Ticketmaster events are sold at Macy’s and Giant Eagle, both Hermitage; ticketmaster.com; and at 330-747-1212.



ART

• Marc Sijan’s super realistic sculptures of people (critics have said, “All that’s missing is the pulse”) will fascinate viewers through Nov. 29 at the Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown. Info: www.butlerart.com

• Local photographer David Hoye’s work will be displayed at the Community Library of the Shenango Valley through November.

• Former Greenville resident and contemporary artist Ed Stitt shows some of his paintings through January in the Gallery Grille, 365 Mercer Road, Hempfield Township.

• Hoyt Art Center presents a new exhibit by Eva Zeisel, “The Shape of Life,” on display through Dec. 31 in the gallery in New Castle. Hours are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, or 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Admission free, tour info: 724-652-2882, ext. 13, or hoytprograms@hoytartcenter.org

• The Blue Heron Art Gallery will feature in November artists Karen Hoagland, Nancy Connelly, and the Wednesday Morning Artists from Eastbrook Presbyterian Church, as directed by Mary Jane Winder. Hoagland’s exhibit “Safari of Stone Creatures” will be on view through Nov. 27, with the Wednesday Morning group’s work providing its backdrop. Connelly’s exhibition, “Pastels and Paintings” will be on view from Saturday through Jan. 24. All at the gallery, 600 Main St., Volant. Info:www.theblueherongallery.com

• Enjoy the rich tapestries created by fiber artists Lainie Addessi, Victoria Brogdon and Deborah Sementelli, on display through Dec. 6 in the Campbell Pottery Store and Gallery, Cambridge Springs. Gallery is open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Info: www.campbellpotterystore.com or 814-734-8800.



CHRISTMAS

• The Shenango Valley Chorale plays George Frederic Handel’s “Messiah,” Part I, at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in First Presbyterian Church, Sharon. They will also play “An Olde English Feast” Dec. 3 through 6 at The Tara by reservation only. “Messiah” free, with a free will offering collected. Cost for the group’s “An Olde English Feast” is $45 and reservation can be made at 724-699-6948

• Come see the Geneva College Christmas concert, “Glory in the Highest” at 7 p.m. Dec. 2 in the Metheny Fieldhouse. Tickets: itickets.com, $10 general admission, $15 reserved seats

• Top Hat Productions presents “Nativity,” which tells the story of the birth of Christ, all at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4, 5, 11, and 12 in The Fairview Arts & Outreach Center, Youngstown. Reservations are necessary, at www.tophatproductions.org or 800-838-3006, suggested donation $10

• The Youngstown Playhouse presents “Miracle on 34th Street” at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays starting Dec. 11 through Dec. 20, all in the theater at 600 Playhouse Lane. Reservations: 330-788-8739. Info: www.youngstownplayhouse.com



DANCE

• Join a polka dance with the Wayne Tomsic Band at 3 p.m. Sunday in Bessemer Croation Club, 601 E. Poland Ave., Bessemer. Info: 724-667-8997, dinner buffet available

• Dance to the oldies with Tommy Chris at 8 p.m. Friday or try polka with Mikey Dee at 8 p.m. Saturday in Kuzman’s Lounge, Girard, Ohio. Also, catch a jitterbug Wednesday.



ETC..

• The Washington Mission Commemoration, which marks the anniversary of 21-year-old George Washington’s 1753 mission precipitating the French and Indian War, starts, and ends, with Harmony Museum tours and a hot-apple-cider-and-cookies reception in the museum’s Stewart Hall.

Event hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 28 with hike departures scheduled for 11 and 11:45 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome but reservations are strongly encouraged to secure a hiking time. The first 100 hikers to reserve spot will receive a free “Washington’s Trail 1753” button. Info: 724-452-7341 or www.harmonymuseum.org

• Taste chestnuts roasted on an open fire, give Santa your wish list, purchase unique gifts, and be entertained by a juggler, balloon artist, and many fine musicians at Old-Fashioned Christmas at the Mill, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 28 and 29 at Lanterman’s Mill in Youngstown. Help decorate a Giving Tree by bringing new or gently-used mittens, hats, and scarves. Your donation will warm up area children in need. Call 330-740-7126 for details.

• Auditions for the play “Fuddy Meers” will be at 6 p.m. Sunday and 6:30 p.m. Monday in the Annex Theatre, 212 E. Long Ave., New Castle. Cast calls for four men between 20 and 55, two women from 20 to 50, and a woman from 45 to 65. A reading will be provided, and the show plays Feb. 12 through 28. Info: 724-657-9369

• A “Cinderella Brunch” will feature a full buffet brunch with costumed characters from the beloved fairytale interacting with guests. It all happens at noon Saturdays, Nov. 28 through Dec. 12 in Trinity United Methodist Church, 30 W. Front St., Youngstown. Reservations: 330-788-8739. Info: www.youngstownplayhouse.com, reservations required, $10 for children and $12 for adults.

