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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) 448-7849 or go to www.Ticketmaster.com.

Tonight

Nightlife

Steve Frazzini, 7-10 p.m., Rosetta Stone Cafe, 110 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 480-0884.

Music

An Olde English Feaste with the Shenango Valley Chorale’s Madrigal Singers, 7 p.m., Tara, 3665 Valley View Road, Clark, Pa.; (724) 962-3535.

Onstage

“Christmas at the Inn,” 7 p.m., Das Dutch Haus Restaurant, 14895 South Ave, Columbiana; (330) 482-2236.

Children

Tales for Twos: “The Snow Tree,” 10 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 11:30 a.m., Mill Creek MetroParks Ford Nature Center, 840 Old Furnace Road, Youngstown; (330) 740-7107.

Pop, Rock & Jazz

Carrie Rodriguez and Kaiser Cartel, 8 p.m., Kent Stage, 175 E. Main St., Kent; (330) 677-5500.

Dances

Bar Keepers Ball Christmas Party with Frank Stanger Band, 6-10 p.m., Croatian Lodge 91, 34900 Lakeshore Blvd., Eastlake; (440) 946-3366.

Special Events

Austintown Community Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, 6:45 p.m., Wickliffe Circle fire station, 4102 Mahoning Ave., Austintown. (330) 792-1129.

Schools

Choral Music Department Winter Concert, 7 p.m., Canfield High School Auditorium, 100 Cardinal Drive, Canfield; (330) 533-5507.

Comedy

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

Friday

Nightlife

Take II, 7-9 p.m., Atmosphere Cafe, 815 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; (330) 652-6929.

Ron Chick’s “Friends,” 8-11 p.m., Cafe Cimmento Italian Eatery, 120 E. Boardman St., Youngstown; (330) 740-0166.

DJ and Karaoke with Sgt. Bob, 8:30 p.m., B&O Station Boxcar Lounge, 534 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; (330) 743-1452.

Rudy and the Professionals, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Rosetta Stone Cafe, 110 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 480-0884.

Youngstown’s Total Package Band, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., Radisson Hotel-Sharon, 3377 New Castle Road, West Middlesex, Pa.; (724) 528-2501.

Cease to Exist and ThunderRider, 10 p.m., Barley’s, 21 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 743-6480.

Bobby DJ, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., State Street Bar and Grill, 718 N. State St., Girard; (330) 545-8662.

Strength of Strings, 10 p.m., Cedars Lounge, 23 N. Hazel St., Youngstown; (330) 743-6560.

Midnight Highway, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., Papa Nick’s Lounge, 1629 Main St., Niles; (330) 505-9383.

DJ with Karaoke, 10 p.m., Davis Bar and Grille, 10826 Market St., North Lima; (330) 549-2114.

Sales and Shows

Holiday Gala In The Gardens, 6-10 p.m., Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown; (330) 740-7116.

Onstage

“The Renaissance Yuletide Feast,” 6:30 p.m., Fairview Arts and Outreach Center, 4220 Youngstown-Poland Road, Youngstown; (330) 755-6412.

“The Little House Christmas,” 7 p.m., Kent Trumbull Theater ,4314 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Champion; (330) 675-8887.

“Christmas at the Inn,” 7 p.m., Das Dutch Haus Restaurant, 14895 South Ave., Columbiana; (330) 482-2236.

“A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum,” 7:30 p.m., New Castle Playhouse, 202 E. Long Ave., New Castle, Pa.; (724) 654-3437.

“Willy Wonka Junior,” 7:30 p.m., Firehouse Theater, 450 E. Market St., Alliance; (330) 821-8712.

“A Sanders Family Christmas Part 2: Smoke on the Mountain,” 8 p.m., Salem Community Theater, 490 E. State St., Salem; (330) 332-9688.

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

“Finding Columbiana’s Christmas,” 8 p.m., Main Street Theater, 5 N. Main St., Columbiana; (330) 482-9647.

Children

Pre-School Nature Hour: Winter Wildlife Celebration, 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., Mill Creek MetroParks Ford Nature Center, 840 Old Furnace Road, Youngstown; (330) 740-7107.

W.D. Packard Concert Band Christmas Children’s Concert, 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Warren; (330) 841-2619.

