🎭 Local restaurant owners save play after $10,000 grant freezes. Anne Boninsegna and Jen Lindsey, co-owners of The Kitchen, donated funds to ensure Contemporary Theatre of Ohio could present "FAT HAM," a Pulitzer Prize-winning reimagining of Hamlet. The NEA grant was frozen due to federal executive orders, threatening the production that explores themes of inclusion and identity. The Kitchen, which specializes in participatory dining experiences, stepped in based on shared values of bringing people together around food. Theatre director Christy Farnbauch called the donation a "testament to what happens when a community values and supports the arts."
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🏢 Ohio Chamber brings CEO training forum to Youngstown businesses. The Ohio Chamber of Commerce is expanding its CEO Forum to the Mahoning Valley, offering leadership development for small and mid-market companies. Business leaders will participate in structured peer groups focusing on succession planning and new technology adoption. The program consists of three key components: peer-to-peer mentoring, academic learning, and networking events designed to be enjoyable. The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber partnered with the state organization to bring this opportunity beyond Columbus to help prepare local executives for future challenges.
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🎸 Grammy winner Ray LaMontagne brings anniversary tour to Columbus this fall. The folk-rock singer-songwriter will perform at Mershon Auditorium on September 7, celebrating 20 years since his debut album "Trouble." LaMontagne plans to play the entire album along with other selections from his nine-album catalog. Fans can access presale tickets starting March 19 with the code "FUNKY," while general sales begin March 21 on Ticketmaster.
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