GO! List 10-5-23
THEATER/FILM
“Moulin Rouge,” the stage musical based on the Baz Luhrmann movie of the same name, comes to the Benedum Center in Pittsburgh with shows from Wednesday, Sept. 27 through Sunday, Oct. 8. For tickets, visit trustarts.org.
“The Book of Will,” a theatrical journey about the works of William Shakespeare, Thursdays through Sundays, Oct. 5-22. Thursday-Saturday shows are at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday shows are at 2 p.m. For tickets and additional information, visit littlelake.org.
“Godspell,” a musical based on the Gospel of St. Matthew, will be staged by the Main Street Theatre Company at the State Theatre Center for the Arts in Uniontown from Friday, Oct. 6 through Sunday, Oct. 8. Friday and Saturday showtimes are 7 p.m., Sunday’s performance is at 2 p.m. For tickets or additional information, visit statetheatre.info.
“Sugar Skull! A Día de Muertos Musical Adventure” comes to the Byham Theater in Pittsburgh on Saturday, Oct. 7 at 2 p.m. The bilingual/bicultural musical for young audiences and families uses traditional regional music and dance from Mexico to tell the story of a girl who can’t understand why her family is planning a celebration for the dead. To purchase tickets, visit trustarts.org.
“Haunted Illusions” with David Caserta brings magic and comedy to the state at the State Theatre Center for the Arts in Uniontown on Friday, Oct. 13 at 7 p.m. For tickets or addition information, visit statetheatre.info.
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s features five upcoming performances: “Light in the Dark” from Oct. 27-29 at the Byham Theater; and “The Nutcracker” from Dec. 8-28; “Beauty and the Beast” from Feb. 16-25; “Spring Mix” from April 5-7; and “Cinderella” from May 17-19, all at the Benedum Center. For tickets, times and additional information, visit pbt.org.
“The Wiz,” a twist on the classic “The Wizard of Oz,” will be performed at the Benedum Center in Pittsburgh from Tuesday, Oct. 31 through Sunday, Nov. 5. For tickets, visit trustarts.org.
“Always … Patsy Cline,” a musical about the songstress’s real-life friendship with Houston housewife Louise Seger, comes to the State Theatre Center for the Arts in Uniontown on Saturday, Nov. 4 at 8 p.m. Tickets are available at statetheatre.info.
“Little Women” is the Friday, Nov. 17 movie to be shown as part of the Classic Film Series at the State Theatre Center for the Arts in Uniontown. The movie will be screened at 2 and 7 p.m. Admission is $7 for adults, $5 for seniors or students. Tickets can be purchased at the door.
“The Nutcracker Ballet,” produced by the Main Street Theatre Company, comes to the State Theatre Center for the Arts in Uniontown from Friday, Dec. 8 through Sunday, Dec. 10. There will be performances on Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. Additional 2 p.m. performances will be held on Saturday and Sunday. For tickets, visit statetheatre.info.
“tick, tick … BOOM!,” a musical by Jonathan Larson, will be performed at the Pittsburgh CLO Cabaret between Sept. 22 and Oct. 22. For ticket information, visit pittsburghclo.org.
“Jesus Christ Superstar,” an Andrew Lloyd Webber musical celebrating its 50th anniversary, will be presented at the West Virginia University Canady Creative Arts Center on Tuesday, Oct. 10 at 7:30 p.m. For tickets and additional information, visit events.wvu.edu.
“Life and Death of Harry Houdini,” presented by magician Lee Terbosic, runs at Liberty Magic in Pittsburgh from Wednesday, Oct. 25 through Sunday, Dec. 3. For ticket information, visit trustarts.org/magic.
“The Book of Mormon,” an irreverent Tony Award winning musical, will be presented at the West Virginia University Canady Creative Arts Center on Wednesday, Nov. 8 at 7:30 p.m. For tickets and additional information, visit events.wvu.edu.