• Students in grades 7 through 12 from western Pennsylvania and eastern Ohio are encouraged to audition for the “14th Annual Stars of Tomorrow” from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 29 in the Augustine Auditorium, at the New Castle Playhouse, 212 E. Long Ave., New Castle. Acts can be individuals or small groups. Acts can represent any type of performing art (vocal, dance, instrumental, comedy and variety of any kind). Performers should be prepared to perform as if it were the actual show. The show date is at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Jan. 9 in the Augustine Auditorium. Info: 724-657-9369.

• “Dinosaurs: Ancient Fossils, New Discoveries,” is unleashed at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History through Jan. 31. Info: www.cmnh.org or 216-231-4600



KARAOKE

• Friday: Jim Hicks runs karaoke at 9 p.m. in Sidebar & Grille, Mercer; Simply Ed Karaoke plays at 9:30 p.m. in Tully’s Irish Pub in the Quaker Steak and Lube complex, Sharon.

• Sunday: Sherryokie plays at 9 p.m. Sunday in Jerry’s Tavern, Sharpsville.



LOCAL BANDS

• Enjoy music every Friday at ‘Variety on the Square’ at 110 N. Pitt St. Mercer. A variety of bands will perform from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.) The music includes bluegrass, country, folk and gospel. It is an indoor hall where you bring your own chairs and there is an admission. Upcoming performances include: Nov. 20 – Border Ride; and Nov. 27 – Boosel and Company. Info: 724-662-1490.

• Side Effects plays high energy dance rock at 10 p.m. Saturday in Leon’s, Howland, Ohio. Info: www.thesideeffects.com

• Sonic Age puts on a high energy rock show combining favorite cover songs and original material Saturday in the Drawbar, Hadley. Info: www.sonicage.net

• The Hern Brothers Band plays at 10 p.m. Friday in Stateline Tavern, East Palestine, Ohio. Band info: www.hernbrothers.com

• Edison’s Medicine plays ’80s dance music at 10 p.m. Saturday in PaPa Louie’s Motocross Cafe & Finish Line, Brookfield. Then catch The Hern Brothers playing for Turkey Day at 10 p.m. Wednesday. Info: 330-448-2242

• Jim Golen is the one man band with some serious guitar, playing at 9 p.m. Monday in Tully’s Irish Pub, downtown Sharon. Then, catch Pipedreams playing for the Wild Turkey Party at 9 p.m. Wednesday, also in Tully’s. No cover

• The Mudd Brothers rock the house Saturday night in The Locust Grove. Catch them again playing for a Wild Turkey party at 10 p.m. Wednesday in The Sidebar & Grille, Mercer. Info: www.myspace.com/muddbrothers

• Soundbite plays classic rock just the way you remember it for an “Oldies But Goodies” dance at 8:30 p.m. Saturday in the Sharpsville VFW, Sharpsville. Catch them playing again at 9 p.m. Wednesday in Jeremiah Bullfrogs, Austintown, Ohio. Info: 724-347-2508, tickets for Saturday show at 724-962-5757 or 724-962-4687

• Terry Dach and Max Schang play 9 p.m. Friday in The Wave Restaurant in downtown Sharon.

• Eric Stevens plays at 8 p.m. tonight and 9 p.m. Friday in JW’s Other Club, inside the Radisson Hotel, Shenango Township. Then see Crossroads at 9:30 p.m. Saturday. Info: 724-528-2501, ext. 420, and www.radisson.com/westmiddlesexpa

• Shaken Not Stirred plays after Light-up Night at 9 p.m. Saturday in Splitz Sports Bar, Hermitage.

• There’s an open jam at 8 tonight in the Gateway Tavern, Vernon Road, West Salem Township. Jam with Jam Jimmy Burns from the Lost Highway Band. PA, mics, drums, amps provided – bring guitar, keyboard, etc., and plug in; info: 724-646-1429

• The Lost Highway Band plays classic rock and country music at 9 p.m. Saturday in the Moose Club, Greenville. Info: 724-646-1429, members only

• Randy Bass performs at Combine Bros. Bar & Grille on South Hermitage Road, Hermitage from 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesday.

• The Dick n’ Jane Show plays at 9:30 p.m. Saturday in Charlie B’s, Mercer. Band info: www.theintent.com

• The River Saints and friends host an open jam session at 10 p.m. Saturday in Nick’s Inn 62, East State Street, Hermitage.

