WHERE TO GO for entertainment around the Valley

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

James Umble saxophone studio recital, 8 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 600 E. State St., Sharon, Pa.; (724) 981-4732.

Dances

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

Nightlife

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

Ladies Night with The Fog, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., Rosetta Stone, 110 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 480-0884.

Julius Veal, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Selah Bistro, 130 S. Bridge St., Struthers; (330) 755-2759.

Open mic night hosted by Jim of Jones For Revival, 10 p.m., In Between Lounge, 7325 South Ave., Boardman; (330) 729-2185.

The Bridge (old school rock and praise), 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Atmosphere Cafe, 815 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; (330) 652-6929.

Onstage

“Rabbit Hole,, 8 p.m., Mount Union College, Rodman Playhouse, Corner of Simpson Street and Union Avenue, Alliance; (330) 821-2565.

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

Special Events

Gingerbread House Workshop, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown; (330) 740-7116.

Schools

“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” by Boardman Drama Guild, 7 p.m., Boardman Performing Arts Center, 7777 Glenwood Ave., Boardman; (330) 519-2633.

“Up the Down Staircase,” 7 p.m., Poland Seminary High School, 3199 Dobbins Road, Poland; (330) 757-7020.

Friday

Children

“Hey Li’l Red,” 8 p.m., Trinity Playhouse, 234 E. Lincoln Way, Lisbon; (330) 424-5093.

Music

Border Ride, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Variety on the Square, 110 N. Pitt. St., Mercer, Pa.; (724) 662-1490.

Christmas on Main Street , 7:30 p.m., Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 W. 13th St., Ashtabula; (440) 964-3396.

Dana guitar studio recital, 8 p.m., Bliss Recital Hall, Wick Avenue, Youngstown State University; (330) 941-3105.

Julius “Julio” Veal (smooth acoustic), noon, Lemon Grove Cafe, 122 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 301-0282.

Dances

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

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

Western Square and Line Dance, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., North Bloomfield Town Hallintersection of state Routes 45 and 87, North Bloomfield; (440) 685-4758.

Nightlife

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

DJ, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., In Between Lounge, 7325 South Ave., Boardman; (330) 729-2185.

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

DJ Brandon, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Jeremiah Bullfrog, 5525 Mahoning Ave., Austintown; (330) 259-3402.

DJ Chaddo, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Jeremiah Bullfrog, 1315 Boardman-Canfield Road, Boardman; (330) 965-0800.

Dawn Canon, 10 p.m., Barley’s, 21 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 743-6480.

Dominic Tocco and Peter Pylypiw, 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., L’uva Bella Winery, 6597 Center Road, Poland; (330) 536-6450.

First In Space with The Slang, 10 p.m., Cedars Lounge, 23 N. Hazel St., Youngstown; (330) 743-6560.

Geo C and Tha Storm, 8:30 p.m. to 2:30 a.m., Lemon Grove Cafe, 122 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 744-7683.

H.A.W.K., 10 p.m., University Pizzeria, 133 Lincoln Ave, Youngstown; (330) 743-9244.

JD Eicher and The Goodnights and Lyrical Shakedown, 9 p.m., Jillians, Southern Park Mall, Boardman; (330) 629-8556.

Jann Klose, 9 p.m., Blue Magoo’s Tap and Grill, 480 E. Market St., Warren; (330) 469-5406.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Onstage

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

“God’s Favorite,” 8 p.m., Trumbull New Theater, 5883 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; (330) 652-1103.

“Rabbit Hole,” 8 p.m., Mount Union College, Rodman Playhouse, corner of Simpson Street and Union Avenue, Alliance; (330) 821-2565.

“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” (by Easy Street Productions), 8 p.m., Ford Family Recital Hall 260 W. Federal St. , Youngstown; (330) 743-8555.

“The Baker’s Wife,” 7:30 p.m., Ford Theater, Bliss Hall, Youngstown State University; (330) 941-3105.

