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CHRIS SMITHER Club Cafe, Thurs. 7 p.m. $16-$18. 412-323-1919.
BADFISH Mr. Small's Theatre, Thurs. 8 p.m. With: Cellfish, 24 Hour Taco Shop. $13, $15. 1-800-594-8499.
MATMOS: The Warhol Theater, Sat. 8 p.m. With: So Percussion. $15. 412-237-8300.
MOHA/SEXY TIME EXPLOSION Garfield Artworks, Thurs. 8 p.m., $7. 412-361-2262.
ROBIN TROWER Rex Theatre, Thurs. 8 p.m. $35. 412-323-1919.
ELTON JOHN: Mellon Arena, Fri. 8 p.m. $35-$125. 412-323-1919.
OLD CROW MEDICINE SHOW Mr. Small's Theatre, Fri. 8 p.m. $20, $23. 1-800-594-8499.
THE SAW DOCTORS Rex Theatre, Fri. 8 p.m. $20. 412-323-1919.
BILL COSBY Heinz Hall. Sat. 7 and 9:30 p.m. $39.50-$49.50. 412-392-4900.
INDIGENOUS Rex Theatre, Sat. 8 p.m. $20. 412-323-1919.
NINTENDO FUSION TOUR With Hawthorne Heights, Relient K, Emery, Plain White T's, The Sleeping. Bigelow Bouldvard, University of Pittsburgh, Oakland, Sat. noon. Free.
THE SWITCH/GREG WOOD Mr. Small's Theatre, Sat. 6:30 p.m. $8, $10. 1-800-594-8499.
THE SECRET MACHINES Mr. Small's Theatre, Sun. 8 p.m. $16, $18. 1-800-594-8499.
STANTON MOORE TRIO Club Cafe, Mon. 7 p.m., $12/$14. 412-323-1919.
DMX Rex Theatre, Mon. 7:30 p.m. $39. 412-323-1919.
AWESOME COLOR/TALL FIRS Garfield Artworks, Tues. 8 p.m. $7. 412-361-2262.
JOLIE HOLLAND Club Cafe, Wed. 7 p.m. $13-$15. 412-323-1919.
GEORGE CARLIN Palace Theatre, Wed. 7:30 p.m. $38-$45. 724-836-8000.
THE QUEERS Lawrenceville Moose, Wed. 7 p.m., $10, $12. 412-361-2262.
BILL SELES' POLKA OCTOBERFEST With Stan Blout Band, Polka Quads, Frank Moravcik, Del Sinchak and Eddie Rodick. Seven Springs Mountain Resort, Fri.-Sun. 1-800-797-5440.
HAYDAY Hartwood Acres, Middle Road, Hampton, Fri. 412-767-9200.
BREEZER BONFIRE AND HAYRIDE Sterrett Ballfield, South Point Breeze, Fri.
SEWICKLEY HEIGHTS HISTORY CENTER FALL FEST Pony and wagon rides, horse-jumping, face-painting, scarecrow-making, dove release, nature exhibits and more. 1901 Glen Mitchell Road, Fri. 412-741-4487.
PUMPKIN FESTIVAL Reeger's Farm, Laurel Road, near Indiana, Pa., Fri. and Oct. 14. 724-463-0440.
APPLE FESTIVAL Mount Pleasant Township VFC Grounds, Hickory, Sat.-Sun. 724-356-3378.
PAUL TAYLOR COMPANY "Promethean Fire," "Company B," "Profiles" and "Troillus and Cressida" (reduced). Presented by Pittsburgh Dance Council, Benedum Center, Downtown. Sat. 8 p.m. $17.50-$50.50; 412-456-6666.
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DINNER WITH FRIENDS Drama by Donald Margulies about how two married couples who are lifelong friends react when one couple are splitting up. Adult language advisory. Little Lake Theatre, Route 19 South, near Donaldson's Crossroads, North Strabane. Through Oct. 14. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m. $8-$15; dinner or dessert theater options available. 724-745-6300.
ENCORE! Five famous short stories by Edgar Allan Poe, Washington Irving, W.W. Jacobs, Guy de Maupassant and Mark Twain. Boston's Chamber Theatre Productions at Carlow University's Antonian Theatre, Oakland. Fri. 10:30 a.m. $14.75. 800-225-7988.
FRIDAY NIGHT IMPROVS Audience participation improvisational show. Studio Theatre, Cathedral of Learning, Oakland. Through Oct. 29. Fri. 11 p.m. $3. 412-682-1435.
THE GOOD BODY Eve Ensler, author of "The Vagina Monologues," inspires women to love their body, no matter what its shape. City Theatre, Bingham and 13th streets, South Side. Thurs. through Oct. 29. Tues. 7 p.m.; Wed.-Fri. 8 p.m.; Sat. 5:30 and 9 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m.; also Oct. 25, 1 p.m. $15-$40 (group discounts available). 412-431-CITY.
THE GRADUATE Controversial hit comedy based on the Academy Award-winning film. St. Barnabas Kean Theatre, Richland. Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m. $19-$25. 724-444-5326.
GREATER TUNA Two newscasters report on events and introduce remarkable people in the madcap town of Tuna, Texas. Butler Little Theatre, One Howard St., Butler. Fri. through Oct. 14. Sun., Tues.-Thurs. 7:30 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 8:15 p.m. $10. 724-287-6781.
HAY FEVER A classic British comedy by Noel Coward. Comtra Theatre, Cranberry. Through Oct. 14. Fri.-Sat. 7:30 p.m. $10. 724-773-9896.
MISS JULIE The daughter of a count flirts with her father's chauffeur and sets in motion a series of events that lead to tragedy. Carnegie Mellon School of Drama, Philip Chosky Theater. Wed. through Oct. 13. Wed. and Oct. 12, 8 p.m.; Oct. 13, 4 and 8 p.m. Free. Tickets available one hour before showtime. 412-268-2407.
LEND ME A TENOR Ken Ludwig's comedy about an aspiring opera singer who steps in when the big star is thought to be dead -- until the star revives and chaos ensues. Apple Hill Playhouse, Manor Road, off Route 22, Delmont. Through Oct. 14. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. $8-$16; meal packages ($17-$26) with Lamplighter Restaurant. 724-468-5050.
LITTLE WOMEN Drama based on Louisa May Alcott's classic novel. Little Lake Theatre, Route 19 South, near Donaldson's Crossroads, North Strabane. Sun. through Oct. 29. Sat.-Sun. 1:30 p.m. $8-$10. 724-745-6300.
SISTER RITA MARY'S BINGO EXTRAVAGANZA Comedy from the creators of "Late Night Catechism." Mountain Playhouse, Route 985, Jennerstown. Through Oct. 15. Wed.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Wed.-Fri. 2 p.m.; Sun. 3 p.m. $20-$25; dinners at adjacent Green Gables Restaurant (additional charge). 1-814-629-9201.
LOVE LETTERS A.R. Gurney's love story about a man and a woman's lifelong correspondence. South Park Theatre, near South Park Fairgrounds, Corrigan Drive at Brownsville Road. Ends Sun. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. $10-$13. 412-831-8552.
