v“The Earth Trembled,” 7 p.m. Top Hat Productions presents a Passion Play about the

v“The Earth Trembled,” 7 p.m. Top Hat Productions presents a Passion Play about the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Fairview Arts and Outreach Center, 4220 Youngstown-Poland Road; (330) 755-6412.

v“The Cripple of Inishmaan,” 7:30 p.m. Comic-drama by acclaimed Irish playwright Martin McDonagh. Youngstown State University Theater, Spotlight Arena Theater, Bliss Hall; (330) 941-3105.

vYankee Lake concert, 8 p.m. The Huckin’ Fillbillys will headline this show, which includes three other bands. Yankeee Lake Ballroom, 1814 state Route 7, Brookfield; (330) 448-8839.

vComedy show, 8 p.m. Five local comedians will take the stage at this free event. The Lemon Grove, 122 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 744-7683.

vThe Disillusionists. 10 p.m. Acoustic rock band will perform with opening act Nathan Hedges and the Imports. Cedars, 23 N. Hazel St., Youngstown; (330) 743-6560.

“Spartacus: BLOOD AND SAND,” (10 P.M., STARZ): A new episode of “Spartacus: Blood and Sand” offers more gore and a lot more exposed flesh. Oh yeah, and there should be a plot in there somewhere.

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Trip to exhibition of Burchfield’s art

An overnight bus tour to Buffalo, N.Y., to view an exhibition by artist Charles Burchfield will leave Salem and Youngstown on May 7.

The world-renowned Burchfield (1893-1967) was a Salem native, and many of the paintings in the exhibition are of Salem-area scenes. The retrospective, “Heat Waves in Swamp,” is at the Burchfield Penney Art Center, and it includes more than 80 works, plus Burchfield’s journals, scrapbooks and letters.

The bus trip will depart from First Presbyterian Church, Salem, at 7:30 a.m. and make a stop at the Butler Institute of American Art in Youngstown before continuing to Buffalo. The cost is $160 and includes a night in a motel and lunch. To make reservations, contact Barbara Marra at (330) 337-3075. Deadline is Thursday.

Gallery open house

SHARON, Pa.

29 Logan Ave., an art gallery on the West Hill, will have an open house from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday featuring artist Tony Kropp, who is known for his “art dolls.” The gallery, is a collaboration of more than 60 artists.

Art classes are scheduled for spring; a complete list of dates and times is available at the gallery. For more information, call (724) 981-5652.

Chorale concert

YOUNGSTOWN

The Kent State University Chorale will perform a free concert at 7 p.m. Tuesday at St. Patrick Church, 1420 Oak Hill Ave. The concert will feature the Ars Nova Singers, a select ensemble that specializes in music for smaller groups.

For more information, call the parish office, (330) 743-1109.

Coming to an end

NEW YORK

MTV’s hit series “The Hills” is coming to an end after one more season. The network said Thursday the sixth and last season of the reality soap will begin April 27. Twelve new episodes will be aired before “The Hills” calls it quits.