MARCH
Spiritual Journey: Lawrence Brownlee. Edward W. Powers Auditorium, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-0264. Youngstown native and internationally renowned tenor Lawrence Brownlee joins the Youngstown Symphony Orchestra and conductor Randall Craig Fleischer in a program of arias, spirituals and songbook standards. This performance will feature the voices of Singers Together, Simple Gifts Interfaith Choir and the Youngstown Connection, as well as excerpts from the speeches of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 8 p.m., Saturday, March 7.
Blue Oyster Cult. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-430-0005. Blue Oyster Cult’s canon includes “(Don’t Fear) The Reaper” from 1976’s “Agents of Fortune,” “Godzilla” from 1977’s “Spectres” and “Burnin’ for You” from 1981’s “Fire of Unknown Origin.” 7:30 p.m., Sunday, March 8. $59-$39.
CANCELED – The Newsboys. Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown 44504. 330-747-5175 or call the box office 330-259-0555. in**@St*****************.com…. Features the spring leg of the group’s “Greatness of Our God” tour. The tour brings together former members Peter Furler and Phil Joel with Newsboys’ Michael Tait, Duncan Phillips, Jeff Frankenstein, and Jody Davis. The band will perform new songs from “United,” as well as music from their three-decade career. Includes special guests Mandisa and Adam Agee. 7 p.m., Thursday, March 12. $50-$30. Via Stambaugh: “If you are a current ticket holder for this event, please retain your ticket for a date to be announced in the future.”
POSTPONED – Junior Group of Goodwill Auction. Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown 44504. 330-259-0555. Includes a live auction of new items donated by area businesses, a silent auction, basket raffles, a jewelry sale, a 50/50 raffle, a vintage clothing sale, a wine pull, hors d’oeuvres, and a cash bar. Proceeds benefit Goodwill’s mission to provide job training and employment services to people with disabilities and other barriers to employment. New date: June 5, 2020.
The Three Little Pigs. Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown 44504. 330-259-0555. Features an opera in one act, performed by the Opera Western Reserve Young Artists and set to music by Mozart with adaptation by John Davies. 2 p.m., Sunday, March 15.
CANCELED – Tom Toro. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1704 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. Trumbull Town Hall will present writer and cartoonist Tom Toro. His work has appeared in The New Yorker, The New York Times, Harvard Business Review and others.10:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 18. $80-$35. Refunds will be issued at point of purchase.
YSU Skeggs Lecture: Bill Nye. Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown 44504. 330-259-0555. The YSU Skeggs Lecture Series welcomes Bill Nye – scientist, engineer, comedian, author, and inventor – who seeks to help foster a scientifically literate society. 7 p.m., Wednesday, March 18. Sold out.
RESCHEDULED – Poco, Atlantic Rhythm Section. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-430-0005. Robinsthreatre.com…. Poco’s distinctive harmonies and musicianship helped define the sound of country-rock. Their songs include “Crazy Love,” “Call It Love,” and “Good Feelin’ to Know.” The Atlantic Rhythm Section’s hits include “So Into You,” “Imaginary Lover,” “Doraville,” “I’m Not Gonna Let It Bother Me Tonight,” “Champagne Jam,” and “Spooky.” $55-$30. New Date: Thursday Oct. 8.
Platinum Classical Series: Welcoming Spring. Ford Family Recital Hall, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-0264. The Youngstown Symphony Orchestra welcomes spring with Mendelssohn’s “Symphony No. 3, Op. 56 in A Minor.” Also on the program will be Haydn’s “Symphony No. 94 in G Major.” 8 p.m., Saturday, March 21.
Stained Glass Concert Series. St. Christine Catholic Church, 3165 S. Schenley Ave., Youngstown 44511. The classical concerts are underwritten, in part, by The Howard and Jeanne Charitable Trust and The Charles W. and Sarah J. Syak Foundation. 3 p.m., Sunday, March 22.
Divas 3. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1704 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. Warren Civic Music will present Divas 3, which features hits made famous by divas spanning four decades. 7 p.m., Thursday, March 26. $40.
Nunsense. Ford Family Recital Hall, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-0264. This Easy Street Productions’ musical features the misadventures of five nuns trying to manage a fundraiser. Sadly, the rest of the sisterhood died from botulism after eating vichyssoise. The remaining nuns – Mother Superior Sister Regina (Maureen Collins), mistress of the novices Sister Mary Hubert (Carla D. Gipson), street-wise Sister Robert Anne (Colleen Chance), befuddled Sister Mary Amnesia (Brandy Johanntges), and ballet-loving Sister Leo (Elizabeth Amstutz) – stage a talent show in order to raise the money to bury the dearly departed. 7:30 p.m., March 27-28; 2:30 p.m., March 29. $35-$19.