MAZEL Inspired by the life of Holocaust survivor Jack Sittsamer, a drama about how a family's secret Holocaust memories create bitter family conflict. Seton Hill University Theatre, Greensburg. Fri. through Oct. 14. Fri. 10:30 a.m. and 8 p.m.; Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m.; Tues.-Weds. 10:30 a.m.; also Oct. 12, 2 and 8 p.m.; Oct. 13-14, 8 p.m. $5-$12. 724-838-4241.
OEDIPUS THE KING Written by Sophocles, translated by Irish poet W.B. Yeats and directed by Ted Pappas. Pittsburgh Public Theater at O'Reilly Theater, 621 Penn Ave., Downtown. Through Oct. 29. Tues.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 and 7 p.m. $34-$53. 412-316-1600.
OFF THE RECORD VI -- PLACE YOUR BETS! An evening of musical satire lampooning Pittsburgh issues and history. Benefits the Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank. Featuring members of the Newspaper Guild/CWA and AFTRA. Byham Theater, Downtown. Thurs. 8 p.m. (6:30 p.m. hors d'oeuvres and cash bar in lobby). $20-$60. 412-456-6666.
THE PITTSBURGH NEW WORKS FESTIVAL Three new one-act plays. This week: "The Hideous Face of Love," by William Whitehurst; "Untitled/Love/Affairt," by Thomas Miller; and "Most-ers!" by Matt Smith. CAPA High School Auditorium, Ninth Street and Fort Duquesne Boulevard, Downtown. Thurs.-Fri. 8 p.m.; Sat. 5 and 8 p.m.; Sun. 4 and 7 p.m. Young Playwrights Festival Sat.-Sun. 2 p.m. $7-$10. 412-881-6888.
THE PRINCESS AND THE PEA Children's classic. Theatre Factory KidWorks at Theatre Factory at Third and Cavitt Ave., Trafford. Sat. through Oct. 15. Sat. and Sun. 2 p.m.; also Oct. 13, 7:30 p.m. $6. 412-374-9200.
RAPUNZEL Children's classic. Wheeling Jesuit University Theater, Troy Theater, Wheeling, W.Va. Thurs.-Sat. 7 p.m.; Sat. and Sun. 2 p.m. $1-$7. 1-304-243-2000.
THE ROVER Directed by John Amplas, this acclaimed Restoration drama by Aphra Behn explores the exploits of three wealthy sheltered sisters in 17th-century society. Playhouse Conservatory Company (Point Park University student productions) at the Playhouse, 222 Craft Ave., Oakland. Through Oct. 22. Wed.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. $12-$14. 412-621-4445.
RUMORS Neil Simon's comedy about a wedding anniversary party gone awry. The Red Barn Players, Route 288, Ellwood-Zelienople Road, Franklin. Ends Sat. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m. $9. 724-773-7150.
SEXES: MARRIAGE DIALOGUES International Poetry Forum's verse drama, written by Samuel Hazo, with musical accompaniment. Carnegie Lecture Hall, Wed. 8 p.m. $8-$50. 412-621-9893.
THE WILD, WACKY, WONDERFUL WORLD OF GORMAN LOWE An evening of cabaret with the veteran Pittsburgh performer who will be joined by Carol Wiltman and Sean Flaherty. Pohl Productions at the Greentree Holiday Inn, Parkway Center, Greentree. Ends Sat. Sat. 7 p.m. $36, (includes dinner, tax and tip). 724-746-1178.
AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH Feature film based on Al Gore's book on global warming. St. Andrew Lutheran Church, Shadyside. Sun. 1 p.m. 412-682-3342.
FILM KITCHEN Featuring "B.T.O.U.C. [BalTimOre Underground Club]," documentary of an art event that brought the cops out; "Anonymous Family Reunion"; and another video by tENTATIVELY, a cONVENIENCE. Plus related readings from tENT's book "Footnotes." Pittsburgh Filmmakers at the Melwood Screening Room, Oakland. Tues. 8 p.m. 412-682-4111.
THE FIVE VENOMS Five mysterious fighters trained to be modeled after the most venomous creatures in nature are are sought by a sixth warrior to fight evil. Part of Heroic Grace: Chinese Martial Arts Films Thursday Series. Pittsburgh Filmmakers at the Melwood Screening Room, Oakland. Thurs. 8 p.m. 412-682-4111.
LAW OF DESIRE/MATADOR Pedro Almodovar's films. All Spanish, with subtitles. Part of the Viva Pedro! The Almodovar Retrospective series. Pittsburgh Filmmakers at Harris Theater, Downtown. Fri. through Mon. 412-682-4111.
LIVE FLESH/BAD EDUCATION Pedro Almodovar's films. All Spanish, with subtitles. Part of the Viva Pedro! The Almodovar Retrospective series. Pittsburgh Filmmakers at Harris Theater, Downtown. Tues. through Oct. 12. 412-682-4111.
THE STORY OF TEMPLE DRAKE In this 1933 film directed by Stephen Roberts, Miriam Hopkins plays Temple Drake, the promiscuous thrill-seeking daughter of a Southern judge who plays into the hands of a gang of kidnappers. Part of Naughty Gems Cont'd: Films of the Pre-Code Era, Part III. Pittsburgh Filmmakers Regent Square Theater, Regent Square. Sun. 8 p.m.
ART EXHIBITIONS
KEY: "***" denotes an opening or event SOCIETY FOR CONTEMPORARY CRAFT Thurs.: Metalsmith Jan Yager will discuss how her urban environment impacts her work, 6 p.m. $5. 412-261-7003.
TOUCHSTONE CENTER FOR CRAFTS 1049 Wharton Furnace Road, Farmington. Sat.: Fall gala and fine art auction. Studio tours 2-4 p.m., silent auction 4-6 p.m., live auction 6-7 p.m. Refreshments and live entertainment. Reservations; $50. Preview items at www.touchstonecrafts.com. Call 1-800-721-0177.
CARNEGIE MUSEUM OF ART "Louis Comfort Tiffany: Colleagues & Context," 29th annual Women's Committee Decorative Arts Symposium, Oct. 16, 9 a.m. $50 for program and luncheon. Registration deadline Tues. 412-622-3325.
AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSIC INSTITUTE Homewood, 412-241-6775. Fri.-Sat.: "WattStax: It Remains to be Seen," photo collection of 60 images from the 1972 WattStax concert, part of the First Annual Block Party Jamz. Fri. 6:30-8 p.m., includes Memphis-style buffet, live music; dance party begins at 8 p.m. Sat. 11 a.m., includes live musical performances, health and wellness screenings, children's activities, crafts, food vendors and more.
GALLERY LISTINGS Denotes special event or opening.
ALLEGHENY COLLEGE Doane Hall of Art, Meadville, 1-814-332-4365. Tues: Faculty & Alumni Exhibit," including alumnus J. Arvid Klein, through Nov. 1, opening reception 7-9 p.m. Closed Mon.
AMERICAN JEWISH MUSEUM/JCC SQUIRREL HILL, 412-521-8011, ext. 105. "Body: In Diaspora," a community art project/new work by Pittsburgh artist Maritza Mosquera, through Dec. 1. Daily.
