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ULarry Wilgus of Canton, who has already sold out four performances of his annual Christmas Music Spectacular, has added another show at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13 at Akron Civic Theatre. The two-hour production features bag pipers, Irish step dancers, Victorian carolers, a Nativity segment and a 180-member chorus with orchestra. Tickets are $26.50 and $28.50. Buy them from Ticketmaster.
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UTalk about diversity. The musicians of Ill Nino are from New Jersey and play a blend of heavy metal and Latin rhythms, with lyrics in both English and Spanish. Ill Nino will be joined by Otep, 3rd Strike and Noise Therapy at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 25 at Odeon Concert Club, 1295 Old River Road, Cleveland.
URock guitarist and band leader B.E. Taylor will perform traditional Christmas songs his way 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4 at Scottish Rite Cathedral, New Castle, Pa. It's the same type of concert Taylor has been giving at Capitol Music Hall in Wheeling W.Va., and Heinz Hall in Pittsburgh, among other places, for the past seven years. New Castle High School Drum Corps and New Castle Elementary Children's Choir will be among local performers. Get tickets at Record Connection in Niles at (330) 544-1946or Joseph's Supermarket in New Castle (724) 652-5529).
UChristian vocalist Jaci Velasquez will perform religious and secular holiday songs at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 20 at Palace Theatre on Playhouse Square, Cleveland. Buy tickets from $20 to $25 from Tickets.com.
UThis won't be your usual Christmas concert. The "Nitemare Before Christmas" show, at 7 p.m. Dec. 13 at Agora Theatre and Ballroom in Cleveland, will feature Stone Sour, Trust Company, Chevelle, Sevendust, 30 Seconds to Mars and Trapt. Tickets are $28.50 in advance. Buy them beginning Saturday morning at Ticketmaster outlets.
UTickets will go on sale Nov. 18 for the stage version of "The Full Monty," which will be performed from Jan. 7 to 12 at Heinz Hall, Pittsburgh. The Tony-nominated musical ran for nearly two years on Broadway. Call (412) 392-4900 to order tickets, which are priced from $46.50 to $59.50.
UHarlem Globetrotters will pursue another lopsided victory and a lot of laughs when they play basketball at 1 p.m. Dec. 28 at Gund Arena, Cleveland. Tickets are priced from $13 to $23. Buy them beginning Tuesday through Ticketmaster.
UChildren ages 3 to 8 are the target audience of "Franklin's Class Concert," featuring Franklin the Turtle and friends in a musical theater show at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Dec. 7 in Palace Theatre, Cleveland. Tickets are $18. Call Tickets.com.
UKids are also the focus of "A First Time for Everything," the new "Bear in the Big Blue House" stage show that will be performed from Dec. 26 to 29 in Palace Theatre, Cleveland. The 7-foot-tall Bear and his friends take on new challenges, such as the first day of school and riding a bicycle. Tickets will be $12 on opening night and from $15 to $25 during the rest of the run. Call Tickets.com.
UDo you still dream of Jeannie? Actress Barbara Eden will star with Rita McKenzie in "The Odd Couple -- The Female Version" from Dec. 26 to 29 at Byham Theater in Pittsburgh. Buy tickets ($35 and $45) through Ticketmaster.
The Sources
Ticketmaster: Kaufmann's in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and Giant Eagle stores in Austintown, Calcutta and New Castle. Call (330) 747-1212, (724) 323-1919 or (800) 366-1212. Web address is www.ticketmaster.com
Tickets.com: Call (800) 766-6048. Outlet in Tops supermarkets on U.S. Route 422, Niles, and at 2425 N. River Road, Warren.
Tickets Unlimited: Premium-seats agency at Hilltop Plaza, U.S. Route 224, Canfield. (330) 533-4611. Web address is www.5334611.com.
All Star Ticket Service: Premium-seats agency at 5208 Mahoning Ave., #229, Austintown. (330) 793-TIXX.
Ticket World: Premium-seats agency at U.S. Route 224 and Tiffany South, Boardman. (330) 726-SEAT.
Tonight
COUNTRY
Randy Travis, 7:30, Mountaineer Race Track & amp; Gaming Resort Harvey E. Arneault Memorial Theatre and Event Center, Route 2, Chester, W.Va.; Ticketmaster.
Ricky Skaggs & amp; Kentucky Thunder with Rhonda Vincent and the Rage, 8, Civic Theatre, 182 S. Main St., Akron; (330) 535-3179.
MUSIC
Cleveland Orchestra with conductor George Benjamin, pianist Joela Jones, ondes martenot Cynthia Millar and women of Cleveland Orchestra Chorus, 8, Severance Hall, 11001 Euclid Ave., Cleveland; (216) 231-1111.
