December 03, 2008 03:59 pm
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Ticketmaster events are sold at Macy’s and Giant Eagle, both in Hermitage; ticketmaster.com; and at 330-747-1212.
Art
• The annual American Holiday Arts and Crafts Show will be held from 10 to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 to 4 p.m. Sunday in Butler Institute of American Art, Youngstown, featuring work by more than 100 local and national artists, appraisals, food and other entertainment. Info: 220-743-1107.
• The Art Outreach Gallery presents its year-end show and sale through Jan. 11 featuring work by 35 different artists inside the Eastwood Mall in Niles, Ohio. Info: 330-394-3384.
• The Cleveland Museum of Art is presenting Artistic Luxury: Fabergé, Tiffany, Lalique through Jan. 18. Direct from the homes of royalty and celebrities, some of the works of the three greatest luxury designers in history will be displayed in all their glamour, style and sheer brilliance for the first time since Paris, 1900. Reserve tickets at www.clevelandart.org or 888-CMS-0033.
• Stop by the Holiday Gift Shoppe and see different types of art by 30 area artisans through Dec. 20 in Heeschen Gallery of Meadville Council on the Arts. Info: 814-336-5051 or www. meadvillecouncilonthearts.org
• Contemporary artists break new metaphorical and physical ground in “Inner and Outer Space” on view through Jan. 11 in the Mattress Factory, Pittsburgh. Info: 412-231-3169 and www.mattress.org
• Dave Marczak is exhibiting his work at Meadville Fine Art Prints. Marczak’s work reflects his interest in a variety of subject matter including wildlife, Native American history, the great outdoors and sports. The public is invited to meet him and view his work from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday. The exhibit will be on display throughout December. Meadville Fine Art Prints is located with the Artist Cup Cafe at 23l Chestnut St. in Meadville. Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, closed Sundays and Mondays. Info: 814-337-8600 or email info@meadvilleart.com.
• Relive the mid-20th century evolution of heroes like Superman at “Zap! Pow! Bam! The Superhero: The Golden Age of Comic Books” through Jan. 4 in Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage, Beachwood, Ohio. Info: 216-593-0576 or www.maltzjewishmuseum.org.
• Clyde Singer’s “America” shows through Jan. 4 at Canton (Ohio) Art Museum and Butler Institute of American Art, Youngstown. Info: 330-453-7666 and 330-743-1711.
• Take in the sights of “Scenic Views: Painters of the Scalp Level School Revisited” at Westmoreland Museum of American Art in Greensburg. Info: 724-837-1500.
• Seton Hill University, Greensburg, hosts “In Sisterhood: the Women’s Movement in Pittsburgh,” oral history multimedia project in the Back Gallery at Harlan Gallery. Info: 724-834-2200.
Ballet
• The Ballet Theatre of Russia will perform “Cinderella” at 7 p.m. Jan. 25 in Edward W. Powers Auditorium in Youngstown. Tickets and info: www.youngstownsymphony.com or 330-744-0264.
Christmas
• Linesville is hosting a Christmas Candlelight Walk to Remember from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Stores will have prize entry forms and decorations.
• The Butler County Symphony Orchestra, directed by Elisabeth Heath Charles, presents its annual holiday concert “Holiday Gems” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday in the auditorium of Butler Intermediate High School. Tickets $18 at the door, or $15 for adults and $5 for students in advance. Info: 724-283-1402 or www.butlersymphony.org
• The Mercer County Historical Society’s Chamber Players play at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 19 in the Helen Black Miller Memorial Chapel, Mercer. The finale will feature an audience-participation rendering of Christmas carols, including Silent Night by candlelight. Free and open to the public; donations accepted
• Holiday concerts are being presented by local high school choirs in the courthouse in Mercer. Upcoming are Sharpsville High School playing Friday, Reynolds High School Wednesday, Hickory High School Dec. 11, Oakview Middle School Dec. 12, Commodore Perry High School Dec. 15, Jamestown High School Dec. 16, Lakeview High School Dec. 17, Mercer High School Dec. 18 and Grove City High School Dec. 19. All concerts begin at 12:30 p.m.
