Today’s entertainment picks:


October 15, 2011 at 12:00a.m.

Today’s entertainment picks:

v Tamburitzans of Duquesne University, 7 p.m.: The lively dance and costumes of eastern Europe on stage at Boardman Performing Arts Center, 7777 Glenwood Ave., Boardman; 330-746-3936.

v Perry Como tribute, 7:30 p.m.: Vince Mastro will sing Como’s hits in this show at Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren; 800-482-3531.

v “The Laramie Project: Ten Years Later,” 8 p.m.: A dramatic reflection on how a hate crime has changed a town and a nation. Kent-Trumbull Theater, 4314 Mahoning Ave. NW, Champion; 330-675-8887.

v “Hairspray,” 7:30 p.m.: Last chance to see this Broadway hit, presented by Top Hat Productions at Fairview Arts and Outreach Center, 4220 Youngstown-Poland Road, Youngstown; 800-838-3006.

v “Breaking Up Is Hard to Do, 7 p.m.: Stage Left Players are presenting this musical at Trinity Playhouse, 234 E. Lincoln Way, Lisbon; 330-831-7249.

LOCAL TOPICS ON TV

“Increase the Peace” (6:30 p.m. Saturday and 7 a.m. Sunday on MyYTV): Host Andrea Mahone’s guest will be Leron Hays of Dejavu Men’s Shop, which calls itself the only men’s consignment shop in Ohio.

“Sunday Morning with Dee” (8 a.m. Sunday on WKBN-TV 27): Host Dee Crawford’s guests will be Marilyn J. McDaniels, executive director and CEO of Mahoning-Youngstown Community Action Partnership, and Jamael Tito Brown, chairman of the group’s board. They will discuss MYCAP’s new programs, which include the Center for Family Economic Success and the Healthy Local Foods initiative.

“Community Connection” (7 a.m. Sunday on 21 WFMJ-TV and 10 a.m. Tuesday on Time Warner Cable community access channel): The Mahoning County Veterans Services Commission has numerous programs available to veterans, including a new burial benefit and utilities reimbursement program. Sue Cargill of the commission will join host Madonna Chism Pinkard to outline the process for applying, deadlines and eligibility rules.

Next, Terri Bryant and Tina Milner of the Mahoning Valley Task Force on Crime and Violence Prevention will discuss the 15th annual Peace Awards Banquet at which former Youngstown Mayor Pat Ungaro will be honored.

Finally, Tricia Perry of the Rich Center for Autism will discuss the Masquerade for Autism fundraiser at Antone’s Banquet Center. Proceeds from the event will benefit the students enrolled in the center.

ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

Concert by opera singer Jason Budd

HUBBARD

The Hubbard Historical Society will present a holiday concert by opera singer Jason Budd at 7 p.m. Nov. 26 at the First Presbyterian Church. Tickets are $15 and include post-show reception. Call 330-534-7818 to order.