Ongoing
Ongoing
ART
Allen Memorial Art Museum, 87 N. Main St., Oberlin College. Hours: 10-5 Tue.-Sat.; 1-5 Sun. Closed major holidays. (440) 775-8665 or www.oberlin.edu/allenart.
Andy Warhol Museum, General Robinson and Sandusky streets, Pittsburgh. Hours: 10-10 Fri.; 10-5 other days, (closed Mondays). (412) 237-8300.
Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 W. 13th St., Ashtabula. Multi-arts Day Camp for grades one to six, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. July 17-Aug. 4. Instruction in visual arts, dance, music and theater. Call to register. (440) 964-3396.
Bob Barko Jr.'s Steel Town Studio, 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: 10:30-2:30 p.m. Mondays; 2-7 p.m. Fridays. Call for an appointment. (330) 743-8929 or www.steeltownstudios.com.
Butler Institute of American Art Salem Branch, 343 E. State St., Salem. "Bicentennial: A Celebration of Salem Artists," July 1-Aug. 12 (reception 1-3, July 9); "James R. Lefebvre/Maria DiPolito," Aug. 26-Oct. 21. Hours: 11-4 Wed.-Sat. (330) 332-8213.
Butler Institute of American Art Trumbull Branch, 9350 E. Market St., Howland. "James Pernotto: Meme," through July 2 (meet the artist); "Itzik Ben Shalom: Sculpture," June-August;" Diana Levinson: Recent Works," July 11-Aug. 12; "Elements of Abstraction," Sept. 17-Nov. 5. Hours: 11-4 Wed.-Sun. (330) 609-9900.
Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown. "Joseph Nechvatal: Contaminations," through June 25; "Janet Fish: Pastels," June 18-Aug. 20; "Blanche Weiss: A Retrospective," June 25-Aug. 6; "Ronald Davis: Digital Prints," through Aug. 27; "70th National Midyear Show," July 8-Aug. 27; "Summer Arts Camp," July 18-21 and 25-28; "American Eden: Turn of the 20th Century Paintings" from Akron Art Museum, through Sept. 10; "Ray Howlette: Lightboxes and Melts," (meet the artist, 6-8 Sept. 20), through Sept. 24; "Cindy House: Pastels," Oct. 1-Nov. 26 (meet the artist, 1-3 Oct. 1). Hours: 11-4, Tue. and Th.-Sat.; 11-8 Wed.; noon-4 Sun. (330) 743-1711 or www.butlerart.com.
Cleveland Museum of Art, 11150 East Blvd., Cleveland. Hours: 10-5 Tue., Th., Sat.-Sun., 10-9 Wed. and Fri. (216) 421-7340.
Hoyt Institute of Fine Arts, 124 E. Leasure Ave., New Castle: "Figuratively Speaking," through July 14. Hours: 9-4 Tuesdays-Saturdays; (412) 652-2882.
Kent State University Museum, Rockwell Hall, South Lincoln and East Main streets, Kent. "Raiments for Receptions: A Japanese Bride's Last Furisode," through June; "Viktor Schreckengost: Designs for the Theater," through Aug. 2; "Spirala & amp; Ellipses: Clothing the Body Three-Dimensionally," through Oct. 1; "Age of Nudity, 1780-1825," through Jan. 7, 2007; "Oscar de la Renta" four new arrivals from his Spring 2006 collection, through May 27, 2007. Hours: 10-4:45 Wed., Fri. and Sat.; 10-8:45 Th.; noon-4:45 Sun. (330) 672-3450 or www.kent.edu/museum.
The School of Art Gallery, Kent State University School of Art, School of Art Bldg., Terrace Drive, Kent; Hours: Tues.-Fri., 11-5; Sat., 10-2. (330) 672-1369.
Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage, 2929 Richmond Road, Beechwood. "Cradle of Christianity: Treasures from the Holy Land," through Oct. 22. (216) 593-0575.
Mill Creek MetroParks Weller Gallery, inside D.D. and Velma Davis Education and Visitor Center, Fellows Riverside Gardens, McKinley Avenue, Youngstown. "Mill Creek and Beyond-Photographs of American Landscapes," by Pat and John Hyland, through July 30. Hours: 10-5 Tue.-Sun. (330) 740-7116.
Mill Creek MetroParks Melnick Museum, inside D.D. and Velma Davis Education and Visitor Center, Fellows Riverside Gardens, McKinley Ave., Youngstown. "H.W.S. Cleveland: Landscape Architect," through August. Hours: 10-5 Tue.-Sun. (330) 740-7116.
