5 things to do in Westmoreland County this weekend: Jan. 24-26
Desk jockeys are in the home stretch now, and the weekend looms. It’s a busy one, indoors and out, from antiques to music, culture to sculpture, to food. Enjoy.
All that glitters
Ligonier Valley Chamber of Commerce will host its 29th annual Ligonier Ice Fest Jan. 25-26, with ice sculptures on display throughout the downtown area.
The festival features DiMartino Ice Co. of Jeannette carving ice sculptures beginning at 10 a.m. on Saturday and noon on Sunday.
Visitors can enjoy horse drawn sleigh rides, a free “Big Fat Jazz” concert at 2 p.m. Saturday and a free “Candle in the Wind” concert at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, both in Town Hall auditorium; speed carving contest at 2 p.m. Sunday, merchant sales and more. The ice sculptures are illuminated at night so they can be viewed at any time.
Details: ligonier.com
Antique appeal
It’s a little early for spring cleaning, but those of us with cabin fever may be in the mood for some sprucing up around the home front.
The Southwestern PA Council for the Arts will hold its annual Antique Show and Sale Jan. 24-26 at the Greensburg Country Club, 309 Pleasant Valley Road. The show opens at 6 p.m. Friday, and antique and art dealers from throughout the region will show and offer for sale furniture, paintings, Oriental rugs, glassware, vintage clothing and more.
An “Ask the Expert” appraisal session will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Jan. 25, with written appraisals costing $15 and verbal appraisals $7. Proceeds benefit the nonprofit council.
The $8 admission is good all weekend.
Details: 724-834-3934 or spcarts.org
Man in black
Led by vocalist James Tamelcoff, Cash Unchained delves into the catalogue of Johnny Cash’s music, from his early days with Sam Philips at Sun Records to later years with Rick Rubin and American Recordings.
The band will take the stage at The Palace Theatre, 21 W. Otterman St., Greensburg, at 8 p.m. Jan. 25.
Tickets are $20-$40.
Details: 724-836-8000 or thepalacetheatre.org
Prize-winning pianist plays Saint Vincent College
Nathan Lee, the 2020 winner of the Bronder Prize for Piano, will perform at 7 p.m. Jan. 25 in the Performing Arts Center of the Robert S. Carey Student Center on the Saint Vincent College campus.
Lee, 18, has performed to audiences across the world. He has won numerous awards, including first prize at the Minnesota International Piano e-Competition at age 14, and taken top honors in the junior division of the Gina Bachauer International Piano Competition, the second largest piano competition in the U.S.
A ticket is $26, students and children 12 and under are admitted free. A free reception with Lee will follow the performance.
Details: 724-805-2177 or stvincent.edu/concertseries
Last look at regional artists’ exhibit
If you have not yet seen the Associated Artists of Pittsburgh’s 107th Annual Exhibition at The Westmoreland Museum of American Art in Greensburg, this weekend is your final chance.
The nearby Seton Hill University Arts Center houses four additional installations.
Showcasing work from 53 of Western Pennsylvania’s most esteemed contemporary artists, the exhibition will close on Jan. 26.
If you don’t visit the “107th Associated Artists of Pittsburgh Annual” at #TheWestmoreland before it’s over, you may regret it later! #hindsight.
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Only on view until this Sunday, Jan.26, featuring the work of 53 artists from southwestern Pennsylvania-->https://t.co/0oK0g14Xli pic.twitter.com/Hd7R4hta4S— The Westmoreland (@TheWestmoreland) January 21, 2020
The Associated Artists of Pittsburgh is the oldest continuously exhibiting artist member organization in the country. The annual exhibition has highlighted the work of its members, numbering more than 530, since the organization’s 1910 founding.
Details: 724-837-1500 or thewestmoreland.org
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