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Get a free lesson in beer brewing at Old Economy Village
Area beer fans interested in learning how to make their own brew are in luck. Old Economy Village, 270 16th St., Ambridge, in Beaver County, is offering a free, two-day beer-making seminar. Classes will be held 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 17 and 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 31. During the first...
Pittsburgh Vintage Mixer moving to larger venue for next sale
To accommodate more vendors and more shoppers, the Pittsburgh Vintage Mixer is moving to a larger venue for its next event. Dubbed by organizers as the “biggest vintage fair yet,” the Mixer is scheduled for 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 9 at Nova Place, the former Allegheny Center in Pittsburgh’s North...
Oh my! George Takei highlights upcoming Steel City show
Two of the all-time greatest science fiction franchises — “Star Trek” and “Star Wars” — will be represented at the upcoming Steel City Con. George Takei (Hikaru Sulu, “Star Trek”), Ray Park (Darth Maul, “Star Wars”) and the original “Hellboy” himself, Ron Perlman are the featured celebrities. Takei just published...
Bluegrass musicians will serenade state park audience
For more than a decade, Laurel Hill State Park has been home to the Laurel Hill Bluegrass Festival. “This is our 12th year,” park operations manager Michael Mumau says. Along with sponsor the Friends of Laurel Hill, Mumau helped start the popular festival, scheduled this year for 11 a.m.-7 p.m....
Trevor Noah, Stephen Colbert to star in NY comedy festival
NEW YORK — Some of comedy’s biggest stars — including Stephen Colbert, Bill Maher, Kevin Smith, Nicole Byer and Trevor Noah — will headline this year’s New York Comedy Festival. The weeklong festival will also feature Nate Bargatze, Vir Das, Kathleen Madigan, Demetri Martin, Norm McDonald, Randy Rainbow, Tom Segura,...
Cooking demos, garlic, Ligonier Country Market highlights
Ligonier Country Market will be particularly fragrant on Aug. 3, as visitors learn all about garlic and enjoy cooking demonstrations featuring vendors’ products. Owner Philip Faranda of Faranda Farm in Hollsopple, Somerset County, will attend the market with information about its 10th annual Laurel Highlands Garlic Festival, or what it...
5 things to do in and around Westmoreland: Aug. 2-4
And just like that, it’s August. Fear not … it’s still hot, it’s still summer and there’s still plenty of fun to be had. Sweet rides Bright, shiny and classic are all on tap this weekend as the Mount Pleasant Area Historical Society hosts a car show Sunday. It’s set...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Aug. 2-4
Sadly, there’s nada Three Rivers Regatta this weekend. Still, a few surviving events will go on. Here’s what’s going on this first August weekend in Pittsburgh. The show will go on After the cancellation of the regatta, Squonk Opera’s Pittsburgh premiere of “Hand to Hand” will go on as planned...
Get to Greensburg for ‘Antiques on the Avenue’
Two things are dear to the heart of Amy Zimmerman, co-owner of The Shepherd’s Keeper at Kinderhook, an antiques and collectibles store in Greensburg. The first is (obviously) antiques and the second is downtown Greensburg itself. “My father was an antique dealer, so it’s in my blood,” she says. “I’ve...
Entertainment planner: Aug. 1-14
Thursday Aug. 1 “Everybody,” 12 Peers Theater production, Richard E. Rauh Studio Theatre, University of Pittsburgh, Oakland. Through Aug. 18. 412-626-6784 or 12peerstheater.org Supper Break String Band, TGIS free concert, The Palace Theatre, Greensburg. 724-836-8000 or thepalacetheatre.org Fort Armstrong Folk Festival, Riverfront Park, Kittanning. Through Aug. 4. armstrongfestival.com Friday Aug....
Drum Corps International brings the noise in Pittsburgh-area showVideo
Drum Corps International will bring the noise, and the fancy footwork, and the fabulous music during its upcoming Pittsburgh appearance. DCI Pittsburgh is set for 7 p.m. Aug. 4, when the elite marching units will take the field at Elizabeth Forward’s Warrior Stadium, 1000 Weigles Hill Road, Elizabeth Township. Some...
Kennywood picks ‘Wizard of Oz’ theme for Fall Fantasy Parades
Visitors to this year’s Fall Fantasy Parades at Kennywood Park can expect to see lions and tigers and bears, oh my! The theme for the 70th year of the nightly parades, set for Aug. 3-20, is “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.” More than 150 marching bands from high schools and...
Art for Recovery to bring its mission to Greensburg Music Fest
Art for Recovery and Transformation will participate in the second annual Greensburg Music Fest on Sept. 13, by hosting an interactive painting activity and an art show and sale featuring some artists who are in recovery. The organization will have a booth in the night market section of the festival....
