The GO! List 06-28-13
The Weedrags with opener Rightly Noted will perform at 8 p.m. Friday at Jozart Center for the Arts, 333 Second St., California. Tickets: $10. Details: 724-938-9730 or www.jozart.com. Pictured are Rightly Noted members Lee Stivers (left) and Peter Wright.
Pittsburgh International Children’s Theater will feature Theatreworks USA in the Pittsburgh premiere of Peter Pan at 2 p.m. Oct. 20 in the Byham Theatre, Pittsburgh. This live stage performance of Peter Pan is based on John Caird and Trevor Nunn’s adaptation of Peter Pan or The Boy Who Would Not Grow Up. This 60-minute play is recommended for children 3-10 years. Individual tickets are $11 at the door and $9.50 in advance. Details: 412-456-6666 or www.trustarts.org/kids.
River City Brass presents “Stars in Brass” at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 7 at the Palace Theatre, 21 W. Otterman St., Greensburg. Tickets $31, $26 and $24. Discounts for seniors and students. Details and tickets: 1-800-292-7222 or www.rivercitybrass.org.
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust will hold the July Gallery Crawl from 5:30-10 p.m. July 12. The the crawl will showcase a wide variety of thought provoking art exhibitions in downtown Pittsburgh’s Cultural District. Live bands, DJs, dance, comedy, and participatory activities will also be featured. Admission is free. Details: 412-456-6666 or www.trustarts.org.
on stage
West Virginia Public Theatre will stage the following musicals this season: “Les Misérables,” July 17-21; “Happy Days: A New Musical,” July 31-Aug. 4; “The Fantasticks,” July 24-28. Tickets: www.wvpublictheatre.org or 877-999-9878.
Stage Right’s School for Performing Arts will hold summer musical theater camps at their new location at 105 W. Fourth St., Greensburg. Separate sessions will be held for varying age groups July 15-Aug. 3 and Aug. 5-9. Information: 724-832-7464 or www.stagerightgreensburg.com.
Nemacolin’s Funnier Business Comedy Series will feature the improv comedy show “Without A Script” at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. July 5 and 6 in the Grand Ballroom of Nemacolin Woodlands Resort, 1001 Lafayette Drive, Farmington. All ages are welcome for the 7 p.m. show; adults 18 years and over only for the 9:30 p.m. show. Tickets and details: 866-344-6957 or www.nemacolin.com.
The Meadows Racetrack & Casino announces its slate of national performances for the outdoor concert series for 2013. This year’s concerts include the band O’Jays, who will appear Saturday with special guest Gladys Knight. Also performing will be country icon Ronnie Dunn Aug. 3. The concert series wraps up with comedian and actor Bill Cosby Aug. 17. Tickets and details: ticketmaster.com, 800-745-3000 or www.meadowsgaming.com.
Pittsburgh’s newest dance company, Texture Contemporary Ballet, presents “Perpetual Motion” July 18-21 at The New Hazlett Theater, Allegheny Square East, Pittsburgh, for three evening performances and one matinee. Tickets are available through ShowClix and are $20 in advance and $25 the day of the performance. Details: www.textureballet.org.
The Sullivan & Sons Comedy Tour will take stage at 8 p.m. Aug. 9 at the Byham Theater, Pittsburgh. The Sullivan & Son Comedy Tour features Steve Byrne (The Tonight Show, Conan, The Byrne Identity: Comedy Central Special, Four Christmases, Couples Retreat), Owen Benjamin (The Tonight Show, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, Comedy Central Presents, The House Bunny, Jack And Jill), Roy Wood Jr. (The Late Show with David Letterman, The Late Late Show, The Funny Spot with Tony Rock, HBO’s Def Comedy Jam, Chelsea Lately), and Ahmed Ahmed (The Tonight Show, Axis Of Evil: Comedy Central, Iron Man, You Don’t Mess With The Zohan, Swingers). Details: www.trustarts.org.
PNC Broadway Across America — Pittsburgh will present “The Lion King” Sept. 3-29 at the Benedum Center, 7th St., Pittsburgh. Featured will be the rhythms of the African Pridelands and a score including Elton John and Tim Rice’s Oscar-winning song “Can You Feel The Love Tonight” and “Circle Of Life.” Tickets range from $40-$150. Details: 412-456-6666 or www.trustarts.org.
