Pop/Rock
SUBHUMANS/WORLD/INFERNO FRIENDSHIP SOCIETY: Mr. Small's Theatre, Thurs., 8 p.m. $12. 1-866-468-3401.
OPIE BELLAS: MCG Jazz at the Omni William Penn, Thurs., 7 and 9 p.m. $24.95 (includes dinner). 412-553-5235.
BOB LOG III/UNCLE SCRATCH'S GOSPEL REVIVAL: Andy Warhol Museum, Fri., 8 p.m. $10. 412-237-8300.
MANDY MOORE/RACHAEL YAMAGATA: Palace Theatre, Fri., 8 p.m. $35-$25. 412-323-1919.
PAT MCGEE BAND: Stratus Nightclub, Fri., 7 p.m. $16-$18. 412-323-1919.
THE MACHINE: Carnegie Library Music Hall of Homestead, Sat., 7:30 p.m. $30-$20. 412-323-1919.
THE SOUTHERN CULTURE ON THE SKIDS: Rex Theatre, Sat., 8 p.m. $16. 412-381-6811.
JESSE HARRIS: Club Cafe, Sat., 7 p.m. $10-$12. 412-323-1919.
KING WILKIE: Howler's Coyote Cafe, Sun., 8 p.m. $8-$10. 412-682-0320.
KIM RICHEY: Club Cafe, Tues., 8 p.m. $15-$17. 412-323-1919.
CARTEL/THE HONORARY TITLE/WEATHERBOX: Mr. Small's Theatre, Tues., 7 p.m. $16. 1-866-468-3401.
JJ GREY/MOFRO/ASSEMBLY OF DUST: Mr. Small's Theatre, Wed., 7 p.m. $15. 1-866-468-3401.
ERIN MCKEOWN: Club Cafe, Wed., 7 p.m. $15-$17. 412-323-1919.
AM SYNDICATE/GOLDEN SHOULDERS: Garfield Artworks, Wed., 8 p.m. $7. 412-361-2262.
FESTIVALS & FAIRS
PITTSBURGH RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL: Route 31, west of New Stanton (Sat. and Sun. through Sept. 30). 724-872-1670 or www.pgh-renfest.com.
DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL: Dragon boat races, plus celebration of Chinese and Pan-Asian culture. Riverfront Park, South Side, Sat. 11 a.m.- 7 p.m. Visit www.pittsburghdragonboatfestival.com for schedule.
PENN'S COLONY FESTIVAL: Saxonburg, (Sept. 22-23, 29-30). 724-352-9922. 18th-century American Craftsmanship, food, music, demonstrations and more. Adult $6.50; Seniors over 60 $5.50; Children (8-15) $4.50; under 7 free. Free parking, no pets. Visit www.pennscolony.com for information.
BRITISH CARS AT HARTWOOD: Hartwood Acres, Hampton. Sun. 1 p.m. 412-767-9200.
DANCE
SOCIETY FOR PROMOTION OF INDIAN CULTURE "KrishnamVande Jagatgurum," VijayPalaparty and Nalini Prakash explore the Bharatanatyam style of Indian dance. Carnegie Mellon University, Rangos Ballroom, Oakland. Sat. 6 p.m., free.
PHILADANCO August Wilson Center for African American Culture Presents, Byham Theater, Downtown. Sat. 8 p.m.; $15-$45; 412-456-6666.
BALLET FOLKLORICO DE MEXICO Byham Theater, Downtown. Sun. 7 p.m. $37-$20. 412-456-6666.
ON STAGE
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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. Through Oct. 28. 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.
ANCESTRAL VOICES A.R. Gurney's family drama about life in the late 1930s as seen through the eyes of a 12-year-old boy. Lake Theatre, Route 19 South, near Donaldson's Crossroads, North Strabane. Ends Sat. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m.; $8-$15; 724-745-6300.
ANNIE The beloved musical about the little orphan girl and her dog. Comtra Theatre, Route 19, Cranberry. Ends Sat.; Fri.-Sat. 7:30 p.m. $12. 724-773-9896.
THE CHIEF Tom Atkins stars as Art Rooney Sr. in Rob Zellers and Gene Collier's drama. Pittsburgh Public Theater at O'Reilly Theater, 621 Penn Ave., Downtown. Ends Sun. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 7 p.m.; $45-$60. 412-316-1600.
CELEBRATE AMERICA A musical revue that is a blend of Americana, country and patriotic music. Pohl Productions, Greentree Marriott, Parkway Center, Greentree. Through Sept. 29; Sat. 7:30 p.m. (6:30 p.m. dinner) 38 (includes dinner.) 724-746-1178.
***THE COMPLETE HISTORY OF AMERICA: ABRIDGED Apple Hill Playhouse, Manor Road, Delmont. Thurs. through Sept. 29. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. $16-$14. 724-468-5050.
***THE FLOOD A historical drama about the Johnstown Flood in 1889 commissioned by Mountain Playhouse and written by Rob Barron. Mountain Playhouse, Route 985, half-mile north of Route 30, Jennerstown. Sun. through Sept. 28. Sun. 3 p.m.; Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.; Wed.-Thurs. 8 p.m.; $15-$30. 1-814-629-9201, ext. 290, or www.mountainplayhouse.com.
GREASE The musical by Jim Jacons and Warren Casey. McKeesport Little Theater, 1614 Coursin Street, McKeesport. Through Sept. 30. Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. $15-$7. 412-673-1100.
INCORRUPTIBLE A farce by Michael Hollinger. Red Barn Players, Ellwood-Zelienople Rd., Route 288, Franklin. Through Sept. 29. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m. $10. 724-773-7150.
ITALIAN AMERICAN RECONCILIATION A comedy by John Patrick Shanley. Red Barn Theater, 3101 McCully Rd., Allison Park. Through Sept. 30; Tues.-Sun. 8 p.m. $9-$12. 412-487-4390.
ITS MY PARTY AND I'LL DIE IF I WANT TO Murder mystery dinner theater. McCaffrey Mysteries at Gaetano's Restaurant, 1617 Banksville Rd., Banksville. Fri. through Oct. 26; Fri. 7 p.m.; $27.50 (includes dinner); The Green Room, 242 W. Station Square Dr. Sat. through Oct. 27. Sat. 7 p.m. 1-800-719-0998.
