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THE 69 EYES/WEDNESDAY 13/FAIR TO MIDLAND/NIGHT KILLS THE DAY: Mr. Small's, Thurs., 7:30 p.m. $18-$20. 1-866-468-3401.
ROBBIE FULKS: Club Cafe, Fri., 7 p.m. $8-$10. 412-323-1919.
JIMMY BUFFETT: Post-Gazette Pavilion, Sat., 8 p.m. Sold out. 412-323-1919.
WYEP SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL & WORLD CAFE AT THE WARHOL: moe., Sinead O'Connor, Jon Check, Kim Richey, Ike Reilly Assassination and more. Allegheny Landing Park, North Side. Music Festival, Sat.; concert tapings at Warhol Museum (June 22-23). 412-381-9131.
MADBALL/TERROR/100 DEMONS: Mr. Small's Sat., 7 p.m. $12-$14. 1-866-468-3401.
AUGUST BURNS RED: Garfield Artworks, Sun., 6 p.m. $10-$12. $10-$12. 412-361-2262.
RUSH: Post-Gazette Pavilion, Mon., 7:30 p.m. $26-$81. 412-323-1919.
SHINY TOY GUNS: Diesel, Tue., 7 p.m. $13-$15. 412-323-1919.
THE DRAMS: Club Cafe, Wed., 7 p.m. $12-$14. 412-323-1919.
WILL HOGE: Club Cafe, Wed., 10 p.m. $12-$15. 412-323-1919.
RICHARD THOMPSON BAND: Byham Theater, Wed., 8 p.m. $30-$39.50. 412-456-6666.
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***THE ADMIRABLE CRICHTON A drawing room comedy by J. M. Barrie. Summer Company: Peter Mills Theater, Duquesne University, Uptown. Ends Sat. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m.; $10-$15. 412-396-4997.
ALWAYS ... PATSY CLINE Ted Swindley's musical that looks at the legendary life and music of country star Patsy Cline through her letter-writing friendship with Louise Seger. Cabaret at Theatre Square, Penn Ave., at 7th St., Downtown. Open ended run. Wed.-Sat. 7:30 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 2 p.m.; some Thurs., 1 p.m.; $34.50-$39.50 (group rates available) 412-456-6666.
AMISH BURLESQUE FEATURING GOODY PLENTY & THE AMLETS Devilishly discreet parodies and musical numbers lampoon everyone from Broadway's finest to your favorite pop divas. Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Presents, Cabaret at Theater Square, Downtown. Through July 7. Fri.-Sat. 10:30 p.m. $15. 412-456-6666.
THE BOYS NEXT DOOR Tom Griffin's comedy about four eccentric and disabled adult men who live together and face the complexities of everyday life with humor. Little Lake Theatre, Route 19 South, near Donaldson's Crossroads, Canonsburg. Through June 30. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. $13.50-$8. 724-145-6300.
CHARLOTTE'S WEB The classic children's tale by E.B. White. South Park Children's Theater, near South Park Fairgrounds, Corrigan Drive at Brownsville Road. Through June 27. Mon and Tues. 6:30 p.m.; Wed. and Thurs. 10 a.m. $2. 412-831-8552.
CHILDREN OF EDEN Stephen Schwartz's musical loosely based on the book of Genesis. Apple Hill Playhouse, Manor Road, off Route 22, Delmont. Through June 30; Thurs. through Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m.; $8-$16. 724-468-5050. Meal packages with Lamplighter Restaurant.
THE COLLECTED WORKS OF BILLY THE KID A world premiere adapted from Michael Ondaatje's award-winning book of poems and directed by Dan Jemmett. Quantum Theatre at the New Garden Theater, 12 W. North Ave. at Federal St., North Side. Through July 1. Wed.-Fri. 8 p.m.; Sat. 5:30 and 9 p.m.; Sun. 7 p.m. $25-$30; $15 students; 412-394-3353.
THE CONSTANT PRINCE A drama by Pedro Calderon de la Barca. Unseam'd Shakespeare Company at the Open Stage Theatre, 2835 Smallman St., Strip District. Through June 30. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 4 p.m.; $15-$22.; 412-394-3353.
***THE DARK CASTLE Johnny Appleseed Children's Theater, Apple Hill Playhouse, Manor Road, Delmont. Tues. through July 6; Thurs. and Sat. 11 a.m. $6. 724-468-5050.
THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK A documentary-drama based on the diaries of Anne Frank. New Castle Playhouse, State Theater, 202 E. Long Ave., New Castle. Ends Sun.; Fri.-Sat. 7:30 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m.; $7-$14; 724-654-3437.
***EURIPIDES: THE BACCHAE Fourth River Theatre Ensemble at the New Hazlett Theater, Allegheny Center, North Side. Thurs-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m.; $12-$9 students/seniors. 412-716-3557.
THE FOREIGNER A farce by Larry Shue. Mountain Playhouse, Route 985, Jennerstown. Through July 1; Tues. through Sat. 8 p.m.; Wed. and Fri. 2 p.m.; Sun. 3 p.m. $15-$30; Dinners at adjacent Green Gables Restaurant (additional charge). 1-814-629-9201.
FROM DOOR TO DOOR James Sherman's comedy about three generations of women in the course of their lives. Saint Vincent Theater, Performing Arts Center, Saint Vincent College, Route 30, Unity Township. Ends Sat. Thurs.-Sat. 8:10 p.m.; other dates 2:10 p.m.; some nights off. $7-$16.50. 724-537-8900.
THE GIN GAME D. L. Coburn's bittersweet comedy about an uneasy friendship between two opponents playing gin rummy as if their lives depended on it. Pittsburgh Public Theater, O'Reilly Theater, Downtown; Through July 1; Wed.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 and 7 p.m.; some exceptions. $12.50-$49.50. 412-316-1600.
HEDDA GABLER Judith Thompson adapts Henrik Ibsen's classic play. Pittsburgh Irish & Classical Theatre, Stephen Foster Memorial, University of Pittsburgh, Oakland. Through June 30. Wed.-Sat. 8 p.m.; June 30 at 2 p.m.; $29-$45. 412-394-3353.
