WTG
Thursday
Music
MCHS Chamber Players spring concert and annual dinner meeting, Helen Black Miller Memorial Chapel, 119 S. Pitt St., Mercer, Pa.; (724) 662-3490.
Onstage
YSU Dance Ensemble Recital, 7:30 p.m., Ford Theater, Bliss Hall, Youngstown State University; (330) 941-3105.
Schools
Spring concert with the Boardman Bands, 7 p.m., Boardman Performing Arts Center, 7777 Glenwood Ave., Boardman; (330) 758-7511.
Special Events
Children’s Sneak Peek of Ballet Western Reserve’s Recycling Revue, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown; (330) 744-1934.
Friday
Cars
Dave & Ed’s Super Auto Events Canfield Meet, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Canfield Fairgrounds, 7265 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Canfield; (330) 533-4107.
children
“Cinderella” (330) 788-8739, 7 p.m., Youngstown Playhouse Youth Theater, 600 Playhouse Lane, Youngstown; (330) 788-8739.
Preschool Nature Hour: Hide n’ Seek, 10 a.m. and noon, Mill Creek MetroParks Ford Nature Center, 840 Old Furnace Road, Youngstown; (330) 740-7107.
Dances
The Phillips Brothers, 8 p.m., Kuzman’s, 1025 S. State St,, Girard; (330) 545-8995.
Ballroom Social Dance with Mark (lessons 6-7:30), 8 p.m. to 11 p.m., Avon Oaks Ballroom, 1401 N. State St., Girard; (330) 518-8891.
Music
Pine Valley Boys, 7 to 9 p.m., Variety on the Square, 110 N. Pitt. St., Mercer, Pa.; (724) 662-1490.
Onstage
“The Heiress,” 7:30 p.m., Victorian Players Theater, 702 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; (330) 746-5455.
“Odd Couple, Female Version,” 8 p.m., Salem Community Theater, 490 E. State St., Salem; (330) 332-9688.
“SubUrbia,” 8 p.m., Kent Trumbull Theater, 4314 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Champion; (330) 675-8887.
YSU Dance Ensemble Recital, 7:30 p.m., YSU - Ford Theater, One University Plaza, Youngstown; (330) 941-3105.
“Italian American Reconciliation,” 8 p.m., Weathervane Community Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron; (330) 836-2626.
“Brigadoon,” 7:30 p.m., New Castle Playhouse, 202 E. Long Ave., New Castle, Pa.; (724) 654-3437.
YSU Dance Ensemble spring concert, 7:30 p.m., Ford Theater, Bliss Hall, Youngstown State University; (330) 941-3105.
Outdoors
Frog Walks, 8:30 p.m., Vickers Nature Preserve, Ellsworth; (330) 702-3000.
Pop, Rock, Jazz
Jonatha Brooke, 8 p.m., Kent Stage, 175 E. Main St., Kent; (330) 677-5005.
Schools
“Escapades 2010,” 7 p.m., Mineral Ridge High School, 1334 Seaborn St., Mineral Ridge; (330) 652-1451.
Boardman Glenwood and Boardman Center middle schools band concert, 7 p.m., Boardman Performing Arts Center, 7777 Glenwood Ave., Boardman; (330) 758-7511.
Special Events
Ballet Western Reserve: The Recycle Revue, 7 p.m., Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown; (330) 744-1934.
Saturday
Cars
Dave & Ed’s Super Auto Events Canfield Meet, 8 a.m., Canfield Fairgrounds, 7265 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Canfield; (330) 533-4107.
children
“Cinderella,” 2:30 p.m., The Youngstown Playhouse Youth Theater, 600 Playhouse Lane, Youngstown; (330) 788-8739.
Preschool Nature Hour: Hide n’ Seek, 10 a.m., Mill Creek MetroParks Ford Nature Center, 840 Old Furnace Road, Youngstown; (330) 740-7107.
Dances
Al Hreno, 8 p.m., Kuzman’s, 1025 S. State St,, Girard; (330) 545-8995.
Swing Dance, 8 p.m. to 11 p.m., Avon Oaks Ballroom, 1401 N. State St., Girard; (330) 518-8891.
Fairs, Festivals
Art Walk (art and crafts for sale), noon to 4 p.m., Warren Courthouse Square, West Market St. SW , Warren; (330) 399-1212.
Mahoning Commons Fest, noon to 8 p.m. (party with live music 8 p.m. to midnight at Calvin Center), Mahoning Avenue, Mahoning Commons neighborhood.
