GO! List 08-09-18
Lion’s Square in Connellsville
Thank Goodness It’s Summer, Westmoreland Cultural Trust’s annual free concert series returns this summer with 14 weeks of free music in the S&T Bank Courtyard at The Palace Theatre in Greensburg. This event runs 6-9:30 p.m. every Thursday through Aug. 30. The season will end Sept. 7 with a grand finale on The Palace Theatre stage featuring the top four bands of the summer and local artisans at the pop-up artist’s market. For more information, visit www.westmorelandculturaltrust.org. Upcoming performances: Aug. 16, Sky Pilot; Aug. 23, Jeff Perigo & Friends; Aug. 30, Neon Swing X-perience.
Legendary Singing Artist Smokey Robinson is coming to The Palace Theatre in Greensburg for one show only on Saturday, Aug. 11, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $88, $98, $108, $118, $128, $148 and $200. Tickets can be purchased online at www.thepalacetheatre.org or by calling the Palace Theatre at (724) 836-8000.
theater/film/literature
Pittsburgh Public Theater’s new Artistic Director, Marya Sea Kaminski, will be available at a meet and greet 6:30 p.m. Aug. 23 in the lobby at the O’Reilly Theater. At 7:30 p.m. they’ll adjure to the theater for lively conversation. Tickets are $10.
The Second City in Made in America: Some Assembly Required, 8 p.m. Aug. 24 and 5:30-9 p.m. Aug. 25. During the show, cabaret tables onstage with seating for four will be available. Tickets start at $35 and tickets for ages 26 and younger are $15.75 with a valid ID. To purchase tickets call 412-316-1600, visit ppt.org, or visit the O’Reilly Theater Box Office.
Henry Rollins “Slide Show,” presented by the Andy Warhol Museum 8 p.m. Sept. 22 at Carnegie Lecture Hall (Oakland). Rollins is a spoken word artist, musician, actor, author, and iconic cultural gadfly, Henry Rollins. He returns with “Slide Show”, a special performance drawing on his traveling experiences, including the Middle East, Africa, Central Asia, South America, and Antarctica, and his vast archive of photographs. Tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for students and can be purchased at www.warhol.org.
The Classic Film Series at the State Theatre Center for the Arts in Uniontown 2017-18 season presents: “Million Dollar Mermaid” (Aug. 10), “Guys and Dolls” (Sept. 14), “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” (Oct. 5), “The Dirty Dozen” (Nov. 9), “Christmas Vacation” (Dec. 7), “Bringing Up Baby” (Jan. 11), “An Affair to Remember” (Feb. 15), “Blazing Saddles” (March 8), “Rebecca” (April 12), “Kelly’s Heroes” (May 17), “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” (June 21), “Yankee Doodle Dandy” (July 19) and “Gone With the Wind” (Aug. 16). Showtimes are 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Admission: $5 for adults, $3 for seniors and students.
Vicki Lawrence – the engagement slated for Sept. 30 at The Palace Theatre has been rescheduled to 3 p.m. Oct. 21. Original tickets will be honored for the new date. Information: 724-836-8000.
”Ballet Under the Stars” will be performed for free by the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre when they kick off the 2018-19 ballet season Aug 19, at the Middle Road Concert Area in Hartwood Acres park. Pre-show family fun – and a ticketed Picnic in the Park – start at 5 p.m. The free performance follows at 7:30 p.m.
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre announces their 2018-19 season which includes: “Mozart in Motion” Oct. 26-28; “The Nutcracker” Nov. 30-Dec. 27; “The Great Gatsby” Feb. 8-17, 2019; “Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre + Dance Theatre of Harlem” March 15-24, 2019; “The Sleeping Beauty” May 10-12, 2019. Information and tickets: www.pbt.org or 412-454-9107.
Hershey Felder as Irving Berlin presented by the Pittsburgh Public Theater Dec. 19-30. The show is a joyous blend of bio-play, beloved songs, and piano virtuosity arrives just in time for the holidays. Tickets will go on sale Aug. 1, and can be purchased at 412-316-1600 or by visiting www.ppt.org.
art/exhibits
The Fayette County Law Library presents “Kara Zimcosky McClellandtown, the August Artist. Her “Kara Krystal Jewelry Collection” will be on display through Aug. 29. The library is located on the second floor of the courthouse. The public is invited, admission is free and the library is open 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. weekdays. Law Library is closed from noon to 1 p.m. every day.
