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Oct. 8 entertainment calendar

Art ASHTABULA ARTS CENTER, 2928 W. 13th St., Ashtabula: 2026 Paul and Norma Tikkanen Painting Prize exhibition, through Oct. 31. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. ashtabulaartscenter.org and 440-964-3396. BUTLER ...

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JCC remembers Houdini with movie, magician Today is the deadline to register for a program on Sunday at the Jewish Community Center of Youngstown, 505 Gypsy Lane, commemorating the 100th anniversary of Harry Houdini’s death. It will start at 4:30 p.m. with a documentary on the life of the escape artist and illusionist followed by a performance by magician and mentalist Steve Haberman. Doors open at 4 p.m. Attendees can register at jccyoungstown.org/filmseries, and admission is a “pay what you can” model with suggested tiers of $5, $18 and $36. Arts, crafts show planned by Old ...

Barricade Boys storm Westminster College

Submitted photo The Barricade Boys — featuring performers from such hit musicals as “Les Miserables,” “Wicked,” “Billy Elliot” and “The Phantom of the Opera” at London’s West End theaters — will perform at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Orr Auditorium, Westminster Drive, New ...

Gray Areas: There’s no ‘Reckoning’ in Sorkin’s film

The 1976 movie “All the President’s Men” ended with President Richard M. Nixon’s re-election in 1972, but the real ending came in the postscript that appeared on screen — less than two years later, Nixon resigned in disgrace. “The Social Reckoning,” opening today, tells the ...

Lovina’s ‘English’ friend Ruth shares wedding week preparations

This is Ruth, Lovina’s “English” friend. Last week, I had the opportunity to help Lovina prepare for Benjamin and Joanna’s wedding. I thought readers might enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at how much work goes into an Amish wedding. Traditionally, an Amish wedding is held at the bride’s family home. Since Joanna’s family lives quite a distance away, Benjamin and Joanna decided to have their wedding in Benjamin’s home community where she has been living and attends church. They also chose to simplify the day. A traditional Amish wedding begins with the service that starts ...

Hard to pronounce, but these 2 wines are worth it

Gruner Veltliner (GROO-ner-VELT-lee-ner) and Gewurztraminer (guh- VOORTS-trah-mee-ner) These two tongue-twister wines may be a bit difficult to pronounce in a public setting, but practicing a bit to order these in a tasting room or restaurant, will surely make the effort worthwhile, Gruner Veltliner: This very interesting white wine has emerged as a regional favorite here in the Lake Erie region. It is crisp, food friendly and is popular with those who love Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Grigio, but may be looking to explore something new. Gruner is the signature grape of Austria, but ...