***INTO THE WOODS Sondheim's enchanted musical that weaves a number of childhood fairy tales. Comtra Theatre, Comtra Cultural Center, Route 19, Cranberry. Sat. through June 16; Fri.-Sat. 7:30 p.m. $10. 724-773-9896.
***JUNGLE BOOK Vera Morris' adaptation of the stories by Rudyard Kipling. The Petite Players at the Grand Theatre, 207 Second Ave., Elizabeth Borough. Sat. 2 and 7 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. $7. 412-384-0504.
LEGEND OF POCAHONTAS Johnny Appleseed Children's Theater, Apple Hill Playhouse, Manor Road, Delmont. Ends Fri.; Thurs. and Fri. 11 a.m. $6. 724-468-5050.
THE MALE INTELLECT: AN OXYMORON? A comedic one man show--a regular guy tries to figure out what women really want as he consults five dubious role-models and celebrates the difference between the sexes. City Theatre, 57 S. 13 St., South Side. Through July 8; Thurs.-Fri. 8 p.m.; Sat. 5:30 and 9 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m.; some exceptions. $40-$45, student discounts available. 412-431-2489.
OKLAHOMA! Shirley Jones stars as Aunt Eller in the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical. Pittsburgh CLO at the Benedum Center, Downtown. Through July 1; Tues.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sat. and Sun. 2 p.m.; June 21, 1 p.m.; $16.50-$46.50. 412-456-6666.
PITTSBURGH PRIDE THEATER FESTIVAL "Their Town," Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m.; one-acts: Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 4 p.m., Sun. 7 p.m. Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre, 542 Penn Ave., Downtown. $10-$15. 412-288-0358.
***THE PERFECT PARTY An urban professor tries to climb the social ladder in A.R. Gurney's comedy. Red Barn Theater, 3101 McCully Road, off Route 8, Hampton. Tues. through July 8. Tues.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 8 p.m.; no performance July 4. $12-$9; 412-487-4390.
***SLEEPING BEAUTY A brighter version of the children's tale. Looking Glass Theater at Little Lake Theater, Route 19 South, near Donaldson's Crossroads, Canonsburg. Wed. through July 14.; Wed. 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 1:30 p.m.; $7-$5.50; 724-145-6300.
***SWEET CHARITY West Virginia Public Theatre: Clay Concert Theatre, West Virginia University's Creative Arts Center, Morgantown, W.Va.; Tues. 8 p.m.; Wed. 2 and 8 p.m.; next Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m.; July 1, 2 p.m. $10-$35.; www.wvpublictheatre.org; 1-877-999-9878.
A THOUSAND CLOWNS Herb Gardner's comedy about an eccentric man raising his nephew -- a 12 year-old genius -- in New York City. South Park Children's Theater, near South Park Fairgrounds, Corrigan Drive at Brownsville Road. Through July 1; Wed.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m.; $11-$15; 412-831-8552.
ELEVEN MEN OUT An Icelandic soccer team is shocked when its star player comes out of the closet. 86 min. In Icelandic. Presented by the Pittsburgh Lesbian and Gay Film Society, Fri. 9:30 p.m., SouthSide Works. $5-$8. www.plgfs.org.
DANGER! DIABOLIK Master criminal Diabolik outwits the police and other agents in this nod to James Bond in this outlandish visual thriller. Ennio Morricone Film Series, Pittsburgh Filmmakers, Regent Square, Edgewood. Sun. 8 p.m. 412-682-4111.
LADY IN THE WATER M. Night Shyamalan's fantasy thriller about a woman who inhabits an apartment complex swimming pool as she tries to return to another world. Rated PG-13. Comcast Cinema in the Park at Flagstaff Hill, Wed., dusk, free. 412-937-3039.
OPEN SEASON A animated film with an all-star cast about a 900-pound grizzly bear stranded in the woods before hunting season. Rated PG. Comcast Cinema in the Park at West End Overlook, Tues., dusk; Riverview Park, Observatory Hill, Sat., dusk; all free. Rated PG. 412-937-3039.
AKEELAH AND THE BEE The inspirational story of a young girl from West Los Angeles who tries to make it into the National Spelling Bee. Rated PG. Comcast Cinema in the Park at Arsenal Park, Lawrenceville, Fri., dusk; Grandview Park, Mount Washington. Sat., dusk; Flagstaff Hill, Oakland, Sun., dusk; Beatty St., Carnegie Library East Liberty, Mon., dusk; all free. 412-937-3039.
DOOGAL An animated feature originally from France about some magic diamonds that fall into the wrong hands. Comcast Cinema in the Park at Brookline Memorial Park, Thurs., dusk, free. 412-937-3039.
GALLERY CRAWL Cultural District, Downtown. Fri.: A showcase of art and entertainment in the heart of the Cultural District. All events take place at a variety of galleries and spaces and are free and open to the public beginning at 5:30 p.m. Visit www.pgharts.org for details. 412-456-6666.
*** Denotes special event or opening
AMERICAN JEWISH MUSEUM/JCC Squirrel Hill, 412-521-8011, ext. 105. Fine, Perlow and Weis Gallery: "Seasons," The Fabric Art of Tina Rieger," a collaboration with Louise Silk of the last exhibition created by the late artist, through June 29. Daily.
ANDY WARHOL MUSEUM North Side, 412-237-8300. "Carryin' On," a three-part exhibition addressing gender identity, with photos by Teenie Harris, Samuel Fosso and Andy Warhol, through Sept. 2; "Lou Reed: New York," through Sept. 2; "Personal Jesus: The Religious Art of Keith Haring & Andy Warhol," a showcase from the collection of Haring's most famous works, on loan from the Haring estate. Also, featuring collaborations with many famous artists, through Sept. 2.; "Gift of Gretchen Berg: The True Story of 'My True Story,' " one of Warhol's best interviews along with "Troublemakers," a photographic exhibition of children and teens protesting the war from 1967-1975, through Aug. 5; Permanent collection with more than 500 works of art drawn from the Warhol's extensive collections. "Buggin' Taps for Justice," through July 1. Closed Mon. Admission.
THE ART CENTER Butler, 724-283-6922. "The 2nd Annual Painted Hog Event," stop in and sign a giant papier-mache pig, with pig and hog-themed art, through June 30. Closed Sun.-Tues.