The best-selling cookbook author and star of Food Network’s Barefoot Contessa will appear at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 17 at the Benedum Center, Pittsburgh. Ina Garten will share her natural approach to food: sharing tips, stories and recipes and engaging in an interactive Q&A. Details: www.trustarts.org.
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s 2013-14 TRUST Cabaret Series includes: Marilyn Maye (Oct. 6), Maureen McGovern (Nov. 4), Carol Woods (March 3), Liz Callaway (April 7) and Clint Holmes (May 12). The performances will be held at Cabaret at Theater Square, 655 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh. Performances begin at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Single tickets and packages are available. Details: 456-6666 or www.trustarts.org/cabaretseries.
Pittsburgh International Children’s Theater will feature Theatreworks USA in the Pittsburgh premiere of Peter Pan at 2 p.m. Oct. 20 in the Byham Theatre, Pittsburgh. This live stage performance of Peter Pan is based on John Caird and Trevor Nunn’s adaptation of Peter Pan or The Boy Who Would Not Grow Up. This 60-minute play is recommended for children 3-10 years. Individual tickets are $11 at the door and $9.50 in advance. Details: 412-456-6666 or www.trustarts.org/kids.
”We Will Rock You” — the musical by Queen and Ben Alton – will take stage Oct. 29-Nov. 3 at the Benedum Center, Pittsburgh. Twenty four of Queen’s biggest hits will be featured in the show that marks the bands’ legendary live performances. Details and tickets: www.trustarts.org.
art
The Fayette County Law Library’s July Artist of the Month is Jessica Lotman, acrylic and oil paintings. The exhibit will run through June 28. The Law Library is located on the second floor of the courthouse, Uniontown. Hours are 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. weekdays. Admission is free.
The exhibit “Talus,” featuring works by artists Lindsay Merrill and Paul Rouphail, will be on display through Sunday at 707 Penn Gallery, 707 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh. The paintings feature renderings of urban architecture and mechanical flight. Gallery hours are 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sundays. Admission is free. Details: www.trustarts.org/visualarts/galleries.
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust will hold the July Gallery Crawl from 5:30-10 p.m. July 12. The crawl will showcase a wide variety of thought provoking art exhibitions in downtown Pittsburgh’s Cultural District. Live bands, DJs, dance, comedy and participatory activities will also be featured. Admission is free. Details: 412-456-6666 or www.trustarts.org.
The “From Slavery to Freedom” exhibit, chronicling more than 250 years of African American history, will be on display at Senator John Heinz History Center, 1212 Smallman St., Pittsburgh. Details: www.heinzhistorycenter.org.
An exhibition of two rarely-seen Japanese collections will be on display in Gallery One at the Carnegie Museum of Art, 4440 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh. With works from the early years of Carnegie Institute (now Museums of Art and Natural History), “Japan Is the Key…”: Collecting Prints and Ivories, 1900-1920 traces the development of these collections through the two larger-than-life men responsible for Carnegie Institute’s ambitious exhibitions of Japanese art in the first decade of the 20th century. Details: 412-622-3131 or www.cmoa.org.
The Frank L. Melega Art Museum has announced that sculptor Ronald Nigro is the 2013 Artist of the Pike. Nigro’s exhibit is currently on display. The museum is open weekdays from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sundays 1-4 p.m. and by appointment. Details: 724-785-9331 or melegaartmuseum.org.
Area students grades 7-12 are invited to join the 304 Photo Club, which will meet twice monthly at Monongalia Arts Center. Meetings will be held 6:30-8:30 p.m. every other Tuesday. Students taking part in the club, hosted by local photographer David Smith, will learn the basics of digital photography, lighting and composition, as well as more advanced techniques. The club is free, but students will need access to a camera. A digital SLR is preferred, but smaller cameras are acceptable. Registration and details: david@dsmithphoto.net.
Pittsburgh artist Nick Bubash will feature his work in a solo museum exhibition titled, “The Patron Saint of White Guys That Went Tribal and Other Works,” through Sept. 15 at the Andy Warhol Museum, 117 Sandusky St., Pittsburgh. Gallery hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays and Saturdays and Sundays, and 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Fridays. The museum is closed Mondays. The exhibit is free with museum admission. Details: www.warhol.org.
Panza Gallery will feature In Good Company, a group exhibit featuring new works by artists Zivi Aviraz, Lila Hirsch-Brody, Joel Kranich, Lilli Nieland, Phiris (Kathy) Sickels and Susan Sparks with an opening reception 6-9 p.m. Saturday at the gallery at 115 Sedgwick Street. Millvale. The event is free. Gallery hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays Details: www.panzagallery.com.
