Friday, September 16, 2011
Today’s entertainment picks:
v Main Street Madness family comedy show, 7:30 p.m.: “Main Street Madness Gets Dys-Fun-tional” will include short sketches, video parodies and live music. Main Street Theater, 5 N. Main St., Columbiana; brownpapertickets.com.
v Fall Pumpkin Festival, 5 to 11 p.m.: Penn State Shenango’s annual event on Vine Avenue, downtown Sharon, Pa., features rides, games, food vendors and bands each night. Live music by Belmont at 7 p.m. and The Zou at 8 p.m.; 724-983-2836.
v Greek Festival, 3 to 10 p.m.: Greek food and culture at Archangel Michael Greek Orthodox Church, 401 Twelfth St., Campbell; 330-755-3596.
v “Lord of the Flies,” 8 p.m.: The worst of human nature emerges in this stage adaptation by Rust Belt Theater at Calvin Center, 755 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; 330-507-2358.
v “Gypsy,” 7:30 p.m.: Musical based on the memoirs of Gypsy Rose Lee at Youngstown Playhouse, Glenwood Avenue, Youngstown: 330-788-8739.
“star wars — the clone wars” (8 p.m., cartoon network): The good news concerning Season 4 of “Star Wars: The Clone Wars”? The battles are bigger and more visually stunning than ever. The sort of bad news? Goofy Jar Jar Binks shows up again.
TV LISTINGS, B6
entertainment news
‘Scrooge’ auditions at Playhouse
YOUNGSTOWN
The Youngstown Playhouse will have auditions at 6 p.m. Monday and Tuesday for its musical production of “Scrooge.” Auditionees should be prepared to sing a selection that shows vocal range. Accompanist will be provided. All ages and types are needed. All roles are open. The production will be Dec. 9-18. Daytime shows for schools also will be performed. Call the Playhouse at 330-788-8739 for more information
Concert band seeks members
CANFIELD
The Canfield Community Concert Band will begin rehearsals for its fall season at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Canfield High School. Under the direction of Anthony Cebriak, the band welcomes new members at its weekly Tuesday evening rehearsals. No auditions are required, and musicians of all ages are encouraged.
Chorus rehearsals for ‘Messiah’
WARREN
Warren Civic Chorus will have open rehearsals for Handel’s “Messiah” every Monday night at 7 p.m. at the Church of the Blessed Sacrament, 3020 Reeves Road NE. Performances will be at Blessed Sacrament Dec. 4. There are no audition requirements. For more information, go to warrencivicchorus.com, email Bob Kraynak at rkraynak@ embarqmail.com.
Jews and rock
YOUNGSTOWN
Rock historian John Fox will speak on “The History of Rock Music: A Jewish Perspective” at 7 p.m. Saturday at Temple Rodef Sholom. His lecture will include live and recorded music. It will cover the role Jews played in rock’n’roll from the late 1940s to the 1970s. The evening will include hors d’oeuvres, dessert and drinks. Call 330-744-5001.