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Hello Spring! of many genres while showcasing the fun and unique Millvale venues. The festival will build on the success of last year’s event, which reached approximately 5,000 people. Don’t let yourself miss the fun! and activities! Visit the website for more information on purchasing tickets and other details. Portersville Steam Show Spring Gas-Up Date: March 30 Address: The Strand Theater Initiative, 119 North Main Street, Zelienople Contact: thestrandtheater.org, or 724.742.0400 Andy “The Split Man” Gross returns with his hysterical and spellbinding magic, comedy and ventriloquism show! He is the hottest stand-up comic, magician and ventriloquist working today (Are there any others?!). He performs over 150 shows a year at comedy clubs, in Vegas, on cruise ships, for Fortune 500 corporate events, and at colleges and performing arts theaters everywhere. He’s considered one of the best by his peers in the entertainment industry. Visit the website for ticket information and other details. Dates: May 18 & 19 Address: 1512 Perry Highway, Portersville Contact: portersvillesteamshow.org Enjoy a fun-filled day at the Spring Gas- Up Show! There will be a vintage village, sawmill, cider press, gas engines, oil field equipment, farm animals, train rides, steam engines, flea market, crafts, food, kids’ pedal tractor pulling, tractor pulls, a steam building and other features to enjoy. On Stage The Flying Karamazov Brothers Date: April 13 Address: The Hillman Center for Performing Arts, Shady Side Academy, 423 Fox Chapel Road, Fox Chapel Contact: thehillman.org, or 412.968.3040 A zany showcase filled with laugh- out-loud comedy, wild theatrics, arcane errata and astonishing juggling feats. If you see one group of multi-faceted new vaudevillians at the apex of their ambidextrous and alliterative ability, see The Flying Karamazov Brothers. These are not your father’s wild-haired, juggling, flame-throwing, kilt-and-tutu-wearing performers. They’ll be laughing out loud with you! Visit the website for more information on purchasing tickets and other details. First Listen by Pittsburgh Philharmonic Date: May 10 Address: Quaker Valley Middle School, 618 Harbaugh Street, Sewickley Contact: pghphil.org, or 412.223.7501 Experience PP’s guest conductor Scott Woodard’s favorite pieces and new music from the Greater Pittsburgh region! Featuring the winner of the Pittsburgh Philharmonic’s Young Composer Contest. Before the performance, stop by Sewickley Public Library’s table for some fun crafts 28 724.942.0940 TO ADVERTISE ❘ Mind Boggling Variety Show featuring Andy Gross ‘Rosie Revere, Engineer’ by Citizens Bank Children’s Theater Series Date: April 4 Address: Marshall Middle School, 5145 Wexford Run Road, Wexford Contact: trustarts.org/pct_home/ events/series/childrens- theater-series Ms. Greer’s classroom includes three inquisitive out-of-the-box thinkers: Rosie Revere has big dreams, Iggy Peck has a relentless passion for architecture, and Ada Twist’s curiosity can drive her teacher crazy. A fun new musical based on the books “Rosie Revere, Engineer,” “Iggy Peck, Architect” and “Ada Twist, Scientist” by Andrea Beaty, which spotlight the STEM curriculum (focusing on science, technology, engineering and math). Visit the website for ticket information and other details. Shadows of the ‘60s: A Tribute to Motown’s Super Groups Date: April 27 Address: Legacy Theater, Cumberland Woods Village, 700 Cumberland Woods Drive, Allison Park Contact: thelegacylineup.com Dave Revels’ show pays tribute to the tremendous legacy of The Four Tops, The Temptations and The Supremes. It will be icmags.com a night of classics, with hits that span the decades and a grand finale featuring the music of Motown’s Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Gladys Knight, Martha Reeves, Junior Walker, and more. Visit the website for more information on purchasing tickets and other details. Inspiration North Hills Home Show Dates: March 29-31 Address: Wildwood Sports Complex, 2330 Wildwood Road, Allison Park Contact: northhillshomeshow.com You’ll find fresh ideas and smart advice on home improvement, decorating, and landscaping projects all under one roof at the 2019 North Hills Home Show! Three action-packed days of exhibits, seminars, and demonstrations will educate and entertain individuals interested in one-stop shopping for information, advice and inspiration. Penn State Garden Symposium Date: April 27 Address: Shady Side Academy, 423 Fox Chapel Road, Fox Chapel Contact: extension.psu.edu/programs/ master-gardener/counties/allegheny A premiere annual horticultural event with professional speakers discussing the latest in horticulture! Featuring keynote speaker Tony Avent, plantsman and owner of Plant Delights in Raleigh, North Carolina. Also speaking will be Jennifer Bartley, landscape architect and author of “Designing the New Kitchen Garden”; Cynthia Morton, PhD; and Vincent Cotrone, Penn State Urban Forester. Visit the website for more information on purchasing tickets and other details. 60 Years of Making at Sweetwater Center for the Arts Dates: Starting March 21 Address: 200 Broad Street, Sewickley Contact: sweetwaterartcenter.org, or 412.741.4405 Edinboro University faculty members have been teaching the art of pottery, vessels, and ceramic sculpture for 60 years. The program has produced more than 200 talented and accomplished ceramic alumni artists. The exhibit 60 Years of