TheSources

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

Polish Happy Hour, 5 to 9 p.m., Barley’s, 21 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 743-6480.

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

Jann Klose, 7:30 p.m., Therese’s Great Nights, 204 Broadway, Youngstown; (330) 747-5404.

Red Wanting Blue with Away from Eden, 10 p.m., Barley’s, 21 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 743-6480.

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

Music

James Umble Saxophone Studio Recital, 8 p.m., Bliss Recital Hall, Wick Avenue, Youngstown State University; (330) 941-3105.

Onstage

“Little Women,” 7:30 p.m., Ford Theater, Bliss Hall, Youngstown State University; (330) 941-3105.

“Love! Valour! Compassion!”, 7:30 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.

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

Children

Tales for Twos: “Squirrels,SDRq 10 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 11:30 a.m., Mill Creek MetroParks Ford Nature Center, 840 Old Furnace Road, Youngstown; (330) 740-7107.

Pop, Rock & Jazz

Steve Miller Band, 8 p.m., Chevrolet Centre, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown; (866) 448-7849.

Special Events

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

Schools

“Gentlemen Prefer Blondes,” 7 p.m., Poland Seminary High School, 3199 Dobbins Road, Poland; (330) 757-7020.

Comedy

Carlos Mencia, 7:30 p.m., State Theater, 1519 Euclid Ave., Cleveland; (216) 241-6000.

Dustin “Samuel Screech Powers” Diamond, 8 p.m., Funny Farm, 5580 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; (330) 652-4242.

Friday

Nightlife

Chris Mowery, 7 to 9 p.m., Atmosphere Cafe, 815 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; (330) 652-6929.

International Pop Overthrow, 8 p.m., Cedars Lounge, 23 N. Hazel St., Youngstown; (330) 743-6560.

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

Friends, 9 p.m., L’uva Bella Winery, 6597 Center Road, Poland; (330) 536-6450.

Commit This To Memory, Aldous, ThunderRider, She’s In Pain, 9 p.m., Barley’s, 21 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 743-6480.

Acoustic Juggernaut, 10 p.m., Aces Wild Wings, 277 Boardman-Canfield Road, Boardman; (330) 758-8404.

Onstage

“Little Women,” 7:30 p.m., Ford Theater, Bliss Hall, Youngstown State University; (330) 941-3105.

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

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

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

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

Pop, Rock & Jazz

42nd Kent Stage Folk Festival, 5 p.m., Kent Stage, 175 E. Main St., Kent; (330) 677-5500.

Dances

Phil Dirt and the Dozers, 8:30 p.m. to 12:15 a.m., Kuzman’s Bar, 1025 S. State St,, Girard; (330) 545-8995.

Ballroom Social Dance with Mark (lesson, 6-7:30), 6 p.m., Avon Oaks Ballroom, 1401 N. State St., Girard; (330) 545-1951.

Schools

“Gentlemen Prefer Blondes,” 7 p.m., Poland Seminary High School, 3199 Dobbins Road, Poland; (330) 757-7020.

“Fiddler On the Roof, 7 p.m., Boardman Performing Arts Center 7777 Glenwood Ave., Boardman; (330) 519-2633.

“Here Lies Jeremy Troy,” 7:30 p.m., Canfield High School Auditorium, 100 Cardinal Drive, Canfield; (330) 533-5507.

Sports

Mahoning Valley Phantoms vs. St. Louis Bandits, 7:15 p.m., Chevrolet Centre, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown; (866) 448-7849.

special events

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

Comedy

Margaret Cho, 8 p.m., Lakewood Civic Auditorium, 14100 Franklin Blvd., Lakewood; (216) 529-4081.

Dustin “Samuel Screech Powers” Diamond, 7 and 9:30 p.m., Funny Farm, 5580 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; (330) 652-4242.

Saturday

Nightlife

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

International Pop Overthrow, 9 p.m., Cedars Lounge, 23 N. Hazel St., Youngstown; (330) 743-6560.