NIGHTLIFE
Swing Dancing, 10, Cedar Lounge, 23 N. Hazel St., Youngstown; (330) 743-6560.
BT Rhythm Express, 7-10, Coconut Grove, 3229 South Ave., Youngstown; (330) 788-0140.
Dance DJ, 10-2, McMenamy's, 325 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; (330) 544-1732.
ONSTAGE
Mark Morris Dance Group, 7:30, Benedum Center, 719 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh; (412) 471-1916.
"Camelot," 8, Barrow Civic Theatre, 1223 Liberty St., Franklin, Pa.; (814) 437-3440 or (800) 537-7769.
Vietnam War drama "Welcome Home" by Rolling Thunder Ohio Chapter 4, 7:30, Edward W. Powers Auditorium, 260 W. Federal St., downtown Youngstown; (330) 744-0264.
"Silent Night, Lonely Night" by Victorian Players, 7:30, Little Theatre off Spring Commons, 702 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; (330) 727-8663.
POP, ROCK, JAZZ
Les Claypool Frog Brigade with Deadweight, 8, Metropol, 1600 Smallman St., Pittsburgh; Ticketmaster.com.
Johnny Winter Band featuring James Montgomery with T-Model Ford, 8, Odeon Concert Club, 1295 Old River Road, Cleveland; Ticketmaster.
Gene Loves Jezebel, 7, Peabody's Downunder, 2083 E. 21st St., Cleveland; (216) 776-9999.
Vocalist Sarah Partridge, pianist Keith Ingham and clarinetist Bob Reitmeier, 8, Gardner Theatre, Market Square, Meadville, Pa.; (814) 724-2163.
SCHOOLS
Dana Percussion Ensemble with director Janet Pemberton of Berea, 8, Chestnut Room, YSU Kilcawley Center, Youngstown; (330) 941-3636.
Friday
CHILDREN
"Musical Rainbow" concert with violist Eliesha, narrator Maryann Nagel and pianist John McLaughlin Williams, 10 a.m., Severance Hall Reinberger Chamber Hall; (216) 231-7300.
COMEDY
Doc Barham, 9:30, Funny Farm Comedy Club, Holiday Inn MetroPlex, 1620 Motor Inn Drive, Liberty; (330) 759-4242.
COUNTRY
Desperado, 9-1, Larry Csonka's Sports Complex, state Route 45, Lisbon; (330) 424-5833.
DANCES
Memory Lane, 8:30-12:30, Kuzman's, 1025 S. State St., Girard; (330) 545-8521.
MUSIC
Cleveland Orchestra with conductor George Benjamin, pianist Joela Jones, ondes martenot Cynthia Millar and the women of Cleveland Orchestra Chorus, 8, Severance Hall; (216) 231-1111.
Pianist Ursula Oppens with Oberlin Contemporary Ensemble, 7:30, Cleveland Museum of Art, 11150 East Blvd., Cleveland; (216) 421-7340.
Organist David Boe, 8, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 50 North Prospect St., Akron; (330) 376-5154.
NIGHTLIFE
DJ Collaboration, 9-1, Rudy's Cafe, 200 Cleveland St. W., Warren; (330) 847-2233.
Down July, Creta Bourzia and Tabula Rasa, 10-2, Nyabinghi, 1229 Salt Springs Road, Youngstown; (330) 799-9750.
Area 51, 10, Salty Grog, 1203 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman; (330) 726-6690.
My Sister the Sun, 10, Cedar Lounge; (330) 743-6560.
Metallica tribute by Battery, 10:30, The Cellar, 162 S. Bridge St., Struthers; (330) 750-0199.
Total Package, 9:30-1:30, JW's Club Lounge, Radisson Hotel, Interstate 80 at Route 18, West Middlesex, Pa.; (724) 528-2501.
The River Saints, 9:30-1:30, Johnny's, 876 E. Midlothian Blvd., Youngstown; (330) 788-6459.
Fetish, 10-2, Red Horse Saloon, 3501 South Ave., Youngstown; (330) 788-2158.
Lexus, 9:30-1:30, Fireplace, 2075 E. Western Reserve Road, Poland; (330) 757-4043.
The House Band, 10:30, Hot Rod Cafe, 101 Chestnut St., Sharon, Pa.; (724) 981-3123.
GM & amp; Dream Maker, 10-2, Classic Rock Cafe, Mahoning and Edgehill avenues, Austintown; (330) 799-6667.
82 West, 10-2, Nyki's, 2426 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; (330) 793-1598.
Karaoke, 10-2, Ollie's Pub & amp; Grub, 2716 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; (330) 793-5030.
Junkyard Puppies, 10-2, Ice House Inn, 5166 W. Webb Road, Austintown; (330) 544-8800.
