Art
• Check out the paintings of Chuck Woods, “50 Years of the Real,” on display through April 12 at Butler Institute of American Art, Youngstown. Also on display through April 5 is an exhibition of holograms by Ana Maria Nicholson, “Portraits in Laser Light.” Info: 330-743-1711.
• Paintings by Steve Emmett are on display in “A Memorial Exhibition” through April 4 in Weyers-Sampson Gallery at Thiel College. Info: 724-589-2095.
• Graphic design, movie making and digital photography are just a few of the areas featured in “Paper Planes,” presented by DuBois Business College, during a free show at 7 p.m. Friday on the third floor of DuBois Harley Davidson, 101 W. DuBois Ave. Info: 814-371-6920.
• A selection of artwork by Robert Qualters, “Autobiographical Mythologies: A Life in Art,” is on display at Joy Be Galleries, 3583 Butler St., Pittsburgh.
• Work by Robert Motherwell, a leader in the movement of abstract expressionism, “Lost in Form, Found in Line,” is on display through May 1 at Hoyt Institute of Fine Arts, New Castle. Info: 724-652-2882.
• Accomplished Pittsburgh-area painter Matt Gualtieri and Jenn Wertz, a painter and founding member of the rock band Rusted Root, present “Rubbing Sticks Together,” on display in Mendelson Gallery, Pittsburgh. Info: 412-361-8664.
• Rastislav Misik’s new photographic work, “Banska Stiavnica,” co-presented with Point Park University, is on display through April 8 in Filmmakers Galleries, Pittsburgh. Also on display: “Transformation,” work by local and national bead artists, and Lori Hepner’s “Code Words,” a photographic illustrations of translations from our language to binary code. Info: 412-682-4111.
• “The Analytical Eye” pays tribute to Aaronel deRoy Gruber, one of Pennsylvania’s most prolific photographers, with a retrospective exhibition on display through June 27 at Silver Eye Center for Photography, Pittsburgh. A reception at 3 p.m. Saturday kicks off the event. Info: 412-431-1810 or silvereye.org
Classical
• Thiel College presents the Doran Wind Quintet with guest pianist Stuart Malina at 7 p.m. today in David Johnson Memorial Chapel on the campus. Info: 724-589-2240.
• Grove City College Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Concert Band will present their first concert of 2009 at 8 p.m. Friday in Ketler Auditorium of the Pew Fine Arts Center. The concert is free and no tickets are needed. Info: 724-450-1517.
• Creator and producer Darren Thomas presents “Forgiven,” an original vocal work featuring 100 voices forming a multi-racial, multi-ethnic national choir, all at 6 p.m. March 28 in Edward W. Powers Auditorium. Tickets: 330-744-0264, info: www.youngstownsymphony.com
Dance
• The Walnut Lodge and Ballet Theater Shenango Valley present “The Sleep Beauty” at 7:30 p.m. March 27 and 2:30 p.m. March 29 in The Corinthian Banquet Hall, Vine Street in downtown Sharon. The March 27 performance will also feature “Potent Potions,” a drink and hors d’oeuvres special with the Evil Queen. Sunday’s pre-show is a “tea and cakes with Princess Aurora.” Tickets: 724-346-4746
• Dance to the oldies with Cross Roads at 8 p.m. Friday or try polka with Del Sinchak at 8 p.m. Saturday in Kuzman’s Lounge, Girard, Ohio. Also, catch a jitterbug dance Wednesday.
Dramatic stage
• Fyodor Dostoevksi’s “Crime and Punishment” will be performed through March 27 at Cleveland Playhouse. Info: 216-795-7000.
• The comedic farce, “Chase Me Up Farndale Avenue,” plays at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Production by the Victorian Players, 702 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown. Tickets and info: 330-746-5455.
• A play by “West Wing” creator and producer Aaron Sorkin about the idea that created the television, “The Farnsworth Invention,” makes its Cleveland debut now through April 11 at Beck Center for the Arts. Info: 216-521-2540.
