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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) 448-7849 or go to www.Ticketmaster.com.

Tonight

Nightlife

Steve Frazzini, 7 to 10 p.m., Rosetta Stone Cafe, 110 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 480-0884.

DJ Sgt. Bob, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., Fireplace, 2075 E. Western Reserve Road, Poland; (330) 757-4042.

Music

Down East Boys, 7 p.m., First Assembly of God, 2021 Pulaski Road, New Castle, Pa.; (724) 946-2148.

Kathryn Thomas Umble Flute Studio Recital, 7 p.m., YSU’s Bliss Recital Hall, Youngstown; (330) 941-3105.

Onstage

“Mamma Mia,” 1 and 7:30 p.m., Benedum Center, 719 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh; (412) 456-4800.

“Love! Valour! Compassion!,” 7:30 p.m., Weathervane Community Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron; (330) 836-2626.

Pop, Rock & Jazz

Vocal Group Hall of Fame Induction Concert, 7 p.m., Chevrolet Centre, 229 E. Front St,, Youngstown; 866-448-7849.

42nd Kent State Folk Festival, 8 p.m., Kent Stage, 175 E. Main St., Kent; (330) 677-5500.

Dances

All Star Polka Jam, 8 p.m., Kuzman’s, 1025 S. State St,, Girard; (330) 545-8995.

Special Events

Holiday Open House, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Weingartner Flowers and Gifts, 2701 Wilmington Road, New Castle, Pa.; (724) 658-6628.

Friday

Nightlife

Take II, 7 p.m., Atmosphere Cafe, 815 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; (330) 652-6929.

Frankie & the Sensations, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Rosetta Stone Cafe, 110 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 480-0884.

5 Elements, Grey Dealer, Oh! Empire, 9 p.m., Barley’s, 21 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 743-6480.

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

Youngstown’s Total Package Band, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., Radisson Hotel, 3377 New Castle Road, West Middlesex, Pa.; (724) 528-2501.

DJ JP Jam (oldies), 10 p.m., Down the Hatch, 3101 Mahoning Ave, Youngstown; (330) 799-3449.

Midnight Highway, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., Papa Nick’s Lounge, 1629 Main St., Niles; (330) 505-9383.

Gil Mantera’s Party Dream, 11 p.m., Cedars Lounge, 23 N. Hazel St., Youngstown; (330) 743-6560.

Onstage

“Madama Butterfly” (Opera Western Reserve), 8 p.m., Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown; (330) 480-0693.

“Guys and Dolls,” 8 p.m., Trumbull New Theatre, 5883 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; (330) 652-1103.

“Two Blocks Off Broadway Revue,” 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 22 N. Market St., Girard; (330) 545-4361.

“The Apple Tree,” 7:30 p.m., New Castle Playhouse, 202 E. Long Ave., New Castle, Pa.; (724) 654-3437.

“Love! Valour! Compassion!,” 8 p.m., Weathervane Community Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron; (330) 836-2626.

“The Hobbit,” 8 p.m., G.B. Community Theater, Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 W. 13th St., Ashtabula; (440) 964-3396.

“Mamma Mia,” 8 p.m., Benedum Center, 719 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh; (412) 456-4800.

“The Male Intellect: The 2nd Coming,” 8 p.m., 14th Street Theater, 2037 E. 14th St, Cleveland; (216) 241-6000.

Children

Preschool Nature Hour: Mousekins Thanksgiving, 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., Mill Creek MetroParks Ford Nature Center, 840 Old Furnace Road, Mill Creek Park, Youngstown; (330) 740-7107.

Potting Paperwhites, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown; (330) 740-7116.

Pop, Rock & Jazz

Vocal Group Hall of Fame Induction Concert, 7 p.m., Chevrolet Centre, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown; 866-448-7849.

42nd Kent State Folk Festival, 8 p.m., Kent Stage, 175 E. Main St., Kent; (330) 677-5500.

Dances

Mike Roncone, 8 p.m., Kuzman’s, 1025 S. State St, Girard; (330) 545-8995.

Ballroom Social Dance with Mark, 8 to 11 p.m., Avon Oaks Ballroom, 1401 N. State St., Girard; (330) 545-1951.

Special Events

“Fine-Tune” (film), 7 p.m., Oakland Center for the Arts, 220 W. Boardman St., Youngstown; (330) 746-0404.

