Weekend calendar
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The New Christy
Minstrels, American folk legends, are set to take the
stage at the State Theatre Center for the Arts in Uniontown at 8
p.m. Saturday. The tour marks the group’s 50th anniversary. Tickets
are on sale by calling 724-439-1360 or toll free at
800-397-2554.
Harrigan’s at the Uniontown
Holiday Inn hosts Bobby Reed Jazz Night every Thursday
from 7 to 10 p.m.
Acoustic Fridays at
the Stone House feature live entertainment by area artists every
Friday in the Tavern from 8 to 11 p.m. with no cover.
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Frank L. Melega Art
Musuem will present the exhibit “Antonio Pertucelli:
Master Illustrator” Saturday through Dec. 4 featuring Petruccelli’s
cover art and illustrations for The New Yorker, Fortune, Vanity
Fair, Life Magazine and more. An opening reception will be held
Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m. For more information, call
724-785-9331.
Flat Iron Heritage Center
Museum and the Frank Melega Art Museum on Market Street in
Brownsville is open to the public from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday
through Saturday, 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, or by appointment. There is
no admission charge but donations are welcome. The museum features
artifacts from the National Road and industrial eras as well as a
gift shop. To schedule an appointment, call 724-785-9331.
The Fayette County Law
Library presents Bobby Croft as the artist of the month
for November. Croft’s collection of artwork can be seen at the Law
Library on the second floor of the Fayette County Courthouse. The
public is invited, admission is free and the hours of operation are
from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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Dance lessons with
Chris Drum will be offered from Monday to Jan. 9 at the Jewish
Community Center, 406 W. Main St., Uniontown. For more information,
call 724-493-8537 or visit www.chrisdrum.com.
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Hoedown round and square
dancing, slow dancing, polkas, line dancing and clogging
will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. today at the Rogersville Fire Hall
on Route 21 five miles west of Waynesburg. There will be a 50/50,
food and coffee and soft drinks. Dave Dahl will present the music
and figure calling. A small donation will be accepted.
Soul diva Gladys
Knight will perform at the West Virginia University
Creative Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Tickets are available
at the Mountainlair and Creative Arts Center box offices, online at
ticketmaster.com, or by calling 304-293-SHOW and 800-745-3000.
The Witness Jesus
Band will perform a concert at the Mount Moriah Baptist
Church at 6 p.m. Sunday. The concert is open to the public and
admission is free. For more information visit
www.mountmoriahonline.com.
West Virginia Public
Broadcasting presents “Mountain Stage with Larry Groce” at
7 p.m. Sunday at the WVU Creative Arts Center. Scheduled to appear
are Booker T. Jones and Jill Sobule. Tickets are on sale now at the
Mountainlair and CAC box offices, online at ticketmaster.com or by
phone at 304-293-SHOW.
Waynesburg University’s
Touring Choir, featuring 20 Waynesburg University
students, will perform a fall concert titled “A Thankful Heart.”
The concert will take place at 6 p.m. on Sunday in Roberts Chapel.
Admission is free and the public is cordially invited to
attend.
West Virginia University’s
Creative Arts Center will host Indie pop group Lake Street
Dive and folk rock band The Spring Standards along with Booker T.
Jones and Jill Sobule at 7 p.m. on Sunday.The artists are all part
of West Virginia Public Broadcasting’s Mountain Stage with Larry
Groce. One additional artist will be announced in the coming days.
Tickets can be purchased at the Mountainlair and Creative Arts
Center box offices, online at ticketmaster.com, or by calling
304-293-SHOW and 800-745-3000.
The Sagebrush
Round-up lineup for Saturday includes Open Stage 6 -6:30,
The Round-Up Band, Miss Jeanie, Charlie Kenny Band, Dave Marsh
& Friends and Jeff Frey. There is a fee to attend. Children 12
and under are admitted free. The Sagebrush Roundup is located on
Bunner Ridge near Fairmont, W.Va. Call 301-334-8629.
art
“Teenie Harris,
Photographer: An American Story,” the first major
retrospective exhibition of the work and legacy of African American
artist Charles “Teenie” Harris, is now on view at Carnegie Museum
of Art. The exhibition runs through April 7.
theater
Castle Stankenfrein and the
Seldom Scene Players will present “The Evil Plot” in
Transylvania at 7 p.m. today and Saturday on the stage of the
Turkeyfoot Valley High School auditorium, Harnedsville. Admission
is free but donations will be accepted. The high school
cheerleaders also will serve soup with rolls and crackers and hold
a bake sale from 5 to 7 p.m. today and the Lions Club will hold an
Irish potato pancake dinner in the elementary gymnasium from 4 to 7
p.m. Saturday.
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The Pittsburgh
Polishfest will take place from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday at
The University of Pittsburgh Cathedral of Learning. This family
oriented event is free and all proceeds will benefit the University
of Pittsburgh Polish Room Scholarship Fund. The event includes a
celebration of Polish music, song, dance and religion. It also
offers ethnic foods, folk arts and crafts, cooking demonstrations,
a pierogi eating contest, polish films, a children’s craft area and
a holiday gift mart. For more information, call 412-231-1493.
The Westmoreland County
Historical Society will serve afternoon tea during two
seatings at 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.Saturday and Nov. 19. Full tea
will be served, which includes tea, savories, scones, sweets and
pastries. There is a fee. Seating is limited and advance booking is
required. For reservations call 724-532-1935 x15.
Send entertainment items to
Brandon Szuminsky at bszuminsky@heraldstandard.com or
hsweekendscene.heraldstandard.com.