A listing of area holiday events, shows and concerts

A reason to celebrate the season

DANCES

Christmas Magic Square Dance, 7-10 p.m. Nov. 27, North Bloomfield Town Hall, intersection of state Route 45 and 87. Adults $5 (age 10 and up); under 10 $4. Refreshments will be served.

Annual Snowflake Ball, 4-9 p.m. Dec. 5, Avon Oaks Ballroom, 1401 N. State St., Girard. A limited number of tickets are available through Nov. 28 at $40 for adults and $25 for students. Call 330-502-5492 or go to www.usadance2015.com.

Music

“The Messiah” by Shenango Valley Chorale, 2:30 p.m. Nov. 21, First Presbyterian Church, Sharon. Free will offering will be taken.

Christmas Open House, noon to 5 p.m. Nov. 26-28, C&C Ribbon, 8204 South Ave., Boardman. Professional concert artist Donnie Rankin and local organist Vic Marsilio will perform holiday music. Rankin will perform from 3 to 5 p.m. Nov. 27 and 29. 330-792-1321.

“The Messiah” by New Castle Music Club Chorus, 3 p.m. Nov. 28, First Christian Church, 23 W. Washington St., New Castle. Admission is free but an offering will be taken.

Carols and Cocoa and Dana Holiday Concert, 7 p.m. Dec. 1, Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown. 330-941-3636.

B.E. Taylor Christmas, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3, Victory Christian Center, 3899 McCartney Road, Lowellville. Tickets at Quest Book Store, 888-774-5679.

Annual Christmas Concert series, 12:30 p.m., Mercer County Courthouse Rotunda, 103 Courthouse Square, Mercer. Dec. 3, Sharpsville High School; Dec. 6, West Middlesex Oakview Middle School; Dec. 7, West Middlesex High School; Dec. 8, Sharon High School; Dec. 10, Greenville High School; Dec. 13, Farrell High School; Dec. 14, Hickory High School; Dec. 16, Lakeview High School; Dec. 17, Commodore Perry High School; Dec. 20, Reynolds High School; Dec. 21, Mercer High School; Dec. 22, Grove City High School. 724-662-3800.

An Olde English Feaste by Shenango Valley Chorale, Dec. 3-5, Tara, Clark, Pa. For reservations, call 724-974-1494. Additional performance Dec. 12 at Shakespeare’s Restaurant, Ellwood City, Pa. Call 724-602-4611.

Rockin’ Around the Town Square concert, 8 p.m. Dec. 3, 4; and 2 p.m. Dec. 5, Main Street Theater, 5 N. Main St., Columbiana. 330-482-9647.

60s Music Holiday Edition with The Vogues and Shades of Blue, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4, W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren. Tickets: $25. Call 330-841-2931, packardmusichall.com or at the door.

Cleveland Orchestra presents music from classic holiday movies, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8, Severance Hall, 11001 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. 216-231-7463 or email groupsales@clevelandorchestra.com for information.

Sounds of the Season with Youngstown Symphony Orchestra, 8 p.m. Dec. 11, Powers Auditorium, downtown Youngstown. A tribute to military personnel featuring tenor Kip Wilborn, Easy Street gang and many holiday surprises. For tickets, call 330-744-0264 or online at youngstownsymphony.com.

Christmas with Phil Keaggy, 7 p.m. Dec. 11, 12, Old North Church, 7105 Herbert Road, Canfield. Tickets are $10 for general admission, $15 for premium. 330-533-6848 or itickets.com.

Christmas Concert with baritone Jason Budd and organist Jan Crews, 7 p.m. Dec. 11, 3 p.m. Dec. 12, Chloe Pierce Memorial Chapel, 131 N. Mercer Ave., Sharpsville, Pa. Performing on the historic 1884 Pomplitz organ. Proceeds benefit Sharpsville Historical Society. Tickets are $10 and available at Mehler Insurance, Sharpsville Floral, Pompa’s Salon or at www.sharpsvillehistorical.com or 724-962-5757.

nightlife

Christmas Bash with FX Project, noon to 4 p.m. Nov. 27, Thunder Harley-Davidson, 2344 E. State St., Sharon, Pa.

New Year’s Eve Bar Crawl, 8-10 Dec. 31, Beach Club at Conneaut Lake, 12382 Center St., Conneaut Lake, Pa. Porcelain Bus Drivers, Rod Tucker and Digital DJ. Room, dinner and party package available. 814-213-0120.

onstage

“Jingle Jingle Wedding Bells,SDRq 7 p.m. evenings, 12:15 p.m. matinees, Nov. 26, 27, 30(m), Dec. 1(m), 1(e), 2, 3, 5, 7(m), 8(m), 9, 10, 11, 13(m), 17, 18; 34west Theater Company at Dutch Village Inn, 150 E. state Route 14, Columbiana, 330-482-5050.

