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

CHILDREN

Tales for Twos: Bears!, 10, 10:45, or 11:30 a.m., Mill Creek MetroParks Ford Nature Center, (story, craft, and role-playing games, one adult must accompany every child or family, call to register); (330)740-7107.

LECTURES

Novelist Clyde Edgerton, noon, Hiram College Library, 11694 Hayden St., Hiram; (330)569-5954.

Clyde Edgerton, 6, Portage County Library, Garrettsville, 10482 South St., Garrettsville.

ONSTAGE

“Assassins,” 8, Trumbull New Theatre, 5883 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; (330) 652-1103.

“Someone Who’ll Watch Over Me,” 7:30, Weathervane Community Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron; (330) 836-2626.

POP, ROCK, JAZZ

They Might Be Giants with Oppenheimer, 8, Mr. Smalls Funhouse, 400 Lincoln Ave., Millvale, Pa.; (412) 821-4447 or www.mrsmalls.com.

Polyphonic Spree/Rooney, 7:30, Rex Theater, Pittsburgh; Ticketmaster.

SCHOOLS

“Caught in the Act,” 7, Poland Seminary High School auditorium, 3199 Dobbins Road, Poland; tickets available at the door.

“Chicago, the Musical,” 7:30, Boardman Performing Arts Center, 7777 Glenwood Ave., Boardman; (330) 259-3333.

“The Boy Friend,” 7:30, Canfield High School Auditorium, Canfield; (330) 702-7128.

Friday

CHILDREN

“Cinderella,” 8, Outreach Center, 234 E. Lincoln Way, Lisbon; (330) 424-5093.

DANCES

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

Ballroom/Social Dance with Mark, 6-7:30; DJ 8-11, Avon Oaks, 1401 N. State St., Girard; (330) 545-4882.

MUSIC

Bill Gaither Homecoming Show, 7, Chevrolet Centre, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown; www.gettix.net.

Good Life annual holiday concert “A Christmas Truce,” 7:30, Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 W. 13th St., Ashtabula; (440) 964-3396.

NIGHTLIFE

No Xcuse, 10, Faces Lounge, 13 W. Broad St., Newton Falls; (330) 872-5856.

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

Hern Brothers, 9, The Fireplace, 2075 Western Reserve Road, Poland; (330)757-4043.

Chuck Corby and Quiet Storm, 9, Razzy’s, 3320 S. Hermitage Road, Hermitage, Pa.; (724) 704-7535.

Davis & McKay, 7:30, Timberlanes Lounge, 544 E. Pershing St., Salem.

Classical guitarist Ed Gorse, 6-9, DJ Derrick Wray, 9:30-12:30, Fifth Season Restaurant, 7098 Mahoning Ave., Austintown; (330) 799-3483.

Tie One On, 9:30, D’avanzo’s Italian Grill, 3176 E. State St., Hermitage, Pa.; (724) 342-3467.

Midnight Highway, 8, Niles Army-Navy, 230 N. Main St., Niles; (330) 652-8832.

Big Kahuna karaoke, DJ, 10, Leftheris Tavern, 1516 Standard Ave., Masury; (330) 448-7929.

Wonderland, 10-2, Salty Grog, 1203 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman; (330) 726-6690.

ONSTAGE

“Assassins,” 8, Trumbull New Theatre; (330) 652-1103.

“Urinetown: The Musical,” 8, Ford Theater, YSU Bliss Hall, Wick Ave., Youngstown; (330) 941-3105.

“The Wizard of Oz,” 7:30, New Castle Playhouse, 212 Long Ave., New Castle, Pa., (724)654-3437.

“Someone Who’ll Watch Over Me,” 8, Weathervane Community Playhouse; (330) 836-2626.

“Late Night Romp,” 10:30, Cabaret at Theater Square, 655 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh; (412) 456-6666.

SCHOOLS

“Caught in the Act,” 7, Poland Seminary High School auditorium; tickets available at the door.

“Chicago, the Musical,” 7:30, Boardman Performing Arts Center; (330) 259-3333.

“The Boy Friend,” 7:30, Canfield High School Auditorium, Canfield; (330) 702-7128.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Trumbull Art Gallery “A Cornucopia of Art,” 6, 196-198 E. Market St., Warren; (330) 395- 4876.

Saturday

CHILDREN

“Cinderella,” 2 & 8, Outreach Center; (330) 424-5093.

