Pop/Rock
RAY MANZAREK & THE ROY ROGERS BAND Diesel, Thurs. 8 p.m. $25-$35. 1-877-435-9849.
KRISTOFF KRANE Garfield Artworks, Thurs. 8 p.m. $7. 412-361-2262.
FAREWELL CONTINENTAL/GOLD MOTEL Club Cafe, Fri. 7 p.m. $12. 1-866-468-3401.
DANZIG Stage AE, Fri. 7 p.m. $27-$25. 1-800-745-3000.
TUPLE BASSOON DUO Kiva Han, Fri. 8 p.m. $5. 412-687-6355.
DAVE MASON Pepsi-Cola Roadhouse, Sat. 7:30 p.m. (5:30 p.m. dinner). $59-$39. 1-724-947-1900.
BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE Stage AE, Sat. 6 p.m. Also: All That Remains, Hail the Villain. $25-$27. 1-800-745-3000.
LITTLE FEAT Mr. Smalls, Sat. 9 p.m. $35. 1-866-468-3401.
WHITEY MORGAN AND THE 78's Thunderbird Cafe, Sat. 9 p.m. $12. 412-682-0177.
WEIRD AL YANKOVIC Stage AE, Sun. 8 p.m. $30-$35. 1-800-745-3000.
GIVERS Club Cafe, Sun. 8 p.m. $10. 1-866-468-3401.
COLD CAFE Brillobox, Sun. 9 p.m. $8-$10. 412-621-4900.
AIDEN Mr. Smalls, Tues. 6:30 p.m. $13. 1-800-745-3000.
CHICAGO Trib Amphitheatre, Tues. 7:30 p.m. $47-$57. 1-800-745-3000.
AIRWAVES Garfield Artworks, Tues. 8 p.m. $7. 412-361-2262.
FRONT LINE ASSEMBLY Diesel, Wed. 7:30 p.m. $20-$25. 1-877-435-9849.
RYAN MONTBLEAU Club Cafe, Wed. 7 p.m. $12. 1-866-468-3401.
CHRIS FORSYTH'S PARANOID CAT DUO Garfield Artworks, Wed. 8 p.m. $7. 412-361-2262.
JOHN OATES The Strand Theater, Wed. 7:30 p.m. Sold out. 724-742-0400.
DINNER AT THE THOMPSONS Ava Lounge, Wed. 10 p.m. $5. 412-363-8277.
REGIONAL DANCE AMERICA NORTHEAST FESTIVAL 2011Twenty companies representing Regional Dance America Northeast and MidStates Regional Ballet Association. Thurs.-Sat. 7 p.m., Byham Theater, Downtown. $25.75; $75.75 Sat. (includes buffet reception following performance). www.pgharts.org or 412-456-6666.
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ANTIGONE The classic greek tragedy. In collaboration with the Pittsburgh Youth Symphony. Prime Stage Theatre, New Hazlett Theatre, 6 Allegheny Square, North Side, Ends Sun. Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m. Sun. 2:30 p.m. $20-$10. 412-394-3353.
ANTONY & CLEOPATRA Shakespeare's interpretation of the love affair that changed the world. Starring Helena Ruoti and Sam Tsoutsouvas. Pittsburgh Irish & Classical Theatre at the Charity Randall Theatre, Stephen Foster Memorial, Oakland. Ends Sat. Thurs.-Fri. 8 p.m.; Sat. 2 and 8 p.m. $40-$50. 412-394-3353.
CABARET AT THEATRE SQUARE Pittsburgh CLO Cabaret, Penn Ave., Downtown. Thurs.: Pittsburgh Improv Comedy Jam, 10 p.m., $3 (cash only); Sat.: Various acts. 10:30 p.m.$5, or free with district ticket. 412-456-6666
FOOLS A comic fable by Neil Simon. A town has been cursed with chronic stupidity for 200 years and its one man's job to break it. Butler Little Theater, Main Street., Butler. Ends Sat. Thurs. 7:30 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 8:15 p.m. $10. 724-287-6781. www.bltgroup.org.
***THE HOUSE THAT CAROL BUILT Frank Floyd Hightower's story about a single mom raising three children. Kuntu Repertory Theater, at Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre Company, 542 Penn Ave., Downtown. Thurs. through May 29. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m. $20-$5. 412-624-8498 or www.kuntu.org.
LEADING LADIES Two English Shakespearean actors, Jack and Leo, find themselves so down on their luck that they are performing "Scenes From Shakespeare" on the Moose Lodge circuit in the Amish country of Pennsylvania. Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall. 300 Beechwood Ave. Carnegie, ends Sun. Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. $12-$10. 412-276-3456.
LOUDER, FASTER A world premiere comedy written especially for Pittsburgh by Eric Simonson and Jeffrey Hatcher celebrating Pittsburgh-born comic playwright George S. Kaufman by placing him at the center of his own Kaufman-like plot. City Theatre, 1300 Bingham St., South Side. Through May 29. Tues.-Wed. 7 p.m.; Thurs.-Fri. 8 p.m.; Sat. 5:30 and 9 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m.; some exceptions. $30-$60. 412-431-4400.
THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES A nonstop pop musical set in the '50s. Pittsburgh CLO Cabaret, Penn Ave., Downtown. Through Oct. 2. Wed.-Sat. 7:30 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 2 p.m. $39.75-$44.75. 412-456-6666 or 412-325-1582 (group sales).
NUNS AHOY! Cabaret dinner theater. Pohl Productions at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, 164 Fort Couch Road, South Hills. Ends Sun. Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m. (6:30 p.m. dinner); Sun. 6 p.m. (dinner 4:30 p.m.) $40-$38. 724-746-1178.
THE ODD COUPLE The female version of the classic Neil Simon comedy. Bethel Park Heritage Players, Bethel Park Community Center, 5151 Park Ave., Bethel Park. Ends Sun. Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. $10-$7. www.heritageplayers.org.
