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

Children

Chalk it up to Gardening (age 3-5 with adult, call to register), 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown; (330) 740-7116.

Nightlife

Dinner show with Angie DeNicholas and Denny London, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Lemon Grove Cafe, 122 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 744-7683.

Davis & McKay, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., Drake’s Landing, 2177 W. Western Reserve Road, Canfield; (330) 729-9757.

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

DJ Richie D, 8 p.m. to midnight, Rosetta Stone, 110 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 480-0884.

Dance to the ’80’s 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.

Onstage

“My Name is Ruth” dinner theater, 12:30 p.m., Das Dutch Village Inn, 150 E. state Route 14, Columbiana; (330) 482-5050.

“The Sum of Us,” 7:30 p.m., Weathervane Community Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron; (330) 836-2626.

Friday

Children

Chalk it up to Gardening (age 3-5 with adult, call to register), 11 a.m. to noon, Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown; (330) 740-7116.

Dances

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

Music

Jim Brickman, 8 p.m., Benedum Center, 719 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh; (412) 456-4800.

Julius “Julio” Veal (smooth acoustic), noon to 3 p.m., Lemon Grove Cafe, 122 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 744-7683.

Nightlife

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

Controllar, 11 p.m., Cedars, 23 N. Hazel St., Youngstown; (330) 743-6560.

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

Gospel Echoes (Southern gospel quartet), 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Atmosphere Cafe, 815 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; (330) 652-6929.

Groove Clinic, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., O’Donold’s Irish Pub & Grill, 6000 Mahoning Ave., Austintown; (330) 270-2800.

Karma, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Fireplace, 2075 E. Western Reserve Road, Poland; (330) 757-4043.

Southern Justice, 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., Combine Brothers, 2376 S. Hermitage Road, Hermitage, Pa.; (724) 983-1057.

The HouseBand, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., Rosetta Stone, 110 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 480-0884.

The Sensations, 9 p.m., Jillian’s, Southern Park Mall, 7401 Market St., Boardman; (330) 629-8556.

Two for the Road, 7 p.m., Cortland Wine Cellar, 5292 Warren Road (State Route 5), Cortland; (330) 638-0000.

WQMX Friday Nights with Ken Steel, 6 p.m., Dusty Armadillo, 3147 State Route 44, Rootstown; (330) 325-0647.

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

Onstage

“Block 5,” 7:30 p.m., Victorian Players Theater, 702 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; (330) 746-5455.

“Forbidden Broadway Greatest Hits Vol. 1,” 8 p.m., G.B. Community Theater, Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 W. 13th St., Ashtabula; (440) 964-3396.

“My Name is Ruth” dinner-theater, 7 p.m., Das Dutch Village Inn, 150 E. state Route 14, Columbiana; (330) 482-5050.

“Snoopy, the Musical,” 8 p.m., Trinity Playhouse (Stage Left Players), 234 E. Lincoln Way, Lisbon; (330) 424-5093.

“The Sum of Us,” 7:30 p.m., Weathervane Community Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron; (330) 836-2626.

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

Special Events

American Poolplayers Association Scotch Doubles Tournament, 5 p.m. to midnight, Avon Oaks Ballroom, 1401 N. State St., Girard; (330) 545-1951.

Cabin Fever Relief Party with Rudy and the Professionals (no cover; benefits SMARTS), 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Youngstown Club, 201 E. Commerce St., Commerce Building, Youngstown; (330) 744-2177.

Saturday

Children

Chalk it Up to Gardening (age 3-5 with adult, call to register), 11 a.m. to noon, Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown; (330) 740-7116.

Dances

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

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

Music

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

Nightlife

Bustin’ Loose, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., Rosetta Stone, 110 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 480-0884.

DJ Bigg Boss, 10 p.m., Level II, 2105 South Ave., Youngstown; (330) 550-9709.

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, 10 p.m., The Cellar, 162 S. Bridge St., Struthers; (330) 750-0199.

First in Space, 9 p.m., Slim’s Bar & Grille, 2844 Market St., Youngstown; (330) 788-7335.

Groove Clinic, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., Harry’s Lounge, 512 W. Main St., Sharpsville, Pa.; (724) 962-5053.

Jam session with Randy Bass, Greg McIltrot and Tony Shartino, 10 p.m., Nick’s Inn, 1890 E. State St. , Hermitage, Pa.; (724) 346-4546.

