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Weekend Guide
Thursday, June 28, 2007
POP CONCERTS
Pop/Rock

CHICAGO/AMERICA Post-Gazette Pavilion, Thurs. 7:30 p.m. $33-$71. 412-323-1919.

SENSES FAIL Diesel, Thurs. 7 p.m. $16.50-$19. 412-323-1919.

ARTIE LANGE Heinz Hall, Fri. 8 p.m. $42.50-$62.50. 412-392-4900.

REGGAE COWBOYS Club Cafe, Fri. 10:30 p.m. $12. 412-323-1919.

THE PIETASTERS Mr. Small's, Sat. 8:30 p.m. $16-$18. 1-866-468-3401.

SARAH SHANNON Club Cafe, Mon. 7 p.m. $10-$12. 412-323-1919.

THE CASTING OUT/THE CODE Belvedere's, Mon. 6:30 p.m. $10. 412-687-2555.

DYING FETUS/PSYOPUS/DAATH Rex Theatre, Tues. 7:30 p.m. $13. 412-323-1919.

THE CAT EMPIRE Mr. Small's, Tues. 8 p.m. $16-$18. 1-866-468-3401.

BIG & RICH PNC Park, Wed. after 4:05 p.m. Pirates game.

DANCE

THE PEKING ACROBATS OF CHINA Heinz Hall, Downtown, Thurs. 7:30 p.m. $65-$19.50. 412-392-4900.

DANCE ALLOY THEATRE "Behind the Curtain," featuring guest instructor Cristina Caprioli choreographing a new work on participants in DAT's Summer Intensive Workshop. Alloy Theater Studios, Friendship. Fri. 7 p.m. $5 (reservations required, limited seating). 412-363-4321 or info@dancealloy.org.

ON STAGE

*** Denotes new listing.

Call to verify July 4th performances.

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. Ends Sat. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. $13.50-$8. 724-145-6300.

CHILDREN OF EDEN Stephen Schwartz's musical loosely based on the book of Genesis. Apple Hill Playhouse, Manor Road, off Route 22, Delmont. Ends Sat. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m. $8-$16. 724-468-5050; meal packages with Lamplighter Restaurant.

CINDERELLA South Park Children's Theater, near South Park Fairgrounds, Corrigan Drive at Brownsville Road. Mon. through July 11. Mon.-Tues. 6:30 p.m.; Tues.-Wed. 10 a.m. $2. 412-831-8552.

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 Garden Theater, 12 W. North Ave. at Federal Street, North Side. Ends Sun. 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. Ends Sat. 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. Through July 6. Thurs. and Sat. 11 a.m. $6. 724-468-5050.

THE FOREIGNER A farce by Larry Shue. Mountain Playhouse, Route 985, Jennerstown. Ends Sun.; Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Fri. 2 p.m.; Sun. 3 p.m. $15-$30; dinners at adjacent Green Gables Restaurant (additional charge). 1-814-629-9201.

***42ND STREET Dubin and Warren's musical follows Peggy Sawyer as she is plucked from the chorus line to become a star. Mountain Playhouse, Route 985, Jennerstown. Tues. through July 22. Tues.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Wed. and Fri. 2 p.m.; Sun. 3 p.m. $8-$35. 1-814-629-9201.

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. Ends Sun. 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. Ends Sat. Thurs.-Fri. 8 p.m.; Sat, 2 and 8 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. Through July 7. Fri.-Sat. 7:30 p.m. $10. 724-773-9896.

***LEADING LADIES Ken Ludwig's comedy about two down-on-their-luck actors. St. Vincent Theater at St. Vincent College campus, Route 30, Unity Township. Through July 21. Thurs.-Sat. 8:10 p.m.; other dates 2:10 p.m.; some nights off. $7-$16.50. 724-537-8900.

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, 13th & Bingham 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.

***THE ODD COUPLE 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 8, 2 p.m. $10-$35. www.wvpublictheatre.org; 1-877-999-WVPT.

