Thursday, February 19, 2009
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.
Chevrolet Centre, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown: Call (866) 448-7849 or go to www.Ticketmaster.com.
Today
Nightlife
Singles Pre-weekend Hot Spot Dancing with DJ Nick, 8 p.m. to midnight, Rosetta Stone Cafe, 110 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 480-0884.
Onstage
“Fiddler On the Roof,” 7:30 p.m., Benedum Center, 719 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh; (412) 456-4800.
“Getting Out,” 7:30 p.m., Beeghly Theater, Westminster College, New Wilmington, Pa.; (724) 946-7241.
Pop, Rock & Jazz
Obi Best with Posh Army and Muttering Retreats, 9 p.m., Beachland Tavern, 15711 Waterloo Road, Cleveland; (216) 383-1124.
comedy
Three Blonde Moms, 7:30 p.m., Funny Farm Comedy Club, 5583 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; (330) 652-4242.
Special Events
Wine Tasting Event, 6-9 p.m., Scacchetti’s Italian Steakhouse, 1140 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman; (330) 629-8100.
“Take a Stroll Down Memory Lane” Financial Seminar/Dance, 6-9 p.m., The Embassy, 5030 Youngstown-Poland Road, Poland; (330) 755-1484.
Sports
Kelly Pavlik-Marco Antonio Rubio press conference, 11 a.m., Chevrolet Centre, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown; (866) 448-7849.
Friday
Nightlife
Downplay, 10 p.m., One-Eyed Willie’s, 255 S. Four Mile Run Road, Austintown; (330) 799-3335.
Reminisce, 7-9 p.m., Atmosphere Cafe, 815 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; (330) 652-6929.
Davis and McKay, 7-10 p.m., Mastropietro Winery, 14558 Ellsworth Road, Berlin Center; (330) 547-2151.
Ovation, 9 p.m., Fireplace, 2075 E. Western Reserve Road, Poland; (330) 757-4043.
TSB (formerly That Sixties Band), 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Scacchetti’s Italian Steakhouse, 1140 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman; (330) 629-8100.
Jones For Revival with Melva, 9 p.m., Barley’s, 21 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 743-6480.
Braille, Third Class, Panzer Talk, 9 p.m., Aces Wild Wings, 277 Boardman-Canfield Road, Boardman; (330) 758-8404.
The Undercover Saints, Clearscale, 10 p.m., The Royal Oaks, 924 Oak St., Youngstown; (330) 744-5501.
The Rage, 9 p.m., Cellar, 162 S. Bridge St., Struthers; (330) 750-0199.
Backbeat, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Rosetta Stone Cafe, 110 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 480-0884.
Youngstown’s Total Package Band, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., JW’s Other Club, 3377 New Castle Road, Route 18 and I-80, West Middlesex, Pa.; (724) 528-2501.
DJ Derrick Wray, 10 p.m., Faces Lounge, 13 W. Broad St., Newton Falls; (330) 872-5856.
Music
Chuck Thorpe & Friends, 7-9 p.m., Variety on the Square, 110 N. Pitt. St., Mercer, Pa.; (724) 662-1490.
Onstage
“Smokey Joe’s Cafe,” 6 p.m., Fairview Arts and Outreach Center, 4220 Youngstown-Poland Road, Youngstown; (330) 755-6412.
“The Servant of Two Masters,” 7:30 p.m., Ford Theater, Bliss Hall, Youngstown State University; (330) 941-3105.
“A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” 7:30 p.m., Weathervane Community Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron; (330) 836-2626.
“Getting Out,” 7:30 p.m., Beeghly Theater ,Westminster College, New Wilmington, Pa.; (724) 946-7241.
“Bug,” 8 p.m., Oakland Center for the Arts, 220 W. Boardman St., Youngstown; (330) 746-0404.
“Crazy for You,” 8 p.m., G.B. Community Theater, Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 W. 13th St., Ashtabula; (440) 964-3396.
“Fiddler On the Roof,” 8 p.m., Benedum Center, 719 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh; (412) 456-4800.
“The Spitfire Grill,” 8 p.m., Mount Union College, 1972 Clark Ave., Alliance; (880) 992-6682.
comedy
Three Blonde Moms, 6 and 8 p.m., Funny Farm Comedy Club, 5583 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; (330) 652-4242.
