Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks:

v Billy Dean, 7 p.m.: Country singer on the comeback trail stops by Powers Auditorium, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown; 330-744-0264.

v Pete George, 9:30 p.m.: A local favorite returns to the Funny Farm Comedy Club at Los Gallos Restaurant, 685 Boardman-Canfield Road; 330-759-4242.

v “Hedda Gabler,” 8 p.m.: Pamela Wilterdink stars in Ibsen’s groundbreaking play at Kent-Trumbull Theater, 4314 Mahoning Ave. NW, Champion; 330-675-8887.

v “The Sound of Music,” 8 p.m.: Crown Theater Productions presents the von Trapp family at Main Street Theater, 5 N. Main St., Columbiana; 330-482-9915.

v “The Altos,” 8 p.m.: A spoof on a mobster family at Trumbull New Theatre, 5883 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; 330-652-1103.

“grimm” (9 p.m., nbc): It’s another bizarre case for the gang on “Grimm.” While investigating an arson-related homicide, Nick David Giuntoli finds himself in the heated world of Portland fire-dancing, where he meets a woman who, um, may be too hot to handle.

tv listings: B6

entertainment news

Circus adds show to run at Covelli

YOUNGSTOWN

A ninth show has been added to the upcoming run of Ringling Brothers & Barnum and Bailey Circus at Covelli Centre. The new show time will be 3 p.m. April 2.

Tickets for all shows are now on sale through Ticket-master and the arena box office. Show times are 7 p.m March 30; 11 a.m., 3 p.m., and 7 p.m. March 31 and April 1; and 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. April 2.

Acting master class at the Playhouse

YOUNGSTOWN

Youngstown Playhouse will present an Advanced Scene Study Master Class beginning March 17. The class is open to actors and actresses over 18 with acting training and stage experience. Cost is $50.

Participants will explore a variety of acting techniques to create vibrant and believable characters in dynamic scenes. The 10-week workshop will use techniques and exercises from Meisner, Michael Chekhov, Viola Spolin and others. It will culminate in a public performance at The Youngstown Playhouse.

The master class will be led by Matthew Mazuroski, professor of theater at Youngstown State University. Call 330-788-8739 for information.

Casting workshop

FAIRLAWN

Casting director Harriet Greenspan will conduct casting workshops for child, teen and adult actors at the Hilton Hotel-Akron/Fairlawn, 3180 W. Market St., Sunday. Greenspan, a casting director for 25 years, cast “25 Hill,” “Mean Girls 2,” and Scooby Doo movies. She is currently casting a Nickelodeon show.

To register, go to thecastingworkshops.com or call 310-993-4041.

Bluegrass concert

Leavittsburg

Animal Welfare will present a bluegrass concert with the Stoney River Band from 2 to 4 p.m. March 17 at the Johnson Community Center, 800 Gillmer Road. Tickets are $5, and there will be a 50/50 raffle. A refreshment stand will benefit the local children with Down syndrome. For tickets, call 330-394-3512.