YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – A “Wicked” movie night will take place Friday, July 11, at Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre.

This free family event, presented by the city of Youngstown, will include a screening of the hit 2024 movie.

The characters in the film – Glinda the good witch, Elphaba the wicked witch and Ada the apprentice – will greet visitors from 6-8 p.m. The screening will follow.

Guests can bring blankets, lawn chairs and snacks and are encouraged to dress as characters from the story.

Coasters, Platters, Drifters Coming to Stambaugh

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Cornell Gunter’s Coasters, the Drifters and the Platters will come to Stambaugh Auditorium on Dec. 4 for a 7:30 p.m. concert.

Tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, July 11, at ExperienceYourArts.org.

A presale will take place from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday.

The three vocal music acts were known for their hits in the 1950s.

Cornell Gunter’s Coasters will perform hits like “Yakety Yak,” “Charlie Brown and “Poison Ivy.” The Drifters are known for the hits “Under the Boardwalk,” “Up on the Roof,” “This Magic Moment” and “On Broadway.”

The Platters’ hits include “Only You,” “Smoke Gets in Your Eyes” and “The Great Pretender.”

Boxing Card and Concert at Eastwood Field

NILES, Ohio – Eastwood Rumble Fest, a USA Boxing-sanctioned event, will take place at 2 p.m. Oct. 11 at Eastwood Field.

It will include a card of 10 fights from 2-5 p.m., followed by a concert at 7 p.m. featuring the Queen Bees (all-female classic rock band) and the Rockhouse Band (hair metal rock anthems).

The concert will also include a battle of the guitarists in honor of Tom Menaldi.

Tickets start at $20 for general admission ($10 for children 13 to 17). Children 12 and under get in free with a paying adult ticket (limit two).

Ringside seats ($75-$99), lower box ($50), upper box ($25) and a limited number of suite rentals ($510) are also available. Active military can purchase half-price tickets at the box office.

Tickets are on sale now at MVScrappers.com, at the Eastwood Field box office or by calling 330 505 0000. The concert is included in the price of the ticket (limited to the first 3,000 tickets purchased by Aug. 31).

The event will also be available to watch at FightChannel.com and IPPV.com.

Doors Tribute Band Coming to Robins

WARREN, Ohio – The Ultimate Doors will come to the Robins Theatre on Nov. 1 for an 8 p.m. concert.

Tickets for this Doors tribute concert will go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, July 11, at RobinsTheatre.com and the box office, 160 E. Market St.

Rally House to Open Store in Eastwood Mall

NILES, Ohio – Rally House, a sports apparel chain, will open a store in Eastwood Mall by Aug. 1.

The 5,655-square-foot store will be located in the Boscov’s concourse, between Leana’s Books & More and A+ Nails. 

Rally House offers a large selection of apparel, gifts, home decor and other types of licensed merchandise representing NCAA, NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL and MLS teams. It also carries local novelties and regional-inspired items customized and tailored to the area. 

Founded in Overland Park, Kan., in 1989, Rally House now has over 280 locations in 22 states.

Scenic Roads in Mill Creek Park Reopen

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Bears Den Drive and High Drive in Mill Creek Park have reopened following completion of a major road improvement project.

These scenic routes are open to vehicular, bicycle and pedestrian traffic, according to a press release from the park district office.

Enhancements included milling and repaving of over 1.5 miles of road, updated pavement markings, new aggregate shoulders and improvements to nearby parking areas.

Exhibition at Arms Museum on Mill Creek Park

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Have you ever wondered what early Mill Creek Park looked like?

A new exhibit, “A Walk through Youngstown’s Mill Creek Park,” will open Tuesday in the second floor hallway of the Arms Family Museum, 648 Wick Ave., and run through October.

Founded in 1891 and opened in 1893, Mill Creek Park attracted city residents and visitors with its natural beauty and historic sites. It became a county-funded metropolitan park district in 1989. 

The exhibit will include photographs of its structures and natural features, including Pioneer Pavilion, Lanterman’s Mill and the “Cinderella Bridge.” It will also provide information about people who played a role in the park’s formation and protection, from its founder, Volney Rogers, to its landscape architects and early police force. 

The Arms Family Museum is open from noon to 4 p.m. Tuesdays-Sundays. Admission includes a visit to Tyler History Center.

Jewish Genealogy Presentation at JCC

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – As part of its J. Newman Levy lecture series, the Jewish Community Center of Youngstown will present “The Nuts and Bolts of Jewish Genealogy,” featuring Ken Bravo, from 11 a.m to 1 p.m. July 13 at the JCC, 505 Gypsy Lane.
This program is designed to guide both beginners and experienced researchers through the process of uncovering their Jewish heritage. Participants will learn valuable tips and techniques to trace their family history, discover ancestral connections and overcome common challenges.
The event is free, but registration is required by July 9. A meal is included. Click HERE to register.
Bravo is a past president of the International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies and a past president of the Jewish Genealogy Society of Cleveland. 

Author to Sign Books at Regional Stores

AUSTINTOWN, Ohio – Nancy Christie, author of “Moving Maggie” and other books in her Midlife Moxie fiction series, has scheduled several book signings.

Here is the schedule:

  • July 12: Barnes & Noble Fairlawn, 4015 Medina Road, Akron, 2-4 p.m.
  • July 13: Lake Erie Book Company, 18 S. Broadway Ave., Geneva, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • July 19: Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 5501 Dressler Road NW, Canton, 1-3 p.m.
  • July 24: Fireside Book Shop’s Authors Festival, 29 N. Franklin St., Chagrin Falls.
  • July 26: Bob’s Bookstore, 657 E. State St., Salem, noon to 3 p.m.

For information, go to NancyChristie.com.

“Moving Maggie” is the story of Maggie Cartwright, a woman who, at 60, was hit with a series of unpleasant events.

Her job as head of the marketing department at the local hospital has been eliminated due to a takeover by a larger health care consortium. Her husband wants a divorce because he has fallen in love with a younger woman, and he also wants to sell their condo as soon as possible so he can start his new life. The impact of all these undesirable occurrences is that the woman once known as “Move-Ahead Maggie” has lost her moxie and can’t figure out where she can go or what she can do with the rest of her life.
Christie’s books appeal to women age 50 and older because they show women in that age demographic as strong, vibrant members of the community.

Pictured at top: Characters from the movie “Wicked” will greet guests at Friday’s movie night event at the Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre.