Monroeville Arts Council gears up for summer

Tribune-Review | Wednesday, June 14, 2023 11:15 a.m.

Courtesy of Lillian DeDomenic

Luke Hickenboth, 5, of Monroeville takes his feathered bird on a test flight through the playground during the Monroeville Arts Council’s 11th annual Arts in the Park event on June 10 at Monroeville Community Park West.

The Monroeville Arts Council launched summer activities — late spring, technically — with an Art in the Park event June 10.

Youngsters and their families were invited to enjoy a day of hands-on arts and crafts activities in Pavilion #5 at Monroeville Community Park West, exploring a variety of projects to stimulate their imagination: painting, sculpting, music and crafts.

The actual start of a new season will bring the return of the arts council’s Summer Concert Series, sponsored by UPMC East. All concerts are free and held from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Community College of Allegheny County Boyce Campus auditorium, 595 Beatty Road, Monroeville.

Featured are:

• July 9 — Darryl & Kim, jazz and R&B

• July 16 — East Winds Symphonic Band

• July 23 — Judi Figel and accompaniment

Concerts continue into the fall with:

• Oct. 22 — The Pittsburgh Belairs

• Dec. 3 — Larry Cervi’s East End Kids

Stay tuned for updates and additions to the lineup featuring local talent.

The Monroeville Arts Council is an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization dedicated to arts education and promoting the arts within the community.

For more information, visit monroevilleartscouncil.org, call 412-373-0711 or email trw.69.@hotmail.com.