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Nightlife

New Year’s Eve Party with DJ Sgt. Bob, 9 p.m., B&O Station Boxcar Lounge, 534 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; (330) 743-1452.

Stone Ridge Band, 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Red Garter Saloon, 9362 S. Salem-Warren Road, Salem; (330) 332-0044.

New Year’s Eve with NoXcuse, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., Johnny’s, 7807 Market St., Boardman; (330) 758-8262.

First Degree, 10 p.m. to 1 a.m., The Youngstown Club, 201 E. Commerce St., Commerce Building, Youngstown; (330) 744-2177.

Dances

New Year’s Eve Dinner Dance with Jim Frank Trio, 7 p.m., St. Luke’s Church, 5235 South Ave., Boardman.

Don Burns Orchestra, 8 p.m., Avon Oaks Ballroom, 1401 N. State St., Girard; (330) 545-1951.

Special Events

L’uva Bella New Year’s Eve Party, 8 p.m., L’uva Bella Winery, 6597 Center Road, Poland; (330) 536-6450.

New Year’s Eve Party with HouseBand, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Antone’s Banquet Centre and Catering Services, 8578 Market St., Boardman; (330) 726-2454.

Comedy

Comedian Mike Cheselka, 7:30 p.m. and 10:15 p.m., Funny Farm Comedy Club, 5580 Youngstown Warren Road, Niles; (330) 652-4242.

First Night, a family-oriented evening of entertainment, will be celebrated in Youngstown, Canfield and Salem on New Year’s Eve. Buttons, which are good for admission at all venues, can be purchased at the door or in advance.

YOUNGSTOWN

Admission buttons: Adults, $10; students — age 13 to college — and seniors, $5; age 12 and under, free.

Available at Nemenz Save-A-Lot and IGA stores, the Arms Family Museum, Jerry Lee’s Jewelry, the mayor’s office, St. Patrick’s Church, and FNY headquarters in the City Centre One building.

For more information, go to FirstNightYoungstown.org.

CANFIELD

Admission buttons: Adults, $10; children under 18, free.

Cabaret reservations ($27.50) and buttons available at First Night Canfield office, 40 S. Broad St., or by calling (330) 533-2290.

For more information, go to FirstNightCanfield.com.

SALEM

Admission buttons: Adults, $10 (children 10 and under free with an adult).

Available at all Salem banks, Salem Giant Eagle, Chamber of Commerce, Salem YWCA, Salem Community Center, Kolby’s and the churches involved in FNS.

For more information, go to FirstNightSalem.com or call (330) 277-6168.

FIRST NIGHT YOUNGSTOWN

Arms Family Museum: Tours, 6 p.m.; Triple Play (classical music trio), 7 and 8 p.m.

Arms Carriage House: Erie Travelers (Appalachian string band), 6, 7 and 8 p.m.

Planetarium, Ward Beecher Hall, YSU: Laser Light Show, 6, 7, 8 and 9 p.m.

Clarence R. Smith Mineral Museum, Moser Hall, YSU: Museum exhibits, 6, 7 and 8 p.m.

Public Library of Youngstown: Art activities with Kathleen Crowe (recycled materials), and Miss D. & Joni, The Singing Art Teacher, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Masonic Temple: Food concessions. First floor: Chasin’ the Blues (traditional blues music), 7 p.m.; Rok City Band (classic rock and more), 9 p.m.-midnight; second floor: Steffon Wydell Jones, historic storyteller, 6-7:45 p.m.; Black Lightning Wild West Show, cowboy tricks, 8-9:45 p.m.; Sterling Anderson, soloist (’70s, ’80s and ’90s music), 10 p.m.-midnight.

First Presbyterian Church: The Olsen Duck Silver & Gold (classical flute duo), 6 and 7 p.m.; Conjunto Riquena (Latino orchestra), 8, 9 and 10 p.m.

Bliss Recital Hall, YSU: Teen Talent Contest, 6-7:45 p.m.; Jaclyn Hodos (singer), 8-9:45 p.m.

Ford Theater, Bliss Hall, YSU: Youngstown Connection, 6-6:45 p.m.; Senior Follies “Broadway Rhythm” singers and dancers, 7-8:45 p.m.

20 Federal Plaza: Restaurant food court. First Night Youngstown opening ceremonies, 5:30-6 p.m.; Classic Cruisers (dance, rock ‘n’ roll), 6-7:45 p.m.; Soap Box Derby displays, 6-11 p.m.; Classic Cruisers featuring “Elvis,” 8-8:45 p.m.; Eddie Valus Band II (dance, standards and polkas), 9 p.m.-midnight.

City Centre One, East Federal Street: First Night headquarters. Admission badges, souvenirs for sale, event information, 6- 11:45 p.m.

