Hello Spring!
Dvorak’s Seventh by the
Edgewood Symphony
Date: March 9
Address: Agnes and Joseph Katz
Performing Arts Center, Jewish
Community Center of Greater
Pittsburgh, 5738 Darlington Avenue,
Pittsburgh
Contact: edgewoodsymphony.org, or
412.473.8880
This program pairs Beethoven’s
magnificent Violin Concerto with Dvorak’s
dramatic Seventh Symphony. Dvorak’s
greatest symphony marks a milestone
in the composer’s life while Beethoven’s
Violin Concerto is considered the summit
of a violinist’s concerto repertoire. The
Edgewood Symphony opens the concert
with the evocative “In the Steppes in
Central Asia” by Borodin. Visit the website
for more information on purchasing tickets
and other details.
Great American Music Series
at Westmoreland Museum
of American Art featuring
Willow Hill
Date: March 20
Address: The Westmoreland Museum
of American Art, 221 North Main
Street, Greensburg
Contact: thewestmoreland.org, or
1.888.718.4253
Join WMOAA for some pop country
as it continues its celebration of American
music! From indie rock to jazz to pop
country to Latin American rhythm, there’s
something for everyone in the Great
American Music Series. Each concert offers
a cash bar with beer, wine, soft drinks and
specialty cocktails, and food available for
purchase from Elegant Catering. Visit
the website for more information on
purchasing tickets and other details.
‘Jesus Christ Superstar’
presented by Stage Right
Dates: April 12-14
Address: The Palace Theatre,
21 West Otterman Street, Greensburg
Contact: stagerightgreensburg.com
What’s the buzz? A timeless work, the
rock opera is set against the backdrop of an
extraordinary and universally known series
of events but seen, unusually, through the
eyes of Judas Iscariot. Loosely based on the
Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John,
the musical follows the last week of Jesus
Christ’s life. The story, told entirely through
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song, explores the personal relationships
and struggles between Jesus, Judas, Mary
Magdalene, his disciples, his followers and
the Roman Empire. Visit the website for
more information on purchasing tickets
and other details. ranging from Dolly Parton to Richard
Marx. With over 80 awards to their name,
Rhonda Vincent and The Rage are the
most celebrated band in bluegrass. Visit
the website for more information on
purchasing tickets and other details.
‘Kal-ama-Zoo’ at the Theatre
Factory ‘Take The “A” Train’ by River City
Brass Band
Dates: May 3-12
Address: 235 Cavitt Avenue, Trafford
Contact: thetheatrefactory.org, or
412.374.9200
Peg and Irving, two widowed
70-somethings, bravely venture into the
new, overwhelming world of modern
dating. But when these opposites attract,
they discover love isn’t any easier the
second time around. Winner of the Riva
Shiner Comedy Award, “Kal-ama-zoo”
is a romantic comedy about life’s second
act and learning you’re never too old
to be young. Visit the website for more
information on purchasing tickets and
other details.
‘Music & Magic’ by
Westmoreland Symphony
Orchestra
Date: March 16
Address: The Palace Theatre,
21 West Otterman Street, Greensburg
Contact: westmorelandsymphony.org,
or 724.837.1850
Israeli cellist Amit Peled, a musician
of profound artistry and charismatic
stage presence, is acclaimed worldwide
as one of the most exciting and virtuosic
instrumentalists on the concert stage
today. He performs on the Pablo Casals
1733 Goffriller cello, which was loaned to
him personally by Casals’ widow, Marta
Casals Istomin. Visit the website for more
information on purchasing tickets and
other details.
Rhonda Vincent and The Rage at
the Lamp Theatre
Date: April 27
Address: 222 Main Street, Irwin
Contact: lamptheatre.org, or
724.367.4000
Rhonda Vincent’s music incorporates
savvy contemporary touches while drawing
deeply from the authentic traditions of
classic bluegrass, with a flawless band that
can execute both break-neck instrumentals
and heartwrenching ballads. Her latest
project “Taken” features special guests
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Date: April 4
Address: Linton Middle School,
250 Aster Street, Penn Hills
Contact: rivercitybrass.org
Pittsburgh’s own Billy Strayhorn wrote
the music that gave RCB the title for this
program. Its big (brass) band is ready to
swing classic tunes like “It Don’t Mean
a Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing),”
“Sing, Sing, Sing,” and “What a Wonderful
World.” Visit the website for information on
tickets and other details.
Races & Fitness
March for Parks
Date: March 30
Time: Registration begins at 9 a.m.;
Marches kick off at 10:30 a.m.
Locations: Twin Lakes Park
Peach Plaza Area and Murrysville
Community Center (See the website
for more information.)
Contact: westmoreland.pa.us, or
724.830.3950
Support your local parks! Prior
to the event, participants will collect
contributions to benefit parks and trails
projects in Westmoreland County.
Marchers can participate as individuals
or teams of three or more. You may
bring your dogs with you! March for
Parks is sponsored by the Westmoreland
County Parks & Recreation Citizens
Advisory Board. Visit the website for more
information.
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