The GO! List 041114
California University of Pennsylvania Department of Art and Design will present "Animalia: From the Mythic to the Microscopic," a multi-disciplinary art exhibition exploring the animal kingdom from a variety of cultural and historical perspectives. The exhibition will run April 17-24 in the Vulcan Gallery, on the first floor of Vulcan Hall on campus.
Esther Verkouw (on table) Maddie Dudley, and (behind from left) are Sarah Martik, Emily Lorence, and Molly Malady (Charleroi) appear in Cal U’s Department of Theatre and Dance production "August: Osage County" at 8 p.m.tonight and 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Saturday. For tickets call the Steele Hall Box Office at 724-938-5943.
Comedian Bill Engvall will deliver two shows 6:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m May 2 at the Palace Theatre, 21 W Otterman St, Greensburg. Opening for Engvall will be comedian Gary Brightwell. Cost: $65, $55, $45, $35 and $25. Tickets: thepalacetheatre.org or 724-836-8000.
The “Hawaiian Highlands Show” for two shows at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. May 28 at the Ligonier Theater, 208 West Main St., Ligonier. Tickets are $35. and can be ordered by calling The Palace Theatre Box Office at 724-836-8000.
Luke Bryan's Kill the Lights Tour at First Niagara Pavilion on July 22. Admission: $30-$85.Tickets: livenation.com.
Christian comedian, songwriter and singer with the Gaither Vocal Band, Mark Lowry, will perform 7:30 p.m. April 24 at The Palace Theatre, 21 W. Otterman St., Greensburg. Cost: $28, $38, $43 and $48. Tickets: www.thepalacetheatre.org or 724-836-8000.
Jason Aldean brings his “Burn It Down” tour to PNC Park in Pittsburgh July 26. Tickets available at livenation.com or pirates.com.
“Ireland’s Happy Man” Cahal Dunne is slated for luncheon and show performances at 11:30 a.m. May 7 and 8 at the Ferrante’s Lakeview 6153 Route 30, Greensburg. Admission is $47.95 and includes lunch, show and gratuity. Tickets: 724-853-4050.
The Hillbilly Way debuted their new single “Tequila Memory” on Froggy radio.
Details: hillbillyway.com
on stage
Cal U’s Department of Theatre and Dance continues its 2014 spring season with ‘August: Osage County’, winner of the 2008 Pulitzer Prize for drama. Curtain time is 8 p.m.tonight, with shows at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Saturday. All performances are in Steele Hall Mainstage Theatre. Ticket price is $12 for patrons of all ages. Cal U students with valid CalCards pay 50 cents, plus a $5 deposit that is refunded at the show. For more information, or to order tickets (with a credit card) by phone, call the Steele Hall Box Office at 724-938-5943. This performance may not be suitable for younger patrons.
Stage Right! Professional Theatre Company presents “Children of Eden” at The Palace Theatre in Greensburg 7:30 p.m. tonight and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: 724-832-7464.
”Scooby Doo Live Musical Mysteries at the Benedum, two shows, 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. April 19. Details trustarts.org.
”Hawaii In The Highlands” Show at Ligonier Theatre for two shows 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. May 28, 208 West Main St., Ligonier. Hawaiian performers skilled in drums and hula will incorporate traditional dance. Admission: $35. Tickets: 724-836-8000 or www.thepalacetheatre.org
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s 2013-14 TRUST Cabaret Series includes: Liz Callaway on Sunday 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.
”Peter and the Starcatcher” part of the PNC Broadway Across America Series, is on stage May 20-25 at Heinz Hall. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. May 20-22, 8 p.m. May 23-24, 2 p.m. May 24 and 1:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. May 25. Tickets are $20-$62. Details: 412-456-6666 or www.trustarts.org.
art
The Fayette County Law Library’s “April Artist of the Month” is Vivian Reda. An exhibition of her vintage gypsy purses will be on display through April 29 at the Law Library located on the second floor of the Courthouse.
California University of Pennsylvania Department of Art and Design will present “Animalia: From the Mythic to the Microscopic,” a multi-disciplinary art exhibition exploring the animal kingdom from a variety of cultural and historical perspectives. The exhibition will run April 17-24 in the Vulcan Gallery, on the first floor of Vulcan Hall on campus.
