Today’s entertainment picks:

September 25, 2011 at 12:00a.m.

v “Our Town,” 2 p.m.: American drama present by Stage Left Players at Trinity Playhouse, 234 E. Lincoln Way, Lisbon; 330-831-7249.

v “All Hands On Deck,” 2 p.m.: A good old-fashioned comedy-musical by Trumbull Senior Productions at Champion High School, 5976 Mahoning Ave. NW, Champion; 330-881-4066.

v Dana Chamber Orchestra, 4 p.m.: Concert at Ford Family Recital Hall, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown; 330-744-0264.

v “Schoolhouse Rock,” 3 p.m.: Kids of all ages will appreciate this musical at Trumbull New Theatre, 5883 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; 330-652-1103.

v Peter Yarrow, 7:30 p.m.: Folk artist of Peter, Paul and Mary fame at Kent Stage, 175 E. Main St., Kent; 800-595-4849.

“Amazing Race” (8 p.m., cbs): Among those racking up frequent-flier miles this season are two “Survivor” winners (and lovers) — Ethan Zohn and Jenna Morasca. They and 10 other duos will have to deal with “The Hazard,” a new wrinkle in the game.

“the good wife” (9 p.m., cbs): The show returns for a new season in a new time slot and with new complications for Alicia (Emmy-winner Julianna Margulies). The saga picks up shortly after her hotel rendezvous with Will (Josh Charles). Now, what?

“desperate housewives” (9 p.m., abc): Expect plenty of familiar folk to drop by during the show’s eighth and final season, which will revisit some old story lines.

“boardwalk empire” (9 p.m.hbo): The Prohibition-era epic returns for its sophomore season and boot-legging baddie Nucky Thompson (Steve Buscemi) is under siege. Not only is he the target of a federal investigation, he’s got rival mobsters looking to take him down.

“PAN AM” (10:01 P.M., ABC): Wanna get away? This new globe-trotting drama provides a welcome escape to exotic locales, along with a trip back in time. Set in the early 1960s, when commercial air travel actually held a glamorous allure, it follows the adventures of smart, attractive young stewardesses who endured stringent grooming requirements and, yes, girdle checks, for a chance to see the world. The pilot is a real flight of fancy.

TV listings, B8

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Rock band battle

NEWTON FALLS

The 2011 Student High School Rock Off, featuring bands from Mahoning Valley high schools, will begin at 3 p.m. Oct. 23 at the Newton Falls Community Center. The winner will receive $400.

To register, call Rick Dezsi at 330-219-4246.