Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks:
v Vicki Lawrence, 8 p.m.: The comedian and singer will present “Vicki Lawrence and Mama: A Two-Woman Show” at Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave., Warren; packardmusichall.com.
v Youngstown Symphony Orchestra, 8 p.m.: The orchestra will be joined by three Broadway singers in a tribute to the music of Marvin Hamlisch. It’s at Powers Auditorium, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown; 330-744-0264.
v Haunted wagon rides, 6:30-9:30 p.m.: Family-friendly fun at Boardman Park, 375 Boardman-Poland Road; 330-726-8105.
v The Noble Brothers, 7 p.m.: Country music at Main Street Theater, 5 N. Main St., Columbiana; crowntheaterproductions.org.
v “In the Heights,” 7:30 p.m.: The lives and dreams of residents of a Hispanic neighborhood in New York come to life in this musical, presented by Top Hat Productions at Fairview Arts and Outreach Center, 4220 Youngstown-Poland Road, Youngstown; 800-838-3006.
“Big Driver” (8 p.m., Lifetime): Based on a story by Stephen King, “Big Driver” is a new TV film about a young novelist (Maria Bello) who is bent on revenge after falling victim to a brutal sexual assault. The cast also includes Olympia Dukakis, Joan Jett and Will Harris.
“Artie Lange — The Stench of Failure” (midnight, Comedy Central): The standup special follows hours of Jeff Dunham and David Spade. Coincidence?
For complete listings, see TV Week magazine, included with today’s paper.
LOCAL TOPICS ON TV
“Community Connection” (Sunday at 6:30 a.m. on 21 WFMJ-TV and 11 a.m. on WBCB): The Greater Warren Youngstown Urban League (GWYUL) will have its annual dinner Friday featuring Maurice Clarett as the keynote speaker. Thomas Conley, CEO of the group, will join host Madonna Chism Pinkard to discuss the dinner.
Next, Ronnie Rupert and Lock Beacham Sr. of Donald Lockett VFW 6488 will discuss the upcoming Veterans Day celebration honoring the African American 333rd Field Artillery Battalion of the Army.
“Increase the Peace” (6:30 p.m. today and 6:30 a.m. Sunday on MyYTV): Host Andrea Mahone’s guest will be Mahoning County Sheriff Jerry Green, who will discuss the upcoming election and the tax issues on the ballot.
“A Conversation with Dee” (8:30 a.m. on WKBN-TV): Dee Crawford’s conversation is with Ian Beniston, executive director of the Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corporation. He will discuss the programs YNDC offers.
“Senior Focus” (9:30 a.m. today and Sunday on Armstrong Cable channel 20): Judge Robert Rusu from the Mahoning County Probate Court will discuss guardianship and estates.
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Barktoberfest
CANFIELD
Angels for Animals, 4750 W. South Range Road, will present Barktoberfest, a beer taste and German food festival, from 7-10 p.m. today. Call 330-549-1111 or go to angelsforanimals.org. Tickets are $20.