Augustine on piano for dinner patrons

August 3, 2008 at 12:00a.m.

CANFIELD – Jazz pianist Joe Augustine will perform dinner music beginning at 7:30 p.m. every Friday and Saturday at Harry Jean’s restaurant on Ironwood Boulevard. Augustine will also perform every other Thursday evening, beginning Aug. 14.

“We’re proud to have a musician of Joe Augustine’s caliber performing at our restaurant,” said Ralph Meranto, owner and proprietor of Harry Jean’s. Augustine performs on a grand piano, accompanied by a bass, at the restaurant.

Harry Jean’s was developed by Meranto, who based it on memories of family meals and special occasions. The restaurant borrows traditions, decor and its name from Meranto’s Dutch and Scotch-Irish grandparents, whose farm was located just near Canfield. It offers home-style meals with an upscale flair. For more information, call the restaurant at (330) 702-8700.

Bands, movie set at township parks

HOWLAND — Three bands and one movie will be presented at two parks in the township Aug. 5-24. These free performances are:

USugar Fuzz Band at Howland Township Park, Rosegarden Drive, 7 p.m. Tuesday.

UWildwood Express Band at Bolindale Park, Ridge Road, 6 p.m. Aug. 17.

UMovie “Wizard of Oz” at Howland Township Park, Rosegarden Drive, 8:30 p.m. Aug. 21.

UTop Notes Band at Howland Township Park, Rosegarden Drive, 6 p.m. Aug. 24.

Singing contest enters second round

COLUMBIANA — On Saturday, Main Street Theater, 5 N. Main St., will host the second round of the Voice of Main Street Theater vocal talent competition. Fifteen finalists in grades 5-8 and 16 finalists in the adult category remain alive in the competition. The field will be narrowed to 10 finalists in both categories. The competition, which is open to the public, starts at 4 p.m. Tickets are $4. For more information, call (330) 482-9647. The final round will be Sept. 19 and 20.

Back to school block party planned

YOUNGSTOWN — The Stopping the Violence Committee will hold its fourth annual Back to School Community Block Party from noon to 9 p.m. Sept. 6 and 7 on Park Avenue next to Wick Park and Stambaugh Auditorium.

There will be food, live entertainment and fun. Music will be provided by gospel, hip-hop, Hispanic, R B, soul, jazz, reggae and blues bands. Poetry, dancing, mimes, a plus-size style show, hair show, car/bike show (with prizes); Crazy Nails/Crazy Kickz contest; and a singing contest (with cash prize) will be part of the event.

Community organizations, vendors (license is required) and performers who want to be a part of they event can call (330) 261-1877 or (330) 559-9513.

Jazz ensemble to play for free at amphitheater

BOARDMAN — BHS Jazz 1, the top jazz ensemble at Boardman High School, will present a free concert at 7 p.m. Aug. 5 at Maag Outdoor Arts Theatre featuring the music of funk-rock-soul band Tower of Power.

’60s theme for dance

GIRARD — Beach Blanket Boogie, a special version of Mad Hot Monday ballroom dance night, will begin at 6 p.m. Monday at Kuzman’s, 1025 S. State St. Prizes will be given to contestants in the following categories: Best Frankie, Best Annette, Best ’60s ’Do, ’60s Love Child, Most Likely To Succeed, and Twisted.

For more information, call Kuzman’s at (330) 545-8521.

‘Legally Blonde’ coming to Benedum

PITTSBURGH — Broadway mega-hit and seven-time Tony nominee “Legally Blonde: The Musical” will headline Pittsburgh CLO’s 2009 summer season June 9-14 at the Benedum Center. It’s part of the musical’s first national tour, which kicks off Sept. 23 in Rhode Island.

The show follows sorority star Elle Woods, who doesn’t take “no” for an answer. When her boyfriend dumps her for someone more “serious,” Elle puts down the credit card, hits the books and sets out to go where no Delta Nu has gone before: Harvard Law.

Call (412) 281-2822 for ticket information. The remainder of the CLO’s 2009 summer season schedule will be announced in early fall.