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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.

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

Tonight

Children

Supper with Santa, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Boardman Community Center, Boardman Park, 375 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman; (330) 726-8105.

Dances

Dance to the ’80s with 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.

Music

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

Spotlight Singers annual Holiday Concert, 7 p.m., Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 W. 13th St., Ashtabula; (440) 964-3396.

Youngstown Community Concert Band Christmas Toy Collection Benefit Concert, 8 p.m., Main Street Theater, 5 N. Main St., Columbiana; (330) 482-9647.

Nightlife

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

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

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

The Bridge (old school rock and praise), 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; (330) 482-5050.

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

Pop, Rock & Jazz

Over the Rhine and Lucy Wainwright Roche, 8 p.m., Kent Stage, 175 E. Main St., Kent; (330) 677-5500.

Friday

Children

Reindeer Moss Container (call to register), 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown; (330) 740-7116.

Dances

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

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

Dance to the’80s with 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.

Music

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

Jingle Bell Swing with W.D. Packard Concert Band, 7:30 p.m., W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Warren; (330) 399-4885.

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

Nightlife

**//**//**, 9 p.m., Aces Wild Wings, 277 Boardman-Canfield Road, Boardman; (330) 758-8404.

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 Chado, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Jeremiah Bullfrog Sports Bar & Grille, 1315 Boardman-Canfield Road, Boardman; (330) 965-0800.

Glory Bound (Christian bluegrass), 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Atmosphere Cafe, 815 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; (330) 652-6929.

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

Ladies Night with DJ, 7 p.m., Dusty Armadillo, 3147 State Route 44, Rootstown; (330) 325-0647.

Leanne Binder and the Jones, 9 p.m., Jillian’s, Southern Park Mall, 7401 Market St., Boardman; (330) 629-8556.

One Hundred Hurricanes, 10 p.m., Lemon Grove Cafe, 122 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 744-7683.

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

Richie D, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Jeremiah Bullfrogs, 5525 Mahoning Ave., Austintown; (330) 259-3402.

Robbie Jay Band, 11 p.m., Cedars Lounge, 23 N. Hazel St., Youngstown; (330) 743-6560.

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

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

The Zou, 9 p.m., O’Donold’s Irish Pub & Grill, 6000 Mahoning Ave., Austintown; (330) 270-2800.

Onstage

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

“Christmas at the Inn,” 7 p.m., Das Dutch Village Inn, 150 E. state Route 14, Columbiana; (330) 482-5050.

“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.

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

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

“Miracle On 34th Street,” 7:30 p.m., Youngstown Playhouse, 600 Playhouse Lane, Youngstown; (330) 788-8739.

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

“The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,” 8 p.m., Kent Trumbull Theater, 4314 Mahoning Ave. N.W. , Champion; (330) 675-8887.

Moscow Ballet presents “Great Russian Nutcracker,” 7:30 p.m., Powers Auditorium, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 744-0264.

Victorian Holiday, 7:30 p.m. and 11 p.m., Hayden Auditorium, Hiram College 11715 Garfield, Hiram; (330) 569-5900.

Pop, Rock & Jazz

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

Sales and Shows

Annual Holiday Open House, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Steel Town Studios, 8 N. Phelps St., Youngstown; (330) 743-8929.

Schools

“West Side Story,” 7:30 p.m., Ursuline High School, 750 Wick Ave., Youngstown; (330) 744-4563.

“Christmas in Comfort” holiday comedy, 7 p.m., Cardinal Mooney High School, 2545 Erie St., Youngstown; (330) 788-5007.

Special Events

“A Holiday Memory” annual holiday variety show, 7:30 p.m., New Castle Playhouse, 202 E. Long Ave., New Castle, Pa.; (724) 654-3437.

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

Saturday

Children

Candy Cane Arrangement (call to register), 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m., Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown; (330) 740-7116.

Cinderella Brunch, noon, Trinity United Methodist Church, 30 W. Front St., Youngstown; (330) 744-5032.

George and Oatmeal Save Santa, 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m., Ward Beecher Planetarium, Ward Beecher Hall, Youngstown State University; (330) 941-1370.

Reindeer Moss Container (call to register), 11 a.m. to noon, Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown; (330) 740-7116.

Dances

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

Just Got To Dance, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., Warren Elks Lodge 295, 3581 Youngstown Road S.E., Warren; (330) 369-2141.

Music

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

Nightlife

Album, Obvious Culprits and Super Predator, 10 p.m., University Pizzeria, 133 Lincoln Ave, Youngstown; (330) 743-9244.

