Theatre to present another ‘Farndale’ farce

Theatre to present another ‘Farndale’ farce

YOUNGSTOWN — Victorian Players Theatre, 702 Mahoning Ave., will present “Chase Me Up Farndale Avenue, S’il Vous Plait” for three weekends, beginning Friday. Tom Smith is director of the farce, which was written by David McGillivray and Walter Zerlin Jr.

In the play, the ladies of the Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen’s Guild Dramatic Society attempt to put on a play. However, as usual, they are unable to open doors, remember lines, or accomplish anything.

Curtain times are 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and March 13, 14, 20, and 21; and 2 p.m. Sunday and March 15 and 22.

Tickets are $10 ($8 for students and seniors). For reservations or information call (330) 746-5455

‘Songs of Hope’ benefits battle against cancer

Bob Noble, the former choral director at Struthers High School and a longtime theatrical performer and musician in the Mahoning Valley, has released a CD titled “Songs of Healing, Songs of Hope.”

Noble was inspired to do the album by his wife, Mary, who is co-chairman and a team captain for Youngstown Relay for Life, an annual charity event that raises money to fight cancer. All proceeds from the sale of the CD will be donated to Relay for Life, said Noble.

There are 10 songs on the album, including “We Are No Greater Than the Least,” which Noble composed. The CD was recorded at Dragonfly Studios in Boardman with the collaboration of Todd Maki, who played keyboards and served as sound engineer. Maki is a former student of Noble, who sings all of the songs.

Noble has released dozens of albums throughout his career, including “I’m So Glad It’s Christmas,” his Christmas CD. He retired from Struthers High School in 2002 after 27 years.

To purchase “Songs of Healing, Songs of Hope,” send $10 to Relay CD, PO Box 161, Struthers, OH 44471. Business owners who would like to display the CD for purchase can contact Mary Alice Noble at the above address.

Hoyt seeks entries for juried exhibition

NEW CASTLE, Pa. — The Hoyt Institute of Fine Arts is calling for entries for the 36th annual Hoyt Regional Juried Art Exhibition scheduled May 5 to June 12. Registration is in person from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 21 at the Hoyt. All works of art must have been completed within the last three years and be framed and wired for display. Most media will be accepted within size and weight limitations, except video and installation work.

John Carson, head of Carnegie-Mellon University’s School of Art, is the jurist.

The Hoyt Regional is open to artists 21 years or older living within a 100-mile radius of New Castle. There is a $20 entry fee for two works ($15 for Hoyt members) and $5 for each additional work. For a prospectus, call (724) 652-2882 or go to hoytartcenter.org

Stambaugh Chorus plans concert

YOUNGSTOWN — The Stambaugh Chorus, under the direction of Dr. Hae-Jong Lee and accompanist Joo-Hwa Lee, will present a concert titled “Peace March: Bridge Over Troubled Water” at 4 p.m. March 15 at St. John Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave. A reception will follow the concert.

Tickets are $10 at the door. Those who make reservations can get two tickets for the price of one.

College students with ID and youths, high school age and younger, will be admitted free.

Reservations can be made online at stambaughchorus.org or by calling (330) 501-0232.

The week that was

Entertainment highlights during the week of March 1-7:

1933: The movie “King Kong” had its world premiere in New York.

1944: “Casablanca” won the best picture Academy Award.

1960: Elvis Presley was discharged from the Army.

1966: The London newspaper Evening Standard published an interview with John Lennon with his now-infamous quote, “We’re more popular than Jesus Christ right now.”

1982: Comedian John Belushi was found dead of a drug overdose in Hollywood. He was 33.

1992: The last episode of “The Cosby Show” was taped in New York. New York Mayor David Dinkins and the group Boyz II Men were on hand.

2002: “The Osbournes” premiered on MTV.

2004: Martha Stewart was convicted of obstruction of justice and lying to government investigators involving her ImClone stock.