WHERE TO GO || ENTERTAINMENT CHOICES IN AND AROUND GREATER YOUNGSTOWN

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.

Covelli Centre, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown: call (866) 448-7849 or go to www.Ticketmaster.com.

Tonight

Children

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

lectures

White House reporter Don Gonyea, 6 p.m., DeBartolo Stadium Club, Stambaugh Stadium, Youngstown State University; (330) 941-3363.

Nightlife

DJ Dollar Bill, 10 p.m., Partner’s Jazz & Blues Lounge, 732 Oakhill Ave., Youngstown; (330) 743-7110.

DJ Eric Stevens, 8 p.m., JW’s Other Club, 3377 New Castle Road, Route 18 and I-80, West Middlesex, Pa.; (724) 528-2501.

Davis & McKay (acoustic rock & roll), 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., Drake’s Landing, 2177 W. Western Reserve Road, Canfield; (330) 729-9757.

Julius “Julio” Veal (acoustic soul balladeer), 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Selah Bistro, 130 S. Bridge Street, Struthers, reservations recommended; (330) 755-2759.

Sarah Warner (country music), 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Atmosphere Cafe, 815 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; (330) 652-6929.

Onstage

“Christmas at the Inn,” 7 p.m., Das Dutch Village Inn, 150 E. state Route 14, Columbiana; (866) 482-5050.

“Mrs. Bob Cratchit’s Wild Christmas Binge,” 7:30 p.m., Weathervane Community Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron; (330) 836-2626.

Radio City Rockettes in “The Radio City Christmas Spectacular,” 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Benedum Center, 719 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh; (412) 456-4800.

Special Events

Christmas Artie Gras, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., Quaker Steak and Lube, 101 Chestnut St., Sharon, Pa.; (724) 981-9464.

Friday

Children

“Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” 7:30 p.m., Youngstown Playhouse Youth Theatre, 600 Playhouse Lane, Youngstown; (330) 788-8739.

Dances

Mansfield 5, 8 p.m. to midnight, Kuzman’s, 1025 S. State St,, Girard; (330) 545-8995.

Music

B.E. Taylor Christmas concert, 7:30 p.m., Victory Christian Center, 3899 McCartney Road, Coitsville; (330) 536-2280.

Holiday concert by West Middlesex High School, 12:30 p.m., Mercer County Courthouse, 138 S. Diamond St., Mercer, Pa.; (724) 662-3800.

Julius “Julio” Veal (smooth acoustic), noon, Lemon Grove Cafe, 122 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 744-7683.

Nightlife

The Al-Ray Combo, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., Mastropietro Winery 14558 Ellsworth Road, Berlin Center; (330) 547-2151.

DJ (doors at 6, dance lessons 7-8), 8 p.m., Dusty Armadillo, 3147 State Route 44, Rootstown; (330) 325-0647.

DJ Bigg Boss, 8 p.m., Partner’s Jazz & Blues Lounge, 732 Oakhill Ave., Youngstown; (330) 743-7110.

DJ Eric Stevens, 9 p.m., JW’s Other Club, 3377 New Castle Road, Route 18 and I-80, West Middlesex, Pa.; (724) 528-2501.

DJ and karaoke, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Lanai Lounge, 7361 South Ave., Boardman; (330) 629-9605.

Dizzy Whore, Love Turns Hate and Subsonic, 10 p.m., Barley’s, 21 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 743-6480.

Geo C and Tha Storm, 10 p.m., Lemon Grove Cafe, 122 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 744-7683.

Gospel Echoes, Southern Gospel Quartet, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Atmosphere Cafe, 815 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; (330) 652-6929.

Hern Brothers Band, 9:30 p.m., Creekside Golf Dome, 1300 N. State St., Girard; (330) 545-5000.

Two for the Road, 8 p.m., O’Donold’s Irish Pub & Grill, 5154 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; (330) 349-4500.

Holy Ghost Tent Revival with And the Money Notes, 10 p.m., Cedars Lounge, 23 N. Hazel Street, Youngstown; (330) 743-6560.

Ovation, 9 p.m., Fireplace, 2075 E. Western Reserve Road, Poland; (330) 757-4043.

Rudy & the Professionals, 9 p.m., Rosetta Stone, 110 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 480-0884.

Southern Justice, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., Lake Milton American Legion, 16465 Milton Road, Lake Milton; (330) 654-5630.

The Night, with The Calamity, 10 p.m., University Pizzeria, 133 Lincoln Ave, Youngstown; (330) 743-9244.

Tommy Chris & Company, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., Razzy’s Lounge at Quality Inn, 3200 S. Hermitage Road, Hermitage, Pa.; (724) 981-1530.

Two for the Road, 8 p.m., O’Donold’s Irish Pub & Grill, 5154 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; (330) 349-4500.

Onstage

“A Christmas Carol,” 8 p.m., Salem Community Theatre, 490 E. State St., Salem; (330) 332-9688.

