The Sources

The Sources

Ticketmaster: Macy’s in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and Giant Eagle stores in Austintown, Calcutta and New Castle. Call (330) 747-1212. Web address is www.Ticketmaster.com.

Chevrolet Centre, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown: Call (866) 443-8849 or go to www.Gettix.net.

Tonight

MUSIC

Monday Musical Club presents Marie Osmond, 8, Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown; (330) 743-2717.

ONSTAGE

34 West Theater Company presents “Christmas at the Inn,” 7, Das Dutch Village Inn, 150 E. state Route 14, Columbiana; (866) 482-5050.

“The Nutcracker,” 7:30, Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 W. 134th St., Ashtabula; (440) 964-3396.

Friday

DANCES

Ivory Coach, 8, Kuzman’s, 1025 S. State St., Girard; (330) 545-8521.

Ballroom/Social Dance with Mark, 8-11, Avon Oaks, 1401 N. State St., Girard; (330) 545-4882.

MUSIC

Mercer County Historical Society Chamber Players Annual Candlelight Christmas Concert with Nora Drake, 7:30, Helen Black Miller Memorial Chapel, 119 S. Pitt St., Mercer, Pa.; (724) 662-3490.

Caroling by Living Word Sanctuary, 6:30, Eastwood Mall Performing Arts Center; (330) 394-3384.

NIGHTLIFE

Boyz II Men, 8, Wedgewood Entertainment Center, 1743 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown; (330) 792-1216 or www.atthewedge.com.

Rage, 9:30, Drunken Jack’s, 1714 Boardman-Poland Road, Poland; (330) 757-1490.

Yukon Jack Reunion, 9, Tully’s, 101 Chestnut St., Sharon, Pa.; (724) 981-7221.

Tie-1-On, 10, The Suburban (formerly D’avanzo’s), 3176 E. State St., Hermitage, Pa.; (724) 342-3467.

Chuck Corby, 9, Razzy’s Lounge, Quality Inn, 3200 S. Hermitage Road, Hermitage, Pa.; (724) 704-7535.

Ovation, 9:30, Fireplace, 2075 E. Western Reserve Road, Poland; (330) 757-4043.

Tommy Chris, 9-1, Pagley’s, 1235 E. Washington, New Castle, Pa.; (724) 658-3066.

Wonderland, 10-2, Salty Grog, 1203 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman; (330) 729-6690.

Big Kahuna Karaoke with Chaz, 9:30, Leftheris Tavern, 1516 Standard Ave., Masury; (330) 448-7929.

Midnight Highway, 10-2, Down the Hatch, 3101 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; (330) 799-3449.

ONSTAGE

“Miracle On Easy Street,” 8, DeYor Performing Arts Center, Edward W. Powers Auditorium, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 743-8555.

“Tuna Christmas,” 8, Kent Trumbull Theater, 4314 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren; (330) 675-8887.

“Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” 7:30, Weathervane Community Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron; (330) 836-2626.

“Where’s Rudolph?,” 8, Outreach Center, 234 E. Lincoln Way, Lisbon; (330) 424-5093.

“Christmas at the Inn,” 7, 34West Theater Company, Das Dutch Village; (866) 482-5050.

“The Nutcracker,” 7:30, Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 W. 134th St., Ashtabula; (440) 964-3396.

“A Christmas Carol,” 8, Salem Community Theater, 490 E. State St., Salem; (330) 332-9688.

POP, ROCK, JAZZ

Barry Manilow, 8, Quicken Loans Arena (formerly Gund Arena), 1 Center Court, downtown Cleveland; www.livenation.com. or www.ticketmaster.com.

SCHOOLS

Windham Senior High, noon, Eastwood Mall Performing Arts Center (between Macy’s and Dillard’s) 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; (330) 394-3384.

SALES, SHOWS

Seventh annual Holiday Open House, 4-8, Steel Town Studios Gallery and Shop, 8 N. Phelps St., Youngstown; (330) 743-8929.

