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5 things to do in Westmoreland County: Oct. 15-17
Get in the groove The Lamp Theatre in Irwin will be a boogie wonderland as the Let’s Groove Tonight Band takes the stage at 8 p.m. Friday with its Earth, Wind & Fire tribute show. The Pittsburgh-based band plays faithful renditions of EWF’s soul/funk/disco/pop hits, including “September,” “Sing a Song,”...
Double your Halloween fun by making your own one-of-a-kind costume
The average American shells out about $162.29 on Halloween, according to a 2019 survey from the online financial marketplace LendEDU. Spending on the three major Halloween expenses broke down into $47.06 (27%) for decorations, $55.18 (34%) for candy and $60.05 (37%) for costumes. Fifty bucks for candy — no big...
Art ‘thieves’ to hit The Westmoreland for night of whodunit fun
The art world was rocked in 2004 when Edvard Munch’s iconic painting, “The Scream,” was stolen from museum in Oslo, Norway. Luckily, it was recovered three months later. Now, art thieves will infiltrate The Westmoreland Museum of American Art in Greensburg for a night of whodunit fun at 7 p.m....
Kennywood, Idlewild pumpkin spice up fall-themed menu items
Now you can get your pumpkin spice fix at Kennywood. Fall festivities at both Kennywood and Idlewild parks are enhanced this year with the addition of special seasonal food items. For visitors to Kennywood’s Phantom Fall Fest, that includes a pumpkin spice-flavored funnel cake and cheesecake, along with turkey legs,...
Brian Wilson, special guests bring Beach Boys catalog to The Palace
Some things just never get old. For original Beach Boy Al Jardine, that includes singing the songs that made the group famous 60 years ago. Jardine will perform hits and deep cuts from the group’s vast catalog with co-founder Brian Wilson on Oct. 19 at The Palace Theatre in Greensburg....
‘MasterChef Live!’ at The Palace pits ex-contestants in head-to-head battles
Update: The “MasterChef Live!” tour announced on Oct. 14 that, because of a scheduling conflict, Noah Sims will not be present for the Nov. 10 performance at The Palace Theatre. Other former “MasterChef” and “MasterChef Junior” contestants will be featured. Front-row audience members, you’ve been warned. “Big, bold, beautiful flavors...
West Overton fundraiser guests will sample long-awaited rye distilled on-site
Guests at West Overton Village and Museums’ upcoming fundraising dinner will be among the first to sample the long-awaited rye whiskey being distilled on-site. The dinner is scheduled for 5-8:30 p.m. Nov. 5 at the East Huntingdon historical complex. It’s been more than 100 years since whiskey was distilled at...
Country singer Neal McCoy promises Greensburg audience: ‘Try us, you’ll like us’
Country singer Neal McCoy is making a pretty bold claim prior to his Oct. 17 show at The Palace Theatre in Greensburg. “I challenge people who may not know much about me, or even heard of me before, to give us your time,” he said. “When the show’s over, you’ll...
Little River Band brings 40 years of hits to Greensburg’s Palace TheatreVideo
Friday night, it was late, I was walking you home … after seeing the Little River Band at The Palace Theatre. You’ll be able to say that if you take your sweetie to the band’s show Friday in Greensburg. And then you’ll really have something to reminisce about. Hits like...
‘Hamilton’ tickets on sale soon for return Pittsburgh engagement
The multi-Tony Award-winning musical “Hamilton” returns to Pittsburgh’s Benedum Center for a 24-performance run beginning Feb. 22. Single tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Oct. 18 at trustarts.org. A maximum of nine tickets can be purchased per account for the engagement, which runs through March 13. Tickets will range...
‘Baking With Lucy’ Facebook Live star lives on in daughter’s new book
A chapter of Mary Ellen Raneri’s life ended when her mother, Lucy Pollock, died of covid-related complications Nov. 22 at age 98. But now the Latrobe resident is adding another chapter by sharing memories of her mother — and father — in an upcoming book. Facebook viewers got to know...
5 things to do in Westmoreland County: Oct. 8-10
Let’s get this bread There’s no shortage of good food to be had at Fort Ligonier Days, including one special treat available on the front lawn of the fort itself. Baker Justin Cherry has hauled a 3-ton mobile clay oven from his Half Crown Bakehouse in Summerville, S.C., to bake...