Children
Youth theater presents “Cinderella,” 8 p.m., Salem Community Theater, 490 E. State St., Salem; (330) 332-9688.
Dances
Ballroom Social Dance with Mark, 6-7:30 p.m., Avon Oaks Ballroom, 1401 N. State St., Girard; (330) 545-1951.
Cross Roads, 8 p.m., Kuzman’s Bar, 1025 S. State St,, Girard; (330) 545-8995.
Fairs and Festivals
Ostatki, a Polish Carnival Celebration, 6 p.m., The Youngstown Club, 201 E. Commerce St., Commerce Building, Youngstown; (330) 518-9963.
Special Events
Mad Abouts the Arts with Brady’s Leap (Celtic band) and 2nd Ave. Band (swing to top 40), 6:30-10:30 p.m., McDonough Museum of Art, 525 Wick Ave., Youngstown; (330) 941-1400.
Eastwood Home and Garden Show, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Eastwood Expo Center, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; (330) 652-6980.
Sports
Mahoning Valley Phantoms vs. Motor City Machine, 6 p.m., Chevrolet Centre, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown; (866) 448-7849.
Saturday
Nightlife
The Bridge, 7-9 p.m., Atmosphere Cafe, 815 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; (330) 652-6929.
Davis and McKay (acoustic rock ‘n’ roll), 7:30 p.m., Mocha House, 467 High St N.E., Warren; (330) 392-3020.
John Koebel and Joe Faletti, 8-11 p.m., Downtown Coffee Cafe, 29 N. Main St., Hubbard; (330) 534-1199.
Bustin’ Loose, 9 p.m., Fireplace, 2075 E. Western Reserve Road, Poland; (330) 757-4043.
Santa Fe, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Greenville Moose Club, 32 Shenango St., Greenville, Pa.; (330) 757-1719.
Groove Clinic, 9 p.m., Harry’s, 512 W. Main St., Sharpsville, Pa.; (724) 962-5053.
Guys Without Ties, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Rosetta Stone Cafe, 110 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 480-0884.
Frankie and the Sensations, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Scacchetti’s Italian Steakhouse, 1140 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman; (330) 629-8100.
Hern Brothers, 9:30 p.m., Jacob’s Gable Inn, 4350 Highway 322, Jamestown, Pa.; (724) 456-3656.
Youngstown’s Total Package Band, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., Funny Farm Comedy Club, 5583 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; (330) 652-4242.
Against the Wall, 10 p.m., Boom Room, 3860 Youngstown-Warren Road, Warren; (330) 314-3529.
Robbie Jay Band, Pete Drivere and the Pretty Demons, and the Jellybricks, 10 p.m., Cedars, 23 N. Hazel St., Youngstown; (330) 743-6560.
Turbo Lovers and Dead City Dealers, 10 p.m., Barley’s, 21 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 743-6480.
HouseBand, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., Up A Creek Tavern, 4793 East Market St., Howland; (330) 856-5135.
DJ Mick Boogie, 10 p.m., Downtown 36, 36 W. Federal St., Youngstown.
Smackdaddy's, 10 p.m., Ice House Inn, 5516 W. Webb Road, Austintown; (330) 544-8800.
DJ Derrick Wray, 10 p.m., Faces Lounge, 13 W. Broad St., Newton Falls; (330) 872-5856.
Stone Ridge Band, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., Papa Nick’s Lounge, 1629 Main St., Niles; (330) 505-9383.
NoXcuse, 10 p.m., Papa Louie’s, 7172 Warren-Sharon Road, Brookfield; (330) 448-2242.
Music
Shenango Valley Chorale midwinter concert, 2:30 p.m., Notre Dame Church, 2335 Highland Road, Hermitage, Pa.; (724) 342-0793.
Onstage
“Fiddler On the Roof,” 2 p.m., Benedum Center, 719 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh; (412) 456-4800.
“Smokey Joe’s Cafe,” 6 p.m., Fairview Arts and Outreach Center, 4220 Youngstown-Poland Road, Youngstown; (330) 755-6412.
“The Servant of Two Masters,” 7:30 p.m., Ford Theater, Bliss Hall, Youngstown State University; (330) 941-3105.
“A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” 7:30 p.m., Weathervane Community Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron; (330) 836-2626.