***PEACE, LOVE AND MURDER Interactive murder-mystery dinner theater. Gaetano's Restaurant, 1617 Banksville Road, Banksville. Sat. 7 p.m. $35. 412-343-6640.
PITTSBURGH'S MR. AVIATION! and PETER & THE WOLF Two children's plays will run at the Pittsburgh Playhouse, student productions, separate theaters and ticketing. Pittsburgh Playhouse, Craft Ave., Oakland. Through May 29. Sat.-Sun. 2 and 7 p.m. All shows $7. 412-392-8000 or www.pittsburghplayhouse.com.
SHINING CITY A guilt-ridden man reaches out to a therapist after seeing the ghost of his recently deceased wife. By Conor McPheron; directed by John Shepard. Off The Wall Theater, 147 N. Main St., Washington, Pa. Ends Sat. Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m. $20-$5. 412-394-3353 or www.insideoffthewall.com.
TOTEM Cirque du Soleil raises the big top on a journey through man's evolution. Cirque Du Soleil at 20th St. & A.V.R.R, Strip District, near the river. Extended through June 5. Tues.-Fri. 8 p.m.; Sat. 4 and 8 p.m.; Sun. 1 and 5 p.m. $47-$203; discounts, family four packs group sales available. 1-800-450-1480 or www.cirquedusoleil.com/totem.
TUNA DOES VEGAS Performances have been cancelled for the run. Ticket holders should contact box office. Little Lake Theatre Company, North Strabane. 724-745-6300.
WEST SIDE STORY The Bernstein musical masterpiece. PNC Broadway Across America, Heinz Hall, 600 Penn Ave., Downtown. Ends Sun. Thurs. 7:30 p.m.; Fri. 8 p.m.; Sat. 2 and 8 p.m.; Sun. 1 and 6:30 p.m. $22-$69. 412-392-4900 or www.pgharts.org.
AIRPLANE Moonlite Matinee Film Festival at Oaks Theatre, 310 Allegheny River Blvd., Oakmont. Fri. 10 p.m.; Sat. midnight. $6-$8. 412-828-6322 or www.theoakstheater.com.
AMATEUR NIGHT: HOME MOVIES FROM AMERICAN ARCHIVES With archivist Dwight Swanson. The Andy Warhol Museum, 117 Sandusky St., North Side, Wed. 8 p.m. $10. 412-237-8300 or www.warhol.org.
HOLLYWOOD THEATER 1449 Potomac Ave., Dormont, 412-563-0368 or www.hollywooddormont.org. Sat: "Despicable Me," "Goldfinger," "Pink Floyd: The Wall," "Rocky Horror Picture Show. Sun.: "Taxi Driver." See www.hollywooddormont.org for times and other details.
THE OFFICER'S WIFE Fundraiser for the Polish Cultural Council, featuring filmmaker Piotr Uzarowicz. Pittsburgh Filmmakers Melwood Screening Room, 477 Mellwood Ave., Oakland. Fri. 7:30 p.m. $15. 412-682-4111 or www.pghfilmmakers.org.
STRONGMAN Pittsburgh Filmmakers' Sunday Night Series "The Circus Is in Town," Regent Square Theater, 1035 S. Braddock Ave., Sun. 8 p.m. 412-682-4111 or www.pghfilmmakers.org.
ART LISTINGS
MUSEUM exhibitions
ANDY WARHOL MUSEUM North Side, 412-237-8300. Permanent collection with more than 500 works of art drawn from the Warhol's collections. Closed Mon.
ART SPACE 105 Homestead, 412-480-7246. "Catalyst -- Recent Works by Courtney M. Leonard," through May 28. Open Wed. and Sat.
CARNEGIE MUSEUM OF ART Oakland, 412-622-3131. "Past Meets Present: Decorative Arts and Design at the Carnegie," ongoing; "Andrey Avinoff: In Pursuit of Beauty," through July 24; Ailsa Mellon Bruce Galleries: Featuring decorative arts from around the world; "You Are Here: Architecture and Experience," through May 29; Forum Gallery: "Ragnar Kjartansson: Song," through Oct. 9; "Hand Made: Contemporary Craft in Ceramic, Glass and Wood," ongoing. Permanent collections throughout. Tours available. Closed Mon.
***FRICK ART & HISTORICAL CENTER Point Breeze, 412-371-0600. Sat.: "PAN -- Fin de Siècle Prints: Art Nouveau on Paper," presents 80 sheets originally published as part of the Berlin-based periodical PAN, which reflect the avant-garde spirit of Europe at the end of the 19th century, through Sept. 11; opening reception, Fri. 6-9 p.m. Permanent collections of paintings and gilded decorative arts from the Frick private collection. Clayton Mansion and private tours available. Closed Mon.
***FRANK L. MELEGA ART MUSEUM Brownsville, 724-245-6120. "2001 Artist of the Pike: Art Educators," through Aug. 7. Daily.
MATTRESS FACTORY MUSEUM North Side, 412-231-3169. "Neighbo(u)rhood," large group exhibition by Glenn Loughran, Ferhat Ozgur, Seamus Nolan, Sarah Pierce/The Metropolitan Complex, Diane Samuels, John Smith, Elisabeth Subrin, and Dawn Weleski; installations and video-based work based on the ideas of neighborhoods, through Aug. 21. www.mattress.org. Closed Mon.
SOUTHERN ALLEGHENIES MUSEUM OF ART Altoona, 1-814-946-4464. "Janet Sullivan Turner: How to Survive an Atomic Bomb," through Aug. 20. Closed Mon.
SOUTHERN ALLEGHENIES MUSEUM OF ART Ligonier, 724-238-6015. "Rita Haldeman: Seasons of the Landscape," through July 30. Closed Mon.
SOUTHERN ALLEGHENIES MUSEUM OF ART Loretto, 1-814-472-3920. "The Sullivan Family: Legacy Exhibition," through July 23. Closed Mon.