Pennsylvania Trolley Museum, 1 Museum Road, Washington, Pa. Weekends: 11-5 April 1-Dec. Weekdays: 10-4 Memorial Day through Labor Day. (724) 228-9256 or www.pa.trolley.org.
Sutlife Museum, Warren-Trumbull County Public Library, 444 Mahoning Avenue N.W., Warren. Hours: 2-4 Wed.-Sat. To schedule a tour, call (330) 399-8807, Ext. 121 or (330) 394-9989.
Trumbull Art Gallery, 196-198 E. Market St., Warren. Summerfest, June 22-July 8; Jim Cliff Installation, July 15-Aug.11; TAG Annual, Aug.19-Sept. 16; Marie Dippolito and Irene Was, Sept. 23-Oct. 14; Hiram Faculty Oct. 21-Nov. 11; The Gordon Family, Nov.18-Dec. 23. Hours: noon to 4 p.m. Tues.-Sat. (330) 395-4876.
Wellsville River Museum, 1003 Riverside Ave., Wellsville; Summer open house hours: 1 to 4:30 p.m. Sundays through Aug. 27; (330) 532-1018 or (330) 532-3941.
Youngstown State University Bliss Hall Gallery, Wick Avenue, second floor, Youngstown. 2006 Student Art Association Invitational featuring works of officers of the SAA, through June 29. Hours: 8 a.m. -5 p.m., Mon.-Fri.
Youngstown State University McDonough Museum of Art, 1 University Plaza. Hours: 11-4 Tue. and Th.-Sat.; 11-8 Wed. (330) 941-1400.
CHILDREN
Butler Art Museum hosts "Gear Up for Warren City Schools," serving students 5th to 10 grade, through July 7, featuring Career Camp, and CSI and The Real World camp. Contact Sherri Woods at (330) 369-4411.
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. Free admission, 5-8 p.m. first Wed. monthly. Hours: 10-4:30 Tue.-Sat., 1-4:30 Sun. (330) 744-5914.
DANCES
Avon Oaks Ballroom, 1401 N. State St., Girard. Dancing, 7:30 Wednesdays and 8 p.m. Fridays; Polka, 4-8 Sundays. (330) 545-4882.
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 Tue., Wed. and Th. (330) 727-6312 or (330) 788-7474.Kuzman's, 1025 S. State St., Girard. DJ, 8 Wed. (330) 545-8521.
Youngstown Maennerchor, 831 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown. Y-Dance Club presents Hustle and West Coast Swing lessons and dance every Tues. evening with award-winning instructors: beginners lessons 6:45-7:15; intermediate, 7:20-8. Open dancing 8-10:30. Questions/info. (330) 533-7059 or www.Y-Dance.org.
FAIRS, FESTIVALS
Festival of the Arts, Harvey S. Firestone Park, Columbiana. 10-5 Aug. 5-24. Rain or shine. Free admission.
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) 652-6244.
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.
MUSIC
Sweet Adelines Spirit of the Valley Chorus, Faith Community Church, 1919 E. Midlothian Blvd., Youngstown. New members welcome to join 7:15 p.m. Mondays. Call (866) 436-6547.
MUSEUMS
Arms Family Museum, 648 Wick Ave., Youngstown. Tours are 60 minutes. Hours: 1-5 Tue.-Sun. (330) 743-2589 or mvhs@mahoninghistory.org.
Austin Log Cabin, 3797 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown. Call for appointment. (330) 799-8051.
Carnegie Museum of Natural History, 4400 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh; "Wild at Heart: National Museum of Wildlife Art," through Aug. 13. Regular hours: 10-5 Tues.-Sat.; noon-5 Sun. Summer hours include 10-5 Mondays July 10-Aug. 28. (412) 622-3361 or www.carnegiemnh.org.
Mercer County Historical Society Rural Life Museum, Munnell Run Farm, one mile north of Mercer on Route 58. Hours: 1-5 Sundays, through September. (724) 662-3490.
Springfield Township Historical Society, 14176 Youngstown Pittsburgh Road, Petersburg. Open house, 1-3 first Sunday of July and August.; (330) 549-2671.
War Vet Museum, 23 E. Main St., Canfield. Hours: 9 -4 every day. Tour guide on facility. (330) 533-6311.
Ward-Thomas House, 503 Brown St., Niles. Guided tours available. Open house: 2-5 first Sunday of each month. (330) 544-2143 or (330) 652-5927.
World War II Vehicle Museum and Learning Center, 5959 West Liberty St. S.E., Hubbard. Hours: 9 a.m.-noon and 1-5 weekdays. (330) 534-8125 or www.wwiivehiclemuseum.com.
Youngstown Historical Center of Industry & amp; Labor, 151 W. Wood St., Youngstown. Tours are one hour. Hours: 9-5 Tue.-Sat.; noon-5 Sundays. (330) 743-5934.
