The GO! List 09-27-13
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.
Traveling show “Branson on the Road Christmas Style” will take 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 “One Book, One Community: Civil War Author Talk” will be held from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 28 through Jan. 5 at the Heinz History Center, Pittsburgh. Authors David Neville, Michael Kraus, and Kenneth Turner will discuss the book “The Civil War in Pennsylvania: A Photographic History.” Re-enactments and demonstrations will be featured. Cost is $15 for adults, $13 for seniors (age 62+), $6 for students and children (age 6-17), and free for children (age 5 and under), which is the regular museum admission.
Legendary band 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 and $38. Details: 724-836-8000 or www.thepalacetheater.org.
on stage
The Apple Hill Playhouse will present “Murdered to Death” 7:30 p.m. Oct. 3-5 and 10-12 and 2 p.m. Oct. 13 at the Apple Hill Playhouse, 275 Manor Road, Delmont. Tickets are $13 for Thursday performances and $16 for Friday and Saturday shows and matinees. Details: 724-468-5050 or www.applehillplayhouse.org.
PNC Broadway Across America-Pittsburgh will present “The Lion King” through Sunday at the Benedum Center, 803 Liberty Ave., 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. An autism-friendly performance of “The Lion King” will take the stage at 2 p.m. Sept. 21. Details: 412-456-6666 or www.trustarts.org.
”The Polynesian Fire Show” will be featured 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday at Seven Springs Mountain Resort, 777 Waterwheel Drive, Seven Springs. The show features haunting rhythm of Tahitian drums, the primitive Samoan fire dance before your eyes, the dance of Tonga and the ancient, untamed Hawaiian Hula, plus native songs and dances of all Polynesia. Tickets are $47.95 and includes lunch, the show and tax/gratuity. Details and tickets: 724-853-4050 or www.latshawproductions.com.
Author Terry McMillan will appear 7:30 p.m. Monday at the Byham Theater, Pittsburgh. McMillan is widely known for her popular novels “Waiting to Exhale,” “How Stella Got Her Groove Back” and “Disappearing Acts.” “Who Asked You?” is her latest novel. Tickets start at $10. Details: 412-622-8866 or www.trustarts.org.
”American Bandstand: A Tribute to Dick Clark” will take stage at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Thursday at the Ligonier Theatre, 208 West Main St., Ligonier. Tickets are $35. Details: 724-836-8000 or www.latshawproductions.com.
Comedian Jerry Seinfeld will perform at 9:30 p.m. Oct. 5 at the Benedum Center, 803 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh. Details and tickets: 412-456-4800 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, 803 Liberty Ave., 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: 412-456-6666 or www.trustarts.org/cabaretseries.
”Menopause the Musical” will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 15 at the Palace Theatre, 21 W. Otterman St., Greensburg. The performance is a celebration of women and “The Change.” Tickets are $45, $30 and $25. Details and tickets: www.palacetheatre.org.
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, 101 Sixth St., Pittsburgh. The live stage performance is based on John Caird and Trevor Nunn’s adaptation of “Peter Pan or The Boy Who Would Not Grow Up.” The 60-minute play is recommended for children ages 3-10 years. 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 the stage 7:30 p.m. Oct. 29-31, 8 p.m. Nov. 1, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Nov. 2, and 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Nov. 3 at the Benedum Center, 803 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh. Twenty-four of Queen’s biggest hits will be featured in the show that marks the band’s legendary live performances. Details and tickets: www.trustarts.org.
Theatrical entertainers “Blue Man Group” will perform 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6 and 7 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 &18 for adults and $18 for students. Details and tickets: 724-836-8000 or www.thepalacetheater.org.
Westmoreland Cultural Trust presents “The Shoemaker and the Christmas Elves” at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Nov. 29 at the Palace Theatre, 21 W. Otterman St., Greensburg. Tickets are $9 & $8. Details and tickets: 724-836-8000 or www.thepalacetheater.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.
art
The Fayette County Law Library’s October Artist of the Month is Laura Koposko. The exhibit will run through Oct. 30. The library is located on the second floor of the courthouse, Uniontown. Hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays. Admission is free.
In honor of their 35th anniversary, the Mattress Factory in Pittsburgh is preparing to open three new exhibitions in September. 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.
The everyday lives of 16th and 18th century American Indians will be featured in an exhibit with works by artist Andrew Knez Jr. from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village visitor’s center, 401 Meadowcroft Road, Avella. Details: 724-587-3412 or www.heinzhistorycenter.org.
