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Thursday, February 10, 2005


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.
Tonight
NIGHTLIFE
Free Juke Box, 9, Victory Lane Lounge, 200 Cleveland Ave., Warren. (330) 847-2233.
Lil Brian & amp; The Zydeco Travelers, 9, Wilbert's, 812 Huron Road E., Cleveland. (216) 902-4663.
Ray Lamontagne, 8, Rex Theater, Pittsburgh. (412) 381-6811.
Swing Dancing, 10, Cedars Lounge, 23 N. Hazel St., Youngstown. (330) 743-6560.
ONSTAGE
"The Real Thing," 8, The Cleveland Playhouse, 8500 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. (216) 795-7000 or (800) 278-1274.
"Ain't Misbehavin'," 8, Pittsburgh Public Theater, Pittsburgh. (412) 316-1600.
POP, ROCK, JAZZ
Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey, 7, Nighttown, Cleveland. Ticketmaster.
Cruna, 9:30, House of Blues, Cleveland. Ticketmaster.
LECTURES
Speaker Rick Shale presented by Mahoning Valley Historical Society, 7, Youngstown Playhouse, 600 Playhouse Ln, Youngstown. (330) 743-2589.
SPORTS
Federal League H.S. Basketball Tournament, TBA, Canton Civic Center. (330) 489-3090, www.cantonciviccenter.com.
Barons vs. Edmonton, 7, Gund Arena, Cleveland. Ticketmaster.
Friday
CHILDREN
The Cleveland Orchestra presents Musical Rainbow with Alan DeMattia, 10 a.m., Reinberger Chamber Hall at Severance Hall, Cleveland. (216) 231-1111 or (800) 686-1141 or www.clevelandorchestra.com.
DANCES
All Favorite Dances, 8, Avon Oaks Ballroom, Girard. (330) 545-5716 or (330) 545-8974.
Eddie & amp; the Edsels, 8:30, Kuzman's, 1025 S. State St., Girard. (330) 545-8521.
Valentine's Singles Dance hosted by Sophisticated Singles, 8:30, Greentree Holiday Inn, Pittsburgh. (412) 572-5259.
MUSIC
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra with conductor Sir Andrew Davis and violinist Sarah Chang, 8, Heinz Hall, 600 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh. (412) 392-4900.
Lance Bryant (saxophone) Jazz Praise Quartet, 7:30, Fairmount Presbyterian Church.
Westminster College Wind Ensemble, 7:30, Orr Auditorium, Westminster College, Westminster. Free. www.westminster.edu.
NIGHTLIFE
Lawless, 10, The Dusty Armadillo, 3147 St. Rt. 44, Rootstown. (330) 325-0647.
The HouseBand, 10, Shakers, Belmont Ave., Liberty. (330) 759-0465.
Up From The River featuring Mike Hovancsek & amp; Joe Culley w/Eric Murray, Carolyn Getson, Mike Lenz & amp; Peggy Coyle, John Jake Mose Band, Hal Walker MC 8, Kent State, 175 East Main St, Kent. (330) 677-5005.
Leo w/Dim Star Shining plus Left Setter, 10, Cedars Lounge, 23 N. Hazel St., Youngstown. (330) 743-6560.
Savoy, 9:30, JW's Other Club in the Radisson Hotel, Rt. 18 at I-80, Sharon. (724) 528-2501.
Frankie & amp; The Sensations, 9:30, The Fireplace Restaurant & amp; Lounge, 2075 E. Western Reserve Rd. Poland.(330) 757-7148.
DJ Dance Party, 9:30, Victory Lane Lounge, 200 Cleveland Ave., Warren. (330) 847-2233.
Midnite Country, 10, Down The Hatch, 3101 Mahoning Ave, Youngstown. (330) 799-3449.
C.J. Chenier and the Red Hot Louisiana Band, 9:30, Wilbert's, 812 Huron Road E., Cleveland. (216) 902-4663.
M-Pact: Marco Cassone, Trist Curless, Britt Quentin, Jake Moulton, Rudy Cardenas, Jeff Smith (vocals), 7:30, Tri-C Metro Main Stage Theater, Cleveland. (216) 987-4400.