TOONSEUM Bruno Building, Downtown, 412-232-0674. "Superheroes: Origins and Icons," Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, John Romita, Gene Colan, Gil Kane and more, through July 31. Permanent collections. Closed Mon.-Tues.
WESTMORELAND MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART Greensburg, 724-837-1500. "Moments in Time: Paintings by Hubert J. FitzGerald," through Sept. 4; "They Practice What They Teach: Artist Faculty of Carnegie Institute," more than a quarter-century of art making by these instructors, through Sept. 4; "Born of Fire: The Valley of Work," works from the permanent collection of regional artists who captured Pittsburgh during the industrial heyday, through June 11. Permanent collection of American paintings and more. Closed Mon.-Tues.
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AMERICAN JEWISH MUSEUM JCC Squirrel Hill, 412-521-8011. "Too Shallow for Diving: the 21st Century Is Treading Water," guest curated by Carolyn Speranza, comprises painting, sculpture, video, installation, spoken word and photography of ecologically charged artwork addressing aesthetic issues and environmental problems, through July 29. Closed Sat.
***BOTTLEBRUSH GALLERY 539 Main St., Harmony, 724-452-0539. Fri.: Wood-working artists Robert Bishop, David Pearson, Bill Sonntag and John Banks, through June 12, opening reception 6-9 p.m.
BOXHEART GALLERY Bloomfield, 412-687-8858. "3 Years, 3 Months, 3 Days," acrylic collage paintings by V. Mann, ends Sat. Closed Sun.-Mon.
BOULEVARD GALLERY Verona, 412-828-1031. "I Came, I Saw ... I Painted VII," original watercolors by Marci Evancho Mason, through May 28. Closed Sun.-Wed.
CHATHAM COLLEGE Shadyside, 412-365-1100. "An Exhibition by Muyesser Demir: Journey of Rumi," sponsored by the Rumi Dialogue Club of CMU and Turkish Cultural Center Pittsburgh, ends Sat. Closed Sat.-Sun.
CHRISTINE FRECHARD GALLERY Squirrel Hill, 412-421-8888. "Color," Chuck Olson, through May 27. Closed Sun.-Mon
ELAN FINE ART GALLERY Sewickley, 412-749-0427. "Tree Lines," varied perspectives on nature by Fern Hollow Nature Center Artists, through May 28. Closed Sun.-Mon.
EVERYONE AN ARTIST Lawrenceville, 412-681-2404. Permanent works by artists with disabilities. Closed Sat.-Sun.
FATHER RYAN ARTS CENTER McKees Rocks, 412-771-3052. "Reflections of Women," a collection of watercolors, prints, pen & ink and pencil drawings, jewelry and photography by Marygrace Antkowski, Roberta Bennett, Linda Galati, Ann Heckel, Marie Long, Marita Maloney and Evelyn Turocy, through May 26. Closed Sat.-Sun.
FE GALLERY Lawrenceville, 412-860-6028. "Homebound," Meg Aubrey, Anna Watson and Mary Turnipseed, Patrick Heagney, Nate Kamp and Seth Clark, deal with the contemporary concept of home, through June 11. Closed Sun.-Mon.
FEIN ART GALLERY North Side, 412-321-6816. "Waterworks, 2011," group exhibit by the Pittsburgh Watercolor Society," through May 28. Closed Sun.-Mon.
GALLERIE CHIZ Shadyside, 412-441-6005. "Tables of Contents ... A Paradigm of Pure Design," new work by Todd Sanders, through May 28. Closed Sun.-Mon.
THE GALLERY 4 East Liberty, 412-363-5050. "Gamma Gods: Recent Works by Jesse Best," through May 28. Closed Sun.-Mon.
GALLERY SIM South Side, 412-586-4531. "Capturing Carson," a groups show of artists capturing the scenes on Carson, through June 5. Closed Mon.-Wed.
***GALLERY ON 43RD ST. Lawrenceville, 412-683-6488. Fri.: "Reflections," a collection of architectural photographs of Europe, Canada and the United States by Kelly M. Coursey-Gray, through June 25. opening reception, 7-10 p.m. Closed Sun.-Mon.
GREENSBURG ART CLUB Greensburg, 724-837-6791. "2011 Juried Biennial art Exhibit," through June 24. Closed Sun.
HUNT INSTITUTE FOR BOTANICAL DOCUMENTATION Carnegie Mellon University 5th Floor, Hunt Library, 412-268-2434. "Flora's Lexicon" explores the 19th-century European and American phenomenon of "The Language of Flowers," through June 30. Closed Sat. Special events, visit www.huntbot.andrew.enu.edu.
JEFF EDWARDS GALLERY Bethel Park, 412-833-3306. "Kyle Ethan Fischer -- Mixed Media," through June 25. Closed Sun.-Mon.
LAFOND GALLERIES South Side, 412-431-3337. "Giving," blown glass vessels by Nellie Lou Slagle, through May 31. Closed Sun.-Mon.
MICHAEL BERGER GALLERY South Side, 412-441-4282. "Dis[Locating] Culture: Contemporary Islamic Art," through July 30. Closed Sun.-Mon.
MATTHEWS ARTS GALLERY Bellevue, 412-761-0301. "The Paintings of Nancy Bush," through June 30. Closed Sun.-Mon.
MENDELSON GALLERY Shadyside, 412-361-8664. "The End, New Works by Thommy Conroy," through June 4. Permanent collections. Closed Sun.-Tues.
MICHAEL BERGER GALLERY South Side, 412-441-4282. "Dis[Locating] Culture, Contemporary Islamic Art in America," through July 30. Open Wed., Fri., Sat.
MODERNFORMATIONS GALLERY AND PERFORMANCE SPACE Friendship, 412-362-0274. "Smitten: The Artwork of Shar Yarnal," and "Viral: The Artwork Of Chad Knapik," through May 27. Open Thurs. and Sat. by appt.
