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WHERE TO GO for area entertainment

Thursday, September 17, 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.

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

Today

Nightlife

Cue Ball, 10 p.m., O’Donold’s Irish Pub & Grill, 6000 Mahoning Ave., Austintown; (330) 270-2800.

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

Hern Brothers, 6 p.m., Youngstown Sports Grille, 7463 South Ave., Boardman; (330) 758-7043.

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

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

Open mic night, 10 p.m., In Between Lounge, 7325 South Ave., Boardman; (330) 729-2185.

Steve Vuich, 7 p.m., Quaker Steak and Lube, 101 Chestnut St., Sharon, Pa.; (724) 981-9464.

Tommy Chris, 6-8:30 p.m., Caravan II Albergo, 1465 Sampson St., New Castle, Pa.; (724) 598-1001.

Onstage

“Putting It Together,” 7:30 p.m., Weathervane Community Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron; (330) 836-2626.

“Radio Jamboree Re-Tuned!” dinner theater, 12:30 p.m., Das Dutch Village Inn, 150 E. state Route 14, Columbiana; (330) 482-5050.

“Stomp,” 7:30 p.m., Benedum Center, 719 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh; (412) 456-6666.

Special Events

Lecture on Victorian Silver by Cynthia Marshall, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Sutliff Museum, Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., Warren; (330) 399-8807.

Friday

Children

Nuts about Squirrels (ages 3-5 with an adult), 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., Mill Creek MetroParks Ford Nature Center, 840 Old Furnace Road, Youngstown; (330) 740-7107.

Comedy

Erik Tartaglione, with Chris Roach, 8 p.m., Funny Farm Comedy Club at the Radisson Hotel, 3377 New Castle Road, Route 18 at I-80, West Middlesex, Pa.; (724) 528-2501.

Dances

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

Music

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

Nightlife

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

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 Addison, 10 p.m., In Between Lounge, 7325 South Ave., Boardman; (330) 729-2185.

DJ Billy Gray , 8 p.m. to midnight, P.J.’s Lounge, 17 Sycamore Drive, New Middletown; (330) 542-9949.

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

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

DJ Spidey, 8:30-11:30 p.m., Caravan II Albergo, 1465 Sampson St., New Castle, Pa.; (724) 598-1001.

Dance Lessons and DJ, 6 p.m., Dusty Armadillo, 3147 State Route 44, Rootstown; (330) 325-0647.

Davis & McKay, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., Mastropietro Winery, 14558 Ellsworth Road, Berlin Center; (330) 547-2151.

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.

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

Grand Fury with special guest, 9 p.m., Barley’s, 21 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 743-6480.

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

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

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

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

She’s in Pain with Gingerspittz and John Revolta, 9 p.m., Aces Wild Wings, 277 Boardman-Canfield Road, Boardman; (330) 758-8404.

Steve Vuich, 5 p.m., Ten Pin Alley-Splitz Sports Bar & Grill, 3825 E. State St., Sharon, Pa.; (724) 346-2695.

The Sewing Machine War with special guest, 10 p.m., Cedars, 23 N. Hazel St., Youngstown; (330) 743-6560.

The Shaffer Brothers, 6 p.m., The Rage, 10 p.m., O’Donold’s Irish Pub & Grill, 6000 Mahoning Ave., Austintown; (330) 270-2800.

Youngstown’s Total Package Band, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., Blue Magoo’s Tap and Grill, 480 E. Market St., Warren; (330) 469-5406.

Onstage

“Bye, Bye Birdie,” 8 p.m., Trumbull New Theatre, 5883 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; (330) 652-1103.

“Love, Ludmilla,” 8 p.m., Oakland Center for the Arts, 220 W. Boardman St., Youngstown; (330) 746-0404.

“Putting It Together,” 8 p.m., Weathervane Community Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron; (330) 836-2626.

“Radio Jamboree Re-Tuned!” dinner theater, 7 p.m., Das Dutch Village Inn, 150 E. state Route 14, Columbiana; (330) 482-5050.

“Stomp,” 8 p.m., Benedum Center, 719 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh; (412) 456-6666.

“The Elephant Man,” 7:30 p.m., Victorian Players Theater, 702 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; (330) 746-5455.

Ballet Theatre Ashtabula presents, “Peter and the Wolf” and “Sunday in the Park”, 7:30 p.m., G.B. Community Theater, Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 W. 13th St., Ashtabula; (440) 964-3396.

