Ludmilla Overture by Glinka followed by
the uplifting Cello Concerto by Dvorak.
Arguably the best-known opening theme
in all of classical music, Beethoven’s Fifth
Symphony will lead you on a thrilling,
uplifting, emotional journey. Visit
the website for more information on
purchasing tickets and other details.
Calliope Folk Song Night at
Monroeville Public Library
Date: Oct. 25
Address: Monroeville Public Library
Gallery Space, 4000 Gateway Campus
Boulevard, Monroeville
Contact: monroevillelibrary.org, or
412.372.0500, ext. 4
Singers and instrumentalists of all ages
are welcome at this informal gathering
of people who want to sing together and
share songs, brought to you by Calliope,
Pittsburgh’s Folk Music Society. Since
1976, Calliope has been a nonprofit
educational and presenting organization
that promotes and preserves traditional
and contemporary folk music and its allied
arts.
‘Really Rosie’ by Apple
Hill Playhouse
Date: Oct. 12 (Other dates are
available.)
Address: 275 Manor Road, Delmont
Contact: applehillplayhouse.org
Book and lyrics by Maurice Sendak and
music by Carole King! Rosie, the sassiest
kid on her block of Brooklyn’s Avenue P,
entertains herself and her friends by acting
out showbiz fantasies, notably directing
and starring in an Oscar-winning movie.
‘Really Rosie’ is a jewel for children
and adults. Visit the website for more
information on purchasing tickets and
other details.
‘Rocky Horror Brass’ by River
City Brass Band
Date: Oct. 11
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Address: Linton Middle School,
250 Aster Street, Penn Hills
Contact: rivercitybrass.org
For the spookiest month of the year,
the band brings you haunting classics
from Hollywood, Broadway, and beyond!
The eerie hits will include selections from
“The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” “The
Nightmare Before Christmas,” “Sweeney
Todd,” Alfred Hitchcock’s “The Birds,”
and “The Phantom of the Opera.” Visit
the website for more information on
purchasing tickets and other details.
‘Ruthless the Musical’ by
Greensburg Civic Theatre
Dates: Oct. 20-22
Address: Greensburg Garden and
Civic Center, 951 Old Salem Road,
Greensburg
Contact: thepalacetheatre.org, or
724.836.3074
‘Ruthless’ is the story of a naive 1950s
housewife, Judy, and her adorable but
sociopathic 8-year-old daughter, Tina.
Encouraged by her manager, Tina will do
anything to get the lead role in her school
play “including murdering the leading
lady!” While Tina spends time at a reform
school for psychopathic ingenues, Judy
discovers from her adoptive mother that
her birth mother was a famous actress
and decides that she should be famous
as well and becomes a Broadway diva.
Visit the website for more information on
purchasing tickets and other details.
MORE OUTDOOR FUN
American Veterans Traveling
Tribute Vietnam Wall
Dates: Oct. 10-14
Address: Murrysville Community
Park, 4056 Wiestertown Road,
Murrysville
Contact: murrysvillegov.org
The AVTT Traveling Wall is an 80%
scale replica of the Vietnam Memorial
Wall in Washington, D.C. It contains every
single name etched on the original. Guests
of all ages from all communities are invited
to visit the wall. An escort, ceremonies,
and tributes will be announced as the date
approaches. Visit the website for more
information.
DogtoberFEST
Date: Oct. 6
Address: The Waterfront, 149 West
Bridge Street, Homestead
Contact: carmaa-petadoption.com
DogtoberFEST is CARMAA’s premier
animal adoption event. It has been held the
first weekend of October since 2010. Over
100 shelters, rescues and vendors attend,
and last year spaces sold out. Average
attendance has been 2,500. Event kicks
off with a pet costume contest that awards
$500 in prizes. Admission to event is free.
Family Fun Night at the Movies
at Boyce Park
Date: Oct. 23
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.
Address: Boyce Park Four Seasons
Activity Center, 901 Centerview
Drive, Plum
Contact: alleghenycounty.us/parks, or
412.350.INFO (4636), Option 2
Enjoy the blockbuster “The Nightmare
Before Christmas” (PG)! Bring your
blanket or chair and come for family
activities and fun. Once the sun sets, the
show will start.
PRO BIKE+RUN
Monroeville Fun Run
Dates: Wednesdays (Check the
website for exact dates.)
Address: 4030 William Penn Highway,
Monroeville
Contact: probikerun.com/event/
monroeville-fun-run
Join the PRO BIKE+RUN staff for a fun
run of 3 to 5 miles that leaves right from
the store. All levels are welcome and paces
for all abilities. Visit the website for more
information.
Trail Maintenance Volunteering
at Boyce Park
Dates: Ongoing
Address: Boyce Park, 740 Pierson
Run Road, Plum
Contact: trailpittsburgh.org
Take care of the beautiful Boyce Park
trails and get some exercise at the same
time! Join Trail Pittsburgh and help to
create and maintain single-track trails for
runne rs, hikers, dog walkers and mountain
bikers. Visit the website for more
information.
Venture Outdoors’ Tyke Hike
Date: Oct. 27
Time: 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Address: Schenley Park, 4100 Forbes
Avenue, Pittsburgh
Contact: ventureoutdoors.org, or
412.255.0564
Caregivers with children ages newborn
to 5 years old are welcome. Weather
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