The Sources

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.
Tonight12/15
MUSIC
"Holiday Pops," 7:30, Pittsburgh Pops, Heinz Hall, Pittsburgh. (412) 392-4900.
"Messiah" featuring Cleveland Orchestra with director Robert Porco, soprano Leah Partridge, mezzo-soprano Jane Gilbert, tenor Gregory Turay, bass Kevin Deas and Cleveland Orchestra Chorus, 8, Severance Hall, 11001 Euclid Ave., Cleveland; (216) 231-1111 or (800) 686-1141.
Christmas Concert by Lakeview High School, directed by Kristen Dennis, 12:30, Mercer County Court House 1st Level Rotunda.
NIGHTLIFE
Avant, with special guests Keyshia Cole and Olivia, 7:30, Odeon Concert Club, 1295 Old River Road, Cleveland; Ticketmaster.
ONSTAGE
"A Musical Christmas Carol," 2, Byham Theater, 101 Sixth St., Pittsburgh; (412) 456-6666.
"The Nutcracker," 7:30, Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 W. 13th St., Ashtabula; (440) 964-3396.
Schools
Christmas Winter Concert, 7, Poland Seminary High School, Dobbins Road, Poland.
Friday 12/16
country
Hillbilly Idol, 8, Kent Stage, 175 E. Main St., Kent; (330) 677-5005.
Dances
Mike Roncone, 8:30, Kuzman's, 1025 S. State St., Girard; (330) 545-8521.
MUSIC
"Holiday Pops," 8, Pittsburgh Pops, Heinz Hall, Pittsburgh. (412) 392-4900.
"Messiah" featuring Cleveland Orchestra with director Robert Porco, soprano Leah Partridge, mezzo-soprano Jane Gilbert, tenor Gregory Turay, bass Kevin Deas and Cleveland Orchestra Chorus, 8, Severance Hall; (216) 231-1111 or (800) 686-1141.
Christmas Concert by Greenville High School, directed by Lisa Demarest, 12:30, Mercer County Courthouse 1st Level Rotunda.
"Holiday in the Park" with Victory Family Worship Church Choir, Yesterday's Sounds, Doris Egyud, Steve Hoegeri & amp; Kaitlyn Ream and Scott Keslar, 4 to 9 p.m., Conneaut Lake Park, Pa. ; (814) 382-5115.
B.E. Taylor Christmas Concert, 7:30, Scottish Rite Cathedral, New Castle, Pa.; Ticketmaster.
Nature
Holiday Lights, 6 and 8, Ward Beecher Planetarium, Youngstown State University. (330) 941-1370.
NIGHTLIFE
Four Lane Highway, 9, Csonka's Sports Bar, 6885 state Route 45, Lisbon; (330) 831-8101.
Dark Star Orchestra, 8, Mr. Small's Theater and Funhouse, 400 Lincoln Ave., Pittsburgh; Ticketmaster.
Guys Without Ties, 9, Drunken Jack's Saloon (formerly The Office), U.S. Route 224 and I-680, Poland.
21 South, 10, Dusty Armadillo, 3147 state Route 44, Rootstown; (330) 325-0647.
Manhattan Project, 9-1, Johnny's, 7807 Market St., Boardman; (330) 758-8262.
John McCann and Bob Banerjee, 7:30, Penn Brewery, 800 Vinial St., Pittsburgh; (412) 237-9402.
Total Package, 10-2, Crest Lanes, U.S. Route 422, Niles; (330) 369-6218.
Jim Frank Trio, 6, Jolly Joe's, 3718 Sheridan Road, Youngstown; (330) 788-0827.
Savoy, 9:30, JW's Other Club, Radisson Hotel, Route 18 at I-80, West Middlesex, Pa.; (724) 528-2501.
Opera Circle presents "Rita," 6:30, Trinity Cathedral, 2230 Euclid Ave., Cleveland; (216) 441-2822.
Made in Canada, Ten Count Fall and The Rydell's, 10, Irish Bob's Pub, 3602 South Ave., Youngstown; (330) 788-0011.
Mark Dershaw, 9:30, Lake Tavern, 6071 state Route 46, Cortland; (330) 637-1971.
Onstage
"A Musical Christmas Carol," 7:30, Byham Theater; (412) 456-6666.
"Miracle on Easy Street," 8, Edward W. Powers Auditorium, Federal Street, downtown Youngstown; (330) 743-8555.
