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Packard Museum planning to host Mardi Gras bash on Tuesday

Mardi Gras at the Museum runs 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the National Packard Museum, 1899 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren.

The event will feature live music by the Packard Dixieland Band, directed by Daniel Carioti. Food and beverages will be available for purchase.

Admission is free, and donations will be accepted at the door to support the museum. For more information, go to packardmuseum.org or call 330- 394-1899.

MVHS program explores the Mahoning Valley as a cultural hub

Mahoning Valley Historical Society educator Dante Bernard will look at the evolution of the Mahoning Valley as a cultural hub for a Bites and Bits of History program.

Going back to the 19th century, Bernard will talk about local musicians who made it big and international stars who played some of their first gigs on local stages.

This year’s programs are part of Ohio’s official semiquincentennial initiative, America250-Ohio, highlighting the contributions of Ohio and its communities to the story of the United States.

The program starts at noon Feb. 19 at the Tyler History Center, 325 W. Federal St., Youngstown.

Admission is free, and attendees are invited to bring their lunch to enjoy during the program.

For more information, go to mahoninghistory.org or call 330-743-2589.

‘Deer Hunter’ screening, reception planned at YSU’s business college

Tickets are available for a free screening of the Oscar-winning film “The Deer Hunter” as part of Ohio Goes to the Movies, a statewide program recognizing Ohio’s links to the film industry as part of the America250-Ohio Celebration.

The movie, which was filmed partly in Struthers, will be shown at 6 p.m. Feb. 20 at Youngstown State University’s Williamson College of Business Administration Auditorium. The Youngstown Historical Center of Industry & Labor, 151 W. Wood St., will have a pre-screening reception from 4 to 5:30 p.m.

Both events are free. Tickets for the screening, and registration for the reception can be found online at /yhcil.org/250.

McGuffey Historical Society program looks at local brewing history

Mahoning Valley breweries will be the topic of the next William Holmes McGuffey Historical Society Memories of a Lifetime program.

Author and historian Tom Welsh will discuss Renner Beer and the other local breweries that existed in the Mahoning Valley decades ago as well as the resurgence in local breweries in recent years. Welsh is the author of several books, including “Strouss’: Youngstown’s Dependable Store,” “Classic Restaurants of Youngstown” and a biography of William M. Cafaro.

The program starts at 10 a.m. Feb. 21 at Denny’s meeting room, 4020 Belmont Ave., Liberty. Admission is $10 for McGuffey members and $15 for non-members Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling 330-726-8277.

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JCC displays work by Abilities Unite clients

The artwork of Abilities Unite participants is on display through Feb. 27 in the Thomases Family Endowment of the Youngstown Area Jewish Federation Art Gallery at the Jewish Community Center, 505 Gypsy Lane, Youngstown.

The Abilities Unite Foundation of the Mahoning Valley, formerly the Fairhaven Foundation, is committed to enriching the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities, but with greater reach and impact.

It supports individuals eligible for services through Trumbull, Mahoning and Columbiana County Boards of Developmental Disabilities.

The exhibition celebrates creativity and inclusion, featuring artwork by individuals of all abilities. A reception is scheduled 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday.

Ian Munsick flies into Packard Music Hall

Ian Munsick brings his The Eagle Flies Free tour to Packard Music Hall on April 17.

The country singer-songwriter has released three albums on Warren Music Nashville. His 2021 single, “Long Haul,” was certified gold and the 2023 single, “Long Live Cowgirls,” with Cody Johnson, was certified platinum.

Munsick sold out his 2024 show as a headliner at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado, and he returns to the venue this summer.

Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday through Ticketmaster. An online-only presale runs 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday with the password: PACKARD.

Robins books former Grand Funk frontman

WARREN — Mark Farner’s American Band comes to the Robins Theatre on June 20.

Farner was lead singer, guitar player and a founding member of Grand Funk Railroad, whose hits include “We’re an American Band,” “The Loco-Motion” and “Some Kind of Wonderful.”

Tickets for the 7:30 p.m. show go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday.

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First Fridays Youngstown dances into 2026

“For the Love of Dance” is the theme for the First Fridays Youngstown’s first event of 2026.

Activities planned at Ballet Western Reserve, 218 W. Boardman St., and Concept Studio, 217 W. Federal St., include open houses, mini performances and classes, curated winter vendors and organizations and food and drink, including a hot chocolate bar.

A live music initiative funded by the Youngstown Foundation will support live music Friday at The Avalon, The Draft House and Penguin City Brewing Company as part of First Fridays Youngstown. Admission is free.

Model train show comes to Youngstown on Saturday

The Iron and Steel Winter Blizzard Train Show runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Mary’s Assumption Social Center, 356 S. Belle Vista Ave., Youngstown.

The all-gauge model train show and expo will feature train sets, locomotives, rolling stock and accessories.

Admission is $7 with children ages 16 and younger admitted free. For more information, call 330-503-5510.

Lit Youngstown director part of Torch Club program

Karen Schubert, co-founder and executive director of Lit Youngstown, will talk about the positive impact of the arts on the Mahoning Valley for a Youngstown Torch Club program.

Schubert is the author of six books of poetry and founding organizer of LOOP Youngstown, a non-profit dedicated to the creation of a local arts and culture center. She will discuss the impact of the arts on the local economy and its contributions to the region’s quality of life.

The program starts at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Davidson’s Restaurant, 3636 Canfield Road, Cornersburg. Those planning on ordering dinner first should arrive by 6 p.m. For more information, go to torch.org or call 234-308-3149.

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Summit to celebrate 330 Day in Warren

The Summit FM public radio station brings its annual 330 Day concert to Warren this year.

The concert on March 30 (3/30) celebrates music created by artists from the 330 area code and surrounding areas. The station is based in Akron, but its signal is simulcast on 90.7 WKTL-FM in Struthers.

This year’s concert at 7 p.m. March 30 at the Robins Theatre will feature The Labra Brothers, Demos Papadimas, Black Wolf & the Thief, Adam Remnant, Barry Carroll, Ceci Taylor and students from the Fitch Rock Band at Austintown Fitch High School, who are taught by John Anthony of The Vindys.

This year’s 330 Day festivities also will include a Summit Wellness “Music & Movement” Showcase with drum circles and live music from Marc Lee Shannon at 3:30 p.m. at the Wean Foundation, 147 W. Market St. It will be followed by a pre-party at 4:30 p.m. at Modern Methods Brewing Company, 125 David Grohl Alley, featuring a DJ set by Summit Music Director Chad Miller.

Admission is free (with a suggested $20 donation), but tickets are required and can be reserved at TheSummit.FM/330Day2026. Those who donate $20 or more when reserving tickets will be eligible to win a Telecaster-style electric guitar from Gray Wolf Guitars.

Globetrotters set new date for April at Covelli

The Jan. 25 Harlem Globetrotters appearance at the Covelli Centre that was postponed due to snow is rescheduled for 7 p.m. Monday, April 13.

All tickets purchased for the original date will be honored for the new date.

Ticketholders unable to attend have until March 1 to request a refund. Tickets must have been purchased through official arena sales channels to be eligible for a refund. For more information, go to harlemglobetrotters.com.

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