ANDY WARHOL MUSEUM North Shore, 412-237-8300. Mon.: "Buggin' Taps for Justice," through March; "The Downtown Show: The New York Art Scene, 1974-1984," through Oct. 22; "Glenn Ligon: Some Changes," through Dec. 31; "Have Another Piece," through Dec. 31; "Steve O'Hearn: The Creative Heights Award Project," through Dec. 31. Permanent collection with more than 500 works of art drawn from the Warhol's extensive collections. Closed Mon. Admission.
ASSOCIATED ARTISTS OF BUTLER COUNTY Butler, 724-283-6922. Sat.: "Whiskey Painters of America Exhibit" in Main Rittelmann Gallery, through Nov. 3, opening reception 2-5 p.m. Closed Mon.-Tues.
AUDUBON EXHIBIT CASE Hillman Library, Oakland, 412-648-8191. "Raven," an original Audubon life-size hand-colored print, no. 101 of 435 original prints, ends Mon. Daily.
BARCO LAW LIBRARY University of Pittsburgh, Oakland. "Artistic Visions," watercolors by Roc Prologo, through Nov. 3. Daily.
BELLA ARTE GALLERY Shadyside, 412-362-7200. "The Art of Flowers by Brian Davis," a collection of hyper-photo realism flowers, ends Thurs.
THE BOST BUILDING Homestead, 412-464-4020 ext. 46. "Masters of Their Domain: Little Steel, 1750-Present," through March 31. Closed Sun.-Mon.
BOXHEART GALLERY Bloomfield, 412-687-8858. Fall Fantasy Landscape Exhibition and Sidewalk Sale ends Sat.; Tues.: "Recent Work: Paintings by Justin Hicks," through Oct. 24. Closed Mon.
BULGARIAN-MACEDONIAN CENTER Homestead, 412-461-6188. "Faces of Bulgaria," photographs by Kamen Bonev shot during the 2005 national folklore festival in Bulgaria, through Oct. 15. Open Tues.-Thurs.
BUTLER INSTITUTE OF AMERICAN ART Youngstown, Ohio, 1-330-743-1711. "Peter Falk: Drawings," through Nov. 26; Giffuni Gallery: "Cindy House: Pastels," through Nov. 26; Mesaros: "Kiki Smith: Works on Paper," through Nov. 5; Trumbull: "Elements of Abstraction," group exhibition of contemporary American abstraction painters, through Nov. 5; North Galleries: "Stephen Hannock: A Retrospective," through Nov. 19; Salem Branch: Works by James R. Lefebvre and Maria Dippolito, through Oct. 21. Thurs.-Sun. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Closed Mon.
CARNEGIE MUSEUM OF ART Oakland, 412-622-3131. "Gritty Brits: New London Architecture," through Jan. 28; "Riverlife Task Force Project: Connections: The West End Pedestrian Bridge Competition," through Dec. 14; view the six finalist proposals for the project at the Heinz Architectural Center; "One Thousand and One Nights," large paper cutout by Henri Matisse, through Oct. 22; "Forum 57: Luisa Lambri and Ernesto Neto," Italian photographer and Brazilian sculptor respectively, through Nov. 12. Docent tours available. Closed Mon.
CARNEGIE MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY Oakland, 412-622-3131. "Mayan Procession," featuring 14 life-size contemporary oil paintings by artist Winifred Godfrey, through Jan. 14; "PaleoLab," ongoing; "Carnegie's Dinosaurs: A World Treasure," a permanent exhibition; "Underwater Odyssey," a 45-minute earth theater program. Closed Mon.
CHATHAM COLLEGE ART GALLERY IN WOODLAND HALL Shadyside, 412-365-1106. "Susan Gurrentz: Flower Paintings," through Oct. 22; "Culture in Context: African Art From the Olkes Collection at Chatham College," ongoing through the fall college term. Closed Saturday and Sunday.
CHATHAM COLLEGE ART AND DESIGN CENTER Shadyside, 412-365-1106. "Jerry Caplan: A Memorial Installation," ongoing; "All-Alumnae Art Exhibit," through Oct. 14. "prajna paramita parasher: pierced by the prism of shadow," front stairwell, ongoing. Closed Sat.-Sun.
CLAY PLACE GALLERY Carnegie, 412-276-3260. "40 Under 40," first show in new location features 40 ceramic works by 40 artists under age 40, through Nov. 25. Closed Sun.
DIGGING PITT GALLERY, Lawrenceville, 412-605-0450. "Pittsburgh Alumni: 20 Artists From Beyond the Rivers," through Nov. 4. Closed Mon.-Wed.
EVERYONE AN ARTIST GALLERY Lawrenceville, 412-681-2404. "RECOVERY: The Beauty Within," featuring artwork by Karl Goodrich, Jim Donatelli, Danette Veahman and Christine Walko, through Oct. 13. Closed Sun.
FE GALLERY Lawrenceville, 412-860-6028. "Size Matters," works by regional and national artists exploring the relevance of scale, through Sat. Closed Sun.-Tues.
5151 PENN GALLERY, Lawrenceville, 412-661-9244. Fri.: "Partisan Project," featuring works of designers and artists to help bring about political change, through Oct. 27, opening reception 7-11 p.m. Viewings by appointment.
THE FRICK ART & HISTORICAL CENTER The Frick Art Museum, Point Breeze, 412-371-0600. Fri.: "The Arming of a Knight -- Design by Morris and Rossetti," gallery talk with Susan Goldman, museum educator, 2 p.m.; "Waking Dreams: The Art of the Pre-Raphaelites From the Delaware Art Museum," 130 examples of oil paintings, watercolors, ceramics, jewelry and furniture from the Victorian period, ends Sun. Docent tours available. Closed Mon.
GALLERIE CHIZ Shadyside, 412-441-6005. "BEFORE YOU VOTE!" handmade books by Joan Iverson Goswell and work by political cartoonists Tim Menees, David Clark, Gary Huck and Mike Konopacki, through Oct. 14. Closed Mon.
GALLERY ON 43RD STREET Lawrenceville, 412-683-6488. "Stops Along the Way," paintings by Sandra Ward, through Oct. 28. Closed Sun.-Mon.
GALLERY SPACE Monroeville Public Library, 412-372-0500. Sat: "Now and Then," by photographers Joyce and Larry Frost, through Oct. 31, opening reception 7-9 p.m. Daily.
HARLAN GALLERY Seton Hill University, Greensburg, 724-830-1071. "rp-shooter: an exhibition in response to terrorism," by Madelyn Roehrig, through Oct. 12. Closed Sat.
HOYT INSTITUTE OF FINE ARTS New Castle, 724-652-2882. "The 2006 Mid-Atlantic Juried Art Exhibition," through Nov. 10. Closed Sun.-Mon.
HUNT INSTITUTE FOR BOTANICAL DOCUMENTATION CMU Hunt Library, 412-268-2434. "What We Collect: Recent Art Acquisitions," through Dec. 20.
JAMES GALLERY West End, 412-922-9800. "Surface," an exhibition of ceramics by Regis Brodie, sculptural paintings by Val M. Cox, and paintings by David Miller and Maura Robinson, through Oct. 14. Closed Sun.
LA FOND GALLERIES South Side, 412-431-3337. Exhibit works of Peter Mars, Nellie Lou Schlegle and William Wessell, through Oct. 14. Closed Sunday.