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

Pop, Rock & Jazz

Minus the Bear, with As Tall As Lions and Twin Tigers, 8 p.m., Mr. Small’s Theater, 400 Lincoln Ave., Millvale (Pittsburgh); (877) 468-3401.

Special Events

Breakfast Botany: Bittersweet Family, 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m., Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Mill Creek Park, Youngstown; (330) 740-7116.

Schools

“Maybe Baby, It’s You,” 7 p.m., Struthers Middle School auditorium, 800 Fifth St., Struthers.

“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” (by Boardman Drama Guild), 7 p.m., Boardman Performing Arts Center, 7777 Glenwood Ave,, Boardman; (330) 519-2633.

Four One Act Plays, 7 p.m., East Palestine High School, 360 W. Grant St., East Palestine; (330) 426-9401.

Comedy

Cal Verduchi, 8 p.m., Wildcat’s Comedy Club, inside Pappa’s Sports Club, 1639 Poland Ave., Youngstown; (330) 883-7063.

Saturday

Children

“Hey Li’l Red”, 2 p.m., 4 p.m., 6 p.m. and 8 p.m., Trinity Playhouse, 234 E. Lincoln Way, Lisbon; (330) 424-5093.

Music

Christmas on Main Street, 7:30 p.m., Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 W. 13th St., Ashtabula; (440) 964-3396.

Opera Workshop, 7:30 p.m., Bliss Recital Hall, Wick Avenue, Youngstown State University; (330) 941-3105.

S.L.I.M. Bros., 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Schoefield Event Center, 490 Creek Road on Millbrook Road, Grove City, Pa.

Voice of Main Street Competition, 7 p.m., Main Street Theater 5 N. Main St., Columbiana; (330) 482-9647.

Dances

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

Ron Chick’s Friends with John Battaglia and Dave Kana, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., Trumbull Country Club, 600 Golf Drive N.E., Warren; (330) 372-5127.

Triple Threat, 9:30 p.m., Leetonia Italian American Club, 202 Main St., Leetonia; (330) 427-9900.

Nightlife

Asleep, 7 p.m., Indie Wax Records, 6961 Market St., Youngstown; (330) 402-1441.

Mosquito Lake Dog Park Fundraiser with Skull’rz Bane, Bruce Fox, Professor Steve, and more, 1 p.m. to 2 a.m., Blue Magoo’s Tap and Grill, 480 E. Market St., Warren; (330) 469-5406.

Rick Blair, 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Peaberry’s Bakery & Cafe, 4350 Boardman-Canfield Road, Canfield; (330) 702-9230.

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

Click Clack Boom, with The Disillusionists, and Jordan DePaul and The Reputations, 10 p.m., Cedars Lounge, 23 N. Hazel St,, Youngstown; (330) 743-6560.

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

DJ, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., In Between Lounge, 7325 South Ave., Boardman; (330) 729-2185.

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

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

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

Disco Inferno, 9 p.m., Cellar, 162 S. Bridge St., Struthers; (330) 750-0199.

Hern Brothers Band, 9:30 p.m., State Line Tavern, 51962 E. Taggart St., East Palestine; (330) 426-6878.

Nervous Jerks and Breezy Douglas, 9 p.m., Lemon Grove Cafe, 122 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 744-7683.

NoXcuse, 10 p.m., Tommy Dogg’s, 631 Vienna Ave., Niles; (330) 505-9999.

Raise the Cannon and Cease to Exist, 10 p.m., University Pizzeria, 133 Lincoln Ave, Youngstown; (330) 743-9244.

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

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

Southern Justice Band, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., Papa Nick’s Lounge, 1629 Main St., Route 169, Niles; (330) 505-9383.

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

Steve Vuich with Terry Dach, 9 p.m., Keg, 1499 E. State St., Sharon, Pa.; (724) 347-2757.

The Huckin’ Fillbillys, 9 p.m., McMenamy’s, 325 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; (330) 544-1732.

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

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.

Youngtown’s Total Package Band, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., Faces Lounge, 13 W. Broad Street, Newton Falls; (330) 872-5856.