MORGAN CONTEMPORARY GLASS Shadyside, 412-441-5200. "Teapots! An Invitational," through June 11. Closed Sun.-Mon.
NORTH HILLS ART CENTER Ross, 412-364-3622. "Regional 2011 Multi-Media Juried Art Show," through June 15. Closed Sun.
NORWIN ART LEAGUE Greensburg Garden Center, 724-863-5865. "Annual Membership Show," through June 20. Closed Sun.
PANZA GALLERY Millvale, 412-821-0959. "Patrick Lee, Into the Light," new paintings, through May 28. Closed Sun.-Tues.
PITTSBURGH GLASS CENTER Friendship, 412-365-2145. "10 x 10 x 10," artwork limited to that size by more than 200 glass artists from Australia, Czech Republic, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico and the U.S., includes many important glass artists from the American studio glass movement, through May 31; Glass artist lecture series, Wednesday nights, 6 p.m. through Aug. 3, free. Closed Mon.
SEWICKLEY GALLERY Sewickley, 412-741-5858. "Elgin: Town Based on Sewickley," diorams and photos by Michael Paul Smith, through May 30. Closed Sun.-Mon.
***SILVER EYE CENTER FOR PHOTOGRAPHY South Side, 412-431-1810. Tues.: "Keystone.1/Pennsylvania Photography Biennial," through Aug. 27; opening reception, June 3, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Closed Sun.-Mon.
SOUTH HILLS ART LEAGUE Historic Schoolhouse, 412-513-7573. "Windstream," a group show of the art league, through June 18. Closed Sun.-Tues.
SOCIETY FOR CONTEMPORARY CRAFT Strip District, 412-261-7003. "Bridge 11," Lia Cook (fiber), Mariko Kusumoto (metal) and Anne Drew Potter (ceramics), through Oct. 22. Closed Mon.
SWEETWATER CENTER FOR THE ARTS Sewickley, 412-741-4405. "True Colors," a collection of recent pastel paintings by Colleen M. Sherts, through May 31. Closed Sat.-Sun.
TRINITY GALLERY Lawrenceville, 412-687-2458. "When the Sky Rained Fire," fiber art by Martha Ellen Ressler, through June 25. Closed Sun.-Mon.
WOOD STREET GALLERIES Downtown, 412-456-6666. "Bill Vorn: Red Light and Hysterical Machines," two robotic works by the artist, through June 19. Closed Mon.-Tues.
FREYA STRING QUARTET Works by Schubert, Mendelssohn and Pittsburgh composer Sean Neukom. Sun. 4 p.m., Pleasant Hills Community Presbyterian Church, 199 Old Clairton Road. Free, donations accepted. www.freyaquartet.com or 412-655-2000.
SUZANNE LEVINSON Flute recital. Program includes works by Rollin, Smith, Balogh, Rouse, LeClaire, Maconchy, Grieg, and Ran. Sat. 7 p.m., Smithfield United Church of Christ, 620 Smithfield St., Downtown. Free.
McKEESPORT SYMPHONY POPS Season finale, featuring vocalist Bo Wagner in a Frank Sinatra tribute; Young Artists Competition winner Andrew Percy; and principal clarinetist Evegny Taimanov. Program includes works by Shaw and Lalo. Sun. 2:30 p.m., McKeesport Area High School, 1960 Eden Park Blvd. $10-$18. 412-664-2854 or www. mckeesportsymphony.org.
MUSIC ON THE HILL A concert to benefit the music ministry at Beulah Presbyterian Church. Featuring organist J. Richard Szeremany and tenor Robert Frankenberry. Sat. 4 p.m., at the church, 2500 McCrady Road, Penn Hills. $12, includes hors d'oeuvre reception.
NORTH HILLS CHORALE "Simple Gifts, Simply American," a concert of folk tunes. Sun. 7:30 p.m., Parkwood United Presbyterian Church, 4989 Mt. Royal Blvd., Hampton; and Mon. 7:30 p.m., Visitation Chapel, Kearns Spirituality Center, 9000 Babcock Blvd., McCandless. Donations accepted. www.nhchorale.com.
PITTSBURGH AREA THEATER ORGAN SOCIETY Nathan Avakian, winner of the 2009 National Young Theatre Organist Award. Silent movie and concert. Sat. 2 p.m., Keystone Oaks High School, Dormont. $12-$15; students and children free. 412-241-8108 or 724-446-9744.
PITTSBURGH PHILHARMONIC Works by Rachmaninoff and Brahms. Pianist Jack Kurutz, featured soloist. Sat. 8 p.m., Succop Theater, Butler County Community College; and Sun. 3 p.m., North Hills Junior High School, 55 Rochester Road, Ross. $5-$15; children 12 and under free. www.proartstickets.org or 412-394-3353; for tickets for Saturday's performance: 724-284-8505 or 1-888-826-2829, ext. 8429.
PITTSBURGH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA "Honeck & Mahler's Legacy." Manfred Honeck, conductor, and Michelle DeYoung, mezzo soprano, in an all-Mahler program. Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2:30 p.m., Heinz Hall, Downtown. $20-$93. 412-392-4900. Itzhack Perlman, conductor and violin. Works by J.S. Bach, Tchaikovsky and Mendelssohn. Wed. 7:30 p.m., Heinz Hall, Downtown. $39-$109. 412-392-4900.
WESTMINSTER MUSIC AND ART SERIES Gretchen Van Hoesen, principal harpist of the Pittsburgh Symphony, and Louis Lev, associate principal second violinist of the Pittsburgh Symphony. Works by Schaposhnikov, Marin, Rajna, Andres, Ibert, Debussy and Hahn. Mon. 7:30 p.m., Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2040 Washington Road, Upper St. Clair. Suggested donation $10. 412-835-6630 or www.westminster-church.org.