"A Wonderful Life," 8, Youngstown Playhouse, 600 Playhouse Lane (off Glenwood Ave.); (330) 788-8739.
"Where's Rudolph?" 7, Kent State University Trumbull Campus Theater, Library Building, 4314 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Warren; (330) 847-8700.
"The Nutcracker," 7:30, Ashtabula Arts Center; (440) 964-3396.
"A Christmas Carol," by the Carnation City Players, 8, Firehouse Theater, 450 E. Market St., Alliance; (330) 821-8712. www.carnationcityplayers.org.
"The Inn," 6, Cornerhouse Christian Church, 6954 Chestnut Ridge Road, Hubbard; (330) 448-4595 or (330) 534-4665.
"A Christmas Carol: Scrooge & amp; Marley," 7, Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Warren; (330) 841-2619.
Pop, rock, jazz
Kathy Mattea, 8, Allen Theater, 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland; (216) 771-8403 or Tickets.com.
Dark Star Orchestra, 8, Mr. Small's Theater and Funhouse, 400 Lincoln Ave., Pittsburgh; Ticketmaster.
Howard and Point 5, 9:30-1:30, Panella Bros., 1701 Hamilton St., New Castle.
Dave Koz & amp; Friends "A Smooth Jazz Christmas Tour 2005," 7:30, Palace Theater, Playhouse Square, downtown Cleveland; (216) 241-6000 or www.PlayhouseSquare.com.
Q92 Concert with Bowling for Soup, Saving Jane & amp; Wakefield, 7, Canton Palace Theater, 605 N. Market Ave.; (330) 454-8172.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Mercer County Historical Society Chamber Players Annual Historical Christmas Concert, 7:30, Helen Black Miller Chapel, 119 S. Pitt St., Mercer; (724) 662-3490.
Sports
Fight Night with four professional and amateur fights and Concert featuring Underscore, Arms For Venus and Red Sun, 7, Creekside Golf Dome, 1300 N. State St., Girard; (330) 545-5000.
Saturday 12/17
children
George and Oatmeal Save Santa, 1 and 2:30, Ward Beecher Planetarium, Youngstown State University. (330) 941-1370.
Breakfast with Santa, 9 a.m., Carousel Dinner Theatre, 1275 E. Waterloo Road, Akron; (800) 362-4100.
MUSIC
"Holiday Pops," 8, Pittsburgh Pops, Heinz Hall, Pittsburgh. (412) 392-4900.
Cleveland Orchestra, Cleveland Orchestra Chorus and Children's Chorus, 3, Severance Hall, 11001 Euclid Ave., Cleveland; (216) 231-1111 or (800) 686-1141.
Cleveland Orchestra and Cleveland Orchestra Chorus, 8, Severance Hall; (216) 231-1111 or (800) 686-1141.
"Holiday in the Park" with Rachelle Kean, Sheena Nesbitt, Samantha Rice, Erin Keefer, Juliette Swick, Dave White Jr. & amp; Joanna Opperman and Danielle Bazylak, 4 to 9 p.m., Conneaut Lake Parkt, Pa.; (814) 382-5115.
nature
Holiday Lights, 6 and 8, Ward Beecher Planetarium, Youngstown State University. (330) 941-1370.
NIGHTLIFE
Davis & amp; McKay, 8-11, The Mocha House, 467 High St., N.E., Warren; 330-392-3020.
Groove Clinic, 10-2, The Mill, Wedgewood Plaza, 1741 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown; (330) 792-1949.
Four Lane Highway, 9, Csonka's Sports Bar; (330) 831-8101.
Nighthawks, 9:30, Wilbert's Bar and Grille, 812 Huron Road East, Cleveland; (216) 902-4663.
That Sixties Band, 10, Ice House Inn, 5516 W. Webb Road, Austintown; (330) 544-8800.
Bone Thug-n-Harmony, 8, Mr. Small's Theater and Funhouse, 400 Lincoln Ave., Pittsburgh; Ticketmaster.
21 South, 9, Dusty Armadillo; (330)325-0647.
Fat Angus, 10, Victory Lane Lounge, 200 Cleveland Ave., Warren; (330) 847-2233.
Christmas with Dean Martin, 9-1, Drunken Jack's Saloon; (330) 757-1490.
Erin Burkett, 7:30, Penn Brewery; (412) 237-9402.
