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

NIGHTLIFE

Smackdaddys, 10, McMenamy’s, 325 Youngstown-Warren Road, Route 422; (330) 544-1732.

DJ Lil Anthony, 9-2, County Maigh Eo, 706 Steel St., Youngstown; (330) 792-7077.

ONSTAGE

“The Rivals,” 8, Ford Theater, YSU Bliss Hall, Wick Avenue, Youngstown; (330) 941-3105.

“Children of a Lesser God,” 7:30, Weathervane Community Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron; (330) 836-2626.

“The Colored Museum,” 8, The Oakland Center for the Arts, 220 W. Boardman St., Youngstown; (330)746-0404.
“BackBeat ... A Tribute,” 7:30, Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 W. 13th St., Ashtabula; (440) 964-3396.

“Wicked,” 8, State Theater, Playhouse Square, 1519 Euclid Ave., Cleveland; Tickets.com.
“One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,” 7:30, Beeghly Theater, Westminster College, New Wilmington, Pa.; (724) 946-7241.

OUTDOORS

Winter Ecology Hike, 2 p.m., Mill Creek MetroParks Vickers Nature Preserve (easy rating, one mile).

POP, ROCK, JAZZ

Miranda Lambert, doors 7, House of Blues, 308 Euclid Ave., Cleveland; Ticketmaster.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Winter Gardening Seminar, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Mill Creek MetroParks Fellows Riverside Gardens (call John Kolar to register); (330) 545-2266.

Friday

DANCES

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

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

MUSIC

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

NIGHTLIFE

Redline, 9:30-1:30, Drunken Jack’s Saloon, 1714 Boardman-Poland Road, Poland; (330) 757-1490.

FX Project, 9, DeVanzo’s, 3176 E. State St., Hermitage, Pa.; (724) 342-4367.

Joe Grushecky, 9, Michael O’Malley’s, 169 S. Four Mile Run Road, Austintown; (330) 318-9830.

Red Wanting Blue, 11:30, The Cellar, 162 Bridge St., Struthers; (330) 750-0199.

House Band, 10, Shakers Bar & Grille, 4520 Belmont Ave., Liberty; (330) 759-0465.

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

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

First Degree, 9:30-1:30, Town & Country, 7262 Hubbard-Masury Road, Hubbard; (330) 534-0120.

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

ONSTAGE

“Farndale” farce, 7:30, Victorian Players Theatre, 702 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; (330) 746-5455.

“The Rivals,” 8, Ford Theater, Youngstown; (330) 941-3105.

“Forever Plaid,” 8, DeYor Performing Arts Center, Ford Family Recital Hall, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 744-0264 or www.youngstownsymphony.com.

“Children of a Lesser God,” 8, Weathervane Community Playhouse; (330) 836-2626.

“The Colored Museum,” 8, Oakland Center for the Arts; (330) 746-0404.

“Disney’s Aladdin,” 7, Fairview Arts & Outreach Center, 4220 Youngstown-Poland Road; (330) 757-3275.

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

“One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,” 7:30, Beeghly Theater; (724) 946-7241.

OUTDOORS

Outspokin’ Wheelmen Bicycling Club Paula’s Night Out, 6 p.m., Fat-E’s, Struthers; (330) 533-6299.

POP, ROCK, JAZZ

Wilco, 7:30, Lakewood Civic Auditorium, Bunts Road at Franklin Avenue, Lakewood; Ticketmaster.

SALES, SHOWS

Ohio Coin Expo, noon to 5:30, Quality Inn (formerly Holiday Inn), 4742 Brecksville Road, Richfield; (216) 292-7744.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Mad About the Arts 12th Anniversary, 6:30 Friends reception Brady’s Leap; 7:30-10:30 Main celebration with Geo C. and tha Storm, in the Main McDonough Galleries, Youngstown State University; (330) 941-2787.

Mary Jo Maluso and Rick Blackson with “Love Music,” Alberini’s Restaurant, 1201 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; (330) 652-5895.

Saturday

DANCES

DJ Carl Severino, 8, Kuzman’s; (330) 545-8521.

The Casuals, 3-7, Garden Brook Party Center, 4820 state Route 5 N.E., Cortland; (330) 318-3004.

Western Square/line Dance, 7-10, Town Hall, intersection of state Routes 45 and 87, North Bloomfield; (440) 685-4758.

Road Work (country), 8-11, Avon Oaks Ballroom; (330) 545-4882.

MUSIC

“Back Beat ... A Tribute,” to The Beatles, 7:30, Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 W. 13th St., Ashtabula; (440) 964-3396.

Shenango Valley Chorale directed by Edgar S. Groves, with Shenango Valley Chorale Chamber Orchestra, 2:30, Church of Notre Dame, 2335 Highland Road, Hermitage, Pa.; (724) 342-0793.