• The Keelings will play part of their “Christmas with The Keelings” concert series at 7:30 p.m. tonight and Friday in Bethel Worship Center, Greenville. They play again 7 p.m. Saturday in Harvest Community Church, Kittanning, Pa. Tickets free, free-will offering, info: 724-589-5433 for Bethel, 724-548-5643 for Harvest .
• The Shenango Valley Chorale’s Madrigal Singers perform their annual “Olde English Feaste” at 7 p.m. tonight through Sunday at Tara, A Country Inn, in Clark. Also on the chorale’s plate are two Christmas concerts: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 12 in Wallace Chapel, Westminster College, New Wilmington, and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13 in First Presbyterian Church, Sharon. Admission free, tickets at the door
• The Rockettes’ Christmas show in Cleveland opens at 8 tonight at the State Theatre in Playhouse Square and continues through Dec. 28.
• Oak Grove Church Choir presents a musical, “Old Fashioned Christmas,” at 7 p.m. Dec. 18 and 21 in the church, about one mile east of U.S. Route 19 in Fairview Township. Info: 724-376-4231 or 724-458-2811
• A holiday show will be performed by Friends in Harmony at 1 p.m. today and Deryck Tines at 1 p.m. Friday in the Hall of Architecture in the Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Pittsburgh. Info: 412-622-3131.
• Boardman Township Park will become a winter wonderland with 15 holiday light displays beginning Sunday. The free show will be open every night from 5 to 10 p.m. through Jan. 7. The park is located off state Route 224 in Boardman.
• A Christmas Choral Concert presented by Grove City College’s touring and chapel choirs will be performed at 6:30 p.m. Friday in Harbison Chapel on campus. Info: 724-450-1517.
• A Very Beatles Christmas, featuring student created art, literature, live music and film will be celebrated at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Hoyt Institute of Fine Arts at Westminster College, New Wilmington. The event will present the band as the musical iconoclasts of the 20th century amidst holiday decor, home cooked holiday food and spirited drink. Info and reservations: 724-652-2882.
• The Diamonds play sparkling holiday music that everyone will enjoy at 8 p.m. Saturday at Kent Stage in Kent, Ohio. Info and tickets: www.kentstage.org.
• Catch a lavish production of “The Nutcracker” that includes a unique Pittsburgh twist in performances by the Pittsburgh Ballet Theater Dec. 12-28 in the Benedum Center. Info: 412-456-6666 or pgharts.org.
• Trans-Siberian Orchestra plays a progressive rock Christmas symphony at 4 and 8:15 p.m. Dec. 17 in Mellon Arena, Pittsburgh, and again at 3 and 8 p.m. Dec. 29 and 30 in Quicken Loans Arena, Cleveland. Ticketmaster.
• The Bach Society presents their Christmas concert, “Love Came Down At Christmas,” which shows at 8 p.m. Friday in Center Presbyterian Church, Slippery Rock, and Saturday in Tower Presbyterian Church, Grove City. Concerts free to public, info: 724-458-9192 .
• Celebrate the season at the annual Thiel College Christmas Festival, “From Darkness into Light,” at 4 p.m. Sunday in the William A. Passavant Center of Thiel College, Greenville. Free-will offerings will be accepted. Concert free to public, info: Bray, 724-589-2149.
Comedy
• Larry the Cable Guy tries to “Git-R-Done” at 8 tonight in Palace Theatre, Cleveland. Info: 216-241-6000 or Ticketmaster.
• Michael Ian Black, Michael Showalter and David Wain adapt their surreal Comedy Central series as they appear at Cleveland’s House of Blues at 8 p.m. Sunday.
Etc.
• Penn Brewery’s St. Nikolaus Party is 7-10 p.m. Friday and 6-10 p.m. Saturday with German foods and beers and entertainment by Heimat Klang. Reserve seats now for a children’s celebration with St. Nikolaus from 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday. Info: 412-237-9400 or www.pennbrew.com
• The Arms Family Musuem of Local History, 648 Wick Ave. in Youngstown, is having a holiday open house from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Also, through the holiday season, the museum exhibit includes Christmas trees, toys and oranments from the past. Info: 330-743-2589 or mahoninghistory.org
• The Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh is holding the ninth annual Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood Sweater Drive through Dec. 13. Take gently used sweaters to the museum. Info: 412-322-5058, ext. 311, or www.pittsburghkids.org.