The Westmoreland Photographer’s Society will feature a photographic exhibition with a variety of subjects and styles at the Greensburg Garden and Civic Center, 951 Old Salem Road, Greensburg, through Monday. The exhibit is free and open 9 a.m.-9 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday.
The Mount Pleasant Glass Museum at 402 E. Main St. is open 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Hands on glass cutting discussions with Peter O’Rourke will be held at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 10, Oct. 25 and Nov. 15. The two hour hands-on discussions are $15 per person which includes a demonstration and item to take home. Details: 724-547-5929. Events must be pre-paid.
The Andy Warhol Museum celebrates its 20th Anniversary. The Warhol is located at Sandusky and General Robinson streets, Pittsburgh featuring the 20 year timeline exhibit showcasing the last two decades in art. Details warhol.org.
Area students in grades 7-12 can 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 Sen. 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 April 27 and is included with regular history center admission: $15 for adults, $13 for seniors (ages 62 and older), $6 for students and children (ages 6-17) and free for children (ages 5 and younger). Details: www.heinzhistorycenter.org.
The Phoenix Art Center in Uniontown will offer youth visual arts classes including a cement leaf workshop for teens and adults on Thursday. Cost is $25 per person. A nature’s basket one day workshop will be held April 10 with a $5 suggested donation. The dance after school workshop will be held May 5-June 23, and cost is $50 per student. For a full list of classes: thephoenixartscenter.org.
Carnegie Museum of Art presents Teenie Harris Photographs: Baseball in Pittsburgh takes a look back at the great history of baseball in Pittsburgh. Comprising 25 of the most memorable photographs of the game and its players and never-before-seen 16mm film footage of the Negro League games at Greenlee Field and Forbes Field. The museum is located at 4400 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh. Exhibition on view through Sept. 22.
music
The Beesontown Singers Lenten concert will be held 4 p.m. Saturday in the sanctuary of the St. Peter Anglican Church, Uniontown. The choir will be joined by the choir of Westmont Presbyterian Church of Johnstown to present Scubert’s “Mass in G Major.” They will also present seasonal anthems by Johannes Brahms, Leroy Robertson, Craig Courney and Thomas Tallis, with the theme “If You Love Me.”
Members of Hillbilly Way will present an acoustic performance at 12:30 p.m. Saturday for the Stone House Idol held at Jim Shorkey Kia/Mitsubishi in Uniontown. Admission is free. The entire band also will be at Jergel’s Rhythm Grille in Warrendale with special opening guest, Cross Creek on May 3. Tickets are available for $15 online only. $20 day of show. Must be 21 or older http://tickets.jergels.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=97. Details: hillbillyway.com.
The Abilene Band will perform the Slovak Club in Connellsville beginning at 8 p.m. Saturday. Details: 724-628-9881.
The Bullskin Opry Bluegrass Festival will be held May 3 at the Bullskin Grange, 938 Pleasant Valley Road, Route 982, Mt. Pleasant. Bluegrass bands will be appearing on stage. Jamming will be downstairs. Beginner musicians welcome. Food and drink for sale. Free admission. Information: 724-455-3919.
Jozart Center for the Arts in California will continue the Wine & Line program 6:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month. Those attending can bring wine and snacks and create an original piece of art from start to finish under the guidance of a teaching artist. Cost is $22 and includes all materials. Reservations: cher@zoominternet.net.
Local band The Weedrags will take the stage at 8 p.m. Saturday at the Jozart Center for the Arts in California. Tickets are $10 at the door. BYOB for those over 21 years. Information: www.jozart.com.
The 3rd Annual Raise Your Voice Music and Arts Festival will be held at Monessen City Park noon-7 p.m. May 3 at the City Park Amphitheater and park grounds. The festival will feature numerous local musicians with varying genres. Other features will include food, vendors and crafters. Details: www.raiseyourvoicemon.wix.com/RYVC or 724-212-6159.
Vince Gill will appear 8 p.m. May 15 at the Palace Theatre, 21 W. Otterman St., Greensburg. Gill is a Country Music Hall of Fame inductee. Cost is $45, $55, $65, $75, $85 and $90. Tickets: www.thepalacetheatre.org or 724-836-8000.