NIGHTLIFE

Karaoke with DJ Little Anthony, 8, Big’s Sports Bar, 1597 Mahoning
Ave., Youngstown; (330) 270-9308.

Groove Clinic, 8, Up A Creek, 4793 E. Market St., Howland; (330) 856-5135.

Winter Blues Fest with Lil’ Ed & Blues Imperials, Willie Phoenix, FX Project and Damian Knapp, 6, Michael O’Malley’s, 169 Four Mile Run Road, Austintown; (330) 318-9830.

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

Winter Blues Fest with Lil’ Ed & the Blues Imperials, FX Projectand more, 9, Michael O’Malley’s, 169 S. Four Mile Run Road, Youngstown; (330) 318-9830.

House Band, 10, Salty Grogs, 12203 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman; (330) 726-6690.

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

Tie 1 On, 10, Tangier Bar & Pizza, 880 Youngstown-Poland Road, Struthers; (330) 750-6033.

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

Total Package, 10-2, Crest Lanes, 3390 Youngstown-Warren Road (Route 422), Niles; (330) 369-6218.

Kitchen Knife Conspiracy with Six Shots Left, Aldous, Death of A Dying Breed, and Something to Shelter, Gingerspittz, doors 8, show 9, The Cellar, 62 S. Bridge St., Struthers; (330) 750-0199.

Side Effects, 8:30, Drunken Jack’s Saloon, Poland; (330) 757-1490.

Davis & McKay, 7:30-10:30, Mocha House, 467 High St. N.E., Warren; (330) 392-3020.

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

ONSTAGE

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

“The Rivals,” 8, Ford Theater; (330) 941-3105.

“Forever Plaid,” 8, DeYor Performing Arts Center; (330) 744-0264 or www.youngstownsymphony.com.

“Children of a Lesser God,” 8, Weathervane Community Playhouse; (330) 836-2626.

“The Colored Museum,” 8, Oakland Center for the Arts; (330) 746-0404.

Showcase Noir, 10 a.m., Benedum Center, 719 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh; (412) 456-4800 or pgharts.org.

“Disney’s Aladdin,” 7, Fairview Arts & Outreach Center; (330) 757-3275.

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

The Pittsburgh Dance Council presents Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo in “Cinderella,” 8, Benedum Center, 719 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh; (412) 456-4800 or pgharts.org.

“One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,” 7:30, Beeghly Theater; (724) 946-7241.

OUTDOORS

Outspokin’ Wheelmen Bicycling Club Paul’s Winter Ride, 11 a.m., Poland Methodist Church (20-25 miles, no ride in rain or snow, walk possible); (330) 757-3344.

POP, ROCK, JAZZ

BackBeat, a Beatles Tribute, 7:30, Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 W. 13th St., Ashtabula; (440) 964-3396 or www.artscenternews.com.

English Beat/RX Bandits, 7:45, Rex Theater, 1602 E. Carson Street, Pittsburgh; (412) 381-6811 or Ticketmaster.

Against Me! 7, Gravity Night Club, Cheswick, Pa.; (724) 715-7818.

SALES, SHOWS

Ohio Coin Expo, noon to 10-5:30, Quality Inn (formerly Holiday Inn), 4742 Brecksville Road, Richfield; (216) 292-7744.

Sunday

DANCES

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

MUSIC

Bassist Samuel DePalma, 3:30, Holy Trinity Church, 1 Trinity Place, Greenville, Pa.; (724) 588-8870.

Shenango Valley Chorale directed by Edgar S. Groves with Shenango Valley Chorale Chamber Orchestra, 2:30, St. Michael’s Church, 80 N. High St., Greenville, Pa.; (724) 342-0793.

ONSTAGE

“The Rivals,” 3, Ford Theater; (330) 941-3105.

“Forever Plaid,” 2:30, DeYor Performing Arts Center; (330) 744-0264.

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

“Disney’s Aladdin,” 4, Fairview Arts & Outreach Center; (330) 757-3275.

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

The Pittsburgh Dance Council presents Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo in “Cinderella,” 2, Benedum Center; (412) 456-4800 or pgharts.org.

“One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,” 2:30, Beeghly Theater; (724) 946-7241.

OUTDOORS

Outspokin’ Wheelmen Bicycling Club Stavich Trail and maybe more, 10 a.m., East End of Liberty St., Lowellville (15-25 ride, if snowy bring mountain bikes, if weather extremely cold, lunch); (330) 755-7105.

POP, ROCK, JAZZ

English Beat with RX Bandits, doors 7, House of Blues; Ticketmaster.

