http://www.heraldstandard.com/ en http://www.heraldstandard.com/fileadmin/template/images/logo144.gif http://www.heraldstandard.com/ 144 26 TYPO3 - get.content.right http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1779/2010/march/19/film-clips.html Cruise back in action, two 3-D titles, Dario Argento at convention and more ]]> Fri, 19 Mar 2010 04:25:26 -0400 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1779/2010/march/19/the-runaways-is-in-your-face-1970s-girl-band-biography.html During the mid-1970s, a sexist time when young women were relegated to wearing "I'm With the Band" T-shirts because they were usually blocked from actually playing instruments in male bands, Joan Jett wanted to shatter rock's glass ceiling and become the leader of the pack in an all-girl group. ]]> Fri, 19 Mar 2010 04:25:22 -0400 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1779/2010/march/19/frazier-students-present-the-wizard-of-oz-today-at-school.html Frazier High School/Middle School Drama Club will present "The Wizard of Oz,'' at 7 p.m. today in the school auditorium. Tickets are available at the door. ]]> Fri, 19 Mar 2010 04:25:18 -0400 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1779/2010/march/19/local-38.html Future events ]]> Fri, 19 Mar 2010 04:25:16 -0400 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1779/2010/march/19/game-review-1.html Brutal 'God of War III' is all the rage...and vengeance, retribution ]]> Fri, 19 Mar 2010 04:25:13 -0400 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1779/2010/march/19/bgood-eats-for-a-good-cause-b.html Celebrity Chef Cook-off presents culinary talents to benefit fight against cancer ]]> Fri, 19 Mar 2010 04:25:06 -0400 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1779/2010/march/19/lady-sings-the-blues-at-california-university.html CALIFORNIA - Composer and musician Gaye Adegbalola will be singing the blues March 29-30 at Cal U. ]]> Fri, 19 Mar 2010 04:25:05 -0400 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1779/2010/march/19/jimi-hendrix-valleys-of-neptune.html In a short amount of time, Jimi Hendrix awed, amazed and electrified us with his musical brilliance. Hendrix erupted on the scene with his mind-blowing debut "Are You Experienced?" in 1967 with a blending of rock, blues and psychedelic masterpieces centered on his astonishing guitar playing. Forty years after his death, we are once again exposed to the genius of Hendrix on "Valleys of Neptune," an album of previously unreleased studio material. While most songs won't be totally unfamiliar to true Hendrix fans, "Valleys of Neptune" is still reason for Hendrix die-hards to stand up and shout, "Roll over Rover and let Jimi take over!" ]]> Fri, 19 Mar 2010 04:25:03 -0400 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1779/2010/march/12/tournament-brings-together-comic-and-gaming-fans.html Despite the lack of a store, Ron Davis and Nick McGinnis, owners of Four Horsemen Comics and Gaming, have been working hard to generate an interest in comic book and gaming in the area. ]]> Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:03:12 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1779/2010/march/12/loris-look-28.html I am in love with this weather. Since the beginning of the week, I have been in the best mood since being on vacation back in January. ]]> Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:03:09 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1779/2010/march/12/uniontown-area-senior-high-school-to-present-the-wiz.html Uniontown Area Senior High School will present "The Wiz,'' Sidney Lumet's 1978 stage musical that retells L. Frank Baum's classic, "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.'' ]]> Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:03:06 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1779/2010/march/12/film-critic-reacts-to-winners-in-82nd-academy-awards.html The Oscars have been bestowed. ]]> Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:03:04 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1779/2010/march/12/singer-dave-pahanish-appears-today-at-california-venue.html No stranger to touring, singer/songwriter Dave Pahanish will take to the road once again this summer for a 23-city, nearly two-month cross-country junket as part of the Country Throwdown Tour. ]]> Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:03:03 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1779/2010/march/12/johnny-cash-american-vi-aint-no-grave-1.html Throughout his daunting musical career, Johnny Cash has always been able to strike an emotional chord through his heartfelt music. "There ain't no grave that can hold my body down." The stirring opening line and confession from