Saturday, March 25, 2017
Today’s entertainment picks:
v Youngstown Symphony Orchestra, 8 p.m.: The orchestra, led by Randall Craig Fleischer, will conclude its season with a performance that will pay homage to the Underground Railroad as well as the Valley’s immigrants from the British islands ($20 to $45). It’s at Powers Auditorium, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown; 330-744-0264.
v Maple Syrup Festival, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Mapling demonstrations, wagon rides, demonstrations and a pancake breakfast ($6) at Boardman Park, on U.S. route 224 in Boardman; boardmanpark.com.
v Flying Underground, 10 p.m.: Cincinnati rock band featuring Warren native Kelly McCracken on vocals, with special guest Radio Lark, at Cedars West End, 706 Steel St., Youngstown; cedars-youngstown.com.
v “The Increased Difficulty of Concentration,” 8 p.m.: Farcical and unusual play ($10, $8 for seniors and students) presented by Kent-Trumbull Theatre. It’s at the campus theater, 4314 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren; 330-675-8887.
v “The Wedding from Hell,” 7 p.m.: The audience helps solve a crime in this madcap murder-mystery show ($10, $8 for students and seniors) presented by Stage Left Players at Trinity Playhouse, 234 E. Lincoln Way, Lisbon; 330-831-7249.
“Planet Earth II” (9 p.m., BBC America): The magnificent nature series “Planet Earth II” finishes up in a place you might not expect: the city. Tonight’s episode looks at how some animals thrive in the urban jungle, while others struggle to cope.
For complete listings, see TV Week magazine, included with today’s paper.
LOCAL TOPICS
“Community Connection” (Sunday at 6:30 a.m. on 21 WFMJ-TV and 11 a.m. on WBCB-TV): Deryck Toles, founder of the youth organization Inspiring Minds, will join host Madonna Chism Pinkard to discuss the success of the students in the program and its upcoming fundraiser.
Next, Jennifer Kollar and Andrea Mistovich will discuss activities that will take place to encourage advocacy of child-abuse victims.
Finally, Sister Madelyn and Gloria Tedesco of the Antonine Sisters will discuss their open house to present information about respite services.
“A Conversation with Dee” (Sunday at 7:30 a.m. on WYTV-TV): Host Dee Crawford’s guests will be Mary Duke and Cassandra Leavell from Teen Straight Talk, who will talk about their organization and its upcoming benefit.
“Senior Connection” (today and Sunday at 9:30 a.m. on Armstrong Cable channels 20 and 100): Host Bill Adams’ guest will be Heidi Daniel, executive director of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County. She will discuss upcoming library programs and events and special services for older adults.
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Benefit rock fest at Leon’s Sports Bar
HOWLAND
A benefit rock show will take place Sunday at Leon’s Sports Bar, 1111 Niles Cortland Road, starting at noon, to raise funds for Darrell Richardson, a local fan of the music scene who is battling cancer. Admission is $5.