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Get the Dirt on Spring of music for three violins and continuo. Hear the music of Marini, Schmelzer, and Purcell, alongside one of the most famous Baroque pieces of all time: Johann Pachelbel’s Canon in D. Guests include Evan Few and Edwin Huizinga (violins), and David Walker (theorbo and baroque guitar). popular stories, including “Interrupting Chicken,” “The Dot,” “Mercy Watson Goes for a Ride,” and “Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa: School Days” (stories subject to change). Age recommendation: best for ages 3 to 10. Visit the website for information on purchasing tickets and other details. CITIZENS BANK CHILDREN’S THEATER SERIES – ‘DRAGONS LOVE TACOS AND OTHER STORIES’ LITTLE LAKE THEATER PRESENTS ‘THE DRESSER’ BY RONALD HARWOOD Date: April 14 Times: 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Address: Mellon Middle School, 11 Castle Shannon Boulevard, Mt. Lebanon Contact: trustarts.org/pct_home/events/ series/childrens-theater-series Dragons love all sorts of tacos— except spicy ones! When a boy throws his new dragon friends a spicy salsa taco party, red-hot trouble ensues. This musical revue will also feature other 40 Fun 724.942.0940 TO ADVERTISE ❘ icmags.com Dates: April 19-21 and 26-29; May 3-5 Address: 500 Lakeside Drive, Canonsburg Contact: littlelake.org Based on the author’s own experiences as dresser to Sir Donald Wolfit, this bracing play is an elegy to a bygone era. Backstage at a theater in the English provinces during WWII, Sir, the last of the great breed of English actor/ managers, is in a bad way, as his dresser, Norman, tries valiantly to prepare him to go on stage as King Lear. Unsure of his lines as well as who and where he is supposed to be, Sir is adamantly determined to roar his last. With Herculean effort on the part of Norman, Sir finally makes it on stage and through the performance – no thanks to an air raid courtesy of the Luftwaffe. Visit the website for information on purchasing tickets and other details. SOUTH PARK CONCERT SERIES Dates: Early June through August (Check the website for exact dates and times.) Address: South Park Amphitheater, 100 Farmshow Drive, South Park Contact: alleghenycounty.us, or 412.350.2455 Pack some folding chairs and snacks and take advantage of free outdoor concerts at South Park Amphitheater. There is something for every musical taste: from rock to Bach. Visit the website for more information. Continued on page 42 >