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Music

Dana Clarinet Ensemble concert, 6 p.m., Bliss Recital Hall, Youngstown State University; 330-941-3105.

Dana Guitar Studio recital, 8 p.m., Bliss Recital Hall, Youngstown State University; 330-941-3105.

Dana Saxophone Studio recital, 7:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church of Youngstown, 201 Wick Ave., Youngstown; 330-744-4307.

Onstage

“Once on This Island,SDRq 7:30 p.m., Ford Theater, Bliss Hall, Youngstown State University; 330-941-3105.

“Nunsense,SDRq 7:30 p.m., (Top Hat Productions) Fairview Arts and Outreach Center, 4220 Youngstown-Poland Road, Youngstown; 800-838-3006.

Pop, Rock, Jazz

Jessica Lee Mayfield with Justin Townes Earle, 8 p.m., Kent Stage, 175 E. Main St., Kent; 800-595-4849.

Schools

“Done to Death,SDRq 7 p.m., Poland Seminary High School, 3199 Dobbins Road, Poland; 330-757-7020.

Friday

Dances

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.

Ivory Coach (oldies), 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., Kuzman’s, 1025 S. State St,, Girard; 330-545-8995.

Music

An Evening with Elvis gospel concert with Jim Penney, 7 p.m., Grace Methodist Church, 210 S. Broad St., Grove City, Pa.; 724-967-2540.

The Bridge, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., The Atmosphere Cafe, 815 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; 330-652-6929.

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

Music for Miracles to benefit A Way With Words Foundation, 7 p.m., Kingdom Nations Church, 10 Skyline Drive, Canfield; 330-702-8001.

Onstage

“Oklahoma,SDRq 8 p.m., Trumbull New Theater, 5883 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; 330-652-1103.

“Once on This Island,SDRq 7:30 p.m., Ford Theater, Bliss Hall, Youngstown State University; 330-941-3105.

“The Prince’s Diaries,SDRq 7 p.m., (Stage Left Players) Trinity Playhouse, 234 E. Lincoln Way, Lisbon; 330-831-7249.

“Annie,SDRq 7:30 p.m., New Castle Playhouse, 202 E. Long Ave., New Castle, Pa.; 724-654-3437.

“Nunsense,” 7:30 p.m., (Top Hat Productions) Fairview Arts and Outreach Center, 4220 Youngstown-Poland Road, Youngstown; 800-838-3006.

Pop, Rock, Jazz

Loudon Wainwright III and Shawn Colvin, 8 p.m., Kent Stage, 175 E. Main St., Kent; 800-595-4849.

Schools

“Done to Death,SDRq 7 p.m., Poland Seminary High School, 3199 Dobbins Road, Poland; 330-757-7020.

“The Games People Play,” 7 p.m., Struthers Middle School Auditorium, 800 Fifth St., Struthers;

“The Last Gladiator,SDRq 7 p.m., Newton Falls High School, 907 Milton Blvd., Newton Falls; 330-872-5121.

Special events

A Loose-Knit Group, 10 a.m. to noon, Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown; 330-740-7116.

Saturday

Dances

Del Sinchak, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., Kuzman’s, 1025 S. State St, Girard; 330-545-8995.

Just Got to Dance (lesson, 7-8), 8 p.m. to 11 p.m., Orthodox Center, 1025 N. Belle Vista, Youngstown; 330-518-8891.

Onstage

“Oklahoma,SDRq 8 p.m., Trumbull New Theater, 5883 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; 330-652-1103.

“Once on This Island,SDRq 7:30 p.m., Ford Theater, Bliss Hall, Youngstown State University; 330-941-3105.

“The Prince’s Diaries,SDRq 7 p.m., (Stage Left Players) Trinity Playhouse , 234 E. Lincoln Way, Lisbon; 330-831-7249.

“Annie,SDRq 7:30 p.m., New Castle Playhouse, 202 E. Long Ave., New Castle, Pa.; 724-654-3437.

“Nunsense,” 7:30 p.m., (Top Hat Productions) Fairview Arts and Outreach Center, 4220 Youngstown-Poland Road, Youngstown; 800-838-3006.