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

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

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

Groove Clinic, 10 p.m. to 1 a.m., Up A Creek Tavern, 4793 E. Market St., Howland; (330) 856-5135.

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

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

Metalourd with Shame, 10 p.m., Firehouse, 255 S. Four Mile Run Road, Austintown; (330) 799-3335.

NoXcuse, 10 p.m., Lake Tavern, 6071 State Route 46, Mecca; (330) 637-1971.

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

River Saints, 7:30 p.m., Nick’s Inn, 1890 E. State St. , Hermitage, Pa.; (724) 346-4546.

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

Santa Fe Band, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Greenville Moose Club, Shenango St., Greenville, Pa.; (330) 757-1719.

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

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

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

Triple Threat, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Grist Mill, 1741 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown; (330) 792-1949.

The Sweet Ones, with Turbo Lovers and Guitar Bomb, 10 p.m., Cedars Lounge, 23 N. Hazel St., Youngstown; (330) 743-6560.

Tyler Jenkins and the Skank Spankers, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., Five Points Tavern, 5555 Tamarac Drive, Sharpsville, Pa.; (724) 813-1934.

Volta Sound with Psychic Assassins, 10 p.m., Lemon Grove Cafe, 122 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 744-7683.

Onstage

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

“Christmas at the Inn,” 7 p.m., Das Dutch Village Inn, 150 E. state Route 14, Columbiana; (330) 482-5050.

“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.

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

“Jingle My Bell” by Stage Left Players, 8 p.m., Trinity Playhouse, 234 E. Lincoln Way, Lisbon; (330) 424-5093.

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

“Miracle On 34th Street,” 7:30 p.m., Youngstown Playhouse, 600 Playhouse Lane, Youngstown; (330) 788-8739.

“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., Fairview Arts and Outreach Center, 4220 Youngstown-Poland Road, Youngstown; 800-838-3006.

“The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,” 8 p.m., Kent Trumbull Theater, 4314 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Champion; (330) 675-8887.

“The Nutcracker 1969,” 7:30 p.m., Penn State Shenango, Sharon Hall, 147 Shenango Ave., Sharon, Pa.; (724) 983-2836.

Victorian Holiday, 7 p.m., Hayden Auditorium, Hiram College, 11715 Garfield, Hiram; (330) 569-5900.

Pop, Rock & Jazz

David Archuleta, 7:30 p.m., Palace Theater, 1519 Euclid Ave., Cleveland; (216) 241-6000.

Sales and Shows

Holiday Art Show and Sale by TCTC, 1 p.m. to 9 p.m., Eastwood Mall, Art Outreach Center, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles.

Schools

“West Side Story,” 7:30 p.m., Ursuline High School, 750 Wick Ave., Youngstown; (330) 744-4563.

“Christmas in Comfort” holiday comedy, 7 p.m., Cardinal Mooney High School, 2545 Erie St., Youngstown; (330) 788-5007.

Special Events

“A Holiday Memory” annual holiday variety show, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., New Castle Playhouse, 202 E. Long Ave., New Castle, Pa.; (724) 654-3437.

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

Calligraphy, noon to 1:30 p.m., Trumbull Art Gallery, 198 E. Market St., Warren; (330) 395-4876.

Christmas Pageant of Customs and Tradition, 4 p.m., St. Nicholas Orthodox Church, 2053 North Road, Warren; (330) 372-6240.

Christmas at Barnhisel, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Barnhisel House Museum, 1011 S. State St., Girard; (330) 545-2508.

Home 44444 the Holidays Festivities, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Ohio Army National Guard, Route 534 north of Route 5, Newton Falls; (330) 841-0142.

Svjatyj Vecur/Velija-Holy Supper, 4 p.m., St. Nicholas Orthodox Church, 2053 North Road, Warren; (330) 372-6240.

Sunday

Dances

USA DANCE annual Snowflake Ball, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., Avon Oaks Ballroom, 1401 N. State St., Girard; (330) 545-1951.

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

Plenty of Fish and Dare Dance with DJ Ron Chick, 6 p.m., Lucianno’s Restaurant, 1732 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown; (330) 792-5975.

Music

Christmas Praise,,, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Centenary United Methodist Church, 1413 Belmont Ave., Youngstown; (330) 301-8068.

Seraphim holiday concert, 3 p.m., Poland United Methodist Church, 1940 Boardman-Poland Road (Route 224), Poland; (330) 757-1553.

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.

DaBoondox, Raise the Cannon and Fillmore Jive, 10 p.m., Cedars Lounge, 23 N. Hazel St., Youngstown; (330) 743-6560.

