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local stage
Flatwoods Productions will hold auditions for its upcoming September production of “The King and I” at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20. Needed are approximately 20 children ages 6 through 14, boys and girls 14 through 20, a male age 16 to 30 who is well built, athletic and can move well and men and women ages 20 through 65. Especially needed is a soprano for the roles of Tuptim and Lady Thiang. For more information, call 724-785-6896.
Flatwoods Productions will present “My Fair Lady” for three performances on Friday through Sunday, August 26-28. Curtain time will be 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 26-27, with a matinee at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28. The show will be presented in the Curfew Grange in Flatwoods, located at the corner of Route 201 and Buena Vista Road across from the cemetery. For reservations, call 724-785-6896. Tickets will be available at the door for all three shows.
Alabaster Productions is seeking adults and children for summer and fall Christian musical theater tours of “Cinderella” and “John the Baptist” for singers and technical staff. To schedule an appointment, call 1-800-532-1575 or e-mail begin alabasterinc@aol.com alabasterinc@aol.com end
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music
The John Wyrick Bank will perform in concert with special guest, “Narrow Passage,” at the Woodland Zoo/Herald Standard Pavilion at 7 p.m. Sept. 9. Advance tickets are available for adults and children and youth. Tickets will also be available at the gate. For information or directions, call 724-329-1776 or 301-746-5386.
The Connellsville Lions will present concerts at Lions Square Park’s PNC Gazebo in Connellsville. The concerts begin at 7 p.m. and are free to the public. Refreshments will be available. Guests are asked to their lawn chairs. Harold Betters will perform on Sunday, Aug. 21.
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Touchstone Center for Crafts on Wharton Furnace Road will hold an art and craft auction each Thursday evening in August on the deck of the dining hall. All proceeds go back to Touchstone to help in studio upgrades and maintenance. Community members, friends, neighbors and students are invited. Visitors are invited to attend a dinner in the dining hall before the auction at a cost. Call for a dinner reservation at 1-800-721-0177.
A Summer Children’s Art Camp for ages 6 to 12 will be held at Touchstone Center for Crafts on Wharton Furnace Road during the week of Aug. 15 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Children will learn about the world through the arts on the 150-acre Touchstone campus in a studio under the trees. For more information, call 1-800-721-0177.
The Downtown Business District Authority in Uniontown will host the second “Arts In The City” event from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11. Food vendors will be in the 911 parking lot. Entertainment will be provided in Eberly Square. A children’s art zone will be located in Storey Square with a variety of art activities geared toward children. Any artists such as craftsmen, blacksmiths, weavers, quilters, stained-glass artists, metal workers, potters, silversmiths, jewelry crafters, iron workers, painting, photography, mosaics, pewter and other artists or craftsmen interested in participating in this event are asked to call Judy Vrabel at the Downtown Business District Authority at 724-430-2909. Food vendors are also welcome.
odds & ends
New Salem Presbyterian Church will sponsors its sixth annual Presby Peach Fest from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27. Tickets are available for either the pork barbecue or hot dog meal, including the choice of peach dessert with ice cream. Door prizes will be drawn every half hour, and a bake sale will be held in front of the church during Peach Fest hours. The church is located 27 South Mill St. in New Salem. Proceeds will benefit local church mission projects.
A quilting class will be offered by the Walnut Hill United Methodist Women. The class begins on Wednesday, Aug. 21, and will run for six weeks, ending on Wednesday, Oct. 5. Sessions will last from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the church. The prooject will be a pillow or small wall hanging. There is no charge. To register and for directions, call 724-430-9210 or 724-439-4248.
Cernin Harley-Davidson will presents Midnite Run at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, benefiting Big Brothers and Big Sisters. The event will featurea vintage bike display, car cruise and a blood drive from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Beverages, food, auction, live D.J. live band, one-half takes and tip boards will be featured. Call Jacque at 724-930-8443 for information.
Vette Together 2005 with the Laurel Valley Corvette Club at Speedy Meedy’s on Route 119 across from the Fayette County Fairgrounds will be held from 3 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24. Registration will take place from 3 to 5 p.m. Trophies, door prizes and 50/50 drawing will be featured. The car and driver must be present to receive a trophy. Donations will be accepted.