Boxwood & Mittens, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown; (330) 740-7116.

Dances

Mike Roncone, 8 p.m., Kuzman’s Bar, 1025 S. State St,, Girard; (330) 545-8995.

Social Dance with George Hahn, 8-11 p.m., Avon Oaks Ballroom, 1401 N. State St., Girard; (330) 545-1951.

Special Events

Christmas in Victorian Mercer Open House, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Mercer County Historical Society, 119 S. Pitt St., Mercer, Pa.; (724) 662-3490.

2008 Christmas Tree Lighting, 4:30 p.m., Central Square, downtown Youngstown.

2008 Charity Repeat Day Celebration, 6 p.m., The Corinthian, 47 Vine Ave., Sharon, Pa.; (724) 983-8875.

Walking With Dinosaurs, 7 p.m., Mellon Arena, Pittsburgh; (412) 642-1800.

Medieval Celebration of Christmastyme, 7 p.m., Christ Episcopal Church, 2627 Atlantic St. N.E., Warren; (330) 726-5576.

An Olde English Feaste with the Shenango Valley Chorale’s Madrigal Singers, 7 p.m., Tara, 3665 Valley View Road, Clark, Pa.; (724) 962-3535.

Schools

“Guys in Ties and Girls in Pearls,” 7 p.m., Gamertsfelder Auditorium, McDonald High School, 410 W. Seventh St., McDonald; (330) 530-8051 .

Comedy

Basile, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., Funny Farm Comedy Club, 5580 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; (330) 652-4242.

Saturday

Nightlife

Emmaus, 7-9 p.m., Atmosphere Cafe, 815 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; (330) 652-6929.

Steve Vuich, 7-11 p.m., O’Donold’s Irish Pub & Grill, 5154 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles.

Davis & McKay (acoustic rock ‘n’ roll), 8-11 p.m., Downtown Coffee Cafe, 29 N. Main St., Hubbard; (330) 534-1199.

Cowboy Don, 8:30 p.m., Lanai Lounge, 7361 South Ave., Boardman; (330) 629-9605.

Santa Fe, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Rosetta Stone Cafe, 110 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 480-0884.

TSB (formerly That Sixties Band), 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Rosetta Stone Cafe, 110 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 480-0884.

First Degree, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., Jumpin Jack’s Chicken Shack, 9159 Market St., Youngstown; (330) 758-5225.

Three Miles Out, 9:30 p.m., Victory Lane Lounge, 200 Cleveland Ave., Warren; (330) 847-2233.

Youngstown’s Total Package Band, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., Radisson Hotel-Sharon, 3377 New Castle Road, West Middlesex, Pa.; (724) 528-2501.

Hern Brothers, 10 p.m., Papa Louie’s Italian Kitchen & Motocross Cafe, 7172 Warren-Sharon Road, Brookfield; (330) 448-2242.

Lost Souls Divided, 10 p.m., Barley’s, 21 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 743-6480.

November Loop and The Dreadful Yawns, 10 p.m., Cedars Lounge, 23 N. Hazel St., Youngstown; (330) 743-6560.

Bobby (DJ), 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., State Street Bar and Grill, 718 N. State St., Girard; (330) 545-8662.

Shakedown, 10 p.m., Wonderbar, 100 W. Liberty St., Girard; (330) 545-6367.

Midnight Highway, 10 p.m., Mecca Moose Lodge 6400, state Route 46, Mecca; (330) 637-9957.

The Nylos (blues, rock, funk band), 10 p.m., Davis Bar and Grille, 10826 Market St., North Lima; (330) 549-2114.

Sales and Shows

Santa Claus is Coming Holiday Bazaar, 11 a.m., Girard City Gym, 100 W. Main St., Girard; (330) 545-8731.

Holiday Arts & Crafts Show: American Holiday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown; (330) 743-1107.

Music

Celtic Holiday with Leahy and the Youngstown Symphony Orchestra, 8 p.m., Powers Auditorium, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 744-0264.

Onstage

“The Little House Christmas,” 7 p.m., Kent Trumbull Theater, 4314 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Champion; (330) 675-8887.

“Christmas at the Inn,” 7 p.m., Das Dutch Haus Restaurant, 14895 South Ave., Columbiana; (330) 482-2236.