• Helena Ruoti stars as advice columnist Ann Landers in the one-woman play “The Lady With All the Answers,” through Dec. 14 in O’Reilly Theater, Pittsburgh. Info, tickets and showtimes: 412-316-1600 or http://ppt.org.
• Dance to the oldies with Mike Roncone at 8 p.m. Friday or try polka with Jack Vasko at 8 p.m. Saturday in Kuzman’s Lounge, Girard, Ohio. Also, catch a jitterbug dance Wednesday.
• See how Pittsburgh changed the world at the Senator John Heinz History Center, 1212 Smallman St., in the Strip District, with “Pittsburgh: A Tradition of Innovation.” It covers 250 years of inventions and ideas in 16,000 square feet on two floors. Info: www.pghhistory.org
• Twinkling lights and luminarias will brighten the frosty night as families enjoy a wintry walk through Fellows Riverside Gardens in Youngstown from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Dec. 14. Complete the evening by warming up in the Davis Center with music, cocoa, coffee and sugar cookies. Strollers cannot be accommodated. Visit the gardens and gallery from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays through Jan. 4.
• The annual cult movie screening of “The Big Lebowski,” along with “Raising Arizona,” is set for 9:30 p.m. and midnight Saturday at Cedar Lee Theatre in Cleveland Heights. Info: www.clevelandcinemas.com
Karaoke
• Friday: Karaoke with “Just Joe” at 9:30 p.m. at the Sidebar & Grille, Mercer; Simply Ed Karaoke plays at 9:30 p.m. in Thunder Alley in the Quaker Steak and Lube complex, Sharon; Catch “stereoke” at 9 p.m. in The Grog House, Sharpsville.
• Saturday: Open mic night with Dave Moon & Friends at 9:30 p.m.. at the Sidebar & Grille, Mercer
Kids
• Step back to the prehistoric age now through Sunday for Walk With the Dinosaurs: The Live Experience at Mellon Arena, Pittsburgh. Tickets: 412-642-1800 or Ticketmaster.
• All aboard! The Carnegie Science Center is starting up the Breakfast Express from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13 and 20. Enjoy a hot breakfast, a morning of activities and crafts and exclusive time in the Miniature Railroad & Village. See “The Polar Express” IMAX film and meet a celebrity guest. Info and tickets: 412-237-3400 or www.carneg iesciencecenter.org.
• Start the holidays with a happy ending at the annual Cinderella Brunch, where participants will eat and talk to famous characters from the Cinderella story. Young ladies can try on a glass slipper and dance with Prince Charming at the kid-friendly event. All at 11:30 a.m. Saturday and Dec. 13 and 20 in the Great Hall at Trinity United Methodist Church, 30 West Front Street, in downtown Youngstown. Info: reservations at 330-788-8739
Local bands
• The Reckharts play their brand of bluegrass at 1 p.m. Saturday in Phil’s Woodshed, Mercer.
• Soundbite plays classic rock at 9 p.m. Saturday in Charlie B’s, Mercer. Info: 724-347-2508
• Steve Vuich plays at 9 p.m. Monday in Tully’s Irish Pub, Sharon. Info: 724-981-3123 and www.quakersteakandlube.com
• Terry Dach, Max Schang and Charlie Fisher play Saturday in the Keg, Sharon.
• Variety on the Square in the old G.C. Murphy Building at 110 N. Pitt St., Mercer, takes a break in their musical presentations for the month of December. They resume Friday night concerts on Jan. 9.
• The Hern Brothers Band plays at 10 p.m. Saturday in PaPa Louie’s Motocross Cafe & Finish Line, Brookfield. Info: 330-448-2242
• The Wild Turkey band plays its brand of variety at 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday in The Clark House, Clark.