Wildwood Express, 6:15, old G.C. Murphy Building, 110 N. Pitt St., Mercer. (724) 662-1490.
The Total Package Band, 10, Grist Mill Lounge, Wedgewood Lanes, Austintown. (330) 792-1949.
John Chapman, 9, Blue Canyon Tavern, 8960 Wilcox Dr., Twinsburg. (330) 486-2583.
The Moaners, 8, Beachland Ballroom, Cleveland. (216) 383-1124.
ONSTAGE
"Ain't Misbehavin'," 8, Pittsburgh Public Theater, Pittsburgh. (412) 316-1600.
"A Lover's Question," 9:30, Renaissance Pittsburgh, Symphony Room, Sixth and Fort Duquesne, Pittsburgh. (412) 394-3353.
"Matters of the Heart," 9:30, Cabaret at Theater Square, Pittsburgh. (412) 325-1582.
"Men Things/Women Things," 8:15, Meadville Community Theater, 400 N. Main St., Meadville. Free. (814) 333-1773.
"Dirty Work at the Crossroads," 7:30, Victorian Players Theatre, 702 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown. (330) 746-5455.
"Thoroughly Modern Millie," 8, E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall, University of Akron, Akron. (330) 972-7570 or Ticketmaster.
POP, ROCK, JAZZ
Aaron Carter, 7, House of Blues, Cleveland. Ticketmaster.
Wooster Jazz Ensemble/John Wojciechowski, 8:15, Freedlander Theatre, 329 E. University, Wooster. (330) 263-2047.
Liquid Soul with The Aphrodesiatics, 9, House of Blues, in the Music Hall, Cleveland. (216) 241-5555 or Ticketmaster.
Wilco with Detholz!, 7, House of Blues, in the Music Hall, Cleveland. (216) 241-5555 or Ticketmaster.
Chasin the Blues, 6, Bill's Place, Austintown. (330) 270-1703.
SALES, SHOWS
Astro 101: Stories of the Stars, 8, Ward Beecher Planetarium, YSU, Youngstown. (330) 941-3619.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Poetry Reading - "Rosa Parks: Then and Now," 7:30, SMARTS Center, YSU, Youngstown. (330) 941-3097.
One Day Workshops: Decorative One Stroke Painting, 5:50-7:30, Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 West 13th St, Ashtabula. (440) 964-3396 or aac@ashartscenter.org.
Slam U! Teen Poetry Slam, 6:30, Playhouse Square Center, 1501 Euclid Ave, Cleveland. (216) 348-7909.
SPORTS
Cavaliers vs. Denver, 8, Gund Arena, Cleveland. Ticketmaster.
Saturday
COMEDY
Steven Lynch & amp; Mitch Hedberg, 8, Lakewood Civic Auditorium, Cleveland. (216) 241-5555 or ticketmaster.
DANCES
Valentine's Day Ball hosted by Fred Astaire, 7:30, The Skate Connection, 7080 Tiffany Blvd., Boardman. (330) 788-3200.
Dick Tady, 8:30, Kuzman's, 1025 S. State St., Girard. (330) 545-8521.
Saturday Night DJ Dance, 7 (dance lesson), 8, The Youngstown Maennerchor Club, 831 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown. (330) 702-8783 or (330) 534-5579.
Valentine's Day Dance featuring the band Tease, 10-1, American Legion Post 290, State Route 14, Columbiana. (330) 482-9657.
Jim Frank Trio Valentine's Dinner and Dance, 6, Beaver Valley Golf Club, Beaver Falls, Pa. (724) 846-2211.
MUSIC
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra with conductor Sir Andrew Davis and violinist Sarah Chang, 8, Heinz Hall, Pittsburgh. (412) 392-4900.
"Symphonic Valentine" by the Youngstown Symphony Orchestra, 8, Edward W. Powers Auditorium, downtown Youngstown. (330) 744-0264.
Yanni World Tour, 8, Gund Arena, Cleveland. Ticketmaster.
IonSound Project performs "Poem and Imagery: New Music of Pittsburgh," presented by University of Pittsburgh's graduate student composers, 8, Bellefield Hall Auditorium, University of Pittsburgh, 110 Music Building, Pittsburgh. (412) 624-4126. Free.