“Beauty and the Beast,” 7:30 p.m., New Castle Playhouse, 202 E. Long Ave., New Castle, Pa.; (724) 654-3437.

“Believe: White Christmas” by Move Over Broadway Productions, 7:30 p.m., St. Michael Church, Route 46, Canfield; (330) 533-3181.

“Christmas at the Inn,” 7 p.m., Das Dutch Village Inn, 150 E. state Route 14, Columbiana; (866) 482-5050.

“A Farndale ...Christmas Carol,” 7:30 p.m., Firehouse Theater, 450 E. Market St., Alliance; (330) 821-8712.

“How The Drag Queen Stole Christmas,” 8 p.m., Oakland Center for the Arts, 220 W. Boardman St., Youngstown; (330) 746-0404.

“In the Spirit of the Season” (3 one-act plays), 8 p.m., Main Street Theater, 5 N. Main St., Columbiana; (330) 482-9647.

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

“Nativity,” 7:30 p.m., Top Hat Productions, at Fairview Arts and Outreach Center, 4220 Youngstown-Poland Road, Youngstown; 800-838-3006.

Radio City Rockettes in “The Radio City Christmas Spectacular,” 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Benedum Center, 719 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh; (412) 456-4800.

Pop, Rock & Jazz

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

Special Events

Austintown Community Christmas Tree Lighting, 6:45 p.m., Wickliffe Circle Fire Station, 4102 Mahoning Ave., Austintown; (330) 792-1129.

Christmas in Victorian Mercer Open House, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Mercer County Historical Society, 119 S. Pitt St,, Mercer, Pa.; (724) 662-3490.

Saturday

Children

“Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” 2:30 p.m., Youngstown Playhouse Youth Theatre, 600 Playhouse Lane, Youngstown; (330) 788-8739.

Cinderella Brunch by Youngstown Playhouse Youth Theatre, noon, Trinity United Methodist Church, 30 W. Front St., Youngstown; (330) 788-8739.

Dances

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

Music

Allegheny Boys, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Schoefield Event Center, 490 Creek Road off Millbrook Road, Grove City, Pa.

Blue Grass Saturday Night with Matheson Family, Backwoods Bluegass, and Southern Comfort., 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., Johnson Community Center, 800 Gillmer Road, Leavittsburg; (330) 898-6891.

Nightlife

Cowboy Donnie, 9 p.m., Lanai Lounge, 7361 South Ave., Boardman; (330) 629-9605.

DJ Half Pint, 8 p.m., Dusty Armadillo, 3147 State Route 44, Rootstown; (330) 325-0647.

DJ Ray D, 10 p.m., Partner’s Jazz & Blues Lounge, 732 Oakhill Ave., Youngstown; (330) 743-7110.

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

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

Hern Brothers, 9:30 p.m., JW’s Other Club, 3377 New Castle Road, Route 18 and I-80, West Middlesex, Pa.; (724) 528-2501.

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

Howard and The Point FIve Band, 9:30 p.m., Razzy’s Lounge at Quality Inn, 3200 S. Hermitage Road, Hermitage, Pa.; (724) 981-1530.

Karma, 9 p.m., Fireplace, 2075 E. Western Reserve Road, Poland; (330) 757-4043.

NoXcuse, 9 p.m., Ice House Inn, 5516 W. Webb Road, Austintown; (330) 544-8800.

Pvt. Partz, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., State Street Bar and Grill, 718 N. State St., Girard; (330) 545-8662.

River Saints and friends open jam session, 10 p.m., Nick’s Inn, 62 1890 E. State St., Hermitage, Pa.; (724) 346-4546.

Rocky Chirchiglia, 7:30 p.m., L’uva Bella Winery, 6597 Center Road, Poland; (330) 536-6450.

Rough Edges, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., Julie’s Down the Street, 3101 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; (330) 793-9162.

Southern Justice, 8 p.m. to 11 p.m., Austintown Eagles, 1655 S. Racoon Road, Austintown; (330) 799-8887.

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

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

Two for the Road, 10 p.m., Shevies Pub, 4357 Warren-Sharon Road, Vienna; (330) 856-1671.

Tyler Jenkins and the Skank Spankers, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., Gateway Tavern, 1185 Vernon Road, Greenville, Pa.; (330) 355-1153.

Onstage

“A Christmas Carol,” 8 p.m., Salem Community Theatre, 490 E. State St., Salem; (330) 332-9688.

“Beauty and the Beast,” 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., New Castle Playhouse, 202 E. Long Ave., New Castle, Pa.; (724) 654-3437.

“Believe: White Christmas” by Move Over Broadway Productions, 7:30 p.m., St. Michael Church, Route 46, Canfield; (330) 533-3181.

“A Farndale ...Christmas Carol,” 7:30 p.m., Firehouse Theater, 450 E. Market St., Alliance; (330) 821-8712.

