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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...
5 things to do in and around Westmoreland this weekend: Oct. 11-13
Hang in there, weekend warriors. Your time is nigh, and the options for cramming fun into the next couple of days are numerous. Throughout Westmoreland County (and slightly beyond), join the throngs to watch parades, wander through a pumpkin patch, shop for antiques and collectibles and check out a cabaret....
Carnegie Science Center to host ‘Sensory-Sensitive Day’ for people with autism
The Carnegie Science Center later this month will host a “Sensory-Sensitive Day” for children and adults who have autism. The event take place Oct. 20 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Several science center exhibits will be modified to make it easier for people with sensory sensitivities to enjoy them,...
Entertainment planner: Oct. 10-23
Thursday Oct. 10 “Catapult: The Amazing Magic of Shadow and Dance,” Byham Theater, Pittsburgh. 412-456-6666 or trustarts.org Friday Oct. 11 Fort Ligonier Days, Fort Ligonier and various borough sites. Through Oct. 13. 724-238-4200 or fortligonierdays.com Meeting of the Marked — Tattoo, History & Arts Expo, Monroeville Convention Center and DoubleTree...
Epic struggle of ‘Jekyll and Hyde’ plays out on Greensburg stage
The epic struggle between good and evil will play out in “Jekyll and Hyde,” Greensburg Civic Theatre’s 68th-season opening production. The sweeping Gothic musical based on Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic story, featuring a score of pop rock hits, will be staged at 8 p.m. Oct. 17-18 and 2 p.m. Oct....
Fort Ligonier Days marks 60 years, bigger and better than ever
It’s hard to improve on a popular community event that draws more than 100,000 visitors to the region for three days every fall — but Jack McDowell, festival chairman of the 60th annual Fort Ligonier Days, says this year’s celebration Oct. 11-13 will be bigger and better than ever. “We’ve...
Opening of ScareHouse’s Scream District in Pittsburgh further delayed
The opening of the new ScareHouse attraction on Penn Avenue in the Strip District — “Scream District” — has again been delayed, the company said Tuesday. Scream District was originally scheduled to launch Sept. 27. Then officials said it would open Thursday. Now, the anticipated opening is Oct. 18. Company...
Loyalhanna Watershed Association plans annual art auction
Loyalhanna Watershed Association is planning its 35th annual signature fundraising art auction, featuring works from local and national artists. Plans include an open bar reception with hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction, a three-course dinner and live auction from 6-9 p.m. Oct. 26 at the Latrobe Country Club, 346 Arnold Palmer...
Latrobe Art Center exhibit shows ‘Wild Side’ of animal life
Latrobe Art Center is taking “A Walk on the Wild Side” with a new exhibition of animal art work. Featuring area artists Becky Mormack and June Drexler Robertson, the show is running through Nov. 9 in the center at 819 Ligonier St. The artists came together to create the show...
Life is a cabaret, says Jeannette Community Band
Expanding its entertainment format for a night, the Jeannette Community Band will hold a cabaret-style concert at 7 p.m. Oct. 13 at the Jeannette American Legion. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m., says Sherrie Wood, band secretary. In a departure from the band’s typical concert performances, the audience will be...
Dan + Shay to play Pittsburgh on 1st headlining arena tourVideo
Grammy-winning Dan + Shay — Wexford native Dan Smyers and musical partner Shay Mooney — will head out in 2020 on their first headlining arena tour, stopping at PPG Paints Arena in September. The 35-plus date tour, presented by AEG Presents, kicks off on March 6, 2020, at Bridgestone Arena...
Poetry project celebrates Pittsburgh’s public stairways
To Paola Corso, Pittsburgh’s iconic steps are more than concrete blocks piled on top of one another. They can take people places, connecting the past to the present and into the future. Made by immigrants and used by them, their children and others who will come after them, Corso wanted...
‘Cool’ artist John Van Hamersveld meets with Greensburg Salem art studentsVideo
One day before The Westmoreland Museum of American Art’s annual Big Art Party, the featured artist spent Friday conducting workshops for art students at Greensburg Salem High School. The Westmoreland’s current exhibit, “Era of Cool: The Art of John Van Hamersveld,” continues through Oct. 20. Van Hamersveld is perhaps best...