the title track kicks off the collection of covers and one original arrangement concentrated on death, love and redemption. ]]> Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:03:01 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1779/2010/march/12/the-wait-is-over-final-fantasy-xiii-is-here-1.html Ever since it was first shown at the 2006 Electronic Entertainment Expo, fans have been patiently awaiting the release of "Final Fantasy XIII." Well, the wait is over as the game hit store shelves this week. ]]> Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:03:00 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1779/2010/march/12/youll-actually-enjoy-this-wall-of-white-1.html For two solid weeks, you were practically attached to your television. ]]> Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:02:58 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1779/2010/march/12/guerrilla-girls-headline-womens-conference-at-california-university.html CALIFORNIA - The Guerrilla Girls will bring their provocative and amusing feminist message to California University of Pennsylvania when they headline the fifth annual Audrey-Beth Fitch Women's Studies Conference Thursday. ]]> Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:02:55 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1779/2010/march/12/beggstravaganza-b.html It's not only incredibly edible, the egg is also decorative art form ]]> Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:02:53 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1779/2010/march/12/kdkas-delano-to-moderate-experts-look-at-obama-presidency.html CALIFORNIA - A team of political experts will reflect on the first year of the Obama presidency and look ahead to Pennsylvania's gubernatorial, congressional and senate races in a panel presentation at California University of Pennsylvania. ]]> Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:02:52 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1779/2010/march/12/local-37.html Future events ]]> Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:02:50 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1779/2010/march/12/local-music-4.html Weekend calendar ]]> Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:02:49 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1779/2010/march/12/lost-boys-author-hecht-will-speak-at-waynesburg-university.html Waynesburg University will host Joan Hecht, award-winning author of "The Journey of the Lost Boys" and founder and president of Alliance for the Lost Boys of Sudan, as part of the Rosetta Kormuth DeVito Lecture Series. ]]> Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:02:47 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1779/2010/march/05/tobymac-tonight.html music review ]]> Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:02:40 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1779/2010/march/05/loris-look-26.html Well, we made it to March in one piece. We have just about 26 days left in the month, and then I think we are in the clear from winter's fury. Let's cross our fingers. ]]> Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:02:39 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1779/2010/march/05/carmichaels-communities-that-care-hosts-fourth-annual-battle-of-the-bands.html It may be a long way to the top for rock n' rollers, but after this Saturday night's Battle of the Bands in Carmichaels, a few local musicians will be that much closer. ]]> Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:02:37 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1779/2010/march/05/game-review-darksiders-will-leave-you-saying-apocalypse-wow.html "My name is War. I've come to smite thee." ]]> Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:02:36 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1779/2010/march/05/gaelic-storm-to-perform-at-palace-theatre.html Westmoreland Cultural Trust presents the driving Celtic rhythms of Gaelic Storm in concert at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at The Palace Theatre, 21 W. Otterman St., Greensburg. Tickets are available through The Palace Theatre Box Office at 724-836-8000, or may be ordered online at www.thepalacetheatre.org. ]]> Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:02:34 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1779/2010/march/05/cherish-the-ladies.html Irish-American program appears for one day at Byham Theater ]]> Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:02:33 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1779/2010/march/05/fayette-county-heart-ball-re-scheduled.html The American Heart Association, Fayette County division, has announced that it has re-scheduled the 2010 Fayette