The GO! List 11-01-13
The Tony-award winning musical “Cabaret,” will be staged at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Lyell B. Clay Concert Theatre in the Creative Arts Center, West Virginia University, Morgantown. The show tells the story of a young American writer, Cliff Bradshaw, meets British cabaret singer, Sally Bowles. The show contains adult situations and language. Parental guidance is advised. Tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for senior citizens and WVU students. Tickets: www.ticketmaster.com or 304-293-SHOW.
Six-time Grammy award-winner and multi-platinum recording artist Amy Grant will perform at 8 p.m. Nov. 16 at the Palace Theatre, 21 W. Otterman St., Greensburg. “An Evening with Amy Grant” will treat concert attendees to some of Grant’s biggest hits as she performs songs from her extensive repertoire, along with selections from her recently released album. Details and tickets: 724-834-8000 or www.thepalacetheatre.org.
Morgantown Poets will be featuring a post-Halloween reading by three area horror authors at 7 p.m. Nov. 8 at Monongalia Arts Center (MAC), High St., Morgantown. Lee Allen Howard writes horror, psychological thrillers, and supernatural crime. Best known for his unique blend of traditional Appalachian folklore and unsettling horror, Frank Larnerd has also published numerous science fiction and crime stories. Mike Watt is a writer, journalist and screenwriter. He has written for such publications as Fangoria, Film Threat, The Dark Side, Cinefantastique and Femme Fatales. Details: 304-292-3325 or www.monartscenter.com.
The photographic exhibition Behind Our Scenes will be on view through Jan. 26 at SPACE , 812 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, featuring works by five photographic artists exploring the relationship between the two-dimensional form and physical space through photographic installations and constructions. 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. Details: www.trustarts.org.
An exhibition of three-dimensional drawing, threaded colors // drawing lines by artist Nicole Czapinski will be on view through Dec. 31 at 707 Penn Gallery, 707 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh. Her work, an exploration of sculpture, painting, and drawing, investigates perception. 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. There is no charge. Details: www.trustarts.org.
on stage
California University Theatre and Dance will present “The Mouse That Roared” at 8 p.m. Friday and at 2 p.m. Nov. Saturday in the Gerald and Carolyn Blaney Theatre in Steele Hall, Third St., California. First-year students will appear onstage and work behind the scenes to present the satirical Cold War comedy. Gloriana XII, ruler of the Duchy of Grand Fenwick, concocts a plan to address the duchy’s economic woes: declare war on the most powerful nation in the world. Tickets are $12. Tickets: 724-938-5943.
The Tony-award winning musical “Cabaret,” will be staged at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Lyell B. Clay Concert Theatre in the Creative Arts Center, West Virginia University, Morgantown. The show tells the story of a young American writer, Cliff Bradshaw, meets British cabaret singer, Sally Bowles. The show contains adult situations and language. Parental guidance is advised. Tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for senior citizens and WVU students. Tickets: www.ticketmaster.com or 304-293-SHOW.
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s 2013-14 TRUST Cabaret Series includes: Maureen McGovern (Monday), 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: 412-456-6666 or www.trustarts.org/cabaretseries.
Theatrical entertainers “Blue Man Group” will perform 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at the Palace Theatre, 21 W. Otterman St., Greensburg. In the show, the group uses experimental music, comedy and multimedia to entertain. Tickets are $72, $62, $50, $40 and $30. Details and tickets: www.palacetheatre.org.
Master baker Buddy Valastro will appear for the “Buddy Valastro: Cake Boss The Family Celebrations Tour” at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 14 at the Palace Theatre, 21 W. Otterman St., Greensburg. Tickets are $39.75 and $29.75.
The hit off-Broadway show “Potted Potter, The Unauthorized Harry Experience, A Parody by Dan and Jeff” will be staged 7:30 p.m. Nov. 20 and 21, 8 p.m. Nov. 22, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Nov. 23, and 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Nov. 24 at the Byham Theater, 101 6th St., Pittsburgh. The play takes on the ultimate challenge of condensing, or “potting,” all seven Harry Potter books into 70 madcap minutes. Tickets start at $35. Details and tickets: 412-456-6666 or www.trustarts.org.
Stage Right presents “DreamWorks’ Shrek the Musical” at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 22-23 and 2 p.m. Nov. 24 at the Palace Theatre, 21 W. Otterman St., Greensburg. Tickets are $22 and $18 for adults and $18 for students. Details and tickets: 724-836-8000 or www.thepalacetheater.org.