Total Package, 10-2, Armando's, Rochester, Pa.; (724) 774-9752.
Jim Frank Trio, 7, Mastropietro's Winery, 14558 Ellsworth Road, Berlin Center; (330) 547-2151.
Index, 10, JW's Other Club; (724) 528-2501.
Chasin' the Blues, 10-2, Skeeter's, 15-17 Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 746-0230.
Ovation, 9, Johnny's; (330) 758-8262.
DJ, 10, Irish Bob's Pub; (330) 788-0011.
Ke-Nip-Shen, 9:30, Lake Tavern; (330) 637-1971.
Onstage
"A Musical Christmas Carol," noon, 4 and 8, Byham Theater, 101 Sixth St., Pittsburgh; (412) 456-6666.
"Miracle on Easy Street," 8, Edward W. Powers Auditorium; (330) 743-8555.
"A Wonderful Life," 8, Youngstown Playhouse; (330) 788-8739.
"Where's Rudolph?" 7, Kent State University Trumbull Campus Theater; (330) 847-8700.
"The Nutcracker," 7:30, Ashtabula Arts Center; (440) 964-3396.
"A Christmas Carol," by the Carnation City Players, 8, Firehouse Theater; (330) 821-8712. www.carnationcityplayers.org.
"The Inn," 6, Cornerhouse Christian Church; (330) 448-4595 or (330) 534-4665.
Move over Broadway presents "Christmas is Coming," 7, St. Michael Church, Canfield; (330) 533-8789.
"A Christmas Carol: Scrooge & amp; Marley," 3 and 7, Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Warren; (330) 841-2619.
POP, ROCK, JAZZ
Dark Star Orchestra, 8, Odeon Concert Club, 1295 Old River Road, Cleveland; Ticketmaster.
SPECIAL EVENTS
An Old German Christmas, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Loghurst, 3697 Boardman-Canfield Road, Canfield; (330) 533-4330.
Sunday 12/18
dances
Al Hreno, 4-8, Avon Oaks Ballroom, 1401 N. State St. Rt. 422, Girard. (330) 545-8974.
MUSIC
"Holiday Pops," 2:30, Pittsburgh Pops, Heinz Hall, Pittsburgh. (412) 392-4900.
"What at Wonderful Christmas" with Anne Murray, 7, Palace Theater, 1519 Euclid Ave., Cleveland; Tickets.com.
Cleveland Orchestra, Cleveland Orchestra Chorus and Children's Chorus, 3, Severance Hall; (216) 231-1111 or (800) 686-1141.
Cleveland Orchestra, Cleveland Orchestra Chorus and Cleveland Orchestra Youth Chorus, 7, Severance Hall; (216) 231-1111 or (800) 686-1141.
"Our Holiday Greeting Card," by the Youngstown Symphony Chorus, 4, St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1429 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; (330) 881-9517.
"Holiday in the Park" with Church Street Blues, 6:30 p.m., Conneaut Lake Park, Pa. Route 618, Conneaut, Pa.; (814) 382-5115.
Onstage
"A Musical Christmas Carol," 2 and 6, Byham Theater, 101 Sixth St., Pittsburgh; (412) 456-6666.
"Miracle on Easy Street," 2:30, Edward W. Powers Auditorium; (330) 743-8555.
"A Wonderful Life," 2:30, Youngstown Playhouse; (330) 788-8739.
"Where's Rudolph?" 3, Kent State University Trumbull Campus Theaters; (330) 847-8700.
"The Nutcracker," 2, Ashtabula Arts Center; (440) 964-3396.
"A Christmas Carol," by the Carnation City Players, 2:30, Firehouse Theater; (330) 821-8712. www.carnationcityplayers.org.
Move over Broadway presents "Christmas is Coming," 7, St. Michael Church, Canfield; (330) 533-8789.
POP, ROCK, JAZZ
Trans-Siberian Orchestra, 2:30 and 7:30, Mellon Arena, 66 Mario Lemieux Place, Pittsburgh; Ticketmaster.
The Exposed Showcase featuring Eightfold, Lumber Ghost, Last Hope Blvd., Tommy Magic, Eveready, 7, Mr. Small's Theater and Funhouse, 400 Lincoln Ave., Pittsburgh; Ticketmaster.
schools
Christmas Concert featuring 7th and 8th grade choirs, 8th grade show choir -- Touch of Gold, High School Girl's Chorus, Concert Choir, and high school show choir -- Flight, 2:30, United High School Vocal Music Department, 8143 state Route 9, Hanoverton; (330) 223-1521.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Christmas Candle Tours at Loghurst, 4 to 8 p.m., Loghurst, 3697 Boardman-Canfield Road, Canfield; (330) 533-4330.
