New Castle theater to stage ‘All My Sons’

New Castle theater to stage ‘All My Sons’

NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Arthur Miller’s drama “All My Sons,” directed by J.E. Ballantyne Jr., will open Friday at the Annex Theatre of New Castle Playhouse, 212 E. Long Ave.

The show will run for nine performances for three consecutive weekends. Friday and Saturday performances begin at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinees begin at 2 p.m.

Opening night will feature a free wine and cheese party for all ticket holders beginning at 6 p.m., with the NCP Mini-Stars performing.

For reservations, call the box office at (724) 654-3437. All tickets are $10.

“All My Sons” looks at the dark side of the American Dream.

Miller took his inspiration from a true story about a successful businessman who knowingly sold the government defective airplane parts during World War II with tragic consequences. The truth comes out and his life unravels when his son marries his business partner’s daughter.

Concert will benefit United Way agencies

SHARON, Pa. — The United Way of Mercer County will present an evening of ’80s music with the band Velveeta from 8 to 11 p.m. Sept. 3 at the Avalon Golf and Country Club in Sharon.

The event is sponsored by the United Way and Penn State Shenango.

The proceeds from the $10 cover charge will benefit local United Way agencies.

Tickets may be purchased at the Mercer, Greenville and Shenango Valley chambers of commerce and the United Way of Mercer County in Sharon.

Tickets will also be available at the door.

For more information, call the United Way at (724) 981-1884.

Show honors trustee and councilwoman

BOARDMAN — Carol Rimedio-Righetti, Youngstown 4th Ward Councilwoman, and Mark Naples, Poland Township trustee, will be honored at the 14th annual Columbus Day Italian Dinner and Show on Oct. 9 at The Georgetown.

The event is presented by Tony Trolio’s Ciao Promotions.

Rimedio-Righetti is a graduate of Ursuline High School and also attended YSU. She has also worked for the Mahoning County Planning Commission and Board of Elections.

Naples is a graduate of Poland Seminary High School and attended YSU. He has worked at First Energy/Ohio Edison for 30 years. He is chairman of the Western Reserve Fire District, a Poland Community Baseball trustee, a Poland Historical Society member and a W.A.G.S Canine Rescue volunteer.

Entertainment will be provided by Las Vegas-style song-and-comedy act Diva and the Italian Guy.

Opening act will be Dom Tocco and Peter Pylypiw. Joe Naples will be master of ceremonies.

Tickets are $36 ($33 for seniors and groups). They can be purchased at Trolio’s in Poland or by calling (330) 757-2779.

Winslow’s Cafe will reopen in September

YOUNGSTOWN — Winslow’s Cafe at the Butler Institute of American Art is getting a change in management.

The cafe closed Friday and will reopen in early September, after remodeling has been completed, according to Kathy Earnhardt of the museum.

When it reopens, Winslow’s will offer a new menu, expanded services and “amenities that will make a visit to the Butler that much more special,” said Butler Director Louis Zona.

Winslow’s, which opened in 2003, had been operated by Thymely Events Inc., whose contract was not renewed.

Zona delayed comment on revealing the new management team.