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Relay for Life benefit concert MONEY FOR THE CAUSE Drummer is battling cancer but will rock at Warren concert

For decades, Eddie Money has been singing his fan-favorite song “Can’t Keep a Good Man Down.”

June 13, 2013 12:05 a.m. | Add a comment | Share

Simply Slavic Festival will celebrate colorful culture

Simply Slavic, the downtown festival that celebrates the area’s Slavic community, will be Saturday from noon to midnight on East Federal Street.

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Playhouse presents "Washington Slept Here"

The Youngstown Playhouse will close its mainstage-series season with the comedy “George Washington Slept Here.”

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Exhibition at McDonough offers a glimpse of the future

It’s not every day one sees something astounding, something you didn’t know was possible.

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Spice of India offers new level in good taste

Spice of India offers diners a new level in good taste.

By Rebecca Sloan

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2nd annual Riverfest offered river rides and home gardening tips

Nearly everyone who discovers an oil leak under their car will try to get the problem rectified as quickly as possible.

June 8, 2013 8:08 p.m. | Add a comment | Share

Party on the Plaza returns

The first Party on the Plaza of the season will be Friday, even though the bar that throws the bash — Warehouse 50 — isn’t open yet.

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Anthony Gomes goes back to the beginning for new sound

A perfect combination of talents is how blues guitarist Anthony Gomes describes his recently released effort, "... Before the Beginning," which marks his debut into the world of unplugged music.

June 6, 2013 12:05 a.m. | Add a comment | Share

Rust Belt Theater to present "Boy in a Kage"

The Rust Belt Theater will present "Boy in a Kage," a one-man show featuring local actor Kage Jonas Coven, for four shows this weekend and next.

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Indie rocker brings side project to Cedars

When The War On Drugs bassist Dave Hartley decided to do something on his own, he was adamant about approaching it from the other side of the musical spectrum than his indie-rock band day job, which often pursues shoegazing sounds influenced by classic rockers Bruce Springsteen and Tom Petty.

June 6, 2013 12:05 a.m. | Add a comment | Share

Elmton is something to broast about

A Valley treasure, the Elmton is famous for its broasted chicken and its pizza.

By Brothers in Food, Mark Smesko, Mike Vallas

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Family film on elephant births

“Elefamilia,” a documentary film about the extraordinary births of two baby elephants at the Pittsburgh Zoo, will be screened at 11 a.m. Saturday at Shenango Valley Cinemas, 2996 E. State St. The family film was made by Boccella Productions.

May 30, 2013 12:05 a.m. | Add a comment | Share

Kesha finds new ground but keeps party going

In the three years she’s spent as an A-list pop star, Kesha has done little to cultivate a reputation for timidity.

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Geo C and Tha Storm delivers "Unconditional Funk"

You can file Geo C and Tha Storm under the funk category, because funk is the main ingredient.

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At Quench, burgers are baked, hunger slaked

A Boardman bar and grill has all you need to enjoy burgers, beers and ballgames.

By Anthony Fuda

May 29, 2013 4:50 a.m. | Add a comment | Share

When it comes to album concepts, The Zou kills

Born in a dream and based on the life of an artist, the new album from The Zou is not exactly an exercise in definitive answers and concrete facts.

May 23, 2013 12:05 a.m. | Add a comment | Share

JonesFest shifts its focus toward art and activities

JonesFest, the annual music event featuring jam band Jones for Revival and friends, will be this Saturday and Sunday at Nelson Ledges Quarry Park.

May 23, 2013 12:05 a.m. | Add a comment | Share

New Castle man’s play to get NY premiere

“A Little More Than You Wanted to Spend,” a play about a parent’s loss of a child written and performed by New Castle, Pa., native Chris Clavelli, will receive its New York premiere in a four-week engagement at The Drilling Company, 236 W. 78th St., beginning June 6.

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Wine drinkers go light and white for summer

Sales of white wine increase during the summer, statistics show.

By Brian Fry

May 22, 2013 midnight | Add a comment | Share

Summer Fun! | Concerts, tours, fairs, festivals, special events

The summer concert season is near with seemingly every band that has achieved any level of success over the past three decades hitting the road.

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