NIGHTLIFE
Sonic Age, 10, Papa Louies Motorcross Cafe, 7172 Warren-Sharon Rd., Brookfield. (330) 448-2242.
Rockslide, 9:30, The Rig, 9421 East Market St., Warren. (330) 856-7992
Tangent, 10, Hammer Jacks, 3405 Mahoning Ave., Warren. (330) 847-8001.
Lawless, 9, The Dusty Armadillo, 3147 St. Rt. 44, Rootstown. (330) 325-0647.
Up From The River featuring Waterband, Lisa & amp; Heather Malyuk, Eric Noden and River Bottom Bushwhackers, 8, Kent State, 175 East Main St, Kent. (330) 677-5005.
The Smackdaddys, 10, McMenamy's, 324 Youngstown-Warren Rd., Niles. (330) 372-5715.
The Zou w/ Beefist, Third Class, Lady Fantastic, Posture Coach, and Sam Goodwill, 10, Cedars Lounge, 23 N. Hazel St., Youngstown. (330) 743-6560.
Four Lane Highway, 8:30, Naus Club, 2350 Highland Ave., Warren. (330) 392-5861.
Frankie and The Sensations, 10, JW's Other Club in the Radisson Hotel, Rt. 18 at I-80, Sharon. (724) 528-2501.
Yiddishe Cup Klezmer Band, 8:30, Wilbert's, 812 Huron Rd. E., Cleveland. (216) 902-4663.
Guys Without Ties, 9:30, The Fireplace Restaurant & amp; Lounge, 2075 E. Western Reserve Rd. Poland. (330) 757-7148.
The Mike Adams Band, Faces made for Radio and Vern Mclntyre's Appalachain Grass, 7, Bluegrass Junction, Shalersville Town Hall, Corner of ST. Rt 303 & amp; 44. (330) 626-4579 or bluegrassjunction.com.
Edison's Medicine, 10, Victory Lane Lounge, 200 Cleveland Ave., Warren. (330) 847-2233.
Midnite Country, 10, Down The Hatch, 3101 Mahoning Ave, Youngstown. (330) 799-3449.
Rick & amp; Sharona, 9, Blue Canyon Tavern, 8960 Wilcox Dr., Twinsburg. (330) 486-2583.
Ingram Hill, 7, House of Blues, Cleveland. Ticketmaster.
The First Degree, 9, Bobby D's, 914 Midlothian, Youngstown. (330) 782-1090.
Jimmy & amp; The Soulblazers, 8, Fiesta Room, Don Pancho's, 2105 W. State St., Alliance. (330) 747-6712.
Santa Fe Band, 9, New Waterford Eagles, 3614 Creek Rd, New Waterford. (330) 482-2429.
Hern Brothers Band, 10, The Gateway Tavern & amp; Bar, Greenville. (724) 646-3246.
Fat Albert Einstein, 10, The Dash Inn, 2716 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown. (330) 793-5030.
ONSTAGE
"Ain't Misbehavin'," 2 & amp; 8, Pittsburgh Public Theater, Pittsburgh. (412) 316-1600.
"Death of a Salesman," 8, Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 West 13th St., Ashtabula, aac@ashartscenter.org.
"Men Things/Women Things," 8:15, Meadville Community Theater, 400 N. Main St., Meadville. Free, (814) 333-1773.
"Dirty Work at the Crossroads," 7:30, Victorian Players Theatre, 702 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown. (330) 746-5455.
"Matters of the Heart," 9:30, Cabaret at Theater Square, Pittsburgh. (412) 325-1582.
"Junie B. Jones," 11 am & amp; 2 pm, Ohio Theatre, Playhouse Square, Cleveland. (216) 241-6000 or www.playhousesquare.com.
"Thoroughly Modern Millie," 2 & amp; 8, E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall, University of Akron, Akron. (330) 972-7570 or Ticketmaster.
POP, ROCK, JAZZ
Will Downing and Lelah Hathaway, 8, Allen Theatre, Playhouse Square, Cleveland. (216) 241-6000 or www.playhousesquare.com.
The Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular, 7:30, House of Blues, in the Music Hall, Cleveland. (216) 241-5555 or Ticketmaster.
Chasin the Blues, 8, Grill on the Square, Warren.
SALES, SHOWS
Follow the Drinking Gourd, 1 & amp; 2:30, Ward Beecher Planetarium, YSU, Youngstown. (330) 941-3619.
Astro 101: Stories of the Stars, 8, Ward Beecher Planetarium, YSU, Youngstown. (330) 941-3619.
SPECIAL EVENTS
One Day Workshops: Decorative One Stroke Painting, 12-4:30, Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 West 13th St, Ashtabula. (440) 964-3396 or aac@ashartscenter.org.
African Drumming and Dancing Workshop featuring Sogbety Diomande of the Ivory Coast, 1-4, Treat Yourself Holistic Center, Canfield, (330) 533-1870 or drumdanpam@yahoo.com.
The Olde Stark Antique Faire, 9-4, Stark County Fairgrounds, Exhibition Building, 305 Wertz Ave., Canton. (330)794-9100.
54th Annual Meyer's Lake Buffalo Dinner, TBA, Canton Civic Center, (330) 489-3090, Ticketmaster, www.cantonciviccenter.com.
"Something the Lord Made," a film in recognition of Black History Month, 1 and 3:30, Carnegie Science Center, One Allegheny Ave., Pittsburgh. (412) 237-3400 or www.CarnegieScience Center.org.
Sunday
CHILDREN
The Cleveland Orchestra presents Musical Rainbow with Alan DeMattia, 10 and 11am, Reinberger Chamber Hall at Severance Hall, Cleveland, (216) 231-1111 or (800) 686-1141 or www.clevelandorchestra.com.
DANCES
Fred Zwick, 4-8, Avon Oaks Ballroom, Rt. 422, Girard. (216) 545-5716 or 545-8974.
Valentine Dance with Eric Noltkamper (polka), 3-7, Bessemer Croation Club, 601 East Poland Ave., Bessemer, Pa. (724) 667-8997.
MUSIC
Ahmad Jamal (piano), James Cammack (bass) and Idris Muhammad (drums), 3, Severance Hall, 11000 Euclid, (216) 231-1111 or (800) 686-1141.
Concert in Progress, w/Howie Smith (reeds), 8, Cleveland State Univ., Drinko Hall, 2001 Euclid, Cleveland. (216) 687-5100.
Sweetheart Pops Valentine Concert with Larry Wilgus, 7:30, Akron Civic Theatre, 182 South Main St., Akron. (330) 253-2488, (330) 945-9400, or Ticketmaster.
The Grove City College Touring Choir with the Pittsburgh Youth Symphony Orchestra, 2:30, Ketler Auditorium, Pew Fine Arts Center, Grove City College campus, Grove City. Free. www.pittsburghyouthsymphony.org.
NIGHTLIFE
Bone Thugs-n-Harmony hosted by Steve Labelle, 7, House of Blues, Cleveland. Ticketmaster.
Griffin House, 8, Beachland Ballroom, 15711 Waterloo, Cleveland. (216) 383-1124
The HouseBand, 10, Salty Grogs, 1203 Boardman-Poland Rd., Boardman. (330) 726-6690.
DJ Martini, 10, Cedars Lounge, 23 N. Hazel St., Youngstown. (330) 743-6560.
Toni Tennille (vocals), Cleveland Jazz Orchestra, 7, Mentor Fine Arts Center, 6477 Center, Mentor. (440) 205-3333.
Open Mic, 9, The Dash Inn, 2716 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown. (330) 793-5030.
ONSTAGE
"Ain't Misbehavin'," 2 & amp; 7, Pittsburgh Public Theater, Pittsburgh. (412) 316-1600.
"Death of a Salesman," 3, Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 West 13th St., Ashtabula, aac@ashartscenter.org.
"Triple Espresso," 2 & amp; 6, Hanna Theatre Playhouse Square Center, Cleveland. (216) 771-4444 or (800) 888-9941.
"Thoroughly Modern Millie," 2 & amp; 7:30, E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall, University of Akron, Akron. (330) 972-7570 or Ticketmaster.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, 7:30, Benedum Center, Pittsburgh. (412) 456-6666.