County Heart Ball for March 13. ]]> Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:02:31 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1779/2010/march/05/grease-comes-to-pittsburghs-benedum-center-march-14.html The new Broadway production of the Tony Award nominated musical "Grease," comes to Pittsburgh at the Benedum Center, Tuesday through March 14. ]]> Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:02:30 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1779/2010/march/05/kennywood-park-provides-season-passes-for-first-time.html For the first time ever, Kennywood Park is offering guests a season pass. Starting this week a limited number of season passes will be released via an exclusive online sale. Each season includes unlimited trips to Kennywood for the 2010 summer season. ]]> Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:02:28 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1779/2010/march/05/local-36.html Future events ]]> Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:02:24 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1779/2010/march/05/blocal-b.html Weekend calendar ]]> Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:02:22 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1779/2010/march/05/btwo-decades-of-productions-b.html Brownsville Area High School students present 'Carousel' March 11-13 ]]> Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:02:21 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1779/2010/march/05/push-author-speaks-about-inspiration-for-book.html The author, activist, poet Sapphire took the stage at Natali Student Center at California University of Pennsylvania recently as the Keynote speaker of Black History Month. ]]> Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:02:19 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1779/2010/march/05/follow-house-rules-closely-1.html Don't run through the house, with scissors or otherwise. ]]> Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:02:18 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1779/2010/march/05/critic-offers-his-choices-for-award-winners.html Once again, it's the most wonderful time of the year for film fans. ]]> Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:02:13 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1779/2010/february/19/game-review.html If ever there was a work of great literature tailor-made for adaptation into a video game, it would be Dante Alighieri's "Inferno" from "The Divine Comedy," a three-part poem. It has hell's signature foreboding and a litany of monstrous entities that any game developer needs for a good head start. ]]> Fri, 19 Feb 2010 04:08:42 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1779/2010/february/19/movie-capsules-a-to-z.html The following capsule reviews, listed alphabetically, will give you an idea of the caliber of films unreeling locally. Please refer to the movie schedule for theaters and show times. ]]> Fri, 19 Feb 2010 04:08:40 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1779/2010/february/19/local-music-3.html Weekend calendar ]]> Fri, 19 Feb 2010 04:08:39 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1779/2010/february/19/local-35.html Future events ]]> Fri, 19 Feb 2010 04:08:38 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1779/2010/february/19/wvu-choral-program-presents-mozarts-requiem-concert-feb-21.html MORGANTOWN, W.Va. - The WVU Women's Choir and University Choir will join forces to present Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's "Requiem," one of the composer's final works, at 3:15 p.m., Sunday in the Lyell B. Clay Concert Theatre of the Creative Arts Center. ]]> Fri, 19 Feb 2010 04:08:36 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1779/2010/february/19/at-california-university-of-pennsylvania.html CALIFORNIA -The author whose best-selling novel sparked the hit movie "Precious" will discuss her work at 6 p.m. Wednesday at California University. ]]> Fri, 19 Feb 2010 04:08:35 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1779/2010/february/19/open-to-the-public.html WAYNESBURG - Eclectica, a rock, jazz and classical ensemble, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Thursday as part of Waynesburg University's Performing Arts Series. The show will be held in the Goodwin Performing Arts Center. There is an admission fee and the public may attend. ]]> Fri, 19 Feb 2010 04:08:33 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1779/2010/february/19/loris-look-25.html I cracked up the other day when I read an article on Yahoo! about a girl that sold her original Nintendo Entertainment System on eBay for more than $13,000. She started the bidding at $9.99, and within the