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Local venues showcasing Ohio’s connections to movies

Several area venues will host free screenings of films with Ohio ties in 2026 as part of Ohio Goes to the Movies. The film series showcases the state’s many connections to the industry, both in front of and behind the camera as well as a filming location, and it’s one of the signature events for America 250-Ohio, the state’s celebration of the country’s 250th anniversary. In the news release announcing the schedule, Gov. Mike DeWine says, “Ohio has played a significant role in the history of American film and continues to attract talent, productions and storytelling ...

Keith Sweat brings new jack swing to Powers

R&B singer Keith Sweat will perform Feb. 6 at Powers Auditorium. Sweat has sold more than 25 million records worldwide and helped shape and define the new jack swing sound. His first six albums from 1987’s “Make It Last Forever” to 1998’s “Still in the Game” all sold at least a million copies, and the first five hit No. 1 on Billboard’s R&B albums chart. His chart-topping R&B singles include “I Want Her,” “Make You Sweat,” “I’ll Give All My Love to You,” “Keep It Comin’,” “Twisted” and “Nobody.” Sweat is an inductee into the Georgia Music ...

Christmas comedy opens at Kent-Trumbull

‘Tis the season for the feast of the seven fishes. Kent State University at Trumbull Theatre’s feast will be dominated by one see-food — the comedy of “A Tuna Christmas.” It will be staged for three performances this weekend in Champion. Harmon Andrews, a familiar face at ...

Comicon celebrates pop culture

Mahoning Valley Comicon will be back with some familiar guests and a new location for its 2025 edition. This year’s pop culture convention, which has had several homes since it started at the long-gone Eastwood Expo Center, moves to the Metroplex Expo Center in Liberty. “We were doing it at the Holiday Inn (in Boardman), and it just outgrew there,” said local filmmaker Travis Bowen, who started the event and is co-hosting this year’s edition with Carlos Rivera and Joe Mohn. “We tried it at the Calvin Arts Center, but there just wasn’t enough parking. What I like about the ...

Gray Areas: Leavittsburg’s Douglas returns with Krauss, Dando shouts out Cedars in memoir

Assorted ramblings from the world of entertainment: • Alison Krauss & Union Station, featuring Leavittsburg native Jerry Douglas, announced its 2026 tour plans this week and has two summer shows not too far away on the schedule. After playing Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica on its first tour together in a decade, the band will return to Northeast Ohio for a concert at E.J. Thomas Hall in Akron on June 24, 2026. AKUS also is one of two acts announced so far for the 2026 Ohio State Fair, performing Aug. 1 at the Celeste Center in Columbus (Weird Al Yankovic is the other announced fair ...

Mahoning Valley arts and entertainment

Art ARTS & EDUCATION AT THE HOYT, 124 E. Leasure Ave., New Castle, Pa.: “Floating Beauty: Women in the Art of Ukiyo-e,” through Jan. 29, 2026. 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 724-652-2882. BUTLER INSTITUTE OF AMERICAN ART, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown: “Robert Rauschenberg: A Centenary Tribute,” through Jan. 4, 2026. Hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. www.butlerart.com and 330-743-1107. JUDITH RAE SOLOMON GALLERY, Bliss Hall, Youngstown State ...