Award-winning trio will come to Warren for one show. Accolades and awards include a Grammy for Best Country Song (“Broken Lady”), three ACM awards for Single of the Year (“All The Gold In California”), Album of the Year (“Straight Ahead”) and Male Vocalist of the Year for Larry Gatlin, along with five nominations for CMA Vocal Group of the Year, Single, Album and Male Vocalist of the Year. The brothers have accumulated seven number one singles, 32 Top 40 Records, 22 studio Albums and five BMI “Million-Air” Awards. 7 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 26. $40. Crowder. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Warren 44483. 330-841-2931. Crowder will be joined by special guest Sean Curran, featuring Chidina. 7 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 27. $163-$28. Rain - a Tribute to the Beatles. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Warren 44483. 330841-2931. In celebration of the anniversary of “Abbey Road,” “Rain” showcases the greatest hits of this epic recording, in addition to other early Beatles favorites. 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 28. $79.50-$35. Gary Levox. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Warren 44483. 330-841-2931. Gary Levox (of Rascal Flatts) comes to Warren for one show. 8 p.m., Friday, Oct. 29. $75-$29.50.

Nunsense. Ford Family Recital Hall at the DeYor PAC, 260 W. Federal St., downtown Youngstown 44503. 330744-4269. YoungstownSymphony.com. Easy Street Productions presents the misadventures of five nuns trying to manage a fundraiser. Dan Goggi wrote the book, music, and lyrics for this comedy. 7:30 p.m,. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 6-7 and 2:30 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 8. $35-19. Three Dog Night. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Warren 44483. 330-841-2931. A staple on classic rock stations, Three Dog Night topped the charts in the early 1970s with “Joy to the World,” “An Old-Fashioned Love Song” and others. 7:30 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 7. $79-$52. Dallas Brass: Warren Civic Music. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Warren 44483. 330-841-2931. Since its founding in 1983 by Michael Levine, the Dallas Brass has become one of America’s foremost musical ensembles. The group has established a unique blend of traditional brass instruments with a full complement of drums and percussion. The repertoire includes classical masterpieces, Dixieland, swing, Broadway, Hollywood and patriotic music. 7 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 9. $105-$40. Cheap Trick. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Warren 44483. 330-841-2931. Cheap Trick comes to Warren for one show. The hits include “Ain’t That a Shame,” “Southern Girls,” “I Want You to Want Me,” “Dream Police,” “Surrender” and others. 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 10. $75-$35. 38 Special. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Warren 44483. 330-841-2931. The hits include “Caught Up in You,”“Teacher, Teacher,” “Second Chance”“Hold On Loosely” and “Rockin’ into the Night.” 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 11. $65-$29. Opera Western Reserve Presents Romeo + Juliet. Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown 44504. 330-259-0555. www.stambaughauditorium. com. “Romeo + Juliet” combines Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” with the soaring vocals of Gounod’s opera, “Roméo et Juliette.” 7:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 12. L.O.L. Surprise! Live. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. 330-841-2931. Featuring L.O.L. Surprise characters on their first ever live tour. 4 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 13. $38-68. Trace Adkins. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Warren 44483. 330-841-2931. Country artist Trace Adkins comes to Warren for one show. 7:30p.m., Monday, Nov. 15. $85-$39. ABBA Mania. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren. 234-437-6246. www.robinstheatre.com. A touring ABBA tribute band. 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 16. $45-$25. Chris Lemmon: Trumbull Town Hall. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Warren 44483. 330-841-2931. Actor, producer and author Chris

blues rock guitarist, singer and songwriter Joe Bonamassa returns to the Covelli Centre for one show. 8 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 27. $202-$72.

