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 Summer Times: Places Looking out for diversity Friday, May 17, 2002 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Correction/Clarification: (Published May 29, 2002) The Laurel Highlands Railroad in Scottdale is no longer in operation. It was listed in error in the May 17 special section.
The first day of summer is just around the corner -- the day that has the most daylight hours of the year. What to do with them? Here are a few ideas:
Exhibits: "Voices of the Earth" -- jewelry works by North America's leading lapidary artists (through Aug. 28); Art Wolfe, "The Living Wild" -- exhibit based on nature photographer Wolfe's latest book (through Aug. 3); Biodiversity 911: Saving Life on Earth -- traveling exhibit developed by the World Wildlife Fund (June 1-Sept. 1); "Underwater Odyssey" -- New Earth Theater show looks at the undersea habitats of Truk Lagoon (opens June 1).
Events: BioBlitz 2002 -- Museum scientists and area naturalists will catalog plants and animals in Highland Park over a 24-hour period. Public display will show how to identify flora and fauna in the parks (today and tomorrow).
BioForay 2002 -- Carnegie scientists will collect data on plant and animal groups at Powdermill Nature Reserve. Although these activities are limited to the scientists participating, opening and closing events will be open to the public (June 8-11).
Biodiversity Block Party -- behind-the-scenes tours of the museum's earth sciences sections, fair featuring local environmental agencies, performances, opening of the museum's butterfly garden, and family programs (June 29).
Members Summer Series: Beginning June 20, there will be evening events for museum members that feature special looks at the museum's collections, along with reception. Space is limited. Information: 412-622-3314.
Lectures: Eric Dinerstein, chief scientist of the World Wildlife Fund (June 6); Dr. Jason Clay, senior fellow at the World Wildlife Fund and executive director of Rights & Resources (June 29); Dr. Bill DeWalt, director of the Carnegie Museum of Natural History, on Shrimp and People: Fishing for Solutions (July 11).
EXHIBITS: Science Carnival exhibit explores sights, sounds and energy forces (through June 2); "Busytown," visit author Richard Scarry's community in this new traveling exhibit (June 13-Sept. 8).
RANGOS OMNIMAX THEATER: "Shackleton's Antarctic Adventure" (through June 27); "SolarMax" features satellite images of the sun and a look at humankind's fascination with our closest star (through Oct. 17); "Africa's Elephant Kingdom" -- follows an elephant family's survival in Africa (June 28-Dec. 19).
Biodiversity, says the dictionary, is "biological diversity in an environment as indicated by numbers of different species of plants and animals." It's the word of the summer at Carnegie Museum of Natural History.
"Biodiversity 911: Saving Life on Earth" is a traveling exhibit from the Word Wildlife Fund that combines humor and creativity to teach people what biodiversity is, why it's on the decline and how they can help to protect it. It explores issues such as habitat loss, pollution and climate change. Another exhibit, by nature photographer Art Wolfe, documents the diversity of surviving wildlife on earth. A new Earth Theater show takes viewers to an underwater lagoon whose coral-covered sunken war ships are now home to a wide variety of sea life.
This weekend, museum scientists and area naturalists will be cataloging the plants and animals of Highland Park in the annual BioBlitz event. In June, they'll do the same at Powdermill Nature Reserve with BioForay 2002. On June 29, it's the Biodiversity Block Party, with behind-the-scenes tours, talks, children's activities and family programs -- plus the opening of the museum's butterfly garden. A lecture series featuring researchers from the World Wildlife Fund and museum director Bill DeWalt offers more perspectives on the biodiversity issue.
The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium has something new this summer. On Aug. 17, The First Busker Festival will open the zoo gates to a group of street performers from around the country. Fire-eaters, stilt walkers and mimes will entertain zoo visitors and zoo residents alike. The festival is the kickoff for the zoo's annual Kids' ZooFari -- a two-week event (running through Aug. 30), in which kids can get to know more about the animals before they head back to the classroom. Kids under 13 are admitted free.
Chill out with the baby penguin at the National Aviary. Young Stanley is a baby African penguin who can take a little heat. He does a daily meet-and-greet with Aviary visitors every day at 1 p.m. This also happens to be the National Aviary's 50th anniversary, making it a good time to visit -- or revisit -- one of the city's most venerable institutions.
