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Catch a wave at The Westmoreland’s ‘beach party’ Summer Saturday 
A “beach party” is planned for the July 20 Summer Saturday event at The Westmoreland Museum of American Art in Greensburg. The centerpiece for the free evening, beginning at 7 p.m., will be the screening of “The Endless Summer,” a 1966 movie following two surfers on a surfing trip around...
Ben Folds will hit Pittsburgh for concert, event for new book
Fans of Ben Folds will have two opportunities to see the singer-songwriter in the Pittsburgh area. On Aug. 5, the multi-platinum-selling musician will display another kind of writing talent, appearing at an event in support of his new memoir, “A Dream About Lightning Bugs,” from 7-9 p.m. at the First...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: July 12-14
Temperatures are expected to be in the low to mid-80s, so get out and enjoy this weekend. There’s plenty to do. Cheers! The Pittsburgh Summer Beerfest is Friday and Saturday at Stage AE on the North Shore. Guests will enjoy an unlimited sampling of hundreds of craft beers. Selections include...
Jeannette’s You Are Here hosts singer, acoustic guitarist Kelly Zullo
Ohio native Kelly Zullo, described as a one-person band, will bring her acoustic show to You Are Here: A Place for Art in Jeannette. Zullo, who won the Columbus Songwriter Association competition’s “best songwriter” category, fuses funk, jazz and Americana, and will perform from 7-9 p.m. July 18 at the...
The Westmoreland’s Big Art Party to have ‘peace and love’ theme
“Peace. Love. Art.” is the theme for this year’s Big Art Party at The Westmoreland Museum of American Art in Greensburg. Tickets are available now for the signature fundraising event planned for Oct. 5. The theme celebrates “Era of Cool: The Art of John Van Hamersveld,” an exhibition running July...
Entertainment planner: July 11-24
Thursday July 11 Bad Boy Blues Band, TGIS free concert, The Palace Theatre, Greensburg. 724-836-8000 or thepalacetheatre.org Eilen Jewell, Club Cafe, Pittsburgh. 866-468-3401 or ticketweb.com/clubcafe Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix, Schenley Park and other Pittsburgh locations. Through July 21. pvgp.org Friday July 12 Band Jam Music Festival, Cooper’s Lake Campground, Butler...
Kecksburg, investigator inspire Helltown’s ‘Aliens’ beer
Helltown Taproom will ponder the unexplained with local paranormal investigator Stan Gordon and hold an early release party for its new beer with a two-night event this month at its 5578 Old William Penn Highway, Export, location. The event is billed as “Kecksburg and Beyond: Two Nights of Paranormal Pa....
New exhibitions opening at Greensburg art center and library
Greensburg Art Center has announced new exhibitions at two Greensburg locations: • “Picture This at the Library: Sara Thomas,” opening with a free reception from 6-8 p.m. July 12 in Greensburg Hempfield Area Library, 237 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Greensburg. According to the artist’s statement, “Sara Thomas is a Senior Art...
East Huntingdon sites partner for ‘historic fun’ weekend
Neighboring historical sites West Overton Museums and Fort Allen Antique Farm Equipment Association are partnering for a weekend of historic fun. The organizations plan to offer historic activities, music, demonstrations, crafts and food July 20-21. West Overton Museums will host its popular summer DIY History, inviting visitors to touch, smell...
Dusty Slay brings down-home comedy to perform at Pittsburgh Improv
Dusty Slay tells the story of the custody battle between his parents. “I was 2 years old, and my mom lost,” the comedian told the Tribune-Review. “So I had to go and live with her.” That’s the type of joke he will tell when he visits Pittsburgh July 18-21 at...
Pittsburgh Cultural Trust to host Summer Gallery Crawl
Experience Pittsburgh’s Cultural District during the Summer Gallery Crawl from 5:30 to 10 p.m. on July 12. Sponsored by the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, the evening features stops at indoor and outdoor locations and public art places. There is also a “Crawl After Dark” event which begins at 9 p.m. and...
Author of paranormal, horror stories to discuss new book in Greensburg
Ronald Murphy Jr., who has penned books on the paranormal and strange creatures, will discuss and sign his new book, “On Faeries,” at Craftique Collections, 770 E. Pittsburgh St., Greensburg. The 1-3:30 p.m. July 13 event is free and open to the public. A regional author, Murphy will address fairies,...
The Westmoreland plans tour of 3 noted Southern art museums
A September tour of three noted Southern art museums is being planned by The Westmoreland Museum of American Art in Greensburg. Featured museums include the Philbrook Museum of Art and the Gilcrease Museum, both in Tulsa, Okla.; and the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, Ark. Anne Kraybill,...
