Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks:
v Youngstown Symphony Orchestra, 8 p.m.: The concert will be a salute to America’s military, and will include the premiere of Paul Murtha’s “In Selfless Service” and a performance of Chris Brubeck’s “Quiet Heroes” narrated by Rep. John Boccieri. It’s at Powers Auditorium; youngstownsymphony.com.
v Kevin Farley, 7 p.m.: Standup comedy ($25) at the Funny Farm’s new room on the upper floor of the Knox Building, 110 W. Federal St., downtown Youngstown; 330-759-4242.
v Model railroad display, noon to 6 p.m.: The holiday season is always heralded by the Youngstown Model Railroad Association’s impressive layouts, which will be on display today ($5, free for children 11 and under). The YMRA clubhouse is at 7591 N. Four Mile Run Road, Austintown.
v “The Toxic Avenger,” 7:30 p.m.: Last chance to catch the campy musical about a deformed hero ($15, $11 for senior citizens; recommended for adult audiences) at Salem Community Theater, 490 E. State St., Salem; 330-332-9688.
v Phantoms hockey, 7:05 p.m.: The local squad takes on Central Illinois in U.S. Hockey League action at Covelli Centre; youngstownphantoms.com.
College football (8 p.m., CBS): Top-ranked Alabama travels to Louisiana State University.
“Saturday Night Live” (11:29 p.m., NBC): Jonah Hill is the guest host and Maggie Rogers is the musical guest.
For complete listings, see TV Week magazine, included with today’s paper.
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Springsteen soundtrack due
NEW YORK
Now you don’t even have to go to Broadway to hear Bruce Springsteen’s sold-out show.
Columbia Records said Friday the official two-disc soundtrack of “Springsteen on Broadway” will be released Dec. 14. A few days later, on Dec. 16, a filmed version of the show debuts on Netflix.
“Springsteen on Broadway” has been extended three times. He had previously planned to end in February, then pushed it to June 30, then pushed that to Dec. 15.
In the show, Springsteen performs more than a dozen songs and tells stories about growing up in New Jersey. Tickets for the show at the Walter Kerr Theatre have been reselling for more than $1,000.
Civll War battle is lecture topic
CANFIELD
The Canfield Historical Society will present a free lecture by Dan Welch, titled “How Did They Get Here: The Gettysburg Campaign,” at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Bond House, 44 W. Main St. For information, call 330-533-3458.
An elementary school teacher in Campbelll City Schools, Welch formerly was the education programs coordinator for the Gettysburg Foundation, the nonprofit partner of Gettysburg National Military Park. He continues to serve as a seasonal park ranger at Gettysburg National Military Park and has led numerous programs on the battle for groups, families and visitors.
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