Pop, Rock, Jazz

Eddie From Ohio with Vienna Teng, 8 p.m., Kent Stage, 175 E. Main St., Kent; 800-595-4849.

Sales Shows

Artists of the Mahoning Commons Holiday Open Studio and Art Sale, noon to 5 p.m., Ward Bakery Building, 1024 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; 330-718-2696.

Northeastern Ohio Pet Expo, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Eastwood Expo Center, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; 330-518-7794.

Schools

“Done to Death,SDRq 7 p.m., Poland Seminary High School, 3199 Dobbins Road, Poland; 330-757-7020.

“The Games People Play,SDRq 7 p.m., Struthers Middle School Auditorium, 800 Fifth St., Struthers;

“The Last Gladiator,SDRq 7 p.m., Newton Falls High School, 907 Milton Blvd., Newton Falls; 330-872-5121.

Special Events

Film “Masquerades” (Algeria), 2 p.m., The Lemon Grove Cafe, 122 W. Federal St., Youngstown; 330-744-7683.

Sunday

Dances

Dance party with DJ Ron Chick, 6 p.m., Saxon Club, 710 S. Meridian Road, Youngstown; 330-792-7973.

Dick Tady and Orchestra, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., Bessemer Croatian Club, 601 E. Poland Ave., Bessemer, Pa.; 724-667-8997.

USA Dance (lessons begin at 5), 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., Orthodox Center, 1025 N. Belle Vista, Youngstown; 330-518-8891.

Fairs, Festivals

Ethnic Fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Holy Family Church, 2729 Center Road, Poland; 330-757-1545.

Music

Handel’s “Messiah” by Shenango Valley Chorale, 2:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 600 E. State St., Sharon, Pa.; 724-981-4732.

Roman Rudnytsky, pianist, 2 p.m., Poland United Methodist Church, 1940 Boardman-Poland Road (Route 224), Poland; 330-757-1553.

Onstage

“Oklahoma,SDRq 3 p.m., Trumbull New Theater, 5883 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; 330-652-1103.

“Once on This Island,SDRq 3 p.m., Ford Theater, Bliss Hall, Youngstown State University; 330-941-3105.

“The Prince’s Diaries,” 2 p.m., (Stage Left Players) Trinity Playhouse, 234 E. Lincoln Way, Lisbon; 330-831-7249.

“Annie,” 2 p.m., New Castle Playhouse, 202 E. Long Ave., New Castle, Pa.; 724-654-3437.

“Nunsense,” 7:30 p.m., (Top Hat Productions) Fairview Arts and Outreach Center, 4220 Youngstown-Poland Road, Youngstown; 800-838-3006.

Pop, Rock, Jazz

Circa Survive with Dredg, codeseven, and Animals as Leaders, 9 p.m., House of Blues, 308 Euclid Ave., Cleveland; 216-523-2583.

Sales Shows

Artists of the Mahoning Commons Holiday Open Studio and Art Sale, noon to 5 p.m., Ward Bakery Building, 1024 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; 330-718-2696.

Northeastern Ohio Pet Expo, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Eastwood Expo Center, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; 330-518-7794.

Special Events

Film “My Tehran For Sale” (Iran), 8 p.m., The Lemon Grove Cafe, 122 W. Federal St., Youngstown; 330-744-7683.

Monday

Music

YSU Wind Ensemble and Concert Band, 8 p.m., Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown; 330-259-0555.

Music

Pianist Dror Biran, 8 p.m., Bliss Recital Hall, Youngstown State University; 330-941-3105.

Mauvais Sort (Quebec folk rock ensemble), 7 p.m., Westgate Middle School Auditorium, 810 Eighth St., East Liverpool.

Tuesday

Pop, Rock, Jazz

Shinedown, 8 p.m., Powers Auditorium, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown; 330-744-0264.

Wednesday

music

Brass Chamber Music, 12:15 p.m., The Butler Institute of American Art, Youngstown; 330-743-1107.

