Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks:
vKent State Jazz Ensemble, 3 p.m.: Top performers in the university’s school of music will present a free concert of Big Band Swing at Kent State City Center, 230 N. Lincoln Ave., Salem; 330-337-4246.
v“Becloud,” 8 p.m.: Part of the Global Lens international film festival, “Becloud” delivers a parable of modern-day Mexico. The Lemon Grove, 122 W. Federal St., Youngstown; 744-7683.
vModel train open house, noon to 6 p.m.: Youngstown Model Railroad Association shows off its magnificent layout. 751 N. Four Mile Run Road, Austintown; 330-799-8691.
v“Always ...Patsy Cline,” 2 p.m.: You don’t need to be a fan of the late country superstar to enjoy this musical drama. Salem Community Theater, 490 E. State St., Salem; 330-332-9688.
v“Sweeney Todd,” 2 p.m.: Fancy a meat pie? East Palestine Community Theater, at the Masonic Temple, 21 N. Market St., downtown East Palestine; 330-853-2792.
“Treehouse of Horror” (8 p.m., Fox): Halloween isn’t really over until “The Simpsons” airs its annual “Treehouse of Horror” special. The creepy fun includes a “Twilight” parody in which Lisa falls hard for a vampire voiced by Daniel Radcliffe.
“Great Migrations” (8 p.m., National Geographic Channel): Even veteran nature-show nerds will be wowed by the awesome footage in “Great Migrations.” Alec Baldwin narrates this epic seven-part series dedicated to the arduous journeys millions of animals take to ensure the survival of their species.
“Black Girls Rock!” (8 p.m., BET): “Black Girls Rock!” is a star-studded special that celebrates exceptional women of color in a variety of fields. Scheduled performers include Jill Scott, Fantasia, Keyshia Cole and Monica.
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‘A Little Night Music’ on stage
NEW WILMINGTON, Pa.
Theatre Westminster will present “A Little Night Music” Thursday through Nov. 14 in Beeghly Theater on the campus of Westminster College.
Based on Ingmar Bergman’s film “Smiles of a Summer Night,” the musical is set in a weekend country house in turn-of-the-century Sweden. Witty and romantic, it brings together surprising liaisons, long-simmering passions, and a taste of love’s endless possibilities. The production is directed by Lester Malizia, former artistic director of Seaside Music Theater in Daytona Beach, Fla.
Curtain times are 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday; and 2:30 p.m. Nov. 14. For reservations, follow the “ticket reserve” link at westminster.edu/drama or call 724-946-7241. Tickets are $15 ($10 for seniors and non-Westminster students).
Comedy show at Lemon Grove
YOUNGSTOWN
The Youngstown Comedy Syndicate’s next show will be 9:30 p.m. Thursday at the Lemon Grove, 122 W. Federal St. Admission is free. Those who want to perform are asked to sign up in advance by e-mailing ytowncomedy@gmail.com. Thursday’s show will introduce a new “game show” segment that will focus on music trivia, and will solicit audience participation.
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