Saturday

CHILDREN

“Cinderella Brunch,” 12:30, Moyer Room, Youngstown Playhouse Youth Theater, 600 Playhouse Lane (off Glenwood Avenue, reservations required); (330) 788-8739.

Kids Club Puppet Show, 1, Eastwood Mall Performing Arts Center; (330) 394-3384.

DANCES

Del Sinchak Band (polkas), 8, Kuzman’s; (330) 545-8521.

Square Dance with the Flinners, 8, Mahoning Valley Grange, 1208 Skyhill Road, Edinburg, Pa.; (724) 964-8171, (724) 652-8181 or (724) 652-5164.

MUSIC

Christmas show with Rodd Coonce and Jack Ciarniello Quartet, 8, Youngstown Maennerchor, 831 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; (330) 743-2665.

NIGHTLIFE

Savoy, 9:30, Drunken Jack’s Saloon; (330) 757-1490.

Cosmo Cats, 9, Razzy’s Lounge; (724) 704-7535.

Hern Brothers, 9, JW’s Other Club Lounge, Radisson Hotel, Interstate 80 at Route 18, West Middlesex, Pa.; (724) 528-2501.

Jim Frank Trio, 5:30, Scarsella’s, 4151 Market St., Youngstown; (330) 788-0806.

The Look, 9:30, Fireplace; (330) 757-4043.

Total Package, 10-2, Grist Mill Lounge, Wedgewood Lanes, 1741 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown; (330) 792-1949.

Crow’s Run, 10, Leftheris Tavern; (330) 448-7929.

Midnight Highway, 10-2, Down the Hatch; (330) 799-3449.

Rock for Tots with Five Thousand Fed, Silvertone and Tim Drummond, 9-2, Salty Grog, Boardman; (330) 729-6690.

No X Cuse, 10-2, Roadhouse, 10826 Market St. Ext., North Lima; (330) 549-2113.

ONSTAGE

“Miracle On Easy Street,” 2:30 & 8, DeYor Performing Arts Center, Edward W. Powers Auditorium; (330) 743-8555.

“Tuna Christmas,” 8, Kent Trumbull Theater, 4314 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren; (330) 675-8887.

“Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” 3:30, Weathervane Community Playhouse; (330) 836-2626.

“Amahl and the Night Visitors,” 8, Weathervane Community Playhouse; (330) 836-2626.

“Where’s Rudolph?,” 8, Stage Left Players; (330) 424-5093.

“Christmas at the Inn,” 7, 34West Theater Company, Das Dutch Village Inn; (866) 482-5050.

“Homicide Hospital” dinner theater, 6, Murder Mystery Theater, B&O Station, 530 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; (330) 480-9859 or www.bnostation.com.

“The Nutcracker,” 2 & 7:30, Ashtabula Arts Center; (440) 964-3396.

“Season’s Greetings and The Santaland Diaries,” 8, Oakland Center for the Arts, 220 W. Boardman St., Youngstown; (330) 746-0404.

“A Christmas Carol,” 8, Salem Community Theater; (330) 332-9688.

James Dance & Performing Arts, 3 & 6, Eastwood Mall Performing Arts Center; (330) 394-3384.

OUTDOORS

Outspokin’ Wheelmen Bicycling Club hike, 10 a.m., West Branch Reservoir, boat launch area, Rock Springs Road off Route 5; (330) 372-3084.

SALES, SHOWS

Seventh annual Holiday Open House, noon-6, Steel Town Studios Gallery and Shop; (330) 743-8929.

SPECIAL EVENTS

“Believe,” 7, St. Michael Church, Route 46, Canfield; (330) 533-8789.

An Old German Christmas, noon-4, Loghurst, 3967 Boardman-Canfield Road, Canfield; (330) 533-4330.

Sunday

CHILDREN

Kids Singing from the Church of Warren, 6, Eastwood Mall Performing Arts Center; (330) 394-3384.

DANCES

Christmas Dance 4-8, Avon Oaks, Girard; (330) 545-4882.

