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

Tonight

Nightlife

DJ Tony & DJ Richie, 7 p.m., McMenamy’s, 325 Youngstown Warren Road, Niles; 330-544-1732.

Tod Cutchaw, comedy piano man, 8 p.m., The Fireplace, 2075 E. Western Reserve Road, Poland; 330-757-4042.

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

Outdoors

Outspokin’ Wheelmen Bicycling Club after work ride (beach area), 6 p.m., Mosquito Lake State Park, State Route 305, Cortland; 330-399-6141.

Onstage

“The Rainmaker,” 7:30 p.m., Weathervane Community Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron; 330-836-2626.

“Doubt,” 8 p.m., Oakland Center for the Arts, 220 W. Boardman St., Youngstown; 330-746-0404.

Pop, Rock & Jazz

Gaelic Storm, 7 p.m., House of Blues, 308 Euclid Ave., Cleveland; 216-523-2583.

Dances

Chuck Esposito, 8 p.m., Kuzman’s, 1025 S. State St,, Girard; 330-545-8995.

Special Events

Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber Business Showcase 2008, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Chevrolet Centre 229, E. Front St., Youngstown; 330-746-5600.

Friday

Nightlife

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

Red Wanting Blue with The Zou, 8 p.m., Party on the Plaza, in front of Buffalo Wild Wings, downtown Youngstown.

The Rusty Van Band, with the Young Stonians, and Captain Kneale and the Noisemakers, 9 p.m., Barley’s, 21 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 743-6480.

Acoustic Juggernaut, with Andy Grammer, 10 p.m., Cedars Lounge, 23 N. Hazel St., Youngstown; (330) 743-6560.

John Reese and Backbeat, 8 p.m. to midnight, Rosetta Stone Cafe, 110 W. Federal St., Youngstown; 330-480-0884.

Bustin’ Loose, 9 p.m., Lanai Lounge, 7361 South Ave., Boardman; 330-629-9605.

Following June, 9:30 p.m., Blue Magoo’s Tap and Grill, 480 E. Market St., Warren; 330-469-5406.

Youngstown’s Total Package Band, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., JW’s Other Club, 3377 New Castle Road, Route 18 and I-80, West Middlesex, Pa.; 724-528-2501.

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

The House Band, 9:30 p.m. to 2:30 a.m., Drunken Jack’s Saloon, 1714 Boardman-Poland Road, Poland; 330-757-1490.

Index, 9:30 p.m., Razzy’s Lounge at the Quality Inn, 3200 S. Hermitage Road, Hermitage, Pa.; 724-981-1530.

DJ Rockin to the Oldies, 10 p.m., Down the Hatch 3101 Mahoning Ave, Youngstown; 330-799-3449.

Outdoor Music

Backwoods Bluegrass, 7 to 9 p.m., Variety on the Square, 110 N. Pitt St., Mercer, Pa.; 724-662-1490.

Outdoors

Outspokin’ Wheelmen Bicycling Club Friday Night Ride, 6 p.m., MetroParks Farm, 7574 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Canfield; 330-549-9325.

Onstage

“Capitol Steps,” 7:30 p.m., Miller Auditorium at Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, Pa.; 724-738-2091.

“The Glass Menagerie,” 7:30 p.m., New Castle Playhouse, 212 E. Long Ave, New Castle, Pa.; 724-654-3437.

“The Uneasy Chair,” 7:30 p.m., Victorian Players Theatre, 702 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; 330-746-5455.

“The Rainmaker,” 8 p.m., Weathervane Community Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron; 330-836-2626.

“Doubt,” 8 p.m., Oakland Center for the Arts, 220 W. Boardman St., Youngstown; 330-746-0404.

“The Complete Works of William Shakespeare [Abridged],” 8 p.m., Trumbull New Theatre, 5883 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; (330) 652-1103.

Pop, Rock & Jazz

Infamous String Dusters, 7 p.m., Kent Stage, 175 E. Main St., Kent; 330-677-5500.

Country

Brooks & Dunn with Rodney Atkins and ZZ Top, 7 p.m., Post Gazette Pavilion, 665 State Route 18, Burgettstown, Pa.; 412-562-9905.

Dances

Ivory Coach, 8 p.m., Kuzman’s, 1025 S. State St., Girard; 330-545-8995.

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

Shenango Valley Sashayers dance for plus dancers (wear a jersey with favorite sports team), 8 to 10:30 p.m., Salvation Army Building, 660 Fisher Hill, Sharon, Pa.; 724-347-5537.