“Getting Out,” 7:30 p.m., Beeghly Theater, Westminster College, New Wilmington, Pa.; (724) 946-7241.
“Bug,” 8 p.m., Oakland Center for the Arts, 220 W. Boardman St., Youngstown; (330) 746-0404.
“Crazy for You,” 8 p.m., G.B. Community Theater, Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 W. 13th St., Ashtabula; (440) 964-3396.
“Quilters,” 8 p.m., Main Street Theater, 5 N. Main St., Columbiana; (330) 482-9647.
“The Spitfire Grill,” 8 p.m., Mount Union College, 1972 Clark Ave., Alliance; (880) 992-6682.
comedy
Three Blonde Moms, 8 p.m., Funny Farm Comedy Club, 5583 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; (330) 652-4242.
Children
Youth theater presents “Cinderella,” 8 p.m., Salem Community Theater, 490 E. State St., Salem; (330) 332-9688.
Pop, Rock & Jazz
Brett Dennen with the Little Ones, 9 p.m., Beachland Ballroom, 15711 Waterloo Road, Cleveland; (216) 383-1124.
Dances
Fred Zwick, 8 p.m. to midnight, Kuzman’s Bar, 1025 S. State St., Girard; (330) 545-8995.
Ballroom Social Dance with Doug, 8-11 p.m., Avon Oaks Ballroom, 1401 N. State St., Girard; (330) 545-1951.
Special Events
Eastwood Home and Garden Show, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Eastwood Expo Center, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; (330) 652-6980.
Women of Color Expo, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., East High School, 474 Bennington Ave., Youngstown; (330) 740-4005.
Open mic for bluegrass musicians only, 7-11 p.m., Weathersfield Fire Station 40, 2229 Gardenland Ave. S.E., Niles.
Sports
Kelly Pavlik vs. Marco Antonio Rubio middlewight title fight, 7 p.m., Chevrolet Centre, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown; (866) 448-7849.
Sunday
Nightlife
Sundays with Steve, 2-6 p.m., Rosetta Stone Cafe, 110 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 480-0884.
Oscar Party with DJ Martini, 8 p.m., Cedars Lounge, 23 N. Hazel St., Youngstown; (330) 743-6560.
Outdoors
Hot or Not walk (moderate difficulty, 3 miles), 2 p.m., Meet at Birch Hill Cabin, Mill Creek Park.
Sales and Shows
Used-book sale, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., D.D. and Velma Davis Education Center at Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek Park, Youngstown; (330) 740-7116.
Music
Shenango Valley Chorale midwinter concert, 2:30 p.m., St. Joseph Social Hall, 79 Case Ave., Sharon, Pa.; (724) 981-3232.
Onstage
“Fiddler On the Roof,” 1 p.m., Benedum Center, 719 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh; (412) 456-4800.
“Crazy for You,” 2 p.m., G.B. Community Theater, Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 W. 13th St., Ashtabula; (440) 964-3396.
“Quilters” musical drama, 2 p.m., Main Street Theater, 5 North Main Street, Columbiana; (330) 482-9647.
“The Spitfire Grill,” 2 p.m., Mount Union College, 1972 Clark Ave., Alliance; (880) 992-6682.
“Getting Out,” 2:30 p.m., Beeghly Theater, Westminster College, New Wilmington, Pa.; (724) 946-7241.
“The Servant of Two Masters,” 3 p.m., Ford Theater, Bliss Hall, Youngstown State University; (330) 941-3105.
“A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” 3:30 p.m., Weathervane Community Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron; (330) 836-2626.
“Fiddler On the Roof,” 6:30 p.m., Benedum Center, 719 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh; (412) 456-4800.
Children
Youth theater presents “Cinderella,” 2 p.m., Salem Community Theater, 490 E. State St., Salem; (330) 332-9688.
special events
Artists of the Rust Belt, 2 to 6 p.m., B&O Station, 530 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown.
Pop, Rock & Jazz
Revival Dear with Pale Hollow and Good Touch Bad Touch, 8 p.m., Beachland Ballroom, 15711 Waterloo Road, Cleveland; (216) 383-1124.
Dances
Del Sinchak Band, 4 p.m., Avon Oaks Ballroom, 1401 N. State St., Girard; (330) 545-1951.
