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“Radio Days” will be presented at 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6, at the State Theatre Center for the Arts in Uniontown. Tickets for this performance are on sale now. Call 734-439-1360 or toll free at 800-397-2554. Senior, children’s and group discounts are available.
Flatwoods Productions will present “The Sound of Music” from Nov. 11-13 and “The Wizard of Oz” from Dec. 2-4 at the Curfew Grange, located at the corner of Buena Vista Road and Route 201 South in Flatwoods. For information, call 724-785-6896.
Alabaster Productions is seeking adults and children for 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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The headless horseman is set to ride during the performance of “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” at the Geyer Performing Arts Center, 111 Pittsburgh St., Scottdale, on Oct. 28-30. Performances are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Oct. 28 and 29 and 4:30 p.m. Oct. 30. Children under 12, in costume, will get in free with an adult admission on Sunday, Oct. 30. The limit is two children per adult. For more information, call 724-887-0887.
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The Frank L. Melega Art Museum at the Flatiron Building, 69 Market St., Brownsville, will present a new exhibition of ceramic art by California University of Pennsylvania Art Professor Duke Miecznikowski titled “Miecznikowski: Clay and Fire.” The opening reception will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5. The public is invited. The exhibition will run from Saturday, Nov. 5, until Sunday, Dec. 18. The museum is also open by appointment. For information, call 724-785-9331.
Jozart Studios plans to build a temporary room in the middle of its second-floor space at 333 Second St., California, to recreate a typical at-home dissident art installation in the Soviet Uniontown during the late 20th century repressive period. Billed as “Revolutions: The Inner Circle,” the 10-day event will feature costume designer/artist Igor Roussanoff’s private collection of “revolutionary art” centered around the work of filmmaker, poet and artist Yuri Zmorovych but including landmark pieces by Picasso, Chagall and other more recent iconoclasts representing each decade of that century. The exhibition, which runs from Nov. 4-14, includes live musical events in addition to graphic art, paintings, sculptings and films. For additional information, call Dr. Fred Lapisardi at 724-938-9730 or e-mail him at 64crayons@jozartstudios.com.
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The fifth annual oldies concert presented by Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Laurel Region and 84 Lumber featuring Johnny Angel and the Halos and Chuck Blasko and the Vogues will take the stage at 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11, at the State Theatre Center for the Arts. Tickets are available. Call 724-439-1360. Group seating values are available for businesses.
Greater Uniontown Chorale will continue rehearsals every Monday at 7 p.m. in the Swimmer Auditorium at Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus, as it prepares for its fall program of events, including Handel’s Messiah and many seasonal selections. For information, call Richard McCoy at 724-437-6400 or Warren Shirer at 724-628-1988.
The West Virginia University Choir, under the direction of Dr. Kathleen Shannon, will perform at Trinity United Presbyterian Church at 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6. The 40-member choral ensemble will present a variety of pieces from several stylistic genres, both accompanied and a cappella. The concert is free and open to the public. A free-will offering will be received. Trinity United Presbyterian Church is located at the corner of Morgantown and Fayette streets in Uniontown. Parking is available across from the church. For more information, call the church at 724-437-2709.
Greater Uniontown Children’s Choir will hold rehearsals for the 2005-2006 concert season at 6:30 p.m. Thursday in the music room at Dunbar Borough Elementary School on Pechin Road. New and old members are welcome. The choir will accept new members through the end of October. All interested children may audition any Thursday evening prior to choir rehearsal at 6:15 p.m. For information, call 724-439-6477.
The Point Marion Lions Club will hold its annual fund-raiser every second Saturday of the month through June 2006. The events are held at the Lions Club skating rink in Point Marion and begin at 6 p.m. It is a smoke- and alcohol-free event with live music, entertainment and food. The doors and kitchen open at 5 p.m. For information, call 724-725-5737. A donation is asked at the door.