IN THE CLUBS
rock
ACOUSTIC MOOSE CAFE Bellevue 412-415-3888. Fri.: Old Guys Rock III, 7 p.m.
ALTAR BAR Strip, 412-263-2877. Thurs.: Atilla, 6 p.m.; Fri.: Cave In w/ La Dispute, Defeater, Native, Former Thieves, 5:30 p.m.; Sat.: Gramsci Melodic w/ The Me Toos, 9 p.m.
BILLY'S ROADHOUSE McCandless, 724-934-1177. Tues.: Hewlett/Anderson, 5 p.m.
BLOOMFIELD BRIDGE TAVERN 4412 Liberty Ave., 412-682-8611. Fri.: Paul Luc, Justin Andrew, iamdynamite; Sat.: Mother Earths Good Time Band, Natural Causes, 9 p.m.
FRANKIE & GEORGIE'S 4 WOOD GRILLE (formerly PD's Pub) Squirrel Hill, 412-422-5027. Sat.: Bill Toms, 10 p.m.
FRANKIE I'S Washington, Pa., 724-743-3636. Fri.: The Vagrants, Sat.: Scott Blasey of the Clarks, 10 p.m.
HARVEY WILNER'S TAVERN West Mifflin, 412-466-1331. Sat.: Ancient Bloom, 9:30 p.m.
HOULIHAN'S Robinson, 412-787-7050. Fri.: X-Tremely Loaded, 9 p.m.
KEYSTONE BAR Ellwood City, Lawrence County, 724-758-4217. Fri.: The Bo'Hogs, 10 p.m.
MR. MIKE'S Irwin, 724-864-4444. Sat.: The Random Groove Band, 10 p.m.
MOLLY BRANNIGAN'S Mt. Lebanon, 412-341-7827. Sat.: Brad Wagner & the Bar Flys, 10 p.m.
REX THEATER South Side, 412-381-6811. Fri.: CD release party, Ben Shannon et al, 8 p.m., $10, $5 for students w/ ID.
ROMA RESTAURANT McCandless, 412-367-7677. Fri.: Fungus, 9:30 p.m.
ROY'S BY THE TRACKS Finleyville, 724-348-7118. Fri.: Mark Cyler and the Lost Coins, 9:30 p.m.
SEWICKLEY HOTEL 412-741-9457. Wed.: Hewlett/Anderson, 8 p.m.
SMILING MOOSE South Side, 412-431-4668. Thurs.: Amplifiers, Dive, Yours Truly, Music From Another Room, 9 p.m., $5; Fri.: A Prior I, Yours Truly, Long Time Divided, 6:30 p.m.; Mantic Ritual, Crown the Lost, 9 p.m., $5; Sat.: Earn It Yourself & Vans Warped Tour Spring (Into Action), 5 p.m.; Wasted Talent w/ guests, 9:30 p.m., $5; Sun.: My Cardboard Spaceship Adventure, Call Us Kings, Music from Another Room, Fishing for Missiles, 6 p.m., $8; Mon.: Catalepsy, Deception of a Ghost, This Time It's War, 6 p.m., $10; Wed.: The Foot, A Cool Stick, Anthony Rankin, 9 p.m., $5.
SNPJ LODGE 89 Midway, 724-796-0285. Sat.: The Dave Iglar Band, 9:30 p.m.
31ST STREET PUB Strip, 412-391-8334. Thurs.: Argus, Bible of the Devil, High Spirits, 10 p.m.; Fri.: Patriot, Pist & Broke, The Traditionals, 10:30 p.m.; Sat.: Black Skies, October, Rogue Vessel, 10:30 p.m.
T.J.'S HIDEAWAY Forward, Butler County, 724-789-7858. Sat.: Common Thread, 10 p.m.
THUNDERBIRD CAFE Lawrenceville, 412-682-0177. Thurs.: Slim Forsythe, ATS, Turbosonics, 9 p.m.; Fri.: Ditigal, 9 p.m.; Sun.: Candy Rat Guitar Night w/ Ewan Dobson, Craig D'Andrea, Peter Ciluzzi, Gareth Pearson, 8 p.m.; Tues.: Moonlight Towers, Food, Ed From Ohio, 9 p.m.
VALLEY HOTEL Jefferson Hills, 412-233-9800. Sat.: Daniels & McClain, 9:30 p.m.
WAREHOUSE CAFE Bethel Park, 412-831-8001. Wed.: Jam session w/ Guitar Zack, The Jaminators, 9 p.m.
WHITE OAK AMERICAN LEGION 412-672-7994. Fri.: Daniels & McClain, 9 p.m.
DOWNEY'S HOUSE Robinson, 412-489-5631. Sat.: Jack Rabbit Slim, 8 p.m.
INN TERMISSION LOUNGE South Side, 412-381-3497. Sat.: The Rhythm Aces, 4 p.m.
LINDEN GROVE Castle Shannon, 412-882-8687. Fri: Souled Out, 9:30 p.m.
MOONDOG'S Blawnox, 412-828-2040. Fri.: The Circuit Breakers w/ Crossfire; Sat.: Operation Blues for the Forces featuring JJ Burner Band and Miss Freddye & Blue Faze, 9 p.m.
SPEAL'S TAVERN Salem, 724-433-1322. Fri.: The Jimmy Adler Band, 8:30 p.m.
WHISKEY HOLLOW GRILL Banksville, 412-341-4243. Fri.: The WitchDoctors, 9:30 p.m.
ALAN AND RUBEN'S BAR AND GRILLE Washington, Pa., 724-223-1038. Wed.: The Dan Baker Group, 5 p.m.
ANDYS WINE BAR Fairmont Pittsburgh, Downtown, 412-773-8884. Thurs.: Joe Negri; Fri.: Lilly Abreu; Sat.: Benny Benack III; Wed.: Guitar Wednesday featuring Kenny Karsh, 7 p.m.