• Steve Vuich plays at 7 p.m. Saturday in O’Donold’s, Niles, Ohio. Info: www.myspace.com/theriversaints
• The Dick ’n Jane Show is a duo show that starts at 9:30 p.m. Friday in One Eyed Willies, Austintown, Ohio. Then, The Intent performs at 9:30 p.m. Saturday in Jacob’s Gable Inn, Jamestown. Info: www.theintent.com
Musical stage
• Tickets are on sale for Easy Street’s 20th “Miracle on Easy Street,” a Christmas spectacular set for Dec. 19 through 21 in Edward W. Powers Auditorium. Tickets: 330-743-8555, $25 for adults, $20 for seniors/students, $12 for children 12 and younger.
• The witty, irreverent Broadway farce “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” plays at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday in New Castle Playhouse Theater, 212 E. Long Ave. Reservations: 724-654-3437. Tickets: www.TicketLeap.com and at the door. Info: info@newcastleplayhouse.org.
• Come swing around with Mowgli in the Disney classic “The Jungle Book,” a jazzy musical featuring famous tunes like “The Bare Necessities” and “I Wan’na Be Like You.” It plays at 8:15 p.m. Friday, Saturday, and Dec. 12 and 13 and at 2:15 p.m. Sunday and Dec. 14 in Meadville Community Theatre in the Oddfellows Building on the Allegheny College campus. Tickets: $12 for adults, $10 for students and seniors. Call 814-333-1773
• Enjoy fiddle-driven music inspired by the musicians’ Irish and Scottish heritage during “Celtic Holiday,” set to play at 8 p.m. Saturday in DeYor Center, Youngstown. Tickets: 330-744-0264, info: www.youngstownsymphony.com
• Homegrown Acoustic features singer-songwriter Steve Cohagan — a New Castle native and major motion picture photographer. He plays at 7 p.m. Dec. 12 in Hoyt Institute of Fine Arts. Tickets $5, all proceeds toward the museum, cash bar, info: 724-652-2882
• The seventh edition of the Pittsburgh Doo Wop Holiday Reunion Show takes the stage at 7 p.m. Dec. 12 in the city’s Mellon Arena featuring Little Anthony and the Imperials, the Duprees, Kenny Vance and the Planotones, Jay Siegel and the Tokens, Larry Chance, The Vogues with Chuck Blasko and the Fabulous Softwinds. Info: 412-642-1800 or Ticketmaster.
• Shwayze and Cisco Adler, known for their hit single “Buzzin” and MTV reality show by the same name, perform at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 22 in Agora Theatre, Cleveland. Info: www.clevelandagora.com.
Rock
• Texan singer and songwriter Carrie Rodriguez and KaiserCartel play at 8 p.m. tonight at Kent Stage in Kent, Ohio. Info and tickets: www.kentstage.org.
• Former Toad the Wed Sprocket lead singer Glen Phillips performs at 8 p.m. Friday with folk rocker Jonathan Brooke at Kent Stage in Kent, Ohio. Info and tickets: www.kentstage.org.
• Power metal band DragonForce takes the stage at 7 p.m. on Sunday with Turisas and Powerglove in Agora Theatre, Cleveland. Info: www.clevelandagora.com.
• Jars of Clay play their redemption songs at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 11 with Sixpence None the Richer in Warner Theater, Erie. Ticketmaster.
• The Misfits look for a place to fit in at 8 p.m. Dec. 12 in Mr. Small’s Funhouse, Millvale, Pa. Info: 412-821-4447 or http://www.mrsmalls.com.
• Margot and the Nuclear So and Sos headline the PGHPOP Festival with Ennui at 8 p.m. Dec. 12 at Brillobox, Pittsburgh. Info and tickets: www.brillobox.net.
• Nine of the world’s best acoustic guitarists put their talents on display during the Woodchopper’s Ball at 8 p.m. Dec. 13 at Kent Stage in Kent, Ohio. Info and tickets: www.kentstage.org.
• Matisyahu plays a mix of rock, hip hop and reggae at 8 p.m. Dec. 14 in House of Blues, Cleveland. Info: 216-523-2583 or http://hob.com.
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