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Google joins with arts and cultural groups to create online hub in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh’s evolution from a storied steel town to a city known as much for its arts, history and culture as its industry, is taking a significant step Tuesday. Some 15 local arts and cultural institutions are partnering with Google to create an online presence on Google’s Arts & Culture platform....
Weather looks good for Westmoreland Arts & Heritage Festival mini-event
Weather conditions look favorable for the Westmoreland Arts & Heritage Festival’s Mini-Fall Festival, set for 11 a.m.- 6 p.m. Saturday in the event’s usual location at the lower lake area of Twin Lakes Park, east of Greensburg. According to accuweather.com, the day should be “mostly sunny and nice” with a...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Sept. 24-26
Fall has arrived. It’s the final weekend of September. Here are some ways to spend it. Great Race returns The Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race is Sunday. The 44th annual running of the event will be held in person. The 10K begins at 9:30 a.m. in Frick...
5 things to do in Westmoreland County: Sept. 24-26
Ach, du lieber! Don your lederhosen or dirndl and head to Oktoberfest, taking place 5-8 p.m. Friday at the Murrysville Volunteer Fire Company Pavilion, 3235 Sardis Road. The family-friendly event will feature German-style food and music, along with libations from local breweries and wineries. A costume contest for those lederhosen...
‘Rejuvenated’ Mt. Pleasant Glass & Ethnic Festival returns with surprise features
The pandemic year cancellation wasn’t necessarily all bad for the Mt. Pleasant Glass & Ethnic Festival. “Having a year off got us rejuvenated,” said co-director Jeff Landy. “Everybody’s been working hard, and we’re excited to be back.” The annual street festival, celebrating the area’s glass-making history and diverse ethnic heritage,...
Is everything fine? Westmoreland Museum program delves into reality
Someone asks, “How are you?” and you automatically say, “Fine.” But are you really? Six Pittsburgh-area women artists will get to the root of the question during “Everything Is Fine,” an outdoor performance art event set for 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at The Westmoreland Museum of American Art in...
Murrysville Heritage Festival offers 1st chance to show off 1860s-era schoolhouse replica
Last year, Murrysville Historical Preservation Society members were hoping to not only mark the 200th anniversary of Jeremiah Murry’s founding of the town, but also to show off the period-accurate replica of a former one-room schoolhouse they had built. Those plans went by the wayside because of the pandemic, but...
Scottish clans to gather for 1-day Ligonier Highland Games
The clans will gather once again for the Ligonier Highland Games. Returning after a pandemic-year break, the celebration of Scottish heritage is planned Saturday at Idlewild & SoakZone, off Route 30 in Ligonier Township. Gates open at 8 a.m., with the last event beginning at 5:30 p.m. Usually spanning a...
Al Franken to perform at Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall
Comedian Al Franken has a question. “Is it pronounced Car-neg-ie or Car-negie?” said Franken. “I want to find out from the people in Pittsburgh. It’s a lively debate.” Franken wants to know because he will be on stage at Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall in Munhall. The former “Saturday Night...
Brick Fest Live brings its LEGO extravaganza to Monroeville Convention Center this weekend
Brick Fest Live, the nation’s largest touring fan-created LEGO show, comes to the Monroeville Convention Center this weekend. More than 1 million LEGO bricks will be on display throughout the 70,000-square-foot venue. The show is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at 209 Mall Plaza Blvd....
Penn Township Fall Festival returns with parade, music, food, fun
Three community members who were instrumental in setting up a covid-19 vaccination station at St. Barbara Church in Harrison City will be honored as parade grand marshals for the Penn Township Fall Festival. The festival will take place Sept. 17-19 at Penn Township Municipal Park in Harrison City, with the...
5 things to do in Westmoreland County: Sept. 3-6
Sunset at the fort Start the long holiday weekend with a Sunset Tour beginning at 7 p.m. Friday at Fort Ligonier. Guests at the 21-and-older event will take a guided tour of the site’s French and Indian War museum and then enjoy a wine and cheese reception and lantern-lit stroll...
