Shirley McMarlin stories, Page 72
Here they go again: Donnie Iris and The Cruisers set anniversary showVideo
Donnie Iris and The Cruisers are looking forward to another milestone. The perennial favorite Pittsburgh party band will celebrate 40 years together during a Feb. 1 concert at The Palace Theatre in Greensburg. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Nov 1 at 724-836-8000, ticketmaster.com or thepalacetheatre.org. Another iconic Pittsburgh...
Out & About: They’re all good dogs at Humane Society Whisker WalkVideo
Picking the best canine costumes at the annual Humane Society of Westmoreland County Whisker Walk is no easy task, given the “ruff” competition — but judges Margo Donati and Barb Nichols are equal to it. They’ve been doing it for a long time, most recently at this year’s event, held...
Out & About: Awards dinner attendees test their trivia knowledge
Attendees at the 20th Annual Arthur St. Clair Historic Preservation Awards Dinner tested their local historical knowledge in hopes of winning dinner for eight in the tavern at Historic Hanna’s Town. The event program included a 10-question quiz with no-brainers like, “What PA town dominates the morning news every Feb....
Out & About: Watershed group event celebrates the four seasons
The Loyalhanna Watershed Association’s signature fundraiser reflects its mission of caring for the region’s land and water. Its 35th Annual Art Auction Benefit, held Oct. 26 at Latrobe Country Club, offered patrons the opportunity to bid via live and silent auctions on 32 pieces of art by about two dozen...
Out & About: Center celebrates half-century of serving GreensburgVideo
A half-century of history is just the beginning for the Greensburg Garden and Civic Center, according to speakers at a 50th anniversary open house held Oct. 25 at the facility. On the horizon is remodeling of the third-floor penthouse suite to provide more event space, said Terry Reese, chairman of...
Out & About: MHA dinner guests hear about invisible wounds of war
Not all scars show. Guests at the 56th annual dinner hosted by Mental Health America of Southwestern PA learned about the invisible wounds of war from keynote speaker John C. Burns. Dinner took place Oct. 24 in the Ramada by Wyndham Greensburg Hotel and Conference Center in Hempfield. Waynesburg native...
Travel tip: To drive abroad, Americans need international permit
The number of Americans traveling abroad is on the rise, according to a survey by AAA, which says the number of Americans wanting to drive during their international travels also is growing. In that case, travelers should look into obtaining an International Driving Permit, AAA says. Many countries do not...
‘Lizzie McGuire’ reboot adds more original cast membersVideo
More good news for all you “Lizzie McGuire” fans. On Aug. 23, it was announced that Hilary Duff would reprise her eponymous role from the early-2000s teen sitcom in a new show for Disney+, the company’s streaming service set to launch later this year. Now it’s also been announced that...
Out & About: Chamber honors community leaders at annual dinner
When it comes to community support, the Greater Latrobe-Laurel Valley Chamber of Commerce has an abundance of riches. In announcing annual award winners, chamber President Briana Tomack said the number of worthy candidates made the selection process difficult. Recognizing the achievements of both organizations and individual members was part of...
Shopping, snacks planned at Hanna’s Town candlelight open house
A Nov. 8 candlelight open house will recreate 18th-century ambience at Historic Hanna’s Town in Hempfield. Set for 4-8 p.m., the free event will feature food and drink and the opportunity to shop for new holiday merchandise at the historical site at 809 Forbes Trail Rd. Visitors will be greeted...
Entertainment planner: Oct. 24-Nov. 6
Thursday Oct. 24 “Saving the Greeks: One Tragedy at a Time,” comedy homage to Greek tragedy, California University of Pennsylvania, California. Through Oct. 26. 724-938-5943 or calu.edu Friday Oct. 25 “Chicago,” student musical production, Seton Hill University Performing Arts Center, Greensburg. Through Nov. 3. 724-552-2929 or setonhill.edu/events Halloween Happenings, children...
Out & About: Wearing white no faux pas at Animal Friends auction
Wearing white after Labor Day is often considered a fashion faux pas, but not on Oct. 18 at Ferrante’s Lakeview in Hempfield. Animal Friends of Westmoreland called its 14th annual auction gala the White Party, and guests were invited to dress up or dress down for the theme. (Maybe they...
Out & About: Latrobe Art Center show walks the wild (animal) side
Latrobe Art Center promises to take visitors on “A Walk on the Wild Side,” via its current exhibition of animal artwork by Becky Mormack and June Drexler Robinson. Prior to an Oct. 17 reception in the downtown Latrobe art space, executive director Lauren Buches said, “We’ve already sold several of...