MANCHESTER CRAFTSMEN'S GUILD North Side, 412-322-1773. "Bill Strickland: Collected Works in Clay," Collected ceramic works by MCG's founder and CEO, through Oct. 15. Closed Sat.-Sun.
MATTRESS FACTORY MUSEUM North Side, 412-231-3169. "Factory Installed," through Jan. 28; "Ruth Stanford: In the Dwelling-House," an archaeological look at the historic working-class home at 516 Sampsonia Way, through Oct. 22; permanent installation art by Yayoi Kusama, Winnifred Lutz, James Turrell and others on display. Visit www.mattress.org. Closed Mon.
MENDELSON GALLERY Shadyside, 412-361-8664. Fri.: "Spirit Unfolding: The Paintings of William Rock," through Oct. 28, gallery talk Sat. 2 p.m. Closed Sun.-Tues.
MICHAEL BERGER GALLERY, Point Breeze, 412-441-4282. "California Abstraction: Paintings by Jane Callister," through Nov. 25. Closed Mon.-Tues. Evenings by appointment.
MORGAN CONTEMPORARY GLASS GALLERY Shadyside, 412-441-5200. Fri.: "teapots!" featuring nonfunctional teapots by more than 25 artists, through Jan. 12, opening reception 5:30-9 p.m.; "blown away," glass works by Cal Breed, Jeremy Cline, Greg Fidler, Jeff Goodman, Jay Macdonell, John Miller, Caleb Siemon and Reed Slater, ends Thurs. Closed Sun.-Mon.
MOXIE DADA Bloomfield, 412-682-0348. "Urban Cowboy," new works by Jason Sauer, through Oct. 16. Closed Sun.-Mon.
NORTH HILLS ART CENTER Ross, 412-364-3622. Sat.: "Annual Fall Membership Show," a juried, multimedia show, through Nov. 7, opening reception 7-9 p.m. Free. Closed Sun.
O'BANNON ORIENTAL CARPETS Lawrence-ville, 412-621-0700. "The Language of Rugs," explores origins of unusual rug names, along with a new collection of Gabbehs, through Oct. 28. Closed Sun.-Mon.
PANZA GALLERY Millvale, 412-821-0959. "Marie Kelly & Al Blumberg: A Retrospect," a show dedicated to the late Pittsburgh artists, through Oct. 31. Closed Mon.-Tues.
PHIPPS CONSERVATORY AND BOTANICAL GARDENS, Oakland, 412-622-6914. "Aaronel de Roy Gruber: Light and Transparency," photographs, through Nov. 17. Daily.
PITTSBURGH CENTER FOR THE ARTS Shadyside, 412-361-0873. 2006 PCA Artist of the Year Jane Haskell and 2006 Emerging Artist Kim Beck, through Nov. 5. Daily.
PITTSBURGH GLASS CENTER Friendship, 412-365-2145. Fri.: "Nebula," glass sculpture and video by Hilary Harp and Suzie Silver, through Jan. 5, opening reception 6-9 p.m. Open daily, Mon. by appointment.
REGINA GOUGER MILLER GALLERY CMU, 412-268-3618. Joyce Kozloff's political and cultural commentary on paintings, drawings, prints, video, video stills and sculpture, ends Sun. Closed Mon.
RENAISSANCE ART GALLERY Carnegie, 412-279-0411. "Cindy Wallace," paintings in acrylics, through Oct. 28. Meet the Artist wine and cheese reception Sat. 6-9 p.m. Closed Thurs. and Sun.
ST. VINCENT GALLERY Latrobe, 724-532-6600, ext. 2107. "From Intolerance to Understanding," photographs and installation by Lynn Johnson, through Oct. 13. Afternoons; closed Mon.
707 PENN GALLERY Downtown, 412-325-7017. "Laurie Lundin: Old Maid, New Name," photography exhibit, through Oct. 27; "Highland Park Photo Project: Works by David Aschkenas," through Oct. 21. Closed Sun.-Mon.
THE SEWICKLEY GALLERY 549 Beaver St. 412-741-9040 Pittsburgh Society of Artist's annual member show, through Oct. 14. Closed Sun.-Mon.
SILVER EYE CENTER FOR PHOTOGRAPHY South Side, 412-431-1810. "It's a Dog's Life: Photographs by William Wegman From the Polaroid Collection" features 28 photographs of his celebrated Weimaraner dogs, through Nov. 4. Wed.: "William Wegman: Video Works 1970-1999," 7-8:30 p.m.; members $3, others $5. Members' Gallery: "Kimberly Austin and Mickey Smith" ends Sat. Weds.: "Keith Sharp and Gayle Varre," through Nov. 4. Closed Sun., Mon.-Tues., open for education.
SOCIETY FOR CONTEMPORARY CRAFT Strip District, 412-261-7003. "Nature/Culture: Artists Respond to the Environment," contemporary artists show new work, through Nov. 11. Food Gallery: "Koehler Cafe, 'Wood You Like to Eat?,' " by Ron Koehler. Closed Sun.-Mon. Daily until 6 p.m.
SOUTHERN ALLEGHENIES MUSEUM OF ART Altoona, 1-814-946-4464. "Obligation and Opulence: Vintage Photographs of William H. Rau, official photographer of the Pennsylvania Railroad," ends Sun. "Artists in Our Midst," juried exhibition celebrating the work of local artists, through Jan. 14.
SOUTHERN ALLEGHENIES MUSEUM OF ART Johnstown, 1-814-269-7234. Allied Artists of Johnstown 74th annual Juried Show, through Jan. 7. Closed Sat.-Sun.
SOUTHERN ALLEGHENIES MUSEUM OF ART Ligonier, 724-238-6015. Ansel Adams: A Legacy," 55 landscape, nature, portrait and architectural photographs, through Nov. 19. Closed Mon.
SOUTHERN ALLEGHENIES MUSEUM OF ART Loretto, 1-814-472-3920. "Artists of the Commonwealth: Realism and its Response in Pennsylvania Painting, 1900-1950," traveling exhibit of Pennsylvania painters, through Nov. 5. Closed Mon.
SPACE GALLERY Downtown, 412-325-7723. "In To My Self," an exhibition of works that address issues of self-portraiture and humor, through Oct. 21. Closed Sun.-Tues.
SWEETWATER CENTER FOR THE ARTS Sewickley, 412-741-4405. MAVUNO 2006 "First Fruit" arts festival ends Sat.
THREE RIVERS ARTS FESTIVAL GALLERY Downtown, 412-281-8723. "IN OUR HOUSE: Interpretations of African Culture," through Oct. 21. Closed Sun.
UNIVERSITY ART GALLERY Frick Fine Arts Building, University of Pittsburgh, 412-648-2423. Thurs.: "Pittsburgh Geology as seen in the art of John Kane," by Albert D. Kollar, geologist and collections manager. Sat.: "A Walking Tour of Schenley Park," 10 a.m.
THE UNIVERSITY MUSEUM Indiana University of Pa., 724-357-7930. "Kamal Youssef: An Artist's Journey," through Dec. 9.
WATERCOLORS GALLERY Downtown, 412-201-4003."Diversity," featuring watercolors by Ruth G. Richardson, through Nov. 11. Closed Sun.
WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY Morgantown, 1-304-293-2140, ext. 3210. Laura Mesaros Gallery: "Selections from the Mesaros Collection, commemorating the 10th anniversary of the galleries, through Oct. 13. Mon.-Sat. noon-9:30 p.m.
WESTMORELAND MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART Greensburg, 724-837-1500. Thurs.: Director/CEO Judith O'Toole and curator Barbara Jones will discuss how to buy art, 7 p.m., free. Wed.: Brown bag lecture: "Clyde Hare's Pittsburgh," noon. "The Westmoreland Juried Biennial," through Oct. 15. Closed Mon.-Tues.
PITTSBURGH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Vassily Sinaisky, conductor; Vladimir Feltsman, piano. Heinz Hall, Downtown. Fri. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2:30 p.m. $17-$72. 412-392-4900.
RIVER CITY BRASS BAND "Soulful Songs" Carson Middle School, McCandless, Fri. 8 p.m.; Palace Theatre, Greensburg, Sat. 8 p.m.; Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center, University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown, Sun. 3 p.m.; Upper St. Clair Theater, USC High School, Tues. 8 p.m. $14-$27. 412-322-7222.
CHATHAM BAROQUE "The Value of a Dot," part of its Peanut Butter & Jam Sessions for preschoolers. McClintic Hall, Calvary Episcopal Church, Shadyside. Sat. 10 and 11:30 a.m. $4 and $6. 412-687-1788.
TUESDAY MUSICAL CLUB St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, "A Saturday Recital," Sat. 2 p.m. Free. 412-682-0439.
EDGEWOOD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Debut of Vinicio Meza's Latin American Suite; featuring Daniela Shtereva on violin. Rodef Shalom Levy Hall, Oakland. Sat. 8 p.m. $5-$10. 412-473-8880.
SAINT VINCENT COLLEGE CONCERT SERIES Wonny Song, piano. Robert S. Carey Performing Arts Center, Saint Vincent College, Latrobe. Sat. 8 p.m. $20. Dinner packages available with concert ticket, $35. 724-537-4565.
PITTSBURGH COMPLINE CHOIR SERIES Organist Gretchen Franz. Heinz Chapel, Oakland. Sun. 8:30 p.m. Free. 412-682-8668.
PITTSBURGH SYMPHONY POPS Featuring The 21st Century Platters with Marvin Hamlisch, conductor. Scottish Rite Cathedral, New Castle. Wed. 8 p.m. $21-$63. 1-800-743-8560.
SANCTUARY CONCERT SERIES Ken Burky, piano. First Baptist Church, Oakland. Sun. 3 p.m. Free-will offering. 412-621-0500.
CARNEGIE MELLON SCHOOL OF MUSIC Philharmonic, featuring Walter Morales. Carnegie Music Hall. Wed. 8 p.m.; Cuarteto Latinamericano, part of Hispanic Heritage Month, Kresge Recital Hall, Sept. 21 8 p.m. 412-268-2383.
BILLY'S ROADHOUSE Wexford, 724-934-1177. Tues.: Hewlett/Anderson 5 p.m.
BRILLOBOX Lawrenceville, 412-621-4900. Fri.: Chin Up Chin Up, Harangue, Donora 9 p.m.
CIAO'S Carnegie, 412-276-9914. Mon.: Hewlett/Anderson 7:30 p.m.
HILLTOPPERS PUB Troy Hill, 412-322-3676. Fri.: Expense 9 p.m.
JAY'S SPORTS BAR Canonsburg, 724-746-2250. Sat.: Max'ell House & the Perkulators 9:30 p.m.
MOONDOG'S Blawnox, 412-828-2040. Thurs.: Naked Beggars 8 p.m., Fri.: 28 North, Sat.: 8th Street Rox 9:30 p.m.
REX THEATER South Side, 412-323-1919. Sat.: Mark Cyler & Al Snyder 9:30 p.m.
RHYTHM HOUSE CAFE Bridgeville, 412-221-5010. Thurs.: Grapevine, Fri.: Marcus Tyler Band, Sat.: The Poison Whiskey Band 9 p.m.
RPM'S Bridgeville, 412-221-7808. Sat.: The Flower Kings 8 p.m.
SWEENEY'S CAFE Belle Vernon, 724-929-8383. Sat.: Dave Iglar Band 10 p.m.
31ST STREET PUB Strip, 412-391-8334. Thurs.: Sex Slaves, Cosmosnics, Fri.: Foxy Death Box, Evil Machine, Intoxicator, Sat.: Stink Palm Death 8 p.m.
3-B'S LOUNGE Zelienople, 724-452-9959. Sat.: Fastback 10 p.m.
THUNDERBIRD CAFE Lawrenceville, 412-682-0177. Thurs.: Greg Joseph, Aviation Blonds, Fri.: The Wheel, Sat.: Uncle Scratch's Gospel Revival, Tombstone Brawlers, Body Farm 10 p.m.
T.J.'S HIDEAWAY Evans City, 724-789-7858. Sat.: Big Jake & the Fat Kats 10 p.m.
PALMIERI'S Penn Hills, 724-387-2444. Sat.: Mid Life Crisis 9 p.m. to benefit Cancer Caring Center.
BLUES CAFE South Side, 412-431-7080. Fri.: Michael Todd 5:30 p.m., Bos Diablo 10 p.m.; Sat.: Chizmo Charles & Jeff Bell 5:30 p.m., Gary Belloma & the Blues Bombers 10 p.m.; Sun.: Tony Janflone Jr. Band 5:45 p.m.
CEFALO'S NIGHTCLUB Carnegie, 412-276-6600. Fri.: Jill West & Blues Attack 9 p.m.
EXCUSES South Side, 412-431-4090. Sat.: Jill West & Blues Attack 10 p.m.
THE GROVE Ross, 412-931-1690. Sat.: Gypsy & Crazymoon 9:30 p.m.
GUNNY'S New Kensington, 724-882-9114. Sat.: 706 Union 9:30 p.m.
HOTEL LARGE Large, 412-384-9950. Fri.: Jimmy Adler Band 9:30 p.m.
MOONDOG'S Blawnox, 412-828-2040. Wed.: Eric Sardinas 8 p.m.
NATILI'S Butler, 724-287-5033. Fri.: John Hough w/Chris Buhler 9 p.m.
ROYAL PLACE Castle Shannon, 412-882-8000. Sat.: Night Life 9:30 p.m.
UNIVERSITY CLUB Moon, 412-264-8039. Fri.: Jam Nation Band 9 p.m.
C.J.'S Strip, 412-642-2377. Fri.: , Sat.: 9 p.m.; Sun.: Tony Campbell Jam Session 7 p.m.
CROWNE PLAZA Bethel Park, 412-833-5300. Sun.: Sunny Sunseri Trio & guests 10:30 a.m.
DOWE'S ON NINTH Downtown, 412-281-9225. Thurs.: Azucar 9:30 p.m.; Sat.: Al Dowe & Etta Cox, 9 p.m.
GULLIFTY'S Squirrel Hill, 412-521-8222. Thurs.: Dave Pellow, Fri.: Sean Jones & Teddy Pantelis, Sat.: Howie Alexander Quintet, Tues: Chizmo Charles, Wed.: Kenny Blake jam 9 p.m.
JACKSON'S Doubletree Inn, Moon, 412-329-1405. Fri.: Kenny Blake 8 p.m.
