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Hopewell’s ‘Silent Sky’ shines brightly

YOUNGSTOWN — Judging by the size of the audience Saturday at Hopewell Theatre, a play about astronomy isn’t an easy sell. But there’s a reason why Lauren Gunderson has been one of the most produced playwrights in the United States for the last decade. Her scripts are entertaining and accessible. “Silent Sky,” which opened Friday for a two-weekend run, is no exception, and Hopewell’s production delivers the magic and sense of wonder necessary to make the somewhat formulaic story work. “Silent Sky” is based on the true story of Henrietta Leavitt (1868-1921), who ...

Members of the Mahoning Valley Watercolor Society will display their work in an exhibition opening Saturday at Fellows Riverside Gardens’ Weller Gallery. “Wonders of Northeast Ohio: A Mahoning Valley Watercolor Society Water Media Show” features paintings by 20 member artists using ...

Gray Areas: Franky’s Sicilian shines at pizza competition

Franky’s Pizza and Delicatessen went to Las Vegas and came back a winner. Last week, Ben Hoover, owner of the Warren restaurant, competed in the International Pizza Challenge, held in conjunction with the International Pizza Expo in Las Vegas. Franky’s finished first in the subdivision of best Sicilian-style pizza and fourth overall among about 70 competitors in the pan division, which includes several thick-crust pizza styles. It was his second time competing at the event. More than 750 pizzamakers from around the world competed in the different categories at the multi-day ...

Mahoning Valley arts and entertainment

Art ART ON PARK, 180 N. Park Ave., Warren: Collab on Park, 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, free. ARTS & EDUCATION AT THE HOYT, 124 E. Leasure Ave., New Castle, Pa.: “Greig Leach: Past in the Present Will Be the Future” and “Cheryl Capezzuti: Some of Us,” both through May 21. Hours are 11 a.m. ...

Art on Park hosts collaborative show

Creating art can be a solitary pursuit. The latest exhibition at downtown Warren’s Art on Park makes sure it isn’t. Collab on Park is a nonjuried show that features works made by at least two creators. It’s the first time the venue has hosted an exhibition with that theme. “I just ...

Aria Nouveau brings classical and pop influences to Packard

Aria Nouveau will be the next concert in the Warren Civic Music Association’s 2025-26 season. The duo of soprano Laura Auer and tenor John Riessen draws from classical and pop influences for a program that includes crossover hits (“The Prayer,” “Amigos Para Simpre”), show tunes ...