The Sources

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) 443-8849 or go to www.Ticketmaster.com.

Tonight

Nightlife

John Reese Project, 8 p.m., Avalon Gardens, 1719 Belmont Ave., Youngstown; (330) 747-7800.

Frankie and the Sensations, 9 p.m., Fireplace, 2075 E. Western Reserve Road, Poland; (330) 757-4042.

DJ Richie, 10 p.m., McMenamy’s, 325 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; (330) 544-1732.

K-Awake, 10 p.m., Barley’s, 21 Federal Plaza West, Youngstown; (330) 743-6480.

Outdoor Music

Jim Frank Combo, 3:30 p.m., Shepherd of the Valley-Niles, 1500 McKinley Ave., Niles; (330) 544-0771.

Swingtime, 7 p.m., McKinley Memorial Library, 40 N. Main St., Niles; (330) 652-1704.

Frank Gallo Orchestra, 7 p.m., Mauthe Park, 156 Smithfield St., Struthers; (330) 755-7977.

John Gabriele, 7 p.m., Briarfield Manor, 461 S. Canfield-Niles Road, Austintown.

U.S. Army Field Band and Soldier’s Chorus, 8 p.m., Maag Outdoor Arts Theatre, Boardman Park, 375 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman; (330) 726-8105.

Hern Brothers at Cityfest, 8 p.m., Newton Falls Park, Newton Falls.

Rhythm Fest, with moe., George Clinton and The Mickey Hart Band, 8 p.m., Nelson Ledges Quarry Park, 12001 state Route 282, Nelson; (440) 548-2719.

Outdoors

Fireworks, 8 p.m., Boardman Park, 375 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman; (330) 726-8105.

Onstage

“Little Mary Sunshine,” 8 p.m., Straw Hat Theater, 2928 West 13th St., Ashtabula; (440) 964-3396.

Pop, Rock & Jazz

Jagermeister Music Tour, 7 p.m., House of Blues-Cleveland, 308 Euclid Ave., Cleveland; (216) 523-2583.

Special Events

100th Anniversary Special Event, 7 p.m., McKinley Memorial Library, 40 N. Main St., Niles; (330) 652-1704.

Downtown Dash and fireworks show featuring The Zou and Jones for Revival, 5 p.m., downtown Youngstown, Federal Street, Youngstown.

Sports

IFBL Fightnight, 5 p.m., Eastwood Field, 11 Eastwood Mall Blvd, Niles; (330) 505-0000.

Friday

Nightlife

Zach Paxson, 11:30 p.m., downtown Youngstown, Federal Street, Youngstown.

Jones for Revival and 5 Elements, 10 p.m., Barley’s, 21 Federal Plaza West, Youngstown; (330) 743-6480.

Triple Threat, 10 p.m., Down the Hatch, 3101 Mahoning Ave, Youngstown; (330) 799-3449.

Posture Coach with Canja Rave, 11 p.m., Cedars Lounge, 23 N. Hazel Street, Youngstown; (330) 743-6560.

Sage, 8p.m., The Palms, Route 618, Conneaut Lake, Pa.; (814) 382-3625.

Outdoor Music

American Legion Quaker City Band, 4 p.m., Salem Hills Golf and Country Club, 12688 Salem-Warren Road, Salem; (330) 337-3616.

Canfield Community Concert Band, 7 p.m., Firestone Park, U.S. Route 14, Columbiana.

Packard Band Concert & Fireworks, 8 p.m., W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Warren; (330) 841-2619.

Outdoors

Fireworks, 6 p.m., Canfield Fairgrounds, 7265 Columbiana Canfield Road, Canfield; (330) 533-4107.

Truck Night, 6 p.m., Yankee Lake, 1800 State Route 7 N.E., Brookfield; (330) 448-8361.

Fourth of July Party, 7:30 p.m., B&O Station Boxcar Lounge, 530 Mahoning Avenue, Youngstown; (330) 743-3070.

Fireworks, 10 p.m., Niles, 616 Dragon Drive, Niles; (330) 652-9968.

Onstage

“Little Mary Sunshine,” 8 p.m., Straw Hat Theater, 2928 West 13th St., Ashtabula; (440) 964-3396.

Pop, Rock & Jazz

The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, 7:30 p.m., Lock 3 Live!, 200 S. Main St., Akron; (330) 375-2877.

