POP CONCERTS
Pop/Rock

EDDIE MONEY: Palace Theatre, Thurs., 8 p.m. $30-$40. 1-800-745-3000.

REVOLVER MAGAZINE TOUR: Diesel, Thurs., 7 p.m. $10-$12. 1-888-71-TICKETS.

GALACTIC: Mr. Small's, Thurs., 8 p.m. $20. 1-866-468-3401.

MANDRAKE PROJECT: Thunderbird Cafe, Thurs., $7-$9. 1-888-718-4253.

THE WAILING WALL/TIGER SAW: Garfield Artworks, Thurs., 8 p.m. $7. 412-361-2262.

OH MY GOD: Howlers Coyote Cafe, Thurs., 9 p.m. $8. 412-682-0320.

ERNIE HAWKINS: Pittsburgh Center for the Arts, Fri., 8 p.m. $75 (benefits Calliope House, includes dinner, reception). 412-361-1915.

VOLTAIRE: Rex Theatre, Fri., 8 p.m. $15-$18. 412-381-6811.

BO BURNHAM: Carnegie Library Music Hall, Munhall, Sat., 7 and 9:30 p.m. $21. 1-800-745-3000.

GENE THE WEREWOLF: Diesel, Sat. 7 p.m. $10-$12. 1-888-71-TICKETS.

ATTACK ATTACK!: Mr. Small's, Sat., 7 p.m. $13.50. 1-866-468-3401.

SILVERSUN PICKUPS: Ches-A-Rena, Sat., 7 p.m. $28-$30. 1-888-71-TICKETS.

DISCO EXPLOSION: Featuring Tavares, The Trammps, Evelyn Champagne King. Pepsi Roadhouse, Sat., 7:30 p.m. (5:30 doors, dinner). $88-$68 (includes dinner). 412-745-3000.

LOUD & RICH: LOUDON WAINWRIGHT III & RICHARD THOMPSON: Carnegie Library Music Hall, Munhall, Sun., 7:30 p.m. $25-$35. 1-800-745-3000.

KELLER WILLIAMS: Mr. Small's, Sun., 8 p.m. $22. 1-866-468-3401.

RAILROAD EARTH: Mr. Small's, Tues., 8 p.m. $20. 1-866-468-3401.

NICOLE ATKINS: Club Cafe, Tues., 7:30 p.m. $10. 1-866-468-3401.

HASTE THE DAY: Mr. Small's, Wed., 7 p.m. $10-$12. 1-866-468-3401.

FEstivals

CHEM FEST National Chemistry Week celebration. Fri-Sat. Scientists from Pittsburgh area corporations conduct demonstrations and hands-on activities that explore the chemistry of every day life. Carnegie Science Center, 1 Allegheny Ave., North Side. 412-237-3400.

PENNSYLVANIA ARTS & CRAFTS CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL More than 200 booths featuring holiday florals, jewelry, candles, etc. Sat.-Sun., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Washington County Fairgrounds, 2151 N. Main St., Washington. 724-863-4577, www.familyfestivals.com

DANCE

ALEKHYA: SPILLING INK PROJECT Classical Indian dance, music and theater. Sat., 7 p.m. Kresge Recital Hall. College of Fine Arts, Carnegie Mellon University, Oakland. Tickets, $10- $8 students. 202-299-9021.

CHAMPIONS OF DANCE Hillman Performing Arts Series. "Dancing With The Stars" cast joins with the cast of the BBC's "Strictly Come Dancing." Sat. at 7 p.m. Richard E. Rauh Theater, Shady Side Academy, 423 Fox Chapel Road, Fox Chapel. Tickets, $25-$35. 412-968-3040, www.thehillman.org

DUQUENSE UNIVERSITY TAMBURITZANS Ligoner Town Hall, Ligonier. Sat. 7 p.m. $18. 412-396-5185.

MARC BAMUTHI JOSEPH Poet who incorporates movement. Wed. 8 p.m. August Wilson Center for African American Culture, 803 Liberty Ave., Downtown. Tickets, $22.50, $28. 412-456-6666 or www.augustwilsoncenter.org

PITTSBURGH DANCE COUNCIL Margaret Jenkins Dance Company/Guangdong Modern Company in a cross-cultural collaboration. Sat. 8 p.m., Byham Theater. Tickets, $19.50-$42.50. 412-456-6666.

ON STAGE

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ANTIGONE Adapted by Lewis Galantiere from the play by Jean Anouilh after Sophocles. Point Park Conservatory Theatre Company, Pittsburgh Playhouse, 222 Craft Ave., Oakland. Through Nov. 1. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m.; $18-$20. 412-621-4445.

***COUNT DRACULA Comic thriller by Tiller based on the classic tale. Sam Turich stars at the Count. Pitt Repertory Theater, Stephen Foster Memorial, Charity Randall Theater, Oakland. Thurs. through Nov. 1; Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m.; $12-22; 412-624-7529.

DEADLY LESSONS Interactive murder-mystery dinner theater, McCaffery Mysteries at Gaetano's Restaurant, 1617 Banksville Road, Banksville. Through Oct. 31; Sat. 7 p.m. $35 (includes dinner, tax, etc.) 1-800-719-0998.

ELLA A musical play that recounts some of the finest moments in the life of jazz great Ella Fitzgerald. Pittsburgh Public Theater at the O'Reilly Theater, Penn Ave., Downtown. Through Nov. 1; Tues.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 2 and 7 p.m.; some Sat. 2 p.m.; also Oct. 27 at 7 p.m. and Oct. 29 at 2 p.m. $40-$60, $15.50; 412-316-1600 or www.ppt.org.

FOREVER PLAID The musical Plaids return to take a shot at the fame they missed years ago. Pittsburgh CLO Cabaret, Penn Ave., Downtown. Through March 28, 2010; Wed.-Sat. 7:30 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 2 p.m.; Some Thurs. 1 p.m.; add'l performances Nov. 27, Dec. 30 at 2 p.m.; some exceptions. $44.50.-$34.50. 412-456-6666 or 412-325-1582 (group sales).

THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE Old Schoolhouse Players, Mount Pleasant Comm. Center, 20 Wabash Ave., Hickory Pa. Ends Sun.; Fri.-Sat. 7:30 p.m.; Sun. 3 p.m.; $11-$9; $724-344-7467.

HELLO DOLLY! Jerry Herman's beloved musical about the perennial matchmaker. The Heritage Players, Bethel Park Community Theatre, 5151 Park Ave., ends Sun.; Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m.; $12-$8; 412-831-6800 ext. 745.

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Menken and Ashman's rock musical about some strange plants at the florist shop. The Grand Theatre, Elizabeth. Ends Sun.; Fri.-Sat. 7:30 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m.; $15-$13; 412-384-0504.

OUR TOWN Thornton Wilder classic. Prime Stage Theatre, New Hazlett Theater, 6 Allegheny Square, North Side. $20-$15. Ends Sun.; Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2:30 p.m. 412-394-3353.

PINKALICIOUS A family musical by Elizabeth and Victoria Kann and John Gregor based upon a popular children's story about a little girl who develops a rare case of Pinkititis when she eats too many pink cupcakes. Little Lake Theatre Company, Route 19, near Donaldson's Crossroads, North Strabane. Ends Sun.; Sat. and Sun. 1:30 p.m. $11-$14. 724-745-6300. www.littlelake.org

***THEY HAVE TREES IN NORTH CAROLINA Sarah Wooley's drama about a young man who appears on the doorstep of an older couple's home claiming to be their son. Little Lake Theatre, Route 19 South, near Donaldson's Crossroads, North Strabane. Thurs. through Nov. 7; Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m.; $12-$17; 724-745-6300. www.littlelake.org.

THE REVENANTS An original horror drama by Scott T. Barsotti. Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre Company, 542 Penn Ave., Downtown. Through Oct. 31; Fri.-Sat. 8 and 11 p.m.; some Wed. and Thurs. 8 p.m.; $17.60-$35; 412-394-3353.

***ROMEO AND JULIET William Shakespeare's classic tragedy. Produced by Theatre Sans Serif. South Park Theatre, corner of Brownsville Road and Corrigan Drive. Fri. 8 p.m.; Sat. 2 and 8 p.m.; free admission. 412-523-9882.

TEMPORARILY TARTAN A new musical that pays tribute to the musical groups of the '50s. The Crowne Plaza Cabaret Dinner Theatre, 164 Fort Couch Road (near South Hills Village Mall.) Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m. (6:30 dinner) Sun. 6 p.m. (4:30 dinner) $38-$36, through Oct. 31. 724-746-1178.

***PITTSBURGH CLO LATE NIGHT CABARET Fri.: Salsa Fridays; Sat.: Pittsburgh Pundits with John McIntyre $5 (free with Cultural trust ticket); doors open at 10 p.m. 412-281-3973.

SPECIAL SCREENINGS

THE FALLEN IDOL Pittsburgh Filmmakers' Sunday Night Series "Menace Behind the Manners: British Noir," Regent Square Theater, Sun. 8 p.m. 412-682-4111 or www.pghfilmmakers.org.

HOLLYWOOD THEATER 1449 Potomac Ave., Dormont, 412-344-1245 or www.hollywooddormont.com. Appearance by Kelley Baker, who will discuss "Making the Extremely Low Budget Feature," Sun. 2 p.m. "The Exorcist," Thurs.; "Dawn of the Dead," Thurs.; "Them," Fri.; "Carrie," Fri.; "Night of the Living Dead," Fri.; Ape-athon ("Planet of the Apes" films), Sat.; "The Big Lebowski," Sat.; "Wait Until Dark," Sun., Tues. and Wed.; "Friday the 13th," Tues.; "Music Man," Wed. (Movie times vary.)

THE MET: LIVE IN HD Showcase West, Robinson, and Cinemark, Pittsburgh Mills. "Aida," Sat. 1 p.m.; "Tosca," Wed. 6:30 p.m. www.FathomEvents.com.

PITTSBURGH INTERNATIONAL LESBIAN & GAY FILM FESTIVAL Ends Sun. 17 films screened mostly at SouthSide Works. $8.50 each screening. www.plgfs.org.

RACE ACROSS THE SKY Documentary featuring Lance Armstrong. Cinemark Tarentum and Showcase West, Robinson. Thurs. 8 p.m. $12.50. www.fathomevents.com.

13 GHOSTS and STRAIT-JACKET Moonlight Mayhem Horror Film Festival double feature. Oaks Theater, Oakmont, Fri.-Sat. 10 p.m. $10. 412-828-6311.

ART Listings

***ANDY WARHOL MUSEUM North Side, 412-237-8300. "Unnatural Runner," a celebration of 100 years of this synthetic material, through Jan. 31; "Shepard Fairey: Supply and Demand," the artist behind the iconic red, white and blue Obama campaign image presents a 20-year retrospective, through Jan. 31; "SuperTrash," the truth between trash and real art, through Jan. 31; permanent collection with more than 500 works of art drawn from the Warhol's extensive collections. Closed Mon.

AUGUST WILSON CENTER Downtown, 412-456-6666. "Pittsburgh: Reclaim, Renew, Remix," an exhibition that not only tells the story of African Americans living in Western Pennsylvania through imagery, film and oral history, but gives visitors their chance to retell it, by Vanessa German, through Oct. 31,

BOXHEART GALLERY Bloomfield, 412-687-8858. Sat.: "DYAD: The Ruins of Rationality," Paintings by Joshua Hogan and Glass by Adam Kenney, through Nov. 14. Closed Sun.-Mon.

BUTLER ART CENTER Butler, 724-283-6922. "Jasper Johns: Drawings and Prints," through Nov. 29; closed Mon.

BUTLER INSTITUTE OF AMERICAN ART Youngstown, Ohio, 1-330-743-1711. "Joseph Raffell," watercolors, through Nov. 1; "Mary Harman, Holograms," through Jan. 31; Flad Gallery East: "Tom Cvetkovich: Site Specific Holographic Installation," through 2009. Closed Mon.