JAMES McBRIDE Mark Clayton Southers's new drama challenges cultures stereotypes when the Galwegian Poet Society of Ireland opens their contest to poets living abroad and the winner is not who they expected. Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre Company, 751 Penn Ave., The Jackman Building, Downtown. Through Sept. 30; Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 7 p.m.; Sept. 29, 2 and 8 p.m. $25-$20 advance. Discounts available. 412 394-3353.
THE MELVILLE BOYS Norm Foster's funny play about two brothers who embark on a fishing trip only to have it turned inside out by the unexpected arrival of a pair of sisters. South Park Theatre, near South Park Fairgrounds, Corrigan Drive at Brownsville Road. Ends Sun.; Wed.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m.; $10. 412-831-8552.
***THE MUSIC LESSON Tammy's Ryan's new drama about two musicians who escape a war torn country and can't escape the memory of the piano prodigy they left behind. Terra Nova Theater Group, Washington and Jefferson College, Olin Fine Arts Center, Washington. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m.; $10. 724-942-2470.
MY FAIR LADY The National Theatre of Great Britain's new production of Lerner & Loewe's musical comes to town for a special engagement. PNC Broadway Across America at Benedum Center, 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.; $20.50-$62; 412-456-6666.
***PITTSBURGH CABARET AT THEATRE SQUARE Fri.: Jay Hitt and the Bodacious Band, 10:30 p.m.; Sat.: Chris Laitta's TV Tunes, 10:30 p.m. Cabaret at Theatre Square, Penn Ave., at 7th St., Downtown. $10. 412-456-6666.
***PITTSBURGH NEW WORKS FESTIVAL Week Three: "Claire's Departure," by Kim Zelonis, produced by McKeesport Little Theater; "Couples Therapy," by Peter Hardy, produced by Proudly Presents; "Life Without Nipples," by Sandy Boggs and Marilyn Bates, produced by Theatre Factory. Pittsburgh New Works Festival at Open Stage, 2835 Smallman St., Strip District. Thurs.-Fri. 8 p.m.; Sat. 5 and 8 p.m.; Sun. 4 and 7 p.m.; $10 or $25 for a full subscription for mainstage and Young Playwrights plays. 412-881-6888 or www.pittsburghnewworks.org.
***PITTSBURGH NEW WORKS FESTIVAL YOUNG PLAYWRIGHTS World premieres of three one-act plays by high school students. "Where the Beautiful Things Go to Die," by Charlie Green; "Drive," by Renata Nelson. "Italian Bread," by Katie Thomson and Leah Selekman. Pittsburgh New Works Festival's Young Playwrights Festival, Open Stage Theater, 2835 Smallman St., Strip District. Sat. through Sept. 30; Sat. 2 p.m.; Sun. 1 p.m.; 412-881-6888 or www.pittsburghnewworks.org.
SHOW WHITE Children's theater. Gemini Children's Theater, The Factory, 7501 Penn Ave., Point Breeze. Through Sept. 30; Sat.-Sun. 1 and 3 p.m. $9. 412-243-5201.
A WINDOW TO HOME Ernest McCarty's family drama. New Horizon Theater, Kelly-Strayhorn Theater, 5941 Penn Ave., East Liberty. Ends Sun. Fri.-Sat. 7:30 p.m. Sun. 3 p.m. $20-$15. 412-431-0773.
ZOMBIES FROM THE BEYOND A musical comedy celebrating American ideals and foibles in the Eisenhower era by James Valcq. The Theatre Factory, Cavitt Ave. and Third St. Trafford. Ends Sun. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m.; $18-$16; 412-374-9200 or TheTheatreFactory.com
SPECIAL SCREENINGS
ESSENTIAL ART HOUSE: 50 YEARS OF JANUS FILMS Fri. through Oct. 4. First week's films: "Day of Wrath," "Death of a Cyclist" "Pickpocket," "Jules and Jim," "Seven Samurai," "Knife in the Water" "Cleo From 5-7," "Viridiana." Screenings at Regent Square, Edgewood; Harris Theater, Downtown; and and Melwood Screening Room, Oakland. $7. Go to pghfilmmakers.org or call 412-682-4111 for details.
HIGH STAKES, BIG WORLD: THE THREAT OF NUCLEAR PROLIFERATION Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Main, 4400 Forbes Ave., Oakland. Tues. 6 p.m., free. 412-622-3114.
ART EXHIBITIONS
Gallery listings
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ALLEGHENY COLLEGE Doane Hall of Art, Meadville, 1-814-332-4365. "8 Hour Projects," a group show of artists creating work in a single day, through Oct. 2. Closed Mon.
AMERICAN JEWISH MUSEUM/JCC Squirrel Hill, 412-521-8011, ext. 105. "Of the Painted Image," paintings by young artists Miriam Cabessa, Seth Cohen and Peter Rostovsky, through Nov. 2. Daily.
ANDY WARHOL MUSEUM North Side, 412-237-8300. Permanent collection with more than 500 works of art drawn from the Warhol's extensive collections. Closed Mon. Admission
***AUDUBON EXHIBIT CASE Hillman Library, Oakland, 412-648-8191. Tues.: "Green Black-capt Flycatcher," Audubon life-size hand-colored print, no. 124 of 435 original prints, through Oct. 8. Daily.
BORELLI-EDWARDS GALLERIES 3583 Butler St., Lawrenceville. "The Artists of the Region," and "The Great Japanese Fish Picture Collection: Original Japanese Woodblock Prints 1937-1942," by Ohno Bakufu, all through Sept. 29. Closed Sun.-Mon. wwwbegalleries.net.
***BOXHEART GALLERY Bloomfield, 412-687-8858. Sat.: "Recent Work," Paintings by California artists TK Mundok and Lucas Miller, through Nov. 10, opening reception, 6-9 p.m.; Closed Mon.
***BUTLER INSTITUTE OF AMERICAN ART Youngstown, Ohio, 1-330-743-1711. Fri.: "Andrew Wyeth: Selections from the Marunuma Art Park Collection in Japan," through Dec. 16.; "Albert Handell: Pastels," work in the pastel medium, through Nov. 11; "Al Parella Tribute," works on paper by the Youngstown artist, through Nov. 4; Salem Branch: "The Hoyt Artists Association Annual Juried Exhibition, through Oct. 20; Trumbull Branch: "Ronnie Landfield: Paintings from Five Decades," an in-depth museum survey of the artist, through Nov. 25; Mesaros Gallery: "Yayoi Kusama: Works on Paper." 23 works by the noted Japanese artist, through Nov. 4; Closed Mon.
CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA 724-938-4182. Manderino Library Gallery: "Booming Out: Smithsonian Mohawk Ironworkers Exhibit," artifacts and photographs, through Oct. 12; 724-938-4155. Closed Fri.
***CARNEGIE MUSEUM OF ART Oakland, 412-622-3131. Sat.: "On a Grand Scale: The Hall of Architecture at 100," nearly 150 plaster architectural casts comissioned by Andrews Carnegie, in 1907, through Jan. 27, 2008; "Forum 60: Rivane Neuenschwander presents Quarta-Fiera de Cinzas/Epilogue," a short video showing ants carrying sugar-soaked pieces of confetti across the floor of the rainforest, through Oct. 28; "Designed to Be Lit," candelabras, oil and electric lamps and devices and more, through Feb. 10, 2008; "Masters of American Drawings and Watercolors: Foundations of the Collection, 1904-1922," a grouping of American Watercolors acquired by CMOA, through Oct. 7; "The First Wave: Foundations of the American Drawing and Watercolor Collection," through Oct. 7; 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; docent tours available. Closed Mon.
CARNEGIE MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY Oakland, 412-622-3131. "Dolly Sods: West Virginia's Sub Arctic Tundra," photographs by Joseph Henry, through Nov. 7; "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; Closed Mon.
CHATHAM UNIVERSITY Shadyside, 412-365-1106. "Prairies, Mountains, Mesas, and Remembrance: Images of the Southwest." Photos by Robert Cooley, through Sept. 29. Closed Sun.-Mon.
THE CLAY PLACE Carnegie, 412-276-3260. "Bandana Pottery," red clay works fired in a wood kiln by Naomi Dalglish and Michael Hunt, through Sept. 29. Closed Sun.
DIGGING PITT GALLERY Lawrenceville, 412-605-0450. "Conceived Bully -- Side I and Side II," work by selected urban art designers, through Oct. 27. Closed Mon.-Tues.
ELAN FINE ART GALLERY Sewickley, 412-496-1646. "Resin on Steel: A New Painting Medium Delights the Eyes" through Nov. 2. Closed Sun.-Mon.
FE GALLERY Lawrenceville, 412-860-6028. "Strung," Anna Divinsky's site-specific installation, through Oct. 5. Closed Sun.-Tues.
FILMMAKERS GALLERIES North Oakland, 412-681-5449. Oakland, "Purple Hearts," Nina Berman's series of interviews and photos taken of wounded soldiers returning from Iraq, through Oct. 21; "Grave and Deteriorating: Images of the Iraq War," photos by Chris Hondros," through Oct. 21. Daily, weekend evenings.
THE FRAMERY Lawrenceville, 412-687-2102. "Bush Leaguers: Cartoonists Take On The White House," in honor of their 50th anniversary, The Association of American Editorial Cartoonists present a rare collection of current political cartoons of the president and his cabinet. Over 80 cartoonists from newspapers across the country, including several Pulitzer Prize winners, have contributed their best works, through Sept. 28. Closed Sun.-Mon.
FRICK ART & HISTORICAL CENTER Point Breeze, 412-371-0600. "In the Studios of Paris" William Bouguereau & His American Students," approximately 80 paintings, drawings and prints by Bouguereau and his leading American students, Cecilia Beaux, E. Irving Couse, Arthur Wesley Dow, Elizabeth Gardner, Robert Henri, Lawton Parker, and Henri Tanner, through Oct. 7; Permanent exhibit of art from the Frick private collection. Guided tours available. Closed Mon.
GALLERIE IN THE SQUARE Shadyside, 412-361-3808. "Recent Drawings by Kitty Spangler," through Sept. 28. Closed Sun-Mon.
GALLERIE CHIZ Shadyside, 412-441-6005. "GROOTMOBILES," suspended, kinetic commentaries and more by Helma Groot, through Sept. 29. Closed Mon.
GALLERY ON 43RD ST. Lawrenceville, 412-683-6488. "Paintings by Robin Roberts," through Oct. 19. Closed Mon.
GALLERY SPACE MONROEVILLE LIBRARY Monroeville. "Nature's Harmony," paintings by Sharon Yoder, through Sept. 29; Closed Sun.
***GALLERY 209/9 Downtown, 412-258-2700. Sat.: "Preserving a Legacy: National African American Fine Art Show," 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.
HOYT ART CENTER New Castle, 724-652-2282. "Rediscovering the Ceramics of Ron Pivovar," through Sept. 28; "Wolf Kahn," landscapes in pastels and oils, through Sept. 28; Closed Sun.-Mon.
HUSTON GALLERY Memorial Park Church, McCandless, 412-364-9492. "A Nine Year Study in Art," new work by Nick Farbacher Jr., through Oct. 12. Daily.
JOHN EDWARD GALLERY Export, 724-325-2577. "Peg Panasiti," watercolors, through Sept. 30. Closed Sun.
LATROBE ART CENTER Latrobe, 724-537-7011. "Good Old Latrobe," works in all media by the Latrobe Art League, through Sept. 30; Closed Sun.
***MANCHESTER CRAFTSMEN'S GUILD North Side, 412-322-1773. "Summer Studios Student & Staff Show," selected works in ceramics, photography, digital and design arts, through Oct. 5. Thurs.: Opening reception, 5:30-8 p.m. Closed Sat.-Sun.
MATTHEWS ART GALLERY Bellevue, 412-761-0301. "Portraits: Fragments of a Tapestry" the Art of Susan Vincent, through Sept. 28. Closed Sun.-Mon.
MATTRESS FACTORY MUSEUM North Side, 412-231-3169. "India: New Installations Part II," new work by the Raqs Media Collective, Hema Upadhyay and Anita Dube, through Jan. 20, 2008; "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. "Associated Artists of Pittsburgh Salon des Refuses," work by artists that were rejected by the Associated Artists of Pittsburgh Annual Show in keeping a tradition that began in France in 1863, through Sept. 29. Closed Sun.-Tues.