The Clarks, a well-known Pittsburgh rock band, will perform Saturday, Nov. 12, at the State Theatre Center for the Arts in Uniontown. The band features Connellsville native Scott Blasey, the lead singer. The show begins at 7:30 p.m., and doors open at 6:30 p.m. Two electric guitars autographed by The Clarks will be raffled and auctioned at the event. The concert will benefit the Conn-Area Catholic School, 110 N. Prospect St., Connellsville. Tickets can be purchased at the State Theatre Center for the Arts box office or by calling 724-439-1360. For more information, call the school at 724-628-5090.
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Candlelight Ghost Tours of Nemacolin Castle will be held every Saturday and Sunday in October. Tours will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. at the castle on Front Street in Brownsville. There is a cost for tours. For more information, call 724-785-6882.
Disability Awareness Day, sponsored by Norene Price and concerned friends, will be held at Music N’ More in Scottdale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct 27. Those attending will have a chance to meet other people with disabilities, share ideas and input, socialize and help create awareness. Free admission will be offered. The event will also feature free coffee and donuts. For information, call 724-887-5774.
A Halloween costume ball titled “Ghosts and Goblins, Kreatures and Kritters” will be held at the Uniontown Senior Citizens monthly dance from 7 to 10 p.m. Monday at the Uniontown VFW Post 47. The Dave Dahl Orchestra will provide the music for the evening. Refreshments and door prizes are planned. For information, call 724-437-6050 ext 227.
Costume Oldies Dance will be held from 7 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Oct. 29, at the Polish Hall in Uniontown. The event will benefit Fayette Friends of Animals, the only local no-kill shelter. Tickets include hors d’oeuvres and beer. A contest will be held for the best costume. Call 724-245-7815 for tickets. Tickets will also be sold at the door.
The Steel Industry Heritage Corp. will hold a public meeting from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10, at the Penn State Fayette Corporate Training Center, Eberly Building. The purpose of this meeting is to create an action plan to protect, conserve and promote historical resources in the area of the Chestnut Ridge/Coal and Coke Region. Those planning to attend are encouraged to bring related historic photos, collectibles and family histories. The public is encouraged to attend. There is no admission charge. For information, call Joy Abbott at 412-521-0711 or Pam Seighman at 424-430-4158.
Karaoke/variety show will take place Saturday, Nov. 5, at Geyer Performing Arts Center, 111 Pittsburgh St., Scottdale. Anyone who is a dancer, singer, comedian, poet or musician is welcome to enter. Call 724-887-5774 by Thursday. Stage, lighting and professional sound equipment will be provided.
Candlelight tours and a pumpkin display will take place from 6 to 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays in October at Laurel Caverns off Route 40 near the Summit Mountain. There is a cost for each person. Pre-school students are admitted free. Bring a carved pumpkin with a candle for the display and receive one free admission per family. A free bat program will be presented after last tour.
A costume ball will be held from 6 to 11:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, at Anthony’s Lakeside Party Center in the Crystal Ballroom. Dinner, dessert, chocolate fountain, prizes and dancing and a cash bar will be available. Tickets can be purchased at Anthony’s Lakeside Party Center and Bangz Hair Salon. Call 724-439-3111 to reserve tickets. The event is limited to adults 18 and older.
The 67th annual Halloween parade will be held on Wednesday, beginning at 6 p.m. in Uniontown. There is no rain date. The parade will form in the parking lot at the intersection of Gallatin Avenue and Penn Street at 5:15 p.m. It will move south on Gallatin Avenue and west on Main Street to the VFW Post 47 hall. Bands will form on East Penn Street near the Fayette County Courthouse. Mummers and small floats will form in the East Penn Street parking lot. For more information, call Pete Porreca, VFW commander, at 724-437-2251.
A toy bash will be held on Sunday, Nov. 6, at the West Brownsville Volunteer Fire Department banquet hall. Doors open at 1 p.m. There is a donation. There are 25 chances to win on the ticket plus extra chances to win toys and cash between drawings. The grand prize is an HP Pavillion Notebook PC. Free food and refreshments will be offered. West Brownsville VFD and ladies auxiliary will sponsor the event. For tickets and information, call 724-785-3521. No children under 16 will be admitted.