“How The Drag Queen Stole Christmas,” 8 p.m., Oakland Center for the Arts, 220 W. Boardman St., Youngstown; (330) 746-0404.

“In the Spirit of the Season” (3 one-act plays), 8 p.m., Main Street Theater, 5 N. Main St., Columbiana; (330) 482-9647.

“Its a Wonderful Night” dinner-theater, 5:30 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 237 W. Silver St., Sharon; (724) 983-0200.

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

“Mrs. Bob Cratchit’s Wild Christmas Binge,” 7:30 p.m., Weathervane Community Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron; (330) 836-2626.

“Nativity,” 7:30 p.m., Top Hat Productions, Fairview Arts and Outreach Center, 4220 Youngstown-Poland Road, Youngstown; (800) 838-3006.

“The Nutcracker,” 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 W. 13th St., Ashtabula; (440) 964-3396.

Radio City Rockettes in “The Radio City Christmas Spectacular,” 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 5 p.m. and 8 p.m., Benedum Center, 719 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh; (412) 456-4800.

Pop, Rock & Jazz

Rock’n’roll Christmas concert with Chords of Christmas, 7 p.m., First Christian Church, 33 N. Arlington, Niles; (330) 652-6412.

Sales and Shows

Art and Craft Show, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., Atmosphere Cafe, 815 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; (330) 652-6929.

Holiday Arts & Crafts Show: American Holiday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown; (330) 743-1107.

Special Events

Christina’s Garden benefit show with Leigh Jaffe, Joe Falleti and John Hudson, 7:30 p.m., Liberty High School, Liberty; (330) 259-2301.

“Photography: Getting Ready for the Holidays” workshop, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., Hoyt Institute of Fine Arts, 124 E. Leasure Ave., New Castle, Pa.; (724) 652-2882.

Christmas Parade, 3 p.m., West Federal Street, downtown Youngstown.

Christmas in Victorian Mercer open house, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Mercer County Historical Society, 119 S. Pitt St, Mercer, Pa.; (724) 662-3490.

Hand-Printed Custom Christmas Cards workshop, noon to 2 p.m., Trumbull Art Gallery ,198 E. Market St., Warren; (330) 395-4876.

Holiday Gathering, 3:30 p.m., Liberty Township administration building, 1315 Churchill-Hubbard Road, Youngstown; (330) 759-1315.

Holiday Parade, 7:30 p.m., Newton Falls.

Jamie’s Dance Force Christmas Extravaganza, 7 p.m., Boardman Performing Arts Center, 7777 Glenwood Ave., Boardman; (330) 758-6668.

Lunch with Santa, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., De Yor Performing Arts Center, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 744-0264.

Sunday

Children

Ho, Ho, Ho! Santa and a live reindeer, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Mill Creek MetroParks Farm, Route 46, Canfield; (330) 533-7572.

Dances

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

Music

Handel’s “Messiah”, 4 p.m. and 7 p.m., Church of the Blessed Sacrament, 3020 N. Reeves Road, Warren; (330) 372-2215.

W.D. Packard Concert Band’s annual Christmas Concert, 2 p.m., W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Warren; (330) 399-4885.

“Emmanuel: The Christmas Story” with Tacji, 1 p.m., Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, 421 Covington St., Youngstown; (330) 747-6762.

Benefit concert with Cantamus 10 and Beatitude House Children’s Choir, 2:30 p.m., St. Columba Cathedral, 159 W. Rayen Ave., Youngstown; (330) 744-3147.

Folk Jam, 2 p.m., Huston-Brumbaugh Nature Center, 16146 Daniel St. (off Route 183), Alliance; (330) 823-7487.

Mount Union Chorale 28th annual Christmas Concert, 3 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 425 E. Market St., Alliance; (330) 821-5340.

Tia and Julia Ciferno Concert, 4:30 p.m., First Christian Church, 140 E. Broadway Ave., Girard; (330) 545-6130.

Youngstown Symphony Youth Orchestra concert, 4 p.m., Powers Auditorium, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 744-0264.

Nightlife

DJ Martini, 10 p.m., Cedars Lounge, 23 N. Hazel St., Youngstown; (330) 743-6560.

DJ Ray D, 10 p.m., Partner’s Jazz & Blues Lounge, 732 Oakhill Ave., Youngstown; (330) 743-7110.

Grand Fury, with special guest, 9 p.m., Barley’s, 21 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 743-6480.

Teen Night (dance lessons 5-6), 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Dusty Armadillo, 3147 State Route 44, Rootstown; (330) 325-0647.

Onstage

“A Christmas Carol,” 2 p.m., Salem Community Theatre, 490 E. State St., Salem; (330) 332-9688.

“Beauty and the Beast,” 2 p.m., New Castle Playhouse, 202 E. Long Ave., New Castle, Pa.; (724) 654-3437.