• Relationships get as turbulent as the high seas in Je’Caryous Johnson’s acclaimed play “Love Overboard” about a cruise ship captain and his passengers and crew, on stage at 8 p.m. March 27 in Powers Auditorium, Youngstown. Info: youngstownsymphony.com.
• The Pulitzer Prize-winning drama “Driving Miss Daisy” hits the stage at 8 p.m. March 27 and 28 and April 3 and 4 and at 2 p.m. March 29 and April at Oakland Center for the Arts, Youngstown. Info: 330-746-0404.
• Youngstown State University Theater will present the tragic drama, “Miss Julie,” weekends from March 26 through April 5 in the Spotlight Arena Theater. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinees are at 3 p.m. Tickets and info: 330-941-3105.
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• Full House’s “Uncle Joey,” Dave Coulier, stops by Hilarities Fourth Street Theatre, Cleveland. Info: 216-241-7425 or ticketfusion.com.
• Experience a spectacular evening of Irish song, dance, music and comedy when Dublin’s Traditional Irish Cabaret performs at 7:30 p.m. Saturday in Miller Auditorium at Slippery Rock University. Tickets and info: 724-738-2091.
Festivals
• Taste traditional cuisine from China, Japan, Korea, France, Kenya, Russia, Mexico and other countries from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday at the International Food Fair, sponsored by the Thiel College World Organization, in the dining hall of Howard Miller Student Center on the campus in Greenville: Info: 724-589-2036.
• Enjoy a Benefit Soup Luncheon and sample 12 kinds of soup along with garlic toast, coffee or tea from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 28 at the Cow Shed on state Route 18 in Conneaut Lake. Cost is $6 per person. All proceeds help Conneaut Lake Bark Park. Info: 814-382-2478.
Film
• As part of a fundraising event for Grow Youngstown, the organization will screen “The Power of Community: How Cuba Survived Peak Oil” at an event Friday at the Garden Cafe at the Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with tasty edibles and an auction. Tickets $10. Info: growyoungstown.
• See part one of Oscar-winning director Steven Soderbergh’s “Che: the Argentine,” a biographical film of the influential political figure Che Guevara, played by Benicio Del Toro, in showings Friday through March 26 at Harris Theater, Pittsburgh. Part two, “Guerilla,” plays March 27 through April 2. Info and showtimes: 412-682-4111.
• A celebration of the films of Kirk Douglas continues Sunday with “Spartacus” at Regent Square Theater, Pittsburgh. “Seven Days in May” plays March 29. Info and showtimes: 412-682-4111.
Karaoke
• Today: Sing along to oldies with Scott at 6 p.m. in the Okay Corral, Stoneboro.
• Friday: Jim Hicks runs karaoke at 9:30 p.m. in Sidebar & Grille, Mercer; Simply Ed Karaoke plays at 9:30 p.m. in Thunder Alley in the Quaker Steak and Lube complex, Sharon.
• Sunday: Sing along with Mic at 8 p.m. in the Okay Corral, Stoneboro.
• Wednesday: Sing along with Mic at 9 p.m. in the Okay Corral, Stoneboro; Jim Hicks is back at 7 p.m. in the Sidebar & Grille, Mercer.
Kids
• “Dora the Explorer Live! - “Search for the City of Lost Toys” treks to the Benedum Center March Friday through Sunday. Info: 412-456-6666 or pgharts.org
• Kids of all ages are invited to join the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse at 1:30 p.m. March 29 for Playhouse Disney Live at Chevrolet Centre, Youngstown. Ticketmaster.
• Sesame Street Live presents “Elmo Makes Music” on April 18 and 19 in Canton Civic Center and April 30 though May 3 in Edward W. Powers Auditorium, Youngstown. Info: Canton tickets: 330-489-3090 and Powers tickets: 330-744-0264.