Holiday Open House, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Weingartner Flowers and Gifts, 2701 Wilmington Road, New Castle, Pa.; (724) 658-6628.

Shop in the Gardens Holiday Open House, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown; (330) 740-7116.

Schools

“The Odd Couple-Female Version,” 7 p.m., Howland Middle School, 8200 South St. S.E., Howland; (330) 856-8250.

Saturday

Nightlife

Redemption Gospel Quartet, 7 p.m., Atmosphere Cafe, 815 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; (330) 652-6929.

Davis & McKay, 7 to 10 p.m., Margherita’s Grille, 728 N. State St., Girard; (330) 545-2424.

Carolyn Longo, 8 to 11 p.m., Downtown Coffee Cafe, 29 N Main St., Hubbard; (330) 534-1199.

Friends, 8 p.m., Five Points Wine & Bar, 9065 Springfield Road, Poland; (330) 549-2932.

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

Cowboy Donnie, 8:30 p.m., Lanai Lounge, 7361 South Ave., Boardman; (330) 629-9605.

Santa Fe, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Rosetta Stone Cafe, 110 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 480-0884.

Guys Without Ties, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Rosetta Stone Cafe, 110 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 480-0884.

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

Youngstown’s Total Package Band, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., Radisson Hotel, 3377 New Castle Road, West Middlesex, Pa.; (724) 528-2501.

Tie One On, 9:30 p.m., Harry’s, 512 W Main St., Sharpsville, Pa.; (724) 962-5053.

Terry Dach, Charlie Fischer and Steve Vuich, 9:30 p.m., The Keg, 1499 E. State St., Sharon, Pa.; (724) 347-2757.

Hern Brothers, 10 p.m., State Line Tavern, 51962 E. Taggart St., East Palestine; (330) 426-6878.

Midnight Highway, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., Down the Hatch, 3101 Mahoning Ave, Youngstown; (330) 799-3449.

Redline, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., Faces Lounge, 13 W. Broad St., Newton Falls; (330) 872-5856.

Disco Inferno, 10 p.m., The Cellar, 162 S. Bridge St., Struthers; (330) 750-0199.

NoXcuse, 10 p.m., Powerhouse Bar & Grill, 999 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Warren; (330) 394-5106.

DJ with karaoke, 10 p.m., Davis Bar and Grille, 10826 Market St., North Lima; (330) 549-2114.

Grand Buffet, 11 p.m., Cedars Lounge, 23 N. Hazel St., Youngstown; (330) 743-6560.

Sales and Shows

Indoor craft show, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Variety on the Square, 110 N. Pitt. St., Mercer, Pa.; (724) 662-1490.

Music

Abbey Road Beatles tribute event, 6:30 p.m., Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown; (330) 743-1107.

Onstage

“Mamma Mia,” 2 and 8 p.m., Benedum Center, 719 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh; (412) 456-4800.

“The Male Intellect: The 2nd Coming,” 5 and 8:30 p.m., 14th Street Theater, 2037 E. 14th St, Cleveland; (216) 241-6000.

“Two Blocks Off Broadway Revue,” 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 22 N. Market St., Girard; (724) 983-0200.

“Guys and Dolls,” 8 p.m., Trumbull New Theatre, 5883 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; (330) 652-1103.

“The Apple Tree,” 7:30 p.m., New Castle Playhouse, 202 E. Long Ave., New Castle, Pa.; (724) 654-3437.

“Love! Valour! Compassion!,” 8 p.m., Weathervane Community Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron; (330) 836-2626.

“The Hobbit,” 8 p.m., G.B. Community Theater, Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 W. 13th St., Ashtabula; (440) 964-3396.

Children

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

Potting Paperwhites, 11 a.m., Fellows Riverside Gardens 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown; (330) 740-7116.

Pop, Rock & Jazz

Vocal Group Hall of Fame Induction Concert, 7 p.m., Chevrolet Centre, 229 E. Front St,, Youngstown; (866) 448-7849.

Coco Montoya, 8 p.m., Rex Theater, 1602 E. Carson St., Pittsburgh; (412) 381-6811.

Dances

Eddie Rodick, 8 p.m., Kuzman’s, 1025 S. State St., Girard; (330) 545-8995.

Just Got To Dance, 8 to 11 p.m., Warren Elks Lodge 295, 3581 Youngstown Road S.E. , Warren; (330) 369-2141.