SPECIAL EVENTS
The Gregory Kudlaty aka Ace Dixon benefit, 4, Wilbert's, 812 Huron Road E., Cleveland. (216) 902-4663.
The Narcissist's Daughter book signing by Craig Holden, 2, Joseph-Beth Booksellers Southside Works, 2705 East Carson St., Pittsburgh. (412) 381-9386.
The Olde Stark Antique Faire, 10-4, Stark County Fairgrounds, Exhibition Building, 305 Wertz Ave., Canton. (330) 794-9100.
SPORTS
Cavaliers vs. L.A. Lakers, 3:30, Gund Arena, Cleveland. Ticketmaster.
Monday
NIGHTLIFE
Josh Groban, 8, Gund Arena, Cleveland. Ticketmaster.
Suffocation and The Black Dahlia Murder with Behemoth and Cattle Decapitation, 6, House of Blues, Cleveland. Ticketmaster.
Q104 presents Kate Voegele & amp; Will Bowen, 9, Cambridge Room, House of Blues, Cleveland. Ticketmaster.
ONSTAGE
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, 7:30, Benedum Center, Pittsburgh. (412) 456-6666.
POP, ROCK, JAZZ
Jazz Performance "Horns and Things," 7, Peabery's Cafe, Kilcawley Center, YSU, Youngstown. (330) 941-3097.
Tuesday
MUSIC
Graham Colton Band presents "Letter Kills," 7:30, Odeon Concert Club, Cleveland. Ticketmaster or (216) 241-5555.
"Pianofest" with Paul Schenley, 7:30, Cleveland Institute of Music, 11021 East Blvd., Cleveland. (216) 791-5000.
Warren Civic Music Association presents The Hughes Brothers, 7:30, Packard Music Hall, Warren. (330) 841-2931.
NIGHTLIFE
The Unfortunate Sons, 9, Johnny's, 876 E. Midlothian Blvd., Youngstown. (330) 788-7169.
Karaoke, 9, The Fireplace Restaurant & amp; Lounge, 2075 E. Western Reserve Rd. Poland. (330) 757-7148.
ONSTAGE
"Ain't Misbehavin'," 8, Pittsburgh Public Theater, Pittsburgh. (412) 316-1600.
POP, ROCK, JAZZ
Keane featuring The Zutons and The Redwalls, House of Blues, Cleveland. Ticketmaster.
Jazz w/Teddy Pantelas, 10, Cedars Lounge, 23 N. Hazel St., Youngstown. (330) 743-6560.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Country Line and Lessons, 6:30, Avon Oaks Ballroom, Girard. (330) 545-5716 or (330) 545-8974.
SPORTS
WWE SmackDown, 7:30, Gund Arena, Cleveland. Ticketmaster.
Wednesday
DANCES
Dancing to Just Us, 8, Avon Oaks Ballroom, Girard. (330) 545-5716 or (330) 545-8974.
DJ Johnny Micco, 8, Kuzman's, 1025 S. State St., Girard. (330) 545-8521.
LECTURES
From Euclid Bluestone to Grindstone Grit: The Stones that Built Northeastern Ohio, 7, Cleveland Museum of Natural History, 1 Wade Oval Drive, University Circle, Cleveland. (216) 231-4600.
"From Songwriters To Soundmen: The People Behind The Hits" Series featuring Publicist Bob Merlis, 7, Harkness Chapel, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland. Ticketmaster.
NIGHTLIFE
moe., 7, House of Blues, in the Music Hall, E. Fourth Street and Euclid Ave., Cleveland. www.hob.com or Ticketmaster.
Sean Costello, 8, Rex Theater, Pittsburgh. (412) 381-6811.
Karaoke with Dominic, 9:30, Down The Hatch, 3101 Mahoning Ave, Youngstown. (330) 799-3449.
Mieka Pauly, 8, Wilbert's, 812 Huron Road E., Cleveland. (216) 902-4663.
Jen Chapin Trio, 7, Nighttown, 12387 Cedar Rd., Cleveland. (216) 795-0560.