OKLAHOMA! Shirley Jones stars as Aunt Eller in the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical. Pittsburgh CLO at the Benedum Center, Downtown. Ends Sun. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sat. and Sun. 2 p.m. $16.50-$46.50. 412-456-6666.

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. Through July 8. Tues.-Sat. 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. 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. Ends Sun. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. $10-$35. www.wvpublictheatre.org; 1-877-999-WVPT.

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 Theater, near South Park Fairgrounds, Corrigan Drive at Brownsville Road. Ends Sun. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m.; $11-$15; 412-831-8552.

***A THURBER CARNIVAL David Minniefield directs this festival of Thurber works. Cup-A-Jo Productions at Pittsburgh Playwrights Theater, 542 Penn Ave., The Jackman Building. Downtown. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m. $12. 412-334-3126.

***WHITE CHRISTMAS Irving Berlin's musical stars Stacy Keach in the role of General Waverly in a heartwarming tale of romance and loyalty. Pittsburgh CLO, Benedum Center, Downtown. Tues. through July 15. Tues.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 2 p.m.; July 5, 1 p.m.; July 15, 7:30 p.m. $16.50-$52.50; 412-456-6666.

SPECIAL SCREENINGS

THE MALTESE FALCON Detective Sam Spade fights to get hold of an elusive, valuable statue. Bogart in the '40s Film Series, Pittsburgh Filmmakers, Regent Square, Edgewood. Sun. 8 p.m. 412-682-4111.

WORLD TRADE CENTER Nicolas Cage stars in this biopic about firefighters who survived the fall of the Towers on Sept. 11. Comcast Cinema in the Park at Flagstaff Hill, Wed., dusk, free. 412-937-3039.

THE LAKE HOUSE Sandra Bullock and Keanu Reeves star in this romantic tale of star-crossed lovers. Comcast Cinema in the Park at West End Overlook, Tues., dusk; Riverview Park, Observatory Hill, Sat., dusk; all free. Rated PG. 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 Brookline Memorial Park, Thurs., dusk; Arsenal Park, Lawrenceville, Fri., dusk; Grandview Park, Mount Washington. Sat., dusk; Flagstaff Hill, Oakland, Sun., dusk; Beatty Street, Carnegie Library East Liberty, Mon., dusk; all free. 412-937-3039.

ART EXHIBITIONS
SPECIAL EVENTS

CREATIVE TREEHOUSE 517 Lincoln Blvd., Bellevue, 724-910-9947. Sat.: Open house featuring live painting, music, photography, poetry, podcasts, and a gallery show, free food and beverages provided, 6 p.m.

***THE SEWICKLEY GALLERY 549 Beaver St., 412-741-9040. "The Sewickley Farm Show," local artists and farms are celebrated with art and food. Fri. 6-9 p.m.; Sat. 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

GALLERY LISTINGS
*** Denotes special event or opening

Galleries may be closed on July 4. Call ahead.

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, ends Fri. 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 1967-75, 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, ends Sat. 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, ends Mon. Daily.

BOXHEART GALLERY Bloomfield, 412-687-8858. "Luis Corcrhon," new paintings by the Argentinean artist; through July 21. Closed Sun.-Mon.

BREW HOUSE SPACE South Side, 412-381-7767. "BARE III," a group show of figure drawings, ends Sat. Closed Sun.-Tues. and Fri.

***BUTLER INSTITUTE OF AMERICAN ART Youngstown, Ohio, 1-330-743-1711. "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; 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. "Masters of American Drawings and Watercolors: Foundations of the Collection, 1904-1922," a grouping of American Watercolors acquired by CMOA, through Oct. 7; "Lighting From the Collection," a collection ranging from 18th-century candlesticks to modern modernist Aluminum lamps, ends Sat.; "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. This exhibit has been extended and will run through July 8; 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.

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, ends Sat. 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. "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, ends Fri. . 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," ends Fri. 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," more than 40 works of art will be showcased in the group glass show, ends Sat.; Closed Sun.-Mon.

JOHN EDWARD GALLERY Export, 724-325-2577. Sun.: "Bud Gibbons: Recent Watercolors," through July 21; "The Spaces Between," the premier exhibit of paintings by emerging artist Amanda Jane Washburn, ends Sat. Closed Mon.