Frankie & amp; the Sensations, 9-1, McMenamy's; (330) 544-1732.
10 Days Straight, 10-2, Toey's Tavern, 958 E. Midlothian Blvd., Youngstown; (330) 782-5708.
Santa Fe, 10, Bowmac's, 3890 Boardman St., New Waterford; (330) 457-2052.
Sideshow, 10-2, HandleBar, 1666 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; (330) 799-0004.
Midnite Country, 10, Down the Hatch, 3101 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; (330) 799-3449.
ONSTAGE
"The Odd Couple," 8, New Castle Playhouse, 202 E. Long Ave., New Castle, Pa.; (724) 658-3735.
Georgian State Dance Company, 8, Westminster College Orr Auditorium, New Wilmington, Pa.; (724) 946-7354.
"Over The River and Through The Woods," 8, Oakland Center for the Arts, 220 W. Boardman St., Youngstown; (330) 746-0404.
"Camelot," 8, Barrow Civic Theatre; (814) 437-3440 or (800) 537-7769.
"Dearly Departed," 8, Trumbull New Theatre, 5883 Youngstown Road (U.S. 422), Niles; (330) 652-1103.
"Silent Night, Lonely Night" by Victorian Players, 7:30, Little Theatre off Spring Commons; (330) 727-8663.
POP, ROCK, JAZZ
Roger McGuinn, 8, Ohio Theater, 1511 Euclid Ave., Cleveland; (216) 771-4444.
Bob Dylan, 7:30, A.J. Palumbo Theater, 2825 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa.; Ticketmaster.
Vocalist Sarah Partridge, pianist Keith Ingham and clarinetist Bob Reitmeier, 8, Gardner Theatre; (814) 724-2163.
SALES, SHOWS
Holiday Market, 10-5, Penn's Colony, off Route 228, Saxonburg, Pa.; (412) 487-6922.
Saturday
CHILDREN
Tom Chapin, 2, Westminster College Orr Auditorium; (724) 946-7354.
"The Plant That Ate Dirty Socks" by Small Fry Theater, 2, Youngstown Playhouse, 600 Playhouse Lane; (330) 788-8739.
"Musical Rainbow" concert with violist Eliesha, narrator Maryann Nagel and pianist John McLaughlin Williams, 11 a.m., Severance Hall Reinberger Chamber Hall; (216) 231-7300.
"Island of the Blue Dolphins," 2, Ohio Theatre, Playhouse Square, downtown Cleveland; Tickets.com.
COMEDY
Tim Conway, 8, Civic Theatre, Akron; (330) 535-3179.
Doc Barham, 8 and 10:15, Funny Farm Comedy Club; (330) 759-4242.
COUNTRY
Pure Gold, 9-1, Larry Csonka's Sports Complex; (330) 424-5833.
Bluegrass Junction Concert featuring Peach Mountain Boys, Uptown Bluegrass and Press 4 Tyme, 7-11, Shalersville Town Hall, state Route 303 and 44; (330) 626-4579.
Sam Bush Band, 8, Carnegie Lecture Hall, 4400 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh; (412) 394-3353.
DANCES
Blue Lunch, 8-11 (lesson 7-8), Youngstown Maennerchor Club, 831 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; (800) 581-9165.
Joe Fedorchak, 9-1, Kuzman's; (330) 545-8521.
Dante DiThomas Big Band, 8:30-11:30, St. Marguerite Society Hall, New Castle; (724) 654-0754.
Champagne, 9-midnight, Hubbard VFW 3767, 710 W. Liberty St., Hubbard; (330) 534-9775.
MUSIC
Cleveland Orchestra with conductor George Benjamin, pianist Joela Jones, ondes martenot player Cynthia Millar and women of Cleveland Orchestra Chorus, 8, Severance Hall; (216) 231-1111.
NIGHTLIFE
Alternative rock by Amp, 7:30, JC Cafe, 94451/2 Annette Drive, Windham; (330) 326-3258.
Hellenback, 10-2, Rudy's Cafe; (330) 847-2233.
The Forgotten, Casualties, and Struggle, 6, Nyabinghi; (330) 799-9750.
Erase The Grey, 5, Peabody's Downunder; (216) 776-9999.
Olympus Mons, 10, Cedar Lounge; (330) 743-6560.
Great Pretenders, 9-1, McMenamy's; (330) 544-1732.
The Clarks, 8, The Cellar; (330) 750-0199.
River Saints, 10, Grist Mill, Wedgewood Lanes, 1741 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown; (330) 792-1949.
Total Package, 10-2, JW's Club Lounge, Radisson Hotel; (724) 528-2501.
Metalourd, 10-2, Coconut Grove; (330) 788-0140.
