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Bike event postponed in Youngstown Due to the weather forecast, the Bike @ the Market event planned today in downtown Youngstown is postponed until June 11. The Bike Month Walk leaving from the grounds of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County, 305 Wick Ave., will go on as scheduled at 5:30 p.m. today, weather permitting. For more information, email rperry@hcpmahoningvalley.com. TAG displays Devadan’s art Katerina Devadan is the artist of the month for May at Trumbull Art Gallery, 158 N. Park Ave., Warren. Her exhibit “Bloomed by Hand” includes pottery, ...

Gray Areas: Fests for foodies, redheads debut

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Assorted ramblings from the world of entertainment: • Food and music — with a side of boxing — are planned this weekend with the first Foodie Fest at Penguin City Brewing Company. More than 20 food vendors will be set up in the parking lot at the brewery, 460 E. Federal St., Youngstown, from noon to midnight Saturday and noon to 8 p.m. Sunday. Penguin City co-owner Aspasia Lyras credited Tra’ Eley, owner of Tra’s Gourmet Sandwiches, with the idea. “This was his vision,” Lyras said. “He’s been talking about this for a couple years now, with us putting on a food ...

Playhouse announces ‘Heights’ auditions

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The Youngstown Playhouse will have auditions on June 28 and 29 and July 2 for the musical “In the Heights,” which will open its 2026-27 season Actor auditions are scheduled from 6 to 9 p.m. June 28 and 29 for the Lin-Manuel Miranda/Quiara Alegria Hudes musical. The dance call will be at 6 p.m. July 2, and both will be in the Moyer Room at the Playhouse, 600 Playhouse Lane. Director Caitlyn Santiago is looking to cast a vibrant, diverse ensemble ages 16 and older. The production team is especially seeking performers who can authentically represent the Latin and Hispanic ...

Simply Slavic sets 15th baking contest

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Simply Slavic is seeking entries for its annual baking contest on June 14. This year’s themes are “15 Years of Baking Tradition” and “250 Years of American Freedom,” recognizing the generations of immigrants who carried treasured recipes and cultural traditions to the Mahoning Valley. Nonprofessional bakers are invited to showcase homemade Slavic baked goods and the stories behind them — from family holiday recipes to regional specialties passed down through generations. Entries will be judged on taste (50%), authenticity (25%) and presentation (25%). Participants ...

TNT announces season, starts training new directors

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Trumbull New Theatre will do four shows instead of five for its 2026-27 season, but its board is starting a new program in hopes of getting back to its regular slate. TNT creates its season based on submissions by local directors, and board President Brett Bunker said only four directors ...

Explaining the increase in risk with certain drugs

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DEAR DR. ROACH: Could you please explain the percentages that are given when a study indicates an increase for a particular risk? For example, say a person with mild coronary artery disease is at an increased risk of having a heart attack when taking certain drugs like meloxicam. It is confusing and possibly frightens a person away from beneficial therapy when there isn’t a full explanation of what these numbers mean. — B.C. ANSWER: Understanding worsening risks in a medical context can be challenging because advertisements often talk about relative risks, whereas most people ...