GO! List 06-08-17
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Joshua Franzos
The performers for the 2017 Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival, June 2-11, will include Rebirth Brass Band and Jimbo and the Soupbones, June 2; Hippo Campus, June 3; Las Cafeteras, Meeting of Important People and The Suitcase Junket, June 4; Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, June 5; Michael Kiwanuka and Cloves, June 6; Sean Rowe + Birds of Chicago, June 7; Beats + Bars featuring Choo Jackson, HollyHood, Billy Pilgrim, Pirate Gang, Track Meet, Hubbs and DJ Selecta, June 8; Dawes and The Accidentals, June 9; Sarah Jarosz + Fruition, June 10; and St. Paul and the Broken Bones and The Commonheart, June 11. For more information: trustarts.org/TRAF. Joshua Franzos
Gaelic Storm, 7:30 p.m. June 14, The Palace Theatre, Greensburg. The Celtic band will offer something for everyone including bluegrass fans and country cowboys to Deadheads, rock & rollers and Celtic fanatics. Tickets are $19, $23 and $28 and a limited number of VIP meet and greet packages are available for $42. Tickets: thepalacetheatre.org or 724-836-8000.
Michael-Rex Carbonell
Michael-Rex Carbonell The band Eidola will perform June 10 at Cattivo Pittsburgh. (Photo courtesy of the band.)
theater/film /literature
The Classic Film Series at the State Theatre Center for the Arts in Uniontown 2016-17 season presents: “Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House” (June 23); “Ghostbusters” (July 21); and “Taxi Driver” (Aug. 18). Showtimes are 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Admission: $5 for adults, $3 for seniors and students.
”An Act of God” June 1-July 2, O’Reilly Theater. The play, presented by Pittsburgh Public theater, features the angel Michael (Tim McGeever), who will go into the audience with a microphone for those who dare to question God (Marcus Stevens). Also joining them will be the angel Gabriel (John Shepard.) Tickets start at $25 for adults and $15.75 for students and those age 26 and younger. Tickets: 412-316-1600, online at ppt.org or at The O’Reilly Theater Box Office.
Pittsburgh Dance Council announces new season which includes the following performances: Alonzo King Lines Ballet presents “Rasa Shostakovich,” 8 p.m. Oct. 7, Byham Theater; Kyle Abraham/Abraham.In.Motion presents “The Quiet Dance,” 8 p.m. Nov. 10 and 11, August Wilson Center; Grupo Corpo presents “Suite Branca, Danca Sinfonica,” 8 p.m. Jan. 17, 2018, Byham Theater; Diavolo presents “Architecture in Motion” and “Lost: Passenger, Cubicle,” 8 p.m. Feb. 17, 2018, Byham Theater; Wang Ramirez presents “Borderline,” 8 p.m. March 7, Byham Theater; Bodytraffic presents “Dust, O2Joy, Private Games,” 8 p.m. April 14, Byham Theater. Tickets start at $10 and can be purchased online at trustarts.org, by calling 412-566-6666 or at the Theater Square Box Office.
LADO National Folk Dance Ensemble of Croatia, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 5, Byham Theater. Celebrating it’s 70th anniversary, the dancers will bring the Croatian heritage alive with folk songs, music, singing and more. Tickets start at $28.75 and can be purchased online at trustarts.org, by calling 412-456-6666 or at the Theater Square Box Office, 655 Penn Ave.
Pittsburgh Opera announced its 2017-18 season which includes: “Tosca” Oct. 7, 10, 13 and 15; “The Marriage of Figaro” Nov. 4, 7, 10 and 12; “Moby-Dick” March 17, 20, 23 and 25, 2018; and “The Elixir of Love” April 21, 24, 27 and 29, 2018 all at the Benedum Center. “The Long Walk” will be performed Jan. 20, 23, 26 and 28, 2018 at the CAPA Theater and the world premiere of “Ashes & Snow” will be held Feb. 17, 20, 23 and 25, 2018 at the Second Stage Project. Information: pittsburghopera.org.
auditions
The Diamond Theatre of Ligonier will hold auditions for the original production of “The Poisoned Apple” from 7:30-9:30 p.m. June 10 and 6-8 p.m. June 13. The production is looking for males and females ages 14 and up to be a part of this mysterious play that will tell the story about what happened with the poisoned apple that was given to Snow White. Secrets will be revealed and hilarity will be had at this comedic play. Please note this is not a musical. Anyone unable to attend these dates can contact the theater at diamondtheatre@hotmail.com or 724-238-2929 to make arrangements. The dates of the performance are July 21, 22 and 23.
