ART

• James Gallery, 413 S. Main St., in Pittsburgh’s West End, asked 14 regional landscape painters to do what they do best at 14 locations around the region. The amazing results are on display through Wednesday. The gallery is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays.

Info: 412-922-9800 or www.jamesgallery.net

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

• The Blue Heron Art Gallery, 600 Main St., Volant, displays Betsy Hughes’ show “Cobblestone Village,” featuring garden figures. Photography by Sallie Mickle accompanies the display. It runs through Sunday. Info: www.theblueherongallery.com



CHRISTMAS

• Hartwood Acres Celebration of Lights features 3.2 miles of light and 400 displays in the North Hills of Pittsburgh nightly through Jan. 3 beginning at 6 p.m. and closing at 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 10 p.m. other nights. Proceeds benefit Project Bundle Up and other local charities

• “The Nutcracker” with a turn-of-the-century Pittsburgh twist (guests include Mr. and Mrs. Kaufmann, Mr. and Mrs. Heinz and Mr. and Mrs. Grandview) takes the stage at the Benedum Center, Pittsburgh, through Sunday. Info: 412-456-6666 or www.pbt.org



DANCE

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

• Dance with Del Sinchak for a New Year’s Eve party in Kuzman’s Lounge, Girard, Ohio.



ETC.

• “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

• Victorian Players will host auditions for “Sherlock Holmes - The Final Adventure,” by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, at 7 p.m. Jan. 4 and 5 in The Victorian Players Theatre, 702 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown. Performance dates are March 5 through 7, 12 through 14, and 19 through 21. Casting includes six men and two women. Info: 330-207-3483

• "A Kodachrome Christmas," written and directed by Pat Hazell, is at City Theatre, in Pittsburgh’s historic South Side, through Sunday. Info: 412-431-2489 or www.citytheatrecompany.org

• A New Year’s Eve party kicks off at 10 p.m. with D.J. John in the Maenerchor Club, 391 S. Dock St., Sharon. Pork and sauerkraut, members and guests only



KARAOKE

• Today: Karaoke with Dave at 8 p.m. in Jerry’s Tavern, Sharpsville.

• Friday: Jim Hicks runs karaoke at 9 p.m. in Sidebar & Grille, Mercer.

• Saturday: Dewey plays harmonica from 9 to 11 p.m. Saturday in Jerry’s Tavern, Sharpsville; D.J. Party and karaoke is at 9 p.m. in Rock-A-Billies Bar and Grill, Masury.

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

• Tuesday: Catch CD’s Karaoke with Dave at 9 p.m. in Rock-A-Billies Bar and Grill, Masury.

local bands

• Sonic Age puts on a high energy rock show combining favorite cover songs and original material Dec. 31 in McMenamy’s, Niles, Ohio. Band info: www.sonicage.net

• Catch Rudy and the Professionals at 9 p.m. Saturday in the Rosetta Stone Cafe and Wine Bar, 110 Federal Plaza W., Youngstown. There’s also “An Evening with Frank Sinatra” at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday. The New Year’s Eve bash features Rhythm Nation Band at 9:30 p.m.

• Stoned Sober plays for New Year’s Eve at 9 p.m. in the Slovak Home, Farrell. Band info: www.stonedsober.myeweb.net

• Remedy for New Year’s Eve at 9 p.m. in Greenville Elks Club. Band info: www.remedybandrocks.com, open to the public for $5 per couple

• Come see The Intent playing rock n’ roll for New Year’s Eve at 9:30 p.m. in Charlie B’s, attached to the Comfort Inn, Mercer. Band info: www.theintent.com

• The Bar Flies take the stage 9 p.m. Friday in Tully’s Irish Pub, downtown Sharon. Catch Pipe Dreams playing at 7 p.m. Saturday in Tully’s. Acoustic Juggernaut Duo plays at 9 p.m. Saturday in Thunder Alley. On 3 plays at 9 p.m. Sunday, and the Michael Austin Project plays at 9 p.m. Monday in Tully’s. No cover.

• The River Saints’ Nick performs for an after-Christmas reunion party at 10 p.m. Saturday in Nick’s Inn 62, Hermitage. Then, Steve Vuich plays solo at 7 p.m. Wednesday in Combine Brother’s Bar & Grille, Hermitage.

• Brother Mary plays and holds open mic at 9 p.m. Saturday in the Royal Cafe, Sharpsville.

• Jay Elliott plays classical and contemporary acoustics on Tuesday in Jerry’s Tavern, Sharpsville.



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Compiled by Herald Staff Writer Matthew Snyder