By Adrian McCoy
Events: On Tap @ Carnegie Science Center, annual fund-raiser (June 14); Busytown Street Fair (June 15); Father's Day, dads 50 percent off, plus Father's Day raffle, storytelling and more (June 16); Twins' Day, twins or triplets admitted for the price of one (July 7); What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up, meet police officers, firefighters and others (Aug. 10).
SIGHTSEEING CRUISES: Good Ship Lollipop Cruise (daily from June 10-Sept. 2); Lock 'n Dam Adventure Cruise (Thurs.-Sat. from June 13-Sept. 2); Family Fun Cruise (Sundays from May 26-Oct. 20); Sunset Sightseeing Cruise (Tues. and Thurs. from June 11-Sept. 26, plus May 16, 23, 30; June 6 and Thursdays in Oct.)
DINING CRUISES: Captain's Dinner Dance Cruise (daily year-round); Golden Triangle Luncheon Cruise -- featuring live music: Cahal Dunne (June 18-21, July 23-26, Aug. 27-30); Joe Negri (Aug. 20-23); Salute to America Revue (June 11-14, July 9-12, Aug. 6-9). (Cruises run Tues.-Fri. from June 11-Aug. 30.) Dixieland Chick 'n Ribs Cruise (dinner cruises Tues. and Thurs. June 11-Sept. 26, plus May 16, 23, 30 and June 6, and Thursdays in October; lunch cruises Saturdays from June 10-Sept. 28); Three Rivers Sunday Brunch Cruise (Sundays June 16-Aug. 25).
NATIONALITY DINNER CRUISES: Hawaiian Luau (June 19; July 10, 31; Aug. 28; Sept. 18); Festa Italiana (June 26, July 17, Aug. 14, Oct. 9); Grecian Odyssey (Aug. 21).
MOONLIGHT DANCE CRUISES: Friday Night Jamz -- hip-hop, rap and urban dance hits (Fridays from June 7-Sept. 27); The Beat Saturday Night -- disco, funk, R&B and dance hits (Saturdays from June 8-Sept. 28).
BIG BAND DINNER CRUISES: The Four Aces (Aug. 11-12); Glenn Miller Orchestra (Aug. 25).
GOLDEN OLDIES DINNER CRUISES: Johnny Angel and the Halos (June 7); The Vogues (June 21).
RHYTHM & BLUES CRUISES: House of Soul (May 31); Cyclones with Shari Richards (June 15); Billy Price Band (July 3); Donnie Iris (July 19); Jill West and Blues Attack plus The Pawnbrokers (July 26); Jake's Blues plus Shari Richards (Aug. 23); Joe Grushecky and the Houserockers (Sept. 20).
COUNTRY ROCK CRUISE: Corbin-Hanner (May 26).
NEW ROCK CRUISES: Velveeta (July 5); Brownie Mary (Aug. 31); Buzz Poets (Sept. 27).
SUNDAY SUMMER JAZZ CRUISES: Pittsburgh Jazz Society Big Band, Sandy Staley and Her Quartet, Roger Humphries and RH Factor (June 2); Pittsburgh Jazz Society Big Band, Frank Cunimondo Quintet, Kenny Blake Group (July 7); Pittsburgh Jazz Society Big Band, Joe Negri Quartet, Harold Betters Quartet (Sept. 1).
POLKA CRUISES: Ray Jay and the Carousels, Henni and the Versa Js, Lil John and the ATM Band (May 19); Dick Tady Orchestra, Ray Skovenski Orchestra, Eddie Rodick (July 4); Del Sinchak, The Casuals, The Polka Quad (Sept. 2).
POLKA DINNER CRUISES: The Jimmy Sturr Orchestra (July 20-22).
ITALIAN DAY DINNER CRUISES: Marco, Amici, Jimmy Sapienza and Five Guys Named Moe (Aug. 4); Marco, The Five D's, Rocky Chirchiglia, Graziana (Sept. 15).
DAY TRIPS: Mountaineer Racetrack and Gaming Resort Cruises (May 17, 31; June 14, 30; July 6, 12; Aug. 2, 12, 18, 26).
