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

Music

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

Nightlife

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

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

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.

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

The Pride Youngstown Christmas Show, 7-10 p.m., Lemon Grove Cafe, 122 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 744-7683.

Tom Sailor & Friends, 10 p.m., Cedars Lounge, 23 N. Hazel St., Youngstown; (330) 743-6560.

Onstage

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

Schools

Holiday Jazz Concert, 7 p.m., Boardman Performing Arts Center, 7777 Glenwood Ave., Boardman; (330) 758-7511.

Special Events

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

Humane Society Skate, 6-8:30 p.m., Salem Fun Factory, 520 E. Pershing St., Salem; (330) 332-4455.

Friday

Children

Pre-School Nature Hour: Winter Wildlife Celebration (pre-register at Ford), 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m., Ford Nature Center, 840 Old Furnace Road, Mill Creek Park, Youngstown; (330) 740-7107.

Comedy

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

Dances

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

Music

Candlelight Christmas Concert with MCHS Chamber Players, 7:30 p.m., Helen Black Miller Memorial Chapel, 119 S. Pitt St., Mercer, Pa.; (724) 662-3490.

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

Rockin’ Around the Town Square Christmas concert, 8 p.m., Main Street Theater, 5 N. Main St., Columbiana; (330) 482-9647.

Nightlife

Bucky Covington, David Nail, Mallary Hope, and Love and Theft, 9 p.m., Dusty Armadillo, 3147 State Route 44, Rootstown; (330) 325-0647.

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

Cease to Exist, with Away from Eden, 10 p.m., University Pizzeria, 133 Lincoln Ave, Youngstown; (330) 743-9244.

Chapless Larry with Adam Jacobs, 10 p.m., Firehouse, 2555 S. Four Mile Run Road, Austintown; (330) 799-3335.

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

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.

Geo C and Tha Storm, 10 p.m., Go-Go Girls Cabaret, 5455 Clarkins Drive, Austintown; (330) 799-4646.

Grant Street Exit reunion, 9 p.m., Tully’s Pub & Grille, 101 Chestnut Ave, Sharon, Pa.; (724) 981-7221.

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

Jeff Welsch Band, 6-8 p.m., Tully’s Pub & Grille, 101 Chestnut Ave, Sharon, Pa.; (724) 981-7221.

Jenah Ross (contemporary Christian), 7-9 p.m., Atmosphere Cafe, 815 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; (330) 652-6929.

Leonard Cohen Ensemble, with One, Two, Three Not It, 10 p.m., Cedars Lounge, 23 N. Hazel St., Youngstown; (330) 743-6560.

Magma, with Eclyptic, 9 p.m., Aces Wild Wings, 277 Boardman-Canfield Road, Boardman; (330) 758-8404.

NoXcuse, 10 p.m., Tangier Bar & Pizza, 880 Youngstown-Poland Road, Struthers; (330) 755-2388.

Phoenix Rising, 9 p.m., Barley’s, 21 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 743-6480.

Howard and The Point Five Band, 9 p.m., Lemon Grove Cafe, 122 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 744-7683.

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

Steve Fazzini, 7:30-10:30 p.m., L’uva Bella Winery, 6597 Center Road, Poland; (330) 536-6450.

The Rage, 9 p.m., Jillian’s, Southern Park Mall, Boardman; (330) 629-8556.

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

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

Onstage

“A Christmas to Remember” with Fourth Wall Players, and Sounds of Square Country Chorus, 8-9:30 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 608 N. Crandon Ave., Niles; (330) 288-4014.

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

“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,” 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.

“Miracle on Easy Street,” 8 p.m., Powers Auditorium, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 743-8555.

“Mrs. Bob Cratchit’s Wild Christmas Binge,” 10:15 p.m., Weathervane Community Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron; (330) 836-2626.

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

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

Saturday

Children

George and Oatmeal Save Santa, 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m., Ward Beecher Planetarium, 2001 Ward Beecher Hall, Youngstown State University; (330) 941-1370.

Pre-School Nature Hour: Winter Wildlife Celebration (preregister at Ford Nature Center), 10 a.m., Ford Nature Center, 840 Old Furnace Road, Mill Creek Park, Youngstown; (330) 740-7107.

Story time and pictures with Mrs. Claus, 2-4 p.m., Art Outreach Center, Eastwood Mall, Niles.

Dances

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

Music

Half Mile Home, 7 p.m., Everlife Worship Center, 474 Early Road, Youngstown; (330) 744-3172.

Chords of Christmas benefit for Animal Welfare League, 7 p.m., Yankee Lake Ballroom, 1814 State Route 7, Brookfield; (330) 448-8839.