ART INSTITUTE OF PITTSBURGH Downtown, 1-800-275-2470. "Michael Lotenero: Selected Work -- 1988-2007," paintings, illustrations and various designs, through July 6. Closed Sun.
AUDUBON EXHIBIT CASE Hillman Library, Oakland, 412-648-8191. "Mississippi Kite," Audubon life-size hand-colored print, no. 117 of 435 original prints, through July 2; Daily.
BOXHEART GALLERY Bloomfield, 412-687-8858. "Boxheart's 7th Anniversary Exhibition," ends Sat. Tues.: "Luis Corcrhon," new paintings by the Argentenian artist, through July 21; Sat.: Open house, 6-9 p.m. Closed Sun.-Mon.
BREW HOUSE SPACE South Side, 412-381-7767. "BARE III," a group show of figure drawings, through June 30. Closed Sun.-Tues. and Fri.
***BUTLER INSTITUTE OF AMERICAN ART Youngstown, Ohio, 330-743-1711. "James Rosati: Sculpture," through Sept. 2; "Lowy Frames: Centennial Exhibition," through Sept. 30; "Peter Seltzer" Pastels, through July 29; "Kenneth Noland," recent modern works, through Sept. 2; "W Carl Burger," watercolors, ends Sun.; Salem Branch: "Legacy: A Tradition Lives On," a retrospective of four generations of artists painting in the Louis Anquetin (1861-1932) tradition through Aug. 11. Closed Mon.
CARNEGIE MUSEUM OF ART Oakland, 412-622-3131. "Lighting from the Collection," a collection ranging from 18th century candlesticks to modern modernist Aluminum lamps, through June 30; "The First Wave: Foundations of the American Drawing and Watercolor Collection, " through Oct. 7; "Viva Vetro! Glass Alive! Venice And America," more than 120 pieces of Venetian Glass Art, through Sept. 16; Videos on Dale Chihuly and Italian maestros Pino Signoretto and Lino Tagliapietra will be shown continuously during the exhibition run; "The 50th Anniversary of the Women's Committee of CMOA," 50 outstanding works of art purchased with funds raised from the committee, through Dec. 13; 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. "PaleoLab," ongoing; "Hall of African Wildlife," and "Needle to the North," permanent exhibitions; "The Dinosaur Prophecy," a 25-minute earth theater program; "Hall of Gems and Minerals," permanent exhibit of rare stones, gems and minerals; "Carnival," the sights and sounds of eight rural and European cultures, through July 31; "Backyard Invasion," a collection of drawings showing invasive species planes and their alternatives, through July 1. Closed on Mon.
CHATHAM COLLEGE Woodland Hall, Shadyside, 412-365-1125. "Papilla," a site-specific exhibition with fiber by Anna Divinsky, ends Fri. Closed Sat.-Sun.
CONCEPT ART GALLERY Regent Square, 412-412-242-9200. "Glass 2007," John de Wit, Henry Hillman, Jr., Dante Marioni and Richard Marquis display glass art, through Aug. 25. Closed Sun.-Mon.
DIGGING PITT GALLERY Lawrenceville, 412-605-0450. "Maggie Aston: A Group Show," paintings, drawings and monotypes, through Aug. 18; and "Big F**king Thing," John Eastman's abstract work inspired from the world of Lewis Black and America's obsession with large objects, through Aug. 18. Closed Mon.-Wed.
ELAN FINE ART GALLERY Sewickley, 412-496-1646. "Grain Adaptations," three artists interpretations of found materials, through July 6. Closed Sun.-Mon.
FILMMAKERS GALLERIES North Oakland, 412-681-5449. "Senior Photography Show," Pittsburgh Filmmakers seven BFA graduates show their work, through July 22. Daily, weekend evenings.
FRICK ART & HISTORICAL CENTER Point Breeze, 412-371-0600. Permanent exhibit of art from the Frick private collection. Guided tours available. Closed Mon.
GALLERY 200 Washington, 724-228-1599. "Pastels and Mixed Media," a group show by Ray Forquer, John Luginski, Peter West, Barbara Curry and Dan Marsula, through June 30. Closed Sun.
GALLERY ON 43RD STREET Lawrenceville, 412-682-6488. "New Glass Works," blown glass vases, plates and jars by Ray Nelson and glass jewelry by Beth Nelson, through July 27. Closed Sun.-Mon.
GALLERIE CHIZ Shadyside, 412-441-6005. "The Female Aesthetic," lingerie drawings by Mary Culbertson Stark; "Divas," paintings by Liz Goldberg; "Nature Transformed," botanical bronze, glass and silver by Carolyn Olbum, all through July 7. Closed Mon.
***HEINZ PITTSBURGH HISTORY CENTER Strip District, 412-454-6000. Sat.: Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer John Kaplan lectures, 1-3 p.m.; "Capture the Moment," a photographic display of every Pulitzer Prize-winning photograph since 1942, through Aug. 5. Daily.
HOYT ART CENTER New Castle, 724-652-2282. "Urban Landscapes of Dai Morgan, through June 29. Closed Sun.-Mon.
HUNT INSTITUTE FOR BOTANICAL DOCUMENTATION CMU Hunt Library, 412-268-2434. Virtues and Pleasures of Herbs through History: Physic, Flavor, Fragrance and Dye" through June 29. Closed Sat.
INTERNATIONAL IMAGES Sewickley, 412-741-8606. "Bluewaters," paintings, landscapes and sculptures from the Aegean calaboyias, through Aug. 31. Closed Sun.-Mon.
***JAMES GALLERY West End, 412-922-9800. "Glassified," and "Reflections of Darkness," over 40 works of art will be showcased in the group glass show, through June 30; Wed.: "An Intimate and Informative Evening with photographer Connie Imboden," 6:30 p.m. reservation required by June 25. Closed Sun.-Mon.
JOHN EDWARD GALLERY Export, 724-325-2577. "The Spaces Between," the premier exhibit of paintings by emerging artist Amanda Jane Washburn, through June 30. Closed Mon.
LATROBE ART CENTER Latrobe, 724-537-7011. "Life is Good," various works by media and gallery members, through June 30; "Patrick Squared," fiber arts works by Irene and Regis Patrick, through June 30. Closed Sun.