”Crossroads: Carnegie Museum of Art’s Collection, 1945 to Now,” is on display at the Carnegie Museum of Art. The museum has reimagined their postwar and contemporary galleries, bringing together rarely seen works and old favorites to tell stories that resonate today. For more information visit www.carnegiemuseums.org.
”Conglomeration” – Four local artists (Francis Cleetus, Paula Martino, Manjushree Roy, and Gabby Walker) will be displaying their work in this new show at Greensburg Garden & Civic Center. The exhibit will run through Aug. 31.
”Growing the Collection: Architecture” exhibition at the Carnegie Museum of Art, in the Heinz Architectural Center now through Aug. 19. How do architects explore ideas? This exhibition features drawings, models, and photographs acquired by The Heinz Architectural Center within the past three years.
Teenie Harris Photographs: Around the Clock” exhibition now through Sept. 3 in the Carnegie Museum of Art lobby. For several prolific decades, Charles “Teenie” Harris was seemingly everywhere. Teenie Harris Photographs: Around The Clock collects 25 images that tell the stories of how one individual managed to document the complete experience of a community.
”Created, Collected, Conserved: The Life Stories of Paintings” exhibition Oct. 7-Nov. 1, in the Scaife Galleries at the Carnegie Museum of Art. The exhibition follows seven of the museum’s paintings over thousands of miles, showing how extensive research and new technology can uncover fascinating stories.
Pittsburgh Society of Artists Guild (PSA) presents their 2018 Artist’s Choice Exhibition at the Brew House Association, 711 S. 21st St., Pittsburgh. This exhibition opened to the public earlier this month and is an unjuried show that gives PSA members the opportunity to exhibit works of their choice. This show will feature a variety of styles, subjects, and mediums rarely seen in a traditionally curated exhibition. Regular gallery hours are 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturday or by appointment. Information: www.pittsburghsocietyofartists.org.
The Art of the Brick: Lego art exhibition at the Carnegie Science Center now through Jan. 7, by artist Nathan Sawaya, which will include original artworks and versions of well-known masterpieces such as Vincent Van Gogh’s Starry Night, Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa and a 20-foot-long T. rex dinosaur skeleton. When you’re finished touring the exhibition, explore Science of the Brick, a hub for hands-on play, featuring 17 activity tables with brick building challenges and interactives, plus free-play and demonstration areas. Create your own brick masterpieces, build a maze out of LEGO bricks, compose a melody using a music box made from LEGO bricks, build cars and race them, and more. The purchase of a ticket to the exhibit is required for access to Science of the Brick. Due to the popularity of this exhibit, the science center is offering timed ticketing. Tickets can be reserved by visiting www.carnegiesciencecenter.org.
Adman: Warhol Before Pop exhibit at the Andy Warhol Museum is on display through Sept. 2. With the backdrop of 1950s New York and its burgeoning advertising industry, the exhibit focuses on the formative years of one of the 20th century’s most influential artists. The exhibit is free with museum admission.
”Art Blast” Nathanael Greene CDC is planning for the 13th annual Art Blast on the Mon to be held on Sept. 1 at the Ice Plant Pavilion in Greensboro. Vendors, crafters and interactive artists are needed. For more information, contact shine201027@yahoo.com or call 724-943-4462
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.
Unique Gifts at Art Gallery featuring the co-op works with the Uniontown Art Club. Doors are opened from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays, and 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturdays at 86 West Main Street in Uniontown. Information: www.uniontownartclub.org.
The Carnegie Museum of Natural History is working to transform their current Walton Hall into a new exhibit called “Egypt on the Nile” and they are looking for your feedback. Dr. Erin Peters, Carnegie’s joint assistant curator of science and research and lecturer at the University of Pittsburgh, will be hosting a series of five monthly meetings for those who are able to attend the entire series. Dinner consisting of sandwiches or salads and free parking will be available to anyone available to attend. The meetings will occur on the third Thursday of every month beginning in July, and the group will share ideas and discuss primary themes and major sections of the future exhibition. If you are available for and interested in the following schedule, visit the website to fill out a form: Aug. 16, 6:30-8 p.m., Theme 1: United human and natural history of ancient Egypt; Sept. 20, 6:30-8 p.m., Theme 2: Egyptians’ connections to the natural world formed their worldview; Oct. 18, 6:30-8 p.m., Theme 3: Human intervention in natural world allowed for sustained settlement; Nov. 15, 6:30-8 p.m., Theme 4: Human alteration of biodiversity of ancient Egypt.
music/comedy
Rockin’ on the Mon! The Monongahela Aquatorium on the Riverfront at 200 Railroad St., has announced their summer concert series: Aug. 11, Kick it Out – A Tribute to Heart; Aug. 18, Any Way You Want It – A Tribute to Journey; Aug. 25, 7 Bridges – The Ultimate Eagles Tribute Band. Gates open at 6 p.m. and concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $10 for each event and you can pay at the gate or order tickets ahead of time at www.monaquatorium.org.