New Touchstone exhibit explores artists’ ‘Mutual Understanding’
Artists Adrienne Heinrich of Murrsyville and Judith Musser of Bedford will display their works in “Mutual Understanding,” a joint exhibition opening Aug. 2 at Touchstone Center for Crafts in Fayette County. An opening reception is planned for 2-5 p.m. Aug. 4 in the arts enclave’s Iron Gate Gallery at 1049...
Powerboat community stalled after cancellation of Three Rivers Regatta
The cancellation of the EQT Pittsburgh Three Rivers Regatta sent waves of disappointment throughout the powerboat community Tuesday. A staple of the annual event, powerboat racers flock to the city to race along the Allegheny River at speeds of up to 100 mph. As many as 40 teams were expected...
Steel Curtain coaster has another fan in actress Viola Davis
List Viola Davis among fans of Kennywood’s new Steel Curtain roller coaster. After taking a spin (or nine) Sunday, the Academy Award-winning actress tweeted that the two-minute, 76-mph ride with nine inversions is “awesome.” Sweating at @Kenny_Kangaroo after the awesome Steel Curtain ride ?❤️?? pic.twitter.com/0wAZc7IqQ3— Viola Davis (@violadavis) July 28,...
Picklesburgh could expand more in 2020 after boost in attendance, Clemente Bridge closure
Picklesburgh’s popularity could lead to further expansion next year, officials said Monday. “I would say everything’s on the table for next year at this point,” said Leigh Frank, spokeswoman for the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership, which organized the event in coordination with the city and Allegheny County. “We’re certainly excited that...
‘Huddle Up with Gus’: KDKA’s Larry Richert on broadcasting career, relationship with Bruno Sammartino
Among Larry Richert’s fondest memories in his long broadcasting career involve another Pittsburgh icon. Richert went with Bruno Sammartino to his hometown in Italy in 2010 to learn more about the WWE superstar’s life. When they got there, Richert quickly realized how much Sammartino meant to his hometown. Locals expressed...
Soul music, feeding the soul at Ligonier Country Market
Chicago native Adam Fitz will perform at the Ligonier Country Market, playing both rootsy original songs and spinning cover tunes during the 8 a.m.-noon July 27 event. His raspy voice and storytelling have earned comparisons to John Fogerty and Rod Stewart. Now living in Pittsburgh, his life experience as a...
Headed to Steelers camp? Here are other things to do in the areaVideo
We all know Steeler Nation is a loyal bunch. And as its members descend on the Saint Vincent College campus for Steeler training camp through Aug. 16, all eyes will be on Chuck Noll Field. But in between watching the action, visiting the vendors and trying to snag a photo...
6 things to do in and around Westmoreland: July 26-28
We are creeping toward August but there’s still plenty of summer fun yet to come. Here’s what’s going on in and around Westmoreland County this weekend. Ready for some football? Just like the swallows to Capistrano, the Pittsburgh Steelers return each summer to the Unity campus of Saint Vincent College...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: July 26-28
It’s the final weekend of July. Here are a few suggestions of how to spend it in Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh becomes Picklesburgh Get pickled all weekend! Cue the pickle puns. Picklesburgh, the No. 1 specialty food festival in America as voted by a USA Today readers’ poll, will have more of...
Entertainment planner: July 25-Aug. 7
Thursday July 25 Hamilton Ave., TGIS free concert, The Palace Theatre, Greensburg. 724-836-8000 or thepalacetheatre.org Stand Up for CF, comedy benefit for Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Club Cafe, Pittsburgh. 866-468-3401 or ticketweb.com/clubcafe Friday July 26 Breaking Benjamin, KeyBank Pavilion, Burgettstown. livenation.com Picklesburgh, Roberto Clemente Bridge and Fort Duquesne Boulevard, Pittsburgh. Through...
Jeff Jimerson takes Hempfield Park amphitheater stage
Jeff Jimerson and Airborne headline the latest “Concerts in the Park” series in Hempfield Park. Jimerson will perform at noon July 28 in the park’s new Hempfield Smail Auto Group Amphitheater, according to the township’s website. Jimerson is well known in the region for performing the national anthem at Pittsburgh...
Seven Springs kicks off 10th annual Rib and Wing FestivalVideo
Seven Springs Mountain Resort’s 10th annual Rib & Wing Festival will be filled with food, music, craft vendors and family entertainment. The festival will be held 4 to 10 p.m. Aug. 2, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Aug. 3 and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 4. This year’s lineup...
