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5 Mass.-based Steward to acquire ValleyCare ValleyCare Health System of Ohio announced last month it will soon become affiliated with Steward Health Care LLC through an acquisition agreement that includes the sale of the hospital and its associated assets. A total of eight hospitals are being sold as part of the agreement. ValleyCare Health System of Ohio’s three hospitals include Northside Medical Center in Youngstown, Trumbull Memorial Hospital and Hillside Rehabilitation Hospital in Warren.
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5 Philanthropy awards scheduled for Nov. 17 The Association of Fundraising Professionals Mahoning-Shenango Chapter will host the 27th Annual National Philanthropy Day Awards Luncheon Ceremony on Friday, Nov. 17 at Mr. Anthony’s in Boardman. Co-chairs for the event are Julia Pisansky, MAT counselor with Meridian Healthcare, and Landis Erwin, development specialist with the Diocese
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Landgraff Chocolates in Boardman blends European quality with Midwest work ethic. – By Russell Brickey
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Our restaurant listings are organized by location, cuisine and general directory. Plus John Webster, the Wine Guy, shares a great informative chart on wine pairings.
All of the tickets for Gloria Steinem’s Youngstown State University Centofanti Symposium in Stambaugh Auditorium have been distributed. The lecture by the iconic visionary of the women’s movement is 7 p.m., Tuesday, March 28. Meanwhile, YSU welcomes two additional featured speakers in Stambaugh Auditorium in April – Start-up Woman of the Year Robin Chase on April 3 for the Thomas Colloquium, and award-winning author Margaret Atwood on April 21 for the Skeggs Lecture.
10 When building, know zoning requirements Regardless of the type of improvement you may want to make to your home, you must always consider whether the new structure will comply with your local zoning requirements or if you need any additional permits.
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RESTAURANTS & DINING Chocolatier blends European quality Midwest work ethic: Page 15 an event sponsored by the Youngstown Area Arts Council. In a partnership between the then-Arts Council and YSU, it became a department of the University in 1999, expanding into a weekend long juried arts event in and around YSU. Applications for fine artists wishing to sell their artwork in the Artists’ Marketplace are available to download online at Summer Festival of the Arts or by emailing Lori Factor at lafactor@ysu.edu.
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alleyCare Health System of Ohio announced last month it will soon become affiliated with Steward Health Care LLC through an acquisition agreement that includes the sale of the hospital and its associated assets. A total of eight hospitals are being sold as part of the agreement. ValleyCare Health System of Ohio’s three hospitals include Northside Medical Center in Youngstown, Trumbull Memorial Hospital and Hillside Rehabilitation Hospital in Warren. In addition, there are two hospitals in Pennsylvania, Sharon Regional Health System in Sharon, and Easton Hospital in Easton; and three in Florida, Wuesthoff Health System in Melbourne and Rockledge, and Sebastian River Medical Center in Sebastian. Steward Health Care operates a network of nine community hospitals in eastern Massachusetts, along with Steward Medical Group and the Steward Health Care Network. Steward Health Care was established when Cerberus Capital Management, a N.Y.based private-equity firm, bought the Caritas Christi Health Care system in 2010 and converted it to a for-profit company and renamed it Steward Health Care System. “Our hospital plays a crucial role in providing convenient and quality health care for our patients,” said John Walsh, chief executive officer of Trumbull Memorial Hospital. “Steward Health Care will help us maintain our critical position as an anchor institution and employer in the community.” The purchase agreement includes a commitment from Steward Health Care to offer employment to all active employees in good standing when the transaction is complete. Privileges will continue for all physicians in good standing on the medical staff. “We are looking forward to affiliating with ValleyCare Health System of Ohio,” said Steward Executive Vice President for Physician Services Michael Callum, M.D. “We think our community-based model of providing the highest quality of care in a local setting is an exceptional fit with the high level of care and community support that ValleyCare Health System of Ohio has
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Pictured: Northside Medical Center in Youngstown. ValleyCare Health System of Ohio announced last month it will soon become affiliated with Steward Health Care LLC through an acquisition agreement that includes the sale of the hospital and its associated assets.
been providing. We look forward to continuing and furthering that strong community focus and we are excited to work with hospital leaders in the coming months to ensure a smooth transition for ValleyCare Health System of Ohio staff and patients.” The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of this year, subject to customary regulatory approvals and closing conditions. Until the transaction is complete, current ownership remains in place. About Steward Health Care – Steward Health Care is the largest fully integrated health care services organization and community hospital network in New England. Headquartered in Boston, Steward is one of the five largest employers in Massachusetts with more than 17,000 employees in more than 150 communities. Steward is comprised of Steward Medical Group, Steward Health Care Network, and Steward Hospital Group. Additional information is available at www.steward.org.
Summer Festival seeking applications for show The 19th Annual Summer Festival of the Arts will be held at and around Youngstown State University July 8-9. A celebration of both the fine and performing arts, the Festival has wide community participation
from local and regional arts groups, cultural institutions, ethnic and civic groups and the greater University community. Artist applications for the juried fine art show are now available, and artists are encouraged to apply by the April 3 early deadline, although applications will be accepted until the event is full. Each application must be accompanied by the $20 jury fee. If accepted, the booth fee is $100. The Summer Festival of the Arts does not rent tables; all artists must submit an application and materials and be accepted by a panel of professional jurors. Over 80 artists participated in the twoday event last year, which also includes an ethnic festival, jazz concert and multiple family activities. “The Summer Festival of the Arts has become an anchor event for a weekend-long series of activities in our community. We are grateful to the community for supporting the arts over the years as well as to the artists who have exhibited and sold their artwork. We are looking forward to the variety of activities planned to celebrate the 19th year of bringing great art to the Valley,” said Lori A. Factor, Festival coordinator. The Summer Festival of the Arts originally began as the popular Walk on Wick,
The Association of Fundraising Professionals Mahoning-Shenango Chapter will host the 27th Annual National Philanthropy Day Awards Luncheon Ceremony on Friday, Nov. 17 at Mr. Anthony’s in Boardman. Co-chairs for the event are Julia Pisansky, MAT counselor with Meridian Healthcare, and Landis Erwin, development specialist with the Diocese of Youngstown. In addition, nominations are being accepted in the following award categories: Outstanding Philanthropist (individual or family); Outstanding Corporate Philanthropist (for-profit corporation or corporate foundation); Outstanding Small Business Philanthropist (100 employees or fewer); Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser (individual or small group); Outstanding Civic Organization (civic-volunteer group); Outstanding Young Philanthropist (individual or group, 18 and under); and Legacy Award (presented in conjunction with The Mahoning/Shenango Planned Giving Council posthumously to an individual or family). Nominees must reside in Mahoning, Trumbull, Columbiana, Mercer or Lawrence counties. The public is invited to nominate groups or individuals who meet the criteria for the awards. For information, contact the Association of Fundraising Professionals by emailing afpmash@gmail.com or calling 571-212-6553. The Association of Fundraising Professionals advances philanthropy by enabling people and organizations to practice ethical and effective fundraising. AFP advances this mission through education, training, mentoring, research, credentialing and advocacy and represents 33,027 members in 233 chapters worldwide. For information, visit www.afpnet.org.
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Austintown announces kindergarten registration
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ustintown Local Schools will be holding kindergarten registration for the 20172018 school year for students residing in the Austintown School District. Kindergarten registration packets will be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through Friday, at Austintown Elementary School and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, at Austintown Early Learning Center. The registration packet explains all necessary documents needed. All new kindergarten students must attend a registration and screening appointment. Registration and screening for the 2017-2018 school year are by appointment only. Registration occurs at Austintown Elementary School, 245 Idaho Road-Lynn Kirk Loop, Austintown, 44515. Registration dates and times: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Tuesday, March 28; 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Wednesday, March 29; 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. and 4-7 p.m., Thursday, March 30; 9 a.m.-2 p.m. and 4-7 p.m., Tuesday, April 25; 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Wednesday, April 26; and 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Thursday, April 27. For more information, contact the registration department at 330-797-3900 ext. 1551 or ext. 1516.
Columbiana OKs contract for superintendent
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Columbiana Exempted Village School Board members unanimously approved a new 5-year contract for Superintendent Don Mook at its regular board meeting on Feb. 14. Mook’s salary will be $104,704. The new contract will run from Aug. 1, 2017 until July 31, 2022 and includes a 2 percent pay increase. Mook has served as Columbiana superintendent since 2009. “We have a superintendent for 8 years, that’s taken the school district in a positive direction, with some of the best test scores in the area, growth in academics, dedicated teaching staff and opportunities for our kids,” said Columbiana School Board President Scott Caron. “I have a dedicated staff, students, parents, school administration, and Board of Education that work as a team to provide excellent programs and an outstanding education,” said Mook.
Soroka pancake breakfast set The 6th Annual Stacks for Soroka Pancake Breakfast will occur from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 5 at St. Joseph the Provider Church, 633 Porter Ave., Campbell. The breakfast menu will include pancakes, sausage, coffee, milk, juice and a bake sale. There will also be 50/50 raffle tickets available for purchase. Proceeds will benefit the Michael “Mickey” Soroka Charitable Foundation. The organization was formed in memory of Campbell teacher Mickey Soroka for the benefit of Campbell City Schools students. The foundation offers educational assistance, contributions to academic programs and scholarships for Campbell youth. Tickets for the breakfast are $6 for adults and $3 for children age 10 and under. To purchase tickets in advance, contact Kevin Dill at 330-502-1441 or Eric Gonzalez at 330-333-2716. Tickets also will be sold at the door.
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Steinem sells out; Margaret Atwood coming to YSU April 21 Robin Chase, a transportation A entrepreneur, is co-founder and
ll of the tickets for Gloria Steinem’s Youngstown State University Centofanti Symposium in Stambaugh Auditorium have been distributed. The lecture by the iconic visionary of the women’s movement is 7 p.m., Tuesday, March 28. Meanwhile, YSU welcomes two additional featured speakers in Stambaugh Auditorium in April – Startup Woman of the Year Robin Chase on April 3 for the Thomas Colloquium, and ATWOOD award-winning author Margaret Atwood on April 21 for the Skeggs Lecture. The lectures are free and open to the public, but tickets are required. Tickets are available at the Stambaugh CHASE box office or online at www.stambaughauditorium.com. Tickets for Chase’s presentation will be available starting Feb. 20, and tickets for Atwood’s appearance will be available starting March 10. Gloria Steinem is a writer, lecturer, political activist, feminist organizer and a frequent media spokeswoman on issues of equality. In 1968, she helped found New York magazine, and in 1972 she cofounded Ms. magazine. She has produced a documentary on child abuse for HBO, a feature film about the death penalty for Lifetime, and been the subject of profiles on Lifetime and Showtime. The author of several bestselling books, Steinem helped found the Women’s Action Alliance, the National Women's Political Caucus, the Women’s Media Center and Choice USA. She also is the founding
former chief executive of Zipcar, the largest carsharing company in the world.
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Gloria Steinem’s lecture is set for 7 p.m., Tuesday, March 28 at Stambaugh Auditorium
president of the Ms. Foundation for Women, and also a founder of its Take Our Daughters to Work Day. She has received numerous honors, including the National Gay Rights Advocates Award, the Liberty Award of the Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund, the Ceres Medal from the United Nations, and a number of honorary degrees. Parenting magazine selected her for its Lifetime Achievement Award for her work in promoting girls’ selfesteem, and Biography magazine listed her as one of the 25 most influential women in
America. In 2013, President Obama awarded her the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Rutgers University is now creating the Gloria Steinem Endowed Chair in Media, Culture and Feminist Studies. Robin Chase, a transportation entrepreneur, is co-founder and former chief executive of Zipcar, the largest carsharing company in the world; Buzzcar, a peer to peer carsharing service in France; and GoLoco, an online ridesharing community. She is also co-founder of Veniam, a vehicle communications company building
the networking fabric for the Internet of Moving Things. She is on the boards of the World Resources Institute, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, the National Advisory Council for Innovation & Entrepreneurship for the U.S. Department of Commerce and the Intelligent Transportations Systems Program Advisory Committee for the U.S. Department of Transportation, among others. Chase lectures widely, has been frequently featured in major media, and has received many awards in the areas of innovation, design and environment, including Time magazine’s 100 Most Influential People, Fast Company Fast 50 Innovators, and BusinessWeek Top 10 Designers. Chase graduated from Wellesley College and MIT's Sloan School of Management, was a Harvard University Loeb Fellow, and received an honorary Doctorate of Design from the Illinois Institute of Technology. Margaret Atwood, winner of many international literary awards, is the author of more than 40 books of fiction, poetry and critical essays. Her latest book of short stories is “Stone Mattress: Nine Tales.” Her MaddAddam trilogy – the Giller and Booker prize-nominated “Oryx and Crake” (2003), “The Year of the Flood” (2009), and “MaddAddam” (2013) – is currently being adapted for HBO. “The Door” is her latest volume of poetry (2007). Her novels include “The Blind Assassin,” winner of the Booker Prize; “Alias Grace,” which won the Giller Prize in Canada and the Premio Mondello in Italy; and The Robber Bride, Cat’s Eye, The Handmaid’s Tale – coming soon as a TV series with MGM and Hulu – and The Penelopiad. Atwood lives in Toronto with writer Graeme Gibson. METROMONTHLY.NET | MARCH 2017 7
MAHONING VALLEY March 6: City Club panel discussion on education The City Club of The Mahoning Valley kicks off its 2017 program schedule with a panel discussion titled “The Future of Public Education in Ohio’s Cities,” on Monday, March 6, at Stambaugh Auditorium in Youngstown. (Pictured: Betsy DeVos, the new Secretary of Education) The City Club of The Mahoning Valley kicks off its 2017 program schedule with a panel discussion titled “The Future of Public Education in Ohio’s Cities,” on Monday, March 6, at Stambaugh Auditorium in Youngstown. The panel features Ohio Senate Minor-
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ity Leader Joe Schiavoni, Youngstown City Schools CEO Krish Mohip and Christine Fowler-Mack, chief of New & Innovative Schools and Programs, Cleveland Metropolitan School District. “It’s an important time for public education in America right now, and especially for our city school systems—from the controversial appointment of Betsy DeVoss as Secretary of Education, to the state education budget formulas, our schools are at a critical juncture,” said Tim Francisco, YSU English professor and co-founder of The City Club of The Mahoning Valley. In addition to on-stage panelists, the event will also feature a community stakeholder table that will include teachers,
administrators, parents and students from local school districts, who will be asked to kick off the audience question-and-answer session. As with past events, WYSU-FM (88.5) will live-stream the discussion at wysu.org and rebroadcast the discussion. A rebroadcast is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 9. The program includes dinner, the panel discussion and the audience question-andanswer session. Doors open at 5 p.m., dinner is served at 5:30 and the program is from 6:15 to 8 p.m. Tickets are $30 per person or $350 for a group or corporate table for eight, on sale now at stambaughauditorium.com. For more information, contact Phil Kidd at 330-519-8712.
Little Greek Fresh Grill to open in Boardman Little Greek Fresh Grill, a fast-casual Greek restaurant with an American influence, will open a location this year in Boardman, according to Nick Vojnovic, Little Greek president. “This will be our first location in Ohio,” said Vojnovic. “We hope to open by second quarter of 2017.” Representatives from the restaurant chain expect the eatery to be open in May. The franchise owners are George and Pattie Campos. Little Greek Fresh Grill will be located at 220 Boardman-Canfield See MAHONING VALLEY, Page 9
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The Tampa-based chain emphasizes fresh Greek dishes made from traditional family recipes. The Boardman location will offer dine-in, take-out and catering.
MAHONING VALLEY, From Page 8 Road in Boardman. “We’re thrilled to open in Boardman, a dynamic community,’” said George Campos. “We’re working hard to open as soon as we feel the quality is where it should be in our restaurant.” The Tampa-based chain emphasizes fresh Greek dishes made from traditional family recipes, with its chicken items among the most popular. Signature items include a house-made Greek salad dressing, and Greek specialties like Dolmades (stuffed grape leaves), Moussaka and Pastitsio. The Boardman location will offer dine-in, takeout and catering. “With the Greek/Mediterranean segment exploding, Boardman is the perfect location for Little Greek,” Vojnovic added. “All the dishes are homemade.” Technomic, a national restaurant research firm, named Little Greek Fresh Grill as one of “six franchises to watch” for 2016. Nation’s Restaurant News has named it a “breakout brand.” Tampa-based Little Greek Fresh Grill currently has 31 locations in Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky and Texas. For more information and location addresses, visit Little Greek Fresh Grill.
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and fiscal management for nonprofits. His Youngstown firm, Chordas Studios, has lead similar community-involved strategic plans for the Diocese of Youngstown, the United Way of the Mahoning Valley, Ursuline High School, and the Rich Center for Autism at YSU. The Board of Education is seeking community members to participate in the strategic-planning process. For more information, contact Larry Dinopoulos via email at LDinopoulos@polandschools. org. “The Board is determined to provide our students with the best in curriculum, staff, and school facilities,” said Board President Richard “Beau” Weaver. “We believe this plan will help everyone remain focused on the needs of the district, while continuing to be cognizant of the type of school district our community and taxpayers desire.” ■ Sandberg appointed to Howland Township Park Board John A. Sandberg was recently appointed as a member of the Howland Township Park Board. He will fulfill the remainder of the term of James M. Brutz, who resigned after being named vice-chairman of the Trumbull Family Fitness board. Sandberg will serve on the Park Board through Dec. 31, 2017. For more information, call 330-675-2520. ■ Living Bread Radio Network hires director of communications The Living Bread Radio Network, AM 1060, 94.5 FM and 89.5 FM, has hired Michael Roberts as director of communications. Since 2013, Roberts has been a familiar voice on the Canton-based Catholic radio station. He is the host of “Catholic Challenge,” a quiz show, as well as “Around the Town,” a show that highlights area events. Roberts will continue as an on-air personality and host while handling production, marketing, and communications. “I’m a radio guy, I love the radio industry and I’m so happy to be a full-time part of the Living Bread Radio Network,” he said. Roberts has seven years of radio experience. He has bachelor’s degree in applied communication from Kent State University. In October 2016, he was named Tuscarawas County’s favorite radio personality. Living Bread Radio Network is a Catholic radio station serving northeast Ohio, including Mahoning and Trumbull counties.
■ Poland Board of Education to hire consultant for strategic plan The Poland Board of Education voted to approve the hiring of Dr. Ronald Chordas to develop a five year-strategic plan for the Poland Local School District. The plan seeks to create a vision for the future of Poland Schools. It will identify short- and long-range goals, and the necessary strategies to meet those goals. Chordas is an instructor at YSU who Compiled from locl reports. teaches strategic planning, and evaluation
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COMMUNICATING WITH YOUR DOCTOR ONLINE ■ How can I communicate digitally with my health care provider? First, tell your health care provider you prefer to communicate by text, email or other electronic application. Providers have legitimate concerns about liability for violating patient privacy, so they may request that you not communicate with them electronically or they may suggest that you use specific, approved apps or platforms that let you securely send messages and access your medical information. These secure platforms protect both you and your health care provider. ■ Can I send information from fitness tracking or diabetes monitoring devices to my provider?
Regardless of the type of improvement you may want to make to your home (building an addition, adding a deck, installing an awning or constructing a shed), you must always consider whether the new structure will comply with your local zoning requirements or if you need any additional permits. First, find out whether your jurisdiction has implemented zoning. Cities, towns and villages almost always have a zoning ordinance. Many townships have a zoning resolution, but some do not. Generally, zoning laws have many requirements. These include how far structures must be set back from the property lines, how various structures maybe used, and what percentage of your lot size a structure may cover. Many homeowners are unaware of the number of requirements, but if you violate any of them, ignorance will not be a defense. If you don’t comply, the consequences can be more severe than a mere fine. Before adding a porch to the front of your house, you must first find out whether the porch meets the front yard setback requirements. Note that steps may not be included when your
Ask your health care provider if he or she needs or can accept information from such applications. Consumer fitness and health applications can help you stay on track with exercise routines or monitor calorie counts (and other measures), but many of them do not provide true medical monitoring. Ask your physician whether the application protects your privacy, is accurate and reliable, and whether the data is useful to your physician. Your health care provider may be able to suggest which applications and medically approved devices will best meet your medical needs. ■ Why is it so hard for my health care provider to share information with other health care providers? Health care providers can usually share patient health information with other health
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municipality determines compliance. Cities usually require only a building permit, but you must have zoning compliance to receive a building permit. Townships do not issue building permits, but they do require a zoning permit if there is zoning. What could happen if I don’t comply with the zoning requirements? Ohio law gives local governments a number of remedies for zoning code violations, many of which are severe. If you didn’t comply with the zoning requirements when you built your front porch, then your local government can assess fines until you do comply with them. Each day of noncompliance is a separate violation with a fine. Your local government can also seek injunctive relief against you. This means that during construction you must stop all activities on structures that are in violation of the zoning code. If you don’t, you will be held in contempt of court. That could mean fines and potential incarceration (in egregious circumstances). Even after the work is completed, the court has the power to order you to remove the part of the porch that violates the zoning. Even if the local government takes no action against you, adjoining property owners have the right to sue you to enforce the zoning requirements.
care providers for appropriate reasons, such as patient treatment. Sometimes a provider must get the patient’s permission before sharing the information, depending on the communication. Even if the information-sharing is appropriate and/or permitted, it can still be cumbersome to transfer information from one provider to another. Not all health care providers use electronic records, and not all electronic record systems “talk” to each other. Health information flows more freely between healthcare providers now than in the past, but some information still must be sent by mail or fax. ■ Why won’t my physician reply to emails or direct messages or “friend” me on Facebook? The federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability
Homeowners sometimes think it’s easier to ask for forgiveness than permission, but when it comes to zoning, this is not the case. By failing to ensure compliance, you open yourself to the risks and consequences mentioned above. How can I make sure my project complies with the local zoning code? The best way to ensure that you will comply with the applicable zoning requirements is to consult with the local zoning official before starting any work. You should consult the building department in a city or the zoning officer in a township. You can also seek legal counsel to confirm that you are in compliance with your local zoning requirements. If your project does not comply with local zoning laws, you may seek additional permits, such as a conditional use permit or a variance, which will allow you to complete the project as an exception to what the zoning code requires. For example, let’s say the porch you plan to build would be closer to the street than zoning allows. If you want to proceed, you could apply to the board of zoning appeals for a “setback variance.” This would allow you to build the front porch, even though it would not comply with the zoning code’s front yard setback requirements. It would be wise to seek legal
Act (HIPAA) privacy regulations forbid healthcare providers (and their employees) from using or disclosing patient information without authorization, except for certain legitimate purposes, such as patient treatment. HIPAA protects patient information in all forms—electronic, “paper,” and verbal. Healthcare workers cannot talk about their patients using protected health information outside of work. Unless you give your physician written permission to disclose your specific information, social media postings may give rise to legal claims such as invasion of privacy, intentional infliction of emotional distress, etc. Because violations of patient privacy can have serious legal consequences for health care providers, most choose to limit the platforms they will use to communicate with patients about personal health information. This is also why healthcare providers
Privacy regulations forbid healthcare providers (and their employees) from using or disclosing patient information without authorization, except for certain legitimate purposes, such as patient treatment. refrain from responding to patient-specific complaints about service or care on review sites such as Yelp or Angie’s List. ■ What are some improper uses of social media by healthcare providers? It would be improper for your physician, on her blog, to refer to you by name and indicate you are her patient or describe details of your care, or for a medical student to film a surgery with the patient’s face clearly visible and then post the video on YouTube, or for a nurse to post on her Facebook
Regardless of the type of improvement you may want to make to your home, you must always consider whether the new structure will comply with your local zoning requirements or if you need any additional permits. counsel to guide you and advocate for you through the process and to preserve your appeal rights. This “Law You Can Use” consumer legal information column was provided by the Ohio State Bar Association (OSBA). It was prepared by Sandusky attorney Douglas J. Swearingen of Wickens, Herzer, Panza, Cook & Batista Co. Articles appearing in this column are intended to provide broad, general information about the law. This article is not intended to be legal advice. Before applying this information to a specific legal problem, readers are urged to seek the advice of a licensed attorney.
page that she had treated a “cop killer” the day following news accounts naming the accused shooter and the hospital where he was treated. Health care workers are usually disciplined or terminated for these actions and could lose their license to practice. The hospital or health care practice can be investigated and fined. This “Law You Can Use” column was provided by the Ohio State Bar Association (OSBA). It was prepared by Nancy P. Gillette, General Counsel at the Ohio State Medical Association. Articles appearing in this column are intended to provide broad, general information about the law. This article is not intended to be legal advice. Before applying this information to a specific legal problem, readers are urged to seek advice from an attorney.
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Business education: technology ■ Social Media Workshop Advanced. Public Library, Boardman Library, 7680 Glenwood Ave., 44512; 330-744-8636. The class will cover top examples of using social media to market to an audience. It is recommended that you know how to use and set-up a business account on Facebook before attending. To register, call 330-744-8636 and ask for Information Services or register online. For adults. 6:30 p.m., Thursday, March 9. ■ SCORE Appointment @ the Library. Public Library, Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown, 44503; 330-744-8636. Need advice on starting a business or helping your established business grow? Two volunteers from SCORE, Counselors to America’s Small Business, will be available by appointment in the Business and Investment Center of Main Library to provide advice and answer questions. Call 330-9412948 for an appointment. For adults. Appointments available between 5:30-7:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 14.
