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Lectures

African American Women in the Civil War, by Annette Jefferson, 7 p.m., Youngstown Historical Center/Steel Museum, 151 W. Wood St. , Youngstown; (330) 743-5934.

Onstage

“Pride and Prejudice,” 10 a.m., Weathervane Community Playhouse , 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron; (330) 836-2626.

Pop, Rock, Jazz

Karla Bonoff, 8 p.m., Kent Stage, 175 E. Main St., Kent; (330) 677-5500.

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

Howie Day with Serena Ryder, 7 p.m., House of Blues-Cleveland, 308 Euclid Ave., Cleveland; (216) 523-2583.

Schools

“Grease,” 7 p.m., South Range High School, 11836 South Ave., North Lima; (330) 549-2163.

special events

Ringling Brothers Barnum & Bailey Circus: Zing Zang Zoom, 7 p.m., Covelli Centre, 229 E. Front Street, Youngstown; 866-448-7849.

Friday

Comedy

Jim Breuer, 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., Cleveland Improv, 2000 Sycamore St., Cleveland; (216) 696-4677.

Dances

Carl Severino, 8 p.m., Kuzman’s Bar, 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

Lunch with Julius Veal, noon to 3 p.m., The Lemon Grove Caf , 122 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 744-7683.

Onstage

“The Music Leads Me Home,” 6:30 p.m., Fairview Arts and Outreach Center, 4220 Youngstown-Poland Road, Youngstown; 800-838-3006.

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

“Pride and Prejudice,” 7:30 p.m., Weathervane Community Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron; (330) 836-2626.

Disney’s “Aladdin Jr.,” 7:30 p.m., New Castle Playhouse, 212 E. Long Ave., New Castle, Pa.; (724) 654-3437.

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

“An Evening of One Acts,” 8 p.m., G.B. Community Theater, Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 W. 13th St., Ashtabula; (440) 964-3396.

Pop, Rock, Jazz

Flogging Molly, 7 p.m., House of Blues, 308 Euclid Ave., Cleveland; (216) 523-2583.

Pere Ubu with This Moment in Black History, 8 p.m., Beachland Ballroom, 15711 Waterloo Road, Cleveland; (216) 383-1124.

Alkaline Trio with Cursive, 7:30 p.m., Club Zoo, 1630 Smallman St., Pittsburgh; (412) 201-1100.

Stephen Stills, 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., Kent Stage, 175 E. Main St., Kent; (330) 677-5500.

Sales Shows

Sportsman’s Fishing & Hunting Super Show and Sale, noon to 8 p.m., Eastwood Expo Center, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; (330) 652-6980.

Schools

“Grease,” 7 p.m., South Range High School, 11836 South Ave., North Lima; (330) 549-2163.

special events

Ringling Brothers Barnum & Bailey Circus: Zing Zang Zoom, 7 p.m., Covelli Centre, 229 E. Front Street, Youngstown; 866-448-7849.

Annual Spring Italian Dinner and Show with Natalie Pinto, 7:30 p.m., The Georgetown, 5945 South Ave, Boardman Township; (330) 758-0811.

Saturday

Comedy

Second City Comedy Troupe, 8 p.m., Ohio Theater, Playhouse Square, 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland; (216) 241-6000.

Jim Breuer, 8 p.m., Cleveland Improv, 2000 Sycamore St., Cleveland; (216) 696-4677.

Dances

Frank Moravcik Orchestra, 8 p.m., Kuzman’s Bar, 1025 S. State St, Girard; (330) 545-8995.

Saturday Dance, 8 p.m. to 11 p.m., Avon Oaks Ballroom, 1401 N. State St., Girard; (330) 518-8891.

Music

The 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.

Bluegrass Saturday Night with Roy Greathouse Band, Vertical Limit, & Saffle Brothers, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., Johnson Community Center, 800 Gillmer Road, Leavittsburg; (330) 898-6891.

Geez Cats concert, 8 p.m., Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 W. 13th St., Ashtabula; (440) 964-3396.

Pop, Rock, Jazz

Stacey Earle and Mark Stuart, 8 p.m., Kent Stage, 175 E. Main St., Kent; (330) 677-5500.

Onstage

Disney’s “Aladdin Jr.,” 7:30 p.m., New Castle Playhouse, 212 E. Long Ave., New Castle, Pa.; (724) 654-3437.