“A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum,” 7:30 p.m., New Castle Playhouse, 202 E. Long Ave., New Castle, Pa.; (724) 654-3437.

“Willy Wonka Junior,” 7:30 p.m., Firehouse Theater, 450 E. Market St., Alliance; (330) 821-8712.

“A Sanders Family Christmas Part 2: Smoke on the Mountain,” 8 p.m., Salem Community Theater, 490 E. State St., Salem; (330) 332-9688.

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

“Finding Columbiana’s Christmas,” 8 p.m., Main Street Theater, 5 N. Main St., Columbiana; (330) 482-9647.

Children

Preschool Nature Hour: Winter Wildlife Celebration, 10 a.m., Mill Creek MetroParks Ford Nature Center, 840 Old Furnace Road, Youngstown; (330) 740-7107.

Brunch with Santa, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., De Yor Performing Arts Center, 260 Federal Plaza West, Youngstown; (330) 744-0264.

Boxwood & Mittens, 11 a.m., Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown; (330) 740-7116.

Cinderella Brunch (Youngstown Playhouse Youth Theater), 11:30 a.m., Trinity United Methodist Church 30 W. Front St., Youngstown; (330) 744-5032.

Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus, 1-3 p.m., Nona’s Family Closet, 1580 E. Liberty St., Liberty; (330) 759-0824.

Dances

USA Mini Dance Camp, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Avon Oaks Ballroom, 1401 N. State St., Girard; (330) 545-1951.

USA DANCE annual Snowflake Ball, 5:30-10 p.m., Avon Oaks Ballroom, 1401 N. State St., Girard; (330) 545-1951.

Red Dust Mountain Boys, Matheson Family and Young & Blue, 7-11 p.m., Johnson Community Center, 800 Gillmer Road, Leavittsburg; (330) 898-6891.

Jack Vasko (polka), 8 p.m., Kuzman’s Bar, 1025 S. State St, Girard; (330) 545-8995.

Special Events

The Renaissance Yuletide Feast, 6:30 p.m., Fairview Arts and Outreach Center, 4220 Youngstown-Poland Road, Youngstown; (330) 755-6412.

Christmas Train Exhibit, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Little Beaver Historical Society, 710 Market St., Darlington, Pa.; (724) 843-4361.

Holiday Home Tour, 1-6 p.m., parking at Copeland Oaks, 800 S. 15th St., Sebring; (330) 938-2387.

Christmas in Victorian Mercer Open House, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Mercer County Historical Society, 119 S. Pitt St., Mercer, Pa.; (724) 662-3490.

Holiday Open House, 1-5 p.m., Arms Family Museum, 648 Wick Ave., Youngstown; (330) 743-2589.

Christmas Parade, 2 p.m., Parade will form and begin at City Park, East Palestine.

Medieval Celebration of Christmastyme, 7 p.m., Christ Episcopal Church, 2627 Atlantic St. N.E., Warren; (330) 726-5576.

An Olde English Feaste with the Shenango Valley Chorale’s Madrigal Singers, 7 p.m., Tara, 3665 Valley View Road, Clark, Pa.; (724) 962-3535.

Comedy

Basile, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., Funny Farm Comedy Club, 5580 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; (330) 652-4242.

Joe DeVito (comedian-hypnotist), 8-10:30 p.m., The Wedge 1743 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown; (330) 533-4611.

Sunday

Nightlife

Toys for Tots benefit show with five bands, 1-9 p.m., Papa Nick’s Lounge, 1629 Main St., Route 169, Niles; (330) 505-9383.

Wood Choppers Ball, 8 p.m., Kent Stage, 175 E. Main St., Kent; (330) 677-5500.

Outdoors

Hike for the Health of It!, 2 p.m., Lake Glacier Boating Center, 303 Glacier Heights Road, Mill Creek Park, Youngstown; (330) 793-5031.

Sales and Shows

McDonough Museum Holiday Fine Arts and Crafts Sale, noon to 5 p.m., McDonough Museum of Art, 525 Wick Ave., Youngstown; (330) 941-1400.

Holiday Arts & Crafts Show: American Holiday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown; (330) 743-1107.

Music

Handel’s “Messiah,” 7 p.m., Church of the Blessed Sacrament, 3020 N. Reeves Road, Warren; (330) 372-2215.

