The Fenians, a California quintet that puts an updated spin on Irish music, play at The Cellar, 162
The Fenians, a California quintet that puts an updated spin on Irish music, play at The Cellar, 162 S. Bridge St., Struthers. Doors open at 7 for the 8 p.m. show. Call (330) 750-0199 for information.
Here's what area theater companies are offering this weekend: "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)," 8 p.m., Potter Players Community Theater, 415 Market St., East Liverpool; (330) 385-5400; "Night Light," 7:30 p.m., Victoria Players Theatre, 702 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; (330) 746-5455; "Hello, Dolly!," by the Carnation City Players, 8 p.m., Firehouse Theater, 450 E. Market St., Alliance; (330) 821-8712. Mount Union College Department of Theater, "Much Ado About Nothing," 8 p.m., Rodman Playhouse, corner of Simpson Street and Union Avenue, Alliance; (330) 821-2565.
Tickets for Cherry Monroe go on sale at 10 a.m. through Ticketmaster. The pop-rock band with several Youngstown-area members will be the Cambridge Room in the House of Blues, Cleveland, at 8:30 p.m. May 5 for an all-ages show. Tickets are $8. k
Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. for country superstar couple Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, who will be at Pittsburgh's Mellon Arena May 13; and at noon for rock radio sensations Coheed and Cambria, with Avenged Sevenfold, who will be Pittsburgh's Chevrolet Amphitheatre May 14. Check Ticketmaster for both shows.
Youngstown Playhouse Youth Theater presents "Holes" at 2:30 p.m. at the Youngstown Playhouse, off Glenwood Avenue, Youngstown; call (330) 788-8739.
Tom Tiratto and his big band will perform a Tribute to Frank Sinatra at 7 p.m. at Stambaugh Auditorium. Call the box office at (330) 259-0555 for ticket information.
The Greenville Symphony Orchestra, featuring pianist Bill Hurlburt and the Greenville High School Steel Drum Band, will be in concert beginning at 8 p.m. at Passavant Memorial Center on the Thiel College Campus, Greenville, Pa.; call (724) 588-2911.
"The Music of Led Zeppelin: A Rock Symphony," featuring the Akron Symphony Orchestra, begins at 8 p.m. at E.J. Thomas Hall, University of Akron, 198 Hill St., Akron; call (330) 972-7570.
SnoCore 2006 Tour with Shinedown and Seether, and guests Flyleaf and Halestorm, will hit Struthers Field House like a blizzard. The show starts at 7 p.m. The Fieldhouse is located at 111 Euclid Ave., Struthers; call (330) 750-0199.
The Grammy-nominated Del Sinchak Band will be at Avon Oaks Ballroom beginning at 4 p.m.; call (330) 545-4882.
"Seussical: The Musical" opens Feb. 23 at Youngstown State University's Ford Theater, in Bliss Hall. Call (330) 941-3105 for show times and ticket information.
The Youngstown Symphony Orchestra will be joined by the Claremont Trio in performing Beethoven's Triple Concerto. The concert starts at 8 p.m. Feb. 25 in Powers Auditorium. Call (330) 744-0264. k
Who hasn't laid awake in bed wondering why Glinda became the good witch on "The Wizard of Oz," while her green-skinned childhood friend turned evil? The whole story is explained in the smash Broadway musical "Wicked," which opens Feb. 22 at Pittsburgh's Benedum Center, and closes March 5. Call the box office at (412) 456-6666 for tickets and show times. And get some sleep.