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5 things to do in and around Westmoreland County: Dec. 27-29Video

This whole week may have seemed like a weekend to some of us. Those lucky enough to wrap up school and work commitments early are probably ready for a little rest and relaxation after all of that partying and celebrating, right? Nah, its Friday. Maybe you’ve got house guests to...
Starbucks plans Pittsburgh-area pop-up parties, free drinks

Starbucks will make the holiday week’s celebrations a little sweeter, with more than 1,000 pop-up parties planned at select stores across the nation, including in the Pittsburgh region. According to the coffee purveyor, the pop-ups are set 1 to 2 p.m. Dec. 27-31 at more than 200 stores each day....
Comedic duo return to ‘yinzer’ roots with Palace show

A lifelong friendship has morphed into a stage show for 1989 Greater Latrobe Senior High School graduates Eric Slivoskey and Erik Piisila. The two, both 49, now live in North Dakota and Maryland, respectively. They will appear at The Palace Theatre on Jan. 4 with “Plain Fun #2 With Eric...
Sheetz brewing up free coffee for Christmas, New Year’sVideo

Whether bleary-eyed from traveling, over indulging or staying up late, coffee might be in order on Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve/Day. Sheetz is again offering customers a free cup of fresh brew over the holidays. Customers can claim the coffee on the house from 12 a.m. Dec. 25 until...
Pull up a chair and leave holiday dinners to the professionals

For some holiday celebrants, the greatest gift is a night off from kitchen duty. Several area restaurants will be open Christmas Eve, including Bahama Breeze Island Grille, with a location in Robinson Township, and Braddock’s Rebellion, also open Christmas Day, 107 Sixthth St., Pittsburgh. If you can’t escape to the...
A tale of 3 Santas: They’re making the holidays extra special

What makes Santa Claus, well, Santa? Beyond the red suit, sack full of gifts and general jolliness, it may come down to how he relates to the smallest among us. If children look past the generous belly, twinkling eyes and white beard and believe, truly believe, then Santa is Santa....
There’s a Pittsburgh spin on this line of nail polishVideo

Christmas is less than one week away. Still in need of a stocking stuffer or two, maybe a small but glam gift for a work party, or Secret Santa present? How about some Chipped Ham? Church Pierogi? Cookie Table? There’s nothing edible about those gifts, just three of the fun,...
5 things to do in Westmoreland this weekend: Dec. 20-22Video

And just like that, the last weekend before Christmas is upon us. There may or may not be a flurry of snowflakes, but a flurry of fun awaits. Music, train displays and movies will help calm any seasonal stress, and keep the kiddos from bouncing off the walls — maybe....
PPG Paints Arena ranks 11th in U.S. ticket sales for 2019

Bringing big name performers to its stage has helped PPG Paints Arena rank 11th in the United States and 21st in the world in ticket sales for concerts and other live touring events in 2019, according to figures released by Pollstar. “That’s probably the highest that we’ve been,” says Gary...
Laurel Highlands lands on Travel Lemming’s Top 5 list

What do the Laurel Highlands; Lausanne, Switzerland; Prince Edward Island, Canada; McLaren Vale, South Australia; and Nova Scotia, Canada, have in common? They are the five winners of the travel site TravelLemming.com’s annual Reader Awards, following an online competition among 30 emerging travel destinations on the site’s annual list of...
KISS ‘End of the Road’ tour adds David Lee Roth as openerVideo

Billed as the “final tour ever,” KISS will bring its End of the Road world tour to KeyBank Pavilion in Burgettstown next summer. Opening up for the band known for decades of hits including “Rock and Roll All Nite,” “Detroit Rock City” and “Beth” will be David Lee Roth, long-time...
Rick Sebak documents his ‘Seven Weeks in Magee’ in latest ‘Nebby’ showVideo

After a fall in August 2018 requiring surgery, WQED producer Rick Sebak began a long recovery in UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital’s transitional care unit. His friends and fans soon began showering him with gifts, surprises and plenty of food. Naturally, he has turned the experience into a new program for his...
Yinzer Yuletide celebrates Christmas traditionsVideo

Yinzer Yuletide, Pittsburgh Public Theater’s new entertainment experience, fills the O’Reilly Theater with holiday spirit. Beginning with the decor of the theater’s large front windows, the experience features WQED producer Rick Sebak hosting a variety show. The idea for the program came from the theater’s managing director, Lou Castelli, and...
Point Park University record label names Pioneer Stars

Point Park University’s student-operated record label, Pioneer Records, has named Elias Khouri and Dejah Monea, both sports, arts and entertainment management majors, as its 2019-20 Pioneer Stars. Khouri, 18, is a freshman focusing on the rock, blues and soul genres. He cites artists including Peter Frampton, Eric Clapton and Carlos...
Flavors of the season dominate holiday cocktails

When preparing holiday cocktails for friends and family, make the bar cart extra special by offering recipes such as Snowflake Martini, Blitzen’s Bubbles and Vanilla Pear Sangria. Fine Wine and Good Spirits is dreaming up concoctions with eye and flavor appeal, just right for chasing away those cold winter temps....
Greensburg children’s librarian turns page, opens book on retirementVideo

Janie Mason, “Miss Janie” to generations of readers, is nearing the end of a special chapter in her life. Early next year, she will retire from her role as a children’s librarian with the Greensburg Hempfield Area Library. As part of an early sendoff, and a thank you for her...

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