ONSTAGE
"Ain't Misbehavin'," 8, Pittsburgh Public Theater, Pittsburgh. (412) 316-1600.
POP, ROCK, JAZZ
Early Jazz, 8:30, Cedars Lounge, 23 N. Hazel St., Youngstown. (330) 743-6560.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Winter Semester of "Opening This Friday," 6:30, Cleveland Film Society offices, Cleveland. (216) 623-3456 or www.clevelandfilm.org.
Frankie Valli & amp; The Four Seasons, 8, Palace Theater, Greensburg. (724) 836-8000.
Rock & amp; Roll Hall of Fame presents Bob Merlis, 7, Harkness Chapel, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland. www.rockhall.com or (216) 515-8444.
SPORTS
Cavaliers vs. Atlanta, 7, Gund Arena, Cleveland. Ticketmaster.
Ongoing
ART
Allegheny College, Doane Hall of Art, Meadville: "Robert Shetterly: Americans Who Tell the Truth," "William Cravis: plenty scarce," "Elizabeth Stuck: Ethnocentric," through Mar. 2, Tue.-Fri. 12:30-5, Sat. 1:30-5, Sun. 2-4, (814) 332-4365.
Andy Warhol Museum, General Robinson and Sandusky streets, Pittsburgh: "Jack Mitchell: Icons & amp; Idols," through Apr. 15; "Seeing Double: 10 Encounters with Warhol," Feb. 19-May 1; "10 Great Warhols," Feb. 19-May 15. 10-10, Fri., 10-5 other days (closed Mondays). (412) 237-8300.
Art Institute of Pittsburgh, 420 Boulevard of the Allies, Pittsburgh: 9-8, Mon.-Thur., 9-5, Fri. and 9-4, Sat. (412) 291-6261.
Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 West 13th St, Ashtabula: African Baskets by Venie Hinson, through Mar. 30, 9-9, Mon.-Thur., 9-5, Fri. & amp; Sat. (440) 964-3396 or aac@ashartscenter.org.
Butler Institute of American Art Salem Branch, 343 E. State St., Salem: 11-4, Wed.-Sat. (330) 332-8213.
Butler Institute of Art Trumbull Branch, 9350 E. Market St., Howland: 11-4, Wed.-Sun. (330) 609-9900.
Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown: "Michael Hardesty: New Installations," through Jun. 26; "Douglas Craft: Works on Paper," through Mar. 6., 11-4, Tues. and Thur.-Sat., 11-8, Wed., noon-4, Sun. (330) 743-1711.
Carnegie Science Center's Henry Buhl, Jr. Planetarium, Pittsburgh; (412) 237-3336.
Cedars Cafe, 131 West Commerce St., Youngstown: Pig Iron Literary & amp; Art Works, 2nd Tues. of each month through 2005. (330) 747-6932.
Cleveland Museum of Art, 11150 East Blvd.: Visions of Japan: Prints and Paintings from Cleveland Collections, through Feb. 20; "Illuminated Manuscript Installation," in Gallery 216, through Oct. 2; "Masterworks from The Phillips Collection," Feb. 20-May 29. 10-5, Tues., Thur., Sat.-Sun. and 10-9, Wed. and Fri. (216) 421-7340.
Contessa Gallery, Legacy Village, 24667 Cedar Road, Lyndhurst; "Drawn with Light: French Photography from the Cleveland Museum of Art" Feb. 26-Jun. 8. (216) 382-7800.
Crandall Art Gallery, Mount Union College, Alliance: the works of Gary Kirksey "A Vanishing Generation: 44601 and Beyond," 8am-9pm, Mon.-Fri., 1-6, Sat.-Sun., (330) 823-6063.
The Dean's Suite in DeBartolo Hall and the SMARTS Center, "Black Artistic Creations at Youngstown State University," Youngstown. through Feb. 28. (330) 941-3097.
Gallery 138, Kent State University School of Art, 138 E. Main St., Kent; Holiday Sale & amp; Third Annual Small Works Competition, noon-5, Tues.-Fri. and 11-4, Sat. (330) 672-9772.