“Jingle My Bell,SDRq 7 p.m. Nov. 26, Dec. 10, 11 and 2 p.m. Nov. 28, Dec. 4, 5, 11, 12, by Stage Left Players, at Trinity Playhouse, 234 E. Lincoln Way, Lisbon. 330-0831-7249.

“A Tuna Christmas,SDRq 7:30 Dec. 2, 4, 5, 9, 11, 12, 16 and 18 and 3:30 p.m. Dec. 18, Weathervane Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron. 330-836-2626.

“Believe: Christmas is Coming!”, Dec. 3, 4 and 5, St. Michael Church, Family Life Center, 281 Glenview Drive, Canfield. For tickets and information, call 330-533-8789.

“The Nutcracker,SDRq 7:30 p.m. Fri. and Sat., 2 p.m. Sat. and Sun. Dec. 3-19. Dec. 4 sold out, Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 W. 13th St., Ashtabula, 4040-964-3396.

“In the Spirit of Christmas,SDRq 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3 and 4 and 2 p.m. Dec. 5, Victorian Players, 702 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown, 330-746-5455.

Charles Dickens’ “The Cricket on the Hearth,SDRq 7 p.m. Dec. 4, Chloe Pierce Memorial Chapel, 131 N. Mercer Ave., Sharpsville, Pa. Carol Weakland’s one-woman performance. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased at Muscarella’s Cafe Italian, Mehler Insurance, Sharpsville Floral, Pompa’s Salon, Dan’s or www.sharpsvillehistorical.com or 330-782-4322.

Dinner theater “In Bethlehem Inn,SDRq 6 p.m. Dec. 10, 11, Heartland Christian School, 28 Pittsburgh St., Columbiana. Five course meal provided with performances. Tickets are $15 each (includes meal). Deadline for tickets is Dec. 3. 330-482-2331.

“How the Drag Queen Stole Christmas,SDRq 8 p.m. Dec. 3-5, 10-11, Oakland Center for the Arts, 220 W. Boardman St., Youngstown, 330-746-0404.

One act holiday comedies “Bang! Goes Christmas” and “The Jingle Bell Mystery,SDRq 7 p.m. Dec. 10-12, Cardinal Mooney High School auditorium, Youngstown. Admission is $7 for adults, $5 for students and children. 330-788-5007.

“It’s A Wonderful Night,SDRq 8 p.m. Dec. 10, 11, 17, 18 and 2 p.m. Dec. 19, Main Street Theater, 5 N. Main St., Columbiana. Call 1-800-838-3006.

“Inspecting Carol,SDRq 7:30 p.m. Fri. and Sat. and 2:30 Sun. Dec. 10-12, 17-19, Youngstown Playhouse, Glenwood Ave., Youngstown, 330-788-8739.

“Miracle on 34th St.,SDRq 8 p.m. Fri. and Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Dec. 10-12, 17-19, Salem Community Theatre, 490 E. State St., Salem, 330-332-9688.

“The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,SDRq 8 p.m. Fri. and Sat., 3 p.m. Sun. Dec. 10-12, 17-19, Kent-Trumbull Theatre, 4314 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren, 330-675-8887.

“Miracle on Easy Street” Christmas Spectacular, 8 p.m. Dec. 17 and 18 and 2:30 p.m. Dec. 18 and 19, Edward J. Powers Auditorium, Federal St., Youngstown. Call 330-743-8555.

Pop, Rock

Eddie Money Acoustic Christmas, McMenamy’s, route 422, Niles, 7 p.m. Dec. 11, with special guest Taylor Smith. Charge by phone at 330-544-1732 or purchase at McMenamy’s; $25 in advance, $30 day of show. This is a table seated show.

SALES AND SHOWS

Magic of the Angels Christmas Easter Seals benefit, 6 p.m. Nov. 20, Mr. Anthony’s, Boardman. Gourmet dining and dancing to the music of Ovation. Live and silent auctions. Cost: $80 per person. Call 330-599-5500 for reservations.

Holiday Open Studio and Art Sale, noon to 5 p.m. Nov. 20, 21 and 27, Artists of the Mahoning Commons and Friends, Mahoning Commons, Ward Bakery Building, across from U-Haul, 1024 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown. Youngstown area artists will have their working studio spaces open. 330-718-2696.

American Holiday Arts and Crafts Show and Sale, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 4 and 5, Butler Institute of American Art, Youngstown. Art and craft vendors from throughout the region offer works for sale. Call 330-743-1107, ext. 112.

