Upcoming Major Events: December 2021

The Magical Polar Experience. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-430-0005. 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3. $22.50.

Ballet Western Reserve Presents The Nutcracker. DeYor/Edward W. Powers Auditorium, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown 44503. 330-2590555. For its 2021 production, Ballet Western Reserve welcomes alumnus Austin Dabney, formerly of The Boston Ballet and Ballet West. The Dana Ensemble will perform Tchaikovsky’s original score. 7 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 4 and 2:30 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 5. $29-$19.

The Midtown Men Holiday Hits. Orr Auditorium, Westminster College, Westminster Drive, New Wilmington, Pa. 16142. 724-946-7354 and www.westminster.edu/celebrity. This special holiday performance features stars from the original Broadway cast of “Jersey Boys.” $45-$37. 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 4.

First Snow. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-430-0005. A tribute to the music of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. 8 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 4. $30-$10.

W.D. Packard Concert Band Christmas Concert. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Warren 44483. 330-841-2931. 2 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 5.

Tuba Christmas. Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown 44504.330-259-0555. “Tuba Christmas” features tuba players coming together to perform a variety of Christmas classics. In years past, the event has featured nearly 100 tuba players. The performance also will be available in a digital format. 3:30 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 5.

YSU Youth Orchestra. Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown 44504. 330-7475175. The concert will feature music by Day, Meyer, Rossini, Pilsner and Dvorak. The YSU Youth Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. Michael Butler and Richard Smrek. The orchestra is comprised of music students ages 13-18 who have auditioned to perform. 7 p.m., Monday, Dec. 6.

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas. DeYor/ Edward W. Powers Auditorium, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown 44503. 330-259-0555. GrammyAward winning Mannheim Steamroller has sold more than 41 million albums, including 30 million in the Christmas genre. This year’s show will feature favorite original classic Christmas hits from the first Mannheim Steamroller Christmas album. 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 7. $106-$46.

Mystery Science Theater 3000 Live. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. 330-841-2931 and www. Ticketmaster.com. 8 p.m., Dec. 7. $77.75-$32.75.

YSU Carols & Cocoa and the Dana Holiday Concert. Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown 44504.330-259-0555. YSU Carols & Cocoa and Dana Holiday Concert is a tradition that dates back more than 40 years and involves most of the Dana School of Music vocal and instrumental students. The event begins with Carols in the Jeanne D. Tyler Grand Ballroom. Cocoa will be available in the Concert Hall Lobby during intermission as the concert moves from the Jeanne D. Tyler Grand Ballroom to the Concert Hall for the Dana Holiday Concert. 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 8. $7 (general admission), $6 (senior), children (free).

Disney On Ice. Covelli Centre, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown 44503. 1-800-745-3000. “Disney On Ice” will present “Mickey and Friends” from Dec. 9-12. 7 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 9. 7 p.m., Friday, Dec. 10. 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 11. 1 p.m. and 5 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 12. $54-$17.

Jim Brickman’s The Gift of Christmas. DeYor/ Edward W. Powers Auditorium, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown 44503. 330-259-0555. 7:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 10. The Youngstown Symphony Orchestra will join Jim Brickman for “The Gift of Christmas,” an evening celebrating music, love and family. This pops concert blends yuletide memories, holiday favorites and Brickman’s hit songs. The concert will be conducted by Raffaele Ponti. 7:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 10.

Herman’s Hermits (featuring Peter Noone). Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-430-0005. Peter Noone will be accompanied by his band, Herman’s Hermits. This pop group from the British Invasion is known for “I’m into Something Good,” “Can’t You Hear My Heartbeat,” “Silhouettes,” “Mrs. Brown, You’ve Got a Lovely Daughter,” “Wonderful World,” “I’m Henry VIII, I Am” and others. 8 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 9. $75-$25.

The Brian McKnight Holiday Show. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave., Warren 44483. 330841-2931. Singer, songwriter and producer Brian McKnight comes to town for a holiday show. The concert is rescheduled from July 1. All tickets for the original date will be honored. 8 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 11. $92-$42.

Wayne Newton. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-430-0005. Recognized worldwide as “Mr. Las Vegas,” Wayne Newton is known for his signature song, “Danke Schoen,” plus many hits, including “Daddy, Don’t You Walk So Fast,” “Red Roses For a Blue Lady” and “Years.” He has recorded and released 165 albums to date. Newton has performed live to more than 40 million people and has performed over 25,000 shows in Las Vegas alone. 8 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 11 and 2 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 12. $99-$30.

W.D. Packard Concert Band Jingle Bell Swing. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Warren 44483. 330-841-2931. 2 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 12.

Stambaugh Chorus Holiday Concert. Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown 44504.330-259-0555. Stambaugh Chorus along with the Youngstown Area Community Concert Band will host a Christmas concert benefiting Second Harvest Food Bank. A goodwill offering will be accepted at the door with all proceeds going to the Food Bank. 4 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 12.

Kenny G: The Miracles Holiday and Hits Tour. \W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave., Warren 44483. 330-841-2931. 8 p.m., Monday, Dec.13. $85-$42.50.

Ernie Haase and Signature Sound: Warren Civic Music. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Warren 44483. 7 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 14. $40.

Blood, Sweat and Tears. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-430-0005. The hits include “You Made Me So Very Happy,” “Spinning Wheel” and “I Can’t Quit Her.” 8 p.m., Friday, Dec. 17.

A Very Electric Christmas. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-430-0005. Lightwire Theater, recognized for their electroluminescent artistry and poignant story telling in complete darkness, will present. “A Very Electric Christmas” tells the story of a young bird, named Max, and his family, as they begin their journey south for the winter. When Max gets blown off course and ends up at the North Pole ... his adventure begins. Dancing toy soldiers, caroling worms and performing poinsettias light up the stage in Lightwire Theater’s production. For all ages. There will be two performances at 12:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Doors will open an hour before each show. Saturday, Dec. 18. $55-$20 plus applicable fees.

The Nutcracker. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. www.robinstheatre.com. Featuring the Jordan School of Ballet. To learn more about the Jordan School of Ballet, visit www.ljordanballet.com. 1 p.m. (doors open), 2 p.m. (performance). Sunday, Dec. 19. $18-25.

Spectacular Kids New Year’s Eve Countdown to 2022. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-430-0005. Tickets can be purchased at www.robinstheatre.com and at the Robins Theatre Box Office Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Presented by Moxie Events. Includes “Up” (2009 Pixar film), “The Big Fun Circus,”“Here We Glow Dance Show” and the “Dance Party Balloon Drop.” All seating is general admission. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 31. $22.

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