”The Shoemaker and the Christmas Elves” will be featured at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Nov. 29 at the Palace Theatre, 21 W. Otterman St., Greensburg. Tickets are $9 and $8. Details and tickets: 724-836-8000 or www.thepalacetheater.org.
”Elf the Musical,” the funny tale of an orphan child raised by elves, will take the stage Nov. 26-Dec. 1 at the Benedum Center 803, Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh. The performance schedule is 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday, and 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets start at $20. Details: 412-456-4800 or www.trustarts.org.
West Virginia Public Theatre will present “The Wizard of Oz” Dec. 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, and 21 at the Metropolitan Theatre in downtown Morgantown. Fly over the rainbow with Dorothy as she rides a twister into the merry and troubled land of Oz, where she meets her loyal friends, Scarecrow, Cowardly Lion and Tin Man, and learns that no matter how far her journey takes her, there’s no place like home. Details and tickets: 304-291-4122 or www.wvpublictheatre.org.
Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra and Laurel Ballet presents “The Nutcracker Ballet” at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Dec. 14 and at 2 p.m. Dec. 15 at the Palace Theatre, 21 W. Otterman St., Greensburg. Tickets are $34, $26, $24, $17 and $10. Details: 724-836-8000 or www.thepalacetheater.org.
A unique combination of percussion, movement and visual comedy will bring “STOMP!” to the stage at 8 p.m. Feb. 14 at the Palace Theatre, 21 W. Otterman St., Greensburg. Details and tickets: 724-836-8000 or www.thepalacetheater.org.
Alton Brown Live, the Edible Inevitable Tour, will take the stage at 8 p.m. Feb. 23 at the Benedum Center, 803 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh. Brown blends comedy, science, puppetry, storytelling and music in his show. Tickets start at $32.25. Details: www.trustarts.org.
art
The Fayette County Law Library’s November Artist of the Month is Pete Pasqua of Uniontown, Wood Carvings. The exhibit will run from Friday through Nov. 28. The 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 Fayette County Historical Society is currently holding an exhibit as part of a “Made in Fayette, its Decorative and Utilitarian Pottery” series featuring rare works. The exhibit is held at Abel Colley Tavern and Museum along Route 40 in Menallen Township and will be on display during October.
In honor of their 35th anniversary, the Mattress Factory in Pittsburgh opened three new exhibitions: Chiharu Shiota: Trace of Memory will take the form of an eight-room installation in their new gallery space at 516 Sampsonia Way. Detroit: Artists in Residence will fill the main building at 500 Sampsonia Way and Janine Antoni will mark the reopening of their space at 1414 Monterey St. Details: www.mattressfactory.org.
The “From Slavery to Freedom” exhibit, chronicling more than 250 years of black history, will be on display at Sen. 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.
Area students in grades 7-12 are invited to join the 304 Photo Club, which will meet twice monthly at Monongalia Arts Center, 101 High St., Morgantown, W.Va. 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.
The Senator John Heinz History Center will host the first-ever retrospective of Pittsburgh native Burton Morris’ career as an internationally recognized pop artist as part of the new exhibition, Poptastic! The Art of Burton Morris. The 3,000-square-foot exhibition features more than 100 works of art. The exhibit is on display through Feb. 23 and is included with regular History Center admission: $15 for adults, $13 for seniors (age 62+), $6 for students and children (age 6-17), and free for children (age 5 and under). Details: www.heinzhistorycenter.org.
The Warhol Museum announces a new exhibition, Yasumasa Morimura: Theater of the Self, at the museum at 117 Sandusky St., Pittsburgh. The museum is open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues-Sun, from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday and closed on Monday. 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 at the gallery at 115 Sedgwick St., Millvale. 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.
An exhibit featuring the paintings of renowned poet Terrance Hayes titled “RENDER,” will be featured through Dec. 8 at the Melega Art Museum, 71 Market St., Brownsville. The Frank L. Melega Art Museum is open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays and 1-4 p.m. Sundays or by appointment. Details: 724-785-9331 or www.melegaartmuseum.org.
Works by nationally recognized artists Carol Hummel and Jenny Odell are on display through Dec. 10 in the West Virginia University Creative Arts Center’s Mesaros Galleries, Morgantown. Hummel’s exhibition titled “Telling Yarns” will be on view in the Paul Mesaros Gallery. Admission is free. Gallery hours are noon-9:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday. The galleries are closed Sundays and University holidays. Details: 304-293-2312.
An exhibition of three-dimensional drawing, threaded colors // drawing lines by artist Nicole Czapinski will be on view Nov. 15-Dec. 31 at 707 Penn Gallery, 707 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh. Her work, an exploration of sculpture, painting, and drawing, investigates perception. 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. Free and open to the public. Details: www.trustarts.org.