NATURE
Akron Fossils & amp; Science Center and Truassic Park, 2080 S. Cleveland-Massillon Road, Copley. Hours: 10-7 Tue.-Sat., (330) 665-DINO.
Akron Zoo, 500 Edgewood Ave., Akron. Hours: 10-5 daily May-Oct.,(closed major holidays). (330) 375-2550.
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. Hours: noon-5 Sundays, 10-10 Wednesdays and 10-5 other days. (216) 231-4600 or (800) 317-9155.
Loghurst (oldest remaining log house in Northeast Ohio), 3967 Boardman-Canfield Road, Canfield. Sweet Sundays (lawn games and free dessert), noon-4 p.m. June 18 and 25. Hours: 11-4 Sat. and Sun. June through Aug. Group tours are available all week. (330) 533-4330.
Pittsburgh Zoo & amp; PPG Aquarium, One Wild Place, Pittsburgh. Hours: 9-5 daily. (412) 665-3640.
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, 1 Schenley Park, Pittsburgh. Butterfly Forest and Garden Railroad "Mythical Beasts" through Sept. Hours: 9:30-9 Fri., 9:30-5 other days. (412) 622-6914.
Stan Hywet Hall & amp; Gardens, 714 North Portage Path, Akron. Open April 1-Dec. 31. Tours: 10-4:30 daily; grounds open 9-6 daily. Carriage House Store and Cafe, 10-5 daily. (330) 836-5533 or www.stanhywet.org.
Wagon Trails Animal Park, 907 state Route 193, Vienna. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wed.-Mon. June-Aug. Open holidays. (330) 539-4494 or www.wagontrails.com.
NIGHTLIFE
B.B. Rooners, 256 E. State St., Salem. Bike Night with live band Tue. (330) 337-0001.
Cedars Lounge, 23 N. Hazel St., Youngstown. Jazz w/Teddy Pantelas, 9:30 Tue.; Early Jazz, 8:30 Wed.; swing dancing, 10 Th.; various bands, 10 Fri. and Sat.; DJ Martini, 10 Sun. (330) 743-6560.
Davidson's, 3636 Canfield Road, Canfield. DJ, 9 Fri.; DJ 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 Th. (330) 755-3456.
Down the Hatch, 3101 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown. Karaoke with Dominic, 9:30 Wed. (330) 799-3449.
Dusty Armadillo, 3147 state Rt. 44, Rootstown. Sundays: Dance Lessons, 5-6, open until 9 p.m. Wednesdays: dance lessons 7-9, college ID night with DJ Marty, 9 p.m. (330) 325-0647.
Fireplace Restaurant & amp; Lounge, 2075 E. Western Reserve Road, Poland. Karaoke, 9, Tue. (330) 757-4042.
Gina's (formerly Rachael's), 169 S. Four Mile Run Road, Austintown. Open Stage, 9-1 Wednesdays. (330) 792-2315.
Ice House Inn, 5516 W. Webb Road, Austintown. CD 93.3's DJ's Jim and Terry, 10 Fri. (330) 544-8800.
Irish Bob's, 3602 South Ave., Youngstown. Simply Ed Karaoke, 10-2 Mon.; DJ George, 10-2 Tue.; DJ Megan, 10 Th. (330) 788-0011.
Lake Tavern, 6071 state Route 46 N.E., Cortland. Ladies night with live entertainment, 8 Wed. (330) 637-1971.
O'Devlin's, 3143 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown. DJ Doc, 9 Fri.; Karaoke with Celeste, 10 Wed.; dance music, 10 Fri. and Sat. (330) 797-9111.
Papa Louie's Motocross Cafe, 7172 Warren-Sharon Road, Brookfield. Shooting Star karaoke, 10 Wed. and Fri.; Name This Tune, 9 Th. (330) 448-2242.
Quaker Steak and Lube, 101 Chestnut St., Sharon; Simply Ed Karaoke, 9:30-12:30 Fri. (724) 981-3123.
Riverbend, 1105 Poland Ave., Youngstown; karaoke with Cheryl, 8:30 Fri. and Sat. (330) 746-3300.
Selah, 130 Bridge St., Struthers; Dave Kana Jazz Trio, 8:30-11:30 Saturdays. (330) 755-2759.
Tully's, 101 Chestnut St., Sharon, Pa. Simply Ed Karaoke, 9:30-1 Fridays. (724) 981-3123.
Victory Lane Lounge, 200 Cleveland Ave., Warren. DJ Colleen, 9-1 Th.; DJ Bob, 9:30 Fri. (330) 847-2233.
