WHERE TO GO || ENTERTAINMENT CHOICES IN AND AROUND GREATER YOUNGSTOWN


TheSources

Ticketmaster: Macy’s in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and Giant Eagle stores in Austintown, Calcutta and New Castle. Call (330) 747-1212. Web address is www.Ticketmaster.com.

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

Tonight

Nightlife

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

Hern Brothers, 9:30 p.m., Stevenson Inn & Restaurant, 1144 Broadway St., Masury; (330) 619-5354.

Liquor Box‚ö 11 p.m., Cedars Lounge, 23 N. Hazel St., Youngstown; (330) 743-6560.

Steve Vuich hosts acoustic open mic night, 9:30 p.m., Tully’s Pub & Grille, 101 Chestnut Ave, Sharon, Pa.; (724) 981-7221.

Friday

Music

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

Salem Youth Chorus in Concert, 7:30 p.m., St. Peter of the Fields Parish, 3487 Old Forge Road, Rootstown; (330) 325-7543.

Dances

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

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

Nightlife

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

Bob’s Country Bunker, 10 p.m., Cedars Lounge, 23 N. Hazel St., Youngstown; (330) 743-6560.

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

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

DJ Eric Stevens, 9 p.m., JW’s Other Club, 3377 New Castle Road, Route 18 at I-80, West Middlesex, Pa.; (724) 528-2501.

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

Doug and Greg McIltrot, 9 p.m., Riverplex, 11 S. Mill St., New Castle, Pa.

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

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

Hoss and the Juggernauts, Jordan Depaul and the Reputations, and Winslow, 10 p.m., Salty Grogs, 1203 Boardman-Poland Road, Poland; (330) 726-6690.

Love Turns Hate, with Shallow and Magma, 9 p.m., Jillian’s Southern Park Mall, 7401 Market St., Boardman; (330) 629-8556.

Makayla Dawn, 10 p.m., The Firehouse, 255 S. Four Mile Run Road, Austintown; (330) 799-3335.

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

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

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

Ten Count Fall and The Kellys, 10 p.m., University Pizzeria, 133 Lincoln Ave, Youngstown; (330) 743-9244.

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

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

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

Onstage

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

“Christmas at the Inn,” 7 p.m., by 34West Theater Company, Das Dutch Village Inn, Route 14 and Route 46, Columbiana; (866) 482-5050.

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

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

Red Wanting Blue, 7:30 p.m., House of Blues, 308 Euclid Ave., Cleveland; (216) 523-2583.

ABK, T.O.N.E-Z, No Clue Crew, Fat Rat, Smoke and more, 6 p.m., Captain Kellys, 4248 N. River Road, Warren; (330) 349-4222.

Saturday

Children

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

Music

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

In Transition, and Hearts of Heaven, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Schoefield Events Center, 490 Creek Road on Millbrook Road, Grove City, Pa.

Salem Youth Chorus Christmas Concert, 8 p.m., St. Paul Catholic Church, 935 E. State St., Salem; (330) 332-0336.

Dances

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

Nightlife

Smash Alley, 10 p.m., Firehouse, 2555 S. Four Mile Run Road, Austintown; (330) 799-3335.

Asleep, 10 p.m., Jillian’s Southern Park Mall, 7401 Market St., Boardman; (330) 629-8556.

Exclusive Grown and Sexy Platinum VIP Party, 8 p.m. to 3 a.m., B&O Station, 530 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; (330) 720-2485.

Crissie McCree, Garrett Gorsuch, Mr. Kyle and more, 9 p.m., University Pizzeria, 133 Lincoln Ave, Youngstown; (330) 743-9244.

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, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., Margherita’s Grille, 728 N. State St., Girard; (330) 545-2424.

First Degree, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Tangier Bar & Pizza, 880 Youngstown-Poland Road, Struthers; (330) 755-2388.

