FIRST NIGHT CELEBRATIONS Entertainment schedules reflect diversity

First Night events will be held once again this year at three Mahoning Valley locations: downtown Youngstown, Salem and Canfield. Here is a schedule of entertainment for all three celebrations:

YOUNGSTOWN

Arms Family Museum: Erie Travelers (Appalachian string band), 6-8 p.m.; museum tours, 6, 7, and 8 p.m.; Triple Play (classical), 6-9 p.m.

Ford Theater, Bliss Hall, YSU: Teen Talent Contest, 6-8 p.m.; Burke Irish Step Dancers, 8-9 p.m.; Mahoning Valley’s Got Talent, 9-midnight.

Ward Beecher Planetarium, YSU: Laser Show, 6-10 p.m.

Main Library: Children’s Crafts with Kathleen Crowe, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Masonic Temple: Harambee, 6 p.m.; Chasin’ the Blues, 7-9 p.m.; Davis & McKay (folk duo), 9-11 p.m.; Eric Thompson (magic/comedy), 11 p.m.-midnight; second floor: Youngstown Connection, 6-7 p.m.; Red Hawk American Indian Cultural Society, 7-10 p.m., Ed O’Malley (caricaturist), 7-10 p.m.; Jaclyn Hodos (singer), 10-midnight.

First Presbyterian Church: Conjunto Riquena (Mexican, Puerto Rican, Latin American music), 6-8 p.m.; Liz Camereta (Brazilian jazz), 8-9 p.m.; Conjunto Riquena, 9-10 p.m.; Liz Camereta, 10-11 p.m.

20 Federal Place (PharMor Center): Pirogi-eating contest, 4 p.m.; opening ceremonies, 5:30 p.m.; The Zou (rock, soul, R&B), 6-7 p.m.; Posture Coach (rock & roll), 7-8 p.m.; Jones for Revival (jam band), 8-9 p.m.; Dead Beat Poets (rock/pop), 9-10 p.m.; BJ O’Malley (country), 10 p.m.-midnight.

Franco’s: Buffet-style dinner, 5-8 p.m.

Youngstown Art: View art exhibits by local Youngstown artists, 6-11 p.m.

Steel Town Studios: Gallery viewing, 7-10 p.m.

Pig Iron Press: Poetry readings, 7-10 p.m.

SMARTS Art Center: Community drum circle, 6-8 p.m.; Eric Thompson, 7-8 p.m.

Chevrolet Centre: Children’s fireworks, 9 p.m.; fireworks, midnight.

Oakland Center for the Arts: Pickled Brothers (side show), 6, 7, 8 & 10 p.m.; Magic Carpet (theater), 9-10 p.m.

Trinity United Methodist Church: String Theory (classical, Latin & jazz), 6-8 p.m.; Sterling Anderson (’70s, ’80s, ’90s soloist), 8-10 p.m.

Children’s Museum of the Valley: Hands-on activities, 5-9 p.m.; Eric Thompson, 8-9 p.m.

Plaza Parking Deck (ground floor): Battle of the Bands, 6-midnight.

City Center One: First Night Youngstown headquarters, 5-midnight.

Carriage rides: 6:30-11:30 p.m., adults, $6; children, $3.

SALEM

Kent City Center, KSU Auditorium: Carmen Mico Orchestra with Frank, Dean & Jay Dee (big band), 6:30 and 7:45 p.m.; TLS Productions presents Jazzin’ Up Broadway, 9:15-10 p.m.; Grand Finale featuring several performers, 10:45-midnight; countdown cake & hot chocolate social, midnight.

Kent City Center, YWCA gymnasium (families with children): Crafts, 6-8:45 p.m.; Corny the Clown (balloonologist), 6-8:45 p.m.; Tom Phoolery, 6-7 and 7:30-8:15 p.m.; Kinder-musik, 6:45-7:30 and 8:15-8:45 p.m.; New Year Ball Drop, 8:45-9 p.m.

Masonic Temple: Dinner theater (Americana), 4:30-10 p.m.; Salem Jubilee Chorus, 6-6:45; Dulci-More, 6:45-7:30; zStage Left Players “Seussical the Musical,” 7:45-8:15 and 9:15-10 p.m.; All 4 One, 8:30-9:15; Bill Schilling & Linda Sigismondi, 10:15-10:45 p.m.

Memorial Building gymnasium (bluegrass/jug band): Allegheny Drifters, 6 & 8:30; Smokin’ Fez Monkeys, 6:45 & 9:15; Stockdale Family Band, 7:15 & 10:15.

Elks Lodge: Dinner, 6-10; Rock & Roll Avenue, 6 & 8:30; 1950s Elvis with Mark Pringle Duo, 6:45 & 9:15; Abbey Road, 7:45 and 10:15.

