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: “I Love Animals,” 10, 10:45 or 11:30, Mill Creek MetroParks Ford Nature Center (call to register); (330) 740-7107.

COMEDY

Rick Cleveland in “My Buddy Bill,” 7:30, Paul Daum Theatre, University of Akron, 198 Hill St., Akron; (330) 972-7570.

ONSTAGE

“Moon Over Buffalo,” 7:30, Weathervane Community Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron; (330) 836-2626.

“Wicked,” 2 & 8, State Theatre, State Theater, Playhouse Square, 1519 Euclid Ave., Cleveland; Tickets.com.

“Double Nickel Blues,” 8, Cleveland State University’s The Factory Theater, 1833 E. 24th St., between Chester and Payne Avenues, Cleveland; (216) 687-2109.

“A Series of One Act Plays,” 8, G.B. Community Theater at the Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 W. 13th St., Ashtabula; (440) 964-3396.

“The Vagina Monologues,” 8, Swope Music Hall at Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, Pa.; (724) 738-2199.

POP, ROCK, JAZZ

Matchbox Twenty with Alanis Morissette and Mutemath, 7, Quicken Loans Arena, 100 Gateway Plaza, Cleveland; www.livenation.com.

Friday

CHILDREN

Preschool Nature Hour: Penguin Pals (ages 3-5 with their parents), 10 or 12:30, Mill Creek MetroParks Ford Nature Center (preregister at Ford Nature Center).

Girard Winter Metal Fest, 6-10, Girard First Baptist Church, 7 E. Kline St., Girard; (330) 545-9178.

COMEDY

Rick Cleveland in “My Buddy Bill,” 7:30, Paul Daum Theatre, University of Akron, 198 Hill St., Akron; (330) 972-7570.

DANCES

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

Ballroom/social dance with Mark Anthony, 8-11, Avon Oaks, 1401 N. State St., Girard; (330) 545-4882.

MUSIC

Wildwood Express (bluegrass), 7-9, Variety on the Square, 110 N. Pitt St., Mercer, Pa.; (724) 662-1490.

NIGHTLIFE

Guitar Shorty, 8, Michael O’Malley’s, 169 Four Mile Run Road, Austintown; (330) 318-9830.

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

Rudy & the Professionals, 9, Fireplace, 2075 E. Western Reserve Road, Poland; (330) 757-4043.

Savoy, 9, Razzy’s Lounge, 3200 S. Hermitage Road, Hermitage, Pa.; (724) 704-7535.

Bustin’ Loose, 9, Fireplace, 2075 E. Western Reserve Road, Poland; (330) 757-4043.

Davis & McKay, 7-10, Mastropietro Winery, 14558 Ellsworth Road, Berlin Center.

Bobby DJ, 10-2, State Street Bar & Grill, 718 N. State St., Girard; (330) 545-8662.

Total Package, 9:30-1:30, JW’s Other Club Lounge, Radisson Hotel, Interstate 80 at Route 18, West Middlesex, Pa.; (724) 528-2501.

ONSTAGE

“The Last Five Years” dinner theater, 6:30, Youngstown Playhouse, 600 Playhouse Lane (off Glenwood Avenue); (330) 788-8739.

“Moon Over Buffalo,” 8, Weathervane Community Playhouse; (330) 836-2626.

“Nunsense,” 7, Station Square Playhouse, Station Square, Pittsburgh; (412) 281-2098 or (866) 848-2022.

“Wicked,” 8, State Theatre, State Theater; Tickets.com.

“Double Nickel Blues,” 8, CSU’s The Factory Theater; (216) 687-2109.

“They Came From Mars and Landed Outside the Farndale Church Hall in Time for the Townswomen’s Guild’s Coffee Morning,” 7:30, Victorian Players Theater, 702 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; (330) 746-5455.

“A Series of One Act Plays,” 8, G.B. Community Theater at the Ashtabula Arts Center; (440) 964-3396.

“Hooray for Hollywood,” 8, Salem Community Theater, 490 E. State St., Salem; (330) 332-9688.

“The Vagina Monologues,” 8, Swope Music Hall at Slippery Rock University; (724) 738-2199.

POP, ROCK, JAZZ

Chris Rock, 7:30, Palace Theater at Playhouse Square, 1615 Euclid Ave., Cleveland; (216) 241-6000 or www.playhousesquare.com.

Guitar Shorty, 8:30, Michael O’Malley’s, 169 S. Four Mile Run Road, Youngstown; (330)318-9830.

SALES, SHOWS

Penn-Ohio Boat Show, 5-9, Eastwood Expo Center, Niles; (330) 544-8951.

