Future events
local The Pretty Good Theater Company will conduct auditions for the musical “Gypsy” from 6:30 to 9 p.m. June 16 and 7:30 to 9 p.m. June 17 on the second (mezzanine) floor of the Fayette Bank Building, 50 W. Main St., Uniontown. Take the elevator to the second floor and follow the signs. Those auditioning must sing at least 16 bars from a prepared upbeat vocal selection. An accompanist will be provided. Recorded accompaniments are not acceptable. Those auditioning must be prepared to dance. Each person will do a cold reading from the show’s script. Adult and teen roles are available. “Gypsy” is slated for performances on Aug. 14-17 at the Pretty Good Theater Company black box theater. Additional information is available by esending an e-mail to prettygoodtheater@live.com.Frank L. Melega Art Museum will present 2008 Artist of the Pike Ray W. Forquer through July 26 at the museum on the upper floor of the historic Flatiron Building, 69 Market St., Brownsville. An opening reception will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. May 17. For more information, call 724-785-9331.
A grants workshop will be held from 3 to 5:15 p.m. June 12 at Touchstone Center for Crafts in Farmington. Sponsored by the Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area (www.riversofsteel.com) and led by Julie Throckmorton-Meunier, cultural resources specialist, the workshop will focus on grants of interest to folk and traditional artists; cultural arts and heritage organizations; festival committees; traditional performing and visual arts groups; and historical societies. Grants from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, Pennsylvania Humanities Council, Pennsylvania Heritage Parks Program, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission and the Carnegie Library’s Foundation Center will be discussed. Also, special guest Clara L. Pascoe, executive director of the Community Foundation of Fayette County, will discuss the PCA Pennsylvania Partners in the Arts – Project Stream Application. This program is free and open to the public. Touchstone Center for the Crafts is located five miles from Route 40 on Wharton Furnace Road in Farmington. For workshop information, call Collette Ridgeway at 800-721-0177.
The Second Saturday Seminar for artists will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 14 at the Greensboro Log Cabin. This seminar is in two parts, beginning with a discussion of Giclee Prints by Peter West. He is a noted fine artist with a bachelor’s degree from the Tyler School of Art, Temple University, and a master’s degree from Ohio University. He was awarded the American Artist Achievement Award in acrylic painting and is the author of “Step-by-Step Airbrushing,” a Foster Art Publication. He owns and operates World West Galleries and Fine Art Printers in Washington, Pa. The other topic is Plenaire (painting outside), Painting on the Monongahela River (kids invited) with local artist Becky David leading this part of the seminar. There is a cost for the seminar. A light lunch will be served. For more information, visit the Nathanael Greene Historical Foundation Web page at www.natgreene.org or call Mary Shine at 724-943-4462.The second annual Fayette Friends of Animals car, truck, bike and tractor show will take place June 15 at the Fairchance Volunteer Fire Department on Route 857. The top 50 trophies will be awarded for best car, best truck, best bike and best tractor. The event will feature food, a 50/50 drawing, door prizes and a Chinese auction. Dash plaques will be awarded to the first 100 vehicles registered. Registration will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There is a registration fee for each vehicle. Trophies will awarded at 5 p.m. A disc jockey will spin records. All proceeds will go to Fayette Friends of Animals. For information, call Dale at 724-564-0659 or Tammy or Flo at 724-245-7815.
64 Crayons at Jozart Studios, 333 Second St., California, invites local writers to submit short plays, from eight to 15 minutes running time, for possible production as part of the 2007 season at California Community Theatre. The plays will be read and judged by members of the 64 Crayons Writing Workshop. Final decision on production rests with the CCT board of directors. No more than two plays will be considered per playwright. A readers’ fee of $5 for one play or $8 for two will be charged, but playwrights will receive a share of the performance proceeds for any play produced by CCT. The fee will be waived if the author joins the writers’ workshop and participates in the production process. For more information, call Dr. Fred Lapisardi at 724-938-9730 or e-mail him at 64cryaons@jozartstudios.com.
Cruisin’ in the Park VI, a car, truck and bike show, will take place on Aug. 24 at Shady Grove Park in Lemont Furnace. The first 200 will receive 11-inch stand-up dash plaques and gifts. D.J. Terry’s Tunes and Pickle Radio will be featured. The event will include food, door prizes, a 50/50 auction and a Chinese auction. Golf carts will be available on side. Camping is available. A portion of the proceeds will go to the Children’s Hospital. For more information, call Shady Grove Park at 724-439-3438 or 724-245-9557.
Pechin Car Cruise will be begin at 5:30 p.m. every Friday through Oct. 24, which is the Halloween cruise. The event will feature a D.J., 50/50 drawing, food and door prizes.
The fourth annual St. Jospeh’s Roman Catholic Church classic car/truck/motorcycle show will be held July 20 rain or shine. Car show registration begins at 1 p.m. There will be a donation for show vehicles, and general admission is free. Dash plaques will be awarded to the first 200 registered cars. The awarding of more than 60 trophies is scheduled to start at 5:30 p.m. American and Polish foods will be served. The event will feature door prizes, Chinese auction, oldies D.J. Arnie Amber, 50/50 drawing, children’s game, American Band (live) and an air-conditioned hall. St. Joseph’s church is located at 180 Old Walnut Hill Road, Uniontown.
A Pet Fair sponsored by the Perryopolis Parks and Recreation Authority, will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 21 in Sampey Park in Perryopolis. All pets (on leashes) and their families are invited to participate. There will be food, games and prizes for pets and children, a pet parade, talent contest, food, free samples, “pet”icures, photos and more.