The Zou, 11:30 a.m., Federal Plaza, Youngstown.

Dances

Frank Stanger Mickey Dee bands, 1 p.m., SNPJ Farm, Heath Road (off Route 6), Kirtland; (440) 286-1786.

Fairs and Festivals

Arts Crafts Festival, 10 a.m., White Thorn Lodge, 383 State Line Road, Darlington, Pa.; (724) 846-5984.

Sports

“Come Back” Rodeo, 7 p.m., Hoppel Arena, 40891 State Route 518, Lisbon; (330) 424-7497.

Saturday

Nightlife

The Morrow’s Boys from Detroit, 7 p.m., Mastropietro Winery, 14558 Ellsworth Road, Berlin Center; (330) 547-2151.

Eldorado, 9 p.m., Dusty Armadillo, 3147 State Route 44, Rootstown; (330) 325-0647.

Bustin’ Loose, 9 p.m., Fireplace, 2075 E. Western Reserve Road, Poland; (330) 757-4042.

Joe Augustine, 9 p.m., Harry & Jean’s, 6580 Ironwood Blvd., Canfield; (330) 702-8700.

Psychic Assassins, Bigingu and UFO’s, 10 p.m., Barley’s, 21 Federal Plaza West, Youngstown; (330) 743-6480.

Death Crazed Teenage Superheroes, Posture Coach and Modern Life, 10 p.m., Royal Oaks, 924 Oak Street, Youngstown; (330) 744-5501.

Hern Brothers, 10 p.m., The Palms, Route 618, Conneaut Lake, Pa.; (814) 382-3625.

The Zou with Sewing Machine War, Attica and Braille, 11 p.m., Cedars Lounge, 23 N. Hazel Street, Youngstown; (330) 743-6560.

Rizer, 10:30 p.m., Rosetta Stone Cafe, 110 W. Federal St., Youngstown, (330) 480-0884.

Outdoor Music

Fins to the Left with 45 rpm, 5 p.m., Warren Community Amphitheatre, 303 Mahoning Ave., Warren; (330) 922-8399.

Midnight Highway at Ox Roast, 6 p.m., downtown Mesopotamia.

Outdoors

Firecracker Kayak, 10 a.m., Mill Creek Metroparks Lake Newport, East Newport Drive, Youngstown.

Onstage

“Little Mary Sunshine,” 8 p.m., Straw Hat Theater, 2928 West 13th St., Ashtabula; (440) 964-3396.

Pop, Rock & Jazz

Blind Man Shuffle with Psychic Assassins and Bugingu The UFOs, 10 p.m., Barley’s, 21 Federal Plaza West, Youngstown; (330) 743-6480.

Dances

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

Sports

Family Fun Nights/Golfing, 6 p.m., Mill Creek Golf Course, 2303 McCollum Road, Boardman; (330) 740-7114.

Sunday

Outdoor Music

Folk Jam, 2 p.m., Huston-Brumbaugh Nature Center, 16146 Daniel St. (off Route 183), Alliance; (330) 823-7487.

Frankie & The Sensations , 6 p.m., Waterworth Memorial Park, 866 Sunset Blvd., Salem.

Wrangler Band, 6 p.m., Buhl Park, 730 Forker Blvd., P.O. Box 709, Sharon, Pa.; (724) 981-5522.

Jim Frank Combo, 6 p.m., Harding Park, 249 Roosevelt Drive, Hubbard; (330) 534-3098.

John Ruman, 7 p.m., Tod Park, Lawrence Avenue, Girard; (330) 545-4625.

Frank Gallo Orchestra, 7 p.m., downtown Lowellville, Lowellville.

Guys Without Ties, 7 p.m., Conneaut Community Center, Buffalo Street, Conneaut, Pa.

Dances

Lodge 782 Dance with Joe Grkman Orchestra, 3 p.m., SNPJ Recreation Center, 270 Martin Road, Enon Valley, Pa.; (877) 767-5732.

Monday

Outdoor Music

Jim Frank Combo, 7 p.m., The Green, U.S. Route 46, Canfield.

EV2 Band, songs from the ’50s, 7 p.m., Town Hall/Gazebo, Poland; (330) 757-2112.

Outdoors

Outdoor movie series “Rocky Balboa [2006]”, 9 p.m., Chevrolet Centre, 229 E. Front Street, Youngstown; (330) 746-5600.