Limited copies of “Another Look – Uniontown and Fayette County” by the late Walter “Buzz” Storey Jr. are still available. A grab bag of people, places and ideas, the book includes 200 pages and many photos. The book is on sale at the following Uniontown locations: Bethesda Christian Book Store; Borders Book Store at the Uniontown Mall; Fayette Chamber of Commerce; Herald-Standard office, 8-18 E. Church St., Uniontown; and Uniontown Public Library. Books may also be mailed anywhere in the U.S. for an additional cost or ordered online at ktweardy@heraldstandard.com. For more information, call 724-439-7518.
“A Dickens of a Holiday” in Uniontown begins with a traditional Light-Up Night, featuring a holiday parade at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18. On Thursday, Dec. 1, downtown businesses will partner with their favorite charities and share cookies and recipes prepared by partnering charities with patrons. Then patrons can visit the Fayette Building to purchase their favorite cookies from the charities for the holidays. On Thursday, Dec. 8, school spirit night features choral performances from Fayette County schools that will also be decorating storefronts of downtown businesses in November. On Thursday, Dec. 15, coupon books will be distributed as visitors enter the State Theatre for the large screen performance of the Dickens classic, “A Christmas Carol.” Following the movie, Uniontown will host Zambelli fireworks. For information, call 724-437-4571 or 724-437-1750.
The 24th annual Carpatho-Rusyn Celebration at St. John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church in Uniontown will be held from noon to 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30. There will be ethnic foods, baked goods, crafts, storytelling, music, children’s activities and much more. For information, call 724-438-6027 Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. or 724-438-8412 in the evenings.
The eighth annual “A Country Christmas in the Greenhouse” craft show will be held Nov. 25 through Dec. 4 in Duda’s Greenhouse, Republic. The show will feature crafts by more than 30 local crafters. Live wreaths, swags and blankets will also be available. Show hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. For more information, call 724-785-6778.
64 Crayons at Jozart offers local playwrights the opportunity to see their work produced on the fully equipped stage at Jozart’s Studios, 333 Second St., California. Scripts of no more than 10 pages will be considered from any one author through Tuesday, Nov. 22. A readers’ fee will be charged to offset the costs of production. Playwrights whose work is accepted for production will be expected to attend early rehearsals and at least one performance of their work. Plays will not be returned without a self-addressed stamped envelope. Rights remain the property of the author. For more information, call Dr. Fred Lapisardi at 724-938-9730 or by e-mail him at 64crayons@jozartstudios.com.
The Woodland Zoo/Herald-Standard Pavilion will present the following events: today through Sunday, Pumpkin Patch for kids; today through Sunday and Oct. 28-29, Haunted Zoo; the month of December, Christmas lights.
Christian W. Klay Winery will present murder/mystery dinner theater at 6 p.m. this Saturday, Oct. 29 and Nov. 5. The event will feature wine tasting, a buffet dinner and interactive murder mystery.
Geezers’ Book Shop, now operating as 64 Crayons at Jozart Studios, has resumed Tuesday writing workshops from 7:30 to 10 p.m. at 333 Second St., California, located above the Dollar General store. Instead of concentrating on a single genre as in past years, the current group agreed that fiction, creative, non-fiction, poetry, plays, film scripts and songs may be presented for discussion. There is no charge for these sessions. For more information, call 724-938-9730 or e-mail 64crayons@jozartstudios.com.
Cal U’s Manderino Library Book Club will hold a reading session Tuesday 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.”
The Center in the Woods in California has openings for a trip to see the Rockettes in Pittsburgh on Nov. 30. For more information, call 724-938-8387.
“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.
