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Rocky Chirchiglia, Valley vocalist of Italian pop music, dies at age 79
Rocky Chirchiglia, whose band played at countless outdoor festivals, weddings, concerts and other events in the Mahoning Valley over the past six decades, died unexpectedly Monday morning at his home.
‘Egad’ will get the audience involved
The Victorian Players will return to its roots with “Egad — The Woman In White.” But with a twist.
Poland's Brian Zins takes aim at History Channel show's $100,000 prize
One man from Poland is taking aim at a $100,000 prize package on the History Channel’s “Top Shot.”
A song to sing and nothing to lose
The lyrics to Sarah Turner’s single “Youngstown” neatly summarize where the young singer is now — and where she’s heading.
Film to spread word about statewide effort
Dr. Chrisanne Gordon is using a film to spread the word about the effort to help war veterans in Ohio.
Funny Farm reopens with new location and familiar laughter
Dave Robich is relaunching The Funny Farm comedy club at the Radisson Hotel in West Middlesex, Pa.
Theater legend Bob Gray dies at 79
Robert F. Gray, a theater professional who touched many lives in the Mahoning Valley through his work at the Youngstown Playhouse, died Jan. 14 in Grand Rapids, Mich., of pulmonary fibrosis at age 79.
You can bet on Stan, the lottery man
Stanley Simon is in his seat behind the counter of his shop, flanked by a cash register and his all-
BWR director resigns; Kmiec named interim
Richard Dickinson has resigned as artistic director of Ballet Western Reserve, and an interim director has been named.
Rusted Root founder helps transform lives with drum-and-chant workshops Following his own drum beat
Jim Donovan understands the power of rhythm, and he wants to share that power to help people transform their lives.
Area Artists Annual Variety of media showcases region’s best work
Some of the finest work by local artists will go on display Sunday when the Butler’s Area Artists Annual Exhibition begins.
Band’s gear is stolen
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Thieves made off with 90 percent of the
The year of ELTON JOHN
It still seems kind of amazing that Elton John played in Youngstown this year.
Comedy club at Metroplex to reopen
After sitting empty for three years, a room at the Metroplex Hotel that once housed The Funny Farm will again be a comedy club.
Complement foods with locally made beer and wine
With Christmas almost here and New Year’s Eve just around the corner, party season is in high gear.
The perfect match: Mahoning Valley wineries share food-pairing tips
What foods go best with wines made with grapes grown in the Mahoning Valley?
Holiday spectacular returns for 22nd year, but it wasn’t always a sure thing
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN In one scene in the holiday musical revue
Pipe Dreams
The only task that remains in Stambaugh Auditorium’s pipe organ restoration project is the tuning of the massive instrument.
Valley polka host steps into hall of fame honors radio host
In the world of polka, Val Pawlowski is a hall-of-famer. And she’s got the awards to prove it.
‘Frankenstein’ Rare film to be screened
“Edison’s Frankenstein,” a rare film and one of the oldest in American history, will be screened Friday at the Oakland Center for the Arts.
Main Street Theater plans ‘Wonderful Night’
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com COLUMBIANA After making its regional debut last December
Longtime youth theater chief to step down
After being involved with youth theater at the Youngstown Playhouse for almost 30 years, Patricia M. Fagan will retire Dec. 15.
Local artists Skully and Diamond Nicole will be among opening acts at concert
Skully always wanted to introduce itself with a splash, and it will.
Funny business is alive and well at Youngstown Comedy Syndicate
When the Funny Farm fizzled out a couple years ago, it erased the local comedy scene’s highest
‘La Traviata’ Opera Western Reserve’s leading lady brings experience to the role
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Jessica Stecklein will make her Youngstown
Cloris Leachman charms crowd
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com WARREN Displaying the sass that made her such a great
Dralion Cirque du Soleil show mixes Eastern and Western cultures
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com East meets West in Dralion, the Cirque du Soleil show coming
Vocalist will share new music at benefit concert
Vocalist will share new music at benefit concert. By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.co Jaclyn
Lemon Grove to host film series
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown will become one of just 35 cities
Going animal Jack Hanna will appear with the Youngstown Symphony
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN “It’s going to be a fun one,” said Jack Hanna
Arena aims to be full Sunday
Ryan: Skating event puts city in limelight By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN
Prohibition-era ‘Chicago’ has Playhouse popularity roaring
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Playhouse has had more than its
DaBoondox attempts to Bridge the Gap
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com When it comes to hip-hop, DaBoondox stays true to itself.
Skaters, ‘Idols’ to glide into Valley, perform for the heart
NBC will televise Oct. 10 Covelli show nationally By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com Joannie
Blue Streak roller coaster on track to run this year
Momentum is what makes a roller coaster work. It’s also what pushed The Blue Streak roller-coaster-renovation
Austintown native to screen his new film at Lemon Grove
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com Austintown native Ian Michaels will give a test screening of
Artist’s perspective is that of the uprooted
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com Certain themes run through the art of Asya Reznikov.
The Numbers Band marks 40th milestone
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com The Numbers Band has been together for 40 years and will
Red Wanting Blue signs contract with record label
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com Red Wanting Blue has long been considered one of America’s
Guitarist Ronnie Wood’s work gets fall gig at the Butler
Ronnie Wood, guitarist with the legendary rock group The Rolling Stones, paints a self-portrait. An exhibition of his artwork opens Sept. 21 at the Butler Institute of American Art, Wick Avenue, Youngstown.
Carol Weakland’s ‘Arthur’ trilogy
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Ever since high school, Carol Weakland has
Youngstown Jazz Fest hit all the right notes
Saturday’s inaugural Youngstown Jazz Festival was such a success that the Youngstown-Warren Regional
The Blue Streak could use a push to get rolling again
The Blue Streak roller coaster at Conneaut Lake Park was a bone-jarring, bruise- inducing beast.
SexTon’s ‘Better Forever’ on ‘Rock Band’ song list
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com STRUTHERS SexTon, the rock band, owes its existence to
Buffett band members will sit in at Fins show
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com WARREN It’s the ultimate tribute to a tribute band.
Vindicator theater reviewer will go backstage next season
Vindicator theater critic Milan Paurich will direct “Speed the Plow” at the Oakland Center for the
Playhouse gets $20K grant for roof repair
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Playhouse has received a $20,500
Youngstown native’s film gets digital box-office boost
“Preacher’s Kid,” the film written and directed by Youngstown native Stan Foster, had a modest big-
Rib Burn Off slashes prices to the bone
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com NILES The Mahoning Valley Rib Burn Off has slashed its
Concert promoter Ward keeps party going at Austintown club
Friday’s Snoop Dogg concert at Club Gossip became a real possibility when the Limp Bizkit-Snoop
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