Mon Valley artist, 95, gets career retrospective at Rivers of Steel in Homestead
Kathleen Ferri has seen a lot of history. Now 95, she first picked up a paintbrush at age 58 and began painting “memory scenes” from her life in the Mon Valley. Rivers of Steel in Homestead has gathered those vignettes into a career retrospective that includes a number of Ferri’s...
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre season puts works by women at the forefront
After 20 months of digital performances, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre dancers are poised to return to the stage for the company’s 2021-22 season. “Season Premiere,” a mixed repertory program accompanied by the PBT Orchestra, is set for Oct. 22-24 in the Benedum Center in downtown Pittsburgh. The classical and contemporary program...
Holiday preparations start early with Greensburg Garden Center party
Greensburg Garden Center is offering a way to prepare for the holidays while enjoying an evening of pre-holiday fun, with a Perfect Holiday Party from 6-9 p.m. Oct. 21 at Greensburg Country Club in Hempfield. “The concept is to prepare you, whether you’re holding a party or going to a...
Fiesta Dinnerware marks 85 years with big tent sale at W.Va. factory outlet
The Fiesta Tableware Co. is celebrating two big anniversaries with a tent sale and other festivities at its factory outlet in Newell, W.Va. The company is marking 150 years of manufacturing in the United States, along with the 85th anniversary of the iconic Fiesta Dinnerware brand. The tent sale of...
Slippery Rock president will get tattoo if more students get covid vaccineVideo
William Behre, president of Slippery Rock University, is issuing a call to arms — at least for himself — to encourage more students to get the covid-19 vaccine. Behre vowed to receive a permanent Slippery Rock University-themed tattoo on his upper arm during an on-campus event if the student vaccination...
Westmoreland Symphony taps former Penguins voice Paul Steigerwald as gala auctioneer
Former longtime Pittsburgh Penguins sportscaster Paul Steigerwald will lend his vocal talents to the Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra, as auctioneer at the organization’s upcoming Autumn Rhapsody fundraiser. “We were working some of our connections and reached out to him,” said WSO Executive Director Endy Reindl. “He said, ‘I don’t know if...
Audience big part of Chris Capehart’s act at Pittsburgh’s Liberty Magic
Master magician Christ Capehart is thinking about a Terrible Towel trick for his upcoming stint at Liberty Magic. His act employs a lot of audience participation, so it’s a no-brainer to include something Pittsburgh-centric, he said. The Delaware-based magician is first up as the theater in Pittsburgh’s Cultural District reopens...
Out & About: Big Brothers Big Sisters go big for circus-themed gala
When it’s your first major in-person fundraiser after the pandemic intermission, you want to go big — especially if “big” is part of your organization’s name. So that’s what Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Laurel Region did, presenting a Big Night Out Gala on Friday at Antonelli Event Center...
GO Laurel Highlands fall micro-pour tour highlights seasonal beverages
In addition to fall foliage, now there’s another reason to plan a trip through the Laurel Highlands — and it’s aimed at fans of craft beverages like pumpkin beer, hard cider and spiced spirits. GO Laurel Highlands announced its new “Boos and Brews,” a seasonal micro-tour of participating locations on...
Fall foods and moods — 2021 edition
The pandemic has made us hyper-aware of many things, including the state of our homes, waistlines and the way we interact with people. As fall approaches, it’s an opportune time to cast any negative notions that may have been tied to these areas of life in favor of foods and...
Phipps Conservatory fall flower show says ‘Happy Troll-O-Ween’ to Pittsburgh
In addition to being bright and beautiful, this year’s fall flower show at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens will be a little bit spooky and kooky. “Fall Flower Show: Happy Troll-O-Ween” will feature the usual array of chrysanthemums in a kaleidoscope of fall colors, along with the mythical creatures that...
Heinz History Center plans free admission days for kids, all visitors
The Senator John Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh’s Strip District will offer free admission to kids ages 17 and under throughout the month of October. “The museum is a spacious, safe place for both children and adults to enjoy,” said Brady Smith, the center’s director of marketing and communications. “Kids...
5 things to do in Westmoreland County: Oct. 1-3
Beer, food and art Latrobe Art Center will kick off its 14th annual auction fundraiser with a casual “Auction & Ale” event from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Friday in the center at 819 Ligonier St. “Auction & Ale” attendees will enjoy a selection of beers, pizza and light bites and will have...