Special Events

“In The Good Old Summertime” film (dusk), 6:30 p.m., live music, Yellow Creek Theater, Route 224 bridge wall, next to Poland Library, Poland.

Saturday

Nightlife

Rachell Joy, 7 to 9 p.m., Atmosphere Cafe, 815 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; 330-652-6929.

Carl Severino, 7:30 p.m., Razzy’s Lounge at Quality Inn, 3200 S. Hermitage Road, Hermitage, Pa.; 724-981-1530.

The Midnight Highway Band, 8 p.m. to noon, Army Navy Club, 252 N. Main St., Niles; 330-652-8832.

Naj Eimaj presents: Beard Science, Weird Paul and Songs About Robots, 9 p.m., Cedars Lounge, 23 N. Hazel St., Youngstown; 330-743-6560.

Sonic Age, 9 p.m., McMenamy’s, 325 Youngstown Warren Road, Niles; 330-544-1732.

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

Rhythm Nation, 9:30 p.m., Jumpin Jacks Chicken Shack, 9159 Market St., Youngstown; 330-758-5225.

Youngstown’s Total Package Band, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., JW’s Other Club, 3377 New Castle Road, Route 18 and I-80, West Middlesex, Pa.; 724-528-2501.

DJ, immediately after Ohio State game, The Fireplace, 2075 E. Western Reserve Road, Poland; 330-757-4042.

Smackdaddys, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., Victory Lane Lounge, 200 Cleveland St,, Warren; 330-847-2233.

After Midnight, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., Mike’s, 2357 North Park Ave., Warren; 330-399-1019.

Crows Run, 10 p.m., Down the Hatch, 3101 Mahoning Ave, Youngstown; 330-799-3449.

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

Outdoor Music

First Degree, YSU Tailgate party, 1 to 4 p.m., YSU tailgate lot, Fifth Avenue.

Broken Road, 52nd Street and Captain Fantastic, 5 to 11 p.m., Warren Community Amphitheatre, 303 Mahoning Ave., Warren; 330-922-8399.

Outdoors

Ohio Valley Big Buck Rendezvous, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Rogers Community Auction and Market, 45625 state Route 154, Rogers; 330-227-3233.

Outspokin’ Wheelmen Bicycling Club, Baconsburg Ride (no ride in rain), 10 a.m., Mathews High School, 4429 Warren-Sharon Road, Vienna; 330-743-4250.

Sunset at the Farm, 5 to 8 p.m., Mill Creek MetroParks Farm, 7574 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Canfield; 330-533-7572.

Sales and Shows

Garden Forum Flower Shows, noon to 5 p.m., Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown; 330-740-7116.

Onstage

“The Glass Menagerie,” 7:30 p.m., New Castle Playhouse, 212 E. Long Ave, New Castle, Pa.; 724-654-3437.

“The Uneasy Chair,” 7:30 p.m., Victorian Players Theatre, 702 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; 330-746-5455.

“The Rainmaker,” 8 p.m., Weathervane Community Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron; 330-836-2626.

“Doubt,” 8 p.m., Oakland Center for the Arts, 220 W. Boardman St., Youngstown; 330-746-0404.

“The Complete Works of William Shakespeare [Abridged],” 8 p.m., Trumbull New Theatre, 5883 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; 330-652-1103.

Pop, Rock & Jazz

Savoy Brown, 7 p.m., Kent Stage, 175 E. Main St., Kent; 330-677-5500.

Dances

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

The Casuals, 8 p.m., Kuzman’s, 1025 S. State St, Girard; 330-545-8995.

DJ Dance (lesson 7-8), 8 to 11 p.m., Warren Elks Lodge, 3581 Youngstown Road S.E., Warren; 330-369-2141.

Fairs and Festivals

First annual Grey to Green Festival, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Wick Park, Fifth Avenue, Youngstown.

Special Events

Open House, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Youngstown Air Reserve Station, 3976 King Graves Road, Vienna; 330-609-1000.

Special Events

“Evan Almighty” film, 8:30 p.m., Boardman Park, 375 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman; 330-726-8105.

Sports

YSU vs. Central State, 4 p.m., Stambaugh Stadium, Youngstown; 330-941-1978.

Sunday

Outdoors

Outspokin’ Wheelmen Bicycling Club’s Ducks Walk on the Fish ride, 9 a.m., Kinsman Library, 6420 Church St., Kinsman; 330-755-7105.