CARNEGIE MUSEUM OF ART Oakland, 412-622-3131. "Associated Artists of Pittsburgh 99th Annual," through Nov. 8. Forum Gallery: "Documenting Our Past: The Teenie Harris Archives, Part 3," through Nov. 8; "Digital to Daguerreotype: Photographs of People," through Jan. 31. Heinz Architectural Center: "Palm Springs Modern: Photographs by Julius Shulman," through Jan. 31. Permanent collection. Docent tours available. Closed Mon.

CARLOW UNIVERSITY Oakland, 412-578-2095. "In Sisterhood," a multi-media exhibit featuring the oral histories of the early days of the women's movement, ends Fri.; Daily.

FEIN ART GALLERY North Side, 412-321-6816. "Wildlife," a collective show, through Nov. 7. Closed Sun.

FRICK ART & HISTORICAL CENTER Point Breeze, 412-371-0600. "Icons of American Photography: A Century of Photographs from the Cleveland Museum of Art," 59 photographs chronicling the evolution of photography, through Jan. 3. Private tours available. Closed Mon.

***HUNT INSTITUTE FOR BOTANICAL DOCUMENTATION CMU Hunt Library, 412-268-2434. Fri.: "Botanicals: Environmental Expressions in Art," through Jan. 29 Closed Sat. and some Sundays in April/May. Call in advance

***MATTRESS FACTORY MUSEUM North Side, 412-231-3169. "It's all about ME Not You," permanent installation by the late Greer Lankton.: "Likeness," group exhibition examining human depiction in the post Warhol era, through March 21; "Gestures: An Exhibition of Small Site-Specific Works," by multiple artists, through Jan. 10; "Sarah Oppenheimer: 610-3356," architecture-based installation, through Dec. 31; permanent installation art by Yayoi Kusama, Winnifred Lutz, James Turrell and others on display. Visit www.mattress.org. Closed Mon.

NORTH HILLS ART CENTER Ross, 412-364-3622. "Annual Members Exhibit," through Oct. 28. Various mediums. Closed Sun.-Mon.

***PITTSBURGH GLASS CENTER Friendship, 412-365-2145. Fri.: "Great Glass Pumpkin + Make It Now Glass Pumpkins," 6-9 p.m. Create and own your glass pumpkin for $25; "Welcome Home! Sheila Klein," West Coast artist returns to Pittsburgh to continue her "Dress the World," exhibit, through Jan. 20. Closed Mon.

SILVER EYE CENTER FOR PHOTOGRAPHY South Side, 412-431-1810. "The World at our Door: Melissa Farlow and Randy Olson," long-time contributors to National Geographic magazine, through Jan. 2.; closed Sun.-Tues.

***SOCIETY FOR CONTEMPORARY CRAFT Strip District, 412-261-7003. Fri.: "Transformation 7: Contemporary Works in Wood," through Jan. 2, opening reception, 5:30-8 p.m.; Sat. artist talk, noon-3 p.m.; "EAT: An Art Space About Food," coronography, works by Craig Nutt, through March 20; One Mellon Center, satellite gallery: "Whisper-Romance: Day and Night," works by paper maker Jiyoung Chung, through Nov. 30; closed Sun.-Mon

SOUTHERN ALLEGHENIES MUSEUM OF ART Altoona, 1-814-946-4464. "Popular Culture: A Retrospective of Published Illustrations by John Ritter," through Nov. 7.; "Artists in Our Midst," ends Sat.; closed Mon.

SOUTHERN ALLEGHENIES MUSEUM OF ART Loretto, 1-814-472-3920. "Things, Thoughts & Imagination: The Visual Journey of Soul Mates," by Shirley Zampelli Sturtz-Davis, William D. Davis, through Nov. 7; Closed Sun.

***WESTMORELAND MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART Greensburg, 724-837-1500. "Four Perspectives on Fifty Years," pieces from the permanent collection chosen by four guest curators, through Jan. 3; Walsh Gallery: "James Osher: Three Seconds With the Master," C-Print Digital photographs, through Jan. 3; permanent collection of American art. Closed Mon.-Tues.

GALLERY LISTINGS
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AMERICAN JEWISH MUSEUM/JCC Squirrel Hill, 412-521-8011, ext. 105. Mon.: Philip Mendlow: Body of Work," a retrospective including, paintings, works on paper, wood sculpture and more, through Dec. 18. free.; daily.

CHATHAM UNIVERSITY ART GALLERY Squirrel Hill, 412-365-1232. "Henry Koerner's Pittsburgh," paintings of Pittsburgh by the Viennese born artist, ends Fri.; closed Mon.

THE EASTSIDE GALLERY East Liberty, grand opening of the new gallery at 5601 Penn Ave. Trader Joe's Plaza with "The Pittsburgh Group Exhibit," local women artists Kathleen Zimbicki, Susan Winicour, Jill Whittaker, Lucianne Wald, Adrienne Heinrich, through Nov. 14. Closed Sun.

FE GALLERY Lawrenceville, 412-860-6028. "3-WAY," an exhibition by Anna Mikolay, Josh Tonies, Laura Tabakman, through Dec. 2. Closed Sun.- Mon.

GALLERY ON BAUM Oakland, 412-621-2286. "A Munstrous Halloween Spooktacular Exhibition," original works by Charles Addams, Tim Burton, Robert Crumb, Vincent Price, Maurice Sendak, Shag and more, through Oct. 31. Closed Sun.-Mon.

GALLERIE CHIZ Shadyside, 412-441-6005. "Shedding Light with Post-Consumer Waste" Ryder Henry, vehicles and dwellings; "The Shape of Things" Cory Rockwood, painted shaped canvases, both through Oct. 31. Closed Sun.-Mon.

GALLERY IN THE SQUARE Shadyside, 412-361-3808. Paintings by Mike Kruse," through Oct. 31; closed Sun.-Mon.

HOUSE OF TWO SISTERS Sewickley, 412-805-6659. "Dwelling Places," oils by Jean K. Stephens, acrylics by Bill Stephens, through Oct. 31.

