Let's groove tonight. Pop-funk legends Earth, Wind and Fire perform in a 7:30 p.m. concert at

Let's groove tonight. Pop-funk legends Earth, Wind and Fire perform in a 7:30 p.m. concert at Chevrolet Centre. With dozens of hits spanning a decades-long career, and album sales in the zillions, the Elements are surely in the soundtrack of life of anyone over 30. There is no warm-up band for tonight's show, so don't be late.
It will be polka music in a classical setting when two-time Grammy nominee the Del Sinchak Band takes the stage at Ford Family Recital Hall. The band will be joined by the Sardich Singers and Jaclyn Hodos for the 7 p.m. show. Call (330) 744-0264.
Jamie's Dance Force's annual Christmas Extravaganza promises to be a notch above the average holiday show. You can find out for yourself at 7 p.m. at Boardman Performing Arts Center, Boardman High School, 7777 Glenwood Ave., Boardman. Call (330) 758-6668 for ticket information.
Here's what's area theater companies are staging this weekend:
"The Secret Garden," 8 p.m. tonight and Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, at the Youngstown Playhouse, 600 Playhouse Lane (off Glenwood Avenue); call (330) 788-8739 for tickets.
"Oliver!," 7:30 tonight and Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, New Castle Playhouse Main Stage, 202 E. Long Ave., New Castle; (724) 654-3437 or www.TicketLeap.com.
"Luv," 8 p.m. tonight and Saturday, Oakland Center for the Arts, 220 W. Boardman St., Youngstown; (330) 746-0404.
Marvin Hamlisch, whose musical scores have won Oscar, Grammy, Emmy, Tony and Golden Globe awards, will lead the Youngstown Symphony Orchestra in a pops concert. The principal pops conductor for the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra has a list of musical credits that includes the movies "The Way We Were" and "The Sting," and the Broadway shows "They're Playing Our Song" and "The Goodbye Girl." Tonight's holiday-themed concert begins at 8 p.m. in Powers Auditorium. Call (330) 744-0264 for tickets.
In the Nov. 7 statewide election, voters approved a ban on smoking in bars. The new law takes effect Dec. 7, so that means this is your last weekend to see live rock'n'roll in a smokey bar (in Ohio, anyway). Here are some options: No Excuse, The Cellar in Struthers, 162 S. Bridge St., Struthers, (330) 750-0199; The Kellys and Rounding 3rd, Crest Entertainment Center, Warren (330) 369-6218. And smokers, don't be afraid to light up.
The Butler Institute of American Art has moved its annual American Holiday Fine Arts and Crafts Show to Chevrolet Centre this year. More than 100 booths featuring fine artists, crafters, florists and holiday vendors will be set up. Day-long entertainment, food and craft demonstrations will also be featured. Admission is $5 and parking is free. Hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. today and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. For more information, call (330) 743-1107, ext. 206, or go to butlerart.com.
Families can get portrait photos taken with reindeer and a sleigh at Reindeer Games. The event, which includes Christmas stories and crafts, begins at 11 a.m. at Mill Creek MetroParks Farm, across Route 46 from the Canfield Fairgrounds. Call (330) 702-3000.
Shopping season is in full swing, but there are more relaxing ways to experience the season. For example, the Youngstown Symphony Chorus will hold its holiday concert at 4 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 201 Wick Ave., Youngstown; call (330) 881-9517. And the Shenango Valley Chorale's Madrigal Singers will present An Old English Feast at 7 p.m. at Tara (Pa. Route 18, north of Hermitage, Pa.); call (724) 699-6948 or go to Shenangovalleychorale.com.
Two big-name concerts will keep things hopping at Chevrolet Centre. Kenny Rogers comes to the downtown arena at 8 p.m. Wednesday, and Chicago horns in at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8.
Carols and Cocoa, the annual holiday concert that combines -- astonishingly enough -- traditional Christmas songs with a warm chocolatey beverage, is Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Stambaugh Auditorium. The Dana School of Music ensembles will lead the singing, but anyone can join in. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for senior citizens and students. Children under 12 and those with a valid Youngstown State University ID are free.