Outdoor Music

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

Special Events

“Mildred Pierce” (1945) Joan Crawford and Jack Carson, 8:15 p.m., Yellow Creek Theater Behind Poland Library, Poland.

Saturday

Children

Nuts about Squirrels (ages 3-5 with an adult), 10 a.m., Mill Creek MetroParks Ford Nature Center, 840 Old Furnace Road, Youngstown; (330) 740-7107.

Comedy

Comedian Erik Tartaglione, with Chris Roach, 8 p.m., Funny Farm Comedy Club at Radisson Hotel, 3377 New Castle Road, Route 18 at I-80, West Middlesex, Pa.; (724) 528-2501.

Dances

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

Merriman Trio, 8 p.m. to 11 p.m., Cascade Park Pavilion, East Washington Street, New Castle, Pa.; (888) 284-7599.

National Ballroom Week event, noon to 5 p.m., Eastwood Mall, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; (330) 652-6980.

Fairs and Festivals

Lordstown Apple Cider Festival (featuring First Degree band), 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Lordstown High School, 1824 Salt Springs Road, Lordstown; (330) 824-2581.

Johnny Appleseed Festival, 8 a.m. to 11 p.m., Lisbon Village Square, 105 S. Market St., Lisbon.

Nightlife

15, 60, 75 (The Numbers Band), 8 p.m., Youngstown Club, 201 E. Commerce St., Commerce Building, Youngstown; (330) 744-2177.

Acoustic open mic night with Steve Vuich, 9:30 p.m., Royal Cafe, 711 W, Main St., Sharpsville, Pa.; (724) 962-5033.

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

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

Crazy Eddy, 8 p.m. to midnight, P.J.’s Lounge, 17 Sycamore Drive, New Middletown; (330) 542-9949.

DJ Addison, 10 p.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 J-Boo, 8:30-11:30 p.m., Caravan II Alb ergo, 1465 Sampson St., New Castle, Pa.; (724) 598-1001.

Dominic Tocco and Brotherhood, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., JW’s Other Club at the Raddison Hotel, 3377 New Castle Road, Route 18 and I-80, West Middlesex, Pa.; (724) 528-2501.

Elvis and Karaoke, 9 p.m., Lanai Lounge, 7361 South Ave., Boardman; (330) 629-9605.

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

Huckin’ Fillbillies with Double Shot, 8 p.m., O’Donold’s Irish Pub & Gril, 6000 Mahoning Ave., Austintown; (330) 270-2800.

Johnny Cee and Southern Justice, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., Julie’s Down The Street, 3101 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; (330) 793-9162.

Jordan DePaul with special guest, 10 p.m., Cedars, 23 N. Hazel St., Youngstown; (330) 743-6560.

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

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

Rocket Radio, Fillmore Jive and Nick Funyak, 9 p.m., Barleys 21 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 743-6480.

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

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

Sweaty Betty Blues Band, 8 p.m., Five Points Wine & Bar, 9065 Springfield Road, Poland; (330) 549-2932.

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

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

Onstage

“Bye, Bye Birdie,” 8 p.m., Trumbull New Theater, 5883 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; (330) 652-1103.

“Love, Ludmilla,” 8 p.m., Oakland Center for the Arts, 220 W. Boardman St., Youngstown; (330) 746-0404.

“Putting It Together,” 8 p.m., Weathervane Community Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron; (330) 836-2626.

“Radio Jamboree Re-Tuned!” dinner theater, 7 p.m., Das Dutch Village Inn, 150 E. state Route 14, Columbiana; (330) 482-5050.

“Stomp”, 5 p.m. and 9 p.m., Benedum Center,,719 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh; (412) 456-6666.

“The Elephant Man,” 7:30 p.m., Victorian Players Theater, 702 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; (330) 746-5455.

Ballet Theatre Ashtabula presents, “Peter and the Wolf” and “Sunday in the Park,” 2 p.m., G.B. Community Theater, Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 W. 13th St., Ashtabula; (440) 964-3396.

Outdoor Music

YSU Marching Pride High School Marching Band Invitational, 4 p.m., Stambaugh Stadium, Fifth Avenue, Youngstown.

Mercer Mustang Band Show, 7 p.m., Mercer High School, 545 W. Butler St., Mercer, Pa.; (724) 971-6003.