***HOYT INSTITUTE OF FINE ART New Castle, 724-652-2282. "The Story of Harness Racing by Currier and Ives," ends Fri.; "The Hoyt Mid Atlantic Juried Exhibition,: end Fri.; closed Sun.-Mon.

LATROBE ART CENTER Latrobe, 724-537-7011. "A Day in the Neighborhood," the 2011 calendar competition, through Nov. 7; closed Sun.

LAWRENCE HALL GALLERY Point Park University, 412-391-4100. "Frank Herbert Mason Exhibit," through March 31. Closed Sun.

MANDERINO GALLERY California University, 724-938-5244. "Greatest Portraits," Smithsonian traveling exhibit focusing on National Geographic photos, through Nov. 11. Closed Fridays.

MATTHEWS ARTS GALLERY Bellevue, 412-761-0301. Sat.: "Robert Jones," paintings, through Oct. 30; closed Sun.-Mon. 412-761-0301.

***MENDELSON GALLERY Shadyside, 412-361-8664. Claire Marcus "New Paintings" Fri. through Oct. 31; closed Sun.-Tues.

MODERN FORMATIONS GALLERY Garfield, 412-362-0274. "The Ghosts of Pittsburgh: The Art of Mike Egan and Rob Larson," an in-depth look at the darker side of life and death, through Oct. 30. Open Thurs. 6:30-9 p.m. Sat. 1-4 p.m., by appt.

REGINA GOUGER MILLER GALLERY Carnegie Mellon University campus, Oakland. 412-268-3168. "29 Chains to the Moon," artists schemes for the future, through Dec. 6.; "Experimental Geography," a group show guest-curated by Nato Thompson, through Jan. 31; closed Mon.

MICHAEL BERGER GALLERY South Side, 412-441-4282. "Art: East Meets West," international artists embrace Eastern and Western art traditions in contemporary art, through Nov. 14. Wed. and Sat. only, noon-5 p.m.

MORGAN CONTEMPORARY GLASS GALLERY Shadyside, 412-441-5200. "Glassweekend '09," by multiple artists, through Oct. 30; closed Sun.-Mon.

PITTSBURGH CENTER FOR THE ARTS Shadyside, 412-361-0873. "Garden of Earthly Delights," works by Artist of the Year Tim Kaulen; "The Miami Project," Emerging Artist of the Year Dylan Vitone; "CFEVA Exchange," a group show of emerging visual artists; "Symbolon: Symbols and Self," presented by the Pittsburgh Print Group, all through Nov. 8; closed Mon.

707 & 709 PENN GALLERY Downtown, 412-325-7017. The Secret Lives of Stories, ends Sat.; closed Sun.-Mon.

SAINT VINCENT COLLEGE Latrobe, 724-805-2107. The Foster and Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery: "Immigrant Weaving Traditions," an exhibit of antique coverlets through Dec. 11; closed Mon.

SPACE GALLERY Downtown, 412-325-7723. "Transfer Lounge," art professionals from Spain and the United States Transfer Lounge creates a unique opportunity for artists from different parts of the world to actively exchange their views and ideas around issues of mobility and transition, through Oct. 31; closed Sun.-Mon.

WOOD STREET GALLERIES Downtown, 412-456-6666. "Julien Marie: Matter and Memory," French installation artist makes U.S. debut with experimental projection, through Oct. 31; closed Mon.

CLASSICAL CONCERTS

CARNEGIE MELLON OPERA "Dialogues of the Carmelites." Thurs.-Sat. at 8 p.m., Philip Chosky Theater, Purnell Center, CMU campus, Oakland. Tickets, $10-$15, 412-268-2407.

DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY FACULTY RECITAL "Kaleioscope," composer Israel Kremen and pianist Irene Portenko. Sun., 2:50 p.m., PNC Recital Hall, Duquesne University campus. Suggested donation, $10.

NORTH SUBURBAN SYMPHONIC BAND Sun., 3 p.m., Greater Pittsburgh Masonic Center, 3579 Masonic Way (Cemetery Lane), Ross. Tickets, $8; children under 10, free; group discount available. 412-366-1983, www.nssband.org.

MUSIC IN A GREAT SPACE Pianist-singer Ken Medema with the Shadyside Chancel Choir. Sun., 4 p.m., Shadyside Presbyterian Church, 5121 Westminster Place. Tickets $10 adults, $5 seniors and free for children and students. 412-682-4300, www.shadysidepres.org.

PITTSBURGH AREA THEATER ORGAN SOCIETY Ken Double and Skip Stine on the Wurlitzer. Sat. 7:30 p.m. Keystone Oaks High School, Dormont. 724-446-9744.

PITTSBURGH COMPLINE CHOIR SERIES William Goff of Northmont Presbyterian Church. Heinz Chapel. Sun., 8:30 p.m. Free. 412-682-6886.

PITTSBURGH CONCERT SOCIETY Major Recital Winners. Gerald Lee, piano, and Danielle Pastin, soprano. Sun., 2 p.m., Kresge Recital Hall, Carnegie Mellon University campus, Oakland. 412-279-2970, pittsburghconcertsociety.org, info@pittsburghconcertsociety.org

PITTSBURGH OPERA Verdi's "Falstaff." Sat., pre-performance talk at 7 p.m., performance at 8; Tues., pre-performance talk at 6 p.m., performance at 7 p.m., meet the artist reception following performance. Tickets, $10.50-$140.50. 412-456-6666.

PITTSBURGH PHILHARMONIC "Unsolved Mysteries: Vienna." Sat., 7 p.m., North Hills Junior High School auditorium, 55 Rochester Road, Ross. Tickets, $5-$15, 412-394-3353 or www.proartstickets.org

PITTSBURGH SYMPHONY BNY Mellon Grand Classics "Made in America," Leonard Slatkin, conductor. Thurs, 8 p.m. Lincoln Park Preforming Arts Center, 935 Ohio Ave., Midland; Fri., 8 p.m., Heinz Hall; Sun., 2:30 p.m., Heinz Hall. Tickets: 412-392-4000.

