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TheSources

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

Lectures

Aaron Fox CWCS Lecture Series, 7:30 p.m., YSU-Bliss Recital Hall, Youngstown (330) 941-3636.

Nightlife

Live Jazz Dana School Top Quartet, Rosetta Stone Cafe, 7-10; (330)507-4106.

Uncharted Course Band, 8 p.m., Lanai Lounge, 7361 South Ave., Boardman (330) 629-9605.

Red Wanting Blue, with Jordan DePaul, 10 p.m., Barley’s, 21 W. Federal St., Youngstown (330) 743-6480.

YSU Events

James Umble Saxophone Studio Recital, 8 p.m., YSU-Bliss Recital Hall, Youngstown (330) 941-3636.

Outdoors

Family Birding Class, 6:30 p.m., Mill Creek Metroparks Farm, Route 46, Canfield.

Comedy

Comedian Chipps Cooney, 7:30 p.m., Mountaineer Casino, Race Track Gaming Resort, Harvey E. Arneault Memorial Theatre and Event Center, Route 2, Chester, W.Va. (800) 804-0468.

Dan Grueter , 8 p.m., Funny Farm Comedy Club, 5580 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles (330) 652-4242.

Activities/ Walk

Tales for Twos: Mother Earth, 10 a.m., MetroParks Ford Nature Center, 840 Old Furnace Road, Mill Creek Park, Youngstown (330) 740-7107.

Friday

Comedy

Dan Grueter, 9 p.m., Funny Farm Comedy Club, 5580 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles (330) 652-4242.

Theater

“Lucasville: The Untold Story of a Prison Uprising,” 8 p.m., YSU-Spotlight Arena, Youngstown (330) 941-3105.

“Enchanted April,” 8 p.m., Youngstown Playhouse, Youngstown (330) 788-8739.

“Three One-Acts: Melodrama,” 7:30 p.m., Victorian Players Theater, 702 Mahoning Ave., (330) 746-5455.

“The Wedding Singer,” 8 p.m., Benedum Center, 719 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh (412) 456-4800.

“Twelve Angry Men,” 8 p.m., Ashtabula Arts Center, Ashtabula (440) 964-3396.

“Brighton Beach Memoirs,” 8 p.m., Stage Left Players 231 E. Lincoln Way, Lisbon (330) 424-5093.

Nightlife

Randy Bass, acoustic singer, 7 p.m., Rosetta Stone Cafe, Federal Street, downtown.

First Degree, 8 p.m., Lanai Lounge, 7361 South Ave., Boardman (330) 629-9605.

APG, Rosella, Relic and Made In Canada, 9 p.m., Barley’s, 21 W. Federal St., Youngstown (330) 743-6480.

The Weedhawks, 11 p.m., Cedar’s Lounge, 23 N. Hazel St., (330) 743-6560.

Redline, 9 p.m., Fireplace 2075 E. Western Reserve Road, Poland (330) 757-4042.

Bobby Short, 9 p.m., Razzy’s Lounge 3320 S. Hermitage Road, Sharon (724) 704-7535.

Chasin’ the Blues, 9:30 p.m., One-Eyed Willies, 4 Mile Road and Meridian, Austintown (330) 799-3335.

Edison’s Medicine, 9:30 p.m., Drunken Jack’s Saloon, 1714 Boardman-Poland Road, Poland (330) 757-1490.

Total Package Band, 10 p.m., B&O Station, 530 Mahoning Avenue, Youngstown (330) 743-3070.

music

The Diamonds, 8 p.m., Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown; (330) 743-2717.

YSU Events

Trombone Studio Recital, 8 p.m., YSU-Bliss Recital Hall, Youngstown (330) 941-3636.

Saturday

Comedy

Dan Grueter, 8 and 10 p.m., Funny Farm Comedy Club 5580 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles (330) 652-4242.

Theater

“Three One-Acts: Melodrama,” 7:30 p.m., Victorian Players Theater, 702 Mahoning Ave., (330) 746-5455.

“The Wedding Singer” at Benedum, 2 p.m., Benedum Center, 719 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, (412) 456-4800.

“Enchanted April,” 8 p.m., Youngstown Playhouse, Youngstown (330) 788-8739.

“Twelve Angry Men,” 8 p.m., Ashtabula Arts Center, Ashtabula (440) 964-3396.

“Brighton Beach Memoirs,” 8 p.m., Stage Left Players 231 E. Lincoln Way, Lisbon (330) 424-5093.

“Lucasville: The Untold Story of a Prison Uprising,” 5 p.m., YSU-Bliss Recital Hall, Youngstown (330) 941-3636.

Nightlife

Julius Veal, 5, Rosetta Stone Cafe, Federal Street, Youngstown.