• Tyler Jenkins and the Skank Spankers play at 9:30 p.m. Saturday in Shevies Pub, Vienna. They play again at 10 p.m. Wednesday in Five Points Tavern, Sharpsville. Info: 330-394-9925

• Variety on the Square presents Border Ride 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. Take a chair. Info: 724-662-1490

• Enjoy the music in Millbrook, this week featuring the S.L.I.M. Brothers from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday in the former Schoefield Methodist Church. Upcoming: Nov. 28 – In Transition and Hearts of Heaven and Dec. 5 - Allegheny Boys. Admission at the door, snacks and beverages available. For more details or to audition: 724-662-1490.

• Stoned Sober plays at 9:30 p.m. Saturday in the Gateway Tavern, Vernon Road, West Salem Township Info: www.stonedsober.myeweb.net

• Steve Vuich plays solo acoustic at 7 p.m. Friday in Combine Bros. Bar & Grille, South Hermitage Road, Hermitage. Catch Vuich and Terry Dach playing at 9 p.m. Saturday in The Keg, Sharon. Then, Vuich and Greg McIltrot play at 8 p.m. Wednesday in the Avalon at Buhl Park, Hermitage.

• Capitol Court rocks at 9:30 p.m. Saturday in Harry’s, Sharpsville. Catch them again for Thanksgiving on Wednesday in No Names, Sharon. Info: www.capitolcourtband.com

• The Fog plays at 7 tonight for “Ladies Night” in the Rosetta Stone Cafe and Wine Bar, 110 Federal Plaza W., Youngstown. Then catch The Sensations at 9 p.m. Friday. Bustin’ Loose plays at 9 p.m. Saturday. There’s also “An Evening with Frank Sinatra” at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday.



MUSICAL STAGE

• West Middlesex High School will stage “The Wizard of Oz” at 7:30 p.m. today through Saturday. Tickets: at the door.

• The New Castle Playhouse presents Disney’s classic “Beauty and the Beast,” playing at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday through Dec. 6, in the New Castle Playhouse Theater, at 212 E. Long Ave. Reservations: 724-654-3437. Tickets: www.TicketLeap.com and at the door. Info: info@newcastleplayhouse.org

• Old world charm permeates the bittersweet and offbeat fable of life, love, and bread, in the musical “The Baker’s Wife,” playing at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and at 3 p.m. Sunday, all in Youngstown State University’s Ford Theater. Tickets and info at 330-941-3105

• Easy Street Productions brings the recent Broadway musical cult sensation, “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” which will feature opportunities for audience members to take part in the on-stage spelling action and cameos by local celebrities. It all happens at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday in Ford Family Recital Hall at the DeYor Performing Arts Center. Tickets: 330-743-8555, $25 adults, $20 seniors, $15 for college and high school students, recommended for those 13 and older

• Jann Klose plays at 9 p.m. Friday in the Blue Magoo, 480 E. Market St., Warren, Ohio. Info: 330-469-5406, $5 admission, www.myspace.com/bluemagoowarren

• The Westminster College Chamber Singers and Concert Choir participates in “Sing Joyfully” at 3 p.m. Sunday in Wallace Memorial Chapel, New Wilmington. Free.

• The Performing Arts Series at Slippery Rock University is bringing American Stars in Concert for the Holidays at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 12 in Miller Auditorium, Slippery Rock. The show features American Idol Stars: R.J. Helton, Season 1; Trenyce Cobbins, Season 2; Mikalah Gordon, Season 4 ; and Chikezie, Season 7. For tickets call 724-738-2018.

• “Ireland’s Happy Man” Cahal Dunne is scheduled to present his “Wonderful World of Christmas Concert” at 7 p.m. Dec. 5 at McQuiston Center by the Park, 29 Railroad St., Sandy Lake. Advance ticket price is $18 and includes refreshments. Call 724-376-3608 or stop by the center to get tickets. Dunne, a native of Cork, Ireland, makes his home near Pittsburgh.

• The Butler County Symphony Orchestra’s featured performer for its upcoming holiday concert is internationally renowned opera singer Marianne Cornetti. The concert is at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5 Butler Intermediate High School, 551 Fairground Hill Road, Butler. Cornetti, a native of Cabot, received the Pittsburgh Opera’s highest honor, the Renaissance Award, and is the feature cover story (”The Pittsburgh Diva”) in the summer edition of Fanfare The Magazine. Presale tickets for the December concert are $20 for adults, $5 for students and can be purchased at the Symphony Association’s office at 259 S. Main St., Butler. Adult tickets at the door will cost $22. For more information, call 724-283-1402 or visit www.butlersymphony.org.



SPOKEN WORD

• The Drue Heinz Lectures in Pittsburgh continue at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 7 with Lidia Bastianich. Tickets: www.pittsburghlectures.org



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