Out & About: Latrobe artist’s portraits capture loved ones
Latrobe-based artist Rachel Wheeler specializes in painting portraits of loved ones — both human and animal. According to her website, she accepts commissions to create lasting mementos that include: • Lively pet portraits that capture your animal’s personality. • Stunning images of babies, children and family that emit love. •...
Travel tip: In New Orleans, Halloween parties rival Mardi Gras
For a good time in New Orleans, Halloween is second only to Mardi Gras. Long known for its voodoo, vampire and occult undercurrents, the Big Easy offers all kinds of devilish fun leading up to Oct. 31. Here are a few ways the city celebrates: • Voodoo Music + Arts...
Norwin theater company bringing ‘Sister Act’ to the stage
A convent is a good place to hide from a gangster ex-boyfriend. How singer Deloris Van Cartier ends up there and what happens next will be revealed in Norwin High School Theatre Company’s fall production, “Sister Act the Musical.” Performances are scheduled for 7 p.m. Oct. 24-26 and 2 p.m....
Entertainment planner: Oct. 17-30
Thursday Oct. 17 Anniversary Art Auction, Mattress Factory, Pittsburgh North Side. 412-231-3169 or mattress.org The Pumpkin Patch, Bethel United Methodist Church, Lower Burrell. Through Oct. 31. 724-339-2420 or bethelumc.us “This Skin of Ours” and “Intersections,” Miller Institute for Contemporary Art, Carnegie Mellon University, Oakland. Through Nov. 17. 412-268-3618 or miller-ica.cmu.edu...
Norwin student-run formal-wear sale continues todayVideo
High school students — and their parents — know how expensive it can be to attend a formal dance. Norwin High School has a way to cut down at least some of the cost, by holding a semiannual formal wear consignment sale. Begun in 2015, the sales are held in...
Dinner theater focuses on entertainer-activist Josephine Baker
Versatile entertainer and civil rights pioneer Josephine Baker is the topic of the Oct. 25 History Dinner Theater at Saint Vincent College. Presented by the college’s Foster and Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery, the program will begin at 6 p.m. in the Fred M. Rogers Center on the Unity campus. “Overcoming...
Out & About: Women in NAACP fashion show is ‘Unforgettable’Video
If you won a door prize at the Greensburg-Jeannette Women in NAACP (WIN) fashion show, you had to walk the runway to pick it up. That was the rule laid down by commentator Melinda McCoy. “If you don’t know how to walk the runway, I’ll come down there and show...
Out & About: Westmoreland Chamber bestows annual awards
In the old “Stone Soup” folk tale, some hungry travelers entice a group of villagers to combine their meager provisions into a hearty pot of soup big enough to feed everyone. The Westmoreland County Chamber of Commerce borrowed the theme for its annual business meeting and awards luncheon, held Oct....
Out & About: You Are Here gallery packs ’em in for show opening
When you’re hanging a show featuring 41 artists, it pays to have some help. At the well-attended Oct. 12 opening of the Second Annual Invitational at You Are Here in Jeannette, curator Dan Overdorff said it took “a total team effort” to create a harmonious arrangement of all the featured...
O&A: Westmoreland Hospital shop celebrates 70 years in business
The Hospitality Shop in Excela Westmoreland Hospital has plenty of the staples that a visitor could buy for a patient, like snacks, cards, magazines, books, inspirational items, personal care products and flower arrangements. It also has shawls, scarves, jewelry, handbags, umbrellas, toys, stuffed animals and more. In fact, it looks...
Travel tip: Witches gathering for festival at Poconos resort
If the approach of All Hallows Eve has you itching to delve deeper into the dark arts, consider a trip to the Pocono Witches Festival. Set for Oct. 18-20 at the Split Rock Resort in Carbon County, the event promises exploration into witchcraft traditions, tarot, ghost hunting, seances, fortune-telling, santeria...
Jeff Dunham’s irreverent puppet troupe coming to PittsburghVideo
Comedian-ventriloquist Jeff Dunham and his merry band of irreverent cohorts, Peanut, Walter, José Jalapeño, Bubba J. and Achmed the Dead Terrorist, will make a Dec. 31 stop at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, as part of the “Jeff Dunham: Seriously!?” tour. Tickets are on sale at jeffdunham.com. The tour, which...