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 Theater, 490 E. State St., Salem; (330) 332-9688.

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

“Jingle My Bell” by Stage Left Players, 2 p.m., Trinity Playhouse, 234 E. Lincoln Way, Lisbon; (330) 424-5093.

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

“Miracle On 34th Street,” 2:30 p.m., Youngstown Playhouse, 600 Playhouse Lane, Youngstown; (330) 788-8739.

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

“The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,” 3 p.m., Kent Trumbull Theater, 4314 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Champion; (330) 675-8887.

“The Nutcracker 1969,” 2 p.m., Penn State Shenango, Sharon Hall, 147 Shenango Ave., Sharon, Pa.; (724) 983-2836.

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

Pop, Rock & Jazz

Raekwon with Capone & Noreaga, Queen Yonasda, Basick Sickness, Boaz, Commonwealth Family and more, 8 p.m., Mr. Small’s Theater, 400 Lincoln Ave., Millvale (Pittsburgh); (877) 468-3401.

Schools

“Christmas in Comfort” holiday comedy, 7 p.m., Cardinal Mooney High School, 2545 Erie St., Youngstown; (330) 788-5007.

“Rented Christmas” (musical), 7 p.m., Chaney HIgh School, 731 S. Hazelwood Ave., Youngstown; (330) 744-8822.

“West Side Story,” 3 p.m., Ursuline High School, 750 Wick Ave., Youngstown; (330) 744-4563.

Special Events

Christmas at Barnhisel, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Barnhisel House Museum, 1011 S. State St., Girard; (330) 545-2508.

Gardens By Candlelight, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown; (330) 740-7116.

Shows, sales

Artist talk with Ron Mistovich (artwork on display, priced at $40 to $125), 1-3 p.m., Rosetta Stone, 110 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 480-0884.

Monday

Music

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

Nightlife

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

Onstage

“Christmas at the Inn,” 12:30 p.m., Das Dutch Village Inn, 150 E. state Route 14, Columbiana; (330) 482-5050.

Pop, Rock & Jazz

Thursday with Dillinger Excape Plan, Fake Problems, Endless Hallway, 7 p.m., Mr. Small’s Theater, 400 Lincoln Ave., Millvale (Pittsburgh); (877) 468-3401.

Special Events

Al-Ray Combo Christmas Sing -a-Long, 7 p.m., Kuzman’s, 1025 S. State St,, Girard; (330) 545-8995.

Tuesday

Children

Santa’s Calling, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Boardman Park, 375 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman; (330) 726-8105.

Music

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

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.

Jeff Bremer Night of Jazz (no cover), 9 p.m., Cedars Lounge, 23 N. Hazel St., Youngstown; (330) 743-6560.

Teddy Pantelas, 8 p.m., The Lemon Grove, 122 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 744-7683.

Pop, Rock & Jazz

Kenny Rogers, 8 p.m., Covelli Centre, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown; (866) 448-7849.

Wednesday

Children

Santa’s Calling, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Boardman Park 375 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman; (330) 726-8105.

Music

Holiday Concert by Lakeview High School, 12:30 p.m., Mercer County Courthouse, 138 S. Diamond St., Mercer; (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

The Stage, 8 p.m., Oakland Center for the Arts, 220 W, Boardman St., Youngstown; (330) 746-0404.

Schools

Boardman High School Symphony, Chamber and Classical Orchestras annual Winter Orchestra Festival, 7 p.m., Boardman Performing Arts Center, 7777 Glenwood Ave., Boardman; (330) 758-7511.

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.

Crandall Art Gallery, Mount Union College, at the corner of Simpson St. and Union Ave., Alliance. Hours: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 1-6 Sat. and Sun. (330) 823-2083.

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.

Youngstown State University McDonough Museum of Art, 1 University Plaza. “Fall Graduating BFA Show,” through Dec. 18; “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.

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. “Holiday in Motion,” featuring 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 Christmas Hands-On History Room. Hours: 1-5 Tue.-Sun., 1-8 Dec. 16, runs through Jan. 10. 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.

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.

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.

Wellsville River Museum, 1003 Riverside Ave., Wellsville. More than 150 years of Wellsville’s railroads, river boats and pottery heritage are provided in the 1870 Victorian home. 11 rooms are themed from Civil War to railroad items. Also featured: Confederate Gen. John H. Morgan’s sword and Pretty Boy Floyd’s death mask. Tours can be arranged by calling (330) 532-1018 or (330) 532-3941.

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. 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. through 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. through 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.