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