MUSIC

Tuba Christmas, 4 and 6:30, E.J. Thomas Hall, University of Akron, 198 Hill St., Akron; (330) 972-7570.

Cortland Community Band, 2:30, Eastwood Mall Performing Arts Center; (330) 394-3384.

A Musical Celebration of Christmas, 7, First Presbyterian Church, 125 Jefferson St., New Castle, Pa.; (724) 652-7706.

Christmas Show with Rodd Coonce and Jack Ciarniello Quartet, 2, Central Christian Church, 44 S. Main St., Hubbard; (330) 743-2665.

NIGHTLIFE

Harper, 9, Tully’s, 101 Chestnut St., Sharon, Pa.; (724) 981-7221.

ONSTAGE

“Miracle On Easy Street,” 2:30, DeYor Performing Arts Center, Edward W. Powers Auditorium; (330) 743-8555.

“Tuna Christmas,” 3, Kent Trumbull Theater; (330) 675-8887.

“Amahl and the Night Visitors,” 2:30, Weathervane Community Playhouse; (330) 836-2626.

“Where’s Rudolph?,” 2, Stage Left Players; (330) 424-5093.

“The Nutcracker,” 2 & 7:30, Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 W. 134th St., Ashtabula; (440) 964-3396.

“Season’s Greetings and The Santaland Diaries,” 8, Oakland Center for the Arts; (330) 746-0404.

“A Christmas Carol,” 2, Salem Community Theater; (330) 332-9688.

OUTDOORS

Outspokin’ Wheelmen Bicycling Club Poland hike, 1 p.m., Poland Woods (weather permitting); (330) 629-8366.

SCHOOLS

Poland Seminary High School Wind Ensemble free concert, 6, Holy Family Church, Poland. Traditional and contemporary holiday favorites will be performed.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Natalie Dance Co., 1, Eastwood Mall Performing Arts Center; (330) 394-3384.

“Believe,” 7, St. Michael Church; (330) 533-8789.

Monday

NIGHTLIFE

Nick Moss and the Fliptops, 9, Tully’s; (724) 981-7221.

POP, ROCK, JAZZ

Clay Aiken, 7:30, State Theater, Playhouse Square, Cleveland; (216) 241-6000 or PlayhouseSquare.org.

SCHOOLS

Windham Junior High, noon, Eastwood Mall Performing Arts Center; (330)394-3384.

Tuesday

DANCES

Y-Dance Christmas Party, 6:45-10, Ukrainian Orthodox Pavilion, 1025 N. Belle Vista Ave., Youngstown (reservations required); (330) 482-9064 or (330) 518-7788 or www.y-dance.org.

ONSTAGE

Drama One Acts by the Church of Warren, 6 p.m., Eastwood Mall Performing Arts Center; (330) 394-3384.

SCHOOLS

Jefferson Parkman Sixth Grade Choir, 10:30 a.m., Eastwood Mall Performing Arts Center; (330) 394-3384.

Wednesday

NIGHTLIFE

Jim Frank Trio, 7:30, VFW, Monaca, Pa.; (330) 726-9535.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Disney on Ice “Princess Classics,” 7, Chevrolet Centre, Front Street, Youngstown; (330) 746-5600.

Ongoing

ART

Akron Art Museum, Emily Davis Gallery, University of Akron. (330) 972-5951 or www.uakron.edu/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 Mon. (412) 237-8300.

Art Outreach Gallery at the Eastwood Mall, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles. Hours: 5-9 Fri., Sat. 1-9, 1-5 Sun. All exhibits are free and open to the public.

Ashtabula Art Center, 2928 W. 13th St., Ashtabula. Hours: 9-8 Mon.-Th., 9-4 Fri.-Sat. (440) 964-3396.

Butler Institute of American Art Salem Branch, 343 E. State St., Salem. “Richard Sulea,” through Dec. 22; “Edward Charney: Paintings,” Jan. 5-Feb. 16. Hours: 11-4 Wed.-Sat. (330) 332-8213.

