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Flatwoods Productions will present the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical “The King and I” for four performances Saturday and Sunday. Saturday performances are at 8 p.m., and Sunday performances are matinees at 2 p.m. at Curfew Grange at the corner of Route 201 South and Buena Vista Road, Flatwoods. Tickets for adults and children are available at the door for all performances. There will be a dinner option on Saturday. Call 724-785-6896 for more details.
Auditions will be held for the staged radio production of the H.G. Wells’ classic “War of the Worlds” at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Curfew Grange, Flatwoods. The building is located at the corner of Route 201 South and Buena Vista Road (across from the cemetery). Flatwoods Productions will present the show. Needed are 10 boys and men (ages 12 to 60) and nine girls and women (ages 12 to 60). The show will be a re-enactment of the famous Orson Wells’ broadcast that sparked panic in the 1940s. Since it is a radio show, the actors will hold their scripts. Several sound effects men/women will create the space ship landing with bottles and musical instruments, just as it was done so many years ago. Also needed are backstage workers/helpers. Interested people should stop by to fill out a form. No previous experience is necessary, and everyone is invited to audition. Anyone who is interested will be included in some capacity. The show will run Oct. 14-16. For more information, call 724-785-6896.
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Third Presbyterian Church in Uniontown will begin its “40 Days of Purpose” campaign with a kick-off dinner at 5 p.m. Saturday at the church. The public is invited. This is a six-week spiritual growth campaign based on the book “The Purpose-Driven Life” by Rich Warren. After the dinner, a video will be shown. Each person will receive a copy of the book and be able to sign up for one of the small groups that will meet weekly to discuss the book. The church is located at 425 Union St., Uniontown. For more information, call 724-438-2529.
FestiFall 2005 will be held Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Friendship Hill Association and the National Park Service sponsor this annual celebration of the life and times of Albert Gallatin and the culture of the Allegheny Plateau. Included in the activities will be a program on “Muskets versus Rifles” and a visit from Silas Moore, the “Rat Catcher.” Period food, music and artisans will be offered throughout the day. For more information, call the park at 724-725-9190.
A benefit titled “Our Town to Your Town” will take place from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the Uniontown fire hall. Food will be donated from Hartsek’s, Caileigh’s and Garbut’s Catering. There will be music and a Chinese auction. Tickets may be purchased at First Federal Savings & Loan Association of Greene County, Fayette County Area Vo-Tech School, Abundant Life Church and the Uniontown Fire Department. All proceeds will go toward purchasing supplies and food that will go directly to Mississippi and be distributed to families in need.
The California University of Pennsylvania Chapter of Acacia Fraternity will aid the victims of Hurricane Katrina. The fraternity, which was founded on the principle of human service, will sponsor a benefit concert along the banks of the Monongahela River at the California Boat Club. The benefit will take place today. Dinner will be served at 5 p.m. followed by entertainment at 9 p.m. The country band Buc Wyld will entertain throughout the evening with a large selection of new country music along with old-time favorites. Concerts and specials will be offered all evening long, with the proceeds going to the Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund. The brothers of Acadia will see tickets in advance and at the door. Proper identification is required. Limited space will be available. For information or to purchase tickets, call Ian Finn at 724-312-1987 or at fin5281@cup.edu.
A car show will take place from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday at the Dunbar Community Fest. Gas pump trophies, dash plaques and door prizes will be awarded. A DJ will play music. There is no cost to take part, and there will be plenty of food. Registration will begin at noon on fest day immediately after the parade at 10:30 a.m. For information, contact Elmo Saletrik at 724-437-5866 or Chuck Harvey at 724-277-8360.
An annual fall craft show and sale will be held Saturday and Sunday at 240 Derrick Ave., Uniontown. The event will feature fall decorations, wreaths, witches, scarecrows, patriotic items and much more. Sale hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call 724-437-7189.
Dunbar Community Fest features a display of Dunbar memorabilia at the Dunbar Presbyterian Church social hall on Saturday, beginning at 9 a.m. The Dunbar Historical Society will host the event. All proceeds benefit the historical society projects. Call 724-277-8448 for additional information or to have pictures added to the growing pictorial album collection.
Ohiopyle State Park management will once again co-sponsor a triathlon with the revenue benefiting the Ohiopyle-Stewart Volunteer Fire Department. The 11th annual triathlon will take place on Saturday. The event includes eight miles biking on the bike trail, four miles paddling on the middle Yough and four miles running on the bike trail.
Registration will take place from 8 to 10 a.m. at the fire hall. There is a cost for pre-registered participants and those registering on race day. Applications are available at the state park visitor center or by calling 724-329-0896.
