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5 things to do in and around Westmoreland this weekend: Oct. 18-20
Whether you prefer to watch the leaves turn colors and enjoy some fall crafts and cider, or hike through the woods at night — and maybe being spooked a time or two — this weekend’s events bring out the best of the season. In nearby Fayette County, a festival featuring...
Greensburg Art Center opens exhibition, plans ‘GIFTing’ event
The Greensburg Art Center is wrapping up one program and gearing up for the busy holiday season with another . Latrobe artist Rachel Wheeler is the final exhibitor in this year’s “Picture This at the Library,” a joint venture between the art center and the Greensburg-Hempfield Library, 237 S. Pennsylvania...
Monster Bash plans horrifying, timely return to Pittsburgh 
With Halloween lurking just around the corner, those who enjoy being scared silly, or who just enjoy being scared or silly, can check out the Monster Bash produced by Creepy Classic Collectibles in Cranberry Township. Another installment of classic horror, sci-fi and fantasy film screenings, along with celebrity appearances, vendor...
Norwin theater company bringing ‘Sister Act’ to the stage
A convent is a good place to hide from a gangster ex-boyfriend. How singer Deloris Van Cartier ends up there and what happens next will be revealed in Norwin High School Theatre Company’s fall production, “Sister Act the Musical.” Performances are scheduled for 7 p.m. Oct. 24-26 and 2 p.m....
Entertainment planner: Oct. 17-30
Thursday Oct. 17 Anniversary Art Auction, Mattress Factory, Pittsburgh North Side. 412-231-3169 or mattress.org The Pumpkin Patch, Bethel United Methodist Church, Lower Burrell. Through Oct. 31. 724-339-2420 or bethelumc.us “This Skin of Ours” and “Intersections,” Miller Institute for Contemporary Art, Carnegie Mellon University, Oakland. Through Nov. 17. 412-268-3618 or miller-ica.cmu.edu...
Hauntings and horror in the Laurel Highlands 
Harvest moons, scarecrows, pumpkin patches, frost on the garden’s final blooms, all signal autumn’s arrival. And with it Halloween, a season of witches, ghosts, things that go bump in the night and doors creaking open at haunted houses. Up for a scare? Dare your friends and family to climb aboard...
Dinner theater focuses on entertainer-activist Josephine Baker
Versatile entertainer and civil rights pioneer Josephine Baker is the topic of the Oct. 25 History Dinner Theater at Saint Vincent College. Presented by the college’s Foster and Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery, the program will begin at 6 p.m. in the Fred M. Rogers Center on the Unity campus. “Overcoming...
Fortnite sees its ‘End’ as game goes dark for players 
So is this how the world ends? Many gamers are asking themselves that question as Fortnite has gone dark. Worse than dark: Black hole dark. On Sunday, gamers joining in an event called “The End” (the end of the game’s 10th season), saw around 2 p.m. a rocket launch from...
Jeff Dunham’s irreverent puppet troupe coming to Pittsburgh 
Comedian-ventriloquist Jeff Dunham and his merry band of irreverent cohorts, Peanut, Walter, José Jalapeño, Bubba J. and Achmed the Dead Terrorist, will make a Dec. 31 stop at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, as part of the “Jeff Dunham: Seriously!?” tour. Tickets are on sale at jeffdunham.com. The tour, which...
5 things to do in and around Westmoreland this weekend: Oct. 11-13
Hang in there, weekend warriors. Your time is nigh, and the options for cramming fun into the next couple of days are numerous. Throughout Westmoreland County (and slightly beyond), join the throngs to watch parades, wander through a pumpkin patch, shop for antiques and collectibles and check out a cabaret....
Carnegie Science Center to host ‘Sensory-Sensitive Day’ for people with autism
The Carnegie Science Center later this month will host a “Sensory-Sensitive Day” for children and adults who have autism. The event take place Oct. 20 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Several science center exhibits will be modified to make it easier for people with sensory sensitivities to enjoy them,...
Entertainment planner: Oct. 10-23
Thursday Oct. 10 “Catapult: The Amazing Magic of Shadow and Dance,” Byham Theater, Pittsburgh. 412-456-6666 or trustarts.org Friday Oct. 11 Fort Ligonier Days, Fort Ligonier and various borough sites. Through Oct. 13. 724-238-4200 or fortligonierdays.com Meeting of the Marked — Tattoo, History & Arts Expo, Monroeville Convention Center and DoubleTree...