Onstage

“A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum,” 2 p.m., New Castle Playhouse, 202 E. Long Ave., New Castle, Pa.; (724) 654-3437.

“A Sanders Family Christmas Part 2: Smoke on the Mountain,” 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Salem Community Theater, 490 E. State St., Salem; (330) 332-9688.

“Finding Columbiana’s Christmas,” 2 p.m., Main Street Theater, 5 N. Main St., Columbiana; (330) 482-9647.

“Willy Wonka Junior,” 2:30 p.m., Firehouse Theater, 450 E. Market St., Alliance; (330) 821-8712.

“The Little House Christmas,” 3 p.m., Kent Trumbull Theater, 4314 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Champion; (330) 675-8887.

Children

Ho Ho Happy Holidays!, 1-3 p.m., Mill Creek MetroParks Farm, 7574 Columbiana-Canfield Road, state Route 46, Canfield; (330) 533-7572.

Cookies with Santa (in case of inclement weather, Dec. 14), 1:30-3:30 p.m., St. Mark Preschool, 280 Millcreek Drive, Boardman; (330) 788-9599.

Special Events

22nd annual Santaland Brunch, 11 a.m. to 1 a.m., Applewood Center, 720 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; (330) 652-1381.

Remembering Veterans with Trinity Brass Quintet from Dana (lunch and concert), 12:30 p.m., Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown; (330) 259-0555.

Holiday Home Tour, 1-6 p.m., parking at Copeland Oaks, 800 S. 15th St., Sebring; (330) 938-2387.

An Olde English Feaste with the Shenango Valley Chorale’s Madrigal Singers, 7 p.m., Tara, 3665 Valley View Road, Clark, Pa.; (724) 962-3535.

12th annual Boardman Community Christmas, 3-4:30 p.m., Boardman Park, 375 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman; (330) 726-8105.

Monday

Nightlife

Steve Vuich and New River Saints with Rich Harper, 9 p.m., Tully’s Pub & Grille, 101 Chestnut Ave, Sharon, Pa.; (724) 981-7221.

Onstage

“Christmas at the Inn,” 12:30 p.m., Das Dutch Haus Restaurant, 14895 South Ave., Columbiana; (330) 482-2236.

Tuesday

Nightlife

Julius Veal, 7-10 p.m., Rosetta Stone Cafe, 110 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 480-0884.

Music

Henry H. Stambaugh Youth Concert Band Winter Concert, 7:30 p.m., Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown; (330) 259-0555.

Onstage

“Christmas at the Inn,” 12:30 p.m., Das Dutch Haus Restaurant, 14895 South Ave, Columbiana; (330) 482-2236.

Open Poetry Reading, 8 p.m., Tomasino’s Pizza, 103 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 740-0001.

Special Events

Holiday movie “White Christmas,” 7 p.m., Strand Theater Museum, 126 N. 15th St., Sebring; (330) 938-6955.

Schools

Boardman Center Middle School Band Winter Concert, 7 p.m., Boardman Center Middle School, 7410 Market St., Boardman; (330) 726-3400.

Wednesday

Nightlife

Lites Out Jazz (Dana School of Music), 7-10 p.m., Rosetta Stone Cafe, 110 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 480-0884.

Onstage

“Christmas at the Inn,” 7 p.m., Das Dutch Haus Restaurant, 14895 South Ave, Columbiana; (330) 482-2236.

Dances

Jim Frank Trio, 7 p.m., SCOPE Center, 8273 High St., Howland; (330) 726-9535.

DJ Big Pete, 8 p.m., Kuzman’s Bar, 1025 S. State St., Girard; (330) 545-8995.

Special Events

Holiday movie “White Christmas,” 7 p.m., Strand Theater Museum, 126 N. 15th St., Sebring; (330) 938-6955.

Schools

Boardman Glenwood Middle School, 6th, 7th and 8th grade concert bands, 7 p.m., Boardman Glenwood Middle School, 7635 Glenwood Ave., Boardman; (330) 726-3414.

Ongoing

ART

Art Outreach Gallery, 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. Hours: 9-8 Mon.-Th.; 9-4 Fri.; 9-noon Sat. (440) 964-3396.

Butler Institute of American Art, 343 E. State St., Salem. Expected to open in January with new exhibits. Hours: 11-4 Wed.-Sat. (330) 332-8213.