MICHAEL BERGER GALLERY Point Breeze, 412-441-4282. "mind/body/spirit," featuring recent prints by Philip Pearlstein; portraits by David Tomb and calligraphic Chinese poetry and contemporary portraits by Huang Xiang and William Rock, through Sept. 29. Closed Sun.-Tues.
MODERN FORMATIONS GALLERY AND PERFORMANCE SPACE Garfield, 412-362-0274. "The Oak Show" A collection of works from the students and instructors of The Oakbridge Academy of Art. Through September 28th. Open Thurs. and Sat.
MORGAN CONTEMPORARY GLASS GALLERY Shadyside, 412-441-5200. "GlassWeekend 07," the glass studio from WheatonArts in New Jersey brings their premier show to Pittsburgh for a special exhibition, through Sept. 29. Closed Sun.-Mon.
***MOXIE DADA North Side, 412-682-0348. ""Elemental Persona," environmental portraits by Dean M. Beattie, ends Sat.; Closed Sun.
PANZA GALLERY Millvale, 412-821-0959. "Mainly Goldenrod," recent works and paintings by Joe Witzel, ends Sat. Closed Sun.-Tues.
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. "PCA Artist of the Year: Delanie Jenkins," site-specific installation and "Emerging Artist of the Year: Adam Grossi," paintings, both through Nov. 4; Daily.
PLANET ART GALLERY Mt. Lebanon, 412-343-3808. "Fusion Profusion: Glass by Vi Laux," 40 new pieces by the local glass artist, ends Sat.; Closed Sun.-Mon.
REGINA GOUGER MILLER GALLERY CMU, 412-268-3618. "Nakashima Revealed: The Carnegie Mellon Collection," a special exhibit showcasing 15 pieces made by furniture maker George Nakashima and his daughter, through Oct. 28. (A special catalog is also for sale.); "Dee Briggs," personal sculpture, through Oct. 28. Closed Mon.
707 PENN GALLERY Downtown, 412-325-7017. "Dada Puppet & The Oracle Trilogy," three dimensional bugs, mammals and more by Bob La Bobgah, through Oct. 6. Closed Sun.
SEWICKLEY GALLERY Sewickley, 412-741-0255. "The West Hills Art League," through Oct. 31. Closed Sun.-Mon.
SIRANI GALLERY Squirrel Hill, 412-422-2121. "Three in Good Company," Lila Hirsch Brody, Kathleen Zimbicki and Zivi Aviraz show new work, through Sept. 30. Daily.
SLAUGHTERHOUSE GALLERY Lawrenceville, 412-782-6858. "Pretty Little Things," paintings by Melissa Kuntz and sculpture by Mark Franchino, through Sept. 30. Closed Sun.-Mon.
SOCIETY FOR CONTEMPORARY CRAFT Strip District, 412-261-7003. "Transformation 6: Contemporary Works in Glass," a biennial group show in honor of SCC Founder Elizabeth Raphael, through Nov. 24. Closed Sun-Mon.
SOUTHERN ALLEGHENIES MUSEUM OF ART Altoona, 1-814-946-4464. "From Conemaugh to the Three Rivers: Vintage Photographs by William H. Rau, through Nov. 18; "Artists in our Midst," the annual Juried Exhibition of SAMA members, through Nov. 4; Closed Mon.
SOUTHERN ALLEGHENIES MUSEUM OF ART Johnstown, 1-814-269-7234. "Allied Artists of Johnstown 75th Anniversary Exhibition," through Nov. 4. Closed Sat.-Sun.
SOUTHERN ALLEGHENIES MUSEUM OF ART Ligonier, 724-238-6015 "Nature, Form and Spirit: The Unique Furniture of George and Mira Nakashima," and "Patricia Le Helmick: Changing Perspectives," both through Nov. 11. Closed Mon.
SOUTHERN ALLEGHENIES MUSEUM OF ART Loretto, 814-472-3920. "Outside the Centers/On The Edge," a celebration of Pennsylvania painters, through Sept. 30. Closed Mon.
SPACE GALLERY Downtown, 412-325-7723. "Snowblind," Works by Corey Antis, Heidi Anderson and collaborative works by Josh Tonies, Chad Gordon and Christopher Herron, ends Sat. Closed Sun.-Mon.
SWEETWATER CENTER FOR THE ARTS Sewickley, 412-741-4405. "The Eleventh Annual Mavuno Festival," through Oct. 27, visit www.sweetwaterartcenter.org for a list of special events and classes; Closed Sun.
THIRD ST. GALLERY Carnegie, 412-276-5233. "Wad Clay Institute 4th Juried Annual Exhibition," through Oct. 5. Closed Sun.-Tues.
TRAF GALLERY 937 LIBERTY Downtown, www.artsfestival.net. "American Caricature," through Oct. 20. Closed Sun.
***UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH Barco Law Library, Oakland, 412-624-4141. Fri.: "Architectural Renderings," ink drawings by David McGeehan, through Nov. 9. Opening reception, 5-8 p.m. Daily.
WATERCOLORS GALLERY Downtown, 412-201-4003. "Plein-Air Painters of Western Pennsylvania," ends Sat; Closed Sun.-Mon.
WESTMORELAND MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART Greensburg, 724-837-1500. "Judge John Young and Maria Barclay Young," portrait paintings from the late 18th and early 19th centuries, through Sept. 30; "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.
WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY Morgantown, 304-293-2140 x3210 or x3139. Laura Mesaros Gallery: "Kathleen Mulcahy: Suspension of Beliefs," through Oct. 5; Closed Sun.
***WOOD STREET GALLERIES Downtown, 412-456-6666. Sat.: "Brent Green's Films with Live Soundtracks and Sin Ropas," 7:30 p.m. Closed Mon.
CLASSICAL
MUSIC ON THE EDGE Featuring Donald Berman and Blair McMillen. Bellefield Hall Auditorium, Oakland. Thurs. 8 p.m. $10-$5. 412-394-3353.
FRIDAY AFTERNOON MUSICALES Chatham University, James Laughlin Music Center, Shadyside. Fri. 4 p.m. free.412-365-1140.
