IN McKeesport Spring 2020 | Page 14

OUT & ABOUT McKeesport Area High School Senior Recognition Concerts Sounds of the ‘60s with River City Brass Dates: May 5 (Choir), May 7 (Band/Orchestra) Address: 1960 Eden Park Boulevard, McKeesport Contact: mckasd.net Date: May 6 Time: 7:30 p.m. Address: Linton Middle School, 250 Aster Street, Penn Hills Contact: rivercitybrass.org Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh Presents ‘The Greatest Generation: An American Oratorio’ Date: May 31 Time: 3 p.m. Address: Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall, 4141 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh (Oakland) Contact: themendelssohn.org Travel back to the decade of Doo Wop, R&B, Motown and classic rock! Kidworks by The Theatre Factory: ‘How I Became a Pirate’ Dates: June 6-14 Address: 235 Cavitt Avenue, Trafford Contact: thetheatrefactory.org, or 412.374.9200 Combines the popular tunes from the World War II era with new original compositions and arrangements to bring the trials of love and war to life in a musical odyssey. Braid Beard enlists young Jeremy Jacob as he and his crew look for the perfect spot to bury their treasure. Follow as they sail off on a fantastic musical adventure where Jeremy finds that being a pirate may not be all it’s cracked up to be. The McCartney Project at The Oaks Theater ‘Doubt: A Parable’ at The Theatre Factory Authentic tribute to Paul McCartney and the music of Wings and The Beatles! In 1960s America, a progressive young priest’s conduct comes into question by his school’s principal, the traditional Sr. Aloysius Beauvier, and the two are drawn into a struggle with potentially irrevocable consequences. Date: May 16 Time: 7:30 p.m. Address: 310 Allegheny River Boulevard, Oakmont Contact: theoakstheater.com, or 412.828.6322 Peppa Pig Live! at The Palace Theatre Date: Apr. 28 Time: 6 p.m. Address: 21 West Otterman Street, Greensburg Contact: thepalacetheatre.org/concerts- events, or 724.836.8000 Peppa Pig’s Adventure – Peppa goes on an exciting camping trip with George and her school friends, including Pedro Pony, Suzy Sheep and Gerald Giraffe! The Righteous Brothers at The Palace Theatre Date: May 31 Time: 6 p.m. Address: 21 West Otterman Street, Greensburg Contact: thepalacetheatre.org/concerts- events, or 724.836.8000 The Hall of Fame duo sings timeless classics, chart-topping hits and more. 12 724.942.0940 TO ADVERTISE ❘ Dates: Apr. 24 to May 3 Address: 235 Cavitt Avenue, Trafford Contact: thetheatrefactory.org, or 412.374.9200 WCT Presents ‘Whose Live Anyway?’ Date: May 13 Time: 7:30 p.m. Address: The Palace Theatre, 21 West Otterman Street, Greensburg Contact: thepalacetheatre.org/ westmoreland-cultural-trust/ Performers from the TV show “Whose Line is it Anyway?” present their new improv tour! Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra Season Finale: Italian Opera Fest Date: Apr. 25 Time: 7:30 p.m. Address: The Palace Theatre, 21 West Otterman Street, Greensburg Contact: westmorelandsymphony.org, or 724.837.1850 Celebrated Italian operatic masterworks of Verdi, Bellini and Puccini performed by the WSO Chamber Singers and special guests. icmags.com Boyce Park Family Fun Night at the Movies Date: May 15 Time: 7 p.m. Address: Boyce Park Four Seasons Center, 901 Centerview Drive, Plum Contact: alleghenycounty.us/parks See “A Bug’s Life” (Rated G) at the park! QualiTEA Time Date: Apr. 26 Time: 1 to 4 p.m. Address: The Frick Art & Historical Center, 7227 Reynolds Street, Pittsburgh (Point Breeze) Contact: thefrickpittsburgh.org (Registration is required.) Children ages 7 and up with an adult are invited for an afternoon including a family- friendly tour of Clayton and hands-on experience followed by a tea party. Registration is required. Fishing Derby – Northmoreland Park Date: May 24 Time: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Address: 280 Markle Road, Apollo Contact: co.westmoreland.pa.us, or 724.830.3959 A free event for all ages! Trophies and prizes will be awarded to both adults and youth. A door prize drawing will be held for all registered participants. National Library Week Movie: ‘Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory’ Date: Apr. 23 Time: 4:30 p.m. Address: McKeesport Library, 1507 Library Avenue, McKeesport Contact: mckeesportlibrary.org View the classic film based on the Roald Dahl story! Special Olympics Allegheny County Summer Games Date: May 16 Time: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Address: Baldwin High School, 4653 Clairton Boulevard, Whitehall Contact: so-ac.org Special Olympics offers children and adults with intellectual disabilities year-round training and competition in 26 Olympic-type summer and winter sports. For information on participating, volunteering or cheering on the athletes, visit the website.