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Pitt-Greensburg art show welcomes artists of all skill levels
Amateur and professional artists are invited to submit work for the fourth annual Art Show @ Pitt-Greensburg, taking place Sept. 25-Oct. 8 in conjunction with the 2020 Blue & Gold Celebration at the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg. The exhibit will be available for viewing during normal operating hours at...
Virtual PizzaFest to showcase 4 Pittsburgh pizza artisans
Four of Pittsburgh’s best pizza artisans will show their stuff during this year’s virtual PizzaFest – A Slice Of Delish! The event, which welcomed a sold-out crowd last year, will take place at 6 p.m. Sunday on Zoom. In addition to watching as chefs give demonstrations, tips and recipes from...
June is the month to make emergency plans for your pets
We’ve heard about “go bags” and other types of preparation for both man-made and natural disasters. But when you’re planning a quick exit from danger for yourself and your family, you also need to think about your pets. We’ve all seen heartbreaking photos and videos of animals left behind in...
Westmoreland Cultural Trust bringing back summer TGIS concerts
The Westmoreland Cultural Trust’s popular TGIS summer concert series will return on June 18, at a new location to accommodate social distancing protocols. Normally held in the courtyard of The Palace Theatre in downtown Greensburg, the concerts will move about 2 miles north to the Greensburg Garden and Civic Center,...
Out & About: Greensburg Garden Center opens butterfly garden
The Greensburg Garden Center’s butterfly garden is now open for the season, even though caretakers have yet to see many of the delicate lepidopterans flutter by. At a Thursday reception in the garden, members said they’ve seen one or two, but they’re working to make the premises more welcoming as...
Jeannette gallery plans reopening, anniversary exhibition
You Are Here art center in Jeannette will reopen to visitors beginning June 12. Regular hours will be 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Saturday and noon-3 p.m. Sunday. “Printed Matters,” an exhibition of contemporary printmaking that was on display prior to the covid-19 shutdown, will continue in the gallery until June 27....
Out & About: Ligonier museum hosts plein air painting session
In anticipation of reopening to the public, the Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art at Ligonier Valley invited area artists to a plein air painting session Wednesday. Fortunately, lowering clouds and a few rain drops gave way to sun as artists set up easels on the wide back lawn, under shady...
Business is boomin’ for bike sales — but will interest last?Video
June 3 marked World Bicycle Day and, to borrow a phrase from a former, lamented Pittsburgh Steeler, the bike business is boomin’. Bike sales soared when covid-19 restrictions shut down many other forms of exercise and entertainment, and people took to the outdoors for a little fun. “This is unprecedented,”...
Churches opting for virtual vacation Bible schools this summer
Like sports and art camps, vacation Bible schools are a big draw for children during the summer. “It’s a major program for us,” says Rachel King, youth coordinator at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Hempfield’s West Point section. “Most churches do a vacation Bible school, and a lot of kids...
Laurelville Retreat Center pool will open to the public
With many pools remaining closed this summer, swimmers will have one more option for water fun. The new pool at Laurelville Retreat Center in Mt. Pleasant Township will open to the public by June 15 for two daily swim sessions. The pool will operate with limited crowd capacities and distancing...
Westmoreland Museum has new virtual programming for June
The Westmoreland Museum of American Art has announced its #MuseumFromHome offerings for June. The programs include a new virtual exhibition and other opportunities inspired by the “Complementary Exhibition to African American Art in the 20th Century” in the Greensburg museum’s Post 1950s Gallery. Programming available via the museum’s website includes:...
Necco Wafers returning to store shelves this summer
Good news for people who like their candy crunchy and slightly chalky — Neccos Wafers will soon be back on store shelves after a 2-year absence. Spangler Candy Co., which now owns the iconic brand, says the candy will return in all its multicolored glory beginning this month. “Major drugstores...