The Frank L. Melega Art Museum has announced that sculptor Ronald Nigro is this year’s Artist of the Pike. Nigro’s exhibit is on display. The museum is open weekdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sundays 1-4 p.m. and by appointment. Details: 724-785-9331 or melegaartmuseum.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 including early art and drawings from Morris’ childhood, signature painted works, product lines such as his Pittsburgh ties, sculptural work, and interactive works of art developed in conjunction with the Entertainment Technology Center at Carnegie Mellon University. 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 Rubber Duck Bridge Party will be held from 5:30-10 p.m. Friday at the Roberto Clemente Bridge, Sixth St., Pittsburgh. Festivities for the evening include the appearance of the 4-story high, three-story wide Rubber Duck, night market on the bridge with food and art vendors.
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust fall gallery crawl will take place from 5:30-10 p.m. Friday. The crawl showcases a variety of art exhibitions in downtown Pittsburgh’s Cultural District. Live bands, DJs, dance, comedy, and participatory activities are also part of the complimentary crawl events. Details: 412-456-6666 or www.trustarts.org.
The “One Book, One Community: Civil War Author Talk” will be held from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 28 through Jan. 5 at the Heinz History Center, Pittsburgh. Authors David Neville, Michael Kraus, and Kenneth Turner will discuss the book “The Civil War in Pennsylvania: A Photographic History.” Re-enactments and demonstrations will be featured. Cost is $15 for adults, $13 for seniors (age 62+), $6 for students and children (age 6-17), and free for children (age 5 and under), which is the regular museum admission.
The Warhol Museum announces a new exhibition, Yasumasa Morimura: Theater of the Self, to open Oct. 6. This exhibition is a retrospective of Morimura’s 30-year career. 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.
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.
Bike Night will be held 6-10 p.m. every Thursday at the Stone House, 3023 National Pike, Farmington. Scheduled bands are: Magin-Nat (Thursday) and Finally Free (Oct. 10). Details: www.stonehouseinn.com.
The Augsburg German Band will perform at noon Oct. 7 in the Williams Building Student Center at Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus. This event is free.
The Meadows’ announced their September entertainment line-up. All shows are free admission and are at 8 p.m. in Silks Lounge unless otherwise noted: Radio Tokyo, Friday; and 8th Street Rox, Saturday.
Country music hit-maker Josh Turner will perform 8:30 p.m. Friday at the West Virginia University Creative Arts Center, Morgantown. Details: 304-293-SHOW or www.ticketmaster.com.
Rhythm and blues band Tower of Power will perform 8 p.m. Saturday 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. Friday 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 the stage 8 p.m. Oct. 4 at the Palace Theatre, 21 W. Otterman St., Greensburg. The group performed six songs on the original Grease soundtrack. Group member Scott 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.
Musical group Celtic Thunder: Mythology will perform at 8 p.m. Oct. 6 at the Benedum Center, Pittsburgh. The group features spirited translations of traditional Irish folk, adult contemporary, rock and roll and classical crossover. Tickets start at $37.75. Tickets: www.trustarts.org.
Singer-songwriter Dave Mason will perform at 8 p.m. Oct. 11 at the Palace Theatre, 21 W. Otterman St., Greensburg. Tickets are $45. Details and tickets: www.thepalacetheatre.org.
Performers in the “The Doo Wop Project” will take stage at 8 p.m. Oct. 11 at the State Theatre for the Arts, 37 E. Main St., Uniontown. The Doo Wop Project stars leading cast members from the Broadway smash, “Jersey Boys.” Tickets are $36, $32 and $28. Details and tickets: 724-439-1360 or www.statetheatre.info.
Local band favorite The Clarks will perform at 7 p.m. Oct. 12 at the Palace Theatre, 21 W. Otterman St., Greensburg. Tickets are $25. Details and tickets: www.thepalacetheatre.org.
The Washington Symphony Orchestra will opens its 2013-14 season with “Space: The Final Frontier” at 8 p.m. Oct. 12 at Trinity High School in Washington under the baton of conductor and music director Dr. Yugo Ikach. Besides the premiere of this music and video collaboration, the WSO’s audience will enjoy “2001: A Space Odyssey” and “Star Wars” and “Star Trek” as well as Holst’s The Planets. Music from the whimsical sci-fi fantasy series “Dr. Who” will showcase the unearthly sound of the theremin – an out of this world instrument. Season tickets are available for music fans who wish to enjoy all four regular WSO concerts at a $5 off each concert price, saving $20 per set of season tickets. Tickets: 724-223-9796 or www.washsym.org.