Computer/tech education ■ Appy Hour. Public Library, Poland Library, 311 S. Main St., 44514; 330-744-8636. What’s an app? What apps are right for me? Learn all about popular apps for smartphones and mobile devices. Registration recommended, call and ask for Poland. For teens and adults. 6 p.m., Monday, March 6. ■ Attachments: Basic Computer Class. Public Library, Austintown Library, 600 South Raccoon Road, 44515; 330-744-8636. Learn how to save, send, and print attachments. Basic computer knowledge of using the mouse and email is needed. Registration required, space is limited. Register online via the Library’s event calendar or call 330-744-8636. For adults. 10 a.m., Friday, March 10. ■ Basic Computer Class. This is a beginner’s class that will cover use of a mouse, computer terms, and simple Internet use. Space is limited. Call 330-744-8636 to register and specify branch and Basic Computer Class. For adults. Main Library, 3 p.m., Thursday, March 9; Newport Library, 11 a.m., Thursday, March 9; Newport Library, 3:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 14; Canfield Library, 10 a.m., Friday, March 24. ■ Basic Microsoft Word Class. Learn very basic computer skills involving the Microsoft Office Word program. This is a beginner’s class that will cover cut and paste and the Word menus. Space is limited. Call 330-744-8636 to register and specify library and Basic Word Computer Class. For adults. Newport Library, 3:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 28; Canfield Library, 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 29. ■ Facebook. Public Library, Austintown Library, 600 South Raccoon Road, 44515; 330-744-8636. Learn how to use Facebook to connect with family and friends. For adults. 6 p.m., Monday, March 6.
Non-profit funding research ■ Find Grants for School. Public Library, Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown, 44503; 330744-8636. Adults will look for Foundation Grants for Education while children will be entertained with stories and crafts. 10 a.m., Saturday, March 11. ■ Introduction to Project Budgets. Public Library, Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown, 44503; 330-744-8636. Are you ready to start fundraising for your project or idea, but don’t know what and how much to ask for? If preparing a budget for your foundation grant is holding you back, come learn the basic elements of how to draft a project budget with confidence. For adults. 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 21. Compiled from the monthly calendar for the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County. Visit new.metromonthly.net for more computer and education programming.
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RESTAURANTS & DINING Chocolatier blends European quality Midwest work ethic: Page 15
Workplace Eye Wellness Month
Prevent Blindness Ohio urges workers to protect vision P
revent Blindness, Ohio Affiliate, has declared March as Workplace Eye Wellness Month to provide employers and employees with free information on the dangers of blue light, digital devices and vision, and eye injury prevention in order to promote eye health at work. The largest source of blue light is sunlight. However, there is concern over the longterm effects of screen exposure (from television screens, computer monitors, smart phones, and tablet screens) because of the close proximity of the screens and the length of time spent looking at them, such as during the workday combined with leisure time. Early research shows that too much exposure to blue light could lead to: ■ Digital eyestrain – Fatigue, dry eyes, bad lighting, or how one sits in front of the computer can cause eyestrain. Symptoms of eyestrain include sore or irritated eyes and difficulty focusing. ■ Retina damage – Studies suggest that continued exposure to blue light over time could lead to damaged retinal cells. This can cause vision problems such as age-related macular degeneration or cataract. According to a recent report from The Vision Council, “Blue Light Exposure and Digital Eye Strain,” 87 percent of survey respondents use digital devices more than two hours per day and over 52 percent regularly use two digital devices simultaneously. “As we spend more and more time on digital devices, at work or at play, we need to make sure we take care of our vision,” said Sherry Williams, president and CEO of Prevent Blindness, Ohio Affiliate. “By talking to an
There is concern over the longterm effects of screen exposure (from television screens, computer monitors, smart phones, and tablet screens) because of the close proximity of the screens and the length of time spent looking at them. ■ Use proper eye protection such as nonprescription and prescription safety glasses, goggles, face shields, welding helmets, or full-face respirators. Prevent Blindness also offers a Work Safety module as part of its free program, the Healthy Eyes Educational Series. Each module in the series includes a Presentation Guide and corresponding PowerPoint presentation on a relevant eye health topic such as adult eye disorders, eye anatomy, healthy living, low vision and various safety topics. Fact sheets can be downloaded at any time from the Prevent Blindness website for use as handouts to accompany the presentation. To find out more about workplace eye health topics, call Prevent Blindness at 800301-2020 or visit www.pbohio.org.
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Blue light from smart phones and computer screens poses danger to eyesight ■ Know the eye safety dangers at workeye care professional and getting the proper recommendations, we can make sure we pro- complete an eye hazard assessment ■ Eliminate hazards before starting work. tect our eyes for the future.” To help prevent an eye injury at work, Use machine guarding, work screens, or other engineering controls) Prevent Blindness recommends:
■ About Prevent Blindness – The Ohio Affiliate of Prevent Blindness is Ohio’s leading volunteer nonprofit public health organization dedicated to preventing blindness and preserving sight. The organization serves all 88 Ohio counties, providing direct services to more than 800,000 Ohioans annually and educating millions of consumers about what they can do to protect and preserve their sight. For more information or to make a contribution, call 800-301-2020. Or, visit us on the web at www.pbohio.org or facebook.com/pbohio.
No benefit in treating mildly low thyroid function in pregnancy, study finds
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here appears to be no benefit to treating mildly low thyroid function during pregnancy, according to a study by a National Institutes of Health research network. Markedly low thyroid function during pregnancy has long been associated with impaired fetal neurological development and increased risk for preterm birth and miscarriage. Similarly, some studies have indicated that even mildly low thyroid function (subclinical hypothyroidism) could possibly affect a newborn’s cognitive development and increase the chances for pregnancy and birth complications. Now, a large, long-term study has found no differences in cognitive functioning among children born to mothers with subclinical hypothyroidism who
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were treated with medication during pregnancy and children whose mothers were not treated for the condition. The study also found no differences between the groups in rates of preterm birth, stillbirth, miscarriage and gestational diabetes. The study, appearing in the New England Journal of Medicine, was conducted by the Maternal Fetal Medicine Units Network, a clinical research consortium funded by NIH’s Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD). NIH’s National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke also funded the study. From October 2006 to October 2009, researchers at 15 centers in the network tested thyroid hor-
mone levels of more than 97,000 women before the 20th week of pregnancy. Women in the study were screened for elevated levels of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)-an indicator of reduced thyroid function-but normal levels of the thyroid hormone thyroxine (T4). They also were screened for lower levels of T4-another potential marker of reduced thyroid function-but normal levels of TSH. Researchers randomly assigned 677 women with mildly elevated levels of TSH to receive treatment with the drug levothyroxine (a synthetic form of T4) or a placebo. Additionally, 526 women with mildly low T4 levels were randomized to receive the drug or a placebo. Children born to women in all the groups underwent IQ testing and were assessed by child
development specialists each year until they were 5 years of age. Researchers found no significant differences between the treated and untreated groups in pregnancy complications, such as gestational diabetes or preeclampsia (high blood pressure during pregnancy). Among newborns, there were no differences in rates of stillbirth, death, birthweight, or respiratory problems. Similarly, there were no differences in the results of developmental assessments between the two groups of children through age five. The study results confirm those of an earlier trial which screened about 22,000 women and followed their infants until age 3. – from the National Institutes of Health
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Hikes, fitness classes at Mill Creek Park ■ Yoga in the Gardens. Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown, 44509; 330-740-7116. Features yoga with Marina Perdos. Bring a mat and small blanket. 9:30-11 a.m., March 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30. $12/ class. ■ Yoga Basics Course. Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown, 44509; 330-740-7116. Choose Sunday mornings or Tuesday evenings for this relaxing fiveweek yoga course. $50; 10 percent discount ($45) if registered by Feb. 28. 9-10 a.m., Sundays (March 5-April 2); 6-7 p.m., Tuesdays (March 7-April 4). ■ MetroMutts: Mardi Paws Hike. MetroParks Farm, Kirk Road Bikeway Trailhead; 330-740-7107. Your pups miss out on the excitement of Mardi Gras again this year? Come enjoy our very own Mardi Paws celebration hike as we stroll along the bikeway. Member dogs receive beads. Easy, 2 miles. 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Sunday, March 5. ■ The Pillars of Health & Wellness: Stress Reduction. Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown, 44509; 330-740-7116. Join Dr. Kathy Padgitt to learn more about the value of a plant-based diet and stress reduction techniques. Register/pay by March 5. 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, March 7. $10. ■ Chair to Mat Movement. Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown, 44509; 330-740-7116. Chair to Mat Movement™ with Michelle O’Brien is designed to increase mobility and flexibility for those who find seated floor movement challenging. Drop-in. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., March 7, 14, 21, 28. $10/class. ■ Mill Creek MetroParks Recreational Hikes. Recreational Hikes, generally led by volunteers, are faster paced to focus on exercise. 9 a.m., Wednesday, March 8. Meet at Ford Nature Center. Moderate, 2 or 4 miles. 9 a.m., Wednesday, March 22. Meet at overflow parking lot on West Golf Drive. Easy, 1 or 3 miles. ■ First Spring Wildflower Part II. Ford Nature Education Center, Mill Creek MetroParks; 840 Old Furnace Road, Youngstown, 44511; 330-740-7107. Last month we hunted for blooms of our first spring wildflower -Skunk Cabbage. Moderate with some hills, 2.5 miles. 2-4 p.m., Sunday, March 12. ■ T’ai Chi Basics for Beginners Course. Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown, 44509; 330-740-7116. Learn this classic art of energy balancing while developing coordination, flexibility and leg strength with Marie Lew during this ten week course. $100; 10 percent discount ($90) if registered by March 11. Noon-1 p.m., Thursdays, March 16-May 18. ■ Lookin’ for Green. Ford Nature Education Center, Mill Creek MetroParks; 840 Old Furnace Road, Youngstown, 44511; 330-740-7107. Been celebrating St. Patrick’s Day all week? Come out and join us as we enjoy daylight savings time while lookin’ for green. Moderate, 3 miles. 6-7:30 p.m., Thursday, March 16. ■ Happy Spring. MetroParks Farm, Bikeway Trailhead, Mill Creek MetroParks; 330-330-740-7107. Spring begins tomorrow. Let’s celebrate as we enjoy the sights and sounds of the new season while saying goodbye to the old. Moderate, 2 miles. 2-3:30 p.m., Sunday, March 19. Compiled from Mill Creek MetroParks. See the Metro Monthly calendar for more activities.
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Landgraff Chocolate blends European quality, Midwest work ethic BY RUSSELL BRICKEY
The chocolate store opened a few doors down from the Bread Chef, the other family business run by Mike Landgraff Sr. Landgraff learned the chocolate trade after working several years for another candymaker and then collecting literally hundreds of candy cookbooks.
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“It’s super scientific,” said Mike Landgraff Jr. as he delicately whisked the mysterious blend of cream, syrup, and Belgian chocolate in a metal mixing bowl. “Making chocolate is the closest thing to a chemistry class you’ll ever get. There is a lot more going on there than you can see.” The back room on the far side of his shop’s glass partition does look a bit like a laboratory, but the aroma of hot chocolate—as in real melted chocolate, the kind that quashes the most fervent diet with a single dollop—floods the air, and Landgraff Chocolate seems a lot more like “Willie Wonka” than science. Landgraff Chocolate is a family-owned operation that opened its doors last August in Boardman. The store sits at 850 E. Western-Reserve Road in a small strip-plaza surrounded by fields just off the I-680 interchange. It’s an unprepossessing location, until you enter the store and catch sight of the chocolates lined along the trays inside. Out on the sales floor the walls are still collecting decorations and the number of candy trays behind a glass partition do not quite run the length of the counter, but the chocolates are extraordinary, both in taste and in appearance. Many of the confections literally shine as if made of polished metal, an effect of trade secrets that Landgraff refuses to divulge. The Landgraffs are local people making a go of it in a slowly recovering economy. So far the store has seen steadily increasing sales, several joint promotions, and a loyal customer base. The business is filling corporate orders that run in the thousands of pieces. And their Facebook page is already filling up with testimonials. “I stopped here for the first time ever yesterday and Michael was so incredibly helpful and nice!” a woman named Melissa posted. “The chocolates were amazing.” Mike Landgraff Jr. is indeed a big, friendly man who has a surprisingly delicate touch at cooking things, something he’s been doing his whole life. He admits he sneaks a bonbon from the sale counter every now and again. “One piece a day makes your day really good.” Coffee-filled is his favorite. The chocolate store opened a few doors
“Making chocolate is the closest thing to a chemistry class you’ll ever get.” – Mike Landgraff Jr.
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Mike Landgraff Jr. in the showroom at Landgraff Chocolate in Boardman
striking are fish-shaped chocolates about the size of a gold-fish; these piscatorial candies are tri-colored, shading from purple to reddish to green. Its confections have over 30 varieties of flavor made in-house. The Landgraff family roasts their own almonds, creates all their own fillings, and uses entirely natural ingredients. “I like to consider this an art,” Mike Landgraff Jr. said. “It’s the not rushing that makes these so good.” Surprisingly, given the quality of their artisanship, the chocolatiers are at least partly self-taught from hundreds of books on candy making. The family bought the best machines available from Italy—the “Cadillac of chocolate machines,” according to Mike Landgraff Jr. —top grade raw chocolate from the country most famous for its confections, and coffee from Branch Street Coffee Roasters in Boardman. This combination of the international and the local is part of the Landgraff mission. Last May Landgraff Chocolate paired with Magic Tree Pub for a sold-out night of wine and chocolates. Their chocolate bars can be found at High Octane Coffee in Canfield. And, of course, they continue to look for new partnerships. Their contribution, they hope, is one small part of a new phase for northeastern Ohio, and Youngstown, in particular, which has made national headlines for its economic hardship. Landgraff Chocolates, Mike Landgraff Jr. said, is part of what he sees as a Youngstown renaissance. “I’m really glad that the entire Youngstown community is starting to support these kinds of businesses and we want everybody to know that we make our chocolate right here,” Mike Landgraff Jr. said.
down from the Bread Chef, the other family chocolate into the frothing bowl of cream, business run by Mike Landgraff Sr. The elder Landgaff ’s mixing technique has the pracLandgraff learned the chocolate trade after ticed meticulousness of a professional musiworking several years for another candy-maker cian (which he is), and the mixture suddenly in the region and then collecting literally hun- coalesces into a mouthwateringly thick, deep dreds of candy cookbooks. “Since then, he’s had brown ganache. The newly-made ganache chocolate in his head,” said Mike about his fa- will rest for an hour, butter will be added to ther. Mike Landgraff Sr. taught the trade to his the mix, and the final product will be piped son, who is also a professional drummer in sev- into ornate chocolate molds which will then eral local bands, and Mike Jr. has been perfect- sit for 24 hours before the chocolates are ing his candy-making ready to be placed in talents ever since. the showroom trays. The craft of the Sixty-eight degrees is chocolatier is remarkthe exact right temably precise. Making perature for storing quality confections chocolate. Climate is actually a two-day control is a necessity. process. Tempering “We build these machines keep the upside-down,” Mike rich streams of meltLandgraff Jr. said, refered chocolate “exactly ring to the molds which right all the time,” give the bonbons their delicate shapes: flosaid Mike Landgraff rets, sea-shells, smooth ■ Landgraff Chocolate – 850 E. Western-ReJr. Laser thermomdomes, hearts, geomet- serve Road, Boardman, 44514. Phone: 330-953eters gauge the exact ric patterns, or stylized 0255. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ moment to pour the ELECTRONIC IMAGE COURTESY OF LANDGRAFF CHOCOLATE animals. The most Landgraff-Chocolates-450870058437674/ tiny buttons of pure Chocolate-covered strawberries
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RESTAURANT & DINING GUIDE Brothers Pizza, Buena Vista Cafe, Caesar’s, Café 422, Carmen’s Pizza, Chat-n-Chew, Chef Chen, Cockeye BBQ, Coffee Cup Cafe, Dilucia, Dunkin’ Donuts, Eat’n Park, El Torero, Eli’s Famous Barbecue, Enzo’s, Grill on the Square, Hippodrome, Hot Dog Shoppe, Ianazone’s Pizza, Lime Tree Sandwich Gallery, Little Wing Cafe, Mocha House, Papa John’s, Panera, Perkins, Pizza Hut, Pizza Joe’s, Pizza Works, Ponderosa, Sandwich Factory, Saratoga, Sorrento Restaurant and Pizzeria, Speakeasy Lounge, Sunrise Inn, U.S. Sub Shop, Wayside Restaurant, Yamato’s Japanese Restaurant, Yanni’s.
BY LOCATION Mahoning County AUSTINTOWN Arthur Treacher’s, BW-3, Bamboo Garden, Barry Dyngles Pub, Belleria Pizzeria, Bill’s Place, Bob Evans, Chad Anthony’s Italian Grille & Pub, Chipotle, Chipper’s Sports Bar, Cornersburg Pizza, Cracker Barrel, Dunkin’ Donuts, Eat’n Park, Goodie’s Mediterranean Grill and Lounge, Hollywood Gaming, Hot Head Burritos, Ice House, Inner Circle, Iron Skillet, Jay’s, Little Caesar’s, Lucianno’s, Maggie’s Magic Muffins, The Manor, Marino’s Italian Cafe, Noday’s Deli, Nicolinni’s, O’Donold’s, Panera, Papa John’s, Perkins, Quaker Steak and Lube, Rachel’s, Ruby Tuesday, Saadey’s Place, Salsita’s Mexican Restaurant and Cantina, Salvatore’s Italian Grill, Sandwich Factory, Starbucks, Sunrise Inn, Sunset Grill by the Fifth Season, Trax, Upstairs Restaurant, Walrus Subs, Wedgewood Fernando’s Pizza, West Gate Pizza.
Columbiana County COLUMBIANA Das Dutch Haus, R Pizza Place. HANOVERTON Spread Eagle Tavern. LISBON Courthouse Inn and Restaurant, Mark’s Landing Restaurant, Mary’s Pizza, Shale Tavern and Grille, Steel Trolley Diner. SALEM B.B. Rooner’s Food and Spirits, Mason’s Steak House and Lounge, Mike’s Penn Avenue Grille. Salem Hills Country Club.
BERLIN CENTER Ben’s, G’s Pizza World. BOARDMAN Aladdin’s, Applebee’s, Asian Chao, Asuka Japanese Cuisine, Belleria, Blue Wolf, Bob Evans, Bombay Star, Bruno’s, Buffalo Wild Wings, Cafe 422, Caffé Capri, Carmella’s Cafe, Carrabba’s Italian Grille, Casa de Tacos, Chad Anthony’s Italian Grille & Pub, Chick-Fil-A, Chili’s Grill and Bar, Chipotle, Chuck E. Cheese’s, Cocca’s Pizza, Cornersburg Pizza, Denny’s, Dunkin’ Donuts, Eat’n Park, Ely’s To Go, English Pub, Fuji, Gia’s, Gloria Jean’s, Great Harvest Bread, House of China, Ianazone’s Pizza, Inner Circle, International House of Pancakes, Jay’s, Johnny’s, Lanai Lounge and Outdoor Patio, Krakus Polish Deli and Bakery, Landgraff Chocolate, Longhorn Steakhouse, Los Gallos, M&P Coney Island, Magic Tree, Main Moon, Michael Alberini’s, Mocha House, Nicolinni’s Ristorante II, O’Charley’s, Olive Garden, Outback, Panera, Perkins, Pho Saigon, Plaza Donuts, Primanti Bros., Red Lobster, Rise Pies, Sandwich Factory, Sawa, Shanghai River, Smokey Bones, Springfield Grille, Starbucks, Steak-n-Shake, Stonebridge Grille, Stone Fruit Coffee Company, Suzie’s Dogs and Drafts, T.J.’s, Taco Loco, That’s a Wrap, Uptown Pizza, VeggieOlio’s, Vintage Estate, What’s Cookin’, Wedgewood Pizza, Yankee Kitchen. CAMPBELL City Limits, Jay’s, Main Moon, Nicky’s. CANFIELD AngeNetta’s, Barney’s Deli, Bella Napoli, Belleria, Bob Evans, Branch Street Coffee Roasters, Dunkin’ Donuts, Firebirds Wood-Fired Grill, Gordy’s Specialty Market, High Octane Coffee Company, Inner Circle, Peaberry’s Cafe, Perkins, Phoenix Firegrill and Bar, Piccadilly Parlour, Tequila Jalisco, Thanos Family Restaurant, Whitefire Grille, Zenobia Grill.
Western Pennsylvania BEAVER Wooden Angel. ELECTRONIC IMAGE COURTESY OF THE SUNRISE
Black Angus burger and fries at the Sunrise in downtown Warren Elmton, Kitchen Post, La Villa, Pizza Joe’s, Rip’s Cafe, Tangier Bar and Pizza, Selah Cafe, Subway. YOUNGSTOWN (downtown) Avalon Downtown, Cassese’s MVR, Christopher’s, Collections Cafe, Downtown Draught House, The Federal, Inner Circle, Joe Maxx, Mocha Roca Cafe, O’Donold’s, One Hot Cookie, Overture, Papa John’s, Plaza Donuts, Roberto’s Italian Ristorante, Rust Belt Brewing Co., Subway, Suzie’s Dogs and Drafts, V2 Cafe. EAST SIDE City Limits, Jay’s Hot Dogs, Royal Oaks. NORTH SIDE Belleria, Cassese’s MVR, Charlie Staples, Collections Cafe, Cultivate: a Co-op Café, Golden Dawn, Inner Circle, Hook Fish & Chicken, Main Moon, Rib Cage, Subway. SOUTH SIDE Crickets, Irish Bob’s, Scarsella’s, Papa’s Sports Bar, Pizza Hut, Teenie’s Tavern, Tokyo House. WEST SIDE Casa Ramirez, Dickey’s Chili Parlor, Dine-nDash, Foxy’s Restaurant and Lounge, Hunan Express, Inner Circle, Jay’s Famous Hot Dogs, Kirkmere Pizza, Kravitz’s at the Garden Cafe, Landmark Restaurant, Mahoning Valley Lanes, Molly’s, Palm Café, Periscoop Submarine, Santa Fe Southwestern Cafe.
CORNERSBURG Belleria, Cornersburg Pizza, Davidson’s.
YSU CAMPUS Cassese’s MVR, Charlie Staples, ChickFil-A, Collections Cafe, Cultivate: A Co-op Café, Dunkin Donuts, Hot Head Burritos, Inner Circle Pizza, Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches, Pressed, Subway, Taco Bell.
LAKE MILTON El Carlos Mexican Restaurant.
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LOWELLVILLE Bogey’s Bar and Grille, Carchedi’s, Rocco’s Stateline Diner.
BROOKFIELD Bellybuster, Brookfield Diner, Papa Louie’s.
NEW MIDDLETOWN DeChellis Italian Cafe.
CORTLAND Brother’s Pizza and Restaurant, Buena Vista II, China House, Lake Tavern, Monty’s Mosquito Lake Carry-Out, Top Notch Diner, Vasilio Restaurant.
NORTH JACKSON Dino’s, the Korner. NORTH LIMA Steamers Stonewall Tavern. POLAND Bruno’s, The Fireplace, Inner Circle Pizza, Kravitz’s Delicatessen, LaRocca’s, Lin’s Garden, Sandwich Factory, Wittenauer Cafe.
GIRARD Amen Corner, Belleria, Café Olgun, Girard Wok, Iron Skillet, Jib-Jab Hot Dog Shoppe, Marguerita’s Grille, Melfi & Santangelo’s, Pizza Joe’s, Scenna’s Family Restaurant.
STRUTHERS Belleria Pizzeria, Brier Hill Pizza and Wings, China Garden, Dona Vito’s Italian Grille,
HOWLAND Alberini’s Trattoria, barrel33, Chophouse, Buena Vista II, Gus’ Italian Grille X-Press, Leo’s
Ristorante, Leon’s, Main Moon, Perkins, Raptis Family Restaurant, Salvatore’s, Sunrise Inn Express, Up a Creek Tavern, Wedgewood Fernando’s Pizza. HUBBARD Belleria Pizzeria, C’s Waffle House, China House, Cocca’s Pizza, Downtown Cafe and Patio Bar, Frankie’s Main Street Cafe, Globe Restaurant, Main Moon, Mi Ranchitos Mexican Restaurant, Pizza Works, Waffle House. KINSMAN Market Square Soda Fountain, Nancy’s Cozy Café, Peter Allen Inn and Events Center, Times Square. LEAVITTSBURG Country Kupboard. LIBERTY Bob Evans, Chad Anthony’s Italian Grille & Pub, China Express, Denny’s, Fiesta Tapatia, Fortune Garden, Golden Hunan, Joé, Jimmy’s Italian Specialties, Kravitz’s Delicatessen, Nonni’s Ristorante, Papa’s Pizza and Puerto Rican Foods, Station Square, Subway, Uptown Pizza, Youngstown Crab Co. MASURY White Rose Spaghetti House. NEWTON FALLS Cafe 534, Covered Bridge Inn, Main Moon, Roby Lee’s Restaurant. NILES Applebee’s, Asian Chao, Belleria Pizzeria, Bob Evans, Bombay Curry & Grill, Buffalo Wild Wings, Chef Peng, Chick-Fil-A , China Wok, Chipotle, Chuck E. Cheese, El Jalepeño, Firebirds Wood Fired Grill, Giorgio’s Ristorante, High Pointe Restaurant and Tavern, Hometown Buffet, Ianazone’s Homemade Pizza, International House of Pancakes, Jimmy John’s, Lone Star, Main Loon, Manfredi’s Pizza, Mizu Japanese Restaurant, O’Charley’s, Olive Garden, Outback Steakhouse, Papa Nick’s Lounge, Pizzafire, Plaza Azteca, Primanti Bros., Red Lobster, Renato’s Pizza, Rise Pies, Robbins Avenue Pizza, Salvatore’s, Spinners Subs, Steak-n-Shake, Stoneyard Grill and Tavern, Starbucks, Taqueria La Latina & Market, Texas Roadhouse, Vernon’s Cafe. VIENNA Brothers Pizza, Dairy Queen, Yankee Kitchen. WARREN Belleria Pizzeria, Breeze Inn Sandwich Shop,
HERMITAGE Applebee’s, Bella Cena, Bob Evan’s, Combine Bros., Hickory Bar and Grille, Hot Head Burritos, Panera, Pizza Hut, Pizza Joe’s, Quaker Steak & Lube Express, Red Lobster, Starbucks. SHARON Billy’s Black and Gold Bar, Coney Island Niko Lou’s, Domino’s Pizza, Donna’s Diner, Main Moon, Quaker Steak & Lube, Sharon Hotdog Shop, Tully’s.