5 things to do in Westmoreland this weekend: Oct. 4-6Video
The days are getting shorter, the evenings cooler and fall activities are ramping up. From musical performances to amusement parks and farm festivals, Westmoreland County offers a lengthy potential “to do” list this weekend. Get outdoors and enjoy Indian summer, then head indoors for some culture. And maybe enjoy a...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Oct. 4-6
Welcome the first weekend of October. Here’s what’s going on over the next three days. Come on in Doors Open Pittsburgh will be inviting guests inside a diverse collection of buildings in Downtown and the North Side on Saturday and Sunday. Visitors will have behind-the-scenes access to explore the insides...
Take a bite out of the Delmont Apple ‘n Arts FestivalVideo
From cider to dumplings to bags full of fruit for crunching and baking, the Delmont Apple ‘n Arts Festival signals the return of autumn flavors. This year marks the festival’s 37th anniversary, and the 112th anniversary of its apple press, says Brandy Walters, festival communications and marketing director. Opening ceremonies...
With her ‘Head Above Water,’ Avril Lavigne heads to Pittsburgh still a bit ‘Complicated’Video
Following a five-year break, Avril Lavigne is back on tour, taking her sixth studio album, “Head Above Water,” out on the road, including a planned Pittsburgh stop. Lavigne, 35, first drew attention in 2002 while a teenager with the hit singles and videos “Complicated” and “Sk8er Boi” from the album...
Entertainment planner: Oct. 3-16
Thursday Oct. 3 “Blithe Spirit,” Apple Hill Playhouse, Delmont. Through Oct. 5. 724-468-5050 or applehillplayhouse.org “Bloomsday,” Little Lake Theatre, Canonsburg. Through Oct. 12. 724-745-6300 or littlelake.org “What Were You Wearing?”, installation of clothing worn by victims of sexual violence, Williams Building, Penn State Fayette, Lemont Furnace. Through Oct. 31. 724-430-4271...
Permit issues delay opening of ScareHouse’s Scream District in Pittsburgh
Fans of the ScareHouse will have to wait a little longer to get their spooky season started in Pittsburgh. The opening of the new ScareHouse attraction on Penn Avenue in the Strip District — “Scream District” — was delayed due to permitting issues with the City of Pittsburgh, according to...
69 years later, we still love Snoopy and the rest of the ‘Peanuts’ gangVideo
“Peanuts,” the comic strip full of relatable characters for most of us, turns 69 today. In nearly 70 years, multiple generations have come to love and continue to love the story of a boy, his dog Snoopy, his friends and a little bird called Woodstock. Everyone has a know-it-all like...
Animator Ron Campbell brings 1960s-era pop culture to PittsburghVideo
Growing up in Australia, in those dark, pre-television days, Ron Campbell spent many a weekend with pals in movie theaters. He had no inkling at the time that a light was about to dawn on his future career. Campbell became known worldwide for his animation on The Beatles’ “Yellow Submarine,”...
WQED reaps Emmy, documentary, community service awards
Pittsburgh PBS station WQED will have to find a little extra shelf space, following its 14 Mid-Atlantic Emmy wins during the 37th annual award ceremony, held Sept. 28 at Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh. WQED was proud to receive 14 Emmy Awards at the 2019 @EmmyMidAtlantic, held last night in #Pittsburgh for...
Saint Vincent concert series guest adds storytelling to music
Pianist, composer and storyteller Jeanne Cotter will perform Oct. 19 as part of the Saint Vincent College Concert Series. The performance will begin at 7 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center in the Robert S. Carey Student Center on the Unity campus. Cotter, a singer-songwriter and liturgical composer, has performed...
Pittsburgh’s Aviary recognized with design award
This one’s for the birds. The National Aviary’s Tropical Rainforest won the Association of Zoos and Aquariums 2019 Exhibit Design Award for innovation in creating the tropical rainforest exhibit, according to the association. The Association of Zoos and Aquariums is a nonprofit dedicated to the advancement of zoos and aquariums...
You Are Here gallery plans expanded second invitational
The You Are Here art gallery in Jeannette will hold its second annual invitational next month, with twice as many participants as its first event. A 6 p.m. Oct. 12 opening reception is planned at the 406 Clay Ave. gallery, and the show will run until Nov. 23, says Mary...