“Believe: White Christmas” by Move Over Broadway Productions, 7 p.m., St. Michael Church, Route 46, Canfield; (330) 533-3181.

“Farndale...Christmas Carol”, 2:30 p.m., Firehouse Theater 450 E. Market St., Alliance; (330) 821-8712.

“In the Spirit of the Season” (3 one-act plays), 4 p.m., Main Street Theater, 5 N. Main St., Columbiana; (330) 482-9647.

“It’s a Wonderful Night” (dinner-theater), 1 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 237 W. Silver St., Sharon, Pa.; (724) 983-0200.

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

“Mrs. Bob Cratchit’s Wild Christmas Binge,” 7:30 p.m., Weathervane Community Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron; (330) 836-2626.

“The Nutcracker,” 2 p.m., Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 W. 13th St., Ashtabula; (440) 964-3396.

Radio City Rockettes in “The Radio City Christmas Spectacular,” noon and 3:30 p.m., Benedum Center, 719 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh; (412) 456-4800.

Sales and Shows

Holiday Fine Arts and Crafts Sale, noon to 5 p.m., McDonough Museum of Art ,525 Wick Ave., Youngstown; (330) 941-1400.

Holiday Arts & Crafts Show: American Holiday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown; (330) 743-1107.

Special Events

Boardman Community Christmas, 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Boardman Park Gazebo, 375 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman; (330) 726-8105.

Santaland Brunch, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Vernon’s Cafe, 720 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; (330) 652-1381.

Holiday Ice Skating Show by Youngstown Skating Club, 2 p.m., Covelli Centre, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown; (866) 448-7849.

Monday

Dances

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

Music

Holiday Concert by Greenville High School, 12:30 p.m., Mercer County Courthouse, 138 S. Diamond St., Mercer, Pa.; (724) 662-3800.

Nightlife

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

Pop, Rock & Jazz

Arctic Monkeys, with Screaming Females, Huck Finn and Flash the DJ, 8 p.m., Mr. Small’s Theater, 400 Lincoln Ave., Millvale (Pittsburgh); (877) 468-3401.

Tuesday

Nightlife

An Evening with Frank Sinatra, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Rosetta Stone, 110 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 480-0884.

DJ Dollar Bill, 10 p.m., Partner’s Jazz & Blues Lounge, 732 Oakhill Ave., Youngstown; (330) 743-7110.

Steve Vuich and Greg Ledonne, 8 p.m., Sharon Elks Lodge, 260 E. Connelly Blvd., Sharon, Pa.; (724) 346-5795.

Onstage

“Christmas at the Inn,” 12:30 p.m., Das Dutch Village Inn, 150 E. state Route 14, Columbiana; (866) 482-5050.

Schools

Boardman Center Middle School Band Winter Concert, 7 p.m., Boardman Center Middle School, 7410 Market St., Boardman; (330) 726-3400.

Special Events

Boxwood Tree (call to register), 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown; (330) 740-7116.

Open Poetry Reading with Pig Iron Literary & Art Works, 6 p.m., Public Library of Youngstown & Mahoning County-Newport, 3730 Market St, Youngstown.

Wednesday

Music

Holiday concert by Sharon High School, 12:30 p.m., Mercer County Courthouse, 138 S. Diamond St., Mercer, Pa.; (724) 662-3800.

Nightlife

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

Salsa Fiesta Night with DJ Kenney Reyes, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., Rosetta Stone, 110 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 480-0884.

Steve Vuich (solo acoustic), 7 p.m., Combine Brothers, 2376 S. Hermitage Road, Hermitage, Pa.; (724) 983-1057.

Onstage

“Christmas at the Inn,” 12:30 p.m., Das Dutch Village Inn, 150 E. state Route 14, Columbiana; (866) 482-5050.

“Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” 10 a.m., Weathervane Community Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron; (330) 836-2626.

Three Men and a Maestro, 7:30 p.m., W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Warren; (330) 399-4885.

Pop, Rock & Jazz

Rickie Lee Jones, 7:30 p.m., Carnegie Library Music Hall-Homestead, 510 E. 10th Ave., Munhall (Pittsburgh); (412) 462-3444.

Ongoing

ART

Art Outreach Gallery, the Eastwood Mall, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles. All exhibits are free and open to the public. Hours: 5-9 Fri.; 1-9 Sat.; 1-5 Sun. (330) 394-3384.

Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 W. 13th St., Ashtabula. Admission is free. Hours: 9-8 Mon.-Th.; 9-4 Fri.; 9-noon Sat. (440) 964-3396.

Butler Institute of American Art, 343 E. State St., Salem. “Clyde Singer: American Artist & Works from the Butler, through Dec. Remodeling. Hours: 11-4 Wed.-Sat. (330) 332-8213.

Butler Institute of American Art, 9350 E. Market St., Howland. “Nancy Crow: New and Recent Works/Quilts,” through Jan. 10. Hours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Wed.-Sun. (330) 609-9900.

Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown. “Larry Kagan: Shadow Art,” 3D space to create recognizable 2D shadows, through Dec. 27; “Mary Harman: Holograms,” through Jan. 31; Annual Pastel Society of America Members’ Show,” Dec. 27-Feb. 7. Hours: 11-4 Tue.-Sat. and noon-4 Sun. Closed Mondays. (330) 743-1711 or www.butlerart.com.

Danklef Hill Gallery, 515 E. State St., Salem. Paintings, sculpture and jewelry by a number of artists from Salem, Youngstown and North Canton area. Hours through Jan. 1: 1-4 Thu., 1-4 and 5-8 Fri., 11-3 Sat. Additional hours by appointment. (330) 853-0132 or (330) 332-1760.

Hoyt Institute of Fine Arts, 124 E. Leasure Ave., New Castle. “The Shape of Life by Eva Zeisel,” through Dec. 31. 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. “Life is a Weaving-Nature’s Natural Fibers,” Linda Ann Marie Bertanzetti’s weaving utilizes rich colors and textures of numerous fibers, natural materials and embellishments. She creates artful wall hangings on her vintage looms, (Linda in the gallery 11-4 Dec. 20, 27 and Jan. 3), through Jan. 3; Nature Photography Exhibit, applications available at www.millcreekmetroparks.org, deadline for entries Jan. 31; Shown: Feb. 20-March 21. 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. “Mill Creek MetroParks Celebrates 20 Years!” Since converting to a metropolitan park district in 1989, Mill Creek MetroParks now encompasses over 4200 acres of lands and facilities and serves the residents of Mahoning County. Discover the growth of the MetroParks during the past 20 years as we celebrate this community treasure, through December. Hours: 10-5 Tue.-Sun. (330) 740-7116.

Old North Church Gallery, 7105 Herbert Road, Canfield. Open daily. (330) 533-6848.

Rogers-Cornelius Building, 1931 Belmont Ave., Youngstown. Hours: 11-3 Fridays, other times by appointment. (330) 743-7647.

Roberta’s Gallery of Fine Arts, 8 S. Main St., Columbiana. Hours: 11-4 Wed-Sat. or call for an appointment. (330) 482-4522 or (330) 892-0306.

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

Springfield Township Museum, Youngstown-Pittsburgh Road, Petersburg. The museum contains artifacts from businesses, farms, wars and Springfield High School as well as contributions from many residents of the township. Closed until May except for tours by appointment. Ask for Zonda. (330) 542-9810.

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. New exhibit: “Edward Sutliff Brainard: From Christening Gown to Army Uniform;” Vintage costume jewelry exhibit featuring Victoria to handmade copper to 1960s Monet, through December. The museum is free and fully accessible. Hours: 2-4 Wed.-Sat. Closed holidays. Tours by appointment. (330) 399-8807, Ext. 121, or www.sutliffmuseum.org.

Trumbull Art Gallery, 196-198 E. Market St., Warren. “Ego Complex-A Restrospective: a collection of oil paintings by the late Kay Wilson of Canfield (1937-2007), through Jan. 10. Gifts for sale in Gallery Shop: locally made jewelry, pottery and sculpture, paintings and photographs, glass work, wood carvings and turnings, fabric art, metal art and castings, handmade cards. 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.

Weyers-Sampson Art Gallery, Thiel College, Howard Miller Student Center, 75 College Ave., Greenville, Pa. (724) 589-2095.

Youngstown State University McDonough Museum of Art, 1 University Plaza. “Fall Graduating BFA Show,” Dec. 4-18 (reception 4-6 Dec. 4); “Annual Scholastic Art Awards,” Jan. 16-Feb. 5; Mad About the Arts Benefit Event, Feb. 19, 6:30 Friends reception, 7:30-10:30 main celebration; “Faculty Show,” Feb. 19-March 19; “74th Annual Student Juried Exhibition,” April 2-16 (reception 6-8 April 3); “Spring Graduating BFS Show,” April 30-May 15 (reception 6-8 April 30). Hours: 11-4 Tue. and Th.-Sat.; 11-8 Wed. (330) 941-1400.

CHILDREN

Children’s Center for Science and Technology, (formerly Children’s Museum of the Valley), 139 E. Boardman St., Youngstown. New exhibits: “Healthy Behavioral Rotating Exhibit (grades 2-6). Hours: 10-4:30, Tue.-Fri.; noon-4:30 Sat.; closed Sun. and Mon. Admission: members, free; adults and children $5; seniors $4; children 2 and under, free. All children must be accompanied by an adult. (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.

Beachland Ballroom and Tavern, 15711 Waterloo Road, Cleveland. Brunch with DJs, 11-3 Sundays. (216) 383-1124.

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.