Outdoors

Autumn Kayak, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Newport Lake Wetlands, Mill Creek Park , Youngstown.

Bird Walks, 9 a.m., Newport Lake Wetlands, Mill Creek Park, Youngstown.

Pop, Rock & Jazz

David Garrett, 8 p.m., Byham Theater, 101 Sixth St., Pittsburgh; (412) 456-6666.

Sales and Shows

Niles Car & Craft Show, noon to 3 p.m., Shepherd of the Valley, 1500 McKinley Ave., Niles; (330) 544-0771.

Special Events

Plein Air Workshops, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Trumbull Art Gallery, 198 E. Market St., Warren; (330) 395-4876.

Sunset at the Farm, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Mill Creek MetroParks Farm, 7574 Columbiana-Canfield Road, state Route 46, Canfield; (330) 533-7572.

Vocal Talent Competition (round one), 11 a.m., Main Street Theater, 5 N. Main St., Columbiana; (330) 482-9647.

Sunday

Dances

Del Rezek and Jack Vasko orchestras with Trontell and Zagar, 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., SNPJ Recreation Center, 270 Martin Road, Enon Valley, Pa.; (877) 767-5732.

USA Dance, 6:15 p.m. to 9 p.m., Orthodox Center, 1025 N. Belle Vista, Youngstown; (330) 565-0726.

Fairs and Festivals

6th Annual Harvest Fest, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Coitsville Township Administration Building, 3737 McCartney Road, Lowellville; (330) 536-6420.

Johnny Appleseed Festival, Lisbon Village Square, 105 S. Market St., Lisbon.

Munnell Run Farm Day and Ox Roast, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Munnell Run Farm, 747 Greenville Road, Mercer, Pa.; (724) 662-2242.

Music

Sundays at Stambaugh luncheon (operatic highlights and preview of “Carmen”), 12:15 p.m., Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown; (330) 259-0555.

Nightlife

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

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

Onstage

“Bye, Bye Birdie,” 3 p.m., Trumbull New Theatre, 5883 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; (330) 652-1103.

“Love, Ludmilla,” 2 p.m., Oakland Center for the Arts, 220 W. Boardman St., Youngstown; (330) 746-0404.

“Putting It Together,” 2:30 p.m., Weathervane Community Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron; (330) 836-2626.

“Stomp,” 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., Benedum Center, 719 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh; (412) 456-6666.

“The Elephant Man,” 2 p.m., Victorian Players Theater, 702 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; (330) 746-5455.

Ballet Theatre Ashtabula presents, “Peter and the Wolf” and “Sunday in the Park,” 2 p.m., G.B. Community Theater, Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 W. 13th St., Ashtabula; (440) 964-3396.

Outdoors

Explore Calvary Run (difficult hike, 1 mile), 2 p.m., Lake Glacier Boating Center, 303 Glacier Heights Road, Youngstown; (330) 793-5031.

Monday

Nightlife

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

Pop, Rock & Jazz

Buckethead, 8 p.m., Beachland Ballroom, 15711 Waterloo Road, Cleveland; (216) 383-1124.

Tuesday

Dances

Plenty of Fish Dance Mixer with DJ Ron Chick, 6 p.m., Lucianno’s Restaurant, 1732 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown; (330) 792-5975.

Nightlife

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

Special Events

Mexican film “Sin Nombre (Without Name),” 7 p.m., Westminster College, McKelvey Campus Center, New Wilmington, Pa.; (724) 946-8761.

Wednesday

Music

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

Nightlife

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

Steve Fazzini, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Rosetta Stone, 110 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 480-0884.

Pop, Rock & Jazz

Slaid Cleaves, 8 p.m., Beachland Ballroom, 15711 Waterloo Road, Cleveland; (216) 383-1124.

Special Events

“Wizard of Oz” 70th anniversary showing in high-definition, 7 p.m., Tinseltown theater, 7401 Market St, Boardman.

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. “Elements of Nature” by Lawrence Baker, through Sept. 29; “Out of the Attic,” Oct. 5-Nov. 1. 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. (724) 652-0752.

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, 343 E. State St., Salem. Remodeling. Hours: 11-4 Wed.-Sat. (330) 332-8213.

Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown. “Jasper Johns, Drawings and Paintings”, through Nov. 29; “Joseph Raffael, Watercolors,” through Nov. 1; “Mary Harman: Holograms,” through Jan. 31; “Larry Kagan: Shadow Art,” 3D space to create recognizable 2D shadows (reception 1-3 Sept. 20) Sept. 20-Dec. 27. “Dennis Marsico: Face Value.” Sept. 20-Dec.2 (reception 1-3 Sept. 20). Hours: 11-4 Tue.-Sat. and noon-4 Sun. Closed Mondays. (330) 743-1711 or www.butlerart.com.

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

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

Harmony Museum, at I-79 exits 87-88, north of Pittsburgh. Guided tours, 1-4 Tue.-Sun. except holidays. Reservations suggested for weekends. (724) 452-7341 or (888) 821-4822 or www.harmonymuseum.org.

Hoyt Institute of Fine Arts, 124 E. Leasure Ave., New Castle, Pa. “The Story of Harness Racing by Currier & Ives,” through Oct. 23; “Hoyt Mid-Atlantic Juried Exhibition,” through 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.

Kent Downtown Gallery, 141 E. Main St., Kent. “Binary Fiction: Digital Weaving by KSU Alumnae and Students,” through Oct. 10; “Greetings from Kent,” (reception and fundraising auction, 5-8 Oct. 24) Oct. 24-Nov. 14; “Holiday Sale,” (reception 5-7 Dec. 3) Dec. 2-24. Hours: noon-5 Wed.-Fri.; 10-4 Sat. (330) 676-1549.

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

Kent State University Museum, Rockwell Hall, South Lincoln and East Main streets, Kent. “Michael Kors Designs,” through Nov. 2; “The Art of the Embroiderer,” through Dec. 31; “Confessions and the Sense of Self,” works by Noel Palomo-Lovinski 2003-2009, through Feb. 2010; “Kokoon Arts Club Cleveland Revels,” through March 31, 2010; French Fashion Magazine from 1912-1925, “La Gazette Du BonTon,” through May 2010. Hours: 10-4:45 Wed., Fri. and Sat.; 10-8:45 Th.; noon-4:45 Sun. (330) 672-3450 or www.kent.edu/museum.

Mill Creek MetroParks Melnick Museum, inside 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.

Mill Creek MetroParks Weller Gallery, inside Davis Education and Visitor Center, Fellows Riverside Gardens, McKinley Avenue, Youngstown. “Floral Series,” local artist Noreen Yazvac, through Sept. 27. 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. Hours: 11-4 Wed-Sat. or call for an appointment. (330) 482-4522 or (330) 892-0306.

Rogers-Cornelius Building, 1931 Belmont Ave., Youngstown. Exhibition in honor of Coy Cornelius, through Sept. 26. Hours: 11-3 Fridays, other times by appointment. (330) 743-7647.

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. Open house hours: 1-3 first Sun., through Oct. due to road work. (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 Ave. N.W., Warren. 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. 45th TAG Annual Juried Exhibition for regional artists, through Sept. 18. 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. Howard Tran: “Recent Work,” through Oct. 30. (724) 589-2095.

Youngstown State University McDonough Museum of Art, 1 University Plaza. “The World from My Front Porch, Magnum photographer Larry Towell,” through Nov. 13 (reception 6-8 Sept. 18); “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 Museum of Pittsburgh, 10 Children’s Way, Pittsburgh. Hours: 10-5 Mon.-Sat., noon-5 Sun. Admission: adults, $11; children 2-18 and senior citizens over 65, $10, children under 2 free. (412) 322-5058.

Children’s Center for Science and Technology, 139 E. Boardman St., Youngstown. New exhibits: WFMJ News Room; “The Science of Electricity” sponsored by First Energy Foundation; an earthquake table, designed and built by local craftsmen; an EmRiver Stream table. Remaining exhibits: The Suzi Solomon Art Center Gallery, nutrition exhibit, airplane exhibit, reading express exhibit, simple machines, “Over the River and Through the Woods,” space for children ages 0-36 months, ball toss game and game area. “Science Wednesdays” (Sept. Robots), 5-7 Wed.; story time, 10:30 a.m. Fridays. Hours: 10-4:30, Tue.-Fri.; noon-4:30 Sat.; closed Sun. and Mon. Admission: adults and children $5; seniors $4; children 2 and under, free. Free admission for all, 10-11 a.m. Fridays. All children must be accompanied by an adult. (330) 744-5914 or www.valleykids.org.