festivals
Atkin’s Music Festival, noon-10 p.m. June 10, East Park. Entertainment includes Jen, Arctic Glass, The Del Sols, Sundown, Speaking in Tongues and Anti-Johnny Western Pennsylvania. There will also be food and vendors. Admission is $5 at the gate and the money benefits the International Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
The 5th annual Bullskin Opry Bluegrass Festival, June 23, 24 and 25, 938 Pleasant Valley Road, Mt. Pleasant. The event will be rain or shine. Tents will be provided, bring your favorite chair. There will also be food and craft vendors and a Sunday morning church service at 11 a.m. The schedule of bands includes: Friday 6 p.m. Keep Off the Grass, 7 p.m. The Hucksters, 8 p.m. Irishtown Bluegrass, 9 p.m. Black Diamond; Saturday 11 a.m. Springtime Hill, noon Allegheny Drifters, 1 p.m. Beaver Creek, 2 p.m. South 79, 3 p.m. Jakob’s Ferry Stragglers, 4 p.m. Blue Steel, 5 p.m. Allegheny Drifters, 6 p.m. Jakob’s Ferry Stragglers, 7 p.m. South 79, 8 p.m. Beaver Creek, 9 p.m. Scrapplegrass; Sunday 11 a.m. Cheryl Thomas-Love Abounds Outreach, noon Grace Mountain, 1 p.m. Springtime Hill and 2 p.m. TBA. Tickets are $25 for the entire weekend and includes rough camping. Contact: billspringerconstructionllc@gmail.com, 724-455-3919 or 724-454-5277.
art/exhibits
The Phoenix Arts Center in Uniontown is accepting registrations for classes in visual and performing arts for all ages. Costs for classes vary and most classes are held at The State Theatre or Uniontown High School. For a complete list of classes and workshops and to register: thephoenixartscenter.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.
The Gallery @ James Photographic, 86 West Main St., Uniontown, features a variety of local artists and artisans’ works–sculpture, paintings, photography. It is open noon to 6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday or by appointment. New artists’ works are accepted weekly. For more information: jamesphotgraphic.biz or 410-802-6370.
The Fayette County Law Library will host June artists Greg Cromer, who will display his aerial photography June 1-29. The library is on the second floor of the courthouse and is open and free to the public 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, except for noon- 1 p.m.
Penn OUT Loud/Smoke & Mirrors, an art show, gallery crawl and dance party celebrating art and creativity in Pittsburgh’s vibrant LGBTQ+ Pride, 3 p.m. to midnight June 10. Over a dozen community spaces along Penn Avenue in Garfield will host live performances, visual art and craft exhibitions, food and drink, community discussions and activities for kids. For more information: glccpgh.org.
”Non-Punk Pittsburgh” curated by Dennis Childers and Larry Rippel, April 7-June 18, Space Gallery, 812 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh. Opening reception 5:30-10 p.m. April 7. The exhibit is a retrospective of the music and arts during the fall of the industrial revolution, opening the door for the vibrant arts community Pittsburgh has today.
”Communal Resurrection: The Soul of a Community” images by Steve Prince, April 21-June 18, 707 and 709 Penn Galleries, 707-709 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh. Opening reception 5:30-10 p.m. April 21. The exhibit chronicles the progression of Black music from the fields to hip-hop. The series reveals how the music became a balm for people whose names, culture and gods were under siege through the stultifying system of American capitalism.
Cosmic Design works by Shanthi Chandrasekar, the Lantern, 600 Liberty Ave. Inspired by her childhood dreams of becoming a scientist, Chandrasekar uses art to explore uncharted territories. The exhibit will run through July 2.
”Andy Warhol: Stars of the Silver Screen” opens June 16 at The Andy Warchol Museum. The exhibition explores Warhol’s fascination with Hollywood, fame and stardom through artworks and hundreds of archival objects from The Warhol’s vast collection of the artist’s personal items.