BY CUISINE AMERICAN Amen Corner, AngeNetta’s, Applebee’s, B.B. Rooner’s Food and Spirits, BV II Go, Barbara’s Cozy Corner, Barney’s Deli, Barry Dyngles Pub, Bella’s to Go, Belly Buster, Bill’s Place, Blue Wolf Tavern, Bob Evans, Bogey’s Bar and Grille, Bojangle’s Roadhouse and Honky Tonk Blues, Breeze Inn Sandwich Shop, Brookfield Diner, Bud’s Suds and Pub, Buffalo Wild Wings, C’s Waffle House, Cafe Olgun, Charly’s, ChikFil-A, Chili’s, Chipper’s Sports Bar, The Chophouse, Chuck E. Cheese, City Limits, Christopher’s, Covered Bridge Inn, Cracker Barrel, Davidson’s, Downtown Cafe and Patio Bar, Downtown Draught House, Eat’n Park, Edie’s, Firebirds Wood Fired Grill, Fire Grill BBQ, Five Brothers Bistro, Frankie’s Main Street Cafe, Gasoline Alley, Globe, Golden Dawn, Gordy’s Specialty Market, Great Harvest Bread, Hickory Grille, Home Cooking, Hometown Buffet, Ice House Inn, International House of Pancakes, Jib-Jab, Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches, Johnny’s, Knoll Run Golf Course, Kountry Kupboard, Lime Tree Sandwich Gallery, Lone Star, Longhorn, M&P Coney Island, MVR, Magic Tree, Mahoning Valley Lanes, Manor, Mocha House, Molly’s, Monteen’s, O’Charley’s, Outback Steakhouse, Overture, Panera, Peaberry’s Cafe, Perkins, Peter Allen Inn and Event Center, Phoenix Firegrill and Bar, Ponderosa, Popeye’s, Primanti Bros., Quaker Steak & Lube, Rachel’s Westchester, Raptis, Red Lobster, Roadhouse, Royal Oaks, Ruby Tuesday, Smokey Bones, Spinners, Spread Eagle Tavern, Springfield Grille, Station Square, Steak-n-Shake, Sunrise Inn, Suzie’s Dogs and Drafts, T.J.’s, Texas Roadhouse, Times Square, Trax Restaurant, Tully’s, Veggie-Olio’s, Vernon’s Cafe, Vintage Estate, Wayside, What’s Cookin’, Whitefire Grille & Spirits, Wittenauer
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Cafe, Wooden Angel, Yankee Kitchen, Youngstown Crab Co.
from classic pizza varieties to sandwiches, salads and dinners. Dine in or carry out. Delivery is available in the downtown area. Full bar. L,D. Monday through Saturday; closed Sunday. 17 W. Federal St., Youngstown, 44503; 330-740-0000. AE, D, MC, V.
BAKERY & PASTRIES Bread Chef, Buttermaid Bakery, Classic Bakery, Mocha House, One Hot Cookie, Pressed Coffee Bar & Eatery, Wittenauer Cafe.
B.B. Rooners Food and Spirits Homestyle
BARBECUE Barry Dyngles Pub, Buena Vista, Charlie Staple’s, Cockeye BBQ, Eli’s Famous Barbecue, Longhorn Steakhouse, Original Roadhouse, Palm Café, Royal Oaks, Quaker Steak & Lube, Smokey Bones, Texas Roadhouse, Tully’s.
restaurant/bar in downtown Salem serves burgers, sandwiches, pasta, barbecue, soups, salads and sandwiches. Full bar. 256 E. State St., Salem; 330-3370001. bbroonersfoodandspirits.com
Bamboo Garden Chinese in a fast-food format. 5468 Mahoning Ave., Austintown; 330-793-8665.
CHINESE/ASIAN Asian Chao, Bamboo Garden, China Buffet, China Express, China Hing, China House, China Star, China Wok, Dragon Palace, Fortune Garden, Girard Wok, Golden Hunan, Grand Buffet, Harvest Buffet and Grille, House of China, Hunan Express, Hung Fung, Little Hunan, Main Loon, Main Moon, Panda Garden, Shanghai River, Shangrila Express, Yamato.
Barney’s Deli Locally-owned, independent serves
breakfast, lunch, soup, salads, grillers, sandwich platters, traditional and contemporary deli sandwiches. The dinner side of the menu is upscale homestyle. 132 S. Broad St., Canfield, 44406; 330-533-7408.
Barry Dyngle’s Pub Wings, baby back ribs, rib-and-
chicken combos, chicken entrees, burgers, sandwiches. Besides the Queen of Hearts, Barry Dyngle’s is also known for its award-winning barbecue. Full bar. Major credit cards. 1601 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown; 330-259-4788.
COFFEE/CAFES Branch Street Coffee Roasters, Dunkin Donuts, Gloria Jean’s, High Octane Coffee Company, Joe Maxx, Maggie’s Magic Muffins, Magic Mocha, Mocha House, Panera, Peaberry’s, Pressed Coffee Bar & Eatery, Starbucks, Stone Fruit Coffee Company. DELICATESSEN Barney’s, Breeze Inn Sandwich Shop, Charley’s, Gordy’s Specialty Market, Great Harvest Bread, Kravitz’s at the Garden Cafe, Kravitz’s Delicatessen, Panera, Peaberry’s Cafe, Pressed Coffee Bar & Eatery, Primanti Bros., Sandwich Factory, Spinners, That’s a Wrap, U.S. Sub Shop, Walrus Subs. FRENCH AMERICAN Selah Cafe. GREEK BV to Go, Buena Vista, Buena Vista II, Raptis. INDIAN Bombay Curry and Grill, Bombay Star. IRISH O’Donold’s. ITALIAN Alberini’s Trattoria, AngeNetta’s, Antone’s, Aulisio’s, Bella Cena, Belleria, Bogey’s Bar and Grille, Brier Hill Pizza & Wings, Bruno’s, Buena Vista, Caesar’s, Carrabba’s Italian Grille, Café 422, Caffe Capri, Carchedi’s, Carmelo’s, Chiccarino’s, Combine Bros., Davidson’s, DeChellis Italian Cafe, DeMarco’s, Dilucia’s, Dino’s, Dirusso’s, Dona Vito’s, Ezio’s, Enzo’s, Geno’s, Giorgio’s Ristorante, Gonata’s, Inner Circle, Jimmy’s Famous Take Out, Joé, La Rocca’s, La Villa, Leo’s, Lucianno’s, MVR, Marino’s, Michael Alberini’s, Nicolinni’s, Nicolinni’s Ristorante II, Nonni’s Ristorante, Olive Garden, Papa Louie’s, Roberto’s Italian Ristorante, Roby Lee’s Restaurant and Banquet Center, Salvatore’s, Scarsella’s, Smaldino’s, Station Square, Sunrise Inn, Tuscany Square, V2 Cafe, Vernon’s Cafe, White Rose Spaghetti House. JAPANESE/SUSHI Asuka, Mizu Japanese Restaurant and Sushi, Shangri La, Tokyo House, Tokyo Sushi and Grill, Sawa Steak House, Yamato. LATIN/SPANISH Adrian’s, El Pollo Rico, Papa’s, Saborico. MEXICAN Casa Fiesta, Casa Ramirez, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Don Pancho’s, El Arriero, El Carlos, El Jalapeño, El Torero, Fiesta Tapatia, La Fiesta, La Isla, Los Gallos, Mi Ranchitos, Salsita’s, Taco Loco, Taqueria La Latina. MIDDLE EASTERN Aladdin’s, Little Damascus, Upstairs, Zenobia Grill. PERUVIAN El Pollo Rico. POLISH Krakus Polish Deli and Bakery. PUERTO RICAN Papa’s Puerto Rican Foods. SEAFOOD Arthur Treacher’s, Café 422, Steamers Stonewall Tavern, Red Lobster, Youngstown Crab Co.
Bella Cena Traditional and contemporary Italian. Also offers catering and enterainment. 3200 S. Hermitage Road, Hermitage, Pa.; 724-981-2879.
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Cheeseburger platter at the Phoenix Grill in Canfield SOUL FOOD Charlie Staple’s, Eli’s Famous Barbecue. SPANISH – Adrian’s, El Pollo Rico, Saborico Market and Café. STEAK Café 422, Chophouse, Firebirds Wood Fired Grill, Lone Star, Longhorn, Outback, Michael Alberini’s, Ponderosa, Quaker Steak & Lube, Rachel’s Westchester, Roadhouse, T.J.’s,, Texas Roadhouse, Tully’s, Vernon’s Cafe, Winston’s. VEGAN Ely’s To Go, Flaming Ice Cube. VEGETARIAN Courthouse Inn and Restaurant, Ely’s to Go, Flaming Ice Cube. VIETNAMESE Pho Saigon, Yamato.
DINE A-Z Aladdin’s Ytown Middle Eastern, vegan and
vegetarian cuisine. Features chicken, lamb and beef entrees, salads, soups, wrapped sandwiches, organic coffees and teas, smoothies and fresh-squeezed juices. Offers a deli case with cheesecakes and other desserts. L, D. Monday through Sunday. 7325 South Ave., Boardman, 44512. 330-629-6450. AE, D, MC, V.
Alberini’s Trattoria Serves classic and casual
modern Italian. Beef, veal, chicken, fish, chicken and eggplant Parmesans, pasta, flat-bread pizzas, salads, sandwiches. Full bar. Major credit cards. Occasional live entertainment. Tuesday through Sunday. 5000 E. Market St., Howland; 330-856-1550.
Michael Alberini’s Restaurant Upscale, casual
Italian-American restaurant also features a variety of regional American and international cuisines. Offers an extensive wine list (600 wines), craft beers and a retail wine shop. D. 5-10 p.m., Monday through Thursday; 4-11 p.m., Friday and Saturday; 3-9 p.m., Sunday. 1140 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman, 44512. 330-9652524. michaelalberinis.com. AE, D, MC, V.
Amen Corner Downtown restaurant/bar has a
sports-bar atmosphere up front and casual dining in the rear of the building. Serves excellent burgers, sandwiches, authentic pizza, dinner entrees, soups
and salads. Most of the desserts are made by the owners. The restaurant is roomy, family friendly and comfortable. Service is warm and personable. Full bar. 20 W. Main St., Girard, 44420; 330-545-5694.
AngeNetta’s Restaurant and Catering
American, Italian and home-style cuisine. Offerings include steak, wild-caught Alaskan salmon, chicken, pasta, and home-style items like meatloaf with whipped mashed potatoes. Offers specialty desserts. Chef Tony and Phyllis Olin are proprietors. Tuesday through Saturday. L,D. 64 Cardinal Drive, Canfield, 44406; 330533-6090. www.angenettas.com. AE, MC, V.
Antone’s Paninos and Pasta Longtime locally
owned restaurant serves Italian-American cuisine. L,D. 720 Boardman-Canfield Road, Boardman, 44512; 330-965-0333.
Applebee’s Kansas-based chain operates 1,600
“neighborhood restaurants” in 49 states. Features dinner entrees, soups, salads, and appetizers. L,D seven days. 904 Great East Plaza, Niles, 44406; 330-544-0780. 6691 South Ave., Boardman, 44512; 330-965-0460.
Aqua Pazzo 492 McClurg Road, Boardman, 44512; 330- 965-5899. Restaurant in the Summer Garden complex serves upscale Italian cuisine.
Arthur Treacher’s Fish and Chips Fast-food
chain serves English-style fish and chips, hush puppies, fish dinners and various sides. 4451 Mahoning Ave., Austintown, 44515; 330-792-6764.
Asian Chao Asian-style cuisine. Features stir-fry
chicken, beef, pork and vegetarian (tofu) with mixed vegetables, egg rolls, spring rolls, lo mien, soups and fried rice. Southern Park Mall, 7401 Market St., Boardman, 44512; 330-965-9859. Eastwood Mall, 5555 YoungstownWarren Road, Niles, 44446; 330-505-1792.
Asuka Japanese Cuisine Japanese steak house and sushi bar near the Southern Park Mall. 7381 Market St., Boardman, 44512; 330-629-8088.
Avalon Downtown Downtown bar and eatery
serves Italian-American food. The setting mixes old and new Youngstown with exposed brick, high ceilings and contemporary pendant lights. Offerings range
6949 Warren-Sharon Road, Brookfield; 330-448-2145.
Ben’s Restaurant and Bar Full-service restaurant specializes in American cuisine. Longtime eatery specializes in steaks, entrees and seafood. 17729 Akron-Canfield Road, Berlin Center; 330-547-7633.
Bill’s Place Casual bar/restaurant serves burgers, fries, sandwiches. Full bar. 4771 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; 330-270-1703.
Blue Wolf Tavern Italian, American (traditional and
new), Cajun, Southwestern and Mediterranean. L,D. Full bar. 1295 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman, 44512; 330-726-8137. V, MC, AE, D. thebluewolftavern.com
Bob Evans Ohio-based chain offers traditional
dinners and farm-style breakfasts. Omelets, egg-andbreakfast-meat combinations, plus country favorites. For dinner, turkey dinners share the spotlight with grilled fish, stir fries and other fare. B,L,D.
Bogey’s Bar & Grill Restaurant/bar near Knoll Run
Golf Course serves American, barbecue, burgers, Cajun/Creole and Italian. Sandwiches, burgers, wings, seafood, chicken, Italian greens, and hot peppers in oil. 3535 Upland Ave., Lowellville, 44436; 330-7506062. V, AE, MC.
Bojangle’s Road House Blues Features a made-
from-scratch menu. Steaks, ribs, pulled pork, brisket, Southwestern spring rolls, burgers, sandwiches, baby back ribs, filet and whiskey shrimp, seafood, tacos, wraps, corn fritters, specialty salads and sides. Full bar. Also features live music. 48400 State Route 14, New Waterford, 44445; 330-846-0124. bojanglesblues.com. Bombay Curry & Grill Indian. Offers traditional Indian cuisine in a buffet format. Meat and vegetarian. Across from the Eastwood Mall. L,D. 5400 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles, 44446; 330-433-4444. Bombay Star Indian and Pakistani cuisine. Chicken, lamb, seafood, vegan and vegetarian. Features a lunch buffer, entrees, soups and Indian specialty items. Entrees and breads are prepared in a charcoal clay oven. 813 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman, 44512; 330-965-1111. L,D. Monday through Sunday. MC, V, D. Branch Street Coffee Roasters Locally owned and operated coffee roaster/cafe serves freshly brewed, custom specialty coffees, teas and accompanying sides. Accepts major credit cards. 1393 BoardmanCanfield Road, Boardman, 44512; 330-727-6910. www. branchstreetcoffee.com
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The Bread Chef European-style artisan breads and
pastries. Includes breads, croissants, scones, muffins, and other baked goods of superior quality. All items are made daily by hand by the owner and staff. 850 E. Western Reserve Road, Boardman, 44514; 330-7299900. 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Monday through Friday and 8 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday. Breeze In Sandwich Shop Sandwiches, burgers, pizza and breakfasts. Monday through Saturday. 817 Elm Road NE, Warren, 44483; 330-392-7777. Brier Hill Pizza & Wings Italian, pizza, burgers, wings, grilled chicken, subs, brownies and sides. 4284 New Road, Austintown, 44515; 330-793-6465; 587 5th St., Struthers, 44471; 330-750-1997. Brookfield Family Diner Family-style eatery serves dinners, sandwiches, appetizers and breakfasts. B,L,D. 524 state Route 7, Brookfield, 44403; 330-448-2838.
The Original Brothers Pizza Restaurant
Restaurant in the center of Vienna serves pizza, stromboli, wings, dinners, and submarine sandwiches. Their homemade pizza dough is made from scratch daily. 4357 Warren-Sharon Road, Vienna, 44473. Monday through Saturday. 330-609-6900. www.brotherspizzavienna.com
Brothers Pizza Champion Pizza, Italian dinners,
subs, salads, pizza rolls, stromboli, calzones, various sides. 187 Folsom, Champion, 44483; 330-847-7900.
Brothers Pizza & Restaurant New York-style pizza,
Italian dinners, subs, salads, pizza rolls, stromboli, calzones, various sides. 144 S. High St., Cortland, 44410; 330-638-6555. L,D. Monday through Sunday.
Original Brothers Pizza Local independent serves pizza, sandwiches, salads, and sides. L,D. Monday through Saturday. 760 E. Market St., Warren, 44481; 330-393-6000.
Tommy’s Brother’s Sub Shop Local independent
serves pizza, sandwiches, salads, and sides. L,D. 710 E. Market St., Warren, 44481; 330-393-4111.
Bruno’s Locally-owned restaurant offers Italian-
style cuisine. B,L,D. 1984 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman, 44514; 330-757-0840. Major credit cards.
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soups, salads, and various sides. 7401 Market St. (Southern Park Mall), Boardman, 44512; 330-7588045. 8381 Market St., Boardman, 44512; 330-7260055. 3620 Starr Centre Drive, Canfield, 44406; 330-533-2977. Monday through Sunday.
Buena Vista Café Uncle Nick’s Greek fried chicken is
the claim to fame, but the restaurant also serves Italian, ribs, pizza and dinner entrees. Open seven days. Full bar. 1305 Buena Vista, Warren, 44483; 330-372-4493.
Buena Vista II Uncle Nick’s Greek fried chicken is
the restaurant’s claim to fame. Casual eatery features Italian, ribs, pizza and various dinner entrees. 1873 Niles-Cortland Road, Cortland, 44484; 330-856-2811.
Buffalo Wild Wings Sports-bar atmosphere, complete with TVs, trivia, burgers, wings and lots of beer on tap. Full bar. Southern Park Mall, Boardman; 726-1313. 950 Great East Plaza, Niles; 505-2999; 6000 Mahoning Ave., Austintown; 330-779-0201. Seven days.
C’s Waffles Express Small breakfast items in a to-go
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format. 7105 Lockwood, Boardman, 44512; 330-953-1633.
C’s Waffle House Breakfasts and family-style.
B,L,D. 920 W. Liberty St., Hubbard; 330-534-7631. 11991 South Ave., North Lima; 330-549-9807. 704 Youngstown-Poland Road, Struthers; 330-750-0791.
Caesar’s Italian Restaurant Home-style Italian and American cuisine. Pasta, seafood, pizza, homemade dinners, fried chicken and shrimp, L,D. 2801 W. Market St., Warren; 330-898-1555. Seven days.
Café 422 Landmark Strip restaurant serves steaks,
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seafood, chops, pasta, and Italian. L,D. Seven days.
Full bar. Major credit cards. Warren is the flagship and was established in 1939. 4422 Youngstown-Warren Road, Warren; 330-369-02422. 8586 South Ave., Boardman; 330-629-2422.
Café 534 Bar and grill serves burgers, wings, fish,
chicken, fries and various sides. Full bar. 115 Milton Blvd., Newton Falls, 44444; 330-872-7072.
Caffe Capri Established in 1996, Caffe Capri is a local,
independent, family-owned and operated restaurant featuring upscale Italian cuisine. The menu includes pasta, sandwiches, steaks, salads, and appetizers. One of the restaurant’s calling cards is Mama Q’s memorable red sauce over homemade pasta. L,D. Full bar. Major credit cards. 8000 Market St., Boardman, 44512; 330726-9900. www.caffe-capri.com
Capitol Grille Greek and American-style food. 20 W. Federal St., Youngstown, 44503; 330-746-8585.
Carchedi’s Homestyle Italian. Features homemade
pastas and sauce, soups, salads and appetizers. Traditional Italian recipes are prepared fresh to order. L,D Monday through Saturday. 30 E. Water St., Lowellville, 44436; 330-536-8128.
Carmella’s Cafe Homestyle Italian. Independent,
family-owned restaurant serves pasta, pizza, seafood, salads, sandwiches, soups and appetizers. Monday through Saturday. 850 E. Western Reserve Road, Boardman, 44512; 330-758-0544.
Casa De Tacos Local, family-owned, independent restaurant serves authentic homemade tacos and other Mexican fare. Also stocks Mexican specialty sodas. L. Dine in, carry out. 8051 Market St., Boardman, 44512; 330-965-7461.
Casa Ramirez Restaurant and Cantina Local,
family-owned, independent restaurant serves authentic Mexican cuisine. L,D Monday through Saturday. Full bar. 1578 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown, 44509; 330-792-9920.
Cassese’s MVR Local, family-owned, independent
restaurant serves Italian-American cuisine. Specialties include homemade pasta, beef, chicken, veal, fish, eggplant Parmesean, soups, salads and appetizers. The restaurant is located in Smokey Hollow, just east of Youngstown State University. A popular favorite with the university community and the public at large. L,D Monday through Saturday. Full bar. All major credit cards. Offers sheltered bocce courts. 410 N. Walnut St., Youngstown, 44505; 330-746-7067.
Chad Anthony’s Italian Grille & Pub. Locally
owned and operated restaurant serves classic and contemporary Italian. L,D. Full bar. Major credit cards. Seven days. 4837 Mahoning Ave., Austintown, 44515; 330-793-0707. 1315 Boardman-Canfield Road, Boardman, 44512; 330-953-2344. 4698 Belmont Ave., Liberty, 44505; 330-759-1561.
Charly’s Family Restaurant By Mr. B
Independent restaruant serves family-style food. 4455 Kirk Road, Austintown, 44515; 330-799-5569. Charley’s Steakery Mall food-court eatery features grilled steak and chicken. 7401 Market St., Boardman, 44512; 330-726-7171. 5555 Youngstown Warren Road, Niles, 44446; 330-544-3300. Chat-n-Chew Independent, locally-owned restaurant serves family-style food in a casual atmosphere. B,L,D. 2600 W. Market St., Warren, 44485; 330-898-7940. Chef Peng Chinese Restaurant Locally owned, independent’s specialties include General Tso’s chicken, sesame chicken, chicken fried rice and fresh egg rolls. L,D. Monday though Saturday. 517 N. Main St., Niles, 44446; 330-544-8132. V,MC,D. Chick-Fil-A Chain restaurant founded in 1967 offers
a boneless chicken breast sandwich, wraps, salads, breakfast sandwiches, appetizers and desserts. Monday through Saturday. 1051 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman, 44512; 330-726-7205. Southern Park Mall, Boardman, 44512. 330-758-7391. Howland Commons, 1885 Niles-Cortland Road, SE, Warren, 44484; 330-652-1300. YSU, 1 University Plaza, Youngstown, 44555. (YSU is a licensed location with limited hours and/or accessibility.) chick-fil-a.com Chili’s Grill and Bar Chain restaurant offers pub-style atmosphere and a full-service menu. The eatery’s baby back ribs are a signature item. Full bar. L,D seven days. 7403 Market St., Boardman, 44512; 330-758-4117. MC,V,D. www.chilis.com China Express Chinese. Dine in and carry out. Features a number of Chinese entrees in a quickserve format. Beef, chicken, pork, vegetarian, appetizers, soups, noodle dishes and stir-fries. 2899 Belmont Ave., Liberty, 44505; 330-759-3022. V,AE,D. China Garden Chinese. Eat-in, carry out. Features a number of Chinese entrees in a quick-serve format. Beef, chicken, pork, vegetarian, appetizers, soups, noodle dishes and stir-fries. L,D. 1010 5th St., Struthers, 44471; 330-750-9818. China Hing Chinese. Eat-in, carry out. Chinese entrees in a quick-serve format. Beef, chicken, pork, vegetarian, appetizers, soups, noodle dishes and stirfries. 423 E. Main St., Canfield, 44406; 330- 533-8989. China House Chinese. Beef, chicken, pork, vegetarian, appetizers, soups, noodle dishes and stir-fries. Soups, egg rolls, spring rolls and other appetizers. 42418 S. High St., Cortland, 44410; 330-637-2788. China Wok Chinese. Eat in, carry out. Features a number of Chinese entrees. Beef, chicken, pork, vegetarian, appetizers, soups, noodle dishes and stirfries. 39 Vienna, Niles, 44446; 330-544-6969.
Chinatown Chinese. Eat in, carry out. Features a
number of Chinese entrees. Beef, chicken, pork, vegetarian, appetizers, soups, noodle dishes and stirfries. Will deliver within 3 miles of the restaurant for an additional $1. Minimum order for delivery is $15. L,D. 8600 Glenwood Ave., Boardman, 44512; 330-965-9818.
Chipper’s Sports Bar Serves burgers, pizza, various appetizers and sides. Full bar. Mahoning Avenue at Edgehill, Austintown, 44515; 330-799-6667.
Chipotle Mexican Grill Chain with over 450
locations features fresh, made-to-order, build-yourown burritos. Beef, chicken, pork and vegetarian varieties. 5553 Mahoning Ave., Austintown, 44515; 330-318-4930. 1922 Niles-Cortland Road SE, Niles, 44446; 330-544-9256. 525 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman, 44512; 330-758-1477.
The Chophouse American and Italian. Upscale
restaurant at the Avalon Inn offers steaks, seafood, chops, chicken, dinner entrees, appetizers and salads. Features a comprehensive wine list and a children’s menu. Full bar. 9519 E. Market St., Howland, 44483; 330-856-2121. MC,V,AE,D. warrenchophouse.com
Christopher’s. Locally owned and operated
downtown restaurant serves American cuisine. Sandwiches, soups, salads and appetizers. L. Monday through Friday. Full bar. Major credit cards. City Centre One, lower level, 100 E. Federal St., Youngstown, 44503; 330-744-9580.
Chuck E. Cheese Kid-friendly chain offers sandwiches, salads and a signature pizza. 521 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman, 44512; 330-629-9929. 2082 NilesCortland Road SE, Niles, 44446; 652-0740.
Chung Chinese Restaurant Eat in or carry out.
Chinese in a quick-serve format. Beef, chicken, pork, vegetarian, appetizers, soups, noodle dishes and stirfries. 2020 North Road, Warren, 44484; 330-652-7277.
City Limits Restaurant Mom-and-pop eatery serves
American and Italian-American food. Stick-to-your-ribs breakfasts, sandwiches, homemade soups, daily specials, soups, salads and appetizers. B,L,D seven days. 3038 McCartney Road, Youngstown; 330-746-4026.