Gallery 164, Slippery Rock University College of Humanities, Fine and Performing Arts, 1 Morrow Way, Slippery Rock: Robert Simile Ceramics Exhibit, through Mar. 2; Annual Student Art Show, Mar. 16-Apr. 15; Senior Project Exhibitions, Apr. 16-May 6; 10-7, Mon.-Thur., 10-6, Fri., 10-5, Sat. (724) 738-4863.
House of Blues, Euclid Ave, Cleveland: The House of Blues Sunday Gospel Brunch. 10 & amp; 1, Every Sun. Gospel Music by various artists; Metal Mondays, 9, every Mon. in the Cambridge Room; Soul Night, 9:30, every Thur. in the Cambridge Room. (216) 523-2583.
Hoyt Institute of Fine Arts, 124 E. Leasure Ave., New Castle, Pa.; "International Watercolor Exhibition," Various Artists including Jocelyn Beatty, 10-8, Tues. and Thur., 10-5, Wed., Fri. and Sat. (724) 652-2882.
Kent State University Museum, 10-4:45, Wed., Fri. & amp; Sat., 10-8:45, Thurs., noon-4:45, Sun. Current Exhibits: "Dyed in the Wool: Felt & amp; Wearable Art by Horst," through May 15; "Origin and Synthesis: Selected Weavings" by Janice Lessman-Moss, through Aug. 7; "The Right Chemistry: Colors in Fashion 1704-1918," through Nov. 27; "Allegory and Symbol: Chinese Robes in the Kent State University Museum Collection," through Oct. 23; "From the Riches of Ohio's Soil: Cambridge Glass," ongoing. (330) 672-3450 or www.kent.edu/museum.
Mattress Factory, 500 Sampsonia Way, Pittsburgh: "New Installations, Artists in Residence: Cuba," through Apr. 24. (412) 231-3169.
Mill Creek MetroParks Weller Gallery, inside D.D. and Velma Davis Education and Visitor Center, Fellows Riverside Gardens, McKinley Avenue, Youngstown. 10-5, Tues.-Sun. (330) 740-7116.
Roberta's Gallery of Fine Arts, 8 S. Main St., Columbiana. 10-4, Tues.-Sat. (330) 482-4522.
Taft Museum of Art, 316 Pike St., Cincinnati. James McNeil Whistler: Selected Works from the Hunterian Art Gallery, Mar. 4-May 22, 11-8, Tues., Wed., Fri., 10-8, Thur., 10-8, Sat., noon-5, Sun. (513) 241-0343.
Trumbull Art Gallery, 196-198 E. Market St., Warren. (330) 395-4876.
Wood Street Galleries, 601 Wood St., Pittsburgh. 11-6, Tues. and Wed., 11-7, Thur.-Sat. (412) 471-5605.
Youngstown State University McDonough Museum of Art, One University Plaza. Scholastic Art Awards, through Feb. 11; "Media Games," Feb. 25-Mar. 25. 11-4, Tues. and Thur.-Sat. and 11-8, Wed. (330) 941-1400.
CHILDREN
Children's Museum of Pittsburgh, 10 Children's Way, Making America's Music, through May 12, Hours are noon-5, Sun., 10-5 other days. (412) 697-0122.
Children's Museum of the Valley, 139 E. Boardman St., Youngstown. Hours are 10-4:30, Tues.-Sat. and 1-4:30, Sun. Free admission, 5-8 p.m. first Wed. of each month. (330) 744-5914.
Cleveland Playhouse Brooks Theatre 8500 Euclid. "John Henry," through Feb. 27, Sat.-Sun., 1 and 3, (216) 795-7000 or (800) 278-1274.
DANCES
Avon Oaks Ballroom, U.S. Route 422, Girard. Dancing with DJ Marc Anthony, 8-11:30 p.m., Fri.; country line dancing and lessons, 6:30-10:30, Tues.; Austie's Combo, 8-11:30, Wed. (330) 545-8974.
Hubbard VFW, 710 W. Liberty St. Basic swing dance classes, 6, Mon.; lessons in 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. Meet Me on the Dance Floor, Swing, cha-cha, hustle and waltz lessons, 7-8, Mon., Tues. and Thur. (330) 727-6312 or (330) 788-7474. Kuzman's, 1025 S. State St., Girard. Jitterbug Dancing, 8, Wed. (330) 545-8521.