LATROBE ART CENTER Latrobe, 724-537-7011. "Life Is Good," various works by media and gallery members, ends Sat.; "Patrick Squared," fiber arts works by Irene and Regis Patrick, ends Sat. 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," ends Sat. 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; "The Tom Museum," through Dec. 31. 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, ends Sat. Closed Sun.-Tues.

MODERN FORMATIONS Garfield, 412-362-0274. "June Anniversary Show: All-Star Exhibit" a group celebrating the galleries sixth-year anniversary, ends Fri. Closed Sun.-Wed.

MICHAEL BERGER GALLERY Point Breeze, 412-441-4282. "Realism," a celebratory exhibition of works by Philip Pearlstein, ends Sat: 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 filled 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. Thurs.: Artist talk with Kaley Finegan and Lindsay O'Leary, 6-8 p.m.; "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, ends Sat. 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, ends Sat. Closed Mon.

SILVER EYE CENTER FOR PHOTOGRAPHY South Side, 412-431-1810. "This Looking Glass," 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.

***SOUTHERN ALLEGHENIES MUSEUM OF ART Loretto, 1-814-472-3920. Fri.: "Outside the Centers/On the Edge," a celebration of Pennsylvania painters, through Sept. 30. 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.

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. "All Beef, No Noodles" paintings by Barbara Kern-Bush, through Aug. 4. 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. "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. "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.

CLASSICAL CONCERTS

BACH, BEETHOVEN AND BRUNCH Featuring the Hot Matzohs, Mellon Park, The Rose Garden, Shadyside, Sun. 10:30 a.m. Free.

IN THE CLUBS

OUTDOOR FREE

CRAFTON PARK Sat.: Liz Calfo & Total Recall 7 p.m.

ELLWOOD CITY FESTIVAL Ewing Park. Fri.: B.E. Taylor 8 p.m.

JAM ON WALNUT STREET Shadyside. Sat.: Joe Grushecky, Grapevine 7 p.m.

JAZZ IN THE PARKLET Across from Standard Bank, Wilkinsburg. Tues.: Shawnee Lake 6:30 p.m.

JAZZ LIVE Katz Plaza, Theater District. Tues.: Don Aliquo 5 p.m.

MELLON SQUARE Downtown. Fri.: The Delaneys 11:30 a.m.

RIVERVIEW JAZZ Riverview Park. Sat.: Gerald Hayman Trio 7 p.m.

SOUNDS ON WASHINGTON Mt. Lebanon. Sat.: Chris Smedley 11 a.m.

SOUTHSIDE WORKS TOWN SQUARE Sat.: Mahajibee Blues 6 p.m.

WESTMORELAND ARTS FESTIVAL Twin Lakes Park, Latrobe. Sun.: Mahajibee Blues 4 p.m.; Tues.: Jimmy Adler Band, noon.

ROCK

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

AUGGIE'S ROADHOUSE Washington, 724-743-3636. Fri.:, Sat.: Shelley Duff Band 9:30 p.m.

BILLY'S ROADHOUSE Wexford, 724-934-1177. Tues.: Hewlett/Anderson 5 p.m.

BIRDIE'S LANDING Port Vue, 412-678-1199. Sat.: Norman Nardini 8 p.m.

BLOOMFIELD BRIDGE TAVERN 4412 Liberty Ave., 412-682-8611. Fri.: Didi Mau, Sat.: Gramsci Melodic, Nelson Pyles, Getaway, Hallelujah the Hills 9 p.m.

BUNNIES TAVERN Cecil, 724-809-7589. Sat.: Sonic 15 9 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. Sat.: Root 19 9 p.m.

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

JABBY JOE'S Robinson, 412-787-1377. Sat.: Daniels & McClain 9 p.m.

EXCUSES South Side, 412-431-4090. Fri.: Norman Nardini 10 p.m.

FRESCO'S Wexford, 724-935-7550. Fri.: Hewlett/Anderson, Sat.: The Edgell Bros. 8:30 p.m.

