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Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff, dies at 88
Stage AE closes because of coronavirus fears; other Western Pa. venues continue scheduled shows
Stage AE on Pittsburgh’s North Shore announced Friday that it will close through May 1, subject to ongoing reassessment. “Our hope is that we are able to reschedule as many of the affected events as possible, but at this time there is limited information on new dates,” PromoWest Productions said...
Avoiding crowds over coronavirus? You can still have some fun at home 
Everyone gearing up for a fun St. Patrick’s weekend likely is hastily making other plans, as concern grows about coronavirus. Along with other cities across the nation, Pittsburgh officials Wednesday made the call to cancel the popular St. Patrick’s Day parade planned for March 14. In cancelling the parade, @CityPGH...
Entertainment planner: March 12-25
Friday March 13 50 Times Around the Sun: A Celebration of Local Music, The Funhouse at Mr. Smalls, Millvale. 412-772-1202 or Facebook An Evening of Queer Youth Voices: Performance Pieces With Dreams of Hope, staged readings of short plays, The Peirce Studio Theater, Downtown Pittsburgh. dreamsofhope.org Art on Tap: Shamrocks...
Original ‘King Kong’ coming to Pittsburgh area theaters on Sunday
That big film star “King Kong” is coming to a big screen near you. The original movie version of the story of the giant monster premiered this week in 1933. To celebrate the occasion, Turner Classic Movies is presenting “King Kong” on Sunday in theaters around the country — including...
Max von Sydow on film: 5 memorable roles in a stellar career
With the death of Max von Sydow on Sunday at the age of 90, the world of cinema has lost one of its most versatile screen performers. The Swedish-born von Sydow was first recognized for his early work with director Ingmar Bergman, a fellow Swede. During the course of his...
Greensburg Art Center seeking proposals for sculpture garden
Greensburg Art Center is inviting artists to submit proposals for a work to be added to the center’s outdoor sculpture garden. Sculpture would be installed in late summer 2021 as an adjunct to an exhibition of three-dimensional works planned for the Rowe Gallery in the center at 230 Todd School...
5 things to do in Westmoreland County this weekend: March 6-8
So we lose an hour this weekend, but gain extra daylight. Celebrate the longer days and warmer temps, but keep that umbrella close by, just in case. And get out and enjoy some music, some history, maybe even cross the (Somerset) county line and get a jump start on spring...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: March 6-8
We lose an hour of sleep this weekend as we spring forward on Sunday morning. There’s still plenty of time to enjoy Pittsburgh this weekend. Here are some options: By the book The musical comedy “The Book of Merman” runs Friday through Sunday at the CLO Cabaret, Downtown. Director Gerry...
Entertainment planner: March 5-18
Friday March 6 Bear Hands, The Club at Stage AE, Pittsburgh North Shore. 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com New Bomb Turks, Crafthouse Stage and Grill, Pittsburgh South Hills. 412-653-2695 or crafthousepgh.com Pittsburgh Home and Garden Show, David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Downtown Pittsburgh. Through March 15. pghhome.com Saturday March 7 “Celtic Connections...
You Are Here hosts contemporary printmaking exhibition
A showcase of works on paper demonstrating a variety of contemporary printmaking techniques is the focus of “Printed Matter,” the new exhibition at Jeannette gallery You Are Here. The various works reflect the participating artists’ individual style, according to a gallery statement. Curated by Dan Overdorff, the exhibition’s artists are...
Local legend Tom Savini highlights resurrected horror show
Horror Realm Con — which ended a multi-year run in 2017 — will return to the Crowne Plaza Pittsburgh South hotel March 6-8. Horror Realm Con’s current roster includes local Pittsburgh makeup and special effects legend Tom Savini (“Night of the Living Dead” 1990 remake), Tiffany Shepis (“Tromeo and Juliet”),...
Roaring ’20s-themed dance to benefit Westmoreland County Food Bank
The Roaring ’20s of a century past will meet the 2020s during a retro dinner dance March 7 at Ferrante’s Lakeview in Hempfield. Those attending are encouraged to dress in Prohibition-era attire while enjoying a buffet dinner and dancing to the sounds of the Wally Gingers Orchestra. The event is...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Feb. 28-March 1
Leap into the weekend in Pittsburgh. Here are some things to do. Furry friends Andrew Lloyd Webber’s smash hit musical “Cats” is on stage through Sunday at the Benedum Center, Downtown. It is the latest gathering of Jellicle cats as part of Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh series....