Fetish, 10-2, Salty Grog, 1203 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman; (330) 726-6690.
Tommy Cris with Cosmo's Cats, 9:30-1:30, Fireplace; (330) 757-4043.
Area 51, 10, Irish Bob's Pub, 3602 South Ave., Youngstown; (330) 782-0586.
Sugar Fuzz Orchestra, 10:30, Hot Rod Cafe; (724) 981-3123.
First Degree, 9, Davidson's, 3636 Canfield Road, Canfield; (330) 793-0033.
Mirror Image, 10-2, Classic Rock Cafe; (330) 799-6667.
Smackdaddys, 10, Faces, 13 Broad St., Newton Falls; (330) 872-5856.
Karaoke, 10-2, Ollie's Pub & amp; Grub; (330) 793-5030.
Godz with Smack Alice, 10-2, Ice House Inn; (330) 544-8800.
Santa Fe, 8, Ravenna Eagles, Cleveland Road, Ravenna; (330) 298-3100.
Sideshow, 9-1, NAUS Club, 2350 Highland Ave. S.W., Warren; (330) 392-5861.
Manhattan, 9:30-1:30, Buzzy's Sports Bar, 3825 E. State Street, Hermitage, Pa.; (724) 981-5510.
Midnite Country, 10, Down the Hatch; (330) 799-3449.
ONSTAGE
"The Odd Couple," 8, New Castle Playhouse; (724) 658-3735.
"Over The River and Through The Woods," 8, Oakland Center for the Arts; (330) 746-0404.
"Camelot," 8, Barrow Civic Theatre; (814) 437-3440 or (800) 537-7769.
"Dearly Departed," 8, Trumbull New Theatre; (330) 652-1103.
"Silent Night, Lonely Night," 7:30, Little Theatre off Spring Commons; (330) 727-8663.
POP, ROCK, JAZZ
"Jazz on the Circle," Series Concert by Contemporary Piano Ensemble, 8, Cleveland Museum of Art Gartner Auditorium; (216) 421-7340.
The Prodigals with Knot Fibb'n, 8, Odeon Concert Club; Ticketmaster.
Vocalist Sarah Partridge, pianist Keith Ingham and clarinetist Bob Reitmeier, 1, Gardner Theatre; (814) 724-2163.
SALES, SHOWS
Mid-Atlantic Collectors Arms, Gun and Knife Show, 9, Mountaineer Race Track & amp; Gaming Resort Harvey E. Arneault Memorial Theatre and Event Center; (800) 804-0468.
2002 Model Train Open House, 1-8, Youngstown Model Railroad Association, Raccoon Road and Four Mile Run, Austintown; (330) 799-8691.
Holiday Market, 10-5, Penn's Colony; (412) 487-6922.
SPECIAL EVENTS
"The History of Rock Music -- A Jewish Perspective" featuring live music with The Hubcaps and rock historian John Fox, 7:30, Peaberry's Cafe, YSU Kilcawley Center, Youngstown; (330) 941-3575.
Sunday
CHILDREN
"The Plant That Ate Dirty Socks" by Small Fry Theater, 2, Youngstown Playhouse; (330) 788-8739.
"Island of the Blue Dolphins," 3, Ohio Theatre, Playhouse Square, downtown Cleveland; Tickets.com.
DANCES
The Casuals, 4-8, Avon Oaks Ballroom, U.S. Route 422, Girard; (330) 545-8974.
Del Rezek Orchestra, 3-7, SNPJ Recreation Center, 270 Martin Road, Enon Valley, Pa.; (724) 336-5180.
MUSIC
Veterans Day Salute by W.D. Packard Concert Band with conductor Robert E. Fleming and vocalist Leonard Suzelis, 3, W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Warren; (330) 841-2619.
Organist Lyn Larsen, 2:30, Civic Theatre, Akron; (330) 535-3179.
Organist Todd Wilson, 3, Severance Hall; (216) 231-1111.
NIGHTLIFE
DRI, Victory Flag and Hostile Omish, 7, Peabody's Downunder; (216) 776-9999.
Alias X, 6, Nyabinghi; (330) 799-9750.
DJ Martini, 10, Cedar Lounge; (330) 743-6560.
ONSTAGE
"The Odd Couple," 3, New Castle Playhouse; (724) 658-3735.
Lainie Kazan, 7, Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown; (330) 747-2717.
"Silent Night, Lonely Night" by Victorian Players, 2, Little Theatre off Spring Commons; (330) 727-8663.
POP, ROCK, JAZZ
Lords of Acid with DJ Redboy, 8, Odeon Concert Club; Ticketmaster.
David "Fathead" Newman (sax, flute), 7, Nighttown, 12387 Cedar Road, Cleveland Heights; (216) 795-0550.