MANCHESTER CRAFTSMEN'S GUILD North Side, 412-322-1773. "Accomplishment 25," a group show in all media showing the work of the students of the guild, through July 6. Closed Sat.-Sun.
MATTHEWS ARTS GALLERY Bellevue, 412-761-0301. "Jan Bonomo, Oil Paintings," through June 30. Closed Sun.
MATTRESS FACTORY MUSEUM North Side, 412-231-3169. "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, ends Sun. 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. "Our Image," paintings and drawings by Elizabeth Myers Castonguay, through June 30. Closed Sun.-Tues.
MODERN FORMATIONS Garfield, 412-362-0274. "June Anniversary Show: All-Star Exhibit" a group celebrating the galleries 6th Year Anniversary, through June 29. Closed Sun.-Wed.
MICHAEL BERGER GALLERY Point Breeze, 412-441-4282. "Realism," a celebratory exhibition of works by Philip Pearlstein, through June 30. Closed Sun.
MORGAN CONTEMPORARY GLASS GALLERY Shadyside, 412-441-5200. "Nonconformists," an eclectic group show of 12 international artists working in glass, including Pittsburgher Matthew Eskuche and artist in residence Therman Statom through July 19. Closed Sun.-Mon.
MOXIE DADA North Side, 412-682-0348. "Bogus Journey," work by Thad Kellstadt and Michael Koehler, through July 29; "Tashi Delek," Paula Weiner and Chhime Dorji exhibit photography, sculpture and painting, through July 13. Closed Mon.-Wed.
PHIPPS CONSERVATORY & BOTANICAL GARDEN Schenley Park, Oakland. 1-888-336-4060. "Chihuly at Phipps: Gardens & Glass," artist Dale Chihuly has filed Phipps with stunning glass pieces based on nature in this large scale glass installation, through Nov. 11. This is a timed-admission exhibit, call for reservations. Daily.
PHOTO ANTIQUITIES MUSEUM OF PHOTOGRAPHIC ART North Side, 412-231-7881. "The History of Photography--1839-1939," ongoing; "Women in Photography--1840-1940,"; "Between the Battles, Civil War Images from 1860," and "hand-colored Japanese Albumen Prints from 1870," all through Dec. 31. Closed Sun. and Tues. Admission, free to members.
PITTSBURGH CENTER FOR THE ARTS Shadyside, 412-361-0873. "World Within Worlds," new glass works by Kaley Finegan, Christopher and Brian Frus; "Efflorescence: The Sea After Time," a glass installation inspired by the sea; "Totem and Taboo," 98 glass box castings by Judi Charlson," all through Aug. 19; "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 Aug. 19. Daily.
PITTSBURGH GLASS CENTER Friendship, 412-365-2145. "The Allure of Japanese Glass," an international exhibition of 17 emerging and established artists, through Sept. 16. Open daily, Mondays by appointment.
707 PENN GALLERY Downtown, 412-325-7017. "Edge of Time," works in fluorescent light and neon by Jane Haskell, through June 30. Closed Sun.-Mon.
709 PENN GALLERY Downtown, 412-325-7017. "Down By Law" selected works by Anire Mosley," ends Fri. Closed Sun.-Mon.
REGINA GOUGER MILLER GALLERY CMU, 412-268-3618. "Glassnost," a group exhibition of artists with strong ties to the gallery who typically do not work in glass, through July 13. Closed Mon.
RENAISSANCE GALLERY Carnegie, 412-279-0411. "Serenity Unleashed: abstract paintings by Dr. Samuel Kolman, through June 30. Closed Mon.
SILVER EYE CENTER FOR PHOTOGRAPHY South Side, 412-431-1810. "This Looking G0lass," 109 photographs from around the country looking at the relationships of glass and glass art, through Sept. 15. Closed Sun.-Tues.
SOCIETY OF CONTEMPORARY CRAFT Strip District, 412-261-7003. "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. Closed Mon.
SOUTHERN ALLEGHENIES MUSEUM OF ART Altoona, 1-814-946-4464. "The Art of Peter Franz," abstract, tabletops and wall pieces and "Four Lenses-Four Views," four Pennsylvania photographers show recent work, through Aug. 5. Closed Mon.
SOUTHERN ALLEGHENIES MUSEUM OF ART Johnstown, 1-814-269-7234. "Expressions of Color: Paintings and Sculpture from the Permanent Collection," through Aug. 5. Closed Sat.-Sun.
SOUTHERN ALLEGHENIES MUSEUM OF ART Ligonier, 724-238-6015 "Face of India: Photography by Donald Robinson," through July 22; Closed Mon.
SPACE GALLERY Downtown, 412-325-7723. "Conflict," photographs by Chris Hondres, Larry Rippel, Jason Cohn and Renee Rosensteel, through July 14. Closed Sun.-Mon.
TOUCHSTONE GALLERY FOR CRAFTS Farmington, 724-329-1371. "All About the Bead," through June 29. Daily.
209 NINTH ST. GALLERY Downtown, 412-258-2700. "Art for August," a month-long celebration in recognition of what would have been August Wilson's 62nd birthday, through Aug. 31.; "Drawn In," Black architects display conceptual drawings and landscapes of Pittsburgh, through Aug. 31. Closed Sun.-Tues.
***WATERCOLORS GALLERY Downtown, 412-201-4003. Fri.: "All Beef, No Noodles" paintings by Barbara Kern-Bush, through Aug. 4, opening reception, 6-9 p.m. Closed Sun.-Mon.
WESTMORELAND COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE Founder's Hall, Youngwood, 724-834-7474. "33rd Annual Westmoreland Arts and Heritage Festival," through July 3. Daily.
***WESTMORELAND MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART Greensburg, 724-837-1500. "Sat.: Made in Pennsylvania: A Folk Art Tradition," important examples of frakur, tanware, coverlets, samplers, and painted furniture, through Oct. 14; "Akiko Kotani: Drawing with Silk and Graphite," through Oct. 14. Permanent collection of American art. Closed Mon.-Tues.