DANCES

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

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

Savoy, 8-12, Avon Oaks; (330) 545-4882.

FAIRS, FESTIVALS

NuValley Black Chamber of Commerce, Family Holiday Cultural Fest, 1-8 , Buckeye Elks Youth Center, 421 1/2 North Ave., Youngstown; (330)747-9323 or 1-(800)278-0381.

MUSIC

Berlin Philharmonic Stradivari Soloists, 8, DeYor Performing Arts Center, Ford Family Recital Hall, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 744-0264.

Englebert Humperdinck, 8, State Theater, Playhouse Square, Cleveland; (216) 241-6000.

Good Life annual holiday concert “A Christmas Truce,” 7:30, Ashtabula Arts Center; (440) 964-3396.

NIGHTLIFE

Groove Clinic, 10, Up A Creek, 4793 E. Market St., Howland; (330) 856-5135.

No Xcuse, 10, Bill’s Place, 4771 Mahoning Ave., Austintown; (330) 270-1703.

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

Ruff Creek, 9, Dusty Armadillo, 3147 state Route 44, Rootstown; (330) 325-0647.

Ovation, 9, The Fireplace; (330)757-4043.

Hern Brothers, 10, Ice House Inn, W. Webb Road, Austintown; (330)544-8800.

Index, 9, Razzy’s, 3320 S. Hermitage Road, Hermitage, Pa.; (724) 704-7535.

FX Project, 9:30, D’avanzo’s Italian Grill, 3176 E. State St., Hermitage, Pa.; (724) 342-3467.

Davis & McKay, 7:30, Mocha House, 467 High St. N.E., Warren.

Keyboard and vocalist Dan Denallo, 7-11, Fifth Season Restaurant, 7098 Mahoning Ave., Austintown; (330) 799-3483.

Midnight Highway, 10-2, Leftheris Tavern, 1516 Standard Ave., Masury; (330) 448-7929.

ONSTAGE

“Assassins,” 8, Trumbull New Theatre; (330) 652-1103.

“Urinetown: The Musical,” 8, Ford Theater, YSU Bliss Hall; (330) 941-3105.

“Cinderella,” by Ballet Western Reserve, 1 & 7:30, Edward W. Powers Auditorium, 260 Federal Plaza West, Youngstown; (330) 744-1934.

“The Wizard of Oz,” 7:30 , New Castle Playhouse; (724)654-3437.

“Someone Who’ll Watch Over Me,” 8, Weathervane Community Playhouse; (330) 836-2626.

POP, ROCK, JAZZ

Tommy Shaw and Jack Blades, 8, Rex Theater, 1602 E. Carson Street, Pittsburgh; (412) 381-6811 or Ticketmaster.

SCHOOLS

“Caught in the Act,” 7, Poland Seminary High School auditorium; tickets available at the door.

“Chicago, the Musical,” 7:30, Boardman Performing Arts Center; (330) 259-3333.

“The Boy Friend,” 7:30, Canfield High School Auditorium, Canfield; (330) 702-7128.

SALES, SHOWS

Poland High School 4th Annual Holiday Shoppe, 9-3, 3199 Dobbins Road, Poland; (330)757-2731.

Sunday

CHILDREN

“Cinderella,” 2, Outreach Center; (330) 424-5093.

Butler Family Day, 1, Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown; (330) 743-1107.

DANCES

USA Dance, free tutoring Beginners and Basics, 5 p.m.; mambo, 5:30; hustle, 6:15; Orthodox Center, 10125 N. Belle Vista Ave., Youngstown; (330)565-0726.

Wayne Tomsic Band, 2-6, Garden Brook Party Center, 4820 state Route 5 N.E., Cortland.

Polka with Joe Novak & Friends, 3-7, Bessemer Croatian Club, 601 E. Poland Ave., Bessemer, Pa.; (724) 667-8997.

MUSIC

Warren Philharmonic Orchestra with bassist William Clarence Marshall and instrumental petting zoo, 3, W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Warren; (330) 841-2619 or www.packardmusichall.com

Shenango Valley Chorale presents Handel’s “Messiah,” 2:30, First Presbyterian Church, 600 E. State St., Sharon.

Vesuvius String Quartet, 3:30, Holy Trinity Lutheran, Greenville, Pa.; (724) 588-8870.

ONSTAGE

“Assassins,” 3, Trumbull New Theatre; (330) 652-1103.

“Urinetown: The Musical,” 3, Ford Theater, YSU Bliss Hall; (330) 941-3105.

