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Weekend Guide
Thursday, April 12, 2007

CONCERTS

POP/ROCK

PATRIZIO BUANNE: Benedum Center, Thurs., 8 p.m. Sold out. 412-622-1339.

GENGHIS TRON/KYLESA/CAUSTIC CHRIST: Lawrenceville Moose, Thurs., 7 p.m. $10-$12. 412-361-2262.

DEANNA BOGART: Club Cafe, Thurs., 7 p.m. $13-$15. 412-323-1919.

G3: Palace Theatre, Thurs., 7:30 p.m. $43-$49. 724-836-8000.

STEPHEN LYNCH: Byham Theater, Thurs., 8:30 p.m. $29.50. 412-456-6666.

THE NIGHTHAWKS/BILLY PRICE: Moondog's, Fri., 9:30 p.m. $15. 412-828-2040.

TERRI CLARK: Pepsi-Cola Roadhouse, Fri., 7:30 p.m. $66-$86 (includes dinner). 412-323-1919.

THE ROLLING STONES PROJECT WITH TIM RIES: Manchester Craftsmen's Guild, Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m. $37.50. 412-322-0800.

THE HONEYDOGS: Club Cafe, Fri., 7 p.m. $10-$12. 412-323-1919.

JOHNNY WINTER: Rex Theatre, Fri., 8 p.m. $30. 412-323-1919.

MAIA SHARP: Club Cafe, Sat., 7 p.m. $15-$17. 412-323-1919.

AQUEDUCT/YOUTH GROUP: Club Cafe, Sat., 10:30 p.m. $12/$14. 412-323-1919.

RODNEY CROWELL: Rex Theatre, Sat., 8 p.m. $20. 412-323-1919.

CHRISTINA AGUILERA: Mellon Arena, Sat., 7:30 p.m. $52-$89. 412-323-1919.

AQUALUNG: Diesel, Sun., 6 p.m. $15-$17. 412-323-1919.

BADFISH: Mr. Small's Theatre, Mon., 7:30 p.m. $12-$14. 1-866-468-3401.

PATTY GRIFFIN: Byham Theatre, Mon., 8 p.m. $32-$41. 412-456-6666.

BLUE CHEER: 31st Street Pub, Strip, Mon., 9 p.m. With An Albatross, Midnite Snake. $10. 412-391-8334.

KELLER WILLIAMS: Mr. Small's Theatre, Tues.-Wed., 7 p.m. $22. 1-866-468-3401.

THE VILLEBILLIES: Club Cafe, Wed., 10:30 p.m. $8-$10. 412-323-1919.

OCEAN/BLOODY PANDA: Garfield Artworks, Wed., 8 p.m. $7. 412-361-2262.

DANCE

PITTSBURGH DANCE COUNCIL PRESENTS The Emio Pio Dance Company, Thy Byham Theater, Downtown, Sat. 8 p.m., $19-$40. 412-456-6666.

DANCE ALLOY THEATER "Fragile," An evening of three works featuring premieres by Tony-nominee Donald Byrd; Artistic Director Beth Corning; choreographer Susan Marshall. New Hazlett Theater, 6 Allegheny Square, North Side. Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. (Pay what you can admission); Mon. 7 p.m. (5:30 p.m. happy hour); $20-$15. 412-363-4321.

CARNEGIE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER "The Little Princess," Andrew Carnegie Performing Arts Center, 300 Beechwood Ave. Carnegie. Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. 412-279-8887.

ON STAGE

Denotes new listing.

THE AMISH MONKEYS Interactive performance theater. The Gemini Theater, The Factory, 7501 Penn Ave., Point Breeze. Sat. 8 p.m. $7 (cash only) 412-243-5201.

DR. GODDESS!: A ONE WOMAN SHOW A girl grows up, a poet finds her verse and a woman sings her song in this one-woman multimedia variety show. Dr. Goddess Presents, Bricolage Theater, 937 Liberty Ave., Downtown. Ends Sun.; Fri. 8 p.m.; Sat. 3 and 8 p.m.; Sun. 3 and 7 p.m.; $15-$20. 412-394-3353. or www.drgoddess.com.

for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf Ntozake Shange's electrifying choreopoem about what life is like for a woman of color in America. Point Park University, Conservatory Production, Pittsburgh Playhouse, Studio Theatre, 222 Craft Ave., Oakland. Thurs.-Fri. 8 p.m.; Sat. 2 and 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. $12-$14; 412-621-4445.

FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT A musical parody of the best of Broadway. Pittsburgh CLO, Cabaret Theater at Theater Square, Downtown. Ends Sun. Thurs.-Sat. 7:30 p.m.; Sat. and Sun. 2 p.m. $34.50-$39.50. 412-456-6666.

FUNERAL FOR A GANGSTER A Comedy Murder Mystery Dinner Show. McCaffery Mysteries Presents, Pluma Restaurant, 100 Colony Drive, Irwin, Thurs. 7 p.m., $27.50. (includes dinner.)1-800-719-0998.

FRANK D'AMBROSIO'S BROADWAY An evening with the Broadway veteran to benefit Family House Charities. Carnegie Music Hall, Oakland, Wed. 7:30 p.m. $75-$50; 412-647-7656.

IF YOU EVER LEAVE ME, I'M GOING WITH YOU! Renee Taylor and Joe Bologna star in the comedy about the travails of love. The Palace Theatre, Greensburg, Fri. 8 p.m. $30-$40. 724-836-8000.

JULIUS CAESAR Shakespeare's epic political thriller. Pittsburgh Irish and Classical Theatre, Stephen Foster Memorial, Charity Randall Theatre, Oakland. Thurs. through April 28. Wed.-Sat. 8 p.m.; April 15, 21, 28 at 2 p.m.; April 17, 7 p.m.; $29-$45. 412-394-3353.

THE MISSIONARY POSITION Keith Reddin's new comedy rips into current affairs with satiric bite. City Theatre, 13th and Bingham streets, South Side. Wed. through May 20; Tues. 7 p.m.; Wed.-Fri. 8 p.m.; Sat. 5:30 and 9 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m.; some exceptions. $15-$45. 412-431-2489.

MURDER IN THE CATHEDRAL T.S. Eliot's poetic drama retelling of the quarrel between King Henry II of England and Thomas Becket, the Archbishop of Canterbury. Poets Corner at Calvary United Methodist Church, Beech Avenue, Allegheny West. Fri. through April 22. Fri-Sat. 7:30 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. $12-$15, $5 students; 412-394-3353.

THE ORESTEIA PROJECT More than a year in the making, a complete presentation of Aeschylus' complete trilogy. Productions of "Agamemnon," The Choephorae," and "The Eumenides." Carnegie Mellon School of Drama, Philip Chosky Theater, The Purnell Center of the Arts and various campus locations. Oakland. Through April 28. Mon.-Fri. 7:30 p.m. Sat. 3:30 and 7:30 p.m.; $22-$17.50. 412-268-2407.