***WOOD STREET GALLERIES Downtown, 412-456-6666. Fri.: "Echo," Michael Hardesty's latest installation that challenges the physical self, through Sept. 8, opening reception, 5-10 p.m.; Sat.: Gallery talk with Hardesty, 1 p.m. Closed Mon.
PITTSBURGH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA COMMUNITY PARTNERS CONCERT Chelsea Tipton, conductor. The PSO performs with the Fifth Dimension. Heinz Hall, Downtown. Thurs. 8 p.m. $41.50-$112.50. 412-392-4900.
BACH, BEETHOVEN AND BRUNCH Featuring the Edgewood Symphony Orchestra, Mellon Park, The Rose Garden, Squirrel Hill, Sun. 10:30 a.m., free.
PITTSBURGH SYMPHONY OUTREACH Daniel Meyer, conductor. Laurel Highlands High School, Uniontown. Sun. 8 p.m., $5-$30. 724-437-2540.
IN THE CLUBS
ALLEGHENY COUNTY COURTHOUSE COURTYARD Fri.: Mahajibee Blues Noon
ASPINWALL COMMUNITY DAYS Borough building. Thurs.: Tony Janflone Jr. 7 p.m.
BACH, BEETHOVEN & BRUNCH Mellon Park, Squirrel Hill. Sun.: Edgewood Symphony Orchestra 10:30 a.m.
CENTRAL PARK STAGE Johnstown. Fri.: Boss Diablo 1 p.m.
JAZZ IN THE PARKLET Across from Standard Bank, Wilkinsburg. Tues.: Nelson Harrison Jazz Quartet 6:30 p.m.
JAZZ LIVE Katz Plaza, Theater District. Tues.: Rodney McCoy 5 p.m.
JAZZ ON THE STEPS Carnegie Library, Homewood. Wed.: Gene Ludwig Organ Trio 5:30 p.m.
MELLON SQUARE Downtown. Fri.: Joe Grushecky 11:30 a.m.
MONROEVILLE SUMMER FEST CCAC, Boyce Campus. Sat.: 8th Street Rox 5:15 p.m.
NEW KENSINGTON COMMUNITY DAYS Memorial Park. Fri.: 8th Street Rox 7:30 p.m.
RIVERVIEW JAZZ Riverview Park. Sat.: Kendell Romanelli 7 p.m.
SANDCASTLE Sat.: Clark Slater 6 p.m.; Sun.: Good Guys 2:30 p.m.
SOUNDS ON WASHINGTON Mt. Lebanon. Sat.: Robbie Klein Trio 11 a.m.
SOUTHSIDE WORKS TOWN SQUARE Fri.: Good Guys, Sat.: Bill Toms w/Marc Reisman 6 p.m.
31ST STREET PUB Strip, 412-391-8334. Fri.: The Cocktail Shakers and Science Fiction Idols; Sat.: Medic Medic, Bugs in the Dark, Maxi-Pads 10 p.m.
ATRIA'S PNC Park, 412-322-1850. Wed.: Hewlett/Anderson 6 p.m.
AUGGIE'S ROADHOUSE Washington, 724-743-3636. Fri.: Asking Andy 9:30 p.m.
AZTECA MEX Shadyside, 412-621-5100. Fri.: Fedora Funk 10 p.m.
BAJA BAR & GRILL Fox Chapel, 412-963-0640. Sat.: Salt of the Earth 10 p.m.
BILLY'S ROADHOUSE Wexford, 724-934-1177. Sat.: Norman Nardini 9:30 p.m.; Tues.: Hewlett/Anderson 5 p.m.
BOSTON WATERFRONT Boston, 412-451-8112. Sun.: Eldorado Kings 3 p.m.
BRILLOBOX Bloomfield, 412-621-4900. Sat.: Ghetto Pony w/The Raccoonists 9:30 p.m.
CARSON CITY SALOON South Side, 412-481-3203. Sun.: Tony Janflone Jr. 6:30 p.m.
CEFALO'S NIGHTCLUB Carnegie, 412-276-6600. Fri., Sat.: Mark Pipas 9 p.m.
CIAO'S Carnegie, 412-276-9914. Mon.: Hewlett/Anderson 7:30 p.m.
CLUB CAFE South Side, 412-431-4950. Fri.: The Mavens 10:30 p.m.
EXCUSES South Side, 412-431-4090. Fri.: CosmoSonics, Vanity Crash 10 p.m.
THE GLOBE Carrick, 412-882-7096. Sat.: The Jaminators 9 p.m.
GOOSKI'S Polish Hill, 412-681-1658. Sat.: Magic Wolf, Mon.: Boom Pam 10 p.m.
JEFFRIES LANDING Bridgewater, 724-728-7878. Fri.: Dave Iglar Band 9:30 p.m.
KENDREW'S LOUNGE Aliquippa, 724-375-5959. Fri.: Lou Lombardi's Strangelove 9 p.m.
THE LIBRARY South Side, 412-381-0517. Wed.: Tres Lads 9:30 p.m.
MOONDOG'S Blawnox, 412-828-2040. Sat.: The Cause 10 p.m.; Sun.: The High, Seven Day Weekend, The Skunk 22, BLUF 5 p.m.
MOUSE TRAP Bavington, 724-796-5955. Sat.: Sonic 15 9:30 p.m.
MR. ROBOTO PROJECT Wilkinsburg, 412-247-9639. Fri.: Joe Jack Talcum, Weird Paul Rock Band, Ukebox, Daddy 7 p.m.
NOPALITO'S Latrobe, 724-520-1277. Fri.: Salt of the Earth 10 p.m.
NORTH PARK CLUBHOUSE Gibsonia, 724-449-9090. Fri., Sat.: Ferris Bueller's Revenge 10 p.m.
RHYTHM HOUSE CAFE Bridgeville, 412-221-5010. Thurs.: Tres Lads, Fri.: Ten, Sat.: Marcus Tyler 10 p.m.
RPM'S Bridgeville, 412-221-7808. Fri.: Jani Lane 8 p.m.
RUNT'S ROADHOUSE Sarver, 724-352-4957. Fri.: Witness X 10 p.m.
SILKY'S CROW'S NEST Sharpsburg, 412-782-3701. Sun.: Dave Iglar Trio 5 p.m.
