The Update | Jackyl Coming to Robins; Amazing History Race Returns
WARREN, Ohio – Jackyl will come to the Robins Theatre on Friday, Sept. 6, for an 8 p.m. concert.
Tickets range from $45 to $35 (plus applicable fees) and will go on sale at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 17 at robinstheatre.com and the box office, 160 E. Market St.
The rowdy Southern rockers are celebrating 25 years with their new album, “25,” which will be released July 28.
The 18-track album (which can be preordered via the band’s official website) features the band’s radio hits “Down on Me,” “The Lumberjack,” “Push Comes to Shove” and “Favorite Sin,” as well as two previously unreleased tracks – a live rendition of “Redneck Punk” and a cover of Black Oak Arkansas’ “Hot and Nasty.”
Amazing History Race Returns
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The Mahoning Valley Historical Society’s Amazing History Race will return Aug. 9.
Now in its 10th year, the popular scavenger-hunt-meets-road-trip tests participants’ knowledge of local history.
Teams will meet at Tyler History Center, downtown, at 5 p.m. and begin the race at 5:30 p.m. Prior to setting out, each team will receive a set of clues directing them to six historic sites in the Mahoning Valley.
The first team that returns with all of the sites correctly identified wins the Amazing History Race trophy. Participants will need a smartphone or digital camera to record the landmarks.
Racers will return to the Arms Family Museum on Wick Avenue, where MVHS staff and volunteers will check and verify the photos. After that, a casual outdoor pizza party with soft drinks, snacks and water will take place.
The cost is $8 per person; $6 for seniors age 60 and up and students age 5 to 13. Children age 4 and under will be admitted free.
Go to mahoninghistory.org to register a team.
Scrappers Game on Thursday Is Sold Out
NILES, Ohio – The Mahoning Valley Scrappers game Thursday, July 18, against the State College Spikes is sold out.
That date is also 717 Credit Union Financial Wellness Night at Eastwood Field, and the game will have a special start time of 7:17 p.m.
Prizes will be awarded throughout the game, and the largest fireworks show in Scrappers history will follow, presented by 717 Credit Union.
“We will have a fun evening celebrating our year-round focus on financial wellness,” said John Demmler, president and CEO of 717. “While we won’t be promoting products, we will be introducing a new youth account designed to help young people on the path to developing life-long savings habits.”
Tickets are still available for the July 19-21 Scrappers games and can be purchased at mvscrappers.com or at the Eastwood Field box office.
Bug Day at Ford Nature Center
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Mill Creek MetroParks will present Bug Day at Ford Nature Center, 840 Old Furnace Road, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 20.
This free, family friendly event will include live bug exhibits, including “The BugMan” Mark Berman; Orin McMonigle, author of dozens of books on insects; Katie Shipka, butterfly exhibit; and Don Kovach, the local “Bee-Manager.”
Other activities will include gentle and respectful bug-catching and release, bug crafts, a bug tattoo station and a Bad Bug forest walk. Snacks, a framed photo at the bug-themed photo booth and trolley rides will be available for purchase (cash only).
For those who want an even more close-up bug experience, there will be a private BugMan Stage Show at 10 a.m. This private show will feature The BugMan’s original up-close videos and live bug demonstrations. Class size is limited. Registration of $15 per person is required for the stage show and can be made online HERE or by calling 330 740 7107, ext. 129.
Limited parking is free on-site, with additional, limited parking available at Pioneer Pavilion and Slippery Rock Pavilion.
Christmas in July Outdoor Art Market
AUSTINTOWN, Ohio – Café Rosé and Sarah’s Ceramic Studio are teaming up to host a Christmas in July outdoor art market from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 21.
Proceeds will benefit Furrever & After Cat Sanctuary and local artisans, makers and bakers.
Each participating small-business vendor is donating a handmade item for a raffle to support Furrever & After Cat Sanctuary, which provides foster-based sanctuary and medical support to cats and pet owner education.
Christmas in July will also feature complimentary coffee and tea, the Red Rican food truck and ceramic crafts for all ages.
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