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
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