In some ways, Brian Simpson is a creature of habit. The jazz pianist, who headlines Saturday’s Youngstown Jazz & Wine event at Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre, released his first album, “Closer Still,” in 1995. He recently finished his 13th, which doesn’t have a release date yet. ...
The Rust Belt Theater Company brings its 14th edition of “Forbidden Youngstown” to Youngstown Playhouse this weekend. This bawdy, irreverent musical revue is a spoof of theater culture and the city of Youngstown that Rust Belt calls home. It pokes fun at classic musical theater tropes ...
The end. Movies used to put those words on the screen. Now, it seems as if no movie or television series commits to an ending. Filmmakers had no trouble telling a story in 90 to 180 minutes for decades. Sure, there were occasional sequels and various franchises in different genres, but each installment was a self-contained unit with a beginning, middle and end. One didn’t need to see the previous Sherlock Holmes or Abbott & Costello movie to understand the nuances of what came next. Now every other movie requires homework. Wanna see the latest “Star Wars” or Marvel ...
Most of the vehicles inside the National Packard Museum and most of the ones that will be on display during its Classic Car Show on Saturday are in pristine condition. However, one of the vehicles inside the museum looks like a rust bucket. But it’s a one-of-a-kind rust bucket, and its ...
Locating a missing key card by counting the opponents’ cards as they are played is one of the most satisfying experiences at the bridge table. But for many players, satisfaction can change to frustration when they find themselves unable to remember every card played. Players who experience ...