Touchstone Center for Crafts will hold the next summer evening of art with renowned blacksmith Greg Gehner and Alloy, a group of metals artists from around the region. This year’s second Summer Evening Arts event will take place from 5-9 p.m. Saturday in the Iron Gate and Bea Campbell Galleries at Touchstone Center for Crafts. Gehner’s exhibit will be displayed in the Iron Gate Gallery and is entitled “Wood, Iron, and Line: The Contemporary Blacksmithing of Greg Gehner.” The combined works of Alloy will be featured in the Bea Campbell Gallery Store. Food and beverages will be provided by Chef Rodger Clatterbuck and the War Eagle Rations culinary team. Live musical entertainment will be provided by contemporary folk musicians, Phil Smith and Steve Weber. This event is free. Works will be available for public viewing through Aug. 4. Details: 724-329-1370 or www.touchstonecrafts.org.
The 2013 Norwin Art League Annual Membership Show will be held July 1-31 at Greensburg Garden & Civic Center, 951 Old Salem Road, Greensburg. Gallery hours are 9 a.m.-8 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays.
The Phoenix Arts Center at Laurel Business Institute in Uniontown will hold the following art classes and events: Introduction to Drawing, teens through adults, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mondays through July 15, cost: $60; Digital photography, teens through adults, 4:30- 6 p.m. Mondays through July 15, cost: $40; Summer Theatre Program with showcase performance, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays for middle school students, Wednesdays for high school students and Thursdays for second through fifth grade and adults, through Aug. 31, cost: $100 or $10 per class; Art and Sole 5K, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. July 20, Storey Square, cost: $20; Dance for Dreams, all ages, 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. July 20; Guitar camp, Monday through Thursdays, July 22-25; Open-mic Coffeehouse & Art Class Showcase, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Aug. 2, all ages, suggested donation $5 per family; Oil painting class, teens through adults, 6-8 p.m. Mondays beginning Sept. 9 through Oct. 28, cost: $125. Scholarships available for those who qualify. Details and registration: 724-562-1041 or thephoenixartscenter.org.
music
The Sagebrush Round-Up will hold an open stage from 6-6:30 p.m. Saturday on Bunner Ridge near Fairmont, W.Va. Details: Bill at wjanoske@yahoo.com.
Open Mic Nights are held 8-11 p.m. Wednesdays for musicians and performers at Jozart Center for the Arts, 333 2nd St., California. Details: 724-938-9730 or www.jozart.com.
JazzLive, a year-round free live jazz series, is held at the Backstage Bar, Cabaret at Theater Square and Katz Plaza. The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust music series showcases some of the region’s jazz musicians 5-11 p.m. every Tuesday in the heart of the cultural district. All performances take place in the Backstage Bar. Details: trustarts.org.
Every Thursday from 6-10 p.m. is Bike Night at the Stone House, 3023 National Pike, Farmington. Scheduled bands are: Martyr Kanin (July 4), Fat Man’s Face (July 11), Daddy Long Leg (July 18), Magin-Nat (July 25), Cellar Dwellers (Aug. 1), Martyr Kanin (Aug. 8), Daddy Long Leg (Aug. 15), Short Brothers (Aug. 22), Magin-Nat (Aug. 29), Finally Free (Sept. 5), Martyr Kanin (Sept. 12), Short Brothers (Sept. 19), Shiva Sky Driver (Sept. 26), Magin-Nat (Oct. 3) and Finally Free (Oct. 10). Details. www.stonehouseinn.com.
Westmoreland Cultural Trust will hold a free summer concert series 6-9:30 p.m. Thursdays in the Megan Suite Courtyard next to The Palace Theatre in Greensburg. Scheduled musicians are Darryl & Kim (July 11), Hamilton Ave (July 18), Gary Pratt (July 25), Jeff Perigo & Friends/Jody Perigo & Josh Verbanets (Aug. 1), James Boggs (Aug. 8), Eric Barchiesi Trio (Aug. 15), Sugar Mountain (Aug. 22), Michael Christopher (Aug. 29) and The Bricks (Sept. 5). Details: 724 836-1123 or www.westmorelandculturaltrust.org.
The Weedrags with opener Rightly Noted will perform at 8 p.m. Friday at Jozart Center for the Arts, 333 Second St., California. Tickets: $10. Details: 724-938-9730 or www.jozart.com.