ANGELO'S RESTAURANT Washington, Pa., 724-222-7120. Fri.: The Dan Baker Group, 9 p.m.
BACKSTAGE BAR Downtown, 412-325-6766. Tues.: James Moore, 5 p.m.; Clare Ascani, 8 p.m.
C.J.'S Strip, 412-642-2377. Thurs.: Roger Humphries jam session, 8 p.m.; Sat.: Tony Campbell jam session, 5:30 p.m.
CIOPPINO'S Strip, 412-281-6593. Fri.: The Etta Cox & Al Dowe Band, 8 p.m.
FRENCHY'S BISTRO & WINE CELLAR South Fayette, 412-221-1900. Fri. & Sat.: Eric Johnson & Dave Pellow, 7 p.m.
HAMBONE'S Lawrenceville, 412-681-4318. Sun.: Vocal Jazz Session & Beyond, 7 p.m.
LITTLE E'S JAZZ CLUB Downtown, 412-392-2217. Thurs.: Jessica Lee, 5:30 p.m.; Fri.: The Benny Benack III Trio, 8:30 p.m.; Sat.: The Soiree Band, 8:30 p.m.; Wed.: The Lydia Baine Trio, 9 p.m.
LOCKHOUSE 6 Vanport, 724-773-8091. Sat.: Vince Anthony (solo); Wed.: The Vince Anthony Band, 7 p.m.
MORGAN'S RESTAURANT Penn Hills, 412-241-1730. Thurs.: Ken Bott, 6 p.m.; Fri.: Jerry & Lou Lucarelli w/ Debbie Zugates, 8 p.m.; Sat.: The James Hovan Trio, 8 p.m.
OMNI WILLIAM PENN HOTEL Downtown, 412-281-7100. Fri.: Joe Negri w/ Eric Suseoff, 5 p.m.; Sun.: Chris Pangikas & Mark Strickland, 11 a.m.
RIVERS CASINO North Shore, 412-231-7777. Sun.: The Pittsburgh Jazz Society presents the Boilermaker Jazz Band, 6 p.m.
RIVIERA Midland, 724-643-1214. Fri.: Vince Anthony, 9 p.m.
SPIN BARTINI & ULTRA LOUNGE Shadyside, 412-362-7746. Tues.: Michele Bensen & Chris Pangikas, 7 p.m.
VFW South Side, 412-904-2842. Mon.: Pittsburgh Big Band Legends, 7:30 p.m.
CLARK'S RESTAURANT Moon, 412-269-2400. Sat.: Johnny Vann, Jack Pettit, Bernie Sendro, 8 p.m.
D'IMPERIO'S Wilkins, 412-823-4800. Fri.: Johnny Vann, Jack Pettit, Bernie Sendro, 8 p.m.; Sat.: Phil & Roxy, 8 p.m.; Tues.: David Cremonese, 7 p.m.
LOUNGE AT LEMONT Mount Washington, 412-431-3100. Fri.: Judi Figel; Sat.: NiteStar, 8 p.m.
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GYPSY CAFE South Side, 412-381-4977. Thurs.: Gypsy Strings, 8 p.m.
KIVA HAN COFFEEHOUSE Oakland, 412-687-6355. Fri.: Tuple (2 Bassoons), 8 p.m.
REX THEATER South Side, 412-381-6811. Thurs.: Sierra Leone's Refugee All-Stars (world), 8 p.m., $15.
NEIGHBORS TAVERN Jeannette, 724-527-1034. Sat.: Michael Christopher, 9:30 p.m.
THUNDERBIRD CAFE Lawrenceville, 412-682-0177. Sat.: Whitey Morgan & the 78's, 9 p.m.
REGINA ELENA SOCIAL CLUB Sharpsburg, 412-781-0229. Sat.: Teaser, 9 p.m.
AVA LOUNGE East Liberty, 412-363-8277. Mon.: Open stage with the Interval Trio, 9:30 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.
BRILLOBOX Lawrenceville, 412-621-4900. Sun.: Calliope Old Time Appalachian Jam, 6 p.m.
CLUB CAFE South Side, 412-431-4950. Mon.: AcoustiCafe Open Stage, 7 p.m.
D'VINE BAR & LOUNGE Pine, 724-933-5533. Wed.: Open Stage, 7:30 p.m.
FRANKIE & GEORGIE'S 4 WOOD GRILLE (formerly PD's Pub) Squirrel Hill, 412-422-5027. Tues.: Dan Eaby Project, 9 p.m.
GOOD TIME BAR Millvale, 412-821-9968. Tues.: Open stage, 9:30 p.m.
HOT ROD LOUNGE Murrysville, 724-327-1660. Thurs.: Mark Cyler, 9:30 p.m.
HQ 132 South Huntingdon, 724-722-4450. Tues.: Randall and Gil, 8:30 p.m.
MOONDOG'S Blawnox, 412-828-2040. Wed.: Open Stage w/J.J. Burner, 9 p.m.
R BAR Dormont, 412-942-0992. Sat.: Open stage hosted by Yinzide Out, 9 p.m.
SAWDUST SALOON Penn Hills, 412-241-9101. Sun.: Open stage w/ Carlos, 8 p.m.
SHADOW LOUNGE East Liberty, 412-363-8277. Tues.: Open stage, 9 p.m.
THUNDERBIRD CAFE Lawrenceville, 412-682-0177. Wed.: Poogie Bell, 9:30 p.m.
VENUE AT HARMONY RIDGE Ambridge, 724-266-2010. Wed.: Acoustic Affair Songwriter Spotlight & Open Stage, 8 p.m.
ALLEGHENY ELKS LODGE North Side, 412-321-1834. Wed.: Pittsburgh Banjo Club, 8 p.m.
BACKDRAFT LOUNGE Baldwin Borough, 412-884-9948. Fri.: Matt Tichon, 9:30 p.m.