Cockeye BBQ Casual barbecue. Locally owned and operated American barbecue featuring ribs, brisket, chicken and pulled pork. Features scratch-made
sides. Specials every day. Beer available. Dine in or carry out. On line ordering. 1805 Parkman Road, NW, Warren, 44485; 330-369-4227. www.cockeyebbq.com
Collections Cafe B,L,D. Soups, sandwiches, salads,
desserts and Starbucks coffee are featured in the Butler’s café. Operated by AVI Food Systems. Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown, 44505; 330-746-8600.
Combine Brothers Family-owned, locally owned
independent restaurant features modern Italian cuisine. Great family-style salads. The rolls are light and yeasty and nearly as big as softballs. Great, fun atmosphere. Family and kid-friendly. L,D. Full bar. Major credit cards. Routes 18 and 518, Hermitage, Pa. 16148; 724-983-1057.
Coney Island Hot Dog Shoppe Coney Islands,
burgers, fries, and various sides and soft drinks. 31 N. Canfield-Niles Road, Austintown; 330-799-2029.
Country Market Restaurant/buffet in the Flying B
complex serves family-style meals. Breakfast, dinners, soups, salads and appetizers. Seven days, 24 hours. B,L,D. 2226 N. Main St., Hubbard, 44425; 330-534-4856.
Courthouse Inn & Restaurant Restaurant located
in a landmark Lisbon building serves farm-to-table vegetarian cuisine. Although the menu changes with the seasons, the restaurant also maintains many menu offerings for its customers. Desserts are made in house, including a nice selection of homemade pies. Seven days. 116 W. Lincoln Way, Lisbon, 44432; 330-870-4216.
Covered Bridge Inn Locally owned, independent
restaurant serves American and Italian. Steaks, chops, seafood, sandwiches, appetizers. B,L,D. Seven days. 22 W. Broad St., Newton Falls, 44444; 330-872-5556.
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Tennessee-
based chain has 535 restaurants in 41 states. Countrystyle food. B,L,D. Seven days. Major credit cards. 5600 Interstate Blvd., Austintown, 44515; 330-652-7227.
Crickets Bar and Grill Bar/restaurant features
made-to-order burgers, fries, soups, salads, sandwiches and appetizers. Full bar. 1733 E. Midlothian Blvd., Youngstown, 44502; 330-788-0028.
Cultivate: a Co-op Cafe Features a farm-to-table menu from local farmers and producers. Soups, salads, sandwiches and smoothies. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. on Thursday. 901 Elm St., Youngstown, 44505; 234-855-0175. www.cultivatecafe.org.
Das Dutch Haus Restaurant features hearty,
Amish-style dinners and desserts. 14895 South Ave., Columbiana, 44408; 330-482-2236. Davidson’s Restaurant Locally owned and operated independent serves Italian and American. Specialties include fish, pizza and prime rib. B,L,D. Full bar. Seven days. 3636 Canfield Road, Cornersburg, 44406; 330-793-0033. MC,V,D. De Chellis Italian Cafe Locally owned and family-operated independent serves traditional Italian and American cuisine. Signature items include Pan-Tossed Pasta, Old World Pasta, hand-made pasta, fish, chicken, veal beef, sausage, soups, sandwiches and appetizers. Sauces are homemade. Dine in or carry out. 11092 Main St., New MIddletown, 44442; 330-542-3733. Open seven days. Dickey’s Chili Parlor Independent bar/restaurant serves homemade burgers, fresh-cut fries, soups, appetizers. Full bar. 27 N. Meridian Road, Youngstown, 44509; 330-799-0058. Seven days. Dilucia’s Locally owned independent serves homestyle lunches and dinners. 2610 Elm Road, Warren, 44483; 330-372-3813. MC,V. Dine-N-Dash Restaurant Independent bar/ restaurant serves burgers, macaroni and cheese, pierogies, wings, soups and appetizers. Full bar. 2718 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown, 44509; 330-792-8690. Dino’s Italian Restaurant and Pizza Local independent serves Italian-American. B,L,D. 10941 Mahoning Ave., North Jackson, 44451; 330-538-2263. De Rienzo’s Italian Foods Locally owned and operated eatery serves Italian and American.
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German-style potato pancakes topped with sour cream
Black bean burgers topped with guacamole
German Potato Pancakes (Kartoffelpuffer)
Black Bean Burgers with Guacamole
Recipe by Helga the Kitchen Witch
Recipe by Stephanie Warner Shaw
INGREDIENTS 2 lbs. Yukon Gold potatoes 1 small onion 2 eggs 4 tablespoons flour 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste) Vegetable oil for frying
INGREDIENTS 2 cans black beans, drained and rinsed 2 teaspoons smoked paprika 1/4 red onion, chopped fine 3 tablespoons wheat gluten 2 tablespoons dried breadcrumbs (more if necessary) 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, finely minced pinch of sea salt black pepper extra virgin olive oil
“Serve with applesauce. If you like, use a dollop of sour cream.” – Helga the Kitchen Witch
PREPARATION Peel potatoes and onion.With a box grater or food processor, finely grate potatoes into a bowl. Place grated mixture into a strainer; press out as much liquid as possible with your hands or a wooden spoon. Reserve liquid and let settle. (Pour away potato liquid but don’t throw away the starch sediment that has settled at the bottom of the bowl. This will be returned to the potato mixture.) In food processor, chop onion until smooth. Add eggs, flour and salt to bowl. Add onion and potatoes; mix thoroughly. Heat cooking oil in skillet. Drop potato mixture into skillet (two heaping tablespoons at a time) and fry until crisp and golden. Turn and brown other side. Serve with applesauce. If you like, use a dollop of sour cream. Note: Fry pancakes as soon as mixture is made to prevent darkening of batter. Helga Wengler is a native of Frankfurt, Germany. She learned to cook from her mother and loves to share her knowledge and cooking expertise with Homeplate viewers. Helga and her husband, Wolfgang, are very active in the local community.
PREPARATION In a large bowl, begin mashing the black beans. Add the smoked paprika, wheat gluten, breadcrumbs, sea salt, pepper, onion and cilantro. Combine thoroughly, and mash to desired consistency. Wet hands and form patties out of mixture, roughly the size of a burger. Transfer to wax paper-lined plate. Heat a non-stick skillet to medium-high, and add 1 teaspoon of extra virgin olive oil. Place the patties into the skillet, then top with a sprinkling of breadcrumbs. Cook patties for about 3 minutes on each side. Remove patties and immediately place on kaiser rolls or crisp lettuce leaves. Top with guacamole and serve immediately. Stephanie Warner Shaw is executive director of the Eastern Ohio P16 initiative, an educational outreach spanning four counties in the region. She is also very active in the children’s ministries at Believers Christian Fellowship in Warren. She is a graduate of Youngstown State University. Besides her contributions as a host on Homeplate, Stephanie realizes her artistic and creative pursuits as chief blogger for Leigh & Ollie Interiors.
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The spaghetti sauce, pizza and meatballs are all homemade. Also serves chicken, fish, pork chops, soups, sandwiches, burgers and appetizers. Established in 1933. 387 South Broadway, Salem, 44460; 330-337-9812. V,MC,D. Dona Vito’s Italian Café Locally owned and operated restaurant in downtown Struthers serves Italian and American cuisine. Specialties include vacatelli, Pollo del Padrone and Shrimp Diablo. L,D. Seven days. Full bar. All major credit cards. 139 S. Bridge St., Struthers, 44471; 330-755-3456. Downtown Draught House Longtime bar/ restaurant in downtown Youngstown serves burgers, soups, salads. L Monday through Friday. Full bar. 219 W. Federal St., Youngstown, 44503; 330-746-9722. Dunkin Donuts. National chain with numerous local locations serves coffee, doughnuts, breakfast sandwiches. Eat’n Park Pittsburgh-based chain offers a contemporary take on diner fare. Full-service menu. B,L,D. 8049 Market, Boardman, 44512; 330-758-1307. 2057 Wal-Mart Drive, Warren, 44483; 372-6610; 5459 Mahoning Ave., Austintown, 44515; 330-779-0411. El Arriero Mexican Restaurant Serves Mexican and Southwestern cuisine. Full bar. 3101 E. State St., Hermitage, Pa., 16148. 724-342-4630.
El Jalapeño Authentic Mexican Restaurant
Mexican cuisine. Features a large, diverse menu. 5125 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles, 44446; 330-5446500. L,D. Full bar. Seven days. MC,V, AE,D. El Jalapeño II. Mexican cuisine. Features a large, diverse menu. L,D. Full bar. Open seven days. 4626 Mahoning Ave., Austintown, 44515. 330-799-6500. Major credit cards. El Torero Mexican Restaurante Mexican cuisine. 2700 Elm Road, NE, Warren, 44483; 330-372-7767. MC,V,D,AE.
Elham Restaurant Middle Eastern, Mediterranean.
Specialties include lamb on the rod. Monday through Saturday. L,D. V,MC. 2650 Ellwood Road, New Castle, Pa., 16101; 724-652-6611. Eli’s Famous Bar-B-Que Locally owned and operated independent barbecue restaurant serves ribs, chicken, fish, greens, candied yams and corn bread. For dessert, there are Southern treats like sweet potato pie, coconut cake and pound cake. Carry-out only. L,D. 1407 Niles Road, Warren, 44484; 330-369-5457. The Elmton Locally owned and operated independent restaurant/bar features exceptional broasted chicken, potato spears and a distinctive, one-of-a-kind pizza. Offers a family-friendly dining room and a bar area packed with regulars watching sports. Dine in, carry out. MC, D, V. L,D Monday-Saturday. 584 5th St., Struthers, 44471; 330-755-8511. Ely’s To Go Locally sourced and fresh vegetarian, vegan and Asian cuisine. Features soups, salads, sandwiches, spring rolls, and baked goods. Many items are seasonal and made fresh with local and mostly organic ingredients. Monday through Friday. 850 E. Western Reserve Road, Boardman, 44512; 330-953-3445. Enzo’s Family owned and operated independent restaurant serves Italian, seafood, sandwiches, steaks, and pizza. L,D. Tuesday-Saturday. MC,V,AE,D. 2918 Elm Road, Warren, 44483; 330-372-3314. Evergreen Chinese Takeout Serves stir fries, fried rice, chicken, beef, pork, seafood and vegetarian entrees, appetizers, soups and egg rolls. Delivers within a 3 mile radius. Seven days. 1393 Boardman-Canfield Road, Boardman, 44512; 330-758-8848. The Federal Locally owned and operated independent restaurant serves casual American food. Burgers, appetizers, sandwiches, and entrees. Craft, draft and bottled beers. L,D. Full bar. Profiled in the 2015 season of “Bar Rescue.” V,AE,MC,D. 110 W. Federal St., Youngstown, 44503; 330-744-7683. Fiesta Tapatia Mexican cuisine. Large, diverse menu. Full bar. Seven days. Major credit cards. 3632 Belmont Ave., Liberty, 44505; 330-759-3555. (Sunset Grill by the) Fifth Season Restaurant
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Soft tacos from the Kitchen Post in Struthers in the California Palms Hotel features casual dining. Appetizers, soups, burgers, pizza, sandwiches and entrees, B,LD. Full bar. Major credit cards. 1051 N. Canfield-Niles Road, Austintown; 44515; 330-9352663 (hotel). Firebirds Wood-Fired Grill Casual restaurant in the Eastwood Mall serves traditional and contemporary American cuisine. Steaks, burgers, soups, salads, sandwiches, dinner entrees. L,D. Seven days. Full bar. 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles, 44446; 330-505-9660. Fireplace Locally owned and operated restaurant/ bar serves Italian-American cuisine. Full bar. Live music on weekends. 2075 E. Western Reserve Road, Poland, 44514; 330-757-4042. Five Guys Burgers & Fries Burgers, fries, sides. 107 S. Canfield Niles Road, Austintown; 330-953-2880. 7322 Market St., Boardman; 330-629-8038. 2393 NilesCortland Road, SE, Warren, 44484; 330-989-5162. Seven days. Flaming Ice Cube Locally owned and operated independent vegan/vegetarian cafe features wraps, pita pockets, salads, sandwiches, appetizers and entrees. Offers a coffee and juice bar. Seven days. 1449 BoardmanCanfield Road, Canfield, 44406; 330-726-4766. Fortune Garden Locally owned and operated independent serves Hunan and Szechuan-Chinese. L,D. Dine in carry out. Seven days. 4245 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 44405; 330-743-6688. Foxy’s Restaurant and Lounge Casual. Serves soups, sandwiches, appetizers, sides. Full bar. 51 N. Meridian Road, Youngstown, 44509; 330-792-8000. Frankie’s Main Street Cafe Locally owned bar/ restaurant serves ribs, steaks, burgers, entrees. Full bar. 368 N. Main St., Hubbard, 44425; 330-534-9064. Ghossain’s Middle Eastern Bakery Features Mideastern and Mediterranean specialty items, including a number of deli items. 3990 South Ave., Boardman, 44512; 330-788-6003. 6261 Youngstown Warren Road, Niles, 44446; 330-544-5000. Gia’s Pizzeria Italian Restaurant & Bar Casual Italian. Locally owned restaurant serves pizza, dinner entrees, pasta, salads, appetizers. 704 BoardmanCanfield Road, Boardman, 44512; 330-726-4442. Giorgio’s Ristorante Italian and American cuisine. Pasta, steaks, chicken, seafood, ribs, pizza, soups, salads and appetizers. Full bar. 1231 YoungstownWarren Road, Niles, 44446; 330-544-9280. Girard Wok Chinese. Serves stir fries, fried rice, chicken, beef, pork, seafood and vegetarian entrees, appetizers, soups and egg rolls. Dine in or carry out. L,D Monday through Saturday. 44 W. Liberty, Girard, 44420; 330-545-4221. Globe Restaurant Full-service restaurant in the Truck
nd dinner World Mall serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Features trucker-hearty breakfasts and a Sunday buffet. B,L,D. 6965 Truck World Blvd., Hubbard, 44425; 330-534-9725. Golden Dawn Bar/restaurant serves breakfasts, sandwiches, soups, salads, home-style dinners, and pizza. A fixture on the North Side since the 1930s. B,L,D Monday through Saturday. Full bar. 1245 Logan Ave., Youngstown, 44505; 330-746-0393. Golden Hunan Locally owned and operated independent restaurant serves Hunan/Szechuan cuisine. Offers a Chinese buffet on Friday, L,D. Seven days. 3111 Belmont Ave., Liberty, 44505; 330-759-7197. Golden Stallion Family-style. L.D Monday through Saturday. 111 Market St., Cortland, 44410; 330-638-8837.
Goodies Mediterranean Grill & Lounge
Middleastern and Mediterranean cuisine. Lamb, chicken, shish kabob, salads, appetizers. Full bar. 4903 Mahoning Ave., Austintown. 44515; 330-259-0365. Gordy’s Specialty Market Locally owned and operated independent restaurant features handcrafted sandwiches, salads, and house dressings. Some ingredients are sourced from local farmers. Major credit cards. 1419 Boardman-Canfield Road, Boardman, 44512; 330-758-8322. Great China Buffet Massive Chinese buffet. The amount of food is almost incomprehensible. Includes a number of hot food stations, sushi, and madeto-order grilled items. 463 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman, 44512; 330-965-9222. Great Wall Chinese eatery serves stir fries, fried rice, chicken, beef, pork, seafood and vegetarian entrees, appetizers, soups and egg rolls. L,D. 2662 Mahoning Ave., Warren, 44483; 330-392-5008. Great Harvest Bread Franchise bakery features wholegrain breads, rolls, sandwiches, bakery items (scones, fruit bars, biscotti, cookies), coffees and teas. 7684 Market St., Boardman, 44512; 330-629-9600. V,MC,D. GuIlford Lake Grille Steak, entrees, salads and sandwiches. 7094 E. Lake Road, Lisbon; 330-222-9611. Gus’ Italian Grille X-Press Locally owned restaurant serves Italian, Greek and American. Pizza, sandwiches, subs, salads, Italian dinner entrees. 1875 Niles-Cortland Road, Howland, 44484; 330-609-8646. Gyro City Grill Gyros, drinks and sides. Located in the mall food court. Southern Park Mall, 7401 Market St., Boardman, 44512; 330-629-8090.
Gyro Express Bar and Grille Drive-Thru
Specializes in Greek and Middle Eastern. Gyros, sub sandwiches, salads, wings, burgers, pizza, hot and cold sandwiches, children’s menu, and appetizers. Full bar. L,D. Seven days. All major credit cards. 10125 State Route 7, North Lima, 44452; 330-549-9598. Happy Buffet Chinese buffet. Seven days. 3551 Belmont Ave., Liberty, 44505; 330-759-8889. MC, V.
chain served American cuisine. Beef, chicken, seafood, pasta, sandwiches and appetizers. L,D. Full bar. 1645 N. Hermitage Road, Hermitage, 16159; 724-962-1775. High Octane Coffee Company Locally owned cafe with a vintage service garage feel incorporates motorsports and freshly roasted and brewed coffees. 410 W. Main St., Canfield, 44406; 330-501-5064. High Pointe Restaurant and Tavern Locally owned restaurant serves soups, sandwiches, salads, appetizers and entrees. Full bar. 754 YoungstownWarren Road, Niles, 44446; 330-544-3300. Hometown Buffet Minnesota-based chain updates the classic smorgasbord. Multiple hot food stations, desserts and appetizers. Seven days. 5555 YoungstownWarren Road, Niles, 44446; 330-652-5752. Hook Fish & Chicken. Chain serves down-home, Southern-style food. Items include corn-meal breaded fish, chicken, and chicken nuggets, fries and cole slaw. 2545 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 44505; 330-743-4665. Hot Dog Shoppe Landmark Warren eatery serves hot dogs, burgers, chili, milk shakes and fresh-cut French fries. This beloved institution is often the first place former Warren residents go when returning home – sometimes even before seeing mother! Hands down, a local favorite. 740 W. Market St., Warren, 44481; 330-395-7057. Hot Head Burritos. National chain serves madeto-order burritos. Seven days. 5450 Mahoning Ave., Austintown, 44515; 330-793-2000. 362 BoardmanPoland Road, Boardman, 44512; 330-726-4100. 5655 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles, 44446; 330-505-8188. 315 Elm St., Youngstown, 44503; 330-480-0847. House of China Family-owned Chinese restaurant in the Boardman Plaza serves homemade Cantonese and Mandarin-style food. 135 Boardman-Canfield Road, Boardman, 44512; 330-758-2307. Ice House Inn Bar/restaurant serves sandwiches, fish, spaghetti, and various entrees. Features live music throughout the month. L,D seven days. Webb Road at Route 46, Austintown, 44515; 330-544-8800. Inner Circle Pizza Locally owned and operated pizzeria/ restaurant/bar serves pizza, wings, sandwiches, salads, appetizers and entrees. The hot chips are a standout appetizer. Full bar. 4520 Mahoning Ave., Austintown, 44515; 6579 Ironwood Blvd., Canfield, 44406; 330-5337575. 330-793-3819. 2715 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown, 44509; 330-799-7809. 318 Elm St., Youngstown, 44505; 330-744-5448; 1816 Boardman-Poland Road, Poland, 44514; 330-757-3719. International House of Pancakes Chain restaurant serves American comfort foods. B,L,D. 833 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman, 44512; 330-758-8505; 1980 Niles-Cortland Road, Niles, 44446; 330-505-9480. J.D. Posthouse Home-style cooking. Seven days. 5201 Mahoning Ave., Warren, 44483; 330-847-8113. Jay’s Famous Hot Dogs Serves coneys, fries, gyros and various sides. Various locations in the area. Jib Jab Hot Dog Shop Locally owned and operated restaurant serves coneys, burgers, shakes, fries and various sides. Seven days. 313 S. State St., Girard, 44420; 330-545-1129. Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches Chain restaurant offers made-to-order deli sandwiches. Items range from classic Italian subs to meatless varieties. Bread is baked on site. 5450 Mahoning Ave., Austintown, 44515; 330-797-8810. 7322 Market St., Boardman, 44512; 330-953-1782; 2385 Niles-Cortland Road, Warren, 44484; 330-349-4709. 311 Lincoln Ave., Youngstown, 44503; 330-743-4000. Joe Maxx Coffee Company Locally owned and operated independent serves coffees and teas, breakfast items, sandwiches, salads and baked goods. Tables facing East Federal allow for people watching and there’s sidewalk seating in warmer months. 47 E. Federal St., Youngstown, 44503; 330-817-6608. Joé Restaurant Locally owned and operated independent serves Italian cuisine. The roots are authentic Brier Hill. Chicken, beef, fish, pizza, pasta,
sandwiches, soups, salads and a number of appetizers. V,MC. 2921 Belmont, Liberty, 44505; 330-759-8890. Johnny’s Locally owned restaurant serves contemporary American. Full bar. Major credit cards. 807 Market St., Boardman, 44512; 330-758-8262. Just Fred’s Locally owned independent eatery features casual dining. Dinners, breakfast all day, soups, salads, sandwiches, fried chicken. 1472 Churchill-Hubbard Road, Liberty, 44505; 330-759-2789. Kitchen Post Asian and Latin-inspired dishes with a modern twist. Soft tacos, ramen noodle soup, brisket, gyros, and small items. Monday through Saturday. V,MC,D. 585 Youngstown-Poland Road, Struthers, 44471; 330-707-4992. The Korner Family-style cooking. 9177 Mahoning Ave., North Jackson, 44451; 330-538-9963. Kountry Kupboard Longtime eatery on the Route 5 serves diner-style food. B,L,D. 24 hours. 6152 W. Market, Leavittsburg, 44430; 330-898-7797. Krakus Polish Deli and Bakery Features Polish food, delicatessen and grocery items. 7050 Market St., Suite 108, Boardman, 44512; 330-758-8333. Kravitz’s Delicatessen Landmark delicatessen serves sandwiches, soups, baked goods. B,L,D. 3135 Belmont Ave., Liberty, 44505; 330-759-7889. (Poland Public Library), Poland, 44515; 330-757-2330. Kravitz’s at the Garden Cafe Landmark Youngstown delicatessen has added the Davis Center to its network of restaurants. Davis Center, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown, 44509; 330-797-7554. Lanai Lounge Sandwiches, burgers, wraps, salads. 631 South Ave., Boardman, 44512; 330-629-9605. La Rocca’s Pizza & Pasta Ristorante Italian. L,D Monday through Saturday. Beer/wine. V,MC,D,AE. 6505 Clingan Road, Poland, 44515; 330-757-1212. La Isla Mexican Restaurant Mexican. Full bar. 1800 E. State St., Hermitage, Pa. 16148; 724-342-7674. La Villa Sports Bar and Grille Wings, burgers, sides. Monday through Saturday. 812 YoungstownPoland, Struthers, 44471; 330-755-8744. Leo’s Ristorante Family owned and locally operated independent restaurant serves modern Italian cuisine. Features beef, chicken, veal, pasta, pizza. L,D Monday through Saturday. 7042 E. Market St., Howland, 44484; 330-856-5291. Lime Tree Sandwich Gallery. Locally owned and operated independent restaurant serves contemporary American with dashes of ethnic. Salads, sandwiches, burgers and appetizers. Full bar, including craft cocktails. Occasional live music. Monday through Saturday. 187 W. Market St., Warren, 44481; 330-395-5463. www.limetreesandwich.com. Lin’s Garden Chinese. 9065 Springfield Road, Poland, 44514; 330-549-9070. Little Damascus Homemade Middle Eastern. 1112 Niles-Cortland Road, Niles, 44446; 330-469-6623. (Siao’s) Little Hunan Chinese. L,D daily. 4748 Mahoning Ave., Austintown, 44515; 330-792-4411. Lone Star Steakhouse Steakhouse features steaks, seafood, burgers, chicken, soups, salads and appetizers. Eastwood Mall, Niles, 44446; 544-7000. Longhorn Steakhouse Steaks, ribs, chicken, salmon, soups, salads, sandwiches. Full bar. 953 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman, 44512; 330-729-9730. Los Gallos Mexican Restaurant Full-service restaurant serves Mexican cuisine. Large menu. Full bar. All major credit cards. 685 Boardman-Canfield Road. Boardman, 44512; 330-965-1307. Lucianno’s Locally owned and operated independent restaurant serves Italian and American cuisine. 1732 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown, 44515; 330-792-5975. Lucky Dogs Hot Dog Shoppe Coneys. Monday through Saturday. Hamburgers, hot dogs and small items. All major credit cards. 129 N. Main St., Hubbard, 44425; 330-534-3647. M&P Coney Island Coneys. 2700 Elm Road, NE, Warren, 44483; 330-372-9250. Maggie’s Magic Muffins Local owned and
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operated cafe serves muffins, sandwiches and specialty coffees. B,L. 7932 Southern Blvd., Boardman, 44512; 330-965-7400. 5416 Mahoning Ave., Austintown, 44515; 330-793-7500. Magic Tree Locally owned and operated restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Features a farm-to-table menu Thursday through Saturday. Full bar. L,D. Open seven days. 7463 South Ave., Boardman, 44512; 330-629-2667. Margherita’s Grille Locally owned and operated independent features Italian and American cuisine. L,D Monday through Saturday. Full bar. Major credit cards. 728 N. State St., Girard, 44420; 330-545-2424. Main Loon Restaurant Chinese. Dine in, carry out. 26 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles, 44446; 330-652-9682. Main Moon Chinese. Dine in or carry out. L,D. 218 E. Market, Howland, 44484; 330-856-9388. 607 W. Liberty, Hubbard, 44425; 534-8880. 671 McCartney Road, Youngstown, 44505; 746-0008. 1760 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 44505; 330-743-1638. (The) Manor American and Italian cuisine. 3104 S. Canfield Niles Road, Austintown, 44515; 330-318-8060. Marino’s Italian Cafe Italian. L,D. Seven days. 5423 Mahoning Ave., Austintown, 44515; 330-799-8326. Market Square Fountain Old-style soda fountain serves shakes, malts, phosphates and hot dogs. Public Square, Kinsman, 44428; 330-876-3178. Melfi & Santangelo’s Locally owned and operated restaurant serves Italian. Pizza, deli sandwiches, wings, fish, panini, salads and baked goods. Seven days. 909 N. State St., Girard, 44420; 330-545-2722. Mi Ranchitos Mexican Restaurant L,D. Seven days. 322 W. Liberty St., Hubbard, 44425; 330-268-9299. Mizu’s Japanese Restaurant Japanese, sushi. 5832 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles, 44446; 330-652-2888. Mocha House Locally owned and operated cafe serves specialty coffees, teas, desserts (pastries, cheesecake, pies, cakes), lunch/dinner, sandwiches, salads. B,L,D seven days. 467 High St., Warren, 44481; 330-392-3020; 7141 Tiffany Blvd., Boardman, 44512; 965-0890. Mojo’s Pub & Grill American. Ribs, barbecue, dinners, sandwiches, sides, appetizers. Full bar. 5423 Mahoning Ave., Austintown, 44515; 330-779-0995. Molly’s Bar/restaurant serves burgers, wings, chicken, sandwiches. Full bar. L,D. 1309 Salt Springs, Youngstown, 44509; 330-799-0038. Monteen’s Southern-style cuisine. Tuesday-Sunday. 3807 Belmont Ave., Liberty, 44505; 330-759-3699. Monty’s Sandwiches, dinners, sides. Fried fish. Seven days. 1241 Greenville, Cortland, 44410; 330-638-5598. Nicolinni’s Locally owned and operated independent serves upscale Italian cuisine. Specialties include chicken, beef, seafood, pasta, veal and appetizers. Full bar. L,D. Tuesday through Saturday. 1912 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown, 44515; 330-799-8294. Nicolinni’s Ristorante II Locally owned and operated independent serves upscale Italian cuisine. Specialties include chicken, beef, seafood, pasta, veal and appetizers. Full bar. L,D seven days. 1247 Boardman- Poland Road, Poland, 44514; 330-259-3343. Noday’s Deli Pizza, wings, deli, pepperoni rolls. 5229 Mahoning Ave., Austintown, 44515; 330-792-5822. Nonni’s Ristorante and Bar Italian cuisine. 4042 Belmont Ave., Liberty, 44505; 330-759-0300. O’Charley’s Chain restaurant serves American cuisine. Dinner entrees, soups, salads, sandwiches, steaks and appetizers. Full bar. 930 Windham Court, Boardman, 44512; 330-259-0207. 5789 Mines Road, SE, Niles, 44446; 330-544-3766. O’Donold’s Irish Pub & Grille Locally owned and operated independent restaurant serves steak, lamb, fish, Irish food, sandwiches, soups and salads. Major credit cards. L,D seven days. Full bar. 6000 Mahoning Ave., Austintown, 44515; 330-270-2800. 122 W. Federal St., Youngstown, 44503; 330-743-0007. Olgun’s Cafe Locally owned and operated restaurant serves home-style meals in a diner-style atmosphere. B,L. 9 W. Liberty St., Girard, 44420; 330-545-6015. Olive Garden Chain restaurant serves classic and contemporary Italian. 853 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman, 44512; 330-726-8380. 5740 YoungstownWarren Road, Niles, 44446; 330-652-2014. Outback Steakhouse Tampa-based chain serves
HOW TO GET INTO THE GUIDE How the guide works: The Restaurant Guide lists local restaurants and eateries in the YoungstownWarren area, Columbiana County and and western Pennsylvania. The guide is cross-referenced by cuisine, location and alphabetical listing. How to get listed: Concise information is best. Include a link to your website or Facebook page, if relevant. Questions? Call 330-259-0435. However, restaurant information will not be taken over the phone or transcribed from phone messages. • Via email: send to info@metromonthly.net. • Via U.S. Mail: Metro Monthly, P.O. Box 663, Youngstown, Ohio 44501--0663. Information deadline: The deadline for information is the 15th day of the month. How to advertise: Inquiries may be directed to 330-259-0435 (by phone) or info@metromonthly. net (by email). The ad deadline is the 20th. Restaurant news: Media releases on new restaurants and other relevant news should should be sent to info@metromonthly.net by the 15th.