RENAISSANCE CITY WINDS "Accent on Rhythm," with Tim Adams, percussion. Parlor Concert, Aspinwall, Sat., (Call for information) $9-$25. 412-681-7111.
BRAHMS ON THE BLUFF "Dual-ing Pianos," Duquesne University, PNC Recital Hall, Uptown. Sun. 3 p.m. $10. 412-396-4632.
CYNTHIA DEALMEIDA oboe. CMU Campus, Kresge Recital Hall, Oakland. Sun, 3 p.m. free. 412-268-2383.
DAVID BILLINGS Organ. Heinz Memorial Chapel, Oakland. Sun. 3 p.m., free. 412-624-4157.
MUSIC IN A GREAT SPACE Featuring the Miami String Quartet, Shadyside Presbyterian Church, Sun. 4 p.m. $10-$5. 412-682-4300.
ST. PAUL CONCERT SERIES Featuring Lyra. St. Paul Cathedral, Oakland. Sun. 7:30 p.m. free. 412-621-4951.
PITTSBURGH COMPLINE CHOIR SERIES Alastair Stout, organist. Heinz Chapel, Oakland. Sun., | 8:30 p.m. Free. 412-682-6886.
OPERA THEATER OF PITTSBURGH "The Marriage of Figaro," Byham Theater, Downtown. Tues. 7 p.m.; Sept. 28,-29 at 8 p.m.; Sept. 30, 2 p.m. $25-$75. 412-456-6666.
CARNEGIE MELLON WIND ENSEMBLE Carnegie Music Hall, Oakland. Wed. 8 p.m. $5-$4. 412-268-2383.
IN THE CLUBS
OUTDOOR FREE
SUNDAYS IN THE PARK Schenley Park Visitor Center. Sun.: Double Deuce 12:30 p.m.
ROCK
ATRIA'S O'Hara, 412-963-1514. Thurs.: Hewlett/Anderson 6 p.m.
ATRIA'S PNC Park, 412-322-1850. Wed.: Hewlett/Anderson 6 p.m.
BILLY'S ROADHOUSE Wexford, 724-934-1177. Tues.: Hewlett/Anderson 5 p.m.
BLOOMFIELD BRIDGE TAVERN 4412 Liberty Ave., 412-682-8611. Fri.: Bridgley Moore, Aaralyn, Eskimoses, North Elementary, Sat.: Agnes Wired for Sound, Thomas Christ, Crawling Chaos 9 p.m.
CANONSBURG EAGLES 724-745-7090. Sat.: Sonic 15 9 p.m.
CARSON CITY SALOON South Side, 412-481-3203. Sun.: Tony Janflone Jr. 6:30 p.m.
CIAO'S Carnegie, 412-276-9914. Mon.: Hewlett/Anderson 7:30 p.m.
CLUB CAFE South Side, 412-431-4950. Thurs.: 28 North 10 p.m.
DEL'S ROADHOUSE Route 286, near Saltsburg, 724-840-0118. Sat.: King's Ransom 10 p.m.
DIESEL CLUB LOUNGE South Side, 412-431-8800. Thurs.: Comic Fuel, Fri.: SpacePimps, Morning Light, Sat.: Lifehouse, Sun.: Soulive 8 p.m.
HOLIDAY INN Meadowlands, 724-222-6200. Sat.: Titanium Hip 9:30 p.m.
HOWLER'S COYOTE CAFE Bloomfield, 412-682-0320. Fri.: Haywire Deluxe, The Cocktail Shakers, Sat.: James Vee Acoustic Band, Sun.: Bluegrass in the City, Wed.: Vanderpark w/Forgotten Nobody 9:30 p.m.
HUMPHREY'S Beaver Valley Mall, 724-775-4969. Fri.: Boss Diablo 10 p.m.
JABBY JOE'S Robinson, 412-787-1377. Sat.: Daniels & McClain 9 p.m.
JEFFRIES LANDING Bridgewater, 724-728-7878. Fri.: Dave Iglar Band 9:30 p.m.
LARGE HOTEL Large, 412-384-9950. Sat.: Dreamcatcher 9:30 p.m.
THE LIBRARY South Side, 412-381-0517. Wed.: Tres Lads 9:30 p.m.
MOONDOG'S Blawnox, 412-828-2040. Sun.: Marc Ford 7:30 p.m.; Tues.: U-melt 8 p.m.
REX THEATER South Side, 412-323-1919. Fri.: New Invisible Joy 8 p.m.
RHYTHM HOUSE CAFE Bridgeville, 412-221-5010. Thurs.: Tres Lads, Sat.: Night Shift 10 p.m.
RPM'S Bridgeville, 412-221-7808. Fri.: The CosmoSonics, Miss Crazy 9 p.m.
SEWICKLEY PIZZA 412-741-1744. Fri.: Daniels & McClain 8 p.m.
SHADOW LOUNGE East Liberty, 412-363-8277. Sun.: 10 p.m.
SUNSERI'S Ross, 412-364-9902. Fri.: Airborne Rock 10 p.m.
31ST STREET PUB Strip, 412-391-8334. Thurs.: Face Down Presley, Cheats, Fri.: Toast & Jam, Tripshot, Sat.: Drunk By Six, Science Fiction Idols, My Favorite Assassin, Foxy Deathbox 10 p.m.
THUNDERBIRD CAFE Lawrenceville, 412-682-0177. Sat.: Jazzam, Push 10 p.m.
VILLANOVA INN New Castle, 724-652-5171. Sat.: The Dave Iglar Band 9:30 p.m.
WICKED WITCHES Cheswick, 412-275-7202. Fri.: King's Ransom 10 p.m.
WOOLEY BULLY'S New Brighton, 724-494-1578. Thurs.: Mushcup, Fri.: Sat.: 10 p.m.
RHYTHM & BLUES
FOX CHAPEL YACHT CLUB 412-963-0640. Sat.: Night Life 8 p.m.
GROVE IRISH PUB Ross, 412-931-1690. Fri.: The Blues Orphans 9 p.m.
HEADSTONES Chippewa, 724-847-3430. Sat.: Strange Brew 9 p.m.
HOLIDAY INN Meadowlands, 724-222-6200. Fri.: 9:30 p.m.