Monday
nightlife
The Zou music video shoot (free), 8 p.m., Cedars, 23 N. Hazel St., Youngstown; (330) 743-6560.
Pop, Rock & Jazz
Tim Fite and Benjy Ferree with Elephant Bones, 8 p.m., Beachland Tavern, 15711 Waterloo Road, Cleveland; (216) 383-1124.
Tuesday
Nightlife
Bustin’ Loose, 8 p.m. to midnight, Scacchetti’s Italian Steakhouse, 1140 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman; (330) 629-8100.
The Look, 8 p.m. to midnight, Rosetta Stone Cafe, 110 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 480-0884.
Pop, Rock & Jazz
The Pink Floyd Experience, 8 p.m., State Theater, 1519 Euclid Ave., Cleveland; (216) 241-6000.
Dances
Paczki Dance, 7-11 p.m., Kuzman’s Bar, 1025 S State St., Girard; (330) 545-8995.
Wednesday
Nightlife
“Lites Out Jazz” with Dana School of Music, 6-9 p.m., Rosetta Stone Cafe, 110 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 480-0884.
Music
YSU Dana Choral Ensembles, 12:15 p.m., Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown; (330) 743-1107.
Dances
Carl Severino, 8 p.m. to midnight, Kuzman’s Bar, 1025 S. State St., Girard; (330) 545-8995.
Ongoing
ART
Art Outreach Gallery, the Eastwood Mall, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles. Exhibition of work from YSU’s Advanced Art Students and Art Education Graduation Class, through Feb. 22. Hours: 5-9 Fri.; 1-9 Sat.; 1-5 Sun. All exhibits are free and open to the public.
Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 W. 13th St., Ashtabula. “A Photography Exhibit by Jeff Pitman,” Feb. 28-March 27 (reception 1-2:30 March 1); “2009 Kiwanis Art Scholarship Competition Exhibit,” April 1-29. 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. Remodeling. Hours: 11-4 Wed.-Sat. (330) 332-8213.
Butler Institute of American Art, 9350 E. Market St., Howland. “American Painting Now,” through Feb. 22; “Peter Rockwell Sculpture,” March 22-May 24 (meet the artist 1-3 March 22). Hours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Wed.-Sun. (330) 609-9900.
Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown. “72nd Area Artists Annual: Call for Entries,” through Feb. 22; “Charles Mingus: Works on Paper,” through March 1; “Silence,” and installation by Leopoldo Maler, first exhibited at the Camden Art Center in London in 1971, through March 1; “Chuck Wood Painting Survey,” March 8-April 12 (meet the artist, 1-3 March 8); “Ana Maria Nicholson: Portraits in Laser Light,” through April 5; “Gary T. Erbe: Forty Years, A Retrospective,” March 15-June 7 (meet the artist, 1-3 March 15). Hours: 11-4 Tue.-Sat. and noon-4 Sun. Wed. evening suspended Dec. 3-March 25. Closed Mondays. (330) 743-1711 or www.butlerart.com.
Danklef Hill Gallery, 515 E. State St., Salem. Hours: By appointment only until March. (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. “Drawing Exhibition: Tom Connelly and James Stewart,” through Feb. 28; “Lost in Form, Found in Line,” an exhibition of works by Robert Motherwell (1915-1991), March 10-May 1; “36th Annual Hoyt Regional Juried Art Exhibition,” May 5-June 12; “Prints by Sculptors,” June 16-July 25; “The Story of Harness Racing by Currier & Ives,” Aug. 4-Oct. 23; “Hoyt Mid-Atlantic Juried Exhibition,” Sept. 15-Oct. 23; “The Shape of Life by Eva Zeisel,” Oct. 27-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. “Ernest Vickers Retrospective,” local botanist and first Mill Creek Park naturalist took a keen interest in the woods of Mill Creek Park. His breathtaking photographic images from the late 19th and early 20th centuries feature well-known park landmarks and scenes of nature, through Feb. 22; Nature Photography Exhibit highlighting amateur photographers, Feb. 28-March 29. 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 2009. Hours: 10-5 Tue.-Sun. (330) 740-7116.
Old North Church Gallery, 7105 Herbert Road, Canfield. Open daily. (330) 533-6848.
Roberta’s Gallery of Fine Arts, 8 S. Main St., Columbiana. Winter hours: 11-4 Wed; 10-4 Th.-Fri.; 10-5 Sat.; closed Sun.-Tue. (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.
