Out & About category, Page 10
Out & About: Seton Hill art show ponders the weight of nostalgia
A young curator and 11 young artists have explored the bittersweet theme of nostalgia in “Joy Takes Time,” an exhibition on display through March 10 in Seton Hill University’s Harlan Gallery. During a Feb. 6 opening reception in the downtown Greensburg art center, curator Emma Vescio of Pittsburgh said the...
Out & About: Karaoke night benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters
Organizers of the Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Laurel Region karaoke party had the right idea when they held the event in a bar. Sometimes, it takes a little liquid courage to belt out a song in front of a crowd. Asked whether she would get up and sing,...
Out & About: Ruffed Grouse Society chapter holds annual banquet
Everything a sportsman or woman would need for a well- appointed hunting camp was up for auction at the Ruffed Grouse Society Western Allegheny Chapter’s 29th annual Conservation and Sportsmen’s Banquet. From wildlife-themed artwork to rustic kitchenware to plush beds for a hard-working hunting dog, it filled the tables at the...
Out & About: Many hands contribute to ‘Collaborations’ art show
Many hands make light work, the saying goes — they also make beautiful art, illustrated by “Collaborations,” a new exhibition in the Greensburg Art Center that features pieces made by two or more artists. The show opened with a reception Feb. 1 and runs through March 21. Displayed in the...
Out & About: Women artists display their work at You Are Here
The title of the new exhibition in Jeannette’s You Are Here gallery has layers of meaning. “Women’s Work,” which opened with a reception Feb. 1 and continues through Feb. 29, features artwork in various media by a group of area artists. As the name implies, all of the contributors to...
Pittsburgh’s Cinderella Ball is a dream evening for 11 debutantes
It’s a night that fairy tales are made of — from the young women dressed in pristine white gowns and elbow-length gloves to the glittering pumpkin and illuminated carriage. And, of course, daughters waltzing with their dads and Cinderella dancing with Prince Charming. On Jan. 25, 11 young women were...
Out & About: A few raindrops can’t dampen Ligonier Ice Fest spirit
You could say organizers of the Ligonier Ice Fest are like the dedicated mail carriers of the U.S. Postal Service: “Neither rain, nor sleet, nor dark of night shall stay (them) from the swift completion of their appointed rounds.” Rain — both light and heavy — fell upon the 29th...
Out & About: Latrobe comedy night just what the doctor ordered
It’s late January, our nation is seriously divided and the Doomsday Clock has just inched closer to midnight. Don’t we all need a good laugh to take our minds off our troubles? A packed house got just what the doctor ordered at Comedy Night, hosted Jan. 25 by Latrobe-GLSD Parks...
Out & About: Young piano virtuoso wows Saint Vincent audience
The reviews are in for pianist Nathan Lee, the latest guest artist in the Saint Vincent College Concert Series. It’s five stars all the way for the 18-year-old virtuoso’s Jan. 25 performance. “He was one with the piano; that’s the only way to describe it,” said Esther Ulery, who attended...
Out & About: WCCC hosts Culinary Olympics preview party
Members of the American Culinary Federation Culinary Team USA came to Westmoreland County Community College to preview the table display that they will present when competing in the 2020 Internationale Kochkunst Austellung, or International Culinary Olympics, Feb. 14-19 in Stuttgart, Germany. Their presentation — museum-worthy in its perfection — was...
Out & About: The Westmoreland celebrates Martin Luther King Jr.
On Jan. 18-19, the Westmoreland Museum of American Art hosted a weekend of events celebrating the legacy of civil rights pioneer Martin Luther King Jr. Honoring King’s “I Have a Dream” speech, visitors were invited to stop in the Greensburg museum’s Center for Creative Connections and post their own dreams...
Out & About: Coverlet gallery exhibit links textiles and computers
Did you know that there is a link between 19th-century woven coverlets and modern computers? The link is explored in “Technological Textiles: Computing History and Decorative Textiles,” the current exhibition in the Foster and Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery at Saint Vincent College. Some of us still remember that early computers...
Out & About: Good mix of ingredients make for a tasty Art on Tap
Was it a coincidence or masterful planning? The Jan. 10 Art on Tap happy hour at The Westmoreland Museum of American Art featured a “to die for” cream of mushroom soup from Elegant Catering, the featured organization was Empty Bowl and the Heavenly Biscuits provided the music. Knowing the museum...