“The Wizard of Oz,” 2, New Castle Playhouse, 212 Long Ave., New Castle, Pa.; (724)654-3437.

OUTDOORS

“Birds that spend the winter” hike and scavenger hunt, 2 p.m., Ford Nature Center, Mill Creek MetroParks (moderate difficulty, 3 miles); (330) 740-7107.

POP, ROCK, JAZZ

Boys Like Girls with All Time Low, The Audition, and Valencia, doors 6, House of Blues, 308 Euclid Ave., Cleveland; Ticketmaster.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Live display of Alapacas and spinning demonstration, 1-4, Glenellen Senior Living Community, 9661 Market St., North Lima; (330) 549-9661.

Monday

MUSIC

Pittsburgh Symphony with vocalist Monica Mancini, daughter of Henry Mancini, 8, Scottish Rite Cathedral, 110 E. Lincoln Ave., New Castle, Pa.; (800) 743-8560 or www.pittsburghsymphony.org.

NIGHTLIFE

Max & Terry, 9, Tully’s Steak & Lube, Sharon, Pa.; (724) 981-9464.

POP, ROCK, JAZZ

Against Me, doors 6:30, House of Blues, Cambridge Room; Ticketmaster.

Tuesday

ONSTAGE

“How The Drag Queen Stole Christmas,” 8, Oakland Center for the Arts, 220 W. Boardman St., Youngstown; (330) 746-0404.

POP, ROCK, JAZZ

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

Wednesday

NIGHTLIFE

No Xcuse, 10-2, Tangier Bar, 880 Youngstown-Poland Road, Struthers; (330) 755-2677.

Groove Clinic, 9:30, D’avanzo’s Italian Grill, 3176 E. State St., Hermitage, Pa.; (724) 342-3467.

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

On 3, 9, Tully’s Steak & Lube, Sharon, Pa.; (724) 981-WING.

Frankie and the Sensations, 8:30, The Fireplace; (330)757-4043.

Hern Brothers Band, 10, Michael O’Malley’s, 4 Mile Run Road, Austintown; (330) 318-9830.

Savoy, 9, Razzy’s, 3320 S. Hermitage Road, Hermitage, Pa.; (724) 704-7535.

DJ Rockin’ Hank karaoke, 7, Fifth Season Restaurant, 7098 Mahoning Ave., Austintown; (330) 799-3483.

Still Smokin’, 10-2, Dash Inn, 2716 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; (330) 793-5030.

OUTDOORS

Health and Fitness Walks, 9 a.m.,MetroParks Bikeway Trailhead at Kirk Road, (moderate difficulty, 2-4 miles).

POP, ROCK, JAZZ

Joe Bonamassa, 8, Palace Theater, Greensburg, Pa.; (724) 836-8000 or Ticketmaster.

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. “Contemporary Chinese Prints from the Meili Collection,” through Nov. 25. 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. 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 Dec. 16; “Steve McCallum: Works on Paper,” (Mesaros Gallery), through Dec. 30; “Giuseppe Leone: Photographs,” (Messaros Gallery), Nov. 18-30; “Pastel Society of America Annual Members Show,” (Giffuni Gallery) Dec. 16-Jan. 13: “Stephen Knapp: Lightpaintings,” through Feb. 10; 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: 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; “Charles James,” (Alumni Gallery), through Feb. 17; “Dean Harris, Jeweler,” through Jan. 27; “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, Nov. 16 -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 Ave., 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. Creative and candid photographic works by Stacey Severt, through Nov. 26. Open daily. (330) 533-6848.

Pennsylvania Trolley Museum, 1 Museum Road, Washington, Pa. Hours: 10-4 Fri. and Mon., 11-5 Sat. and Sun. (724) 228-9256 or www.pa.trolley.org.

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: Call studio for updated gallery hours through Nov. 22; (330) 743-8929 or www.steeltownstudios.com.

Sutliff Museum, Warren-Trumbull County Public Library (second floor), 444 Mahoning Avenue N.W., Warren. Native American artifacts on display for the month of November; 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,” Nov. 16-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

Choices at Holiday Inn Metroplex, 1620 Motor Inn Drive, Girard. Dances at 7 p.m. Sun. (330) 759-0606.

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 Dept. 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. Swing, cha-cha, hustle and waltz lessons, 7-8 and 8-9 Tue. (330) 727-6312.