first day the bidding had reached almost $6,000. ]]> Fri, 19 Feb 2010 04:08:32 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1779/2010/february/19/westmoreland-county-historical-society-presents-geneaology-program.html The Westmoreland County Historical Society's popular "Getting Around the Stumbling Blocks of Genealogical Research" workshop will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. on Monday at the Calvin E. Pollins Library. The library is located in the office of the Westmoreland County Historical Society, 41 W. Otterman St., Suite 310, Greensburg. ]]> Fri, 19 Feb 2010 04:08:30 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1779/2010/february/19/its-time-for-the-s-p-e-l-l-i-n-g-beeat-greensburg-civic-theater.html Break out the Doubleday's+ it's spelling bee time for the students of Putnam County. ]]> Fri, 19 Feb 2010 04:08:28 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1779/2010/february/19/lady-antebellum-need-you-now-1.html "It's a quarter after one/I'm a little drunk/And I need you now," sings Hillary Scott on the title track of Lady Antebellum's sophomore release. Scott's late-night phone message probably isn't the most romantic sentiment you would care to hear, but it is openly honest. ]]> Fri, 19 Feb 2010 04:08:26 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1779/2010/february/19/horns-is-quite-a-devilish-book.html This morning, when you got out of bed and wandered into the bathroom, the same face that's greeted you on hundreds of mornings stared back at you in the mirror. ]]> Fri, 19 Feb 2010 04:08:22 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1779/2010/february/19/ted-neeley-reprises-role.html "Jesus Christ Superstar," the theatrical masterpiece by legendary writing team Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, is coming to the Benedum Center in Pittsburgh March 7 for two performances only, at 2 and 7 p.m. ]]> Fri, 19 Feb 2010 04:08:18 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1779/2010/february/19/onesi-still-going-strong-at-85-in-music-career.html Uniontown native, Jerry Onesi began his music career when he was 20. Sixty-five years later, 85-year-old Onesi still has the passion for music, recently releasing his second album, "Till There Was You." ]]> Fri, 19 Feb 2010 04:08:16 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1779/2010/february/12/review-2k-games-rapturous-return-to-bioshock-1.html Rapture used to be a nice place to live. That is, if you didn't mind being at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean. And putting up with the occasional rants of its megalomaniacal founder, Andrew Ryan. ]]> Fri, 12 Feb 2010 04:18:29 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1779/2010/february/12/pierce-brosnan-reveals-the-character-actor-within.html NEW YORK (AP) - A debonair Pierce Brosnan, Bond-like in black jacket and gleaming white shirt, strides into a Manhattan hotel room for an interview. ]]> Fri, 12 Feb 2010 04:18:25 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1779/2010/february/12/clifford-odets-play-two-by-two-scheduled-at-geyer-in-scottdale.html Geyer Performing Arts Center in Scottdale will perform the musical "Two by Two" Thursday through Feb. 21. ]]> Fri, 12 Feb 2010 04:18:24 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1779/2010/february/12/students-faculty-plan-benefit-for-haiti-relief.html MORGANTOWN, W.Va.-Students and faculty in the WVU College of Creative Arts will present "ArtsGive: Fundraiser for Haiti Relief" at the Creative Arts Center at 7 p.m. Saturday in the Gladys G. Davis Theatre. ]]> Fri, 12 Feb 2010 04:18:23 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1779/2010/february/12/local-33.html Weekend calendar ]]> Fri, 12 Feb 2010 04:18:21 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1779/2010/february/12/local-34.html Future events ]]> Fri, 12 Feb 2010 04:18:20 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1779/2010/february/12/the-vagina-monologues-part-of-v-day-2010-movement.html For one-night-only, Eve Ensler's award-winning play "The Vagina Monologues" will be performed as part of "V-Day 2010," a global movement to stop violence against women and girls. ]]> Fri, 12 Feb 2010 04:18:17 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1779/2010/february/12/mr-las-vegas-wayne-newton-returns-to-palace-theatre-for-concert.html When Elvis Presley was still driving a truck, Wayne Newton - almost 10 years his junior - had already sung for a president, toured with a Grand Ole Opry road show and released his first record. ]]> Fri, 12 Feb 2010 04:18:14 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1779/2010/february/12/armstrong-cable-to-offer-expanded-coverage-of-2010-winter-olympics.html