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Lee uses ‘Every Last Scrap’ for art

An exhibition by artist Aimee Lee opens Friday at the Kent State University Museum. “Every Last Scrap” by the internationally recognized artist and scholar features garments created entirely from hanji, a Korean tradition making paper from the bark of mulberry trees. Through ...

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Brookfield library hosts war program A program on “The Revolutionary War in Ohio: A Frontier Battleground” is scheduled at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Warren-Trumbull County Public Library Brookfield Branch, 7032 Grove St. Katie Pfouts from Trumbull County Historical Society will help participants explore Ohio’s pivotal role during the American Revolutionary War. This presentation will highlight key battles, strategic military movements and the impact of the conflict on the region. Admission is free. Pucker up for Pickle Fest The Youngstown Pickle Fest returns to Penguin City ...

Grohl turns show into homecoming

CLEVELAND — The last refrigerator I bought died after a decade. My grandparents had a refrigerator they probably bought shortly after World War II, and there’s a chance it may be in a basement somewhere today still keeping beer incredibly cold. Dependability is a dying commodity in ...

Brier Hill Italian Fest opens today

The 34th Brier Hill Italian Fest runs this weekend on Calvin and Victoria streets in Youngstown. While the festival starts at 4 p.m. today, the official opening ceremony is scheduled at 7 p.m. Friday. Other special events include morra at 7:30 p.m. Friday, a hot peppers contest at 6 p.m. Saturday and a wine tasting contest at 4 p.m. Sunday. The entertainment lineup includes the Jim Frank Combo, Rex Taneri Orchestra and Mikey Dee Band today; Jim Frank Combo, Rex Taneri Orchestra and The Cugines on Friday; Mikey Dee Band, Rex Taneri Orchestra and The Zolkas on Saturday; and ...

Irish fest moves to St. Luke in Boardman

The Mahoning Valley Irish Festival has a new home for its fifth edition. This year’s festival takes place at St. Luke Church, 5235 South Ave., Boardman, and will feature two entertainment stages. On Saturday, the Blarney Stage will feature Burke School of Irish Dance at 11:30 a.m. and 2 ...

Packard band wraps up outdoor concert season

Rock ‘n’ roll oldies and marches will share the program for the final outdoor concert by the full W.D. Packard Concert Band for 2026. On the rock side, the program conducted by Galen S. Karriker will include “Rock, Roll and Remember,” a musical salute to “American Bandstand” host Dick Clark; medleys featuring the music of The Mammas & the Papas and The Beach Boys; and a Paul Murtha arrangement of Queen’s “Crazy Little Thing Called Love.” The marches will include Henry Fillmore’s “The Footlifter” and “Rolling Thunder” and Robert Hosay’s “Black ...