Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks:
v New Castle Italian Festival, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.: Food, music, dancing and fireworks at Cascade Park Pavilion, East Washington Street, New Castle, Pa.; 888-284-7599.
v John Ruman Combo, 7 p.m.: Outdoor concert at Tod Park, Lawrence Avenue, Girard.
v Rocco Monaco Band, 6 p.m.: Music in Harding Park, off Roosevelt Drive in Hubbard.
v The Sensations, 6 p.m.: Free concert at Waterworth Memorial Park, Sunset Boulevard, Salem.
v W.D. Packard Concert Band, 7 p.m.: Performance on the South Lawn of Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren.
“The Newsroom” (10 p.m., HBO): Aaron Sorkin (“The West Wing”; “The Social Network”), one of Hollywood’s most celebrated writers, returns to TV with an idealistic view of the cable news operation. Jeff Daniels stars as Will McAvoy, a burned-out anchorman who generates solid ratings without rocking the boat. But his career gets a sudden jolt when his boss (Sam Waterson) hires his former lover (Emily Mortimer) to produce a hard-hitting newscast that calls corporations and politicians on their lies. All the Sorkin traits, including lots of cleverly articulate banter, are evident in this compelling drama.
“The Great Escape” (10 p.m., TNT): “The Great Escape” is a new reality competition series that plops contestants into notable locales and challenges them to overcome obstacles and work free from tight situations. First up: An escape from Alcatraz.
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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Window World choppers to visit
YOUNGSTOWN
Fred and Pat Moran, owners of six Window World franchises, are sponsoring a tour of three Orange County Choppers. The tour will include a Thursday stop at Quaker Steak & Lube’s bike night in Austintown.
The choppers also will be on display Friday at Window World’s showroom in Boardman.
“We’re excited to give people a look at The Window World Choppers, not just because they are so cool, but because they tell the Window World story in an extremely unique fashion,” said Fred Moran.
Each of the bikes has been featured on the “American Chopper” television show.
Pez candy dispenser collectors to gather
Independence
Pezamania, the world’s largest and oldest gathering of Pez candy dispenser collectors, will mark its 22nd anniversary July 19-21 at the Holiday Inn, 6001 Rockside Road. Pez collectors can register in advance to attend the event at pezamania.com or by calling 813-507-4485.
The public is welcome between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. July 21. Admission is $5 ($2 for children under 12, with a family rate of $10).
Struthers Day at Mauthe Park
STRUTHERS
The 15th annual free Struthers Day will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Thursday at Mauthe Park, featuring Guys Without Ties and Bustin’ Loose bands, clowns, a magic show, pony rides, a bouncer and face painting.