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

Fortune Cookie Workshop (ages 6 and up with their favorite adult), 6-7:30 p.m., Mill Creek MetroParks Fellows Riverside Gardens (call to register); (330) 740-7116.

NIGHTLIFE

Hot 101 DJ, 10, Lanai Lounge, 7631 South Ave., Youngstown; (330) 629-9605.

ONSTAGE

An Evening of Two One-Acts, “The Nature & Purpose of the Universe,” and “Roulette,” 8, Spotlight Arena Theater, YSU Bliss Hall, Wick Avenue, Youngstown; (330) 941-3105.

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

Friday

CHILDREN

For the Birds (ages 3-5), 11-noon or 1-2, Mill Creek MetroParks Fellows Riverside Gardens (call to register); (330) 740-7116.

DANCES

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

NIGHTLIFE

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

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

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

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

House Band, 9, Oscar’s, 1315 Boardman-Canfield Road, Canfield; (330) 965-0800.

Corey Stevens with Sleepin’ Dogz, 8, Michael O’Malley’s, 169 Four Mile Run Road, Austintown; (330) 318-9830.

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

DJ, 10-2, Lanai Lounge, 7631 South Ave., Youngstown; (330) 629-9605.)

MIdnight Highway Band, 10, Down the Hatch, 3101 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; (330) 799-3449.

Cheryl and Just Jill Karoake, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Irish Bob's; 25-cent wings.

ONSTAGE

“The Cover of Life,” 8, Trumbull New Theatre, 5883 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; (330) 652-1103.

“The Nature & Purpose of the Universe,” and “Roulette,” 8, Spotlight Arena Theater; (330) 941-3105.

“Crowns,” 8, Firehouse Theater, 450 E. Market St., Alliance; (330) 821-8712.

“Evita,” 8, E.J. Thomas Hall, University of Akron, 198 Hill St., Akron; (330) 972-7570.

“Strangers on A Train,” 8, Salem Community Theater, 490 E. State St., Salem; (330) 332-9688.

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

“Early One Evening at the Rainbow Bar and Grill,” 8, G.B. Community Theatre, Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 W. 13th St., Ashtabula; (440) 964-3396.

“Brighton Beach Memoirs,” 7:30, New Castle Playhouse Annex Theater, 202 E. Long Ave., New Castle; (724) 654-3437.

“Daniel,” 7, Das Dutch Village Inn, 150 E. state Route 14, Columbiana; (330) 482-5050.

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

OUTDOORS

“Outspokin’ Wheelmen Bicycling Club” dinner and hockey, 5:30 p.m. dinner at Cedar’s & 7 p.m. hockey at the Chevrolet Centre; (330) 793-8219.

POP, ROCK, JAZZ

Haste the Day & Scary Kids Scaring Kids, 7, Mr. Small’s Theater, 400 Lincoln Ave., Millvale, Pa.; (877) 468-3401.

Bogart “Legendary Blues Revue,” 8, Rex Theater, 1602 E. Carson Street, Pittsburgh; (412) 381-6811 or Ticketmaster.

SALES, SHOWS

Canton Hot Rod Show, 4-10, Canton Civic Center-downtown, 1101 Market St., Canton.

Saturday

CHILDREN

For the Birds (ages 3-5), 11-noon, Mill Creek MetroParks Fellows Riverside Gardens (call to register); (330) 740-7116.

DANCES

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

MUSIC

Bill Evans, saxophone; Sam Bush, mandolin; Ryan Cavanaugh, banjo; Chris Howes, fiddle; Richard Bona, bass; Dave Weckl, drums, 9, Kent Stage, 175 E. Main, Kent; (330) 677-5005.

The Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley’s “Game of Hope Classic,” doors 3:30, YSU’s Beeghly Center; (330) 728-2669.

8th Annual Night of Irish Music, 7, St. Joseph Social Hall, 79 Case Ave., Sharon, Pa.; (724) 528-3134, or Irishsongs@roadrunner.com.

NIGHTLIFE

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

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

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

Hern Brothers, 10, Faces Lounge, 13 W. Broad St., Newton Falls; (330) 872-5856.

Tie-1-On, 9:30, Harry’s, Main Street, Sharpsville, Pa.; (724) 962-5053.

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

Three Miles Out, 10, Victory Lane Lounge, 200 Cleveland Ave. East, Warren; (330) 847-2233.

Groove Clinic, 10, Chestnut Street Cafe, 23 Chestnut St., Sharon, Pa.; (724) 346-1414.

First Degree, 9:30-1:30, The Suburban (formerly D’avanzo’s), 3176 E. State St., Hermitage, Pa.; (724) 342-3467.

DJ, 10-2, Lanai Lounge, 7631 South Ave., Youngstown; (330) 629-9605.)

MIdnight Highway Band, 10, Down the Hatch; (330) 799-3449.

Frankie and The Sensations, 9, Fireplace; (330) 757-4043.

ONSTAGE

“The Cover of Life,” 8, Trumbull New Theatre; (330) 652-1103.

“The Nature & Purpose of the Universe,” and “Roulette,” 8, Spotlight Arena Theater; (330) 941-3105.