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

DANCES

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

Beachland Ballroom and Tavern, 15711 Waterloo Road, Cleveland. Brunch with DJs, 11-3 Sundays. (216) 383-1124.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ukrainian Orthodox Pavilion, 1025 N. Belle Vista Road, Youngstown. Y-dance sponsors lessons and dances every Tuesday. Beginner lessons, 6:45-7:15 p.m.; intermediate lessons, 7:20-8 p.m. 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, rumba, 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.

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

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

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

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 Museum of Natural History, 4400 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh; Hours: 10-5 Tue.-Sat.; noon-5 Sun. (412) 622-3361 or www.carnegiemnh.org.

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

Clarence R. Smith Mineral Museum, Dept. of Geology and Environmental Services, Youngstown State University, Moser Hall. Hours: noon-4 Mon.-Th., or by appointment. Free. (330) 941-3512.

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

David and Melissa Butts Museum, 4562 Wilson-Sharpsville Road, Fowler. Hours: 1 to 4 p.m. fourth Sun. monthly through Oct. and by appointment. (330) 637-2006.

Henn Museum Store, 8292 Tod Ave. S.W., Warren. Hours: 10-2 Sat.; 9-2 third Sat. monthly. (330) 824-2575.

Historical Society of Columbiana and Fairfield Township, 10 E. Park Ave., Columbiana. Hours: 2-4 Sat.-Sun., Memorial Day-Sept. (330) 482-0946.

McBride House, 27 Hager St., Hubbard. Open house: 2-5 second Sun. monthly, call for appointment other days. (330) 534-4247.

Mercer County Historical Society, 119 S. Pitt St., Mercer, Pa.; Hours: 10-4:30 Tue.-Fri.; 10-3 Sat.; closed holidays. (724) 662-3490.

Mercer County Historical Society Caldwell One-Room School, located halfway between Greenville and Mercer on PA Route 58. Hours: 1-5 Sun., through Oct. (724) 662-3490.

Mercer County Historical Society Rural Life Museum, Munnell Run Farm behind Woodland Place, one mile north of Mercer on Route 58. Hours: 1-5 Sun., through Oct. (724) 662-3490.

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

National Packard Museum, 1899 Mahoning Ave., Warren. “Golden Memories Modular Railroad Exhibit,” 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.

Wellsville River Museum, 1003 Riverside Ave., Wellsville. More than 150 years of Wellsville’s railroads, river boats and pottery heritage are provided in the 1870 Victorian home. 11 rooms are themed from Civil War to railroad items. Also featured: Confederate Gen. John H. Morgan’s sword and Pretty Boy Floyd’s death mask. Tours can be arranged by calling (330) 532-1018 or (330) 532-3941.

Youngstown Historical Center of Industry & Labor, 151 W. Wood St., Youngstown. Groups by appointment, two weeks’ notice, please. OHS members, free; adults, $7; age 6-12, $3; 5 and under, free; school groups, $3 per student. AAA and senior discounts given. Military discounts available to all active military and their dependents. Hours: 10-4 Wed.-Fri.; noon-4 Sat.-Sun. Closed holidays. (330) 743-5934.

Music

Canfield Community Concert Band, Canfield High School Auditorium, 100 Cardinal Drive. Anyone who plays an instrument is welcome. Rehearsals, 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays. Call (330) 503-4113.

Girard Community Band, Girard High School, 31 N. Ward Ave., Girard. Anyone who plays an instrument is welcome to join. Rehearsals, 7 p.m. first and third Wed. (330) 539-1453.

Mahoning County Senior Center, Ursuline Center, 4280 Shields Road, Canfield. Senior piano and organ lessons, “Music, Fun and Friends,” for ages 55-105. New classes form each month. (330) 726-9400.

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.

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.

Penn-Ohio Singers Chorus of the Shenango Valley Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society, St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, Todd Ave., Hermitage, Pa. Always looking for new members, 7:30 Tue. (330) 509-2277.

Stephen Foster Chorus, SCOPE Center, 220 W. Market St., Warren. New members welcome, 7:30 Tue.

Warren Jr. Military Band. Musicians ages 12-18 are welcome. Rehearsals are usually once a month. Contact (330) 330-3006 or (330) 883-8090 for more information. Web site www.wjmb.org.

