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YSU brings on the ~Nois

The ~Nois Saxophone Quartet, one of America's premier chamber music ensembles, will visit Youngstown State University's Dana School of Music Wednesday for two free events, both open to the public. The Chicago-based quartet will lead a masterclass at 4 p.m. in Room 2200 of Bliss Hall, ...

The Rascals to play Robins Theatre in June

The Rascals will play the Robins Theatre in Warren on June 12. The band’s hits from the 1960s include “Good Lovin’,” “Groovin’,” “People Got to Be Free” and “A Beautiful Morning.” Ides of March will open the 7:30 p.m. show, and tickets go on sale 10 a.m. Friday.

T-Birds bring Chicago blues to the Robins Theatre in July

The Fabulous Thunderbirds will pay tribute to Chicago blues with a tour that includes a July 16 show at the Robins Theatre. The group, which had a hit single in 1986 with “Tuff Enuff,” is led by lead singer and harmonica player Kim Wilson, who co-founded the group in 1974. Tickets start at $39 plus fees and go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday.

‘Trap Door’ opens new opportunities for The Vindys

Jackie Popovec can’t wait to open the “Trap Door.” “Trap Door” is the new album by The Vindys, a record that’s been at least two years in the making and comes nearly five years after the group’s last studio album, 2021’s “Bugs.” It will debut on streaming services on ...

‘Silent Sky’ illuminates female astronomers

Traci Manning makes her living sharing true stories from the past as director of education with the Mahoning Valley Historical Society. She’ll share some history in a different venue by directing Lauren Gunderson’s “Silent Sky,” which opens Friday at Hopewell Theatre in Youngstown for ...

Boye brings Ann Miller to life

Kayla Boye is back for an encore. The Howland High School and Youngstown State University graduate has created another one-woman show about a raven-haired star from Hollywood’s bygone era. After bringing “Call Me Elizabeth” to the area — first as a streaming production in 2021 ...