Graham Colton with Good Brother Earl, 10, Hard Rock Cafe, 5 Station Square, Pittsburgh; TicketMaster.
Goo Goo Dolls and Lisa Loeb, 8, Slippery Rock University Union, off Pa. Route 173, Slippery Rock, Pa.; (724) 738-2104.
SCHOOLS
Bach and Baroque Ensemble with flutist Stephen Schultz, 3, University of Pittsburgh Heinz Chapel, 110 Music Building, Pittsburgh; (412) 624-4126.
SALES, SHOWS
Mid-Atlantic Collectors Arms, Gun and Knife Show, 9 a.m., Mountaineer Race Track & amp; Gaming Resort Arneault Event Center; (800) 804-0468.
2002 Model Train Open House, 1-5, Youngstown Model Railroad Association; (330) 799-8691.
Holiday Market, 10-5, Penn's Colony; (412) 487-6922.
Monday
NIGHTLIFE
13 Faces, Resist and Head On, 8, Peabody's Downunder; (216) 776-9999.
DJ, 10, Cedar Lounge; (330) 743-6560.
Max Schang and Terry Dach, 9, Tully's Patio, Three By the River, Sharon, Pa.; (724) 981-3123.
ONSTAGE
"State Fair," 7:30, W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Warren; (330) 841-2619.
POP, ROCK, JAZZ
California guitar trio with Inside Out Music America and CG3+2 featuring Tony Levin and Pat Mastelotto, 7:30, Club Cafe, 56 S. 12th St., Pittsburgh; (412) 431-4950.
Tuesday
MUSIC
Members of Cleveland Orchestra with Cynthia Millar, 7:30, Severance Hall Reinberger Chamber Hall; (216) 231-7558.
NIGHTLIFE
Fountains of Wayne and OK Go, 7, Peabody's Downunder; (216) 776-9999.
New Deal, 10:30, Peabody's Downunder; (216) 776-9999.
Colin Dussault, 9-1, Johnny's; (330) 788-6459.
Uncharted Course, 8-midnight, Classic Rock Cafe; (330) 799-6667.
ONSTAGE
"Kuuyamba" by Le Ballet National Du Senegal, 8, Allen Theater, 1407 Euclid Ave., Cleveland; Tickets.com.
POP, ROCK, JAZZ
Down (featuring Phil Anselmo from Pantera), 8, Metropol; Ticketmaster.
SCHOOLS
Dana Clarinet Studio Recital, 8, YSU Bliss Recital Hall; (330) 941-3636.
Westminster Triptych, 7:30, Westminster College Orr Auditorium, New Wilmington, Pa.; (724) 946-7270.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Poetry reading sponsored by Pig Iron Press, 8, Cedar Cafe, 131 W. Commerce St., Youngstown; (330) 747-6932.
Wednesday
LECTURES
Susan Sontag's "In America: A Reading and Discussion," 4:30, Case Western Reserve University Strosacker Auditorium, 10900 Euclid Ave., Cleveland; (216) 368-4440.
MUSIC
Dana Chamber Winds directed by Stephen Gage, noon, Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown; (330) 743-1711.
Pianist Dang Thai Son, 7:30, Cleveland Museum of Art, 11150 East Blvd., Cleveland; (216) 421-7350 or (888) CMA-0033.
King's Singers, 8, Allen Theater, Playhouse Square, Cleveland; Tickets.com.
NIGHTLIFE
Vader and Immolation, 7, Peabody's Downunder; (216) 776-9999.
DJ, 6-2, Classic Rock Cafe; (330) 799-6667.
POP, ROCK, JAZZ
Down, 8, Odeon Concert Club; Ticketmaster.
Galactic with North Mississippi All-Stars, 8, Metropol; (412) 261-4512.
Beth Orton, 8, Rosebud, 1650 Smallman St., Pittsburgh; Ticketmaster.
Ongoing
ART
Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown: "Gregory Halili: Butterfly Collection," through Sunday; Ronald Davis: "40 Years of Abstraction," through Nov. 17; New Age art by Jennifer and Kevin McCoy, through Feb. 23; 66th Area Artists Annual Exhibition, Saturday through Nov. 24; "Nam June Paik: One Candle" installation and "Digital Artists: Recent Works," through December. Hours are 11-4 Tuesdays and Thursdays through Saturdays; 11-8 Wednesdays; noon-4 Sundays. (330) 743-1711.
Butler Institute of Art Trumbull Branch, 9350 E. Market St., Howland: "Large Scale Contemporary Sculpture: Art Walk," through Jan. 31; "Expanding Boundaries: Works from the Art Quilt Network," through Nov. 10. Hours are 11-4 Wednesdays through Sundays. (330) 609-9900.