music/comedy
The Palace Theatre in Greensburg will be the site of the following performances: Laurel Ballet presents “Sleeping Beauty,” 2 and 7 p.m. June 10, $15, $20 and $25; Steve Solomon’s “My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish and I’m in Therapy,” 3 p.m. June 11, $25, $35 and $40; An Evening with Toto, 7:30 p.m. June 13, $52, $62 and $72 with an additional $5 the day of the show; Gaelic Storm, 7:30 p.m. June 14, $19, $23, $28 and $42 for meet and greet which includes show ticket; An Evening of Thanks with Wendy Bell, 6:30 p.m. VIP reception and 8:15 p.m. show, June 28, $15, $23, $50; The Marshall Tucker Band, 8 p.m. June 30, Tickets: $25, $35 and $45; “Mary Poppins,” July 14-16, $20, $25, $40; Huey Lewis and the News, 8 p.m. July 18, $55, $68, $78, $100, $110, $128; The Chi-Lites & The Delfonics, 7 p.m. July 22, $45, $50, $55 and $60; Dwight Yoakam, 7 p.m. July 23, $58, $68, $78, $90 and $115; The Australian Pink Floyd Show — The Best Side of the Moon 2017, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 1, $39, $49, $59 and additional $6 at the door; Don Felder, 8 p.m. Aug. 6, $59.50, $79 (additional $5 at the door); Tesla, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 8, $39, $49, $65 ($5-$6 additional per ticket day of the show) $250 for Tesla meet and greet; Sal Valentinetti and Mike Marino, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 12, $25, $35, $45 and $65; Ann Wilson of Heart, 8 p.m. Aug. 15, $49, $59, $69, $75; Yestival Yes performances by Todd Rundgren and Carl Palmer’s ELP Legacy, 7 p.m. Aug. 16, $85, $95, $115 ($5 additional day of the show) VIP packages available; Stephen Stills and Judy Collins, 8 p.m. Aug. 18, $59, $69 and $84 and additional $5 at the door; The Robert Cray Band, 8 p.m. Aug. 19, $49, $59; Ted Nugent, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 20, $50, $60, $70 (additional $5 day of the event); The Texas Tenors, 2 p.m. Sept. 11, $48.50; Paul Anka, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 14, $58, $68, $78, $90, $115; Tommy James and the Shondells, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 16, Tickets: $45, $50, $55, $60 and $65; Adam Ant, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 17, $30, $35, $40 ($5 additional day of the show); “Whose Live Anyway?” 7:30 p.m. Sept. 18; The Olate Dogs, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 29, $25 or $75 meet & greet (includes picture with the dogs); “Swan Lake” 7 p.m. Oct. 3, $45, $55, $65; Gary Puckett & The Union Gap, The Cowsills, Chuck Blasko’s Vogues and The Latshaw Pops, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 11, $43, $48, $53, $58, $68; Branson on the Road Christmas Style, 2 p.m. Nov. 25, $25, $30, $35; Oak Ridge Boys Christmas Show, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 30, $45, $55, $65, $75; Jackie Evancho Hits & Christmas, 8 p.m. Dec. 1, $38, $48, $65, $75, $85, $95. Call Palace Theatre for information: 724-836-8000.
Westmoreland Cultural Trust TGIS Summer Concert Series schedule is: June 8 Switch, June 15 The Abilene Band, June 22 Gary Pratt, June 29 Sky Pilot & moneypenny, July 6 Gashouse Annie Duo & Detention, July 13 Hamilton Ave., July 20 Bad Boys Blues Band, July 27 The Bricks, Aug. 3 Supper Break String Band, Aug. 10 East Coast Turnaround Acoustic Trio, Aug. 17 Jeff Perigo & Friends, Aug. 24 Rock the Palace 2nd and 3rd place winners, Aug. 31 Rock the Palace 1st place winner, Sept. 8 Finale.
The Old Time Fiddlers Jamboree, 1:30-4:30 p.m. July 16, Old Time Fiddlers Building, Fayette County Fairgrounds, 120 Peachin Road, Dunbar. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. Free admission and free parking. Anyone wanting to join, membership is $10 per calendar year. A concession stand is open for purchases of drinks, sandwiches and snacks. Everyone is welcome. Come enjoy a knee slapping, toe tapping, hand clapping fun filled day. Information: 724-277-0352. Future jamborees: Aug. 20, Sept. 17, Oct. 15, Nov. 19 and Dec. 17.
The Meadows Casino will feature the following performers at 8 p.m.: June 10, House of Soul; June 16, Smokin Section; June 17, The Hobbs Sisters; June 23, Jukebox; June 24, Stampede; June 30, The Clintones; July 8, King of the Cage MMA; July 21, The Midtown Men; July 22, Little Anthony & The Imperials; Aug. 19, Jeff Jimmerson and Lava Game; Aug. 20, Jason Kendall and No Bad JuJu; Sept. 22, Chubby Checker & The Wildcats; Sept. 23, Craig Morgan and DJ AJ Fresh will play music 9 p.m. Friday nights and after 9 p.m. on Saturday. More information and a complete lineup: meadowsgaming.com.