Bob Barko Jr.’s Steel Town Studios: Holiday Open House, 7-10 p.m. 24-foot-long “Here in Youngstown” historic mural on display. Holiday Music on North Phelps Street.

Pig Iron Press: Pig Iron Poets, poetry readings, 6, 7 and 8 p.m.

Davis Building: The Zou, dance-rock band, 6 and 7 p.m.; Pete Drivere and the Pretty Demons, dance-rock band, 8 and 9 p.m.; Jones For Revival Jr., dance-jam band, 10 and 11 p.m.

Oakland Center for the Arts: Food concessions, Eric Thompson, Magician Stage Show, 6 p.m.; Wii bowling challenge, $100 in prizes for perfect game, 6-9 p.m.; Pickled Brothers Sideshow, Zany & Amazing Circus Fun, 7, 8, 9 p.m.; Jason Alan Magic, magician, 10, 11 p.m.

FEIC Financial Inc.: Father Vit Fiala and Friends, classical cellists, 6, 7 p.m.

Trinity United Methodist Church: Food concessions; Harambee, African dance and musical group, 7 p.m.; Libby’s Tamburitzans, Traditional Gypsy Performers, 8, 9 p.m.

Carriage rides: Horse-drawn carriage rides, fee: adults $5, children $3, 6:30-11:30 p.m.

Mahoning Valley History Center, Burt Building: Davis & McKay, acoustic duo, 6-6:45 p.m., 7-7:45 p.m.; Stephen Dorsey as Roy Orbison, Take 2 Roy Orbison Tribute, 8, 9 p.m.

Chevrolet Centre: Food concessions; free community ice skating, 5:30-8:30 p.m.; Soap Box Derby display, 5:30-8:30 p.m.; Caricaturist Ed O’Malley, 5:30-8:30 p.m., VIP Lounge; Eric Thompson, magician, 7-8:30 p.m.; Children’s Fireworks, 9 p.m.

First Night Youngstown Tent, Central Square: Admission badges, souvenirs for sale, event information, 6-11:45 p.m.

Overture Restaurant, Deyor Center, Federal Street: Chef Jeff Crystal, ice carving, 9 p.m.

FIRST NIGHT CANFIELD

A La Cart Catering: “Young at Heart” starring Ross & Jennifer Crutchlow, cabaret dinner shows at 4 and 6 p.m.

Canfield Methodist Church: “Songs We Love” with Elysia Shutrump and Mark Christine, cabaret dinner shows 4 and 6 p.m.; Ronnie Navarra as Elvis, 8 and 9 p.m.

Lord of Life Lutheran Church Sanctuary: The Wade Raridon Singers, 6 and 7 p.m.; Kathryn Miller, pianist, 8 p.m., Colleen Harris, Celtic soprano, 9 p.m.; Kirk Kupensky, harpist, 10 p.m.

Lord of Life Lutheran Church Hall: Children’s Theater with Victorian Players, 6 p.m.; French Impressionism, Walnut Lodge Ballet Co., Obsidian String Quartet, 7 and 9 p.m.; “Victoria’s Secret” with Victorian Players, 8 and 10 p.m.

Old North Church Worship area: Selections from Rodgers & Hammerstein, 6 p.m.; A Night at the Movies, 7 and 9 p.m.; Wonderful World, 8 and 10 p.m.

Old North Church Great Room: Ladies of Country Music, 6; SideKicks Quartet, 7 and 9 p.m.; Cahal Dunne, 8 and 10 p.m.

Old North Church, Stage 1: Ohio Choro Club, 6 and 9 p.m.; Jon Mosey, 7 and 10 p.m.; Ladies of Country Music, 8 p.m.

Old North Church, Family Life Center: Get Out & Push, 6 p.m.; Burkes Irish Step Dancers, 7 p.m.; Kick It Kloggers, 8 p.m.; J.D. Eicher & The Goodnights, 9 and 10 p.m.

Canfield Presbyterian Church Hall: Meet and Greet Youth Bands, 6 p.m.; Continuous music for youth, Soul Kitty, Lost View, Aldous, Made in Canada, Signal the Verses, 7-10 p.m.

Canfield High School entrance: Tim Hartman, ice sculpturing throughout the evening.

Canfield High School hallway: Get Out & Push, Chinese Auction, Children’s Art Activities, 6 p.m.-midnight.

Canfield High School auditorium: Magic & Illusions of John Steven Bloom, 6 and 7 p.m.; Boomerangs are Coming Back with Gary Broadbent, 8 p.m.; From New York to Canfield, 9 and 10 p.m.; New Year’s Park 2009, 11 p.m.