Road Work Band, 8 to 11 p.m., Avon Oaks Ballroom, 1401 N. State St., Girard; (330) 545-1951.

Fairs and Festivals

Haus Kraut Fest, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Haus Cider Mill, 6742 W. Calla Road, Canfield; (330) 533-5305.

Special Events

“Fine-Tune” (film), 7 p.m., Oakland Center for the Arts, 220 W. Boardman St., Youngstown; (330) 746-0404.

Holiday Open House, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Weingartner Flowers and Gifts, 2701 Wilmington Road, New Castle, Pa.; (724) 658-6628.

Shop in the Gardens Holiday Open House, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown; (330) 740-7116.

On the Spit Cookout, noon to 3 p.m., L’uva Bella Winery, 6597 Center Road, Poland; (330) 536-6450.

Youngstown Magic Club Night of Magic, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 309 N. Park Ave., Warren; (330) 307-4928.

Wine Tasting, 7 to 9 p.m., Five Points Wine & Bar, 9065 Springfield Road, Poland; (330) 549-2932.

Schools

“The Odd Couple-Female Version,” 7 p.m., Howland Middle School, 8200 South St. S.E., Howland; (330) 856-8250.

Sunday

Outdoors

Glacial Scratches Hike, 2 p.m., Mill Creek Metroparks: Scholl Recreation Center, Bears Den Road, Youngstown; (330) 702-3000.

Music

Faculty Recital with Hristo Popov, violin, 3 p.m., Bliss Recital Hall, Wick Avenue, YSU campus, Youngstown; (330) 941-3105.

Onstage

“Mamma Mia,” 1 and 6:30 p.m., Benedum Center, 719 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh; (412) 456-4800.

“The Apple Tree,” 2 p.m., New Castle Playhouse, 202 E. Long Ave., New Castle, Pa.; (724) 654-3437.

“The Hobbit,” 2 p.m., G.B. Community Theater, Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 W. 13th St., Ashtabula; (440) 964-3396.

“Love! Valour! Compassion!,” 2:30 p.m., Weathervane Community Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron; (330) 836-2626.

“The Male Intellect: The 2nd Coming,” 3 p.m., 14th Street Theater, 2037 E. 14th St, Cleveland; (216) 241-6000.

“Two Blocks Off Broadway Revue,” 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 22 N. Market St., Girard; (330) 983-0200.

Pop, Rock & Jazz

Vocal Group Hall of Fame Induction Concert, 7 p.m., Chevrolet Centre, 229 E. Front St,, Youngstown; 866-448-7849.

Dances

Frank Palumbi, 3 to 7 p.m., Bessemer Croatian Club 601 Poland Ave., Bessemer, Pa.; (724) 667-8997.

Fairs and Festivals

Haus Kraut Fest, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Haus Cider Mill, 6742 W. Calla Road, Canfield; (330) 533-5305.

Special Events

Shop in the Gardens Holiday Open House, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown; (330) 740-7116.

Holiday Open House, noon to 5 p.m., Weingartner Flowers and Gifts, 2701 Wilmington Road, New Castle, Pa.; (724) 658-6628.

Monday

Music

Kathryn Thomas Umble Flute Studio Recital, 6 p.m., Bliss Recital Hall, Wick Avenue, YSU campus, Youngstown; (330) 941-3105.

Pop, Rock & Jazz

Tech N9Ne, 7 p.m., House of Blues, 308 Euclid Ave., Cleveland; (216) 523-2583.

Tuesday

Nightlife

Julius (acoustic guitar), 7 to 10 p.m., Rosetta Stone Cafe, 110 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 480-0884.

Ron Chick Jazz & Dance Trio, 7 to 10 p.m., Fireplace, 2075 E. Western Reserve Road, Poland; (330) 757-4042.

Onstage

Open Poetry Reading, 8 p.m., Tomasino’s Pizza, 103 Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 740-0001.

Pop, Rock & Jazz

42nd Kent State Folk Festival, 8 p.m., Kent Stage, 175 E. Main St., Kent; (330) 677-5500.

Special Events

“Volver” (film), 7 p.m., Sebastian Mueller Theater, Westminster College, New Wilmington, Pa.; (724) 946-7030.