Church of Our Savior (gospel, contemporary Christian, hymns): Hymn sing with Bill Schilling & Linda Sigismondi, 6; The Ascensions, 6:45, 8:30 & 10:15; Katy Rose Miller, 7:45 & 9:15.

St. Paul School Scullion Hall (gym): Dinner, 4:30-10; Sugar Tree Alley Steel Drum Band, 6 & 7:15; Stormin’ Norman, 6:45 & 9:15; Del Rezek Polka Band, 8:30 & 10:15.

Stark Memorial (parlor magic): Christopher, 5:30 & 6:15; Kuglio’s Magic, 7:45 & 8:30.

Carriage rides (behind Salem Public Library): 6-10 p.m.

Salem Historical Society (display & reception): “Time Marches On” display in the meeting room featuring timepieces from years gone by, 4:30-7 p.m.

First United Methodist Church: Dinner, 4:30-7 p.m. benefit for “Nothing but Nets,” which buys nets for beds to protect African children from malaria.

Free transportation by CARTS van: Will make stops at East State, North Lincoln, East Third and Hawley Loop.

CANFIELD

A La Cart Catering: Cabaret dinner with Elysia Shutrump and Andy Mientus, “A Fresh Take on Broadway,” 4-5:30 and 6-7:30.

Methodist Church: Cabaret dinner with Ronnie Navarra as “Elvis, Up Close & Personal,” 4-5:30 and 6-7:30.

Lord of Life (sanctuary): Wade Raridon Singers, 6-7; Chinese guitarists Yameng Wang and Meng Su, 7-8 & 9-10; Jeff Singler & Friends, 8-9; Soprano Amanda Beagle & Friends, 10-11.

Lord of Life (hall): Photos of Mill Creek Park with Bob Coggeshall, 6-7 & 8-9; Walnut Lodge Dancers & harpist Kirk Kupensky, 7-8 & 9-10; harpist Kirk Kupensky, 10-11.

St. Michael (sanctuary): Pianist Katie Fernstrom, 5-6 & 7-8; Pianist Joel Batchler, 6-7 & 9-10; soprano Amanda Beagle & Friends, 8-9; encore performance, Elysia, Andy and Brett, 10-11.

St. Michael (hall): Youngstown Symphony Youth Orchestra, 6-7; County Mayo (Irish folk music), 7-9; Brady’s Leap (Celtic music), 9-11.

Old North (worship): “A Jazz & Blues Review” with Tracy Schuler & Friends, 6-7; “A New York State of Mind” with Tracy Schuler & Friends, 7-8 & 9-10; “First Night Canfield 10th Year Celebration” with Tracy Schuler & Friends, 8-9 & 10-11.

Old North (great room): Tour of the Universe by Mark Squicquero, 6-7; Take II Singing Duo, 7-8; Side Kicks (singing & comedy), 8-9; Edelweiss Wind Ensemble, 9-11.

Old North (family musical art): Edelweiss Ensemble for Children, 6-7 & 8-9; Miss D & Joni “Singing Art Teacher,” 7-8 & 9-10.

Old North (up close & live): Juniors for Juniors (favorite kid songs), 6-7 & 8-9; J.D. Eicher & Goodnights (pop to alternative), 7-8 & 9-10.

Old North (family life center): Get Out & Push (Bluegrass), 6-7; Burkes (Irish step dancers), 7-8; Kick It Up Kloggers, 8-9; Josh Oldaker (country gospel), 9-11.

McMahon Hall (youth bands): Made in Canada, 6:45-7:30; All That’s Mine, 7:30-8:15; Six Shots Left, 8:15-9; Voletta, 9-11:15.

High school (entrance): Tim Hartman, ice sculpting, 5-midnight.

High school (hallway): Get Out & Push (Blue Grass Band), Chinese auction, high school student art show, 5-midnight.

High school auditorium: Rodney Dangerfield & Anne Murray, 6-7 & 8-9; Come Together (Beatles tribute band), 7-8; Legends of Rock & Roll (Elton John & John Lennon), 9-10; More Rock ’n’ Roll Legends (Elvis, Billy Joel and Jerry Lee Lewis), 10-11; Billy Smooth and the House Rockers, 11-midnight.

High School (Gymnasium): “Lights, Music & Big Balls” by Jubilee Christian Fellowship, 6-10.

High school (family activity): Jocko the Clown, Gary Broadbents “Boomerangs” and The YOYO Guy, 6-10.

High school (cafeteria): Continuous children’s entertainment: Hi-Pockets the Clown (face painting); Big Smile Caricaturist; Hi-5 Man on Stilts; Gospel Sunshine (walk-around clowning); Bounce A Rounds and more; 6-11.

High school (cafeteria upper): Presented by Oakland Center for the Arts Magic Carpet Theater, “Alice in Wonderland,” 6-7 & 8-9; “Jabberwocky” acting workshop, 7-8.

High school (rear entrance): Bonfire, 11:30; boomerang throw, 11:59; fireworks at midnight.