Frick Art and Historical Center, 7227 Reynolds St., Pittsburgh: "Drawn Toward the Avant-Garde: Nineteenth and Twentieth-Century French Drawings from the Royal Museum of Fine Arts, Copenhagen," through Jan. 5. (412) 371-0600.
Hoyt Institute of Fine Arts, 124 E. Leasure Ave., New Castle, Pa.: 2002 Hoyt Mid-Atlantic Juried Art Show, through Nov. 15. Hours are 10-8 Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10-5 Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. (724) 652-2882.
Kent State University Museum, East Main and South Lincoln streets, Kent: Dr. John Lundquist's photographs of "Mandala and Temple: Sacred Architecture in Tibet," through Dec. 15. Hours are 10-4:45 Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 10-8:45 Thursdays and noon-4:45 p.m. Sundays. (330) 672-3450.
Mill Creek MetroParks Weller Gallery, inside D.D. and Velma Davis Education and Visitor Center, Fellows Riverside Gardens, McKinley Avenue, Youngstown: "Quilts in Bloom," through Nov. 17. Hours are 10-5 Tuesdays through Sundays. (330) 740-7116.
Trumbull Art Gallery, 720 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Warren: "The Path: 1957-2002, Bloom Where You Are Planted" collaboration with Forum Health Trumbull Memorial Hospital art program, through Dec. 20. Hours are noon-4 Wednesdays through Fridays and 1-4 Sundays.
Andy Warhol Museum, General Robinson and Sandusky streets, Pittsburgh: "Strange Messenger: The Art of Patti Smith," through Jan. 5; "Robert Lepper, Artist & amp; Teacher," through Jan. 12; "Americanisms: Shaping Art and Culture in the '50s," through July. Hours are 10-5 Tuesdays through Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays, 10-10 Fridays. (412) 237-8300.
Youngstown State University Bliss Gallery, Bliss Hall, Second floor, Wick and Spring: Paintings by Russell Maddick, through Nov. 15. Hours are 8-5 weekdays. (330) 941-3625.
Youngstown State University McDonough Museum of Art, Wick Avenue: "Five Figurative Visions" by Ohio painters George Danhires, Daniel Dove, Tricia Kaman, Robert Raack and Dean Shaffer, through Nov. 22. Hours are 11-4 Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and 11-8 Wednesdays. (330) 941-1400.
Youngstown State University Rose Marie Smith Gallery, Tod Hall, Youngstown: Watercolors by Mary Kay D'Isa, through April.
Carnegie Museum of Art, 4400 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh: "What's In Your Tureen: Soup, Stew, or Ragout?" through Dec. 1; "Panopticon: An Art Spectacular," through Aug. 17; "Forum: Mel Bochner Photographs, 1966-69," through Jan. 12; "Out of the Ordinary: The Architecture and Design of Robert Venturi, Denise Scott Brown and Associates," Friday through Feb. 2. Hours are 10-5 Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays and 10-9 Wednesdays and Fridays. (216) 421-7340.
CHILDREN
Pittsburgh Children's Museum, 10 Children's Way: Hours are noon-5 Sundays, 10-8 Fridays and 10-5 other days. (412) 322-5058.
COMEDY
Powerhouse Pub, 2000 Sycamore St., Cleveland Flats: Interactive Irish comedy "Flanagan's Wake," 8 p.m. Fridays and 7 p.m. Saturdays through Dec. 28. Ticketmaster.
Second City Cleveland, 2037 E. 14th St.: "For Those About to Iraq, We Salute You," 8 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, 7:30 and 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Tickets.com.
DANCES
Avon Oaks Ballroom, U.S. Route 422, Girard: Country line dance lessons, 7-11 Tuesdays; Austie Combo, 8-11:30 Wednesdays; Just Chillin, 8-11 Fridays. (330) 545-8974.
Blarney Stone Restaurant, 30 Grant Ave., Etna, Pa.: Swing dancing, 9 p.m. Fridays (lessons, 8 p.m.). (412) 781-1666.
Crowne Plaza Hotel Ballroom (formerly Royce Parkway West), 1160 Thorn Run Road, Coraopolis, Pa.: Singles dances, 9-1 Fridays. (412) 276-4132.
Howland Community Church, 196 Howland-Cortland Road, Howland: International folk dancing lessons, 7-9 Thursdays. (330) 856-5856.
Hubbard VFW, 710 W. Liberty St., Hubbard: Basic swing dance classes, 6 p.m. Mondays; lessons in intermediate and advanced swing, Lindy hop, salsa, Latin, hustle and smooth, 7-9:30 p.m. Mondays. (330) 534-5579.
Maples, 3147 state Route 44, Rootstown: Country line dancing, 7-1 Fridays. (330) 325-0647.
