5 things to do in Westmoreland County: Feb. 11-13
Young creators
“Artists of the 21st Century,” the 24th annual exhibition of student artwork, opens Friday at the Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art at Ligonier Valley, off Route 711 south of Ligonier. Hours are from noon-4:30 p.m. Wednesdays-Sundays.
The exhibit features work by public- and private-school students in Westmoreland County whose districts participate in SAMA’s Arts-in-Education or Artist-in-Residence programs. SAMA educators and professional artists provide lessons designed to enhance students’ understanding of art creation, technique, history, criticism and aesthetics. Each district can submit up to 25 solo and two group projects.
A reception is set from noon-4 p.m. March 5, with a suggested $1 donation. The show runs through April 14.
For information, call 724-238-6015 or visit sama-art.org.
Now you see it
Pittsburgh-based entertainer Lee Terbosic will perform magic with a touch of comedy at 8 p.m. Friday at The Lamp Theatre in Irwin.
Terbosic is a veteran of local and national stages, including Liberty Magic and Kimpton Hotel Monaco in Pittsburgh, and has made numerous television appearances, including “America’s Got Talent” on NBC and the 2019 Discovery Science Channel series, “Houdini’s Last Secrets.”
A ticket is $25.
F0r information, call 724-367-4000 or visit lamptheatre.org.
Glammed-up bingo
It’s bingo with a twist — or rather, with wigs, false eyelashes and plenty of makeup — as Drag Queen Bingo comes to Salem Township Volunteer Fire Department No. 1 on Saturday. The firehall is at 128 Main St., Slickville.
Doors open at 4:30 p.m., and dinner will be served at 5:30. Games will begin at 6:30 and continue until 11:30 p.m.
A ticket is $26, plus $1 online processing fee. For information, visit Drag Queen Bingo on Facebook.
Love is in the air
Critically acclaimed performer-composer Michael Brown will join the Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra for a Valentine’s weekend concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at The Palace Theatre in Greensburg.
“In the Key of Love” will feature Brown at the piano for Maurice Ravel’s Piano Concerto in G. The program also features Overture to La Péri by Paul Dukas and Cesar Franck’s Symphony in D minor.
Tickets are $18-$63; a livestream option is available for $20 per household.
For information and tickets, call 724-837-1850 or visit westmoreland symphony.org.
Snakes alive!
The Westmoreland Reptile Expo is set for 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday at the Youngwood Fire Hall, 104 S. Second St.
The monthly show and sale features a large selection of reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, feeders, supplies and more. A selection of educated breeders also will be on and to answer questions concerning the proper care of the exotic pets.
Admission is $5, $3 for age 10 and younger, seniors and military personnel.
For information, visit westmoreland reptileexpo.com.
Shirley McMarlin is a Tribune-Review staff writer. You can contact Shirley by email at smcmarlin@triblive.com or via Twitter .
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