Stage Left Players’ presents the musical “Little Shop of Horrors” for a two-weekend run. The musical combines comedy, romance and a touch of sci-fi as Seymour Krelborn, a meek flower shop employee, discovers a mysterious plant with an insatiable appetite. It’s an early musical by ...
Drones will light up the sky above the Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre as part of the city’s Juneteenth festivities. Donovan McWilson, owner of Titan Tech Collaborative, is creating a drone show specifically for the Juneteenth holiday and for his hometown. “It's going to be able to ...
Art ARTS & EDUCATION AT THE HOYT, 124 E. Leasure Ave., New Castle, Pa.: 53rd Hoyt Regional Juried Art Exhibition and Mini Masterpiece Exhibition, both through July 23. Hours are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday. hoytartcenter.org and ...
DEAR ANNIE: I’m feeling torn between pursuing my dream and maintaining my financial stability. I have a job as an accountant making six figures, but it’s boring work — so boring that I dread getting out of bed every morning. The days go by slowly, and I find myself living for the weekend. On the other hand, I’ve had a passion for photography since I was a kid. Recently, I’ve started to do some freelance work on the side, just for fun, but the money isn’t great because I don’t have a lot of time to devote to it. I understand the importance of financial security, but I ...
The Butler Institute of American Art will present a panel discussion on American LGBTQ+ artists from the 18th Century to the present on June 25. Over the past 250 years of America’s existence, there have been varying waves of acceptance of the LGBTQ+ community with artists often on the frontlines and pushing for their freedom of expression even when faced with resistance. Moderated by Butler Interim Director Larry Jones, the discussion will delve into how American artists have led the way to help move the LGBTQ+ community forward. Panelists will include John Noga, an ...
Benders will play encore at Robins The Benders will return to the Robins Theatre on Aug. 28. The surviving members of the band reunited for a show at the Warren theater last June. The Benders (Jeff Draime, Dante Cerni, Dave Lemasters and Bill Griffin) regularly appeared at the Mahoning Valley Rib Burn Off, opening for such acts as Michael Stanley & the Resonators, Cheap Trick, Dennis DeYoung and the Gin Blossoms and also shared the stage with Bad Company and Kansas at Eastwood Field and Ted Nugent and ZZ Top at Yankee Lake. The group split up in 2005 when Cerni moved to South ...