Once Upon a Christmas Craft Show, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 4, Ursuline Center, 4300 Shields Road, Canfield. Presented by Ursuline Preschool and Kindergarten. Admission is free and ample parking is available. For more information call 330-792-4150 or visit UrsulinePreschoolandKindergarten.org.

10th annual Steel Town Studio Holiday Open House, 5 to 9 p.m. Dec. 10, noon to 6 p.m. Dec. 11, 8 N. Phelps St., downtown Youngstown. Features the works of local fine graphic artist Bob Barko Jr. and displays of memorabilia of Youngstown popular culture highlighting Idora Park, Isaly’s, Mill Creek Park, steel mills, local movie theaters, historic and contemporary downtown and more. Unique gift items with a local touch will be available. Light refreshments. Admission is free.

Holiday Fine Arts and Crafts Sale, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 4, and noon to 5 p.m. Dec. 5, at the McDonough Museum of Art on the YSU campus (Wick Avenue). Students, staff and alumni art available. Chance auction. Free admission. Call 330-941-1400.

Upton Association’s Holiday Sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Gently used fall and winter holiday items in the historic 1840 Upton House,380 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren; 330-289-8120.

Journey to Bethlehem, 4-7 p.m. Dec. 5 at Central Christian Church, 2051 E. Market St., Warren. Travelers will be guided through three floors of the church, where they will meet townspeople, angels, King Herod, carpenters, shepherds, wisemen, innkeepers and more, ending at the stable with the holy family and a scripture reading. Refreshments will follow. Free event.

Special events

Boardman Park, 6-8 p.m. Dec. 2, Going Green: Learn how to Go Green this Christmas at an adult workshop hosted by the Green Team and Boardman Park to help you enjoy the season by reducing, recycling and reusing. We will be crafting and snacking at the Elton Beard Cabin. Cost is $5. RSVP to Karen at 330-965-0482. 3 p.m.; Dec. 5, Community Christmas: Santa by fire truck, music and caroling, tours of St. James meeting House. Register to have your group, family or class decorate a tree with natural, edible decorations for the wildlife. Refreshments available. 330-726-8105. 6-10 p.m.; Dec. 5-Jan. 9, Holiday Light Display. Free; 5:30-7:30 p.m. Dec. 9, Supper with Santa: Lariccia Family Community Center. Tickets may be purchased at the Park Office. Boardman residents $6, non-residents $8. No tickets will be sold at the door; Dec. 14 and 15, Santa Calling: Register a time and date for Santa to call your child. Registration forms can be picked up at the Park office or down loaded on our website. Free; 5:30-7:30 p.m. Dec. 20, Cookies for Santa: Children can make cookies for Santa at the Lariccia Family Community Center. Purchase tickets at the Park office. Boardman Residents, $5. Non-residents $7. No tickets will be sold at the door. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 16 and 23, Senior Fun Days: Seniors gather for lunch and fun activities at the Lariccia Family Community Center. Cost is $1. Call 330-965-0482 or 330-726-8105 to RSVP.

Youngstown Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting, 3 p.m. Dec. 4 at Central Square in downtown Youngstown. Tree lighting will begin immediately after the parade, around 4:15 p.m. Entrants are still being sought for the parade. Registration is free. Applications are online at cityofyoungstownoh.com.

50th annual Boar’s Head & Yule Log Festival, Jan. 9 at 1:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown. The annual festival is a unique offering of praise to Jesus Christ at his Epiphany. Performance tickets are $6 each. For more information, call 330-743-3175 or email stjohn@cboss.com

Light Up Night New Castle, 5:30-8 p.m., begins at New Castle Public Library. Chocolate and cookies, Christmas music by The Kushners, Curt & Sharon Savage and Laura White, before and after the parade. Zambelli Park: complementary refreshments; pictures with Santa; food and novelty vendors; entertainment on Kennedy Square beginning at 6 p.m. (Oakpointe Children’s Choir and Kali Davies-Anderson). Tree lighting ceremony at 6:45 p.m. Parade begins at 7 p.m. and line up starts at 6 p.m. on the Columbus Innerbelt.

13th annual Hermitage Light Parade, 6 p.m. Nov. 20. A night of lights, floats and Santa Claus. The parade will travel down East State Street from Hermitage Towne Plaza to the former Hermitage Middle School. Shenango Valley YMCA is conducting a holiday food drive for Community Food Warehouse along the parade route.

Annual “Celebrating Holiday Cheer from Around the World” Wine and Cheese Taste, 7-11 p.m. Nov. 20, St. Joseph the Provider Church, 633 Porter Ave., Campbell. Cost: $10 per person. Includes sampler tray of 4 wines or one glass of wine of your choice, hors d’oeuvres and entertainment. Bottles of wine will be available to purchase for the holidays that evening. Must be 21. Tickets are available by calling 330-755-0266 or 330-559-8725 for more information.

