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Community Handbell Choir Concert at Penn Hills Library Date: Dec. 18 Time: 7 p.m. Address: 1037 Stotler Road, Penn Hills Contact: pennhillslibrary.org, or 412.795.3507 Listen to Christmas carols and other holiday favorites performed by the Good Shepherd Roman Catholic Parish Handbell Choir directed by Kelly Thompson. Contact the library to sign up. Holiday Jazz with Benny Benack II at the Westmoreland Museum of American Art Date: Dec. 19 Address: 221 North Main Street, Greensburg Contact: thewestmoreland.org, or 888.718.4253 Part of the ongoing Great American Music series, this holiday season join WMAA for a celebration of jazz! Each concert in the series offers a cash bar with beer, wine, soft drinks and specialty cocktails, and food available for purchase from Elegant Catering. Visit the website for information on purchasing tickets and other details. Junie B. Jones in ‘Jingle Bells, Batman Smells’ by the Greasepaint Players Date: TBA in December (Check the website.) Address: Greensburg Civic Theatre, 951 Old Salem Road, Greensburg Contact: gctheatre.org, or 724.836.8000 Bring the kids for a live holiday performance by the talented Greasepaint Players! Have fun with the sassy little diva Junie B. Jones, and go along on her adventures in first grade. Visit the website for information on purchasing tickets and other details. The Latshaw Pops Christmas Show Date: Dec. 16 Address: The Lamp Theatre, 222 Main Street, Irwin Contact: lamptheatre.org, or 724.367.4000 Since 2004 The Latshaw Pops Orchestra has thrilled audiences across the country and in Canada. This talented group of 30 professional musicians, singers and dancers have headlined at The Tropicana in Atlantic City, NJ, and played to capacity crowds at The Warner Theatre in Erie as well as performing arts centers and casinos from Boston to Cincinnati and from Buffalo to Baltimore. Visit the website for information on purchasing tickets and other details. ‘The Nutcracker Ballet’ presented by the Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra and the Laurel Ballet Company Dates: Dec. 8 & 9 Address: The Palace Theatre, 21 West Otterman Street, Greensburg Contact: thepalacetheatre.org/concerts- events, or 724.836.8000 Join the Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra and the Laurel Ballet Company on a magical, musical trip to the land of the Sugarplum Fairy, waltzing snowflakes and enchanted toys. You’ll experience Tchaikovsky’s magical score performed by the full orchestra. Whether going to “The Nutcracker Ballet” is a family tradition or a once-in-a-lifetime visit, the experience will warm your spirit and stay with you forever. Visit the website for information on purchasing tickets and other details. ‘The Polar Express’ Centennial Event presented by Seton Hill University Dance Academy Dates: Dec. 15 & 16 Address: Seton Hill Arts Center Reichgut Concert Hall, Seton Hill University, Greensburg Contact: setonhill.edu, prod5. agileticketing.net, or 800.826.6234 Believe the magic this holiday season as the SHUDA dancers present this wonderful story through dance. Visit the website for information on purchasing tickets and other details. Pure Gold Christmas Show at The Oaks Theater Date: Dec. 15 Time: 7:30 p.m. Address: 310 Allegheny River Boulevard, Oakmont Contact: theoakstheater.com, or 412.828.6322 The amazing Pure Gold returns to The Oaks Theater to present a great evening of oldies and holiday classics! Visit the website for more information on purchasing tickets and other details. Ring Pittsburgh at The Frick Date: Dec. 14 Address: The Frick Art Museum Auditorium, 7227 Reynolds Street, Pittsburgh Contact: thefrickpittsburgh.org, or 412.371.0600 “Ring” in the holidays! This unique ensemble presents the musical art form of bell ringing in a concert setting. Visit the website for information on purchasing tickets and other details. River City Christmas Brasstacular Date: Dec. 1 Time: 7:30 p.m. Address: The Palace Theatre, 21 West Otterman Street, Greensburg Contact: thepalacetheatre.org/concerts- events, or 724.836.8000 Celebrate the magic of Christmas with the River City Brass! This show is fun for the whole family with classic carols, favorite film music, and special surprises. Choirs from around the region will be joining in as well! Visit the website for information on purchasing tickets and other details. Other Winter Fun Introduction to Snowshoeing Date: Dec. 15 Address: Four Seasons Activity Lodge, Boyce Park, 675 Old Frankstown Road, Plum Contact: county.allegheny.pa.us/parks, or 412.350.2455 (Pre-registration is required.) Dress for the weather and learn to snowshoe this winter with park rangers! This will be a basic instruction class with a trek through the woods. It is weather- dependent—if there is no snow, it will be a guided hike. Approximately 1 mile with slight elevation changes. Visit the website for more information on pre-registration, fees and other details. The Monroeville Home Show Dates: Jan. 25-27 Address: Monroeville Convention Center, 209 Mall Plaza Boulevard, Monroeville Contact: simoneventmanagement.com Start planning your winter or spring home projects with ideas and inspiration from this annual consumer home show featuring vendors and displays to improve your home. Includes seminars and demonstrations on gardening, remodeling and new home constructions. Visit the website for more information. Open Waltz at Wilkins School Community Center Dates: Nov. 18 and Dec. 16 Time: 2 to 4 p.m. Address: 7604 Charleston Avenue, Regent Square Contact: wsccpgh.org/wscc_classes/ open-waltz, or 412.244.8458 While away the hours whirling around the Continued on next page > GREENSBURG SALEM ❘ WINTER 2018 23