“Angels for Alexandra” benefiting Alexandra Schaney’s cancer treatment fund will begin at noon Sunday, Oct. 2, at the Herald Standard Pavilion located at the Woodland Zoo on Route 40, Farmington. There will be a car show, bike show, food and vendors. Featured bands include Tom Armstrong & ReLucKtanT Rednecks, Crazy Cowboy, Ruff Creek, Jaggerbush and Harry Endings. “King Fish” will serve as the master of ceremonies. For advanced tickets, call 724-438-7144 $10. There is a cost for adults. Children under 12 will be admitted free. It will be held rain or shine. There are no refunds.
The Woodland Zoo/Herald-Standard Pavilion will present the following events: noon to 8 p.m. Aug. 27, Renassiance Festival, featuring music, Medieval actors, games prizes, food wine and art show; 4 to 10 p.m. Sept. 4, Country Kids Fair; Sept. 9, Mountaintop Revival with Christian rock band; 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 23, “Live in Farmington,” surprise concert announcement; Sept. 24, Herald-Standard Jazz Festival; Oct. 2, country music benefit concert; Oct. 8-9, October Fest with German bands, food and beer; Oct. 21-23 Pumpkin Patch for kids; Oct. 21-22 and Oct. 28-29, Haunted Zoo; the month of December, Christmas lights.
Farewell to Summer at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort begins Friday, Sept. 2, and continues through Sunday, Sept. 4, featuring live entertainment and activities for all ages. Carnival games, a night time mini gold tournament, family relay races, a pie-eating contest and inflatable games are just some the activities. Guests may visit for the day or inquire about special Labor Day Weekend packages by calling 866-399-6957. There is a cost for adults and children. Reservations are required for the barbecue.
Christian W. Klay Winery will present the following events: 6 p.m. Sept. 3 and Oct. 8 and 29, Murder Mystery Dinner Theater, including wine tasting, a buffer dinner and interactive murder mystery; 5 p.m. Aug. 20, New England Clambake, completed with lobster, beach music, volleyball and limbo contests; 5 p.m. Sept. 11, an Old-Fashioned Hog Roast with Bluegrass Music; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 23, annual Mountain Harvest Chili Cook-Off to benefit the State Theatre and the WVU College of Creative Arts;
Dog Run Boys Bluegrass Event will be hosted at Frank Lloyd Wright’s House on Kentuck Knob on Saturday, Aug. 20. Guests are asked to bring their blankets or lawn chairs. The event begins at 6 p.m. with a guided house, leading its way to the back terrace and breathtaking. There is a cost. Call 724-329-1901 for reservations.
Saltlick Township Community Day will be held from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sept. 17 at the Saltlick Township Volunteer Fire Department Fairgrounds in Indian Head. The public is invited, and admission is free. Events include garden tractor pull, Bicycle/Walk Poker Run, STAT MedEvac landing/close-up look at the helicopter; Stonee Ridge country music show. The event will feature food, drinks, display by local businesses and public services agencies and civic groups. Additional entertainment, demonstrations, flea market and crafts will be available.
Braddock Inn Car Cruise will be held from noon to 5 p.m. Sept. 25 at the Braddock Inn Restaurant, Route 40 East, Farmington, with registration from noon to 2:30 p.m. There is a donation fee per vehicle. The event will feature a D.J., door prizes, a 50/50 drawing and Chinese auction. Dash plaques will be available for the first 50 cars. Trophies will be awarded. Participants will vote for the winners. Food will be available at the restaurant..
The 2005 Summer Film Festival titled “Breezy Laughs for Summer Nights” will take place in Swimmer Hall in the Williams Building at Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus. The schedule is as follows: “Some Like It Hot” on Saturday, and “The Big Lebowski” on Wednesday. The movies are shown free of charge, but viewers must bring their own refreshments.
The Rev. Philip Kanfush will discuss his recently published book titled “Renewed Each Morning: Reflections from the Rocking Chair” at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the German-Masontown Library. His reflections provide practical wisdom taken from both scripture and contemporary life. Kanfush will have copies of his book for sale, which he will sign. The Friends of the German-Masontown Library will sponsor the event. For more information, call the library at 724-583-7030.