The PA State V.F.W. Post 8543 Band has the following performances: June 14, Flag Day ceremony, American Legion Post No. 51, 508 E. Main St., Uniontown; 5 p.m. June 29, Storey Square Concert Series; 2 p.m. July 1, Kennywood Park; 5 p.m. July 2, Fireworks Over Fayette, Uniontown Mall; 7 p.m. July 4, 4th of July Concert, Greene County Fairgrounds; 3 p.m. Dec. 3, “A Christmas Holiday Concert,” State Theatre Center for the Arts; and 9:30 a.m. Dec. 7, Pearl Harbor Memorial ceremony, V.F.W. Post 8543, 1235 W. Penn Boulevard, Uniontown.
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust announces 2017-18 Trust Cabaret Series featuring Cheyenne Jackson, Oct. 16; An Evening with Lucie Arnaz, Nov. 13; Marin Mazzie and Jason Danieley, Feb. 12; Carmen Cusack, March 12; LaChanze, April 16; and Kelli O’Hara, Sept. 25. All concerts will be held at the Cabaret at Theater Square and will be performed at 7 and 9:30 p.m. Subscriptions will go on sale April 11 and single tickets will be available Aug. 18.
The performers for the 2017 Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival, now through June 11, will include Beats + Bars featuring Choo Jackson, HollyHood, Billy Pilgrim, Pirate Gang, Track Meet, Hubbs and DJ Selecta, June 8; Dawes and The Accidentals, June 9; Sarah Jarosz + Fruition, June 10; and St. Paul and the Broken Bones and The Commonheart, June 11. For more information: trustarts.org/TRAF.
Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers June 9, PPG Paints Arena. Tickets: ticketmaster.com.
Clubhouse with Liberty Deep Down, June 9, The Club at Stage AE. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and tickets are $10 in advance or $12 the day of the show. Tickets: ticketmaster.com.
Feed More Festival, featuring the indie electronic band The Naked and Famous, June 10, Stage AE. The annual festival promotes the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank’s mission of feeding people in need and mobilizing the community to eliminate hunger, through music. Other bands include Max Frost and local acts Bad Custer, Joy Ike, Molly Alphabet, Balloon Ride Fantasy and Donora. Tickets are $25 for adults and $10 for kids and can be purchased through ticketmaster.com.
Russ, June 11, Stage AE. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $29.50 in advance or $33 day of the show. Tickets: ticketmaster.com.
Barnes Courtney, June 13, Stage AE. Doors open at 7 p.m. and tickets are $15 and available at ticketmaster.com.
Rainbow Kitten Surprise, June 14, The Club at Stage AE. Doors open at 7 p.m. and tickets are $15. Tickets: ticketmaster.com.
Dead & Company June 15, KeyBank Pavilion. Tickets:ticketmaster.com.
Sigur Ros, June 15, Stage AE. Doors open at 7 p.m. and tickets are $45 in advance and day of the show. Tickets: ticketmaster.com.
7th Annual Pittsburgh Jazzlive International Festival presented by Citizens Bank, June 16-18, Cultural District, Pittsburgh. This year’s event will feature performances by Grammy award-winner, David Sanborn, Latin uber group The Spanish Harlem Orchestra, Grammy award-winner Angelique Kidjo, AFROHEAT, the Rhythm & Groove 2017 large scale jazz soiree, and more. For tickets and more information, go online to trustarts.org
The Clarks with Meeting of Important People and Paul Luc, June 24, Stage AE. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and tickets are $25.50 in advance or $28.50 day of the show. A portion of each ticket will be donated to the WDVE Rocks for Children’s Hospital Radiothon. Tickets: ticketmaster.com.
Cody Jinks, June 29, Stage AE. Doors open at 7 p.m. and tickets are $27 in advance or $32 day of the show. Tickets: ticketmaster.com.
311 with New Politics and The Skints, July 6, Stage AE. Doors open at 6 p.m. and tickets are $39.50 in advance and $42 the day of the show. Tickets: livenation.com.
Myles Parrish, July 9, The Club at Stage AE. Doors open at 6 p.m. and tickets are $15 in advance or $18 the day of the show. Tickets: ticketmaster.com.
Megadeth with Meshuggah, TessereacT and Lillake, July 11, Stage AE. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and tickets are $39.50 in advance or $42 day of the show. Tickets: ticketmaster.com.
Sir Sly, July 16, The Club at Stage AE. Doors open at 7 p.m. and tickets are $13 in advance or $15 the day of the show. Tickets: ticketmaster.com.
Echo & The Bunnymen and Violent Femmes, July 17, Stage AE. Doors open at 6 p.m. and tickets are $37.50 in advance or $40 day of the show. Tickets: ticketmaster.com.
Honda Civic Tour featuring headliners OneRepublic and special guests Fitz and The Tantrums and James Arthur, July 18, KeyBank Pavilion. Information: livenation.com.