“Mrs. Doubtfire,” a new musical comedy, will be presented at the Benedum Center in Pittsburgh from Tuesday, Nov. 28 to Sunday, Dec. 3. The musical is based on the Robin Williams’ movie of the same name. For tickets visit trustarts.org.
“Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet” will be presented at the West Virginia University Canady Creative Arts Center on Tuesday, Nov. 28 at 7:30 p.m. For tickets and additional information, visit events.wvu.edu.
“Who’s Holiday” will be performed by the Pittsburgh CLO at the CLO Cabaret between Dec. 1 and 31. For ticket information, visit pittsburghclo.org.
“A Musical Christmas Carol” will be performed by the Pittsburgh CLO Friday, Dec. 15 through Saturday, Dec. 23 at the Byham Theater in Pittsburgh. For ticket information visit pittsburghclo.org.
“A Magical Cirque Christmas” will be presented at the Benedum Center in Pittsburgh Friday and Saturday, Dec. 29-30. The variety show is friendly to all ages. For tickets, visit trustarts.org.
“The Cher Show,” a musical about the life of eponymous Grammy, Oscar and Emmy winner Cher, will be presented at the West Virginia University Canady Creative Arts Center on Monday, Feb. 12 at 7:30 p.m. For tickets and additional information, visit events.wvu.edu.
“Little Women,” the Broadway musical based on author Louisa May Alcott’s life, will be presented at the West Virginia University Canady Creative Arts Center on Monday, March 18 at 7:30 p.m. For tickets and additional information, visit events.wvu.edu.
Found & Favored Ministries presents “The Story Tour” at the State Theater Center for the Arts, 37 E. Main St, Uniontown, on Thursday, Nov. 9. The one-night performance features the hope-filled music of Allan Scott Band, ministry with speakers Allan Scott and suicide survivor Pastor Travis Habbershon, and testimonies and stories of God’s redemption. The powerful and unique experience is geared toward those who are hurting, addicted or struggling with their faith. For more information, or tickets, visit thestorytour.org.
“Arctic: Our Frozen Planet” is screening at the Rangos Giant Cinema in Pittsburgh through Tuesday, Oct. 31.The film, narrated by actor Benedict Cumberbatch, takes audiences to the top of the globe where climate change is happening faster and more dramatically than anywhere else. The runtime is 42 minutes. Tickets are available through carnegiesciencecenter.org.
ART/EXHIBITS
“Mexican Masks: Symbols, Celebrations, Satire and Safety,” an exhibit at the Latin American Cultural Center in Oakland, will run from Sept. 26 through April 27, 2024. The exhibit uses photos, artworks, videos, and masks-both ancient and contemporary-from diverse regions of Mexico to highlight the many prominent roles of masks in the country’s culture. For tickets or additional details, visit http://lacc.lasaweb.org.
“Mystery at the Museum,” a night for those 21 and older, will be held on Friday, Oct. 13 from 6 to 10 p.m. at Carnegie Science Center in Pittsburgh. Tickets to the whodunit are available at carnegiesciencecenter.org.
A painting retreat with a variety of classes will be held Oct. 5-8 at the Crestfield Camp and Conference Center in Slippery Rock. The retreat is being held by Golden Triangle Decorative Painters. To view classes and for more information go to GTDP.org. or call Laura at 724-859-8206.
Laurelville Retreat Center will host a fall painting class for all skill levels on Tuesday, Oct. 17, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at its lodge. Instructor Rachel Noble of Uniquely Yours will lead a class on painting the center’s waterfall using autumn’s bright color palette. Cost is $25, class size is limited; please pre-register at https://tinyurl.com/2p9axkmj. The instructor will provide all supplies needed. Guests may bring snacks to share. Laurelville will provide beverages; no alcohol is permitted. For more information, contact amy@laurelville.org or call 724-423-2056. The center is located at 941 Laurelville Lane, Mount Pleasant.