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Pasta tossed with shellfish at Leo’s Ristorante in Howland steaks, ribs, seafood and pasta. D seven days. 7000 Tiffany Blvd., Boardman, 44512; 330-629-2775. 5553 Youngstown Road, Niles, 44446; 330-544-6774. Overture Restaurant at the DeYor/Powers Auditorium complex features modern American and seasonal cuisine. Jeff Chrystal is chef. L,D. Major credit cards. 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown, 44503; 330-743-8062. (Dubic’s) Palm Cafe George Dubic fires up the smokehouse early Saturday. Hours later, the town (and beyond) lines up for cherry-smoked chicken, pork and lamb. Full bar. 301 Steel St., Youngstown, 44509; 330-799-8889. Panera Bread Missouri-based chain operates 825 bakery/restaurants in 35 states. Classic American and deli-style food, plus a bakery. Counter service. Sandwiches, muffins, breads, soups, salads and desserts. Free WiFi. B,L,D. Seven days. MC, V. 5503 Mahoning Ave., Austintown, 44515; 330-259-0078. 377 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman, 44512; 330965-9997. 7685 Market St., Boardman, 44512; 330726-1082. 4205 Boardman-Canfield Road, Canfield, 44406; 330-533-7401. 5675 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles, 44446; 330-505-3395. 3641 Elm Road NE, Warren, 44483; 330-372-3390. Papa’s Puerto Rican Foods Locally owned and operated independent restaurant serves Puerto Rican specialties. The menu includes chicken and beef stews, chuletas frita (fried pork chops), chicken, beef and pork pastellillo. 3225 Belmont Ave., Liberty, 44505; 330-759-5210. Papa’s Sports Bar Burgers, wings, ribs, sides. Full bar. 1639 Poland Ave., Youngstown; 330-742-3758. Peaberry’s Cafe Pastries, sandwiches, specialty coffee drinks and teas in a comfortable setting. 4350 Boardman-Canfield Road, Canfield, 44406; 330-7029230. Periscoop Submarine Subs, appetizers, salads and sides. Dine in or carry out. Full bar. 3101 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown, 44509; 330-793-9162. Perkins Multi-unit chain offers family fare, salads, desserts. B,L,D. 24 hours. Pho Saigon Vietnamese and Chinese. Offers chicken, beef, pork, seafood and vegetarian options. Dine in, carry out. 6532 South Ave., Boardman, 44512; 330729-9588. Phoenix Fire Grill and Bar Wings, fire-grilled pizzas, sandwiches, ribs, chicken and pasta. Beer and wine. 5231 S. Canfield-Niles Road, Canfield, 44406; 330-533-9999. Piccadilly Parlour Victorian-style tea room serves sandwiches, salads, various lunch items and a variety of teas. L. 114 S. Broad St., Canfield, 44406; 330-533-4749. Plaza Azteca Mexican. Full bar. Seven days. 5792
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Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles, 44446; 330-349-4136.
Pressed Coffee Bar & Eatery Locally owned and
operated independent restaurant across from YSU serves American and European-inspired food. Soups, salads, sandwiches, specialty coffee drinks, baked goods, and waffles. Dine in, carry out. B,L,D. Seven days. V,MC,D,AE. 215 Lincoln Ave., Youngstown, 44503; 330-746-8030. Primanti Bros. Pittsburgh-based regional chain serves signature deli sandwiches, hand-cut fries, wings, salads, burgers, pizza and desserts. Full bar. Major credit cards. Seven days. Southland Crossings, 6731 South Ave., Boardman, 44512; 234-254-9200. Eastwood Mall, Niles, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; 330-5050018. www.primantibros.com Quaker Steak and Lube Classic American. Wings, sandwiches and burgers. Restaurants have an automotive theme in their design and decor. Full bar. Seven days. Major credit cards. 5800 Interstate Blvd., Austintown, 44515; 330-349-9464. 7530 Market St., Boardman, 44512; 330-726-6620. 101 Chestnut St., Sharon, Pa.; 724-981-WING. 2191 Millennium Blvd., Cortland, 44410; 330-372-9464. Rachel’s Westchester Family owned and locally operated independent restaurant serves steaks, seafood, chops, Italian. Full bar. 54 Westchester Drive, Austintown, 44515; 330-799-1700. Raptis Family Restaurant Locally owned and operated eatery serves home-style Greek and American food. B,L,D. 1939 Niles-Cortland Road, Warren, 44484; 330-856-3237. Red Lobster L,D. Seafood. Seven days. Full bar. 1410 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman, 44512; 330-7580979. 5701 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles, 44446; 330-544-1321. Rip’s Café Locally owned and operated restaurant/bar serves Slovak and Eastern European. 614 YoungstownPoland Road, Struthers, 44471; 330-755-0057. Roberto’s Italian Ristorante Locally owned and operated independent restaurant serves Italian cuisine. Offers outdoor cafe seating in warmer seasons. Full bar. Major credit cards. 103 W. Federal St., Youngstown, 44503; 330-743-3000. Rise Pies National chain with local roots features made-to-order, custom pizzas. 439 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman, 44512; 330-965-4261. 2200 NilesCortland Road, SE, Warren; 330-349-4537.
Roby Lee’s Restaurant and Banquet Center
Locally owned and operated independent restaurant serves Italian and American cuisine. Head Chef Hedi attended the le Cordon Bleu and has worked at
restaurants in Rome, Paris, Genoa, and Geneva. 425 Ridge Road, Newton Falls, 44444; 330-872-0983. Rocco’s Stateline Diner Home-style food. 6922 McCartney Road, Lowellville, 44436; 330-536-6934. Royal Oaks Locally owned and operated tavern/ restaurant serves wood-smoked barbecue ribs, chicken and pork, wings, salads and sandwiches. The owners were featured in the 2015 season of “Bar Rescue” on Spike. L,D. Full bar. Monday throught Saturday. 924 Oak St., Youngstown, 44506; 330-744-5501. Ruby Tuesday National chain with a neo-Victorian theme serves dinner entrees, soups, salads, appetizersm sandwiches. Comfortable restaurant seating areas. Full bar. Seven days. Major credit cards. 5555 Mahoning Ave., Austintown, 44515; 330-779-3640. Rust Belt Brewing Co. Tap Room. Locally owned and operated brew pub serves craft, draft and bottled beers. Lunch menu. Full bar. Major credit cards. 112 W. Commerce St., Youngstown, 44503; 234-855-0609. Saadey’s Place Locally owned and operated independent restaurant in the Best Western serves American and Mediterranean. Full bar. 870 N. NilesCanfield Road, Austintown, 44515; 330-349-0083. Salsita’s Mexican Restaurant and Cantina Mexican cuisine. 5495 Clarkins, Austintown, 44515; 330-270-9133. 3031 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown, 44509; 330-270-9133. Salvatore’s Italian, including pasta, sandwiches, soups and salads. 8720 E. Market St., Howland, 44484; 330-609-7777. 4831 Mahoning Ave., Austintown, 44515; 330-799-2285. Sandwich Factory Subs, salads, soup and various sides. L,D. Seven days. 15 N. Canfield-Niles Road, Austintown, 44515; 330-793-4084. 6128 Market St., Boardman, 44512; 330-758-0400. Sandy’s Cafe & Catering Soups, salads, sandwiches, desserts and entrees. Central YMCA, 17 N. Champion St., Youngstown, 44503; 330-743-0920. Santa Fe Southwestern Café Southwestern-style cuisine. L,D. Monday-Saturday. 3207 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown, 44509; 330-406-9339. Saratoga Restaurant Home-style and classic American food in a beautiful, historic setting. B,L. 129 E. Market St., Warren, 44481; 330-393-6646. Sawa Steak House Japanese steakhouse and sushi. Full bar. L,D. 7401 Market St., Boardman, 44512; 330-726-1888. 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles, 44446; 330-989-6588. Scarsella’s Family-owned independent serves classic Italian. Homemade and regular pasta, house specialties and an Italian-style fish on Friday. L,D. MC, V, AE. 4151 Market St., Youngstown, 44512; 330-788-0806. Scenna’s Family Restaurant Family-style. 1901 N. State St., Girard, 44420; 330-545-8984. Selah Cafe Locally owned and operated independent restaurant serves bistro-style FrenchAmerican cuisine. Also offers an in-house bakery and occasional live entertainment. L,D. 130 S. Bridge St., Struthers, 44471; 330-755-2759.
Restaurants & Dining
THE WINE GUY SPRINGTIME
Pick of the Month
Local winemakers showcase talents
I
recently attended the
Wines of Howland, every Satur-
annual wine taste to
day; Cork & Cap second Satur-
benefit St. Michael Family Life Center’s
If you’d like to celebrate a special occasion with something different than the usual pink or white bubbly, I recommend that you try Fratelli Saraceni’s Blumond. It’s an Italian sparkling wine made from Prosecco grapes with an added flavor of fresh peach and an enchanting sky blue color. — The Wine Guy
THE WINE GUY
“Wine Wednesday”; the Upstairs
JOHN WEBSTER
Canfield. My thanks to com-
mittee members including Jim
food stations prepared by The
Gordon and Mike Fagan for
Embassy. See my picks below
their hospitality at this enjoyable
from this and other tastings.
event. I especially liked that wine
day tasting; Station Square’s
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Restaurant’s Wine Down, third Thursday tasting; and Vintage Estate, third Saturday tasting. If
Upcoming tastings include
your restaurant, shop or charity
makers from our local area were
A&C Beverage, two Thursdays
event is having an upcoming
there to showcase their latest
a month; Barrel 33, every other
wine tasting, please email me a
offerings including L’uva Bella,
week on Thursday, Friday and
month in advance at wineguy@
Mastropietro, and others, with
Saturday; Charlie’s Premier
metromonthly.net.
Wine Guy Recommendations March 2017 Nearly all the following wines were featured at the recent St. Michael’s wine benefit in Canfield, with others from the Vintage Estate and Cork & Cap monthly wine tastes. Enjoy the arrival of spring this month, and I hope to see you at upcoming wine tastes around town. – John M. Webster
WINE
CHARACTERISTICS
A C C O M PA N I M E N T
ORIGIN
R E TA I L
Bay Mist White Riesling, J. Lohr 2014
Pear and sweet lemongrass flavors
Fish, chicken, appetizers
California
Under $13
La Croix Gratiot Picpoul de Pinet 2015
Peach and nectar flavors, citrus-tinged finish
Shellfish
France
Under $15
Textbook Riesling fruit flavors from a great winemaker
Any light fare
Rheinhessen, Germany Under $12
Key lime and mango flavors, lingering finish
Firm-fleshed fish, poultry
Arroyo Seco, California Under $17
Classic Calif. Chard, crisp citrus and peach flavors
Salmon, baked chicken
California
Under $17
Treasure Hunter “School Night Red” 2014
Bright cherry fruit flavors, coffee-tinged finish
Roasts, steaks
California
Under $15
Montevina “Cracked Earth” Red Blend 2014
Berry flavors and a vanilla-tinged clean finish
Pork roast, sirloin
California
Under $15
Mastropietro Winery Merlot, Non-Vintage
Spice-tinged red fruit flavors and a lush finish
Pork chops, grilled chicken
American fruit
Under $18
Vivid strawberry and raspberry flavors, silky finish
Salmon, roasted chicken
California
Under $30
Lush red fruit flavors, robust finish
Standing rib roast, steaks
California
Under $16
WHITE WINES
Fritz’s Riesling 2014 Flume Crossing Sauvignon Blanc 2014 Decoy Sonoma County Chardonnay 2014
RED WINES
Decoy Sonoma County Pinot Noir 2014 L’uva Bella Winery Petite Sirah Reserve 2014
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Shang Hai River Chinese. 945 Boardman-Canfield
Road, Boardman, 44512; 330-758-1698. Smokey Bones BBQ Chain offers a signature hickory barbecue. L,D. Seven days. Full bar. 6651 South Ave., Boardman, 44512; 330-965-1554. Spinners Sub Shop Subs, including Italian, turkey, beef, and chicken. 815 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles, 44446; 330-505-0500. Spread Eagle Tavern Locally owned and operated restaurant serves regional and American cuisine. L,D. Monday through Sunday. 10150 Plymouth, Hanoverton, 44423; 330-223-1583. Springfield Grille Regional chain offers classic and contemporary American cuisine. Steaks, seafood, salads, sandwiches, pasta and appetizers. L,D. Full bar. 7413 Tiffany South, Boardman, 44512; 330-726-0895.
(Charlie) Staples Original Famous Bar-B-Q
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Barbecue. Monday through Saturday. 372 W. Rayen Ave., Youngstown, 44502; 330-743-7427. Starbucks Specialty coffee drinks, teas, pastries, cookies, and baked goods. Boardman-Poland Road at Tiffany South, Boardman, 44512; 330-726-0300. 851 N. Niles-Canfield Road, Austintown, 44515; 330-544-1431. Giant Eagle, 4700 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 44505; 330-759-9502. Eastwood Mall, 5555 YoungstownWarren Road, Niles, 44446, 330-544-1620; 1926 NilesCortland Road SE, Warren, 44484; 330-544-7127. Station Square Locally owned independent restaurant serves Italian and American cuisine. L,D daily. Full bar. MV, V, AE. 4250 Belmont Ave., Liberty, 44505; 330-759-8802. Steamers Stonewall Tavern Steaks, seafood, pasta, sandwiches, burgers, and appetizers. 10078 Market St., North Lima, 44452; 330-549-9041. Steak-n-Shake Indianapolis-based chain serves steakburgers, shakes and fountain items. B,L,D. 24 hours. 6786 Applewood Blvd., Boardman, 44512; 330-965-0753. 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles, 44446; 330-505-3599. Steel Trolley Diner Vintage diner serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Burgers, sides, pies and desserts. B,L,D. 140 E. Lincoln Way, Lisbon, 44432; 330-424-FOOD. StoneBridge Grille & Tavern Casual American. Soups, salads, appetizers, sandwiches, chicken, veal, beef, seafood. L,D. Seven days. Full bar. 1497 BoardmanCanfield Road, Canfield, 44446; 330-629-8040. 1415 Niles-Cortland Road, Howland, 44484; 330-652-8040. Stoneyard Grille and Tavern Locally owned and operated restaurant serves American and Italian cuisine. Burgers, sandwiches, Italian. L,D. 41 S. Main St., Niles, 44446; 330-544-9273. Stone Fruit Coffee Company Local roastery serves specialty coffee drinks. Youngstown opened recently and is near YSU. 8414 Market St., Boardman, 44512; 330-501-3020. 131 Lincoln Ave., Youngstown, 44503; 330-509-0206. www.stonefruitcoffee.com Sunrise Express Pizza, wings, sandwiches. 132 Niles-Cortland Road, Howland, 44484; 330-609-7474. Sunrise Inn Longtime Warren restaurant serves Italian-American. Pizza varieties include deep-dish, Chicago-style, Sicilian, Brier Hill, spinach and a number of other varieties. Dine in, carry out. Full bar. B,L,D. 510 E. Market St., Warren, 44481; 330-392-5176. Suzie’s Dogs & Drafts Locally owned and operated bar and grill serves dogs, drafts, craft and bottled beer, various sides and toppings. 1393 BoardmanCanfield Road, Boardman, 44512. 234-254-4467. 32 & 34 N. Phelps St., Youngstown, 44503; 234-228-9158. T.J.’s Full-service restaurant in the Boardman Holiday Inn serves soups, salads, appetizers, and dinner entrees. B,L,D. Seven days. Full bar. 7410 South Ave., Boardman, 44512; 330-726-1611. Taco Loco Taqueria Made-to-order Mexican. B,L,D. breakfast, lunch, dinner. Major credit cards. 7530 Market St, Youngstown, 44512; 330-953-3327. Tangier Bar & Pizza Locally owned and operated bar and restaurant serves pizza, sandwiches, appetizers. Full bar. 880 Youngstown-Poland Road, Struthers, 44471; 234-855-0847. Tequila Jalisco Mexican Restaurant Mexican. 583 E. Main St., Canfield, 44406; 330-533-6520. Texas Roadhouse National steakhouse serves American with a Southwestern influence. Seven days. Full bar. Major credit cards. 1221 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman, 44514; 330-726-1100. 2260 NilesCortland Road, SE, Warren; 330-349-9488. Thano’s Family Restaurant Family-style cooking,
with some Greek specialties. 6620 Tippecanoe Road, Canfield, 44406; 330-702-0300. That’s a Wrap and Pizza Cafe Deli-style food. Wrapped sandwiches, salads, appetizers and sides. 343 BoardmanCanfield Road, Boardman, 44512; 330-726-0011. Times Square Home-style. Known throughout the region for the extensive variety of pies available. 8078 Main St., Kinsman, 44428; 330-876-3241. Tokyo Sushi & Grill Japanese. 5555 YoungstownWarren Road, Niles, 44446; 330-652-8588. Top Notch Diner Specialties include Reubens, stuffed peppers, stuffed cabbage, chicken Parmesean, chicken Alfredo and a popular burger. 24 hours. B,L,D. V,MC,D. 682 S. High St., Cortland, 44410; 330-638-0077. Trax Lounge Italian-American. Entrees, sandwiches, chicken, steaks, fish (Friday). L,D. Seven days. Full bar. V, MC. 4250 New Road, Austintown, 44515; 330-799-2249. Tully’s Steakhouse Steaks, seafood and sides. 101 Chestnut St., Sharon, Pa., 16146; 724-981-3123. Upstairs Lounge Lebanese-American. Mondays feature Middle Eastern, but the menu also includes grilled salmon, steaks and pasta. L,D Monday through Saturday. Full bar. MC, V, AE. 4500 Mahoning Ave., Austintown, 44515; 330-793-5577. Uptown Pizza Pizza, sandwiches, salads, soups and various sides. 6041 Market St., Boardman, 44512; 330788-5666. 2940 Belmont, Liberty, 44505; 330-759-6907. U.S. Sub Shop Submarine sandwiches. 2155 Youngstown Road, SE, Warren, 44484; 330-369-4598. V2 Wine Bar Trattoria Locally owned and operated independent restaurant features Italian and American cuisine. Serves lunch and dinner. Features a wine bar. Full bar. Offers outdoor café seating in warmer months and valet parking on weekends. Major credit cards. 100 W. Federal St., Youngstown, 44503; 330-742-5595. Vasilio’s Restaurant and Pizzeria ItalianAmerican and Greek. Veal, eggplant, and pizza. 500 Trumbull Ave., Cortland, 44410; 330-638-3718. Veggie-Olio’s Deli-style. Soups, salads, wraps, paninis. 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Monday-Saturday, L. MC, V. 7105 Lockwood Blvd., Boardman, 44512; 330-953-1833. Vernon’s Café Locally owned and operated independent restaurant serves contemporary and classic Italian cuisine. Full bar. L,D. Major credit cards. 720 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles, 44446; 330-652-1381. Vintage Estate Craft beers and specialty wines. Also serves appetizers, specialty beers. Full bar. 7317 South Ave., Boardman, 44512; 330-629-8080. Waffle House Chain restaurant serves American diner-style fare and all-day breakfasts. 1494 NilesCortland Road, SE, Warren, 44484; 330-544-4830. 2284 Gala, Hubbard, 44425; 330-534-3000. 2725 Salt Springs Road, Mineral Ridge; 330-530-1642. Walrus Subs Offers a variety of sub sandwiches and various sides. 1305 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown, 44515; 330-793-4800. Wayside Restaurant Homemade, family-style food. B,L,D. 825 State Road, NW, Warren, 44483; 330-847-7614. What’s Cookin’ B,L,D. Home-style cooking. B,L,D. 6007 South Ave., Boardman, 44512; 330-726-1622. Whitefire Grille & Spirits Features modern and classic American cuisine. Full bar. Major credit cards. 6580 Ironwood Blvd., Canfield, 44406; 330-702-9866. White Rose Spaghetti House Italian specialties. The restaurant/bar is a gem - one of those places virtually untouched by time, but known to all the regulars. 802 Standard, Masury, 44438; 330-448-8823. Wittenauer Cafe Locally owned and operated independent restaurant features soups, sandwiches, gourmet coffees and baked goods. Major credit cards. B,L,D. 122 S. Main St., Poland, 44514; 330-707-9230. Yamato Japanese Restaurant Japanese-style hibachi and sushi. L,D. Full bar. 3860 YoungstownWarren Road, Warren, 44484; 330-399-8883. Yankee Kitchen Family-owned independent serves breakfasts, burgers, entrees. B,L,D. Seven days. 6635 Market St., Boardman, 44512; 330-726-1300. 484 YoungstownKingsville Road, Vienna, 44473; 330-394-1116. Yanni’s Restaurant Locally owned independent serves home-style and Greek food. B,L,D. Seven days. 2723 Elm Road, Warren, 44483; 330-372-1252. Youngstown Crab Co. Locally owned and operated independent restaurant serves seafood, soups, salads, sandwiches and entrees. D. Full bar. 3917 Belmont Ave., Liberty, 44505; 330-759-5480. Zenobia Cuisine Locally owned and operated independent restaurant serves Mediterranean cuisine. 584 E. Main St., Canfield, 44406; 330-286-0800.
Calendar
Upcoming Major Events See Page 38 program. Main Library, 6 p.m., Wednesday, March 1; Newport Library, 6 p.m., Wednesday, March 1; Poland Library, 6 p.m., Tuesday, March 7; Boardman Library, 10 a.m., Wednesday, March 8; Canfield Library, 10 a.m., Friday, March 10; Austintown Library, 6:30 p.m., Monday, March 20. Spring Gardening Series: Gardening Preparation. Howland Branch Library, 9095 East Market St., Howland Township; 330-856-2011. Presented by the Trumbull County Master Gardeners and by the Trumbull Soil and Water Conservation District. 6:30 p.m. Men’s Garden Club Talk. Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown, 44509; 330-740-7116. The Men’s Garden Club of Youngstown invites you to attend their general meeting which includes topics by local and regional speakers on horticulture and nature. Drop-in. 7-8 p.m. Free.