Saturday

CHILDREN

Preschool Nature Hour: Penguin Pals (ages 3-5 with their parents), 10, Mill Creek MetroParks Ford Nature Center (preregister at Ford Nature Center).

Flower Puppet (ages 3-5 with their favorite adult), 11-noon, Mill Creek MetroParks Fellows Riverside Gardens (call to register); (330) 740-7116.

Potato Printing Workshop: Valentines (ages 6 and up with adult companion), 1:30-3, Mill Creek MetroParks Fellows Riverside Gardens (call to register); (330) 740-7116.

DANCES

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

Road Work Country Band, 8-11, Avon Oaks; (330) 545-4882.

MUSIC

Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame inductee Ben E. King, 8, Edward W Powers Auditorium; (330)744-0264 or www.youngstownsymphony.com.

Hard Line Drive, Almost Famous, Lloyd Blevins & Rambling Mountain, 7, Bluegrass Junction, Junction of routes 303 and 44, Shalersville; (330) 626-4579 or www.bluegrassjunction.com.

NIGHTLIFE

First Degree, 9:30-1:30, The Lanai, 165 Niles-Cortland Road S.E., Warren; (330) 856-9844.

FX Project, 9, Lake Tavern, Route 46, Mecca, Ohio; ( (330) 637-1971).

Edison’s Medicine, 9:30-1:30, Drunken Jack’s Saloon; (330) 757-1490.

Tie-1-On, 10, Papa Louie’s Motocross Cafe, 7172 Warren-Sharon Road, Brookfield; (330) 448-2242.

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

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

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

Vegas, 9, Fireplace; (330) 757-4043.

Hern Brothers, 10, Victory Lane Lounge, 200 Cleveland Ave., Warren; (330) 847-2233 or (330) 847-7070.

Kellie Lynne Band, 9, Dusty Armadillo, 3147 state Route 44, Rootstown; (330) 325-0647.

Index, 9, Razzy’s Lounge; (724) 704-7535.

Chasin’ the Blues, 10, County Maigh Eo, 706 Steel St., Youngstown; (330) 792-7077.

Frankie & the Sensations, 9, Fireplace;
(330) 757-4043.

NoXcuse, 10, The Cellar, 162 S. Bridge St., Struthers; (330) 750-0199.

Bobby DJ, 10-2, State Street Bar & Grill;
(330) 545-8662.

ONSTAGE

“The Last Five Years” dinner theater, 6:30, Youngstown Playhouse; (330) 788-8739.

“Farndale” farce, 7:30, Victorian Players Theatre; (330) 746-5455.

“Moon Over Buffalo,” 8, Weathervane Community Playhouse; (330) 836-2626.

Mystery dinner theater “The Curse of the Hopeless Diamond,” 6-10, Byzantine Center at the Grove, 3801 Shady Run Road, Youngstown; (330) 788-4622.

“Defending the Caveman,” 5 & 8:30, Ohio Theater, Playhouse Square, Cleveland; (216) 664-6050 or (800) 888-9941.

“Nunsense,” 7, Station Square Playhouse; (412) 281-2098 or (866) 848-2022.

“Wicked,” 2 & 8, State Theatre; Tickets.com.

“Double Nickel Blues,” 3 & 8, CSU’s The Factory Theater; (216) 687-2109.

“A Series of One Act Plays,” 8, G.B. Community Theater at the Ashtabula Arts Center; (440) 964-3396.

“Hooray for Hollywood,” 8, Salem Community Theater; (330) 332-9688.

“The Vagina Monologues,” 8, Swope Music Hall at Slippery Rock University; (724) 738-2199.

OUTDOORS

“Outspokin’ Wheelmen Bicycling Club” Hopewell Furnace Hike, 11 a.m., Yellow Creek Park in Struthers (about 3 miles, Lunch); (330) 757-9057.

SALES, SHOWS

Buckeye Marble Collector’s Club annual Marble Show, 10-3, Holiday Inn, 131 Bluebell Drive S.W., New Philadelphia; (330) 655-9325.

Penn-Ohio Boat Show, 10-8, Eastwood Expo Center, Niles; (330) 544-8951.

SPECIAL EVENTS

No Escape Cage Fighting, 7, McMenamy’s, 325 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; www.ticketmaster.com.

“One Elegant Evening” fundraiser sponsored by East Palestine Band Parents (dinner, dancing, silent auction), 7-11, Antone’s Banquet Center, 8578 Market St., Boardman; (330) 426-6171.

Sunday

COMEDY

Community Comedy Night with Paul Aldrich, 7 p.m., Victory Christian Center LIFE Centre, 3899 McCartney Road, Coitsville; (330) 536-2127.

DANCES

Frank Palombi Band, 3-7, Bessemer Croatian Club, 601 Poland Ave., Bessemer, Pa.; (724) 667-8997.

