Arts & Entertainment

By Zach Mosca After a lengthy absence due to COVID-19, live music returns to Suzie’s Dogs & Drafts in Boardman. On Halloween night, the restaurant hosted a Halloween party featuring Youngstown-based band, The Locals. The Locals is a cover band who performs covers of various rock artists such as The…

By Douglas M. Campbell The sounds of leaves rustling and ominous screams filled the air as the Halloween season came to a close in Youngstown. Woodland Cellars, a winery in Hubbard, held a haunted wine trail on Logan Way from Oct. 2 to Nov. 1 from 5-10 p.m. Nate and…

By Kelcey Norris The Youngstown Symphony announced their first concert since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Nov. 14, the performers will honor the life of conductor Randall Craig Fleischer, who died unexpectedly this past August.  Rachel Stegeman, concertmaster of the symphony, said this concert features a smaller group of chamber musicians…

By Abigail Cloutier I sat down with Derrick McDowell, founder of Youngstown Flea, a community-based consignment market. McDowell recently purchased a new facility for the market and plans to use it for community involvement and more.  He plans for the downtown Youngstown space to be ready for the Flea to…

By Taylor FronkJambar Contributor Not far from Youngstown State University is a plentiful supply of locations for viewing art, enjoying live entertainment and feasting on a variety of local foods. Owners of these locations encourage YSU students to join in on and enjoy what there is to be experienced.  Space…

By Ethan J. SnyderJambar Contributor For decades, comic book stores have been a great way to bring superheroes to life in the hands of fans, and All American Cards and Comics is a popular shop for fantasy culture in the Mahoning Valley. Greg Bartholomew first opened All American in March…