Hello Spring!
Celebrating Quilts, Music
and Movement by Seton Hill
University
Date: March 3
Address: The Westmoreland Museum
of American Art, 221 North Main
Street, Greensburg
Contact: thewestmoreland.org, or
1.888.718.4253
Join faculty and students from the dance,
musical theater and music programs at
Seton Hill University as they present a
special performance inspired by the exhibit
Circular Abstractions and the symbol of the
unbroken circle as a way in which stories
are passed down within our communities
through music and art. Visit the website for
more information on purchasing tickets
and other details.
David Bromberg Quintet at The
Oaks Theater
Date: May 11
Address: 310 Allegheny River
Boulevard, Oakmont
Contact: theoakstheater.com, or
412.828.6322
For Americana godfather David
Bromberg, it all began with the blues. His
incredible journey spans more than five
decades, and includes adventures with
Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Jerry Garcia,
and music and life lessons from seminal
blues guitarist Reverend Gary Davis, who
claimed the young Bromberg as a son. A
musician’s musician, Bromberg’s mastery of
several stringed instruments (guitar, fiddle,
Dobro, mandolin) and multiple styles
is legendary. Visit the website for more
information on purchasing tickets and
other details.
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
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symphony opens this 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: 221 North Main Street,
Greensburg
Contact: thewestmoreland.org, or
1.888.718.4253
Part of WMOAA’s 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, this
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, it follows the last week of Jesus
Christ’s life. The story, told entirely through
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.
‘Kal-ama-zoo’ at The
Theatre Factory
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
Vincent’s music incorporates savvy
contemporary touches while drawing
deeply from the authentic traditions of
classic bluegrass, with a flawless band
that can execute breakneck instrumentals
to heartwrenching ballads. The latest
project, “Taken,” features special guests
ranging from Dolly Parton to Richard
Marx. With over 80 awards to their name,
Rhonda Vincent and The Rage is the
most celebrated band in bluegrass. Visit
the website for more information on
purchasing tickets and other details.
‘Take The “A” Train’ by River
City Brass Band
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. RCB’s 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