Wednesday

Nightlife

Howard & The Point Five Band, 7:30 to 10 p.m., Five Points Wine & Bar, 9065 Springfield Road, Poland; (330) 549-2932.

Simply Ed Karaoke, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., Fireplace, 2075 E. Western Reserve Road, Poland; (330) 757-4042.

Music

Fall Pops Concert with pianists Michelle Cann and Zahari Todorov Metchkov, 8 p.m., Bliss Recital Hall, Wick Avenue, YSU campus, Youngstown; (330) 941-3105.

Pop, Rock & Jazz

Idina Menzel, 7:30 p.m., Byham Theater, 101 Sixth St., Pittsburgh; (412) 456-6666.

Dances

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

Ongoing

ART

709 Penn Gallery, Pittsburgh, Pa. Hours: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m Tue.-Th.; 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sat. (412) 224-4651 or pgharts.org.

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

Butler Institute of American Art, 343 E. State St., Salem. Closed for repairs until further notice. Hours: 11-4 Wed.-Sat. (330) 332-8213.

Butler Institute of American Art, 9350 E. Market St., Howland. “Depth & Breadth: A Quilt Survey,” through Jan. 4; “American Painting Now,” Jan. 18-Feb. 22; “Peter Rockwell Sculpture,” March 22-May 24 (meet the artist 1-3 March 22). Hours: 11-4 Wed.-Sun. (330) 609-9900.

Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown. “Redhand: Witness Project 3 MAHONING,” through Sunday; Reginald Case: Collage-Assemblage,” through Nov. 30; “Her Versatile Talent: Anna Richards Brewster, Beyond Impressionism,” through Dec. 28; “Clyde Singer’s America,” through Jan. 4; “Ana Maria Nicholson: Portraits in Laser Light,” Nov. 23-April 5 (meet the artist, 1-3 Nov. 23); “Pastel Society of America Members Show,” Dec. 21-Jan. 25; “72nd Area Artists Annual: Call for Entries,” Jan. 24-Feb. 22 (preview party, 6-8 Jan. 23); “Charles Mingus: Works on Paper,” Feb. 1-March 1 (meet the artist, 1-3 Feb. 1); “Chuck Wood Painting Survey,” March 8-April 12 (meet the artist, 1-3 March 8); “Gary T. Erbe: Forty Years, A Retrospective,” March 15-June 7 (meet the artist, 1-3 March 15). Hours: 11-4, Tue. and Th.-Sat.; 11-8 Wed.; noon-4 Sun. Closed Mon. and major holidays. (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. Annual Holiday Sale, through Dec. 24; “Made in Kent: from the collection of Kirk Mangus,” Jan. 28-Feb. 21; “Jim Bowling, Sculpture,” Feb. 25-March 21; “Re:Return,” April 1-25; Ninth annual Cup Show, April 29-June 6. Hours: noon-5 Wed.-Fri.; 10-4 Sat. (330) 676-1549.

Kent State University Museum, Rockwell Hall, South Lincoln and East Main streets, Kent. “Belle Epoque Brides,” through Jan. 4; “In Bloom: Patterned Silk Design Innovations in Eighteenth Century France,” through Feb. 8; “Galanos,” through March 1; “Rudi Gernreich: Bold,” through May 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. Call for hours: (330) 672-3150.

Kent State University Art Gallery, Terrace Drive, Kent. “Call and Response,” through Nov. 21; “Enamel Experience, International Badge Exhibition,” Jan. 20-Feb. 13; “Student annual,” Feb. 20-March 5. Hours: 11-5 Tue.-Fri. (330) 672-7853.

Mary Schiller Myers School of Art, University of Akron, Emily Davis Gallery, University of Akron, Folk Hall, 150 E. Exchange St., Akron. Hours: 10-5, Mon., Tue., Fri., Sat.; 10-9 Wed., Thu. (330) 972-5951.

Mill Creek MetroParks Weller Gallery, inside D.D. and Velma Davis Education and Visitor Center, Fellows Riverside Gardens, McKinley Avenue, Youngstown. Hoyt Artists Assoc. celebrates 50th Anniversary of the Gardens by displaying selected works of art from New Castle artists, through Sunday; “From the Collection: Images of Youngstown,” The Butler Institute of American Art celebrates the 50th anniversary of Fellows Riverside Gardens by exhibiting works of art from their collection that portrays images of Youngstown, Nov. 14 through Jan. 4. 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. “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.