“Crowns,” 8, Firehouse Theater; (330) 821-8712.

“Evita,” 2 & 8, E.J. Thomas Hall; (330) 972-7570.

“Strangers on A Train,” 8, Salem Community Theater; (330)332-9688.

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

“The Contraltos I” dinner theater, 6, Murder Mystery Theater, B&O Station, 530 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; (330) 480-9859 or bnostation.com.

“Early One Evening at the Rainbow Bar and Grille,” 8, G.B. Community Theater, Ashtabula Arts Center; (440) 964-3396.

“Brighton Beach Memoirs,” 7:30, New Castle Playhouse Annex Theater; (724) 654-3437.

“Daniel,” 7, Das Dutch Village Inn; (330) 482-5050.

“Nunsense,” 7, Station Square Playhouse, Station Square, Pittsburgh; (412) 281-2098 or 1-866-848-2022.

OUTDOORS

“Outspokin’ Wheelmen Bicycling Club” an urban geo-hike, 10:30 a.m., Davis Center, Mill Creek Park for a hike to the downtown area of Youngstown (see www.geocaching.com, stop for lunch); (330) 792-2081.

POP, ROCK, JAZZ

Marc Cohn with Amy Correia, 8, Mr. Small’s Theater; (877) 468-3401.

SALES, SHOWS

Canton Hot Rod Show, 10-10, Canton Civic Center-downtown, 1101 Market St., Canton.

Sunday

DANCES

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

ONSTAGE

“The Cover of Life,” 3, Trumbull New Theatre; (330) 652-1103.

“The Nature & Purpose of the Universe,” and “Roulette,” 3, Spotlight Arena Theater; (330) 941-3105.

“Crowns,” 2:30, Firehouse Theater; (330) 821-8712 .

“Strangers on A Train,” 2, Salem Community Theater; (330)332-9688.

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

“Early One Evening at the Rainbow Bar and Grille,” 8, G.B. Community Theater, Ashtabula Arts Center; (440) 964-3396.

“Brighton Beach Memoirs,” 2, New Castle Playhouse Annex Theater; (724) 654-3437.

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

OUTDOORS

Navigating Nature Hike, 2 p.m., Mill Creek MetroParks Ford Nature Center (hike along East Cohasset trail, moderate difficulty with hills and steps, 2 miles).

POP, ROCK, JAZZ

Chris Brown with Bow Wow and Soulja Boy, 7, Quicken Loans Arena (formerly Gund Arena), One Center Court, downtown Cleveland; www.livenation.com.

SALES, SHOWS

Canton Hot Rod Show, 10-8, Canton Civic Center-downtown, 1101 Market St., Canton.

SPECIAL EVENTS

MacCallum Highlanders Pipes and Drums present Jim McGillivray, 1:30, Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown; (330) 545-5055.

Monday

NIGHTLIFE

Jason Antognoli, 9, Tully’s, 101 Chestnut St., Sharon, Pa.; (724) 981-7221.

Simply Ed Karoake, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Irish Bob's; Ladies Night drink specials.

Tuesday

NIGHTLIFE

DJ George, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Irish Bob's, 15 cent wings until 11; $5 domestic pitchers.

ONSTAGE

Cirque du Soleil’s Saltimbanco, 7:30, Wolstein Center, Cleveland State University, 2000 Prospect Ave., Cleveland; (216) 241-5555 or (330) 945-9400.

OUTDOORS

“Outspokin’ Wheelmen Bicycling Club” Rachel’s Cure for house-atosis part 2, 10 a.m., Mill Creek Park, parking lot across from golf course (bike, hike or cross-country ski, depending on weather); (330) 549-9325.

POP, ROCK, JAZZ

As I Lay Dying with August Burns Red, Evergreen Terrace, Still Remains, 6:45, Mr. Small’s Theater; (877) 468-3401.

Wednesday

DANCES

DJ Spokane Wayne, 8, Kuzman’s; (330) 545-8521.

MUSIC

Ladysmith Black Mambazo, 7:30, E.J. Thomas Hall, University of Akron, 198 Hill St., Akron; (330) 972-7570.

YSU’s New York Empire Trio Concert, 8, Bliss Hall; (330) 941-3636.

NIGHTLIFE

YSU Jazz Ensemble, 5-9, Rosetta Stone Cafe, 110 W. Federal St., downtown Youngstown; (330) 480-0884.

ONSTAGE

Cirque du Soleil’s Saltimbanco, 3:30 & 7:30, Wolstein Center; (216) 241-5555 or (330) 945-9400.

POP, ROCK, JAZZ

Youngstown State University Jazz Combos, 12:15, Butler Art Institute of American Art; 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown; (330) 744-0264.

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 (free lecture and reception, 6 p.m. Feb. 6). Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 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., Sat. 1-9, 1-5 Sun.) All exhibits are free and open to the public.

Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 W. 13th St., Ashtabula. Works of “Stjepan Erdeg” through Jan. 29; “Dennis Kortyka,” Feb. 1-March 2 (opening reception, 6:30-8:30 Feb. 8). 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. “71st Area Artists Annual Exhibition,” through Feb. 3; “Stephen Knapp: Lightpaintings,” through Feb. 10; “Pastel Society of American Annual Members Show-Giffini Gallery, through Feb. 29; “Don Koons,” (Giffuni Gallery), Jan. 27-March 2. “Joseph Vitone: Digital Photographs,” through Feb. 29; (Ron Amstutz: Right Roads and Wrong Ways,” (Flad Gallery), through April 27; Hours: 11-4, Tue. and Th.-Sat.; Wehlan Hu Frost “The Love Character Abstract Symbolism Series,” Feb. 14 -March 2; James Rosttai:Sculpture, through Feb. 29: 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: Tue., Thu., Sat.-Sun., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Wed. and Fri., 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; 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 a.m.-5 p.m. 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. “New House of Vionnet,” (Stager Gallery), through Jan. 27; Dean Harris, Jeweler,” through Jan. 27; “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. “Domestic, By Nature: A House of Exhibition,” featuring artists Heather Elliott, Gregory Hatch, Jennifer Rentz and Bailey Szychowski, through Feb. 2. 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 Feb. 10, 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 Ave., 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. Hours through Jan. 31: 11:30-5:30 Mon. & Fri., 2-7 Wed.; Closed Jan. 28. (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 on Tue., Wed. & Thu. with Lynn Cardwell. (330) 718-2696.

Youngstown State University Bliss Hall Gallery, Wick Avenue, second floor, Youngstown. Hours: 8 a.m. -5 p.m., 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 Dept. 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 Sat. monthly, through May. (724) 964-8171.

Y-Dance Club at Sts. Peter and Paul Ukranian Orthodox Pavilion, 1025 N. Belle Vista Ave., Youngstown. Lessons (West Coast Swing, through Jan. 29) and dance Tue. 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., 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 Ave., 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 Adeline’s Spirit of the Valley Chorus, Faith Community Church, 1919 E. Midlothian Blvd., Youngstown. New member 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, One University Plaza, Youngstown State University. New members are welcome, 7 Thu. (330) 542-3313.

MUSEUMS

Arms Family Museum, 648 Wick Ave., Youngstown. Hours: 1-5 Tue.-Sun. Closed Mon. and national holidays. Group tours by appointment. (330) 743-2589 or www.mahoninghistory.org.

Austin Log Cabin, 3797 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown. Free tours. Open 1-4 first Sun. monthly. Call for appointment other days. (330) 792-1129 or (330) 799-8051.

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

Mercer County Historical Society, 119 S. Pitt St., Mercer. Hours: 10-4:30 Tues.-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 Tues.-Sat., 1-5 Sun. (330) 394-1899 or packardmuseum.org.

Strock Stone House, 7171 Mahoning Ave., Austintown. Open first Sun. monthly, 1-4. Call for appointment other days. (330) 792-1129 or (330) 799-8051.

War Vet Museum, 23 E. Main St., Canfield. Hours: 9-4 daily. Tour guide at facility. (330) 533-6311 or www.ourvalleynow.com.

Ward-Thomas Museum (Niles Historical Society), 503 Brown St., Niles. Open house: 2-5 first Sun. monthly, tours by appointment. (330) 544-2143.

World War II Vehicle Museum and Learning Center, 5959 West Liberty St. S.E., Hubbard. Hours: 9 a.m.-noon and 1-5 weekday, 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.

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. Open mic, 11 Thu.; 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. Western karaoke with Blue Diamond 8-midnight Weds. (330) 793-5030.

Down the Hatch, 3101 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown. Karaoke with Dominic, 9:30 Wed. (330) 799-3449.

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

Dusty Armadillo, 3147 state Rt. 44, Rootstown. Family Night, 5-6 dance lessons, dancing until 9 p.m.; dance lessons, 7-9 Wed., college ID night with DJ Adam, 9 p.m.; dance lessons, 7-9 Fri. Ladies night. (330) 325-0647.

Hope Building Annex Parking Lot, 2733 Market St., Youngstown. Warriors Inc., Live Mic night, 6 p.m. last Fri. monthly. (330) 783-5440.

Irish Bob’s Pub, 3602 South Ave., Youngstown. Simply Ed Karaoke, 10 Mon.; DJ George, 10 Tue.; DJ, 10 Wed.; Karaoke with Cheryl and Just Jill, 10 Fri.; (330) 788-0011.

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

Big D’s Irish Pub (formerly O’Devlin’s), 3143 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown. 10-2, Country Music 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 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 Micco, 8 Tues. (724) 704-7535.

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

The Suburban (formerly D’avanzo’s), 3176 E. State St., Hermitage, Pa. Steve Vuich, 8 Thursdays. (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

Heinz Hall, 600 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh. “Sweeney Todd, The Demon Barber of Fleet Street,” Jan. 29-Feb. 3. (412) 392-4900 or www.pgharts.org.

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 2008. (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 Sun. monthly. (330) 545-4034.

Pig Iron Press, 26 N. Phelps St., downtown Youngstown. Work-In-Process Workshop, 7-9 p.m. 4th Wed. 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.