Butler Institute of American Art, 9350 E. Market St., Howland. “Depth & Breadth: A Quilt Survey,” through Jan. 4; “American Painting Now,” Jan. 18-Feb. 22; “Peter Rockwell Sculpture,” March 22-May 24 (meet the artist 1-3 March 22). Hours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Wed.-Sun. (330) 609-9900.

Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown. “Her Versatile Talent: Anna Richards Brewster, Beyond Impressionism,” through Dec. 28; “Clyde Singer’s America,” through Jan. 4; “Ana Maria Nicholson: Portraits in Laser Light,” through April 5; “Pastel Society of America Members Show,” Dec. 21-Jan. 25; “72nd Area Artists Annual: Call for Entries,” Jan. 24-Feb. 22 (preview party, 6-8 Jan. 23); “Charles Mingus: Works on Paper,” Feb. 1-March 1 (meet the artist, 1-3 Feb. 1); “Chuck Wood Painting Survey,” March 8-April 12 (meet the artist, 1-3 March 8); “Gary T. Erbe: Forty Years, A Retrospective,” March 15-June 7 (meet the artist, 1-3 March 15). Hours: 11-4 Tue.-Sat. and noon-4 Sun. Wed. evening suspended Dec. 3-March 25. Closed Mondays and Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s. Will close 2 p.m. Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. (330) 743-1711 or www.butlerart.com.

Danklef Hill Gallery, Salem. Hours: By appointment only until January; moving to new location. (330) 853-0132 or (330) 332-1760.

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.

Mill Creek MetroParks Weller Gallery, inside D.D. and Velma Davis Education and Visitor Center, Fellows Riverside Gardens, McKinley Avenue, Youngstown. “From the Collection: Images of Youngstown,” The Butler Institute of American Art celebrates the 50th anniversary of Fellows Riverside Gardens by exhibiting works of art from their collection that portrays images of Youngstown, through Jan. 4. 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. “John Paolano — Landscape Architect,” his design influences, landscape architect of Fellows Riverside Gardens, have been appreciated and admired for 50 years, through December. Hours: 10-5 Tue.-Sun. (330) 740-7116.

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.

SMARTS Center, 258 Federal Plaza West, Youngstown. Hours: Open Tue.-Th. and by special appointment. (330) 941-2787 or www.fpa.ysu.edu/smarts.

Steel Town Studios Gallery and Shop, 8 N. Phelps St., Youngstown. Works of area artist Bob Barko Jr. and displays of memorabilia featuring Idora Park, Isaly’s, Mill Creek Park, steel mills, movie theaters, historic and contemporary downtown, and more. Hours: evenings and weekends by appointment only. (330) 743-8929.

Sutliff Museum, Warren-Trumbull County Public Library (second floor), 444 Mahoning Avenue N.W., Warren. Hours: 2-4 Wed.-Fri. A display of reproduction antique tractors is on exhibit. Trucks, bulldozers and farm machines as well as tractors from the late 1910s to the middle of the 20th century, through December. Closed holidays. Tours by appointment. (330) 399-8807, ext. 121, or www.sutliffmuseum.org.

Trumbull Art Gallery, 196-198 E. Market St., Warren. “Don Drumm,” renowned cast aluminum artist, through Jan. 10. 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 McDonough Museum of Art, 1 University Plaza. Fall graduating BFA show, Friday through Dec. 19. Hours: 11-4 Tue. and Th.-Sat.; 11-8 Wed. (330) 941-1400.

CHILDREN

Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, 10 Children’s Way, Pittsburgh. “Tough Art — 4 Artists v. 1,000s of Kids,” through Jan. 18. Take a walk in a fantastical forest of light, use levers and cables to move the arms, head and torso of “Giant,” a 10-foot-tall kinetic puppet, explore a cave of tangled invasive vines and experience some beautiful custom LED and sound pieces. Hours: noon-5 Sun.; 10-5 Mon.-Sat. (412) 322-5058.