FLEA MARKETS
Brookfield Flea Market, Valley View Mall, 7281 Warren-Sharon Road, Brookfield: Open 9-5 Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays. (330) 448-6866.
Champion Super Flea Market, state Route 45, Champion: Open 8-4 Saturdays and Sundays. (330) 392-7434.
Four Seasons Flea and Farm Market Inc., 3000 McCartney Road, Youngstown: Open 9-5 Wednesdays and Sundays. (330) 744-5050.
Rogers Community Auction and Open Air Market, 45625 state Route 154, Rogers: Open at 7:30 a.m. Fridays. (330) 227-3236.
Sharon Farmers' Market, Reyers' parking lot, South Water Street, Sharon: Open at 7 a.m. Saturdays and Wednesdays. (724) 981-5880.
Skyway Indoor/Outdoor Flea Market, 1805 N. Leavitt Road, Warren: Open 8-4 Saturdays and Sundays. (330) 898-1938.
Theron's Country Antique and Flea Market, 1641 Columbiana-Lisbon Road, Columbiana: Open 9-4 Sundays. (330) 482-0204.
Warren Flea Market, 428 Main St. S.W., Warren: Open 8-5 Tuesdays and Saturdays. (330) 399-8298.
NATURE
Akron Zoo, 500 Edgewood Ave., Akron: Hours are 11-4 through April 30. (330) 375-2550.
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, Wildlife Way (off Fulton Parkway): Hours are 10-5 daily. (216) 661-6500.
National Aviary, West Park, Pittsburgh: Open 9-5 daily. (412) 323-7235.
Pittsburgh Zoo & amp; PPG Aquarium, One Wild Place, Pittsburgh: Hours are 10-6 daily. (412) 665-3639.
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, 1 Schenley Park, Pittsburgh: Fall Flower Show: Japanese Chrysanthemum Festival, through Nov. 10; Garden Railroad, through Feb. 23. Hours are 9-9 Fridays, 9-5 other days (closed Mondays). (412) 622-6914.
NIGHTLIFE
Bill's Place, 4771 Mahoning Ave., Austintown: Karaoke, 9-1 Wednesdays; DJ Fridays and Saturdays. (330) 270-1703.
Bonanza Bar, 1698 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown: Cindi Lu Who, 10 Tuesdays. (330) 792-8685.
Bullseye Pub and Grub, 6965 McCartney Road, Lowellville: Karaoke, 8-midnight Thursdays; DJ dance party and Karaoke, Fridays and Saturdays. (330) 536-9288.
Cedar Lounge, 23 N. Hazel St., Youngstown: DJs, Sundays and Mondays; jazz by Teddy Pantelas, Tuesdays; swing dancing, Thursdays. (330) 743-6560.
Classic Rock Cafe, Mahoning and Edgehill avenues, Austintown: Uncharted Course, 10-2 Tuesdays. (330) 799-6667.
Cipriano's Restaurant and Lounge, 6544 state Route 14, Ravenna: Jim Frank Trio, 8 p.m. Saturdays, (330) 726-9535.
Club Blue Note, 2810 Market St., Youngstown: Karaoke, 10:30-2 Mondays.
Davidson's Restaurant and Bar, 3636 Canfield Road, Canfield: Karaoke and dance DJ, 9 p.m. Wednesdays; dance DJ, 9 p.m. Fridays. (330) 793-0033.
Down the Hatch, 3101 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown: Karaoke, 9:30-1:30 Wednesdays.
East Side Civics, 2929 South Ave., Youngstown: Karaoke, 9-1 Fridays.
Faces Lounge, 13 Broad St., Newton Falls: Karaoke, 10-2 Wednesdays. (330) 872-5856.
The Fireplace, 2075 E. Western Reserve Road, Poland: Karaoke, 9-1 Tuesdays. (330) 757-4043.
Grist Mill, Wedgewood Lanes, 1741 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown: DJ, 9:30-1 Wednesdays and Thursdays. (330) 792-1949.
Guess Who Lounge, 1804 Wilson Ave. (at Center Street bridge), Youngstown: Dance music and Spanish music Karaoke, 9-1 Fridays. (330) 746-9909.
Hot Rod Cafe, Three By the River, Sharon, Pa.: Jam night, 8:30-midnight Thursdays. (724) 981-3123.
Irish Bob's Pub, 3602 South Ave., Youngstown: Karaoke with Simply Ed, 10-2 Mondays; DJ George, 9-2 Tuesdays. (330) 788-0011.
Jillian's Entertainment, Southern Park Mall, Boardman: Dance DJ, 9-1 Thursdays. (330) 629-8556.
Johnny's, 876 E. Midlothian Blvd., Youngstown: North Coast Band, 9:30-1:30 Saturdays. (330) 788-6459.