Out & About: Pop fiction writers meet with Seton Hill MFA students
For most of their tenure, students in the Seton Hill University Writing Popular Fiction MFA program work remotely from home. Twice yearly, they gather at the Greensburg campus for face-to-face meetings and workshops with faculty members and guest writers. Each residency includes a talk and reception with successful pop fiction...
Out & About: Community music recital showcases young talent
If you’re looking to hear good music by some up-and-coming performers but don’t want to spend a lot of money, consider attending a recital by students who study through the Seton Hill University Community Music Program. The price is right for all pocketbooks — it’s free. And the set list...
Out & About: Dancing the (Twelfth) Night away at Fort Ligonier
English country dancing is a main attraction of the annual Twelfth Night Celebration at Fort Ligonier. It’s also become a regular activity at the fort, in the form of dance classes. “The lessons grew out of our first Twelfth Night (in 2018),” said Julie Donovan, director of marketing and public...
Out & About: Purring 20s New Year’s Eve Party was the cat’s meow
As a way to bid farewell to 2019, it was the cat’s meow. Really. On Dec. 31, guests at Greensburg’s Cattfeinated Cat Cafe counted down to 2020 at a Purring 20s New Year’s Eve Party. A group of swells in their party best braved snow squalls to visit the speakeasy-themed...
Out & About 2019: So many social engagements, so little time
Your intrepid Out & About crew was busier than ever in 2019, dashing from one event to another — sometimes up to four in one day. We apologize for not being able to cover every worthy happening around Westmoreland County. Let us know about your upcoming art, social and fundraising...
Out & About: Art center’s annual holiday sale ends with a party
It was last call for holiday gift shopping Dec. 19 in the Greensburg Art Center. The center offered a discount on items remaining in The Art of GIFTing, the center’s annual show and sale of artwork, artisanal home wares and accessories perfect for wrapping up and tucking under the tree....
Out & About: Westmoreland Symphony brings it ‘Home for the Holidays’
Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra’s annual “Home for the Holidays” program is always a special treat. This year’s concert, held Dec. 21 in Greensburg’s Palace Theatre, featured the usual — the orchestra, a guest soloist and a choir of area high school students — along with an extra special element: a world...
Out & About: Museum brunch and tour benefits Westmoreland food bank
Here are a few random statistics about the Westmoreland County Food Bank: • In 2017, more than 9 million pounds of food were distributed. • In 2018, more than 7,000 households were fed, and 7,000 volunteers put in about 100,000 hours of work. (That’s the equivalent of 48 fulltime positions,...
Out & About: Administrators’ group honors volunteer of the year
Members of the Westmoreland Association of Volunteer Administrators gathered Dec. 19 at Ferrante’s Lakeview in Hempfield for their annual meeting and holiday luncheon. The festivities included recognizing Joy Klohonatz of Greensburg as WAVA Volunteer of the Year. Klohonatz is a relationship marketing specialist with SendOutCards, an online greeting card creation...
Out & About: Bethlehem Project raffle helps fight homelessness
“Home for the Holidays” was the theme of a raffle party held Dec. 15 at Blessed Sacrament Cathedral in Greensburg — a fitting title for a project that fights homelessness in central Westmoreland County. The Bethlehem Project began in 1998 in response to homeless and near-homeless people requesting help from...
Out & About: Magic of ‘The Nutcracker’ returns to The Palace stage
A girl receives a nutcracker on Christmas eve, and the gift comes to life and wages a battle against an evil rat king. It’s an 1816 tale from Prussian author E.T.A. Hoffmann, adapted into a well-loved ballet in 1892 by Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky and choreographers Marius Petipa and...
Out & About: Stars come out for Civic Theatre’s ‘A Starry Night’ gala
Greensburg Civic Theatre’s annual gala always features entertainment provided by talented folks associated with the organization. At “A Starry Night,” held Dec. 11 in the Greensburg Garden and Civic Center, that included scenes from “Disney’s Frozen Jr.,” with three performances scheduled Dec. 20-21 in the civic center’s auditorium. During the...
