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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

Rudy and the Professionals, 8 p.m. to midnight, Rosetta Stone Cafe, 110 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 480-0884.

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

Sacksville Rhythm and Blues and Jones for Revival, 11 p.m., Cedars Lounge, 23 N. Hazel St., Youngstown; (330) 743-6560.

Onstage

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

Friday

Nightlife

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

Rick Blair, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Peaberry’s Coffeehouse, 4350 Boardman-Canfield Road, Canfield; (330) 702-9230.

Velvet Agenda, 8-11:30 p.m., Shades at Avalon at Buhl, 1030 Forker Blvd., Hermitage, Pa.; (724) 981-6700.

DJ and Karaoke, 8:30 p.m., B&O Station Boxcar Lounge, 530 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; (330) 743-3070.

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

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

Fester Presley featuring Damian Knapp, 9 p.m., Dash Inn, 2716 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; (330) 793-5030.

Youngstown’s Total Package Band, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., Razzy’s Lounge at Quality Inn, 3200 S. Hermitage Road, Hermitage, Pa.; (724) 981-1530.

Acoustic Juggernaut, 5 Elements and more, 8 p.m., The Cellar, 162 S. Bridge St., Struthers; (330) 750-0199.

APG, Relic, D-Rail, Denial Stage, 10 p.m., Barley’s, 21 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 743-6480.

Frequent Season, Nathan Hedges, 11 p.m., Cedars Lounge, 23 N. Hazel St., Youngstown; (330) 743-6560.

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

Rockin’ to the Oldies with DJ JP Jam, 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.

country

Sean Patrick McGraw, 8 p.m., the Dirty Boot Saloon, 6885 state Route 45, Lisbon (formerly Csonka’s).

Onstage

“Christmas at the Inn,” 7 p.m., Das Dutch Haus Restaurant, 14895 South Ave., Columbiana; (330) 482-2236.

“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.

“Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” 7:30 p.m., Weathervane Community Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron; (330) 836-2626.

Monty Python’s “Spamalot,” 8 p.m., Benedum Center, 719 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh; (412) 456-4800.

Pop, Rock & Jazz

Lotus with Telepath, 8 p.m., Mr. Small’s Theater, 400 Lincoln Ave., Millvale, Pa.; (877) 468-3401.

Dances

Western Square & Line Dance , 7-10 p.m., North Bloomfield Town Hall, state Routes 45 and 87, North Bloomfield; (440) 685-4758.

Ivory Coach, 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.

Special Events

The Blues Brothers Abstract, featuring the art and music of Robert and Jack Kidney, 8 p.m., Davis Building, 217 W. Federal St., Youngstown.

Schools

“Little Shop of Horrors,” 7:30 p.m., West Branch High School, 14277 Main St., Beloit; (330) 938-2183.

Comedy

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

Saturday

Nightlife

Billie and Linda Crank, 7 p.m., Atmosphere Cafe, 815 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; (330) 652-6929.

Jason Mowrey, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Peaberry’s Coffeehouse, 4350 Boardman-Canfield Road, Canfield; (330) 702-9230.

Steve Vuich, 8 p.m., Downtown Coffee Cafe, 29 N. Main St., Hubbard; (330) 534-1199.

Midnight Highway, 8 p.m. to midnight, Garrettsville Eagles, 8149 Water St., Garrettsville; (330) 527-2330.

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

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

The Kellys with Trevor Quillan, 9 p.m., Metter’s Bar, 2774 Youngstown Road S.E., Warren; (330) 369-2370.

Hern Brothers (no cover), 10 p.m., Davis Bar and Grille, 10826 Market St., North Lima; (330) 549-2114.

First Degree, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., Salty Grog, 1203 Boardman-Poland Road, Poland; (330) 726-6690.

Youngstown’s Total Package Band, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., B&O Station, 530 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; (330) 743-3070.

Pilgrims of the Wild, 10 p.m., The Boom Room, 3860 Youngstown-Warren Road, Warren; (330) 314-3529.

The Drummond Family Band, The Robbie Jay Band and Rumbledaddy, 10 p.m., Barley’s, 21 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 743-6480.

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

The Huckin’ Fillbillys, 10 p.m., Leon’s Sports Bar & Grill, 1111 Niles-Cortland Road N.E., Howland; (330) 856-6583.

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

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.

Onstage

Monty Python’s “Spamalot,” 2 p.m., Benedum Center, 719 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh; (412) 456-4800.

“Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” 3:30 p.m., Weathervane Community Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron; (330) 836-2626.

“Christmas at the Inn,” 7 p.m., Das Dutch Haus Restaurant, 14895 South Ave., Columbiana; (330) 482-2236.

“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.

Monty Python’s “Spamalot,” 8 p.m., Benedum Center, 719 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh; (412) 456-4800.

Pop, Rock & Jazz

Rod McNurlin, Sasha Colette and Luna, 7 p.m., Kent Stage 175 E. Main St., Kent; (330) 677-5500.

Michael W. Smith, Melinda Doolittle and the Youngstown Symphony Orchestra, 7 p.m., Chevrolet Centre, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown; (866) 448-7849.