Pittsburgh CLO plans online theater education classes
Pittsburgh CLO Institute of Performing Arts will offer a new series of online educational programs from June 29-Aug. 21. Offerings will include week-long workshops, weekend seminars, master classes, private lessons and professional development symposiums. “As leaders in performing arts education, we aim to create a developmental platform for all ages,...
Paint a rainbow to benefit Irwin Rotary food program
Artists of all ages and experience levels are invited to create rainbow paintings to be displayed at Feathers Artist Market and Gifts in Irwin. Pieces submitted for “Project Rainbow” then will be auctioned to benefit Irwin Rotary’s Care & Share Pantry, which provides food to community members in need. Paintings...
Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh plans 10 weeks of virtual summer camps
Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh and MuseumLab will offer 10 weeks of virtual summer camps and studios for children ages 3-13. Registration is open for Summer Camps @ Home and Summer Studios @ Home, week-long programs starting June 15. Each week will focus on a different theme and learning goals. Camp...
Ligonier Country Market plans crafters’ return, new night event
Craft vendors will set up shop again at the weekly Ligonier Country Market beginning June 6. “(Their return) signals the next step in us returning the market to full operation in light of the pandemic,” said LCM executive director Cari Frei. “Offering everything from handmade jewelry and wood crafts to...
Greensburg Art Center plans return to on-site classes
Some classes will resume at the Greensburg Art Center beginning in June. Class sizes will be limited and the center will follow Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and National Institutes of Health safety guidelines. There will be no children’s activities this summer. Starting dates for upcoming offerings include: •...
Pittsburgh Women’s Music Festival aims to flip typical concert narrativeVideo
An online music event to support and showcase Pittsburgh-area women musicians and other traditionally underrepresented musicians and artists will livestream from Mr. Smalls Theatre in Millvale on Saturday. Organizers say the festival is designed to be “inclusive, open to non-binary and trans individuals, and will be centering around women, regardless...
National Aviary virtual summer camps go behind the scenes
In response to the covid-19 pandemic, the National Aviary is moving its upcoming summer camps online. Campers will view exclusive live and pre-recorded content, participate in hands-on crafts and activities, and meet some of the National Aviary’s birds. The format will allow the aviary team to immerse campers in new,...
Hot dogs and hops? New Sheetz beer combines 2 summer favorites
Sheetz is going one better on the classic summer combination of a hot dog and a cold brew. The Altoona-based convenience store chain has announced the release of Project Hop Dog, a new, limited-edition craft beer brewed in partnership with Neshaminy Creek Brewing Co. of Bucks County. “Now available at...
Ligonier museum plans 2 children’s summer art workshops
The Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art-Ligonier Valley is planning two on-site children’s art camps in July. Sessions include: • Camp 1 for ages 5-9, 9 a.m.-noon July 6-10 Sessions will tap into children’s natural curiosity to explore art materials in new ways. Participants will create mixed-media art while having fun...
Three Rivers Arts Festival is now open — in the virtual world
As the Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival goes virtual this year, the focus is on a new group of creative people — those who are creating digital content that will bring a different kind of festival experience to the public. “Usually, the digital team is marginally involved in the...
Vendors scramble to replace income from canceled festivals
For Tim Roth of Hempfield, selling his artwork at area fairs and festivals is a hobby. The cancellation of this summer’s events won’t break his budget. But things are different for Grace McCracken of Carnegie, who left her day job in 2016 to produce and market her charcoal drawings full-time....
For King & Country postpones tour, Pittsburgh concert dateVideo
For King & Country has postponed its Burn the Ships North America: The 2020 Encore Tour. The tour included a June 9 date at the Petersen Events Center in Pittsburgh’s Oakland neighborhood. The Christian pop group is fronted by Australian-born brothers Joel and Luke Smallbone. The tour is named after...
Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh shares joy with Mister Rogers’ song videoVideo
The Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh asked people to spread joy and kindness with Pittsburgh and the world by singing and playing along to Fred Rogers’ iconic song, “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?”, and then sharing their videos. The response led to to a compilation that the Children’s Museum is sharing...