Kayaking As the Seasons Change, 10 a.m., Mill Creek Metroparks’ Lake Newport, East Newport Drive, Youngstown.

Ohio Valley Big Buck Rendezvous, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Rogers Community Auction and Market 45625 state Route 154, Rogers; 330-227-3233.

nightlife

Skie’s acoustic storytellers, with Jimmy D., Tim Drummond, Denny London and more, 8 p.m., Barley’s, 21 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 743-6480.

Sales and Shows

Garden Forum Flower Shows, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown; 330-740-7116.

Music

Dana Chamber Orchestra, 4 p.m., Ford Family Recital Hall, Youngstown; 330-744-0264.

Onstage

“The Glass Menagerie,” 2 p.m., New Castle Playhouse, 212 E. Long Ave, New Castle, Pa.; 724-654-3437.

“The Uneasy Chair,” 2 p.m., Victorian Players Theater, 702 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; 330-746-5455.

“The Rainmaker,” 2:30 p.m., Weathervane Community Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron; 330-836-2626.

POP, ROCK & JAZZ

Ice Cube, 7:30 p.m., House of Blues, 308 Euclid Ave., Cleveland; 216-523-2583.

Dances

Wayne Tomsic Band, 4 to 8 p.m., Avon Oaks Ballroom, 1401 N. State St., Girard; 330-545-1951.

Dances

Penn Ohio Polka Pals Dance, 2 to 8 p.m., SNPJ Recreation Center, 270 Martin Road, Enon Valley, Pa.; 877-767-5732.

Fairs and Festivals

Polish Day, with music by Polkatones, noon to 4 p.m., Woodworth Park, Luther Avenue between Market Street and Southern Boulevard, Beaver Township; 330-549-9552.

Special Events

Restorative Yoga with Mary Brown, 1 to 2:30 p.m., The Yoga Room, 2440 Niles-Cortland Road, Bazetta; 330-637-7171.

A is for Apple, 5:30 to 9 p.m., Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown; 330-740-7116.

Monday

Dances

Shenango Valley Sashayers Western Square Dance Club lessons, 7:30 to 9 p.m., Salvation Army Building, 660 Fisher Hill, Sharon, Pa.; 724-347-5537.

Tuesday

Nightlife

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

Outdoors

Outspokin’ Wheelmen Bicycling Club Mill Creek ride (15-20 miles), 6 p.m., Mill Creek Park Wetlands parking lot, Youngstown; 330-793-8219.

Sales and Shows

Downtown Farmer’s Market, 3 to 6 p.m., Central Square, downtown Youngstown.

POP, ROCK & JAZZ

Great Big Sea, 7 p.m., House of Blues, 308 Euclid Ave., Cleveland; 216-523-2583.

Wednesday

Nightlife

Pipers, 7 p.m., Quaker Steak and Lube, Chestnut St., Sharon, Pa.; 724-981-9464.

Lites Out Jazz with Dana school of music, 7 to 10 p.m., Rosetta Stone Cafe, W. Federal St., Youngstown; 330-480-0884.

Coolest Live Jazz featuring Chris Coles and Tim Wilderoder, 7:30 p.m., Five Points Wine and Bar, 9065 Springfield Road, Poland; 330-549-2932.

Outdoors

Outspokin’ Wheelmen Bicycling Club, after work ride (beach area), 6 p.m., Mosquito Lake State Park, 1439 state Route 305, Cortland; 330-399-6141.

Music

Kathryn Thomas Umble Flute Recital, 12:15 p.m., Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown; 330-743-1107.

YSU Dana School of Music Parade of Bands, 7 p.m., Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown; 330-259-0555.

The Four Preps, 7:30 p.m., W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Warren; 330-841-2619.

Onstage

“Waiting for Joshua” (dinner theater), 12:30 p.m., Das Dutch Village Inn, 150 E. state Route 14, Columbiana; 330-482-5050.

Dances

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

Special Events

“Harold & Maude” film, 7 p.m., Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown; 330-743-1107.

Blue Man Group, 7:30 p.m., Chevrolet Centre, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown; 330-746-5600.

Pig Iron Pess Poetry Slam, 7:45 p.m., Victorian Players Theater, 702 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; 330-746-5455.

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. “Harry Benson: Being There,” through Sept. 28. Hours: 11-4 Wed.-Sun. (330) 609-9900.

Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown. Bill Gordon: Photographs of the “Street,” through Sept. 28; Doris Vila, through Jan. 4; “Things I See: Pastels,” through Oct. 19 (meet the artists, 1-3 Sunday); “Clyde Singer’s America,” through Jan. 4; Photojournalist Harry Benson: “Being There,” through Sept. 28, (book signing 6-9 Sept. 23); “Cathie Bleck: Being Human,” Sunday through Oct. 26, (meet the artist & book signing, 1-3 Sunday); “Reginald Case,” (Messaros Gallery) Sunday through Nov. 23 (meet the artist 1-3 Sunday); “Redhand: Witness Project 3, Mahoning” (Flad Gallery) Sunday through Nov. 23 (meet the artists 1-3 Sunday); “Her Versatile Talent: Anna Richards Brewster, Beyond Impressionism,” Sept. 28-Dec. 28 (meet the artist, 1-3 Sept. 28); “Reginald Case: College-Assemblage,” Oct. 12-Dec. 31 (meet the artist, 1-3 Oct. 12); “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. 15-Jan. 11. Hours: 11-4, Tue. and Th.-Sat.; 11-8 Wed.; noon-4 Sun. Closed Mon. and major holidays. (330) 743-1711 or www.butlerart.com.

Cleveland Museum of Art, Reinberger Gallery in the Gund Building, 11150 East Blvd., Cleveland. Hours: 10-5 Tue., Thu. and Sat.-Sun.; 10-9 Wed. and Fri.; closed Mon. (216) 421-7407.

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

Harmony Museum, at I-79 exits 87-88, north of Pittsburgh. Guided tours, 1-4 Tue.-Sun. except holidays. Reservations suggested for weekends. (724) 452-7341 or (888) 821-4822 or www.harmonymuseum.org.

Hoyt Institute of Fine Arts, 124 E. Leasure Ave., New Castle. “Painting in Different Directions,” through Sept. 26. 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. 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 Thu.; noon-4:45 Sun. (330) 672-3450 or www.kent.edu/museum.

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

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

Mary Schiller Myers School of Art, University of Akron, Emily Davis Gallery, University of Akron, Folk Hall, 150 E. Exchange St., Akron. “Out of the Shell: Recontextualizing the Pearl in Contemporary Jewelry,” through Oct. 4. 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. “Blooms of Summer,” large, floral watercolor paintings by Gary Bukovnik, San Francisco artist, an explosion of joyful, colorful blooms, through Sunday; Hoyt Artists Assoc. celebrates 50th Anniversary of the Gardens by displaying selected works of art from New Castle artists, Sept. 19- Nov. 9. 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. Brian Rantilla’s “The Square Root of 5,” through Oct. 31. 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. Features works of area artist Bob Barko Jr., displays of memorabilia and artifacts featuring Youngstown’s popular culture, Idora Park, Isaly’s, Mill Creek Park, steel mills, downtown theaters, stores and more, through Sept. 30 (closed Sept. 13). Hours: 4:30-7:30 Tue.-Thu., noon-5 Sat. (330) 743-8929.

Sutliff Museum, Warren-Trumbull County Public Library (second floor), 444 Mahoning Avenue N.W., Warren. Hours: 2-4 Wed.-Sat. Tours by appointment. (330) 399-8807, ext. 121, or www.sutliffmuseum.org.

Trumbull Art Gallery, 196-198 E. Market St., Warren. 44th TAG annual Juried Exhibit, through Sept. 19; “Ed Halahan and Jacki Mountan carved wood and fiber,” Oct. 5-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 Bliss Hall Gallery, 1 University Plaza, second floor, Youngstown. Hours: 8-5 Mon.-Fri.

Youngstown State University Bliss Hall Lobby, 1 University Plaza, Youngstown. Hours: 8-4 Mon.-Fri. (330) 941-3810.

Youngstown State University McDonough Museum of Art, 1 University Plaza. “Agency: Art and Advertising,” Sept. 19-Nov. 8 (opening reception 6-8 Sept. 19). Hours: 11-4 Tue. and Thu.-Sat.; 11-8 Wed. (330) 941-1400.

CHILDREN

Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, 10 Children’s Way, Pittsburgh. Hours: noon-5 Sun.; 10-5 Mon.-Sat. (412) 322-5058.

Children’s Museum of the Valley, 139 E. Boardman St., Youngstown. Hours: 10-4:30 Tue.-Sat.; 1-4:30 Sun. Oct.-May only. Closed Mon. (330) 744-5914 or www.valleykids.org.

