The Christmas season brings a rush of holiday activities and we’ve compiled the best of the season. Our “Holiday Cheer” guide covers the Mahoning and Shenango valleys and is jam-packed with events. We have holiday activities for families, major events, music, theatrical productions, fundraisers, Christmas dinners, holiday sales, and winter hikes. The “Holiday Cheer” guide covers the weekend before Thanksgiving and continues through early January. Be safe, enjoy the holidays and let us know what you think.
CHRISTMAS & HOLIDAY MUSIC
Annual Advent Procession of Lessons and Carols. St. Columba Cathedral, 144 W. Wood St., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-5233. Featuring the Cathedral Choir under the direction of Daniel Laginya, as well as readers and religious education students of the parish. The program highlights “O Antiphons” and culminates with the Annunciation narrative. Contemporary choral settings of traditional seasonal texts will be featured. Open to the public. A reception will follow in the Cathedral Hall. 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1.
Live Holiday Music. Poland Library, 311 S. Main St. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Features holiday classics and carols performed by Tyler Guerrieri. Noon, Wednesday, Dec. 4 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19 and noon, Monday, Dec. 23.
YSU Carols & Cocoa and Dana Holiday Concert. Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown 44504. 330-747-5175. For tickets, call 330-259-0555. Annual tradition featuring the Dana School of Music’s vocal and instrumental students. The event includes carols in the Jeanne D. Tyler Grand Ballroom. Cookies and cocoa will be available in the Concert Hall Lobby during intermission. 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4.
Warren Civic Music Association: Christmas Wonderland. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1704 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. 7 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 4. $40.
Children’s/Youth Concert. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave., Warren 44483. 330-399-4885. Featuring The Packard Band. 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6.
Femmes of Rock – Rockin’ Holiday. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1704 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. 7 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 7. $43 $33 $23.
The 67th Annual Christmas Festival. Passavant Center at Thiel College, 75 College Ave., Greenville, Pa. 16125. 1-800-24-84435 (THIEL). An afternoon of music and entertainment from the Thiel College Music and Theatre Department. 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8.
A Country Christmas. DeYor Performing Arts Center, 260 W. Federal St., Downtown Youngstown 44503. For tickets, call the DeYor box office at 330-744-0264. youngstownsymphony.com…. The Youngstown Symphony Orchestra presents its first concert of the Pops Series of the 2019-2020 season. Featuring Nashville artists Rachel Potter and Patrick Thomas. 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7.
Christmas Band Concert. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave., Warren 44483. 330-399-4885. Featuring The Packard Band. 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8.
Mercer County Christmas Concert: “Sound of the Season.” Mercer High School Auditorium, 545 West Butler St., Mercer, Pa. 724-699-9124. Donate two non-perishable food items or pay for admission to this concert featuring Johnie Oaks, Mercer Community Band, and vocal and instrument soloists. 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8. $2.
Stained Glass Concert. Niles First United Methodist Church, 608 N. Crandon Ave, Niles 44446. 330-652-1439. Presented by the Youngstown Symphony Orchestra. Casual dress. 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8.
Holiday Guitar Music. Liberty Branch Library, 415 Churchill-Hubbard Road, Youngstown. 330-759-2589. Guitarist Tyler Guerrieri of Dana School of Music will perform a selection of holiday music. 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10.
Down Home Country Christmas. Dutch Village Event Center, inside the Best Western Plus Dutch Haus Inn & Suites, 150 E, Ohio Route 14, Columbiana 44408. 330-482-5050. For tickets, call 866-482-5050, ext. 425. The Chuck-Wagon Gang will perform Christmas music, southern-gospel style. Matinee performance includes a four-course plated lunch. Call for admission costs. Noon, Thursday, Dec. 12 and Thursday, Dec. 13 and 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13.
Christmas Carols and Holiday Classics Live. Poland Library, 311 S. Main St. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Holiday classics and carols performed by Tyler Guerrieri and accompanying vocalist. Includes hot chocolate, snack on gingerbread cookies and more. 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12.
It’s a Wonderful Life in Concert. Severance Hall, 11001 Euclid Ave., Cleveland 44106. 216-231-7300. Featuring the Cleveland Orchestra and the film, “It’s a Wonderful Life,” with the original score performed live. Conducted by Vinay Parameswaran. 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12.
Big Band Jingle Bell Swing. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave., Warren 44483. 330-399-4885. Featuring The Packard Band. 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15.
Stambaugh Chorus Holiday Concert. Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown 44504. 330-747-5175. Featuring the Youngstown Area Community Concert Band. Proceeds go to the Food Bank. Call for admission information. 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15.
Holiday Music. Liberty Branch Library, 415 Churchill-Hubbard Road, Youngstown. 330-759-2589. Featuring the Liberty High School Choir under the direction of Donna Popio. 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17.
The Texas Tenors. Westminster Celebrity Series, Orr Auditorium, Westminster College, 319 S. Market St., New Wilmington, Pa. 16172. 724-946-7354. These classically-trained, versatile tenors return to Celebrity Series by popular demand for the holidays in a show of contemporary and traditional Christmas favorites. 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 17. $55,$47,$42,$37.
Celtic Woman: Best of Christmas. Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown 44504. 330-259-0555. Multi-platinum international music sensation Celtic Woman celebrates the holiday season with its eighth annual “Symphony Tour.” 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 19.
A Big Band Christmas. Dutch Village Event Center, inside the Best Western Plus Dutch Haus Inn & Suites, 150 E, Ohio Route 14, Columbiana 44408. 330-482-5050. For tickets, call 866-482-5050, ext. 425. A live swingin’ concert of holiday songs of the 30s and 40s. Featuring Dakota Horvath backed by Cleveland’s 18-piece Swing Time Era Big Band. Matinee performances include a four-course luncheon. $51.50-41.50. Noon, Friday, Dec. 20. 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20 and Saturday, Dec. 21.
Music in the Park. Boardman Township Park, 375 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman 44512. A holiday concert by YSU’s Dana Horn Studio School of Music. Includes handmade decorations by Holborn Herb Growers Guild in the St. James Meeting House. Free. 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21.
Many Moods of Christmas. Buhl Farm Park Casino, 715 Hazen Road, Hermitage, Pa. www.actsharpsville.org…. A musical variety show featuring songs, dance, and holiday favorites. Presented by Act Sharpsville. 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20 and Saturday, Dec. 21 and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 22.
Vintage Soul New Year’s Eve. Dutch Village Event Center, inside the Best Western Plus Dutch Haus Inn & Suites, 150 E, Ohio Route 14, Columbiana 44408. 330-482-5050. For tickets, call 866-482-5050, ext. 425. A Las-Vegas style show celebrating soul artists; such as the Platters, Imperials, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, and more. Includes a surf and turf dinner. Call for costs. 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31.
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