Comfort Women Wanted, an exhibition by Korean-born, New York-based visual artist Chang-Jin Lee, will be on view from Friday through Dec. 1 at Wood Street Galleries, 601 Wood St., Pittsburgh. The opening night event, 5:30-8 p.m., features an artist talk with Chang-Jin Lee at 6:30 p.m. Comfort Women Wanted exposes the fates of nearly 200,000 young women who were exploited by the Imperial Japanese Army in Asia during World War II. 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. There is no charge. Details: www.trustarts.org.
The photographic exhibition Behind Our Scenes will be on view Nov. 8-Jan. 26 at SPACE , 812 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, featuring works by five photographic artists exploring the relationship between the two-dimensional form and physical space through photographic installations and constructions. 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. Details: www.trustarts.org.
California University’s Department of Art and Design will present “Paradisio,” a multi-media exhibition, Nov. 14-22 in the Vulcan Gallery, on the first floor of Vulcan Hall on campus. Artwork may be submitted through Nov. 11 by Cal U alumni, as well as University students, faculty and staff. Creative works that attempt to express or visualize the idea of paradise will be considered including works in all media, such as visual art, literature and performance pieces. Two entries per person are allowed. Artworks, written works and abstracts for performance pieces should be brought to the Vulcan Gallery, framed or matted (if appropriate), by 11 a.m. Nov. 11. An opening reception for “Paradisio,” with live music and food, will be held 6-9 p.m. Nov. 14 in the Vulcan Gallery. The exhibition will be on display through Nov. 22. Details: 724-938-4182.
music
The Sagebrush Round-Up will hold an open stage 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 Second 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 in Pittsburgh. 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. Details: www.trustarts.org.
The Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra will present its first concert of their 45th Season at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Palace Theatre, 21 W. Otterman St., Greensburg. The concert features the Bach’s Magnificat performed by the WSO and features the new 40-member Westmoreland Symphony Chamber Singers under the direction of Marc Tourre. Artistic Director Daniel Meyer will conduct the evening’s performance. A concert preview in the Palace Theatre at 6:30 p.m. is open to all ticket holders. Tickets prices for the concert range from $10 to $39. Details: 724-837-1850 or www.westmorelandsymphony.org.
”A Step Back in Time,” featuring The Latshaw Pops 20-pc Orchestra, will take the stage Saturday at the Donora Borough Building, 603 Meldon Ave., Donora. Doors open at 5 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m. and show at 8 p.m. The floor show will feature singers and dancers with music from the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. Cost $40 per person, $75 per couple or $30 per person age 70 years or older. Details: 724-853-4050.
1980s pop sensation Cyndi Lauper will bring her “She’s So Unusual” tour 7:30 p.m. Sunday at the Palace Theatre, 21 W. Otterman St., Greensburg. Tickets are $75, $70, $59, $49 and $39. Details and tickets: 724-836-8000 or www.thepalacetheater.org.
River City Brass presents “All American Heroes” at 7 p.m. Nov. 9 at the Palace Theatre, 21 W. Otterman St., Greensburg. Details: www.thepalacetheatre.org.
Singer Matt Nathanson: Last of the Great Pretenders Tour with Joshua Radin will take place at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 10 at the Palace Theatre, 21 W. Otterman St., Greensburg. Tickets are $30 and $25. Details: www.thepalacetheatre.org.
Jukebox musical “Cash: Ring of Fire” will take the stage at 8 p.m. Nov. 15 at the State Theatre for the Arts, 37 E. Main St., Uniontown. The musical revue features a company of performers that guide you on a journey through Cash’s storied life and music. Tickets are $36, $32 and $28. Details and tickets: 724-439-1360 or www.statetheatre.info.
Six-time Grammy award-winner and multi-platinum recording artist Amy Grant will perform at 8 p.m. Nov. 16 at the Palace Theatre, 21 W. Otterman St., Greensburg. “An Evening with Amy Grant” will treat concert attendees to some of Grant’s biggest hits as she performs songs from her extensive repertoire, along with selections from her recently released album. Details and tickets: 724-834-8000 or www.thepalacetheatre.org.
Country singer Trace Adkins will bring his Christmas show at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 17 to the Palace Theatre, 21 W. Otterman St., Greensburg. Tickets are $87.75, $77.75, $67.75, $57.75 & $47.75. Details and tickets: 724-836-8000 or www.thepalacetheater.org.
The Fresh Beat Band Live in Concert will take the stage at 6 p.m. Nov. 21 at the Benedum Center, 803 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh. Tickets start at $32.75. Details and tickets: www.trustarts.org.