Youngstown Crab Company, 3917 Belmont Ave., Youngstown. Dave Kana Jazz Quartet, 8-11 Thursdays. (330) 759-5480.
ONSTAGE
Annex Theater at the New Castle Playhouse, 202 E. Long St., New Castle. (724) 654-3437. "Damn -Yankees," July 14-30; "Murder, My Sweet Matilda," Aug. 18-Sept. 3; "Jake's Women," Oct. 20-Nov. 5; "Oliver," Nov. 17-Dec. 3.
Benedum Center, 719 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh. "Monty Python's 'Spamalot'," Sept. 12-Oct. 1. (412) 456-6666 or (412) 281-2822.
Carousel Dinner Theatre, 1275 E. Waterloo Road, Akron. "Grease," through July 1; "Buddy-The Buddy Holly Story," July 5-Sept. 2; "Urinetown," Sept. 6-Nov. 4; "Singin' In the Rain," Nov. 8-Jan. 6, 2007 . Tue.-Th. 8; Fri-Sat. 8:30; Sun. 5. Matinees Wed.-Sat., 2; (800) 362-4100.
Straw Hat Theatre, Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 W. 13th St., Ashtabula. "Seussical the Musical," through June 24; "Romeo and Juliet," June 29-July 2; "Urinetown," July 7-22; "Streakin'," July 28-31; Loewe's "Camelot," Aug. 4-19. (440) 964-3396.
Weathervane Community Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron. "The Sound of Music," through July 16. (330) 836-2626.
PARKS
Boardman Township Park, 375 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman. Open daily 7 to dusk. (330) 726-8105.
Mill Creek MetroParks, Fellows Riverside Gardens; Open daily from dawn to dark.
Mill Creek MetroParks Farm, U.S. Route 46, Canfield. Open: 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. Group tours include wagon rides and are by appointment. (330) 533-7572.
Mill Creek MetroParks Lanterman's Mill, off State Route 62, Youngstown. Hours: May 1-October 31, 10-5 Tuesday-Friday, 11-6 Sat., Sun. and holidays. Closed Mondays. (330) 702-3000.
Mill Creek MetroParks Wick Recreation Area, off McCollum Road, Youngstown. Par 3 Golf Course, playground, ball fields, soccer field, tennis courts and sand volleyball courts, open daily 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. through Labor Day, weather permitting. (330) 740-7114.
Mill Creek Metro Parks, Ford Nature Center. Kinder Critters (for children entering kindergarten), 10-1, July 5 and 7 (registration and fee due by June 22); 10-2 July 12 and 13 (registration due June 28); Hip, Hike, Hooray! (For children entering grades 5-7), 10-1, register by July 11 (must be able and willing to hike 4 miles daily). (330) 740-7107.
Noah's Lost Ark Exotic Animal Sanctuary, 8424 Bedell Road, Berlin Center. Hours through Aug. 31: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. And Tues.-Fri.; 10-6 Sat. Closed Monday. (330) 685-7835 or www.noahslostark.org.
Yellow Creek Park, Struthers. Summer Adventures (for children entering kindergarten) 10-1 Aug. 1 and 2 (registration and fee due by July 18). (330) 740-7107.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Gateway Clipper Fleet, 9 Station Square Dock, Pittsburgh. Cruises daily. Call for reservations: (412) 355-7980.
Girard Multi-Generational Center, 433 Trumbull Ave. Irish Music Session, 6-8 third Sun. monthly. (330) 545-4034.
Jefferson Depot Village, 147 E. Jefferson St., historic tours every Sunday 1-4 p.m., Memorial Day through Labor Day and by appointment. (440)576-0496; http://members.tripod.com/jeffersonhome; duttonjg@hotmail.com
Mahoning Valley Old Car Club Cruises, 6 p.m. every Tuesday through late September at Chick-fil-A, Route 224, Boardman.
McBride House, 27 Hager Street, Hubbard. Open house: 2-5 second Sun. monthly. (330) 534-4247.
Pig Iron Press, 26 N. Phelps St., downtown Youngstown. Work-In-Progress Workshop, 7-9 p.m. 4th Tuesday monthly. Reservations required. (330) 747-6932.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Cleveland. Rock and Roll Night School, 7-8:30, fourth Wed. monthly. Hours: 10-5:30 Th.-Tue., 10-9 Wed. www.rockhall.com or (216) 515-8444.
Wagon Trails Animal Park, 907 state Route 193 S.E., Vienna. Hourlong safari, petting zoo, bird aviary, free bucket of feed on safari, money saving coupons on Web site. Closed Tuesdays, open 10 a.m. Wed.-Mon. including holidays through labor day.(330) 539-4494 or www.wagontrails.com.