Olde Fashioned Christmas at the Mill, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 27 and 28, Lanterman’s Mill, Mill Creek Park. The mill will be decked out in holiday finery for this special event. You can taste chestnuts roasted over an open fire, give Santa your wish list, purchase unique gifts, watch artisans demonstrate crafts like weaving, pottery, blacksmithing and wood carving, and be entertained by a juggler, a balloon artist, and musicians. Bring a hat, scarf, or pair of mittens to decorate a “Giving Tree.” Donated items will warm up children in need from Mahoning County this winter. 330-740-7115.

Christmas at the Mill Hike, 2 to 4 p.m. Nov. 28, meet at Scholl Recreation Area, Join Bill Whitehouse for a leisurely and informative walk to Lanterman’s Mill and back, moderate difficulty, 2 miles. 330-702-3000.

Classic movie Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol”, 7 p.m. Nov. 30, Dec. 1, 3, 4, 5, and 6, Strand Theatre Museum, 15th Street, Sebring. Movie, museum displays, hors d’oeuvres, desserts, drinks, favors, popcorn, candy, movie trivia. Cost: $15 members, $18 non-members. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. To make reservations call 330-938-6955.

Austintown annual Community Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, 6:45 p.m., Dec. 2, Wickliffe Circle Fire Station, 4102 Mahoning Ave. Fitch Brass Band will play sing-a-long Christmas carols, Santa Claus arrives on a fire truck. Hot chocolate, red punch, coffee, cookies and candy will be served. Call 330-792-1129.

Christmas in Cornersburg, Dec. 3, 4 and 5, 4-8 p.m., Dairy Queen, 3555 S. Meridian Road, Youngstown. Dec. 3: Live reindeer display from 5-8 p.m.; at 5 p.m., Santa arrives on a fire truck, outdoor fire, hot chocolate available outside; Dec. 4: 1-4 p.m., visit with Santa and kids eat free with the purchase of a value meal, live holiday jazz music at 5 p.m., ice sculpture display and carving at 6 p.m.; Dec. 5: ice sculpture display all day, holiday caroling by Zion Christian Church choir members at 2 p.m., ice sculptures at 4 p.m.. 330-799-5295.

Holiday of Lights, Dec. 3-Jan. 1, Beach Club at Conneaut Lake, 12382 Center St., Conneaut Lake, Pa. Drive-thru light display. $5 per vehicle. 814-213-0120.

Poland annual Lighting of the Village Christmas Celebration, 6 p.m. Dec. 4, Town Hall, Poland. Carols and music by Poland Seminary High School followed by lighting of Petersen Park at 6:15. Santa will arrive at Town Hall via fire truck. Cocoa and cookies will be available. Sponsored by Poland Junior Women’s Club. (330) 757-2488.

Breakfast Buffet with Santa, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 5, Beach Club at Conneaut Lake, 12382 Center St., Conneaut Lake, Pa. $12 per person, $8 for children 12 and under. Reservations requested. 814-213-0120.

Boys & Girls club of Youngstown annual Holiday Gala, 6 p.m. Dec. 10, The Embassy, 5030 Youngstown Poland Road, Struthers. Mike Sciortino will serve as emcee. Begins with hors d’oeuvres and cocktails at 6 p.m. followed by formal buffet at 7 and raffles begin at 8 p.m. Tickets for reverse raffle and dinner are $100 per person, dinner only $50 per person. Call 330-726-3477 to purchase tickets or offer donations/sponsorships.

Christmas Time Mystery Dinner, 7-9 Dec. 11, Hotel Conneaut, Conneaut Lake, Pa. $23 per person in advance, $42 per couple (admission includes drive-thru Holiday of Lights). 814-213-0120 or www.clphotelconneaut.com.

Holiday Magic, 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 12-18, Tylee Park, Hubbard. Visit Santa at Santa’s Cottage, and enjoy hot cocoa and cookie while listening to carolers in the gazebo. Leave a letter for Santa in Santa’s mailbox. Bring your camera. The park is decorated for the holidays. Free admission.

Christmas Dinner with Elvis, 7-10 Dec. 18, Beach Club at Conneaut Lake, 12382 Center St., Conneaut Lake, Pa. $20 per person, $36 per couple in advance. 814-213-0120.

American Slovak Cultural Association Vilija Dinner, 4 p.m. Dec. 12, St. Thomas Church Father Snock Center, 2800 Shady Run Road, Youngstown. A traditional Slovak Christmas Eve dinner with music and carols. $20 per person. 330-533-7077.