Butler Institute of American Art Trumbull Branch, 9350 E. Market St., Howland. “Ronnie Landfield: Paintings from Five Decades,” through Dec. 30; “Women Artists: A Celebration,” Jan. 19-Feb. 9. Hours: 11-4 Wed.-Sun. (330) 609-9900.

Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown. “Andrew Wyeth: Selections from the Marunuma Art Park Collection, Japan,” through Sunday; “Steve McCallum: Works on Paper,” (Mesaros Gallery), through Dec. 30; “Pastel Society of America Annual Members Show,” (Giffuni Gallery) Sunday through Jan. 13; “The Path to Greatness: Images of Kelly Pavlik,” (Beecher Court), through Jan. 13; “Stephen Knapp: Lightpaintings,” through Feb. 10; “71st Area Artists Annual Exhibition,” Jan. 12-Feb. 3 (preview for artists and Butler members, 6-8 p.m. Jan. 11); Ron Amstutz: Right Roads and Wrong Ways,” (Flad Gallery), Jan. 20-April 27; “Don Koons,” (Giffuni Gallery), Jan. 27-March 2. Hours: 11-4, Tue. and Th.-Sat.; 11-8 Wed.; noon-4 Sun. (330) 743-1711 or www.butlerart.com.

Cleveland Museum of Art, Reinberger Gallery in the Gund Building, 11150 East Blvd., Cleveland. Hours: Tue., Thu., Sat.-Sun., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Wed. and Fri., 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; closed Mon. (216) 421-7407.

Hoyt Institute of Fine Arts, 124 E. Leasure Ave., New Castle: Artist Thomas Paquette ‘gouaches’ exhibition “Spirit Caught on Paper” Main Gallery, through Dec. 21; “Member Show and Sale” (Blair Sculpture Walkway Gallery), through Dec. 21; “Sweet Sixteen — A Memorial Tribute to Linda Fruhwals,” (Sunroom Gallery), through Dec. 21. Hours: 10-8 Tue. and Thu., 10-5 Wed., Fri. and Sat., closed Sun. and Mon. (724) 652-2882 or www.hoytartcenter.org.

Kent State University Museum, Rockwell Hall, South Lincoln and East Main streets, Kent. “Lace: The Art of Needle and Bobbin,” through Jan. 6; “New House of Vionnet,” (Stager Gallery), through Jan. 27; “Dean Harris, Jeweler,” through Jan. 27; “Charles James,” (Alumni Gallery), through Feb. 17; “Native Americans through the Prism of Culture: Edward S. Curtis & The Legacy of Collectors,” through June 15, 2008; “Mood Indio,” through Aug. 31, 2008. Hours: 10-4:45 Wed., Fri. and Sat.; 10-8:45 Th.; noon-4:45 Sun. (330) 672-3450 or www.kent.edu/museum.

Mill Creek MetroParks Weller Gallery, inside D.D. and Velma Davis Education and Visitor Center, Fellows Riverside Gardens, McKinley Avenue, Youngstown. “Ohio’s Natural Landscapes: A Photographic Journey of the Buckeye State,” works of Ian Adams, Tim Daniel, Dave FitzSimmons, Jim Roetzel, Randall Schieber and Art Weber, through Jan. 6. 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 Avenue, Youngstown. “Crossing the Creeks: Mill Creek Park's Bridges.” The bridges of Mill Creek Park are often scenic highlights for visitors and photographers. Favorites include the Parapet Bridge, Suspension Bridge and Covered Bridge, through December. Hours: 10-5 Tue.-Sun. (330) 740-7116.

National Inventors Hall of Fame Museum, 221 S. Broadway St., Akron. Hours: 10-4:30 Wed.-Sat. (330) 849-6929.

Old North Church Gallery, 7105 Herbert Road, Canfield. Open daily. (330) 533-6848.

National Packard Museum, 1899 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Warren. Western Reserve Modular Railroad Club model train village, through Dec. 24. Hours: noon to 5 Mon.-Sat. and 1-5 Sun.; (330) 394-1899.

