Future events
local The Pretty Good Theater Co. black box theater will present the musical “Gypsy” from Aug. 14-17 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.
Additional information is available by e-mailing prettygoodtheater@live.com.
Flatwoods Productions announces “The Secret Garden” on July 11-12. Performances will be held at the Curfew Grange building, located off Route 201 South and Buena Vista Road (across from the cemetery). Curtain times will be at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, with a matinee at 2 p.m. Sunday. Dinner will be available before each performance with advance reservations of at least a day. This time, in addition to the usual choices of stuffed chicken breast or roast beet, the meal will presented as a “high tea” in keeping with the British tradition of the show. In addition to the regular items offered, soup, salad, entr?e, mashed potatoes, vegetable, beverage and dessert, the also will be scones (English biscuits) and cornbread and various cakes and cookies for dessert. And, of course, the option of a hot pot of tea will be available. Iced tea also will be available if the weather becomes too warm. Tickets are available. For a reservation, call 724-366-7923.
The Mon Valley Performing Arts Academy has a few openings left in their Summer Experience 2008. Applications are available for enrollment in the summer theater school hosted by California University of Pennsylvania’s Department of Theatre and Dance. Participants will have the opportunity to study all elements of musical theater performance, including acting, voice and dance, in an intensive two-week experience on the Cal U. campus. Summer 2008 marks the 11th session of the program, which will conclude with a full musical. Last year’s “Honk! Jr.” was a romp through the duck yard. Beginning July 14 and ending July 26, students will attend classes and rehearse Disney’s “Alice In Wonderland Jr.,” which will be performed on July 26. Students between the ages of 8 and 17 may apply. Registration includes all scripts, music, costumes and lunch for each day of the school. There is a cost for each student, which includes a Mon Valley Performing Arts Academy souvenir T-shirt. For more information or to receive an application, call 724-938-4220 or e-mail Janie Walmsley at walmsley@cup.edu.Local musician Zach Ellsworth will perform an electric gospel concert at 7 p.m. Aug. 1 in the Fiddler’s Building at the Fayette County Fair. The band also will perform an evening of electric worship at 8:30 p.m. at the GIG Coffeehouse near Fairchance. Anyone who is interested in booking a ministry event is asked to call Ellsworth at 724-317-9757 or send an e-mail to info@zachellsworth.com.
A children’s choir will be needed for the upcoming All County Youth Musical production of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” to take the stage July 25-27 at the State Theatre Center for the Arts in Uniontown. About 20 children between the ages of 9 and 13 will comprise the choir. Auditions will be held at the State Threatre from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, June 18. Children will be taught all they need to know during their audition time. They should come dressed in dance-appropriate attire. For more information, call the State Theatre box office at 724-439-1360.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. For more information, call 724-785-9331.
“Art on the Yough” will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 28 and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 29 at Yough River Park in Connellsville. The group is still seeking artists who would like to sell their work at the event. For more information, call Michael Edwards at 724-626-0141 or send an e-mail to cctrust@zoominternet.net.Vendors for parts, crafts and tools are needed for the Phantom Cruisers’ fifth annual car/motorcycle show and swap meet that will take place July 6 at the Fayette County Fairgrounds. No food vendors will be permitted. There is a vendor fee. For more information, call 724-785-3503.
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.
The annual Quilt Show at Walnut Hill United Methodist Church, 132 Collier Road, Uniontown, will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 19. Exhibits will include needlework in addition to quilts. Quilting will be demonstration. A bake sale, craft sale and flea market will take place. Lunch, including homemade pies, will be available in the picnic pavilion. Quilts and other needlework will be judged in numerous categories, and ribbons will be awarded. Quilts and needlework for display should be brought to the church between 7 and 8 a.m. For more information, call 724-430-9210 or 724-583-7858.
The American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life team “Ray of Hope” will hold a jammin’ for a cure day at the McClellandtown Volunteer Fire Department on July 12, beginning at noon. Admission is free. There will be bands playing all day, including Black Sunday, Radioactive, Blacklist and Daddylongleg. The event will feature food, refreshments, a 50/50 drawing and more.
Cruisin’ in the Park VI, a car, truck and bike show, will take place on Aug. 24 at Shady Grove Park in Lemont Furnace. Registration will be held from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The show will take place from 1:30 to 4 p.m. The first 200 will receive 11-inch stand-up dash plaques and gifts. Trophies will be awarded to the top 96. 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.
Vendors are needed for Music in the Mountains 2008, which will take place Aug. 30-31, at the Ohiopyle State Park in the falls area. The event will feature arts and crafts, food vendors, musical entertainment, interpretative programming, climbing wall, helicopter rides and fireworks over the Youghiogheny River. For information, call 724-329-8594 or send an e-mail to ohiopylesp@statepa.us.
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.
Uniontown Senior Citizens’ Monthly Dance titled “Moonlight and Roses” will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. Monday at the Uniontown VFW Post 47 on West Main Street, Uniontown. The 29th anniversary dance will feature Dave Dahl’s Orchestra. The event will include square, round, line dancing, polkas, waltzes and other dances. Refreshments and door prizes are planned by the committee. The public is invited. Pete Porreca is commander of VFW Post 47. Kassie DeWalt is dance chairperson. If at any time the dances have to be canceled, it will be announced on WMBS radio station in Uniontown.
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.
California University of Pennsylvania and the California Chamber of Commerce will sponsor the eighth annual university/community Fourth of July celebration on Friday, July 4, at Roadman Park, located along Route 88 next to Adamson Stadium. Entertainment will begin at 7 p.m., as Brother Jeep and the M.V. Express will provide rock, rhythm and blues entertainment for all ages through his harmonica, vocal and D.J. talents. Brother Jeep or George “Jeep” Kyle of Belle Vernon is a Cal U campus police officer. At dusk, fireworks by Little Bit Shots Ltd., under the direction of Cal U alumnus Albert Knoblach ’88, will illuminate the sky with fireworks while Brother Jeep accompanies with patriotic songs. There is no admission charge, and the general public is invited. People can bring picnic provisions or purchase food and non-alcoholic refreshments at the Roadman Park concession stand. Roadman Park will be open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. For more information, call Doris Wadsworth at 724-938-4155 or e-mail either wadsworth@cup.edu or wald@cup.edu.
Ohiopyle State Park will offer a new interpretive program titled “Bike and Brunch” at 8:30 a.m. July 6. Along the way, bikers will discover some of the untold secrets of the bike trail. Bikers will meet at the Train Station in Ohiopyle. From there, they will be shuttled to Ramcat where they will begin to pedal. Pediodic stops will be made and bikers will walk off the trail to discover some sites. There is a cost. Pre-registration is required. The registration deadline is 4 p.m. July 3. Bikes will be available for rent at a cost. Call Barbara or Clyde at 724-329-0986.
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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. 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.