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TAG opens registration for winter, spring classes

Registration is open for Trumbull Art Gallery’s winter and spring classes. The schedule includes: • Sun Event Make & Take Stained Glass Workshop — Noon to 3 p.m. Feb. 12 ($100 TAG members, $110 non-members) • Valentine Date-Night Couples Painting — 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 13 ($40 per couple members, $50 non-members) • Mixed Media Workshop for Kids — Noon to 3 p.m. Feb. 21 and 28 ($50) • Design Your Own Stained Glass — 1 to 2 p.m. Feb. 26 and March 5 ($140 members, $150 non-members) • Palette Knife Flower Painting — 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 26 ($30 members and $35 ...

Country DJ Doug James dies

Long-time local radio personality Doug James died Thursday after a brief illness. James’ death was announced Monday morning on WQXK-FM (K105), where he had worked since 1989. He began co-hosting the country music station’s morning show with MaryAnn Graff in 1991. Bill Kelly, vice ...

‘Emma’ brings veteran, new talent to TNT stage

NILES — There is a lot to admire about Trumbull New Theatre’s production of “Emma,” which opened Friday at Trumbull New Theatre, starting with the look of the production. Brett Bunker’s two-story set design makes magnificent use of the space, and the way the first level opens up allowed for quick scene changes and created a different look and feel as the play’s setting shifts. The costuming by Melissa Birmingham and Emily Goldner also helped establish the early 18th century look of the tale about matrimony and manners by Jane Austen. Shawn Lockaton’s lighting design ...

Packard gets revved up

Motorcyclists never forget their first bike. For its 26th Motorcycle Exhibit — “My First Bike,” the National Packard Museum focuses on the bikes that turned people into motorcycle riders, enthusiasts and collectors. Jim Iacozili, chairman of this year’s exhibit, said, “We tried ...

Director resolves to bring ‘Emma’ to TNT stage

Allison Bye is a firm believer in New Year’s resolutions. In 2024, Bye decided she wanted to appear in a play, and she made that resolution a reality in the first month of 2025 in Trumbull New Theatre’s production of “Red Herring.” She’ll make a 2025 resolution a reality on Friday ...

Gray Areas: Opportunities for local writers and filmmakers

Assorted ramblings from the world of entertainment: • For those who made a New Year’s resolution to finally finish — or start — that novel, registration is open for Lit Youngstown’s ninth Winter Writing Camp on Feb 28. The day-long camp offers writing activities led by regional writers and has dedicated tracks for children ages 5 and older and adult writers. No experience is required. This year's workshop leaders are Christopher Barzak, John Burroughs, Russell Brickey, JRW Case, Meghan Cliffel, Makenna Liller Dahman, Bella Davis, Teresa Leone, Isabella Moreno, Trennae ...