Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks:
v Earth Fest, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Live music and entertainment, educational presentations, children’s activities, a local artists market and plenty of information from sustainability-minded organizations and businesses. The free event is at the Penn State Shenango campus in downtown Sharon, Pa.; 724-983-2969.
v Civil War program, noon to 3 p.m.: Mark the 150th anniversary of the Civil War with re-enactors and informative displays at Eastwood Mall in Niles.
v “Mr. Lincoln,” 7:30 p.m.: See the Civil War era through the eyes and mind of President Lincoln in this one-man show at Salem Community Theater, 490 E. State St., Salem; 330-332-9688.
v “A Tribute to Broadway,” 2:30 p.m.: The Youngstown Phantoms Skating Club will present this ice-skating show. The $10 ticket includes a ticket to tonight’s Phantoms game, which starts at 7:05 p.m. at Covelli Centre.
v Greek Sing, 6 p.m.: Fraternities and sororities at Youngstown State University show off their musical talent in this spirited annual tradition at Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave.; 330-259-0555.
“NASCAR Sprint Cup Series” (7 p.m., Fox): The Duck Commander 500 is broadcast from Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth.
“Premier Boxing Champions on NBC” (8:30 P.M., NBC): The Garcia-Peterson nontitle bout from Brooklyn will be shown.
“Saturday Night Live” (11:29 P.M., NBC): The season may be over for “Empire,” but Cookie — Taraji P. Henson — is bringing her big personality to “Saturday Night Live” as this week’s host. The musical guest is Mumford & Sons.
For complete listings, see TV Week magazine, included with today’s paper.
LOCAL TOPICS ON TV
“Community Connection” (today at 6:30 a.m. on 21 WFMJ-TV, and at 11 a.m. on WBCB-TV): The economic outlook for Ohio is improving, and Jonathan Williams of the American Legislative Exchange Council will join host Madonna Chism Pinkard to give the forecast for the Mahoning Valley.
Next, Jeffery and Lanette Gordon of Highway to Heaven Ministries of Farrell, Pa., will discuss their dinner- theater event to secure scholarships for students.
Patty Zitello of Altrusa will discuss the Plant the Seed to Read book festival, which allows children to select a book of their choice.
“Increase the Peace” (today at 6:30 p.m. and Sunday at 6:30 a.m. on MyYTV): Host Andrea Mahone will be joined by Father Terrence Hazel of St. Michael Church of Canfield and the Rev. Dr. M. Rosie T. Taylor of ACTION, who will discuss the upcoming ACTION (Alliance for Congregational Transformation influencing Our Neighborhoods) dinner.
“Conversation with Dee” (Sunday at 8:30 a.m. on WKBN-TV): Host Dee Crawford welcomes guests Danielle Arnold from Braydich Dental and Dominic Mancini from Children’s Rehabilitation Center of Warren. Discussion will be about Braydich Dental’s Smiles for Charity, which runs through June with proceeds benefiting the Children’s Rehabilitation Center of Warren.
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