SMALLVILLE ROADHOUSE Strip, 412-281-7603. Fri.: Sat.: JZM Trio 9 p.m.
SMITTY'S BAR Uniontown, 724-439-5589. Sat.: Civilian 9:30 p.m.
SUNNY JIM'S Emsworth, 412-761-6700. Sat.: Random Groove Band 9:30 p.m.
SUNSERI'S Ross, 412-364-9902. Sat.: Tony Janflone Jr. 8 p.m.
31ST STREET PUB Strip, 412-391-8334. Sat.: Bugs in the Dark, Medic Medic 10 p.m.
THUNDERBIRD CAFE Lawrenceville, 412-682-0177. Fri.: Highway 13, The Bessemers 10 p.m.; Sat.: Daryl Fleming & Private Sector, The Lobster Quadrille 9:30 p.m.
VILLA NOVA New Castle, 724-652-5171. Fri.: Tony Janflone Jr. 9:30 p.m.
WOOLEY BULLY'S New Brighton, 724-494-1578. Thurs.: Zig, Fri.: Randall Troy Band, Sat.: Dave Granati Band 10 p.m.
CARHOPS Dormont, 412-561-5015. Fri.: Souled Out 10 p.m.
CEFALO'S NIGHTCLUB Carnegie, 412-276-6600. Fri.: Gary Belloma & the Blues Bombers 9 p.m.
DAKOTA'S LOUNGE Millvale, 412-821-5330. Sat.: Blues Junkies 9:30 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.
MOONDOG'S Blawnox, 412-828-2040. Tues.: West End Project, Thurs.: Warren King & the Lost Dogs 8 p.m.; Fri.: Little Charlie & the Nightcats, Sat.: Eric Tessmer Band 9 p.m.
NATILI'S Butler, 724-287-5033. Fri.: Blue Max Schang 9 p.m.
VICKI'S CROSSROADS Greensburg, 724-424-2844. Sat.: Strange Brew 9:30 p.m.
BLUE Allison Park, 412-369-9050. Tues.: Kenia 8 p.m.
CCAC BOYCE Auditorium, 412-373-7794. Sun.: Joe Negri Quartet w/Sandy Staley 4 p.m.
C.J.'S Strip, 412-642-2377. Thurs.: RH Factor jam 8:30 p.m.; Sat.: Gerald Haymon 9 p.m.; Sun.: Tony Campbell jam 7 p.m.
COMMON PLEA Sat.: Harold Betters Quartet Sat.: Harold Betters Quartet 7 p.m.
D'IMPERIO'S Monroeville, 412-823-4800. Sat.: Roger Barbour Jazz Quartet 8 p.m.
FRESCO'S Wexford, 724-935-7550. Fri.: Phoenix Jazz Project, Sat.: Olga Watkins 8:30 p.m.
GULLIFTY'S Squirrel Hill, 412-521-8222. Thurs.: Reggie Watkins 9 p.m.; Fri.: Murray Avenue Jazz Initiative, Sat.: Gene Ludwig 9:30 p.m.; Tues.: Sean Jones, Wed.: Kenny Blake jam 9 p.m.
JAZZ LIVE Theater District, Downtown, 412-325-6769. Tues.: Kevin Howard, Backstage Bar 7 p.m.
LIVING ROOM Norman Center, 19 South, 412-835-9772. Thurs.: Thurs.: Harold Betters Quartet 7:30 p.m.
LUCCA Oakland, 412-682-3310. Fri.: Michele Bensen wChris Pangikas 7 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.
MCDAIN'S Monroeville, 412-373-3335. Sat.: Kenny Blake 8 p.m.
PENN BREWERY North Side, 412-237-9402. Fri.: Erin Burkett Trio, Sat.: Dixie Doc 8:30 p.m.
RHYTHM HOUSE Bridgeville, 412-221-5010. Sun.: The Pittsburgh Jazz Society presents Tuesday Night Jazz Orchestra 7 p.m.
TUSCA MEDITERRANEAN TAPAS SouthSide Works, 412-488-9000. Sun.: Frank Cunimondo 11 a.m.: Mon.: Sandy Staley, Max Leake, Wed.: MCG Jazz Quartet 7 p.m.
VIKING LOUNGE McKeesport, 412-664-0296. Thurs.: Spider Rondinelli & the Pgh Jazz Giants 8 p.m.
WALNUT GRILL Shadyside, 412-688-8220. Tues.: Sandy Staley 7 p.m.
WILLIAM PENN HOTEL Downtown, 412-281-7100. Thurs.: Henry Johnson & Organ Express 7 and 9 p.m.
WILLOW LOUNGE Ohio Twp., 412-847-1997. Wed.: Michelle Bensen 7 p.m.
D'IMPERIO'S Monroeville, 412-823-4800. Fri.: NightStar 8 p.m., Mon.: Steve Sopko, Turs.: Dave Crisci, Wed.: David Cremonese 7 p.m.
LOUNGE AT LEMONT Mount Washington, 412-431-3100. Fri.: Chuck Corby, Sat.: NightStar 8 p.m.
AUGGIE'S ROADHOUSE Washington, 724-743-3636. Sat.: Ruff Creek 10 p.m.
BALTIMORE HOUSE Pleasant Hills, 412-653-3800. Fri.: Dallas Marks 9:30 p.m.; Wed.: Dallas Marks 8:30 p.m.
DAKOTA'S LOUNGE Millvale, 412-821-5330. Sat.: Joe Patrick 9:30 p.m.
PUGLIANO'S Holiday Park, 724-327-8991. Wed.: Mark Cyler 8 p.m.
ATRIA'S PNC Park, 412-322-1850. Thurs.: Wee Jams 8:30 p.m.
LAMPLIGHTER Delmont, 724-468-4545. Sat.: Take Two 8:30 p.m.
NATILI'S Butler, 724-287-5033. Fri.: Dean Martin impersonator 9 p.m.
NEWMAN'S Pleasant Hills, 412-653-6440. Sat.: Wee Jams 9 p.m.
BLOOMFIELD BRIDGE TAVERN 4412 Liberty Ave., 412-682-8611. Tues.: Moonlight Motel 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.