Ursuline Center “Group Piano Lessons” for children 3-9. Eight week sessions. (330) 726-9400.

DANCES

Avon Oaks Ballroom, 1401 N. State St., Girard; ballroom dance lessons, 6-7:30 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.

Weathersfield Fire Department Hall, 2229 Garden Land Ave., Niles. Happy Feet Dance Productions, Basic Swing, 6 Mon.; Fox Trot, Hustle, Rhumba, Salsa, Slow Dance, Cha-Cha and Waltz available, 7 & 8 Mon. (330) 759-7767.

Y-Dance Club, Sts. Peter and Paul Ukranian Orthodox Pavilion, 1025 N. Belle Vista Ave., Youngstown. West Coast Swing, Tuesday; Night Club Two-step, Sept. 23, 30 lessons and dance, beginners, 6:45-7:15; intermediate, 7:20-8; general dancing 8-10, all on Tue. (330) 482-9064 or (330) 518-7788. or www.y-dance.org.

Flea markets

Antique and Flea Market of West Middlesex, Pa. Route 18 South, West Middlesex (off I-80, Exit 4-B & Route 60). Hours: 9-5 Wed., Thu., Sat. and Sun.

Four Seasons Flea and Farm Market Inc., 3000 McCartney Road, Youngstown. 8-4 Wed. and Sun. (330) 744-5050.

Hubbard Route 62 Flea Market, 5700 Youngstown-Hubbard Road, Hubbard. Open 9-5 Wed., Sat. and Sun. (330) 718-5179.

Michaelangelo’s Indoor/Outdoor Flea Market, U.S. Route 422, Edinburg, Pa. Hours: 6-3 Sun. (724) 652-6244.

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

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.

Historical Society of Columbiana and Fairfield Township, 10 E. Park Ave., Columbiana. Hours: 2-4 p.m. Sat.-Sun., May-Sept. (330) 482-0946.

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. Oskar Shindler, the Nazi party member who has come to personify those heroic individuals who risked their lives to rescue Jews and others from Nazis during the Holocaust, is the subject of a national traveling exhibition, through Oct. 22. 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.

Music at the Monument, Central Square, Youngstown. Noon-1 Fri., through Friday. (330) 742-8712.

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. Website 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. Hours: 10-5 Tue.-Fri., and Sun.; 10-6 Sat., May 15-Oct. 31. (330) 584-7835 or www.noahslostark.org.

Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium, One Wild Place, Pittsburgh. Hours: 9-5 daily. (412) 665-3640.

Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, 714 North Portage Path, Akron. Open through Dec. 31; Manor House: 10-4:30; grounds, 9-6. (330) 836-5533 or www.stanhywet.org.

Wagon Trails Animal Park, 907 state Route 193, Vienna. Open May 1-Oct. 28. Closed Tue. (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.

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.

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.

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.

Sandwich Factory, 1116 Village Plaza, Columbiana. Acoustic patio, 7:30 Sat., through Sept. (330) 482-5011.

The Fireplace, 2075 E. Western Reserve Road, Poland. Guitar and vocals by Rich Oswald 7-10, Tue.; 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. “The Wizard of Oz,” through Nov. 1; “All Shook Up,” Nov. 5-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, U.S. Route 46, Canfield. Hours: 7:30-3:30 Mon.-Fri.; 10-2 Sat.; 1-4 Sun., through Sept. (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: 8 a.m.-dusk daily, through Oct. 1. (330) 740-7114.

Sales, Shows

Amish Country Farmers 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.

Downtown Sharon Farmers Market, Sharon City Centre, Sharon. Fresh homegrown produce. 7 a.m.-noon or sold out, Wed. and Sat. through Oct. 31. (724) 981-0688.

Farmers Market at First Unitarian Universalist Church, 1105 Elm St., across from Wick Park. 9-noon Sat., through Sept. 27.

Farmers Market, Federal Plaza at Market Street, Youngstown. 3-6 p.m. Tue., through Sept. 23. (330) 518-6971.

North Side Farmers Market, corner of Elm and Illinois, just north of YSU. 9-noon Sat., through mid-September.

Rogers Community Open Air Market, 45625 state Route 154, Rogers. Hours: 7:30 a.m.-all day, 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). 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.

Chevrolet Centre, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown. Outdoor movie series: All movies are 9 p.m. Mon. (330) 746-5600.

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. 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.