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Inspiring Minds students exhibit art at library

The artwork of students who are part of Inspiring Minds’ Youngstown Scholars program is on display at the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County’s Michael Kusalaba Library. For the past 10 years, Inspiring Minds Youngstown has been providing after-school and summer enrichment programming to hundreds of Youngstown youth annually, focusing on 5 areas of pact — education, college and career readiness, health and wellness, exposure to new opportunities and personal development. Featured artists include Malivia Blackmon-Davis, Erin Eiland, Kai Green-Richmond, CJ Hall, ...

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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 ...

‘Arsenic and Old Lace’ opens in Ashtabula

The 13th Street Theatre stages the classic comedy “Arsenic and Old Lace” starting Friday. Joseph Kesselring’s play ran for more than 1,400 performances in its original Broadway run from 1941 to 1944, and it spawned a 1944 film version starring Cary Grant, multiple TV adaptations and a ...

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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 ...

YSU airs ‘Episode 26’

YOUNGSTOWN — After watching Youngstown State University Theatre’s production of “Episode 26,” it’s hard to picture it being staged any other way. Howard Korder’s play is a spoof of the serialized sci-fi tales that used to run with the Saturday matinees in movie theaters in the 1940s and ’50s, and it’s usually staged by actors in costume on a set designed to reflect the style of those low-budget productions. Director Todd Dicken decided to reimagine it as a radio play. His actors are dressed like folks from the 1950s showing up for a day of work at the studio. They ...

Morly Grey collector’s favorite gets Peppermint reissue

Local music fans of a certain age will remember the band Morly Grey. The rock power trio from Alliance performed regularly in Mahoning Valley from 1968 until 1972, playing such venues as Packard Music Hall, The Apartment, Zodiac Club and The House That Jack Built and sharing stages with Bob ...