Youngstown Area Community Band, Bliss Hall, One University Plaza, Youngstown State University. New members are welcome, 7 Thu. (330) 542-3313.

NATURE

Akron Fossils & Science Center and Truassic Park, 2080 S. Cleveland-Massillon Road, Copley. Hours: 10-5 Fri. and Sat. through May 31, 2010. Group tours by appointment. (330) 665-3466 or www.akronfossils.com.

Akron Zoo, 500 Edgewood Ave., Akron. Hours: 10-5 May-Oct. (closed major holidays). (330) 375-2550.

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, 3900 Wildlife Way (off Fulton Parkway). Hours: 10-5 daily. Closed Christmas and New Years. Tickets at (216) 635-3303; Zoo (216) 661-6500.

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

Noah’s Lost Ark Exotic Animal Sanctuary, 8424 Bedell Road, Berlin Center. Hours: 10-4 Sat. and Sun. only, through Oct. 31. $6.50 for adults, $5 for ages 2-17; 1 and under free. Discounted rates available for pre-registered groups and schools. (330) 584-7835 or www.noahslostark.org.

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

Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, 714 North Portage Path, Akron. Once Upon a Pond (Corbin Conservatory) depicting pond life in Ohio, through Oct. 31; Barkitecture, whimsical doghouses, through Oct. 31. Hours: 10-6 Tue.-Sun. Admissions closes at 4:30; 10-8 third Thu. monthly. Admissions closes at 6:30. (330) 836-5533 or www.stanhywet.org.

Wagon Trails Animal Park, 907 Youngstown Kingsville Road (state Route 193), Vienna. Hours: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. last ride Mon., Wed.-Fri. and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. last ride Sat. and Sun. through October. Closed Tuesdays. (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 St., 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 Half Pint, Wed.; Ladies night, dance lessons, 7-8, DJ, 21 and older, Fri.; 21 and older, DJ Half Pint, 8 p.m. Sat.; Teen night, dance lessons 5-6, all ages welcome, open 5-9 Sun. (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. 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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Riverbend, 1105 Poland Ave., Youngstown. Karaoke with Cheryl, 8-midnight Thursdays. (330) 746-3300.

Rock-A-Billie’s Bar and Grill, 759 Brookfield Ave., Masury. DJ Party, 8 Saturdays; karaoke, 8 Mondays. (330) 448-6922.

Rosetta Stone, 110 W. Federal St., Youngstown. Open Mic Night, 7 Wed.; singles night with DJ Nick (‘80s, ‘90s, Motown and rock), 8 Thu. Bike Nights with DJ Daniluv, 3-9 p.m. Sundays. (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.

Tully’s Pub & Grille, 101 Chestnut St., Sharon, Pa. Guitar wizard Shawn Kellerman, 9 Mon.; Simply Ed Karaoke, 9:30-1 Fri. (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 Farm, 7574 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Canfield. Hours: 7:30-3:30 Mon.-Fri.; 10-2 Sat., 1-4 Sun., through October. (330) 533-7572.

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: Open 10-5 Tue.-Fri.; 11-6 Sat., Sun. and holidays, through Oct.; noon to 4 p.m. weekends in Nov. (330) 740-7107.

Mill Creek MetroParks Wick Recreation Area. Batting cages closing Sept. 27; par 3 golf closing Oct. 11; Tennis courts, ball fields, playground and volleyball courts open weather permitting. (330) 740-7114.

Sales, Shows

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

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

Special events

Angels for Animals, 4750 state Route 165, Canfield. New volunteer sign-up and orientation, 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 (if no answer, please leave a message), or info@angelsforanimals.org.

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.

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.

THEME PARKS

Conneaut Lake Park, 12382 Center St., Conneaut Lake, Pa. Haunted Park, first weekend in Oct. through first weekend in Nov. (814) 382-5115 or www.conneautlakepark.com.

Cedar Point, One Cedar Point Drive, Sandusky, Ohio. HalloWeekends, 6-midnight Fri., noon-midnight Sat., 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sun. Sept. 18-Nov. 1. (419) 627-2350 or www.cedarpoint.com.

Kennywood Park, 4800 Kennywood Blvd., West Mifflin, Pa. Open Sat. and Sun. through Sept. 26; Phantom Fright Nights, 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Fri. and Sat. Oct. 2-31; 7-11 Oct. 11. (412) 461-0500 or www.kennywood.com.