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

Gingerprittz, Noetic, Harlequins Voice, All That Matters, 8 p.m., Barley’s, 21 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 743-6480.

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

The Rage, 10 p.m., Salty Grog, 1203 Boardman-Poland Road; (330) 726-6690.

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

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

John Koebel and Joe Faletti, 9 p.m., Downtown Coffee Cafe, 29 N. Main St., Hubbard; (330) 534-1199.

Rebreather and Posture Coach, 9 p.m., Royal Oaks, 924 Oak St., Youngstown; (330) 744-5501.

TSB (formerly That Sixties Band), 10 p.m., Salty Grog, 1203 Boardman-Poland Road, Poland; (330) 726-6690.

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

The Smackdaddys, 10 p.m., Papa Louie’s Italian Kitchen & Motocross Cafe, 7172 Warren Sharon Road, Brookfield; (330) 448-2242.

No Xcuse, 10 p.m., Ice House Inn, 5516 W. Webb Road, Austintown; (330) 544-8800.

Davis & McKay (acoustic rock 'n' roll), 7:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m., The Mocha House, 467 High St. N.E., Warren; (330) 392-3020.

Sales and Shows

“American Born Style” (fashion show), 7 p.m., Art Outreach Center, inside Eastwood Mall, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles.

Music

Ignat Solzhenitsyn with Youngstown Symphony Orchestra, 8 p.m., Powers Auditorium, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 744-0264.

Onstage

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

“Little Women,” 7:30 p.m., Ford Theater, Bliss Hall, Youngstown State University; (330) 941-3105.

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

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

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

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

Children

From the Pumpkin to The Pie, 1:30 p.m., Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown; (330) 740-7116.

“Reading and Other Art Forms,” 2 p.m., Howland Public Library, 9095 E. Market St., Howland; (330) 856-2011.

Family Day, 2 p.m., Warren Public Library, 444 Mahoning Avenue N.W., Warren; (330) 399-8807.

Pop, Rock & Jazz

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

Dances

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

Special Events

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

Workshop on Paper and Fabric Preservation, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Helen Black Miller Chapel, 119 S. Pitt St., Mercer, Pa.; (724) 662-3490.

Imagine with Us: Stories & Art, 2 p.m., Butler Institute of Art-Trumbull, 9350 E. Market St., Howland; (330) 743-1107.

Napa Valley to the Mahoning Valley (benefit for Rich Center), 6 p.m., Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown; (330) 259-0555.

Schools

“Gentlemen Prefer Blondes,” 7 p.m., Poland Seminary High School, 3199 Dobbins Road, Poland; (330) 757-7020.

“Fiddler On the Roof,” 7 p.m., Boardman Performing Arts Center 7777 Glenwood Ave., Boardman; (330) 519-2633.

“Here Lies Jeremy Troy,” 7:30 p.m., Canfield High School Auditorium, 100 Cardinal Drive, Canfield; (330) 533-5507.

Sports

Kirtland at Ursuline (high school football playoffs), 7 p.m., Mollenkopf Stadium, 860 Elm Road N.E., Warren; (330) 841-2316.

Mahoning Valley Phantoms vs. St. Louis Bandits, 7:15 p.m., Chevrolet Centre, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown; (866) 448-7849.

Comedy

Carlos Mencia, 7 p.m., Heinz Hall, 600 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh; (412) 392-4900.

Dustin “Samuel Screech Powers” Diamond, 7 and 9:30 p.m., Funny Farm, 5580 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; (330) 652-4242.

Sunday

Nightlife

International Pop Overthrow, 8 p.m., Cedars Lounge, 23 N. Hazel St., Youngstown; (330) 743-6560.

Outdoors

Monster Spotting, 2 p.m., MetroParks Ford Nature Center, 840 Old Furnace Road, Mill Creek Park, Youngstown; (330) 740-7107.

Sales and Shows

Model Train Open House, noon to 6 p.m., Youngstown Model Railroad Association, 751 N. Four Mile Run Road, Austintown; (330) 799-8691.