"Our Holiday Christmas Card " by the Youngstown Symphony Chorus, 4, St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1429 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; (330) 881-9517.
Monday 12/19
country
Kenny Rogers and Friends, 7:30, Canton Memorial Civic Center, 1101 Market Ave. N., Canton; (330) 489-3090.
MUSIC
Christmas Concert by Sharon High School, directed by Bobbie Buttermore, 12:30, Mercer County Court House 1st Level Rotunda.
NIGHTLIFE
Circa/Survive/The International Noise Conspiracy with Nightmare of You, 8, Mr. Small's Theater and Funhouse, 400 Lincoln Ave., Pittsburgh; Ticketmaster.
POP, ROCK, JAZZ
All American Rejects, Rooney, Academy Is, 7:30, Rostraver Ice Garden, Galatin Road and Route 51, N. Belle Vernon, Pa.; Ticketmaster.
Tuesday 12/20
MUSIC
Christmas Concert by Farrell High School, directed by Millie Fowler, 12:30, Mercer County Court House 1st Level Rotunda.
NIGHTLIFE
Studebaker John and The Hawks, 8, Johnny's; (330) 758-8262.
Onstage
"A Musical Christmas Carol," 7:30, Byham Theater; (412) 456-6666.
Wednesday
MUSIC
Christmas Concert by West Middlesex High School, directed by Ada Jean Hoffman, 12:30, Mercer County Court House 1st Level Rotunda.
NIGHTLIFE
Blackalicious with Zion 1, 8, Mr. Small's Theater and Funhouse, 400 Lincoln Ave., Pittsburgh; Ticketmaster.
Ovation, 8, Johnny's; (330) 758-8262.
Onstage
"A Musical Christmas Carol," 7:30, Byham Theater; (412) 456-6666.
POP, ROCK, JAZZ
Howard and Point 5, 9-midnight, The Core, Federal St., Youngstown.
"A Peter White Christmas," featuring Peter White, Rick Braun & amp; Mindi Abair, 7:30, Palace Theatre, Playhouse Square Center, 1615 Euclid Ave., Cleveland; Tickets.com. or (216) 241-6000.
Ongoing
ART
Allen Memorial Art Museum, 87 N. Main St., Oberlin College. African-American art in "Portraits of the Black Experience," through June 4. Hours: 10-5 Tue.-Sat.; 1-5 Sun. (440) 775-8665 or www.oberlin.edu/allenart.
Andy Warhol Museum, General Robinson and Sandusky streets, Pittsburgh. "Georgia O'Keeffe and Andy Warhol," through Dec. 31; "General Idea Editions," through Dec. 31. Hours: 10-10 Fri.; 1-5 other days, (closed Mondays). (412) 237-8300.
Bob Barko Jr.'s Steel Town Studios, 8 N. Phelps St., Youngstown; Gallery features artist's works, displays of memorabilia and artifacts featuring Youngstown's popular culture, Idora Park, Mill Creek Park, Isaly's, downtown theaters, stores and more. Hours: 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Mon.; 2 to 7 p.m., Fri. Additional holiday hours: 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Mon., Wed.; 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., Fri.; First Night Youngstown, 7-10 p.m., Dec. 31. (330) 743-8929 or www.steeltownstudios.com http://www.steeltownstudios.com.
Butler Institute of American Art Trumbull Branch, 9350 E. Market St., Howland. "Chen Chi: A Memorial Exhibition, through Jan. 15; Hours: 11-4 Wed.-Sun. (330) 609-9900.
Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown. "Alan Bean: An Artist on the Moon," through Dec. 31; "Leigh Wen-Cheng: Acts of Nature," through Jan. 8; "Jon Meyer: Yeti and Other Works," Nov. through Jan. 29; "The Body Electric," through Jan. 29; "Reflections of Reality: The Hainsworth Collection," Dec. 18-Feb. 12; "Pastel Society of America Board of Directors Exhibition," Dec. 18-Jan. 31. Hours: 11-4, Tue. and Thu.-Sat.; 11-8 Wed.; noon-4 Sun. (330) 743-1711 or www.butlerart.com.