Children’s Museum of the Valley, 139 E. Boardman St., Youngstown. “Over the River and Through the Woods,” space for children ages 0-36 months; “CMV News Studio,” sponsored by WFMJ Channel, learn about weather, become a meteorologist or news reporter complete with costumes (bring your camera); “Art Center and Gallery,” paint, cut, glue, sculpt and weave; “Puzzle Palace & Stairball,” game area; “Global Grocery,” discover ethnic food traditions; “Cultural Center,” coming soon. Hours: 10-4:30 Tue.-Fri.; noon-4 Sat. Closed Sun. and 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 Fri.; dances, 8-11 Fri. and Sat., 4-8 p.m. Sun. (330) 545-4882.

Fred Astaire Dance Studio, 5090 Market St., Boardman. Public group classes Mondays and Wednesdays 6:45-7:30 p.m. Saturdays, 3 to 3:45. Latin aerobic classes Saturdays, 11-11:45 a.m. (330) 788-3200.

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.

Ukrainian Orthodox Pavilion, 1025 N. Belle Vista Road, Youngstown. Y-dance sponsors West Coast Swing and Hustle lessons and dances every Tuesday. Beginner lessons, 6:45-7:15 p.m.; intermediate lessons, 7:20-8 p.m. General dancing, 8-10 p.m. Tuesdays. (330) 534-5747.

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.

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.

South Avenue Flea Market (formerly McCrone’s Furniture), 7689 South Ave., Boardman. 10,000 square feet. New, antique, crafts, hobbies and more. Free parking and admission. Hours: 9-4 Sat. and Sun. (330) 719-2090.

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

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.

Clarence R. Smith Mineral Museum, Department of Geology and Environmental Services, Youngstown State University, Moser Hall. Call for an appointment. Free. (330) 941-3512.

Henn Museum Store, 8292 Tod Ave. S.W., Warren. Hours: 10-2 Sat.; 9-2 third Sat. monthly. (330) 824-2575.

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. 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.

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.

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, 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.

O’Donolds Irish Pub, 5154 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles. Irish Music session with Irish reels, jigs, songs, 6-8 third Sun. of the month. (330)-757-9057 or (330) 349-4500.

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 Tue.

Warren Jr. Military Band. Musicians ages 12-18 are welcome. Rehearsals are usually once a month. Contact (330) 330-3006 or (330) 883-8090 for more information. Web site www.wjmb.org.

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

NATURE

Akron Zoo, 500 Edgewood Ave., Akron. Hours: 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. Group tours and programs are available year-round. (330) 533-4330.

Noah’s Lost Ark Exotic Animal Sanctuary, 8424 Bedell Road, Berlin Center. Closed until May 15, 2009. (330) 584-7835 or www.noahslostark.org.

Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium, One Wild Place, Pittsburgh. Hours: 9-5 daily. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. (412) 665-3640.

Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, 714 North Portage Path, Akron. Open through Dec. 31; 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 until May 2009. (330) 539-4494 or www.wagontrails.com.

NIGHTLIFE

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.

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

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

Cedars Lounge, 23 N. Hazel St., Youngstown. Jazz with Teddy Pantelas, 9:30 every other Tue. (330) 743-6560.

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

D’Avanzo’s (formerly Suburban), 3176 E. State St., Hermitage, Pa. (724) 342-3467.

Down the Hatch, 3101 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown. Karaoke with Rockin’ Hank, 9-1 Tue.; DJ Bouncer, 10-2 Wed.; DJ JP Jam, Rockin to the Oldies, 10-2 Fri. (330) 793-9162.

Drunken Jack’s Saloon, 1714 Boardman-Poland Road, Poland. DJ, 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 (18+ welcome), 9 Wed.; dance lessons, 7-9 Fri.; dance lessons, 5-6 and teen night, open until 9 Sun. (330) 325-0647.

Faces Lounge, 13 W. Broad St., Newton Falls. Karaoke with Cross Roads Ray, 10-2, every Wed. (330) 872-5856.

Green Rose Bistro and Winery, 148 Penn Ave., Salem. “Stormin’ Norman” on keyboard, sax and vocal, 6 p.m. Wed. & Sat. (330) 337-6861.

Harry and Jean’s, 6580 Ironwood Blvd., Canfield. Jazz by Joe Augustine, Fri., Sat. and every other Thu. (330) 702-8700.

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.

JJ’s Bar and Restaurant, 5125 Youngstown Road, Niles. Damian Knapp (solo acoustic), 9:30-1:30 Thu.