PATTI LUPONE STARS IN COULDA, WOULDA, SHOULDA The Broadway Star in her one-woman show. West Virginia University, Creative Arts Center, West Virginia. Sat. 7:30 p.m. $45-$47. 412-323-1919 or 304-292-0220.

PETER PAN A children's production. Gemini Theater Company, 7501 Penn Ave., Point Breeze. Through April 29. Sat.-Sun. 1 and 3 p.m.. $8.50. 412-243-5201.

PLAY IN A DAY Four dramatic teams will have 24 hours to construct an original one-act play. Robert Morris University, The Colonial Theater, Massey Theater, Moon Campus,. Sat. 8 p.m. $1 plus the roll of dice. 412-397-5454.

PRIVATE LIVES Noel Coward's classic comedy of bad manners and dry humor as two divorcees rekindle their passion while honeymooning with their new spouses. The Kean Theatre, Meridian Road, Richland. Fri. through April 21. Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m. (6 p.m. for dinner and show) $19/$35 show only, $37/$43 dinner & show. 724-444-5326.

REEFER MADNESS Murphy and Studney's cult musical parody about censorship. Point Park University, Conservatory Production, Pittsburgh Playhouse, Rockwell Theatre, 222 Craft Ave., Oakland. Thurs. through April 22. Thurs.-Fri. 8 p.m.; Sat. 2 and 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m.; Rockwell Theatre, 222 Craft Ave., Oakland. $12-$14; 412-621-4445.

ROALD DAHL'S WILLY WONKA The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust presents the Kennedy Center production of the classic story. The Byham Theater, Downtown. Sun. 1 and 4 p.m. $7.50-$22.50. 412-456-6666.

THE SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL An 18th Century comedy by Richard Brinsley Sheridan. Geneva College, GC Theatre, Beaver Falls. Ends Sat. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. $5-$3.50. 724-847-5099.

THE SOUND OF MUSIC Rodgers and Hammerstein's musical tale of the Von Trapp family. New Castle Playhouse, 202 East Long Ave., New Castl. Fri. through April 29. Fri.-Sat. 7:30 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. $14-$12; 724-657-9369.

THE STORY OF RACHEL CORRIE: A DEATH IN RAFAH A staged dramatic reading of Madeline Izzo's play about a young girl who sacrificed her life in the name of justice for Palestinians. First Unitarian Church, 605 Morewood Ave., Shadyside. Sun. 1 p.m., (12:30 p.m. lunch is available). Donations. 412-621-8008. ext. 102.

SPECIAL SCREENINGS

LA STRADA Federico Fellini's film about a simple-minded peasant girl who is sold to a circus strongman. (1954, 94 min., subtitled.) Janus Films: The 50th Anniversary of Art House Cinema, Sunday Night Series, Pittsburgh Filmmakers, Regent Square, Edgewood. Sun. 7:30 p.m. 412-682-4111.

WEAR SOMETHING RED Riverview High School senior Jared Nigro's community drama about a police officer's struggle with violence when he joins the force. The Oaks Theater, 310 Allegheny River Blvd., Oakmont. Sat. 1 p.m. free. 412-828-6322.

RETURN TO THE HILL A film by Leo Casino, part-documentary, part-memoir. Hill House Association, 1835 Centre Ave., Uptown. Thurs. 6:30 p.m. $5. 412-392-4400.

RMU FILM FESTIVAL Premieres of student and faculty films. Robert Morris University, Massey Theater, Moon. Thurs. 6 p.m. (5:30 p.m. reception); Wed.-Thurs. 6 p.m. (5:30 p.m. reception); free. 412-262-8650.

WOMEN OF THE 21ST CENTURY FILM SERIES "Chaos," Coline Serreau directs this comedic, satricial thriller that looks at the Paris bourgeoise and the lives of women forced into prostitution. Thurs. 7 p.m.; "Personal Velocity: Three Portraits," three women seek to escape dysfunctional relationships with men. Wed. 7 p.m.; University of Pittsburgh, 4227 Fifth Ave., Alumni Hall, 7th Fl. Auditorium, Oakland, free. 412-624-6564.

ART EXHIBITIONS

SPECIAL EVENTS

FLUX 14: BRADDOCK Intersection of Braddock Avenue and Library Street, Braddock. Grassroots art event from 8 p.m.-1 a.m. $10-$8. Visit www.artsfestival.net/flux/.

SEWICKLEY GALLERY WALK Fri.: The galleries along the arts corridor on Broad and Beaver Streets will be open from 6-9 p.m.

GALLERY LISTINGS

Denotes special event or opening.

ALLEGHENY COLLEGE Doane Hall of Art, Meadville, 1-814-332-4365. "Student Show," the annual juried exhibition of student works in all media, ends Wed. Closed Mon.

ANDY WARHOL MUSEUM North Shore, 412-237-8300. "6 BILLION PERPS HELD HOSTAGE!" A diverse collection of textiles, videos, paintings, inflatables, photography and more that addresses global warming, through June 17.; Permanent collection with more than 500 works of art drawn from the Warhol's extensive collections. "Buggin' Taps for Justice," through July 1, 2007; Off The Wall Performance Series: "Jerry Quickley, Live From the Front," Warhol Auditorium, North Side, Sat. 8 p.m. $18-$15; Closed Mon. Admission.

THE ART CENTER Butler, 724-283-6922. "We're All Artists: A Show of Inspirational Art," new works by artists who experience physical and mental and developmental conditions, ends Fri. Closed Sun.-Tues.

AUGUST WILSON CENTER GALLERY 209 9th St., Downtown, 412-471-4495. "Memory, Space and Activism: Pittsburgh's Civil Rights Sites," through April 28. Closed Sun.-Tues.

AUDUBON EXHIBIT CASE Hillman Library, Oakland, 412-648-8191. "Pileated Woodpecker," Audubon life-size hand-colored print, no. 111 of 435 original prints, ends Mon. Daily.

BELLA ARTE GALLERY Shadyside, 412-362-7200. "Italy Revisited," through April 21. Closed Sun.

BOXHEART GALLERY Bloomfield, 412-687-8858. "East/West," Photography by George Kollar and Sumi-E brush painting by Deborah Kollar, through April 28; Sat.: Public reception: 6-9 p.m. Closed Sun.-Mon.

BUTLER INSTITUTE OF AMERICAN ART Youngstown, Ohio, 1-330-743-1711. "Bill Dotson: Pet Portraits," renderings in pen and ink of dogs of various breeds, ends Sun.; Trumbull Branch: "Selections from the Butler Permanent Collection, through May 20; Giffuni Gallery: "The Rhoda Yanow: Pastels," through May 27; Closed Mon.