“Untitled (Art Party)” will be held at the Carnegie Music Hall Foyer on Friday, Oct. 13 from 7 p.m. to midnight. The 21-and-over event includes live music, food, drinks and art. Tickets are available through cernegieart.org.
The Art Connection and Youth Art Studio classes begin next month at Carnegie Museum of Art. The connection classes are geared toward those in grades 5 through 9 and will be held Saturday mornings beginning Oct. 14. The youth classes are for those in grades 10 through 12, and run on Thursdays, beginning Oct. 12. For additional information, visit carnegieart.org.
“Titanic,” an artifact exhibit, will be displayed at the Carnegie Science Center from Saturday, Oct. 21, through Monday, April 15, 2024. Visitors can explore room recreations and hear passenger stories while viewing 154 artifacts recovered from the wreckage.
The University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg is seeking submissions to its seventh annual art show, featuring a judged category and a general category. The exhibit runs from Sept. 25 through Oct. 6. Complete details, including art size requirements and cost, are available at www.greensburg.pitt.edu/art-show.
Westmoreland 250, an exhibit celebrating Westmoreland County’s 250th anniversary, is now open at the Westmoreland History Education Center, 809 Forbes Trail Road, Greensburg. More than 30 historical societies, museums, and other organizations across the county have loaned objects and/or pictures for the exhibit. The exhibit will be open throughout the year. For more information, call 724-836-1800 or visit westmorelandhistory.org.
“Imprinting in Their Time: Japanese Printmakers, 1912-2022” is now open at the Carnegie Museum of Art in Pittsburgh. The exhibition examines how the role of a printmaker has transformed through international encounters, new sources of inspiration, and artistic motivation.
“Pittsburgh and the Great Migration: Black Mobility and the Automobile,” is now open at the Car and Carnegie Museum in Pittsburgh. The exhibit will run through Feb. 4, 2024, and features well-known favorites like the 1914 Ford Model T Touring Car and the 1922 Lincoln Model L. For tickets or information, visit theprickpittsburgh.org.
Jane’s Endangered Animal Experience is now open at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History in Pittsburgh. The exhibit runs through Jan. 2 and is based on the Apple TV+ series “Jane.” The show was inspired by the work of Dr. Jane Goodall. For more information, visit carnegiemnh.org.
Uniontown Art Club’s Gallery 86, located at 86 W. Main St., Uniontown, is open Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The art club has online sales Thursday evenings at 6:30 p.m. on the club’s Facebook page, facebook.com/uniontownartclub. For more information, visit uniontownartclub.org.
The Frick offers a variety of free virtual exhibitions, including fashion in the Gilded Age, a peek at 11 masterpieces in its collection and a detailed collection of early 20th century objects for refined dining and home entertainment. Check out the offerings online at www.thefrickpittsburgh.org.
The Carnegie Museum of Art’s lineup of exhibitions for 2023 will include What brings us here?, Scaife Gallery 2, June 24 and ongoing; Imprinting in Their Time: Japanese Printmakers 1912-2022, Gallery One, June 24 to May 12, 2024; Unsettling Matter, Gaining Ground, Heinz Architectural Center, Aug. 19 to Jan. 7, 2024; Amie Siegel, Forum Gallery, Sept. 22 to Feb. 11, 2024, and The Milton and Sheila Fine Collection, Heinz Galleries, Nov. 18 to March 17, 2024. For more information, visit cmoa.org.
MUSIC & COMEDY
Hugo Cruz and Caminos kicks off the Washington & Jefferson College Arts Series on Thursday, Oct. 5 at 7:30 p.m. The performance will be held in Olin Fine Arts Center, 285 E. Wheeling St., Washington. Tickets are required and can be purchased by calling 724-223-6546.”
“Music on the Bluff” returns with gems by classical composers for a four-concert series at PNC Recital Hall on the campus of Duquesne University in Pittsburgh. Shows are: “Fantasy,” Sunday, Oct. 15; and “Folk Style,” Sunday, Jan. 21. All shows begin at 3 p.m. and are preceded by a 2:30 p.m. pre-concert discussion. Cost is $20 per concert. Tickets are available at duq.edu/BluffSeries.