Nissen Gallery, Trumbull Memorial Hospital, 1350 E. Market St., Warren. 39 paintings by Salem artist, Elizabeth Babb, through Friday. Available for viewing during regular hospital hours. (330) 841-9011.

SMARTS Center, 258 Federal Plaza West, Youngstown. Hours: Open Tue.-Th. and by special appointment. (330) 941-2787 or www.fpa.ysu.edu/smarts.

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. Hours: 4:30-7:30 Tue.-Thu., noon-5 Sat. (330) 743-8929.

Sutliff Museum, Warren-Trumbull County Public Library (second floor), 444 Mahoning Avenue N.W., Warren. 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. “Ed Halahan and Jacki Mountan carved wood and fiber,” through Nov. 15; “Don Drumm,” renowned cast aluminum artist, Nov. 22-Jan. 10. 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 McDonough Museum of Art, 1 University Plaza. “Agency: Art and Advertising,” through Saturday; Fall graduating BFA show, Dec. 5-19. Hours: 11-4 Tue. and Th.-Sat.; 11-8 Wed. (330) 941-1400.

CHILDREN

Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, 10 Children’s Way, Pittsburgh. “Tough Art-4 Artists v. 1,000s of Kids,” through Jan. 18. Take a walk in a fantastical forest of light, use levers and cables to move the arms, head and torso of “Giant,” a 10-foot-tall kinetic puppet, explore a cave of tangled invasive vines and experience some beautiful custom LED and sound pieces. Hours: noon-5 Sun.; 10-5 Mon.-Sat. (412) 322-5058.

Children’s Museum of the Valley, 139 E. Boardman St., Youngstown. “Over the River and Through the Woods,” space for children up to 36 months; “CMV News Studio,” sponsored by WFMJ-21, learn about weather, become a meterologist or news reporter complete with costumes (bring your camera); “Art Center and Gallery,” paint, cut, glue, sculpt and weave; “Puzzle Palace & Stairball,” game area; “Global Grocery,” discover ethnic food traditions; “Cultural Center,” coming soon. Hours: 10-4:30 Tue.-Fri.; noon-4 Sat. Closed Sun. and 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 Fri.; dances, 8-11 Fri. and Sat., 4-8 p.m. Sun. (330) 545-4882.

Christ Episcopal Church, 2627 Atlantic St. N.E., Warren. Dancing for Fun. (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.

Ukrainian Orthodox Pavilion, 1025 N. Belle Vista Road, Youngstown. Y-dance sponsors West Coast Swing and Hustle lessons and dances every Tuesday. West Coast Swing will be taught during November. Beginner lessons, 6:45-7:15 p.m.; intermediate lessons, 7:20-8 p.m. General dancing, 8-10 p.m. Tuesdays. (330) 534-5747.

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.

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.

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: 9-4 Sat. and Sun. (330) 719-2090.

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

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

Clarence R. Smith Mineral Museum, Dept. of Geology and Environmental Services, Youngstown State University, Moser Hall. Call for an appointment. Free. (330) 941-3512.

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.

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, 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 age 55-105, 10 week sessions. (330) 726-9400.

O’Donolds Irish Pub, 5154 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles. Irish Music session with Irish reels, jigs, songs, 6-8 third Sun. of the month. (330)-757-9057 or (330) 349-4500.

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.

Stephen Foster Chorus, SCOPE Center, 220 W. Market St., Warren. New members welcome, 7:30 Tue.

Variety on the Square, 110 N. Pitt St., Mercer, Pa. Live bands, bluegrass, country, folk and gospel, 7-9 Fri., through November.

Warren Jr. Military Band. Musicians age 12-18 are welcome. Rehearsals are usually once a month. Contact (330) 330-3006 or (330) 883-8090 for more information. Web site www.wjmb.org.

Youngstown Area Community Band, Bliss Hall, One University Plaza, Youngstown State University. New members are welcome, 7 Thu. (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. 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. Closed until May 2009. (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.

Cedars Lounge, 23 N. Hazel St., Youngstown. Jazz with Teddy Pantelas, 9:30 every other Tue. (Nov. 4, 18). (330) 743-6560.

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

D’Avanzo’s (formerly Suburban), 3176 E. State St., Hermitage, Pa. (724) 342-3467.