PITTSBURGH SYMPHONY Fiddlesticks Family Concert: Musical Travels and Traditions. Lawrence Loh, conductor. Sat., 11:15 a.m., Heinz Hall, 600 Penn Ave., Downtown. Tickets, starting at $16, 412-392-4900.

RENAISSANCE AND BAROQUE SOCIETY The Medieval Beasts perform "The Flame of Love: The Legend of Tristan and Iseult" Sat., 8 p.m., Synod Hall, Craig Street, Oakland. Pre-concert talk, 7 p.m. Tickets, $20-$35, students, $10; children 12 and under, $1. 412-361-2048, www.rbsp.org.

TUESDAY MUSICAL CLUB Scholarship Winners Concert: Troy Bruchwalski, baritone; Kelly Zumba, flute; Kerry Kavalo, viola; Peter Levine, cello; Emily Hawkins, marimba; and Caitlin McConnell, cello. Sun., 3 p.m., St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Highland Park, free. 412-682-0439, www.tuesdaymusicalclub.org

WESTMORELAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA "Autumn Hues." Brandon Ridenour, trumpet. Sat., pre-concert talk, 7 p.m., concert, 8 p.m., Palace Theatre, Greensburg. Tickets $9-$37. 724-837-1850.

IN THE CLUBS

rock

ALPINE INN Big Beaver, 724-846-9820. Fri.: The Sparrows, 9:30 p.m.

ALTAR BAR Strip, 412-263-2877. Fri.: Buzz Poets, 9 p.m. $8 in advance, $10 at the door.

AUGGIE'S ROADHOUSE Washington, Pa., 724-743-3636. Fri.: The Vagrants, Sat.: The RPG's, 10 p.m.

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

CECIL AMERICAN LEGION 412-221-4399. Sat.: Sonic 15, 9:30 p.m.

CLUB CAFE South Side, 412-431-4950. Thurs.: Sat.: Right the Stars, featuring Rich Jacques, Bill Deasy and Kelsey Friday, 7 p.m. $10.

CANONSBURG EAGLES 724-745-7090. Sat.: The Sparrows, 10 p.m.

DANTE'S Brentwood, 412-884-4001. Sat.: Jimmy Adler Band, 9:30 p.m.

HARVEY WILNER'S TAVERN West Mifflin, 412-466-1331. Sat.: Guitar Zack and No Slack, 9:30 p.m.

JEFFRIES LANDING Bridgewater, 724-728-7878. Sat.: 8th Street Rox, 9:30 p.m.

KOPPER KETTLE South Strabane, 724-225-5221. Fri.: Daniels & McClain, 9:30 p.m.

LEONARD'S LIVING ROOM Norman Centre, 19 South, 412-835-9772. Sat.: Platinum, 9 p.m.

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

MOONDOG'S Blawnox, 412-828-2040. Fri.: Guitar Zack & No Slack w/ Rooftop Trio, 9 p.m.

RHYTHM HOUSE CAFE South Fayette, 412-221-5010. Sat.: Poison Whiskey (Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute band), 10 p.m.

RPM'S Bridgeville, 412-221-7808. Fri.: The Who tribute, 9:30 p.m.; Sat.: KISS tribute, 10 p.m.

SEWICKLEY HOTEL Sewickley, 412-741-9457. Wed.: Hewlett/Anderson 8 p.m.

31ST STREET PUB Strip, 412-391-8334. Fri.: 10:30 p.m.; Sat.: The Heiz, 8 p.m.

3-B?S LOUNGE Zelienople, 724-452-9959. Sat.: Witness X, 10 p.m.

THUNDERBIRD CAFE Lawrenceville, 412-682-0177. Thurs.: Mandrake Project, Consider the Source, Ayurveda, 9 p.m.; Fri.: Steve Johnson Band, 10 p.m.; Sat.: Chad Stipes Stereo, 9:30 p.m.

VERONA MOOSE 412-828-3119. Sat.: Daniels & McClain, 9 p.m.

WRIGHT'S SEAFOOD INN Heidelberg, 412-279-7900. Mon. : Hewlett/Anderson 7 p.m.

RHYTHM & BLUES

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

CARRICK INN 412-884-9939. Sun.: The Jaminators featuring Warren King, 7 p.m.

C.J.'S Strip, 412-642-2377. Sat.: The Old School Band, 9 p.m.

HOT HOUSE TAP & GRILL Monongahela, 724-258-4212. Sat.: The Eldorado Kings, 9:30 p.m.

INN TERMISSION LOUNGE South Side, 412-381-3497. Fri.: West End Project with Bob McKeg 9:30 p.m.; Sat.: Chizmo Charles and the Rhythm Aces 4 p.m.; Sun.: Muddy Kreek Blues Band jam session 9 p.m.

JAY'S SPORTS BAR Cecil, 724-746-2250. Fri.: Patti Spadaro Band, 10 p.m.

JERRY D'Z HANGER Moon, 724-457-9630. Sat.: Mad Mike's Blues Revue, 9 p.m.

MOONDOG'S Blawnox, 412-828-2040. Sat.: Billy Price, 9 p.m.

PAPARAZZI'S South Side, 412-488-0800. Wed.: Muddy Kreek Blues Band jam session 9:30 p.m.

RHYTHM HOUSE South Fayette, 412-221-5010. Fri.: Boogie Hustlers, 10 p.m.

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

JAZZ

BARELLA'S LOUNGE Jefferson Hills, 412-384-7978. Sat.: Spider Rondinelli & the Pittsburgh Jazz Giants, 3 p.m.

BIG MAMMAS HOUSE OF SOUL Strip District, 412-471-2910. Sun.: Jazz on the Bridge jam session 3 p.m.

BOSTON WATERFRONT McKeesport, 412-751-8112. Wed.: Spider Rondinelli & the Pittsburgh Jazz Giants, 8 p.m.

C.J.'S Strip, 412-642-2377. Thurs.: Roger Humphries jam session, 8 p.m.

JAZZ AT 3rd STREET GALLERY Carnegie, 412-276-5233. Wed.: 3rd Street Jazz Ensemble 8 p.m.