Onstage

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

“God’s Favorite,” 8 p.m., Trumbull New Theatre, 5883 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; (330) 652-1103.

“Rabbit Hole,” 8 p.m., Mount Union College, Rodman Playhouse, corner of Simpson Street and Union Avenue, Alliance; (330) 821-2565.

“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” (by Easy Street Productions), 8 p.m., Ford Family Recital Hall, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 743-8555.

“The Baker’s Wife,” 7:30 p.m., Ford Theater, Bliss Hall, Wick Avenue, Youngstown State University; (330) 941-3105.

“The Nutcracker,” 1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown; (330) 259-0555.

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

Pop, Rock & Jazz

Heritage Series Concert: Pine Leaf Boys, 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Happy Days Lodge, Peninsula Ohio.

Jonathan Edwards plus Brewer & Shipley, 8 p.m., Kent Stage, 175 E. Main St., Kent; (330) 677-5500.

Sales and Shows

Artists of the Mahoning Commons holiday open house and art sale, noon to 5 p.m., Ward Bakery Building, 1024 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; (330) 718-2696.

Northeast Ohio Pet Expo, 10 a.m to 6 p.m., Eastwood Expo Center, Niles; (330) 518-7794.

Special Events

Ceramic Sculpture with Carol Prelog (5 lessons), 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Trumbull Art Gallery, 198 E. Market St., Warren; (330) 395-4876.

Sculpt polymer clay Christmas ornaments, noon to 2 p.m., Trumbull Art Gallery, 198 E. Market St., Warren; (330) 395-4876.

Schools

“Maybe Baby, It’s You,” 7 p.m., Struthers Middle School Auditorium, 800 Fifth St., Struthers.

“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” (by Boardman Drama Guild), 7 p.m., Boardman Performing Arts Center, 7777 Glenwood Ave, Boardman; (330) 519-2633.

“Up the Down Staircase,, 7 p.m., Poland Seminary High School, 3199 Dobbins Road, Poland; (330) 757-7020.

Comedy

Cal Verduchi, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., Wildcat’s Comedy Club, inside Pappa’s Sports Club, 1639 Poland Ave., Youngstown; (330) 883-7063.

Sunday

Children

“Hey Li’l Red,” 2 p.m., Trinity Playhouse, 234 E. Lincoln Way, Lisbon; (330) 424-5093.

Music

A Coffee House with Dr. Martin Crombie, 2 p.m., Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 W. 13th St., Ashtabula; (440) 964-3396.

Handel’s “Messiah” by Shenango Valley Chorale, 2:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 600 E. State St., Sharon, Pa.; (724) 981-4732.

Hands On Pianos with Caroline Oltmanns, Dror Biran, James Wilding and Michael Schneider, 7 p.m., Ford Family Recital Hall, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 744-0264.

Salem Youth Chorus Christmas Concert, 4 p.m., St. Jude Catholic Church, 180 Seventh Ave., Columbiana; (330) 482-2464.

“Stories and Pictures!” family concert with the Warren Philharmonic Orchestra, 3 p.m., Christ Episcopal Church, 2627 Atlantic St., Warren; (330) 399-3606.

Dances

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

Nightlife

A Little Left Of Center, 8 p.m. to 11 p.m., Downtown Coffee Cafe, 29 N. Main St., Hubbard; (330) 534-1199.

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.

Jam Session, 6 p.m., Partner’s Jazz & Blues Lounge, 732 Oakhill Ave., Youngstown; (330) 743-7110.

Hern Brothers, 3 p.m., Reynolds VFW Post 7599, 115 Edgewood Drive Ext., Transfer, Pa.; (724) 646-2325.

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

Onstage

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

“God’s Favorite,” 3 p.m., Trumbull New Theater, 5883 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; (330) 652-1103.

“The Baker’s Wife,” 3 p.m., Ford Theater, Bliss Hall, Wick Avenue, Youngstown State University; (330) 941-3105.