The Bedspins, 10 p.m., Barley’s, 21. W. Federal St., Youngstown, (330) 743-6480.

Koebel and The Libertines, 11 p.m., Cedar’s Lounge, 23 N. Hazel St., Youngstown, (330) 743-6560.

Trilogy, 7 p.m., Captain Kelly’s, 4248 N. River Road, Howland.

Bustin’ Loose, 9 p.m., Fireplace, 2075 E Western Reserve Road, Poland (330) 757-4042.

Crossroads, 9 p.m., Razzy’s Lounge, 3320 S. Hermitage Road, Sharon (724) 704-7535.

Side Show, 9:30 p.m., Drunken Jack’s Saloon, 1714 Boardman-Poland Road, Poland (330) 757-1490.

The House Band, 10 p.m., McMenamy’s, 325 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles (330) 544-1732.

Hern Brothers Band, 10 p.m., Victory Lane Lounge, 200 Cleveland St., Warren (330) 847-2233.

The Midnight Highway Band, 10 p.m., Highland Haus Club, 2350 Highland Ave. S.W., Warren (330) 392-5861.

NoXcuse Band, 10 p.m., Salty Grogs, 1203 Boardman-Poland Road, Poland (330) 726-6690.

Dancing

DJ Dance, 7-11 p.m., Youngstown Maennerchor, 831 Mahoning Avenue, Youngstown (330) 746-9322.

Sunday

Lectures

French Voyageurs in the Fur Trade Era, 2 p.m., Mill Creek MetroParks, Ford Nature Center, 840 Old Furnace Road, Mill Creek Park, Youngstown (330) 740-7107.

Theater

“Three One-Acts: Melodrama,” 2 p.m., Victorian Players Theater, 702 Mahoning Ave., (330) 746-5455.

“The Wedding Singer,” 1 p.m., Benedum Center, 719 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh (412) 456-4800.

“Brighton Beach Memoirs,” 2 p.m., Stage Left Players, 231 E. Lincoln Way, Lisbon (330) 424-5093.

“Enchanted April,” 2:30 p.m., Youngstown Playhouse, Youngstown (330) 788-8739.

“Twelve Angry Men,” 3 p.m., Ashtabula Arts Center, Ashtabula (440) 964-3396.

special events

Up-Close Magic Show, 3 p.m. and 5 p.m., Holiday Inn Metroplex, Liberty. (330) 307-4928.

Outdoors

Dahlia Tuber Sale, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., MetroParks Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown (330) 740-7116.

Farm Tours, 1-4 p.m., Mill Creek Metroparks Farm, Canfield.

Monday

YSU Events

Kathryn Thomas Umble Flute Studio Recital, 6 p.m., YSU-Bliss Recital Hall, Youngstown (330) 941-3636.

Dana Clarinet Ensemble Concert, 8 p.m., YSU-Bliss Recital Hall, Youngstown (330) 941-3636.

Jazz Ensemble I & II, 8 p.m., YSU-Kilcawley Center, Youngstown (330) 941-3571.

Tuesday

THEATER

“Evita” the musical, 8 p.m., Westminster College , New Wilmington. Pa.

Nightlife

Psychic William Morgan, 5 p.m., Rosetta Stone Cafe, Federal Street, Youngstown.

Hot Buttered Rum, 9:30 p.m., House of Blues-Cleveland, 308 Euclid Ave., Cleveland (216) 523-2583.

Wednesday

YSU Events

Music at Noon, 12:15 p.m., Butler Institute of American Art, The Beecher Center, 524 Wick Avenue, Youngstown (330) 743-1107.

Crafts

Floral Design Basics: Contemporary Arrangement, 6:30-8:30 p.m., MetroParks Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Avenue, Youngstown (330) 740-7116.

Nightlife

Musicians Review (jazz), 7, Rosetta Stone Cafe, Federal Street, Downtown (musicians are welcome to sit in).

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 Mon. (412) 237-8300.

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

Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 W. 13th St., Ashtabula. “Kiwanis Competition,” through April 29. Hours: 9-8 Mon.-Th.; 9-4 Fri.-Sat. (440) 964-3396.

Butler Institute of American Art, 343 E. State St., Salem. Gregory Perillo “Visions of the American West,” through May 24; realist paintings by Timothy Clark from Pasadena, California, Museum of Art, June 7-Aug. 2. Hours: 11-4 Wed.-Sat. (330) 332-8213.

Butler Institute of American Art, 9350 E. Market St., Howland. Hours: 11-4 Wed.-Sun. (330) 609-9900.

Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown. “Antonio Petrucelli [1919-1994]: American Illustrator,” through April 20; “Ron Amstutz: Right Roads and Wrong Ways,” (Flad Gallery), through April 27; “That’s All Folks: The Art of Warner Bros. Animation,” through May 18; Annual National Juried Show: 72nd National Midyear Exhibition, July 12-Aug. 24. 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: 10-5 Tue., Thu. and Sat.-Sun.; 10-9 Wed. and Fri.; closed Mon. (216) 421-7407.

