Go list 12-26-14
theater
The 2014-15 Classic Film Series at the State Theatre Center for the Arts in Uniontown will include “Beach Blanket Bingo” (Jan. 16), “Moonstruck” (Feb. 13), “The Quiet Man” (March 13), “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” (April 10), “South Pacific” (May 15), “Father of the Bride” (June 19), “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid” (July 17) and “Dirty Dancing” (Aug. 14). Showtimes are 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Admission: $5 for adults, $3 for seniors and students.
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre presents “The Nutcracker” at the Benedum Center, Pittsburgh through Sunday. One of Pittsburgh’s most beloved holiday traditions with its 13th annual production–from the moonlit Mount Washington snow scene to the amusement park setting of the Land of Enchantment, Pittsburgh gives a unique sense of place to this grand-scale production. Admission: $27 and up. Tickets: pbt.org or 412-456-6666.
Pittsburgh Cultural Trust presents DANCING WITH THE STARS: LIVE! at the Benedum Center, Pittsburgh 8 p.m. Jan. 8 featuring a cast of the television show’s most popular competitors, treating audiences to exciting and romantic performances. Dancing with the Stars dancers will choreograph brand new never-before-seen numbers and re-create some of the show’s most memorable moments. Mark Ballas, Witney Carson and Val Chmerkovskiy are among the star dance performers. Admission: starts at $50. Tickets: 412-456-6666 or trustarts.org.
Cirque Dreams Holidaze, a family holiday spectacular, at the Benedum Center, Pittsburgh Monday and Tuesday, presented by Pittsburgh Cultural Trust. Details: trustarts.org or 412-456-6666.
”Motown the Musical” at Heinz Hall, Pittsburgh Tuesday-Jan. 4, the true American dream story of Motown founder Berry Gordy’s journey from featherweight boxer to the heavyweight music mogul who launched the careers of Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Smokey Robinson and many more. Presented by Pittsburgh Cultural Trust. Details: trustarts.org or 412-392-4900.
”Murder for Two” presented by Pittsburgh CLO Cabaret through Jan. 18. The perfect blend of music, mayhem and murder in a witty and winking homage to old-fashioned murder mysteries and a hilarious 90-minute whodunit. Admission: $34.75. Tickets: CLOCabaret.com,412-456-6666 or visiting the Box Office at Theater Square.
The State Ballet Theatre of Russia presents the ballet “Swan Lake” and the music of Tchaikovsky at the State Theatre Center for the Arts, Uniontown, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 29. A ballet performed in 4 acts with one intermission. Information: 724-439-1360
Patsy Cline Tribute Artist Cathi Rhodes will perform at Greater Connellsville Area Community Center the Edwin S. Porter Theatre, 7 p.m. Feb. 7. Admission: $12. Tickets: 724-812-2303. Oldies dance and refreshments following concert.
Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” at Heinz Hall, Pittsburgh March 31-April 5. The classic musical love story is filled with unforgettable characters, lavish sets and costumes, and dazzling production numbers including “Be Our Guest” and the beloved title song. Tickets: trustarts.org or 412-392-4900. Presented by PNC Broadway Across America.
art/exhibits
The Fayette County Law Library’s “December Artists of the Month” are Bob and Chris Patterson Photography. Their exhibit will be through Monday in the Law Library of the Fayette County Courthouse. The Law Library is located on the second floor of the courthouse. Admission is free.
”Black Diamonds: The Early Coal Industry of West Virginia” an exhibit at the Watts Museum on the West Virginia University Evansdale Campus explains the late 19th century coal boom in the state and focuses on the physical demands of mining coal in the hand-loading era. Hands-on activities simulate coal drilling, mining and shoveling. Exhibit runs through July. Information: 304-293-4609 or wattsmuseum@mail.wvu.edu.
The Mount Pleasant Glass Museum (the former Lenox factory) is open 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
Area students in grades seven through 12 can join the 304 Photo Club, which will meet twice monthly at Monongalia Arts Center, 101 High St., Morgantown. 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 presents “Pittsburgh’s Lost Steamboat: Treasures of the Arabia” exhibit featuring more than 2,000 items recovered from the sunken paddle wheeler. 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: heinzhistorycenter.org.
The Phoenix Art Center in Uniontown is accepting registrations for classes in visual and performing arts. Classes are held at Laurel Business Institute and at Uniontown Area High School in the Art Room. For a list of classes and workshops: thephoenixartscenter.org.
Carnegie Museum of Art, Pittsburgh presents an exhibit by groundbreaking photographer in “Storyteller: The Photographs of Duane Michals.” Born and raised near Pittsburgh in a steelworker family, Duane Michals has been a pioneer since the 1960s when he broke away from established traditions of documentary and fine art photography. On exhibit through Jan. 2015.
