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'Monroeville Idol' winners to receive scholarships
Gateway High School students will have the opportunity to sing their way to a scholarship this weekend.
"Monroeville Idol" will be held Saturday at 7 p.m. at the high school. The finalists will compete during the event for money to put toward higher education.
Tickets are available at the high school and cost $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and $10 for students.
Chair decorating promotes art show
The Westmoreland Museum of American Art wants local businesses to sponsor a chair to decorate for a unique "Sit on It!" display at the museum from March 1 through March 4.
This event promotes the exhibition, "The Art of Seating: 200 Years of American Design," through interpretations of chair designs envisioned by local businesses and artists.
A kickoff is set for 6 to 8 p.m. March 1 at the museum on North Main Street. Tickets are $10 each.
Interested businesses can sponsor a chair for $200. The Westmoreland will help find an artist, or the businesses can decorate the chair. Details: Laura Zorch at 724-837-1500 ext. 31 or lzorch@wmuseumaa.org
Chili, wing cookoff to be held Downtown tonight
Irwin residents are again invited to shake off the February cold during the annual Chili Cook-Off & Wing Thing.
The progressive event encourages guests to travel from place to place throughout Downtown Irwin, tasting chili and wings. Last year's event drew more than 1,000 people.
Local restaurants will present their chili and wings during tonight's event, which is sponsored by the Irwin Business and Professional Association.
Some of this year's stops include Cafe Supreme, the Cheesecake Caffe, Colonial Grille & Taproom, Fontana's Cafe and the Jacktown Ride & Hunt Club. The event begins at 5 p.m. and the winners of the chili and wing cookoffs will be announced at 9 p.m. at Cafe Supreme.
First Published February 2, 2012 7:55 am
