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Michael Jackson tribute show coming to Gossip

AUSTINTOWN — Tickets will go on sale at 11 a.m. Saturday for Who’s Bad, the official Michael Jackson tribute band, which will perform in concert Feb. 3 at Club Gossip (formerly The Wedge), in Wedgewood Plaza, at the intersection of Raccoon and New roads.

Tickets are $18 for the 18-and-over show, and will be available at Biketown Harley-Davidson in Austintown and Chili’s in Boardman; they can also be purchased online at surfthevalley.com.

Who’s Bad recreates the music, choreography and showmanship of Jackson. The show spans the late King of Pop’s career, starting with the Jackson 5 and into the “Off the Wall,” “Thriller” and “Invincible” eras.

The six-piece act is led by Joseph Bell.

‘Fine-Tune’ director’s cut to be screened

COLUMBIANA — A director’s re-cut of the film “Fine-Tune” will be screened at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 29 at Main Street Theater, 5 N. Main St.,

Chris Rutushin wrote and directed the 2008 film, which is set in Youngstown and features local actors. He trimmed the film down to 107 minutes so that it flows better. “The scenes I cut didn’t further the story and perhaps at times confused the audience,” said Rutushin.

Tickets are $10. Shine! of Columbiana is co-sponsoring the event and handling reservations. Call (330) 482-2500.

Nominate a player for charity basketball game

YOUNGSTOWN — The Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley will have the sixth annual Game of Hope Charity Basketball Classic at 4 p.m. Jan. 23 at Beeghly Center on the Youngstown State University campus.

The event benefits chronically and terminally ill children in the Valley. The teams are made up of local celebrities, community leaders, dignitaries and media members.

The public can nominate a person who donates his time to local causes to play in the game.

To nominate someone, go to hopemv.org and click the nominate-a-player link. All entries must be received by Jan. 6.

Additional activities planned for the game include a performance by the Dream Team All-Stars of Girard, the half-court shot, the YSU basketball team dunk fest and visits from area sports mascots.

Frank Fordeley Band plans Packard concert

WARREN —The Frank Fordeley Band and the Illusions of Rock Stars will perform Jan. 16 at Packard Music Hall. Proceeds will be donated to the Epstein Barr Virus Foundation.

Fordeley, a Warren-area resident, was diagnosed with EBV in 1988 and has since been treated on a weekly basis.

Several Fiori electric guitars and a Fiori drum set will be raffled off at the concert. There will be two opening bands, including the Loaded Blue Band. Heavyweight boxer Nicolia Firha, about whom Fordeley has written a song, will be present to sign autographs.

Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at Fordeley’s Music, 4922 Mahoning Ave. N.W., or by calling (330) 717-1469.

New Year’s Eve for kids at Boardman Park

BOARDMAN — A New Year’s Eve celebration for children ages 3 to 6 will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 31 at Boardman Park. There will be a Countdown to Noon, and children can take part in games, crafts and face painting while enjoying snacks.

Tickets are $3 for children ($4 for nonresident children) and are available at the park office, on Boardman-Canfield Road. Tickets will not be sold at the door.

For more information, go to boardmanpark.com.