Maples, 3147 state Route 44, Rootstown. Country line dancing, 7, Fri. (330) 325-0647.
The Skate Connection, 7080 Tiffany Blvd., Boardman. Ball Room Dancing hosted by Fred Astaire, Saturday Nights 8:30-11, Group Class 7:30-8:30. (330) 788-3200.
Youngstown Maennerchor, 831 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown. Hustle and West Coast swing dancing, 7-11, Tues. (330) 518-7658.
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. 9-5, Wed. and Sun. (330) 744-5050.
Michaelangelo's Indoor/Outdoor Flea Market, U.S. Route 422, Edinburg, Pa. 6-3, Sun.. (724) 654-0382.
Skyway Indoor/Outdoor Flea Market, 1805 N. Leavitt Road, Warren. 8-4, Sat. and Sun. (330) 898-1938.
Super Flea Mor, 910 Great East Plaza, Niles. 10-5, Sat. and Sun. (330) 544-8111.
Theron's Antique and Flea Market, 1641 Columbiana-Lisbon Road, Columbiana. 9-4, Sun. (330) 482-0204.
Warren Flea Market, 428 Main St. S.W., Warren. 8-5, Tue. and Sat. (330) 399-8298.
NIGHTLIFE
The Dash Inn, 2716 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown. Every Thur., Jukebox; Fri. The D.J. Collaboration 10-2; Tues. Just Jill Karaoke 10-2; Wed. Ladies Night w/ The D.J. Collaboration 10-2. (330) 793-5030.
The Dusty Armadillo, 3147 St. Rt. 44, Rootstown. Wed. - Fri., Progressive Happy Hour from 4-7; Every Wed., Dance Lessons at 7; College ID night at 9 with DJ Marty; Thurs., Open Ticket, Fri. Bands start at 10; Sat. bands start at 9; (330) 325-0647.
Hammer Jacks, 3405 Mahoning Ave., Warren. 10, Wed., Name This Tune Trivia Game. 10, Thurs., DJ Bubba-Favorites & amp; Requests. 10, Fri., Karaoke with Maestro Mike. (330) 847-8001.
Scanlon's Niteclub, 241 E. State St., Salem. 9, Thurs., Ladies Night with DJ Ice and DJ Xtreme, 9, Fri. & amp; Sat., Dance Party with DJ Ice & amp; DJ Xtreme. (330) 332-7066.
Skywatch, 8, Fri. & amp; Sat., Ward Beecher Planetarium, YSU, Youngstown. (330) 941-3619.
ONSTAGE
Holiday Inn MetroPlex, 1620 Motor Inn Drive, Liberty. "Murder on the Mount" murder mystery dinner theater by Main Course Murder, 7, Fri. (330) 759-0606.
New Castle Playhouse, 202 East Long Ave., New Castle. "The Pajama Game," 8, Matinees at 3, Fri.-Sun. Feb. 18-Mar. 6, (724) 654-3437 or TicketLeap.com.
Palace Theater, Playhouse Square, 1615 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. "Movin' Out," through Feb. 20. Show times are 7:30, Tue.-Fri., 1:30 and 7:30, Sat., 1:30 and 6:30, Sun. Tickets.com.
Pittsburgh Public Theater presents "The Tempest" from Mar. 3-Apr. 3. Showtimes: 8, Tues-Sat, 2, Sat & amp; Sun, 7;30, Sun.
Slippery Rock University, "The Tempest," 8, from Feb. 23-26 and Mar. 1-3, 2, Feb. 27, Miller Auditorium, Slippery Rock, Pa. (724) 738-2199.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Girard Multi-Generational Center, 433 Trumbull Ave. Irish Music Session, 6-8 third Sun. of each month. (330) 545-4034.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Cleveland. Rock and Roll Night School, 7-8:30, 4th Wed. of every month, www.rockhall.com or (216) 515-8444.
SMARTS Center, Adler Art Academy at Symphony Center, 258 W. Federal St., Suite 1, Youngstown. Community Drum Circle sessions, 7-8 p.m. Wednesdays. (330) 941-ARTS.