Music
Bobby Hutch & Grand Ole Country, Young and Blue, and Timber Ridge, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., Johnson Community Center, 800 Gillmer Road, Leavittsburg; (330) 898-6891.
Road Apple Ridge (bluegrass), 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Schoefield Event Center, 409 Creek Road, Jackson Center, Pa.; (724) 662-1490.
Onstage
“Wit,” 8 p.m., The Oakland Center for the Arts, 220 W. Boardman St., Youngstown; (330) 746-0404.
“The Heiress,” 7:30 p.m., Victorian Players Theater, 702 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; (330) 746-5455.
“Italian American Reconciliation,” 8 p.m., Weathervane Community Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron; (330) 836-2626.
YSU Dance Ensemble spring concert, 7:30 p.m., Ford Theater, Bliss Hall, Youngstown State University; (330) 941-3105.
“Brigadoon,” 7:30 p.m., New Castle Playhouse, 202 E. Long Ave., New Castle, Pa.; (724) 654-3437.
“The Odd Couple, Female Version,” 8 p.m., Salem Community Theater, 490 E. State St., Salem; (330) 332-9688.
Pop, Rock, Jazz
Blossom Blast with Ekoostik Hookah and more, noon, Nelson Ledges Quarry Park, 12001 state Route 282, Nelson; (440) 548-2716.
Elton John, 8 p.m., Covelli Centre, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown; (866) 448-7849.
Rubber City Sound with the Bizzaros, Somatics and more, 8 p.m., Kent Stage, 175 E. Main St., Kent; (330) 677-5005.
Schools
“Escapades 2010,” 7 p.m., Mineral Ridge High School, 1334 Seaborn St., Mineral Ridge; (330) 652-1451.
Sunday
Cars
Dave & Ed’s Super Auto Events Canfield Meet, 8 a.m., Canfield Fairgrounds, 7265 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Canfield; (330) 533-4107.
Comedy
Bill Maher (412) 368-5225, 8 p.m., Carnegie Library Music Hall of Homestead, 510 E. 10th Ave., Munhall (Pittsburgh), Pa.; (412) 462-3444.
Fairs, Festivals
Mahoning Commons Fest, noon to 5 p.m., Mahoning Commons neighborhood.
Fundraiser
AWL 26th Annual Fashion Show, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Tiffany’s Banquet Center, 601 Bedford Road S.E., Brookfield; (330) 448-0778.
Music
Stambaugh Chorus, 2:30 p.m., St. Patrick Catholic Church, 1410 Oak Hill Ave., Youngstown; (330) 743-1109.
W.D. Packard Band “From Vaudeville to Broadway” concert, 3 p.m., W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Warren; (330) 399-4885.
Symphonious Sunday concert with Kent Salem Community Choir, 3 p.m., Kent State Salem City Center, 230 N. Lincoln Ave., Salem; (330) 337-4246.
Onstage
“Italian American Reconciliation,” 2:30 p.m., Weathervane Community Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron; (330) 836-2626.
“The Odd Couple, Female Version,” 2 p.m., Salem Community Theater, 490 E. State St., Salem; (330) 332-9688.
“Brigadoon,” 2 p.m., New Castle Playhouse, 202 E. Long Ave., New Castle, Pa.; (724) 654-3437.
“The Heiress,” 2 p.m., Victorian Players Theater, 702 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; (330) 746-5455.
“Wit,” 2 p.m., The Oakland Center for the Arts, 220 W. Boardman St., Youngstown; (330) 746-0404.
Special Events
Children of the World International Children’s Choir, 6 p.m., Old North Church, 7105 Herbert Road, Canfield; (330) 533-6848
Film series, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m., The Lemon Grove Cafe, 122 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 744-7683.
Monday
Dances
Cinco De Mayo celebration, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Kuzman’s, 1025 S. State St,, Girard; (330) 545-8995.
Music
WD Packard Concert Band, 3 p.m., W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Warren; (330) 399-4885.
Special Events
Monday Night Discussion Series, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., The Lemon Grove Cafe, 122 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 744-7683.
Tuesday
Special Events
Walking with Dinosaurs, 7:30 p.m., Covelli Centre, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown; (866) 448-7849.
Wednesday
Dances
DJ Carl Severino, 8 p.m., Kuzman’s, 1025 S. State St,, Girard; (330) 545-8995.