Pop, Rock & Jazz

Stone Temple Pilots with Secret Machines, 7 p.m., E.J. Thomas Hall, University of Akron 198 Hill St., Akron; (330) 972-7570.

Dances

Mad Hot Monday Ballroom Boogie, 6 p.m., Kuzman’s Bar, 1025 S. State St., Girard; (330) 545-8995.

Tuesday

Outdoor Music

Jim Frank Combo, 7 p.m., Austintown Township Park, 6000 Kirk Road, Austintown.

Special Events

Second Tuesday Poetry Reading, 7:45 p.m., Tomasino’s Pizza, 103 Federal Plaza West, Youngstown; (330) 740-0001.

Sports

Junior Golf Camp Start Smart Golf, 9 a.m., Par 3 Golf Course, McCollum Road, Youngstown; (330) 740-7114.

Jr. Learning League Tournament Series, 1 p.m., Par 3 Golf Course, McCollum Road, Youngstown; (330) 740-7114.

Wednesday

Nightlife

Guys Without Ties, 7 p.m., Up A Creek Tavern, 4793 E. Market St., Howland.

DJ Richie, 10 p.m., McMenamy’s, 325 Youngstown Warren Road, Niles; (330) 544-1732.

Outdoor Music

Lawrence County Community Band, 6:30 p.m., Buhl Park, 730 Forker Blvd., P.O. Box 709, Sharon, Pa.; (724) 981-5522.

Savoy (horn-driven R&B), 7 p.m., Judge Morley Pavilion, McCollum Road, Youngstown; (330) 740-7114.

John Gabriele, 7 p.m., Woodworth Park, Luther Avenue between Market Street and Southern Boulevard, Beaver Township; (330) 549-9552.

Eddie Vallus Band II, 7 p.m., The Commons at Greenbriar, 8060 South Ave., Boardman; (330) 758-8855.

Dixieland Dandies, 7 p.m., Wick Park, Youngstown.

Children

“The Buzz About Honeybees” with John T. Huston (ages 8-11), 9 a.m., Huston-Brumbaugh Nature Center, 16146 Daniel St. (off Route 183), Alliance; (330) 823-7487.

Park Pals, 10 a.m., MetroParks Ford Nature Center, 840 Old Furnace Road, Mill Creek Park, Youngstown; (330) 740-7107.

Pop, Rock & Jazz

Gavin Degraw with Marie Digby, 7 p.m., Club Zoo, 1630 Smallman St., Pittsburgh; (412) 201-1100.

Dances

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

Special Events

Garden Club (Casino), 6 p.m., Buhl Park, 730 Forker Blvd., P.O. Box 709, Sharon, Pa.; (724) 981-5522.

Sports

Mahoning Valley Scrappers vs. Vermont Lake Monsters, 7:05 p.m., Eastwood Field, 11 Eastwood Mall Blvd., Niles; (330) 505-0000.

Ongoing

ART

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, 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. “Fifty Years of Grant Williams,” through July 29 (opening reception, 3:30-5:30 July 11); “Through the Years: Works by Duane and Dorothy Searl,” Aug. 1-27 (opening reception, 6-8 Aug. 15). Hours: 9-8 Mon.-Th.; 9-4 Fri.; 9-noon Sat. (440) 964-3396.

Butler Institute of American Art, 343 E. State St., Salem. “Timothy Clark: In Studio and Afield,” from Pasadena, Calif., Museum of Art, through Aug. 2. Hours: 11-4 Wed.-Sat. (330) 332-8213.

Butler Institute of American Art, 9350 E. Market St., Howland. “Grace Hartigan: Paintings,” through Aug. 17. Hours: 11-4 Wed.-Sun. (330) 609-9900.

Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown. “International Association of Pastel Societies 11th Juried Exhibit” (Giffuni Gallery), through Aug. 3; “72nd National Midyear Show” (MacIntosh Gallery), July 12-Aug. 24 (reception, 1-3 July 13); “Clyde Singer’s America,” Sept. 7-Jan. 4, 2009. Photojournalist Harry Benson: “Being There,” Sept. 7-23, (book signing 6-9 Sept. 23); “Cathie Bleck: Being Human,” Sept. 14-Oct. 26, (book signing, 1-3 Sept. 14); “Reginald Case,” (Messaros Gallery) Sept.14-Nov. 23 (meet the artist 1-3 Sept. 14); “Redhand: Witness Project,” (Flad Gallery) Sept. 14-Nov. 23 (meet the artist 1-3 Sept. 14); “Her Versatile Talent: Anna Richards Brewster, Beyond Impressionism,” Sept. 27-Dec. 28. 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.