Hoyt Institute of Fine Arts, 124 E. Leasure Ave., New Castle, Pa. "Harlem Renaissance" Jan. 8-March 17; Gallery Hours: 10-8 Tue. and Thu., 10-5 Wed., Fri. and Sat. (724) 652-2882 or www.hoytartcenter.org.
Kent State University Downtown Gallery, 223 N. Water St., Kent. Holiday Sale and Annual Small Works Competition, through Dec. 24. Hours: noon-5 Wed.-Fri., 10-4 Sat. (330) 672-2121.
Kent State University Museum, Rockwell Hall, South Lincoln and East Main streets, Kent. Prints and Photographs from the Archive of Humanist Art, Melbourne, Australia, Feb. 2 through May 18, 2006; "The Right Chemistry: Colors in Fashion 1704-1918," through Feb. 19; "A Japanese Bride's Last Furisode" through Mar. 12; "Chado Ralph Rucci," through April 23; Spirals & amp; Ellipses: Clothing the Body Three-Dimensionally, through Oct. 1, 2006; Hours: 10-4:45 Wed., Fri. and Sat.; 10-8:45 Thu.; noon-4:45 Sun. (330) 672-3450 or www.kent.edu/museum.
Lawrence Churski Gallery, Mill at Yellow Creek, 3850 Granger Road, Bath. Paintings by Carolyn E. Lewis, through Dec. 31. Hours: 9-5 Monday through Friday and by appointment. (330) 666-8732.
Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage, 2929 Richmond Road, Beechwood. First Special Exhibition "The Jewish Journey: Fr & eacute;d & eacute;ric Brenner's Photographic Essay," through Jan. 8. (216) 593-0575.
Mill Creek MetroParks Weller Gallery, inside D.D. and Velma Davis Education and Visitor Center, Fellows Riverside Gardens, McKinley Avenue, Youngstown. "The Southwestern LanzScape," photos of C. Scott Lanz, through Jan. 1; "International Exhibition of Botanical Art and Illustration," watercolors, drawings and prints from the collection of the Hunt Institute, Jan. 6-Feb. 26. Hours: 10-5 Tue.-Sun. Closed Christmas and New Year's Day. (330) 740-7116.
Mill Creek MetroParks Melnick Museum, inside D.D. and Velma Davis Education and Visitor Center, Fellows Riverside Gardens, McKinley Ave., Youngstown. Garden Forum of Greater Youngstown is celebrating its 75th anniversary, through December; Charles Eliot: Landscape Architect, a contemporary of Volney Rogers, influenced design of Mill Creek Park, Jan.-April. Hours: 10-5 Tue.-Sun. (330) 740-7116.
Pennsylvania Trolley Museum, 1 Museum Road, Washington, Pa. Hours: 11-5 (last tour 4), Sat-Sun. through December. (724) 228-9256 or www.pa.trolley.org.
Three Rivers Arts Festival, 937 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh. "By Design," work by 16 Pittsburgh designers, through Jan. 13. Hours: 10-5 weekdays, noon-5 Saturday. (412) 281-8723.
Youngstown State University McDonough Museum of Art, 1 University Plaza. Graduating Seniors Art Show, through Dec. 16. Hours: 11-4 Tue. and Thu.-Sat.; 11-8 Wed. (330) 941-1400.
CHILDREN
Children's Museum of Pittsburgh, 10 Children's Way, Pittsburgh. Hours: noon-5 Sun.; 10-5 other days. (412) 697-0122.
Children's Museum of the Valley, 139 E. Boardman St., Youngstown. Hours: 10-4:30 Tue.-Sat.; 1-4:30 Sun. Free admission, 5-8 p.m. first Wed. monthly. (330) 744-5914.
Cleveland Play House, 8500 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. Children's Theater presents "The Wind in the Willows," Feb. 18-March 12; "Charlotte's Web," April 15-May 7. (216) 795-7000 or www.clevelandplayhouse.com.
DANCES
Avon Oaks Ballroom, U.S. Route 422, Girard. Dancing with DJ Marc Anthony, 8-11:30 Fri.; country line dancing and lessons, 6:30-10:30 Tue.; Austie's Combo, 8-11:30 Wed. (330) 545-8974.