ONSTAGE

“The Last Five Years” dinner theater, 1:30, Youngstown Playhouse; (330) 788-8739.

“Farndale” farce, 2, Victorian Players Theatre; (330) 746-5455.

“Moon Over Buffalo,” 2:30, Weathervane Community Playhouse; (330) 836-2626.

“Defending the Caveman,” 7, Ohio Theater; (216) 664-6050 or (800) 888-9941.

“Nunsense,” 2:30, Station Square Playhouse; (412) 281-2098 or 1-866-848-2022.

“Wicked,” 1 & 6:30, State Theatre; Tickets.com.

“Double Nickle Blues,” 3, CSU’s The Factory Theater; (216) 687-2109.

“A Series of One Act Plays,” 3, G.B. Community Theater at the Ashtabula Arts Center; (440) 964-3396.

OUTDOORS

Love Makes the World Go Round; but Laughter Keeps Us From Getting Dizzy Hike, 2, Mill Creek MetroParks Hitchcock Woods Trail, Deerpath Drive off Hitchcock Road (moderate difficulty with muddy conditions, 2 miles).

“Outspokin’ Wheelmen Bicycling Club” Paul’s Winter Ride, 11 a.m., Town One Square, Poland (no ride in rain or snow, maybe a walk); (330) 757-3344.

SALES, SHOWS

Penn-Ohio Boat Show, 10-5, Eastwood Expo Center, Niles; (330) 544-8951

Monday

NIGHTLIFE

Gordon James Band, 9, Tully’s, 101 Chestnut St., Sharon, Pa.; (724) 981-9464.

Tuesday

DANCES

Jim Frank Trio, 7, Yellow Creek Park, Struthers.

MUSIC

Five By Design, 7:30, W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Warren; (330) 841-2931.

ONSTAGE

“Wicked,” 8, State Theater; Tickets.com.

POETRY

Pig Iron Literary & Art Works open poetry reading, 8, Tomasino’s, 103 Federal Plaza West, Youngstown; (330) 747-6932.

POP, ROCK, JAZZ

Saliva, Drowning Pool, 7:30, Rex Theater, 1602 E. Carson Street, Pittsburgh; (412) 381-6811 or Ticketmaster.

Wednesday

DANCES

DJ Big Pete, 8, Kuzman’s; (330) 545-8521.

ONSTAGE

“Wicked,” 8, State Theater; Tickets.com.

OUTDOORS

“Outspokin’ Wheelmen Bicycling Club” Monthly Membership Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Experimental Farm, Canfield (Swap meet ... bring your stuff).

Ongoing

ART

Mary Schiller Myers School of Art, University of Akron, Emily Davis Gallery, University of Akron, Folk Hall, 150 E. Exchange St., Akron. “Karen Kunc: Prints,” through March 1. Hours: 10-5 Mon.-Tue., Th.-Sat. and 10-9 Wed. (330) 972-5951.

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.; 1-9 Sat.; 1-5 Sun. All exhibits are free and open to the public.

Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 W. 13th St., Ashtabula. “Dennis Kortyka,” through March 2 (opening reception, 6:30-8:30 Friday). Hours: 9-8 Mon.-Th.; 9-4 Fri.-Sat. (440) 964-3396.

Butler Institute of American Art Salem Branch, 343 E. State St., Salem. “Edward Charney: Paintings,” through Feb. 16; Annual YMCA show, March 1-April 5; Gregory Perillo “Visions of the American West,” April 9-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 Trumbull Branch, 9350 E. Market St., Howland. “Women Artists: A Celebration,” through Feb. 9. Hours: 11-4 Wed.-Sun. (330) 609-9900.

Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown. “Stephen Knapp: Lightpaintings,” through Sunday; “Pastel Society of American Annual Members Show-Giffini Gallery, through Feb. 29; “Wenlan Hu Frost: Chinese Calligraphy 2.0,” The Love Character Abstract Symbolism Series,” Feb. 14-March 2 (meet the artist 1-3 Feb. 17); “Don Koons,” (Giffuni Gallery), through March 2; “Joseph Vitone: Digital Photographs,” through Feb. 29; “Vincent Smith (1929-2004): Paintings,” through March 16; “Antonio Petrucelli (1919-1994): American Illustrator,” Feb. 24-April 20 (opening reception, 1-3 Feb. 24); “Ron Amstutz: Right Roads and Wrong Ways,” (Flad Gallery), through April 27; “That’s All Folks” The Art of Warner Bros. Animation,” Feb. 29-May 18 (preview party, 7-9 Feb. 28); Wehlan Hu Frost “The Love Character Abstract Symbolism Series,” Feb. 14 -March 2; “James Rosttai: Sculpture,” through Feb. 29. 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.