HOLIDAY CRUISES: 4th of July Firecracker Dinner Dance Cruises (July 4).
Memorial Day Salute and 125th celebration kickoff (May 26-27); Outdoor Classroom (May 30-31); PolkaFest (June 2); Firefighter/EMS Family Day (June 16); Kid Fest -- hosted by Pittsburgh Children's Museum (June 18-22, 25-28); Showcase of Stars (July 2-5); fireworks (July 4, weather permitting); KDKA-TV 2 For Kids' Sake Days (July 9-12); WPXI Old Fashioned Days (July 23-26); Italian Day Festival (Aug. 16); Giant Eagle Carload Days (Aug. 20-23); Highland Games Scottish Festival (Sept. 7).
EVENTS INCLUDE: Physics/Science Day (May 21); Carpatho-Russian Day/4H Day (June 26); Grand Victorian Festival (June 28-July 4); Independence Day Fireworks (July 4); WTAE-TV Day (July 11); Italian Day (July 16); Slovak Day (July 18); Serbian Day (July 19); Greek Day (July 23); Byzantine Day (July 25); Majorette Day (July 30); Slovene Day (Aug. 5); Polish Day (Aug. 6); Hungarian Day (Aug. 7); Girl Scout Day (Aug. 12); Cheerleader Day (Aug. 13); Fall Fantasy Parades (Aug. 14-30); Fun Finale (Aug. 26-30); Croatian Day (Aug. 31); Labor Day (Sept. 2); Bonus Weekend Park Open (Sept. 7-8).
EVENTS: Family Day -- Reconstructed 19th-century village, where kids can learn about the region's industry, visit the one-room school. Registration: 724-587-3412 (June 2); Atlatl Competition using spear-thrower used by the prehistoric inhabitants of the Meadowcroft Rockshelter (June 23); Old-Fashioned Independence Day -- 19th-century Independence Day celebration (July 4); Summer Day Camp -- program for ages 8-13 (July 22-26, Aug. 5-9). Pre-registration required: 412-454-6304.
WORKSHOPS: Spinning (June 8); Historic Blacksmithing (June 15); Beginning Basket Making (June 29, Aug. 10); 19th Century Cross-Stitching (July 13); Wood Whittling (July 13); Flintknapping -- two-day workshop (July 20-21); Indian Beading (July 27); Prehistoric Pottery Making (Aug. 3); Weaving (Aug. 24). Registration required: 724-587-3412.
EVENTS: Penguin Premiere Show -- daily visits with Stanley, the aviary's baby penguin (1 p.m. daily through Labor Day); Breakfast with the Birds -- for reservations, call 412-323-7235 (June 1, Aug. 3); Festival of Flight Extravaganza (June 29-30); Feathers and Fun Summer Camp -- interactive hands-on learning and field trips: Wings around the World (ages 6-8), Habitat Hunt (ages 9-11) and Cultural Safari (ages 12-14) (July 8-Aug. 3); Member's Bird Day Party (July 21); Flight Camp -- at both the National Aviary and Carnegie Science Center (Aug. 5-9); Night in the Tropics -- over-21 event. Call 412-323-7235, Ext. 216, for tickets (Aug. 24); KDKA-TV2 Days at the National Aviary (Sept. 7-8).
EXHIBITS: Butterfly Forest -- several species of butterflies in their natural habitat (through Oct. 11); DinoQuest -- Exhibit features life-size dinosaurs surrounded by lush plantings (through Aug. 18); Jazz in the Garden -- live jazz concerts (from 1 to 3 p.m. June 30, July 28, Aug. 25); Discovery Garden Children's Festival -- games and educational programs for kids (July 6); Connoisseur's Table: New Plants from the Wild to Our Garden -- daylong course taught by plant collector Dan Hinkley (July 11); Go Native! -- exhibit of plants that are native to Pennsylvania. Learn about the benefit of planting natives and how to protect rare and endangered species (Aug. 24-Oct. 13); Salsa Festival -- Salsa dancing, food tasting, cooking demonstrations and kids' activities (Sept. 8).
May Market -- Sale of plants, gardening tools and accessories, lectures by master gardeners and more (today and tomorrow).