MOONDOG'S Blawnox, 412-828-2040. Thurs.: Steep Canyon Rangers 8 p.m.; Fri.: Lil Brian & the Zydeco Travelers, Sat.: Ron Yarosz & the Vehicle 9:30 p.m.
PENN BREWERY North Side, 412-237-9402. Fri., Sat.: Alpen Glow 8:30 p.m., Sun.: 5 p.m.
SUNSERI'S Ross, 412-364-9902. Sat.: Mercedez 10 p.m.
THUNDERBIRD CAFE Lawrenceville, 412-682-0177. Fri.: The Pawnbrokers 10 p.m.
BIG BAND
CEFALO'S NIGHTCLUB Carnegie, 412-276-6600. Thurs.: Swingtet 8, mini big band 8:30 p.m.; Fri.: Dr. Zoot, Sat.: Brass Impact 9 p.m.
JAZZ
ALTAR BAR Strip, 412-263-2877. Thurs.: Jessica Lee Sat.: 6 p.m.
BLIND PIG New Kensington, 724-337-7008. Fri.: Erin Burkett People Soup 9 p.m.
BLUE McCandless, 412-369-9050. Tues.: Antoinette 8 p.m.
C.J.'S Strip, 412-642-2377. Thurs.: RH Factor jam 8:30 p.m.; Sat.: Hot House Band w/Donna Davis 9 p.m.; Sun.: Tony Campbell jam 7 p.m.
GULLIFTY'S Squirrel Hill, 412-521-8222. Fri.: Jeff Grubbs Quartet, Sat.: Gene Ludwig 9:30 p.m.; Wed.: Kenny Blake jam 9 p.m.
JACKSON'S RESTAURANT Southpointe, 724-743-5005. Sat.: Chris Hemingway, Ray Crummie, Sunny Sunseri, Sally Bishop 6:30 p.m.
LEONARD'S SEAFOOD RESTAURANT Norman Center, 19 South, 412-835-9772. Thurs.: Harold Betters Quartet 7:30 p.m.
LUCCA Oakland, 412-682-3310. Fri.: Michele Bensen wChris 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.
RHYTHM HOUSE Bridgeville, 412-221-5010. Sun.: The Pittsburgh Jazz Society presents Lisa Ferraro 7 p.m.
VIKING LOUNGE McKeesport, 412-664-0296. Thurs.: Spider Rondinelli & the Pgh Jazz Giants 8 p.m.
WILLOW Ohio Twp., 412-847-1007. Wed.: Michele Bensen 7 p.m.
EASY LISTENING
D'IMPERIO'S Monroeville, 412-823-4800. Thurs.: Tony Basile, Fri.-Sat.: Nightstar, Mon.: Thom Book, Tues.-Wed.: David Cremonese 7 p.m.
LEONARD'S SEAFOOD RESTAURANT Norman Center, 19 South, 412-835-9772. Fri.: Straight Up, Sat.: Real Deal 8 p.m.
LOUNGE AT LEMONT Mount Washington, 412-431-3100. Fri.: Dave & Antoinette, Sat.: Judi Figel & Bernadette DeVault 8 p.m.
REDFIN BLUES Washington's Landing, 412-322-2878. Sat.: Soul Merchants 7 p.m.
STINKY'S BAR & GRILL Lawrenceville, 412-224-4301. Sat.: Mark Canali 9:30 p.m.
STONE MANSION INN Franklin Park, 724-934-3000. Thurs.: Airborne Duo, Fri.: Jamie Wright, Sat.: Charlie Sanders Trio 8 p.m.
IRISH
PADDY'S POUR HOUSE Carnegie, 412-279-0770. Fri.: Dove's Crossing, Sat.: Mark Guiser 9 p.m.
COUNTRY
RHYTHM HOUSE Bridgeville, 412-221-5010. Fri.: Povertyneck Hillbillies 10 p.m.
RODNEY'S RESTAURANT Irwin, 724-864-3222. Sat.: Dallas Marks 9:30 p.m.
THUNDERBIRD CAFE Lawrenceville, 412-682-0177. Thurs.: Slim Forsythe & the Parkland Drifters w/Matt the Electrician 9:30 p.m.
OLDIES
ALL SAINTS HALL Masontown, 724-583-9581. Sat.: Wee Jams 7 p.m.
ATRIA'S PNC Park, 412-322-1850. Thurs.: Wee Jams 8:30 p.m.
COMFORT INN Penn Hills 412-244-1600. Sat.: Liz Calfo & Total Recall 9 p.m.
LAMPLIGHTER Delmont, 724-468-4545. Sat.: Take Two 8 p.m.
RUTH & HERB'S Ross, 412-366-8770. Sat.: Night Owls 9 p.m.
WOODEN NICKEL Monroeville, 412-372-9750. Fri.: Back Together 9 p.m.
OPEN STAGE
BLOOMFIELD BRIDGE TAVERN 4412 Liberty Ave., 412-682-8611. Tues.: Acoustic Challenge 9 p.m.
BIRMINGHAM BRIDGE TAVERN South Side, 412-381-BREW. Wed.: Grand Snafuy 10 p.m.
COMMODORE CAFE North Side, 412-321-4339. Tues.: Luther Dejarunett, Keith Stebler, Steve Trettle 7 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.
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.
DiSALVO'S STATION Latrobe, 724-539-0500. Fri.: Back Street Unplugged 8:30 p.m.
ELKS LODGE North Side, 412-321-1834. Wed.: Pgh Banjo Club 8 p.m.
517521 Bellevue, 412-223-2552. Sat.: Janet Pazzynski & Ukulele Eddie 8 p.m.
GREENSTONE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Bellevue, 412-761-3221. Fri.: Jeffrey Alan Nowak 7 p.m.
JEFFRIES LANDING Bridgewater, 724-728-7878. Sat.: Kardasz Bros. 9 p.m.
LEAF & BEAN Strip, 412-434-1480. Sat.: Bill Toms Noon.
MATTRESS FACTORY North Side, 412-231-3169. Thurs.: Damon Buxton 7:30 p.m.
MURPHY'S TAP ROOM Regent Square, 412-241-9462. Sun.: Ishtar 8 p.m.
SOUTHMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Mt. Lebanon, 412-343-8900. Fri.: Triggers, Persona Grata, Roundhand Rowan, Ben Prisbylla, Warren Gulden Trio 7:45 p.m.