CARNEGIE MUSEUM OF ART Oakland, 412-622-3131. Sat.: "The Art Connection Exhibition," through April 29; "Mezzotints in the 18th-Century Life," 17-19th Century Prints, through May 20; "Distinctive Desk Sets: Useful Ornament from Tiffany Studios," a selection of nine desk sets, through April 29, 2007.; Heinz Architectural Center: "Gritty Brits: New London Architecture," six young London-based firms exhibit more than 150 objects including 18 models to showcase emerging thinking abroad, through June 3; "Modern Japanese Prints: 1868-1989," ends Sun.; Forum 58 Gallery: "the world won't listen," Phil Collins' third installment of his video project, through July 1; Docent tours available. Closed Mon.

CARNEGIE MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY Oakland, 412-622-3131. "Marshes: The Disappearing Edens," photographs by William Burt, through June 17; "Bizarre Beasts: Past and Present," some of the worlds earliest life forms on view, through June 3; "PaleoLab," ongoing; "Hall of African Wildlife," and "Needle to the North," permanent exhibitions; "The Dinosaur Prophecy," a 25-minute earth theater program. Closed Mon.

CLAY PLACE Carnegie, 412-276-3260. "Wood Fired Invitational 2007," a group show featuring national artists, showing decorative and functional works, through April 21. Closed Sun.

CONCEPT ART GALLERY Edgewood, 412-242-9200. "Edward Eberle: New Porcelain Sculptures and Works on Paper," Porcelain Bowls and other works, through April 30. Closed Sun.

DIGGING PITT GALLERY Lawrenceville, 412-605-0450. Sat.: "Marci Gehring: Flat Line," large scale ornate paintings, through June 6; Sat.: "Spotlight on George Kollar," motorcycle portraits taken with pinhole photography, through June 2, opening reception for both 6-9 p.m.; Closed Mon.-Wed.

ELAN FINE ART GALLERY Sewickley, 412-496-1646. Fri.: The premier exhibit and grand opening of the gallery featuring a group show of artists in the fine and decorative arts, through May 12, opening reception, 6-9:30 p.m. Closed Sun.-Mon.

EVERYONE AN ARTIST Lawrenceville, 412-681-2404. "The Artwork of Karl Goodrich," intricate graphite and pencil drawings, through April 20. Closed Sat.-Sun.

FEIN ART GALLERY North Side, 412-321-6816. "Currently Showing," photography by Anthony Cook and Glen Olcerst; Paintings by Scott Yost, Sam Kolmen, Nick Farbacher and Denise Graham, through April 30. Closed Sun.

FILMMAKERS GALLERIES North Oakland, 412-681-5449. Fri.: "Poland, Personally: Private Reflections on a Holocaust Study Tour," an installation of photographs and artifacts, curated by artist Dror Yaron, through April 22. Sun.: reception with the artist, 1-3 p.m., free.; "Poland, Personally," five teenagers and adults use art to reflect on the life changing trip from the exhibit, through April 22. Daily, weekend evenings.

FRANK L. MELEGA ART MUSEUM Brownsville, 724-785-9331. "Treasures Found!" newly discovered paintings, sketches and more by the museum's namesake, through May 5. Daily.

FUTURE TENANT Downtown, 412-456-6666. Fri.: "Everything Must Go," Carnegie Mellon Fine Arts Students selling the year's creations, through April 27. Closed Sun.

GALLERIE CHIZ Shadyside, 412-441-6005. "Pigments of the Imagination," ceramics and paintings by Laura Jean Mclaughlin, drawings, etchings and paintings by Brian Fencl, through April 28. Closed Mon.

GALLERY ON 43RD STREET Lawrenceville, 412-682-6488. "Passages," oil paintings by Heather Hertel, through April 27. Closed Sun.-Mon.

GALLERY SPACE Monroeville Public Library, 412-372-0500. "Off the Bolt," new fiberart work by Sandy Kephart, through April 30, reception with the artist, Sat. 7-9 p.m.; Daily.

HEINZ PITTSBURGH HISTORY CENTER Strip District, 412-454-6000. Sun.: "Capture the Moment," a photographic display of every Pulitzer-Prize winning photograph since 1942, through Aug. 5, Opening reception and panel discussion with Prize winner Martha Rial and curator Cyma Rubin, 1 p.m. Daily.

HOYT INSTITUTE OF FINE ART New Castle, 724-652-2282. "Thomas McNickle: Recent Landscape Oils of Western Pennsylvania," ends Fri. Closed Sun.-Mon.

HUSTON GALLERY Memorial Park Church, McCandless, 412-364-9492. "Daniel W. Jimick: Acrylics, Engravings, Oils and Mixed Media," through April 27. Daily.

INTERNATIONAL IMAGES Sewickley, 412-741-8606. "Landscapes and Floras," new work by Douglas Wynn, ends Tues. Closed Sun.-Mon.

JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER South Hills, 412-278-1975. "Watercolors by Kathleen Zimbicki," through April 30. Daily.

LATROBE ART CENTER Latrobe, 724-537-7011. "Ready for Spring," exhibit and sale of various works by gallery members in all media, through April 28; Mon.: "Open Show," a juried show by the Latrobe Art League, through April 28; Closed Sun.

MATTHEWS ARTS GALLERY Bellevue, 412-761-0301. Sat.: "Group Art Show," 20 local artists show new work, through May 3, opening reception, 6-9 p.m. Closed Sun.-Mon.

MATTRESS FACTORY MUSEUM North Side, 412-231-3169. Sat.: "India: New Installations, Part I" four new installation pieces by artists from India, through Nov. 25; "Double Consciousness," a curated exhibit featuring work by South Asian artists, through June 24, opening reception for both, 6-9 p.m., $10-$5; "The Tom Museum," Tom Sarver's museum of puppetry features installation and special events, through April 2007; 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. "Excerpts," landscape watercolors and recent nude studies by Robert Bowden, extended through April 28. Closed Sun.-Tues.

MODERN FORMATIONS GALLERY Garfield, 412-362-0274. "The 6th Annual Spring Salon" through April 27th. Open Thurs. and Sat. or by appointment.

MORGAN CONTEMPORARY GLASS GALLERY Shadyside, 412-441-5200. "Visual Seduction," eight artists from the US and abroad showcase new minimal glass works, through May 17. Closed Sun.-Mon.

MOXIE DADA GALLERY North Side, 412-682-0348. Fri.: "Connect 3," experimental, interactive and mixed media by Allison Hoge and Joan Ricou, through April 28, opening reception, 6-10 p.m. Closed Mon.-Wed.

NORTH HILLS ART CENTER Ross, 412-364-3622. "Fiber: Functional and Fun," The Butler Spinners and Weavers Guild 25th Anniversary and sale, ends Tues. Closed Sun.

O'BANNON ORIENTAL CARPETS Lawrenceville, 412-621-0700. "Central Asian Textiles," various types of unique hand embroidered textiles from Central Asia, through April 30. Closed Sun.

