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MAJOR EVENTS, From Page 29 NOVEMBER

Jimmy Tingle: Trumbull Town Hall. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Warren 44483. 330-841-2931. Humorist, comedian and satirist Jimmy Tingle comes to Warren as part of Trumbull Town Hall’s 2021-22 season. 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 3. $80 (season), $35 (single show).

Nunsense. Ford Family Recital Hall at the DeYor PAC, 260 W. Federal St., downtown Youngstown 44503. 330744-4269. YoungstownSymphony.com. Easy Street Productions presents the misadventures of five nuns trying to manage a fundraiser. Dan Goggi wrote the book, music, and lyrics for this comedy. 7:30 p.m,. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 5-6 and 2:30 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 7. $35-19.

Three Dog Night. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Warren 44483. 330-841-2931. A staple on classic rock stations, Three Dog Night topped the charts in the early 1970s with “Joy to the World,” “An Old-Fashioned Love Song” and others. 7:30 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 7. $79-$52.

Dallas Brass: Warren Civic Music. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Warren 44483. 330-841-2931. Since its founding in 1983 by Michael Levine, the Dallas Brass has become one of America’s foremost musical ensembles. The group has established a unique blend of traditional brass instruments with a full complement of drums and percussion. The repertoire includes classical masterpieces, Dixieland, swing, Broadway, Hollywood and patriotic music. 7 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 9. $105-$40.

Cheap Trick. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Warren 44483. 330-841-2931. Cheap Trick comes to Warren for one show. The hits include “Ain’t That a Shame,” “Southern Girls,” “I Want You to Want Me,” “Dream Police,” “Surrender” and others. 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 10. $75-$35. 38 Special. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Warren 44483. 330-841-2931. The hits include “Caught Up in You,” “Teacher, Teacher,” “Second Chance” “Hold On Loosely” and “Rockin’ into the Night.” 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 11. $65-$29.

Opera Western Reserve Presents Romeo + Juliet.

Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown 44504. 330-259-0555. www.stambaughauditorium. com. “Romeo + Juliet” combines Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” with the soaring vocals of Gounod’s opera, “Roméo et Juliette.” 7:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 12.

René Izquierdo. The Butler Institute of American Art North – The Great Hall, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44502. Cuban-born René Izquierdo has firmly established himself as one of the world’s classical guitar virtuosos. Izquierdo is celebrated for his unparalleled technical command and his gift of storytelling. He has toured extensively throughout the Americas, Europe, and Asia and has played at Carnegie Hall, Manaus Opera House in Brazil and the National Recital Hall in Taiwan. Due to a special event at The Butler, concert-goers should park in YSU lots F1 (off Wick Avenue on University Plaza) or M30 (Wick Avenue Parking Deck). 3 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 14. Adult, $20; senior, faculty/staff, $15; youth, $5; children, free.

Stambaugh Youth Concert Band Fall 2021

Concert. Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown 44504. 330-259-0555. www. stambaughauditorium.com. The Stambaugh Youth Concert Band is comprised of 54 of the top high school musicians from Northeast Ohio and Western Pennsylvania. The Concert Band is under the direction of Tyler Husosky and Dr. Michael Crist. 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 16.

Trace Adkins. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Warren 44483. 330-841-2931. Country artist Trace Adkins comes to Warren for one show. 7:30p.m., Monday, Nov. 15. $85-$39.

ABBA Mania. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren. 234-437-6246. www.robinstheatre.com. A touring ABBA tribute band. 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 16. $45-$25.

Chris Lemmon: Trumbull Town Hall. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Warren 44483. 330-841-2931. Actor, producer and author Chris Lemmon will appear as part of Trumbull Town Hall’s 2021-22 series. 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 17. $35.

Friends! The Musical Parody. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Warren 44483. 330-8412931. 8 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 18. $59-$29.

Uncaged: The Untold Stories from the Cast of

“Tiger King.” W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Warren 44483. 330-841-2931. Includes never-before-seen videos and an interactive audience Q&A. 8:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 20. $103-$29.50.

Motown Christmas. DeYor/Edward W. Powers Auditorium, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown 44503. 330-259-0555. “A Motown Christmas” is comprised of past and present members of Motown groups – The Temptations, The Miracles and The Contours. 7:30 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 21. $59-39.

The State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine Presents

Swan Lake. DeYor/Edward W. Powers Auditorium, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown 44503. 330-259-0555. With over 55 dancers, The State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine has drawn critical acclaim in performances throughout Europe. 7 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 24. $75-$35.