Epic struggle of ‘Jekyll and Hyde’ plays out on Greensburg stage
The epic struggle between good and evil will play out in “Jekyll and Hyde,” Greensburg Civic Theatre’s 68th-season opening production. The sweeping Gothic musical based on Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic story, featuring a score of pop rock hits, will be staged at 8 p.m. Oct. 17-18 and 2 p.m. Oct....
Fort Ligonier Days marks 60 years, bigger and better than ever
It’s hard to improve on a popular community event that draws more than 100,000 visitors to the region for three days every fall — but Jack McDowell, festival chairman of the 60th annual Fort Ligonier Days, says this year’s celebration Oct. 11-13 will be bigger and better than ever. “We’ve...
Opening of ScareHouse’s Scream District in Pittsburgh further delayed
The opening of the new ScareHouse attraction on Penn Avenue in the Strip District — “Scream District” — has again been delayed, the company said Tuesday. Scream District was originally scheduled to launch Sept. 27. Then officials said it would open Thursday. Now, the anticipated opening is Oct. 18. Company...
Loyalhanna Watershed Association plans annual art auction
Loyalhanna Watershed Association is planning its 35th annual signature fundraising art auction, featuring works from local and national artists. Plans include an open bar reception with hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction, a three-course dinner and live auction from 6-9 p.m. Oct. 26 at the Latrobe Country Club, 346 Arnold Palmer...
Latrobe Art Center exhibit shows ‘Wild Side’ of animal life
Latrobe Art Center is taking “A Walk on the Wild Side” with a new exhibition of animal art work. Featuring area artists Becky Mormack and June Drexler Robertson, the show is running through Nov. 9 in the center at 819 Ligonier St. The artists came together to create the show...
Life is a cabaret, says Jeannette Community Band
Expanding its entertainment format for a night, the Jeannette Community Band will hold a cabaret-style concert at 7 p.m. Oct. 13 at the Jeannette American Legion. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m., says Sherrie Wood, band secretary. In a departure from the band’s typical concert performances, the audience will be...
Dan + Shay to play Pittsburgh on 1st headlining arena tour 
Grammy-winning Dan + Shay — Wexford native Dan Smyers and musical partner Shay Mooney — will head out in 2020 on their first headlining arena tour, stopping at PPG Paints Arena in September. The 35-plus date tour, presented by AEG Presents, kicks off on March 6, 2020, at Bridgestone Arena...
Poetry project celebrates Pittsburgh’s public stairways
To Paola Corso, Pittsburgh’s iconic steps are more than concrete blocks piled on top of one another. They can take people places, connecting the past to the present and into the future. Made by immigrants and used by them, their children and others who will come after them, Corso wanted...
‘Cool’ artist John Van Hamersveld meets with Greensburg Salem art students 
One day before The Westmoreland Museum of American Art’s annual Big Art Party, the featured artist spent Friday conducting workshops for art students at Greensburg Salem High School. The Westmoreland’s current exhibit, “Era of Cool: The Art of John Van Hamersveld,” continues through Oct. 20. Van Hamersveld is perhaps best...
5 things to do in Westmoreland this weekend: Oct. 4-6 
The days are getting shorter, the evenings cooler and fall activities are ramping up. From musical performances to amusement parks and farm festivals, Westmoreland County offers a lengthy potential “to do” list this weekend. Get outdoors and enjoy Indian summer, then head indoors for some culture. And maybe enjoy a...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Oct. 4-6
Welcome the first weekend of October. Here’s what’s going on over the next three days. Come on in Doors Open Pittsburgh will be inviting guests inside a diverse collection of buildings in Downtown and the North Side on Saturday and Sunday. Visitors will have behind-the-scenes access to explore the insides...
Take a bite out of the Delmont Apple ‘n Arts Festival 
From cider to dumplings to bags full of fruit for crunching and baking, the Delmont Apple ‘n Arts Festival signals the return of autumn flavors. This year marks the festival’s 37th anniversary, and the 112th anniversary of its apple press, says Brandy Walters, festival communications and marketing director. Opening ceremonies...
With her ‘Head Above Water,’ Avril Lavigne heads to Pittsburgh still a bit ‘Complicated’ 
Following a five-year break, Avril Lavigne is back on tour, taking her sixth studio album, “Head Above Water,” out on the road, including a planned Pittsburgh stop. Lavigne, 35, first drew attention in 2002 while a teenager with the hit singles and videos “Complicated” and “Sk8er Boi” from the album...


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