Kidz Bop “Never Stop Live” tour comes to the UPMC Events Center in Moon Township on Saturday, Nov. 11 at 6 p.m. For tickets, visit kidzbop.com/tour.
Three Dog Night will perform live in concert at Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall on Thursday, Jan. 25 at 8 p.m. Tickets for the show are available at librarymusichall.com.
The Tiger Lillies will perform at Greer Cabaret Theater in Pittsburgh from Wednesday, Oct. 25 through Friday, Oct. 27. Tickets are available through trustarts.org.
Dave Lang and Bernie Patrick will hold a Square Dance in the Fiddler’s Building at the Fayette County Fairgrounds from 6 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 21. Admission is $5. For more information, visit The Old Time Fiddlers Association of Western Pennsylvania Facebook page.
The BAMA-sponsored Brownsville Area Christian Praise Festival will be on Saturday, Oct. 7 from 2 to 7 p.m. at the Cast Iron Amphitheater in downtown Brownsville. There will be live Christian music, food and children’s activities. The rain location will be at the Sons of Italy. Call Heidi at 724-970-3301 with any questions.
Matthew West’s “My Story Your Glory” tour comes to the State Theatre Center for the Arts in Uniontown on Sunday, Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. For tickets, visit statethreatre.info.
Mountain Stage with Kathy Mattea, featuring Vince Herman, Larry & Joe, and Kat Wright comes to the stage at West Virginia University’s Canady Creative Arts Center on Sunday, Oct. 15 at 7:30 p.m. For tickets and additional information, visit events.wvu.edu.
Comedian Chris Tucker will perform at the Benedum Center in Pittsburgh on Thursday, Oct. 19 at 8 p.m. For tickets, visit trustarts.org.
Samantha Bee’s “Your Favorite Woman” comedy show comes to the Byham Theatre in Pittsburgh at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 21. For tickets, visit trustarts.org.
Blues Traveler, the Grammy Award-winning group responsible for the song “Run-Around,” will perform at West Virginia University Canady Creative Arts Center on Monday, Oct. 23 at 7:30 p.m. For tickets and additional information, visit events.wvu.edu.
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis will celebrate the holiday spirit at the West Virginia University Canady Creative Arts Center on Monday, Nov. 27 at 7:30 p.m. For tickets and additional information, visit events.wvu.edu.
The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra will perform its Holiday Brass Spectacular at Waynesburg University on Wednesday, Dec. 6 at 7:30 p.m. in Roberts Chapel. Tickets are $15, and available at waynesburg.edu/pittsburghsymphony.
“Johnny Cash – The Official Concert Experience” comes to the West Virginia University Canady Creative Arts Center on Friday, Feb. 23 at 7:30 p.m. For tickets and additional information, visit events.wvu.edu.
The Temptations and The Four Tops will close out the season at the West Virginia University Canady Creative Arts Center on Thursday, May 2 at 7:30 p.m. For tickets and additional information, visit events.wvu.edu.
The nonprofit Mon Valley Academy for the Arts is offering music lessons for students of all ages and skill levels at its Charleroi and Brownsville locations. Lessons are taught by experienced and qualified instructors, and tailored to the individual student’s needs and goals. For more information, visit monvalleyacademyforthearts.org/music-lessons, or call 724-565-1687.
MISC.
Duda’s Farm is holding pumpk’n pick’n hayrides Saturdays and Sunday through Oct. 31 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on Fridays from 3 to 5:30 p.m. Guests will receive a hayride to the pumpkin patch to select a pumpkin, and can visit a corn stalk maze. The farm is located at 157 Creek Road, Brownsville, and there is an admission cost.
The sixth Hops on the Mon Craft Beer & Food Festival will take over High Street in Morgantown, W.Va., on Saturday, Oct. 14 from 3 to 7 p.m. Attendees can sample a number of local, national and international craft beers, while listening to music and trying out local food. For ticket information, visit hopsonthemon.com.