LITTLE E'S JAZZ CLUB Downtown, 412-392-2217. Thurs.: Jessica Lee 5:30 p.m.; Fri.: 5 p.m., Tania Grubbs, 8 p.m.; Sat.: Jazz Robertson Trio, 8 p.m.; Tues.: Sean Jones 9 p.m.

MELANGE BISTRO BAR Downtown, 412-325-4310. Fri. Roger Barbour Jazz Quartet 6 p.m.

MORGAN'S RESTAURANT Penn Hills, 412-241-1730. Fri.: Take Two, 8 p.m.

RHYTHM HOUSE Bridgeville, 412-221-5010. Sun.: The Pittsburgh Jazz Society presents the Bone Forum, 7 p.m.

EASY LISTENING

CAFE J'S Dormont, 412-561-0450. Fri.: TaxMan & Martha, 9 p.m.

D'IMPERIO'S Wilkins, 412-823-4800. Tues.: David Cremonese, 7 p.m.; Wed.: Thom Book, 7 p.m.

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

MORGAN'S RESTAURANT Penn Hills, 412-241-1730. Sat.: Ken Bott, 8 p.m.

MISCELLANEOUS

CARNEGIE LIBRARY OF PITTSBURGH Oakland, 412-622-3114. Sun.: Michael Griska (Indian), 2 p.m.

GYPSY CAFE South Side, 412-381-4977. Thurs.: Gypsy Strings 8 p.m.

COUNTRY

BACKDRAFT LOUNGE Baldwin Borough, 412-884-9948. Fri.: Dallas Marks, 9:30 p.m. $5.

CECIL AMERICAN LEGION 412-221-4399. Sat.: Sonic 15, 9:30 p.m.

HARVEY WILNER'S TAVERN West Mifflin, 412-466-1331. Fri.: Steeltown, 9:30 p.m.

ZANDERZ Plum, 724-387-2444. Sat.: Makin' Hay, 9 p.m.

OLDIES

AMALFI South Side, 412-244-2389. Fri.: Wee Jams, 8 p.m.

ATRIA'S PNC Park, 412-322-1850. Thurs.: 8:30 p.m.

HILTON SOUTHPOINTE Cecil, 412-304-2766. Mon.: Wee Jams, 6 p.m.

REGINA ELENA SOCIAL CLUB Sharpsburg, 412-781-0229. Sat.: Nite Star, 9 p.m.

RUTH & HERB'S Ross, 412-366-8770. Sat.: South on 65, 9 p.m.

OPEN STAGE

AROUND THE CORNER BAR & GRILL Millvale, 412-821-0747. Sun.: Open stage hosted by Yinzide Out 7 p.m.

AVA LOUNGE East Liberty, 412-363-8277. Mon.: Open stage with the Interval Trio, 9:30 p.m.

BIRMINGHAM BRIDGE TAVERN South Side, 412-381-BREW. Thurs.: Open Stage 10 p.m.

BLOOMFIELD BRIDGE TAVERN 4412 Liberty Ave., 412-682-8611. Tues.: Calliope Songwriter Open Stage 9 p.m.

BRADFORD LOUNGE Washington, Pa., 724-225-3200. Thurs.: Acoustic open mic hosted by Tom Terling 9 p.m.

CLUB CAFE South Side, 412-431-4950. Mon.: AcoustiCafe Open Stage, 7 p.m.; Wed.: Blind Pilot,

GENO'S Lawrenceville, 412-781-3432. Wed.: Acoustic Open Stage 8 p.m.

HOT ROD LOUNGE Delmont, 724-327-1660. Thurs.: Mark Cyler 9:30 p.m.

IRWIN EAGLES 724-863-9847. Thurs.: Gil Snyder, Warren King, James Hilton 9 p.m.

MOONDOG'S Blawnox, 412-828-2040. Tues.: Acoustic Open Mic with Mike Vasey, Jim Stamps 8:30 p.m.

PD'S PUB Squirrel Hill, 412-422-5027. Tues.: Dan Eaby Project 9 p.m.

ROYAL PLACE Castle Shannon, 412-882-8000.

SHADOW LOUNGE East Liberty, 412-363-8277. Wed.: Open stage with Dawn Canon 9 p.m.

SHENANIGAN'S Ross, 412-821-4355. Thurs.: Open stage with the Sofa Kings, 8:30 p.m.

SUNNY JIM'S Kilbuck, 412-761-6700. Fri.: Open stage with the Sofa Kings, 8:30 p.m.

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

ACOUSTIC

BRONZE HOOD LOUNGE Robinson, Allegheny County, 412-787-7240. Sat.: Open stage, 9:30 p.m.

DiSALVO'S STATION Latrobe, 724-539-0500. Fri.: Book Endz 8:30 p.m.

D'VINE BAR & LOUNGE Pine, 724-933-5533. Fri.: Dusting Burley, Sat.: The Belzoni Brothers, 9:30 p.m.

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

937 LIBERTY AVE. 3rd Floor, Downtown. Fri.: Pittsburgh Gospel noon

PADDY'S POUR HOUSE Carnegie, 412-279-0770. Fri.: 9 p.m.; Sat.: 9 p.m.; Mon.: Acoustic Jam 7 p.m.; Wed.: Potters Reel 7 p.m.

PORT VUE PUB 412-664-0399. Sat.: Matt Tichon, 9:30 p.m.

SAND HILL BERRIES FARM Mount Pleasant Township, Westmoreland County, 724-547-4760. Sun.: Brad Yoder, 3:45 p.m.

SCOGLIO'S Robinson, 412-788-1240. Fri.: Matt Tichon, 8:30 p.m.

STEEL CITY SALOON Coraopolis, 724-218-1438. Thurs.: Corey White 7 p.m.

WRIGHT'S SEAFOOD INN Heidelberg, 412-279-7900. Fri.: Michael Todd 6 p.m.; Mon.: Hewlett & Anderson Duo 7:30 p.m.

PIANO

MORE Oakland, 412-621-2700. Fri.: Judy Marlowe, Sat.: Rose Wyner, 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 4400 Forbes Ave., Oakland, 412-622-3131. Wertz Gallery: "Time Machines: Watches From the H.J. Heinz Collection," through autumn 2009. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. Closed Mon. $15 adults, $11 children 3-18, $12 seniors. Admission includes same-day access Carnegie Museum of Art.