Love Turns Hate with The Zou, 9 p.m., Jillians Southern Park Mall, 7401 Market Street, Boardman; (330) 629-8556.

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

NoXcuse, 10 p.m., Leon’s Sports Bar & Grill 1111 Niles Cortland Rd NE, Howland; (330) 856-6583.

Package Band featuring Karla Seldon (no cover charge), 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Buckeye Elks Building 421 North Ave., Youngstown; (330) 746-9486.

Redline, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Fireplace 2075 E Western Reserve Road, Poland; (330) 757-4043.

Ruff Creek Live, , 8 p.m., Dusty Armadillo 3147 State Route 44, Rootstown; (330) 325-0647.

Southern Justice Band, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Stevenson Inn & Restaurant 1144 Broadway St., Masury; (330) 619-5354.

Stage and Company, 9 p.m., Lemon Grove Caf‚àö 122 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 744-7683.

Steve Vuich joins Terry Dach , 9:30 p.m., Keg 1499 E. State St., Sharon; (724) 347-2757.

Teeze -Rock and Roll Dance Hits, 9:30 p.m., JW’s Other Club 3377 New Castle Rd, Route 18 and I-80, West Middlesex; (724) 528-2501.

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

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

Onstage

“Block 5,” 7:30 p.m., Victorian Players Theater, 702 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; (330) 746-5455.

“Forbidden Broadway Greatest Hits Vol. 1,” 8 p.m., G.B. Community Theater, Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 W. 13th St., Ashtabula; (440) 964-3396.

“My Name is Ruth” dinner theater, 7 p.m., Das Dutch Village Inn, 150 E. state Route 14, Columbiana; (330) 482-5050.

“Snoopy, the Musical), 8 p.m., Trinity Playhouse (Stage Left Players) 234 E. Lincoln Way, Lisbon; (330) 424-5093.

“The Sum of Us,” 7:30 p.m., Weathervane Community Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron; (330) 836-2626.

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

Special Events

American Poolplayers Associaiton Second Chance Tournament, 10 a.m. to midnight, Avon Oaks Ballroom, 1401 N. State St., Girard; (330) 545-1951.

Sunday

Nightlife

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

Dance Party with DJ Ron Chick, 6 p.m., Grist Mill 1741 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown; (330) 792-1949.

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

Onstage

“Block 5,” 2 p.m., Victorian Players Theater, 702 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; (330) 746-5455.

“Forbidden Broadway Greatest Hits Vol. 1,” 2 p.m., G.B. Community Theater, Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 W. 13th St., Ashtabula; (440) 964-3396.

“Snoopy, the Musical), 2 p.m., Trinity Playhouse (Stage Left Players), 234 E. Lincoln Way, Lisbon; (330) 424-5093.

“The Sum of Us,” 2:30 p.m., Weathervane Community Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron; (330) 836-2626.

“Twelfth Night,” 3 p.m., Trumbull New Theater, 5883 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; (330) 652-1103.

Outdoors

Trees in Winter hike (moderate, with hills, 2 miles), 2 p.m., Mill Creek MetroParks Ford Nature Center, 840 Old Furnace Road, Mill Creek Park, Youngstown; (330) 740-7107.

Pop, Rock & Jazz

Richie Havens and Harry Manx, 8 p.m., Kent Stage, 175 E. Main St., Kent; (330) 677-5500.

Special Events

American Poolplayers Association Second Chance Tournament, 10 a.m. to midnight, Avon Oaks Ballroom, 1401 N. State St., Girard; (330) 545-1951.

Monday

Pop, Rock & Jazz

Theory of a Deadman with Halestorm, Adelita’s Way and Taking Dawn, 8 p.m., Club Gossip (formerly The Wedge) 1743 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown; (330) 270-8670.

Tuesday

lectures

Audubon Society/Mahoning Valley with Ray Novotny on Roger Tory Peterson (1908-1996), (888) 846-8851 , 6:30 p.m., MetroParks Farm Route 46, Canfield; (330) 533-7572.

Nightlife

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

DJ Richie D, 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., Rosetta Stone, 110 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 480-0884.

Shedd Hobbs Xperience (live blues/jazz band), 9 p.m., Cedars Lounge, 23 N. Hazel St., Youngstown; (330) 743-6560.

