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Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff, dies at 88
Wonders of Mother Nature inspire ‘Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy’ 
Neil Goldberg’s “Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy” is coming to two area venues. One of the theatrical and circus director’s many productions created from his Dream Studios in Pompano Beach, Fla., the acrobatic and musical adventure is inspired by Mother Nature’s wonder and beauty. Western Pennsylvania audiences will have an opportunity...
Newhouse Park in Delmont will host 2 benefit events this weekend
If you’re looking for good food and good beer — to benefit a good cause — Delmont is the borough to be in this weekend. Both the Delmont Recreation Board and the Murrysville-Export Rotary will be hosting events over the weekend to benefit local causes. On Saturday, the second annual...
Pittsburgh’s Market Square to host international celebration
Market Square in Downtown Pittsburgh will be known as “World Square” three Fridays in September. On Sept. 6, 13 and 27 from 5 to 10 p.m. the square will be full of sights, sounds and tastes of the international and immigrant communities of Pittsburgh. Attendees can shop, taste a variety...
Latrobe Art Center hosts annual Fred Rogers juried exhibition
Winners in Latrobe Art Center’s ninth annual Mister Fred Rogers Fine Arts Juried Exhibition will be revealed during a reception from 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 5. As juror, Anne Kraybill, the Richard M. Scaife Director/CEO of The Westmoreland Museum of American Art, selected 71 pieces to be displayed in...
Dogs to play a role at this year’s Community Day in Verona
An annual celebration in Verona has gone to the dogs as a pet parade is among the new activities at the borough’s Community Day. Festivities are scheduled for 3-7 p.m. Sept. 14 at Railroad Park near the borough building. The parade is slated for 4 p.m. and presented by Etta’s...
Barebones Productions gets back to bare essentials with ‘True West’ play in Braddock
After enjoying a brief foray into glitz and glamour with its successful staging of “The Legend of Georgia McBride,” Barebones Productions is getting back to the gritty content it’s largely known for. Sam Shepard’s play “True West” opens Friday at the Barebones Black Box in Braddock, representing a return to...
Scottdale Historical Society hosts ‘Downton Abbey’ tea 
While awaiting the Sept. 20 theatrical release of “Downton Abbey,” local residents can slip on their long, white gloves, don their fanciest clothes and indulge in high tea at the Historic Loucks Homestead in Scottdale. The Scottdale Historical Society will host its fifth Downton Abbey Tea fundraiser with two seatings,...
Father, daughter artist duo ready ‘Wings Across Westmoreland’ 
In a light-filled office space above Greensburg’s Main Street, Westmoreland Cultural Trust Incubator for the Arts artist Patrick Mahoney sketches local landmarks onto a pair of wings. Nearby, his daughter, Riley Mahoney, 17, works on the wings’ exterior designs. Inspired by a popular Art in the Alley public art project,...
Ligonier Country Market features music, arts, crafts
Musical acoustic singer/songwriting duo The Evergreens of Johnstown will bring their indie folk style sounds to Ligonier Country Market on Aug. 31. The market is open 8 a.m. to noon Saturday on the Loyalhanna Watershed Farm off Route 30. Among the special features will be a free craft project for...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Aug. 30-Sept. 2
It’s Labor Day weekend, which often signals the unofficial conclusion of summer. Here are some ways to spend that three-day holiday weekend. Laboring The 38th annual Labor Day Parade begins at 10 a.m. Monday. The route begins at PPG Paints Arena and concludes at the United Steelworkers Building, Downtown. It...
5 things to do in Westmoreland this weekend: Aug. 30-Sept. 2 
TGIF! It’s the kickoff to Labor Day weekend, the last official hurrah of summer. Though it’s usually a time to pack in a picnic, backyard barbecue, road trip or other outdoor fun, that’s not all there is to do around these parts. SHEL game Indie-folk band SHEL will wrap up...
Art show inspired by women opens at Garden and Civic Center
Latrobe artist Mary Ellen Raneri says she has long considered an exhibition of artwork inspired by women. Partnering with Ligonier artist Raven Cintron, she is making that happen with the 35-piece show, “The Art of Woman,” opening Sept. 3 at the Greensburg Garden and Civic Center, 951 Old Salem Road....
