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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.

Today

Children

Chidren’s New Year’s Eve celebration at Boardman Park, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Boardman Park, 375 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman; (330) 726-8105.

Dances

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

Ice n’ Spice, 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., St. George Croatian Center Fraternal Union Lodge, 3200 Vestal Road, Youngstown; (330) 799-0914.

Nightlife

Asleep, with Five Elements and Phoenix Rising, 9 p.m., Aces Wild Wings, 277 Boardman-Canfield Road, Boardman; (330) 758-8404.

B.J. O’Malley, with Liz McBride (no cover), 10 p.m., The Lemon Grove, 122 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 744-7683.

The Barflies, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., Tully’s Pub & Grille, 101 Chestnut Ave, Sharon, Pa.; (724) 981-7221.

Blue Rays (blues), 10 p.m., Five Points Wine & Bar, 9065 Springfield Road, Poland; (330) 549-2932.

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

DJ Mr. Kyle, 9 p.m., University Pizzeria, 133 Lincoln Ave, Youngstown; (330) 743-9244.

Davis & McKay at First Night Youngstown, 7-8:45 p.m., Arms Family Museum, 648 Wick Ave., Youngstown; (330) 743-2589.

Geo C and Tha Storm, 9:30 p.m., Johnny’s, 7807 Market St., Boardman; (330) 758-8262.

Hern Brothers, 9 p.m., Conneaut Lake Park, 12382 Center St., Conneaut Lake; (814) 382-5115.

Rhythm Nation Band, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., Rosetta Stone, 110 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 480-0884.

Mario Cafarelli, 7 p.m. to midnight, L’uva Bella Winery, 6597 Center Road, Poland; (330) 536-6450.

Smokehouse, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Fireplace, 2075 E. Western Reserve Road, Poland; (330) 757-4043.

The Young Stonians, 10 p.m., Slim’s Bar & Grille, 2844 Market St., Youngstown; (330) 788-7335.

New Year’s Eve Party, 8 p.m., Lucianno’s Restaurant, 1732 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown; (330) 792-5975.

RumbleDaddy, 10 p.m., Royal Oaks, 924 Oak St., Youngstown; (330) 744-5501.

Southern Justice, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., Go-Go Cabaret, 5455 Clarkins Drive, Austintown; (330) 799-4646.

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

The Barflies, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., Tully’s Pub & Grille, 101 Chestnut Ave, Sharon, Pa.; (724) 981-7221.

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

Onstage

Dreamgirls, 7:30 p.m., Heinz Hall, 600 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh; (412) 392-4900.

Pop, Rock & Jazz

Rusted Root, 9 p.m., Carnegie Library Music Hall, 510 E. 10th Ave., Munhall, Pa. (Pittsburgh); (412) 462-3444.

Special Events

Holiday In Motion exhibition, with vintage Christmas decorations, trains and more, 1-5 p.m., Arms Family Museum, 648 Wick Ave., Youngstown; (330) 743-2589.

New Year’s Eve Family Fun Night at the Inn (reservations required), 3 p.m., Das Dutch Village Inn, 150 E. state Route 14, Columbiana; (330) 482-5050.

Friday

Music

Julius “Julio” Veal (smooth acoustic), noon to 3 p.m., Lemon Grove Cafe, 122 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 744-7683.

Nightlife

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

Steve Vuich (solo acoustic), 7-10 p.m., Combine Brothers, 2376 S. Hermitage Road, Hermitage, Pa.; (724) 983-1057.

Strength of Strings, 10 p.m., Cedars Lounge 23 N. Hazel Street, Youngstown; (330) 743-6560.

Onstage

Dreamgirls, 8 p.m., Heinz Hall 600 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh; (412) 392-4900.

Special Events

Holiday In Motion exhibition, with vintage Christmas decorations, trains and more, 1-5 p.m., Arms Family Museum, 648 Wick Ave., Youngstown; (330) 743-2589.

Saturday

Music

Blue Grass Saturday Night with Bluegrass Reunion and covered dish jam, 6 p.m., Johnson Community Center, 800 Gillmer Road, Leavittsburg; (330) 898-6891.

Nightlife

DJ Bigg Boss, 10 p.m., Level II, 2105 South Ave., Youngstown; (330) 550-9709.

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

Hern Brothers Band, 9:30 p.m., JW’s Other Club, inside the Radisson Hotel, Route 18, West Middlesex, Pa.; (724) 528-2501.

Matt Palka (acoustic show, no cover), 10 p.m., Cedars, 23 N. Hazel St., Youngstown; (330) 743-6560.

Package Band featuring Karla Seldon, 4-8 p.m., Buckeye Elks, 421 North Ave., Youngstown; (330) 746-9486.

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

Yaumbit, with Ludo (triphop, drum and bass; no cover), 9 p.m., the Lemon Grove, 122 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 744-7683.

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

Onstage

Dreamgirls, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., Heinz Hall, 600 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh; (412) 392-4900.

Special Events

Holiday In Motion exhibition, with vintage Christmas decorations, trains and more, 1-5 p.m., Arms Family Museum, 648 Wick Ave., Youngstown; (330) 743-2589.

Sunday

Nightlife

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

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

Onstage

Dreamgirls, 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., Heinz Hall 600 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh; (412) 392-4900.

