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‘A Very Merry Pittsburgh’ at Heinz History Center Dates: Through Jan. 5 Address: 1212 Smallman Street, Pittsburgh (Strip District) Contact: heinzhistorycenter.org A special exhibit about winter holidays in Pittsburgh – play with retro toys, see artifacts from former downtown stores, and learn about various traditions and celebrations of Pittsburghers through the years. L.L. Bean New Year’s Day Yoga Hike at North Park Date: Jan. 1 Time: 10 a.m. Address: Pie Traynor Field Parking Lot, North Park Contact: alleghenycounty.us, or 888.552.5571 (L.L. Bean) A special holiday hike, stopping along the way to practice some popular yoga poses and connect to the surroundings. (Ages 8 and up.) Call for registration information. Lumaze: Lost in Lights Dates: Through Jan. 4 Time: 4-10 p.m. Address: 31st Street Studios, 77 31st Street, Pittsburgh (Strip District) Contact: lumazelights.com/pittsburgh- christmas/ A new magical family-friendly indoor wonderland of lights where you can enjoy interactive gardens, illuminated structures, festive food and drink, and entertainment. Oglebay Winter Festival of Lights Dates: Through Jan. 1 Address: 465 Lodge Drive, Wheeling, WV Contact: oglebay.com, or 877.436.1797 The Winter Festival of Lights is a longtime tradition for many inside and outside the region and one of the nation’s largest holiday light shows! It features 300 acres of lights over a six-mile drive throughout the Oglebay resort. Phipps Holiday Magic: Winter Flower Show and Light Garden Dates: Through Jan. 12 Address: 1 Schenley Drive, Pittsburgh (Oakland) Contact: phipps.conservatory.org, or 412.622.6914 Over 10 acres of gardens and lights to explore! With the Festival of Trees, a floating forest, a frozen forest and a rainbow glow tree, Phipps’ unique display space offers sights you won’t see anywhere else! Noon Year’s Eve at Pine Community Center Date: Dec. 31 Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Address: 100 Pine Park Drive, Wexford Contact: twp.pine.pa.us, or 724.625.1636 (Registration is required for this event.) Ring in the new year early with games, crafts, music, dancing, and more! Balloon drop at 12 p.m.! Please register. Pittsburgh Zoo Noon Year’s Eve Event Date: Dec. 31 Time: 11 a.m. Address: 7370 Baker Street, Pittsburgh (Highland Park) Contact: pittsburghzoo.org, or 412.665.3640 Party like an animal on New Year’s Eve! A fun, family event at PPG Aquarium with live entertainment, crafts, and a countdown and ball drop at noon. Shadrack’s Christmas Wonderland Dates: Through Jan. 5 Time: 6-10 p.m. Address: Big Butler County Fairgrounds, 1127 New Castle Road, Prospect Contact: shadrackchristmas.com/ pittsburgh-pa, or 866.856.8444 Tune in your car radio and watch the magic of hundreds of thousands of brilliant LED lights! The journey ends at kid-friendly Santa’s Village. Western Pennsylvania Model Railroad Museum Holiday Show Dates: Through early January (Check the website.) Address: 5507 Lakeside Drive at Route 910, Gibsonia Contact: wpmrm.org, or 724.444.6944 Visit the holiday train display of one of the oldest model railroad organizations in the nation! Upcoming Shows Blackwater Celtic Concert Date: March 14 Time: 7:30 p.m. Address: The Hillman Center for Performing Arts, 423 Fox Chapel Road, Fox Chapel Contact: thehillman.org, or 412.968.3040 High-energy Celtic music blending folk, classical and contemporary influences! January Ice Jam Dates: Jan. 10 & 11 Address: Butler Days Inn, 139 Pittsburgh Road, Butler Contact: januaryicejam.com, or 724.452.6814 A ton of bands playing traditional, contemporary and gospel bluegrass music! Proceeds from the event are donated to efforts to keep this kind of music accessible. Legacy Theatre Show: The Skyliners Date: March 21 Times: 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Address: 700 Cumberland Woods Drive, Allison Park Contact: thelegacylineup.com, or 412.635.8080 Take a stroll down Memory Lane with hits such as “Since I Don’t Have You,” “Stardust,” “This I Swear,” and many others! ‘Home’ Presented by Mariposa Theatre for Young Audiences Dates: Through Dec. 28 Address: 527 Lincoln Avenue, Bellevue Contact: mariposatheatre.org An intimate show for ages 3 to 6… a wonderfully concrete and yet infinitely playful meditation on the meaning of home. North Park Ice Show Date: March 9 Time: 7 p.m. Address: North Park Ice Rink, 1200 Pearce Mill Road, Wexford Contact: alleghenycounty.us, or 724.935.1971 An annual themed show featuring the students who have taken ice skating lessons at the park! Continued on next page > CRANBERRY ❘ WINTER 2019 19