DAVID'S MUSIC HOUSE Peters, 724-941-9200. Fri.: Brooke Annibale, 8 p.m., $10-$20.
DOWNEY'S HOUSE Robinson, 412-489-5631. Thurs.: The John Galt Theory 9:30 p.m.; Jess Sides, 6 p.m.
REX THEATER South Side, 412-381-6811. Sat.: Swearingen & Beedle (Simon & Garfunkel tribute), 8 p.m., $17.
STEEL CITY SALOON North Fayette, 724-218-1438. Thurs.: Corey White, 7 p.m.
WOOLEY BULLY'S New Brighton, 724-494-1578. Thurs.: Johnny Holiday, 10 p.m.
FUNNY BONE Radisson, Green Tree, 412-920-4242. Eddie Clark, Fri.-Sat. 8 & 10:15 p.m.
FUNNY BONE Sheraton Four Points, Marshall, 412-281-3130. George Gallo, Fri. 9 p.m., Sat. 7 & 9 p.m.
SLAPSTICKS Rose Bar, White Oak, 412-751-6960. Sat.: Chuck Krieger, Josh Copen, Sharon Daly, 9:30 p.m., $10 in advance, $12 at the door.
BALLROOM American Legion, White Oak, 412-672-7994. Fri.: Frank Lasko; Mon.: The Jacks, 8 p.m.
BIG BAND Coraopolis VFW, 412-771-5247. Sun. 8 p.m.
CONTRA Swisshelm Park Community Center, 412-654-7529. Fri.: lesson, 7:30 p.m.; dance, 8 p.m.
COUNTRY LINE Brothers Grimm, Robinson, 412-788-0890. Thurs.: lesson, 7 p.m.; dance, 8 p.m.
COUNTRY LINE Palisades, McKeesport, 412-672-2001. Fri.: 7 p.m. lesson; 8 p.m.; dance
DANCE, Brothers Grimm, Robinson, 412-788-0890. Sat.: 9:30 p.m.
DANCE, Connolly Club, Sheraden, 412-777-9700. Sat. 9 p.m.
IRISH SET & CEILI Mullaney's Harp & Fiddle, Strip, 412-642-6622. Tues.: lesson, 7 p.m.; dance, 8 p.m.
LINDY HOP SWING Wightman Community Center, 412-421-1767. Fri.: lesson, 8:30 p.m.; dance, 9:30 p.m.
OLDIES Brentwood VFW, 412-881-9934. Sat.: 8:30 p.m.
OLDIES Savoy Ballroom, Sub-Alpina Club, Turtle Creek, 412-558-0061. Fri. & Sat.: 8 p.m., $5.
SALSA Cafe Notte, Emsworth, 412-761-2233. Tues.: 8:30 p.m.
SALSA Dance Cafe, Ross, 412-401-6499. Fri.: 10:15 p.m.
SCOTTISH COUNTRY Grace Episcopal Church, Mount Washington, 412-260-2531. Sat. & Mon.: lesson, 7 p.m.; dance, 8 p.m.
SINGLES Mars VFW, Adams, 724-352-7687 or 724-625-1910. Sat.: lesson, 7 p.m.; dance, 8 p.m., $10.
SINGLES West View VFW, 724-316-5029. Sat.: lesson, 7:30 p.m.; dance, 8 p.m.
SQUARE Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Monroeville, 412-372-6285. Sat.: 8 p.m.
SWING Edgewood Club, 1 Pennwood Ave., 412-242-1005. Sun.: lesson, 7 p.m; Dr. Zoot, 8 p.m.
SWING Wightman Dancehall, Squirrel Hill, 412-341-0292. Sat.: lesson, 8 p.m.; dance, 9 p.m.
WEST COAST SWING Absolute Ballroom, Larimer, 412-526-0399. Tues.: lesson, 7:45 p.m.; dance, 8:30 p.m.
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CARNEGIE MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY 4400 Forbes Ave., Oakland, 412-622-3131. "Explore Evolution" features eight groundbreaking scientific studies of the evolutionary processes that have shaped life on Earth. Tue.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. $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. Laser shows: Queen, Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Michael Jackson, Fri.-Sat. 9 p.m.; Daft Punk, Fri.-Sat. 10 p.m., Sublime, Fri.-Sat. 11 p.m.; and Pink Floyd, Fri.-Sat. midnight. $8 general admission, $2 for members ($13 when paired with another laser show). OMNIMAX films: "Hubble," "Animalopolis" and "Tornado Alley." Center hours: Sun.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Center admission: $17.95 adults, $9.95 children Omnimax films: $8 adult non-member, $6 child non-member, $7 adult member and $5 member.
CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF PITTSBURGH Allegheny Center, www.pittsburghkidsorg. "WHOOSH!: It's About Air" through May 29. Museum hours: 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. Tours of Clayton, the 23-room turn-of-the-20th-century Frick mansion. "All the Ladies of the House," an exhibit focusing on the women who lived and worked at the mansion, through June 5. Clayton admission: $12 adults; $10 seniors, students, military. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
***HEINZ HISTORY CENTER Strip District, 412-454-6000. Dr. Alan Houston, noted scholar of Benjamin Franklin, will discuss Franklin's connection to western Pennsylvania, Thurs. 6 p.m.; free and includes a tour of the Franklin exhibition. "Benjamin Franklin: In Search Of A Better World" (through July 31), "America's Best Weekly," an exhibition focusing on the 100 years of the Pittsburgh Courier. "Pittsburgh: A Tradition of Innovation," 2nd & 3rd floors, ongoing. Also: Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum. 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.
KENNYWOOD PARK West Mifflin, 412-461-0500. Open daily through Aug. 23.
NATIONAL AVIARY West Park, North Side. 412-323-7235. "Wings!" "Wings!," flight presentation with music and video, daily, 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., Helen M. Schmidt Theater. Open daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $13 adults; $12 seniors; $10.50 kids 2-12; under 2 free.