The Foster and Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery at Saint Vincent College features the exhibit, “Tea and Roses,” 23 coverlets from the McCarl Collection in addition to vintage and antique tea cups and ephemera. Admission is free and open to the public. The exhibit continues through Jan. 23. The Gallery is open from noon to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays and from 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday evenings. Additional hours are available by appointment. Information: 724-805-256 or mccarlgallery.org.
The documentary “Great White Shark” is currently featured at the Carnegie Science Center, Pittsburgh. The IMAX film features unique, slow-motion, underwater images and evolutionary history of the creatures which predate dinosaurs. The 40-minute film dazzles because a uniquely designed camera captured higher resolution images and slow-motion underwater footage than ever before. Showtimes and admission: CarnegieScienceCenter.org.
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.
music/comedy
Nashville Arista recording artists The Swon Brothers will perform at WVU Coliseum in Morgantown on Brad Paisley’s Country Nation World Tour 2015, sponsored by Kraft Cheese, 7:30 p.m. Jan 16 and 17. The Swon Brothers (Zach and Colton) soared into the spotlight after becoming one of the top 3 finalists on season 4 of NBC’s “The Voice.” They just released their new single “Pray For You” a follow up to debut hit single “Later On.” Tickets: ticketmaster.com
The Palace Theatre in Greensburg will be the site of the following performances: Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra presents “Get the Led Out,” 8 p.m. Jan. 23-24, tickets: $25-$31; Dave Mason’s Traffic Jam, 8 p.m. Jan. 30, tickets: $45 and $55; A Band Called Honalee, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 12, tickets: $28; Jay and The Americans / Brooklyn Bridge, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 14, tickets: $35-$65; Josh Turner: “The Roughstock & Rambler Tour,” 7:30 p.m. Feb. 18, tickets: $45-$85; Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra presents “American Masters,” 7:30 p.m. Feb. 21, tickets: $10-$39 (724-837-1850); and PFX: Pink Floyd Experience, 7 p.m. Feb. 22, tickets: $25-$34. Palace information: 724-836-8000.
Steve Solomon’s “My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish and I’m in Therapy” at Byham Theater, Pittsburgh Jan 17 and 18. A laugh-filled fest of everybody you know all brought to life on stage by the comic magic of Steve Solomon. Tickets: trustarts.org or 412-456-6666. Presented by Pittsburgh Cultural Trust.
The Warhol and the Music on the Edge Series welcomes Amernet String Quartet featuring Amy Williams, one of today’s exceptional string quartets will perform music by Elliott Carter, Eric Moe, and Amy Williams, 8 p.m. Jan. 17. Admission $15-$20. Tickets: carnegiemuseums.org. Co-presented with the Music on the Edge series of the University of Pittsburgh Department of Music
”First Friday Coffeehouse” series returns to Cochran United Methodist Church, Howell and Griscom Streets, Dawson, 6:30 p.m. the first Friday of each month. More information is available at 724-529-7298.
Calliope: The Pittsburgh Folk Music Society is selling subscriptions for the Calliope Concerts Series, featuring acoustic musicians including Josh White Jr. and the Rev. Robert B. Jones and Radoslav Lorkovic in tribute to Lead Belly (Jan. 31) and more. Subscriptions are $245, plus a $6 handling fee and available by calling 412-361-1915. Flex plans and single tickets will go on sale in July. Information: calliopehouse.org.
Garth Brooks World Tour concert featuring Trisha Yearwood at CONSOL Energy Center, Pittsburgh, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 5; 6:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Feb.6 and 7; 7 p.m. Feb. 8. The electrifying return of America’s most powerful concert force, Garth Brooks will make his first appearance in Pittsburgh in over 17 Years. Tickets: ticketmaster.com or ticketmaster.com/garthbrooks, 1-800-745-3000 or Ticketmaster Express 1-866-448-7849. Admission: $69. Presented by GhostTunes.
The Fabulous Hubcaps will perform at Lakeview Resort, Morgantown, 8 p.m. March 14. Admission: $22 per person reserved seating. Tickets: 304-598-1337. Sponsored by The Foundation of Mon General Hospital.
Dan + Shay in concert at Stage AE, Pittsburgh, 6:30 p.m. April 9. Delivering a bright, polished sound that owes as much to contemporary pop as anything in the classic country handbook, Dan + Shay is the country singing and songwriting duo of Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney. Both began playing music as teenagers, with Smyers (born and raised in Wexford, Pennsylvania). The pair met in Nashville in December of 2012 and immediately began writing songs and performing together. Website: danandshay.com. Admission $18 advance/$20 at door. Tickets: Ticketmaster locations, 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com
John Mellencamp will bring his “Plain Spoken” tour to the Benedum Center, Pittsburgh, 7:30 p.m. May 12. Information: trustarts.org or 412-456-6666.
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