5 things to do in Westmoreland County this weekend: Feb. 28-March 1
In like a lion, out like a lamb? No matter, March is upon us. This weekend at least, snow bunnies will still get some time on the slopes. The rest of us can look forward to Old Man Winter heading back into hibernation. Meanwhile, a weekend of entertainment beckons. Lost...
Mickey from ‘Disney on Ice’ visits UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh 
Ella Weisbord had a simple request as she waited to meet a Disney character Thursday in UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. “I want to dance with Mickey,” the 5-year-old from Cheswick said. Mickey Mouse was happy to comply. Ella’s mother wheeled the girl up to Mickey for a meet-and-greet …...
Entertainment planner: Feb. 27-March 11
Friday Feb. 28 73rd Annual Pennsylvania Intercollegiate Band Festival, with musicians from 21 Pennsylvania colleges and universities, California University of Pennsylvania, California. Through March 1. calu.edu Warehouse 11, The Wicked Googly, Ligonier. 724-238-2123 or thewickedgoogly.com Saturday Feb. 29 Brooke Annibale, Thunderbird Cafe & Music Hall, Lawrenceville. 412-682-0177 or thunderbirdmusichall.com Groove...
‘Spooky symposium’ will tell supernatural Pittsburgh stories
You’ve probably heard of “The Amityville Horror,” a book and movie series based on the real-life haunting of a house on Long Island, New York. But did you know that Pittsburgh has its own version of that macabre manse? That chilling story, “The Demon of Brownsville Road,” will be recounted...
Westmoreland Cultural Trust plans enchanting masked gala at The Palace
Those attending this year’s Party at the Palace at The Palace Theatre in Greensburg will enjoy a themed masquerade event, with guests visiting masked celebrations from around the world. “Party at The Palace is a fantastic evening to celebrate and support the arts while enjoying amazing food, music and company...
Original ‘Flash Gordon’ comic strip art headed to auction
LOS ANGELES — The original artwork for the “Flash Gordon” comic strip is headed for a new realm — the auction block. The auction house Profiles in History said Wednesday that it will sell the drawing March 31. The pencil-and-ink drawing by artist Alex Raymond was first published in January...
Joe Rogan will bring ‘Sacred Clown’ stand-up tour to Pittsburgh
America’s most popular podcast host, comedian Joe Rogan, will bring his “Sacred Clown” stand-up comedy tour to Pittsburgh on May 16. Rogan, who has also provided color commentary for Ultimate Fighting Championship fights since 2002, has been a stand-up comedian for the past 25 years, with two albums and six...
Pittsburgh Creative Arts Festival quilts have 9/11 focus
The Pittsburgh Creative Arts Festival will return March 20-22 to the DoubleTree by Hilton in Green Tree. Hours are 11 a.m.-6 p.m. March 20, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. March 21 and 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. March 22 in the hotel at 500 Mansfield Ave. The festival offers classes, exhibitions, a creative open...
‘Metamorphosis’ makes American premiere in Pittsburgh
Maria Caruso, founding artistic director of Bodiography Contemporary Ballet, will bring her solo creation, “Metamorphosis,” to Pittsburgh for its first U.S. stop. The 8 p.m. Feb. 29 performance will take place at an experimental warehouse space at 1501 Preble Ave., in Pittsburgh’s Chateau neighborhood. “Metamorphosis” has been performed around the...
Westmoreland Cultural Trust plans enchanting masked gala
Those attending this year’s Party at the Palace at The Palace Theatre in Greensburg will enjoy a themed masquerade event, with guests visiting masked celebrations from around the world. “Party at The Palace is a fantastic evening to celebrate and support the arts while enjoying amazing food, music and company...
New York exhibit examines ballet’s lasting influence on fashion
A crowning jewel of the new exhibit at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City is a feathered white tutu. It may look, to the untrained eye, like any ballet costume. It is, however, anything but. Worn by the iconic Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova in her most famous...
5 things to do in Westmoreland County this weekend: Feb. 21-23
Hang in there — Punxsutawney Phil failed to see his shadow, so spring is hot on our heels, right? Meanwhile, another weekend has arrived, with enough music, theater, art and other entertainment on tap to make us venture out, cold and dark or not. A toast to our first president...


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