Radio City Rockettes in “The Radio City Christmas Spectacular,” noon, 3:30 p.m., and 7 p.m., Benedum Center 719 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh; (412) 456-4800.

Sales and Shows

Artists of the Mahoning Commons holiday open studio and art sale, noon to 5 p.m., Ward Bakery Building, 1024 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; (330) 718-2696.

Northeast Ohio Pet Expo, 10 a.m to 6 p.m., Eastwood Expo Center, Niles; (330) 518-7794.

Schools

“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” (by Boardman Drama Guild), 7 p.m., Boardman Performing Arts Center, 7777 Glenwood Ave., Boardman; (330) 519-2633.

“Up the Down Staircase,” 2 p.m., Poland Seminary High School, 3199 Dobbins Road, Poland; (330) 757-7020.

Monday

Music

YSU Concert Band and Wind Ensemble, 8 p.m., Powers Auditorium, 260 W. Federal Plaza, Youngstown; (330) 744-0264.

Nightlife

Jim Golen (one man band), 9 p.m., Tully’s Pub & Grille, 101 Chestnut Ave, Sharon, Pa.; (724) 981-7221.

Tuesday

Music

Visiting faculty recital with soprano Jin-Hee Kang, 8 p.m., Bliss Recital Hall, Wick Avenue, Youngstown State University; (330) 941-3105.

Nightlife

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

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

Jeff Bremer hosts a Night of Jazz (no cover), 9 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.

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

LECTURES

Art Byrd on “Filming the Crime Drama” at CSI: Youngstown club meeting, 6:30 p.m., Public Library of Youngstown & Mahoning County, 680 Glenwood Ave., Boardman; (330) 758-1414.

Special Events

Thanksgiving Candlelight Centerpiece, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown; (330) 740-7116.

Wednesday

nightlife

The Rage, 10 p.m., Wonderbar, 100 W. Liberty St., Girard; (330) 545-6367.

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

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

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

Randy Bass, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., Combine Brothers, 2376 S. Hermitage Road, Hermitage, Pa.; (724) 983-1057.

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

Rocket Radio and Album, 10 p.m., Cedars Lounge, 23 N. Hazel St., Youngstown; (330) 743-6560.

Steve Vuich and Greg McIltrot, 8 p.m., Avalon at Buhl, 1030 Forker Blvd., Hermitage, Pa.; (724) 981-6700.

The Zou, 5 Elements and Captain Braskey, 9 p.m., Salty Grogs, 1203 Boardman-Poland Road, Poland; (330) 726-6690.

Tyler Jenkins and the Skank Spankers, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., Five Points Tavern, 5555 Tamarac Drive, Sharpsville, Pa.; (724) 813-1934.

Youngstown’s Total Package Band, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Grist Mill, 1741 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown; (330) 792-1949.

Onstage

“Christmas at the Inn,” 7 p.m., Das Dutch Haus Restaurant, 14895 South Ave, Columbiana; (330) 482-2236.

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

Pop, Rock & Jazz

Brett Dennen with Grace Potter & The Nocturnals, 7:30 p.m., House of Blues, 308 Euclid Ave., Cleveland; (216) 523-2583.

Ongoing

ART

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

Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 W. 13th St., Ashtabula. “Works by Brant Gebhart,” through Nov. 29. Admission is free. 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 Karen Hoagland, through Nov. 27; “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. Remodeling. Hours: 11-4 Wed.-Sat. (330) 332-8213.

Butler Institute of American Art, 9350 E. Market St., Howland. Hours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Wed.-Sun. (330) 609-9900.

Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown. “Jasper Johns, Drawings and Paintings”, through Nov. 29; “Marc Sihan, Super Realist Sculpture”, through Nov. 29; “Dennis Marsico: Face Value,” through Dec. 2; “Larry Kagan: Shadow Art,” 3D space to create recognizable 2D shadows, through Dec. 27; “Mary Harman: Holograms,” through Jan. 31. Hours: 11-4 Tue.-Sat. and noon-4 Sun. Closed Mondays. (330) 743-1711 or www.butlerart.com.

