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

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

Open Mic Night, 8:30-11:30 p.m., One-Eyed Willies, 2555 S. Four Mile Run Road, Austintown; (330) 799-3335.

DJ Crossroads, 10 p.m., Shevie’s Pub, 4357 Warren-Sharon Road, Vienna; (330) 856-1671.

Music

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

Onstage

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

Pop, Rock & Jazz

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

comedy

Todd McCune, 8 p.m., Funny Farm Comedy Club, 5580 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; (330) 652-4242.

Special Events

Christmas Train Exhibit and Book Signing, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Little Beaver Historical Society, 710 Market St., Darlington; (724) 843-4361.

Wine Tasting, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., L’uva Bella Winery, 6597 Center Road, Poland; (330) 536-6450.

Light Up the Square, 5:30 p.m., The Square in Columbiana.

Girl’s Night Out Shopping Bazaar, 6-9:30 p.m., Jewish Community Center, 505 Gypsy Lane, Youngstown; (330) 746-3251.

Friday

Nightlife

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

Downplay, 8 p.m., Elks Lodge, 824 E. State St., Salem; (330) 337-3222.

The Numbers Band, Twistoffs, Hillbilly Idol, 8 p.m., Kent Stage, 175 E. Main St., Kent; (330) 677-5500.

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

House Band, 9 p.m., Jeremiah Bullfrog Sports Bar and Grille, 1315 Boardman-Canfield Road, Boardman; (330) 965-0800.

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

The Blue Rays, 9 p.m., Davis Bar and Grille, 10826 Market St., North Lima; (330) 549-2114.

Road Dogs, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., Bill’s Place, 4771 Mahoning Ave., Austintown; (330) 270-1703.

Pro Bono, Robbie Jay Band, Haven, 10 p.m., Salty Grog, 1203 Boardman-Poland Road, Poland; (330) 726-6690.

The Young Stonians, Melva & Scottfree, The Guilty Plea, 10 p.m., Barley’s, 21 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 743-6480.

Jones For Revival & Tim Drummon, 10 p.m., Boom Room, 3860 Youngstown-Warren Road, Warren; (330) 314-3529.

NoXcuse, 10 p.m., Bloomingdale’s Point Restaurant, 9835 South Ave., North Lima; (330) 549-5445.

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

Sgt. Bob (karaoke), 8:30 p.m., Boxcar Lounge, 534 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; (330) 743-1452.

Juicebox Dave, 10 p.m., Shevie’s Pub, 4357 Warren-Sharon Road, Vienna; (330) 856-1671.

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

Sales and Shows

Christmas at the Farm, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Munnell Run Farm, 747 Greenville Road, Mercer, Pa.; (724) 662-2242.

Music

YSU Faculty Recital with Dr. Caroline Oltmanns, pianist, 8 p.m., DeYor Performing Arts Center, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 744-0264.

Onstage

“A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum,” 7:30 p.m., New Castle Playhouse, 202 E. Long Ave., New Castle, Pa.; (724) 654-3437.

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

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

“Goldilocks in Bobby Sox,” 8 p.m., Stage Left Youth Players, Trinity Playhouse, 234 E. Lincoln Way, Lisbon; (330) 424-5093.

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

Pop, Rock & Jazz

The Eagles, 7 p.m., Mellon Arena, Pittsburgh; (412) 642-1800.

Dances

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

Ballroom Social Dance with Mark (lesson 6-7:30), 8 p.m., Avon Oaks Ballroom, 1401 N. State St., Girard; (330) 545-1951.

comedy

Todd McCune, 8 p.m., Funny Farm Comedy Club, 5580 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; (330) 652-4242.

Special Events

Columbiana Home Tour, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tickets are available at Women’s Club, Roberta’s Gallery, Chamber office or Shine, Columbiana.

Wine Tasting, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., L’uva Bella Winery, 6597 Center Road, Poland; (330) 536-6450.

Schools

“Fiddler On the Roof, 7 p.m., Boardman Performing Arts Center, 7777 Glenwood Ave., Boardman.

“It’s Not Me, It’s You,” 7 p.m., Struthers Middle School Auditorium, 800 Fifth St., Struthers.

Saturday

Nightlife

The Smackdaddys, 10 a.m. to 2 a.m., McMenamy’s, 325 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; (330) 544-1732.

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

Chasin’ the Blues, 7-11 p.m., Mastropietro Winery, 14558 Ellsworth Road, Berlin Center; (330) 547-2151.

