Erik Ochsner is sending a message with the works he is programming in his first season as music director and conductor of the Youngstown Symphony Orchestra. Friday’s season finale at Stambaugh Auditorium will close with Carl Nielsen’s Symphony No. 4 op. 29, known as “The ...

Rob Seebacher didn’t hesitate when asked to be one of the conductors for Sunday’s #LoveMusic: Stephen L. Gage Legacy Concert at Stambaugh Auditorium. “Steve Gage is the reason, one, that I have a job, and two, that I love my profession so much,” Seebacher said. “I had a really great ...

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., ...

Art ARTS & EDUCATION AT THE HOYT, 124 E. Leasure Ave., New Castle, Pa.: “Greig Leach: Past in the Present Will Be the Future” and “Cheryl Capezzuti: Some of Us,” both through May 21. Hours are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday. ...

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 ...

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 ...