PHIPPS CONSERVATORY AND BOTANICAL GARDENS Schenley Park, 412-622-6914.. Summer flower show through Sept. 27.Daily 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri. until 10 p.m. $12 adults; $11 students with ID and seniors 62 and older; $9 children 2-18, under 2 free.
PITTSBURGH ZOO & PPG AQUARIUM Highland Park, 412-665-3640. Open daily 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.; gates close 4 p.m. $14 adults; $13 seniors (60 and older); $12 children 2-13; children under 2 free.
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BLOCK HOUSE Point State Park, Downtown. Built as a redoubt of Fort Pitt in 1764. A national historic landmark and Pittsburgh's oldest building. Open to the public. Fri-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free.
BUSHY RUN BATTLEFIELD Jeannette, 724-527-5584, www.bushyrunbattlefield.com. Historical site of August 1763 battle between the British and American Indians that paved the way for settlements in Pennsylvania. New this year: the film "The Road to Bushy Run." Interpretive exhibits, visitor center, guided tours and gift shop. Park open year-round Wed.-Sun. 9 a.m-5 p.m. $3-$5.
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.
FAYETTE CENTRAL RAILROAD SCENIC TRAIN RIDES Through the coal and coke region of the Laurel Highlands foot hills. 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 PITT MUSEUM Point State Park, 412-281-9285. Museum of Colonial life in western Pennsylvania. Historical models, educational programs on the French and Indian War. Daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $5 adults, $4 seniors, $3 students and children 4-17, and free 3 and under
FORT LIGONIER Ligonier, 724-238-9701. A full-scale, on-site restored/reconstructed fort from 1758-1766; $8 adults, $5 children ages 6-14. Open April 15 - November 15 Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Sun. noon-4:30 p.m.
HISTORIC HANNA'S TOWN 809 Forbes Trail, Greensburg, 724-532-1935. Reconstructed Robert Hanna Tavern/Courthouse and Jail, late 18th-century log houses, a reconstructed Revolutionary-era fort, blockhouse and more. . Wed.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun. 1-4 p.m. Guided tours, $4 for adults and $3 for children and seniors.
MEADOWCROFT ROCKSHELTER AND HISTORIC VILLAGE Avella, Washington County, 724-587-3412. Site of North America's oldest site of human habitation as well as re-creations of a 17th-century Native American settlement and life in a 19th-century rural community. Sat. noon-5 p.m.; Sun. 1-5 p.m. (through Memorial Day). $10 for adults, senior citizens, $9; children, ages 6-16, $5; children under 6 and Heinz History Center members, free.
PENNSYLVANIA TROLLEY MUSEUM 1 Museum Road Washington, Pa., 724-228-9256, www.pa-grolley.org. Display building with 30 trolleys from Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Virginia and Brazil. "Streetcar Suburbs: Linking Neighborhoods, Building Communities." Weekdays 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; weekends 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $9 adults, $8 seniors (62+) and $6 for children 3-15, free under age 3.
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 NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA Homestead, 412-464-4020, riversofsteel.com. "Collectors: An Exhibtion," examines the motivations and decisions of five major donors who actively sought to gather and preserve the industrial heritage of western Pennsylvania. 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.
BROADWAY SPECTACULAR: THE MUSIC OF ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER Veteran performer Brad Little with Mary Ann Mangini, David Sweikowski, Kate Queen and David Toole. Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m., The Strand Theater, 119 N. Main St., Zelienople. $25-$35. 724-742-0400 or www.thestrandtheater.org.
LENNY BRUCE IS STILL DEAD COMEDY SHOW Featuring Gab Bonesso and John McIntire with Phil McCahill and Chrissy Costa. Fri. 8 p.m., Brillobox, 4104 Penn Ave., Lawrenceville. $5. Followed at 10:30 p.m. by "4 Real 4 Real," storytelling with Gab Bonesso and Robert Eisenberg focusing on "Lovers and Fighters." A '90s dance party to follow.
LITTLE LAKE THEATRE COMPANY Auditions for "Five Course Love," originally scheduled for May 15, have been rescheduled for 5 p.m. June 5. Prepare 32 bars of uptempo music and provide sheet music for an accompanist. Appointment: 724-745-6300, information: www.littlelake.org.
THE MENDELSSOHN CHOIR OF PITTSBURGH For 2011-12 season. Professional core auditions Fri.-Sat.. Volunteer singer auditions Thurs. and May 25 and June 14. Information, appointment: MaryColleen Seip, 724-263-5259.
MUSICAL MYSTERIES & MORE Annual auditions for the Halloween and Christmas seasons 2011. Casting men and women 20-50 who have some improv experience and can carry a tune. One-minute comic monologue, sing 16 bars and cold readings from the script. The Gemini Theater, Point Breeze, June 4 from 1-5 p.m. Email headshot and resume to musicalmysteries@comcast.net or 412-271-2295.
PITTSBURGH SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARKS For "The Merry Wives of Windsor." Prepare two contrasting monologues; one Shakespeare and one contemporary, a short song. Musicians are welcome to bring instruments and play a piece. Photo and resume required. Email: pittsburghshakespeare@yahoo.com for appointment.
SUMMER BROADWAY REVUE The BP Heritage Players auditions for a cabaret-style program. Schoolhouse Arts Center, 2600 South Park Road, Bethel Park, Thurs.-Fri. 7-9:30 p.m. Information: www.heritageplayers.org.
CARNEGIE SCREENWRITERS Is looking for screenplays that have either reached the quarter-finals or better of well-regarded screenwriting competitions or have been optioned by a production company. Deadline for submissions is June 15. Information: www.carnegiescreenwriters.com or Bob Scott, rhscott69@aol.com.
MT. LEBANON'S ART IN THE PARK Seeking original art for art show, Oct. 1 and 2. Call Elaine Rosenfield 412-561-1224 for application and information.
First Published: May 19, 2011, 4:00 a.m.