Judy Conti Dance Studio, Huntington Woods Mall, Boardman. Advance swing, cha-cha, hustle and waltz lessons, 7-8 Thu. (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 Sat. monthly, through May. (724) 964-8171.

Y-Dance Club at Sts. Peter and Paul Ukranian Orthodox Pavilion, 1025 N. Belle Vista Ave., Youngstown. Hustle and West Coast Swing lessons and dance every Tue. evening: beginners lessons 6:45-7:15; intermediate, 7:20-8; open dancing 8-10. (330) 482-9064 or (330) 518-7788. or www.y-dance.org.

FLEA MARKETS

Antique and Flea Market of West Middlesex, Pa. Route 18 South in West Middlesex (off I-80, Exit 4-B, & Route 60). 9-5 Wed., Thu., Sat., Sun.

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 Tue. Call (330) 542-3313.

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 Ave., Hermitage, Pa. Always looking for new members, 7:30 Tue. (330) 509-2277.

Sweet Adeline’s 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, Youngstown State University. New members are welcome, 7:30 Thu. (330) 542-3313.

MUSEUMS

Arms Family Museum, 648 Wick Ave., Youngstown. Hours: 1-5 Tue.-Sun. Closed Mon. and holidays. (330) 743-2589 or mvhs@mahoninghistory.org.

Austin Log Cabin, 3797 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown. Free tours. Open 1-4 first Sun. 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 Sun. monthly, call for appointment other days. (330) 534-4247.

Mercer County Historical Society Rural Life Museum, Munnell Run Farm behind Woodland Place, one mile north of Mercer on Route 58. Hours: 1-5 p.m. Sun., until inclimate weather. (724) 662-3490.

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

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

War Vet Museum, 23 E. Main St., Canfield. Hours: 8-3 daily. Tour guide at facility. (330) 533-6311.

Ward-Thomas Museum (Niles Historical Society), 503 Brown St., Niles. Open house: 2-5 first Sun. 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. (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,” Nov. 23-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. (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.

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. 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. (330) 836-5533 or www.stanhywet.org.

NIGHTLIFE

Bushwackers, 825 N. River Road N.W., Warren. DJ Fox, 9-2, Thu.-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.

D’avanzos Italian Grill,3176 East State Street, Hermitage, Pa., Steve Vuich, 8, Thursdays; (724)342-3467.

Dash Inn, 2716 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown. Country/western karaoke with Blue Diamond 8-midnight Weds.; Diamond, 9 Sat. (330) 793-5030.

Down the Hatch, 3101 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown. Karaoke with Dominic, 9:30-1:30 Wed. (330) 799-3449.

Dusty Armadillo, 3147 state Rt. 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 Fri. 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.

Music at Madison, 264 Madison, Youngstown. Local cabaret, singer’s showcase and sing-along, 8 p.m. third Sat. monthly. (330) 743-2665.

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.; 9:30 karaoke with Simple Ed Fri. (724) 981-9464.

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

Razzy’s Lounge, at the Quality Inn 3200 S. Hermitage Road, Hermitage, Pa.; Karaoke, 9 Mon.; Oldies Night, Tues.; DJ Weds.; Swing Nite 8 Thursdays; Fri. & Sat. Live music.; (724) 704-7535.

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

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

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

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. Swing night, 9 Mon; free line-dancing lessons, 7 & country DJ 9 Wed.; classic car cruise, 4; dance party with DJ, 9 Sat. (330) 792-1216 or www.atthewedge.com.

ONSTAGE

Cabaret at Theater Square, 655 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh. Hours: 5-midnight, Tue.-Thu.; 5 p.m.-1 a.m. Fri.; 5 p.m.-2 a.m. Sat.; noon-6 Sun. (412) 456-6666 or www.pgharts.org/venues/backstagebar.aspx.

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. Open daily from dawn to dark; (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, open weekends only, 10-4 Nov. (330) 740-7107.

Mill Creek MetroParks North Golf Course, open for the 2007 season. Call for tee times (330) 740-7112.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Gateway Clipper Fleet, 9 Station Square Dock, Pittsburgh. Fall foliage cruises. Call for reservations: (412) 355-7980 or visit www.gatewayclipper.com.

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

Pig Iron Press, 26 N. Phelps St., downtown Youngstown. Work-In-Process Workshop, 7-9 p.m. 4th Wed. monthly, except December 19th. Walk-ins welcome. (330) 747-6932.

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