Jewish Community Center, 505 Gypsy Lane, Youngstown. $7 per class drop ins; $35 for 7 lessons for members; $40 for 7 lessons for non-members. (330) 746-3251, ext. 187 or www.jccyoungstown.org.

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. Intermediate classes, 7-8 Thu. (330) 727-6312.

Kuzman’s, 1025 S. State St., Girard. Jitterbug with DJ Carl Severino, 8-midnight Wed. (330) 545-8521.

Lucianno’s Banquet Center, 1732 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown. Penn-Ohio Dance with DJ Ron Chick, 7 p.m. second and fourth Tuesday monthly. (330) 792-5975.

Ukrainian Orthodox Pavilion, 1025 N. Belle Vista Road, Youngstown. Y-dance sponsors lessons and dances every Tuesday. Beginner lessons, 6:45-7:15 p.m.; intermediate lessons, 7:20-8 p.m. Open dancing, 8-10 p.m. Tuesdays. Featured dance for Dec., hustle. (330) 534-5747 or www.y-dance.org.

Weathersfield Fire Dept. Hall, 2229 Garden Land Ave., Niles. Happy Feet Dance Productions, basic swing, 6 Mon.; fox trot, hustle, rhumba, salsa, slow dance, cha-cha and waltz available, 7 and 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.

Menagerie Thrift & Gift Store, 8040 E. Market St., Warren. New and used antiques, collectibles, hobbies and more. Open 10-6 Mon-Sat. (330) 856-5174.

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

Pulaski Flea Market, off Route 551 between West Middlesex and Pulaski, Pa. Hours: 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays. Take Route 18 South of center of West Middlesex to 551, just past the VFW Flea Market, turn right.

South Avenue Flea Market, 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.

Wizard of Odds, 10966 Mahoning Ave., North Jackson (four miles west of Austintown Walmart, corner of routes 18 and 45). Antiques, primitives, collectibles, furniture (new, used and unusual). Over 50 vendors, handicapped accessible, snack area, clean restrooms. Open 10-6 seven days. (330) 538-0444.

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, Dept. of Geology and Environmental Services, Youngstown State University, Moser Hall. Hours: noon-4 Mon.-Th., or by appointment. Free. (330) 941-3512.

David and Melissa Butts Museum, 4562 Wilson-Sharpsville Road, Fowler. Hours: By appointment. (330) 637-2006.

Henn Museum Store, 8292 Tod Ave. S.W., Warren. Hours: 10-2 Sat.; 9-2 third Sat. monthly. (330) 824-2575.

Mahoning Valley Historical Society, Arms Family Museum, 648 Wick Ave., Youngstown. “Holiday in Motion,” Dec. 5-Jan. 10, (Preview party, 5-7 Dec. 4, $15 MVHS members, $18 guests). Features working Lionel train displays, animated German tick-tock figures, a vintage nativity set and other religious artifacts, a room of Santa Claus figures dating mid 1800s to present; 1950s era Christmas trees with period lighting. Activities and crafts for children in Anne Kilcawley Christman Hands-On History Room. Hours: 1-5 Tue.-Sun., 10-5 Dec. 5, 1-5 Dec. 6, 1-8 Dec. 9, 16. Cost: $4 adults, $3 for senior citizens (60+) and $2 children, 3 and under free. (330) 743-2589.

McBride House, 27 Hager St., Hubbard. Open house: 2-5 second Sun. monthly, call for appointment other days. (330) 534-4247.

Mercer County Historical Society, 119 S. Pitt St., Mercer, Pa.; Hours: 10-4:30 Tue.-Fri.; 10-3 Sat.; closed holidays. (724) 662-3490.

Mercer County Historical Society Caldwell One-Room School, located halfway between Greenville and Mercer on PA Route 58. Closed until May. (724) 662-3490.

Mercer County Historical Society Rural Life Museum, Munnell Run Farm behind Woodland Place, one mile north of Mercer on Route 58. Closed until May. (724) 662-3490.

National Packard Museum, 1899 Mahoning Ave., Warren. “Golden Memories Modular Railroad Exhibit,” through Dec. 30; “On the Road Again,” 10th annual antique motorcycle exhibit, Jan. 8-May 31. Hours: noon-5 Tue.-Sat.; 1-5 Sun. Admission: $5 for adults, $3 for seniors (65 and older) and children (ages 7-12). (330) 394-1899 or packardmuseum.org.

Ohio Statehouse Museum, Columbus. Information about Ohio government and history. Open 9 -5 weekdays; noon-4 weekends; closed holidays. Admission is free. (614) 728-9234 or (888) OHIO-123 or www.OhioStatehouse.org.

Strock Stone House, 7171 Mahoning Ave., Austintown. Open by appointment. (330) 792-1129 or (330) 799-8051.