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

“Pride and Prejudice,” 7:30 p.m., Weathervane Community Playhouse , 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron; (330) 836-2626.

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

Sales Shows

Sportsman’s Fishing & Hunting Super Show and Sale, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Eastwood Expo Center, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; (330) 652-6980.

Schools

“Grease,” 7 p.m., South Range High School, 11836 South Ave., North Lima; (330) 549-2163.

special events

1st Annual Chili Cook Off for Buckeye Horse Park, 5:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m., Canfield Fairgrounds , 7265 Columbiana Canfield Road, Canfield; (330) 533-4107.

Ringling Brothers Barnum & Bailey Circus: Zing Zang Zoom, 11 a.m., Covelli Centre, 229 E. Front Street, Youngstown; 866-448-7849.

Trunk Show and Sale to benefit Youngstown Symphony education programs, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., De Yor Performing Arts Center, 260 Federal Plaza West, Youngstown; (330) 744-0264.

Sunday

Comedy

Jim Breuer, 7 p.m., Cleveland Improv, 2000 Sycamore St., Cleveland; (216) 696-4677.

Dances

Phocus, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., Kuzman’s Bar, 1025 S State St, Girard; (330) 545-8995.

Music (other)

Stambaugh Chorus, a concert of music and love (330) 881-1499, 4 p.m., Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown; (330) 259-0555.

Onstage

Disney’s “Aladdin Jr.,” 2 p.m., New Castle Playhouse, 212 E. Long Ave., New Castle, Pa.; (724) 654-3437.

“Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure,” 2 p.m., Victorian Players Theater, 702 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; (330) 746-5455.

“An Evening of One Acts,” 2 p.m., G.B. Community Theater, Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 W. 13th St., Ashtabula; (440) 964-3396.

“Pride and Prejudice,” 3:30 p.m., Weathervane Community Playhouse , 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron; (330) 836-2626.

Sales Shows

Sportsman’s Fishing & Hunting Super Show and Sale, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Eastwood Expo Center, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; (330) 652-6980.

special events

Dave & Ed’s Super Auto Events Pro-Formance Swap Meet, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Stark County Fairgrounds, 305 Wertz Ave., Canton; (330) 452-0621.

Ringling Brothers Barnum & Bailey Circus: Zing Zang Zoom, 7 p.m., Covelli Centre, 229 E. Front Street, Youngstown; 866-448-7849.

Monday

Car Cruise/Show

Dave & Ed’s Super Auto Events Pro-Formance Swap Meet, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Stark County Fairgrounds, 305 Wertz Ave., Canton; (330) 452-0621.

Tuesday

Onstage

“Pride and Prejudice,” 10 a.m., Weathervane Community Playhouse , 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron; (330) 836-2626.

Wednesday

Music

Bill Schuster, The American Troubadour (330) 373-1900, 10:30 a.m., W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Warren; (330) 399-4885.

Pop, Rock, Jazz

G. Love & Special Sauce with Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad, 7:30 p.m., House of Blues, 308 Euclid Ave., Cleveland; (216) 523-2583.

Ongoing

ART

709 Penn Gallery, Pittsburgh, Pa. Hours: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tue.-Th.; 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sat. (412) 224-4651 or pgharts.org. Allen Memorial Art Museum, 87 N. Main St., Oberlin College. Hours: 10-5 Tue.-Sat.; 1-5 Sun. Closed major holidays. (440) 775-8665 or www.oberlin.edu/allenart.

Andy Warhol Museum, General Robinson and Sandusky streets, Pittsburgh. Hours: 10-10 Fri.; 10-5 other days; closed Mon. (412) 237- 8300.

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. Admission is free. “Geometric Collages by Craig Mitchell,” Feb. 4-28 (reception, 7-8:30 Feb. 5). Hours: 9-8 Mon.-Th.; 9-4 Fri.; 9-noon Sat. (440) 964-3396.

The Blue Heron Art Gallery, 600 Main St., Volant, Pa. Hours: 10-5 Wed.-Sat., noon-5 Sun. (724) 652-0752.

Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown. “Stephen Althouse: Photographs,” through March 14; “Jedd Novatt: Sculpture,” through 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.

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,” through 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.

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

Danklef Hill Gallery, 515 E. State St., Salem. “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.