JACKSON'S Hilton Inn, Southpointe, 724-743-5005. Fri.: Sandy Staley & Max Leake 8 p.m.
LIVING ROOM ... AGAIN Norman Center, 19 South, 412-835-9772. Thurs.: John Orsini w/Lou Schrieber 9 p.m.
MARTINI'S Jefferson Hills, 412-384-5910. Thurs., Fri.: Spider Rondinelli & Pittsburgh Jazz Giants 8 p.m.; Sat.: Jam session 3 p.m.
QUIET STORM Friendship, 412-661-9355. Sat.: Opek 9 p.m.
RHYTHM HOUSE Bridgeville, 412-221-5010. Sun.: The Pittsburgh Jazz Society presents The Burgh Big Band 7 p.m.
WALNUT GRILL Shadyside, 412-688-8220. Tues.: Max Leake w/Michele Bensen 8 p.m.
ROCKTOBERFEST '06 Iselin Ball Field, Saltsburg. Sat.: After the Fall, Solegion, The Divide, Big House Pete & more, noon.
COMFORT INN Penn Hills 412-244-1600. Sat.: Platinum 9 p.m.
LAMPLIGHTER Delmont, 724-468-4545. Sat.: Phil & Roxy 8:30 p.m.
LIVING ROOM ... AGAIN Norman Center, 19 South, 412-835-9772. Fri.: Teaser, Sat.: Chuck Corby 9 p.m.; Tues. Shari Richards, Wed.: Groovin' 8 p.m.
COMMODORE CAFE North Side, 412-321-4339. Tues.: Luther Dejarunett, Keith Stebler, Steve Trettle 7 p.m.
HOT ROD LOUNGE Delmont, 724-327-1660. Thurs.: Mark Cyler 9:30 p.m.
ITALIAN CAFE 5147 Butler St., Lawrenceville, 412-781-3432. Fri.: Mark Sullivan & the Sofa Kings 7 p.m.
JAMIE'S RESTAURANT Dormont, 412-561-0450. Tues.: Mark Cyler 8 p.m.
MAXIE'S PLACE Carrick, 412-881-9898. Sat.: The Jaminators 9:30 p.m.
MOONDOG'S Blawnox, 412-828-2040. Mon.: Moondog, Wed.: Izzy 8 p.m.
RIVERSIDE BAR South Side, 412-331-6530. Thurs.: Eldorado Kings 9:30 p.m.
SALOON IN THE STRIP 412-434-7000. Thurs.: Jay Wiley, Tim Lengel 9 p.m.
SHOOTZ CAFE South Side, 412-488-3820. Tues.: Jack Erdie 7:30 p.m.
THUNDERBIRD CAFE Lawrenceville, 412-682-0177. Wed.: Hobby Weiss 9 p.m.
UGLY North Shore, 412-508-6538. Tues.: Jay Wiley/Tim Lengel 9 p.m.
BILLY'S ROADHOUSE Wexford, 724-934-1177. Wed.: Randy Eugene, Derrick Edwards 5 p.m.
CLUB CAFE South Side, 412-431-4950. Tues.: PKP Acoustic 7 p.m.
ELKS LODGE North Side, 412-321-1834. Wed.: Pgh Banjo Club 8 p.m.
GYPSY CAFE South Side, 412-381-4977. Thurs.: Gypsy Strings 8 p.m.
LEAF & BEAN Strip, 412-434-1480. Sat.: Bill Toms & Tom Breiding Noon.
MO'JOE COFFEE HOUSE Mt. Lebanon, 412-343-6656. Fri.: Brad Yoder 8 p.m.
STARBUCKS Squirrel Hill, 412-422-6113. Mon.: Dennis McCurdy 8 p.m.
STARLITE LOUNGE Blawnox, 412-828-9842. Sat.: Jack Harlan 8 p.m.
LOUNGE AT LEMONT Mt. Washington, 412-431-3100. Tues.: Mark Pipas 7 p.m.
SWEETWATER CENTER FOR THE ARTS Sewickley, 412-741-4406. Fri.: The Flow Band 7 p.m.
BALLROOM Elks, Buttermilk Hollow Road, 412-461-3322. Fri.: Modelaires 8:30 p.m.
BALLROOM McKees Point Palisades, 412-678-6979. Wed. 8 p.m.
BIG BAND Coraopolis VFW, 412-771-5247. Sun. 8 p.m.
COUNTRY LINE McKees Point Palisades, 412-678-6979. Fri. 7 p.m.
DANCE Connolly Club, Sheraden, 412-777-9700. Sat. 9 p.m.
DANCE South Hills Elks, Bethel Park, 412-831-0616. Fri.: Basic Trio 8:30 p.m.
JITTERBUG Palisades, McKeesport, 412-366-2138. Sat. 8 p.m.
OLDIES Brentwood VFW, 412-881-9934. Sat. 8:30 p.m.
OLDIES Riverwatch, Strip, 412-281-3900. Tues. 8 p.m.
SALSA The Dance Cafe, 120 Sixth St., Downtown, 412-261-0441. Fri. 9:30 p.m.
SINGLES Holiday Inn, Green Tree, 412-572-5259. Fri.: 8:30 p.m.
SINGLES Holiday Inn, McKnight Rd., 724-553-3119. Fri. 8:30 p.m.
SWING Edgewood Club, 1 Pennwood Ave., 412-242-1005. Sun.: Boilermakers Jazz Band 8 p.m.
PITTSBURGH PLACES
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ALLEGHENY OBSERVATORY Riverview Park, Perrysville, 412-321-2400. One of the major astronomical research institutions of the world. Tours available through October, Thurs. and Fri. evenings by appointment, free.
BEECHWOOD FARMS NATURE RESERVE Fox Chapel, 412-963-6100. Five miles of trails, open daily.
CARNEGIE MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY, Oakland. 412-622-3131. New exhibit, "Mayan Procession," 14 life-size canvases representing different indigenous Mayan groups of Guatemala; Discovery Room and Bonehunters Quarry; Earth Theater Shows; Fossils mini-tour, Amphibians & Reptiles Discover Cart. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. noon-5 p.m. $10 adults; $7 seniors; $6 ages 3-18 and students with ID; under 3 free.
CARNEGIE SCIENCE CENTER One Allegheny Ave. 412-237-3400. Beginning Tues. seniors 62 and older will be eligible for a $5 discount on general admission tickets, $5 admission to an IMAX film and $5 lunch special at the River View cafe. Exhibits: "Risk," interactive exhibits including sitting on a bed of nails and walking across a steel beam 17 stories high; Miniature Railroad & Village; UPMC SportsWorks, sports-related interactive exhibits. Rangos Omnimax: "Adrenaline Rush," "Bugs! A Rain Forest Adventure." Buhl Planetarium: SkyWatch sessions held on clear Saturday evenings, $1 per person; "Far Out Space Places," "Ringworld," "Stars Over Pittsburgh," "The Sky Above Mister Rogers' Neighborhood." Laser shows: Fri. and Sat. 7 p.m.-midnight. Center admission $14 adults, children ages 3-12, $10. 412-237-3400.
CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF PITTSBURGH Allegheny Center. 412-322-5058. Activities: Create With Clay, Build Your Own Car, Tot Time, Musical Movements, Radio Workshop, Professor MiGooch, Woodworking. Open Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. noon-5 p.m., closed Sept. 4. $9 adults; $8 kids 2-18; under 2 free; $8 seniors. Parking $3 for members, $5 nonmembers.
GATEWAY CLIPPER FLEET Station Square Drive, 412-355-7980. www.gatewayclipper.com. Sunset Sightseeing Cruises, Good Ship Lollipop.
HEINZ HISTORY CENTER Strip District. 412-454-6000. Exhibition: "First Ladies: Political Role & Public Image."Hours: Daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $7.50 adults; $6 seniors; $5 students with ID; $3.50 children ages 6-18; free to members and children under 6.
NATIONAL AVIARY West Park, North Side. 412-323-7235. Indoor Tropical Rainstorm, 12:30 p.m.; Penguin Premiere Show 1 p.m.; Interactive Feeding in Tropical Rainstorm, 2:30 p.m.; Feathers and Eggs Parts Cart, 4:30 p.m. Fantasy of Flight Bird Show, Wed.-Sun. 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Open daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $8 adults; $7 seniors; $6.50 kids 2-12; under 2 free.
PHIPPS CONSERVATORY & BOTANICAL GARDENS Schenley Park. Guided tours, free with admission are offered 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Mon.-Sat. Open daily 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Fri. 9:30 a.m.-9 p.m. $7.50 adults; $6.50 seniors; $5.50 students; $4.50 children 2-12; under 2 free. 412-622-6914.
PITTSBURGH ZOO & PPG AQUARIUM Highland Park. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., admission gates close at 4 p.m. $9 adults, $8 seniors; $7 kids 2-13; under 2 free. Free parking. 412-665-3639.
WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA SPORTS MUSEUM Heinz History Center, Strip. Same admission fees and hours as the History Center. 412-454-6000.
HISTORICAL PLACES
*** Denotes event BAYERNHOF MUSEUM O'Hara, 412-782-4231. Collection of automatic musical instruments. Includes disk and cylinder music boxes, nickelodeons, automatic banjo and violin players and merry-go-round organs. By appointment. $10. Children 12 and up only.
BLOCKHOUSE AT FORT PITT Pittsburgh's oldest building, erected in 1764 by Col. Henry Bouquet. Historical and educational displays. Point State Park. Wed.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
BOST BUILDING Homestead, 412-464-4020. "Steel Around: Big Steel's Enduring Legacy," artifacts and photographs of the history of steelmaking, from the 1800s to today. Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
BUSHY RUN BATTLEFIELD Harrison City. 724-527-5584. Wed.-Sun. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
CALVARY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Allegheny Ave., North Side. 412-323-1070. Group tours of the 107-year-old church and its three magnificent 30-foot-high Tiffany windows; tours by appointment. Free.
CLAYTON Point Breeze, 412-371-0600. CarKids: Cars Roar Too! Children ages 4-8, art activities in the Car and Carriage Museum. Free, includes take-home activity. Also on the grounds: The Antique Car and Carriage Museum, exhibits on the history of automobile and many early examples of cars; The Cafe at the Frick, small gourmet cafe, reservations recommended. Tours daily, free parking, closed Mon. Admission varies.
COMPASS INN MUSEUM Laughlintown. 724-238-4983. Guided tours of the authentically restored 1799 stagecoach stop includes the inn, cookhouse, blacksmith shop, barn and carpenter's shop. The complex also includes the expanded Country Store. Reservations requested for groups of 10 or more. Tues.-Sat. 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun. 1-4 p.m. Admission: $7 adults, 65 and older $6, students $4, 6 and younger free.
COOPER CABIN Butler, 724-283-8116. Built circa 1810 by Samuel Cooper. Tours of the cabin and other houses available. Operated by the Butler County Historical Society.
CRISTY HOUSE Adjacent to St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Sewickley, 724-774-1505. 150-year-old historic building, open Fri. for lunch 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
FALLINGWATER Route 381 between the villages of Mill Run and Ohiopyle, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tues.-Sun. through Thanksgiving weekend. $16. For group tours call 724-329-8501.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Sixth Ave., Downtown, 412-471-3436. Tours include 13 Tiffany stained-glass windows, after 10:45 a.m. Sun. service. Group tours by appointment.
FORT PITT MUSEUM Point State Park, 1-866-PA-TRAIL. Museum of Colonial life in Western Pa. Historical models, educational programs on the French and Indian War. Wed.-Sun.
GEORGE WESTINGHOUSE MUSEUM Wilmerding, 412-823-0500. Displays of family items, inventions, achievements and electrical appliances. Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
HARMONY MUSEUM Near Harmony, Butler County, 724-452-7341. Exhibits on American Indians, Washington's 1753 mission, German Separatists and more. Tours 1-4 p.m. daily, except Mon. During a renovation project guided tour fees have been reduced to $2 for adults and $1 for children. Regular fees for guided tours are $5 for adults and $2 for children.
HARTWOOD Hampton/Indiana townships, 412-767-9200. Guided tours of historical mansion, daily 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
JIMMY STEWART MUSEUM Indiana, 724-349-6112. Family portraits, film awards, costumes, photos, posters and film clips. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m.
KISKI JUNCTION RAILROAD Schenley, Armstrong County 724-295-5577. One-hour scenic ride on a working railroad.
LEMOYNE HOUSE Washington, 724-225-6740. First National Historic Landmark of the Underground Railroad. Tues.-Fri. 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat. by appointment.
KERR MEMORIAL MUSEUM Oakmont, 412-826-9295. Guided tours of the restored Victorian home. Sat. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $8 adults; $7 seniors; $6 students.
LOWRIE/SHAW HOUSE Butler, 724-283-8116. A circa 1828 home restored by Butler County Historical Society. Tours. Sun. 1-3 p.m.
MARIDON MUSEUM, Butler, 724-282-0213; Exhibit "A Collector's Passion" exhibit of 100 pieces of Chinese and Japanese art and artifacts from Neolithic to contemporary. Sat.-Tues. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. noon-5 p.m.; $4 adults; $3 students/seniors.
MEADOWCROFT ROCKSHELTER AND MUSEUM OF RURAL LIFE 401 Meadowcroft Road, Avella, Washington County. Two hundred-acre outdoor museum including a re-created 19th-century village and the Rockshelter archaeological dig. Sat. noon-5p.m.; Sun. 1-5 p.m. Admission: Rockshelter or the village, $6.50 for adults; $3.50 for ages 6-16, younger than 6 free. Admission to both: $10 for adults; $5 for ages 6-16, younger than 6 free. 724-587-3412 or meadowcroft.pghhistory.org.
NATIONALITY ROOMS University of Pittsburgh, 412-624-6000. 26 rooms reflect heritage of Pittsburgh's immigrants. Tours daily.
OLD ECONOMY VILLAGE, 270 16th St., Ambridge, 724-266-4500. Exhibit: "Tracks, Trestles and Trustees." A national historical landmark that preserves the history and culture of the successful 19th-century religious communal society. Tues.-Sat. 9-5 p.m.; Sun.: noon-5 p.m. Closed and Mondays. $7 ages 18 and older; $5 ages 6-17; $6 seniors; free 6 and younger.
