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Two Noko shows
YOUNGSTOWN -- Local singer-actress Barbara Noko will sing jazz ballads, pop standards and show tunes in two upcoming concerts.
Noko and two other local performers will provide a diverse evening of entertainment at 8 p.m. April 14 at Youngstown Playhouse, off Glenwood Avenue.
Besides Noko, Tracie Prisby will sing hip-hop and modern music, and Eugene Haywood will perform blues songs. They will be backed by Bass-ic Band. Tickets are $16.
Noko will be accompanied by Cliff Barnes when she sings May 4 in the social hall at Youngstown Club, 201 E. Commerce St.
Noko is selling tickets to both shows; call (330) 782-1076.
Vocal awards
COLUMBUS -- Vocal Arts Resource Network is accepting nominations through May 10 for its second annual Ovation Leadership Award. Winners in five categories -- media, education, production, corporate or individual donors and individual artist -- are chosen for fostering love of vocal music. Call (614) 469-3440 for details, or send e-mail to VocalOhio@aol.com.
Watercolor entries
COLUMBUS -- Ohio Watercolor Society will accept entries through May 25 for its 24th annual juried exhibition, which will be displayed Oct. 7 to Nov. 11 at Columbus Cultural Arts Center. Ohio artists ages 18 and older who work in any water-based media may submit their work. More than $9,000 in cash and prizes will be awarded. For complete instructions and entry cards, write to Ohio Watercolor Society, P.O. Box 307354, Columbus, 43230.