War Vet Museum, 23 E. Main St., Canfield. Hours: 8-3 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. Groups by appointment, two weeks notice please. OHS members, free; adults, $7; age 6-12, $3; 5 and under, free; school groups, $3 per student. AAA and senior discounts given. Military discounts available to all active military and their dependents. Hours: 10-4 Wed.-Fri.; noon-4 Sat.-Sun. Closed holidays. (330) 743-5934.

Music

Canfield Community Concert Band, Canfield High School Auditorium, 100 Cardinal Drive. Anyone who plays an instrument is welcome. Rehearsals, 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays. 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. first and third Wed. (330) 539-1453.

Mahoning County Senior Center, Ursuline Center, 4280 Shields Road, Canfield. Senior piano and organ lessons, “Music, Fun and Friends,” for ages 55-105. New classes form each month. (330) 726-9400.

Newton Falls Community Center, 52 E. Quarry St., Newton Falls. Bluegrass concert, 7-11 p.m. third Sat. every month. Cost: $9 ages 16 and older; $3.50 ages 10-16; under 10 free if accompanied by an adult. (330) 540-9861 or (330) 646-2134.

Penn-Ohio Singers Chorus of the Shenango Valley Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society, St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, Todd Ave., Hermitage, Pa. Always looking for new members, 7:30 Tue. (330) 509-2277.

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

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, One 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, Berlin Center. Hours: Closed Nov. 1-April 30. (330) 584-7835 or www.noahslostark.org.

Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens, 714 N. Portage Path, Akron. Deck the Hall, 5 to 8 p.m. Dec. 3-6, 10-13, 17-20, 22-23, 26-27 and 29-30. Christmas Collections are the focus this year and 25 rooms in the Manor House will be decorated to create a warm and inviting setting. Ranging from snow globes to gingerbread houses to Christmas quilts to doll collections, the Manor House will feature a different assemblage in each room. A collection of nutcrackers is on display in the Corbin Conservatory, where children up to age 17 will receive a complimentary gingerbread cookie. Musical entertainment, as well as ice sculpting demonstrations on select evenings round out the holiday festivities. The Carriage House Museum Store is stocked with unusual and exclusive items for sale, and the Stan Hywet Cafe serves hot chocolate, cookies and other holiday fare. (330) 836-5533 or www.stanhywet.org.

Wagon Trails Animal Park, 907 Youngstown Kingsville Road (state Route 193), Vienna. Closed Nov. 1-May 1. (330) 539-4494 or www.wagontrails.com.

NIGHTLIFE

Avalon Gardens, 1719 Belmont Ave., Youngstown. Ron Chick’s Friends, 7-10 Sun. (330) 747-7800.

Basin Sports Bar, 11 S. Mill Street, New Castle, Pa. Trivia Night, 8 p.m. Wed. (724) 657-0187.

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 with JC, Sat. (330) 797-9111.

Big’s Sports Bar, 1597 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; music trivia with DJ Chaddo, 7 Tue. (330) 270-9308.

Boom Room, 3680 Youngstown-Warren Road, Warren. Crappy Movie Night, Tue.; Open Mic Night with Matt, Wed.; Adam Jacobs and Friends, Thu. (330) 314-3529.

Cosmo’s Tavern & Grillery, 1722 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown. Karaoke, Wed.; Music from the 80s with DJ Big Jim, Thu.; live bands and DJ, 8-11 Fri.; Sat., dance music with DJ Big Jim; karaoke with Shadow, Sun. (330) 792-5585.

Davis Bar and Grill, 10826 Market St., North Lima. Open Mic Night with Harmonica Harry, 8:30 Tue. (330) 549-2114.

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.

Dusty Armadillo, 3147 state Route 44, Rootstown. Dance lessons, 7-9, DJ all night, 21 and over, Fri. (330) 325-0647.

Faces Lounge, 13 W. Broad St., Newton Falls. Karaoke with Cross Roads Ray, 9-1 Wed. (330) 872-5856.

Fireplace Restaurant & Lounge, 2075 E. Western Reserve Road, Poland. Car cruise with DJ, 6-9 Thursdays. (330) 757-4043.

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

Hope Building Annex Parking Lot, 2733 Market St., Youngstown. Warriors Inc., Live Mic Night, 6 p.m. last Fri. monthly. (330) 783-5440.

In Between Lounge, 7323 South Ave., Boardman. Jimmy Decapua and Tim Drummond (acoustic music), 7-10 Sat. (330) 729-2185.

Irish Bob’s Pub, 3602 South Ave., Youngstown. Simply Ed Karaoke with Team Trivia, Mon.; DJ George, Tue.; Just Jill Karaoke, 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. Jimmy Buffett Night with DJ Chado, Wednesdays. (330) 965-0800.

Jeremiah Bullfrog’s, 5525 Mahoning Ave., Austintown. Jimmy Buffett night with DJ Brandon, Wednesdays. (330) 259-3402.

Lake Tavern, 6071 state Route 46 N.E., Cortland. DJ Colleen and karaoke, 8 Wed. (330) 637-1971.

