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Year-round Valentines: Pooches develop bond at doggy daycareVideo
What started as puppy love between two young dogs has grown into an enduring friendship nurtured by their owners. The pair, a black Labrador retriever named Gabby and a black Lab/German shepherd mix named Heinz, met about two years ago when both went to doggy daycare at the Donovan Veterinary...
Entertainment planner: Feb. 6-19
Thursday Feb. 6 Anniversary Spotlight, local magicians perform for venue’s 1-year anniversary, Liberty Magic, Downtown Pittsburgh. 412-456-6666 or trustarts.org “Candyland: The Land of Hope,” artwork by Sheila Cuellar-Shaffer, Science Innovation Center gallery, Westmoreland County Community College Youngwood campus. Through Feb. 28. westmoreland.edu “Joy Takes Time,” nostalgia-themed exhibition curated by Emma...
Pirates’ pitcher Steven Brault takes center stage with Pittsburgh SymphonyVideo
Which is more nerve-wracking: taking the mound at PNC Park or the stage in Heinz Hall? For Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Steven Brault, both are more exciting than anxiety-producing. A vocal performance major in college, Brault will sing two numbers with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra during “Blockbuster Broadway!” performances Feb. 7-9...
New ballet company offers classes in downtown Greensburg space
The recently formed Westmoreland Ballet Company has moved into quarters in Greensburg’s downtown cultural district. The organization’s mission is to provide “an inclusive, nurturing, professional ballet performing company and school with workforce development and higher education opportunities,” according to a release. The space at 41 N. Main St., dating back...
Country singer Martina McBride schedules Palace Theatre showVideo
Award-winning country singer Martina McBride will play The Palace Theatre in Greensburg on April 30. A four-time Country Music Association Female Vocalist of the Year, McBride is known for hits like “This One’s for the Girls” and “Independence Day.” Tickets from $69-$135 go on sale at 10 a.m. Feb. 7...
Out & About: Karaoke night benefits Big Brothers Big SistersVideo
Organizers of the Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Laurel Region karaoke party had the right idea when they held the event in a bar. Sometimes, it takes a little liquid courage to belt out a song in front of a crowd. Asked whether she would get up and sing,...
Out & About: Ruffed Grouse Society chapter holds annual banquet
Everything a sportsman or woman would need for a well- appointed hunting camp was up for auction at the Ruffed Grouse Society Western Allegheny Chapter’s 29th annual Conservation and Sportsmen’s Banquet. From wildlife-themed artwork to rustic kitchenware to plush beds for a hard-working hunting dog, it filled the tables at the...
Out & About: Many hands contribute to ‘Collaborations’ art show
Many hands make light work, the saying goes — they also make beautiful art, illustrated by “Collaborations,” a new exhibition in the Greensburg Art Center that features pieces made by two or more artists. The show opened with a reception Feb. 1 and runs through March 21. Displayed in the...
Out & About: Women artists display their work at You Are Here
The title of the new exhibition in Jeannette’s You Are Here gallery has layers of meaning. “Women’s Work,” which opened with a reception Feb. 1 and continues through Feb. 29, features artwork in various media by a group of area artists. As the name implies, all of the contributors to...
Travel tip: New York City is top spot for Valentine’s getaways
Valentine’s Day isn’t a holiday usually associated with travel, but Global Traveler says New York City is the top U.S. destination for those who do plan a romantic getaway. Little wonder, since the Big Apple offers so many options for dining, entertainment, culture and just plain sight-seeing. Other top destinations...
Say farewell to cabin fever with these 10 February activities
You could argue that February peaks today, with the sunrise celebration of Groundhog Day and the Super Bowl, America’s most-watched television event of the year. After that, it’s all downhill — more snow, more cold, more cloudy days that make it harder and harder to get out of bed in...
Writers to sign books, read work at Greensburg session
Seven area writers will attend a Feb. 8 book-signing in Greensburg. Ligonier Valley Writers will host the free event from 1-3 p.m. at Craftique Collections, 770 E. Pittsburgh St. Refreshments will be available. Participating authors and their genres, as follows, also will read short excerpts form their work and answer...
Donnie Iris will keep playing ‘as long as the fans keep coming’Video
Do you remember when rock was young? It was all about youth culture and rebellion against the older generation’s status quo. Like The Who said in 1965, “I hope I die before I get old.” But those rockers turned 30, then 40 and 50 and 60 … and 70. And...