Local bands
• Side Effects plays high energy dance rock at 9 p.m. Saturday in Splitz Sports Bar and Grille, Hermitage. Info: www.thesideeffects.com
• Groove Clinic cuts a rut at 9:30 p.m. Saturday in Harry’s, Sharpsville. Info: www.grooveclinic.net
• Shakedown plays at 10 p.m. Saturday in PaPa Louie’s Motocross Cafe & Finish Line, Brookfield. Info: 330-448-2242
• Steve Vuich jams at 9 p.m. Monday in Tully’s Irish Pub, downtown Sharon.
• A heavy dose of the local sound gathers for the “Billy Dach Benefit” set for 6 p.m. Saturday in The Corinthian, downtown Sharon. Bands include Grant Street Exit, Blue Ash, the River Saints, FX Project, the Gordan James Band, and the Max Terry Band. Info: 724-983-9020
• Soundbite jams for a “not so private” birthday party, playing classic rock at 9:30 p.m. Saturday in Leftheris’ Tavern, Masury, Ohio. Info: 724-347-2508
• Stoned Sober plays rock n’ roll at 9:30 p.m. Saturday in the Farrell Moose on Division Street. Info: www.stonedsober.myeweb.net, 724-877-4102, public welcome
• Howard and the Point Five Band perform at 9 p.m. Friday in The Caravan II Albergo, Sampson Street, New Castle. No cover.
• Tommy Chris teams up with Joey D. of Savoy playing hits from the ’60s through the ’90s at 9:30 p.m. Saturday in Nick’s Inn 62, Sharon.
• The Mudd Brothers rock the house Saturday night in the Locust Grove, state Route 58 outside Mercer. Info: www.myspace.com/muddbrothers
• Remedy rocks Saturday in Jacob’s Gable Inn, Jamestown. Info: www.remedybandrocks.com
• Five Deep plays high energy dance rock at 10 p.m. Saturday in Leon’s, Howland, Ohio. www.fivedeepmusic.com
• The Bandit Band rocks the house at 9:30 p.m. Saturday in The Gateway Tavern and Grille, Greenville. Info: 724-866-4620
• Variety on the Square presents Red Dust Mountain, playing from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in the old G.C. Murphy Building at 110 N. Pitt St., Mercer. There is an admission charge. Bring a chair. Inside venue. Info: 724-662-1490
• Steve Fazzini plays at 5:30 p.m. and DJ Nick hosts a “Singles Pre-Weekend Hot Spot” dance for singles or couples at 8 p.m. today in the Rosetta Stone Cafe and Wine Bar, 110 Federal Plaza West, Youngstown. Then catch Savoy at 9 p.m. Friday and Manhattan at 9 p.m. Saturday. “Sunday’s With Steve” starts at 2 p.m. Sunday. Catch Steve Fazzini playing “An Evening with Frank Sinatra” at 6 p.m. Tuesday and Lites Out Jazz jams at 6 p.m. Wednesday.
• The Dick n’ Jane Show is a duo show that jams at 9:30 p.m. Friday in The Rock House, Route 8 between Slippery Rock and Butler. Then catch The Intent at 9:30 p.m. Saturday in The Bear Inn, Canadohta Lake, Pa. Info: www.theintent.com; Charlie B’s info: 714-748-4477.
Musical stage
• Come hear organ music like you’ve never heard it before in a performance by Harold Vogel at 4 p.m. Sunday at St. Paul Cathedral, Pittsburgh, as Organ Artists Series celebrates its 30th anniversary. Info: 412-242-2787 or oas-series.com.
• Taking a freewheeling, no-holds-barred approach to music, jazz saxophonist Ralph Lalama performs at 8 p.m. Tuesday as part of Youngstown State University’s Performing Arts Series at The Youngstown Club, fifth floor, 201 E. Commerce St. Info: fpa.ysu.edu.
• A musical about a pair of kooky relatives of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, “Grey Gardens,” hits the stage through March 29 at Beck Center for the Arts, Cleveland. Info: 216-521-2540.
• The groundbreaking 20-member chamber orchestra Alarm Will Sound performs their new music-theater event “1969” at 8 p.m. Friday at New Hazlett Theater, Pittsburgh. Info: 412-394-3353 or proartstickets.org.