Roberta’s Gallery of Fine Arts, 8 S. Main St., Columbiana. Collection of stained-glass designs from the studies of Payne Spiers (1880-1962), through Jan. 6. (330) 482-4522.

Steel Town Studios Gallery and Shop, 8 N. Phelps St., Youngstown. Gallery features works of area artist Bob Barko Jr., displays of memorabilia and artifacts featuring Youngstown’s popular culture, Idora Park, Isaly’s, Mill Creek Park, steel mills, downtown theaters, stores and more. Hours through Dec. 21: 11:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Mon. & Fri., 4-7 Tue. & Th., and 2-8 Wed. (330) 743-8929 or www.steeltownstudios.com.

Sutliff Museum, Warren-Trumbull County Public Library (second floor), 444 Mahoning Avenue N.W., Warren. A miniature New England village decorated for Christmas will be on display during the month of December along with a collection of authentic and traditional nutcrackers handmade by the famous Steinbach, and representations of Father Christmas. Hours: 2-4 Wed.-Sat. Tours by appointment. (330) 399-8807, ext. 121, or www.sutliffmuseum.org.

Trumbull Art Gallery, 196-198 E. Market St., Warren. Trumbull Area Artists “Cornucopia of Art,” through Jan. 11. Hours: noon to 4 p.m. Tue.-Sat. (330) 395-4876.

Ward Bakery Building, Lynn Cardwell studio, 1024 Mahoning Ave. (across from U-Haul), Youngstown. Weekly pottery classes on Tue., Wed. & Thu. with Lynn Cardwell. (330) 718-2696.

Youngstown State University Bliss Hall Gallery, Wick Avenue, second floor, Youngstown. 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

Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, 10 Children’s Way, Pittsburgh. Hours: noon-5 Sun., 10-5 Mon.-Sat. (412) 322-5058.

Children’s Museum of the Valley, 139 E. Boardman St., Youngstown. Hours: 10-4:30 Tue.-Sat., 1-4:30 Sun. Oct.-May only. Closed Mon. (330) 744-5914 or www.valleykids.org.

Ursuline Center “Group Piano Lessons” for children 3-9; lessons 6-7 Thu., 1:15-2:15 & 4-5 Fri., eight week sessions. (330) 726-9400.

DANCES

Avon Oaks Ballroom, dance to the oldies from ’50s and ’60s, 8-11 Fridays and Saturdays, 1401 N. State St., Girard; (330) 545-4882.

Christ Episcopal Church, 2627 Atlantic St. N.E., Warren. Dancing for Fun, lessons 7:30-8:30 Fri., social dancing until 10. (330) 372-4998.

Weathersfield Fire Department Hall, 2229 Garden Land Ave., Niles. Happy Feet Dance Productions, Basic Swing, 6 Mon.; Fox Trot, Hustle, Rhumba, Salsa, Slow Dance, Cha-Cha and Waltz available, 7 & 8 Mon. (330) 759-7767.

Judy Conti Dance Studio, Wedgewood Plaza, New and Raccoon roads, Austintown. Hustle and swing, 7-8 and 8-9 Tue. Closed Dec. 25. (330) 727-6312.

Judy Conti Dance Studio, Huntington Woods Mall, Boardman. Advance swing and country 2-step, 7-8 Thu. Closed Dec. 27. (330) 727-6312.

Kuzman’s, 1025 S. State St., Girard. Jitterbug with DJ, 8 Wed. (330) 545-8521.

Mahoning Valley Grange 1649, 4649 Skyhill Road, Pulaski, Pa. Square dances third Saturday monthly, through May. (724) 964-8171.

Y-Dance Club at Sts. Peter and Paul Ukranian Orthodox Pavilion, 1025 N. Belle Vista Ave., Youngstown. Hustle lessons and dance every Tuesday evening: beginners, 6:45-7:15; intermediate, 7:20-8; general dancing 8-10. No lessons Dec. 18, closed Dec. 25. (330) 482-9064 or (330) 518-7788. or www.y-dance.org.

