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Canfield Fair finale reworked after Bret Michaels cancellation

Bret Michaels no longer will close out the 180th Canfield Fair. The Poison lead singer canceled all of his remaining 2026 tour dates due to medical reasons. Earlier this summer, Michaels had surgery for kidney stones. A post on Michaels’ social media account said, “Following Bret Michaels’ comeback show at The Bowl at Sugar Hill (on Friday), doctors and paramedics determined immediately after the show that he still needs additional rest and recovery from his recent surgeries. Bret will be taking the next several months off to heal and get back to 100%.” According to promoter ...

Big Blanket will join the Party

The Block Party is a “big tent” event, bringing together many components — music, comedy, vendors market, food, community, etc. — under one banner. This year it adds a “big blanket” to that big tent. The Block Party 2026 at B&O Station in Youngstown is adding a third stage for ...

‘Bang Bang’ takes aim at The Playhouse Downtown

New Castle, Pa., native Ingrid Ullrich traveled the world performing on cruise ships and with renowned organizations such as Cirque du Soleil. Those opportunities stopped during the COVID-19 pandemic and then she suffered a hip injury while teaching dance. “I sadly, unfortunately, ...

Gray Areas: Grammy nominee comes home for benefit show

Assorted ramblings from the world of entertainment: A two-time Grammy nominee is coming home to Youngstown this weekend to benefit an organization run by a childhood friend. Tenor Lawrence Brownlee headlines There’s Power in Music at 6 p.m. Sunday at Stambaugh Auditorium. All proceeds ...

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 ...

Area native offers peak behind the ‘Velvet Rope’

In some ways, Jennifer Walcott Archuleta has lived a storybook life. The Youngstown native is married to former NFL safety and football commentator Adam Archuleta, has three children ranging in ages from 12 to 18 and splits her time between homes in Southern California and Arizona. Being ...