Down the Hatch, 3101 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown. Karaoke with Rockin’ Hank, 9-1 Tue.; DJ Bouncer, 10-2 Wed.; DJ JP Jam, Rockin to the Oldies, 10-2 Fri. (330) 793-9162.

Drunken Jack’s Saloon, 1714 Boardman-Poland Road, Poland. DJ, 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 (18+ welcome), 9 Wed.; dance lessons, 7-9 Fri.; dance lessons, 5-6 and teen night, open until 9 Sun. (330) 325-0647.

Faces Lounge, Karaoke with Cross Roads Ray, 10-2, every Wed.; 13 W. Broad St., Newton Falls; (330) 872-5856.

Green Rose Bistro and Winery, 148 Penn Ave., Salem. “Stormin’ Norman” on keyboard, sax and vocal, 6 p.m., Wed. & Sat. (330) 337-6861.

Harry and Jean’s, 6580 Ironwood Blvd., Canfield. Jazz by Joe Augustine, Fri., Sat. and every other Thu. (330) 702-8700.

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.

JJ’s Bar and Restaurant, 5125 Youngstown Road, Niles. Damian Knapp (solo acoustic), 9:30-1:30 Thu.

JW’s Other Club, Radisson Hotel, 3377 New Castle Road (Route 18 & I-80), West Middlesex, Pa. Steve Vuich hosts The River Saints Mid-Week Blues Blow-Out Jam Session, all musicians welcome, 8 Wed. (724) 528-2501.

Jeremiah Bullfrog’s Sports Bar & Grille, 1315 Boardman-Canfield Road, Boardman. Nascar, Sun.; Cornhole League, Tue. (330) 965-0800.

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 Wed. (330) 527-3463.

Metter’s Bar, 2774 Youngstown Road, Warren. Damian Knapp solo acoustic, 9:30-1:30 Wed.

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 Sat. (330) 398-4823.

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, Quality Inn, 3200 S. Hermitage Road, Hermitage, Pa. Carl Severino, high energy dance music for all ages. 8-midnight Tue. (724) 981-1530.

Rosetta Stone, 110 W. Federal St., Youngstown, Karaoke for Charity, 7 p.m. Mon.; Open Mic Night, 7 Wed. (330) 480-0884.

The Fireplace, 2075 E. Western Reserve Road, Poland. Simply Ed Karaoke, 10-2, Wed.; Comedy Piano Man Tod Cutchaw, 9-midnight, Thu.; (330) 757-4042.

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, 7 Fri.; dance party, 9 Sat. (330) 792-1216 or www.atthewedge.com.

ONSTAGE

Carousel Dinner Theatre, 1275 E. Waterloo Road, Akron. “All Shook Up,” through Jan. 3. 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. Closed until May 2009. (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, state Route 46, Canfield. Hours: Closed until spring 2009. (330) 533-7572.

Mill Creek MetroParks Lanterman’s Mill. Open: 10-5 Tue.-Fri. and 11-6 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: closed for the season. (330) 740-7114.

Sales, Shows

Amish Country Farmer’s Market, 5115 Youngstown Road, Niles. Fresh produce, deli, bakery with fresh Amish desserts and bread made daily, Amish jar goods, various syrups and more. Amish built cabinets, additions, flooring, furniture, decks and more. Hours: 8-5 Mon.-Wed. and Sat.; 8-6:30 Thu. and Fri. Closed Sun. (330) 652-3276.

Rogers Community Open Air Market, 45625 state Route 154, Rogers. Hours: 7:30 a.m.-dusk, Fri. (330) 227-3236.

Wizard of Odds, 10966 Mahoning Ave., North Jackson (four miles west of Austintown Walmart, 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.

Special events

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.

Gateway Clipper Fleet, 9 Station Square Dock, Pittsburgh. Call for reservations: (412) 355-7980 or visit www.gatewayclipper.com.

Pig Iron Press, 26 N. Phelps St., downtown Youngstown. Work-In-Process Writing Workshop, 7-9 p.m. 4th Wed. monthly. Walk-ins welcome. (330) 747-6932.

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, One 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.

Santa’s Christmasland, Kraynak’s, 2525 E. State St., Hermitage, Pa. Over 85 decorated trees and animated figures. 9-9 Mon.-Sat.; 10-5 Sun., through Dec. 24. Closed Thanksgiving Day. (724) 347-4511.