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Apple Hill Playhouse will present “Dracula: The Musical,” a fun family show. The musical will run through Nov. 5. Show times are 8 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. on Wednesdays. Tickets are available. Discounts are available for seniors, students, children and groups. Call for tickets at 724-468-5050.
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“A Musical Christmas Carol” will be presented by the Pittsburgh CLO from Dec. 9-23 at the Byham Theater. Tickets are available, with half-priced tickets for children ages 3 to 14. Tickets are available online at www.pittsburghCLO.org, by calling 412-456-6666 or at the box office at Theater Square. Special group discounts and corporate programs are available at the group sales hotline at 412-263-2560 or e-mail groups@pittsburgh CLO.org.
Streets of Gold will present the eighth annual SOG Eastern Quartet Convention at the Four Points Sheraton in Greensburg Oct. 27-29. This is a three-day event, including a total of six concerts. They are three evening concerts, a jam session and a quartet extravaganza. New this year is a “Getting to Know Them Better” segment. Cloid Baker from Forgiven will be the master of ceremonies. A finale at the closing of each event will include all artists, joining together on the stage for a performance. Tickets will be available at the door.
“Seussical” will be presented by the West Virginia Public Theatre. School matinees will be held Dec. 16, 19, 20, 21, 22 at 9:30 a.m. and noon. Public Performances are Dec. 17, 21, 22 at 7 p.m. with a matinee on Dec. 18 at 2 p.m. For tickets, call 304-291-4122.
Pittsburgh CLO’s “Forever Plaid” will enter its last 10 weeks of performances, completing its year-long run at the Cabaret at Theatre Square on Oct. 30. Tickets are on sale now for performances through September. Senior matinees will be offered on select Thursdays. Tickets are available online at www.CLOCabaret.com, by calling 412-456-6666 or at the box office at Theater Square.
Westmoreland Youth Symphony is looking for young musicians, high school through college age. WYSO rehearses on Wednesday evenings, mid-September through December from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Cecilian Hall at Seton Hill University in Greensburg. To arrange for an audition or for more information, contact WYSO Manager Ramona Coppage at wysorc@verison.net or call 412-241-4954.
Bluegrass at the Sagebrush Round-up will be held from 6 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29. Donations will be accepted for adults and children. There will be five bands each night, and on Saturday a dinner will be held before the show. The dinner includes baked pork chops/dressing, oven-browned potatoes, green beans, salad, bread/butter, dessert and beverage. There is a cost for adults and children. Campers are welcome. No hookups are available. For information, call 304-292-5954, 363-4864 or 782-3645.
The Scottdale Choral Society will hold rehearsals for its 2005-2006 concert season at 7:30 p.m. Monday in the Christ United Methodist Church in Scottdale. Under the direction of Dwight Brown and accompanied by Sue Booker, the society will begin to prepare music for the upcoming Christmas season. New members are welcome. For more information, contact Brown or any Scottdale Choral Society member.
Three Rivers Arts Festival will present “By Design,” an exhibition of new work by 16 Pittsburgh designers. “By Design” aims to provide insight into how designers make connections, interpret content, express meaning through visual form and observe the world. The show opens at 937 Liberty Ave. with a reception on Friday, Nov. 4, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. It runs through Friday, Jan. 13. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday noon to 5 p.m.
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The eighth annual Greater Pittsburgh Arts and Crafts Holiday Spectacular will be held Nov. 18- 20 at the Montgomery Ward Building in downtown Charleroi. Times are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. An admission will be charged. For information, call 734-863-4577.
“Taste the Good Life,” a special fund-raiser of the Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra, will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, at DiSalvos Station Restaurant, the former train station on McKinley Avenue in Latrobe. Tickets may be purchased at DiSalvo’s Station or by calling 724-539-0500. For information on WSO concert tickets or Academy of Music programs, call the WSO office at 734-837-1850.
Christmas at the Gordon-Roberts House, 218 Washington St., Cumberland, Md. will be themed “The Christmas Garden.” Florals will be used throughout the house in addition to Christmas ornaments. Special events will be hosted at the museum from Nov. 23 through Dec. 3. Call the museum for information at 301-777-8678.