Danklef Hill Gallery, 474 E. State St., Salem. “Work of Loretta Tipton, Kris Danklef-Moore and Kathleen Hill,” through April 26. Hours: 1-5 Wed.-Fri., 10-2 Sat. Additional hours by appointment. (330) 853-0132.

Davis Family YMCA, 45 McClurg Road, Boardman. “Global Art Project for Peace Art Show” includes “The Face of Peace;” a montage called “One Piece One Peace;” and a print, “Peaceful Solutions” pieces made by Davis staff, through mid-April. At the end of April the art will circle the globe with each participant sending his/her piece to a partner through GAP. (330) 480-5656.

Harmony Museum, at I-79 exits 87-88, north of Pittsburgh. Guided tours, 1-4 Tue.-Sun. except holidays. Reservations suggested for weekends. (724) 452-7341 or (888) 821-4822 or www.harmonymuseum.org.

Hoyt Institute of Fine Arts, 124 E. Leasure Ave., New Castle. “35th annual Hoyt Regional Juried Art Exhibition,” Tuesday through May 16. 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. “Native Americans through the Prism of Culture: Edward S. Curtis & The Legacy of Collectors,” through June 15; “Mood Indio,” through Aug. 31. Hours: 10-4:45 Wed., Fri. and Sat.; 10-8:45 Th.; noon-4:45 Sun. (330) 672-3450 or www.kent.edu/museum.

Kent State University Art Gallery, Terrace Drive, Kent. Hours: 11-5 Tue.-Fri. (330) 672-1369.

Kent Downtown Gallery, 141 E. Main St., Kent. Work of artists Melissa Vogley Woods and Linda Gall, through Saturday. Hours: noon-5 Wed.-Fri.; 10-4 Sat. (330) 676-1549.

Mary Schiller Myers School of Art, University of Akron, Emily Davis Gallery, University of Akron, Folk Hall, 150 E. Exchange St., Akron. Hours: 10-5 Mon.-Tue., Th.-Sat. and 10-9 Wed. (330) 972-5951.

Mill Creek MetroParks Weller Gallery, inside D.D. and Velma Davis Education and Visitor Center, Fellows Riverside Gardens, McKinley Avenue, Youngstown. 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. 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. Hours: noon to 5 Mon.-Sat. and 1-5 Sun.; (330) 394-1899.

Springfield Township Museum, Youngstown-Pittsburgh Road, Petersburg. The museum contains artifacts from businesses, farms, wars and Springfield High School as well as contributions from many residents of the township. Hours: 1-3 first Sun. monthly May-Oct. (330) 542-9810.

Steel Town Studios Gallery and Shop, 8 N. Phelps St., Youngstown. Features works of are 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. (330) 743-8929.

Sutliff Museum, Warren-Trumbull County Public Library (second floor), 444 Mahoning Avenue N.W., Warren. Vintage costume jewelry by Coro, Trifari, Weiss and Kramer of New York and more, through April. 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. “Angels of Decadence,” James Pernotto, through April 19; Artists of the Cuyahoga Arts Center, April 27-May 23; Summerfest 2008 and Art Fair, May 25-July 3; 25 Years of RTSY Company, July 11-Aug. 2; 44th TAG annual, Aug. 10-Sept. 20; Ed Halahan and Jacki Mountan, “carved wood and fiber,” Oct. 5-Nov. 15; Don Drumm, renowned cast aluminum artist, Nov. 22-Jan. 10, 2009. Hours: noon to 4 p.m. Tue.-Sat. (330) 395-4876 or www.trumbullartgallery.com.

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

Youngstown State University Bliss Hall Gallery, Wick Avenue, second floor, Youngstown. Hours: 8-5 Mon.-Fri.

Youngstown State University McDonough Museum of Art, 1 University Plaza. 72nd annual student art exhibition, through April 18. 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. Eight week sessions. (330) 726-9400.

DANCES

Avon Oaks Ballroom, 1401 N. State St., Girard; ballroom dance lessons, 6-7:30 Fridays; dances, 4-8 p.m. Sundays. (330) 545-4882.

Christ Episcopal Church, 2627 Atlantic St. N.E., Warren. Dancing for Fun, lessons 6:30-7:30 Mon.; lessons 7-8:30 and social dancing until 10 Fridays. (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. Beginners and intermediates, 7-8 and 8-9 Tue. (330) 727-6312.

Judy Conti Dance Studio, Huntington Woods Mall, Boardman. Advance classes, 7-8 Thu. (330) 727-6312.