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. A collection of playing cards which includes decks depicting “Most Wanted Iraqis,” cards shaped like stars, decks featuring sports stars, cards issued to our service men and women, and miniature and jumbo cards among many other types, fills the changing display case, through Feb. 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. “Still Life,” A collection of selected works by Don Pedicini, Sarah Clague and David Taylor, in celebration of a staple of artistic expression, the still life, through March 18; “Simply Drawing ... Your Way Show,” is designed to inspire artists to be innovative in expressing their creativity through simple line drawings done is various techniques and mediums. Entries will be accepted from noon to 4 p.m. March 19, 20 and 21 and the show will run March 29-May 2 (reception 3-5 p.m. March 29). Pick up entry forms at the gallery or download from their Web site. 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. “2009 Alumni Exhibition,” Feb. 20-March 20; “73rd Annual Student Juried Exhibition,” April 3-17 (reception 6-8 April 3); “Spring Graduating BFA Show,” May 1-15 (reception 6-8 May 1); “Rust Fest,” digital arts and new media festival, June 13-July 24 (reception 6-8 June 13). 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: noon-5 Sun.; 10-5 Mon.-Sat. (412) 322-5058.
Children’s Museum of the Valley, 139 E. Boardman St., Youngstown. “Over the River and Through the Woods,” space for children ages 0-36 months; “CMV News Studio,” sponsored by WFMJ-21, learn about weather, become a meteorologist or news reporter complete with costumes (bring your camera); “Art Center and Gallery,” paint, cut, glue, sculpt and weave; “Puzzle Palace & Stairball,” game area; “Global Grocery,” discover ethnic food traditions; “Cultural Center,” coming soon. Hours: 10-4:30 Tue.-Fri.; noon-4 Sat. Closed Sun. and Mon. (330) 744-5914 or www.valleykids.org.
Ursuline Center “Group Piano Lessons” for children 3-9. Eight-week sessions. (330) 726-9400.
DANCES
Avon Oaks Ballroom, 1401 N. State St., Girard; ballroom dance lessons, 6-7:30 Fri.; dances, 8-11 Fri. and Sat., 4-8 p.m. Sun. (330) 545-4882.
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.
Judy Conti Dance Studio, Wedgewood Plaza, New and Raccoon roads, Austintown. Beginners and intermediates, 7-8 and 8-9 Tue. (330) 727-6312.
Judy Conti Dance Studio, Huntington Woods Mall, Boardman. Advance classes, 7-8 Thu. (330) 727-6312.
Kuzman’s, 1025 S. State St., Girard. Jitterbug with DJ, 8 Wed. (330) 545-8521.
Lucianno’s Banquet Center, 1732 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown. Nonstop dancing of the ‘60s, ‘70s, ‘80s and ‘90s including jitterbug, East and West Coast, ballroom, hustle, free style and Latin, 7:30-10:30 p.m. every Tue. (330) 792-5975.
Ukrainian Orthodox Pavilion, 1025 N. Belle Vista Road, Youngstown. Y-dance sponsors West Coast swing and hustle lessons and dances every Tuesday. West Coast swing is the featured dance for January. Beginner lessons, 6:45-7:15 p.m.; intermediate lessons, 7:20-8 p.m. General dancing, 8-10 p.m. Tuesdays. (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 & 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.
Michaelangelo’s Indoor/Outdoor Flea Market, U.S. Route 422, Edinburg, Pa. Hours: 6-3 Sun. (724) 652-6244.
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.
MUSEUMS
Arms Family Museum, 648 Wick Ave., Youngstown. Hours: 1-5 Tue.-Sun. Closed Mon. and national holidays. Group tours by appointment. (330) 743-2589 or www.mahoninghistory.org.
Austin Log Cabin, 3797 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown. Free tours. Open 1-4 first Sun. monthly. Call for appointment other days. (330) 792-1129 or (330) 799-8051.
Carnegie 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. Ceramic pieces by Angelica Pozo and Donna Webb, through March 3. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Sat.-Sun. 1-6 p.m.
Henn Museum Store, 8292 Tod Ave. S.W., Warren. Hours: 10-2 Sat.; 9-2 third Sat. monthly. (330) 824-2575.