Onstage
“Waiting for Joshua” (dinner theater), 12:30 p.m., Dutch Village Inn, 150 E. state Route 14, Columbiana; (330) 482-5050.
Special Events
Walking with Dinosaurs, 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Covelli Centre, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown; (866) 448-7849.
Ongoing
ART
Art Outreach Gallery, Eastwood Mall, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles. All exhibits are free and open to the public. Hours: 5-9 Fri.; 1-9 Sat.; 1-5 Sun. (330) 394-3384.
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. “Joseph O’Sickey: Drawings and Paintings,” through May 2; “Hard Times,” May 16-June 27. Hours: 11-4 Wed.-Sun. (330) 609-9900.
Cornelius Studio, 1931 Belmont Ave., Youngstown. “One Woman Show” by Clara K. Wick, May 8-22 (reception, 5 p.m. May 8). Hours: noon-3 Mon. and Wed.; 4-7 Fri.-Sat. (330) 759-4801.
Danklef Hill Gallery, 515 E. State St., Salem. “Artwork of Kristina Danklef and Kathleen Hill,” through May 15. Hours: 1-4 Wed.-Fri., 11-2 Sat. Additional hours by appointment. (330) 853-0132 or (330) 332-1760.
Hoyt Institute of Fine Arts, 124 E. Leasure Ave., New Castle. Hours: 10-8 Tue. and Thu.; 10-5 Wed., Fri. and Sat.; closed Sun. and Mon. (724) 652-2882 or www.hoytartcenter.org.
McDonough Museum of Art, on the campus of YSU. “Spring graduating BFA Show,” April 30-May 15. Hours: 11-4 Tuesday-Saturday. Admission is free. (330) 941-1400 or www.mcdonoughmuseum.ysu.edu.
Mill Creek MetroParks Weller Gallery, inside D.D. and Velma Davis Education and Visitor Center, Fellows Riverside Gardens, McKinley Avenue, Youngstown. “Not Too Far From Home,” tropical and natural plant forms inspired hand blown works of glass by Akron artist, Jack Baker, through May 2. 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. “Best Drive in the Park,” Discover the rich history of the Mill Creek Golf Course designed by Donald Ross featuring original drawings, vintage photos and equipment, through December. 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.
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 houses May-Oct. 1-3 p.m. First Sunday monthly. (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. Vintage Trumbull County Post Cards are on display including scenes from the old days in 12 townships and cities, 150th anniversary of Warren’s founding and the 50th year of 4-H are some examples, runs through April. 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. Ruth Churchill of Warren, Kathleen Medd and Nancy McLean of Cortland, Virginia Rhinerson of Brookfield and John Adams of Southington artwork on exhibit, through April 30. Hours: noon to 4 p.m. Tue.-Sat. (330) 395-4876 or www.trumbullartgallery.com.
Ward Bakery Building, Lynn Cardwell studio, 1024 Mahoning Ave. (across from U-Haul), Youngstown. Weekly pottery classes with Lynn Cardwell Tue., Wed. and Thu. (330) 718-2696.
Youngstown State University McDonough Museum of Art, 1 University Plaza. “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, (formerly Children’s Museum of the Valley), 139 E. Boardman St., Youngstown. Temporarily closed for remodeling. (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 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.
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. May will feature 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, 6037 E. Market St., Warren. 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 (1/2 mile south of 224). Furniture, home accessories, furnish your home or apt. 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.
Whistle Stop Flea Market, 809 N. Main St., Hubbard (between the Emerald Diner and tracks). Variety of new, used, vintage and antiques. NASCAR, Hot Wheels, Coca Cola. Huge selection of handbags, Murano glass, Rick’s Coins and Betty’s Blue Bagz are here. Fresh in stock Avon with 20% off all brochure orders. Rada Stainless cutlery, videos, silver and gold jewelry, touch lamps, gently worn toddler clothing. Hours: 10-5 Wed.-Sun. during winter months. (330) 881-8546.
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.
MUSEUMS
Arms Family Museum, 648 Wick Ave., Youngstown. “Be Prepared: 100 Years of Boy Scouts in America” exhibition, through May 30. Closed Mon. and national holidays. Group tours by appointment. (330) 743-2589 or www.mahoninghistory.org.
Austin Log Cabin, 3797 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown. Free tours. Open 1-4 first Sun. monthly. Call for appointment other days. (330) 792-1129 or (330) 799-8051.