Entertainment planner: Jan. 30-Feb. 12
Thursday Jan. 30 Lettuce, Roxian Theatre, McKees Rocks. 412-331-1050 or roxianlive.com Friday Jan. 31 Cello and Piano Recital, Pittsburgh Symphony cellist Adam Liu and Seton Hill faculty member Josie Merlino, Seton Hill University Performing Arts Center, Greensburg. setonhill.edu Karaoke Party, benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Laurel Region, The...
Saint Vincent planetarium shows will explore the nighttime sky
Visitors can take a tour of the nighttime sky during four spring shows in the Angelo J. Taiani Planetarium and Astronaut Exhibit in Saint Vincent College’s Sis and Herman Dupré Science Pavilion. The schedule kicks off Feb. 15, and continues with a Saturday show monthly through May. Shows begin at...
Justin Bieber’s ‘Changes’ tour tickets sale dates setVideo
The wait is almost over for Justin Bieber’s army of Beliebers to get tickets for his upcoming “Changes” tour. American Express Card Members can purchase tickets before the general public, from 10 a.m. Jan. 30 through 10 p.m. Feb. 13. A limited number of VIP Packages will also be available...
Sammy Hagar, Whitesnake have summer tour date in BurgettstownVideo
Hard-rocking Sammy Hagar and The Circle and Whitesnake will join forces for a summer tour of outdoor amphitheaters across the United States. The 30-city tour, with an Aug. 19 date at S&T Bank Music Park in Burgettstown, will feature special guest Night Ranger on all dates. Tickets go on sale...
Out & About: A few raindrops can’t dampen Ligonier Ice Fest spiritVideo
You could say organizers of the Ligonier Ice Fest are like the dedicated mail carriers of the U.S. Postal Service: “Neither rain, nor sleet, nor dark of night shall stay (them) from the swift completion of their appointed rounds.” Rain — both light and heavy — fell upon the 29th...
Out & About: Latrobe comedy night just what the doctor ordered
It’s late January, our nation is seriously divided and the Doomsday Clock has just inched closer to midnight. Don’t we all need a good laugh to take our minds off our troubles? A packed house got just what the doctor ordered at Comedy Night, hosted Jan. 25 by Latrobe-GLSD Parks...
Out & About: Young piano virtuoso wows Saint Vincent audience
The reviews are in for pianist Nathan Lee, the latest guest artist in the Saint Vincent College Concert Series. It’s five stars all the way for the 18-year-old virtuoso’s Jan. 25 performance. “He was one with the piano; that’s the only way to describe it,” said Esther Ulery, who attended...
Travel tip: What to know for Groundhog Day in Punxsutawney
Sunrise is scheduled for 7:26 a.m. Feb. 2 in Punxsutawney, the hour when Punxsutawney Phil will make his annual winter weather prediction. Thousands flock to Gobbler’s Knob in the small Jefferson County borough for a glimpse of the furry forecaster. Here are a few things to know before you go:...
The Little Mermen to rock out on Disney songs at The PalaceVideo
Billed as “The Ultimate Disney Cover Band,” the Little Mermen are bringing their fun-filled rock and roll show to Greensburg’s Palace Theatre. The New York City-based ensemble dresses in costumes to play rock-influenced versions of well-known songs from Disney’s catalogue of animated movies, from early classics like “Fantasia,” “Dumbo” and...
James Taylor bringing ‘American Standard’ tour to PittsburghVideo
Legendary singer-songwriter James Taylor will follow up the Feb. 28 release of his new album, “American Standard,” with a series of summer concert dates. Taylor will perform June 16 at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh. The 26-city tour, with special guest Jackson Browne, kicks off May 15 in New Orleans...
In its 29th year, Ligonier Ice Fest offers visitors new additions
Visitors to the Ligonier Ice Fest might be too busy admiring the intricately carved ice sculptures to consider how the crystal-clear ice is made. It’s an intricate process, says Ernie DiMartino, owner of DiMartino Ice Co. in Jeannette, which produces them. “The ice is totally clear. You could read a...
Entertainment planner: Jan. 23-Feb. 5
Thursday Jan. 23 “Nicole Renee Ryan: Land of Little Thoughts and No Worries,” The Westmoreland Museum of American Art, Greensburg. Through Feb. 16. 724-837-1500 or thewestmoreland.org Friday Jan. 24 Beethoven’s “Fidelio,” Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, Heinz Hall, Pittsburgh. Also Jan. 26. 412-392-4900 or pittsburghsymphony.org Doc Brown, with Deadline, Club Cafe, Pittsburgh...