Harold Betters will perform from 6-7:30 p.m. July 5 at the “Annual 4th of July Festival” at Westmoreland Arts & Heritage Festival, 252 Twin Lakes Rd., Greensburg; from 6-9 p.m. July 7 at Nemacolin Castle, 136 Front St., Brownsville; and from 6-9 p.m. June 28 at St. Mary’s Byzantine Catholic Church, 411 Power St., Johnstown.
Three Rivers Saxophone Quartet will hold the 23rd annual saxophone and woodwind workshop Monday-June 28 in Gallagher Music Hall at California University of Pennsylvania. Saxophone enthusiasts from middle school to adult are invited to participate in this workshop. Highlights include: Private lessons, small and large ensemble playing, jazz improvisation classes, big band section playing, orchestra excerpts, repair and maintenance and more. Special guest artist is Ken Peplowski, jazz clarinetist and saxophonist, recording artist, educator and clinician. Details and registration: 412-306-0498 or www.threeriverssaxophonequartet.com.
Musicians Jim and Nic will perform 6-9 p.m. Sunday at Walnut Hill Miniature Golf.
Westmoreland Cultural Trust presents Travis Tritt 8 p.m. Friday at the Palace Theatre, 21 W. Otterman St., Greensburg. With more than 40 hits on the Hot Country Songs charts, including five No. 1 hits, Travis Tritt and his band will perform his favorite country, blues and southern rock songs. Tickets: 724-836-8000 or www.thepalacetheatre.org.
A free series of Music In the Park concerts will be featured 6-8 p.m. at Palmer Park in Donora. Performances include: The Wally Gingers Orchestra, music from the Big Band Era (July 14); The Townsmen Plus One, standards, rock and roll and songs for line dancing (Aug. 5); 4R Jazz Plus 1, contemporary and classic jazz (Sept. 1).
The Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra Presents a free summer concert at 7 p.m. Sunday at St. Clair Park’s Robert Shaw Amphitheatre in downtown Greensburg. Conducted by WSO’s Artistic Director Daniel Meyer, the program includes classics and popular music and will feature Tchaikovsky’s famous 1812 Overture. The Symphony will also perform the concert at Fort Ligonier on Saturday at 7 p.m. Details: 724-837-1850 or www.westmorelandsymphony.org.
Pure Gold, Ronnie Dunn of Brooks & Dunn and Bon Journey will be featured in the Mylan Classic’s 2013 concert series. The series will highlight the Mylan Classic’s seven-day schedule of events which begin July 29. Pittsburgh doo-wop legends Pure Gold will take the stage at Southpointe Golf Club Aug. 1 and on Aug. 2, Bon Journey will perform at the club. The concert series heads to The Meadows Racetrack and Casino as Ronnie Dunn closes out the week of entertainment there at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 3. Weekly tournament tickets are $25 and include admission for the tournament, concert series, clinics, evening entertainment and special events. Details and tickets: www.MylanClassic.com.
Belle & Sebastian will perform 8 p.m. July 13 at Stage AE, 400 N. Shore Dr., Pittsburgh. Indie-pop/rock trio Yo La Tengo from Hoboken, N.J. will open the show. Tickets: www.ticketmaster.com or Stage AE Box Office.
The Connellsville Lions Club will host a series of free concerts in Lions Square, Connellsville, listed as follows: Sugar Mountain (Sunday); Travelin Road Show (July 7); Dunbar Boys (July 14); Wally Gingers Orchestra (July 21); Molinaro Band (July 28); Del Sols (Aug. 4); High Ryder (Aug. 11); Dawson’s Creek (Aug. 18); Eric Harvey & Band (July 25); Harold Betters (Sept. 1). All shows 7-9 p.m. Details: 724-628-7460.
British rock band Whitesnake will perform 8 p.m. July 29 at the Palace Theatre, 21 W. Otterman St., Greensburg. Whitesnake was founded in 1978 by David Coverdale after his departure from his previous band, Deep Purple. Tickets: 724-836-8000 or www.thepalacetheatre.org.
River City Brass presents “Stars in Brass” at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 7 at the Palace Theatre, 21 W. Otterman St., Greensburg. Tickets $31, $26 and $24. Discounts for seniors and students. Details and tickets: 1-800-292-7222 or www.rivercitybrass.org.
Oldies pop musicians Kenny Vance & The Planotones will appear 8 p.m. Sept. 26 at the Palace Theatre, 21 W. Otterman St., Greensburg. Tickets are $55, $45 and $35. Details and tickets: www.thepalacetheatre.org.