PITTSBURGH CENTER FOR THE ARTS Shadyside, 412-361-0873. Fri.: "Muscle-licious!" Barbara Weissberger's series of watercolor drawings on paper and collage; "Thread Through," Nicole Czapinski's interactive performance piece; "Illuminations: Little and Big," Matt Marino's photographs in b&w with a pinhole camera, all through May 27; "Fiberart International, 2007," The 19th Juried exhibition of the Fiberarts Guild of America,; "Boxes II: Group A," artists explore the simple and functional construction of a box, both through August 19; Opening reception for all, 5:30-8 p.m., $5 admission; Sat.: Fiberart Forum, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Daily.

PLANET ART GALLERY Mt. Lebanon, 412-343-3808. Fri.: "Boomerang," pieces from the Fiberart International exhibition, through May 4, opening reception, April 21, 6-9 p.m. Closed Mon.

709 PENN GALLERY Downtown, 412-325-7017. "Through my Eyes," watercolors by Ruth McCormick, through May 19. Closed Sun.-Mon.

REGINA GOUGER MILLER GALLERY CMU, 412-268-3618. Fri.: "Findings," CMA Masters thesis exhibition featuring six artists, through May 4, opening reception, 5-8 p.m. Closed Mon.

SILVER EYE CENTER FOR PHOTOGRAPHY South Side, 412-431-1810. "In Blue," photographs by Sue Abramson, through April 28. "Paris on the Seine," photographs of France by Bruno Requillart, through May 26. Closed Sun.

SOCIETY OF CONTEMPORARY CRAFT Strip District, 412-261-7003. Sat.: "Fiberart International, 2007," the 19th juried exhibition by the Fiberarts Guild of Pittsburgh, featuring 93 works in two locations, created by national and international artists, through Aug. 19. Saturday's opening day symposium features activities and artist dialogue from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Closed Mon.

SOUTHERN ALLEGHENIES MUSEUM OF ART Altoona, 1-814-946-4464. "Tales from my Inner City," 25 works by Susan Severson, through May 13; "Perception and the Cultural Environment: The Paintings of Marina Stern," pop paintings and photo realism, through April 22. Closed Mon.

SOUTHERN ALLEGHENIES MUSEUM OF ART Loretto, 1-814-472-3920. "Ron Donoughe: The Essence of Pittsburgh," plein air paintings of the Western Pennsylvania landscapes, through June 7; "Landscape Passages: The Works of Susan Nicholas Gephart and Thomas C. Nicholas Jr.," a father-daughter retrospective, through June 3. Closed Mon.

SOUTHERN ALLEGHENIES MUSEUM OF ART Johnstown, 1-814-269-7234. "Innovation and Individuality in 20th Century Printmaking," 48 works by innovative printmakers, through April 22. Closed Sat.-Sun.

SPACE GALLERY Downtown, 412-471-8712. "In Full Bloom," guest curator Bob Ziller pulls together a collection of more than 40 "mature" artists, through May 12. Closed Sun.-Mon.

SWEETWATER CENTER FOR THE ARTS Sewickley, 412-741-4405. "Focus on 5," Fiber artists Jan Bass, Michelle Browne, Barbara Kibala, Jane Ogren and Laura Tabakman present their work, through April 30. Artists reception, April 28, 3-5 p.m. Closed Sun.

209 9th ST./AUGUST WILSON CENTER GALLERY Downtown, 412-258-2700. "Drawn In," Conceptual architectural drawings by African and African-American Architects, through April 27. Closed Sun.-Tues.

THREE RIVERS ARTS FESTIVAL GALLERY Downtown, 412-281-8723. "Politics of Pleasure," a group show looking at the notions of pleasure in its relationship to art and politics, through May 11. Closed Sun.

TRINITY GALLERY Lawrenceville, 412-687-2458. "Mixed Media by Jayne Osgood," and "Jesse Sharrad, New Painting and Sculpture," through April 21. Closed Sun.-Mon.

UNIVERSITY ART GALLERY Frick Fine Arts Building, Oakland, 412-648-2423. "Studio Arts Student Exhibition," original work by the 2007 graduating class, through April 28. Closed Sun.

UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH Barco Law Library, Oakland. "Inside a Few Square Blocks," photographs by Bob Kubiak, through May 31. Daily.

WESTMORELAND MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART Greensburg, 724-837-1500. "Picturing what Matters: An Offering of Photographs from the George Eastman House Collection," through June 3; Permanent collection of American art. Mon.-Tues.

WOODLAND ART GALLERY Chatham College, 412-365-1857. Student Tutorial Exhibitions," through April 22. Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

CLASSICAL CONCERTS

STEINWAY LUNCHTIME Trombino Piano Gallerie, Downtown. Thurs. 12:10 p.m., free. 412-765-0600.

THE U3 FESTIVAL Highlighting composers from local universities. Thurs.: The Duquesne Contemporary Ensemble, PNC Recital Hall, Duquesne University, 8 p.m.; Fri. Carnegie Mellon Contemporary Ensemble and the Duquesne University Wind Symphony, Kresge Theater, Carnegie Mellon University, 8 p.m.; Sat.: Reading of student works by the Pittsburgh Symphony, Heinz Hall, Downtown, 10 a.m.; Sun.: Duquesne University Symphony Orchestra, Bellefield Hall, University of Pittsburgh, Oakland. 8 p.m.; all concerts are free. 412-396-6083 or www.music.duq.edu.

RIVER CITY BRASS BAND Heinz Hall, Downtown, Thurs. 7:30 p.m.; Carson Middle School, McCandless, Fri. 8 p.m.; Palace Theatre. Greensburg. Sat. 8 p.m.; Baldwin High School, Sun. 3 p.m.; Upper St. Clair High School, Tues. 8 p.m. $16-$37. 1-800-292-7222.

WOMEN'S CHORAL ENSEMBLE Heinz Chapel, Oakland. Fri. 7:30 p.m. free. 412-624-4125.

UNIVERSITY GAMELAN ENSEMBLE University of Pittsburgh, Bellefield Hall, Oakland. Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m. $10-$5. 412-624-4125.

PITTSBURGH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Michael Christie, conductor. Heinz Hall, Downtown. Fri. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2:30 p.m., $19-$72. 412-392-4900.

MCKEESPORT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Mckeesport Area High School, Sat. 7:30 p.m., $15-$8. 412-664-2854.

QUARTETTO GELATO Music for Mt. Lebanon Presents, Mt. Lebanon High School, Sat. 7:30 p.m., $20-$25. 412-264-3354.

RENAISSANCE CITY WINDS Featuring James Ferla, guitar. Parlor Concert, Murraysville, Sat. 8 p.m.; Carlow University, Kresge Theater, Oakland. Sun. 3 p.m., $9-$12; 412-394-3353.