SPHINX CAFE Oakland, 412-621-1153. Sat.: Morgiana 10 p.m.
SQUARE CAFE Regent Square, 412-244-8002. Fri.: Jamie Anderson w/Tracy Drach 7:30 p.m.
STARLITE LOUNGE Blawnox, 412-828-9842. Sat.: Mike Strasser, Jack Erdie & The Insubordinates 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. Tues.: Mark Pipas, Wed., Thurs.: Dave Crisci 7 p.m.
MORE Oakland, 412-621-2700. Fri., Sat.: Judy Marlowe 8:30 p.m.
OMNI WILLIAM PENN Downtown, 412-281-7100. Thurs.-Fri.: Harry Cardillo 5 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.
COMEDY
CEFALO'S NIGHTCLUB Carnegie, 412-276-6600. Wed.: Sean Currey 9 p.m.
FOUR POINTS SHERATON Greensburg, 724-836-6060. Thurs.: Melanie Maloy, Bill Scott, David Kaye 8:30 p.m.
FUNNY BONE Station Square, 412-281-3130. Paul Bond, Thurs. 7:30 p.m.; Fri., Sat. 8 and 10:15 p.m.
PITTSBURGH IMPROV Waterfront, Homestead, 412-462-5233. Sun.: Keeping It Clean 3:30 p.m.
SLAPSTICKS Royal Place Restaurant, Castle Shannon, 412-920-5653. Fri.: 6 Completely Whacked Comedians, Sat.: Melanie Maloy, Gab Bonesso, Sharon Daly, Trina Hess 9 p.m.
REGGAE
BRASS MONKEY Clairton, 412-233-3375. Sat.: The Wizdom Band 9:30 p.m.
PD'S PUB Squirrel Hill, 412-422-5027. Sat.: The Flow Band 10 p.m.
SPICE CAFE Oakland, 412-682-1900. Fri.: The Wizdom Band 10 p.m.
DANCES
BALLROOM Elks, Buttermilk Hollow Road, 412-461-3322. Fri.: Mikey Dee 8:30 p.m.
BALLROOM Palisades, McKeesport, 412-678-6979. Wed. 8 p.m.
BIG BAND Coraopolis VFW, 412-771-5247. Sun. 8 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.
DANCE South Hills Elks, Bethel Park, 412-831-0616. Fri.: The Merrimans 8 p.m.
OLDIES Riverwatch, Strip, 412-281-3900. Tues. 8 p.m.
SALSA Dance Cafe, Ross, 412-401-6499. Fri.: 10:15 p.m.
SINGLES Holiday Inn, Greentree, 412-600-0518. Fri. 8:30 p.m.
SWING Edgewood Club, 1 Pennwood Ave., 412-242-1005. Sun.: The Mavens 8 p.m.
ZYDECO BMCC, West Homestead, 412-881-9237. Sat.: Zydeco Dogz 8 p.m.
PITTSBURGH PLACES
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BEECHWOOD FARMS NATURE RESERVE Fox Chapel, 412-963-6100. five miles of trails, open daily.
***CARNEGIE SCIENCE CENTER One Allegheny Ave., 412-237-3400. New at Rangos Omnimax Theater: Dinosaurs Alive! Exhibits: "From Sea to Shining Sea: 200 Years of Charting America's Coasts," ; "Zap!: Surgery Beyond the Cutting Edge," ; "Risk," interactive exhibits including sitting on a bed of nails and walking across a steel beam 17 stories high; UPMC SportWorks, sports-related interactive exhibits. Rangos Omnimax: "Wired to Win, " "Roving Mars," 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. Design-a-Puppet Workshop, Sun. and Sept. 23: your own handmade puppet will perform in a mini performance Sept. 23. Children 6 and older $8 per child including materials. Museum admission not included. Also running Oct. 13 and 20. "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, The Car and Carriage Museum and the Frick Art 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. "Soul Soldiers: African Americans and the Vietnam Era." Daily 10 a.m. 5 p.m. Admission: $9 adults; $7 seniors; $5 students with ID; $5 children ages 6-18; free to members and children under 6.
***NATIONAL AVIARY West Park, North Side. 412-323-7235. "Penguin & Me," an hour long interactive penguin program for children ages 18 months to age 5. Mon. Tues., Wed. and Sat. at 10 a.m., and children must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets are $25 for one child with adult; $12 for each additional 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, $1 ages 8-18.
***PITTSBURGH ZOO & PPG AQUARIUM Highland Park, 412-665-3639. The Tri-State area's premier zoo features an African safari, aquazoo and more. Exhibits: Polar bears in their natural habitat; Amur tiger cubs Mara and Petya and sea lions. Fall hours.: 9 to 5 p.m., daily. Admission gates close at 4 p.m. $10 adults; $9 seniors; $8 kids 2-13; under 2 free.
WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA SPORTS MUSEUM See Heinz History Center listing.
HISTORICAL PLACES
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 Jeanette, 724-527-5584. Historical site of August 1763 battle between the British and Native Americans that paved the way for settlements in Pennsylvania. Interpretive exhibits, visitor center, guided tours. Visitor center hours Wed.-Sun. 9-5 p.m.; Sun. noon-5 p.m. April 1-Oct. 31; Park open year round Wed.-Sun. $3-$2.50.
***COOPER CABIN Butler, 724-283-8116. Annual Cider and Sauerkraut Festival and Pioneer Days, noon-5 p.m. Sun. Admission fee for this event $4 adults, $2 ages 5-17, younger than 5 free. Built circa 1810 by Samuel Cooper. Tours of the cabin and other houses available, Sun. 1-4 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. 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.
DUNCAN HOUSE TOURS, POLYMATH PARK RESORT Acme. 1-877-833-7829, Public tours, Sun. noon-6 p.m. Full tour includes Duncan House and Wright apprentice Peter Berndtson's Balter & Blum houses, $22 per person, $11 children 6-12. Duncan House tour: $16 per person, $8 children 6-12, children younger than six are not permitted on tours. Reservations suggested. 1-877-833-STAY or info@polymathpark.com.
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.
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.
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.
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 a.m.-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, 412-835-1554. View five gardens, learn about kitchen and medicinal herbs and uses, and lectures on herbs. Sun. 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.