GOOSKI'S Polish Hill, 412-681-1658. Sat.: Low Water, Workshop, Lazy Susan 10 p.m.

JABBY JOE'S Robinson, 412-787-1377. Sat.: Daniels & McClain 9 p.m.

KENDREW'S LOUNGE Aliquippa, 724-375-5959. Sat.: Boss Diablo 9 p.m.

THE LIBRARY South Side, 412-381-0517. Wed.: Tres Lads 9:30 p.m.

MIKE'S PLACE Leetsdale, 724-266-9904. Wed.: Norman Nardini 10 p.m.

MOONDOG'S Blawnox, 412-828-2040. Fri.: Big Leg Emma 8 p.m.

OAKMONT TAVERN 412-828-4155. Sat.: Sonic Vender & The Revenge 10 p.m.

PARADISE BEACH Neville Island, 412-264-6570. Thurs.: Tony Janflone 7 p.m.

RED BEARDS Mount Washington, 412-431-3730. Fri.: Pat Marino 7 p.m.

RHYTHM HOUSE CAFE Bridgeville, 412-221-5010. Thurs.: Tres Lads 9:30 p.m., Fri.: No Bad Juju, Sat.: Souled out 10 p.m.

ROBERT'S ROADSIDE INN Bridgewater, 724-775-0200. Fri.: Witness X 10 p.m.

RPM'S Bridgeville, 412-221-7808. Sat.: Degameth 9 p.m.

SPRINGDALE GRILLE 724-274-7427. Fri.: KIXX 9:30 p.m.

31ST STREET PUB Strip, 412-391-8334. Thurs.: The Go, Freer, Resistors, Meeting of Important People, Fri.: Jellbound Honkies, Marauders, Face Down Presley, Midnight Plow Boys, Sat.: Cystic Fibrosis benefit with Gov't Issue, Flipper, The Pagans 9:30 p.m.

THUNDERBIRD CAFE Lawrenceville, 412-682-0177. Fri.: The Blue Method & Jazzam, Sat.: The Mavens & The Rustlanders 9:30 p.m.; Tues.: The Zen Tricksters, David Gans 9 p.m.

ZANDERZ Plum, 724-387-2444. Sat.: 8th Street Rox 9 p.m.

RHYTHM & BLUES

BRASS MONKEY Clairton, 412-233-3375. Sat.: Strange Brew 9 p.m.

CARHOPS Dormont, 412-561-5015. Fri.: Souled Out 10 p.m.

CHESTNUT RIDGE GOLF RESORT Blairsville, 724-459-7191. Fri.: Strange Brew 7 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.

LARGE HOTEL Large, 412-384-9950. Fri.: Eldorado Kings 9:30 p.m.

MCDAIN'S Monroeville, 412-373-3335. Sat.: Gil Snyder Trio 8:30 p.m.

MOONDOG'S Blawnox, 412-828-2040. Thurs.: Jimmy Thackery & the Drivers 8 p.m.; Sat.: The Sauce Boss 9:30 p.m., Tues.: West End Project 8 p.m.

TWIN OAKS LOUNGE White Oak, 412-678-3321. Sat.: Gary Belloma & the Blues Bombers 9:30 p.m.

JAZZ

BLUE McCandless, 412-369-9050. Tues.: Antoinette 8 p.m.

CCAC BOYCE Auditorium, 412-373-7794. Sun.: East Winds Symphonic Band 4 p.m.

C.J.'S Strip, 412-642-2377. Thurs.: RH Factor jam 8:30 p.m.

COLAGRANDES WINERY Murrysville, 724-733-7336. Sat.: East Side Jazz 5 p.m.

GULLIFTY'S Squirrel Hill, 412-521-8222. Sat.: Rodney McCoy 9:30 p.m.; Wed.: Kenny Blake jam 9 p.m.

JACKSON'S RESTAURANT Southpointe, 724-743-5005. Fri.: Shawnee Lake, Joe DeFazio, Sunny Sunseri 6:30 p.m.