Pure Prairie League & Atlanta Rhythm Section: 50th Anniversary Tour. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-430-0005. Pure Prairie League’s multi-platinum “Bustin’ Out” yielded the Craig Fullerpenned classic “Amie.” With “Two Lane Highway”, nine more albums and countless shows, the group’s legacy was enriched in the ‘70s and ’80s. With multiple gold and platinum albums to their credit, the Atlanta Rhythm Section hit with “So Into You,” “Imaginary Lover,” “Spooky” and others. 8 p.m., Friday, Nov. 26. $55.

Joe Bonamassa. Covelli Centre, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown 44503. 1-800-745-3000. Noted American blues rock guitarist, singer and songwriter Joe Bonamassa returns to the Covelli Centre for one show. 8 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 27. $202-$72.

DECEMBER

Ballet Western Reserve Presents The Nutcracker.

DeYor/Edward W. Powers Auditorium, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown 44503. 330-259-0555. 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.

Cuban-born classical guitar virtuoso René Izquierdo performs 3 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 14 in the Great Hall of Butler Institute of American Art North.

First Snow. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-430-0005. A tribute to the music of the TransSiberian 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.

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas. DeYor/Edward W. Powers Auditorium, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown 44503. 330-259-0555. Grammy-Award 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.

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. 330-8412931. 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.

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.

Miracle on Easy Street. Powers Auditorium, 260 W. Federal St., downtown Youngstown 44503. Tickets available at 330-259-9651 or online at YoungstownSymphony.com. Presented by Easy Street Productions. Features over 150 singers, dancers, and The Easy Street Little Big Band. 7:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 17 and Saturday, Dec. 18; 2:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 18 and Sunday, Dec. 19. Call for ticket information.

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.

JANUARY

Harlem Globetrotters “Spread Game Tour.” The Covelli Centre, 229 E. Front St., Youngtown 44503. 1-800-745-3000. Saturday, Jan. 1. 2 p.m. Sunrise Entertainment Presents Stomp. DeYor/ Edward W. Powers Auditorium, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown 44503. 330-259-0555. From its beginnings as a street performance in the United Kingdom, “Stomp” has grown into an international sensation, having performed in more than 50 countries. 8 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 5. $79-49. Who’s Bad? Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren. 234-437-6246. www.robinstheatre.com. Features “a Michael Jackson experience.” “Who’s Bad” was founded and composed by Vamsi Tadepalli and includes choreography by Joseph Bell and Taalib York. The performance will include a six-piece band. 8 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022. $30-10.

Compiled by the Metro Monthly staff.

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Music at Noon. Beecher Court in the Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44502. 330-743-1107. More information, call the Office of Community Engagement and Events at 330-727-7514. The Dana School of Music presents Dana School of Music Voice Area Recital. 12:15 p.m.

Book Banter. Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County: Virtual Library - Facebook Live. Watch two librarians discuss and deconstruct a work of Young Adult fiction. Join us on Facebook and Instagram. 4-4:30 p.m.

Traveling Naturalist at the Flats. Flats Field, Mill Creek MetroParks, Youngstown. Call FRG for more details at 330-740-7116. Speak with an educator about the different plants and animals you may see. 4:30-6 p.m.

Thursday 7

Baby Story Time. Public Library, Canfield Library, 43 W. Main St. 44406. 330-744-8636. Songs, stories, and bounces with your baby. For babies up to 18 months on a caregiver’s lap. 10-10:20 a.m.

Baby Story Time. Public Library, Austintown Library, 600 South Raccoon Road 44515. 330-744-8636. Songs, stories, and bounces with your baby. For babies up to 18 months on a caregiver’s lap. 11-11:20 a.m.

T’ai Chi Basics for Beginners Course. Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7116. Learn this classic art of energy balancing while developing coordination, flexibility and leg strength. Register/ pay online or call FRG. Noon-1 p.m. Thursdays, Oct. 7 through Nov. 11, 2021. $100/course.

Daniel Eugene “Rudy” Ruettiger. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-430-0005. Author, motivational speaker and Notre Dame football standout “Rudy” Ruettiger comes to Warren in a special program at the Robins. 7 p.m. $65-$20.

Friday 8

Tanglewood Marionettes. Ford Theater, Bliss Hall,YSU, Wick Avenue at Spring Street, Youngstown 44555. Founded in 1993, Tanglewood Marionettes is a nationally touring marionette theater based in New England. Large, beautifully hand-crafted marionettes, colorful sets, and integrated lighting and sound create a fully immersive theatrical experience. Masks required. 10 a.m., Friday, Oct. 8 and 11 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 9. Adults, $10; seniors, faculty/staff, $10; youth, $5; children, free.

Family Story Time. Public Library, Struthers Library, 95 Poland Ave. 44471. 330-744-8636. Stories for preschoolers, toddlers, and their caregivers. 1010:55 a.m.