Lucianno’s Cafe and Banquet Center, 1739 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown. DJ Ron Chick, 7 Tue. (330) 792-5975.

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.

MoJo’s Pub and Grille, 5423 Mahoning Ave., Austintown. DJ and Karaoke with Big Pappa, 10-close Fri.-Sat.; crab races with crab man DJ Dean, third Friday of the month. (330) 779-0995.

O’Donold’s Irish Pub, 5154 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles. Irish music session with Irish reels, jigs, songs, 6-8 third Sun. of the month. (330) 349-4500.

O’Donold’s, 6000 Mahoning Ave., Austintown. Sgt. Bob, shooting star karaoke, 10 Mon.; DJ Benny, 10 Tue.-Th., and Sat., Fri. on the patio; Andy the piano man, 6-10 Wed. (330) 270-2800.

Petersburg Country Club (formerly Smitty’s), state Route 170, Petersburg. DJ Cheryl, 8-1 Fri. and karaoke with Cheryl, 9:30-1:30 Sat. (330) 398-4823.

Piggy’s Bar, 3514 South Ave., Youngstown. Karaoke with Cheryl 9-1 Mon. (234) 855-1609.

Quaker Steak & Lube, 5800 Interstate Blvd., Austintown, Kowboy Karaoke, 10 Fri. (330) 349-9464.

Quaker Steak & Lube, 101 Chestnut St., Sharon, Pa. Simply Ed karaoke, 9:30-1 a.m., Fridays. (724) 704-7124.

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.

Rock-A-Billie’s Bar and Grill, 759 Brookfield Ave., Masury. DJ Party dance night, 9 Sat.; Karaoke with Dave, 9 Tue. (330) 448-6922.

Rosetta Stone, 110 W. Federal St., Youngstown. Salsa Fiesta Night, 7 Wed.; Ladies night, 7-11 Thu. (330) 480-0884.

Slammin’ Sam’s (formerly The Stagecoach), 10300 Market St., North Lima. Acoustic open mic night, 8-11 Tuesdays. (330) 549-3470.

The Basin at Riverplex, 11 S. Mill St., New Castle. Rockin the River Car Cruise, 5-9 Fri. (724) 654-5820 or www.theriverplex.com.

The Lemon Grove, 122 W. Federal St., Youngstown. Teddy Pantelas, 8-11 Tue. (330) 744-7683.

Tully’s Pub & Grille, 101 Chestnut St., Sharon, Pa. Guitar wizard Shawn Kellerman, 9 Mon. (724) 981-9464.

Victory Lane Lounge, 200 Cleveland Ave., Warren; DJ Colleen & karaoke, 9:30 Thu.; DJ Colleen, 10 Fri. (330) 847-2233.

Parks

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 Ford Nature Center, 840 Old Furnace Road, Youngstown. Hours: open daily 9–5. (330) 740-7107.

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.

Kraynak’s, 2525 E. State St., Hermitage, Pa. More than 85 decorated trees and animated figures on display now through 5 p.m. Dec. 24. Hours: 9-9 Mon.-Sat.; 10-5 Sun. Closed Thanksgiving. (724) 347-4511.

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

Special events

Angels for Animals, 4750 state Route 165, Canfield. New volunteer sign-up and orientation, Closed Sundays. Find out how to earn purrs, wags and friendships with fellow volunteers. New volunteers sign-up during public hours. Help make a difference. (330) 549-1111, ext. 316 (if no answer, please leave a message), or info@angelsforanimals.org.

Holiday Light Display at Boardman Park, 375 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman. 5-10 p.m. Dec. 6-Jan. 1, the park transforms into a Winter Wonderland starting with a “Seasons Greeting” at the front gate. Drive through and see lighted displays. Tour historic St. James Church, open during Community Christmas events.

B&O Station, 530 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown. Music by On Fire Entertainment. $2. Night of the Poets by Pure Energy, 7 p.m. first and third Thu. monthly. (330) 330-3031.

Conneaut Lake Park Festival of Lights, 12382 Center St. (Route 618), Conneaut Lake, Pa. Winter Wonderland, thousands of lights, animated displays and scenes of Christmas from around the world. 6-10 Fri. and Sat., 6-9 Sun., through Dec. Conneaut Lake Park Tokens and season passes are not valid for Festival of Lights. (814) 382-5115.

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

Storeyland Christmas Tree Farm, 5148 state Route 7, Burghill. Open daily 9 a.m. until dark through Dec. 23. (330) 772-8733 or www.storeyland.com.

Winter Celebration: Home for the Holidays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tue.-Sun. Dec. 5-Jan. 3, Garden Cafe, D.D. and Velma Davis Center, Mill Creek Park. Play a child-sized version of Candy Land, view Lake Glacier, visit the Shop in the Gardens for holiday gifts. (330) 740-7116.