JAZZ LIVE Theater District, Downtown, 412-325-6769. Tues.: Baq II Baq, Backstage Bar 7 p.m.

JOHNNY'S Wilmerding, 412-824-6642. Sat.: Harold Betters Quartet 7:30 p.m.

LUCCA Oakland, 412-682-3310. Fri.: Michele Bensen with Chris 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.

PENN BREWERY North Side, 412-237-9402. Thurs.: Tom Roberts, Fri.: Minda Bros, Sat.: Gail & Jeremy 8:30 p.m.

RHYTHM HOUSE Bridgeville, 412-221-5010. Sun.: The Pittsburgh Jazz Society presents Azukar Latin Jazz Big Band 7 p.m.

THE SHILOH Mount Washington, 412-431-4000. Fri.: Martini Jazz 9 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 Pittsburgh Jazz Giants 8 p.m.

WILLOW Ohio Township, 412-847-1997. Wed.: Michelle Bensen 7 p.m.

EASY LISTENING

D'IMPERIO'S Monroeville, 412-823-4800. Thurs.: Thom Book, Fri.: LaVelles, Sat.: Chick & the Cavaliers 8 p.m.

LOUNGE AT LEMONT Mount Washington, 412-431-3100. Fri.: Dave & Antoinette, Sat.: Judi Figel 8 p.m.

COUNTRY

B&O STATION Youngstown, 1-330-480-9859. Thurs.: Dallas Marks 9:00 p.m.

DAKOTA'S LOUNGE Millvale, 412-821-5330. Sat.: Joe Patrick 9:30 p.m.

GROVE STATION (formerly Linden Grove) Bethel Park, 412-881-4588. Fri.: Dallas Marks 9:30 p.m.

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

SMALLVILLE ROADHOUSE Strip, 412-281-7603. Sat.: Dallas Marks 10 p.m.

THUNDERBIRD CAFE Lawrenceville, 412-682-0177. Thurs.: Slim Forsythe & the Parklane Drifters, Anita Hill & the Gospel Band 9:30 p.m.

OLDIES

BALTIMORE HOUSE Pleasant Hills, 412-653-3800. Fri.: Occasional Reign 9:45 p.m.

CEFALO'S NIGHTCLUB Carnegie, 412-276-6600. Fri.: Dr. Zoot 9 p.m.

HOLIDAY INN RIDC Park, Blawnox, 412-963-0600. Sat.: Pittsburgh Doo Wop Big Band with Lori Russo and Bobby Wayne 8 p.m.

LAMPLIGHTER Delmont, 724-468-4545. Sat.: Phil & Roxy 8:30.

LEONARDS SEAFOOD RESTAURANT Norman Center, 19 South, 412-835-9772. Thurs.: Angel Blue 8 p.m., Fri.: Chuck Corby, Sat.: Platinum 9 p.m.

REDFIN BLUES Washington's Landing, 412-322-2878. Sat.: Soul Merchants 7 p.m.

OPEN STAGE

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.

ACOUSTIC

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

ELKS LODGE North Side, 412-321-1834. Wed.: Pittsburgh Banjo Club 8 p.m.

LEAF & BEAN Strip, 412-434-1480. Sat.: Bill Toms noon.

MAKE YOUR MARK ARTSPACE Point Breeze, 412-365-2117 Sat.: Todd Adleff & Tim Tibbitts with Brooke Annibale, 7 p.m.

MULLANEY'S HARP & FIDDLE Strip, 412-642-6622. Thurs.: Bill Toms w/Marc Reisman 8 p.m.

PIANO

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.: Rose Wyner, Sat.: Judy Marlowe 8:30 p.m.

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

THE SHILOH Mount Washington, 412-431-4000. Sat.: Jerry Coleman 9 p.m.

COMEDY

FUNNY BONE Station Square, 412-281-3130. Thurs.: Joseph Anthony 7:30 p.m.; Fri., Sat.: 8 & 10:15 p.m.

REGGAE

PD'S PUB Squirrel Hill, 412-422-5027. Sat.: Ras Prophet 10 p.m.

