Go List 1-25-24

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THEATER/FILM/COMEDY
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s features upcoming performances: “Beauty and the Beast” from Feb. 16-25; “Spring Mix” from April 5-7; and “Cinderella” from May 17-19, all at the Benedum Center. For tickets, times and additional information, visit pbt.org.
“Mamma Mia!,” the musical based on the songs of ABBA, comes to the Benedum Center in Pittsburgh March 26-31. Tickets are available at trustarts.org.
Comedian Rodney Carrington brings his latest tour to The Palace Theatre in Greensburg on Thursday, Jan. 25 at 7 p.m. The show is for mature audiences only, and VIP packages are available. For more information, visit thepalacetheatre.org.
“Shen Yun,” a performance that showcases classic stories of love, faith and courage, will be performed at the Benedum Center Saturday, Jan. 27 and Sunday, Jan. 28. For performance times and tickets, visit trustarts.org.
“Seussical the Musical,” a play about all things Dr. Seuss, will be performed by the Main Street Theatre Company at the State Theatre Center for the Arts. Performances will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 23-24, and at 2 p.m. on Feb. 25. Tickets are available at statetheatre.info.
Mentalist Richard Passaro brings Valentine Thoughts to The Palace Theatre on Wednesday, Feb. 14 at 6 p.m. Tickets are available at thepalacetheatre.org.
Comedian Leanne Morgan comes to The Palace Theatre in Greensburg on Friday, March 22 at 7 p.m. Tickets for the show are available at thepalacetheatre.org.
A number of classic films will be shown at the State Theater Center for the Arts in coming months: “Steel Magnolias” on March 15; “Gone with the Wind” on April 6; “Footloose” on May 24; “Jaws” on June 14; and “Annie” on Aug. 9. Show times are 2 and 7 p.m., and movies start promptly at those times. For additional information, visit statetheatre.info.
The Price Is Right Live! lets audience members join in on the fun of the popular game show. While the April 2 show isn’t televised, audience members have a chance to win prizes at The Palace Theatre in Greensburg at 7 p.m. Tickets are available at thepalacetheatre.org.
Uniontown BPW is taking a charter bus trip to the Sights and Sounds Theatre in Lancaster to see “Daniel” on Saturday, June 22. Cost is $119.98 with the option to add on a meal for $27.49. Those who wish to sign up must do so by April 10. For more information, call Denise Stepanik at 443-668-8118 or email denise@adventureconnections.net.
“Iphigénie en Tauride” will be presented by Pittsburgh Opera Jan 26 and 28. The show will be performed at Pittsburgh CAPA Theater. For tickets and showtimes, visit pittsburghopera.org.
Comedian Vic DiBitetto is set to perform at The Palace Theatre in Greensburg on Friday, Jan. 26 at 8 p.m. Tickets are available at thepalacetheatre.org.
“My Fair Lady,” an oft-performed musical, comes to the Benedum Center in Pittsburgh from Jan. 30-Feb. 4. Tickets are available at trustarts.org.
“Cabaret,” a musical classic, will be performed at the Greensburg Garden and Civic Center Friday, Feb. 9 and Saturday, Feb. 10 at 8 p.m. and on Sunday, Feb. 11 at 2 p.m. For more information, visit gctheatre.org.
Billy Kidd, the host of popular TV shows like “Breaking Magic” and “Wizard Wars” will return to Liberty Magic from March 20 to 31.Her show, “Bridging the Gap,” is a modern twist on traditional magic that includes audience participation. For tickets visit trustarts.org.
“The Cher Show,” a musical about the life of eponymous Grammy, Oscar and Emmy winner
Cher will be presented at the West Virginia University Canady Creative Arts Center on Monday, Feb. 12 at 7:30 p.m. For tickets and additional information, visit events.wvu.edu.
“Little Women,” the Broadway musical based on author Louisa May Alcott’s life, will be presented at the West Virginia University Canady Creative Arts Center on Monday, March 18 at 7:30 p.m. For tickets and additional information, visit events.wvu.edu.
The film “Titanic” will be shown on select dates through April 15, 2024 at the Rangos Giant Cinema in Pittsburgh. Visit carnegiesciencecenter.org for tickets.
ART/EXHIBITS
“Mexican Masks: Symbols, Celebrations, Satire and Safety,” an exhibit at the Latin American Cultural Center in Oakland, will run from Sept. 26 through April 27, 2024. The exhibit uses photos, artworks, videos, and masks-both ancient and contemporary-from diverse regions of Mexico to highlight the many prominent roles of masks in the country’s culture. For tickets or additional details, visit http://lacc.lasaweb.org.
“Amie Siegel: Panorama,” the 87th installment in the Carnegie Museum of Art’s Forum Series, will remain on view in the museum’s Forum Gallery through Feb. 11, 2024. For additional information visit carnegieart.org.
Pittsburgh Center for Arts & Media (PCA&M) will exhibit work from its 2023-2024 ceramic artist in residence, Marcè Nixon-Washington at “City Limits: Process, Observations, and Explorations” from Jan. 19 through March 10. The center is located at 1047 Shady Avenue, Pittsburgh.
The Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art at Ligonier Valley will celebrate the work of local artists with the Southwestern Pennsylvania Council for the Arts 28th Annual Regional Juried Art Exhibition. On view Friday, Nov. 17 through Feb. 4, 2024, the exhibition features work by artists from the 19 southwestern counties of Pennsylvania. SAMA is located at One Boucher Lane & Route 711 South, Ligonier. The hours of operation are noon to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday.
“Unseen: Permanent Collection Works” will open at the Andy Warhol Museum on Nov. 2, and run through March 4, 2024. The exhibit features works that have never been displayed since they entered the museum’s collection. For additional information, visit warhol.org.
The Art Connection and Youth Art Studio classes begin next month at Carnegie Museum of Art.
Fort Pitt Museum in Pittsburgh will temporarily close in January for exhibition updates and maintenance, including a cleaning of the diorama of 18th-century Pittsburgh that has been on display since the museum opened in 1969. The museum will re-open to the public on Thursday, Feb. 1.
“Titanic,” an artifact exhibit, will be displayed at the Carnegie Science Center through Monday, April 15, 2024. Visitors can explore room recreations and hear passenger stories while viewing 154 artifacts recovered from the wreckage.
“Imprinting in Their Time: Japanese Printmakers, 1912-2022” is now open at the Carnegie Museum of Art in Pittsburgh. The exhibition examines how the role of a printmaker has transformed through international encounters, new sources of inspiration, and artistic motivation.
“Pittsburgh and the Great Migration: Black Mobility and the Automobile,” is now open at the Car and Carnegie Museum in Pittsburgh. The exhibit will run through Feb. 4, 2024, and features well-known favorites like the 1914 Ford Model T Touring Car and the 1922 Lincoln Model L. For tickets or information, visit theprickpittsburgh.org.
Uniontown Art Club’s Gallery 86, located at 86 W. Main St., Uniontown, is open Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The art club has online sales Thursday evenings at 6:30 p.m. on the club’s Facebook page, facebook.com/uniontownartclub. For more information, visit uniontownartclub.org.
The Frick offers a variety of free virtual exhibitions, including fashion in the Gilded Age, a peek at 11 masterpieces in its collection and a detailed collection of early 20th century objects for refined dining and home entertainment. Check out the offerings online at www.thefrickpittsburgh.org.
The Carnegie Museum of Art’s lineup of exhibitions for 2023 will include What brings us here?, Scaife Gallery 2, June 24 and ongoing; Imprinting in Their Time: Japanese Printmakers 1912-2022, Gallery One, June 24 to May 12, 2024; Amie Siegel, Forum Gallery, Sept. 22 to Feb. 11, 2024, and The Milton and Sheila Fine Collection, Heinz Galleries, Nov. 18 to March 17, 2024. For more information, visit cmoa.org.
MUSIC
Three Dog Night will perform live in concert at Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall on Thursday, Jan. 25 at 8 p.m. Tickets for the show are available at librarymusichall.com.
Sounds for the Season Concert Series, a free live musical performance at the Carnegie Museum of Art, runs Jan. 27. Performers include River City Brass, Camerata 33, Renaissance City Choir and Taktouka Band. Museum admission is not required for the shows, which will be performed in the Hall of Architecture. Visit carnegieart.org for additional information.
Almost Queen, a tribute band, performs Saturday, Jan. 27 at 8 p.m. at The Palace Theatre in Greensburg. Tickets are available at thepalacetheatre.org.
Johnny Cash – The Official Concert Experience” comes to the West Virginia University Canady Creative Arts Center on Friday, Feb. 23 at 7:30 p.m. For tickets and additional information, visit events.wvu.edu.
Donnie Iris, with special guest The Clarks and The Vindys, returns to the stage at Pittsburgh’s UPMC Events Center on Saturday, March 16 at 7 p.m. Tickets are available at umpceventscenter.com
Musician Gary Antol, accompanied by an opening comedy act by Carla E. Anderton, will perform at the Peter J. Daley Cultural Center in Brownsville on Saturday, Jan. 27 at 8 p.m. For tickets call or text 724-970-5841, or email info@monvalleyacademyforthearts.org.
The Guess Who perform at The Palace Theatre on Friday, Feb. 2 at 8 p.m. The Canadian band enjoyed chart topping hits in the late 60s and early 70s songs including “American Woman,” “These Eyes,” and “No Time.” Tickets are available at palacetheatre.org.
3 Redneck Tenors present “Broadway Bound” on Friday, March 1 at 8 p.m. at the State Theatre Center for the Arts in Uniontown. Tickets are available at statetheatre.info.
Dwight Yoakam will perform in concert at The Palace Theatre in Greensburg on Wednesday, March 6 at 8 p.m. Tickets are available at thepalacetheatre.org.
Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band will perform at The Palace Theatre on Sunday, March 10 at 8 p.m. For tickets, visit thepalacetheatre.org.
