In some ways, Brian Simpson is a creature of habit. The jazz pianist, who headlines Saturday’s Youngstown Jazz & Wine event at Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre, released his first album, “Closer Still,” in 1995. He recently finished his 13th, which doesn’t have a release date yet. ...
The end. Movies used to put those words on the screen. Now, it seems as if no movie or television series commits to an ending. Filmmakers had no trouble telling a story in 90 to 180 minutes for decades. Sure, there were occasional sequels and various franchises in different genres, but each installment was a self-contained unit with a beginning, middle and end. One didn’t need to see the previous Sherlock Holmes or Abbott & Costello movie to understand the nuances of what came next. Now every other movie requires homework. Wanna see the latest “Star Wars” or Marvel ...
Art ARTS & EDUCATION AT THE HOYT, 124 E. Leasure Ave., New Castle, Pa.: “Shaping Space: PIttsburgh Society of Sculptors” and “Nicole May Luga — City Scrolls: Everyday Beauty,” both Tuesday through Sept. 30. Hours are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. ...
Trumbull County Fairgrounds in Bazetta will be the site for the 53rd Van Nationals. Hosted by the Northeast Ohio Van Congress, the Van Nationals will be making its fourth appearance at the fairgrounds, previously coming there in 1979, 1983 and 2007. Van gatherings here aren’t just about aesthetics; they’re wrapped into the broader automotive and fair culture, creating a welcoming space for van lovers to connect, camp and celebrate their shared passion. All vans are welcome, from bone stock cargo vans to fully customized show vans. Attendees can pack their own food and ...
Event celebrates first flight of Neil Armstrong A 90th anniversary celebration of astronaut Neil Armstong’s first airplane ride is planned from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the First Flight & Lunar Module site, 2553 Parkman Road NW, Warren. Attendees can design and fold a paper airplane and enjoy space-themed refreshments. Remarks honoring Armstrong’s first flight, which occurred July 26, 1936, at Warren Airways in a Ford Tri-Motor airplane will start at 3 p.m., followed by a paper airplane flying competition in different age groups. Armstrong became the first man to walk on the ...
Labra Brothers will be joined by some of its extended musical familia for its first Westside Bowl gig in nearly a year. Trumpet player Tommy Lehman recorded with the band for its new album, simply titled “The Labra Brothers,” and the instrument now is a part of all its live shows. ...
