Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks:

vCirque du Soleil, 7:30 p.m.: “Varekai” show is a visual feast. At Covelli Centre, Youngstown; 1-800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com

v Angelo Babbaro, 8 p.m.: The voice of Sinatra at Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown; 330-259-0555

v “Sandbag, Stage Left,” 7:30 p.m.: Opening night for madcap courtroom comedy at Victorian Players Theater, 702 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; 330-746-5455

v “Other Desert Cities,” 7:30 p.m.: A gripping family drama at New Castle Playhouse, 212 E. Long Ave., New Castle, Pa.; 724-654-3437.

v Dan Grueter, 7:30 and 10:15 p.m.: Valentine’s Day diner packages are available with the popular stand-up comedian’s show at the Funny Farm, at Mojo’s Pub and Grill, 6292 Mahoning Ave., Austintown; 330-793-6656.

The Winter Olympics (8 p.m., NBC): Are you getting tired yet of staring at the cheery mug of Bob Costas? The Winter Olympics continue as one of the games’ high profile sports — men’s figure skating — looks to crown a champion.

“Charlie Brown” (8 p.m., ABC): This Peanuts twin-spin features “Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown” and “A Charlie Brown Valentine.”

TV listings, B6

ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

Genealogy database to be demonstrated

POLAND

Curious about your ancestors? Have an interest in genealogical research?

Librarian Tim Seman will demonstrate the Ancestry Database at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Poland Library, 311 S. Main St.

The database offers access to all available U.S. census images and indexes, with more than 1,000 historical maps, the American Genealogical Biographical Index, lineage books, the Social Security Death Index, WW I draft registration cards, a strong Civil War collection, and more.

Many files include records from foreign archives.

For information, go to libraryvisit.org/genealogy.

Artists can apply to summer festival

Youngstown

Artist applications for the juried fine-art show are now available for the Summer Festival of the Arts, which will be July 12-13 at Youngstown State University.

Deadline to apply is April 4. Each application must be accompanied by the $20 fee. If accepted, the booth fee is $100. The SFA does not rent tables; all artists must submit an application and materials and be accepted by a panel of professional jurors.

More than 80 artists participated in the two-day event last year, which also includes an ethnic festival and jazz concert.

Applications are available by emailing Lori Factor at lafactor@ysu.edu or by downloading an application at ysu.edu/sfa.

Fundraiser dance

BESSEMER, PA.

The Bessemer Croatian Club, 601 E. Poland Ave., will host a fundraiser dance for Wendy Kumik Schon from 2 to 6 p.m. Feb. 23.

Mike Lutheran and the Polka Magic Orchestra will perform. A raffle and basket auction will be offered. Cost is $5. Call 724-667-8997.