FLEA MARKETS

Four Seasons Flea and Farm Market Inc., 3000 McCartney Road, Youngstown. 8-4 Wed. and Sun. (330) 744-5050.

Hubbard Route 62 Flea Market, 5700 Youngstown-Hubbard Road, Hubbard. Open 9-5 Wed., Sat. and Sun. (330) 718-5179.

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

Canfield Community Band at Canfield High School, 100 Cardinal Drive. Anyone who plays an instrument is welcome. Rehearsals 7 p.m. Tue. Call (330) 503-4113.

Girard Community Band at Girard High School, 31 N. Ward Ave., Girard. Anyone who plays an instrument is welcome to join. Rehearsals are 7 p.m. Wed. (330) 539-1453.

Mahoning County Senior Center, Fifth Ave. (next to Stambaugh), Youngstown. Senior piano lessons, “Music, Fun and Friends” for ages 55-105, 9-10 a.m. Wed., 10 week sessions. (330) 726-9400.

Penn-Ohio Singers Chorus of the Shenango Valley Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society, St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, Todd Avenue, Hermitage, Pa. Always looking for new members, 7:30 Tue. (330) 509-2277.

SCOPE Center, 220 W. Market St., Warren. Stephen Foster Chorus welcomes new members, 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Call Jerry (330) 652-5739.

Sweet Adelines’ Spirit of the Valley Chorus, Faith Community Church, 1919 E. Midlothian Blvd., Youngstown. New member are welcome, 7:15 Mon. (866) 436-6547.

Youngstown Area Community Band, Bliss Hall, 1 University Plaza, Youngstown State University. New members are welcome, 7 p.m. Thu. (330) 542-3313.

MUSEUMS

Arms Family Museum, 648 Wick Ave., Youngstown. “The Valley Experience,” through Dec. 31. Hours: 1-5 Tue.-Sun. Closed Mon. and national holidays. Group tours by appointment. (330) 743-2589 or www.mahoninghistory.org.

Austin Log Cabin, 3797 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown. Free tours. Open 1-4 first Sunday monthly. Call for appointment other days. (330) 792-1129 or (330) 799-8051.

Carnegie Museum of Natural History, 4400 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh. Hours: 10-5 Tue.-Sat.; noon-5 Sun. (412) 622-3361 or www.carnegiemnh.org.

Mercer County Historical Society, 119 S. Pitt St., Mercer, Pa. Hours: 10-4:30 Tue.-Fri.; 10-3 Sat.; closed holidays. (724) 662-3490.

McBride House, 27 Hager Street, Hubbard. Open house: 2-5 second Sunday monthly, call for appointment other days. (330) 534-4247.

Mercer County Historical Society, 119 S. Pitt St., Mercer. Hours: 10-4:30 Tue.-Fri., 10-3 Sat. year-round. (724) 662-3490.

Strock Stone House, 7171 Mahoning Ave., Austintown. Open first Sunday monthly, 1-4. Call for appointment other days. (330) 792-1129 or (330) 799-8051.

War Vet Museum, 23 E. Main St., Canfield. Hours: 9-4 daily. Tour guide at facility. (330) 533-6311 or www.ourvalleynow.com.

Ward-Thomas Museum (Niles Historical Society), 503 Brown St., Niles. Open house: 2-5 first Sunday monthly, tours by appointment. (330) 544-2143.

World War II Vehicle Museum and Learning Center, 5959 West Liberty St. S.E., Hubbard. Hours: 9 a.m.-noon and 1-5 weekday, weekends by appointment. (330) 534-8125 or www.wwiivehiclemuseum.com.

Youngstown Historical Center of Industry & Labor, 151 W. Wood St., Youngstown. Tours are one hour. Hours: 9:30-5 Wed.-Sat.; noon-5 Sun. and holidays (closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s). (330) 743-5934.