Power of Music summer concert festival at downtown Brownsville Cast Iron Amphitheater is scheduled 3-6 p.m. Sundays during July and August. The schedule is as follows: Aug 12, Andy Gregg & Over Double; Aug 19, Knob Road and Aug 26, Classics.
Thank Goodness It’s Summer, Westmoreland Cultural Trust’s annual free concert series returns this summer with 14 weeks of free music in the S&T Bank Courtyard at The Palace Theatre. This free community event runs every Thursday evening 6-9:30 p.m. through Aug. 30. The season will end Sept. 7 with a grand finale on The Palace Theatre stage featuring the top four bands of the summer and local artisans at the pop-up artist’s market. For more information, visit www.westmorelandculturaltrust.org. The schedule is as follows: Aug. 9, The Abilene Band; Aug. 16, Sky Pilot; Aug. 23, Jeff Perigo & Friends; Aug. 30, Neon Swing X-perience.
Connellsville Lion’s Concert Series 2018 is scheduled for 7-9 p.m. each Sunday through Aug 26 at Lion’s Square in Connellsville. The schedule is as follows: Aug. 12, The Wally Gingers Orchestra; Aug. 19, Scott Blasey of The Clarks; Aug. 26, Tane Lynne & Shadow Creek.
The Palace Theatre in Greensburg will be the site of the following performances: Smokey Robinson, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 11, $88, $98, $128, $148, $168, $200; Free Theater Tours, Sept. 8; Little Anthony & The Imperials with Special Guests The Flamingos, 7 p.m. Sept. 15, $43, $48, $58, $63, $68; Shrek the Musical, Sept. 21-23; The Fran Cosmo Band & Foreigners Journey, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 11, $25, $35, $45, $60; Eric Johnson, Oct. 18; Dennis Deyoung – The Grand Illusion 40th Anniversary Album Tour, 8 p.m. Oct. 19, $48, $58, $68, $78, $98; Vicki Lawrence & Mama – A Two Woman Show, 3 p.m. Oct. 21, $38, $48, $58, $75; The Temptations, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 25, $38, $38, $58, $68, $78; Mike Delguidice & Big Shot, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 8, $25, $35, $45, $60; Mamma Mia, Nov. 16-18; Gino Vannelli & His Band, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 19, $65, $75, $100; Stomp, Nov. 24 and 25; Generation Axe, Dec. 3; Latshaw Pops Spectacular Christmas Show, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 14, $25, $30, $35. Information: 724-836-8000.
The Old Time Fiddlers Jamboree, Aug. 19, Old Time Fiddlers Building, Fayette County Fairgrounds, 120 Pechin Road, Dunbar. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. There is no admission charge. A $10 fee will be charged for those interested in becoming members of the group. Concession stand will be open during the performance. There will be no picnics scheduled for Aug. 19 or these future jamborees: Sept. 16, Oct. 21, Nov. 18 and Dec. 16. Information: 724-277-0352.
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust announces 2017-18 Trust Cabaret Series featuring Kelli O’Hara, Sept. 25. The concert will be held at the Cabaret at Theater Square and will be performed at 7 and 9:30 p.m.
Meadows Casino announces their upcoming entertainment: Silent Partner, Aug. 10; Mercedez, Aug. 11; The Stickers, Aug. 11; Walt Sanders & The Cadillac Band, Aug. 17; Eleven, Aug. 18; Jukebox, Aug. 18; Tres Lads, Aug. 24; 8th St. Rox, Aug. 25; Corks & Kegs, Aug. 25 and 26; Under Cover Featuring Juan & Erika, Aug. 31; Bastard Bearded Irishmen, Sept. 1; Uptown Rhythm & Brass, Sept. 1; Darling Nikki featuring Jason Walker, Sept. 7; Metro, Sept. 8; Dave Iglar, Sept. 14; Sugar Ray, Sept. 14; Morris Day & The Time, Sept. 15; THW, Sept. 15; Move Makers Band, Sept. 21; Rat Pack Is Back, Sept. 21; Steeltown, Sept, 22; The Village People, Sept. 22; Norman Nardini, Sept. 28; Buckwild, Sept. 29.
