Today’s entertainment picks:

December 17, 2011 at 12:00a.m.

v “Miracle on Easy Street,” 2:30 and 8 p.m.: Easy Street Productions’ annual holiday revue returns to Powers Auditorium, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown; 330-744-0264.

v “The Ugly Christmas Sweater Revue,” 8 p.m.: If you have one, wear it to this family- friendly musical revue presented by Rust Belt Theater at Calvin Center, 755 Mahoning Ave., Youngs-town; 330-507-2358.

v “A Christmas Carol,” 8 p.m.: A staple of the season on stage at Kent Trumbull, 4314 Mahoning Ave. NW, Champion; 330-675-8887.

v Christmas cabaret show, 8 p.m.: Rodd Coonce, Jack Ciarnello, Joe Spurio and Jacqueline Genovese entertain at Music at Madison, 802 Elm St., Youngstown; 330-743-2665.

v Charlie Weiner, 8:30 p.m.: Wild observations from an aging hippie at the Funny Farm comedy club, inside the Metroplex Hotel, Belmont Avenue, Liberty; 330-759-4242.

“JERRY LEWIS — METHOD TO THE MADNESS” (8 p.m., Encore): This lively profile examines the show-biz legend from a fresh perspective. Lewis, now 85, looks back at his career as a comedian, actor and filmmaker via a series of candid interviews that cover everything from his roots in vaudeville and his big-screen hits to his fruitful and turbulent relationship with singer Dean Martin. The documentary benefits greatly from never-before-seen footage and the contributions of many big-name Lewis admirers, including Carol Burnett, Jerry Seinfeld, Eddie Murphy, Quentin Tarantino, Chevy Chase, John Landis, Carl Reiner and Steven Spielberg.

“wwe tribute to the troops” (9 p.m., nbc): Body slams and pile-drivers take a back seat to heartfelt appreciation in “WWE Tribute to the Troops.” The annual holiday special has top wrestlers and divas visiting Fort Bragg in North Carolina to entertain and honor the armed forces.

tv listings: Check the TV book insert in today’s paper.

Local topics on tv

“Community Connection” (7 a.m. Sunday on 21 WFMJ-TV, and 10 a.m. Tuesday on Time Warner Cable community access channel): The Mind, Body & Soul Asset Development Center of Warren is a new nonprofit organization that helps families, youths and schools find a holistic outlet for problem solving and development. Troy and Sherri Harper Woods of the organization will join host Madonna Chism Pinkard to discuss how the community can get involved.

Next, Neil Durbin and Sharon Seaton of Dominion East Ohio Gas will discuss this year’s winter heating season and payment assistance programs available for consumers.

“Increase the Peace” (6:30 p.m. Saturday and 7 a.m. Sunday on MyYTV): Host Andrea Mahone’s guests will be Jim Tressel and Lewis Macklin, who will discuss the effort to renovate The Rayen School football stadium.

“Sunday Morning with Dee” (8 a.m. Sunday on WKBN-TV 27): Host Dee Crawford will be joined by Nancy Voitus, executive director of Catholic Charities regional agency, and Taunya Fuller, a social worker with the agency.