American singer-songwriter Shawn Colvin will join performer Mary Chapin Carpenter at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 13 for a performance at the Palace Theatre, 21 W. Otterman St., Greensburg. Tickets are $45, $35 and $30. Details: www.thepalacetheatre.org.
Westmoreland Cultural Trust presents “Cyndi Lauper: She’s So Unusual” Tour, at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 3 at the Palace Theatre, 21 W. Otterman St., Greensburg. Tickets are $75, $70, $59, $49 & $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 & $25. Details: www.thepalacetheatre.org.
Jukebox musical “Cash: Ring of Fire” will take stage at 8 p.m. Nov. 15 at the State Theatre for the Arts, 37 E. Main St., Uniontown. Touching on the life and times of one of the world’s most legendary musical artists, Johnny Cash, the musical revue features a company of performers that guide you on a journey through Cash’s storied life and celebrated music, from the cotton fields of Alabama to the Grand Ole Opry. Tickets are $36, $32 and $28. Details and tickets: 724-439-1360 or www.statetheatre.info.
Singers Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo will perform at 8 p.m. Nov. 15 at the Palace Theatre, 21 W. Otterman St., Greensburg. Details: www.thepalacetheatre.org.
Singer Amy Grant will take the stage 8 p.m. Nov. 16 at the Palace Theatre, 21 W. Otterman St., Greensburg. Details: www.thepalacetheatre.org.
”Trace Adkins: The Christmas Show” will come to the local stage at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 17 at 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 stage at 6 p.m. Nov. 21 at the Benedum Center. 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, Pittsburgh. Neither strait-laced nor straight-faced, the popular musical group is reinventing a cappella on the contemporary pop landscape. Tickets start at $32.25 and are currently on sale. Details: www.trustarts.org.
Traveling show “Branson on the Road Christmas Style” will take 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.
Legendary band 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.
Latshaw Productions presents “Michael McDonald: This Christmas” 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 presents “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.
Latshaw Productions presents “2013 Latshaw Pops Christmas Memories” 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.
Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra’s “Home for the Holidays” will take 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.
car shows
A car cruise will be held, weather permitting, 5-8 p.m. every Friday through September at the Uniontown Shopping Center on Morgantown Road; and 5-8 p.m. Wednesdays at Sonic, near the Uniontown Walmart.
A car and bike show will be held 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 12 in front of the borough building along South Pittsburgh Street. Trophies will be awarded in many categories. Entry fee is $15. Other features of the event include a craft show, DJ and food. Details: 412-582-2342
special events
Round and square dances will be held from 7-10 p.m. Friday at Haydentown Community Center, Route 857, Fairchance; from 7-10 p.m. Oct. 4 at the Waynesburg Moose, Waynesburg; from 7-10 p.m. Oct. 11 the Rogersville Fire Hall, Route 21; from 8-11 p.m. Oct. 12 at the Alwine Civic Center, Route 66, Greensburg; from 7-10 p.m. Oct. 16 at Uniontown Knights of Columbus, Route 119; from 7-10 p.m. Oct. 18 at the Mountain View Jamboree Hall, Morgantown; and from 7-10 p.m. Oct. 25 at the Haydentown Community Center, Fairchance. Admission is $5.
Author Margo Wilson will sign copies of her book, “The Main Ingredient,” 2-4 p.m. Friday at the bookstore located in the Natali Student Center at California University of Pennsylvania and from 7-9 p.m. Saturday at Center in the Woods, Brownsville. Details: www.margowilson.com.
The Confluence Creative Arts Center will host game night the second Friday of each month from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Kids can bring their favorite games to play. Parents and siblings and friends are all welcome.
Teen Quest annual “SCAREMARE” is a unique production at the old Monongahela Valley Trust building in the heart of Mon City. Scaremare will take place every Friday and Saturday night in October and the ticket office, located on the first floor of the bank building, will open at 6 p.m. and close at 11 p.m. Details and tickets: www.scaremare.net.
Nemacolin Woodlands Resort will present the second annual Rocktoberfest on Oct. 12, featuring live music, craft beer and activities. Event admission is free and Brewfest admission is $20 per person. Brewfest participants must be 21 years of age or older and provide ID. Details: 866-344-6957.
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