RODNEY'S Irwin, 724-864-3222. Sat.: The Wizdom Band 9:30 p.m.

DANCES

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

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

BLUES Wightman School, Squirrel Hill, 412-421-1623. Fri.: Sweaty Betty Blues Band 10 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.

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

SALSA Dance Cafe, 1717 Babcock Blvd., Ross, 412-401-6499. Fri.: 10:15 p.m.; Wed. 9:30 p.m.

SALSA Wightman School, Squirrel Hill, 412-600-3878. Sun. 8 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. Exhibits: "Zap!: Surgery Beyond the Cutting Edge," through January 2008; "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: "Roving Mars" "Hurricane on the Bayou, "Bugs," "Deep Sea," "Adrenaline Rush." Buhl Planetarium: SkyWatch sessions held on clear Saturday evenings, $1 per person; "A Traveler's Guide to Mars,""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. "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 Clayton, the restored home of Henry Clay Frick, and Frick Art Museum and the 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. "Glass Iced Teas," group tours of 15 or more, 1-4 p.m. daily through Sat. ($25; reservations required; 412-454-6373). Exhibitions: "Capture the Moment: The Pulitzer Prize Photographs" featuring all the Pulitzer Prize-winning photographs since 1942; "Soul Soldiers: African Americans and the Vietnam Era." 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 18 months to 5, Mon. Tues., Wed. and Sat. at 10 a.m., and children must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets are $25 for one child w/adult; $12 for each add'l 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. Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Sun. and holidays 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $3 adults, ages 8-18 $1.

PITTSBURGH ZOO & PPG AQUARIUM Highland Park, 412-665-3639. The Tri-State area's premier zoo features an African safari, aquazoo and more. New exhibits: Polar Bears in their natural habitat; Amur tiger cubs Mara and Petya and sea lions. 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.

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. Call the Butler County Historical Society for more information.

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. Tues, Thurs, Sat. noon-3 p.m.; Sun. 1-4 p.m. $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. 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. Tues.-Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 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 Hartwood Acres Park. The mansion is furnished with antiques collected by the original owners. Tours daily and Sat. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on the hour and Sun. noon-4 p.m. Reservations recommended. $5.

***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. Mon.-Sun. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; closed Wed. 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. 9-5 p.m.; Sun. noon-5 p.m.; closed Mon. $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 Drive. Sun. 1:30- 4:30 p.m. 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 1-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 filled 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. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

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 Ave. Exhibit: Medicinal Plants from the Bible to Ancient Greece. Sun.-Thurs. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Sat. noon-1 p.m.; Wed. 7-9 p.m. No admission charge. Group tours welcome. 412-621-6566 or www.biblicalgardenpitsburgh.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. Sat.: Author & Artists Tea, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Paintings, blacksmithing items, books and music from local artists and authors available for purchase. Refreshments available. Pre-Civil War rural industrial village including the Overholt homestead, distillery museum and birthplace of Henry Clay Frick. 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 Sun. 1-4 p.m., through October. $5, $10 per family; under 12, free. Special events, call for information, www.woodvilleplantation.org.

EVERYTHING ELSE

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.FayetteCenralRailroad. com.

CITIPARKS ROVING ART CART Art activities cart visits neighborhood parks, playgrounds and other events. Thurs.: Joe Natoli Field, Morningside; Fri.: Frick Park at Forbes and Braddock; Tues.: Swisshelm Park, all from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free.

LIBERTY BELLE B-17 FLIGHTS Allegheny County Airport, West Mifflin. Restored World War II B-17 bomber. Public flights available Sat. and Sun. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. for a fee. 412-461-4300 for information.

AUDITIONS

ECHO THEATRE COMPANY Accepting resumes for 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.

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.

MCKEESPORT LITTLE THEATER For "Grease," the musical. At the theater, 1614 Coursin St., McKeesport, July 8-9 from 7 to 9 p.m. Prepare 32 bars of musical theater and a monologue or cold reading. Call 412-673-1100 for more information.

First published on June 27, 2007 at 5:41 pm