JAMIE'S RESTAURANT Dormont, 412-561-0450. Tues.: Mark Cyler 8 p.m.
MOONDOG'S Blawnox, 412-828-2040. Mon.: Jack Erdie, 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.
SMALLVILLE ROADHOUSE Strip, 412-281-7603. Wed.: John Hayes 8 p.m.
THUNDERBIRD CAFE Lawrenceville, 412-682-0177. Wed.: Poogie Bell 9:30 p.m.
BILLY'S ROADHOUSE Wexford, 724-934-1177. Wed.: Randy Eugene, Derrick Edwards 5 p.m.
GENO'S RESTAURANT, 5147 Butler St., Lawrenceville, 412-781-3432. Thurs.: Henry Gonzalez 9:30 p.m.
LEAF & BEAN Strip, 412-434-1480. Sat.: Bill Toms noon.
WYEP BROADCAST CENTER South Side, 412-381-9131. Thurs.: Bill Toms, Tom Breiding and Phil Brontz 7 p.m.
BILLY'S ROADHOUSE Wexford, 724-934-1177. Thurs.: Mark Pipas 5 p.m.
LOUNGE AT LEMONT Mt. Washington, 412-431-3100. Sun., Wed., Thurs: Dave Crisci, Tues.: Mark Pipas 7 p.m.
MORE Oakland, 412-621-2700. Fri.: Judy Marlowe, Sat.: Rose Wyner 8:30 p.m.
OMNI WILLIAM PENN Downtown, 412-281-7100. Wed.-Fri.: Harry Cardillo 5 p.m.
THE SHILOH Mt. Washington, 412-431-4000. Fri., Sat.: Mike McCabe 9 p.m.
FUNNY BONE Station Square, 412-281-3130. Eric McMahon, Thurs.: 7:30 p.m.; Fri., Sat.: 8 and 10:15 p.m.
SLAPSTICKS Royal Place Restaurant, Castle Shannon, 412-920-5653. Thurs.: Ralph Roe, Fri.: Six Insane Comedians, Sat.: Bait & Switch, Ken Feda, Mike Travers 9 p.m.
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THE BOARDWALK Strip, 412-281-1585. Sat.: Ras Prophet 9:30 p.m.
LARGE HOTEL Large, 412-384-9950. Fri.: Wizdom Band 9:30 p.m.
BALLROOM Palisades, McKeesport, 412-678-6979. Wed. 8 p.m.
BIG BAND Coraopolis VFW, 412-771-5247. Sun. 8 p.m.
DANCE Connolly Club, Sheraden, 412-777-9700. Sat. 9 p.m.
JITTERBUG SNPJ Club, Bridgeville, 412-366-2138. Sat. 9 p.m.
OLDIES Serbian Club, Aliquippa, 724-378-4393. Sat. 9 p.m.
OLDIES Dravosburg American Legion, 412-469-1530. Sat.: The New Belairs 8:30 p.m.
OLDIES Riverwatch, Strip, 412-281-3900. Tues. 8 p.m.
SINGLES Holiday Inn, Green Tree, 412-572-5259. Fri.: 8:30 p.m.
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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. "Zap!: Surgery Beyond the Cutting Edge," through January 2008; "A Traveler's Guide to Mars" in the Buhl Digital Dome and "Roving Mars" in Rangos Ominmax. 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.-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. Fri.: Betsy & Pals sing-a-long, noon; Dog Walk, a dog-friendly event, 1 p.m.; Sat. Adventures with Clifford the Big Red Dog," through Sept. 23; 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. 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. Sat.: "Capture the Moment," panel discussion, 1 p.m. featuring Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer John Kaplan and Christopher Rolinson, professor of photojournalism at Point Park University, free with museum admission; "Glass Iced Teas," group tours of 15 or more, 1-4 p.m. daily through June. (Tickets are $25. Reservations are required. 412-454-6373); exhibition "Capture the Moment: The Pulitzer Prize Photographs" featuring all the Pulitzer Prize-winning photographs since 1942; "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. Summer free-flight Bird Show, Wed.-Sun. 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. weather permitting; through Labor Day. "Penguin & Me," an hourlong interactive penguin program for children ages 18 months to age 5. Mon. Tues., Wed. and Sat. at 10 a.m., and children must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets are $25 for one child with adult; $12 for each additional child/adult; 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. More than 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. The tri-state's premier zoo features an African safari, aquazoo and more. New exhibits: Polar Bears in their natural habitat; Amur tiger cubs Mara and Petya. Summer hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m., daily, gates close at 4:30 p.m.; $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.
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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, Sun. 1-4 p.m. Operated by the Butler County Historical Society.
CHRISTY 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, Hampton. 412-486-0563. Exhibits on pioneer living in Western Pennsylvania. Hours: Noon-3 p.m. Tues, Thurs, Sat.; 1-4 p.m. Sun. Admission $2 adults, $1 children.
***FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 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, 1-866-728-7245. Museum of Colonial life in Western Pennsylvania 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. Guided tours of architect Frank Lloyd Wright's Edgar Kaufmann home on Bear Run waterfall. Cafe museum shop and 20 miles of hiking trails available. Exhibition: "A Moment at Fallingwater Expressed Through Woodturning and Photography," by woodturner Tom Obourn and photographer Stephen Lai, through June 10; Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tues.-Sun. Tours: $16 adults, $10 ages 6-12, $6 grounds only pass, $55 in-depth tour, $80 sunset tour. Groups of 10 or more call visitor services. www.fallingwater.org or 724-329-8501.
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. Exhibit rooms in the main museum building are now open to the public. 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.
HARTWOOD MANSION 200 Hartwood Acres, Indiana Township, 412-767-9200. 22-room Tudor Style mansion in Allegheny County's beautiful Hartwood Acres Park. The mansion is furnished with antiques collected by the original owners, John and Mary Flinn Lawrence. Tours Daily and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the hour, and on Sundays Noon to 4 PM. Reservations recommended. Adults $5. Discounts for seniors and 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. 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 BEDFORD VILLAGE Bedford 1-800-238-4347. Re-enactors, period crafts and more. 9-5 p.m. Mon. through Sun. closed Wednesdays. 1-800-238-4347.
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 a.m.-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.