Hubbard VFW, 710 W. Liberty St. Basic swing dance classes, 6 Mon.; intermediate and advanced swing, Lindy hop, salsa, Latin, hustle and smooth, 7-9:30 Mon. (330) 534-9775.
Judy Conti Dance Studio, Wedgewood Plaza, New and Raccoon roads, Austintown. Swing, cha-cha, hustle and waltz lessons, 7-8 Mon., Tue. and Thu. (330) 727-6312 or (330) 788-7474.
Kuzmans, 1025 S. State St., Girard. Jitterbug with DJ, 8 Wed. (330) 545-8521.
Maples, 3147 State Route 44, Rootstown. Country line dancing, 7 Fri. (330) 325-0647.
Skate Connection, 7080 Tiffany Blvd., Boardman. Ballroom dancing, 8:30-11 Sat.; group class 7:30-8:30 Sat. (330) 788-3200.
Youngstown Maennerchor, 831 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown. Hustle and West Coast swing dance and lessons, 7-11 Tue. (330) 793-1962.
Flea markets
Brookfield Flea Market, Valley View Mall, 7281 Warren-Sharon Road. 9-5, Wed., Sat. and Sun. (330) 448-6866.
Four Seasons Flea and Farm Market Inc., 3000 McCartney Road, Youngstown. 8-5 Wed. and Sun. (330) 744-5050.
Michaelangelo's Indoor/Outdoor Flea Market, U.S. Route 422, Edinburg, Pa. 6-3 Sun. (724) 654-0382.
Rogers Community Open Air Market, 45625 State Route 154. Opens 7:30 a.m. Fri., runs all day. (330) 227-3236.
Warren Flea Market, 428 Main Ave. S.W., Warren. 8-4, Tue. and Sat. (330) 399-8298.
MUSEUMS
Arms Family Museum, 648 Wick Ave., Youngstown. Tours are 60 minutes. Hours: 1-5 Tue.-Fri. and 1:30-5 Sat. and Sun. (330) 743-2589 or mvhs@mahoninghistory.org.
War Vet Museum, 23 E. Main St., Canfield. Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. every day. Tour guide at facility. (330) 533-6311.
Youngstown Historical Center of Industry & amp; Labor, 151 W. Wood St., Youngstown. Tours are one hour. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tue.-Sat.; noon to 5 p.m. Sun. (330) 743-5934.
NATURE
Akron Zoo, 500 Edgewood Ave., Akron. Hours: 11-4 Nov.-April. (330) 375-2550.
IMAX Experience at Carnegie Science Center, 1 Allegheny Ave., Pittsburgh. "Action! An Adventure in Moviemaking," through April 30; "Mystery of the Nile," through spring. (412) 237-3400 or www.CarnegieScienceCenter.org.
Carnegie Science Center's Henry Buhl Jr. Planetarium, Pittsburgh. "Stars of the Pharaohs" through Dec. 31; "SkyWatch" sessions on clear Saturday evenings. (412) 237-3336.
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, 3900 Wildlife Way (off Fulton Parkway). Hours: 10-5 daily. (216) 661-6500.
Cleveland Museum of Natural History, 1 Wade Oval Drive, University Circle. "Glacial Erratica: Art of Charles Herndon," through March 5; "What's New?" New acquisitions in Kahn Hall include archaeological remains of Ohio's earliest inhabitants, photographs related to Ethiopia, and more, through April 16. Hours: noon-5 Sun., 10-10 Wed. and 10-5 other days. (216) 231-4600 or (800) 317-9155.
Pittsburgh Zoo & amp; PPG Aquarium, One Wild Place, Pittsburgh. Hours: 10-6 daily. (412) 665-3640.
Stan Hywet Hall & amp; Gardens, 714 North Portage Path, Akron. Butterfly exhibition in Corbin Conservatory, through Dec. 30. Tours: 10-4:30 daily; grounds open 9-6 daily. (330) 836-5533 or www.stanhywet.org.
NIGHTLIFE
B.B. Rooners, 256 E. State St., Salem. Bike Night with live band Tue.; Blues Night with Elray, 6:30 Thu. (330) 337-0001.
Cedars Lounge, 23 N. Hazel St., Youngstown. Jazz w/Teddy Pantelas, 9:30 Tue.; early Jazz, 8:30 Wed.; "We Be Poetry" 8 and swing dancing 10 Thu.; DJ Martini, 10 Sun. (330) 743-6560.