Mercer County Historical Society, 119 S. Pitt St., Mercer, Pa.; Hours: 10-4:30 Tue.-Fri.; 10-3 Sat.; closed holidays. (724) 662-3490.
McBride House, 27 Hager St., Hubbard. Open house: 2-5 second Sun. monthly, call for appointment other days. (330) 534-4247.
Mercer County Historical Society Rural Life Museum, Munnell Run Farm behind Woodland Place, one mile north of Mercer on Route 58; (724) 662-3490.
Mercer County Historical Society, 119 S. Pitt St., Mercer. Hours: 10-4:30 Tue.-Fri., 10-3 Sat. year round. (724) 662-3490.
National Packard Museum, 1899 Mahoning Ave., Warren. Ninth annual motorcycle exhibit “Made in the USA,” through May 31; Annual car show “Packard the Vision,” July 20-26; “Golden Memories Modular Railroad Exhibit,” Oct. 1-Dec. 30; “On the Road Again,” 10th annual antique motorcycle exhibit, Jan. 8-May 31, 2010. 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: 9-4 daily. Tour guide at facility. (330) 533-6311 or www.ourvalleynow.com.
Ward-Thomas Museum (Niles Historical Society), 503 Brown St., Niles. Open house: 2-5 first Sun. monthly, tours by appointment. (330) 544-2143.
Youngstown Historical Center of Industry & Labor, 151 W. Wood St., Youngstown. Tours are one hour. Hours: 9:30-5 Wed.-Sat.; noon-5 Sun. and holidays. (330) 743-5934.
Music
Canfield Community Band, Canfield High School, 100 Cardinal Drive. Anyone who plays an instrument is welcome. Rehearsals, 7 p.m. Tue. Call (330) 503-4113.
Girard Community Band, Girard High School, 31 N. Ward Ave., Girard. Anyone who plays an instrument is welcome to join. Rehearsals, 7 p.m. Wed. (330) 539-1453.
Mahoning County Senior Center, Fifth Ave. (next to Stambaugh), Youngstown. Senior piano lessons, “Music, Fun and Friends,” for ages 55-105, 10-week sessions. (330) 726-9400.
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)-757-9057 or (330) 349-4500.
Penn-Ohio Singers Chorus of the Shenango Valley Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society, St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, Todd 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 Th.-Sat. Labor Day-Memorial Day, (330) 665-DINO.
Akron Zoo, 500 Edgewood Ave., Akron. Hours: 11-4 Nov.-April (closed major holidays). (330) 375-2550.
Cleveland Botanical Garden in University Circle, 11030 E. Blvd., Cleveland. Hours: 10-5 Mon., Tue, Thu.-Sat.; noon-5 Sun.; 10-9 Wed. (216) 721-1600 or www.cbgarden.org.
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, 3900 Wildlife Way (off Fulton Parkway). Hours: 10-5 daily. (216) 661-6500.
Loghurst (oldest remaining log house in Northeast Ohio), 3967 Boardman-Canfield Road, Canfield. Group tours and programs are available year round. (330) 533-4330.
Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium, One Wild Place, Pittsburgh. Hours: 9-5 daily. (412) 665-3640.
NIGHTLIFE
Big D’s Irish Pub (formerly O’Devlin’s), 3143 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown. Country music, 10-2 Mon.; karaoke, Wed.; Jammin’ with Joey D, Fri.; All request Dance Party w/JC, Sat. (330) 797-9111.
Big’s Sports Bar, 1597 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; music trivia with DJ Chaddo, 7 Tue. (330) 270-9308.
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.
Bushwackers, 825 N. River Road N.W., Warren; DJ, 9 Fri. and Sat. (330) 847-6390.
Cedars Lounge, 23 N. Hazel St., Youngstown. Jazz with Teddy Pantelas, 9:30 every other Tue. (330) 743-6560.
Dash Inn, 2716 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown. DJ Dominic, 9-1 Wed. (330) 793-5030.
D’Avanzo’s, 3176 E. State St., Hermitage, Pa. (724) 342-3467.
Davis Bar and Grill, 10826 Market St., North Lima, Open Mic Night with Harmonica Harry, 8:30 p.m. 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 Wed., college ID night with DJ Adam (18+ welcome), 9 Wed.; dance lessons, 7-9 Fri.; dance lessons, 5-6 and teen night, open until 9 Sun. (330) 325-0647.