A Little Left Of Center, 8-11 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.

Roadwork, 8 p.m., Sharpsville VFW, 215 N. Walnut St., Sharpsville, Pa.; (724) 962-9597.

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

Groove Clinic, 9 p.m., Irish Bob’s Pub, 3602 South Ave., Youngstown; (330) 788-0011.

Crossbow, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., Town and Country Lounge, 2252 Ben Franklin Highway (Route 422), Edinburg, Pa.; (724) 652-2551.

Tie One On, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., Harry’s, 512 W. Main St., Sharpsville, Pa.; (724) 962-5053.

Hern Brothers, 10 p.m., Ice House Inn, 5516 W. Webb Road, Austintown; (330) 544-8800.

Smackdaddys, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., McMenamy’s, 325 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; (330) 544-1732.

Shallow, 10 p.m., Boom Room, 3860 Youngstown-Warren Road, Warren; (330) 314-3529.

Fester Presley featuring Damian Knapp (blues), 10 p.m., Captain Kelly’s, 4248 N. River Road, Warren.

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

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

Juicebox Dave, 10 p.m., Shevie’s Pub, 4357 Warren-Sharon Road, Vienna; (330) 856-1671.

Sales and Shows

Open Studio and Art Sale by Artists of the Mahoning Commons, noon to 5 p.m., Ward Bakery Building, 1024 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; (330) 718-2696.

Music

A Touch of Broadway cabaret with Tony Richards, 7 p.m., Christman Hall in Stambaugh Auditorium, 5000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown; (330) 259-0555.

Harry Connick Jr., 8 p.m., State Theater, 1519 Euclid Ave., Cleveland; (216) 241-6000.

Onstage

Ballet Western Reserve presents “The Nutcracker,” 1 and 7:30 p.m., Powers Auditorium, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 744-0264.

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

“Goldilocks in Bobby Sox,” 6 and 8 p.m., Trinity Playhouse, 234 E. Lincoln Way, Lisbon; (330) 424-5093.

“A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum,” 7:30 p.m., New Castle Playhouse, 202 E. Long Ave., New Castle, Pa.; (724) 654-3437.

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

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

Children

The Nutcracker Sweets Party, 2-3 p.m., Ballet Western Reserve 220 West Boardman St., Youngstown; (330) 744-1934.

Pop, Rock & Jazz

Avenged Sevenfold and Buckcherry with Shinedown and Saving Abel, 6:30 p.m., Chevrolet Centre, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown; (866) 448-7849.

Dances

Frank Moravcik, 8 p.m. to midnight, Kuzman’s Bar, 1025 S. State St., Girard; (330) 545-8995.

Jeannette Jones Band, 8 p.m., Avon Oaks Ballroom, 1401 N. State St., Girard; (330) 545-1951.

Special Events

Columbiana Home Tour, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., tickets are available at Women’s Club, Roberta’s Gallery, Chamber office or Shine, Columbiana.

Christmas Parade, 10 a.m., downtown Columbiana; (330) 482-3822.

Wine Tasting, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., L’uva Bella Winery, 6597 Center Road, Poland; (330) 536-6450.

Beaujolais Celebration, 2 p.m., Five Points Wine & Bar, 9065 Springfield Road, Poland; (330) 549-2932.

Schools

“Fiddler On the Roof,” 7 p.m., Boardman Performing Arts Center, 7777 Glenwood Ave., Boardman.

“It’s Not Me, It’s You,” 7 p.m., Struthers Middle School Auditorium, 800 Fifth St., Struthers.

Comedy

Todd McCune, 7 and 9:30 p.m., Funny Farm Comedy Club, 5580 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; (330) 652-4242.

Frank Caliendo, 8:30 p.m., Benedum Center, 719 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh; (412) 456-4800.

Sunday

Outdoors

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

Sales and Shows

Holiday Gift Boutique, noon to 6 p.m., Scottish Rite Cathedral, 110 E. Lincoln Ave., New Castle, Pa.; (724) 654-6683.

Music

Warren Philharmonic in “Stories in Colors and Sounds,” a family concert, 3 p.m., Packard Music Hall, Warren: (330) 841-2931.

“Music For A While” Baroque music ensemble, 3:30 p.m., Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, corner of Penn Avenue and Clinton Street, Greenville, Pa.; (724) 588-8870.