Canfield High School gymnasium: Lights, Music and Big Balls by Jubilee Christian Fellowship Church, 6-10 p.m.; Boomerangs are Coming Back with Gary Broadbent, 11 p.m.

Canfield High School, Stage A: Dr. Dolittle, Magic Carpet Tour, 6 and 9 p.m.; Karmel Apple Story Telling for children, 7 p.m.; Alice in Wonderland, magic carpet tour, 8 p.m.; Balloon Creations by Karmel Apple, 10 p.m.

Canfield High School, Stage B: Jocko the Clown, 6 p.m.; Jocko the Clown and Porgie the Clown, continuous shows every 25 min. from 7 to 10 p.m.; Boomerangs are Coming Back with Gary Broadbent, 10 p.m.

Canfield High School, Stage C: Billy Motts, juggling & magic, 7 and 9 p.m.; Karmel Apple Story Telling, 8 p.m.; Made in Canada, 11 p.m.

Canfield High School cafeteria: Continuous Children’s Entertainment, Hi-Pockets the Clown, Big Smile Caricaturist, Face Painting, Balloonist, Hi-5 Man on Stilts, 6 p.m.-midnight.

Canfield High School rear entrance: Bonfire, 11:30 p.m.; boomerang throw, 11:59 p.m.; fireworks, midnight.

FIRST NIGHT SALEM

Kent City Center, KSU Auditorium: Food concessions, 6-10; Cavalcade of Stars Radio Reality Review, Patsy Cline portrayed by Dottie Aiken Reynolds, Wolfman, Big Bopper, Buddy Holly, Richie Valens Show, original members of Randy & the Renegades, Abbey Road and Tribute, 6-10:45 p.m.; Grand Finale, Bill Schilling & Linda Sigismondi, Stormin’ Normin, Jason Alan Magic, Stockdale Family Band, Abbey Road with David Schwartz and Bill Schilling as emcees, 10:45 p.m.-midnight.

Kent City Center, YWCA Area & Gym: Crafts for 2- to 12-year-olds, preschool playroom open for 1- to 5-year-olds, 6-8:30 p.m.; Kinder Aerobics for 2- to 7-year-olds, 6-6:30 p.m., 7:30-8 p.m.; Magician Tom Phoolery, 6:45-7:30 p.m., 8-8:45 p.m.; New Year Ball drop, 9 p.m. for children; Beonte the Great, juggling and more, 10:15-10:45 p.m.

Masonic Temple: Turkey Dinner, 4:30-10 p.m.; All-4-One, 6 p.m.; Stage Left Players, “Hello Dolly,” 6:45, 8:30 p.m.; “All & Friends,” Broadway hits revue, 7:45, 9:15 p.m.

Memorial Building gymnasium: Chair Massage fundraiser to benefit Banquet in Salem, Moonstone Massotherapy, 6-10:30 p.m.; Allegheny Drifters, 6, 8:30 p.m.; Stockdale Family Band, 6:45, 10:15 p.m.; Dulci-More, 7:45 p.m.; Bill Schilling & Linda Sigismondi, 9:15 p.m.

Memorial Building front: Horse-drawn carriage rides, 6-10.

Elks Lodge: Alchemy Acres Pet Rescue serving dinner, 6-10 p.m.; Drivin’ Wheel, 6, 7:45, 9:15 p.m.; After Midnight, 6:45, 8:30, 10:15 p.m.

Episcopal Church of Our Savior: Hymn sing with Bill Schilling & Linda Sigismondi, 6 p.m.; Ted Thorne, 6:45, 9:15 p.m.; God’s Quad, 7:45, 10:15 p.m.; All-4-One, 8:30 p.m.

St. Paul School, Scullion Hall: Dinner, 4:30-10 p.m.; Danny Kaye, history of the Court Jester, 6 p.m.; Salem Jubilee Chorus, 6:45 p.m.; Stormin’ Norman, 7:45, 9:15 p.m.; Del Rezek Polka Band, 8:30, 10:15 p.m.

Stark Memorial: Jason Alan, magic, 6, 6:45 p.m.; Beonte the Great, 7:45, 8:30 p.m.

In front of St. Paul Church: Ice sculpture by Ron White, working 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., on display all evening.

Salem Historical Society, East alley entrance: Golden Age of Radio display in meeting room, 4:30-7 p.m.

First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall: Dinner with Carol Madison Catering to benefit the Youth Center, 4:30-7 p.m.

Emmanuel Lutheran Church Educational Building: German Style New Year’s Eve dinner, 4:30-6:30 p.m.

CARTS Van Transportation: Will travel east and west on East State Street and north and south on North Lincoln. Entertainment venues should be close enough to allow most people to park once and walk or ride the CARTS Van to the various venues.