Project LIT Community: A School-Library

Partnership. Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County: Virtual Library. This interactive discussion will walk attendees through the Project LIT Community journey, including a guide to launching a Project LIT chapter in their middle school, high school or library. 2-4 p.m.

Ward Beecher Planetarium Program: Wizarding

Weekend. Ward Beecher Planetarium, YSU campus, One University Plaza, Youngstown 44555. 330-9411370. Celebrate Harry Potter and the J.K. Rowling universe by learning about the night sky and how it relates to the wizarding world. Seating is first come, first served. 7 and 8:30 p.m.

Frankie Avalon. Edward W. Powers Auditorium in DeYor Performing Arts Center, 260 W. Federal St., downtown Youngstown 44503. Tickets are available at the DeYor Performing Arts Box Office and at the Stambaugh Auditorium (330-259-0555 or visit stambaughauditorium.com and Deyorpac.org. Frankie Avalon dominated the music charts in the ’50s and ’60s. His string of million-seller singles and albums includes 31 charted hits. Avalon also achieved fame with 30 motion picture credits. Most notably, he starred alongside actress Annette Funicello as the romantic leads in the popular beach movies in the 1960s. Career highlights include “Venus” and “Why.” 8 p.m. $54-84.

Don Felder (formerly of The Eagles). Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-4300005. Don Felder is a legendary singer-songwriter, a 1998 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee and a best-selling author. Felder spent 27 years with the Eagles and co-wrote some of the band’s biggest hits, including “Hotel California” and “Victim of Love.” He became a New York Times Best Selling author with his autobiography, “Heaven and Hell: My Life in The Eagles.” 8 p.m. $75-$30.

MUSIC & NIGHTSPOTS

CharBenay’s. Bobby Ocean. 6 p.m. El Cowboy. Joyride, Southern Cross. 8 p.m. Frenchy’s Irish Pub. 80s Proof. 9 p.m. Ice House. Simply Ed. Powers Auditorium. Frankie Avalon. 8 p.m. Robins Theatre. Don Felder. 8 p.m. Smoky Martin’s BBQ. Rick Bruckner. 6:30 p.m. Tobacco Tavern. R&B Fridays. 9 p.m. Vineyards at Pine Lake. Chris Bigelow. 6 p.m. Westside Bowl. The Giraffes, Ghost Hello. 8 p.m. Westside Bowl. Not-So-Bad Company. 8 p.m. Whistle & Keg. Country Night. 8 p.m.

Saturday 9

For the Birds: “The Big Sit” Bird Count. Mill Creek Wildlife Sanctuary, Mill Creek MetroParks, 2650 W. Calla Road, Canfield 44406. 330-702-3000. Join Audubon and Mill Creek MetroParks for “The Big Sit” and help count all the different bird species at the Mill Creek Wildlife Sanctuary. Bring a chair and binoculars. Call FRG for details at 330-740-7116. 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

The Youngstown Flea. 365 E. Boardman St., Youngstown 44503. 330-565-5483 and info@ youngstownflea.com. youngstownflea.com. The Flea occurs throughout the year and offers specialty artisan goods, food vendors and activities. For a list of merchants, visit the Youngstown Flea’s company website. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Pop-Up Library @ Youngstown Flea. Youngstown Flea, 365 E. Boardman St., Youngstown. The PopUp Library visits the Youngstown Flea at its new downtown location. Check out materials and sign up for a library card. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Art Bots. Public Library, Austintown Library, 600 South Raccoon Road 44515. 330-744-8636. Children and their adult companion will have fun building and decorating their own Art Bot that will wobble across a piece of paper creating a unique work of art. 9:30 a.m.-11 a.m.

Blood Drive by Mahoning Chapter of the American Red Cross. Public Library, Boardman Library, 7680 Glenwood Ave. 44512. 330-744-8636. For appointments call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-7332767) or visit www.RedCrossBlood.org. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Pipino Performing Arts Series presents Tanglewood

Marionettes: “The Dragon King.” Ford Theater, Bliss Hall at YSU, 547 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 11 a.m.

BYOK Fall Paddle. East Newport Boat Launch, East Newport Drive, Mill Creek MetroParks, Boardman 44512. 330-740-7107. Ages 18 and older are invited to bring a kayak and take a paddle around Lake Newport and the wetlands looking for signs of fall and local wildlife. Register/pay by Oct. 7 online or by calling. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $10-12.

Microsoft Word Class 2. Public Library, Canfield Library, 43 W. Main St. 44406. 330-744-8636.This class will review the basics and cover how to enhance your document using formatting, layout, margins, and spacing. 11a.m.-noon.