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Highlights and lessons from a memorable theater weekend

When it comes to Mahoning Valley theater, last weekend was one for the books. There were five

Pianist's latest release has a mythical quality

Deno Frangopoulos’ soothing musical spirit is again on display in “Icarus Bleeds.”

Howland native plays Ralphie in "Christmas Story" sequel

“A Christmas Story” is one of those movies that everyone has seen. Twenty-five times.

DaBoondox will again Bridge the Gap

Bridge the Gap, the signature show for Valley hip-hop duo DaBoondox, will return this weekend after

Stage Left youth troupe will make a scene at the Butler

The Stage Left Youth Players are involved in a case of art imitating art.

New O’Donold’s pub has old-time charm

The new O’Donold’s in downtown Youngstown is the kind of pub that was once common in the city: long

Interest in opera hits a new high

Opera season officially began this week, as Opera Western Reserve opened the box office for its Nov.

Funny Farm finds a home at Mojo's Pub and Grille

The Funny Farm comedy club had a long run at the former Holiday Inn Metroplex Hotel in Liberty.

Gallery will reflect its environment

Next up in the transformation of downtown Youngstown into an arts and entertainment oasis is a grass-roots gallery for art, furniture and collectibles.

Dylan dazzles fans at Covelli

With a voice that has grown even more distinctive with age, Bob Dylan still has them following his lead.

Hubbard native’s first film shines

“General Education,” the first feature film from Hubbard native Tom Morris, is a charming and

No Vexfest this summer

The reason you haven’t heard anything about Vexfest this summer is because there won’t be one.

The Lemon Grove keeps growing

The Lemon Grove’s short-but-storied history entered a new chapter this week when it cleared out of

Mural and beautification projects improve Playhouse neighborhood

The Youngstown Playhouse, long a diamond in the rough, is finding that its surroundings are slowly

"Utoya Island" will premiere this weekend in Cleveland

“Utoya Island,” the locally made film that depicted the 2011 massacre of 69 people by an extremist in Norway, will premiere Sunday.