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To Your Good Health: Mixed advice on surgery for cancer

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DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband, who is 78 and about 100 pounds overweight, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in July 2022. In November 2025, he was diagnosed with stage I pancreatic cancer. He’s currently getting chemo treatments that started in early January of this year. He has two options — get surgery or get radiation treatments. His pancreatic surgeon seems to be discouraging the surgery, saying that he could end up in a nursing home for the rest of his life. We saw his Parkinson’s doctor yesterday, and he told us that he didn’t think the surgery would be a problem. ...

Stage Left opens ‘Little Shop’

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Stage Left Players’ presents the musical “Little Shop of Horrors” for a two-weekend run. The musical combines comedy, romance and a touch of sci-fi as Seymour Krelborn, a meek flower shop employee, discovers a mysterious plant with an insatiable appetite. It’s an early musical by ...

Making of ‘Jaws’ inspires Playhouse’s next production

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Youngstown Playhouse is bringing a behind-the-scenes look at one of the biggest summer movie blockbusters of all time to its new performance space downtown. “The Shark Is Broken” is about the making of “Jaws,” focusing on the behind-the-scenes drama involving the film’s stars — ...

Butler program looks at LGBTQ+ artists

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The Butler Institute of American Art will present a panel discussion on American LGBTQ+ artists from the 18th Century to the present on June 25. Over the past 250 years of America’s existence, there have been varying waves of acceptance of the LGBTQ+ community with artists often on the frontlines and pushing for their freedom of expression even when faced with resistance. Moderated by Butler Interim Director Larry Jones, the discussion will delve into how American artists have led the way to help move the LGBTQ+ community forward. Panelists will include John Noga, an ...

Mahoning Valley arts and entertainment

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Art ARTS & EDUCATION AT THE HOYT, 124 E. Leasure Ave., New Castle, Pa.: 53rd Hoyt Regional Juried Art Exhibition and Mini Masterpiece Exhibition, both through July 23. Hours are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday. hoytartcenter.org and ...

Gray Areas: Pride returns to Warren, YO NIGHTS start at amp

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Assorted rambling from the world of entertainment: • The 7th Full Spectrum Pride in the Valley will fill downtown Warren’s Courthouse Square from noon to 10 p.m. Saturday. The event is presented by Full Spectrum Community Outreach Services, which offers mental health services, support groups and other needs for the LGBTQIA+ community. The annual festival has grown to include more than 100 vendors and more than two dozen performers. The festival starts with a parade around Courthouse Square at noon, followed by the opening ceremony at 12:30 p.m. Entertainment is planned ...