SANDIP BURMAN tabla. Washington & Jefferson College, Olin Fine Arts Center, Washington. Sat. 7:30 p.m. $15, $12. 724-223-6546.

PITTSBURGH COMPLINE CHOIR With Ann. Labounsky, organ. Heinz Chapel, Oakland. Sun. 8:30 p.m. free. 412-682-6886.

UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH SYMPHONIC BAND Bellefield Hall Auditorium, Oakland,. Sun. 1 p.m. free. 412-648-8250.

MUSIC IN A GREAT SPACE David Higgs, organ. Shadyside Presbyterian Church, Sun. 4 p.m. $10-$5. 412-682-4300.

HEINZ CHAPEL CHOIR SPRING CONCERT Heinz Chapel, Oakland. Sun. 3 p.m., free. 412-624-4125.

Y MUSIC SOCIETY Featuring Ilya Gringolts, violin. JCC Katz Performing Arts Center, Squirrel Hill. Tues. 8 p.m.; $15.50-$29. 412-392-4900.

PITTSBURGH SYMPHONY SIDE-BY-SIDE Heinz Hall, Downtown. Tues. 7:30 p.m., $10-$15. 412-392-4900.

WEEKEND IN THE CLUBS

ROCK

ATRIA'S PNC Park, 412-322-1850. Wed.: Hewlett/Anderson 6 p.m.

BILLY'S ROADHOUSE Wexford, 724-934-1177. Sat.: Hewlett/Anderson 9 p.m.

BLOOMFIELD BRIDGE TAVERN 4412 Liberty Ave., 412-682-8611. Sat.: Kid Durango, Amoeba Knievel, Phat Man Dee, Marvin Dioxide 9 p.m.

BRICK HOUSE Butler, 724-284-1159. Sat.: 8th Street Rox 10 p.m.

CEFALO'S NIGHTCLUB Carnegie, 412-276-6600. Sat.: Protege 8:30 p.m.

CIAO'S Carnegie, 412-276-9914. Mon.: Hewlett/Anderson 7:30 p.m.

FREDERICK'S LOUNGE West Hills Shopping Center, Moon, 412-262-3515. Sat.: Sidewinder 10 p.m.

GARFIELD ARTWORKS 412-361-2262. Fri.: Georgie James, Wed.: Bloody Panda 8 p.m.

GROVE IRISH PUB Ross, 412-931-1690. Sat.: KardaZ 9 p.m.

HARD ROCK CAFE Station Square, 412-481-7625. Fri.: Tres Lads 9:30 p.m.

HILLTOPPERS PUB Troy Hill, 412-322-3676. Fri.: Expense 9:30 p.m.

HUNTER'S ROADHOUSE New Kensington, 724-339-9915. Sat.: Dave Iglar Band 10 p.m.

JUNEBUG'S Sutersville, 724-872-4757. Fri.: Third Degree 9:30 p.m.

LARGE HOTEL Large, 412-384-9950. Fri.: Dave Iglar Band 9:30 p.m.

LAWRENCEVILLE MOOSE 412-681-0458. Thurs.: Genghis Tron, Kylesa 7 p.m.

MILLER'S LIGHTHOUSE Butler, 724-865-2707. Sat.: Boss Diablo 8 p.m.

MOONDOG'S Blawnox, 412-828-2040. Sat.: Norman Nardini, CosmoSonics, Takeover UK 9:30 p.m.

NATILI'S Butler, 724-287-5033. Sat.: Street Fair 9 p.m.

PD'S PUB Squirrel Hill, 412-422-5027. Fri.: Fungus 10 p.m.

PETER B'S Sarver, 724-353-2677. Sat.: Ferris Bueller's Revenge 10 p.m.

RHYTHM HOUSE CAFE Bridgeville, 412-221-5010. Thurs.: Tres Lads, Sat.: Green Eggs 10 p.m.

ROCK HOUSE BAR Butler, 724-287-0809. Fri.: Witness X 10 p.m.

RPM'S Bridgeville, 412-221-7808. Fri.: Armed N Dangerous, Noizy Neighbor, Wicked Earth 9:30 p.m.; Sat.: Funny Money 9 p.m.

RUTH & HERB'S Ross, 412-366-8770. Sat.: Dime Store Halo 9 p.m.

SIEB'S PUB Babcock Blvd., 412-364-8511. Fri.: Max'ell House & The Perkulators 9 p.m.

SUNSERI'S Ross, 412-364-9902. Thurs.: Joe Patrick 8 p.m.; Fri.: Glitz, Sat.: No Bad Juju 10 p.m.

31ST STREET PUB Strip, 412-391-8334. Fri.: Turbonegro, Trouser Snake, Sat.: Electric Frankenstein, The Cheats, Hi-Watt Hex, Mon.: Blue Cheer, An Albatross 8 p.m.

3-B'S LOUNGE Zelienople, 724-452-9959. Fri.: Power Slave, Iron Maiden; Sat.: Earthquakers 10 p.m.

THUNDERBIRD CAFE Lawrenceville, 412-682-0177. Thurs.: Aviation Blonds 9:30 p.m.; Sat.: The Cause 10 p.m.

WICKED WITCHES Cheswick, 412-275-7202. Fri.: King's Ransom 10 p.m.

RHYTHM & BLUES

BACKDRAFT LOUNGE Baldwin, 412-884-9948. Sat.: Mystic Knights 4 p.m.

BOBBIE MAGEE'S IRISH PUB Monroeville, 412-372-4337. Sat.: Witch Doctors 9 p.m.

CEFALO'S NIGHTCLUB Carnegie, 412-276-6600. Fri.: Jill West & Blues Attack 9 p.m.

ELEPHANT & CASTLE Wexford, 724-933-6160. Fri.: Soul Merchants 9 p.m.

FOLINO'S BAR South Side, 412-488-8108. Fri.: Mystic Knights 9 p.m., Sat.: Jeff Bell Band w/Chizmo Charles 5:30 p.m., Gary Belloma & the Blues Bombers 10 p.m.

MOONDOG'S Blawnox, 412-828-2040. Fri.: Nighthawks & Billy Price 9:30, Sun.: Sonic Blues, East End Dukes, Mystic Knights, Boss Diablo, Eldorado Kings, Blue Razor 1 p.m.

NATILI'S Butler, 724-287-5033. Fri.: Soul Patrol 9 p.m.

RHYTHM HOUSE Bridgeville, 412-221-5010. Fri.: Jill West & Blues Attack 10 p.m.

STONE MANSION INN Franklin, 724-934-3000. Thurs.: Erin Burkett 8 p.m.

THUNDERBIRD CAFE Lawrenceville, 412-682-0177. Fri.: The Pawbrokers 10 p.m.

RAGTIME

FIRST UNITARIAN CHURCH Morewood Ave., Oakland, 412-621-8008. Fri.: Bryan Wright, Martin Spitznagel 8 p.m.