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

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

Goin’ Coastal (Jimmy Buffet tribute band), 9 p.m., Barry Dyngle’s, 1601 Raccoon Road, Austintown; (330) 259-4788.

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

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

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

Filthy McNasty, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., The Paradise Inn, 2261 Park Ave., Warren.

The Rage, 10 p.m., Ice House Inn, 5516 W. Webb Road, Austintown; (330) 544-8800.

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

Steve Vuich, 8 p.m., Wave Restaurant, 177 E. State St., Sharon, Pa.; (724) 346-3944.

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

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

Onstage

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

“Christmas at the Inn,” 7 p.m., by 34West Theater Company, Das Dutch Village Inn, Route 14 and Route 46, Columbiana; (866) 482-5050.

“I Can’t Stop Loving You,” 8 p.m., Powers Auditorium, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 744-0264.

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

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.

Sales and Shows

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

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.

Create a Christmas Advent calendar, noon to 2 p.m., Trumbull Art Gallery ,198 E. Market St., Warren; (330) 395-4876.

TubaChristmas, noon and 2 p.m., Eastwood Mall, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; (330) 219-2998.

Video Athletic League’s video game tournament, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Eastwood Expo Center, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; (800) 959-3575.

Comedy

Josh Sankey, 8 p.m., Riverplex, 11 S. Mill St., New Castle, Pa.

Sunday

Music

Salem Youth Chorus Christmas Concert, 4 p.m., St. James Episcopal Church, 7640 Glenwood Ave., Boardman; (330) 758-2727.

Dances

Adam’s Birthday Bash, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., Bessemer Croatian Club, 601 E. Poland Ave., Bessemer, Pa.; (724) 667-8997.

Nightlife

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

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

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

Youngstown’s Total Package Band, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., B&O Station Banquet Hall, 530 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; (330) 720-2485.

Onstage

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

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

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.

Outdoors

Christmas at the Mill hike (2 miles, moderate difficulty), 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Mill Creek MetroParks Lanterman’s Mill, 1001 Canfield Road, Youngstown; (330) 740-7115.

Pop, Rock & Jazz

Saosin, Innerpartysystem, POS, Eye Alaska and more, 6 p.m., Altar Bar, 1620 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh; (412) 323-1919.

SpoRts

Extreme International Ice Racing, 5:30 p.m., Covelli Centre, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown; (866) 448-7849.

Monday

Nightlife

Jason Antognoli and the North Eastern Highway Vagabond Boys, 9 p.m., Tully’s Pub & Grille, 101 Chestnut Ave, Sharon, Pa.; (724) 981-7221.

Tuesday

Music

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

Pianist Maira Liliestedt, 8 p.m., Bliss Recital Hall, Wick Avenue, Youngstown State University; (330) 941-3105.

That’s Amore — A Celebration of Dean Martin & Friends, 7 p.m., Covelli Centre, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown; 866-448-7849.

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.

Onstage

“Christmas at the Inn,” 7 p.m., by 34West Theater Company, Das Dutch Village Inn, Route 14 and Route 46, Columbiana; (866) 482-5050.

“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,” 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Benedum Center, 719 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh; (412) 456-4800.

Wednesday

Music

Carols and Cocoa and Dana holiday concert, 7 p.m., Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown; (330) 941-3105.

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

Music at Noon (saxophone recital), 12:15 p.m., Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown; (330) 743-1107.

Nightlife

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

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

Onstage

“Christmas at the Inn,” 7 p.m., by 34West Theater Company, Das Dutch Village Inn, Route 14 and Route 46, Columbiana; (866) 482-5050.

Radio City Rockettes in “The Radio City Christmas Spectacular,”, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Benedum Center, 719 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh; (412) 456-4800.

Pop, Rock & Jazz

Matisyahu with Soja, 7 p.m., House of Blues, 308 Euclid Ave., Cleveland; (216) 523-2583.

Special Events

Fresh Holiday Arrangement class (call to register), 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown; (330) 740-7116.