Armstrong, in agreement with NBC Universal, has announced a multiplatform content offering for NBC Universal's 2010 Vancouver Olympic Winter Games to commence with the opening ceremony Friday. The agreement is designed to deliver subscribers NBC Universal's more than 835 hours of Olympic programming across multiple digital platforms, including HD, VOD and broadband. Vancouver will be the first Olympic Winter Games available entirely in high definition. ]]> Fri, 12 Feb 2010 04:18:12 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1779/2010/february/12/morgantown-wva-performance.html It's been more than 400 years since Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" was first performed on a London stage in 1594. Hailed as the greatest love story ever told, the epic play of star-crossed lovers comes to West Virginia University this Valentine's Day weekend. ]]> Fri, 12 Feb 2010 04:18:10 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1779/2010/february/12/unlock-heavy-rain-demo-for-new-playstation-3-game.html "Heavy Rain" developer Quantic Dream has been wetting gamers' appetites around the world with an online puzzle called "Four Days." The reward for finishing the puzzle is a download code for a demo of "Heavy Rain," which has yet to be made available to the public. ]]> Fri, 12 Feb 2010 04:18:09 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1779/2010/february/12/loris-look-23.html Well, I'm back and a married woman. I had a great wedding, and we all had a lot of fun. Plus, it was so nice to get away from the cold and snow for a couple of weeks. ]]> Fri, 12 Feb 2010 04:18:08 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1779/2010/january/31/waynesburg-university-to-host-french-films-in-tournees-festival.html WAYNESBURG - Made possible with the support of the Cultural Services of the French Embassy and the French Ministry of Culture (CNC), Waynesburg University will host The Tournees Festival through February and the first week of March. ]]> Sun, 31 Jan 2010 01:55:16 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1779/2010/january/15/greater-uniontown-chorale-begins-rehearsals-feb-1.html The Greater Uniontown Chorale will begin rehearsals for its spring concert at 7 p.m. Feb. 1 at the Trinity Presbyterian Church at the corner of Morgantown and Fayette streets in Uniontown. Use side entrance closest to Ferguson Funeral Home. Membership is open to any adult who loves to sing. All vocal parts are needed, especially tenors and basses. No auditions are required. For more information, call Richard McCoy at 724-437-6400. ]]> Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:08:13 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1779/2010/january/15/review-co-op-play-rules-in-army-of-two-sequel.html Battle-hardened Army Rangers turned military contractors Elliot Salem and Tyson Rios are back, and the game built around them is better than ever. ]]> Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:08:08 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1779/2010/january/15/murder-mystery-dinner-theatre-jan-30-on-the-waynesburg-campus.html Waynesburg University's chapter of Alpha Psi Omega, a nationally recognized academic theatre honorary, presents the second annual Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre Jan. 30 on the Waynesburg campus. ]]> Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:08:07 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1779/2010/january/15/carnegie-science-center-offers-free-general-admission.html PITTSBURGH - Carnegie Science Center has partnered with Duquesne Light to offer a day of environmentally themed programming for all ages on Martin Luther King Day. Thanks to Duquesne Light's sponsorship, all visitors will enjoy free general admission, an Omnimax film, and parking on Duquesne Light Conservation Day on Monday. ]]> Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:08:05 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1779/2010/january/15/fibert-art-exhibit-opens-at-st-vincent-college-latrobe.html A special exhibit assembled by guest curator Ben Schachter, "Tzit Tzit: Fiber Art and Jewish Identity," will open with a reception at The Saint Vincent Gallery in the Robert S. Carey Student Center at St. Vincent College from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Jan. 28. Admission is free and open to the public. ]]> Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:08:03 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1779/2010/january/15/dynamic-julia-zilberquit-to-perform-at-waynesburg-university.html Julia Zilberquit, Russian-born American pianist, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 26 as part of Waynesburg University's Performing Arts Series. The