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

Danklef Hill Gallery, 515 E. State St., Salem. Hours: 1-5 Fri.; 10-2 Sat. Additional hours by appointment. (330) 853-0132 or (330) 332-1760.

Hoyt Institute of Fine Arts, 124 E. Leasure Ave., New Castle. “The Shape of Life by Eva Zeisel,” through Dec. 31. Hours: 10-8 Tue. and Thu.; 10-5 Wed., Fri. and Sat.; closed Sun. and Mon. (724) 652-2882 or www.hoytartcenter.org.

Mill Creek MetroParks Weller Gallery, inside D.D. and Velma Davis Education and Visitor Center, Fellows Riverside Gardens, McKinley Avenue, Youngstown. “The Wednesday Collection: Abstracted rock formations from Mill Creek Park,” by Patrick Hyland, through Nov. 22; “Life is a Weaving-Nature’s Natural Fibers,” Linda Ann Marie Bertanzetti’s weaving utilizes rich colors and textures of numerous fibers, natural materials and embellishments. She creates artful wall hangings on her vintage looms, (Linda in the gallery 11-4 Dec. 20, 27 and Jan. 3), Nov. 27-Jan. 3; Nature Photography Exhibit, applications available at www.millcreekmetroparks.org, deadline for entries Jan. 31, Feb. 20-March 21. Hours: 10-5 Tue.-Sun. (330) 740-7116.

Mill Creek MetroParks Melnick Museum, inside D.D. and Velma Davis Education and Visitor Center, Fellows Riverside Gardens, McKinley Avenue, Youngstown. “Mill Creek MetroParks Celebrates 20 Years!” Since converting to a metropolitan park district in 1989, Mill Creek MetroParks now encompasses over 4200 acres of lands and facilities and serves the residents of Mahoning County. Discover the growth of the MetroParks during the past 20 years as we celebrate this community treasure, through December. Hours: 10-5 Tue.-Sun. (330) 740-7116.

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

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

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

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

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

Steel Town Studios Gallery and Shop, 8 N. Phelps St., Youngstown. Works of area artist Bob Barko Jr. and displays of memorabilia featuring Idora Park, Isaly’s, Mill Creek Park, steel mills, movie theaters, historic and contemporary downtown, and more. Hours: evenings and weekends by appointment only. (330) 743-8929.

Sutliff Museum, Warren-Trumbull County Public Library (second floor), 444 Mahoning Avenue N.W., Warren. New exhibit: “Edward Sutliff Brainard: From Christening Gown to Army Uniform.” 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. Oil paintings of Kay Wilson (1937-2007), Nov. 21-Jan. 9 (reception, 6-8 Nov. 21). Hours: noon to 4 p.m. Tue.-Sat. (330) 395-4876 or www.trumbullartgallery.com.

Ward Bakery Building, Lynn Cardwell studio, 1024 Mahoning Ave. (across from U-Haul), Youngstown. Weekly pottery classes with Lynn Cardwell Tue., Wed. and Thu. (330) 718-2696.

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

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

CHILDREN

Children’s Center for Science and Technology, (formerly Children’s Museum of the Valley), 139 E. Boardman St., Youngstown. New exhibits: “Healthy Behavioral Rotating Exhibit (grades 2-6); Amazing Lunch Box weather, Nov. 24; Armstrong will tape Storytime, 10-11 a.m. Nov. 27. Hours: 10-4:30, Tue.-Fri.; noon-4:30 Sat.; closed Sun. and Mon. Admission: members, free; adults and children $5; seniors $4; children 2 and under, free. All children must be accompanied by an adult. (330) 744-5914 or www.valleykids.org.

Ursuline Center “Group Piano Lessons” for children 3-9. Eight-week sessions. (330) 726-9400.

DANCES

Avon Oaks Ballroom, 1401 N. State St., Girard; ballroom dance lessons, 6-7:30 Fri.; dances, 8-11 Fri. and Sat., 4-8 p.m. Sun. (330) 545-4882.