.Tell us about your event! • By e-mail: calendar@metromonthly.net • By mail: Metro Monthly Calendar, P.O. Box 663, Youngstown, Ohio 44501-0663 • By fax: 330-259-0437. Call 330-259-0935 to advertise your event. What gets in? We give priority to events in the greater Youngstown-Warren area, Columbiana County and western Pennsylvania. Please try to submit material as soon as possible; items submitted after the deadline (15th day of the preceding month) might not get in. If you have questions, call 330-259-0435.
THURSDAY 2
The calendar of events also appears on our magazine’s website.
WEDNESDAY 1 Coupon Swap @ the Library. Multiple Library branches. Do you have coupons you don’t need or need coupons you don’t have? Drop in during library hours to stretch your shopping dollars by swapping coupons. For adults. Canfield Library, Library hours, March; Sebring Library, Library hours, March. Nature Photography Exhibit. Ford Nature Education Center, Mill Creek MetroParks; 840 Old Furnace Road, Youngstown, 44511; 330-740-7107. View images of wild plants, animals and scenes. See local amateur photographers at the annual Nature Photography Exhibit. Through March 12. Jewels of Winter. Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown, 44509; 330740-7116. Find the spirit of the tropics as you observe orchids, the jewels of the plant world, on display. Till March 12. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday-Sunday. Mill Creek MetroParks History. Melnick Museum, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown, 44509; 330-740-7116. The Melnick Museum offers the visitor a peek into the unique history of Mill Creek MetroParks. Ongoing. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday-Sunday. Music and Movement. Main Library of the WarrenTrumbull County Public Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren; 330-399-8807 ext. 206. Children learn language and motor skills through an energetic combination of music, movement, and books. For toddlers 19 to 35 months old with a parent or caregiver. Registration is required. 10 a.m. and at 11 a.m.: March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29. Gotta Move Story Time. Multiple Library branches. Join the Library for a variety of musical and movement activities that stimulate brain development, and motivate language learning. Adults and kids, get ready to act out stories and rhymes, sing and dance, talk and play. For children ages 2-5 who are accompanied by a caregiver. Canfield Library, 10 a.m., Wednesday, March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Canfield Library, 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Sebring Library, 11 a.m., Thursday, March 2; Austintown Library, 10 a.m., Thursday, March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; Tri-Lakes Library, 11 a.m., Thursday, March 16. Baby Brilliant: Tales & Talk for 2s & 3s. Multiple Library branches. Join the Library for developmentally appropriate books, songs, rhymes, finger plays, and other activities that will help your child (ages 2-3) become a successful reader. Austintown Library, 10 a.m., Wednesday, March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Boardman Library, 10 a.m., Wednesday, March 1, 15, 22, 29; Poland
Library, 10:30 a.m., Thursday, March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; Canfield Library, 10 a.m., Tuesday, March 7, 14, 21, 28. Percussion Ensemble, Music at Noon: Dana Chorale. Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown, 44502; 330-941-3636. 12:15 p.m. Baby Brilliant: Pre-Kindergarten Story Time. Public Library, Austintown Library, 600 South Raccoon Road, 44515; 330-744-8636. This program is for 4 and 5 years olds to help develop pre-literacy and kindergarten readiness skills. 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29. Tales to Tails. Public Library, Canfield Library; 43 W. Main St., 44406; 330-744-8636. Sign up to read aloud to a registered therapy dog. Readers of all levels and abilities
are welcome. Helps develop reading skills, promotes confidence, and encourages a love of reading. Each session is 15 minutes. Bring a book of your choice. For children in kindergarten and older. Dogs are provided by K9s for Compassion, a community partner of Pet Partners. Sign up required. Call 330-744-8636 and ask for the Canfield Library. 6 p.m. Baby Brilliant: Playtime at Your Library. Multiple Library branches. Prepare for Kindergarten through play. We’ll read a story and have fun with developmentally appropriate games and activities that you can do with your child to help them get ready for Kindergarten. For ages 2-6. All children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult to this one hour
Yoga in the Gardens. Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave.,Youngstown, 44509; 330-740-7116. Features yoga with Marina Perdos. Bring a mat and small blanket. March 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30. 9:30-11 a.m. $12/class. Blood Drive by the Mahoning Chapter of the American Red Cross. Multiple Library branches. For appointments call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Poland Library, 12:30-6:30 p.m., Thursday, March 2; Austintown Library, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, March 4; Austintown Library, 1-6 p.m., Tuesday, March 7; Poland Library, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Friday, March 10. Kidz Cooking Club. Liberty Branch Library, 415 Churchill-Hubbard Road, Liberty Township; 330-7592589. For kids in kindergarten to grade 6. Young cooks will follow Master Chef Miss Jill’s lead using their math, science, and language skills to make food. Registration is required. Wednesday, March 1 at 5:30 p.m.; Thursday, March 2 at 5:30 p.m. Family Storytime. Main Library of the WarrenTrumbull County Public Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren; 330-399-8807 ext. 206. Features stories and activities. Fun for families with children ages 3 to 12. Thursdays, every week at 6:30 p.m. Celebrate the Arts Grades K-6. Public Library, Boardman Library, 7680 Glenwood Ave., 44512; 330-7448636. Join the Library for the 14th Annual Celebration of the Arts at the Boardman Library. Enjoy artwork by Boardman area students in grades K-6. Come attend the opening night kickoff with refreshments on March 2 from 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. The St. Charles Children’s Choir performance under the direction of Katelyn DeLadurantey will start at 7 p.m. Artwork will be on display from Thursday, March 2 - Thursday, March 9. For School Age Children. 6:30-8 p.m., Thursday, March 2 – Opening night kickoff; 7 p.m., March 2 – Children’s Choir; Library Hours, March 2-9 – Artwork on display. Dana Symphony Orchestra. Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown, 44504; 330259-0555. The Dana Symphony Orchestra will present its annual Dana Young Artist Concert, which features 2017 concerto/aria winners in solo performances. Tickets are available at the performance. 7:30 p.m.
LIVE MUSIC
Dave Rivello Ensemble: 7:30 p.m., Thursday, March 16 at YSU’s Kilcawley Center. Rivello, a Dana School of Music alumnus, and his 12-piece ensemble will perform. Rivello is a freelance composer, arranger and bandleader based in upstate New York.
Magic Tree. John Reese Project. 7:30 p.m. The Manor. Damian Knapp. 7 p.m. Speakeasy Lounge. Jay Byrd. 5-7 p.m. Station Square. Jeff Welsh. 7-10 p.m. Suzie’s/Youngstown. Filthy Foxes. 9 p.m.-midnight. Vintage Estate. Open mike. Steve Vuich. 9 p.m.
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Heidi M. Daniel, Library Director | Janet S. Loew, Editor
March 2017
Join in the Saint Patrick’s Day ries festivities at the Poland and Canfield libraries on Saturday, March 11. Irish food for sale all day at Kravitz Delili in age Poland Library and Kravitz Express in Canfield Library. Corned beef & cabbage ake. dinners, stout stew, corned beef sandwiches, Bailey’s cheesecake.
• 9:30 a.m. (Poland Library) - Leprechaun Magic Show • 9:30 a.m. (Canfield Library) - Burke Irish Dancers • 10:15 a.m. (Poland and Canfield) - Parade of leprechauns! Dress as a leprechaun or in your most festive Saint Patrick’s Day gear ry tales. and join a parade through the library! Each child who enters the parade will receive an entry for a chance to win a book of Irish fairy For children in grade six and under. • 10:45 a.m. (Poland and Canfield Libraries) - St. Patrick’s Day story time for children of all ages. • 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. - (Poland Library) - Lucky Coin Book Sale in the Friends of PLYMC Bookstore inside Poland Library. Select a coin oin and get a percentage off your total bill. Cookies will be provided for the kids. Check out the new ary. Friends of PLYMC bag coffee that will be sold at the bookstore located in Poland Library. Proceeds benefit the Library’s children’s programming. • 11:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. (Poland and Canfield Libraries) - Scavenger hunt for gradess six and under and a great time to visit the café for an Irish lunch.
Poland and Canfield Libraries, Saturday, March 11
Donuts are Popular Sweet Treat at Café Augustine Café Augustine in the Newport Library is cooking up a delicious sweet treat that has become a very popular addition to their menu. Café Augustine is a four-month personal growth and work readiness program operated independently of the Library, but located in the café space in the Newport Library. Café Augustine aims to equip young adults age 18 through 24 with tools necessary to change their lives, in part by operating the cafe. Reverend Edward Brienz is the CAFÉ AUGUSTINE HOURS Café Augustine Executive Director. Sunday: Closed Monday: 8 a.m.-11 a.m. (coffee/donuts); 11AM-2PM (Lunch) Tuesday: 8 a.m.-11 a.m. (coffee/donuts); 11 a.m.-2 a.m. (Lunch) Wednesday: 8 a.m.-11 a.m. (coffee/donuts); 11 a.m.-2 p.m. (Lunch) Thursday: 8 a.m.-11 a.m. (coffee/donuts); 11 a.m.-2 p.m. (Lunch) Friday: 8 a.m.-11 a.m. (coffee/donuts); 11AM-2PM (Lunch) Saturday: 8 a.m.-11 a.m. (coffee/donuts)
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Youngstown: Forged in Steel The Youngstown Playhouse, in conjunction with the Library, the Youngstown Historical Center of Industry and Labor, and the Mahoning Valley Historical Society, and the Idora Park Experience, present a celebration of Youngstown March 3-12. A threeevening event March 7, 8, and 9 at the Youngstown Playhouse, will feature movies to be shown at the Youngstown Playhouse. Panelists will discuss various aspects of Youngstown and its resilience and strength. The Playhouse has partnered with YSU to present at Ford Auditorium in Bliss Hall an original play set in 1977 Youngstown and written by local playwright Rob Zellers, “Harry’s Friendly Service.” The play will run March 3-12. The Library will display books and items of interest from Youngstown throughout the event. Details about events will be posted on the Playhouse website: theyoungstownplayhouse.com
Imagine with Us at the Library Parents: Learn to read to your 3 and 4 year olds! Kids: Enjoy a story and an activity. Join Samantha Schneider, Early Learning Specialist at the Library, and learn how to share books with your little ones so that they will become proficient readers. Sign up for a library card and check out books. Food! Raffles! Giveaways! Dinner provided by Panera Bread. Raffles and giveaways donated by the Library and the United Way. This program is part of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library Initiative. Registration is required; call 330.744.8636 or visit us online at www.libraryvisit.org/programs Austintown, 5 p.m., Wed., March 8
Celebrate Deaf History Month Come to the Newport library between March 14 and April 15 to learn about the history and culture of the Deaf community. Learn how American Sign Language came to be and who was the first deaf student here in the states. Deaf History Month celebrates Deaf culture and strives to build greater understanding of Deaf culture, history, civil rights, contributions, and achievements. For the entire family. Newport, Library Hours, March 13-April 15 Dr. Seuss’s Birthday Bash! Oh, the fun to be had! Help us celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday with stories, games, crafts, and more. Snacks will be provided. For children of all ages. Preschool children must be accompanied by an adult. Newport, 4:30 p.m., Thursday, March 2 Poland, 6 p.m., Thursday, March 2 March Forth! A Celebration of ‘Little Women’ Celebrate Louisa May Alcott’s most famous work, “Little Women,” which was written and published nearly 150 years ago. Explore the characters of Meg, Jo, Beth, Amy and Marmee while learning more about Alcott, her life and inspiration to write this classic story. Discover the importance of pickled limes, take a selfie in the photo booth, and enjoy a cup of tea with a “popover,” similar to what Hannah served on Christmas morning. School-aged children and grown-up fans of the book are encouraged to attend. Poland, 10 a.m., Saturday, March 4 ‘Tis the Luck of the Irish Local professional musicians play Irish chamber music to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. No reservations are needed for this special program. For adults. Poland, 7 p.m., Tuesday, March 14
Tweens & Teens Tie-Dye Party
Make your very own tie-dye creations. Snacks will be provided. Space is limited and registration is required. For tweens and teens, grades 5-12. Poland, 6:30 p.m., Thursday, March
Books & More Anglophiles Unite! St. Patrick’s Day in England How Irish was St. Patrick? St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated worldwide. Learn how England came to celebrate Irish culture. Find out why certain symbols have been used to celebrate this holiday. Learn how other cultures have influenced the celebration. Come dressed in as a leprechaun if you dare! Refreshments will be served. For teens and adults. Main Library, 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 29 Tea & Mystery Book Club Join us to sip tea and discuss your latest mystery novel find. For adults. Austintown, 6 p.m., Tuesday, March 14 Seinfeld Book Club For those of us who still miss Seinfeld (not that there’s anything wrong with that), let’s reminisce by reading the book “Seinfeldia: How a Show About Nothing Changed Everything” by Jennifer Keishin Armstrong. We will discuss the book (and the show) over Drake’s Coffee Cakes and Junior Mints. But no soup for you. For adults. Canfield, 6:30 p.m., Thursday, March 16
Business & Investment Center Social Media Beginners #1 Learn to create a page, look at top rated model examples, and apply your mind to use Facebook in a way that is best for your business. Boardman, 6:30 p.m., Monday, March 6 Social Media Beginners #2 Learn the basics of Twitter and YouTube to help start or grow your business. This workshop will specifically feature steps to create a Twitter account for your business and to create a YouTube account for your business. Boardman, 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 7 Social Media Workshop Advanced The class will go over top examples of using social media to market to an audience. It is recommended that you know how to use and set-up a business account on Facebook before you attend this workshop. Free and paid methods of promotion will be discussed. Boardman, 6:30 p.m., Thursday, March 9
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Get Connected with Digital Media @ Your Library. Public Library, Austintown Library, 600 South Raccoon Road, 44515; 330-744-8636. Would you like to learn how to download free eBooks, audiobooks, movies, TV shows, music, complete issues of magazines and more to your computer and mobile devices? For adults. 10 a.m. Fragrant Fridays: Carrier Oils. Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown, 44509; 330-740-7116. Fragrant Fridays offer a space to learn about the power of supportive carrier oils and butters that blend with nourishing essential oils meditation with Marina Perdos. Register/ pay by Feb. 28. March 3. 10-11:30 a.m. $22; FFRG $20. Chair Yoga. Public Library, Canfield Library; 43 W. Main St., 44406; 330-744-8636. Chair Yoga is sponsored by the Friends of PLYMC. Pay as you attend, $10 a class. Dress comfortably. Class will meet weekly, every Friday. For adults. 10 a.m., every Friday. Babytime. Main Library of the Warren-Trumbull County Public Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., N.W.,Warren; 330-399-8807 ext. 206. For infants ages 6 to 18 months with a parent or caregiver. Short stories, fingerplays, and simple songs. Registration is required. Fridays, March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 at 11 a.m. Yoga Class. Public Library, Poland Library, 311 S. Main St., 44514; 330-744-8636. Friends of PLYMC is sponsoring a Yoga Class every Wednesday at the Poland Branch Library in the meeting room. Pay as you attend. $10 a session. Class is from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. For adults. 5-6 p.m., every Friday. No More Peace. Spotlight Theater, Bliss Hall, YSU, Wick Avenue at Spring Street, Youngstown, 44555; 330-941-3105. Call the University Theater Box Office or go to www.ysu.tix.com. Ernst Toller’s satirical musical comedy explores the nature of truth, the impulse to follow the loudest voice, and the dangerous ways in which enemies get defined.“No More Peace!” remains as funny, startling, and relevant as it was in 1935. 7:30 p.m., Feb. 24, 25 and March 3, 4, 2017 and 2 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 26 and March 5.
LIVE MUSIC
LIVE MUSIC
Brewtus Brewing Co. Uncharted Course. 7-10 p.m. Christopher’s. Shoeshine Boys. 6-10 p.m. Frieda’s. Howard and the Five Point Band. Jazz. 6-10 p.m. Magic Tree. Davis and Henner. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Nova Cellars Winery. Steve Vuich. 8 p.m Vintage Estate. Save Yourself. 8-11 p.m.
barrel33. Damian Knapp. 9 p.m. Brickhouse. Cin City and the Saints. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Brewtus Brewing Co. Sensations. 8-11 p.m. Cedar’s. Steve Trent. 7 p.m.-midnight. Coaches Bar/Poland. Davis and Henner. 7-10 p.m. Courthouse Inn. Paul Scott. 6-9 p.m. Frieda’s. Howard and the Five Point Band. Jazz. 6-10 p.m. The Manor. Dominic DiTommaso. 7:30-10:30 p.m.
SATURDAY 4 W.D. PACKARD CONCERT BAND
With Shawn Marko, String Bass Ken Alexander, Vibraphone
Dr. Stephen L. Gage Conductor
Dr. James C. Umble Alto Saxophone
W.D. Packard Music Hall Sunday, March 12, 2017 3:00 PM
All concerts are free and open to the public courtesy of the W.D. Packard Trust. For updated information, call 330.393.3628 or visit us on the web: www.wdpackardband.com
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hosted by an Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program (OSHIIP) volunteer. Informational materials to take home are included. Register by phoning or online using the library’s events calendar. For adults. 10:30 a.m. Read to Reese. Public Library, Austintown Library, 600 South Raccoon Road, 44515; 330-744-8636. On the first Saturday of each month, come and read to Reese, a therapy dog from Pet Partners. Bring your own book, or the Library staff will find one for you. Registration is required. Space is limited. Register online or by calling 330-744-8636 and ask for the Austintown Library. For school-age children. 11 a.m. Mahoning Valley Home Front:Wartime Memories. Main Library of the Warren-Trumbull County Public Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren; 330-3998807 ext. 206. Meghan Reed, director of the Trumbull County Historical Society, will facilitate this discussion. Talk with others about life during the 1940s and share wartime memories. Plus, see a display of ration books and postcards and find out how you can add your photographs to the library’s online archive,“Trumbull County Veterans of World War II.” 1 p.m. Syrup Saunter: Sap to Tap. Ford Nature Education Center, Mill Creek MetroParks; 840 Old Furnace Road, Youngstown, 44511; 330-740-7107. Winding West through the park, the aroma will draw us to a grove of sugar maples in the Wick Area where we’ll observe & learn about the syrup making process underway with the Rocky Ridge Neighborhood Association. Bring your hot drink travel mug and enjoy coffee (provided by Branch St. Coffee Roasters) or some tea. Wear weather appropriate footwear. Moderate/difficult, 3 miles. 2-4:30 p.m. No More Peace. Spotlight Theater, Bliss Hall, YSU, Wick Avenue at Spring Street, Youngstown, 44555; 330-941-3105. Call the University Theater Box Office or go to www.ysu.tix.com. Ernst Toller’s satirical musical comedy explores the nature of truth, the impulse to follow the loudest voice, and the dangerous ways in which enemies get defined.“No More Peace!” remains as funny, startling, and relevant as it was in 1935. 7:30 p.m., Feb. 24, 25 and March 3, 4, 2017 and 2 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 26 and March 5.
The Owl and The Woodpecker. Weller Gallery, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown, 44509; 330-740-7116. The Owl and The Woodpecker introduces visitors to the species of owls and woodpeckers in North America through the lens of Paul Bannick. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday-Sunday, March 4-May 21. Beyond Ancestry Class. Main Library of the WarrenTrumbull County Public Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren; 330-399-8807 ext. 202. Interested in researching your genealogy? This class will teach participants to use the library’s subscription database, Heritage Quest, and free sites available through the library website. Those taking the class should be familiar with navigating a computer using a mouse. Call to register. 10 a.m. Medicare Informational Program. Public Library, East Library, 430 Early Road, Youngstown, 44505; 330744-8636. Are you, or someone you know, turning 65 in 2017, and have questions about Medicare? Join the Library for this informational meeting that explains Medicare enrollment, original Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage, open enrollment, and the dreaded prescription “Doughnut Hole.”The program is
Mastropierto Winery. Jim Golen. 7-10 p.m.
SUNDAY 5 MetroMutts: Mardi Paws Hike. MetroParks Farm, Kirk Road Bikeway Trailhead; 330-740-7107. Your pups miss out on the excitement of Mardi Gras again this year? Come enjoy our very own Mardi Paws celebration hike as we stroll along the bikeway. Member dogs receive beads. Easy, 2 miles. 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Yoga Basics Course. Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown, 44509; 330-740-7116. Choose Sunday mornings or Tuesday evenings for this relaxing five-week yoga course. $50; 10 percent discount ($45) if registered by Feb. 28. March 5-April 2. Sundays, 9-10 a.m. or March 7-April 4. Tuesdays, 6-7 p.m. Check into Chess. Public Library, Boardman Library, 7680 Glenwood Ave., 44512; 330-744-8636. Join the Library for chess. A family program for all ages. If you would like to learn to play, the Library staff will teach you. 1:30 p.m. Jack and the Beanstalk. Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown, 44504; 330-259-0555.
www.stambaughauditorium.com. The Young Artists of Opera Western Reserve will perform an operatic version of the story of “Jack & the Beanstalk.” Adapted from music by Gilbert and Sullivan, this educational and entertaining production is appropriate for children of all ages. 3 p.m. $5. No More Peace. Spotlight Theater, Bliss Hall, YSU, Wick Avenue at Spring Street, Youngstown, 44555; 330-941-3105. Call the University Theater Box Office or go to www.ysu.tix.com. Ernst Toller’s satirical musical comedy explores the nature of truth, the impulse to follow the loudest voice, and the dangerous ways in which enemies get defined.“No More Peace!” remains as funny, startling, and relevant as it was in 1935. 7:30 p.m., Feb. 24, 25 and March 3, 4, 2017 and 2 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 26 and March 5.
MONDAY 6 Kjellgren Alkire – Solo Exhibition. Judith Rae Solomon Gallery, Bliss Hall, YSU, Wick Avenue at Spring Street, Youngstown, 44555; 330-941-1400. Alkire’s artwork will be featured from March 6-31. Blood Pressure Screening by the Mahoning Chapter of the American Red Cross. Public Library, Boardman Library, 7680 Glenwood Ave., 44512; 330744-8636. 12:30-2:30 p.m. Pups and Pages. Main Library of the WarrenTrumbull County Public Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren; 330-399-8807 ext. 206. Children in kindergarten through grade 6 may sign up for 15minute sessions to read aloud to a registered therapy dog at the Main Library. Dogs are provided by K-9s for Compassion, a Delta Society pet partner group that assists with animal-assisted activity and animalassisted therapy. Registration is required. 6-7:30 p.m. Appy Hour. Public Library, Poland Library, 311 S. Main St., 44514; 330-744-8636. What’s an app? What apps are right for me? Learn all about popular apps for smartphones and mobile devices. See a variety of apps that will help you connect to your library, find a good place to eat, keep you entertained in a long grocery line, find a great new recipe, or find great music to listen to on your walk. Registration recommended, call and ask for Poland. For teens and adults. 6 p.m. Facebook. Public Library, Austintown Library, 600 South Raccoon Road, 44515; 330-744-8636. Learn how to use Facebook to connect with family and friends. For adults. 6 p.m. Social Media Beginners #1. Public Library, Boardman Library, 7680 Glenwood Ave., 44512; 330744-8636. This workshop will feature ways to set-up a Facebook page for your business. Learn to create a page, look at top rated model examples, and apply your mind to use Facebook in a way that is best for you. To register, call 330-744-8636 and ask for Information Services or register online using the events calendar. For adults. 6:30 p.m. 3-D Printing: Design. Public Library, Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown, 44503; 330-744-8636. Learn how to design and customize your own 3-D bookmark and get yourself one step closer to using this fascinating, groundbreaking technology. Basic computer skills needed. Registration required, space is limited. Register online via the Library’s event calendar or call 330-744-8636. For adults. 6:30 p.m.
TUESDAY 7 Baby Brilliant: Bonding with Babies & Books. Multiple Library branches. For caregivers and children 6 to 23 months. Features 20 minutes of language enrichment including rhymes, songs and stories, followed by time to play and socialize. Poland Library, 10 a.m., Wednesday, March 1, 8, 15, 22; Canfield Library, 10 a.m., Thursday, March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; Austintown Library, 10 a.m., Tuesday, March 7, 14, 21, 28; Boardman Library, 10 a.m., Tuesday, March 7, 14, 21, 28. Chair to Mat Movement. Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown,
44509; 330-740-7116. Chair to Mat Movement™ with Michelle O’Brien is designed to increase mobility and flexibility for those who find seated floor movement challenging. Drop-in. March 7, 14, 21, 28. 11:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. $10/class. Preschool Storytime. Main Library of the WarrenTrumbull County Public Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren; 330-399-8807 ext. 206. Preschool storytime features stories and a craft related to a weekly theme and reinforces the development of early literacy skills. For children ages 3 to 5. Tuesdays, every week at 1 p.m. Book Buddies. Main Library of the Warren-Trumbull County Public Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., N.W.,Warren; 330-399-8807 ext. 206. Book Buddies provides after school one-on-one reading practice and readingrelated games. Children in grades 1 to 4 may sign up for a 30-minute session to practice their reading in a fun, stress-free environment with a trained volunteer. Registration is required. Tuesdays from 4:30-6 p.m.: March 7, 14, 21, 28. The Pillars of Health & Wellness: Stress Reduction. Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown, 44509; 330-740-7116. Join Dr. Kathy Padgitt to learn more about the value of a plant-based diet and stress reduction techniques. Register/pay by March 5. 6-8 p.m. $10. Orchid Repotting Seminar. Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown, 44509; 330-740-7116. Orchid expert Dave Miller will explain the basics of repotting orchids. Orchid, orchid bark mix and pots are included. Register/ pay by March 5. 6-8 p.m. $26; FFRG $22. Live Music at the Library: The 1940s Era. Guitarist Tyler Guerrieri, a student at the Dana School of Music, will play a selection of music popular during the 1940s. 6 p.m., Tuesday, March 7 at the Liberty Branch Library (415 Churchill-Hubbard Road, Youngstown) and 6:30 p.m.,Thursday, March 16 (Cortland Branch Library, 578 Lakeview Drive). Swing Dance Class. Pioneer Pavilion, Mill Creek MetroParks, Youngstown. 44511; 330-740-7107. Come out and have fun learning this easy to follow popular dance. No partner? No problem. It is a paired dance, but everyone learns together. Beginners welcome and encouraged. Call FNC for details. March 7, 14, 21. 6-7 p.m. $6/class at the door. Social Media Beginners #2. Public Library, Boardman Library, 7680 Glenwood Ave., 44512; 330744-8636. Learn the basics of Twitter and YouTube to help start or grow your business. This workshop will specifically feature steps to create a Twitter account for your business and to create a YouTube account for your business. To register, call 330-744-8636 and ask for Information Services or register online using the events calendar. For adults. 6:30 p.m. Hustle Dance Class. Pioneer Pavilion, Mill Creek MetroParks, Youngstown. 44511; 330-740-7107. Enjoy learning this dance that is simple, but beautiful to watch and exciting to dance. No partner? No problem. It is a paired dance, but everyone learns together. Beginners welcome and encouraged. Call FNC for details. March 7, 14, 21. 7-8 p.m. $6/class at the door.