JAZZ

ALTAR CLUB Strip, 412-263-2877. Sat.: Lilly Abreu, Max Leake, Eric Susoeff, Brian Stahurski, James Johnson 6:30 p.m.

BLUE Allison Park, 412-369-9050. Tues.: Denise Sheffey Powell 8 p.m.

C.J.'S Strip, 412-642-2377. Thurs.: RH Factor jam 8 p.m.; Sun.: Tony Campbell jam 7 p.m.

CROWNE PLAZA Bethel Park, 412-833-5300. Sun.: Jimmy Ponder, Tom Wendt, Sunny Sunseri 10:30 a.m.

D'IMPERIO'S Monroeville, 412-823-4800. Fri.: Tom DeGregory Septet, Sat.: Roger Barbour's Jazz Trio 8 p.m.

GULLIFTY'S Squirrel Hill, (412)-521-8222. Thurs.: Chizmo Charles 9 p.m.; Fri, Sat.: Bill Heid; Tues.: Sean Jones, Wed.: Kenny Blake jam 9 p.m.

JAZZ LIVE Theater District, Downtown, 412-325-6769. Tues.: Cabaret, Maureen Budway 5 p.m., Backstage Bar Tim Stevens 8 p.m.

MARTINI'S Jefferson Hills, 412-384-5910. Fri.: Spider Rondinelli & Pittsburgh Jazz Giants 8:30 p.m.; Sat.: Jam session 3 p.m.

RHYTHM HOUSE Bridgeville, 412-221-5010. Sun.: The Pittsburgh Jazz Society presents Jerry & Louis Lucarelli Quartet 7 p.m.

STONE MANSION INN Franklin Park, 724-934-3000. Fri.: Sheena, Sat.: Martini Jazz 8 p.m.

TUSCA MEDITERRANEAN TAPAS SouthSide Works, 412-488-9000. Sun.: Frank Cunimondo 11 a.m.

WALNUT GRILL Shadyside, 412-688-8220. Mon.: Pe-Yo-De Trio 9 p.m.; Tues.: Kenia 7 p.m.

EASY LISTENING

LOUNGE AT LEMONT Mount Washington, 412-431-3100. Fri.: Groove Doctors, Sat.: Phil & Roxy 8 p.m.

IRISH

MULLANEY'S HARP & FIDDLE Strip, 412-642-6622. Fri., Sat.: The Malones 9 p.m.

COUNTRY

BALTIMORE HOUSE Pleasant Hills, 412-653-3800. Sat.: Dallas Marks 9 p.m.

JAY'S SPORTS BAR Canonsburg, 724-746-2250. Fri.: Buc Wyld 9 p.m.

PUGLIANO'S Holiday Park, 724-327-8991. Wed.: Mark Cyler & Fennels 8 p.m.

RODNEY'S RESTAURANT Irwin, 724-864-3222. Fri.: Dallas Marks 9:30 p.m.

THUNDERBIRD CAFE Lawrenceville, 412-682-0177. Sun.: Drew Emmitt Band 8 p.m.

OLDIES

D'IMPERIO'S Monroeville, 412-823-4800. Thurs., Mon.: Steve Sopko 7 p.m.

LAMPLIGHTER Delmont, 724-468-4545. Sat.: Vintage Buzz 8:30 p.m.

SHILOH INN Mount Washington, 412-431-4000. Wed.: Steve Sopko 9 p.m.

OPEN STAGE

BLOOMFIELD BRIDGE TAVERN 4412 Liberty Ave., 412-682-8611. Tues.: Zak Hudson 9 p.m.

COMMODORE CAFE North Side, 412-321-4339. Tues.: Luther Dejarunett, Keith Stebler, Steve Trettle 7 p.m.

THE GLOBE Carrick, 412-882-7096. Wed.: The Jaminators 9 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.

MOONDOG'S Blawnox, 412-828-2040. Wed.: Mannish Boys 8 p.m.

PD'S PUB Squirrel Hill, 412-422-5027. Sun.: Mystic Knights 8 p.m.

RIVERSIDE BAR South Side, 412-331-6530. Thurs.: Eldorado Kings 9:30 p.m.

SHOOTZ CAFE South Side, 412-488-3820. Tues.: Jack Erdie 7:30 p.m.

THUNDERBIRD CAFE Lawrenceville, 412-682-0177. Wed.: Poogie Bell 9:30 p.m.

ACOUSTIC

BILLY'S ROADHOUSE Wexford, 724-934-1177. Wed.: Randy Eugene, Derrick Edwards 5 p.m.

BORDERS Bethel Park, 412-835-5583. Fri.: Peter King 7:30 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.

SHILOH INN Mount Washington, 412-431-4000. Fri.: Matt Tichon 9 p.m.

PIANO

BILLY'S ROADHOUSE Wexford, 724-934-1177. Thurs.: Mark Pipas 5 p.m.

CAFE EURO Scott, 412-561-2060. Sat.: Dave Crisci 8 p.m.

D'IMPERIO'S Monroeville, 412-823-4800. Tues.: Dave Crisci 7 p.m.

LOUNGE AT LEMONT Mount Washington, 412-431-3100. Sun., Wed., Thurs: Dave Crisci, Tues.: Mark Pipas 7 p.m.

MORE Oakland, 412-621-2700. Fri., Sat.: Rose Wyner 8:30 p.m.

OMNI WILLIAM PENN Downtown, 412-281-7100. Wed.-Fri.: Harry Cardillo 5 p.m.

SHILOH INN Mount Washington, 412-431-4000. Sat.: Groove Doctors 9 p.m.

COMEDY

SLAPSTICKS Royal Place Restaurant, Castle Shannon, 412-920-5653. Thurs.: High Street Players 8 p.m.; Fri.: 6 Superstitious Comedians 8 p.m., Stiffy the Clown 10:30 p.m.; Sat.: Auggie Cook, Rick Kossler 8 p.m.

REGGAE

LOGAN'S PUB N. Oakland, 412-578-8483. Fri.: The Flow Band 10 p.m.

DANCES

BALLROOM Elks, Buttermilk Hollow Road, 412-461-3322. Fri.: Frank Lasko 8:30 p.m.

BALLROOM Palisades, McKeesport, 412-678-6979. Wed.: Jim Haas 8 p.m.

BIG BAND Coraopolis VFW, 412-771-5247. Sun. 8 p.m.

CONTRA Swisshelm Park Community Center, 412-731-8661. Fri.: Waking Up Willie 8 p.m.

COUNTRY

LINE Palisades, McKeesport, 412-678-6979. Fri. 8:30 p.m.

DANCE Connolly Club, Sheraden, 412-777-9700. Sat. 9 p.m.

JITTERBUG Palisades, McKeesport, 412-366-2138. Sat. 9 p.m.

OLDIES

Brentwood VFW, 412-881-9934. Sat. 8:30 p.m.