Onstage

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

Pop, Rock & Jazz

Theory of a Deadman, with special guest Halestorm, 7 p.m., Club Zoo, 1630 Smallman St., Pittsburgh; (412) 201-1100.

Wednesday

Music

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

Nightlife

Bermuda Triangle, 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., Firehouse, 2555 S. Four Mile Run Road, Austintown; (330) 799-3335.

DJ Bigg Boss, 10 p.m., Level II, 2105 South Ave., Youngstown; (330) 550-9709.

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

Salsa Fiesta Night with DJ Kenny Reyes, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., Rosetta Stone, 110 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 480-0884.

Onstage

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

Pop, Rock & Jazz

Motion City Soundtrack with Set Your Goals, This Providence and the Swellers, 6 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.

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. “Donald Woodman: Photography in Transition,” Jan. 24-March 14 (meet the artist, 1-3 March 6); “Joseph O’Sickey: Drawings and Paintings,” March 28-May 2; “Hard Times,” May 16-June 27. Hours: 11-4 Wed.-Sun. (330) 609-9900.

Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown. “Mary Harman: Holograms,” through Jan. 31; Annual Pastel Society of America Members’ Show,” through Feb. 7; “Florian Lawton: Watercolors,” through Feb. 14 (meet the artist 1-3 Jan. 17); “Stephen Althouse: Photographs,” through March 14; “Jedd Novatt: Sculpture,” Jan. 17-Jan. 2, 2011; “Beyond Cubism: Octahedronism, The Art of K.L. Schafer,” Feb. 14-May 9 (meet the artist, 1-3 Feb. 14); “Fabric of Survival: The Art of Esther Nisenthal Krinitz,” March 7-May 23; “Jules Olitski: An Inside View-A Survey of Prints 1954-2006,” March 21-May 16; “John Stobart: The Grandeur of America’s Age of Sail,” March 28-June 13; “Andy Warhol’s Wild Raspberries,” April 18-June 27; “Robert Vonnoh: American Impressionist,” May 2-June 27; “ 74th National Midyear Show,” June 27-Aug. 22 (artists’ reception, 1-3 June 27). Hours: 11-4 Tue.-Sat. and noon-4 Sun. Closed Mondays and major holidays. (330) 743-1711 or www.butlerart.com.

Danklef Hill Gallery, 515 E. State St., Salem. “Photography Exhibit: Artists Kristina Danklef, Bob Frost, Vonda Lanney, Caroline McDermott, Josh Garrison and Jennifer Ratliff,” through March 13; “Artwork of Kristina Danklef and Kathleen Hill,” March 18-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.

Mill Creek MetroParks Weller Gallery, inside D.D. and Velma Davis Education and Visitor Center, Fellows Riverside Gardens, McKinley Avenue, Youngstown. “Tumbling Waters,” a collection of 34 black and white photographs by Western Pennsylvania photographer William E. Workman, through Feb. 14; Nature Photography Exhibit, applications available at www.millcreekmetroparks.org, deadline for entries Jan. 31, shown: 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. “Best Drive in the Park.” Discover the rich history of the Mill Creek Golf Course designed by golf course architect Donald Ross. This exhibit features original drawings, vintage photos and equipment, through Dec. 2010. 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. 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. 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. 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. “Annual Scholastic Art Awards,” through 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. 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.

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 Dec., hustle; Jan., 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.

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.

MUSEUMS

Arms Family Museum, 648 Wick Ave., Youngstown. 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.

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.

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.-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.

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

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

Wagon Trails Animal Park, 907 Youngstown Kingsville Road (state Route 193), Vienna. Closed Nov. 1-May 1. (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. Dance lessons, 7-9, DJ all night, 21 and over, Ladies night, 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.

Grist Mill, Wedgewood Plaza, 1741 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown. Dance party with DJ Ron Chick, 6 p.m. Sundays. (330) 792-1949.

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.

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 p.m. Tue.; Julius Veal, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Fri.; Family game night, 8 Sun. (330) 744-7683.

The Whiskey Bar, 1375 Logan Ave., Youngstown. DJ Dreddz, 9-1,Thu.-Sat.

Tower Bar, Camelot Lanes, 628 Boardman Canfield Road, Boardman. DJ Dominic, 9-midnight Wednesdays. (330) 758-6626.

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.

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.

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.

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.Polishyoungstown.com.