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WEDNESDAY 8 Spring Clinic & Trade Show. Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown, 44509; 330-740-7116. The Mahoning Valley Landscape & Nursery Association, Mill Creek MetroParks, and OSU Extension – Mahoning County will sponsor this spring horticulture clinic. Call 330.398.7710 for details or visit www.mvlna.org for more information. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Blood Pressure Screening by Salem Area Visiting Nurse Association. Multiple Library branches. Sebring Library, 1-2 p.m., Wednesday, March 8; Canfield Library, 1-2 p.m., Wednesday, March 15. Energy Centers of the Body Course. Fellows
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Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown, 44509; 330-740-7116.Explore the chakras, the energy centers of the body, during this two-day course with Michelle O’Brien. Register/pay by March 9. March 11 and 18. 10 a.m.-noon. $36; FFRG $32. Imagine with Us at the Library. Public Library, Austintown Library, 600 South Raccoon Road, 44515; 330-744-8636. Samantha Schneider, early learning specialist at the Library, will share books to help children become proficient readers. In addition, children can sign up for a library card and check out books. Dinner will be provided by Panera Bread. Raffles and giveaways will be donated by the Library and the United Way. This program is part of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library Initiative. Registration is required. Call or visit www.libraryvisit.org/programs. 5 p.m. Ancestry: Library Edition Class. Cortland Branch Library, 578 Lakeview Drive, Cortland; 330-638-6335, extension 202. Participants will learn how to use the library’s subscription database to find census, marriage, death, birth, military and immigration records, and how to refine their searches. Those taking the class should be familiar with navigating a computer using a mouse. Call to register. 6 p.m. Guest Artist Recital: Professor Ferenc Szecs di, violin, and Professor Aniky Szokody, piano. St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown, 44503; 330-941-3636. Anik Szokody is a native of Hungary and holds a master of music degree in piano performance from Indiana University, a piano artist degree from the Franz Liszt Academy of Music in Budapest, as well as a teachers diploma. She also earned an artist diploma from the Conservatorio Beethoven in Buenos Aires, where she studied with Pia Sebastiani. As an active international soloist and chamber musician, she regularly appears on Hungarian Television and Radio and can be heard on WMHT and Vermont Public Radio. Hungarian Public Television has produced a documentary on her professional career, which has been aired in Hungary and throughout Europe. Szecs di studied at the Béla Bartók Conservatory and at the Franz Liszt Academy of Music. During his time there he won the Grand Prize of the Music Academy. His teaching career began in 1977 at the Franz Liszt Music Akademy in Szeged. He attained habilitation (the highest academic qualification one can achieve) in 2000 and became the youngest university professor in Hungary. In recognition of his educational excellence, he was elected as the director of the Violin and Chamber Music Department in the same year. He became an international soloist in 1984, when he received the much sought-after Grand Prize of the Cziffra Grant. In 1987, he was awarded the Artistic Prize of the Hungarian Radio, and in 1992 named “best performing artist of the year” and the following year (1993) awarded the Liszt Prize. As acknowledgment of his pedagogic activity, he was awarded with the Weiner Prize in 1996. 7:30 p.m.
THURSDAY 9 Basic Computer Class. Multiple Library branches. Learn very basic computer skills. This is a beginner’s class that will cover use of a mouse, computer terms, and simple Internet use. Space is limited. Call 330744-8636 to register and specify branch and Basic Computer Class. For adults. Main Library, 3 p.m., Thursday, March 9; Newport Library, 11 a.m., Thursday, March 9; Newport Library, 3:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 14; Canfield Library, 10 a.m., Friday, March 24. Children’s Nature Hour: Spring is Near. Birch Hill Cabin, Mill Creek MetroParks, Youngstown; 330330-740-7107. Children ages 3-5, plus adult. Spring is just around the corner. Join us as we look for signs of the new season. A story, hike, craft and meeting a live rabbit are all part of the adventure. Register/pay at FNC by March 7. 10-11 a.m. $4 R, $6 NR. Additional fee after deadline. Teen Book Adaptation Musical Interest Night.
of art and books during this interactive family program. A children’s librarian will present stories, and an art educator from the Butler will present a companion craft. For children ages 5 to 10 with an accompanying adult. 2 p.m. Outstanding Owls. Yellow Creek Park, Mill Creek MetroParks, 19 1/2 Lowellville Road, Struthers, 44471; 330-755-7275. Come join us as we demystify the lives of owls. We will start the evening with a short presentation on local owls. Afterwards we will go out owling searching for owls at night. Dress for the weather. Call FNC for details. Moderate, 1 miles. 7-8:30 p.m. Monthly: Niles Friendly Squares Square Dance. Niles SCOPE Center, 14 E. State St., Niles, 44446; call Gene Hammond at 330-534-4426 or 330-506-3370. This will be a high/low dance with alternating tips for new dancers currently taking lessons and tips for more-experienced dancers. The theme for the night is the 1950s, so don your fifties-era apparel, if you wish. Dress is casual. 7:30-10 p.m. $6 donation per person at the door.
LIVE MUSIC Birdfish Brewing Co. Hippy and Bill. 7-10 p.m. Courthouse Inn. Paul Scott. 6-9 p.m. El Jalapeño II/Austintown. Davis and Henner. 6-9 p.m. Frieda’s. Howard and the Five Point Band. Jazz. 6-10 p.m. The Manor. Frank Castellano. 7:30 p.m. Mocha House. Jim Golen. 7-9 p.m. Salvatore’s/Howland. Dead Flowers. 7-10 p.m.
SUNDAY 12 First Spring Wildflower Part II. Ford Nature ‘YSO Classics – When I Crossed That Line To Freedom’: 8 p.m., Saturday, March 25 at DeYor Education Center, Mill Creek MetroParks; 840 Old Performing Arts Center/Edward W. Powers Auditorium Furnace Road, Youngstown, 44511; 330-740-7107. Last month we hunted for blooms of our first spring Main Library of the Warren-Trumbull County Public wildflower -Skunk Cabbage. Today, we’ll check on the Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren; 330-399-8807 progress of this amazing plant. Moderate with some ext. 206. Do you want to turn a favorite teen novel into Attachments: Basic Computer Class. Public Library, hills, 2.5 miles. 2-4 p.m. a musical? We do. Come to our first meeting and let’s Austintown Library, 600 South Raccoon Road, 44515; talk about it. If there’s enough interest, we’ll meet every 330-744-8636. Learn how to save, send, and print other Thursday at 3:30 p.m. going forth. For teens in attachments. Basic computer knowledge of using the grades 7 to 12. 3:30 p.m. mouse and email is needed. Registration required, Social Media Workshop Advanced. Public Library, space is limited. Register online via the Library’s event Celebrate Deaf History Month. Public Library, Boardman Library, 7680 Glenwood Ave., 44512; Newport Library, 3730 Market St., Youngstown, 44507; calendar or call 330-744-8636. For adults. 10 a.m. 330-744-8636. The class will go over top examples 330-744-8636. Visit the Newport library between of using social media to market to an audience. It is LIVE MUSIC March 14 and April 15 to learn about the history and recommended that you know how to use and set-up culture of the deaf community. Learn how American Christopher’s. Shoeshine Boys. 6-10 p.m. a business account on Facebook before you attend Sign Language came to be and who were the first deaf this workshop. Free and paid methods of promotion Frieda’s. Howard and the Five Point Band. Jazz. 6-10 p.m. student in the U.S. Deaf History Month strives to build will be discussed. To register, call 330-744-8636 and greater understanding of deaf culture, history, civil Mastropietro Winery. Carolyn Longo. 7-10 p.m. ask for Information Services or register online using rights, contributions, and achievements. For the entire the events calendar. For adults. 6:30 p.m. family. Library hours, March 13-April 15. Get Connected with eBooks and Digital Magazines Read to SomeBunny. Howland Branch Library, 9095 @ Your Library. Public Library, Canfield Library; 43 W. Find Grants for School. Public Library, Main Library, East Market St., Howland Township; 330-856-2011. Main St., 44406; 330-744-8636.Would you like to learn 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown, 44503; 330-744-8636. Children in kindergarten to grade 6 can sign up to read about all that OverDrive can do for you? Join the Library Adults will look for Foundation Grants for Education aloud to registered and certified Bunnies in Baskets in this beginners class where you will learn how to set while children will be entertained with stories and (therapy rabbits) for 15-minute sessions. Rabbits are up an OverDrive account, download materials, and get crafts. 10 a.m. provided by F5RS (Frisky Ferrets, Fuzzies and Feather an overview of the OverDrive features. Registration is Sensory Storytime. Main Library of the Warren- Friends Rescue and Sanctuary). Registration is required. required and space is limited. For adults. Call to register. Trumbull County Public Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., 6-7:30 p.m. For adults. 6:30 p.m. N.W., Warren; 330-399-8807 ext. 206. A storytime Warren Civic Music Presents: Dublin’s Irish Tenors Messies Anonymous Support Group. Unity specially designed for children with autism and other And Celtic Ladies. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1704 Centre, 1226 Naylor Lloyd Road, Girard; 44420; 330- sensory-integration challenges. This program features Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren, 44483; 1-800-745-3000 544-4846. Meetings are based on the 12-step program age-appropriate stories and sensory-rich activities that and www.packardmusichall.com. 7 p.m. $40. and traditions of Messies Anonymous for Household promote literacy and positive associations with reading Organization. Meets the second Thursday. 7-8:30 p.m. and the library. For children ages 3 to 8, caregivers, and families. Registration is required. 11 a.m. LIVE MUSIC Baby Brilliant: Fun Time for 4s & 5s. Multiple STEAM Saturday-Meteorites. Multiple Library Magic Tree. Howard and the Five Point Band. 7:30 branches. What are meteorites? What are they made branches. Join the Library for developmentally p.m. of and how do they impact our earth? For grades 4-6. appropriate books, songs, rhymes, and finger plays, Sebring Library, 11 a.m., Saturday, March 11; Canfield and other activities that will help your child become The Manor. Damian Knapp. Blues. 7 p.m. a successful reader. Children must be accompanied by Library, 11 a.m., Saturday, March 18. Speakeasy Lounge. Jay Byrd. 5-7 p.m. Reading and Other Forms of Art. Butler Trumbull an adult. Canfield Library, 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, March Suzie’s/Youngstown. Filthy Foxes. 9 p.m. Branch, 9350 East Market St., Howland Township; 330- 14; Main Library, 10 a.m., Thursday, March 23; Poland Vintage Estate. Open Mike Night. Steve Vuich. 9 p.m. 856-2011. The Warren-Trumbull County Public Library Library, 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, March 28. Youngstown Crab Company. David Kana. 7-10 p.m. and the Butler Institute of American Art offer a blend SCORE Appointment @ the Library. Public Library,
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Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown, 44503; 330-744-8636. Need advice on starting a business or helping your established business grow? Ask the pros with SCORE @ the Library. Two volunteers from SCORE, Counselors to America’s Small Business, will be available by appointment in the Business and Investment Center of Main Library to provide advice and answer questions. The service is free. To talk to a business professional from SCORE, call 330-941-2948 for an appointment. For adults. Appointments available between 5:30-7:30 p.m. Sound Bath Experience. Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown, 44509; 330-740-7116. For ages 13 and older. Enjoy this deep meditative experience with vibrations of gongs and crystal singing bowls led by Maria and Calvin Wagner. Register/pay by 4 p.m. on March 14. 6-7 p.m. Space is limited. $25. Monthly: Youngstown PFLAG Meeting. St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown; 330747-2696 or email youngstownareapflag@gmail. com. Youngstown Area PFLAG offers monthly support group meetings that are open to the public. Meetings are welcoming, non-judgmental, and 100 percent confidential. Light refreshments are provided. Meets the second Tuesday. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Introduction to Genealogy. Public Library, Austintown Library, 600 South Raccoon Road, 44515; 330-744-8636. This program is a basic introduction to genealogical research, and will highlight methods and resources offered at your public library and beyond. For the beginner, but all are welcome. Registration for all programs is required. Call and ask for the Information Services Department or go online and register via the library’s events calendar. For teens and adults. 6:30 p.m. Family Story Time. Public Library, Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown, 44503; 330-744-8636. Features stories, games, crafts, and fun for all ages. Children under age 7 must be accompanied by an adult. 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 14* and 28. *Holiday program. ‘Tis the Luck of the Irish. Public Library, Poland Library, 311 S. Main St., 44514; 330-744-8636. Local professional musicians will play Irish chamber music to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. For adults. 7 p.m.
WEDNESDAY 15 Trumbull Town Hall Presents: Jan Mcinnis. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1704 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren, 44483; 1-800-745-3000 and www.packardmusichall. com. 10:30 a.m. $35. Music at Noon: Voice Department Recital. Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown, 44502; 330-941-3636. 12:15 p.m. Blood Pressure Screening by the YoungstownWarren Black Nurses Association. Public Library, East Library, 430 Early Road, Youngstown, 44505; 330744-8636. 1-3 p.m. One Book/One Community Book Discussion. The 2017 One Book/One Community book is “All the Light We Cannot See” by Anthony Doerr. Read the book and then join in a discussion to share your opinions, questions, and insights. 2 p.m.,Thursday, March 9 at Main Library, 444 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren; 2 p.m., Wednesday, March 15 at Brookfield Branch Library, 7032 Grove St.; 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 15 at Howland Branch Library, 9095 East Market St.; 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 22 at Cortland Branch Library, 578 Lakeview Drive; 6 p.m., Tuesday, March 28 at Liberty Branch Library, 415 Churchill-Hubbard Road.
THURSDAY 16 T’ai Chi Basics for Beginners Course. Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown, 44509; 330-740-7116. Learn this classic art of energy balancing while developing coordination, flexibility and leg strength with Marie
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‘Medieval to Metal: The Art & Evolution of the Guitar’ through April 16 at the Butler Institute of American Art in Youngstown Lew during this ten week course. $100; 10 percent discount ($90) if registered by March 11. On Thursday, March 16-May-18. Noon-1 p.m. Lookin’ for Green. Ford Nature Education Center, Mill Creek MetroParks; 840 Old Furnace Road, Youngstown, 44511; 330-740-7107. Been celebrating St. Patrick’s Day all week? Come out and join us as we enjoy daylight savings time while lookin’ for green. Moderate, 3 miles. 6-7:30 p.m. Science Fiction Book Discussion. Main Library of the Warren-Trumbull County Public Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren; 330-399-8807 ext. 206. Adults are invited to read “The Last Days of New Paris” by China Miéville and then join in a discussion. A One Book/One Community Event. 6:30 p.m. Celebrate the Arts Grades 7-12. Public Library, Boardman Library, 7680 Glenwood Ave., 44512; 330744-8636. The 16th Annual Celebration of the Arts at the Boardman Library occurs from March 16-23. View artwork by Boardman area students in grades 7-12. Join the Library for an opening night kickoff at 6:30 p.m. with refreshments. Opening night reception is 6:30-8 p.m., Thursday, March 16. Artwork is on display from March 16-23. For school age children. Seinfeld Book Club, Public Library, Canfield Library; 43 W. Main St., 44406; 330-744-8636. For those of us who still miss “Seinfeld” (not that there’s anything wrong with that), reminisce by reading the book “Seinfeldia: How a Show About Nothing Changed Everything” by Jennifer Keishin Armstrong. The group will discuss the book (and the show) over Drake’s Coffee Cake and Junior Mints. But no soup for you! For adults. 6:30 p.m. Guest Artist Concert: Dave Rivello Ensemble. Chestnut Room, First Floor, Kilcawley Center, YSU, One University Plaza at Elm Street,Youngstown, 44555; 330941-3636. Dana School of Music alumnus Dave Rivello and his 12-piece ensemble will perform. Rivello is a freelance composer, arranger and bandleader based in upstate New York. He has served as composer-inresidence at a number of schools, writing for their ensembles and giving clinics and private lessons. He also directs the award winning New Jazz Ensemble at the Eastman School of Music. His music has been widely performed throughout the United States, Germany and Spain. 7:30 p.m.
LIVE MUSIC Magic Tree. John Reese Project. 7:30 p.m. The Manor. Damian Knapp. 7 p.m. Speakeasy Lounge. Jay Byrd. 5-7 p.m. Suzie’s/Youngstown. Filthy Foxes. 9 p.m. Vintage Estate. Steve Vuich. 9 p.m.
FRIDAY 17 It’s All About Yarn. Public Library, Boardman Library, 7680 Glenwood Ave., 44512; 330-744-8636. Bring in your crochet, knitting, plastic canvas, or anything-withyarn project and learn from one another. Participants are encouraged to bring all yarn UFOs (unfinished objects). For adults. Boardman Library, 11 a.m. Shamrock Trolley. Ford Nature Education Center, Mill Creek MetroParks; 840 Old Furnace Road, Youngstown, 44511; 330-740-7107. Celebrate the day on a tour of Mill Creek MetroParks. Trolley is unheated – plan to bundle up in GREEN and look for GREEN. Register/pay at Ford Nature Center. 2-3 p.m. or 3:304:30 p.m. Adults: $7 R, $10 NR; 12 and under/60 and over: $5 R, $8 NR. Additional fees after deadline. Dana Brass and Friends. St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown, 44503; 330-9413636.This concert will feature faculty and student brass musicians. 7:30 p.m.
LIVE MUSIC Christopher’s. Shoeshine Boys. 6-10 p.m. Fractured Grape Winery. Save Yourself. 7-9 p.m. Frieda’s. Howard and the Five Point Band. Jazz. 6-10 p.m. Speakeasy Lounge. Davis and Henner. 7-10 p.m. Quaker Steak/Boardman. Guys Without Ties. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Youngstown Acme Club. Cin City and the Saints. 8:30 p.m.
SATURDAY 18 Birding the Sanctuary. Mill Creek Wildlife Sanctuary, Mill Creek MetroParks; 330-740-7107. Join Jeff Harvey of Wild Birds Unlimited for an early morning bird walk at Mill Creek Wildlife Sanctuary. Space limited. Register by calling FNC by March 16. Wear boots. 8-9:30 a.m. Family Couponing and Smart Saving Tips. Public
Library, Canfield Library; 43 W. Main St., 44406; 330-7448636. Features an informative session on couponing and many other ways to save money. Be prepared to share your tips with others. Children are invited to come along for stories and activities. To register, call and ask for Information Services or register online using the events calendar. For families. 10 a.m. Garden Inspiration Walk. Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown, 44509; 330-740-7116. Explore aweinspiring aspects of Fellows Riverside Gardens with the first signs of Spring. Drop-in. 10-11 a.m. Free. MetroMutts: Lucky Dog Hike. Birch Hill Cabin, Mill Creek MetroParks, Youngstown; 330-330-740-7107. Join us for our St. Patrick’s Day hike as we search for green and signs of spring. Dress your “lucky dog” in a bit o’ color to celebrate the day. Enjoy cookies and treats at Ford Nature Center after the hike. Member dogs will receive a special gift. Hike is free for all, Refreshments afterward: MetroMutts members free; not-yet-members $1. Share the luck. Bring along items to donate to Legacy Dog Rescue. Moderate, 1.5 miles. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Bread Making 101. Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave.,Youngstown, 44509; 330-740-7116. Grab your apron and come learn to bake a scrumptious loaf of bread with Sara Scudier. Register/ pay by March 16. Noon-4 p.m. $24; FFRG $20. Family Book Day. Main Library of the WarrenTrumbull County Public Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren; 330-399-8807 ext. 206. Families with children of all ages are invited to enjoy stories, music, puppets, and more at the 6th Annual Family Book Day. Children can participate in crafts and activities throughout the library, listen to a Family Storytime, and watch a live puppet show. The day also features comedy juggler Matt Jergens. This year’s Family Book Day will be held in partnership with the Bold Beginning Warren initiative. Community partners will have stations set up to share information about early literacy, social emotional development, health care, finding quality childcare, and other topics important to families of young children. Families that visit the Bold Beginning stations will receive an Early Learning Kit backpack for each child age 5 or younger. All children ages 6 to 17 who attend will receive a free book. Free admission; no registration necessary. 1-4 p.m. Paper Airplanes. Public Library, Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown, 44503; 330-744-8636. Be a scientist at the library. Design your own paper airplane, and then test it for distance and accuracy. For children in from kindergarten to grade 6. 3 p.m. Baby Brilliant: Tots and Tykes Story Time. Public Library, East Library, 430 Early Road, Youngstown, 44505; 330-744-8636. Features developmentally appropriate books, songs, rhymes, finger plays and other activities that will help your child (ages 6 months-5 years) become a successful reader. Children must be accompanied by an adult. 1 p.m. Misook Yun Voice Studio Recital. Bliss Recital Hall, Bliss Hall, YSU, Wick Avenue at Spring Street, Youngstown, 44555; 330-941-3636. Features vocal students in Misook Yun’s Voice Studio Recital. 7:30 p.m.
LIVE MUSIC Courthouse Inn. Paul Scott. 6-9 p.m. Frieda’s. Howard and the Five Point Band. Jazz. 6-10 p.m. Jack’s Y-Two Bar. Cin City and the Saints. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. The Manor. John Reese. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Mocha House. Davis and McKay. 7-9 p.m.
SUNDAY 19 Happy Spring. MetroParks Farm, Bikeway Trailhead, Mill Creek MetroParks; 330-330-740-7107. Spring begins tomorrow. Let’s celebrate as we enjoy the sights and sounds of the new season while saying goodbye to the old. Moderate, 2 miles. 2-3:30 p.m.
Spring Ride. Ford Nature Education Center, Mill Creek MetroParks; 840 Old Furnace Road, Youngstown, 44511; 330-740-7107. Enjoy early spring in Mill Creek Park with natural and historic views aboard the Cohasset Express. Trolley is unheated - plan to bundle up. Limited seating. Register/pay at least two days in advance at Ford Nature Center. March 19, 26. 2-3 p.m. , or 3:30- 4:30 p.m. Adults: $7 R, $10 NR; 12 & under/60 and over: $5 R, $8 NR. Additional fees after deadline. Horn Studio Recital. Bliss Recital Hall, Bliss Hall, YSU, Wick Avenue at Spring Street, Youngstown, 44555; 330-941-3636. 3 p.m.
Brit Floyd: Immersion World Tour 2017. 800-7453000, W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1704 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren, 44483; 1-800-745-3000 and www. packardmusichall.com. 8 p.m., Monday, March 27. $49.50-$34.50.
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MONDAY 20 O.W.L.S. (Older Wiser Limber Seniors): When Nature Calls. Ford Nature Education Center, Mill Creek MetroParks; 840 Old Furnace Road, Youngstown, 44511; 330-740-7107. Retired? Extra time on your hands? Come and take a field trip to one of the iconic locations of Mill Creek MetroParks. There will be a short presentation as well as coffee and tea for ample socializing and discussion time. Call FNC for details. 10 a.m.-noon. $1 at the door. What Every Citizen Should Know About Guns. Multiple Library branches. The Public Library will host an informational presentation about guns. Sgt. Steven Lindow of the Mahoning County Sheriff’s Office will speak about relevant laws concerning concealed carry, firearms vocabulary, gun safety, and present different types of guns and parts of a gun. No ammunition will be on site for any of the weapons. This program is for adults 18 years and over. 6:30 p.m., Monday, March 20, Main Library; 10 a.m., Saturday, March 25, Austintown Library.
TUESDAY 21 PLYMC’s American Sign Language Club (ASL). Public Library, Newport Library, 3730 Market St., Youngstown, 44507; 330-744-8636. The purpose of the ASL Club is to teach attendees of any age about American Sign Language. During meetings, the group will practice and learn the various aspects of the language and culture of the deaf/hearing-impaired. The goal is to bring awareness of and instill the love of ASL. Everyone is welcome, regardless of experience. Refreshments will be provided. 6 p.m. Watercolor with Andrea. Public Library, Austintown Library, 600 South Raccoon Road, 44515; 330-744-8636. Have you always wanted to paint with watercolors? Join the Library and create your very own work of art. Space is limited. Call 330-744-8636 to register. For teens and adults. 6:30 p.m. Introduction to Project Budgets. Public Library, Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown, 44503; 330744-8636. Are you ready to start fundraising for your project or idea, but don’t know what and how much to ask for? If preparing a budget for your foundation grant is holding you back, come learn the basic elements of how to draft a project budget with confidence. For adults. 6:30 p.m.
WEDNESDAY 22 Mommy & Me Yoga. Howland Branch Library, 9095 East Market St., Howland Township; 330-856-2011. Features simple yoga program especially for toddlers with a parent or caregiver. No experience needed. Adult and child will each need to bring a towel or yoga mat to sit on. For children ages 2 to 5. Registration is required. 11 a.m. Music at Noon: Brass Chamber Ensembles. Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown, 44502; 330-941-3636. 12:15 p.m. Read to SomeBunny. Liberty Branch Library, 415 Churchill-Hubbard Road, Liberty Township; 330759-2589. Children in kindergarten to grade 6 can sign up to read aloud to registered and certified Bunnies in Baskets (therapy rabbits) for 15-minute
guitarist and composer. Bliss Recital Hall, Bliss Hall, YSU, Wick Avenue at Spring Street, Youngstown, 44555; 330-941-3636. Canadian classical guitarist Patrick Kearney represents a rare balance between sheer technical virtuosity and intense musicality. Kearney has released four guitar albums: “Bouquet”; “Stringendo” (nominated for the prestigious OPUS Prize);“Diabolico”; and “Impressions.” Kearney teaches guitar at Concordia University in Montreal as well as at Vanier College. He is the founder and director of the Montreal International Classical Guitar Festival and Competition. 7:30 p.m.