NATURE

Akron Fossils & Science Center and Truassic Park, 2080 S. Cleveland-Massillon Road, Copley. Hours: 10-5 Th.-Sat. Labor Day-Memorial Day, (330) 665-DINO.

Akron Zoo, 500 Edgewood Ave., Akron. Hours: 10-5 May-Oct. (closed major holidays). (330) 375-2550.

Cleveland Botanical Garden in University Circle, 11030 E. Blvd., Cleveland. Annual Winter Show featuring gingerbread houses and a magical setting, “Walking in a Winter Wonderland,” through Dec. 31. Hours: 10-5 Tue. and Thu.-Sat.; noon-5 Sun. & 10-9 Wed. (216) 721-1600 or www.cbgarden.org.

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, 3900 Wildlife Way (off Fulton Parkway). Hours: 10-5 daily. Closed Christmas and New Year’s Day. (216) 661-6500.

Loghurst (oldest remaining log house in Northeast Ohio), 3967 Boardman-Canfield Road, Canfield. Group tours and programs are available year round. (330) 533-4330.

Noah’s Lost Ark Exotic Animal Sanctuary, 8424 Bedell Road, Berlin Center. Closed Nov. 1-May 15. (330) 584-7835 or www.noahslostark.org.

Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium, One Wild Place, Pittsburgh. Hours: 9-5 daily. (412) 665-3640.

Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, 1 Schenley Park, Pittsburgh. Hours: 9:30-5 Mon.-Sun.; 6-10 p.m. Wed.-Sat. through Feb. 24. (412) 622-6914 or www.phipps.conservatory.org.

Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, 714 North Portage Path, Akron. Open April 1-Dec. 31. Manor House: 10-4:30 daily; grounds, 9-6 daily. Deck the Hall holiday tours, 6:45, 7:15, 7:45 and 8:15 p.m. Dec. 14-23 and 26-30. (330) 836-5533 or www.stanhywet.org.

Wagon Trails Animal Park, 907 state Route 193, Vienna. Closed Nov. 1-Memorial Day. (330) 539-4494 or www.wagontrails.com.

NIGHTLIFE

Bushwackers, 825 N. River Road N.W., Warren. Open mic, 11 Thu.; DJ, 9 Fri. and Sat. (330) 847-6390.

Cedars Lounge, 23 N. Hazel St., Youngstown. Jazz w/Teddy Pantelas, 9:30 Tue.; swing dancing, 10 Th. (330) 743-6560.

Dash Inn, 2716 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown. Country/western karaoke with Blue Diamond 8-midnight Weds.; Karaoke with Blue Diamond Karaoke, 9 Fri.; DJ and dance by request with BlueKaraoke, 9 Fri.; DJ and dance by request with Blue Diamond, 9 Sat. (330) 793-5030.

Down the Hatch, 3101 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown. Karaoke with Dominic, 9:30 Wed. (330) 799-3449.

Dusty Armadillo, 3147 state Route 44, Rootstown. Dance lessons, 5-6 Sun., open until 9 p.m.; dance lessons, 7-9 Wed., college ID night with DJ Adam, 9 p.m.; dance lessons, 7-9 Fri. (330) 325-0647.

Hope Building Annex Parking Lot, 2733 Market St., Youngstown. Warriors Inc., Live Mic night, 6 p.m. last Friday monthly. (330) 783-5440.

Irish Bob’s Pub, 3602 South Ave., Youngstown. Simply Ed Karaoke, 10 Mon.; DJ George, 10 Tue.; DJ, 10 Wed.; Karaoke with Cheryl and Just Jill, 10 Fri.; (330) 788-0011.

Lake Tavern, 6071 state Route 46 N.E., Cortland. DJ Colleen and karaoke, 8 Wed. (330) 637-1971.

Big D’s Irish Pub (formerly O’Devlin’s), 3143 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown. 10-2, Country Music Mon., Karaoke Wed., Jammin’ with Joey D Fri., All request Dance Party w/JC Sat. (330) 797-9111.