***CARNEGIE SCIENCE CENTER One Allegheny Ave., North Shore, 412-237-3400. Exhibits: "roboworld." "If A Starfish Can Grow A New Arm, Why Can't I?" 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, $10 children ages 3-12.

***CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF PITTSBURGH Allegheny Center, 412-322-5058. Baby Yoga, Fridays, 12:15 p.m. "Tough Art" through Jan. 10. Holy Trinity High Flyers Jump Rope Team, Sun. , 1 p.m. Halloween Costume Parade, Wed., at noon. Halloween make-up design and face painting, Wed. from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. noon-5 p.m. $11 adults; $10 kids 2-18; under 2 free. Parking $3 for members, $5 nonmembers.

FRICK ART & HISTORICAL CENTER Point Breeze, 412-371-0600. "Early Alternatives," Car and Carriage Museum, through Oct. 31; Daily tours of the 23-room mansion. $12 adults; $10 seniors, students, military. Closed Mon.

HEINZ HISTORY CENTER Strip District, 412-454-6000. RAD Day, Free admission, Sun. "Behind the Scenes With the Pittsburgh Steelers: Photos by Mike Fabus," Exhibits: "Forbes Field: A Century of Memories," through Nov. 8; "Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War and Lincoln Slept Here," through Jan. 3. Daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $10 adults; $9 seniors; $5 students with ID and children 6-18; free to members and children under 6.

NATIONAL AVIARY West Park, North Side. 412-323-7235. "Owl-O-Ween", Sat.-Sun., 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; free admission for costumed children ages 11 and under. "Jeepers Creepers For Little Peepers," Tues. , at 10:30 a.m., story time for younger children; costumed children ages 5 and under will receive free admission and treat bag. Open daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.- Sat., and noon-5 p.m., Sun. $10 adults; $9 seniors; $8.50 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, $1 ages 8-18.

***PHIPPS CONSERVATORY AND BOTANICAL GARDENS Schenley Park, 412-622-6914. "Life in the Gardens: Frabel Glass at Phipps," through January. Weekend happenings: "Halloween Fun With Florals," Sat. at 1:30 p.m.; and "Glass on Fire," Sun. at 1:30 p.m. Daily 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri. until 10 p.m. $10 adults; $9 students with ID and seniors 62 and older; $7 children 2-18, under 2 free.

***PITTSBURGH ZOO & PPG AQUARIUM Highland Park, 412-665-3639. KDKA Zoo Boo for Kid's Sake: costume parade and contest, train rides, Hidden Hideaway and Haunted House , Sat.-Sun. from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Open daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; gates close 4 p.m. $12 adults; $11 seniors (60 and older); $10 children 2-13; children under 2 free.

HISTORICAL PLACES
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AIR HERITAGE MUSEUM & AIRCRAFT RESTORATION FACILITY Beaver County Airport, Beaver Falls, 724-843-2820. Historic planes displayed, restored and flown. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free, donations accepted.

BAYERNHOF MUSEUM 225 Charles Place, O'Hara, 412-782-4231. A 19,000-square-foot mansion formerly owned by Charles Brown III featuring a collection of restored roll-operated music machines and large music boxes from the Gay '90s and Roaring '20s. Guided tours for groups of two to 12 by reservation only. $10 per person.

BUSHY RUN BATTLEFIELD Jeannette, 724-527-5584. Historical site of August 1763 battle between the British and American Indians that paved the way for settlements in Pennsylvania. Park open year-round Wed.-Sun. $4-$5.

CALVARY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Allegheny Ave., North Side, 412-323-1070. Group tours of the 107-year-old church and its three 30-foot-high Tiffany windows; tours by appointment. Free.

DEPRECIATION LANDS MUSEUM 4743 S. Pioneer Road, Hampton, 412-486-0563 or DepreciationLandsMuseum.org. Exhibits on pioneer living in Western Pennsylvania. Tues., Thurs., Sat. noon-3 p.m.; Sun. 1-4 p.m. $2 adults, $1 children; special event days $5 adults, $3 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.

FAYETTE CENTRAL RAILROAD SCENIC TRAIN RIDES Sat.: Trains depart Uniontown for Dunbar 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.; train departs Dunbar 12:30 p.m. Sun: Trains depart Uniontown for Fairchance 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., Fairchance 12:30 p.m. 1-877-321-3277 or visit www.fayettecentralrailroad.com.

FORT LIGONIER Ligonier, 724-238-9701. A full-scale, on-site reconstruction of the 1758-1766 original. $8 adults, $5 children ages6-14. Open April 15-Nov. 15. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Sun. noon-4:30 p.m.

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. Weekly lectures through November: "Fallingwater: A Place for Renewal," Thurs. 2 p.m.; "Fallingwater Faces," Fri. 2 p.m. Thurs.-Tues. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Closed Wed. Tours: $18 adults, $12 ages 6-12, $8 grounds-only pass, $55 in-depth tour, $100 sunset or brunch tour. Groups of 10 or more call visitor services; www.fallingwater.org.

HARMONY MUSEUM Near Harmony, Butler County, 1-888-821-4822. Exhibits on American Indians, Washington's 1753 mission, German Separatists and more. Tours 1-4 p.m. daily, except Mon. Guided tours: $5 adults; $2 children. Admission: $6 adults, $5 seniors, $3 students, free for children under 6.

HARTWOOD ACRES Allegheny County Park, 412-767-9200. 22-room Tudor mansion, former home of John and Mary Lawrence, features teas, daily mansion tours and other events. Open dusk to dawn.

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.

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.

LOWRIE SHAW HOUSE Butler, 724-283-8116. A circa 1828 home restored by Butler County Historical Society. Tours Sun. 1-3 p.m.

MEADOWCROFT ROCKSHELTER & MUSEUM OF RURAL LIFE Meadowcroft Road, Avella. 724-587-3412. Sat., noon-5; Sun. 1-5 Admission, $10 for adults and $5 for children 6 to 16.

