‘Mystery Science Theater’ gang to skewer ‘Plan 9’

August 13, 2009 at 12:00a.m.

BOARDMAN — Fans of “Mystery Science Theater 3000” can catch the stars from the popular comedy series as they unleash their zingers at what many consider to be the worst movie ever made — “Plan 9 from Outer Space” — in a special one-night, in-theater event that will be shown nationwide, including at Tinseltown in Boardman.

“RiffTrax Live: Plan 9 from Outer Space” will reunite Michael J. Nelson, Kevin Murphy (Tom Servo) and Bill Corbett (Crow T. Robot) for the first time ever on the big screen. The show is being simulcast live from the Belcourt Theater in Nashville, Tenn. The trio sits in the theater making a running commentary on the flaws of the movies they are watching.

Tickets are available at the Tinseltown box office and online at www.FathomEvents.com.

Cavallaro receives Emmy

COLUMBUS — R.J. Cavallaro, producer of “The Piano Guy” public television series, received an Emmy Award on July 25 from the Ohio Valley Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. It was the first Emmy win for the Youngstown native and the fourth for the popular how-to program hosted by Scott Houston and produced by Mills James Productions of Columbus.

Cavallaro received his honor in the Instructional/Informational Program category. Houston received an additional Emmy in the Program Host category. The series was awarded two prior Emmys in 2007.

Cavallaro is the son of Joseph and Elizabeth Cavallaro. He is a 1972 graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School and holds two degrees from The Ohio State University.

Cavallaro’s additional filmed entertainment credits include work on “Brubaker,” “The Natural” and “Rain Man.”

Save the Farm festival

CANFIELD — Save the Farm, the Canfield Heritage Foundation’s outdoor music festival, will be Saturday at Loghurst, 3967 Boardman-Canfield Road. Gates open at 4 p.m. and admission is $5. Parking is an additional $5; carpooling is suggested. Take blankets and lawn chairs.

The lineup of bands includes JD Eicher and the Goodnights, Rumbledaddy, Side B, Tao Jones, Magma, Away From Eden and more. An open jam session will begin after dark. Musicians need to bring only their instruments.

Food will be available, and concertgoers can bring coolers of non-alcoholic beverages. There will also be a cornhole tournament.

The Western Reserve Historical Society owns the site, which includes an 1805 log home believed to be the oldest remaining log home in Western Reserve. Proceeds will benefit Loghurst.