Special Events

Greek Night Party with the Grecian Keys, 8 p.m., Antioch Hall, 1555 S. Meridian Road, Youngstown; 330-394-0404.

Ongoing

MUSEUMS

Arms Family Museum, 648 Wick Ave., Youngstown. All Dolled Up for the Holiday Season, Dec. 4-Jan. 9, Vignettes in the museum include a village of vintage doll houses; a 9’ Christmas tree filled with American made Shiny Brite glass ornaments; a winter wonderland complete with dolls building a snowman; and a dancing beauty that will grace the dining room table. This year’s exhibit will also feature two themed trees by collectors Jerry and Darla Arnold from Beechwood, Ohio. Their forty-year collection of paper ornaments has been featured in Early American Life magazine and exhibited at the Taft Museum in Cincinnati. Visitors are welcome on the self guided tour to make multiple passes through the seven period rooms as well as visit the second floor local history exhibits, and the Anne Kilcawley Christmas Hands-On History Room. The museum’s gift shop, Greystone Gifts, has a wide variety of items including vintage trees, ornaments and Santa figurines for sale. Hours: 1 to 5 p.m. Tue.-Fri. and Sun.; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat. The museum will also stay open until 7 p.m. Dec. 10 and 17. Closed on Mondays, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Years Day. Admission for the exhibit is $5 for adults, and $3 for Children ages 3-18 (under 3 free). For additional information visit www.mahoninghistory.org or call 330-743-2589.

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.

Barnhisel House, 1011 N. State St., Girard. Hours: 1-4 p.m. second and fourth Sunday each month. Admission: adults, $5; seniors, $4; children, $2; under six, free. 330-545-6162.

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

Carnegie Science Center, One Allegheny Ave., Pittsburgh. Make reservations from 8-5 Mon.-Fri. Hours: 10-5 Sun.-Fri., 10-7 Sat. 412-237-3400.

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

Crandall Gallery, Mount Union College, Simpson St. and Union Ave., Alliance. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Sat.-Sun. 1-6 p.m. 330-823-2083.

David and Melissa Butts Museum, 4562 Wilson-Sharpsville Road, Fowler. Hours: By appointment. 330-637-2006 or 330-637-1020.

Harmony Museum, 218 Mercer St., Harmony, Pa. Christmas Season YOBP-Eckstein Village and train-trolley display. Guided tours 1 to 4 p.m. daily, except Mondays and holidays. Handmade log houses, 1930s Pennsylvania forebay barn, church and grist mill. Mid 19th century train circles the town while old fashioned streetcar has its own loop, both antiques from the 1950s and much more. Runs through Jan. 2011. Reservations suggested for weekends. 724-452-7341 or 888-821-4822 or www.harmonymuseum.org.

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

Hower House, University of Akron, 60 Fir Hill, Akron. Admission: Adults, $6; senior citizens (65+), $5; students, $2; children 6 and under admitted free with adult. Group rates for 10 or more. Hours: noon-3:30 Wed.-Sat. 330-972-6909.

Hubbard Historical Society’s McBride House, 27 Hager St., Hubbard. Regular open house schedule, 2 to 5 p.m. second Sunday monthly. Tours at other times may be arranged by calling 330-534-4247.

Kent State University Museum, in Rockwell Hall, corner of E. Main St. and South Lincoln, Kent. “Collectors and Collecting,” through June 24, 2011; “Katharine Hepburn: Dressed for Stage and Screen,” through Sept. 4, 2011. Hours: 10-4:45 Wed., Fri. and Sat.; 10-8:45 Thursday; noon-4:45 Sun. 330-672-3450.

Mercer County Historical Society, 119 S. Pitt St., Mercer, Pa.; Hours: 10-4:30 Tue.-Fri.; 10-3 Sat.; closed holidays. 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. 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 888-644-6123 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 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. 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 or go to www.wjmb.org.

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

Special events

Angels for Animals, 4750 state Route 165, Canfield. New volunteer sign-up and orientation, Closed Sundays and Mondays. 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.Polishyoungstown.com.