OLIVER MILLER HOMESTEAD SUMMER FAIR Stone Manse Drive, off the circle on Corrigan Dr. 1:30- 4:30 p.m. Sun. View five gardens, learn about kitchen and medicinal herbs and uses, and lectures on herbs. 412-835 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Admission $1.
PENNSYLVANIA TROLLEY MUSEUM Washington, Pa., 724-228-9256. New exhibit: "Wish You Were Here: Postcard Art of Pennsylvania's Trolley Era." Exhibit images will be replaced periodically. Display building with 30 trolleys from Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Virginia and Brazil. 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. An additional one-hour tour of the Trolley Display Building is available 1:30 p.m. daily for an additional charge of $3 adults, $1 children.
PHIPPS CONSERVATORY & BOTANICAL GARDEN Schenley Park, Oakland. 1-888-336-4060. "Chihuly at Phipps: Gardens & Glass," artist Dale Chihuly has filed Phipps with stunning glass pieces based on nature in this large scale glass installation, through Nov. 11. This is a timed admission exhibit, call for reservations. Daily.
PHOTO ANTIQUITIES MUSEUM OF PHOTOGRAPHIC HISTORY North Side 412-231-7881. The history of photography, the Civil War, vintage Pittsburgh, Native America and other 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.
RODEF SHALOM BIBLICAL BOTANICAL GARDEN 4905 Fifth Avenue. Exhibit: Medicinal Plants from the Bible to Ancient Greece. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sun.-Thurs. noon- 1 p.m. Sat.; 7-9 p.m. Wed. No admission charge. Group tours welcome. 412-621-6566 or www.biblicalgardenpittsburgh.org.
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. Pre-Civil War rural industrial village including the Overholt homestead, distillery museum and birthplace of Henry Clay Frick. Museum hours: Tue.-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.
WOODVILLE PLANTATION Bridgeville, 412-221-0348. 18th-century home of Gen. John and Presley Neville. Historical artifacts, furniture and documents show how Pittsburgh's wealthiest citizens lived from 1780-1820. Open for guided tours Sundays, 1-4 p.m., through October. $5, $10 per family; under 12, free. Special events, call for information, www.woodvilleplantation.org.
MYSTERY LOVERS BOOKSHOP Oakmont; 412-828-4877. Fri.: Booksigning and publication party with local author Kathryn Miller Haines, 7 p.m. free; Sat.: Coffee and Crime Breakfast with Sarah Strohmeyer, 10 a.m., $5; Wed.: Dinner, talk and booksigning with Alex Kava, 6 p.m., $20.
FAYETTE CENTRAL RAILROAD TRAIN RIDES Travel through historic Coke Region of the Laurel Highlands. The train leaves Uniontown, Sat. and Sun. 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.; Dunbar 12:30 p.m. 1-877-321-3277 or www.FayetteCentralRailroad.com.
WESTMORELAND GLASS COLLECTORS CLUB SHOW Westmoreland County Community College, Youngwood, 724-925-4000, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Admission $3.
STARS AT RIVERVIEW JAZZ SERIES Riverview Park, Observatory Hill. Sat.: Kendell Romanelli, 7 p.m.; Comcast Cinema in the Park family movies after the concert. 412-255-8975 or www.city.pittsvurgh/pa.us/parks.
ITALIAN FESTIVAL Uniontown. Aug. 11-12. Entertainment and food. Anyone interested in participating as a vendor should call Ron Romeo, 724-438-5561, ext. 209.
AMATEUR ASTRONOMER STAR PARTY Deer Lakes Park, Tarentum. Fri.-Sat. Star observation begins at sunset both evenings, free.
SARAH HEINZ HOUSE 1 Heinz St., North Side, 412-231-2377. Sat.: "Community Celebration: Come Grow With Us," a dedication ceremony to unveil the new green building and program area at the Boys and Girls Club, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Entertainment and lunch. Free to the public.
CHEMICALS IN THE HOME AND THEIR IMPACTS ON YOUR HEALTH Westin Convention Center Hotel, Westmoreland Room, Downtown. Tues.: Allegheny County Health Department and Air & Waste Management Association sponsors a seminar, 5-7 p.m. 412-488-7490, ext. 243, or www.prc.org.
RIVERQUEST SATURDAY PROGRAMS One Allegheny Ave., 412-231-2712. Sat.: Public Programs depart from the dock behind the Carnegie Science Center for 90 minute programs ranging from river-education to Pittsburgh's bridges and history. Call for times and pre-registration. Adults $10; children $5. Seated is limited. Through Aug. 25.
COMTRA THEATRE For "West Side Story," Sat. 2:30-5 p.m. and Sun. 6:30-8 p.m. Need performers age 15 and up. Call 724-773-9896 for requirements and information.
ECHO THEATRE COMPANY Is accepting resumes for the following positions: director, stage manager, set designer, lighting designer, costume designer and prop master. The final show of the season is "Blithe Spirit" by Noel Coward. E-mail resume to echotheatre@gmail.com.
MENDELSSOHN CHOIR OF PITTSBURGH Holding auditions for volunteer singers on June 27, by appointment. Call 412-561-3353 for information.
MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS 2007 Artists, musicians and vendors needed for the annual festival scheduled for Sept. 8-9 in Ohiopyle State Park, Falls Area. Call 724-329-8594 or e-mail ohiopylesp@state.pa.us.
FUTURE TENANT/THANK YOU, FELIX Accepting Submissions for Ten-Minute Play Festival in November. Ten playwrights, 10 plays, 10 minutes each. Submissions should be 10 pages in length. Writers may submit up to two scripts. E-mail bstephenson@cmu.edu or visit www.futuretenant.org, deadline is Aug. 10.
GRAND THEATRE For Missoula Children's Theatre Summer residency. Grades 1-12 may apply, July 9, 10 a.m.-noon. Elizabeth Elementary School, Elizabeth. Call 412-384-0504 or visit www.elizabethgrand.com for requirements, rehearsal and performance schedule.
Correction/Clarification: (Published June 23, 2007) Stage listings in this Guide as originally published June 21, 2007 had an incorrect performance time for Red Barn Theater's production of "The Perfect Party." Sunday show times are at 8 p.m. at the Hampton theater.
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