Dances

Music by Grupo Fuego and D.J. Papiro, 7 p.m., St. Rose of Lima Hall, 394 Tenney Ave., Campbell.

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

Ballroom Social Dance with Doug (lesson 6-7:30), 8-11 p.m., Avon Oaks Ballroom, 1401 N. State St., Girard; (330) 545-1951.

Special Events

Homespun Christmas 13th annual Tour, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., downtown Leetonia; (330) 427-2081.

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

Olde Fashioned Christmas at the Mill, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mill Creek Park’s Lanterman’s Mill, 1001 Canfield Road, Youngstown; (330) 740-7115.

Thanksgiving Charity Basketball Game, starring poster boy of the And 1 Mix Tape Tour and Friends, 2-6 p.m., South Field House, 1840 Erie St., Youngstown; (330) 369-1441 or (404) 667-8654 .

Holiday Wine Taste from 55 Degrees Wines, Cleveland, 3-5 p.m., Five Points Wine & Bar, 9065 Springfield Road, Poland; (330) 549-2932.

TubaChristmas, noon and 2 p.m., Eastwood Mall, U.S. route 422, Niles.

“Fine Tune” (locally made film), 7 p.m., Main Street Theater, 5 N. Main Street, Columbiana; (330) 482-9647.

Schools

“Little Shop of Horrors,” 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., West Branch High School, 14277 Main St., Beloit; (330) 938-2183.

Comedy

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

Sunday

Nightlife

The Lindsey Hosking benefit show (featuring Sam Goodwill, Posture Coach, Deathcrazed Teenager, the Devotees, Matt Palka, Pete Drivere and the Pretty Demons, Khaled Tabbara, Realtime Digimob, Bob ‘s Country Bunker and more), 7 p.m., Cedars Lounge, 23 N. Hazel St,, Youngstown; (330) 743-6560.

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

Chords of Christmas, 7 p.m., Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 381 Robbins Ave., Niles.

Onstage

Monty Python’s “Spamalot” 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., Benedum Center, 719 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh; (412) 456-4800.

“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.

“Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” 3:30 p.m., Weathervane Community Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron; (330) 836-2626.

Special Events

Homespun Christmas 13th annual Tour, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., downtown Leetonia; (330) 427-2081.

Olde Fashioned Christmas at the Mill, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mill Creek Park’s Lanterman’s Mill, 1001 Canfield Road, Youngstown; (330) 740-7115.

Monday

Pop, Rock & Jazz

OneRepublic with Augustana, Spill Canvas and Hush Sound, 6:30 p.m., E.J. Thomas Hall, University of Akron, 198 Hill St., Akron; (330) 972-7570.

Dances

Mad Hot Monday Ballroom Boogie, 6-9 p.m., Kuzman’s Bar, 1025 S. State St., Girard; (330) 545-8995.

Tuesday

Nightlife

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

Music

Warren Civic Music Association presents “Spirit of Christmas,” 7:30 p.m., W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Warren; (330) 841-2619.

Onstage

“Christmas at the Inn,” 7 p.m., Das Dutch Haus Restaurant, 14895 South Ave., Columbiana; (330) 482-2236.

Pop, Rock & Jazz

Meat Loaf, 8 p.m., Chevrolet Centre, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown; (866) 448-7849.

Wednesday

Nightlife

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

Nightlife

Lites Out Jazz Dana School of Music, 7-10 p.m., Rosetta Stone Cafe, 110 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 480-0884.

Outdoors

Health and Wellness Walk, 9 a.m., Mill Creek MetroParks Ford Nature Center, 840 Old Furnace Road, Mill Creek Park, Youngstown; (330) 740-7107.

Music

Carols and Cocoa and holiday concert, 7 p.m., Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown; (330) 259-0555.

Onstage

“Christmas at the Inn,” 7 p.m., Das Dutch Haus Restaurant, 14895 South Ave., Columbiana; (330) 482-2236.

Dances

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

Special Events

Walking With Dinosaurs, 7 p.m., Mellon Arena, Pittsburgh; (412) 642-1800.

Ongoing

ART

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. Expected to open in January with new exhibits. 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 a.m.-4 p.m. Wed.-Sun. (330) 609-9900.

Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown. Reginald Case: Collage — Assemblage,” through Sunday; “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,” through April 5; “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.-Sat. and noon-4 Sun. Wed. evening suspended Dec. 3-March 25. Closed Mondays and Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. Will close 2 p.m. Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. (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.

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.

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, through 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. 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 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. No dance Sunday. (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 to 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.

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 is 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

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, Berling Center. Closed until May 15, 2009. (330) 584-7835 or www.noahslostark.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, 13 W. Broad St., Newton Falls. Karaoke with Cross Roads Ray, 10-2, every Wed. (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.

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.

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 Saturday through 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, Blossom Music Center, 1145 W. Steels Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls. Friday through Jan. 4, Closed Dec. 25. 6-9 p.m. Sun.-Th., and 6-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Cost $12. (330) 920-8040.

Winter Wonderland, Boardman Township Park, U.S. Route 224. Fifteen holiday light displays. Free and open to the public, 5 to 10 p.m. Dec. 7-Jan. 7. (330) 726-8105.