The following is a list of upcoming local entertainment events. The Times Observer welcomes additions to the list that are of community interest. Club meetings and closed gatherings are not included. To add an event, call features editor Diana Paddock in the newsroom at 723-8200 by noon Monday.
Every Monday through Dec. 10: Toddler Time, 10:30 a.m., Warren Public Library Children's Department. Stories, songs, craft, creative play.
Through Nov. 25: "Reclaimed" Paintings, drawings and installations by Mercyhurst University art professor Daniel Burke AND?by Texas artist Jonathan Stewart, Crary Art Gallery, Market Street, (www.crarygallery.org).
Nov. 22: First Annual Warren Downtown Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk sponsored by Warren
Explorer Post 312 and Northern Allegheny Outdoor Women's Association, registration, 7 a.m.; race starts, 8:30 a.m., Warren County Courthouse.
Nov. 27: Warren County School District, Thanksgiving break ends, school resumes.
Nov. 29-30: "Books Are Fun" sale, 7 a.m.-4 p.m. each day in the outpatient lobby of Warren General Hospital, sponsored by WGH Auxiliary.
Nov. 30: Allegheny Community Center Annual Christmas Bazaar, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Nov. 30-Dec. 1: Allegheny Regional Youth Ballet presents "Alice in Wonderland," Library Theatre.
Dec. 1: Book Cellar Open House Holiday Special, half-price sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Warren Public Library basement.
Dec. 1: Victorian Christmas Tea Party for girls age 7-12, Warren County Historical Society, Fourth Ave., Warren, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. (723-1795).
Dec. 2: Truckload of new merchandise auction, Garland Community Center, 204 Extension Rd., Garland, tools, toys, collectibles, food and more, doors open, noon; auction starts, 1 p.m. (proceeds benefit Garland Community House Association/Community Center).
Dec. 2: The Silver Winds Flute Choir, free concert, "Joyful Decembe," sanctuary of First United Methodist Church, 200 Market St., Warren, 4 p.m.
Dec. 6: Youngsville High School Winter Holiday Concert by choirs and orchestra, auditorium at YHS, 7 p.m. (snow date Dec. 11).
Dec. 6-16: Quilted Art, quilt show, a showcase of favorites presented by Quilter's Night
Out Guild, Crary Art Gallery, 511 Market St., Warren. Opening, 6-8 p.m. on Dec. 7 (www.crarygallery.org).
Dec. 7: Christmas Parade and Walk, downtown Warren.
Dec. 7: "The Magic of Christmas" by Youth Connection and Allegheny Regional Theatre Experience, Library Theatre, 8 p.m. (after the Christmas Walk).
Dec. 7: Victorian Christmas open house & trolley rides, Warren County Historical Society. Free refreshments, string orchestra and more. 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Dec. 7-9: Bethlehem Marketplace, Calvary Baptist Church, 445 Conewango Ave., Warren, Biblical portrayal of events surrounding the birth of Christ, free admission, 6-8 p.m. Friday, 5-8 p.m. Saturday and 4-8 p.m. Sunday.
Dec. 8: Fifth Annual Bollinger Craft & Vendor Show, silent auction, hot food, 44 N. State St., North Warren, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Dec. 8: Annual Cookie Walk and Second-Hand Jewelry Shop, 9 a.m.-noon, First United Methodist Church, 200 Market St., Warren, with thousands of homemade Christmas cookies.
Dec. 9: CASA?fund-raiser, community intergenerational Christmas concert, Library Theatre, 3 p.m.
Dec. 9: Woman's Club of Warren Holly Home Tour and Victorian Tea (2-5 p.m.), Woman's Club, 310 Market St., Warren, 12:30-4:30 p.m. (723-5910).
Dec. 10: Warren Concert Association, "Southern Fried Jazz Band," Library Theatre, 7:30 p.m. (723-6505)
Dec. 10-14: "Holiday Basket Raffle" at Warren General Hospital. Over-the-top baskets organized by the hospital departments; proceeds benefit WGH Auxiliary programs.