Vette Together 2005 with the Laurel Valley Corvette Club will take place from 3 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Speedy Meedy’s on Route 119 across from the Fayette County Fairgrounds.
Registration will take place from 3 to 5 p.m. Trophies, door prizes and a 50/50 drawing will be featured. The car and driver must be present to receive a trophy. Donations will be accepted.
Christian W. Klay Winery will present the annual Mountain Harvest Chili Cook-off from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. The event will benefit the State Theatre Center for the Arts in Uniontown and the West Virginia University (WVU) College of Creative Arts.
Braddock Inn Car Cruise will be held from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Braddock Inn Restaurant, Route 40 East, Farmington, with registration from noon to 2:30 p.m. There is a donation fee for each vehicle. The event will feature D.J. Arnie Amber, 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. For information, call 724-785-3503.
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West Virginia Public Theatre will hold auditions for “Seussical” on Sunday. Auditions for the general public will be held at WVU’s College of Creative Arts in the Falbo Theatre from noon to 4 p.m. with dance callbacks from 4 to 5 p.m.
Adult and children performers are encouraged to audition. Call Bonnie Eisiminger at 304-391-4117 to schedule an appointment or email info@wvpublictheatre.com. Those auditioning are asked to prepare 16 bars of an upbeat tempo or ballad and come prepared for a short dance audition.
They will need to bring sheet music, a headshot and resume. Those auditioning will also need ballet, jazz and tap shoes for the dance callback. Performance for “Seussical” will be Dec. 16-22 in the Lyell B. Clay Concert Theatre at the WVU’s Creative Arts Center.
Pittsburgh CLO will hold auditions for 2005 Mini Stars, ages 10 to 16 years of age, today at the Pittsburgh CLO Academy of Musical Theater, Penn Avenue Place, 130 CLO Academy Way, 8th Floor, Pittsburgh. To schedule an audition time, call 412-218-2234.IndianRocks Gospel Music Show will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. every second and fourth Sunday in Reedsville, W.Va. Guests include Stull Family and the Gaithers this Sunday. The event will feature food and fun in a smoke- and alcohol-free environment. The show is about 15 minutes east of Morgantown on Route 7.
For more information, call 304-276-9197.
Area 51, a local band playing new and classic rock, will perform at Mario’s on the Mon on Saturday.
Band members include Jerry Onesi of Uniontown on bass guitar and vocals, Bob Mascia of Uniontown on drums and vocals, Jon Newman of Salisburg on guitar and Jeff Morris of Pittsburgh on keyboards and vocals. Special guest will be BNI.
Country music will be presented Saturday at the Sagebrush Round-Up on Bunner Ridge near Fairmont, W.Va. Featured bands are Iver Leiverstad, Granny Blosser/Bill Murray & Friends, Hickory Wind and Eveready Bluegrass. Country music starts at 6 p.m. with the open stage. The houseband “Stagecoach” backs single acts and new talent. The scheduled portion of the show then starts at 7 p.m. and lasts until about 11 p.m.
There is a donation for adults and children under 12 are admitted free. The Sagebrush Round-Up is located six miles east of Interstate 79 at Exit 139 on Bunner Ridge near Fairmont, W.Va. For more information, call 304-292-5854, 304-363-4864 or 304-986-2158.River County Fire Fest will be presented on Saturday at the Dravosburg Ball Field along Route 837, about five miles from Kennywood Park. The event is sponsored by the Carroll Township, Dravosburg & RHC Glassport No. 2 volunteer fire departments.
The event will star Mark Wills with special guests Emerson Drive and Midnite Run. Gates will open at 1 p.m., and the bands will start playing at 3 p.m.
Proceeds will benefit Hurrican Katrina victims. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com, Giant Eagle or Kaufmans. For more information, call 412-323-1919.
Greater Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival will be held Saturday and Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Tickets are available at the gate. Discount offers are available from participating Eckerd, Subway and Eat ‘N Park locations. Giant Eagle Advantage cardholders will receive a discount at the gate. The festival is located at Exit 51A (Route 31 East) off Interstate 70, six miles west of New Stanton and only 40 minutes from downtown Pittsburgh. Visit the Web site at www.pgh-ren-fest.com.
Bill Cosby will appear at the West Virginia University Creative Arts Center from 7 to 9:30 p.m. today.
Tickets are on sale at the Mountainlair Box Office, www.ticketmaster.com and all Ticketmaster outlets. Group discounts are available by calling 304-293-SHOW.
Hoedown square dancing, slow dancing, Polkas, waltzing, line dancing and clogging will take place from 7 to 10 p.m. today at the Arthurdale Center Hall in Arthurdale, W.Va. There is a donation for adults. Children 12 and under are admitted free. The Dave Dahl Trio will provide music and figure calling.