Halloween programs for children ages 6 to 10 are offered at the Gordon-Roberts House and the Thrasher Carriage Museum in Cumberland, Md., on Saturday, Oct. 29. Participants may attend either of the programs or both at a reduced admission. Gordon-Roberts House, located at 218 Washington St., Cumberland, Md., will hold a jack-o-lantern party from 1 to 2:30 p.m. The Thrasher Carriage Museum at 19 Depot St., Frostburg, Md., will hold a Halloween treats 1853-1914 program from 3 to 4 p.m. Advance ticket purchase is required. For ticket information, call the Gordon-Roberts House at 301-777-8678 or the Thrasher Carriage Museum at 301-689-3380.
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens will present “Fall Flower Show: An Autumn Mosaic” through Nov. 6.
The colors of fall will be celebrated throughout the conservatory.
This year’s show is designed by Karen Daubmann, director of horticulture at Phipps. Phipps, the 13-room Victorian glasshouse and gardens in Schenley Park, is open year-round from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily and 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday. There is an admission charge for adults, seniors 62 and older, students with ID and children ages 2 to 12. Children under 2 and Phipps members are admitted free. For more information, call 412-622-6914.
The Westmoreland County Historical Society will offer a workshop to give genealogical researches some tips on ways to discover information about their female lines. “Hiding Behind Their Skirts: Finding Women in the Genealogical Record” will be presented from 1 to 3 p.m. Monday at 41 W. Otterman St., Suite 310, Greensburg. Seating is limited, and reservations are required. There is a fee. Call 724-836-1800, extension 12.
Hoedown square dance will be held on the following dates and times: 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Saturday at the Ohiopyle Community Center; 7 to 10 p.m. today at the Arthurdale Center Hall in Arthurdale, W.Va.; and 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, at Mount Pleasant YMCA’s special Halloween dance. Dave Dahl will provide music and figure calling.
Blacksmithing classes will be held from through Nov. 9 at the Arthurdale Forge in Arthurdale, W.Va., and the Metal Creations workshop in Kingwood, W.Va., on Tuesday and Wednesday from 6 to 9 p.m. There is a registration fee. For information or to register, call Arthurdale Heritage Inc. at 304-764-3959.
The 11th annual Pennsylvania Arts & Crafts Christmas Festival will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today through Sunday and Oct. 29-30 at the Washington County Fairgrounds on North Main Street, Washington. The event will feature more than 220 arts, crafts and food booths. All displays are indoors in six heated buildings. Holiday music, holiday foods, Santa Claus for the kids and trolley rides will be featured. Free on-site parking will be provided. The event will be held rain, snow, sleet or shine. An admission fee will be charged. For more information, call 724-863-4377.
Flenniken Public Library, 102 E. George St., Carmichaels, will offer pre-school story hour every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. The library is also offering after-school tutoring for students in kindergarten through high school. A state-certified teacher runs the program. Sessions are customized to fit each child’s learning style. For more information, call 724-966-5263.
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, call Dr. J.K. Folmar at 724-938-7856, George Hutchko at 724-258-6231 or Bill Goettel at 724-258-8808.
Ride to the pumpkin patch on the Pumpkin Patch Trolley at the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum in Washington. The decorated trolley will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday this weekend and Oct. 29-30. Children get to pick a pumpkin at the pumpkin patch and decorate it. There is an admission cost for adults, senior citizens age 65 and older and children ages 3 to 15. Children ages 2 and under are admitted free. The museum is also running a special service to the Pennsylvania Arts & Crafts Christmas Festival from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today through Sunday and Oct. 29-30. There is a cost for the round-trip ticket. Admission to the festival is an additional charge. The museum is opposite the Washington County Fairgrounds, just off Interstate 79. For more information, call 724-228-9256 or visit the Web site at www.pa-trolley.org.