Jolly Joe's Sports Bar, 3718 Sheridan Road, Youngstown: Karaoke, 8-midnight Tuesdays.
Little Gail's, 1544 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown: Karaoke, 10-2 Saturdays. (330) 799-0002.
The Mill, Wedgewood Plaza, New and Raccoon roads, Austintown: DJ, 9-2:30 Thursdays and Fridays; dance DJ, 9 p.m. Saturdays. (330) 797-8990.
Nancy's Place, 3650 Shady Run Road, Youngstown: DJ, 8 Wednesdays. (330) 788-7072.
Nyabinghi, 1229 Salt Springs Road, Youngstown: Crapaoke, 10 Wednesdays. (330) 799-9750.
Nyki's, 2426 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown: Karaoke, 10-2 Tuesdays and Saturdays; jam night and open mic with Tongue and Groove, 10-2 Wednesdays. (330) 793-1598.
Ollie's Pub & amp; Grub, 2716 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown: Karaoke, 9-midnight Wednesdays through November. (330) 793-5030.
Opus Twenty One, 1 American Way (off East Market Street), Warren: Joe Augustine, 5-10 Tuesdays through Saturdays. (330) 856-2121.
Plaza Cafe, 21 Federal Plaza West, Youngstown: Open mike night, 10 Tuesdays; Mystic WIP Hustler, 10 Wednesdays; DJ, 10 Thursdays. (330) 743-3180.
Red Horse Saloon, 3501 South Ave., Youngstown: Karaoke, 9:30-1:30 Tuesdays. (330) 788-2158.
Rudy's Cafe, 200 Cleveland Street West, Warren: DJ Collaboration, 9-1 Thursdays. (330) 847-CAFE.
Salty Grog, 1203 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman: DJ, 10 p.m. Sundays. (330) 726-6690.
Sammy Maxx Lounge, 1722 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown: Karaoke, 10-2, Wednesdays; dance DJ, 10-2 Thursdays and Saturdays. (330) 792-5585.
Sippers Bar and Grill, 3012 Wilson Ave., Campbell: Karaoke, 9-2 Fridays. (330) 750-9990.
The Sons, 2702 Dearborn, Youngstown: Karaoke, 10-2 Fridays.
Timberlanes Restaurant and Hotel, Pershing Street, Salem: Electric pianist Denny Gallo, 6-10 Fridays and Saturdays, noon-3:30 Sundays. (330) 337-9572.
Toey's Tavern, 958 E. Midlothian Blvd., Youngstown: Karaoke, 10-2 Saturdays. (330) 782-5708.
Youngstown Crab Company, 3917 Belmont Ave., Liberty: DJ, 8:30-11 p.m. Fridays; blues music by Straight Note Chaser, Mondays. (330) 759-5480.
ONSTAGE
Avalon Inn & amp; Resort, 9519 E. Market St., Warren: "That Ain't Shakespeare" murder mystery dinner theater by Main Course-Murder, 7 p.m. Fridays through February. (330) 856-1900.
Carousel Dinner Theatre, 1275 E. Waterloo Road, Akron: "WOW: A Holiday Follies Spectacular," through Jan. 12. Shows are at 8:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 5 p.m. Sundays, 2 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays and 8 p.m. other days; meals served two hours before curtain time. (800) 362-4100.
Cleveland Playhouse Bolton Theatre, 8500 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, (216) 795-7000: "On Golden Pond," 8 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays, 4 and 8 p.m. Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays from Tuesday through Dec. 8.
Hanna Theater, 2067 E. 14th St., Cleveland: "Tony n' Tina's Wedding," through Dec. 31. Tickets.com.
Palace Theatre, 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, Robert Goulet in "South Pacific," through Nov. 17. (216) 771-4444.
Pittsburgh Public Theater, 621 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh: "Driving Miss Daisy," through Dec. 8. (412) 316-8200, Ext. 725.
State Theater, Playhouse Square, 1519 Euclid Ave., Cleveland: "Riverdance," 8 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays through Nov. 17. Tickets.com.
PARKS
Mill Creek MetroParks Lanterman's Mill, off Canfield Road, Youngstown: Open noon-4 weekends. (330) 702-3000.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Cleveland Cinematheque, Cleveland Institute of Art, 11141 East Blvd.: "Artificial Reality: The Films of Ulrich Seidl," Saturday and Sunday and Nov. 17, 24 and Dec. 1. (216) 421-7450.
Nautica Entertainment Complex parking lot, Cleveland Flats: "Quidam" by Cirque du Soleil, 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 5 and 9 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 4 and 9 p.m. Saturdays and 1 and 5 p.m. Sundays. (800) 678-5440.