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Oakmont Home Tour you are looking for new decor items for the holidays or you are ready to start (or finish!) your Christmas shopping, you are sure to find something to suit your style and budget! 2018 Holiday Cheer Craft & Vendor Show at Norwin High School Date: Dec. 1 Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Address: Norwin High School, 251 McMahon Drive, Irwin Contact: [email protected] Make plans for the 2018 Norwin Cheerleaders’ 3rd Annual Holiday Cheer Craft and Vendor Show. Features 150+ vendors, a large basket raffle, 50/50, full concession stand, kids’ area, DJ, door prize and more! Holiday Open House in Irwin Date: Dec. 14 Time: 11 a.m. to noon Address: Main Street, Downtown Irwin Contact: downtownirwin.com/ upcoming-events Visit all of the great independent retailers in downtown Irwin...just in time for Christmas! Norwin Historical Society’s 2018 Homes for the Holidays Annual House Tour Date: Dec. 1 Address: Throughout the Irwin area Contact: norwinhistoricalsociety.org, or 412.759.9771 Don’t miss this annual event that supports the society’s programs and events throughout the year—a tradition in the area for over 20 years! The homes on the tour range from very large and historic to very new and fabulous. The V.I.P. Shuttle will be available again this year, sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Tickets are available at the Norwin Public Library and the Norwin Chamber of Commerce. The continued existence of the society is greatly dependent on the support of both the host families and tour participants. Date: Dec. 2 Time: 1 p.m. Address: Throughout the Oakmont area Contact: oakmont-pa.com, or 412.828.3238 Get some holiday decorating inspiration by touring the charming properties on the 2018 Oakmont Christmas Home Tour! Sponsored by the Oakmont Chamber of Commerce, visit the website for information on purchasing tickets and other details. White Oak Recreation Board Holiday Craft Show Date: Dec. 1 Address: White Oak Athletic Association, 1798 Lower Heckman Road, White Oak Contact: woboro.com, or 412.672.9727 Take care of everyone on your holiday gift list by purchasing handcrafted and unique items created by local artisans, along with sweets and treats! Visit the website for more information. Sights and Sounds of the Season A Carol Symphony presented by Edgewood Symphony Orchestra Date: Dec. 1 Time: 7:30 p.m. Address: First Presbyterian Church of Edgewood, 120 East Swissvale Avenue, Edgewood Contact: edgewoodsymphony.org, or 412.473.8880 Ring in the season with the symphony at its annual holiday concert, featuring heart- warming music and magical moments! Experience this memorable concert as the combined forces of the ESO and the Renaissance City Choir present Rutter’s “Gloria,” a contemporary classic celebrating the season with expressions of joy and praise. 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 22 724.942.0940 TO ADVERTISE ❘ icmags.com 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.