Papa Louie’s Motocross Cafe, 7172 Warren-Sharon Road, Brookfield. DJ Judd, 7-11 Wed., 10-2 Fri. (330) 448-2242.

Quaker Steak & Lube, 101 Chestnut St., Sharon, Pa. Simply Ed Karaoke, 9:30 Fri. (724) 981-9464.

Quaker Steak & Lube, 5800 Interstate Blvd., Austintown. Kowboy Karaoke, 10 Fri. (330)349-9464.

Razzy’s Lounge, at the Quality Inn 3200 S. Hermitage Road, Hermitage, Pa.; Karaoke, 8 Mon.; DJ Micco, 8 Tues.; DJ, 8 Weds.; Tommy Chris, 8 Thu.; DJ 7-11 Sun. Closed Dec. 24 and 25. (724) 704-7535.

Smitty’s Bar & Grille, state Route 170, Petersburg; Karaoke with Cheryl 9:30-1:30 Saturdays. (330) 398-4823.

The Suburban (formerly D’avanzo’s), 3176 E. State St., Hermitage, Pa. Steve Vuich, 8 Thursdays. (724) 342-3467.

Timberlanes of Salem, 544 E. Pershing St., Salem. “Stormin’ Norman” one-man band, 6-9 Fri. & Sat., noon-3 Sun. (330) 337-9572.

Victory Lane Lounge, 200 Cleveland Ave., Warren; DJ Colleen & Karaoke, 9:30 Thu.; DJ Colleen 10 Fri. (330) 847-2233.

Wedgewood Entertainment Center, 1743 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown. Country night with DJ Mayhem, 8 Tues.; College ID night, 8 Wed.; karaoke, 9 Thu.; dance party, 9 Sat. (330) 792-1216 or www.atthewedge.com.

ONSTAGE

Carousel Dinner Theatre, 1275 E. Waterloo Road, Akron. “White Christmas,” through Dec. 31. 8 Tue.-Th.; 8:30 Fri.-Sat.; 5 Sun. Matinees: 2 Wed.-Sat.; (800) 362-4100.

PARKS

Mill Creek MetroParks, Fellows Riverside Gardens. Winter Celebration includes floral arrangements, children’s activities, lunch in the Garden Cafe, decorated trees showcasing the diversity of the Valley and holiday gift ideas in the shop, through Dec. 31. Gardens open daily from dawn to dusk; education center hours: 10-5 Tues.-Sun. Closed Christmas and New Year’s Day. (330) 740-7116.

Mill Creek MetroParks Farm, U.S. Route 46, Canfield. Closed until April 2008. (330) 533-7572.

Mill Creek MetroParks Lanterman’s Mill, closed for the season. (330) 740-7107.

Mill Creek MetroParks North Golf Course, call for tee times. (330) 740-7112.

Mill Creek MetroParks Par 3 Golf Course, closed for the season. (330) 740-7114.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Gateway Clipper Fleet, 9 Station Square Dock, Pittsburgh. Santa Fun and Holiday Cruises, through Dec. Call for reservations: (412) 355-7980 or visit www.gatewayclipper.com.

Girard Multi-Generational Center, 433 Trumbull Ave. Irish Music Session, 6-8 third Sunday monthly. (330) 545-4034.

Pig Iron Press, 26 N. Phelps St., downtown Youngstown. Work-In-Process Workshop, 7-9 p.m. fourth Wednesday monthly, except Dec. 19th. Walk-ins welcome. (330) 747-6932.

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, 1 Key Plaza, 751 Erieside Ave., Cleveland. Hours: 10-5:30 Th.-Tue., 10-9 Wed. www.rockhall.com or (216) 781-7625 or group sales at (216) 515-1228.

Angels for Animals, 4750 state Route 165, Canfield. New Volunteer Signup and Orientation, 1 p.m. Sundays. Find out how to earn purrs, wags and friendships with fellow volunteers. Help make a difference. (330) 549-1111, ext. 316, or info@angelsforanimals.org.