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. “Winslow Homer exhibit,” through Feb. 29; “35th annual Hoyt Regional Juried Art Exhibition,” April 15-May 16 (registration 10-5 Feb. 23). 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. “Charles James,” (Alumni Gallery), through Feb. 17; “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. “Unter Druck” new graphic works from Dresden, through Feb. 8. Hours: 11-5 Tue.-Fri. (330) 672-1369.

Kent Downtown Gallery, 141 E. Main St., Kent. “Annual Environment Art Show,” through Feb. 23 (opening reception, 5-7 Saturday). Hours: noon-5 Wed.-Fri.; 10-4 Sat. (330) 676-1549.

Mill Creek MetroParks Weller Gallery, inside D.D. and Velma Davis Education and Visitor Center, Fellows Riverside Gardens, McKinley Avenue, Youngstown. “Meltdown: Beneath Thin Ice,” the sculptural paintings of Vallene Weeda depict the artist's impression of frozen moments of time. Experience the colorful textural possibilities of what may lie beneath the surface, through Feb. 24; “Nature Photography Exhibit,” March 1-30 (entry deadline Sunday, call (330) 740-7107). 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.

Roberta’s Gallery of Fine Arts, 8 S. Main St., Columbiana. (330) 482-4522.

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. Call for hours. (330) 743-8929.

Sutliff Museum, Warren-Trumbull County Public Library (second floor), 444 Mahoning Avenue N.W., Warren. Antique tobacco tins on display, through Feb. 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. “2008 Master Print Collection” from the Warren Photographic Society, through Feb. 23. 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. 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

Avon Oaks Ballroom, 1401 N. State St., Girard; dance lessons, 6-7:30 Fridays; dances, 4 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 7:30-8:30 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. Hustle and swing, 7-8 and 8-9 Tue. (330) 727-6312.

Judy Conti Dance Studio, Huntington Woods Mall, Boardman. Advance swing and country 2-step, 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 Saturday monthly, through May. (724) 964-8171.

Y-Dance Club at Sts. Peter and Paul Ukranian Orthodox Pavilion, 1025 N. Belle Vista Ave., Youngstown. Lessons and dance Tuesday evenings: 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., 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 p.m. Tue. Call (330) 503-4113.

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

SCOPE Center, 220 W. Market St., Warren. Stephen Foster Chorus welcomes new members, 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Call Jerry (330) 652-5739.

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 Sunday monthly. Call for appointment other days. (330) 792-1129 or (330) 799-8051.

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 Sunday monthly, call for appointment other days. (330) 534-4247.

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,” through 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 Sunday 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 Sunday 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

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 Nov. 1-May 15. (330) 584-7835 or www.noahslostark.org.

Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, 714 North Portage Path, Akron. Open April 1-Dec. 31, 2008; “Great Garden Adventure” interactive exploration of gardens and grounds, opens May 3. (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

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 Thursdays. (330) 779-0000.

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. DJ Dominic, 9-1 Wednesdays. (330) 793-5030.

Drunken Jack’s Saloon, 1714 Boardman-Poland Road, Poland. Celeste DJ/karaoke, 8:30-12:30 Thursdays. (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; family night, dance lessons, 5-6 Sun, DJ Marty all evening Sun. (330) 325-0647.

Hope Building Annex Parking Lot, 2733 Market St., Youngstown. Warriors Inc., Live Mic night, 6 p.m. last Friday 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. Kowboy Karaoke, 10 Fri. (330)349-9464.

Razzy’s Lounge, 3200 S. Hermitage Road, Hermitage, Pa.; Karaoke, 8 Mon.; DJ Johnny Micco, 8 Tues. (724) 704-7535.

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

The 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 Tues.; College ID night, 8 Wed.; karaoke, 9 Thu.; dance party, 9 Sat. (330) 792-1216 or www.atthewedge.com.

ONSTAGE

Benedum Center, 719 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh. “The Lion King,” through Feb. 17. (412) 456-4800 or pgharts.org.

Carousel Dinner Theatre, 1275 E. Waterloo Road, Akron. “The Odd Couple,” through Feb. 23; “The King and I,” Feb. 27-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 Tues.-Sun. (330) 740-7116.

Mill Creek MetroParks Farm, U.S. Route 46, Canfield. Closed until April. (330) 533-7572.

Mill Creek MetroParks Lanterman’s Mill, closed for the season. (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

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

Pig Iron Press, 26 N. Phelps St., downtown Youngstown. Work-In-Process Writing Workshop, 7-9 p.m. fourth Wednesday monthly. Walk-ins welcome. (330) 747-6932.

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.