Perryopolis Area Heritage Society is seeking vendors, crafters and demonstrators for Pioneer Days, which will be held on Oct. 1-2 at Sampey Park. Anyone who is interested is asked to contact Shirley Baldwin at 724-736-2955, Delores Fisher at 724-736-4303 or Dan Coldren at 724-326-8610. A quilt show will be held during the event. Call Amy Barber at 724-326-4946 to enter the quilt show. Those interested in joining the Perryopolis Area Heritage Society are asked to call Ginny Wingrove at 724-736-2769.
Uniontown’s 2005 Farmers’ Market, hosted by the Fayette Progress Council, will take place every Saturday through Oct. 1, in the parking lot at 8 E. Main St. across from the State Theatre Center for the Arts, beginning at 8:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Items for sale include locally grown fruits, vegetables, plants, flowers, baked goods, crafts, candles and furniture. Entertainment will be provided along with lunch vendors. For more information, call 724-437-1750.
Ohiopyle State Park is offering its Youth Environmental Learning Series (YELA) for children between the ages of 6 and 13, teaching them about local history and the environment. All classes begin at the Train Station in Ohiopyle with Session A on Wednesdays from 1 to 3 p.m. and Session B on Thursdays from 10 a.m. to noon, and ending with a group picnic on Aug. 18. For information or to register your child, call Clyde Trout or Barbara Wallace at 724-329-0986 or email at begin eeohiopyle@qcol.net eeohiopyle@qcol.net end
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Cal U’s Manderino Library Book Club will hold a reading session on Sept. 20, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. or 7 to 8:30 p.m. with discussion leader Alan James, dean of student development, on Juan Williams’ book “Thurgood Marshall: American Revolutionary.”
“Cruisin in the Park III,” a car, truck and bike show, sponsored by Tewell Motor Sales and Davies Ford, will be held on Sunday, Aug. 21, at Shady Grove Park with registration from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The show is open to the public with portions of the proceeds going to Children’s Hospital. Some 90 trophies will be awarded, and the first 200 will receive a 9-inch standup plaque and hat. Other features will be 5-foot best of show; 5-foot largest car club; and 3-foot people’s choice trophies. Pickle Radio will broadcast live from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will also be a 50/50 and Chinese auction. There is a registration fee. For more information on this event, call Shady Grove Park at 724-439-5630 or 724-245-9557.
The Center in the Woods in California has openings for the following trips: mystery trip, Oct. 5; New Orleans and Mississippi River cruise, five days, departing Nov. 7; and Rockettes in Pittsburgh, Nov. 30. For more information, call 724-938-8387.
Curfew Recreation Center opened for the summer season on Memorial Day weekend. Pool memberships are now available, and new playground equipment has been installed. To rent a pavilion, call 724-785-9474.
A Car and Bike Cruise sponsored by Super Kmart will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28, in the Uniontown Super Kmart parking lot. There will be entertainment, trophies, prizes, food and a free T-shirt or hat awarded to the first 50 vehicles. For questions, call Cristi Spiker at 724-430-0160, extension 301 or 302.
“Fayette County: A Video History,” an educational video of more than 90 minutes about the history of Fayette County, is available at the Fayette Chamber of Commerce, Coal & Coke Heritage Center at the Penn State Library or from the Fayette County Historical Society by calling 724-439-4422. Produced under the guidance of the Fayette County Historical Society, the video is filled with hundreds of photographs, interviews with historians and residents from the county, plus profiles of many towns and communities. The book, “Abel Gray: A Romance of the National Road,” written by A.F. Hill in 1876, was reproduced by the historical society in 1998 as a fictional novel with accurate depictions of the National Road. For information on these and other publications available, contact the Fayette County Historical Society Inc., P.O. Box 193, Uniontown, or call 724-439-4422.
The Smock Historical Society announces that its museum is open now through Oct. 1 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays or by special appointment. The museum portrays life in a Pennsylvania coal “patch” during the coal and coke era. It is one of the area’s finest examples of the life of the coal and coke worker and their families during this time period. For more information, call Richard Kantorik at 724-677-2415.