OLDIES

Riverwatch, Strip, 412-281-3900. Tues. 8 p.m.

SALSA Edgewood Club, 412-600-3878. Sun. 8 p.m.

SALSA BMCC, West Homestead, 412-881-9237. Sat. 10 p.m.

SALSA The Dance Cafe, 120 Sixth St., Downtown, 412-261-0441. Fri. 9:30 p.m.

SALSA Palisades, McKeesport, 412-881-9237. Fri. 8:30 p.m.

SINGLES Holiday Inn, Green Tree, 412-572-5259. Fri.: 8:30 p.m.

PITTSBURGH PLACES

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BEECHWOOD FARMS NATURE RESERVE Fox Chapel, 412-963-6100. Five miles of trails, open daily.

CARNEGIE MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY Oakland. 412-622-3131. Ongoing exhibitions: "Hall of African Wildlife," "Needle to the North." The Dinosaur Prophecy," a 25-minute earth theater program. $10 adults; $7 seniors; $6 ages 3-18 and students with ID; under 3 free. Closed Mon.

CARNEGIE SCIENCE CENTER One Allegheny Ave. 412-237-3400. People 62 and older receive $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: "Hurricane on the Bayou, " "Bugs," "Deep Sea," "Adrenaline Rush." " 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 hours Sun.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Center admission $14 adults, children ages 3-12, $10.

CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF PITTSBURGH Allegheny Center. 412-322-5058. Puppet shows 1:30, 2:30, 3:30 p.m. Sun. "Jump To Japan: Discovering culture Through Popular Art." Learn about Japanese culture and art forms through hands on activities through May 13. Art Activities: Create With Clay, Build Your Own Car, Tot Time, Musical Movements, Radio Workshop, Professor MiGooch, Woodworking. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. noon-5 p.m. $9 adults; $8 kids 2-18; under 2 free; $8 seniors. Parking $3 for members, $5 nonmembers.

FRICK ART & HISTORICAL CENTER 412-371-0600. New exhibition: "The Powerful Hand of George Bellows," drawings from the Boston Public Library. Opening celebration Friday 6-8 p.m. Wine and hors d'oeuvre. Reservations recommended. Exhibition: "Built for Speed: The Allure of the Early Motorcycle" through April 26. A complex of museums including the restored home of Henry Clay Frick, Frick Art Museum, Car and Carriage Museum. Daily tours of the 23-room mansion admission: $12 adults; $10 seniors, students, military. Closed Mon.

HEINZ HISTORY CENTER Strip District. 412-454-6000. New exhibition: "Capture the Moment: The Pulitzer Prize Photographs" featuring all the Pulitzer Prize winning photographs since 1942. Program is free. For reservations, call nhorner@hswp.org or 412-454-6372. Opening events 1-4 p.m. Sun. "Soul Soldiers: African Americans and the Vietnam Era." Open 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. Penguin & Me an hour long interactive penguin program for children ages 18 months to age 5, 10 a.m. Mon. Tues., Wed. and Sat. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets are $25 for one child with an adult; $12 for each additional child and $10 for each additional adult. To register call 412-323-7235 ext. 209 or education.programs@aviary.org. 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.

NATIONALITY ROOMS Cathedral of Learning, University of Pittsburgh 412-624-6000. Over 20 classrooms decorated in various nationalities and cultures prior to 1787. Hours: 9-2:30 p.m., Mon.-Sat., 11-2:30 p.m. Sun. and holidays. Admission: $3 adults, ages 8-18 $1.

PITTSBURGH ZOO & PPG AQUARIUM Highland Park, 412-665-3639. Celebrate Earth Day Party April 20 and 21. Children participate in a recycling Olympics by making a recycled craft and learning other fun ways to help the environment. New exhibits: Polar Bears in their natural habitat; Amur tiger cubs Mara and Petya. Daily 9 a.m.-4 p.m., admission gates close at 3 p.m. $8 adults; $7 seniors; $7 kids 2-13; under 2 free. Free parking. Spring hours: 9-5 p.m., admission gates close 4 p.m. daily; $10 adults; $9 seniors; $8 kids 2-13; under 2 free.

WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA SPORTS MUSEUM Heinz History Center, Strip, 412-454-6000. Same admission fees and hours as the History Center.

HISTORICAL PLACES
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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.

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.

DEPRECIATION LANDS MUSEUM 4743 South Pioneer Road, Allison Park. 412-486-0563. Exhibits on pioneer living in Western Pennsylvania. Noon-3 p.m. Tues, Thurs, Sat.; 1-4 p.m. Sun. Admission $2 adults, $1 children.

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.

FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT'S FALLINGWATER Route 381 South, Mill Run, 724-329-8501. Exhibition: "A Moment at Fallingwater Expressed Through Woodturning and Photography, by woodturner Tom Obourn and photographer Stephen Lai, Tues. through June 10. Hours: 10-4 p.m. Tues.-Sun. Closed Christmas and New Years. Tours: $16 adults, $10 ages 6-12, $6 grounds only pass, $55 land of Fallingwater, $55 in-depth tour, $80 sunset tour. Groups of 10 or more call visitor services. www.fallingwater.org.

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, Exhibits on American Indians, Washington's 1753 mission, German Separatists and more. Tours 1-4 p.m. daily, except Mon. Fees for guided tours are $5 for adults and $2 for children.

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, 724-587-3412 or meadowcroft.pghhistory.org. 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.

OLD ECONOMY VILLAGE 270 16th St. Ambridge, 724-266-4500. 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 Mondays. $7 ages 18 and older; $5 ages 6-17; $6 seniors; free 6 and younger.

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 724-887-7910. Parlor Talk Lecture Series: "Up and Give Them Steel-Baxter's Brigade and Fight for Oakridge, Gettysburg, July 1, 1863," presented by Ken Williams, Sun. 2 p.m. April 22. Reservations are requested. The museum is now accepting entries for its 2007 quilter's competition which will be held June 2-July 15. Deadline for entries is May 11. Call the museum for rules and entry brochures. Pre-Civil War rural industrial village including the Overholt homestead, distillery museum and birthplace of Henry Clay Frick. Museum hours: Thurs-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun. 1-5 p.m. $7 adults, $4 seniors 65 and older and children 6 -11, under 6 free.

LITERARY

BARNES & NOBLE Greensburg, 724-832-0622. Special storytime, Rip Van Winkle and King Arthur. 10 a.m. Sat.

BARNES & NOBLE Northway Mall 412-635-7661. Storytime: Biscuit the Dog, 11 a.m. Wed.

BARNES & NOBLE, Waterfront, 412-462-5743. Sat.: One Book for Every Child, 11 p.m.; Tues.: Writers Workshop, 6:30 p.m.

BORDERS-EASTSIDE 5986 Penn Circle South. 412-441-1080. Storytime every Wed. and Sat. 11 a.m.

