Today’s entertainment picks:

January 22, 2011 at 12:00a.m.

vChili Challis, 8 p.m.: Opening act will be Chili’s son, Thaddeus. Funny Farm comedy club at the Radisson Hotel, 3377 New Castle Road, West Middlesex, Pa.; 724-906-6164.

vAndrew Wyeth exhibition, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Works from the Butler Institute of American Art’s collection at the Howland branch, 9350 E. Market St., Howland; 330-609-9900.

vHoward and the Point Five Band, 9 p.m.: It’s not that big of a coincidence, but they’re playing at Five Points Wine and Bar, 9065 Springfield Road, Poland; 330-549-2932.

vLeanne Binder, 8 p.m.: Bluesy rock singer with the Joplin-esque voice at Rusty’s Southside Grill, 8586 South Ave., Boardman; 330-729-9021.

vKeepin the Dream Alive party, 9:30 p.m.: A celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. with Youngstown’s Total Package Band, poetry and line- dancing. Choices Night Club, Metroplex Hotel, Liberty Avenue, Liberty; 330-759-0606.

“Backyard Wedding” (9 p.m., Hallmark): In the TV film, “Backyard Wedding,” Alicia Witt stars as a med-school grad who returns to her hometown to plan her nuptials. But those plans hit a snag when her former flame (Teddy Sears) shows up and causes her to re-evaluate.

FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF Tv PROGRAMMING, SEE TV WEEK INSERT.

LOCAL TOPICS ON TV

“Community Connection” (6:30 a.m. Sunday on 21 WFMJ-TV; and 10 a.m. Tuesday on Time Warner Cable community access channel): Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority will present its annual Snowflake Ball with the theme “Dancing with the Stars.” Dr. Carol Staton and Dr. Tonia Farmer will join host Madonna Chism Pinkard to discuss the event and the fund-raising effort for the group’s scholarship fund.

Next, Al Sauline, regional manager for Aqua Ohio, will discuss water conservation, how to reduce water usage and general information on the company’s community development. Also, Michael Costello, water expert, will join via satellite to talk about challenges local communities face regarding water scarcity.

“Increase the Peace” (6:30 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. Sunday on MyYTV): Host Andrea Mahone will be joined by guests Tim Callion, Marty Loney and Butch Taylor of Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 396, who will discuss apprenticeships and jobs available through the union local.

“Sunday Morning with Dee” (8 a.m. Sunday on WKBN-TV 27): Host Dee Crawford will be joined by Katrina Walker of Hospice of the Valley and Porfirio Esparra Jr. of Humility of Mary Health Partners. They will discuss outreach programs regarding preventative-health services.

ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

Eastwood to direct Beyonc in ‘Star’

Clint Eastwood has signed on to direct Beyonc in the Warner Bros. update of “A Star Is Born.”

The short list of names circulating to play opposite the pop sensation, as an alcoholic superstar in love with Beyonc ’s’ budding singer, includes Will Smith, Eddie Murphy and Jon Hamm, according to Deadline Hollywood.