OLD ECONOMY VILLAGE 270 16th St., Ambridge, 724-266-4500. "Harmony in Wood: Furniture of the Harmony Society," through Dec. 31.Tues.-Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. noon-5 p.m.; closed Mon. $9, ages 12-64; $6, youth; $8, seniors; free 3 and younger.

OLIVER MILLER HOMESTEAD South Park, Stone Manse Drive, off the circle, 412-835-1554. Whiskey Rebellion landmark. Sun. 1:30-4:30 p.m. $1, $2 on special event days.

PENNSYLVANIA TROLLEY MUSEUM Washington, Pa., 724-228-9256, www.pa-grolley.org. Display building with 30 trolleys from Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Virginia and Brazil. Weekdays 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; weekends 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $9 adults, $8 seniors (62+) and $5 for children 3-15, free under age 3. Family rate $30. For more information call 724-228-9256 or visit the website at www.pa-grolley.org.

RACHEL CARSON HOMESTEAD 613 Marion Ave., Springdale, 724-274-5459. Birthplace and first home of ecologist Rachel Carson. Homestead grounds and gardens open year-round. Tours of the house year-round by appointment. $5 adults; $3 seniors, children 5 and older; under 5 free.

RIVERS OF STEEL Homestead, 412-464-4020, riversofsteel.com. Preserves, interprets and manages the historic, cultural and natural resources related to Big Steel and its industries. Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free admission for members; others: $3 adults, children $1.

SEWICKLEY HEIGHTS HISTORY CENTER 1901 Glen Mitchell Road, Sewickley 412-741-4487, sewickleyheightshistory.org. Showcases the country homes and equestrian lifestyle of Pittsburgh's early industrialists with photos, film, antique cars and carriages. Weekdays 3-5 p.m.; Sat. noon-2 p.m. Tours by appointment. Free admission.

SOLDIERS & SAILORS MEMORIAL HALL AND MUSEUM Oakland, 412-621-4253. Exhibit: "Slave to Soldier," addressing slavery, abolition, the underground railroad, United States Color Troops and black veterans, whose GAR Post 209 gathered at Soldiers & Sailors Hall for meetings. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $5 adults, $3 veterans, seniors; children under 10, free.

WESTINGHOUSE CASTLE 325 Commerce St., Wilmerding, 412-825-3000, www.wilmerdingrenewed.org. Headquarters of George Westinghouse. Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., for tours of the building, art gallery, museum and 0-gauge train display. $5 adults, $8 family, $3 seniors, kids, students.

EVERYTHING ELSE

12th ANNUAL GALA SPORTS NIGHT. North Side Friends and Neighbors fundraiser to benefit Cardinal Wright Regional School. Thur. from 6- 9 p.m. at the East Club Lounge of Heinz Field. Alby Oxenreiter will serve as master of ceremonies. Highlight of the evening will be the induction of new members into the North Side Hall of Fame, The evening will also include silent and live actions, food, beverages, music, and a chance to meet local professional and college athletes. Tickets at $100 are available at the door or at the school.

BOOK TALKS Lawrence Connolly, author of "Visions," Thurs., at 7 p.m. Authors Wendell and Florence Minor of the Black and White and Red series, Fri. at 6 p.m. Both events at Penguin Book Shop, 420 Beaver St., Sewickley. 412-741-3838.

GOSPEL WEEKEND Sixth Presbyterian Church, Forbes and Murray Avenues, Squirrel Hill. Sat. and Sun.. Dr. Anthony T. Leach, professor of music at Penn State, will lead the two-day event which includes lectures, workshops and performances. Free. To register, 412-421-2752.

POINTE IN TIME BALL AND AFTERPOINTE! Black-tie event to benefit Pittsburgh Ballet Theater's main stage productions and youth education initiatives. Sat. beginning at 6 p.m. at the Pittsburgh Hilton, Downtown.; Afterpointe! after-party at 10 p.m. Tickets are $350 for the Pointe In Time Ball and $40 for the after-party. For tickets, 412-454-9101.

STAR PARTIES Amateur Astonomers Association of Pittsburgh. Sat. , dusk (weather permitting), Mingo Creek County Park Observatory, Mingo Creek Park, Nottingham, Washington County. Also, Sat. , at 6:25 p.m. at the Nicholas E. Wagman Observatory, Deer Lakes Regional Park, Russellton, Frazer Township.

WASHINGTON AND JEFFERSON COLLEGE ARTS SERIES Kenosha Kid: Steamboat Bill Jr. Kenosha Kid, a jazz collaborative, combines newly-composed music with the Buster Keaton silent film. Fri. , 7:30 p.m. Olin Fine Arts Center, W&J Campus, Washington. Tickets, $7-$12, 724-223-6546.

AUDITIONS

***ACTORS CIVIC THEATER For "A Christmas Carol -- A Ghost Story," At the theater, Father Ryan Arts Center, 420 Chartiers Ave., McKees Rocks, Sunday, Nov. 1 from 6-9 p.m. Cold readings from the script and option for monologue, information, call 412-771-3052, ext. 321.

***PITTSBURGH MUSICAL THEATER Open season auditions will be held at the West End Studios Nov. 2-6 by appointment. Equity and non-Equity calls will be scheduled. Please e-mail Patti at pknapp@pittsburghmusicals.com if you are interested in auditioning. Please attach a resume. Local talent is given precedence or call 412-539-0200 ext. 232 for appointment and requirements.

GEMINI THEATER COMPANY For "Babes In Toyland," October 25-26 from 6-9 p.m.; at the theater, 7501 Penn Ave., Point Breeze, Call 412-243-6464 for appointment, Adult stipends on a sliding scale.

CALLS FOR ARTISTS

PITTSBURGH FILMMAKERS/PITTSBURGH CENTER FOR THE ARTS PF/PCA invites all artists living within a 150-mile radius of Pittsburgh to apply for solo and group exhibitions. Shows are scheduled from January through December. Proposals for 2010 must be post-marked by December 4, 2009. The processing fee is $35. Information, call Adam Welch at 412-361-0873 x309, or download an application online at www.pittsburgharts.org.