Crest Lanes, 3390 Youngstown Road, Warren. Rockin' Hank DJ and Karaoke, 9 Fri.; (330) 369-6218 or (330) 720-2485.
Dash Inn, 2716 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown. Just Jill Karaoke, 10-2 Tue.; Jam Night, 9-1 Wed.; Bomb Night, 8 Thu.; (330) 793-5030.
Davidson's, 3636 Canfield Road, Canfield. DJ Mikie B, 9 Fri.; DJ Mikie B or live band, 9 Sat. (330) 793-0033.
Donavito's Italian Grille, 139 S. Bridge St., Struthers. Gabriel Toth and Friends, 6:30-9:30 Thu. (330) 755-3456.
Down the Hatch, 3101 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown. Karaoke with Dominic, 9:30 Wed. (330) 799-3449.
Dusty Armadillo, 3147 St. Rt. 44, Rootstown. Dance Lessons, 7 Wed., College ID night, 9 Wed.; Family night with DJ Adam, 5-9 and dance lessons 5-6 Sun. (330) 325-0647.
Fireplace Restaurant & amp; Lounge, 2075 E. Western Reserve Road, Poland. Karaoke, 9, Tue. (330) 757-4042.
Hammer Jacks, 3405 Mahoning Ave., Warren. House DJ, 9 Wed. and Thu., Karaoke with Maestro Mike, 9 Fri. (330) 847-8001.
Handle Bar, 1666 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown. Open mic, 8-midnight Sunday. (330) 799-0004.
House of Blues, 308 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland. Sunday Gospel Brunch, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. with live gospel music performed by various artists; Metal Mondays, 9; Soul Night, 9:30 Thu. (216) 523-2583.
Ice House Inn, 5516 W. Webb Road, Austintown. CD 93.3's DJ's Jim and Terry Fridays. (330) 544-8800.
Irish Bob's, 3602 South Ave., Youngstown. Simply Ed Karaoke, 10 Mon.; DJ, 9 Tue.; Open mic, Wed. (330) 788-0011.
Lake Tavern, 6071 state Route 46 N.E., Cortland. Ladies night with live entertainment, 8 Wed. (330) 637-1971.
Master's Bar and Grill, 1675 Trumbull Ave., Girard. DJ "Dr. D.," 10 Fri. (330) 759-1770.
Nighttown, 12387 Cedar Road, Cleveland Heights. George Foley, 8 Mon.; Jackie Warren, 8 Tue.; Joe Hunter/Dallas Coffey, 8 Wed.; Jackie Warren's Latin Project, 8 Thu.; Jackie Warren Trio, 9 Fri.-Sat. (216) 795-0550.
O'Devlin's, 3143 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown. DJ Doc, 9 Fri.; Karaoke, 10 Wed.; rock 'n' roll, 9 Thu.; dance music, 10 Fri. and Sat. (330) 797-9111.
Quaker Steak and Lube, 101 Chestnut St., Sharon. Simply Ed Karaoke, 9:30-12:30 Fri. (724) 981-3123.
Papa Louie's Motocross Cafe, 7172 Warren-Sharon Road, Brookfield. Name This Tune, 9 Thu. (330) 448-2242.
Scanlon's Niteclub, 241 E. State St., Salem. Ladies Night with DJ Ice and DJ Xtreme, 9 Thu., Dance Party with DJ Ice and DJ Xtreme, 9 Fri. and Sat. (330) 332-7066.
Selah, 121 S. Main St., Poland. Dave Kana Jazz Trio, 8:30-11:30 Fri. (330) 707-1117.
Victory Lane Lounge, 200 Cleveland Ave., Warren. Bob "Rollo" Miller Solo Act, 9-1 Thu.; DJ Bob, 9:30 Fri. (330) 847-2233.
ONSTAGE
Benedum Center, 719 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh. "The Phantom of the Opera," Jan. 4-29, 2006; "Monty Python's 'Spamalot'," Sept. 12-Oct. 1, 2006.(412) 456-6666 or (412) 281-2822.
Bolton Theatre, Cleveland Play House, 8500 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. "A Christmas Story," through Dec. 18; "Intimate Apparel," Feb. 10-March 5; "Dream a Little Dream," March 31-April 23. (216) 795-7000.
Byham Theater, 101 Sixth St., Pittsburgh. "A Musical Christmas Carol, through Dec. 23. (412) 456-6666.