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.

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.

Danklef Hill Gallery, 515 E. State St., Salem. Paintings, sculpture and jewelry by a number of artists from Salem, Youngstown and North Canton area. Hours through Jan. 1: 1-4 Thu., 1-4 and 5-8 Fri., 11-3 Sat. Additional hours by appointment. (330) 853-0132 or (330) 332-1760.

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

Mill Creek MetroParks Weller Gallery, inside D.D. and Velma Davis Education and Visitor Center, Fellows Riverside Gardens, McKinley Avenue, Youngstown. “Life is a Weaving-Nature’s Natural Fibers,” Linda Ann Marie Bertanzetti’s weaving utilizes rich colors and textures of numerous fibers, natural materials and embellishments. She creates artful wall hangings on her vintage looms, (Linda in the gallery 11-4 Dec. 20, 27 and Jan. 3), 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.

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

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

Sutliff Museum, Warren-Trumbull County Public Library (second floor), 444 Mahoning Avenue N.W., Warren. New exhibit: “Edward Sutliff Brainard: From Christening Gown to Army Uniform;” Vintage costume jewelry exhibit featuring Victoria to handmade copper to 1960s Monet, through December. The museum is free and fully accessible. Hours: 2-4 Wed.-Sat. Closed holidays. Tours by appointment. (330) 399-8807, Ext. 121, or www.sutliffmuseum.org.

Trumbull Art Gallery, 196-198 E. Market St., Warren. “Ego Complex-A Restrospective: a collection of oil paintings by the late Kay Wilson of Canfield (1937-2007), through Jan. 10. Hours: noon to 4 p.m. Tue.-Sat. (330) 395-4876 or www.trumbullartgallery.com.

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); 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.

DANCES

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ukrainian Orthodox Pavilion, 1025 N. Belle Vista Road, Youngstown. Y-dance sponsors lessons and dances every Tuesday. Beginner lessons, 6:45-7:15 p.m.; intermediate lessons, 7:20-8 p.m. Open dancing, 8-10 p.m. Tuesdays. Featured dance for Nov., West Coast Swing; Dec., hustle. (330) 534-5747 or www.y-dance.org.

Weathersfield Fire Dept. Hall, 2229 Garden Land Ave., Niles. Happy Feet Dance Productions, basic swing, 6 Mon.; fox trot, hustle, rhumba, salsa, slow dance, cha-cha and waltz available, 7 and 8 Mon. (330) 759-7767.

FLEA Markets

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

NIGHTLIFE

Avalon Gardens, 1719 Belmont Ave., Youngstown. Ron Chick’s Friends, 7-10 Sun. (330) 747-7800.

Basin Sports Bar, 11 S. Mill Street, New Castle, Pa. Trivia Night, 8 p.m. Wed. (724) 657-0187.

Big D’s Irish Pub (formerly O’Devlin’s), 3143 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown. Country music, 10-2 Mon.; karaoke, Wed.; Jammin’ with Joey D, Fri.; All request Dance Party with JC, Sat. (330) 797-9111.

Big’s Sports Bar, 1597 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; music trivia with DJ Chaddo, 7 Tue. (330) 270-9308.

Boom Room, 3680 Youngstown-Warren Road, Warren. Crappy Movie Night, Tue.; Open Mic Night with Matt, Wed.; Adam Jacobs and Friends, Thu. (330) 314-3529.

Cosmo’s Tavern & Grillery, 1722 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown. Karaoke, Wed.; Music from the 80s with DJ Big Jim, Thu.; live bands and DJ, 8-11 Fri.; Sat., dance music with DJ Big Jim; karaoke with Shadow, Sun. (330) 792-5585.

Davis Bar and Grill, 10826 Market St., North Lima. Open Mic Night with Harmonica Harry, 8:30 Tue. (330) 549-2114.