• Catch the world’s longest running musical, “The Fantasticks,” at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and March 27 and 28 and at 2 p.m. March 22 and 29 at Salem (Ohio) Community Theatre, 490 E. State St. Info: 330-332-9688.
Pop
• Pop princess Britney Spears performs at 8 p.m. March 27 in Mellon Arena, Pittsburgh. Ticketmaster.
• David Cassidy, TV’s “Keith Partridge,” performs all his classic hits at 8:30 p.m. March 27 in Barrow-Civic Theatre, Franklin. Info: 800-537-7769.
• Singer Katy Perry spices things up at 8 p.m. March 28 at House of Blues, Cleveland. Info: 216-523-3593 or hob.com.
• Catch the Moondog Coronation Ball at 7 p.m. March 28 with performances Tommy James and the Shondells, Little Richard, Three Dog Night, Herman’s Hermitas and Jerry Butler in Quicken Loans Arena, Cleveland. Ticketmaster.
• The Temptations perform at 9 p.m. April 3 in Wheeling (W.Va.) Island Showroom. Ticketmaster.
Rock
• Michael Stanley plays minus his band at 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday at The Tangier, Akron. Info: 330-376-7171.
• Kottonmouth Kings light up Gravity Nightclub in Cheswick, Pa at 8 tonight. Ticketmaster.
• Eddie Money finds two tickets to paradise at 9 p.m. Friday at Wheeling (W.Va.) Island Showroom. Ticketmaster.
• Less Than Jake performs at 7 p.m. Friday with the Expendables and the Flatliners at House of Blues, Cleveland. Also performing at the venue are Shenango Valley native Neal Badolato and his band Tropidelic at 7 p.m. Monday along with Scotty Don’t and Badfish. George Thorogood and the Destroyers take care of business at 8 p.m. Wednesday. Info: 216-523-3593 or hob.com.
• The Clarks, featuring Mercer native and drummer Dave Minarik, play at 10 p.m. Saturday at the Cellar in Struthers, Ohio. Tickets and info: 330-750-0199 or thecellarrocks.com.
• Former Primus bass guitarist Les Claypool performs at 7:30 p.m. Sunday in Agora Theatre, Cleveland. Info: clevelandagora.com.
• The Eagles check out of Hotel California for a show at 8 p.m. Tuesday at Quicken Loans Arena, Cleveland. Ticketmaster.
• Rock favorites Saliva and Shinedown play at 7:45 p.m. Tuesday with Halestorm at Mr. Small’s Funhouse, Millvale, Pa. Info: 866-468-3401.
• Blues guitar legend B.B. King continues his farewell tour with a stop at 9 p.m. on March 27 at House of Blues, Cleveland. Info: 216-523-3593 or hob.com
Spoken word
• Catch an “Introduction to Permaculture Design” taught by Josh Beniston of Ohio State University’s Carbon Management and Sequestration Center, during a two-day workshop Saturday and Sunday at Mill Creek MetroParks, Boardman, Ohio. Info and registration: growyoungstown.org
• Dr. Scott Cairns, an accomplished poet, scholar and teacher, will explore “Leaning Into Poetry and Prayer” at 9:30 a.m. March 26 in Harbison Chapel and again at 4 p.m. in Henry Buhl Library, both at Grove City College. Info: 724-450-1517.
• Dr. Jacques Berlinerblau, a Georgetown University religion professor and author, gives a provocative account of the significance of religion in the politics of today at noon March 26 in Howard Miller Student Center at Thiel College, Greenville. Info: 724-589-2106.
Sports
• Smucker’s Stars on Ice, featuring Olympic, world and national champions, skates at 7:30 p.m. Friday in Quicken Loans Arena, Cleveland, and at 3 p.m. Saturday at Mellon Arena, Pittsburgh. Info: starsonice.com
• The Harlem Globetrotters return for a second time this spring, this time for an encore basketball showcase at 7 p.m. April 16 at Quicken Loans Arena, Cleveland. Ticketmaster.
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Compiled by Herald Staff Writer Patrick Connelly and Matthew Snyder
