22 • The Beacon June 26, 2025
Jodi Gwin is the Artist of the Month at the Tollhouse in Roscoe Village. Her favorite mediums are pen and ink, watercolor, and quilting.
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Gwin is featured artist in June
Jodi Gwin is the Artist of the Month at the Tollhouse in Roscoe Village.
She has always enjoyed creating art, but with a career as an elementary school teacher, it was something she only did to unwind. Now that she is retired, she has time to expand her skills.
PlayStation | The Concert is coming to the PAC in 2026
Sony Interactive Entertainment, GEA Live and RoadCo Entertainment recently announced the U. S. tour dates for PlayStation | The Concert, a live music event that brings the most iconic gaming soundtracks to life.
The world premiere of the global tour launched last month in Dublin to rave reviews and will make its stop in New Philadelphia at the Performing Arts Center at Kent State Tuscarawas for one show Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at 7:30 p. m. The production combines the music and visuals from nine video game titles including“ God of War,”“ The Last of
Us,”“ Ghost of Tsushima,”“ Horizon,”“ Astro Bot,”“ Journey,”“ Helldivers 2,”“ Bloodborne” and“ Uncharted.”
The U. S. tour of Play- Station | The Concert will press start in New York City Oct. 11 at The Theater at Madison Square Garden. Get tickets at the Performing Arts Center Box Office, by calling 330-308-6400 or by visiting www. kent. edu / tuscpac. The box office is open Monday
Gwin dabbles in a bit of everything, but her favorite mediums are pen and ink, watercolor, and quilting.
“ I love travel and being outdoors,” she said.“ Things I see on trips and in nature provide a lot of inspiration. I also love objects and architecture with a history and a story to tell.”
through Friday from 9 a. m. to 5 p. m.
PlayStation | The Concert showcases multi-layered visuals, surround sound, and an ensemble featuring classical and modern instruments. At the heart of the concert is a troupe of 15 virtuoso soloists. The scores from composers like Gustavo Santaolalla(“ The Last of Us”), Joris De Man(“ Horizon”), Ilan Eshkeri(“ Ghost of Tsushima”) and Bear McCreary(“ God of War”) will offer fans a live concert experience.
For tickets, tour dates and more information, visit www. playstation. com / theconcert and follow @ PlayStation on Facebook, X and Instagram.