The Pennsylvania Trolley Museum will host its Pumpkin Patch Trolley Friday, Oct. 20 through Sunday, Oct. 22. The Trick or Trolley runs Saturday, Oct. 28-Sunday, Oct. 29. The museum is located in Washington. For times and costs, visit patrolley.org.
Penn State Fayette will host a community trunk or treat from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 22 in the student parking lot. Reserve a spot to distribute candy by Oct. 15 by calling 724-430-4120. Rain date for the event is Sunday, Oct. 29.
“Grotesque Tales,” a presentation by the Fayette County Historical Society, will take place on Thursday, Oct. 26 at the Abel Colley Tavern and Museum in Menallen Township. Small groups will tour the museum every 20 minutes between 6 and 7:40 p.m. and hear tales of murder and mayhem. For reservations, call 724-439-4422 or 724-322-2690.
Create a cornucopia flower arrangement at the Fayette County Career & Technical Institute on Monday, Nov. 20 from 6 to 9 p.m. Cost is $40 and materials will be provided. Call 724-437-2621, ext. 255 to register.
City of Asylum’s third annual Pittsburgh International Literary Festival (LitFest’23) runs from Saturday, Sept. 30 through Sunday, Oct. 16. The 16-day festival will consider themes of identity and marginalization with an emphasis on literature from around the world. For more information, including a full schedule of events, visit cityofasylum.org/pittsburgh-international-literary-festival.
The Train Gang of Washington County will be operating its model railroad in Washington Crown Center Mall, 1500 West Chestnut St., Washington. In October, the trains will be running on Saturday, Oct. 14 and 28 from noon to 5 p.m. Admission is free, but donations are accepted and passed on to local charities.
Lois Bower-Bjornson, the Southwestern Pennsylvania field organizer for Clean Air Council, and the host of Frackland Tours, will be speaking on Wednesday, Oct. 11 at 7 p.m. at the West Newton Gym, 113 South 5th Street, West Newton. Her presentation is called, “What you don’t see can hurt you, and she will speak about her experiences and share the stories of others living in the Marcellus shale fields dealing with gas extraction. Email youghccare@gmail.com with questions.
Powdermill Nature Reserve in Pittsburgh is holding a number of events, including Family Nature Walks on Oct. 7 from 2 to 3 p.m.; Avian Research Center free guided tours, Oct. 8 from 8 to 9:30 a.m., and Avian Research Center open house on Oct. 21 from 8 a.m. to noon. For additional information, visit carnegiemnh.org.
South Hills Village Mall in Pittsburgh is planning a number of Wednesday Play Dates throughout the year on the lower level near the children’s play area. Dates are Oct. 18 and Dec. 6 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Each date includes activities and is free.
The Sunday Antiques & Collectibles Sale held at Historic Hanna’s Town, 809 Forbes Trail Road, Greensburg has started for the season. The sales run the second Sunday of each month through October. Buyers can enter the grounds at 7:30 a.m., and shop through the early afternoon. For more information on the sale, or to become a seller, call 724-836-1800.
Meadowcroft Rockshelter in Avella is open for the season. On Saturday, Oct. 28, guides will host an “insider tour” to mark 50 years since the first excavation at the rockshelter. For more information, visit heinzhistorycenter.org/meadowcroft or call 724-587-3412.
Historic Hanna’s Town, 809 Forbes Trail Road, Greensburg, is now open for the season. Visitors can check out the Revolutionary War-era historic site and see living history displays and demonstrations. For additional information on times and hours, call 724-836-1800 or visit www.westmorelandhistory.org.
The Monongahela River, Railroad & Transportation Museum, 412 Church St., Brownsville, is now open the first Saturday of every month in addition to each Wednesday, from 9 a.m. to noon. Other visitations are possible through appointment. Call 724-880-5960 or send an email to MRRandTM@gmail.com.