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East Huntingdon sites partner for ‘historic fun’ weekend
Neighboring historical sites West Overton Museums and Fort Allen Antique Farm Equipment Association are partnering for a weekend of historic fun. The organizations plan to offer historic activities, music, demonstrations, crafts and food July 20-21. West Overton Museums will host its popular summer DIY History, inviting visitors to touch, smell...
Dusty Slay brings down-home comedy to perform at Pittsburgh Improv
Dusty Slay tells the story of the custody battle between his parents. “I was 2 years old, and my mom lost,” the comedian told the Tribune-Review. “So I had to go and live with her.” That’s the type of joke he will tell when he visits Pittsburgh July 18-21 at...
Pittsburgh Cultural Trust to host Summer Gallery Crawl
Experience Pittsburgh’s Cultural District during the Summer Gallery Crawl from 5:30 to 10 p.m. on July 12. Sponsored by the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, the evening features stops at indoor and outdoor locations and public art places. There is also a “Crawl After Dark” event which begins at 9 p.m. and...
Author of paranormal, horror stories to discuss new book in Greensburg
Ronald Murphy Jr., who has penned books on the paranormal and strange creatures, will discuss and sign his new book, “On Faeries,” at Craftique Collections, 770 E. Pittsburgh St., Greensburg. The 1-3:30 p.m. July 13 event is free and open to the public. A regional author, Murphy will address fairies,...
The Westmoreland plans tour of 3 noted Southern art museums
A September tour of three noted Southern art museums is being planned by The Westmoreland Museum of American Art in Greensburg. Featured museums include the Philbrook Museum of Art and the Gilcrease Museum, both in Tulsa, Okla.; and the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, Ark. Anne Kraybill,...
Reception will mark Hempfield painter’s first solo exhibition
Surrealistic painter Stephanie Oplinger will hold her first solo exhibition, “A Midsummer’s Night Dream,” at the Greensburg Art and Civic Center, 951 Old Salem Road. An opening reception will take place 6-8 p.m. July 11, featuring live music by Andrew P. DeBroeck and models showing Oplinger’s wearable art sculptures. The...
Bloom Brew taps ‘Forged on the Yough Brew Festival’
Bloom Brew, at 100 Riverside Drive, West Newton, will host “Forged on the Yough Brew Festival” for what it calls a showcase of Westmoreland County talent. Downtown West Newton is event sponsor. The event from 1 to 4 p.m. July 28 will feature 10 “liquid artists,” outdoor recreation vendors Joe’s...
Daughtry, with ‘American Idol’ frontman, to play Palace TheatreVideo
Rock band Daughtry, fronted by “American Idol” alum Chris Daughtry, will play a show Oct. 20 at The Palace Theatre in Greensburg. Tickets are $59.75-$79.75 and go on sale to the public at 10 a.m. July 12 at 724-836-8000, thepalacetheatre.org and druskyent.com A promoter presale will be held 10 a.m.-10...
Latrobe’s Cabaret Theatre postpones ‘Cotton Patch Gospel’ run
The Latrobe-based Cabaret Theatre has postponed its upcoming production of Harry Chapin’s “Cotton Patch Gospel.” Originally scheduled to open July 10 and run through July 20, the production has been rescheduled for Oct. 16-26 in the Olde Main Theatre in Latrobe. Artistic Director John Carosella cited “production difficulties” for the...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: July 5-7
Many fireworks displays are over, but there are still plenty of things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend. Furry friends Here come the furries. The Anthrocon Convention — a gathering of adults dressed up as animals — invades Pittsburgh from Friday through Sunday at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center,...
Entertainment planner: July 4-17
Thursday July 4 EQT Celebrate America, Point State Park, Pittsburgh. celebrateamericapgh.com Independence Day Celebration, Historic Hanna’s Town, Hempfield. 724-532-1935 or westmorelandhistory.com Westmoreland Arts & Heritage Festival, Twin Lakes Park, Unity. Through July 7. artsandheritage.com Saturday July 6 “Outlaw Hippie Showdown,” Mr. Smalls Theatre, Millvale. 866-468-3401 or ticketweb.com/mrsmalls Ninth Annual Classic...
PICT Classic Theatre previews upcoming season
PICT Classic Theatre’s 2019-20 season will begin in November and include three productions: a ghost story play written by Stephen Mallatratt; an adaptation of a Shakespeare classic; and an Irish play by Hugh Leonard. The performances will be staged at WQED’s Fred Rogers Studio, 4802 Fifth Ave., Oakland. “This season,...