Jimmy Beaumont and The Skyliners will perform 7 p.m. tonight, in “A Blast From The Past” oldies show at Charleroi Area High School. Tickets are $50 for VIP seating, $35 for reserved seats and $25 for general admission. Tickets: Carol Claybaugh at 724-483-7075 or Tom Nutting at 724-483-7075.
Singer Ronnie Milsap has rescheduled his concert at The Palace Theatre in Greensburg for 3 p.m. May 18. Original tickets will be honored for the new date and seats are still available for $35-$65. Information: 724-836-8000.
Christian comedian, songwriter and singer with the Gaither Vocal Band, Mark Lowry, will perform 7:30 p.m. April 24 at The Palace Theatre, 21 W. Otterman St., Greensburg. Cost: $28, $38, $43 and $48. Tickets: www.thepalacetheatre.org or 724-836-8000.
Comedian Bill Engvall will deliver two shows 6:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m May 2 at the Palace Theatre, 21 W Otterman St, Greensburg. Opening for Engvall will be comedian Gary Brightwell. Cost: $65, $55, $45, $35 and $25. Tickets: thepalacetheatre.org or 724-836-8000.
“Ireland’s Happy Man” Cahal Dunne is slated for luncheon and show performances at 11:30 a.m. May 7 and 8 at the Ferrante’s Lakeview 6153 Route 30, Greensburg. Admission is $47.95 and includes lunch, show and gratuity. Tickets: 724-853-4050.
Jason Aldean’s “Burn It Down” tour with special guest stars Miranda Lambert and Florida Georgia Line will make a stop July 26 at PNC Park, Pittsburgh. Tickets available at the PNC Park Box Office, online at Livenation.com, pirates.com or charge by phone at 877-893-BUCS.
Luke Bryan “That’s My Kind of Night Tour” featuring Dierks Bentley and Cole Swindell and special guest Lee Brice, 7:30 p.m. June 21 at Heinz Field. Tickets available at all Ticketmaster locations, online at LiveNation.com or charge by phone a 800-745-3000.
The Westsylvania Jazz & Blues Festival will be held on May 24. The free, outdoor, one-day festival will present a full afternoon and evening of jazz and blues performances in the brand new IRMC Park, in downtown Indiana. Details: http://westsylvaniajazzandblues.org/
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust headlining performers for the Three Rivers Arts Festival: June 6, Jeff Tweedy; June 7, Wilco; June 8, Grammy Award-winning “King of Newgrass” and “King of Telluride” headlines Bluegrass Day; June 9, Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra; June 10, Kaiser Chiefs; June 11, Amos Lee; June 12, The Smithereens; June 14, Lucinda Williams; June 13, Curtis Harding; and June 15, Jake Bugg. All free concerts at 7:30 p.m. on the Dollar Bank Stage. Visit TrustArts.org/TRAF for complete details.
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.
special events
The Classic Film Series at the State Theatre in Uniontown continues with “The Big Chill” (tonight), “Paint Your Wagon” (May 16), “The Blues Brothers” (June 20), “Yankee Doodle Dandy” (July 11) and “Bullitt” (Aug. 8). Showtimes are 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. The film series is sponsored by the McKinney Charitable Foundation through the PNC Charitable Trust Grant Review Committee. For information call 724-439-1360 or statetheatre.info.
Round & Square Dances with music and calling by Dave Dahl will be held at the following times and locations: 7 p.m. tonight, Waynesburg Moose; 7 p.m. tonight, Rogersville Fire Hall, Waynesburg; 8 p.m. Saturday, Alwine Civic Center, Old Route 66, Greensburg; 7 p.m April 16, Uniontown Knights of Columbus; and 7 p.m. April 25, Haydentown Community Center off Route 857 Fairchance.
Admission $5 per person.
Morgantown Friends of Old Time Music April dance celebrating West Virginia Dance from 8-10:30 p.m. Saturday at Marilla Center in Morgantown, a genuine West Virginia cultural experience. Tickets: $5 adults, $3 students includes refreshments. morgantowndance.com for more information.
The Confluence Creative Arts Center will host game night 6:30-8:30 p.m. the second Friday of each month.
car shows
Boys & Girls Club of Somerset County Car and Vendor Show happens 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 4 at Georgia Place, Somerset. Registration is $8 per car.
Dash plaques for the first 100 cars to register, Chinese Auction, food, disc jockey and vendors. Contact Darlene Heitchew at 814-442-4429.
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