Down the Hatch, 3101 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown. Karaoke with Rockin’ Hank, 9-1 Tue.; DJ Bouncer, 10-2 Wed.; DJ JP Jam, Rockin to the Oldies, 10-2 Fri. (330) 793-9162.

Dusty Armadillo, 3147 state Route 44, Rootstown. Dance lessons, 7-9, DJ all night, 21 and over, Fri. (330) 325-0647.

Faces Lounge, 13 W. Broad St., Newton Falls. Karaoke with Cross Roads Ray, 9-1 Wed. (330) 872-5856.

Fireplace Restaurant & Lounge, 2075 E. Western Reserve Road, Poland. Car cruise with DJ, 6-9 Thursdays. (330) 757-4043.

Green Rose Bistro and Winery, 148 Penn Ave., Salem. “Stormin’ Norman” on keyboard, sax and vocal, 6 p.m., Wed. and Sat. (330) 337-6861.

Hope Building Annex Parking Lot, 2733 Market St., Youngstown. Warriors Inc., Live Mic Night, 6 p.m. last Fri. monthly. (330) 783-5440.

In Between Lounge, 7323 South Ave., Boardman. Jimmy Decapua and Tim Drummond (acoustic music), 7-10 Sat. (330) 729-2185.

Irish Bob’s Pub, 3602 South Ave., Youngstown. Simply Ed Karaoke with Team Trivia, Mon.; DJ George, Tue.; Just Jill Karaoke, Fri. (330) 788-0011.

JJ’s Bar and Restaurant, 5125 Youngstown Road, Niles. Damian Knapp (solo acoustic), 9:30-1:30 Thu.

JW’s Other Club, Radisson Hotel, 3377 New Castle Road (Route 18 & I-80), West Middlesex, Pa. Steve Vuich hosts The River Saints Mid-Week Blues Blow-Out Jam Session, all musicians welcome, 8 Wed. (724) 528-2501.

Jeremiah Bullfrog’s Sports Bar & Grille, 1315 Boardman-Canfield Road, Boardman. Jimmy Buffett Night with DJ Chado, Wednesdays. (330) 965-0800.

Jeremiah Bullfrog’s, 5525 Mahoning Ave., Austintown. Jimmy Buffett night with DJ Brandon, Wednesdays. (330) 259-3402.

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 Wed.; Ladies night, 7-11 Thu. (330) 480-0884.

Slammin’ Sam’s (formerly The Stagecoach), 10300 Market St., North Lima. Acoustic open mic night, 8-11 Tuesdays. (330) 549-3470.

The Basin at Riverplex, 11 S. Mill St., New Castle. Rockin the River Car Cruise, 5-9 Fri. (724) 654-5820 or www.theriverplex.com.

The Lemon Grove, 122 W. Federal St., Youngstown. Teddy Pantelas, 8-11 Tue. (330) 744-7683.

Tully’s Pub & Grille, 101 Chestnut St., Sharon, Pa. Guitar wizard Shawn Kellerman, 9 Mon. (724) 981-9464.

Victory Lane Lounge, 200 Cleveland Ave., Warren; DJ Colleen & karaoke, 9:30 Thu.; DJ Colleen, 10 Fri. (330) 847-2233.

Parks

Mill Creek MetroParks Fellows Riverside Gardens. Gardens open daily from dawn to dusk; education center hours: 10-5 Tue.-Sun. (330) 740-7116.

Mill Creek MetroParks Ford Nature Center, 840 Old Furnace Road, Youngstown. Hours: open daily 9–5. (330) 740-7107.

Mill Creek MetoParks Golf Course, call for tee times. (330) 740-7112.

Mill Creek MetroParks Lanterman’s Mill. Hours: noon to 4 p.m. weekends in Nov. (330) 740-7107.

Sales, Shows

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

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

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

Special events

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.

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.

Storeyland Christmas Tree Farm, 5148 state Route 7, Burghill. 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.