Elko Concerts presents Tower of Power at 8 p.m. Sept. 28 at the Palace Theatre, 21 W. Otterman St., Greensburg. Tickets $45 and $40. Details and tickets: www.thepalacetheatre.org.
Michael English & The Easters will perform at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Sept. 27 at the Palace Theatre, 21 W. Otterman St., Greensburg. Tickets are $48, $38 and $28. Details and tickets: www.thepalacetheatre.org.
Fifties music legend performers Sha Na Na will take stage 8 p.m. Oct. 4 at the Palace Theatre, 21 W. Otterman St., Greensburg. Group members include Jocko, Screamin’ Scott Simon, Donny, Tim, Paulie, Gene and Michael. The group performed six songs on the original Grease soundtrack. Simon co-wrote the smash hit ballad, “Sandy,” performed in the movie by John Travolta. Tickets are $55, $45, $35 and $25. Details and tickets: www.thepalacetheatre.org.
John Fogerty brings his ‘Wrote a Song for Everyone’ tour to the Convocation Center at California University of Pennsylvania at 8 p.m. Nov. 5. Tickets are $100, $69 and $49. Tickets: Convocation Center Box Office (8 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays), www.ticketmaster.com, 800-745-3000 and at participating Giant Eagle stores.
car shows
Phantom Cruisers 10th Annual Classic Car/Bike Show and Swap Meet will take place from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday at the Fayette County Fairground, Dunbar. Registration 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Registration fee $8. Sixty trophies plus Best of Show and Largest Car Club and seven bike trophies will be awarded. DJ Arnie Amber, door prizes and food by Courtyard Catering.
A car cruise will be held, weather permitting, 6-9 p.m. every Friday through September at the Uniontown Shopping Center on Morgantown Road; 5-8 p.m. every Sunday through September at the Yum Yum Cafe, Bakery and Ice Cream Parlor on Morgantown Street in Uniontown; and 6-9 p.m. Wednesdays at Sonics, near the Uniontown Wal-Mart.
special events
The Greater Brownsville Area Chamber of Commerce will hold a pyrotechnics display beginning at 5 p.m. July 3 at Patsy Hillman Park, 100 Hillman Park Drive, Luzerne Township. Other features will include a flag-raising ceremony, musical and dance entertainment and children’s activities. WMBS 590AM radio station will broadcast live from the park from 5-7 p.m.
Admission to Carnegie Museums of Art and Natural History will be free for all active duty military personnel and their families through Sept. 2 as part of the Blue Star Museums Program. Admission to fee-based Carnegie Museum of Art and Carnegie Museum of Natural History programs. Details: 412-622-3131 or www.carnegiemuseums.org.
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens will bring more glass to the garden for Summer Flower Show: Glass Roots. Featuring talents working in and around the Pittsburgh region and designed by Phipps Exhibit Coordinator Jordyn Melino, Summer Flower Show, which runs through Oct. 6, will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily and until 10 p.m. on Fridays. Details: phipps.conservatory.org.
Saint Vincent College will present two planetarium shows in the Angelo J. Taiani Planetarium and Astronaut Exhibit in the Sis and Herman Dupré Science Pavilion on the campus near Latrobe. The shows, all scheduled to begin at 11 a.m., include Mid-Summer Sky Show and Two Small Pieces of Glass on July 20; and Late Summer Sky Show and IBEX-Search for the Edge of the Solar System on Sept. 14. A second, 30-minute show, appropriate for children age 3-10, The Sky Over Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood, will be presented at 12:30 p.m. Reservations: 724-805-2631.
Author Billie Allen of Carmichaels will sign copies of her new book, “Superstar, Vol. 1” 5-7 p.m. July 1 at the Flenniken Memorial Library, 102 East George St., Carmichaels. The book is published by Tate Publishing.
The State Theatre Center for the Arts, 27 E. Main St., Uniontown, will present the classic film “American Graffiti” 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Aug. 9. Tickets are $5. A discount is available for seniors and children. Details and tickets: 724-439-1360 or www.statetheatre.info.
An evening of tropical fun is on tap with the National Aviary’s flock from 7-11 p.m. July 13 at “Night of the Tropics” with a VIP reception to be held at 6 p.m. at the Aviary, 700 Arch St., Pittsburgh. Details: 412-323-7235 or www.aviary.org.
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