Hooray for Hollywood will honor Warner Theatre

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SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR: Showing some of the artifacts from Powers Auditorium when it was known as the Warner Brothers Theatre are, from left, Atty. Mark Mangie, honorary event chairman; Florence Wang, event chairman; H. William Lawson, Mahoning Valley Historical Society director; and Jessica Trickett, event secretary.

Staff report

YOUNGSTOWN

Hooray for Hollywood, a festive adventure to Powers Auditorium’s past created by the Mahoning Valley Historical Society and the Youngstown Symphony Society, will begin at 6:30 p.m. March 14 at the DeYor Performing Arts Center, 260 W. Federal St.

Proceeds will benefit both cultural institutions.

Reservations for the evening event are being accepted until Wednesday. No seating will be available at the door. For information or tickets, call the symphony society office at 330-744-4269.

A cocktail hour will begin at 6:30 p.m., and dinner will be served at 7:30. Attire is business, 1930s, black tie optional.

Guests will be invited to stroll through an exhibit that will feature items from Powers Auditorium when it was known as the Warner Theatre. Curated by the historical society, the exhibit will showcase items housed at the theater since the Warner brothers opened it May 14, 1931, and artifacts from the historical society’s collection.

Dinner will consist of cuisine inspired by chefs of the 1930s. Guests will sample theater confections of the era, swing dance to the music of Backbeat and browse the silent auction featuring wines, entertainment packages, jewelry and original artwork.

Jeanne Tyler, a community philanthropist, will be honored with the Heritage Award for her efforts to preserve Mahoning Valley historical landmarks and traditions.

Through her past generosity, the society restored the former historic Ross Radio/Harry Burt property in the city’s central West Federal Street business district and help the symphony society to expand educational classroom programs.

Also benefiting from Tyler’s volunteer efforts and philanthropy are Youngstown State University, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Visiting Nurse Association, Planned Parenthood Stambaugh Auditorium and Junior League of Youngstown.

Members of the Hooray for Hollywood Steering Committee are Florence Wang, chairman; Dr. George Beelen and Atty. Mark Mangie, honorary chairmen; Katie Merrill, Michael McGiffin and Patricia Syak, amenities, catering, decorations, invitations and entertainment; Elaine Bozick and Melanie Emerson, auction; Dr. Y.T. Chiu and Scott Schulick, event ambassadors; H. William Lawson and Mahoning Valley Historical Society staff, exhibit; Donna Buzulencia, Atty. Gerald and Colleen Ingram, Lynn Doyle Pebworth and Scott Zoldan, patrons; Susan Berny and Leann Rich, advertising; Betty Beelan and Marilyn Chiu, reservations; Paul and Michele Johnson, raffle; and Joe Rudinec, media.