Carousel Dinner Theatre, 1275 E. Waterloo Road, Akron. "Swing," through Jan. 8. Tue.-Thu. 8; Fri-Sat. 8:30; Sun. 5. Matinees Wed. and Sat., 2; meals served two hours before curtain time. (800) 362-4100.
Cleveland Play House Club, 8500 Euclid. (216) 795-7000 or (800) 278-1274. "You'll Shoot Your Eye Out!" through Dec. 18. www.clevelandplayhouse.com.
Das Dutch Village Inn of Columbiana, 150 E. state Route 14; "Christmas at the Inn" by the 34west Theater Co., 6:45 p.m. through Dec. 17; (866) 482-5050.
Drury Theatre, Cleveland Play House, 8500 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. "A Streetcar Named Desire," Jan. 13-Feb. 5; "Well," March 3-26; "Custody of the Eyes," April 28-May 21. (216) 795-7000 or (800) 278-1274.
Hanna Theatre, Playhouse Square Center, 2067 East 14th St., Cleveland. "Love Janis," through Feb. 12. (800) 766-6048 or www.playhousesquare.com.
New Castle Playhouse, 202 East Long Ave., New Castle; "Inspecting Carol," through Dec. 18. (724) 654-3437 or www.TicketLeap.com.
Ohio Theatre, Playhouse Square Center, Cleveland. Great Lakes Theater Festival presents, "A Christmas Carol," through Dec. 23. (216) 241-5490 or www.greatlakestheater.org.
Palace Theater, Playhouse Square, 1615 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. (216) 241-6000 or www.playhousesquare.com.
Pittsburgh Public Theater, 621 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh; "Measure for Measure," through Dec. 18. Showtimes: 8 Tue.-Sat.; 2 Sat. and Sun.; 7:30 Sun. (412) 316-1600.
Weathervane Community Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron. "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat," through Dec. 18; "Crowns," Jan. 11-Feb. 5; "Antigone," Feb. 17-March 5; "Lend Me A Tenor," March 22-April 9; "Wait Until Dark," April 26-May 14; "Aladdin" (puppet show) May 1-6; "Angels in America: Perestroika," May 18-June 4; "The Sound of Music" June 14-July 16. (330) 836-2626.
Youngstown Playhouse, 600 Playhouse Lane, Youngstown; (330) 788-8739. "It's A Wonderful Life," through Dec. 18.
parks
Boardman Township Park, 375 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman. Open daily 7 to dusk. (330) 726-8105.
Mill Creek MetroParks, Fellows Riverside Gardens; "Winter Celebration-Winter's Poetry" includes garden displays, floral arrangements, a poinsettia tree and Jack Frost World, through Dec. 31. Open daily from dawn to dark.
Mill Creek MetroParks Lanterman's Mill, off State Route 62, Youngstown. Open: 10-5 Tue.-Fri.; 11-6 weekends and holidays. (330) 702-3000 or www.millcreekmetroparks.com.
Mill Creek MetroParks Wick Recreation Area, off McCollum Road, Youngstown. Playground, ball fields, soccer field, tennis courts and sand volleyball courts open daily 8 until dark, weather permitting. (330) 740-7114.
Special events
Boardman Township Park, main drive of park near U.S. Route 224. Holiday light display, dark to 10 p.m. through Jan. 8. Free.
Cedars Cafe, 131 W. Commerce St., Youngstown. Open poetry readings, 8 p.m., second Tuesday monthly, sponsored by Pig Iron Literary & amp; Art Works. (330) 747-6932.
Gateway Clipper Fleet, 350 West Station Square Drive, Pittsburgh. Captain's Dinner Dance Cruises, through December, 7-10 p.m. Fri.; 6:30-9:30 Sat. and Sun. (412) 355-7980 or www.gatewayclipper.com.
Girard Multi-Generational Center, 433 Trumbull Ave. Irish Music Session, 6-8 third Sun. monthly. (330) 545-4034.
McBride House, 27 Hager Street, Hubbard. Open house first Sun. monthly. (330) 534-4247.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Cleveland. Rock and Roll Night School, 7-8:30, fourth Wed. monthly; Tenth Anniversary Exhibit, through March 26; George Harrison and Friends: The Concert for Bangladesh, through March 26. Hours: 10-5:30 Thu.-Tue., 10-9 Wed. www.rockhall.com or (216) 515-8444.