The second annual Smock Classic Car Show will be held on Sunday, Aug. 21, at the Smock Community Center, located one mile off Route 51. Registration will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. The show will take place from 3 to 7 p.m. There is a registration fee for each vehicle. Dash plaques will be awarded to the first 150 vehicles registered. Each registrant will receive a coupon for a free hot dog, chips and soda. A free goody bag will be given to each registrant. This will be a judged show with more than 30 trophies. Music will be provided by D.J. HAM. The event will feature raffle, door prizes and food. All proceeds will benefit the Smock Heritage Museum. Call Richard Kantorik at 724-677-2415 or Jim McSurdy at 724-677-0811.
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art
The Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art at Ligonier Valley announces the Lingenfelter Collection of Native American Art exhibition. The exhibition features 42 works in a variety of media culled from the 150-plus-piece collection of C. Wesley and Shirley Lingenfelter. The exhibit will be open at the museum through Oct. 23. Reservations are required and can be made by calling the museum at 724-238-6015. Lunch a l’art with collector, Shirley Lingenfelter will be held on at noon Thursday, Aug. 18. There is a cost Reservations can be made by calling the museum at 724-238-6015. The museum is located at One Boucher Lane and Route 711 South in Ligonier.
Pittsburgh Watercolor Society’s 59th annual International Exhibition, “Aqueous Open 2005,” will run through Aug. 27 at the James Gallery, 413 S. Main St., West End. The opening reception will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. today. For information, call 412-922-9800 or visit the Web site at www.jamesgallery.net.
music
Delmont Concert Band returns to Ligonier for the Sunday Evening Band Concert at 7 p.m. Aug. 21 on the Diamond. The Rev. Paul Poerschko from St. James Lutheran Church will give the invocation, and the Laurel Highland Region of the AACA will have their antique cars on display on East Main Street during the concert. The event is sponsored by the Ligonier Valley Chamber of Commerce with a grant from the Westmoreland County Arts Council. Concerts are free to the public with donations accepted and greatly appreciated. In case of rain, concert will be held in the Town Hall auditorium.
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens will host the annual Jazz in the Garden concert series, held in the conservatory’s Outdoor Garden from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28. Light refreshments will be sold, and all Jazz in the Garden performances are free to the public. Seating is limited, and listeners are welcome to bring blankets and chairs for their own comfort during the concerts.
Recording legend David Allan Coe will headline an all-day outdoor concert this summer at The Ranch, 4628 Ellwood Road between New Castle and Ellwood on Route 65. Round-Up at the Ranch, scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 28, will open at noon and will feature entertainment throughout the day. Mr. Smith, Southern Crossing and Amaretta will perform. Coe will take the stage at 10 p.m. Food and beverages will be available on site. No coolers will be permitted. Tickets are on sale now at the Ranch. Advance all-day tickets are also available. For more information, call 724-752-9700.
odds & ends
Arthurdale Heritage, Inc. Old Time Dance will take place from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday. Aug. 19. Old-time square dance will be provided. Dave Dahl will provide music. There is a cost. For information, call the AHI office at 864-3959.
Arthurdale Heritage Inc. Flea Market/Farmers Market will be held from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 27-28, on the historic Arthurdale Heritage museum grounds. Reservations for spaces will be available. AHI does not provide tables or chairs. AHI will be having a rummage sale both days. Donations will be accepted for the rummage sale, beginning Aug. 22. Proceeds benefit Arthurdale Heritage Inc. For information, contact the AHI office at 304-864-3959. An ice cream social will follow at 4 p.m. Saturday.
Arthurdale Heritage, Inc. Ice Cream Social and Community Block Party will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, at the Arthurdale Heritage grounds located 20 minutes from Morgantown and 15 minutes from Kingwood. Activities include ice cream-eating contest, cake walk, kids games and live musical entertainment. For more information, call AHI at 304-864-3959.
Italian Day Festa presented by Westmoreland Columbus 500, will be held Friday Aug. 19, at Idlewild Park and Soak Zone in Ligonier. The event will be held rain or shine. The gates will open at 10 a.m. There is a cost for tickets. Featured entertainment will be Marco, The Cavaliers, We Three and Sputzy. Fireworks will take place at 10 p.m.