Fred Astaire Dance Studio, 5090 Market St., Boardman. Public group classes Mondays and Wednesdays 6:45-7:30 p.m. Saturdays, 3 to 3:45. Latin aerobic classes Saturdays, 11-11:45 a.m. (330) 788-3200.

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

Judy Conti Dance Studio, Wedgewood Plaza, New and Raccoon roads, Austintown. Beginners and intermediates, 7-8 and 8-9 Tue. (330) 727-6312.

Judy Conti Dance Studio, Huntington Woods Mall, Boardman. Intermediate classes, 7-8 Thu. (330) 727-6312.

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

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

Ukrainian Orthodox Pavilion, 1025 N. Belle Vista Road, Youngstown. Y-dance sponsors lessons and dances every Tuesday. Beginner lessons, 6:45-7:15 p.m.; intermediate lessons, 7:20-8 p.m. General dancing, 8-10 p.m. Tuesdays. Featured dance for Nov. is 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

Antique and Flea Market of West Middlesex, Pa. Route 18 South, West Middlesex (off I-80, Exit 4-B, & Route 60). Hours: 9-5 Wed., Thu., Sat. and Sun.

Four Seasons Flea and Farm Market Inc., 3000 McCartney Road, Youngstown. 8-4 Wed. and Sun. (330) 744-5050.

Hubbard Route 62 Flea Market, 5700 Youngstown Hubbard Road, Hubbard. Open 9-5 Wed., Sat. and Sun. (330) 718-5179.

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

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

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

South Avenue Flea Market, 7689 South Ave., Boardman. 10,000 square feet. New, antique, crafts, hobbies and more. Free parking and admission. Hours: 9-4 Sat. and Sun. (330) 719-2090.

Warren Flea Market, 428 Main Ave. S.W., Warren. Hours: 8-5 Tue. and Sat. (330) 399-8298.

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

NATURE

Loghurst (oldest remaining log house in Northeast Ohio), 3967 Boardman-Canfield Road, Canfield. Group tours and programs are available year round. (330) 533-4330.

Noah’s Lost Ark Exotic Animal Sanctuary, 8424 Bedell Road, Berlin Center. Hours: Closed Nov. 1-April 30, 2010. (330) 584-7835 or www.noahslostark.org.

Wagon Trails Animal Park, 907 Youngstown Kingsville Road (state Route 193), Vienna. Closed Nov. 1-May 1, 2010. (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. College ID Night, 18 and older, 7-9 dance lessons, DJ, Wed.; Dance lessons, 7-8, DJ, 21 and older, 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.

Harry and Jean’s, 6580 Ironwood Blvd., Canfield. Tommy Chris, Wed. and Th. (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.

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.

Johnny’s, 7807 Market St., Boardman. Live acoustic music Mondays, 4 to 7; Simone Kenneally 6-8. (330) 758- 8262.

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.

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 Wednesdays; Ladies night, 7-11 Thursdays. (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. Jazz, blues and R&B open mic, 9 p.m. Tue. (330) 301-0282.

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.

Sales, Shows

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

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

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

Special events

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

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

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

Christmas in Columbiana: Nov. 19: 5:30 p.m. light-up night on the square; CHS choir concert 5:45; piano concert at Roberta’s Gallery, 6:30-7. Nov. 20: Christmas Home Tours, 10-3 and 6-8, $6; Nov. 21: pancake breakfast, 8-11 a.m. Methodist Church; lunch available at First Presbyterian Church; home tours, 10-3; entertainment on the square, 11-5 and merchant open houses, 10-5. Nov. 22: merchant open houses continue, 1-5. (330) 482-3822.

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

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

Storeyland Christmas Tree Farm, 5148 state Route 7, Burghill. Weekends only until Thanksgiving, hayrides, bonfire, food, free coffee and hot chocolate and family fun; Open daily 9 a.m. until dark beginning day after Thanksgiving through Dec. 23. (330) 772-8733 or www.storeyland.com.

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