Today’s entertainment picks:


Today’s entertainment picks:

vYoungstown Symphony Orchestra, 8 p.m.: The local premiere of “Echoes,” a suite composed by YSO Music Director Randall Craig Fleischer, will highlight tonight’s concert. Powers Auditorium, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown; 330-744-0264.

v“Snow White,” 1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.: Ballet Western Reserve sets the classic tale to dance, with original choreography. Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown; 330- 744-1934.

vSt. Nicholas craft show, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.: A church named for St. Nick surely will have some fine holiday gifts. It’s at 764 Fifth St., Struthers; 330-755-9819.

v“Speed-the-Plow,” 8 p.m.: Last chance to see how perfectly three local actors bring playwright David Mamet’s dialog to life. Oakland Center for the Arts, 220 W. Boardman St., Youngstown; 330-746-0404.

vPenn State’s Got Talent, 7:30 p.m.: The Shenango campus shows off its musical talent in the campus auditorium, 146 Shenango Ave., Sharon, Pa.; 724-983-2836.

“A Family Thanksgiving” (9 p.m., Hallmark): We have a Daphne Zuniga sighting. In the TV film, “A Family Thanksgiving,” she plays a career-driven attorney who learns the importance of family when a mystical stranger (Faye Dunaway) transforms her into a wife and mother.

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LOCAL TOPICS ON TV

“Community Connection” (6:30 a.m. Sunday on WFMJ-TV 21; and 10 a.m. Tuesday on the Time Warner Cable community access channel): Smokey Robinson, one of the most iconic singers of our time, will become the first African-American artist to sell music in Cracker Barrel. Robinson will talk with host Madonna Chism Pinkard to discuss his CD, “Now & Then,” and share his love for Motown music.

Next, Ken Sklenar and Julie Costas of Easter Seals of Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana counties will discuss the Magic of the Angels Christmas fundraiser event and the various services provided by East Seals.

Finally, Lyndsey Hughes and Councilman John R. Swierz will discuss the preliminary activities for First Night Youngstown, including the Gobblers Run walk/run and the downtown Youngstown Christmas parade, which will be hosted by Pinkard.

“Sunday Morning with Dee” (8 a.m. Sunday on WKBN-TV 27): This week’s guests are Julie Costas and Ken Sklenar of Easter Seals. They will discuss the organization’s 24th annual Magic of the Angels Christmas fundraiser event.

“Increase the Peace” 6:30 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. Sunday on MyYTV): This week’s guest is Eric Jones.He will discuss going straight after a life of crime.

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Open house

SHARON, PA.

29 Logan art gallery will have an open house for holiday shopping from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. The gallery, at 29 Logan Ave. on the West Hill, has a selection of paintings, sculptures, photography, metal sculptures and salvage art as well as jewelry, soaps, handbags and hand-knit hats and scarves. For more information, call 724-981-5652.