Greensburg and Latrobe art centers plan first joint exhibition
Members of Latrobe Art Center and Greensburg Art Center are planning their first-ever collaborative exhibition. “Art Neighbors: Latrobe Art Center/Greensburg Art Center Joint Exhibition” will run from July 5 through Aug. 25 in the Latrobe facility, 819 Ligonier St. A free public reception is planned for 6-8 p.m. July 18....
Furry invasion closes in on PittsburghVideo
This weekend’s forecast in Pittsburgh: Partly cloudy with a chance of furries. Yes, it’s furry season again. The Anthrocon Convention — a gathering of adults dressed up as animals — invades Pittsburgh from Friday through Sunday at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Downtown. Many will arrive Thursday. Vendors will...
Laurel Harmony holds barbershop music open house
In celebration of Barbershop Music Appreciation Day, the Laurel Harmony chapter of Sweet Adelines will hold an open house to share its singing style with the public. The Greensburg-based group’s members will demonstrate their a cappella four-part harmony of barbershop-style singing from 7:30-9 p.m. July 11 at Trinity United Church...
Classic, contemporary highlight free philharmonic concert
Music from Schubert to John Williams will be included in the Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra Academy of Music’s free summer philharmonic concert. The program will be performed at 8 p.m. July 16 in Seton Hill University’s Performing Arts Center, 100 Harrison Ave., Greensburg. Music director Morrie Brand conducts the concert that...
Carnegie Science Center programs celebrate 1969 moon landing
Carnegie Science Center will celebrate the 50th anniversary of mankind’s “giant leap” — the Apollo 11 moon landing on July 20, 1969 — with a summer of special programming. A new exhibition, “Sun, Earth, Universe,” features interactive exhibits and imagery to “connect visitors with current NASA science research and launch...
Moe Howard memorabilia auction tallies big nyuks — er, bucks
Proving the enduring appeal of the slap-you-silly comedy style of the Three Stooges, a recent auction of items from head Stooge Moe Howard’s personal collection raked in more than $1 million. The June 24-28 online auction, by Nate D. Sanders Auctions, resulted in the sale of more than 1,100 pieces...
Classic cars cruise onto Bushy Run Battlefield for annual show
Start your engines and get ready to show off those classic cars. Bushy Run Battlefield Heritage Society Inc. will host its 9th annual Classic Car Cruise from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. July 6 at the site near Jeannette. According to planners, over 150 classic and antique vehicles are expected. In addition,...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: June 28-30
Welcome the warmer temperatures by getting out and doing something this weekend. Here are some suggestions. Be sure to mind the Parkway East closure during your fun. Have a drink at PNC Park Saturday is the second year for the All-Star Craft Beer, Wine and Cocktail Festival at PNC Park...
Cultural Trust plans ‘Wings Across Westmoreland’ installation
A pair of wings that are part of the Westmoreland Cultural Trust’s Art in the Alley public art exhibit in downtown Greensburg may soon spread to other county locations. Created by the Trust’s Incubator for the Arts artist Patrick Mahoney, the wings are a popular selfie site and regularly appear...
Pittsburgh Musical Theater opens season with ‘Evil Dead’Video
Pittsburgh Musical Theater is filling its 2019-2020 season with classic musical theater and bringing back a cult favorite. The 28th season continues production at both the Byham and Gargaro Theaters. The Byham Theater Series will include two family-friendly shows. “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” as part of the annual...
Entertainment planner: June 27-July 10
Thursday June 27 The Abilene Band, TGIS free concert, The Palace Theatre, Greensburg. 724-836-8000 or thepalacetheatre.org “Picture This at the Library: Sarah Thomas,” Greensburg Hempfield Area Library, Greensburg. Through July 31. 724-837-5620 or ghal.org Friday June 28 Big Butler Fair, Prospect, Butler County. Through July 6. bigbutlerfair.com Hearken, “Help Me,...
Celebrate 4th of July at Heinz Field with Brandon LayVideo
Country musician Brandon Lay will headline the 18th annual Heinz Field Fourth of July Celebration. Lay, known for his autobiographical single “Speakers, Bleachers and Preachers,” is no stranger to the Pittsburgh venue, having opened the Kenny Chesney “Trip Around the Sun Tour” at Heinz Field in 2018. Lay will bring...
5 things not to miss at the Westmoreland Arts and Heritage Festival
Westmoreland Arts and Heritage Festival reaches a major milestone this year as it celebrates its 45th anniversary from July 4-7 at Twin Lakes Park. Diane Shrader has worn many hats at the festival, as a visitor, craft vendor, volunteer, administrative assistant and assistant executive director before taking on her current...