performance will be held in the Goodwin Performing Arts Center. There is an admission fee and the public may attend. ]]> Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:08:02 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1779/2010/january/15/review-denzel-saves-the-world-in-book-of-eli.html In the future, according to "The Book of Eli," we'll all dress like we're in a Nine Inch Nails video. It is written. ]]> Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:07:58 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1779/2010/january/15/the-lovely-bones-well-intentioned-but-lacks-information.html Oscar-winning director Peter Jackson takes one of the ugliest crimes imaginable and softens it during his well-intentioned but misguided adaptation of "The Lovely Bones." ]]> Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:07:57 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1779/2010/january/15/local-31.html Future events ]]> Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:07:56 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1779/2010/january/15/escaping-reality-made-2009-profitable-year-for-films.html People across the country were obviously trying to escape reality by turning to cinematic fantasy during 2009. ]]> Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:07:54 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1779/2010/january/15/local-32.html Weekend calendar ]]> Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:07:53 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1779/2010/january/15/katharine-mcphee-unbroken.html For Katharine McPhee, somewhere over the rainbow leads to "Unbroken." The runner-up of the fifth season of "American Idol" releases her sophomore effort after a so-so debut. This time around, the talented singer transforms herself from drop-dead gorgeous brunette into a sophisticated and splendiferous blonde. Apparently, blondes do have more fun as McPhee's maturing vocals embrace the soaring arrangements of an adult contemporary sound, echoing with an abundance of glamour and charm. ]]> Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:07:51 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1779/2010/january/15/the-bard-cometh-penn-state-fayette-prepares-for-annual-shakespeare-festival.html "Much Ado About Nothing'' is the name of the featured play at the 2010 Shakespeare Festival at Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus, but this festival is certainly something. ]]> Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:07:45 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1779/2010/january/08/puddle-of-mudd-volume-4-songs-in-the-key-of-love-and-hate.html Music review ]]> Fri, 08 Jan 2010 16:29:03 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1779/2010/january/08/will-self-takes-a-walk-in-collections-of-stories-in-psycho-too.html "Psycho Too," (Bloomsbury USA, 256 pages, $35) by Will Self: "Psycho Too" by Will Self begins with a mini-epic journey from the home of writer J.G. Ballard in England to a sinking archipelago of sand called "The World" off the coast of Dubai. ]]> Fri, 08 Jan 2010 16:29:02 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1779/2010/january/08/daybreakers-there-will-be-bloodbuckets-of-it.html When signing for the violent vampire picture "Daybreakers," Ethan Hawke knew it could have been titled "There Will Be Blood + Buckets of It!" ]]> Fri, 08 Jan 2010 16:28:57 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1779/2010/january/08/extraordinary-measures-a-story-of-hope-love-dedication-success.html In this time of job losses, lowered expectations and terrorist activities, the touching "Extraordinary Measures" offers something very different. ]]> Fri, 08 Jan 2010 16:28:53 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1779/2010/january/08/state-theatre-center-for-the-arts-to-present-valentines-rock-amp-roll-special.html "A Valentine's Rock & Roll Spectacular" will be held at The State Theatre Center for the Arts in Uniontown Feb. 5. ]]> Fri, 08 Jan 2010 16:28:46 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1779/2010/january/08/westmoreland-youth-symphony-announces-spring-term-auditions.html The Westmoreland Youth Symphony Orchestra (WYSO) will hold spring term auditions for area high school and college students. ]]> Fri, 08 Jan 2010 16:28:45 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1779/2010/january/08/animalopolis-comes-to-carnegie-science-center.html Singing lions, bears that waltz, sea lions turning somersaults, squawking flamingos, a calf who'd rather dance than walk - they're all the stars of "Animalopolis,'' and they will come alive on the biggest screen in Pittsburgh for an entire year at Carnegie Science