Music

Steve March Torme, 7 p.m., Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown; (330) 743-2717.

Dueling Divas (opera and musical theater recital), 3 p.m., Kent-Salem’s City Center, 230 N. Lincoln Ave., Salem; (330) 743-2717.

Onstage

“Little Women,” 3 p.m., Ford Theater, Bliss Hall, Youngstown State University; (330) 941-3105.

“Guys and Dolls,” 3 p.m., Trumbull New Theatre 5883 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; (330) 652-1103.

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

Children

Family Day with Sandy Trolio, 1 p.m., Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown; (330) 743-1107.

Free Family Days, 1:30 p.m., Butler Institute of American Art - Salem, 343 E. State St., Salem; (330) 743-1107.

Dances

Polka Fest with Polka Family and John Gora Band, 2 to 6 p.m., Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort, Route 2, Chester, W.Va.; (800) 804-0468.

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

Del Sinchak Band, 4 p.m., Avon Oaks Ballroom, 1401 N. State St., Girard; (330) 545-1951.

USA Dance, 5 to 9 p.m., Orthodox Center, 1025 N. Belle Vista Ave., Youngstown; (330) 565-0726.

Special Events

Imagine with Us: Stories & Art, 1:30 p.m., Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown; (330) 743-1107.

“Entertaining As an Art,” 2 to 4 p.m., Trumbull Art Gallery, 198 E. Market St., Warren; (330) 395-4876.

Monday

Music

Jazz Ensembles II and III, 8 p.m., Kilcawley Center, Youngstown State University; (330) 941-3105.

Pop, Rock & Jazz

Citizen Cope, 8 p.m., House of Blues, 308 Euclid Ave., Cleveland; (216) 523-2583.

Tuesday

Nightlife

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

Music

Clarinet Studio Recital, 8 p.m., Bliss Recital Hall, Wick Avenue, Youngstown State University; (330) 941-3105.

Pop, Rock & Jazz

Marc Broussard with Gabe Dixon Band, Josh Hodge, 8 p.m., Mr. Small’s Theater, 400 Lincoln Ave., Millvale, Pa.; (877) 468-3401.

Wednesday

Nightlife

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

Outdoors

Health and Wellness Walk, 9 a.m., MetroParks Bikeway, Kirk Road, Canfield; (330) 702-3000.

Music

Tuba/Euphonium Recital with Brian Kiser, 12:15 p.m., Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown; (330) 743-1107.

Music

Youngstown State University Jazz Combos, 8 p.m., Kilcawley Center, Youngstown State University; (330) 941-3105.

Pop, Rock & Jazz

Sound Tribe Sector 9 with Eliot Lipp, 8 p.m., Mr. Small’s Theater, 400 Lincoln Ave., Millvale, Pa.; (877) 468-3401.

Dances

DJ Carl Severino, 8 p.m., Kuzman’s Bar, 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 Nov. 9; 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, Salem. Hours: 1-5 Wed.-Fri., 10-2, Sat. By appoinatment only; moving to new location.(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 Nov. 9; “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 Nov. 7. 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. Works of area artist Bob Barko Jr. and dismplays of memorabilia featuring Idora Park, Isaly’s, Mill Creek Park, steel mills, movie theaters, historic and contemporary downtown, and more. Hours: evenings and weekends by appointment only. (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 Nov. 8; 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 ages 0-36 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 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.

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 ages 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 ages 12-18 are welcome. Rehearsals are usually once a month. Contact (330) 330-3006 or (330) 883-8090 for more information. Website 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). Over 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.

Third annual Holiday Lighting Festival, Nov. 28-Jan. 4, Blossom Music Center, 1145 W. Steels Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls. Closed Dec. 25. 6-9 p.m. Sun.-Th., and 6-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Cost is $10 per carload with a discount coupon, compliments of Marc’s. Pick up a discount coupon anytime after Nov. 17. Regular admission is $12. (330) 920-8040.