5 fun facts from The Palace Theatre’s 95th anniversary tour
Did you know that there once was a bowling alley in the basement of The Palace Theatre in Greensburg? And a billiards parlor too. These bits of trivia were among facts and stories shared with about 100 visitors during a free tour Thursday highlighting the historic entertainment venue’s 95th anniversary....
Get the scoop on The Palace Theatre during free tours Saturday
There’s more to The Palace Theatre than meets the eye. “There’s so much more story behind the scenes. It’s not just a theater, it’s a part of the community,” said Teresa Baughman, director of operations and programming for the downtown Greensburg venue, owned and operated by Westmoreland Cultural Trust. Baughman...
Fort Ligonier goes all out for Cannon Ball auction prizes
The Cannon Ball returns to the grounds of Fort Ligonier on Sept. 17, after going online in 2020 because of the pandemic. Under two large tents on the patio of the education building and adjacent lawn, the signature fundraising event will feature the unveiling of a new whiskey collaboration with...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Aug. 27-29
It’s the final weekend of August. Here are some ways to spend it. Party at the Pier The Riverlife Party at the Pier is Saturday at a new location – The Highline on the South Side, a converted train terminal. The open space encompasses a 500-foot long elevated park overlooking...
5 things to do in Westmoreland County: Aug. 27-29
Tree tales Do you ever find yourself wondering about the trees that provide shade as you sit in your yard or hike a local path? Meet the park naturalist at 6 p.m. Friday at the beach house of Keystone State Park in Derry Township for a short walk to learn...
Westmoreland Symphony to play under the stars for Ligonier museum benefit
There’s another opportunity to hear the Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra perform outdoors, as the Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art-Ligonier Valley and Ligonier Country Club present “An Evening Under the Stars.” The benefit for the museum is set from 5 to 8 p.m. Sept. 18 on the grounds of the country club...
Allegheny County’s RADical Days back, bigger than ever
People looking to expand their civic, cultural and educational horizons by trying something new have the perfect opportunity during upcoming RADical Days. RADical Days began in 2002 as a “thank you” to Allegheny County taxpayers with a weekend of free events from organizations that received support from the Allegheny Regional...
5 things to do in Westmoreland County: Aug. 20-22
Go bananas in Latrobe Latrobe is going bananas this weekend. The Downtown Latrobe Banana Split Celebration will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday in the downtown area, with live entertainment, food vendors, arts and crafts, children’s activities and, of course, helpings of the signature dessert said to have...
TV Talk: Are Netflix’s filmed-in-Pittsburgh ‘Sweet Girl’ and ‘The Chair’ worth watching?
Here’s an inside-entertainment tip: When networks/studios/platforms put an embargo date (that is, when stories can be published) on reviews of a new movie or TV show that is well in advance of the release date that the project becomes available to the public, it’s because those in charge of publicity...
TV Talk: Former Pittsburgher gets ‘Naked;’ ‘Destination Fear’ visits Waynesburg
It’s a ridiculously busy week for Pittsburgh on TV and TV shows with local ties. Not only is Netflix releasing filmed-in-Pittsburgh “Sweet Girl” and “The Chair” on Friday, but two reality shows — “Destination Fear” and “Naked and Afraid of Love” — also have ties to Western Pennsylvania. ‘Destination Fear’...
Unity’s Victory Brinker earns lone standing ovation on ‘America’s Got Talent’
Several things portend well for Victory Brinker’s chances to win Season 16 of NBC’s “America’s Got Talent.” The 9-year-old opera singer from Unity was the final competitor in Tuesday’s live quarterfinal round, perhaps illustrating the “save the best for last” principle. There was plenty of build-up to her appearance, too....
Greensburg’s singing florist Gary Pratt wins music industry award
Sometimes it takes a while to become an overnight success. Sounds like the opening line of a great country song — or the story behind one. Country singer/songwriter Gary Pratt of South Greensburg has been in the music business for decades, but, recently, he’s been gaining recognition far beyond Western...
Greensburg Music Fest plans 20-plus acts on 4 downtown stages
Downtown Greensburg will resound with music of all kinds on Saturday, as more than 20 acts take to four stages during the daylong Greensburg Music Fest. Take it from musician Chris Fafalios, it will be “the best thing to do within hours of Greensburg.” Fafalios and his band, Another Cheetah,...
