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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 Continued on next page > MCKEESPORT AREA ❘ FALL 2018 15