Elegant String Quartet Christmas concert, 5 p.m., St. James Meeting House, Boardman Park, 375 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman; (330) 726-8107.

Harpist Terri Miller, noon to 2 p.m., Piccadilly Parlour Victorian Tea Room, 114 S. Broad St., Canfield; (330) 533-4749.

Rockin’ Around the Town Square Christmas concert, 8 p.m., Main Street Theater, 5 N. Main St., Columbiana; (330) 482-9647.

Nightlife

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

Blind Lemon Band (steak fry 5-8 p.m.), 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Benjamin Firestone American Legion Post 290, 44403 State Route 14, Columbiana; (330) 482-9657.

DJ Bigg Boss, 10 p.m., Tha G-Spot, 2105 South Ave., Youngstown; (330) 550-9709.

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

Davis & McKay (acoustic rock ‘n’ roll), 7:30-10:30 p.m., Mocha House, 467 High St. N.E., Warren; (330) 392-3020.

Frequent Season, 9 p.m., Barley’s, 21 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 743-6480.

Hern Brothers Band, 9:30 p.m., Splitz Bar & Grille, 3825 E. State St., Hermitage, Pa.; (724) 346-2696.

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

JiMiller Band, 9 p.m., Lake Tavern, 6071 state Route 46, Mecca; (330) 637-1971.

Kelly Pavlik fight night, 5 p.m., Downtown 36, 36 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 744-3636.

Kelly Pavlik fight and Christmas Party, 10 p.m., University Pizzeria, 133 Lincoln Ave., Youngstown; (330) 743-9244.

Kelly Pavlik party (with No Xcuse), 5 p.m., Buffalo Wild Wings, Federal Plaza, downtown Youngstown; (330) 744-2999.

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

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

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

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

River Saints Jam, 7:30 p.m., Nick’s Inn, 62 1890 E. State St. , Hermitage, Pa.; (724) 346-4546.

Ron Chick’s Friends with Dave Kana and John Battaglia, 10 p.m. to 1 a.m., Lemon Grove Cafe, 122 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 744-7683.

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

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

Sounds Around Town, 7:30-10:30 p.m., L’uva Bella Winery, 6597 Center Road, Poland; (330) 536-6450.

Southern Justice Band, 9 p.m. to midnight, Salem Eagles, 1884 N. Ellsworth Ave., Salem; (330) 337-8053.

Stan Miller with Kellie Connors, 8 p.m., Five Points Wine & Bar, 9065 Springfield Road, Poland; (330) 549-2932.

Terry Dach’s Grateful Dead open mic night with special guests, 9 p.m., Royal Cafe, 711 W. Main St., Sharpsville, Pa.; (724) 962-5033.

The Calvin Mitchell Project, 9 p.m., Partner’s Jazz & Blues Lounge, 732 Oakhill Ave., Youngstown; (330) 743-7110.

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

Triple Threat, 10 p.m., Cellar, 162 S. Bridge St., Struthers; (330) 750-0199.

Two for the Road, 8 p.m., Holiday Bar, 2124 Elm Road, Warren; (330) 372-6479.

Tyler Jenkins and the Skank Spankers, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., Shevies Pub, 4357 Warren-Sharon Road, Vienna; (330) 856-1671.

Onstage

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

“Jingle My Bell” by Stage Left Players, 2 p.m. and 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.

“Miracle on Easy Street,” 2:30 p.m. and 8 p.m., Powers Auditorium, 260 W. Federal St. , Youngstown; (330) 743-8555.

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

“My Grown Up Christmas List,” 8 p.m., Oakland Center for the Arts, 220 W. Boardman St., Youngstown; (330) 746-0404.

“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.

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

shows, sales

Steel Town Art Studios pre-Christmas shopping, noon to 4 p.m., 8 N. Phelps St., Youngstown; (330) 743-8929.

special events

The Debor’ah Show Live Black-Tie Christmas Celebration, 6 p.m., Valley Gold Show Studio, 16 Wick Ave., National City Building, Suite 621, Youngstown; (330) 746-1109.

Sunday

Children

Story time and pictures with Mrs. Claus, 1-3 p.m., Art Outreach Center, Eastwood Mall, Niles.

Dances

Christmas Dance/Mixer Party with DJ Ron Chick, 6 p.m., Grist Mill, 1741 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown; (330) 792-1949.

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

Music

Rockin’ Around the Town Square Christmas concert, 2 p.m., Main Street Theater, 5 N. Main St., Columbiana; (330) 482-9647.

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.

Pre-Christmas Holiday, 6 p.m., Lucianno’s Restaurant, 1732 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown; (330) 792-5975.