Clarence R. Smith Mineral Museum, Dept. of Geology and Environmental Services, Youngstown State University, Moser Hall. Hours: noon-4 Mon.-Th., or by appointment. Free. (330) 941-3512.
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: 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.
McBride House, 27 Hager St., Hubbard. Open by appointment only until Memorial Day. (330) 637-1020.
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. Closed until May. (724) 662-3490.
Mercer County Historical Society Rural Life Museum, Munnell Run Farm behind Woodland Place, one mile north of Mercer on Route 58. Closed until May. (724) 662-3490.
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. “On the Road Again,” 10th annual antique motorcycle exhibit, through May 31. Hours: noon-5 Tue.-Sat.; 1-5 Sun. Admission: $5 for adults, $3 for seniors (65 and older) and children (ages 7-12). (330) 394-1899 or packardmuseum.org.
Strock Stone House, 7171 Mahoning Ave., Austintown. Open by appointment. (330) 792-1129 or (330) 799-8051.
War Vet Museum, 23 E. Main St., Canfield. Hours: 8-3 daily. Tour guide at facility. (330) 533-6311 or www.ourvalleynow.com.
Ward-Thomas Museum (Niles Historical Society), 503 Brown St., Niles. Open house: 2-5 first Sun. monthly, tours by appointment. (330) 544-2143.
Wellsville River Museum, 1003 Riverside Ave., Wellsville. More than 150 years of Wellsville’s railroads, river boats and pottery heritage are provided in the 1870 Victorian home. 11 rooms are themed from Civil War to railroad items. Also featured: Confederate Gen. John H. Morgan’s sword and Pretty Boy Floyd’s death mask. Tours can be arranged by calling (330) 532-1018 or (330) 532-3941.
Youngstown Historical Center of Industry & Labor, 151 W. Wood St., Youngstown. Groups by appointment, two weeks notice please. OHS members, free; adults, $7; age 6-12, $3; 5 and under, free; school groups, $3 per student. AAA and senior discounts given. Military discounts available to all active military and their dependents. Hours: 10-4 Wed.-Fri.; noon-4 Sat. Archives library hours: noon-4 Wed.-Fri.; noon to 7 Thu.; noon-4 first Sat. monthly. Closed holidays. (330) 743-5934.
Music
Canfield Community Concert Band, Canfield High School Auditorium, 100 Cardinal Drive. Anyone who plays an instrument is welcome. Rehearsals, 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays. Call (330) 503-4113.
Girard Community Band, Girard High School, 31 N. Ward Ave., Girard. Anyone who plays an instrument is welcome to join. Rehearsals, 7 p.m. first and third Wed. (330) 539-1453.
Mahoning County Senior Center, Ursuline Center, 4280 Shields Road, Canfield. Senior piano and organ lessons, “Music, Fun and Friends,” for ages 55-105. New classes form each month. (330) 726-9400.
Newton Falls Community Center, 52 E. Quarry St., Newton Falls. Bluegrass concert, 7-11 p.m. third Sat. every month. Cost: $9 ages 16 and older; $3.50 ages 10-16; under 10 free if accompanied by an adult. (330) 540-9861 or (330) 646-2134.
Penn-Ohio Singers Chorus of the Shenango Valley Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society, St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, Todd Ave., Hermitage, Pa. Always looking for new members, 7:30 Tue. (330) 509-2277.
Stephen Foster Chorus, SCOPE Center, 220 W. Market St., Warren. New members welcome, 7:30 Tue.
Warren Jr. Military Band, Musicians ages 12-18 are welcome. Rehearsals are usually once a month. Contact (330) 330-3006 or (330) 883-8090 for more information. Web site www.wjmb.org.
Youngstown Area Community Band, Bliss Hall, One University Plaza, Youngstown State University. New members are welcome, 7 Thu. (330) 542-3313.
NATURE
Akron Fossils & Science Center and Truassic Park, 2080 S. Cleveland-Massillon Road, Copley. Hours: 10-5 Fri. and Sat., through May 31. Group tours by appointment. (330) 665-3466 or www.akronfossils.com.
Akron Zoo, 500 Edgewood Ave., Akron. Hours: 11-4 Nov.-April; 10-5 daily May – October (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: Closed Nov. 1-May 15. (330) 584-7835 or www.noahslostark.org.
Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium, 7340 Butler St., Pittsburgh. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years. (412) 665-3640 or (800) 474-4966.
Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens, 714 N. Portage Path, Akron. Hours: 10-6:30 April 1-Dec. Tue.-Sun. Also open Memorial Day and Labor Day. (330) 836-5533 or www.stanhywet.org.
Wagon Trails Animal Park, 907 Youngstown Kingsville Road (state Route 193), Vienna. Hours: 10-4 Sat.-Sun., 10-1 Mon. and Wed.-Fri. closed Tuesday May, Sept. and Oct. Open 10-5 Wed.-Mon. Closed Tuesday. June-August. Adults, $14; Children, $10; Seniors, $11; under 2 and over 100, free. Special group rates. (330) 539-4494 or www.wagontrails.com.
ONSTAGE
“Nunsense,” CLO Cabaret Theater, 655 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, through June 6. Performances 7:30 p.m. Wed-Sat., 2 p.m. Sat. and Sun., 1 p.m. Thursdays. No performances May 5 and June 2. (412) 456-6666.
Parks
Beaver Creek State Park, 12021 Echo Dell Road, East Liverpool. Pioneer Village, May 1-mid Oct. Hours: noon to 5 p.m. weekends, demonstrations 1-3 p.m. First Sat. monthly a miller will be grinding and selling grain in the grist mill, a weaver will be demonstrating loom set up for the season and teachers will be in the log-benched school. Pancake breakfasts are third Sun. of each month. Trading post is open and 1870 non-electric farm house shown. also open are usable blacksmithy, church, log cabin and covered bridge. Picnic sites, hiking trails and camping available. (330) 227-3939 or (330) 385-3091.
Mill Creek MetroParks Boathouses, Lake Glacier and Lake Newport. Closed for season. (330) 740-7126.
Mill Creek MetroParks Fellows Riverside Gardens, open daily from dawn to dusk; education center, hours: 10-5 Tue.-Sun. (330) 740-7116.
Mill Creek MetroParks Farm, 7574 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Canfield. Hours: 7:30-4:30 Mon.-Fri.; 9-1 Sat.; 1-4 Sun. Group tours by appointment only. (330) 533-7572.
Mill Creek MetroParks Ford Nature Center, 840 Old Furnace Road, Youngstown. Hours: open daily 9–5. (330) 740-7107.
Mill Creek MetroParks Golf Course, hours: Mon. - Fri., 7 a.m. - dark; Sat. and Sun., 6 a.m. - dark. (330) 740-7112.
Mill Creek MetroParks Lanterman’s Mill, Hours: opens April 3, weekends only, noon to 4 p.m. (330) 740-7107.
Mill Creek MetroParks Wick Recreation Area, Par 3 Golf Course, batting cages, and tennis and volleyball courts will open in April, 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: 9:30-8 Tue.-Sat., 11-4 Sun., closed Mondays. (330) 652-3276.
Rogers Community Open Air Market, 45625 state Route 154, Rogers. Hours: 7:30 a.m.-dusk, Fri. (330) 227-3236.
Special events
Angels for Animals, 4750 state Route 165, Canfield. New volunteer sign-up and orientation, Closed Sundays. Find out how to earn purrs, wags and friendships with fellow volunteers. New volunteers sign-up during public hours. Help make a difference. (330) 549-1111, ext. 316 (if no answer, please leave a message), or info@angelsforanimals.org.
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.
Gateway Clipper Fleet, 9 Station Square Dock, Pittsburgh. Call for reservations: (412) 355-7980 or visit www.gatewayclipper.com.
Pig Iron Press, 26 N. Phelps St., downtown Youngstown. Work-In-Process Writing Workshop, 7-9 p.m. Fourth Wed. monthly. Walk-ins welcome. (330) 747-6932.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, One Key Plaza, 751 Erieside Ave., Cleveland. Hours: 10-5:30 seven days; 10-9 Wed. and Sat., Memorial Day-Labor Day. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas. Admission: adults, $22; Seniors 65+, $17; Ages 9-12, $13; Age 8 and under, free with purchase of adult admission. Purchase tickets at Ticketmaster or (800) 745-3000, www.rockhall.com
St. Joseph the Provider Church, 633 Porter Ave., Campbell. Krakowiaki Polish Folk Circle includes Polish language, culture, crafts, dance and song lessons for children 3-18; opportunities for adults with the Village Folk Singers and Band, new members welcome. Every Thursday, 6-8 p.m. (330) 646-4082 or www.Polish-youngstown.com.