Web site will promote local bands, models

Web site will promote local bands, models

WARREN — Two Valley men have started a Web site with the goal of publicizing local musicians, dancers and models. Thomas Day of Warren and Dave Robinson of Youngstown have opened ymstv.com, which will post videos of local entertainers.

“We came up with this site because we feel the music industry has ignored the Youngstown area,” said Day.

“There are a lot of good artists in this area that should have their music heard, and we are offering them a chance to be seen and heard.”

Artists must submit a video that they’ve created to the site, which charges fees for posting it. There will be a model of the month, and top 10 videos of the week and month.

Day said ymstv.com will promote the site through advertising and contact with entertainment industry representatives.

Rivello Ensemble releases new CD

STRUTHERS — Dave Rivello, a Struthers native and 1986 graduate of Youngstown State University, has released a new compact disc titled “Facing the Mirror.”

The CD features Rivello’s original compositions performed by the 12-piece Dave Rivello Ensemble.

Rivello is an assistant professor of jazz studies at the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, N.Y. He directs Eastman’s New Jazz Ensemble, which has been named Best College Big Band by Downbeat magazine.

Rivello’s group is available for concerts and clinics in high schools and colleges. Call (585) 381-4309.

For more information, go to myspace.com/thedaverivelloensemble.

“Facing the Mirror” can be ordered from cdbaby.com or by calling (877) 206-8771.

Restaurants compete in Wing Cook-Off

SHARON, Pa. — Local restaurants will compete for bragging rights at the second annual Wing Cook-Off Thursday at Tully’s Restaurant, downtown.

The event, a benefit for United Way of Mercer County, runs from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $15, with the first 100 attendees receiving a free Wing Cook-Off t-shirt.

In addition to trophies for the winners, the Wing Cook-Off will feature a live DJ, drink specials, restaurant mascots, games and prizes. Contestants will be judged in a number of categories including Hottest Sauce, Most Creative Sauce, Best BBQ Sauce and Traditional Sauce.

The 2008 event featured more than two dozen types of wings from Our Gang, Quaker Steak & Lube, The Keg, Tony’s, Hickory VFW, Mr. D’s and Jai-Alai.

Quaker Steak and Lube is the event sponsor, with media sponsors WFMJ Channel 21 and Cumulus Communications. For tickets or more information, call United Way of Mercer County at (724) 981-1884.

Fair seeks vendors

HERMITAGE, Pa. — The 39th annual Jefferson Township Fair, located on Lamor Road between Mercer and Hermitage, is looking for non-food vendors. The fair will be July 21-25. A discounted fee of $75 for limited indoor space and $55 for outdoor space will be offered if postmarked by July 1. Go to jeffersontwpfair.org or call (724) 699-4565.

Art classes for kids

SALEM — Registration is being taken for summer art classes at Daydreamers Art Studio in downtown Salem. Art classes are available for preschoolers to teens, regardless of talent or previous experience.

Some adult classes (fused glass pendants and small clay pots or sculpture) are also available. Special classes are available, by appointment, for family groups. Call (330) 332-1760 or go to ddreamersartstudio.com for more information.