EXHIBITS: Natural History Machines -- full-sized steel dinosaurs and prehistoric creatures that kids can manipulate (through June 2); Planetary Landscapes: Sculpting the Solar System -- interactive sculptures designed to help kids learn more about the solar system (June 15-Sept. 8).
EVENTS: Fabulous Fridays: Kids' arts, crafts and other activities during extended evening hours; Week of the Explorer (June 10-16): Kids can learn about how to prepare for exploring trip; on June 13, kids can meet explorer Will Cross, who will talk about climbing Mount Kilimanjaro; Bug Mania Week -- Learn about bugs, build a "bug barn" and ladybug release (June 17-23); Paper! Paper! Paper! Week -- How to make things with paper (June 24-30); Patriotic Week, celebration of our nation's independence (July 1-7).
EVENTS: Safety Days -- Demonstrations by law enforcement agencies (today and tomorrow); 3WS Radio Days (June 1); International Plant Conservation Day -- kids' activities and entertainment (June 1); Members' Nights -- family evening featuring activities and entertainment (June 5-6); WSHH 99.7 Children's Fest (June 8); Zoo Gala: There's Romance in the Air -- formal gala celebrating animal births at the zoo (June 15). For information: 412-365-2541; Father's Day -- Dads admitted free when accompanied by their kids, plus special activities designed for dads (June 16); Baby Day -- Animal keepers will answer questions about raising exotic baby animals (June 22); KDKA Radio Days (July 11-12); Festival of Water -- The Scuba Tour offers instruction and a chance to experience scuba diving (July 11-15); KISS FM Radio Day (July 20); Summer Safari: Rock with the Animals -- evening fund-raiser for the zoo. For tickets, call 412-365-2541 (July 26); Komodo Dragon Day -- Dolly and Herb Ellerbrock of the zoo will talk about Komodo Island, plus other kids' activities (Aug. 3); Twilight Tours -- Evening zoo tours (Aug. 3 and 10 from 6:30 to 9 p.m.); Busker Festival Kids' Zoofari Kick-Off Event -- The first annual busker festival features street entertainers from across the country (Aug. 17); Kids' Zoofari -- A chance to learn more about the animals through demonstrations and other activities (Aug. 17-30); Animal Enrichment Days -- Animals get special objects to stimulate their interest in their surroundings (Aug. 17-18, 24-25)
The 'Burgh Bath Games -- Pittsburgh-theme events, celebrity appearances, entertainment; American Cancer Society Charity Event (June 1); Waterpark Preview Day (June 2); Jukebox Sunday Nights at Sandcastle -- oldies music, buffet (Sundays starting June 9); WTAE Summerfest 2002 (June 22-30); Waves -- Under 21 party with dancing, DJ and more (Thurs. from June 6-Aug. 22); Sandbar -- Over 21 club with entertainment, volleyball, swimming and more (Fri. and Sat. from May 24-Aug. 31).
1212 Smallman St., Strip District.
The Underground Railroad -- A talk by Dr. Spencer Crew, executive director and CEO of the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center (June 18). Reservations requested: 412-454-6372.
The Frontier Festival -- Pre-Revolutionary War era is illustrated through demonstrations and re-enactments, plus screenings of the documentary "When the Forest Ran Red: Washington, Braddock and a Doomed Army" (July 6).
The Civil War Fair -- Demonstrations, lectures and appraisal of Civil War antiques and collectibles. Author Arthur Fox will talk about his book "Pittsburgh During the American Civil War: 1860-1865" (Aug. 3).
ANGORA GARDENS White Oak Park, 412-675-8556. English Angora rabbits, herb and flower gardens.
BEAVER AREA HISTORICAL MUSEUM No. 1 River Road Ext., 724-775-7174. Open Wed. and weekends. Group tours by appointment.
BEECHWOOD FARMS NATURE RESERVE Fox Chapel, 963-6100. The Audubon Society's nature preserve. Five miles of trails through fields, forest, streams, pond and thickets, guided walks, natural history workshops, open daily.
BUHL HOUSE Zelienople, 724-452-9457. 1805 home of the Christian Buhl family, tours Sat. & Wed, part of the Zelienople Historical Society.
