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Monroeville -- The recreation and parks department will sponsor a six-week martial arts program titled "Stranger Danger" for ages 5-12 from 6 to 7 p.m. Mondays, beginning Monday, at Dr. Cleveland Steward Elementary School, 5000 Gateway Campus Blvd. Cost: $54. Registration: 412-856-1006.
CONCERTS
Greensburg -- The Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra will present "Amadeus! A Mozart Celebration" at 8 p.m. Saturday at the Palace Theatre, 21 W. Otterman St. The featured guest artist is soprano Jeanine De Bique, who will perform excerpts from "The Marriage of Figaro," "Don Giovanni" and the Mass in C Minor. A preview will take place at 7 p.m. Tickets: $10-$39. Information: 724-837-1750.
Greensburg -- The division of performing arts of Seton Hill University will sponsor a performance of the Westmoreland Symphonic Winds at 3 p.m. Sunday in the Carol Ann Reichgut Concert Hall on the main floor of the university's Performing Arts Center, 100 Harrison St. Tickets: $10, $8 for students and seniors. Information: 724-552-2929.
Upper Burrell -- The New Kensington campus of Penn State University, 3550 Seventh Street Road, will sponsor a performance of its student jazz ensemble at noon Monday in the 780 Café. Information: 724-334-6062.
FOR CHILDREN
Churchill -- St. John Fisher Catholic Parish, 33 Lewin Lane, will hold an Easter egg hunt at 1 p.m. March 30. Registration required by Monday. Information: 412-241-4722.
LECTURES/SEMINARS
Greensburg -- Westmoreland Museum of American Art, 221 N. Main St., will sponsor "Classy Glass: More Than Hot Air" at noon Wednesday as part of its brown bag lecture series. Presenter will be Harley Trice, great-great-grandson of glassblower James Bryce and founding director of the Pittsburgh Glass Center. Information: 724-837-1500, ext. 10.
Upper Burrell -- The New Kensington campus of Penn State University, 3550 Seventh Street Road, will sponsor "Cooking with Chef Mike," a celebration of Irish culture and cuisine, at 5 p.m. Wednesday in the 780 Café. Presenter will be Mike Tokarek, head chef and resident director of campus food services. Information: 724-334-6062.
Wilkinsburg -- The Jazz Workshop will sponsor "Tunes and Tales of Irish and Scottish Music" at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in its auxiliary building, 1015 Center St., as part of its semimonthly jazz forum series. Presenter will be David Shelow. Information: 412-244-0480.
ON STAGE
Greensburg -- The Westmoreland Cultural Trust will present comedian Brian Regan at 7 p.m. Sunday at the Palace Theatre, 21 W. Otterman St. Admission: $42.50. Tickets: 724-836-8000.
Unity -- The Saint Vincent College Players will present "The Pajama Game" at 8 p.m. Friday, Saturday and March 22 and at 2 p.m. March 24 in the Performing Arts Center of the Robert S. Carey Student Center on the St. Vincent campus, 300 Fraser Purchase Road. Tickets: $10. Reservations: 724-805-2229.
WORKSHOPS
Derry Township -- The state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will sponsor a professional development workshop in conjunction with "Growing Up Wild," an educational program for children ages 3-7, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday at the Visitor Center at Keystone State Park, 1150 Keystone Park Road. A book of the same name will be given to those who attend. Pre-registration required. Information: 724-668-2566.
Verona -- The Steel City Rowing Club, 101 Arch St., will sponsor Introduction to Rowing at 11 a.m. Saturday. Information: 412-828-5565.
First Published March 14, 2013 12:00 am
