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Gray Areas: Franky’s Sicilian shines at pizza competition

Franky’s Pizza and Delicatessen went to Las Vegas and came back a winner. Last week, Ben Hoover, owner of the Warren restaurant, competed in the International Pizza Challenge, held in conjunction with the International Pizza Expo in Las Vegas. Franky’s finished first in the subdivision of best Sicilian-style pizza and fourth overall among about 70 competitors in the pan division, which includes several thick-crust pizza styles. It was his second time competing at the event. More than 750 pizzamakers from around the world competed in the different categories at the multi-day ...

Mahoning Valley arts and entertainment

Art ART ON PARK, 180 N. Park Ave., Warren: Collab on Park, 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, free. 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. ...

Art on Park hosts collaborative show

Creating art can be a solitary pursuit. The latest exhibition at downtown Warren’s Art on Park makes sure it isn’t. Collab on Park is a nonjuried show that features works made by at least two creators. It’s the first time the venue has hosted an exhibition with that theme. “I just ...

Aria Nouveau brings classical and pop influences to Packard

Aria Nouveau will be the next concert in the Warren Civic Music Association’s 2025-26 season. The duo of soprano Laura Auer and tenor John Riessen draws from classical and pop influences for a program that includes crossover hits (“The Prayer,” “Amigos Para Simpre”), show tunes ...

Kent-Trumbull Theatre announces 2026-27 season

A musical by Stephen Sondheim and a musical about a redheaded orphan will bookend Kent State University at Trumbull Theatre’s 2026-27 season. Sondheim’s “Into the Woods,” a dark reimagining of familiar fairy tales, will open the season on Nov. 12 with Harmon Andrews directing. The second production will be the dark comedy “The Secretaries,” written by Lisa Kron, Babs Davy, Dominique Dibbell, Peg Healey and Maureen Angelos. Kron won two Tony Awards for writing the book and lyrics for the musical “Fun Home.” Jessica Brumfield will direct the play about the women ...

Third Day reunion plays Covelli Centre

A pair of successful contemporary Christian acts will spend Good Friday at the Covelli Centre. Third Day and Zach Williams will play what’s likely to be a sold-out show at the Youngstown arena. For Third Day, it’s the first tour in 11 years with all four original members — Mac Powell, Mark Lee, David Carr and Tai Anderson. In its nearly 30-year career, Third Day has sold more than 10 million albums and had 31 number one singles. The group’s accolades include four Grammy Awards, 24 Dove Awards, an American Music Award and multiple ASCAP honors, including the Vanguard ...