Wheeler Walker Jr., July 19, Stage AE. Tickets are $15 in advance or $17 the day of the show. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: ticketmaster.com.
Robert Randolph and The Family Band, July 21, The Club at Stage AE. Doors open at 7 p.m. and tickets are $25. Tickets: ticketmaster.com.
Alloutpraise will present the headliners Finding Favour July 22 at Harr Soccer Field — North Campus, 1076 King’s Way, Donegal. Information: alloutpraise.com.
Incubus with special guest Jimmy Eat World, July 26, KeyBank Pavilion. Tickets and information: livenation.com.
Spoon with The New Pornographers, 7 p.m. July 26, Stage AE. Doors open at 7 p.m. and tickets are $35 in advance or $37 day of the show. Tickets: ticketmaster.com.
Hyper Space Tour with Boston and Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, July 28, KeyBank Pavilion.
Tickets: livenation.com.
Primus with Clutch, July 30, Stage AE. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and tickets are $38.50 in advance or $40 days of the show. Tickets: ticketmaster.com.
Glass Animals with Little Dragon, July 31, Stage AE. Doors open at 6 p.m. and tickets are $36. Tickets: ticketmaster.com.
Muse with special guest Thirty Seconds to Mars, Aug. 1, KeyBank Pavilion, Burgettstown. More information: livenationentertainment.com.
The Shins, Aug. 1, Stage AE. Doors open at 7 p.m. and tickets are $40.50 in advance or $42 day of the show. Tickets: ticketmaster.com.
Social Distortion with Jade Jackson, Aug. 3, Stage AE. Doors open at 7 p.m. and tickets are $35 and can be purchased at ticketmaster.com.
Dashboard Confessional with The All-American Rejects with The Maine, Aug. 8, Stage AE. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and tickets are $35 in advance and $37 day of the show. Tickets: ticketmaster.com.
Die Antwoord — Love Drug World Tour, Aug. 9 Stage AE. Doors open 6:30 p.m. and tickets are $35. Tickets: ticketmaster.com.
Dark Star Orchestra, Aug. 10, Stage AE. Doors open at 8 p.m. and tickets are $27.50 in advance or $30 at the door. Tickets: ticketmaster.com.
Earth, Wind & Fire and CHIC Ft. Nile Rodgers 2054 The Tour, Aug. 10, PPG Paints Arena. Information and tickets: livenationentertainment.com.
Foreigner, Cheap Trick and Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience summer tour, Aug. 12, KeyBank Pavilion, Burgetstown. Tickets start at $19.77 at livenation.com.
Gov’t Mule with special guest Galactic, Aug. 13, Stage AE. Doors open 6:30 p.m. and tickets are $32.50 in advance and $35 day of the show. Tickets: ticketmaster.com.
Taking Back Sunday with Every Time I Die and All Get Out, Aug. 16, Stage AE. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and tickets are $30. Tickets: ticketmaster.com.
The Smooth Tour, featuring Florida Georgia Line, Nelly and Chris Lane, Aug. 19, KeyBank Pavilion. Tickets: megaticket.com.
Bruno Mars: 24K Magic World Tour Aug. 22, PPG Paints Arena. Tickets: ticketmaster.com.
X-Fest featuring Bastille, J. Roddy Walston & The Business and K. Flay, Sept. 9, Stage AE. Doors open at 3 p.m. and tickets are $44. Tickets: ticketmaster.com.
Roger Waters in concert PPG Paints Arena on Sept. 19, 2017. The former Pink Floyd singer and bassist will be on his “Us + Them” tour, featuring classic Pink Floyd, some new songs and solo work. Admission: $52.59-$190. Tickets: ticketmaster.com.
Pixies, Oct. 4, Stage AE. Doors open 6:30 p.m. and tickets are $39.50 in advance or $42 day of the performance. Tickets: ticketmaster.com.
Rise Against with Pierce the Veil and White Lung, Oct. 5, Stage AE. Doors open at 6 p.m. and tickets are $40.50 in advance or $43 the day of the show. Tickets: ticketmaster.com.
Milky Chance, Oct. 12, Stage AE. Doors open at 7 p.m. and tickets are $29.50 in advance or $32 day of the show. Tickets: ticketmaster.com.
Japandroids with Cloud Nothings, Oct. 31, Stage AE. Doors open at 7 p.m. and tickets are $22 in advance and $25 the day of the show. Tickets: ticketmaster.com.
Lady Gaga, Nov. 20, PPG Paints Arena. More Information: livenationentertainment.com.
Janet Jackson, Nov. 29, PPG Paints Arena. More information: livenationentertainment.com.
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