BUSHY RUN BATTLEFIELD Site of British military encounter in 1763 features tours of historic hiking trails, special events and educational programs. Harrison City. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wed.-Sun. 724-527-5584.
CAR & CARRIAGE MUSEUM Frick Art & Historical Center, Point Breeze, 412-371-0600. Rare, antique and horse-drawn carriages, self-guided tours with video "Pittsburgh and the Automobile." Closed Mon.
CLAYTON Point Breeze, 412-371-0606. The restored home of Henry Clay Frick. Tours daily except Mon.
COOPER CABIN Route 356 South, Butler, 724-283-8116. An original 1810 homestead furnished with family heirlooms and period pieces. Open Sundays.
FALLINGWATER Ohiopyle, 724-329-8501. The house designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Tours daily except Monday. Reservations required.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Sixth Ave., Downtown, 412-471-3436. Tours of the church include 13 Tiffany stained-glass windows, after the 10:45 a.m. Sunday service.
GEORGE WESTINGHOUSE MUSEUM Wilmerding, 412-823-0500. Family artifacts, product exhibits, replica of time capsule. Closed Sun.
HARTWOOD Indiana Township, 412-767-9200. Guided tours of the mansion, Wed.-Sun.
JIMMY STEWART MUSEUM Indiana, 724-349-6112. Family portraits, awards, costumes, photos, posters and film clips. Open daily.
LAUREL HIGHLANDS RAILROAD Route 819, Scottdale, 724-628-0776. Sat.-Sun.: Scenic three-hour train trips with varying destinations and times. Group bookings available.
LEMOYNE HOUSE Washington, 724-225-6740. "Heirloom Wedding Celebration," 19th-century wedding gowns, bridal bouquets. Closed Mon.
LINDEN HALL Dawson, 724-529-7543. Tours of the mansion featured on A&E's "Great American Castles," 11 a.m.-3 p.m. weekdays, weekends by reservation.
MEADOWCROFT MUSEUM OF RURAL LIFE Avella, Washington County, 724-587-3412. 200-acre outdoor museum complex. Weekends.
NATIONALITY ROOMS University of Pittsburgh, 412-624-6000. 24 rooms designed to reflect the ethnic heritage of Pittsburgh's immigrants. Tours daily.
OLD ECONOMY VILLAGE Ambridge, 266-4500. Early 19th-century home of the Harmony Society; gardens and 16 buildings furnished with original artifacts. Tours available. Closed Monday.
OLD ST. LUKE'S Old Washington Pike, Scott, 412-531-6541. Pioneer church, 1823 pipe organ, Revolutionary War graves. 1:30-4 p.m. Sun.
OLIVER MILLER HOMESTEAD South Park, 412-835-1554. Revolutionary War Encampment.
PASSAVANT HOUSE Zelienople, 724-452-9457. 1808 National Register home of the Zelie Passavant family, tours Wed. & Sat. through Oct., part of the Zelienople Historical Society.
POWDERMILL NATURE RESERVE Laurel Highlands, 724-593-6105. The Carnegie's biological field station.
RACHEL CARSON HOMESTEAD Springdale, 724-274-5459. Home of ecologist and author. Weekends.
RODEF SHALOM BIBLICAL BOTANICAL GARDEN 4905 Fifth Ave., Oakland. 412-621-6566. Special exhibit is King Tut's Vegetable Garden. Open 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sun.-Thurs.; also 7-9 p.m. Wed. (June-August); noon-1 p.m. Sat. Free. June 1-Sept. 15.
PENNSYLVANIA TROLLEY MUSEUM Washington, Pa., 724-228-9256. Scenic three-mile rides on trolleys, exhibits, museum store. Weekends and holidays.
SOLDIERS & SAILORS MEMORIAL HALL AND MUSEUM Oakland, 412-621-4253. Permanent exhibit: "Western Pennsylvania at War" timeline. $4; $3 seniors/students. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tues.-Sat.
WOODVILLE PLANTATION Route 50, Collier, 412-221-0348. 18th-century historic landmark; home of Gen. John Neville. 1-4 p.m. Thurs. and Sun. $5; $10 family.
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