Summit 330 Day. Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown 44504. 330-259-0555. The Summit FM, in conjunction with Stambaugh Auditorium, will present its fifth annual “330 Day Concert.” The concert features 33 acoustic musicians from Northeastern Ohio, including Demos Papadimas, JD Eicher, The Labra Brothers, Marc Lee Shannon, Sam Goodwill, The Shootouts, Spirit of The Bear, The Vindys, Whiskey Pilot and others. The Stambaugh stage will be split in half for this event, offering two side-by-side performance spaces. While one group is performing, another will set up on the opposite side of the stage. 7 p.m., Monday, March 30. Free.
APRIL
SMARTS Family Dinner. Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown 44504. 330-259-0555. Students Motivated by the Arts (SMARTS) will presents its second annual Family Dinner, an evening of art demonstrations, creativity, and fun. Call Becky Keck at 330-574-2787 or email at bk***@sm*************.org… for information. 5 p.m., Wednesday, April 1.
YSU Greek Sing. Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown 44504. 330-259-0555. YSU’s fraternities and sororities will perform in this annual musical competition. The winners will be chosen based on singing ability and presentation. YSU Greek Life includes 13 chapters under three governing councils. 6 p.m., Saturday, April 4.
Stambaugh Youth Concert Band. Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown 44504. 330-259-0555. Features a spring concert with a selected senior soloist and the presentation of the Barbara Armstrong Scholarship award. The concert’s repertoire includes works by Ralph Vaughan Williams, John Mackey, Samuel Hazo and a special performance by the SYCB percussion ensemble of Jamaican Me Crazy, Mon! by Lalo Davis. 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 7.
Jamey Johnson with special guest Caitlin Canty. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1704 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. 8 p.m., Thursday, April 9. $82.50-$40.
JD Eicher EP Release. Ford Family Recital Hall, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-0264. JD Eicher celebrates the release of “Court Street,” his fourth EP recording with a full band performance and special guests. The veteran Youngstown rocker has been writing, recording and releasing music for over a decade, tours internationally, and has opened for Coldplay, the Dave Matthews Band, Rod Stewart, and Sister Hazel. Ticket purchases include a complimentary copy of the new CD. 8 p.m., Friday, April 10.
YSU Thomas Colloquium: Stephen Dubner. Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown 44504. 330-259-0555. Stephen J. Dubner is an award-winning author, journalist, and radio and TV personality. He is best known as co-author of the “Freakonomics” book series. He’s also the host of “Freakonomics Radio” on NPR. 7 p.m., Thursday, April 16.
Trace Atkins. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1704 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. Country artist Trace Atkins plays Packard as part of his “The Way I Want to Go Tour 2020.” 7:30 p.m., Thursday, April 16. $88-$42.
The Brian McKnight 4. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1704 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. The band includes Brian McKnight on keyboards, Isaiah Sharkey on guitar, Chris Loftlin on bass, and Gregory Daniel on drums/percussions. 8 p.m., Friday, April 17. $92.50-$42.75.
Justin Hayward – Nights. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-430-0005. Known principally as the vocalist, lead guitarist and composer for the Moody Blues, Justin Hayward is an enduring talent. Over the last 50 years, the Moody Blues has sold more than 55 million albums and received countless awards. Commercial success has gone hand in hand with critical acclaim. Hayward and the Moody Blues were inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2018. “Justin Hayward – Nights” will feature music from all phases of his career. 8 p.m., Thursday, April 23. $75-$20.
Will Downing: The Prince of Sophisticated Soul. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren. 234-430-0005. Known as The Prince of Sophisticated Soul, Will Downing’s repertoire consists of signature interpretations of R&B classics like “I Go Crazy,” “Wishing On A Star” and “I Try,” and the original hits “A Million Ways,” “Sorry I” and a duet with Rachelle Ferrell, “Nothing Has Ever Felt Like This.” Tickets also available at Goldies Flower Shop, RBG Eatery and Klassy Kuts. 7 p.m., Friday, April 24. $50 (door), $40 (advance).
American Made Country Music Songwriter Series. Ford Family Recital Hall, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-0264. Some of country music’s most prolific songwriters, including Mahoning Valley native Bob DiPiero, will share their stories and songs. The concert benefits Compass Family & Community Services. All tickets are reserved seating. 8 p.m., Friday, April 24.
The Pops Series: John Willams Tribute. Edward W. Powers Auditorium, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-0264. The Youngstown Symphony’s Pops season concludes with a tribute to the composer John Williams. The Youngstown Symphony Orchestra will present a collection of Williams’ classic movie music from “Superman,” “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial,” “Stars Wars,” “Harry Potter,” among others. The concert will be followed by After Hours, which features food, drinks, and live music by the YSO Jazz Project. 8 p.m., Saturday, April 25.
