Today’s entertainment picks:

May 15, 2010 at 12:00a.m.

v“The Elixir of Love,” 8 p.m.: Donizetti’s comic opera, directed by Francisco Casanova, at the Pierce Opera House, 100 Mercer St., Sharpsville, Pa.; sharpsvillehistorical.com.

vKenny Greco, 9:30 p.m.: Guitar rocker with an Americana touch. Opening the show is Leanne Binder. The Cellar, 162 S. Bridge St., Struthers; (330) 750-0199.

vRobbie Jay Band, 10 p.m.: Southern-rock hybrids roll out their debut CD. Wonder Bar, 100 W. Liberty St., Girard; (330) 545-6367.

v“Brigadoon,” 7:30 p.m.: Time- tested musical continues at New Castle Playhouse, 202 E. Long Ave., New Castle, Pa.; (724) 654-3437.

vJohnie 3, 10 p.m.: Youngstown’s premier punk band. Cedars, 23 N. Hazel St., Youngstown; (330) 743-6560.

“The Bourne Ultimatum” (8 p.m., ABC): Gear up for a summer full of big-screen explosions and special effects with 2007’s “The Bourne Ultimatum.” It’s the third installment in the slam-bang series that turned Matt Damon into a rugged action hero.

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local topics on tv

“Community Connection” (6:30 a.m., WFMJ Channel 21): LifeBanc Ohio wants to let the Valley know how easy it is to become an organ donor. Hadie Bartholomew, a spokesperson for the group, will join host Madonna Chism Pinkard to discuss the topic. Next, LaTanya Foster, Candice Monroe and Larry Trotter, all organ recipients, will share their inspirational stories of survival and success with the help of LifeBanc Ohio.

“Sunday Morning with Dee” (8 a.m., WKBN-27): This week’s guest is Karen Stacy, executive director of Leadership Mahoning Valley, who will discuss the group’s recruiting process for 2011.

“Increase the Peace” (6:30 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. Sunday, MyYTV): This week’s guest is Roger Nehls of the Ohio Department of Education, who will discuss school-district fiscal emergency procedures.

entertainment news

Arts festival seeks musical performers

YOUNGSTOWN

The Summer Festival of the Arts, July 10-11 on the Youngstown State University campus, is seeking performers. Bands and musicians can apply for one of the eight available slots. Each act will perform gratis one 45-minute set, and can sell CDs. Music must be suitable for an outdoor public event. Applications are available at ysu.edu/sfa. Performers must submit an application, photo, bio and CD of works to be performed by 5 p.m. June 4. For information, contact Lori Factor at lafactor@ysu.edu.

‘Survivor’ finish

LOS ANGELES

It’s down to one good guy against four baddies on “Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains.” The remaining contestants will compete in two immunity challenges and three tribal councils before the sole survivor is selected on Sunday’s finale at 8 p.m. “Survivor” host Jeff Probst promised a close finish in the season’s last immunity challenge, which will feature the final four blindfolded.