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. Hours: 10-8 Tue. and Thu.; 10-5 Wed., Fri. and Sat.; closed Sun. and Mon. (724) 652-2882 or www.hoytartcenter.org. Mary Schiller Myers School of Art, University of Akron, Emily Davis Gallery, University of Akron, Folk Hall, 150 E. Exchange St., Akron. Hours: 10-5, Mon., Tue., Fri., Sat.; 10-9 Wed., Thu. (330) 972-5951.

Mill Creek MetroParks Weller Gallery, inside D.D. and Velma Davis Education and Visitor Center, Fellows Riverside Gardens, McKinley Ave., Youngstown. “Tumbling Waters,” a collection of 34 black and white photographs by Western Pennsylvania photographer William E. Workman, through Feb. 14; Nature Photography Exhibit, 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 Ave., 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.

Nissen Art Gallery, Trumbull Memorial Hospital, North Lobby, 1350 E. Market St., Warren. Exhibit by Ann Ryser, through March 4. (330) 841-9011. 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 W. Federal St., Youngstown. Hours: Open Tue.-Th. and by special appointment. (330) 941-2787 or www.fpa. ysu.edu/smarts. Springfi eld Township Museum, Youngstown- Pittsburgh Road, Petersburg. The museum contains artifacts from businesses, farms, wars and Springfi eld 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 fl oor), 444 Mahoning Avenue N.W., Warren. The museum is free and fully accessible. African-American Memorabilia and African-American Achievers are featured for Black History Month. 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.

Weyers-Sampson Art Gallery, Thiel College, Howard Miller Student Center, 75 College Ave., Greenville, Pa. “New Sculptures in Glass,” through Feb. 17. (724) 589-2095.

Youngstown State University McDonough Museum of Art, 1 University Plaza. “Annual Scholastic Art Awards,” through Feb. 5; Mad About the Arts Benefi t 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, (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. (330) 534-5747 or y-dance.org.

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

FLEA MARKETS

Antique and Flea Market of West Middlesex, Pa. Route 18 South, West Middlesex (off I-80, Exit 4-B, & Route 60). Hours: 9-5 Wed., Thu., Sat. and Sun. Four Seasons Flea and Farm Market Inc., 3000 McCartney Road, Youngstown. 8-4 Wed. and Sun. (330) 744-5050.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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. We are announcing the relocation of Gig’s produce and grocery items at bargain prices. 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. 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.

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.

Ohio Statehouse Museum, Columbus. Information about Ohio government and history. Open 9 -5 weekdays; noon-4 weekends; closed holidays. Admission is free. (614) 728-9234 or (888) OHIO-123 or www. OhioStatehouse.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 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. fi rst and third Wed. (330) 539-1453.

Mahoning County Senior Center, Ursuline Center, 4280 Shields Road, Canfi eld. 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 10-6; 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. Admission, $6. (closed major holidays). (330) 375-2550.

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, 3900 Wildlife Way (off Fulton Parkway). Hours: 10-5 daily. Closed Christmas and New Years. Cost: $7 adults; $5 ages 2-11 Nov. 1-April 2. Tickets at (216) 635-3303; Zoo (216) 661-6500.

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

Noah’s Lost Ark Exotic Animal Sanctuary, 8424 Bedell Road, Berlin Center. Hours: Closed Nov. 1-April 30. (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. Closed until April 1, 2010. (330) 836-5533 or www.stanhywet.org.

Wagon Trails Animal Park, 907 Youngstown Kingsville Road (state Route 193), Vienna. Closed Nov. 1-May 1. (330) 539-4494 or www. wagontrails.com.

ONSTAGE

“Nunsense.” CLO Cabaret Theater, 655 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh. March 11-June 6.

Performances 7:30 p.m. Wed-Sat., 2 p.m. Sat. and Sun., 1 p.m. Thursdays. No performances April 4 and 14, May 5 and June 2. (412) 456-6666.

“A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” O’Reilly Theater, Penn Ave., Pittsburgh. Performances through Feb. 16, 8 p.m. Tue. thru Sat.( except 7 p.m. Feb. 16), 2 p.m. Sat. and Sun. There will be an additional 2 p.m. matinee Feb. 18; 7 p.m. Sundays. (412) 316-1600.

PARKS

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

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

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, 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.