Straight No Chaser will perform at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 11 at the Benedum Center, 803 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh. The a cappella group will perform contemporary pop music. Tickets start at $32.25 and are currently on sale. Details: www.trustarts.org.
Traveling show “Branson on the Road Christmas Style” will take the stage at 2 p.m. Nov. 30 at the Palace Theatre, 21 W. Otterman St., Greensburg. Tickets are $35, $30 & $25. Details: 724-836-8000 or www.thepalacetheater.org.
The Temptations’ will perform their Christmas and Hits concert at 8 p.m. Dec. 5 at the Palace Theatre, 21 W. Otterman St., Greensburg. Tickets are $68, $58, $48 & $38. Details and tickets: 724-836-8000 or www.thepalacetheater.org.
Singer Michael McDonald will perform a Christmas show at 8 p.m. Dec. 6 at the Palace Theatre, 21 W. Otterman St., Greensburg. Tickets are $85, $75, $65, $55 & $45. Details and tickets: 724-836-8000 or www.thepalacetheater.org.
River City Brass will perform “Christmas Brasstacular” at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 7 at the Palace Theatre, 21 W. Otterman St., Greensburg. Tickets are $31, $26 & $24. Discounts for seniors and students. Details and tickets: 724-836-8000 or www.thepalacetheater.org.
”2013 Latshaw Pops Christmas Memories” will take the stage at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Dec. 10 at the Palace Theatre, 21 W. Otterman St., Greensburg. Tickets are $35, $30 & $25. Details and tickets: 724-836-8000 or www.thepalacetheater.org.
Kenny G will perform a holiday show at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 16 at the Palace Theatre, 21 W. Otterman St., Greensburg. Details and tickets: 724-834-8000 or www.thepalacetheatre.org.
Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra’s “Home for the Holidays” will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 21 at the Palace Theatre, 21 W. Otterman St., Greensburg. Tickets are $39, $27, $26, $19 & $10. Details and tickets: 724-836-8000 or www.thepalacetheater.org.
Soweto Gospel Choir will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 27 at the Byham Theater, 101 6th St., Pittsburgh. The group mixes African gospel with traditional hymns, Jamaican reggae and American pop. Tickets start at $25. Details: www.trustarts.org.
special events
The Confluence Creative Arts Center will host game night 6:30-8:30 p.m. the second Friday of each month. Kids can bring their favorite games to play. Parents and siblings and friends are all welcome.
Carnegie Science Center announces the return of their Halloween laser show lineup. The Family Halloween Laser Show offers eerie darkness and frightful guests thrilling to a ghastly beat. Enjoy classic Halloween tunes from “The Addams Family,” ”Ghostbusters,” and “Beetlejuice” while doing the “Time Warp” or the “Monster Mash.” Visitors who can handle a more mature performance will enjoy HalloScream. Featuring ghoulish graphics, the show includes music from artists like Rob Zombie, Nine Inch Nails and Marilyn Manson. Shows are $2 for members or $8 for non-members and are presented most Friday and Saturday nights, as well as matinees. Halloween laser shows run until Sunday.
Round and square dances will be held from 7-10 p.m. Friday at the Waynesburg Moose, from 7-10 p.m. Nov. 8 at Rogersville Fire Hall, Waynesburg; from 8-11 p.m. Nov. 9 at the Alwine Civic Center, Greensburg; from 7-10 p.m. Nov. 15 at Mountain View Jamboree Hall, Morgantown; and from 7-10 p.m. Nov. 20 at Uniontown Knights of Columbus. Admission is $5 for all dances except for Mountain View, which is $6 per person. Dave Dahl will provide music and call figures.
Morgantown Poets will be featuring a post-Halloween reading by three area horror authors at 7 p.m. Nov. 8 at Monongalia Arts Center (MAC), High St., Morgantown. Lee Allen Howard writes horror, psychological thrillers, and supernatural crime. Best known for his unique blend of traditional Appalachian folklore and unsettling horror, Frank Larnerd has also published numerous science fiction and crime stories. Mike Watt is a writer, journalist and screenwriter. He has written for such publications as Fangoria, Film Threat, The Dark Side, Cinefantastique and Femme Fatales. Details: 304-292-3325 or www.monartscenter.com.
An All Oldies, Only Oldies dance will be held 8 p.m.-midnight Nov. 9 at the Stockdale Volunteer Fire Department’s social hall and community center. Featuring disc jockey Ralph Trilli playing music from the 50s and early 60s. Radio personality Porky Chedwick will appear. Tickets are $10. Details: 724-938-7950.
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