Tuesday

Nightlife

An Evening with Frank Sinatra, 5:30-8:30 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.

Kinda Blue Night (jazz, blues and R&B open mic with Teddy Pantelas), 8 p.m., Lemon Grove Cafe, 122 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 744-7683.

Wednesday

Nightlife

DJ Bigg Boss, 10 p.m., Level II, 2105 South Ave., Youngstown; (330) 550-9709.

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

Mike Austin Project, 7:30 p.m., Five Points Tavern, 5555 Tamarac Drive, Sharpsville, Pa.; (724) 813-1934.

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

Ongoing

ART

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. 5). Hours: 9-8 Mon.-Th.; 9-4 Fri.; 9-noon Sat. (440) 964-3396.

The Blue Heron Art Gallery, 600 Main St., Volant, Pa. “Safari of Stone Creatures,” by Nancy Connelly, through Jan. 24. The Wednesday Morning Artists from Eastbrook Presbyterian Church will provide backdrop for the Safari exhibit. Hours: 10-5 Wed.-Sat., noon-5 Sun.(724) 652-0752.

Butler Institute of American Art, 343 E. State St., Salem. “Clyde Singer: American Artist & Works from the Butler,” through today. 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; “Donald Woodman: Photography in Transition,” Jan. 24-March 14 (meet the artist, 1-3 March 6); “Joseph O’Sickey: Drawings and Paintings,” March 28-May 2; “Hard Times,” May 16-June 27. Hours: 11-4 Wed.-Sun. (330) 609-9900.

Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown. “Mary Harman: Holograms,” through Jan. 31; Annual Pastel Society of America Members’ Show,” through Feb. 7; “Stephen Althouse: Photographs,” Jan. 3-March 14; “Florian Lawton: Watercolors,” Jan. 10-14 (reception, 1-3 Jan. 3); “Jedd Novatt: Sculpture,” Jan. 17-Jan. 2, 2011; “Beyond Cubism: Octahedronism, The Art of K.L. Schafer,” Feb. 14-May 9 (meet the artist, 1-3 Feb. 14); “Fabric of Survival: The Art of Esther Nisenthal Krinitz,” March 7-May 23; “Jules Olitski: An Inside View-A Survey of Prints 1954-2006,” March 21-May 16; “John Stobart: The Grandeur of America’s Age of Sail,” March 28-June 13; “Andy Warhol’s Wild Raspberries,” April 18-June 27; “Robert Vonnoh: American Impressionist,” May 2-June 27; “ 74th National Midyear Show,” June 27-Aug. 22 (artists’ reception, 1-3 June 27). Hours: 11-4 Tue.-Sat. and noon-4 Sun. Closed Mondays and major holidays. (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 today. Hours: 10-8 Tue. and Thu.; 10-5 Wed., Fri. and Sat.; closed Sun. and Mon. (724) 652-2882 or www.hoytartcenter.org.

Kent State University Museum, Rockwell Hall, South Lincoln and East Main streets, Kent. “The Art of the Embroiderer,” through today; “Confessions and the Sense of Self,” works by Noel Palomo-Lovinski 2003-2009, through Feb.; “Kokoon Arts Club Cleveland Revels,” through March 31; French Fashion Magazine from 1912-1925, “La Gazette Du BonTon,” through May. Hours: 10-4:45 Wed., Fri. and Sat.; 10-8:45 Th.; noon-4:45 Sun. (330) 672-3450 or www.kent.edu/museum.

Kent State University Art Gallery, Terrace Drive, Kent. Hours: 11-5 Tue.-Fri. (330) 672-7853.

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 Monday), through Monday; 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 today. 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 today. 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. “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 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.

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; Jan., West Coast Swing. (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

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.

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 dated 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.

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.

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, 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. “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.

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, ladies night, 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.

Grist Mill, Wedgewood Plaza, 1741 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown. Dance party with DJ Ron Chick, 6 p.m. Sundays. (330) 792-1949.

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.

Tower Bar, Camelot Lanes, 628 Boardman Canfield Road, Boardman. DJ Dominic, 9-midnight Wednesdays. (330) 758-6626.

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.

Mill Creek MetroParks Wick Recreation Area. Batting cages closed; par 3 golf closed for season; Tennis courts, ball fields, playground and volleyball courts open weather permitting. (330) 740-7114.

Sales, Shows

Amish Country Farmer’s Market, 5115 Youngstown Road, Niles. Fresh produce, deli, bakery with fresh Amish desserts and bread made daily, Amish jar goods, various syrups and more. Amish-built cabinets, additions, flooring, furniture, decks and more. Hours: 8-5 Mon.-Wed. and Sat.; 8-6:30 Thu. and Fri. Closed Sun. (330) 652-3276.

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 Friday, 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 today. 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.

St. Joseph the Provider Church, 633 Porter Ave., Campbell. Krakowiaki Polish Folk Circle includes Polish language, culture, crafts, dance and song lessons for children 3-18; opportunities for adults with the Village Folk Singers and Band, new members welcome. Every Thursday, 6-8 p.m. (330) 646-4082 or www.Polishyoungstown.com.

Winter Celebration: Home for the Holidays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tue.-Sun. through Sunday, 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.