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The Oaks Theater Holiday Shows you know plus new ones written for the Broadway production. When faced with danger, these royal sisters discover their hidden potential and the powerful bonds of family and friendship. Loaded with magic, adventure, and plenty of humor! Holiday Shows at The Lamp Theatre Dates: Dec. 1 – Twelve Twenty-Four; Dec. 5 – 2 Broke Country Girls, Lois & Diana Address: The Lamp Theatre, 222 Main Street, Irwin Contact: lamptheatre.org, or 724.367.4000 Twelve Twenty-Four presents a high- energy, full-scale holiday rock orchestra concert featuring everyone’s favorite rock-edge holiday music as well as its own holiday creations. Lois Scott and Diana Lynn, along with their special guests, present their fourth annual Christmas show full of music and magic for the entire family. The Latshaw Pops: The Sounds of Christmas Date: Dec. 8 Address: The Lamp Theatre, 222 Main Street, Irwin Contact: lamptheatre.org, or 724.367.4000 The Latshaw Pops Orchestra, which has performed popular American standards, Broadway show tunes, movie favorites and the best in swing music since 2004, presents its “Sounds of Christmas.” Singers, The Christmas Belle Dancers and the 22-piece Latshaw Pops Orchestra will take you on a musical journey that encompasses all of your favorite Christmas songs as well as traditional carols. Dates: Dec. 6 & 7 – Pitt Floyd “A Momentary Lapse of Season”; Dec. 14 – Johnny Angel & The Halos Christmas Show; Dec. 21 – Pure Gold Christmas Address: 310 Allegheny River Boulevard, Oakmont Contact: theoakstheater.com, or 412.828.6322 “Pittsburgh’s premiere Pink Floyd tribute band” plays new rock arrangements of traditional holiday songs and carols and mash-ups with some Pink Floyd masterpieces. Johnny Angel & The Halos return for their annual Christmas concert. Pure Gold brings a delightful night of all your favorite oldies. Holiday Shows at The Palace Theatre Dates: End of November and various December dates (Check the website.) Address: The Palace Theatre, 21 West Otterman Street, Greensburg Contact: thepalacetheatre.org/ concerts-events, or 724.836.8000 The Palace Theatre hosts a variety of holiday shows to satisfy any taste! Some of the scheduled performances include Ken Ludwig’s Twas the Night Before Christmas; Branson on the Road, Christmas Style; The Coasters, Drifters and Platters Holiday Hop; Oak Ridge Boys Down Home Christmas; and a Christmas show with Sara Evans. Visit the website for details and additional events. Holiday Bell Choir Concert at Penn Hills Library Date: Dec. 5 Time: 7 p.m. Address: 1037 Stotler Road, Penn Hills Contact: pennhillslibrary.org, or 412.795.3507 Visit the library for a free holiday concert by the Good Shepherd Roman Catholic Parish Handbell Choir, directed by Kelly Thompson. Holiday Sing-Along at Penn Hills Library Date: Dec. 19 Time: 7 p.m. Address: 1037 Stotler Road, Penn Hills Contact: pennhillslibrary.org, or 412.795.3507 Join in the singing of carols and other holiday favorites at the library! Refreshments will be available. Christmas with the Camerata Date: Dec. 15 Time: 7:30 p.m. Address: Sixth Presbyterian Church, 1688 Murray Avenue, Pittsburgh (Squirrel Hill) Contact: pittsburghcamerata.org, or 412.421.5884 At this most reflective time of year, when light and darkness are equal, the Pittsburgh Camerata offers the music of Christmas, sacred and secular. The Camerata is a professional vocal ensemble committed to presenting imaginative and inspiring choral programs. Pittsburgh Camerata – What She Said: Music of Women Poets Date: Feb. 8 Time: 7:30 p.m. Address: St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 5801 Hampton Street, Pittsburgh (Highland Park) Contact: pittsburghcamerata.org, or 412.421.5884 Emily Dickinson, Sara Teasdale, Amy Lowell, Cynthia Jarvis, Gwyneth Walker, Hildegard von Bingen, Abbie Betinis, and Libby Larsen are composers and poets whose art continues to grace our lives. Guests include Pittsburgh Girls Choir, based in the eastern part of the city, and Triple Trio, an all-girls ensemble of Mt. Lebanon H.S. Pittsburgh Children’s Theater Series Presents ‘The Magic School Bus’ Date: Jan. 8 Time: 7 p.m. Address: Greensburg Salem Middle School, 301 North Main, Greensburg Contact: trustarts.org/pct_home/ events/series/childrens-theater-series Hop on the Magic School Bus for a ride Continued on next page > MURRYSVILLE ❘ WINTER 2019 19