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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 PittsburghVideo
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...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Feb. 21-23
The weekend is here, and we’ve got some ideas about how to enjoy it in Pittsburgh. Uncork it The Senator John Heinz History Center in the Strip District will host its 22nd annual “History Uncorked: ‘80s Night” on Friday, the party for young professionals. The evening will feature live music...
Entertainment planner: Feb. 20-March 4
Thursday Feb. 20 Eko Chamber Collective, The Andy Warhol Museum, Pittsburgh North Side. 412-237-8300 or warhol.org “In the Garden,” Cabaret Theatre original production, Olde Main Theater, Latrobe. Through Feb. 29. 724-527-7775 or jcabaret@comcast.net “Picture This at the Library,” artwork by Jasmine Lear, Greensburg Hempfield Area Library, Greensburg. Through April 15....
Building a Pittsburgh bar, brick by brick by brickVideo
Ever get jealous of kids building skyscrapers, forts, planes and cars from their colorful Lego sets? Wish you could still stack, snap and construct your own visions with those childhood toys? The pop-up event Brick Bar invites grown-ups to play again, bringing what it calls its mobile “nostalgia trip” to...
5 things to do in Westmoreland County this weekend: Feb. 14-16Video
Happy Valentine’s Day. Maybe you’re wearing red, enjoying a bouquet of roses or a box of chocolates, or just looking forward to celebrating with your loved one (s). Here are 5 suggestions to make the weekend even sweeter. All things love The Westmoreland Museum of American Art, 221 N. Main...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Feb. 14-16
Valentine’s Day is Friday so make it a weekend to remember with the person you love. Some people might have three days off because Presidents Day is Monday. Here are some things to do in Pittsburgh. Sparkle and shine The Frick Pittsburgh in Point Breeze will present “Maker & Muse:...
Entertainment planner: Feb. 13-26
Thursday Feb. 13 “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” PICT Classic Theatre production, WQED Fred Rogers Studio, Oakland. Through Feb. 29. 412-561-6000 or picttheatre.org Pittsburgh Improv Jam, teams create comedic scenes from audience suggestions, Greer Cabaret Theater, Downtown Pittsburgh. Thursdays through July 30. 412-456-6666 or trustarts.org “A Touch of Blue Art Show,”...
The Spinners bring musical valentine to Greensburg stage
Whether their tunes bring back memories, or listeners find them by cruising classic or satellite radio, the music The Spinners play gets all ages toes tappin’. Try listening to “Working My Way Back to You,” “Rubberband Man,” “I’ll Be Around” or “Could It Be I’m Falling in Love” without singing...
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with these out-of-the-box suggestions
A romantic dinner at an upscale restaurant with that special someone might be a nice way to celebrate Valentine’s Day — but it’s oh, so predictable. With the holiday of love just around the corner, how about considering something entirely different this year? Maybe a little offbeat, even a little...
