Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Live music on the television this week includes:
v “Late Show with David Letterman” (CBS): The War on Drugs (Wednesday), Miike Snow (Friday).
v “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” (NBC): Beirut (tonight), Ziggy Marley (Wednesday), Moby (Thursday), The Wanted (Friday).
v “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon” (NBC): Dave Matthews Band (tonight), “The Voice” Eliminees (Wednesday), The Lucas Brothers (Thursday), Nick Lowe (Friday).
v “Saturday Night Live” (NBC): Bon Iver (Saturday).
v “Conan” (TBS): Hayley Reinhart (tonight), Ben Kweller (Wednesday), Ingrid Michaelson (Thursday).
“The L.A. COMPLEX” (9 P.M., The CW): The soapy new drama, “The L.A. Complex,” has been described as “Melrose Place”-meets-“Fame.” It follows six very attractive young dreamers who move into the same Southern California apartment building and strive for stardom.
TV listings, B6
Entertainment news
Study shows impact of film tax breaks
CLEVELAND
Ohio’s tax lures for movie-makers have led to work for thousands of people and millions of dollars in economic impact.
A study by the Center for Economic Development at Cleveland State University estimates that each dollar of state tax breaks results in $1.20 in economic impact. The tax credits have cost the state some $30 million so far, the study reports.
It credits the film industry with creating more than 9,000 temporary jobs and more than 1,100 full-time jobs since 2009. Other economic impact comes from movie production needs for contractors, real estate, vehicle rentals, hotels, restaurants and other goods and services.
Meanwhile, multiple media accounts report that some state legislators are pushing efforts to sweeten the tax credit. Ohio is among 38 states with film-industry tax credits
Among the hits produced in Ohio was last year’s “The Ides of March,” a political thriller shot in southwest Ohio starring George Clooney and Ryan Gosling. The upcoming superhero movie “The Avengers” filmed scenes in Cleveland and Wilmington.
Cash Mob’s target
AUSTINTOWN
Youngstown Cash Mob members will visit Arthur Treacher’s restaurant, 4451 Mahoning Ave., Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The seafood chain store is unique in offering a local favorite: ribs from Frankie’s in Hubbard.
The Cash Mob visits a different locally owned business each month to provide a financial boost. To learn more, find it on Facebook.
Hey Kid! at library
warren
Local children’s music group “Hey Kid!” will perform at 2:15 p.m. Saturday at Warren-Trumbull County Public Library, 444 Mahoning Avenue NW.
The performance is part of the free Family Book Day celebration, which will include stories, a puppet show and crafts starting at 1 p.m. Each child will receive a free book from First Book of Trumbull County, while supplies last. The event is free. Registration is not required. Call 330-399-8807, ext. 401.