Faces Lounge, 13 W. Broad St., Newton Falls. Karaoke with Cross Roads Ray, 10-2 every Wed. (330) 872-5856.
Green Rose Bistro and Winery, 148 Penn Ave., Salem. “Stormin’ Norman” on keyboard, sax and vocal, 6 p.m., Wed. & Sat. (330) 337-6861.
Harry and Jean’s, 6580 Ironwood Blvd., Canfield. Jazz by Joe Augustine, Fri., Sat. and every other Thu. (330) 702-8700.
Hope Building Annex Parking Lot, 2733 Market St., Youngstown. Warriors Inc., Live Mic Night, 6 p.m. last Fri. monthly. (330) 783-5440.
Irish Bob’s Pub, 3602 South Ave., Youngstown. Simply Ed Karaoke, 10 Mon.; DJ George, 10 Tue.; DJ, 10 Wed.; Karaoke with Cheryl and Just Jill, 10 Fri.; (330) 788-0011.
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. Nascar, Sun.; cornhole league, Tue. (330) 965-0800.
Lake Tavern, 6071 state Route 46 N.E., Cortland. DJ Colleen and karaoke, 8 Wed. (330) 637-1971.
Main Street Grill and Brewing, 8148 Main St., Garrettsville. Bobby Fritz and JK Korzecwa (acoustic rock), 6-9 Wed. (330) 527-3463.
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.
Papa Louie’s Motocross Cafe, 7172 Warren-Sharon Road, Brookfield. DJ Judd, 7-11 Wed., 10-2 Fri. (330) 448-2242.
Petersburg Country Club (formerly Smitty’s), state Route 170, Petersburg. Karaoke with Cheryl, 9:30-1:30 Sat. (330) 398-4823.
Petri Club, 3650 Shady Run Road, Youngstown. Karaoke with Cheryl, 8-midnight Wed. (330) 782-5532.
Quaker Steak & Lube, 101 Chestnut St., Sharon, Pa. Simply Ed Karaoke, 9:30 Fri. (724) 981-9464.
Quaker Steak & Lube, 5800 Interstate Blvd., Austintown. Kowboy Karaoke, 10 Fri. (330) 349-9464.
Razzy’s Lounge, Quality Inn, 3200 S. Hermitage Road, Hermitage, Pa. Carl Severino, high energy dance music for all ages, 8-midnight Tue. (724) 981-1530.
Rosetta Stone, 110 W. Federal St., Youngstown. Open Mic Night, 7 Wed.; singles night with DJ Nick (‘80s, ‘90s Motown and rock), 8 Thu. (330) 480-0884.
Scachetti’s Italian Steakhouse, 1140 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman. Sinatra night featuring Dom Tocco & Peter Pylypiw, 6-9 Mon. and Wed. (330) 629-8100.
Victory Lane Lounge, 200 Cleveland Ave., Warren; DJ Colleen & karaoke, 9:30 Thu.; DJ Colleen, 10 Fri. (330) 847-2233.
Wedgewood Entertainment Center, 1743 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown. Country night, 7 Fri.; dance party, 9 Sat. (330) 792-1216 or www.atthewedge.com.
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 Golf Course, call for tee times. (330) 740-7112.
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.
Mahoning County Career and Technical Center Horticulture Program, 7300 N. Palmyra Road, Canfield. The gift shop is open 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday-Friday through the end of the academic year in June. Call to place an order. (330) 729-4000, ext. 1671.
Rogers Community Open Air Market, 45625 state Route 154, Rogers. Hours: 7:30 a.m.-dusk, Fri. (330) 227-3236.
Wizard of Odds, 10966 Mahoning Ave., North Jackson (four miles west of Austintown Wal-Mart, corner of routes 18 and 45). Antiques, primitives, collectibles, furniture (new, used and unusual). Over 50 vendors, handicapped accessible, snack area, clean restrooms. Open 10-6 seven days. (330) 538-0444.
Special events
Angels for Animals, 4750 state Route 165, Canfield. New volunteer sign-up and orientation, 1 p.m. Sundays. Find out how to earn purrs, wags and friendships with fellow volunteers. Help make a difference. (330) 549-1111, ext. 316, or info@angelsforanimals.org.
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.