DECEMBER

‘Romeo + Juliet’: Friday, Nov. 12 at Stambaugh Auditorium Lemmon will appear as part of Trumbull Town Hall’s 2021-22 series. 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 17. $35. Friends! The Musical Parody. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Warren 44483. 330-8412931. 8 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 18. $59-$29. Uncaged: The Untold Stories from the Cast of “Tiger King.”W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Warren 44483. 330-841-2931. Includes never-before-seen videos and an interactive audience Q&A. 8:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 20. $103-$29.50. Pure Prairie League & Atlanta Rhythm Section: 50th Anniversary Tour. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-430-0005. Pure Prairie League’s multi-platinum “Bustin’ Out” yielded the Craig Fullerpenned classic “Amie.” With “Two Lane Highway”, nine more albums and countless shows, the group’s legacy was enriched in the ‘70s and ’80s. With multiple gold and platinum albums to their credit, the Atlanta Rhythm Section hit with “So Into You,” “Imaginary Lover,” “Spooky” and others. 8 p.m., Friday, Nov. 26. $55. Joe Bonamassa. Covelli Centre, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown 44503. 1-800-745-3000. Noted American

JANUARY

NOVEMBER Jimmy Tingle: Trumbull Town Hall. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Warren 44483. 330-841-2931. Humorist, comedian and satirist Jimmy Tingle comes to Warren as part of Trumbull Town Hall’s 2021-22 season. 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 3. $80 (season), $35 (single show).

First Snow. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-430-0005. First Snow pays tribute to the music of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. 8 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 4. $30-$10. Mannheim Steamroller Christmas. DeYor/Edward W. Powers Auditorium, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown 44503. 330-259-0555. Grammy-Award winning Mannheim Steamroller has sold more than 41 million albums, including 30 million in the Christmas genre. This year’s show will feature favorite original classic Christmas hits from the first Mannheim Steamroller Christmas album. 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 7. $106-$46. Jim Brickman’s The Gift of Christmas. DeYor/ Edward W. Powers Auditorium, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown 44503. 330-259-0555. 7:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 10. The Youngstown Symphony Orchestra will join Jim Brickman for “The Gift of Christmas,” an evening celebrating music, love and family. This pops concert blends yuletide memories, holiday favorites and Brickman’s hit songs. The concert will be conducted by Raffaele Ponti. 7:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 10. Herman’s Hermits (featuring Peter Noone). Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-430-0005. Peter Noone will be accompanied by his band, Herman’s Hermits. This pop group from the British Invasion is known for “I’m into Something Good,” “Can’t You Hear My Heartbeat,” “Silhouettes,” “Mrs. Brown, You’ve Got a Lovely Daughter,”“Wonderful World,” “I’m Henry VIII, I Am” and others. 8 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 9. $75-$25. The Brian McKnight Holiday Show. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave., Warren 44483. 330841-2931. Singer, songwriter and producer Brian McKnight comes to town for a holiday show. The concert is rescheduled from July 1. All tickets for the original date will be honored. 8 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 11. $92-$42. Wayne Newton. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-430-0005. Recognized worldwide as “Mr. Las Vegas,” Wayne Newton is known for his signature song, “Danke Schoen,” plus many hits, including “Daddy, Don’t You Walk So Fast,” “Red Roses For a Blue Lady” and “Years.” He has recorded and released 165 albums to date. Newton has performed live to more than 40 million people and has performed over 25,000 shows in Las Vegas alone. 8 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 11 and 2 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 12. $99-$30. Ernie Haase and Signature Sound: Warren Civic Music. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Warren 44483. 7 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 14. $40. Blood, Sweat and Tears. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-430-0005. The hits include “You Made Me So Very Happy,” “Spinning Wheel” and “I Can’t Quit Her.” 8 p.m., Friday, Dec. 17. Miracle on Easy Street. Powers Auditorium, 260 W. Federal St., downtown Youngstown 44503. Tickets available at 330-259-9651 or online at YoungstownSymphony.com. Presented by Easy Street Productions. Features over 150 singers, dancers, and The Easy Street Little Big Band. 7:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 17 and Saturday, Dec. 18; 2:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 18 and Sunday, Dec. 19. Call for ticket information.

‘L.O.L. Surprise! Live’: Saturday, Nov. 13 at W.D. Packard Music Hall

Who's Bad? Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren. 234-437-6246. www.robinstheatre.com. Features “a Michael Jackson experience.” “Who’s Bad” was founded and composed by Vamsi Tadepalli and includes choreography by Joseph Bell and Taalib York. The performance will include a six-piece band. 8 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022. $30-10.

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