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Andy Gray: Get pumped up to see Elvis Costello

“Oh, I just don’t know where to begin …” — “Accidents will Happen,” Elvis Costello Costello, one of my all-time favorite artists, is playing Packard Music Hall on Tuesday. There are only a couple of other musicians I was a fan of at age 15 that I’ve listened to as much in the ...

Hola Fest! celebrates Hispanic culture

Hola Fest! returns to Wean Park on Saturday. It is a free, family-friendly event celebrating culture and community. Filled with lots of children’s activities, music, food, fashion, art and dance representing the countries of Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, México, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, and Perú. Each country will proudly display authentic items and musical instruments from their native land in their booths. Attendees can visit each “village” and learn about different cultures. The ...

Mahoning Valley arts and entertainment

Art ARTS & EDUCATION AT THE HOYT, 124 E. Leasure Ave., New Castle, Pa.: “Shaping Space: PIttsburgh Society of Sculptors” and “Nicole May Luga — City Scrolls: Everyday Beauty,” both through Sept. 30. Hours are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday ...

To Your Good Health: Diet changes to help build leg strength

DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m an 88-year-old male. I’ve been losing strength and muscle in my legs, which has caused me to need a walker. I’m currently in a physical therapy program twice a week, and I also do daily strengthening exercises at home. I’d like your advice on trying a diet supplement of whey protein, hydroxymethylbutyrate, chromium and leucine. It’s widely advertised on the internet with countless testimonials regarding its amazing success in restoring strength and endurance for elderly users. — R.C.O. ANSWER: I believe in evidence, not testimonials. There’s good ...

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TAG displays Infante’s fiber art Kathryn Infante is featured in the Artist of the Month Gallery for September at Trumbull Art Gallery, 158 N. Park Ave., Warren. Infante is a fiber artist whose exhibit features banner quilts inspired by her annual week-long stay at a resident summer camp, where she teaches art to campers in the Art Pavilion. At the end of each day, she would unwind by making one quilt block to represent that day. Other work included in her display is inspired by her tri-weekly trail hikes through Mill Creek Metro Parks in Youngstown. While walking, she ...