Danklef Hill Gallery, 474 E. State St., Salem. Hours: 1-5 Wed.-Fri., 10-2, Sat. Additional hours by appointment. (330) 853-0132.

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. Hours: 10-8 Tue. and Thu.; 10-5 Wed., Fri. and Sat.; closed Sun. and Mon. (724) 652-2882 or www.hoytartcenter.org.

Kent Downtown Gallery, 141 E. Main St., Kent. Kent T.A.N.K. 2008 Small Group Show, featuring Bill Peck, Claudia Berlinski, Eileen Gross and Marianne Hite, through July 25. Hours: noon-5 Wed.-Fri.; 10-4 Sat. (330) 676-1549.

Kent State University Museum, Rockwell Hall, South Lincoln and East Main streets, Kent. “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 School of Art Michener Gallery, KSU Main Library, second floor. “Toshiko Takaezu,” most works created from clay, through Oct. 24. Call for hours: (330) 672-3150.

Kent State University Art Gallery, Terrace Drive, Kent. Closed for remodeling. (330) 672-1369.

Mary Schiller Myers School of Art, University of Akron, Emily Davis Gallery, University of Akron, Folk Hall, 150 E. Exchange St., Akron. “Out of the Shell: Recontextualizing the Pearl in Contemporary Jewelry,” July 14-Oct. 4. Hours: 10-4:30 Mon.-Fri. through Aug. 22. Extended hours will begin Aug. 25. (330) 972-5951.

Mill Creek MetroParks Weller Gallery, inside D.D. and Velma Davis Education and Visitor Center, Fellows Riverside Gardens, McKinley Avenue, Youngstown. “12th International Exhibition of Botanical Art & Illustration,” the stunning drawings and paintings of 51 talented botanical artists from around the world are included in this traveling exhibit from the Hunt Institute in Pittsburgh, through July 20; “Blooms of Summer,” large, floral watercolor paintings by Gary Bukovnik, San Francisco artist, an explosion of joyful, colorful blooms, July 25-Sept. 14. 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.

Springfield Township Museum, Youngstown-Pittsburgh Road, Petersburg. The museum contains artifacts from businesses, farms, wars and Springfield High School as well as contributions from many residents of the township. Hours: 1-3 first Sun. monthly May-Oct. (330) 542-9810.

Steel Town Studios Gallery and Shop, 8 N. Phelps St., Youngstown. 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: 4:30-7:30 Tue.-Thu., noon-5 Sat., through Sept. 30. Closed July 12, Aug. 2 and Sept. 13. (330) 743-8929.

Sutliff Museum, Warren-Trumbull County Public Library (second floor), 444 Mahoning Avenue N.W., Warren. Take a step back into the 19th century. Here you’ll find an authentic recreation of the Victorian period in our country’s history, circa 1830-1900. The room is designed to show the furnishings, traditions and atmosphere of the times. 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. “Sudden Opportunity,” July 11-Aug. 2; 44th TAG annual Juried Exhibit, Aug. 9-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 on Tue., Wed. and Thu. (330) 718-2696.

Youngstown State University Bliss Hall Gallery, 1 University Plaza, second floor, Youngstown. Hours: 8-5 Mon.-Fri.

Youngstown State University Bliss Hall Lobby, 1 University Plaza, Youngstown. “From the Neck Up,” an exhibition of costume crafts from University Theater productions featuring the work of associate staff designer W. Rick Schilling, including masks, crowns, millinery and wig styling, through Aug. 12. Hours: 8-4 Mon.-Fri. (330) 941-3810.

Youngstown State University McDonough Museum of Art, 1 University Plaza. Terece Michael Fetchet painter/mixed media/ Michele Monseau San Antonio artist/ Chris Sheban luminous jacket paintings, through July 26. 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. Eight week sessions. (330) 726-9400.

DANCES

Avon Oaks Ballroom, 1401 N. State St., Girard; ballroom dance lessons, 6-7:30 Fridays; dances, 8-11 Fri. and Sat., 4-8 p.m. Sundays (closed July 4-6). (330) 545-4882.