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

Y-Dance Club, Sts. Peter and Paul Ukranian Orthodox Pavilion, 1025 N. Belle Vista Ave., Youngstown. West Coast Swing and hustle Tue.: beginners, 6:45-7:15; intermediate, 7:20-8; general 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, West Middlesex (off I-80, Exit 4-B, Route 60). Hours: 9-5 Wed., Thu., Sat. and 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. Hours: 6-3 Sun. (724) 652-6244.

Rogers Community Open Air Market, 45625 state Route 154, Rogers. Hours: 7:30 a.m. Fri. all day. (330) 227-3236.

Warren Flea Market, 428 Main Ave. S.W., Warren. Hours: 8-5 Tue. and Sat. (330) 399-8298.

Music

Canfield Community Band, 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, 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 Avenue (next to Stambaugh), Youngstown. Senior piano lessons, “Music, Fun and Friends” for ages 55-105, 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.

Stephen Foster Chorus, SCOPE Center, 220 W. Market St., Warren. New members welcome, 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays.

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

Warren Jr. Military Band. Musicians ages 12-18 are welcome. Contact www.wjmb.org or call Judy at (330) 398-1643 for more information or rehearsal times (rehearsals are once a month).

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

MUSEUMS

Arms Family Museum, 648 Wick Ave., Youngstown. 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 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.

Carnegie Science Center, 1 Allegheny Ave. on Pittsburgh’s North Shore next to Heinz Field. “Bodies ... The Exhibition,” through May 4. (412) 237-3400.

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; (724) 662-3490.

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

National Packard Museum, 1899 Mahoning Ave., Warren. Eighth annual Antique Motorcycle Exhibit “Masters of Speed and Sport,” though May 31. Hours: noon-5 Tue.-Sat.; 1-5 Sun. (330) 394-1899 or packardmuseum.org.

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: 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 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 weekdays, 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. (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.; 11-4 Nov.-April. (closed major holidays). (330) 375-2550.

Cleveland Botanical Garden in University Circle, 11030 E. Blvd., Cleveland. Hours: 10-5 Mon., Tue, 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. Hours: noon-4 Sat. and Sun. through August. 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.

Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, 714 North Portage Path, Akron. Open April 1-Dec. 31; “Great Garden Adventure” interactive exploration of gardens and grounds, opens May 3. Manor House: 10-4:30; grounds, 9-6. (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

Big’s Sports Bar, 1597 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; music trivia, 7 Tue. with DJ Chaddo; (330) 270-9308.

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

Caballo Bayo, Weston Plaza, 5525 Mahoning Ave., Austintown. Karaoke, 9-midnight Thu. (330) 779-0000.

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

Dash Inn, 2716 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown. DJ Dominic, 9-1 Wed. (330) 793-5030.

Drunken Jack’s Saloon, 1714 Boardman-Poland Road, Poland. Celeste DJ/karaoke, 8:30-12:30 Thu. (330) 757-1490.

Dusty Armadillo, 3147 state Route. 44, Rootstown. Dance lessons, 7-9 Wed., college ID night with DJ Adam, 9 p.m.; dance lessons, 7-9 Fri., Ladies night; dance lessons, 5-6 Sun, family night with DJ Marty. (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.

Big D’s Irish Pub (formerly O’Devlin’s), 3143 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown. Country music, 10-2 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, 9:30-1:30 Fri. (724) 981-9464.

Quaker Steak & Lube, 5800 Interstate Blvd., Austintown. DJ Dave, 9 Thu.; Kowboy Karaoke, 10 Fri. (330) 349-9464.

Suburban (formerly D’avanzo’s), 3176 E. State St., Hermitage, Pa. (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 Tue.; 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. “The King and I,” through April 26; “Damn Yankees,” April 30-June 28; “Viaggio,” July 2-Aug. 23; “The Wizard of Oz,” Aug. 27-Nov. 1; “All Shook Up,” Nov. 5-Jan. 3, 2009. Hours: 8 Tue.-Th.; 8:30 Fri.-Sat.; 5 Sun. Matinees: 2 Wed.-Sat.; (800) 362-4100 or www.carouseldinnertheatre.com.

Parks

Mill Creek MetroParks, Fellows Riverside Gardens. Gardens open daily from dawn to dusk; education center hours: 10-5 Tue.-Sun. (330) 740-7116.

Mill Creek MetroParks Farm, U.S. Route 46, Canfield. Opened April 6 for the season. (330) 533-7572.

Mill Creek MetroParks Lanterman’s Mill, open noon to 4 p.m. weekends through April 27; summer hours begin April 29, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tue.-Fri. and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekends and holidays. Closed Mondays. To make arrangements for barrier-free access, call (330) 740-7115. To book school or group tours, call (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. 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 Writing Workshop, 7-9 p.m. fourth Wed. monthly. 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 sign-up 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.