Dec. 13-15: Reader's Theatre, "It's a Wonderful Life," Library Theatre, 7 p.m.
Dec. 14: Sugar Grove Community Christmas Walk with living windows, refreshments, music, Santa, 5-7 p.m.
Dec. 17-18: "Parklane Jewelry" sale, 7 a.m.-4 p.m. each day in the outpatient lobby of Warren General Hospital, sponsored by WGH Auxiliary.
Dec. 24: Warren County School District, holiday break begins, no school.
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Jan. 2: Warren County School District, winter break ends, school resumes.
Jan. 5 - 26: Ivan Fortushniak, era-mashing allegorical paintings by the Indiana University professor. Public opening reception: Saturday, Jan. 5, 6-8 pm
Jan. 6: Bill Cosby live, Library Theatre, 2 p.m. (723-7231).
Jan. 12-13: Warren County Outdoor & Travel Show, sponsored by Warren County Chamber of Business & Industry and Council on Tourism, www.wccbi.org.
Jan. 21: Warren County School District, Professional Development Day, no school for students
Jan. 22: Warren County School District, Professional Development Day, no school for students
Jan. 23: Warren Concert Association, "The Great American Songbook," Library Theatre, 7:30 p.m.(723-6505)
Feb. 4: Warren County School District, energy day, no school
Feb. 14-16: Reader's Theatre, "Love Letters," Library Theatre, 8 p.m.
Feb. 18: Warren County School District, energy day, no school
Feb. 28-March 3: Jack-in-the-Box Players Production "Cinderella," Library Theatre.
March 6-7: "Ballet Magnificat," Library Theatre, 7 p.m. (fln.org/tickets)
March 9: Rouse Estate presents The BBC, "Beatles & 60s music experience," Library Theatre, 7 p.m. (563-6465).
March 15: An Evening with Rita Coolidge, 8 p.m., Library Theatre (723-7231).
March 17: "From the British Isles and Beyond," A concert by the Warren Philharmonic - 4 p.m., Holy Redeemer Church, Russell and Penna. Ave. East. For ticket information call 723-9110.
March 17: Warren Concert Association, "De Pue Brothers Band - Weapons of Grass Construction," Library Theatre, 7:30 p.m.(723-6505)
March 28: Warren County School District, energy day, no school
March 29: Warren County School District, holiday, no school
April 1-2: Warren County School District, energy days, no school
April 2: "Seven Bridges" tribute to the Eagles, presented by Yankee Bush Productions, Library Theatre, Warren, 8 p.m. (489-3110).
April 4-6: Warren County School District All-County Musical, "Singing in the Rain," Library Theatre.
April 12: The Oak Ridge Boys concert, Library Theatre, 8 p.m. (723-7231).
April 19: "Spotlight on Broadway" by Youth Connection and Allegheny Regional Theatre Experience, Library Theatre, 7 p.m.
April 23: "Huck & Tom & the Mighty Mississippi," Library Theatre, 7 p.m. (723-7231).
May 3: Warren County School District, energy day, no school
May 16-19: Warren Players present "Harvey," Library Theatre.
May 17-19: Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament and Allegheny Burger Festival, sponsored by Warren County Chamber of Business & Industry and Council on Tourism, www.wccbi.org.
May 19: "Voila! Voila! Viola," A concert by the Warren Philharmonic - 4 p.m., Holy Redeemer Church, Russell and Penna. Ave. East. For ticket information call 723-9110.
May 25: Tour de Russell Bike Race, sponsored by Warren County Chamber of Business & Industry and Council on Tourism, www.wccbi.org.
May 27: Warren County School District, Memorial Day, no school
June 6: Warren County School District, last day for students
June 7: Warren County School District, Professional Development Day, no school for students; commencement
July 18-20: All-American BBQ Festival and State Championship BBQ sponsored by Warren County Chamber of Business & Industry and Council on Tourism, www.wccbi.org.
July 25-28: Warren Players presents "Little Shop of Horrors," Library Theatre.