TUSK: The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Experience will be hosted by Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus at 7 p.m. Aug. 25, on campus. The performance is part of the annual Concert On The Lawn event. A fireworks display will directly follow the show. Refreshments available, alcohol prohibited. An Alumni Barbecue will precede the performance, but registration is required. For more information, contact 724-430-4271 or visit fleetwoodmactribute.com.
The Avett Brothers, Aug. 16 at Stage AE. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and tickets are $47.50 in advance and the day of the show. Tickets: ticketmaster.com.
All Time Low and Dashboard Confessional, Aug. 21 at Stage AE. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $35 in advance and $37 the day of the show and can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com.
Cole Swindell, Aug. 23 at Stage AE. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $35 in advance or $39 the day of the show and can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com.
Stone Sour with From Ashes to New, Sept. 3 at Stage AE. Doors open at 8 p.m. Tickets are $29.50 in advance or $32 the day of the show and can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com.
Pitt versus Penn State Tailgate Party, Sept. 8 at Stage AE. Admission is free and gates open at noon. The event is hosted by Bubba from 100.7 Star and live music will be provided by My Hero Zero. For more information visit www.stageae.com or call 412-229-5483.
Kip Moore with special guests The Wild Feathers and Jameson Rodgers have been announced as the entertainment for this year’s Steelers Kickoff Concert scheduled for Sept. 14, at Stage AE Outdoors. Tickets start at $37.50 ($40 at the door) and can be purchased at ticketmaster.com. On show day, gates at Stage AE will open at 6 p.m.
An Evening With Dawes, Sept. 12, at Stage AE. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $28.50 in advance or $30 the day of the show and can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com.
Parkway Drive with August Burns Red, The Devil Wears Prada and Polaris, Sept. 13 at Stage AE. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $28.50 in advance or $33 the day of the show. Tickets: ticketmaster.com.
Mat Kearney w/ Atlas Genius, Sept. 20 at Stage AE. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $27.50 in advance and $30 the day of show and can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com.
Shakey Graves with The Wild Reeds, Sept. 24 at Stage AE. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com.
Beartooth w/ Knocked Loose and Sylar, Sept. 26, at Stage AE. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $23 in advance or $25 the day of the show and can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com.
Wheeler Walker Jr., Sept. 27 at Stage AE. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance and $23 the day of the show. Tickets: www.ticketmaster.com.
Years & Years, Oct. 6, at Stage AE. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $28 in advance or $30 the day of the show. Tickets can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com.
Sofi Tukker, Oct. 13, at Stage AE. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $16 in advance and $19 the day of the show and can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com.
lovelytheband, Oct. 17 at Stage AE. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance and $17 the day of the show and can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com.
Courtney Barnett, Oct. 19 at Stage AE. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $27.50 in advance and $30 the day of the show. Tickets: www.ticketmaster.com.
Clutch w/ Sevendust and Tyler Bryant and the Shakedown, Oct. 21 at Stage AE. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and tickets are $36 in advance or $40 the day of the show. Tickets can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com.
Machine Head, Oct. 29 at Stage AE, Pittsburgh. Doors open at 7 p.m. and tickets are $25 in advance and $28 the day of the show. They can be purchased online at www.ticketmaster.com.
Colter Wall, Oct. 31, at The Club at Stage AE. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $18 in advance and $20 the day of the show and can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com.
Eden with Sasha Sloan, Nov. 2 at Stage AE. Doors open at 7 p.m. and tickets are $20 in advance or $25 the day of the show. Tickets: ticketmaster.com.
AJR w/ Robert Delong, Nov. 4 at Stage AE. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com.
Seven Lions, Nov. 15 at Stage AE. Doors open at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25, $30 or $35 in advance or $38 the day of the show and can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com.
San Holo w/ special guests Said The Sky and BAYNK, TASKA BLACK, and EAST GHOST, Nov. 17 at Stage AE. Doors open at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25 to $35 in advance and $40 the day of the show and can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com.
Tash Sultana w/ Ocean Alley, Nov. 20, at Stage AE. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $39.50 and can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com.
Mac Miller with special guests Thundercat and J.I.D., as part of “The Swimming Tour,” Nov. 24 at the Petersen Events Center. Tickets can be purchased online at macmillerswebsite.com.
CAAMP, Nov. 29 at The Club at Stage AE. doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance or $17 at the door and can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com.
Counting Crows and their “25 Years and Counting” tour will make their way to the Keybank Pavilion in Burgettstown on Thursday, Aug. 30. Visit www.livenation.com for ticket information.
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