Ohio Boychoir presents concert for Christmas

Ohio Boychoir presentsconcert for Christmas
SALEM -- The Ohio Boychoir will present a Christmas concert titled "The Magic of Christmas" at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at St. Paul's Church.
Established in 1974, the Ohio Boychoir is a nonprofit organization open to all boys from third grade and up, with a tradition of developing an appreciation for music and vocal quality. The award-winning choir has performed worldwide, including at Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris; Canterbury Cathedral of England; St. Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh, Scotland; and the Sydney Opera House. It has also performed for five United States presidents.
The concert at St. Paul's will illustrate musically the popular images of Christmas, chiefly, the traditional Christmas cr & egrave;che, with the angels, shepherds, Magi and animals focused in rapt adoration.
For ticket information, please call the Salem Community Theatre at (330) 332-9688.
Polka Christmas danceat SNPJ center
ENON VALLEY, Pa. -- A Christmas polka dance will be held from 1 to 7 p.m. Dec. 11 at the SNPJ Recreation Center.
Walter Ostanek, known as "Canada's Polka King," will make a rare appearance at the dance. He will perform with Youngstown's Jack Vasko & amp; Co., along with a guest appearance by area polka stars Joe Fedorchak and Bob Turcola.
Mount Union Choir to perform holiday show
ALLIANCE -- The Mount Union College Choir, directed by Dr. Scott Dorsey, associate professor of music and chair of the department of music, will present a holiday concert at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday in Presser Recital Hall.
The Mount Union Choir is among the nation's oldest collegiate choirs, tracing its roots to 1896. One of five choral organizations at Mount Union College, the Mount Union Choir is the college's premiere choral ensemble. Chosen by competitive audition, the members of the choir maintain a schedule of daily rehearsals, regular sectionals, invitational concerts and concert tours.
Tickets are free, but are required for admission. To reserve tickets for either performance, or for more information, call the Mount Union College department of music at (330) 823-2180.
Program examineswinter holiday rituals
NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. -- The Westminster College physics department will present a program titled "Tis the Season" at 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and at 3 p.m. Sunday.
"Tis the Season" explores the winter holiday season, which holds some of the warmest and brightest celebrations of the year. The show traces the development of many of the world's holiday customs and how they involve lights.
Traditions such as gift giving, kissing under the mistletoe, songs about lords-a-leaping and ladies dancing, as well as the custom of decking the halls and visits from St. Nicholas under his various names are explored. Historical, religious and cultural rituals practiced at the time of the winter solstice are also examined in the show. Astronomy is examined to give a possible explanation of the star over Bethlehem.
Weather permitting, the rooftop observatory will be open following the show for a closer look at the constellations discussed in the show.
The show is free and open to the public. Because of limited seating, reservations are requested for this 45-minute show. For more information, call the Westminster College physics department at (724) 946-7200.
Christmas concertat Ursuline High School
YOUNGSTOWN -- Ursuline High School will hold its Christmas On Campus concert at 3 p.m. Dec. 18 in the Deibel-Morley Arts Center. The high school Concert Band and Choir will perform and there will be a reception in the Learning Center. Seating is limited and those wishing to attend should call the high school at (330) 744-4563.
Chinese lion dancecelebrates anniversary
BOARDMAN -- To celebrate its first anniversary, Harvest Buffet Grill, a Chinese restaurant, will have a live show featuring traditional lion dances and a Kung Fu demonstration on Tuesday, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Reservations are suggested. Call (330) 726-3388.
The restaurant is located at 267 Boardman-Canfield Road, in Boardman Plaza.