Tim May thinks he knows why fans love motocross freestyle and BMX stunt bikes. » Full Story

Three years ago the guys in Vains of Jenna were barely out of high school and scuffling for gigs in their native Sweden. » Full Story

It’s easy to imagine the pitch meeting.

Director Adam McKay holds up photos of Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly and says one word to a Sony executive — ‘‘Step Brothers. » Full Story

‘‘Ebert & Roeper at the Movies’’ is no more. » Full Story

For the sixth year, Kent State University Trumbull Campus Theatre offered internships for high school students to provide experience in the technical aspects of live performance. » Full Story

A new arts and music festival is planned in downtown Youngstown near the Chevrolet Centre. » Full Story

Stage shows will give way to movies at Playhouse Square Center in Cleveland for the 11th annual Cinema at the Square. » Full Story

Trumbull County Crusade for Christ will present a free showing of the film ‘‘Facing the Giants’’ at 9 p.m. Friday at Warren Community Amphitheatre, 303 Mahoning Ave. N.W. » Full Story

More than 1,000 4-wheel-drive vehicles are expected to fill Canfield Fairgrounds this weekend for the second annual Truck & Jeep Fest. » Full Story

ATMOSPHERE CAFE, 815 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles: Jenah Ross (contemporary Christian) on Friday and John Gabriele (big band) on Saturday. 330-652-6929.

AVALON GARDENS, 1719 Belmont Ave. » Full Story