The 12th annual Pennsylvania Arts & Crafts Colonial Festival at the Westmoreland County Fairgrounds will take place Friday, Sept., 2, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 3-4, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Monday Sept. 5, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free on-site parking will be available. The event will be held rain or shine. Both indoor and outdoor exhibits will be featured. There is an admission charge. Call 734-863-4577 for information.
The fourth annual Bocce nel Giardino (Bocce In the Garden) fundraiser is scheduled for 5 p.m. Saturday Aug. 23, in Greensburg by the Westmoreland Cultural Trust. The event begins with hor d’oeuvres and the Bocce Ball Tournament to follow. Openings are still available for two member teams. There is a cost. To register or to make dinner reservations, call the Westmoreland Cultural Trust at 734-836-1123.
Mount Pleasant Glass and Ethnic Festival Committee will present its annual fund-raiser, “Mt. Pleasant Cruise Night,” on Friday Aug. 19, at Frick Park in Mount Pleasant. Gates will open to drivers at 6 p.m. with admission by donation. Dash plaques will be distributed to the first 200 drivers.
The gates open to the public at 7 p.m. There is a donation for adults and children under 12 are admitted free. The rain date will be Friday, Aug. 26. For more information, call 724-547-7738.
The second annual Amateur Photo Contest sponsored by the Laurel Highlands Visitors Bureau is accepting entries now through Sept. 6. Photos must feature Pennsylvania’s Laurel Highlands Region, which includes Fayette, Somerset and Westmoreland counties. For more information or to receive an application and guidelines for the photo contest, contact Heather Rankin at 724-238-5661, extension 11, begin hrankin@laurelhighlands.org hrankin@laurelhighlands.org end
or download an application from www.laurelhighlands.org.
The Wiggles all-new live concert tour, “Sailing Around the World Welcomed by Mott’s!” will perform at Mellon Arena, Pittsburgh, at 1:30 and 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27. Tickets are available at the Mellon Arena Gate One Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, including Kaufmann’s and select Giant Eagle locations or can be purchased through Ticketmaster Charge-by-phone at 412-323-1919 or online at www.ticketmaster.com
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Visit the Web site at www.mellonarena.com
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Greater Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival will host student days on Sept. 13-14 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. rain or shine, with events geared for elementary students on Sept. 13 and for middle and high school-age groups on Sept. 14.
Reservations are required. For more information, visit www.pgh-renfest.com
or call 724-872-1670 and ask for Lori Hughes.
The Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium announce summer hours of operation. The zoo will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, with admission gates closing at 5 p.m.
The Monongahela River Buffs are devoted to the transportation history of the Monongahela River.
Their museum, located at 175 Second St., Monongahela, exhibits artifacts, models and memorabilia, which trace local history through the flatboat/keelboat age in the early 19th century to the steamboat era in the mid-19th century and today’s diesel towboat age.
The hours are 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday and 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday.
For information, contact Dr. J.K. Folmar at 724-938-7856, George Hutchko at 724-258-6231 or Bill Goettel at 724-258-8808.
The Pennsylvania Arts and Crafts Colonial Festival will be held at the Westmoreland County Fairgrounds in Greensburg on Sept. 2-5.
For more information, call 724-863-4577 or visit www.FamilyFestivals.com
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The 49th annual Kennerdell Arts Festival will be held on Sunday, Sept. 18, at Wilson Park in Kennerdell near Oil City.
The Oil Region Alliance of Business, Industry & Tourism coordinates the festival that features live music, art competition and display by local artists.
For more information, call Toni Kresinski, events coordinator, at 814-677-3152, extension during normal business hours.
Tour the Washington Street Historic District by bus with a costumed narrator. The street displays offer interesting architecture and gardens.
Discover the history, the architecture and the interesting people who built the homes. The Rooftops and Rumor Tour is offered Aug. 27 and Sept. 24 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Board the bus at the Western Maryland Station.
It includes the street tour and a tour of either the F. Brooke Whiting Museum of Art or the Gordon-Roberts House Museum.
Advance ticket purchase is recommended due to limited searing.
For information or ticket prices, contact the Allegany County Historic Society at 301-777-8678.