JW’s Other Club, Radisson Hotel, 3377 New Castle Road (Route 18 & I-80), West Middlesex, Pa. Steve Vuich hosts The River Saints Mid-Week Blues Blow-Out Jam Session, all musicians welcome, 8 Wed. (724) 528-2501.

Jeremiah Bullfrog’s Sports Bar & Grille, 1315 Boardman-Canfield Road, Boardman. Nascar, Sun.; Cornhole League, Tue. (330) 965-0800.

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

Main Street Grill and Brewing, 8148 Main St., Garrettsville. Bobby Fritz and JK Korzecwa (acoustic rock), 6-9 Wed. (330) 527-3463.

Metter’s Bar, 2774 Youngstown Road, Warren. Damian Knapp solo acoustic, 9:30-1:30 Wed.

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

Petersburg Country Club (formerly Smitty’s), state Route 170, Petersburg. Karaoke with Cheryl, 9:30-1:30 Sat. (330) 398-4823.

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, Quality Inn, 3200 S. Hermitage Road, Hermitage, Pa. Carl Severino, high energy dance music for all ages. 8-midnight Tue. (724) 981-1530.

Rosetta Stone, 110 W. Federal St., Youngstown. Karaoke for Charity, 7 p.m. Mon.; Open Mic Night, 7 Wed. (330) 480-0884.

The Fireplace, 2075 E. Western Reserve Road, Poland. Simply Ed Karaoke, 10-2, Wed.; Comedy Piano Man Tod Cutchaw, 9-midnight, Thu.; (330) 757-4042.

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, 7 Fri.; dance party, 9 Sat. (330) 792-1216 or www.atthewedge.com.

ONSTAGE

Carousel Dinner Theatre, 1275 E. Waterloo Road, Akron. “All Shook Up,” through Jan. 3. 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 Boathouses, Lake Glacier and Lake Newport. Closed until May 2009. (330) 740-7126.

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, state Route 46, Canfield. Hours: Closed until spring 2009. (330) 533-7572.

Mill Creek MetroParks Lanterman’s Mill. Open: 10-5 Tue.-Fri. and 11-6 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 Golf Course, call for tee times. (330) 740-7112.

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

Sales, Shows

Amish Country Farmer’s Market, 5115 Youngstown Road, Niles. Fresh produce, deli, bakery with fresh Amish desserts and bread made daily, Amish jar goods, various syrups and more. Amish-built cabinets, additions, flooring, furniture, decks and more. Hours: 8-5 Mon.-Wed. and Sat.; 8-6:30 Thu. and Fri. Closed Sun. (330) 652-3276.

Mahoning County Career and Technical Center Horticulture Program, 7300 N. Palmyra Road, Canfield. Holiday open house featuring holiday floral arrangements for sale. Poinsettias start at $4.50, artificial wreaths start at $12 and arrangements start at $12. The holiday sale runs through Dec. 19. The gift shop is open 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. through the end of the academic year in June. Call to place an order. (330) 729-4000, ext. 1671.

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

Wizard of Odds, 10966 Mahoning Ave., North Jackson (four miles west of Austintown Wal-Mart, corner of routes 18 and 45). Antiques, primitives, collectibles, furniture (new, used and unusual). More than 50 vendors, handicapped accessible, snack area, clean restrooms. Open 10-6 seven days. (330) 538-0444.

Special events

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.

Little Beaver Historical Society Christmas Train Exhibit, runs weekends through Jan.4. Sat. 10-5; Sun. noon-5.For more information, (724) 843-4361.

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.

Santa’s Christmasland, Kraynak’s, 2525 E. State St., Hermitage, Pa. More than 85 decorated trees and animated figures. 9-9 Mon.-Sat.; 10-5 Sun., through Dec. 24. Closed Thanksgiving Day. (724) 347-4511.

Third annual Holiday Lighting Festival, Blossom Music Center, 1145 W. Steels Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls. through Jan. 4. Closed Dec. 25. 6-9 p.m. Sun.-Th., and 6-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Cost $12. (330) 920-8040.

Winter Wonderland, Boardman Township Park, U.S. Route 224. 15 holiday light displays. Free and open to the public, 5 to 10 p.m. Sunday through Jan. 7. (330) 726-8105.