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ITALIAN FEST RETURNS
Youngstowners of all stripes are attracted to the urban heart of the region By GUY D’ASTOLFO
Animated talent with voice actor Jim Cummings
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com Talk about animated conversations. A phone chat with Jim
Jazz festival Lineup includes SounDoctrine
Harrison Common, a newly constructed parklet and public space at Youngstown State University, will be the setting for a jazz festival Saturday evening, part of YSU’s Summer Festival of the Arts.
Gary Rhamy, adult music return to Valley airwaves
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com The Sinatra went silent late last year, when both of
Theory of a Deadman returns to the Mahoning Valley
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN Theory of a Deadman’s return to the Mahoning
Lawyer-actress bridges gap to arts community
Denise Glinatsis Bayer became a lawyer in 2005, but she has been involved in theater ever since she
Jazz festival Lineup includes SounDoctrine
Summer Festival of the Arts By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Harrison Common,
Music festival will bring an explosion of hope
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com Niki Feezle was alive for just 24 years, but she packed a
Sammy’s, Tap House get fresh start with new owners
New owners are injecting new life into two well-known area nightspots: Sammy’s in Austintown and the
E. Palestine theater still isn’t open, but the show (‘Hamlet’) goes on
It was about this time last year that East Palestine Community Theater was supposed to make an
TNT goes sci-fi ‘Skies’ soars high
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com Which are cooler: zombies or aliens? “Falling Skies,” the
The Kellys look to a new direction
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com With the release of their new album, “Opus,” Warren rockers
Irish festival canceled
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning Valley’s Irish festival will not
‘Youngstown’ singer in hometown debut
Youngstowners are familiar with budding country singer Sarah Turner, thanks to the airplay her song
‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ Back to rock roots
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com SALEM Even though Salem Community Theatre’s production of
Ballroom dancer takes shot at Fox competition show
As a matter of fact, Kristin Dobson of Howland does think she can dance — and apparently, so do a
Jones for Revival plans extended set at festival
Those who go to Jonesfest on Saturday will get an extra-large helping of Jones for Revival.
YSU student writers launch online magazine
Feedback is what a budding writer wants most, and it’s also the literary lifeblood of Jenny online magazine.
Altered images
In an unflattering way, Youngstown gets the credit for Alex Stulock’s new-found interest in photography.
Chaney’s final curtain call
Chaney High School students Janaia Spearman, left, as the Fairy Godmother, and Kaitlyn Cook as Cinderella rehearse a scene from “Cinderella” Wednesday at the school. Friday evening’s performance will be the final traditional theatrical production at the school.
Food Network keeps alive the memory of a young chef
Matthew Finkel had overcome the odds by going to culinary school and becoming a bakery-pastry chef.
PUTTING ON A SHOW
Penguin Productions was started five years ago, with a goal of staging large-scale entertainment for the campus and greater community.
Easy Street Productions brings back ‘Forever Plaid’
Easy Street Productions is bringing back “Forever Plaid,” the quirky little musical about a ’60s vocal group that reunites in the afterlife.
Valley native’s book examines the mark left by Nine Inch Nails
For her first book as an author, Daphne Carr chose a topic that had made an impression in her life:
An opera of grand proportions
“The Phantom of the Opera” By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com When West Branch High theater
Funhouse enthusiast likes the frights
Rick Davis is refurbishing a coffin in his workshop when a reporter arrives.
JD Eicher: ‘Shifting’ direction on new album
With the release of their sophomore album, “Shifting,” JD Eicher and the Goodnights take their place among the elite of Northeast Ohio-Western Pennsylvania bands.
DaBoondox unleashes storm on second album
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com DaBoondox keeps coming up with new material faster than they
Holocaust play gets fall premiere
J.E. Ballantyne Jr. will take another shot at a topic that has been a source of inspiration for him:
Long live HBO series ‘Game of Thrones’
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com Although its time and place are open questions, HBO’s “Game
Basile adds Greek spice to his comedy routine
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com Basile always has split his comedy career, crafting separate
YSU Theater to present ‘La Perichole’
A comic operetta By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN It’s been a while since
More than 300 voices will come together in choral event Singing for Peace
Hae-Jong Lee is plunking keys on a piano in his office at Youngstown State University.
Cirque de la Symphonie Acrobats, jugglers, more combine with symphony
Bill Allen had a notion that the artistry of cirque performance would merge well with a symphony orchestra.
YSU Theater offers cabaret-style revue
Youngstown State University Theater is trying something new.
Angelo Babbaro’s musical breakout
Angelo Babbaro aims to build his career the same way he sings — the old-school way.
Warren Philharmonic will spring into action
The sounds of nature will spring to life at Warren Philharmonic Orchestra’s concert Sunday.
Red Wanting Blue’s magnificent miles on film
You’d think that when somebody finally got around to making a film about Red Wanting Blue, the Columbus-based band that has been touring nonstop for 13 years, it would be another Buckeye Stater.
What does the future hold for Red Wanting Blue?
Red Wanting Blue’s March 12 show at Kent Stage might one day prove to be a turning point in the band’s career.
Swog’s Jam Session returns to West Side
Swog’s Jam Session, which once sparked the local music scene, will return this Sunday. The
Kent-Trumbull Theatre stages ‘The Tempest’
Shakespeare’s “The Tempest” takes place on a magical island, one that no one has ever seen.
Local singer heads to NY’s Apollo Theater
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Karla Seldon of Youngstown will head to New
Canfield man wins Vindy-sponsored Oscar contest
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The winner of The Vindicator’s annual pick-
Pa. teen is already an ‘Idol’
Last month, Kenzie Palmer became the youngest contestant to advance to the Hollywood round of “American Idol.”
‘Lord of the Dance’ After 15 years, excitement is still running high
The passing of time seems to only solidify the reign of “Lord of the Dance.”
Youngstown online radio station instant hit with agency’s clients
Online radio station is an instant hit with agency’s clients By GUY D’ASTOLFO
New comedy club to open in Liberty
The Mahoning Valley will suddenly go from no comedy clubs to two.
HBO’s ‘Marjah’: Afghan futility
Early in the battle for Marjah,” U.S. Marines Capt. Ryan Sparks makes a confident prediction.
RAP ATTACK!SFlbVienna’s Dave Rappach is a monster on the truck circuit
Dave Rappach will roll into Cleveland’s Quicken Loans Arena this weekend behind the wheel of his monster truck Rap Attack.
Alumni revue to raise cash for theater
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com BOARDMAN Alumni of Boardman High’s theater department will
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