Onstage

“A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum,” 2 p.m., New Castle Playhouse, 202 E. Long Ave., New Castle, Pa.; (724) 654-3437.

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

“Goldilocks in Bobby Sox,” 2 p.m., Stage Left Youth Players, Trinity Playhouse, 234 E. Lincoln Way, Lisbon; (330) 424-5093.

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

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

Dances

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

Monday

Nightlife

Blue Rays, 9 p.m., Tully’s Pub & Grille, 101 Chestnut Ave., Sharon, Pa.; (724) 981-7221.

Music

2009 Band-O-Rama: YSU Centennial Celebration, 8 p.m., Powers Auditorium, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 744-0264.

Tuesday

Nightlife

Hern Brothers, 10 p.m., Ice House Inn, 5516 W. Webb Road, Austintown; (330) 544-8800.

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

Outdoors

Audobon Society/Mahoning Valley, 7 p.m., Mill Creek MetroParks Farm, 7574 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Canfield; (330) 533-7572.

Onstage

Monty Python’s “Spamalot,” 7:30 p.m., Benedum Center, 719 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh; (412) 456-4800.

Pop, Rock & Jazz

Yes featuring Steve Howe, Chris Squire and Alan White, 8:30 p.m., House of Blues, 308 Euclid Ave., Cleveland; (216) 523-2583.

Wednesday

Nightlife

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

Nightlife

Rudy & the Professionals, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Scacchetti’s Italian Steakhouse, 1140 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman; (330) 629-8100.

DJ and Karaoke with Sgt. Bob, 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., B&O Station Boxcar Lounge, 530 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; (330) 743-3070.

Howard and The Point Five Band, 9 p.m., Five Points Wine & Bar, 9065 Springfield Road, Poland; (330) 549-2932.

Steve Vuich and the American Refugees with Stef Grimaldi, 9 p.m., Pete & Charlie’s Pub, 4176 Mahoning Ave., Austintown; (330) 270-9480.

Karaoke with Cheryl, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., Cricket’s, 1733 E. Midlothian Blvd., Youngstown; (330) 788-0028.

Groove Clinic, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., Harry’s, 512 W. Main St., Sharpsville, Pa.; (724) 962-5053.

Tie One On, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., Big D’s Irish Pub, Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; (330) 797-9111.

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

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

Music

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

Onstage

Monty Python’s “Spamalot,” 7:30 p.m., Benedum Center, 719 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh; (412) 456-4800.

Pop, Rock & Jazz

Tangerine, Venus In Furs, Una De Luna, Seven Color Sly and Debutante, 8 p.m., Club Cafe, 56 S. 12th St., Pittsburgh; (412) 431-4950.

Dances

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

Comedy

Average White Guy Comedy Tour, 7:30 p.m. to 2 a.m., The Wedge, 1743 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown; (330) 792-1216.

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, 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. 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,” Sunday through April 5 (meet the artist, 1-3 Sunday); “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.

Danklef Hill Gallery, Salem. Hours: By appointment only until January; moving to new location. (330) 853-0132 or (330) 332-1760.

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 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 Friday; “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. “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, 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 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.

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

Steel Town Studios Gallery and Shop, 8 N. Phelps St., Youngstown. Works of area artist Bob Barko Jr. and displays 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. “Don Drumm,” renowned cast aluminum artist, Saturday through Jan. 10 (opening reception, 6-8 p.m. Saturday). 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. 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 Channel, learn about weather, become a meteorologist 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.

Fred Astaire Dance Studio, 5090 Market St., Boardman. Public group classes Mondays and Wednesdays 6:45-7:30 p.m. Saturdays, 3-3:45. Latin aerobic classes Saturdays, 11-11:45 a.m. (330) 788-3200.

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 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.

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.

Clarence R. Smith Mineral Museum, Department 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 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 Avenue (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 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 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. Web site www.wjmb.org.

Youngstown Area Community Band, Bliss Hall, 1 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. Closed until May 15, 2009. (330) 584-7835 or www.noahslostark.org.

Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium, One Wild Place, Pittsburgh. Hours: 9-5 daily. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. (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. (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 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.

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.

Little Beaver Historical Society Christmas Train Exhibit, runs weekends Nov. 29-Jan.4. Sat. 10-5; Sun. noon-5.For more information, (724) 843-4361.

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.

Santa’s Christmasland, Kraynak’s, 2525 E. State St., Hermitage, Pa. More than 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. Regular admission is $12. (330) 920-8040.