Based on a famous WWII diary published in 1959, this astounding 2009 German film is the shocking tale of how one woman survived.

After being raped by various rude Soviet soldiers, and having no success with complaining to the Soviet authorities, the unnamed woman offers her sexual services to a more civilized officer, who protects her from being raped by others.

Presented as part of the Three Rivers Film Festival. Show times and tickets are available from ProArts Tickets by calling (412) 394-3353.

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This gripping, surprising and utterly unforgettable play centers on a couple who reunite 15 years after their scandalous affair --- when the woman was just 12 years old.

Written by Scottish playwright David Harrower, "Blackbird" was inspired in part by the crimes of sex offender Toby Studebaker who kidnapped and jailed a young girl in 2003.

For show times or tickets, call (412) 431-2489.

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Do some holiday shopping at this fundraiser features 75 crafters and vendors from around the tri-state area. A gold buyer will also be available.

This huge event also includes pictures with Santa, raffles, grand prize drawings and delicious food.

$3 general admission and $2 for senior citizens, includes a grand prize raffle ticket, children 12 and under are free. Proceeds benefit the Chartiers Valley Primary School Parent Teachers Guild. FOr more information, call (412) 276-5949 or (412) 377-6192.

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This groundbreaking and lyrical 2008 German film is the story of a 67-year old married woman who rediscovers passion and sexuality after falling in love with a 76-year old man.

When Inge, a seamstress, delivers a pair of altered pants to Karl, she is shaken out of her comfort zone in brand new ways.

Presented as part of the Three Rivers Film Festival. For show times and tickets, call ProArts Tickets at (412) 394-3353.

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The museum joins other institutions all over the world to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Charles Darwin's groundbreaking "Origin Of The Species".

Charles Darwin (1809-1882) was an English naturalist whose groundbreaking research into the natural sciences led him to formulate the theory of Evolution.

Learn about the relationships between living things through hands-on activities and live performances of "How Bobby, The Rat-Catcher, Changed The World" by actor Gale McNeely each day at 1:30 p.m.and 2:30 p.m.

For more information, call (412) 322-5058.

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This beautifully restrained 2009 film, it stars up-and-comer Zoe Kazan –-- granddaughter of legendary director Elia Kazan – --as cherubic college student named Ivy, who has epilepsy.

Back home for the summer with her dance teacher mother, she keeps her condition at bay as long as she manages her emotions. As the hot New York summer melts on, Ivy plays phone tag with her boyfriend, but when they do awkwardly connect, each long pause reveals their growing distance.

Presented as part of the Three Rivers Film Festival. For show times and tickets, call ProArts Tickets at (412) 394-3353.

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Members of the faculty and current students will be available throughout the day to answer any questions, present new information about the programs and share their experiences at Carnegie Mellon's Heinz College as visitors decide if they would like to apply for admission.

Two part-time degree programs will be featured, the Master Of Public Management (MPM) and the Master Of Science In Information Technology (MSIT).

Heinz College was founded as the School Of Urban & Public Affairs in 1968 study of important questions of public interest. For more information, call (412) 268-2164.

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Music icon and legendary trumpet player Herb Alpert and his wife --- internationally renowned singer Lani Hall --- treat the audience to an intimate evening of American and Brazilian jazz, communicating their passion for the music and for each other, with soulful and elegant performances.

Show times and tickets are available by calling (412) 322-0800.

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For the first time in eight years, Mister Rogers' Neighborhood of Make-Believe will return to WQED studios.

"Mister Rogers' Neighborhood" (1968-2001) was a children's show produced in Pittsburgh at WQED starring Fred Rogers (1928-2003).

Tour the set the millions of people grew up with. For more information, call (412) 622-1300.

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This play is the story of a family coping with religion and life in the 1950's and the hilarity of its resolution.

In the dysfunctional Pazonski family, 12 year-old Rudy decides he doesn't want to get confirmed and questions family values as he looks for a religion to replace Roman Catholicism because it isn't fun enough for him.

For show times and tickets, call (412) 281-3141.

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