OLD ST. LUKE'S Old Washington Pike, Scott, 412-851-9212. Pioneer church, 1823 pipe organ, Revolutionary War graves. Sun. 1:30-4 p.m.
OLIVER MILLER HOMESTEAD, Stone Manse, South Park. 412-835-1554. Historic landmark and Whiskey Rebellion site. Docents in 18th-century dress lead tours and demonstrate period crafts. Site includes original stone and springhouse, reconstructed long house, forge, demonstration shed, barn and gardens. Sun. 1:30-4:30 p.m.
PENNSYLVANIA TROLLEY MUSEUM Washington, Pa., 724-228-9256. Trolley Display Building with 30 trolleys from Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Virginia and Brazil. Fall hours: Mon. and Fri. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $7 adults; $6 seniors; $4 children 3-15; 2 and under, free.
PHOTO ANTIQUITIES MUSEUM OF PHOTOGRAPHIC HISTORY North Side 412-231-7881. The history of photography, the Civil War, vintage Pittsburgh, Native America, vintage photographic processes and equipment. Guided tours and educational programs available. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.-Sat.
RACHEL CARSON HOMESTEAD Springdale, 724-274-5459. Home of ecologist and the author of "Silent Spring." Sat. and Sun. 1-5 p.m., weekdays by appointment.
SEWICKLEY HEIGHTS HISTORY CENTER Sewickley, 412-741-4487. A glimpse of the great estates of Pittsburgh's early industrialists. Weekdays 3-5 p.m.; Sat. noon-2 p.m.
SOLDIERS & SAILORS MEMORIAL HALL AND MUSEUM Oakland, 412-621-4253. Largest memorial building in the United States dedicated solely to America's fighting personnel, representing all branches of service. Historical displays, uniforms, documents, docent tours available. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $5 adults, $3 veterans, seniors; children under 10, free.
WEST OVERTON MUSEUMS, Pre-Civil War rural industrial village including the Overholt homestead, distillery museum and birthplace of Henry Clay Frick. Museum hours: 10-4 p.m. Thurs-Sat., 1-5 p.m. Sun. Admission: $7 adults, $4 seniors 65 and older and children 6 -11, under 6 free. 724-887-7910.
WOODVILLE PLANTATION Bridgeville, 412-221-0348. 18th-century home of Gen. John Neville. Tours Sun. 1-4 p.m. through November.
BORDERS BOOKS Northway Mall, 412-635-7661. Wed.: Children's storytime 1 p.m.
BORDERS BOOKS, South Hills Village, 412-835-5583. Sat.: Storytime, 1 p.m.
JOSEPH-BETH BOOKSELLERS, 2705 East Carson St. 412-381-3600. Sat.: Storytimes 11 a.m.; Wed.: Toddler storytimes 11 a.m.
PITTSBURGH PET EXPO, David L. Lawrence Convention Center. Pet performers, workshops, seminars, pet costume contest and free treats. Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $8 adults, children 12 and under free. Pets on leash welcome. www.PittsburghPetExpo.com or 412-919-8502.
LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY'S LIGHT THE NIGHT WALK Heinz Field Amphitheatre lot, Thurs. Registration and pre-walk celebration, food, music and kids activities included, 5:30 p.m.; walk begins at 7:30 p.m. followed by Zambelli fireworks. Complimentary parking in Gold Lots 1 and 2. Participants are encouraged to raise $25 to carry one of the illuminated balloons. www.lightthenight.org/wpa or 412-395-2873.
PUMPKINFEST BICYCLE RIDE Sat.: Ohiopyle to Confluence, departing from the Western Maryland Railway Station, 10 a.m. Refreshments and food to purchase from PumpkinFest vendors at Community Park in Confluence. Rental bikes, including those with child carriers, are available in Ohiopyle. 1-800-992-7238.
MCDONALD TRAIL STATION QUILT SHOW Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $3 per person. 724-926-8255.
MISS TRI-STATE ALL STAR PAGEANT (FEMALE IMPERSONATION PAGEANT) Holiday Inn Grand Ballroom, Ross. Sun. 7:30 p.m. $25 in advance, $30 at the door. Cash bar. 412-241-2399.
PITTSBURGH CLO Male singers and actors playing ages 20-40 needed for new edition of "Forbidden Broadway" at Pittsburgh CLO's Cabaret Theater at Theater Square. Auditions Oct. 12, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., at Pittsburgh CLO Academy of Musical Theater, Penn Avenue Place, 130 CLO Academy Way, 8th floor. Be prepared to sing two classical musical theater pieces, with at least one showing strong belt and comedic ability. Trained voices only. Bring typed resume and headshot. Performers must be available for open-ended run beginning Jan. 2, 2007. Call or e-mail to schedule time: 412-281-3973 or mail@pittsburghCLO.org.
PITTSBURGH CLO Male and female singers/actors in their 20s, 30s and 40s for "A Musical Christmas Carol" at the Byham Theater, Dec. 5-23. Auditions Oct. 13 at the academy. Prepare two songs in musical theater style, 16 bars of one ballad and one up-tempo. Bring legible sheet music in the correct key. One-minute monologue done in British accent also required. Bring a typed resume and headshot. Performers must be available Nov. 27-Dec. 23. Call or e-mail 412-281-3973 or mail@pittsburghCLO.org or visit www.pittsbugrhCLO.org.
PITTSBURGH SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARKS Auditions for "A Midsummer Night's Dream," running Sat.-Sun. and Oct. 14-15 in Frick Park. E-mail head shot and resume to pittsburghshakespeare@yahoo.com and applicants will be contacted to schedule an audition date and time. Prepare a brief Shakespearean monologue, preferably comic. Call 412-904-2179.
PROUDLY PRESENTS PRODUCTIONS For "Sister Mary Ignatius Explains It All For You" and "The Actor's Nightmare," an evening of one-act plays by Christopher Durang. Auditions at The Gemini Theatre, 7501 Penn Ave. (inside the Factory), Point Breeze, Sat. 1-3 p.m. No appointment necessary. Prepare a two-minute contemporary monologue and be prepared for cold readings from the script. Bring a resume. Performance dates: Nov. 9-19. E-mail proudlypresentsproductions@hotmail.com or call 412-773-0885 for information.
PITTSBURGH WATERCOLOR SOCIETY New member screening 1 p.m. Oct. 15 at the Pittsburgh Center for the Arts, Simmons Hall. For an entry form, send a stamped, self-addressed business envelope to Darla Duffy, 120 Markham Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15228.
SILVER EYE CENTER FOR PHOTOGRAPHY Exhibition opportunities include the Fellowship 2006 Competition, New Works Gallery, and New Works Online. Each photographer must submit a total of 10 images in slide format or on a CD-ROM. Submitted work must have been completed within the past three years. Include a short artist's statement, one-page resume and title list of the 10 images. Submissions are reviewed anonymously, so each image should not identify the artist's name. Fees apply. Entry deadline is Sat. Information: 412-431-1810 visit www.silvereye.org.
Correction/Clarification: (Published Oct. 6, 2006) The Apple Festival at the Mount Pleasant Township VFC Grounds will take place Saturday Oct. 7 and Sunday Oct. 8, 2006. The dates were incorrect in this Guide as originally published Oct. 5, 2006.