Reception will mark Hempfield painter’s first solo exhibition
Surrealistic painter Stephanie Oplinger will hold her first solo exhibition, “A Midsummer’s Night Dream,” at the Greensburg Art and Civic Center, 951 Old Salem Road. An opening reception will take place 6-8 p.m. July 11, featuring live music by Andrew P. DeBroeck and models showing Oplinger’s wearable art sculptures. The...
Bloom Brew taps ‘Forged on the Yough Brew Festival’
Bloom Brew, at 100 Riverside Drive, West Newton, will host “Forged on the Yough Brew Festival” for what it calls a showcase of Westmoreland County talent. Downtown West Newton is event sponsor. The event from 1 to 4 p.m. July 28 will feature 10 “liquid artists,” outdoor recreation vendors Joe’s...
Daughtry, with ‘American Idol’ frontman, to play Palace Theatre 
Rock band Daughtry, fronted by “American Idol” alum Chris Daughtry, will play a show Oct. 20 at The Palace Theatre in Greensburg. Tickets are $59.75-$79.75 and go on sale to the public at 10 a.m. July 12 at 724-836-8000, thepalacetheatre.org and druskyent.com A promoter presale will be held 10 a.m.-10...
Latrobe’s Cabaret Theatre postpones ‘Cotton Patch Gospel’ run
The Latrobe-based Cabaret Theatre has postponed its upcoming production of Harry Chapin’s “Cotton Patch Gospel.” Originally scheduled to open July 10 and run through July 20, the production has been rescheduled for Oct. 16-26 in the Olde Main Theatre in Latrobe. Artistic Director John Carosella cited “production difficulties” for the...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: July 5-7
Many fireworks displays are over, but there are still plenty of things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend. Furry friends Here come the furries. The Anthrocon Convention — a gathering of adults dressed up as animals — invades Pittsburgh from Friday through Sunday at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center,...
Entertainment planner: July 4-17
Thursday July 4 EQT Celebrate America, Point State Park, Pittsburgh. celebrateamericapgh.com Independence Day Celebration, Historic Hanna’s Town, Hempfield. 724-532-1935 or westmorelandhistory.com Westmoreland Arts & Heritage Festival, Twin Lakes Park, Unity. Through July 7. artsandheritage.com Saturday July 6 “Outlaw Hippie Showdown,” Mr. Smalls Theatre, Millvale. 866-468-3401 or ticketweb.com/mrsmalls Ninth Annual Classic...
PICT Classic Theatre previews upcoming season
PICT Classic Theatre’s 2019-20 season will begin in November and include three productions: a ghost story play written by Stephen Mallatratt; an adaptation of a Shakespeare classic; and an Irish play by Hugh Leonard. The performances will be staged at WQED’s Fred Rogers Studio, 4802 Fifth Ave., Oakland. “This season,...
Greensburg and Latrobe art centers plan first joint exhibition
Members of Latrobe Art Center and Greensburg Art Center are planning their first-ever collaborative exhibition. “Art Neighbors: Latrobe Art Center/Greensburg Art Center Joint Exhibition” will run from July 5 through Aug. 25 in the Latrobe facility, 819 Ligonier St. A free public reception is planned for 6-8 p.m. July 18....
Furry invasion closes in on Pittsburgh 
This weekend’s forecast in Pittsburgh: Partly cloudy with a chance of furries. Yes, it’s furry season again. The Anthrocon Convention — a gathering of adults dressed up as animals — invades Pittsburgh from Friday through Sunday at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Downtown. Many will arrive Thursday. Vendors will...
Laurel Harmony holds barbershop music open house
In celebration of Barbershop Music Appreciation Day, the Laurel Harmony chapter of Sweet Adelines will hold an open house to share its singing style with the public. The Greensburg-based group’s members will demonstrate their a cappella four-part harmony of barbershop-style singing from 7:30-9 p.m. July 11 at Trinity United Church...
Classic, contemporary highlight free philharmonic concert
Music from Schubert to John Williams will be included in the Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra Academy of Music’s free summer philharmonic concert. The program will be performed at 8 p.m. July 16 in Seton Hill University’s Performing Arts Center, 100 Harrison Ave., Greensburg. Music director Morrie Brand conducts the concert that...
Carnegie Science Center programs celebrate 1969 moon landing
Carnegie Science Center will celebrate the 50th anniversary of mankind’s “giant leap” — the Apollo 11 moon landing on July 20, 1969 — with a summer of special programming. A new exhibition, “Sun, Earth, Universe,” features interactive exhibits and imagery to “connect visitors with current NASA science research and launch...


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