Christopher’s. Shoeshine Boys. 6-10 p.m. El Jalapeño II/Austintown. Davis and Henner. 6-9 p.m. Frieda’s. Howard and the Five Point Band. Jazz. 6-10 p.m.
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sessions. Rabbits are provided by F5RS (Frisky Ferrets, Fuzzies and Feather Friends Rescue and Sanctuary). Registration is required. 6-7 p.m. Read to Roxie. Public Library, Poland Library, 311 S. Main St., 44514; 330-744-8636. Relax and read to Roxie, a registered therapy dog with Therapy Dogs International. Each child will be given a 15-minute reading session. Call 330-744-8636 and ask for the Poland Library to register. For grades 1-4. 6 p.m.
THURSDAY 23 The World of Butterflies. Cortland Branch Library, 578 Lakeview Drive, Cortland; 330-638-6335. Bob Coggeshall will show slides of some of his own photographs as he describes many colorful and unique butterflies. 10 a.m. Sprout Club. Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown, 44509; 330-740-7116. Ages 3-5, plus adult. Explore the world of plants through topics that include: maple syrup, worms, and dandelions. Deadline for series is March 21. March 23, April 13, May 16. 1-2 p.m. $15/series; $7/class. Diversity Leadership Recognition Dinner. Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown, 44504; 330-259-0555. www.stambaughauditorium. com. Youngstown State University’s Division of Multicultural Affairs will host the 2017 Diversity Leadership Recognition Dinner. The efforts and continuous achievements of community and campus leaders in diversity and inclusion will be honored for Leader of Tomorrow, Campus Leadership, and Community Leadership. The recipient(s) of the Diversity Leadership Scholarship will be announced as well. Reservation deadline is Monday, March 20. 5:30 p.m. $35. Using the Ancestry Database. Public Library, Boardman Library, 7680 Glenwood Ave., 44512; 330744-8636. In this program the Genealogy and Local History Librarian will demonstrate the power of the Ancestry database and show how it can be used effectively for genealogical research. This is perhaps the ultimate genealogy resource, offering access to all available U.S. census images and indexes, the American Genealogical Biographical Index, military records,
international records, and more. Registration for all programs is required. Call and ask for the Information Services Department, or simply go online and register via the library’s events calendar. For teens and adults. 6:30 p.m. DIY Spice Blend: Chai Tea Edition. Multiple Library branches. Interested in making your own Chai Tea? Join the Library in learning how to make this spice blend and take home some as well. Bring your own container. Registration is required and space is limited. Call 330744-8636 to register. For teens and adults. Canfield Library, 6:30 p.m., Thursday, March 23; Sebring Library, 11 a.m., Saturday, March 25. Jazz Combos. Spotlight Theater, Bliss Hall, YSU, Wick Avenue at Spring Street, Youngstown, 44555; 330-9413636. 7:30 p.m.
LIVE MUSIC Magic Tree. Howard and the Five Point Band. 7:30 p.m. The Manor. Damian Knapp. Blues. 7-10 p.m. Speakeasy Lounge. Jay Byrd. 5-7 p.m. Suzie’s/Youngstown. Filthy Foxes. 9 p.m.-midnight. Vintage Estate. Open Mike Night. Steve Vuich. 9 p.m. Youngstown Crab Company. David Kana. 7-10 p.m.
FRIDAY 24 Homeschool Brunch Bunch. Public Library, Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown, 44503; 330744-8636. Homeschoolers will join the library for a reading and discussion of the book, “Bubbles Float, Bubbles Pop” by Mark Weakland, followed by extension activities. Additional resources will be available to check out for further exploration and self-study. Bring a sack lunch if you wish. A snack will be provided. For elementary school children. 10 a.m. 81st Annual Student Art & Design Exhibition. McDonough Museum of Art, YSU, 525 Wick Ave., Youngstown, 44502; 330-941-1400. This event and exhibit features student work. An opening reception occurs from 6-8 p.m. The exhibit continues from March 24 through April 7. Guest Artist Recital: Patrick Kearney, classical
Guest Artist Masterclass: Patrick Kearney. Bliss Recital Hall, Bliss Hall,YSU, Wick Avenue at Spring Street, Youngstown, 44555; 330-941-3636. 9-11 a.m. Quick Soups. Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown, 44509; 330-740-7116. Features hands-on demonstration and tasting with Jack Kravitz. Learn how to make quick soups, including egg drop, cream of spinach and chicken noodle. Register/pay by March 23. 10 a.m.12:30 p.m. $17; FFRG $15. Skulls Tell It All. Ford Nature Education Center, Mill Creek MetroParks; 840 Old Furnace Road, Youngstown, 44511; 330-740-7107. Every skull has a story to tell. Join us as OSU Certified Volunteer Naturalist Stephanie Hughes investigates animal skulls, looking for clues that will unravel the mysteries of the animal’s life story. We will learn to decipher the clues and afterwards head out on a short hike. 1-3 p.m. The Power of Radio During World War II. Main Library of the Warren-Trumbull County Public Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren; 330-399-8807 ext. 206. Presented by Dr. Max V. Grubb, an assistant professor in the Department of Communication at Youngstown State University. Radio plays a big part in the lives of both the main characters in “All the Light We Cannot See.” This was a time before the “instant” communication we have today. Radio symbolized the connecting of people – bringing them together during war. Learn about the power of radio broadcasts, both legal and illegal, during World War II as well as the use of radio as a propaganda tool. 2 p.m. YSO Classics – When I Crossed That Line To Freedom. DeYor Performing Arts Center/Edward W. Powers Auditorium, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown, 44503; 330-744-0264 and www.youngstownsymphony. com. YSO will present Nkeiru Okove’s opera “Harriet Tubman: When I Crossed That Line to Freedom,” along with Copland’s “Fanfare to the Common Man” and Handel’s “Concerto Grosso No. 25.” The concert is underwritten in part by The Ruth Beecher Charitable Trust. All tickets are reserved seating. 8 p.m.
LIVE MUSIC BackYard Bar and Grill. Dead Flowers. 9 p.m. Courthouse Inn. Paul Scott. 6-9 p.m. Dash Inn. Sacksville. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Frieda’s. Howard and the Five Point Band. Jazz. 6-10 p.m. JRz. Cin City and the Saints. 9 p.m. Lil Paws Winery. Richard Boston. 7-10 p.m. The Manor. Dominic DiTommaso. 7-10 p.m.
SUNDAY 26 Wonderful Woodpeckers. Ford Nature Education Center, Mill Creek MetroParks; 840 Old Furnace Road, Youngstown, 44511; 330-740-7107. Knock, knock, knock, who’s there? It’s a woodpecker of course. Come join as we learn how these wonderful birds do what they do. There will be a short presentation with a hike
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MUSEUMS & GALLERIES Akron Art Museum. 1 S. High, Akron, 44308; 330376-9185. http://www.akronartmuseum.org. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Wednesday-Sunday; 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Thursday. The Andy Warhol Museum. 117 Sandusky St., Pittsburgh, Pa.; 412-237-8300. www.warhol.org. Collection includes paintings, sculpture, works on paper, prints, photographs and covers work from all periods. Includes drawings, commercial illustrations, sketchbooks, 1960s Pop, and 1980s collaborative paintings with younger artists. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., TuesdaySunday; 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Friday. Arms Family Museum of Local History. 648 Wick Ave., Youngstown, 44502; 330-743-2589. www. mahoninghistory.org. Features exhibits of local historical interest and the private furnishings of Wilford and Olive Arms. In addition, a comprehensive archive of historical material is housed at the Tyler History Center. Hours are noon-4 p.m.,Tuesday-Sunday; noon-7 p.m. on Thursday. Art Outreach Gallery. Eastwood Mall, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Suite 220, Niles, 44446; 330652-1985. www.artoutreach.org. Works by local artists, particularly students in the local schools. Butler Institute of American Art. 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown, 44502; 330-743-1711. www.butlerart. com. The Butler was founded in 1919 by Joseph Butler as the first museum dedicated to American art. Works span four centuries and are assembled according to the history of America. Offers a permanent collection and changing exhibits. “Medieval to Metal: The Art & Evolution of the Guitar.” A touring exhibit that explores the artistic evolution of the world’s most popular instrument. It features 40 instruments spanning centuries of craftsmanship and design from around the world. Through April 16. Butler Institute of American Art/Trumbull. 9350 E. Market, Howland, 44484; 330-609-9900. www.butlerart. com. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Wednesday-Sunday. Free. Carnegie Museum of Art. 4400 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, 15213; 412-622-3131. www.cmoa.org. Features a broad spectrum of visual arts, including painting, sculpture, prints, photographs, decorative arts, design, film, video, and digital imagery. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday, Wednesday-Saturday; 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Thursday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday; closed Tuesday. Carnegie Museum of Natural History. 4400 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, 15213; 412-622-3131. www. carnegiemnh.org. Artifacts documenting the history of life and human cultures. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday, Wednesday-Saturday; 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Thursday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday; closed Tuesday. Carnegie Science Center. One Allegheny Ave., Pittsburgh, 15212; 412-237-3400. www. carnegiesciencecenter.org. Four floors of interactive science exhibits. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday-Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday. Cleveland Botanical Garden. 11030 East Blvd., Cleveland, 44106; 216-721-1600. www.cbgarden.org. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday; 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Wednesday; noon-5 p.m., Sunday. Cleveland Museum of Natural History. 1 Wade Oval Drive, Cleveland, 44106; 1-800-317-9155. www.cmnh.org. Child-friendly museum emphasizes science, discovery and education. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Saturday; 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Wednesday; noon-5 p.m., Sunday. DNA Studios Independent Art Gallery. 137 S. Park Ave., Warren, 44481; 330-980-8794. https://www. facebook.com/dnaartgallery. Davis Education and Visitor Center. Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown, 44509; 330-740-7116. www. millcreekmetroparks.com. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., TuesdaySunday. Free.
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Junior T Rex at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History in Pittsburgh John Stark Edwards House. 303 Monroe St., N.W., Warren, 44483; 330-394-4653. Trumbull County Historical Society displays artifacts from the early history of the Western Reserve. 2-5 p.m., first Sunday. Ford Nature Education Center. 840 Old Furnace Road, Mill Creek MetroParks, Youngstown, 44511; 330-740-7107. www.millcreekmetroparks.com. Nature exhibits and displays. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday; noon-5 p.m., Sunday. Free. Great Lakes Science Center. 601 Erieside Ave., Cleveland, 44114; 216-694-2000. www.greatscience. com. Interactive science and technology exhibits. Heinz Pittsburgh Regional History Center. 1212 Smallman St., Pittsburgh, 15222; 412-454-6000. www. heinzhistorycenter.org. Features a sports history museum, archive and exhibits. 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. daily. Henry Barnhisel House. 1011 North State St., Girard, 44420; 330-545-6162. Home of the Girard Historical Society. 1-4 p.m. the second and fourth weekends. Hoyt Institute of Fine Arts. 124 E. Leasure Ave., New Castle, 16101; 724-652-2882. www.hoytartcenter. org. Features permanent and changing exhibits. 10
a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday; 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday. McDonough Museum of Art. YSU, 525 Wick Ave., Youngstown, 44502; 330-941-1400. http:// mcdonoughmuseum.ysu.edu/index2.php. YSUaffiliated museum features exhibits by students, alumni, regional and national artists. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday. Free. “Alex Webb: La Calle Photographs from Mexico.” Brings together nearly 30 years of photography by Alex Webb, created from 1978 to 2007 in Mexico City and the surrounding states, villages, and cities. Through March 3. “Selections from the collection of the Richard M. Ross Art Museum, Ohio Wesleyan University.”The permanent collection at the Ross Art Museum consists of more than 2,500 works of art including American and European prints, drawings, photographs, paintings and sculpture. Artists featured in the exhibition include Elliot Erwitt, Joel Meyerowitz, Alen MacWeeney and Frank Stella. Through March 3. McKelvey Gallery. 110 Space, 110 W. Federal St., Youngstown, 44503; 330-502-8982. www.110space. com. Gallery features paintings, ceramics, installations, photography, antiques, drawings, and lithographs.
Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland. 14000 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 48106; 216-421-8671. www. mocacleveland.org. Contemporary art museum offers four floors of space for exhibitions, public programs and events. Also offers a gallery for new media work. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday-Sunday; 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Thursday. National Packard Museum. 1899 Mahoning Ave., Warren, 44483; 330-394-1899. www.packardmuseum. org. Museum seeks to preserve the Packard legacy and recognize the automaker’s influence in transportation and industrial history through exhibits and outreach. Noon-5 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday; 1-5 p.m., Sunday. $8. $5, free. OH WOW! The Roger and Gloria Jones Children’s Center for Science and Technology. 11 W. Federal St., Youngstown, 44503; 330-744-5914. www.ohwowkids. org. Features interactive, technology-based exhibits. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $8, $7, children under 2 admitted free. Pro Football Hall of Fame. 2121 George Halas Drive, Canton, 44708; 330-456-8207. www.profootballhof. com. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Football history and exhibits. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. 1100 Rock and Roll Blvd. (East 9th at Lake Erie), Cleveland, 44114; 216-7817625. www.rockhall.com. Exhibits chronicle the history and development of rock and roll music. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., daily; 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Wednesday; and 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Saturday (Memorial Day to Labor Day). The Soap Gallery. 117 S. Champion St.,Youngstown, 44503; 330-240-0723. http://soapgaller yyo. squarespace.com. Downtown fine art gallery hosts exhibits and a schedule of events. Struthers Historical Society Museum. 50 Terrace St., Struthers, 44471; 330-755-7189. 2-4 p.m., first Sunday. Sutliff Museum. Warren-Trumbull Public Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., N.W., 44483, Warren; 330-3998807, ext. 121. An archive and items of local historical interest.“Messages from Cupid:Vintage Valentines from 1840-1930.” This exhibit features Valentines from the U.S., England, and Germany spanning the years from 1840 until 1930.“The Language of Flowers.”This exhibit explores how flowers were used as the language of courtship throughout the Victorian era. Through July 2017. 2-4 p.m., Wednesday-Saturday. Free. Trumbull Art Gallery. 158-162 N. Park Ave., Warren, 44481; 330-395-4876. www.trumbullartgallery.com. Features work by local and regional artists. Noon-4 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday. Free. Tyler History Center. 325 W. Federal St., Youngstown, 44503; 330-743-2589. www.mahoninghistory.org. Features permanent and changing exhibits, an archive, offices, a museum store and ballroom.“Calling All Cars: A History of the Youngstown Police Department.” Features artifacts from the Youngstown Police Department, private collectors, and the historical society’s collection of historical materials. War Vet Museum. 23 E. Main St., Canfield, 44406; 330-533-6311. www.warvetmuseum.org. Artifacts from the Revolution through the Persian Gulf War.10 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday. Weller Gallery. Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown, 44509; 330-740-7116. Youngstown Area Jewish Federation Art Gallery. Jewish Community Center, 505 Gypsy Lane, Youngstown, 44504.
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Youngstown Historical Center of Industry and Labor. 151 Wood St., Youngstown, 44503; 330-9411314. Features exhibits chronicling the history and development of the local steel industry. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Wednesday-Friday; noon-4 p.m., Saturday.
to follow. Dress for the weather. Call FNC for details. Easy, 0.5 miles. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Oboe Studio Recital. Bliss Recital Hall, Bliss Hall, YSU, Wick Avenue at Spring Street, Youngstown, 44555; 330-941-3636. 3 p.m. Rockin’ Road To Dublin. DeYor Performing Arts Center/Edward W. Powers Auditorium, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown, 44503; 330-744-0264 and www. youngstownsymphony.com. This Irish spectacle includes traditional and modern Irish music, dance, and singing. 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $35.
MONDAY 27 Guest Artist Lecture: Morehshin Allahyari. McDonough Museum of Art, YSU, 525 Wick Ave., Youngstown, 44502; 330-941-1400. Morehshin Allahyari is a new-media artist, activist, educator, and curator. She was born and raised in Iran and moved to the United States in 2007. She is an artist in resident (in collaboration with writer/artist Daniel Rourke) for the Vil m Flusser Residency Program for Artistic Research, in association with Transmediale, Berlin. 5:10 p.m. Music for the Masses: Music Club. Public Library, Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown, 44503; 330-744-8636. Easter and spring songs will be the event this month. Listen, and discuss, whether you are familiar with the artist or not. Snacks provided. For teens and adults. 6:30 p.m. Flute Studio Recital. Bliss Recital Hall, Bliss Hall, YSU, Wick Avenue at Spring Street, Youngstown, 44555; 330-941-3636. 7:30 p.m. Brit Floyd: Immersion World Tour 2017. 800745-3000, W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1704 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren, 44483; 1-800-745-3000 and www. packardmusichall.com. 8 p.m. $49.50-$34.50.
TUESDAY 28 Basic Microsoft Word Class. Multiple Library branches. Learn very basic computer skills involving the Microsoft Office Word program. This is a beginner’s class that will cover cut and paste and the Word menus. Space is limited. Call 330-744-8636 to register and specify library and Basic Word Computer Class. For adults. Newport Library, 3:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 28; Canfield Library, 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 29. Cha-Cha Dance Class. Pioneer Pavilion, Mill Creek MetroParks, Youngstown. 44511; 330-740-7107. Learn this fun and versatile Latin dance. No partner? No problem. It is a paired dance, but everyone learns together. Beginners welcome and encouraged. Call Ford Nature Center for details. March 28, April 4, 11, 18, 25. 6-7 p.m. $6/class. More Tools for Your Toolbox: Using Genealogy Databases and Websites. Public Library, Boardman Library, 7680 Glenwood Ave., 44512; 330-744-8636. Ancestry.com is not the only resource of note. Library staff
.Tell us about your event! • By e-mail: calendar@metromonthly.net • By mail: Metro Monthly Calendar, P.O. Box 663, Youngstown, Ohio 44501-0663 • By fax: 330-259-0437. Call 330-259-0935 to advertise your event. What gets in? We give priority to events in the greater Youngstown-Warren area, Columbiana County and western Pennsylvania. Please try to submit material as soon as possible; items submitted after the deadline (15th day of the preceding month) might not get in. If you have questions, call 330-259-0435. The calendar of events also appears on our magazine’s website.
will examine other essential tools, and the Genealogy and Local History Librarian will show you how to connect to these online resources from home in three easy steps. Registration for all programs is required. Call and ask for the Information Services Department, or simply go online and register via the library’s events calendar. For teens and adults. 6:30 p.m. Polka Dance Class. Pioneer Pavilion, Mill Creek MetroParks, Youngstown. 44511; 330-740-7107. Enjoy learning this fun, dynamic, energetic and social dance. No partner? No problem. It is a paired dance, but everyone learns together. Beginners welcome and encouraged. Call Ford Nature Center for details. March 28, April 4, 11, 18, 25. 7-8 p.m. $6/class at the door.
WEDNESDAY 29 ASL Baby Brilliant: Bonding with Babies & Books and Signs, Oh My. Public Library, Poland Library, 311 S. Main St., 44514; 330-744-8636. Learn how to use American Sign Language (ASL) with your child through rhymes, songs, and stories, followed by time to play and socialize. Learn easy corresponding signs. 10 a.m. Music at Noon: Early Music Ensemble. Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown, 44502; 330-941-3636. 12:15 p.m. Fashions of the 1940s. Main Library of the WarrenTrumbull County Public Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren; 330-399-8807 ext. 206. Presented by Sara Hume, associate professor and curator of Kent State University Museum. The 1940s was a tumultuous period and the fashions of the time reflected the upheaval. World War II led to restrictions on what Americans and Europeans could wear because of rationing for civilian populations and uniforms for those who enlisted. It also brought opportunities to American designers. This presentation will cover the limitations placed on fashions as well as the styles that emerged from this period. 6 p.m. Anglophiles Unite. St. Patrick’s Day in England. Public Library, Main Library, 305 Wick Ave.,Youngstown, 44503; 330-744-8636. How Irish was St. Patrick? St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated worldwide. Learn how England came to celebrate Irish culture. Find out why certain symbols have been used to celebrate this holiday. Learn how other cultures have influenced the celebration. Come dressed in as a leprechaun if you dare. Refreshments will be served. For teens and adults. Main Library, 6:30 p.m.
THURSDAY 30 LIVE MUSIC Magic Tree. John Reese Project. 7:30 p.m. The Manor. Damian Knapp. Blues. 7-10 p.m. Speakeasy Lounge. Jay Byrd. 5-7 p.m. Suzie’s/Youngstown. Filthy Foxes. 9 p.m.-midnight. Vintage Estate. Open Mike Night. Steve Vuich. 9 p.m. Youngstown Crab Company. David Kana. 7-10 p.m.
FRIDAY 31 Botanical Mornings. Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown, 44509; 330-740-7116. Discover the progress of seasons here at Fellows Riverside Gardens with one of our knowledgeable staff members. Register/pay by March 29. 9-10 a.m. $5. Spring Choral Concert: Choral Overture to Korea. St. Columba Cathedral, 159 W. Rayen Ave., Youngstown, 44503; 330-941-3636. 7:30 p.m.
LIVE MUSIC Christopher’s. Shoeshine Boys. 6-10 p.m. Halliday’s Winery. Richard Boston. 7-10 p.m. Mastropietro Winery. Davis and Henner. 7-10 p.m. Fireplace. Cin City and the Saints. 8:30 p.m. Frieda’s. Howard and the Five Point Band. Jazz. 6-10 p.m.
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UPCOMING MAJOR EVENTS MARCH Jack and the Beanstalk. Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown, 44504; 330-259-0555. www.stambaughauditorium.com. The Young Artists of Opera Western Reserve will perform an operatic version of the story of “Jack & the Beanstalk.” Adapted from music by Gilbert and Sullivan, this educational and entertaining production is appropriate for children of all ages. 3 p.m., Sunday. March 5. $5. Warren Civic Music Presents: Dublin’s Irish Tenors And Celtic Ladies. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1704 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren, 44483; 1-800-745-3000 and www.packardmusichall.com. 7 p.m., Monday, March 13. $40. Tr u m b u l l To w n Hall Presents: Jan Mcinnis. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1704 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren, 44483; 1-800745-3000 and www. packardmusichall.com. 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 15. $35. D i v e r s i t y L e a d e r s h i p Recognition Dinner. Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fif th Ave., Trumbull Town Youngstown, 44504; Hall Presents: 330-259-0555. www. Jan Mcinnis. W.D. stambaughauditorium. Packard Music Hall, com.Youngstown State University’s Division 1704 Mahoning of Multicultural Affairs Ave., N.W., Warren, will host the 2017 44483; 1-800-745Diversity Leadership 3000 and www. Recognition Dinner.The packardmusichall. efforts and continuous achievements of com. 10:30 a.m., community and campus Wednesday, March leaders in diversity 15. $35. and inclusion will be honored for Leader of Tomorrow, Campus Leadership, and Community Leadership.The recipient(s) of the Diversity Leadership Scholarship will be announced as well. Reservation deadline is Monday, March 20. 5:30 p.m., Thursday, March 23. $35. YSO Classics – When I Crossed That Line To Freedom. DeYor Performing Arts Center/Edward W. Powers Auditorium, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown, 44503; 330-744-0264 and www.youngstownsymphony. com. YSO will present Nkeiru Okove’s opera “Harriet Tubman: When I Crossed That Line to Freedom,” along with Copland’s “Fanfare to the Common Man” and Handel’s “Concerto Grosso No. 25.” The concert is underwritten in part by The Ruth Beecher Charitable Trust. All tickets are reserved seating. 8 p.m., Saturday, March 25. Rockin’ Road To Dublin. DeYor Performing Arts Center/Edward W. Powers Auditorium, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown, 44503; 330-744-0264 and www. youngstownsymphony.com. This Irish spectacle includes traditional and modern Irish music, dance, and singing. 7:30 p.m., Sunday, March 26. Tickets start at $35. Brit Floyd: Immersion World Tour 2017. 800745-3000, W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1704 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren, 44483; 1-800-745-3000 and www. packardmusichall.com. 8 p.m., Monday, March 27. $49.50-$34.50.
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Warren Civic Music Presents: Dublin’s Irish Tenors And Celtic Ladies. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1704 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren, 44483; 1-800-745-3000 and www.packardmusichall.com. 7 p.m., Monday, March 13. $40.
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John Denver Musical Tribute. Orr Auditorium, Westminster College, 319 S. Market St., New Wilmington, Pa. 16172; 724-946-7354. https://www.westminster. edu/celebrity. Ted Vigil, a man who, according to the late Steve Weisberg (long-time Denver guitar accompanist) closely resembles John both physically and musically, pays homage to all the great John Denver songs “Annie’s Song,” “Leavin’ on a Jet Plane,” “Thank God I’m a Country Boy,” “Calypso” plus many more. 7:30 p.m., Saturday, April 1. $30. Warren Civic Music Presents: The Inspiration Of Broadway. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1704 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren, 44483; 1-800-745-3000 and www. packardmusichall.com. Phone: 800-745-3000. 330-8412931. 7 p.m., Thursday, April 27. $40.
Rising Star Talent. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1704 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren, 44483; 1-800-745-3000 and www.packardmusichall.com. Features dance and vocal competitions. Friday, May 5-Sunday, May 7. The Doo Wop Project. Orr Auditorium, Westminster College, 319 S. Market St., New Wilmington, Pa. 16172; 724-946-7354. https://www.westminster.edu/celebrity and www.thedoowopproject.com. Backed by a full band, “The Doo Wop Project” takes audiences on a journey from tunes of groups like the Crests, Belmonts, and Flamingos through influences of the sounds of Smokey Robinson, The Temptations and The Four Seasons, all the way to Michael Jackson, Jason Mraz and Amy Winehouse. The performance features current and former stars of Broadway’s smash hits “Jersey Boys” and “Motown: The Musical.” 7:30 p.m., Saturday, May 6. $49, $42, $37, $33.
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