Phantoms Cruisers Fifth Annual Car/Bike Show and Swap Meet will be held at the Fayette County Fairgrounds from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 6. Car show registration will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be a registration fee for each vehicle. Vendor spaces are available. Spectators enter free. Dash plaques and goodie bags will be awarded to the first 200 vehicles. D.J. Arnie Amber will present music. The event will feature door prizes, a 50/50 drawing, games, food by Courtyard Catering and The Ice Creamery, Chinese auction and Kids Chinese auction. A bicycle will be raffled. Trophies will be awarded to the top 60 vehicles plus 10 special awards. Included in the special awards are two four-foot trophies – one awarded for the best of show and one for the largest car club. Winners will be chosen by participant vote. Portion of the proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society. For more information, call George at 724-785-3503.
The Addison Volunteer Fire Department in cooperation with the Confluence Lions Club will sponsor the first annual parade during the National Chainsaw Carving Festival at 7 p.m. June 13. The fire department is in need of sponsors to help with the purchasing of trophies and cash awards for the parade winners, including bands, twirlers, float entries and fire departments. Trophies and cash awards will cost about $800 to $1,000. Anyone who is interested in being a sponsor is asked to contact the Addison Volunteer Fire Department, Parade Committee, P.O. Box 117, Addison, Pa. 15411. Please make checks payable to the Addison Volunteer Fire Department. Donations are tax deductible.
Fayette County will celebrate Independence Day with a backyard barbecue and an outdoor concert from 3 p.m. until dusk June 29 on the grounds of the Uniontown Mall. Sponsorship opportunities will be available. Call the Fayette Chamber of Commerce at 724-437-4571 for information about sponsoring the Fayette County Independence Day celebration.
New Salem Volunteer Fire Department will hold its hog roast and fourth annual car and truck show June 29. Dash plaques and goodie bags will be awarded to the first 150 entries. There is no entry fee. Donations will be accepted. Trophies will be awarded. This will be a judged event. The event will feature a Chinese auction, 50/50 drawing, door prizes and music by Back in Time. Pork sandwiches will be served. Refreshments will be available. Parking will be available in the grass. The show will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Registration will take place from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Proceeds will benefit the New Salem Volunteer Fire Department.
Vette Together 2008 sponsored by Laurel Valley Corvette Club, an all Corvette cruise, will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. June 28 at Speedy Meedy’s on Route 119 across from the Fayette County Fairgrounds. Trophies will be awarded at 9 p.m. Donations will be accepted at registration. For more information, call Ray at 724-277-8737.
Brownsville Area School District Retired Employees Reunion will be held Sept. 13 at the Nixon Gun Club. All teachers, student teachers, administrators, custodial, I.U. personnel and guests are invited to attend. Those interested are asked to call Dick Majernik at 724-785-3684 or e-mail rjmajernik@yahoo.com or write to Dick Majernik, 419 Pearl St., Brownsville, Pa. 15417.
Valley Dairy of Connellsville will host a car cruise from 6 to 9 p.m. every Friday, weather permitting. All cars are welcome, including classic, muscle, imports and newer models. The event will feature door prizes, a 50/50 drawing and music by D.J. Arnie Amber. For more information, call 724-626-8798.
Paddle the Mon at Greensboro will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 15. The group will paddle about three miles on the Monongahela River upstream to old Lock 7, stopping to look at various river access opportunities in Greensboro and then head across the river to view the Friendship Hill National Historic Site’s riverfront. The group will then proceed to go downstream on the Mon, to paddle up Georges Creek in New Geneva and then return to the starting point. The tour guide will be Denny Tubbs, aquatic resources program specialist at the Southwest Region Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission. Those participating are asked to bring binoculoars, cameras, polarized sunglasses for fish sightings, hat, boat shoes to get wet appropriate clothes for the weather and sunscreen. Water and snacks will be provided. The event will benefit the Nathanael Greene Historical Foundation. For more information, call Mary Shine at 724-943-4462 or visit the Web site at www.NatGreene.org.
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The REP, Point Park University’s Professional Theatre Company, is accepting equity principal auditions by appointment for the upcoming production of “Eastburn Avenue,” a new musical with lyrics and book by Marcus Stevens, music and music direction by Douglas Levine and directed by Scott Wise. Appointments will be accepted from noon to 4 p.m. and 5 to 8 p.m. Monday. Rehearsals begin Tuesday. “Eastburn Avenue” runs through June 15 at the Pittsburgh Playhouse.Catholic Charities of Greene County will present a musical variety show for the entire family: “The 2008 Summer Follie!” The event will be held at 7 p.m. June 13 at the First Presbyterian Church in Waynesburg. The 2008 Summer Follies will feature musical and vocal acts, which showcase the talents of local performers. Proceeds from the event benefit people who are served by Catholic Charities in Greene County with programs that include pregnancy and parenting support, counseling services, disaster assistance and emergency relief.
Tickets to attend the event are available in advance or at the door.
To purchase advance tickets and for more information, call Catholic Charities at 724-627-6410.Hoedown, round & square dancing, slow dancing, polkas, line dancing and clogging will be held on the following dates and times: 7 to 10 p.m. today at the Waynesburg Moose in Waynesburg; 7 to 10 p.m. June 20 at the Rogersville Fire Hall in Center Township, Rogersville; 8 to 11 p.m. June 21 at the new Addison Fire Hall on Route 40 in Addison; 7 to 10 p.m. June 27 at the Haydentown Community Center in Haydentown; and 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. June 28 at the Long Branch Grange off Dolly Road, Long Branch. The Dave Dahl Trio will provide music and figure calling.