RODEF SHALOM BIBLICAL BOTANICAL GARDEN 4905 Fifth Ave. Exhibit: Medicinal Plants from the Bible to Ancient Greece. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sun.-Thurs. noon- 1 p.m. Sat.; 7-9 p.m. Wed. No admission charge. Group tours welcome. 412-621-6566 or www.biblicalgardenpitsburgh.org.
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. 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.
LITERARY
JOSEPH-BETH BOOKSELLERS BOOK CLUB SouthSide Works, Wed. 7 p.m. Discussion: "The History of Love," by Nicole Krauss. 412-381-3600.
POETRY READING, Claudia Emerson,, Chatham, Beckwith Auditorium in Buhl Hall Fri. 8-10 p.m.. Free admission. www.chatham.edu.
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.FayetteCentralRailroad.com.
PITTSBURGH HISTORY & LANDMARKS DOWNTOWN WALKING TOURS Old Allegheny County. Allegheny Commons (North Side) walking tour Sept. 30, 4-5 p.m. Tours are one hour and free through October. Call 412-471-5808 ext. 527 or www.maryluphlf.org.
TWO UP, TWO DOWN a presentation and discussion of historic working class housing in the Pittsburgh region let by Professor of Architecture Tom Hubka, Sat. 1:30 p.m., the Pump House, Waterfront (east of Lowe's), Munhall
BLACK TIE BASH, Perlora, South Side, Oct. 11, 7 p.m. Introducing the Metropolitan Home Collection by Benjamin Noriega-Ortiz with Jo-Anne Pier, retail merchandise editor of Metropolitan Home magazine. All proceeds benefit Susan G Koman for the Cure. Tickets are $50 per person. RSVP by Sept. 27. 412-431-2220 or perlora@perlora.com.
ASSIGNMENT: RESTORATION FUNDRAISING COCKTAIL PARTY, William Penn Hotel. Thurs., 5:30-7 p.m. Join Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation and the Assignment Restoration committee for cocktails and hors d'oeuvres to support the restoration of the Assignment Room located in the City-County building. Tickets are $500 per person. Call Anne Nelson 412-471-5808 ext. 545 or anne@phlf.org.
PITTSBURGH DESIGN FAIR FOR HOME AND GARDEN, The Priory, 614 Pressley Street, Sept. 30, 11 a.m. -- 5 p.m. Local exhibitors will sell and demonstrate products and speak on various topics of interest to homeowners such as financing home improvement projects, interior decorating and landscaping. Tickets are $5 in advance and $7 at the door. Free parking at the Priory lot and Giant Eagle on Cedar Avenue. www.pittsburghdeisgnfair.org.
OKTOBERFEST GERMAN BEER AND WINE TASTING FUNDRAISER, Cefalo's Nightclub, Carnegie, Wed. 6-9 p.m. Tickets are $40 each, $75 per couple or $325 for 10 tickets. Include German wine/beer tasting, music, food and access to the Renaissance art gallery. Proceeds benefit Susan G. Komen breast cancer foundation and Arnie's Army Battles Prostate Cancer. Advance purchase required at 412-527-0700 or Oktob2007@hahho.com.
CITY OF PITTSBURGH GREAT RACE, Sept. 30: 5K run/walk, 8:30 a.m. Atwood Street at Fifth Avenue, Oakland; 10K run, 9:30 a.m. Beechwood Boulevard, Frick Park. Call 412-255-2493 or www.RunGreatRace.com.
A NEW DAY DAWNING LUNCHEON, Rivers Club, One Oxford Centre, Sept. 28, 11-1:30 p.m. Lydia's Place annual fundraising event with keynote speaker Rev. Ronald Peters of the Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. Tickets are $55 per person. Call 412-391-1013 for tickets.
AUDITIONS
EAST END KIDS Auditions for performers between the ages of 12 and 18. Scholarships available for qualifying candidates. Performances holiday and more than 35 charitable and community events yearly. Prepare 32 bars ballad and up tempo. Sept. 23, by appointment, Call 412-418-0797.
PITTSBURGH MUSICAL THEATER Open call auditions for the 2007-08 season. Productions include "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat," "Fiddler on the Roof," and "West Side Story." By appointment, Sept. 24-30 at PMT Studios, Main St., West End. Equity and Non-Equity actors, singers and dancers ages 18 or older should call 412-539-0900 ext. 232.
PITTSBURGH CONCERT SOCIETY Young organists auditions. Prize includes $500 and a Pittsburgh Concert Society Scholarship. Deadline is Dec. 14. Contact Dr. David A. Billings via e-mail at DAVIDB405@aol.com or visit www.pittsburghconcertsociety.org.
PITTSBURGH CLO'S 2007-2008 MINI STARS Seeking performers grades 7-11 to perform with a musical theater troupe. Sept. 23rd from 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. at Pittsburgh CLO Academy, Penn Avenue Place, 130 CLO Academy Way, 8th Fl. Downtown. Visit www.pittsburghclo.org or call 412-281-2234 x104 for requirements.
PITTSBURGH IRISH & CLASSICAL THEATRE Season auditions, Oct. 6 and 7 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at the Charity Randall Theatre, Stephen Foster Memorial, Oakland. Prepare two contrasting monologues, 2 min. in length, bring headshot and resume. Call 412-561-6000 ext. 205.
BRICOLAGE PRODUCTION COMPANY For the "Future Ten 4" new play theater festival. Monday, Sept. 24, from 7-10 p.m. at 937 Liberty Ave., Downtown. 412-848-3984 or e-mail brad@ThankYouFelix.com.
MON VALLEY YOUTH ORCHESTRA Young musicians age 11 and older, or grade 5 and above, should prepare one unaccompanied solo piece not exceeding 5 minutes in length. Sept. 24 from 6-9 p.m. by appointment, First Evangelical Free Church, 4001 University Dr., McKeesport. Call 412-664-2854.
CALL FOR ARTISTS
ASSOCIATED ARTISTS OF BUTLER COUNTY For the 17th Annual Nature & Wildlife Show, seeking taxidermists to display their work in the large mainstreet studio, deadline is Oct. 5. Call 724-283-6922.
First Published: September 20, 2007, 4:00 a.m.
