COMING TOMORROW

COMING TOMORROW

Valley wine lovers are excited about upcoming event.

Today’s entertainment picks:

v Immaculate Heart of Mary Festival, 6 p.m. to midnight: This big festival features rides, gaming, carnival food, a rummage sale and music by Following June at 7 p.m. The church grounds are at 490 Norquest Blvd., Austintown.

v Downtown Shutdown, 4 to 11 p.m.: Game four of the NBA Finals will be shown on a big screen, and Las Vegas-based DJ Blaze will perform before the game and during stoppages ($5, but free until 6 p.m.). It’s in the parking lot on West Federal Street, between Hazel and Phelps streets, in Youngstown.

vSalem Super Cruise, 6 p.m.: Hundreds of muscle cars and hot rods will cruise the streets of downtown Salem amid a carnival atmosphere. It’s one of the area’s most unique festivals.

v “American Buffalo,” 7:30 p.m.: Opening night for this drama by playwright David Mamet ($17) at the Youngstown Playhouse’s Moyer Room; 330-788-8739.

v Prince tribute show, 9 p.m.: A 12-person ensemble will perform the songs of the late rock artist Prince (free admission) at Suzie’s Dogs and Drafts on North Phelps Street, downtown Youngstown.

“Homestead Rescue” (10 p.m., Discovery): On this new reality series, families struggling to live off the grid are taught the necessary skills to survive in the wilderness.

TV listings, C3

ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

‘Buried History’ gets award nod

LOS ANGELES

“Buried History,” a television special (and pilot for a series that is in development) that is the brainchild of Youngstown native George Saadi, was nominated this week for the Los Angeles Area Emmy Awards.

The awards honor local newscast segments and other locally-produced shows in the Los Angeles area.

“Buried History,” which delves into the story behind people buried in cemeteries, was nominated in the Culture/History category. It aired on PBS SoCal, the local Public Television station, and was one of 143 nominees in 44 categories. Winners will be announced on July 23.

Saadi lives in Los Angeles, where he works in the entertainment business. He got the idea for the series while visiting Oak Hill Cemetery in Youngstown during a visit a few years ago. Mark Wahlberg is the show host.

Saadi is an executive producer of “Buried History.” A full season of the show is being shot for possible airing on PBS stations nationwide.

YWCA art show preview party

YOUNGSTOWN

YWCA of Youngstown’s 34th annual Women Artists: A Celebration! art show will open with a preview party from 7 to 9 p.m. June 17 at the YWCA, 25 W. Rayen Ave.

The party is a ticketed event. Those interested in attending should call 330-746-6361, ext. 102.

The show will be open from 12 to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday, June 18 to July 15 (open until 7 p.m. on Thursdays, and closed July 2 to 4 and all Sundays except July 10.

The juror is Stephanie L. Smith, professor of art history at Youngstown State University.

The show features 125 works by 71 artists.