BORDERS BOOKS Monroeville, Mall Blvd., 412-374-9822. Sat.: Booksigning, author George Berry, 2 p.m. Wed.: Biscuit the Dog storytime 1 p.m.

BORDERS BOOKS Pittsburgh Mills, 724-275-5820. Storytime every Wed. 1 p.m.

BORDERS BOOKS Northway Mall, 412-635-7661. Tues.: Author Gary Moore booksigning, 7 p.m.

BORDERS BOOKS South Hills Village, 412-835-5583. Storytime every Wed. 11 a.m.

CARNEGIE LIBRARY LECTURE HALL Oakland, 412-622-8866. Art & Lecture program 10:30 a.m. Sat. Guest speaker author and illustrator Brian Selznick. Tickets are $7. To order tickets call 412-622-8866, 9:30-5 p.m. weekdays.

EVERYTHING ELSE

ANIMAL FRIENDS' K-9 COFFEE KLATCHES Animal Friends, 562 Camp Horne Road, Ohio Township, Sun. 9-11 a.m. Get coffee and doughnut while the dogs enjoy walking trails and off-leash play areas. $6 per person; proceeds benefit Animal Friends. Reservations appreciated, 412-847-7055 or specialevents@animal-friends.org. One dog per person is preferred, all dogs must be at least four months old, non-aggressive, current on shots and leashed. No retractable leashes.

SPRINGTIME DREAMS LUNCHEON AND FASHION SHOW Hosted by Soroptimist International of Pittsburgh, Sat. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Tickets $30; advanced purchase required. Proceeds benefit scholarships, and the Women's Center and Shelter, Bethlehem Haven and other local organizations. 412-323-2308.

PAUL J. NIST MEMORIAL MINIATURE GOLF TOURNAMENT Fun Fore All Family Entertainment Center, Cranberry, 724-779-2270. Sun. 1 p.m., $12 donation. Prizes and trophies for winners.

WINE TASTING AND ART EXHIBIT Sponsored by Elisco Advertising's Creative Cafe, 3711 Butler St., Lawrenceville. A women-only event, April 19, 6-8 p.m. $15. Proceeds benefit Dress for Success. E-mail: kara@vinfatales.com.

EARTH DAY CELEBRATION Frick Environmental Center, 2005 Beechwood Blvd., Squirrel Hill, 412-42206538. April 21, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Children and adult activities. Sponsor a tree for 2 for $50 donation and the center will provide each family with everything needed to plant the tree. Advance registration required. Volunteers needed.

BROWNFIELDS BOAT TOUR Fri.: The Pennsylvania chapter of the National Brownfields Association will host a boat tour of Brownfields along the Pittsburgh riverfront aboard one of the Gateway Clipper Fleet boats. Boarding 3 p.m., departing 4 p.m. from the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. Tickets $80. 412-565-6000.

SPRING STAR PARTY Wagman Observatory, Deer Lakes Regional Park, 724-224-2510. Fri. and Sat. 8 p.m. Free, donations accepted.

DAYS OF GARDENING Trax Farms, Finleyville 412-835-3246. As part of Trax Farm's Annual Spring Festival, Pennsylvania American Water will host free gardening events. Sat. 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. will feature workshops and presentations on gardening with local gardener Jane Nugent; Sun. 1-3 p.m., Penn State Cooperative Extension, Consumer Horticulture Educator Sandy Feather will host "Pruning 101" and "The Plant Doc Is In."

SPRING SALSA RUMBLE Palisades Ballroom, McKeesport, beginning 8:30 p.m. Fri. Free dance class 9 p.m. Two-day salsa dance workshop Sat. 1-5:30 p.m.; Sun 1-4 p.m., Wightman School Community Building, Squirrel Hill. After Party Dance, Sat. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. 412-881-9237 or www.salsapittsburgh.com.

AUDITIONS

FLATWOODS PRODUCTIONS For the 2007 summer season. Casting men and women age 14-70 for musical and non-musical roles. Curfew Grange, Route 201 South at Buena Vista Road, Flatwoods, Sat. Call 724-785-6896.

JUDE POHL PRODUCTIONS For the Talent Showcase, scheduled for Sunday evenings in July, Greentree Holiday Inn. Vocalists of all ages may apply, by appointment only. Greentree Holiday Inn, April 29. 724-746-1178.

THE NORTH STAR KIDS For 2006-07 season of traveling performing arts troupe. Ability to sing and dance is required. Looking for boys grades 2-7 and girls grades 2-6. Visit www.northstarkids.com.

PITTSBURGH YOUTH SYMPHONY Auditions for new members for the 2007-08 season, May 9-11, by appointment. Advanced students up to and including college age can apply. Visit www.pypo.com for orchestral excerpts and information you can also e-mail info@pyso.us.

RAGE OF THE STAGE PLAYERS For "Dracula: Dragon Prince," a mature adaptation of the Bram Stoker novel. Auditions will include at least some cold reading or between cold reading or a pre-prepared two-minute modern monologue (your choice.) Bring headshot at resume. The Brew House, 2100 Mary St., South Side, May 5-6 from noon-4 p.m. E-mail rageofthestage@yahoo.com, no appointments are necessary.

SETON CENTER SCHOOL OF ARTS Auditions for the June production "Children of Eden." Cold readings from the script and musical audition. April 14-15, at the theater, 1900 Pioneer Ave., Brookline. Cold readings and a capella singing. Call 412-561-5511 for information and appointment.

SOUTH PARK CHILDREN'S THEATRE For the 2007 summer season running June through August. At the theater, Corrigan Drive and South Park Road. Sat. 1-5 p.m. No appointment necessary. Cold readings. Please bring a resume or list of your previous experience and a current photo. Visit www.southparktheatre.com. for information or call 412-831-8552.

THE TERRA NOVA THEATRE GROUP Will be casting two male roles (ages 25 and 40), Sat. 1 to 3 p.m. Washington & Jefferson College, Olin Fine Arts Center Washington, Pa. Call 724-413-0650 for appointment.

CALLS FOR ARTISTS

ASSOCIATED ARTISTS OF PITTSBURGH New member screening, Pittsburgh Center for the Arts, Fifth and Shady Ave., Shadyside. Deadline is Mon. 4 p.m. Visit www.aapgh.org for rules and information. 12-361-1370.

ASSOCIATED ARTISTS OF BUTLER COUNTY Open call for artists for the Annual Spring Show (May 18-June 8) Deadline is May 4. Also, accepting submissions for the Painted Hog Show, deadline June 8. Visit www.butlerartcenter.net or call 724-283-6922 for submission information.

LAWRENCEVILLE ART ALL NIGHT The 10th Annual Lawrenceville event is accepting submissions for the April 28-29 event. Professional and amateur artists of all ages are invited to show. Visit www.artallnight.com for registration form.

First published on April 11, 2007 at 5:30 pm
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