Stained Glass Concert Series. Columbiana First Presbyterian Church, 28 E. Park Ave., Columbiana 44408. This classical concert is underwritten, in part, by The Howard and Jeanne Charitable Trust and The Charles W. and Sarah J. Syak Foundation. 6 p.m., Sunday, April 26.
Jonny Lang with Special Guest GA-20. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren. 234-430-0005. Robinsthreatre.com…. Blues rock guitarist singer-songwriter Jonny Lang’s music was influenced by electric pioneers like Albert Collins, B.B. King, and Buddy Guy, then evolved into a modern R&B style closer to Stevie Wonder and contemporary gospel. Lang will be joined by special guest GA-20. . 8 p.m., Tuesday, April 28. $49-$29.
MAY
Beauty and the Beast. Edward W. Powers Auditorium, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-0264. The Youngstown Symphony Orchestra and Easy Street Productions will bring another Broadway musical to the Powers stage. The team that staged “Guys and Dolls” and “South Pacific” will return for “Beauty and the Beast,” including Easy Street Productions director Todd Hancock and Youngstown Symphony Orchestra conductor and music director Randall Craig Fleischer. Also returning are Easy Street musical director Don Yallech and choreographer Megan Cleland. 7:30 p.m., Saturday, May 2; 2:30 p.m., Sunday, May 3.
Air Supply. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren. 234-430-0005. Robinstheatre.com…. Featuring the “Lost in Love Experience” tour. 7:30 p.m., Sunday, May 3. $89-$39.
Volbeat with Clutch and Picturebooks. Covelli Centre, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown 44503. 1-800-745-3000. 7 p.m., Tuesday, May 5. $69.50-$29.50.
Alison Krauss in Concert. Edward W. Powers Auditorium, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-0264. Grammy-award winner Alison Krauss comes to Youngstown to support her latest album, “Windy City,” which debuted at number one on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart. 8 p.m., Thursday, May 21. $95-$65.
Alison Krauss: 8 p.m., Thursday, May 21 at Edward W. Powers Auditorium.Scott Dettra. Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown 44504. 330-259-0555. Organist Scott Dettra’s performance is praised for its clarity, rhythmic intensity, and musical elegance, and has been described by The American Organist as “music making of the absolute authority and sophisticated expression.” Dettra began piano study at age three and organ study at age eight. He holds two degrees from Westminster Choir College in Princeton, where he was a student of Joan Lippincott, and also studied organ and jazz piano at Manhattan School of Music. 4 p.m., Sunday, May 31.
JUNE
Back to the ’70s Tour. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren. 234-430-0005. Features a number of classic pop acts: Blue Suede (“Hooked On a Feeling,” “Break the Spell”), The Trammps (“Disco Inferno”), Norman Greenbaum (“Spirit in the Sky”), Looking Glass (featuring Elliot Lurie) (“Brandy”), Maxine Nightingale (“Right Back Where We Started From”), Walter Egan (“Magnet and Steel”), Jonathan Edwards (“Sunshine”), and Bo Donaldson & the Hewoods (“Billy, Don’t Be a Hero”). All tickets are reserved seating. 8 p.m., Friday, June 19.
Steve Miller Band. The Youngstown Amphitheatre, 201 South Phelps St., Youngstown 44503. 330-746-5600. Also featuring Marty Stuart and the Fabulous Superlatives and special guest Gary Mule Deer. Wednesday, June 24. $149.50-$49.50.
Opera Western Reserve: Opera Cabaret. Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown 44504. 330-259-0555. Opera Western Reserve will present its fourth annual summer cabaret, which includes a catered dinner and cash bar. 7 p.m., Friday, June 26.
JULY
Tedeschi Trucks Band. Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre, 201 S. Phelps St., Youngstown 44503. 330-746-5600. Also featuring St. Paul and the Broken Bones and Gabe Dixon on the “Wheels of Soul 2020” tour. Wednesday, July 8. $89.50-$35.
Dance to the Music. Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown 44504. 330-259-0555. Professional studio and pro-am dancers will perform ballroom and Latin dance. Proceeds benefit the Limitless Dance Company, which offers classes and performance opportunities for children with disabilities. Presented by the Fred Astaire Dance Studio of Youngstown. Tickets include dinner and an after-show party. 7 p.m., Sunday, July 12.
Michael Stanley and the Resonators and Donnie Iris and the Cruisers. Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre, 201 S. Phelps St., Youngstown 44503. 330-746-5600. Saturday, July 18. $75-$25.
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