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Fairs, Festivals

Frostbite Foodtaste Footrace, 4 p.m., Downtown Sharon, pre-register at Quaker Steak and Lube, Chestnut Street, Sharon, Pa.

Friday

Dances

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

Onstage

“Boston Marriage‚ö” 7:30 p.m., The Youngstown Playhouse, Glenwood Avenue, Youngstown; 330-788-8739.

“Come Blow Your Horn,SDRq 8 p.m., Trumbull New Theatre, 5883 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; 330-652-1103.

Pop, Rock, Jazz

The Marcels and the Shades of Blue, 8 p.m., Kent Stage, 175 E. Main St., Kent; 800-595-4849.

Saturday

Comedy

Dennis Ross, 8:30 p.m., Funny Farm Comedy Club in the MetroPlex Hotel, Belmont Avenue, Liberty; 330-759-4242.

country music

Sunny Sweeney, 10 p.m., Dusty Armadillo, 3147 state Route 44, Rootstown; 330-325-0647.

Dances

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

Just Got To Dance Club, 8 p.m. (lessons at 7 p.m.), Ukrainian Orthodox Church/Pavilion, 1025 N. Belle Vista Ave., Youngstown; 330-518-8891.

Snowman Parade (square dance and line dancing), 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., North Bloomfield Town Hall, intersection of state Routes 45 and 87, North Bloomfield; 440-685-4758.

Lectures

“Belle Boyd, Confederate spy,” 2 p.m., Warren Public Library, 444 Mahoning Avenue NW, Warren; 330-399-8807.

Music

Boardman High School PTSA-Palooza with 11 high school bands, 6 p.m., Boardman Performing Arts Center, 7777 Glenwood Ave., Boardman; 330-758-7511.

Onstage

“Boston Marriage,SDRq 7:30 p.m., The Youngstown Playhouse, Glenwood Ave., Youngstown; 330-788-8739.

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

Stars of Tomorrow , 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., New Castle Playhouse, 202 E. Long Ave., New Castle, Pa.; 724-654-3437.

Pop, Rock, Jazz

Boogie Matrix and Broccoli Samurai, 8 p.m., Kent Stage, 175 E. Main St., Kent; 800-595-4849.

The Clarks, 9 p.m., The Cellar, 162 S. Bridge St., Struthers; 330-750-0199.

Sunday

Dances

Dance at the Orthodox Center, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Orthodox Center, 1025 N. Belle Vista, Youngstown; 330-518-8891.

Oldies dance with DJ Ron Chick (POF/DARE), 6:30 p.m., Saxon Club, 710 S. Meridian Road, Austintown; 330-980-8929.

Wayne Tomsic Band, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., Bessemer Croatian Club, 601 E. Poland Ave., Bessemer, Pa.; 724-667-8997.

Music

Canfield Community Concert Band’s winter concert, 3 p.m., Canfield High School, 100 Cardinal Drive, Canfield.

Special Events

Free family day, 1:30 p.m., The Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown; 330-743-1107.

Monday

Dances

Happy Feet Dance lessons, 6 p.m., Weathersfield Fire Station 40, 2229 Gardenland Ave. SE, Niles;

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.

Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 W. 13th St., Ashtabula. Admission is free. Hours: 9-8 Mon.-Th.; 9-4 Fri.; 9-noon Sat. 440-964-3396.

Blue Heron Art Gallery, 600 Main St., Volant, Pa. Hours: 10-5 Mon.-Sat., noon-5 Sun. 724-652-0752, 724-533-2606 or www.blueherongallery.com.

Butler Institute of American Art, 343 E. State St., Salem. Closed for repairs. 330-332-8213.

Butler Institute of American Art, 9350 E. Market St., Howland. “Watercolors from the Permanent Collection,” through Jan. Hours: 11-4 Wed.-Sun. 330-609-9900.

Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown. “Jake Marsico: mideast.midwest.middle class,” through Jan. 22; “Will Barnet, Honoring a Master: The Classic Prints,” through Jan. 29; “Les Barta,” through Jan. 29; “Selected Works form Pastel Society of America’s 38th Annual Exhibit,” through Feb. 19; “Charles Hinman: GEMS,” through Feb. 26; “Susan Weil and Jose Betancourt: Blueprints,” through Feb. 26; “American Chinese Oil Painters Artists League,” through Feb. 26; “Jennifer Vanderpool,” Jan. 22-April 15 (meet the artist, 1-3 Jan. 22); “Ron Barron: TrashScans, Series 1 & 2,” Feb. 12-June 3 (meet the artist, 1-3 Feb. 12); “74th Area Artists Annual Exhibition,” March 11-April 8 (meet the artists 1-3 March 11); “Lilian Rheuban: A Tribute,” March 18-April 29. Hours: 11-4 Tue.-Sat. and noon-4 Sun. Closed 2 p.m. Closed Mondays and major holidays. 330-743-1711 or www.butlerart.com.

Cleveland Museum of Art, Reinberger Gallery in the Gund Building, 11150 East Blvd., Cleveland. Hours: 10-5 Tue., Thu., Sat. and Sun.; 10-9 Wed. and Fri.; closed Mon. 216-421-7407.

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.

Hoyt Institute of Fine Arts, 124 E. Leasure Ave., New Castle. Hours: 11-8 Tue. and Thu.; 11-4 Wed., Fri. and Sat.; closed Sun. and Mon. 724-652-2882 or www.hoytartcenter.org.

Langenheim Memorial Library, Thiel College, 75 College Ave., Greenville, Pa. Free and open to the public. Hours: 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Mon.-Fri. 724-589-2106 or www.thiel.edu/cbi.

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.

McDonough Museum of Art, on the campus of YSU. 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. “Intimate & Inspirational,” the photography of Scott Lanz demonstrates that beauty in nature can be found not just in national parks, but also in our own backyards. His photographs foster pride and appreciation for Youngstown’s natural legacy, through Jan. 22; “Wild Land: Thomas Cole and the Birth of American Landscape Painting, Jan. 27-March 18. 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. “Happy Birthday, Ford Nature Center,” through Dec. 2012. The Ford family donated their home that had originally been built for a personal friend of Volney Rogers. 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 (third building south of Knesal Hardware). The museum contains artifacts from businesses, farms, wars and Springfield High School as well as contributions from many residents of the township. Hours: 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. 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. Exhibit Saturday through Feb. 11 by local artist Gary Taneri showcases 17 life-size portrait paintings. An opening day reception will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Artist gallery talk on painting techniques set from 2-4 p.m. Jan. 22. Show also features six portrait paintings from the permanent collection of Butler Institute of American Art. 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.

CHILDREN

OH WOW! The Roger and Gloria Jones Children’s Center for Science and Technology, 11 W. Federal St., Youngstown. General Admission is $7 per person, children 2 and younger are free. Hours: Mon.-Thur. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Fri and Sat, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday noon to 4 p.m. 330-744-5914 or ohwowkids.org.

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.

Market Square, 6406 Kinsman-Nickerson Road, Kinsman. 12 shops including 100,000 used books, antiques, collectibles, new and used housewares and hardware, wallpaper/borders, soda fountain. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 10-5 Sat. and Sun. 330-876-3178.

Menagerie Thrift & Gift Store, 6037 E. Market St., Warren. Antiques, collectibles, hobbies and more. Open 10-6 Tue.-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.

Rogers Community Open Air Flea Market, 45625 state Route 154, Rogers. Hours: 7:30 a.m.-dusk, Fri. 330-227-3236.

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-percent 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. 330-770-2957.

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. Open 10-6 seven days. 330-538-0444.

Wizard of Odds II, 4761 Mahoning Ave., Austintown. In plaza with Marc’s and Bill’s Place. Hours: 10-7 Mon.-Sat.; 10-6 Sunday. 330-797-0444.

MUSEUMS

Arms Family Museum, 648 Wick Ave., Youngstown. Hours: 1-5 Tue.-Sun. Admission: $4 for adults; $3 for senior citizens and college students; and $2 for children. Admission includes a guided tour. For 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 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.

Harmony Museum, 218 Mercer St., Harmony, Pa. 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. “On the Home Front: Civil War Fashions and Domestic Life,” through Aug. 26, 2012. Hours: Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.; Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8:45 p.m.; and Sunday from noon to 4:45 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors and $3 for children younger than 18. The museum is free with a Kent State ID, free to the public on Sundays and offers free parking. 330-672-3450.

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: $8 for adults, $5 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.

Salem Historical Society Museum, 208 S. Broadway, Salem. Hours: 1-4 Sundays. 330-337-8514.

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.

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.

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.