Entertainment planner: Aug. 29-Sept. 11
Thursday Aug. 29 Ismo, Finnish comedian, Pittsburgh Improv, Homestead. Through Sept. 1. 412-462-5233 or improv.com/pittsburgh The Laurel, TGIS free concert, The Palace Theatre, Greensburg. 724-836-8000 or thepalacetheatre.org Friday Aug. 30 “empathy machine,” world premiere of new slowdanger dance work, Kelly Strayhorn Theater, Pittsburgh. Also Aug. 31. 412-363-3000 or kelly-strayhorn.org Pennsylvania...
Labor Day arts and crafts festival offers food and fun, too
Shopping more than 200 exhibitor booths is just the start of the fun at the 26th annual Pennsylvania Arts & Crafts Labor Day Festival, set for Aug. 30-Sept. 2 at the Westmoreland Fairgrounds. “In addition to the eclectic mix of arts and crafts, we have a variety of musical entertainment...
Family values at heart of new Apple Hill Playhouse production
An award-winning contemporary play set in rural Ireland that digs into family values and love caught the eye of veteran actor Dennis “Chip” Kerr of Greensburg. “Irish plays are almost always about families, unrequited love, words not spoken, words that should not have been spoken, and all delivered by characters...
Cheerio! Britsburgh Festival keeps getting bigger and better
The Britsburgh Festival just keeps getting bigger and better. The fifth annual event organized by British-American Connections Pittsburgh, a nonprofit that celebrates ties between Pittsburgh and Great Britain, expands to a full week this year. Britsburgh starts on Labor Day, Sept. 2, and runs through Sept. 8, with more events...
Squeeze celebrates 45 years with ‘Songbook’ tour stop in Pittsburgh area
The year was 1973 and Chris Difford stole 50 pounds from his mother’s purse to put an ad in a local shop window for a guitarist to join his band. It mattered little that Difford didn’t actually have a band and that only one person responded. That’s because the person...
Unmatched spectacle of ‘The Lion King’ returns to Benedum stage 
“Disney’s The Lion King” has proven itself to be the most moving Broadway musical — both literally and figuratively — that many theatergoers have ever experienced. From the emotions of a touching story about “The Circle of Life” expressed in music by Tony Award-winning artists Elton John and Tim Rice,...
ScareHouse to create Scream District in Strip District
Pittsburgh’s popular haunted attraction ScareHouse is transforming. The creators of ScareHouse, formerly housed on Locust Street in Etna, will present a new attraction called “The Scream District” in a new temporary home in the Strip District. An exact location has not been revealed. The new iteration of the ScareHouse will...
Wendy Bell gets own KDKA radio show; Marty Griffin back to mornings
After eight months sharing KDKA-AM News Radio 1020’s on-air afternoon commute slot together, Wendy Bell and Marty Griffin are now each taking the driver’s seat for their own shows. Starting Sept. 3, Griffin will return to the 9 a.m. to noon slot, with Lynne Hayes-Freeland moving from 10 a.m. to...
Dave Chappelle set to host benefit concert for Ohio shooting
DAYTON, Ohio — Comedian Dave Chappelle plans to host a special block party and benefit concert in southwest Ohio for those affected by the recent mass shooting. Chappelle will be among national and local entertainers planned for the main stage at the “Gem City Shine” event in Dayton on Sunday....
Young artists to display their talents at Greensburg Art Center
A group of young artists will have their talents put on view from 2-4 p.m. Aug. 25 in the Greensburg Art Center. “Over 100 art students, ages 3-18, were invited to participate in the Greensburg Art Center’s first ‘Young Artists Show,’” says center member Pat Majcher. “These students all took...
5 things to do in Westmoreland this weekend: Aug. 23-25 
TGIF! After a steamy start to the week, it’s time for a cool and comfortable weekend. Sweet celebration In addition to football, Arnold Palmer and Mr. Rogers, Latrobe has another claim to fame — the banana split. The Great American Banana Split Celebration is set Aug. 23-25 is all about...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Aug. 23-25
Sunny skies and cooler temperatures are on the way this weekend. Here are some suggestions for how to spend your time. Art appreciation Head over to Walnut Street for an art extravaganza. The 23rd annual Shadyside … The Art Festival on Walnut is Saturday and Sunday. The event features 150...
Swim and dine with man’s best friend and Youngwood Dog Club
As the dog days of summer wind down, dog owners whose pups enjoy a little pool time can bring their furry friends to Youngwood Dog Club’s “Doggy Swim Day.” The second annual event will be held at noon Sept. 7 at Youngwood Park & Pool, says Rodney Little, club president....


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