Christ Episcopal Church, 2627 Atlantic St. N.E., Warren. Dancing for Fun suspended during summer months. Will resume in the fall. (330) 372-4998.

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.

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.

Y-Dance Club, Sts. Peter and Paul Ukranian Orthodox Pavilion, 1025 N. Belle Vista Ave., Youngstown. West Coast Swing and hustle lessons and dance, Tue. (featured lesson West Coast Swing July 8, 15, 22 and Night Club Two Step July 29): 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.

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: 10-6 Sat. and 10-4 Sun. (330) 719-2090.

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

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.

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.

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

Carnegie Science Center, 1 Allegheny Ave. on Pittsburgh’s North Shore next to Heinz Field. (412) 237-3400.

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 Inventors Hall of Fame Museum, 221 S. Broadway St., Akron. Closed for construction until Fall 2009. (330) 849-6929.

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.

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.

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 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, 10 week sessions. (330) 726-9400.

Music at the Monument, Central Square, Youngstown. Noon to 1 p.m. Fridays, through Sept. 12. (330) 742-8712.

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 p.m. Tuesdays.

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. Rehearsals are usually once a month. They are now preparing for summer camp and tour. Contact (330) 330-3006 or (330) 883-8090 for more information. Web site is www.wjmb.org.

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

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., (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. Hours: noon-4 Sat. and Sun. through August. Group tours and programs are available year-round. (330) 533-4330.

Noah’s Lost Ark Exotic Animal Sanctuary, 8424 Bedell Road, Berlin Center. Hours: 10-5 Tue.-Fri. and Sun.; 10-6 Sat., May 15-Oct. 31. (330) 584-7835 or www.noahslostark.org.

Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium, One Wild Place, Pittsburgh. Hours: 9-5 daily. (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. Open May 1-Oct. 28. Closed Tuesdays. (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.

Caballo Bayo, Weston Plaza, 5525 Mahoning Ave., Austintown. Karaoke, 9-midnight Thu. (330) 779-0000.

Cedars Lounge, 23 N. Hazel St., Youngstown. Jazz w/Teddy Pantelas, swing dancing, 10 Thu. (330) 743-6560.

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

Down the Hatch, 3101 Mahoning Ave., Austintown. Karaoke with Dominic, 9:30-1:30 Wednesdays. (330) 799-3449.

Drunken Jack’s Saloon, 1714 Boardman-Poland Road, Poland. DJ House, 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, 9 p.m.; dance lessons, 7-9 Fri., Ladies night; Sat. live bands and DJ Adams; dance lessons, 5-6 Sun., family night with DJ Marty. (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.

Main Street Grill and Brewing, 8148 Main St., Garrettsville. Bobby Fritz and JK Korzecwa (acoustic rock), 6-9 Wednesdays beginning July 2. (330) 527-3463.

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 Saturdays. (330) 398-4823.

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.

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. “Viaggio,” through 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 Boathouses, Lake Glacier and Lake Newport (pedal boats, rowboats and kayaks). Open 11-7 Wed.-Sun. and holidays through Labor Day. Passenger boat on Lake Glacier, noon-6 Sat.-Sun. and holidays through Labor Day. Private charters available Wed.-Fri. by calling (330) 702-3000. For info about boat rentals and regulations, (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, U.S. Route 46, Canfield. Summer hours: 7:30-3:30 Mon.- Fri.; 9-noon, Sat.; 1-4 Sun. (330) 533-7572.

Mill Creek MetroParks Lanterman’s Mill. Open: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tue.-Fri. and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. 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: 8 a.m.-dusk daily, through Oct. 1. (330) 740-7114.

Sales, Shows

Farmers Market, Town Square, Columbiana. Also street vendors. Hours: 8-1 Saturdays July-Sept. (330) 482-7253.

Farmers’ Market, Central Square, Youngstown. 3-6 p.m. July 22-Sept. 16. (330) 518-6971.

Special events

Chevrolet Centre, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown. Outdoor movie series: The first of the series will be “Rocky Balboa [2006],” (PG-13), 9 p.m. Monday July 7. All movies will be 9 p.m. Mondays. (330) 746-5600.

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 Sun. monthly. (330) 545-4034.

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.

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.