SALES, SHOWS

Ohio Coin Expo, 10-2, Quality Inn (formerly Holiday Inn), 4742 Brecksville Road, Richfield; (216) 292-7744.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Wintertime Tea: Celebrating the Golden Anniversary, 2-4 p.m., Mill Creek MetroParks Fellows Riverside Gardens (call to register); (330) 740-7116.

Civil War History Presentations by Steffon Wydell Jones, 3:30, St. Andrews A.M.E. Church, 521 W. Earle Ave., Youngstown; (330) 783-3242.

Monday

NIGHTLIFE

Geoff Achison, 9, Tully’s, 101 Chestnut St., Sharon, Pa.; (724) 981-9464.

Tuesday

LECTURES

Heather Ann Thompson, Soros Justice Fellow, History Department, University of North Carolina, “Spinning Rebellion: The Attica Prison Uprising, the Media, and the [Mis]Shaping of Working-Class Politics in the Post-1970s United States,” 7:30, YSU, Kilkawley Center, gallery.

NIGHTLIFE

Open Stage, 9-1, County Maigh Eo; (330) 792-7077.

ONSTAGE

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

“The Drowsy Chaperone,” 7:30, Benedum Center, 719 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh; (412) 456-6666.

POP, ROCK, JAZZ

Angels and Airwaves with Meg & Dia, The Color Fred, and Ace Enders, doors 6, House of Blues, 308 Euclid Ave., Cleveland; Ticketmaster.

Stellar Kart “Expect the Impossible Tour” featuring FireFlight and introducing Esterlyn, doors 6, Pleasant Valley Church, Nile; (330) 539-6582, ext. 216; www.pvyouthministry.com.

Wednesday

DANCES

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

Jim Frank Trio, 7:30, VFW, Monaca, Pa. (ballroom dancing).

ONSTAGE

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

“The Drowsy Chaperone,” 7:30, Benedum Center; (412) 456-6666.

POP, ROCK, JAZZ

Tesla, 7:30, Palace Theater, Greensburg, Pa.; (724) 836-8000.

SCHOOLS

Boardman Band Winter Concert, 7 p.m., Boardman High School Performing Arts Center.

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. Hours: 9-8 Mon.-Th.; 9-4 Fri.-Sat. (440) 964-3396.

Butler Institute of American Art Salem Branch, 343 E. State St., Salem. 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. Hours: 11-4 Wed.-Sun. (330) 609-9900.

Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown. “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,” through March 2; “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,” Sunday through April 20 (opening reception, 1-3 Sunday); “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,” through 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. “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. “Annual Environment Art Show,” through 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 Sunday; “Nature Photography Exhibit,” March 1-30. 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.

Steel Town Studios Gallery and Shop, 8 N. Phelps St., Youngstown. Gallery features works of area artist Bob Barko Jr., displays of memorabilia and artifacts featuring Youngstown’s popular culture, Idora Park, Isaly’s, Mill Creek Park, steel mills, downtown theaters, stores and more. Hours: through Feb. 29, 11:30-5:30 Mon.-Fri.; 2-7 Wed. (330) 743-8929.

Sutliff Museum, Warren-Trumbull County Public Library (second floor), 444 Mahoning Avenue N.W., Warren. Antique tobacco tins on display, through February. 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 Saturday; “Angels of Decadence,” James Pernotto, March 2-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. 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; 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 7:30-8:30 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. 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 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 Avenue (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.

Carnegie Museum of Natural History, 4400 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh. Hours: 10-5 Tue.-Sat.; noon-5 Sun. (412) 622-3361 or www.carnegiemnh.org.

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

McBride House, 27 Hager Street, Hubbard. Open house: 2-5 second 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,” 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 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

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 Tue. and Thu.-Sat.; noon-5 Sun.; 10-9 Wed. (216) 721-1600 or www.cbgarden.org.

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, 3900 Wildlife Way (off Fulton Parkway). Hours: 10-5 daily. (216) 661-6500.

Loghurst (oldest remaining log house in Northeast Ohio), 3967 Boardman-Canfield Road, Canfield. Group tours and programs are available year-round. (330) 533-4330.

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.

Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, 1 Schenley Park, Pittsburgh. Hours: 9:30-5 Mon.-Sun.; 6-10 p.m. Wed.-Sat. through Sunday. (412) 622-6914 or www.phipps.conservatory.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

Big’s Sports Bar, 1597 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; music trivia, 7, every Tuesday 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 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. DJ Dave, 9 Thu.; Kowboy Karaoke, 10 Fri. (330) 349-9464.

Razzy’s Lounge, 3200 S. Hermitage Road, Hermitage, Pa. Karaoke, 8 Mon.; DJ Johnny Micco, 8 Tue. (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 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 Odd Couple,” through Saturday; “The King and I,” Wednesday 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. 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

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 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.

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.