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

Onstage

“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.

“Miracle on Easy Street,” 2:30 p.m., Powers Auditorium, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 743-8555.

“My Grown Up Christmas List,” 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., Oakland Center for the Arts, 220 W. Boardman St., Youngstown; (330) 746-0404.

“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.

Monday

Children

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

Nightlife

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

Winter Solstice Extravaganza, 8 p.m., Lemon Grove Cafe, 122 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 744-7683.

Outdoors

Winter Solstice Candlelight Walk (register by Dec. 20), 7 p.m., Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown; (330) 740-7116.

Tuesday

Dances

Y-Dance Club Christmas Party, 6:45-10 p.m., Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 1025 N. Belle Vista Ave., Youngstown; (330) 534-5747.

Music

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

Nightlife

Shedd Hobbs Xperience (blues/jazz), 9 p.m., Cedars Lounge, 23 N. Hazel St., Youngstown; (330) 743-6560.

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

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

Wednesday

Nightlife

Christmas Party with Rudy & the Professionals, 9 p.m., Fireplace, 2075 E. Western Reserve Road, Poland; (330) 757-4043.

DJ Bigg Boss, 10 p.m., Tha G-Spot, 2105 South Ave., Youngstown; (330) 550-9709.

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

Rudy and the Professionals, 7-11 p.m., Fireplace, 2075 E. Western Reserve Road, Poland; (330) 757-4043.

Steve Vuich (solo acoustic), 6:30 p.m., Combine Brothers, 2376 S. Hermitage Road, Hermitage, Pa.; (724) 983-1057.

Ongoing

ART

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. 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. “Sandy Miller Ceramics and Annika Farmer Watercolors,” Jan. 8-Feb. 1 (reception 7-8:30 Jan. 15); “Geometric Collages by Craig Mitchell,” Feb. 4-28 (reception, 7-8:30 Feb. 7). 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,” 3-D space to create recognizable 2-D 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.

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

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.

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. “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.

Mary Schiller Myers School of Art, University of Akron, Emily Davis Gallery, University of Akron, Folk Hall, 150 E. Exchange St., Akron. Hours: 10-5, Mon., Tue., Fri., Sat.; 10-9 Wed., Thu. (330) 972-5951.

Mill Creek MetroParks Weller Gallery, inside D.D. and Velma Davis Education and Visitor Center, Fellows Riverside Gardens, McKinley Avenue, Youngstown. “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 Sunday, Dec. 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 encompasses more than 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,” through Friday; “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 Museum of Pittsburgh, 10 Children’s Way, Pittsburgh. Hours: 10-5 Mon.-Sat., noon-5 Sun. Admission: adults, $11; children 2-18 and senior citizens over 65, $10, children under 2 free. (412) 322-5058.

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 nonmembers. (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 Wal-Mart, corner of routes 18 and 45). Antiques, primitives, collectibles, furniture (new, used and unusual). More than 50 vendors, handicapped accessible, snack area, clean restrooms. Open 10-6 seven days. (330) 538-0444.

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., 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.

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

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.

Crandall Gallery, Mount Union College, Simpson St. and Union Ave., Alliance. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Sat.-Sun. 1-6 p.m.

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.

NASA Glenn Visitor’s Center, 21000 Brookpark Road, Cleveland. Hours: 9-4 Mon.-Fri.; 10-3 Sat. and holidays; 1-5 Sun. Open Memorial Day. (216) 433-2000 or www.visit.grc.nasa.gov

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

Akron Fossils & Science Center and Truassic Park, 2080 S. Cleveland-Massillon Road, Copley. Hours: 10-5 Fri. and Sat. through May 31. Group tours by appointment. (330) 665-3466 or www.akronfossils.com.

Akron Zoo, 500 Edgewood Ave., Akron. Hours: 11-4 Nov.-April. Admission, $6. (closed major holidays). (330) 375-2550.

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, 3900 Wildlife Way (off Fulton Parkway). Hours: 10-5 daily. Closed Christmas and New Year’s. Cost: $7 adults; $5 ages 2-11 Nov. 1-April 2. Tickets at (216) 635-3303; Zoo (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: Closed Nov. 1-April 30. (330) 584-7835 or www.noahslostark.org.

Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium, 7340 Butler St., Pittsburgh. Hours: 9-5 through Dec. 31. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years. (412) 665-3640 or (800) 474-4966.

Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens, 714 N. Portage Path, Akron. Deck the Hall, 5 to 8 p.m. today through Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday, Dec. 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 p.m. Tue.; Julius Veal, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Fri.; Family game night, 8 Sun. (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 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.

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. fourth 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.