The Gambler Returns: The Ultimate Kenny Rogers Tribute comes to The Palace Theatre on Thursday, March 14 at 7:30 p.m. with country artist Alan Turner performing Rogers’ greatest hits. Tickets are available at thepalacetheatre.org.
Rhythm Of The Dance takes the stage at The Palace Theatre on Sunday, March 17 at 4 p.m. Tickets are available at thepalacetheatre.org.
John Oates, co-founder of Hall & Oates, presents An Evening Of Songs And Stories on Friday, April 5 at 8 p.m. at The Palace Theatre in Greensburg. For tickets, visit thepalacetheatre.org.
River City Brass will bring art to life during Pictures At An Exhibition on Saturday, April 6 at 7:30 p.m. The concert includes pieces inspired by famous paintings, including “Mona Lisa,” “Night on Bald Mountain,” “Vincent,” “Viva La Vida,” “Baba Yaga” and “The Great Gate of Kyiv.” For tickets visit rivercitybrass.org or call
Buddy Guy, a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, will perform at The Palace Theatre in Greensburg on Sunday, April 7 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available at thepalacetheatre.org.
Beethoven’s Fifth will be presented by Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra at The Palace Theatre on Saturday, Feb. 10 at 7:30 p.m. The show will be conducted by Daniel Meyer. For tickets, visit westmorelandsymphony.org or call 724-837-1850.
Celtic Angels of Ireland: A History of Ireland features an evening of Craic (fun), Ceol (music), and Traidisiún (tradition) at The Palace Theatre on Thursday, Feb. 29 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available at thepalacetheatre.org.
Little River Band will perform at The Palace Theatre on Friday, March 1 at 8 p.m. Little River is the first band to have Top 10 Hits for 6 consecutive years in the 1970s and 1980s. Tickets are available at thepalacetheatre.org.
Celtic Connections, presented by River City Brass, comes to The Palace Theatre on Saturday, March 2 at 7:30 p.m. The show features Celtic favorites, including the Pipes and Drums of Carnegie Mellon University. Tickets are available visit rivercitybrass.org or by calling 412-434-7222.
Mahler’s Titan, presented by the Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra, will be performed on Saturday, March 9 at 7:30 p.m. at The Palace Theatre in Greensburg. Micah Wilkinson makes his WSO debut performing Alexander Arutiunian’s Trumpet Concerto. For tickets, visit westmorelandsymphony.org or call 724-837-1850
The Temptations and The Four Tops will close out the season at the West Virginia University Canady Creative Arts Center on Thursday, May 2 at 7:30 p.m. For tickets and additional information, visit events.wvu.edu.
Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe will bring “The Fully Goran” tour to the Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall on Saturday, Feb. 24. Tickets for the show are now available at librarymusichall.com.
The nonprofit Mon Valley Academy for the Arts is offering music lessons for students of all ages and skill levels at its Charleroi and Brownsville locations. Lessons are taught by experienced and qualified instructors, and tailored to the individual student’s needs and goals. For more information, visit monvalleyacademyforthearts.org/music-lessons, or call 724-565-1687.
MISC.
The Speakeasy Soiree, presented as a fundraiser for the State Theatre Center for the Arts in Uniontown, will be held on Saturday, Jan. 27 at Lakeside Venues in McClellandtown. The evening includes cocktails, dinner and dancing, and 20s attire is encouraged.
Party At The Palace, a fundraiser for Westmoreland Cultural Trust, will be held on Saturday, Feb. 24 at 6:30 p.m. at The Palace Theatre in Greensburg. For additional information, visit thepalacetheatre.org.
Masontown Matters is hosting a Valentine’s Dance on Saturday, Feb. 10 at the American Legion Post 423 in Masontown. The evening includes dinner and entertainment. Tickets are $30, and can be purchased by calling 724-880-9809.
Powdermill Nature Reserve in Rector will hold family nature walks on Feb. 3 from 2 to 3 p.m. The reserve is also holding after-school story strolls on Feb. 21 and March 20 from 4 to 5 p.m. Guides will lead participants on both walks, and pre-registration is available at carnegiemnh.org.
The Train Gang of Washington County will be operating its model railroad in Washington Crown Center Mall, 1500 West Chestnut St., Washington on Saturday, Jan. 27 from noon until 5 PM. In February, trains run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Feb. 3, and Saturdays, Feb. 10 and 24 from noon to 5 p.m. Admission is free; donations are accepted and passed along to local charities.
History in Pictures, an evening of historic photos of the region from Jake Gates, will be presented at the State Theatre Center for the Arts in Uniontown on March 14 at 7 p.m. The Rev. Pete Malik will present the photos on the big screen, and share stories of bygone days. For information, visit statethreatre.info.
The Monongahela River, Railroad & Transportation Museum, 412 Church St., Brownsville, is now open the first Saturday of every month in addition to each Wednesday, from 9 a.m. to noon. Other visitations are possible through appointment. Call 724-880-5960 or send an email to MRRandTM@gmail.com.