Center's Rangos Omnimax Theater. ]]> Fri, 08 Jan 2010 16:28:42 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1779/2010/january/08/tickets-still-available-for-duquesne-university-tamburitzans-performance.html Tickets are still available for America's premiere folk ensemble, the Duquesne University Tamburitzans, performing at The Palace Theatre in Greensburg at 2 p.m. on Sunday. ]]> Fri, 08 Jan 2010 16:28:41 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1779/2010/january/08/exhibit-showcases-artistic-furniture.html PITTSBURGH - The Artistic Furniture of Charles Rohlfs, featuring more than 40 pieces of furniture and related objects by this protean artist, actor and furniture-maker will be presented Jan. 30 to April 25 at Carnegie Museum of Art. ]]> Fri, 08 Jan 2010 16:28:40 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1779/2010/january/08/local-30.html Future events ]]> Fri, 08 Jan 2010 16:28:39 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1779/2010/january/08/local-music-2.html Weekend calendar ]]> Fri, 08 Jan 2010 16:28:38 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1779/2010/january/08/btraining-wheels-b.html Walk into the Maxim Room just inside the entrance to the Rostraver Ice Garden and you'll be greeted with a familiar sound. ]]> Fri, 08 Jan 2010 16:28:35 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1779/2010/january/08/jan-17-the-depue-brothers-wvu-creative-arts-center-800-745-3000-jan-29-tea-leaf-green-wvu.html Jan. 29 - Joe Grushecky, O'Gillies Pub, 724-438-5039. ]]> Fri, 08 Jan 2010 16:28:28 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1779/2010/january/03/tim-allen-goes-crazy-directing-first-feature-film.html BIRMINGHAM, Mich. (AP) - Tim Allen is one of America's favorite comics. ]]> Sun, 03 Jan 2010 09:03:10 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1779/2009/december/21/hstv-on-atlantic-broadband-channel-19-66.html The following programs are scheduled to appear on Herald-Standard Television (HSTV) on Atlantic Broadband Cable Channel 19 on Monday, Dec. 21: ]]> Mon, 21 Dec 2009 02:41:48 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1779/2009/december/18/dec-23.html At the Movies ]]> Fri, 18 Dec 2009 07:42:32 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1779/2009/december/18/30-seconds-to-mars-this-is-war-1.html Following up on the huge success of their sophomore album, "A Beautiful Lie," 30 Seconds to Mars reaches new heights with the dramatically engaging "This Is War." The electrifying opener, "Escape," is brief but powerful with Jared Leto's softened and breathy vocals. The brushes of synthesizer bursts and haunting choir arrangements build to an aural climax as Leto announces, "This is war." ]]> Fri, 18 Dec 2009 07:42:30 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1779/2009/december/18/local-28.html local ]]> Fri, 18 Dec 2009 07:42:28 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1779/2009/december/18/local-29.html Future events ]]> Fri, 18 Dec 2009 07:42:27 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1779/2009/december/18/kendalls-christmas-memories-theme-of-new-album.html Imagine a family gathering together to decorate the annual Christmas tree in a cozy living room as a fresh blanket of snow falls outside, creating a winter wonderland. ]]> Fri, 18 Dec 2009 07:42:26 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1779/2009/december/18/blightscapes-b.html This holiday season, Rich Farms Nursery and Garden Center, located in Smithfield, will be decking more than just the halls. Rich Farms has been treating guests to a holiday light experience called Lightscapes. ]]> Fri, 18 Dec 2009 07:42:25 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1779/2009/december/18/dr-castle-and-the-cinemaniacs-plays-at-geyer-theater-in-scottdale.html Twenty years ago, a janitor named Joel was launched into space on the Satellite of Love and forced to watch B-movies with shoddy premises and even worse scripts. With his homemade robotic friends Crow T. Robot and Tom Servo, the trio provided commentary on each movie's flaws and cracked wise on its characters. With that simple premise, the show, "Mystery Science Theater," gathered a cult following. ]]> Fri, 18 Dec 2009 07:42:24 -0500 http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1779/2009/december/18/assassins-creed-2-and-castle-crashers.html When you're thinking of gift ideas for your favorite gamer this holiday season, you want to make sure you get it right. To help out, our game gurus have picked out their favorite games that are perfect for whatever type of gamer is on your list. From music-based to combat-filled, here are four of the best bets for gaming this holiday season. ]]> Fri, 18 Dec 2009 07:42:23 -0500