Spring into Some Fun
Ethnic Festival and Spring Craft Show Date : June 10 ( Tentative ; check the website .) Address : Main Street , Downtown Irwin Contact : irwinpa . org
Sponsored by the Borough of Irwin and Irwin Business and Professional Association , this annual festival has it all for family fun . Enjoy live music , entertainment , ethnic foods , a variety of crafts and more right on Main Street ! Visit the website for more information .
Greensburg Community Days Date : Memorial Day Weekend beginning May 25 ( Tentative ; check the website .) Address : Lynch Field , 528 New Alexandria Road , Greensburg Contact : greensburgpa . org , or 724.834.4880
Enjoy live entertainment , food and craft booths , carnival rides for the kids , the E . C . Cruisers car show and more ! Visit the website for more information .
Mammoth Fest Date : Early June ( Check the website for the exact date .) Address : Mammoth Park , Blacksmith Road , Mount Pleasant Contact : westmoreland . pa . us , or 724.830.3968
Have fun at a family-oriented festival with a wide variety of food , entertainment and children ’ s attractions . Admission and parking are both free to the public ! Visit the website for more information .
18th Annual Pittsburgh Arts and Crafts Spring Fever Festival Dates : March 24-26 Times : Friday and Saturday , 10 a . m . to 5 p . m .; Sunday , 10 a . m . to 4 p . m . Address : Monroeville Convention Center , 209 Mall Boulevard , Monroeville Contact : familyfestivals . com / Spring-Fever-Festival . html
Join in one of the area ’ s biggest spring arts and crafts festivals at the Monroeville Convention Center with all exhibits in one huge exhibit hall ! Browse and shop over 180 booths of quality arts and crafts including jewelry , decorative painting , scented candles , embellished clothing , functional and decorative wood , fabric decor , purses and much more ! Visit the website for more information .
Spring Book Sale at Penn Hills Library Dates : May 20-22 Address : Penn Hills Library , 1037 Stotler Road , Penn Hills Contact : phlibrary @ einetwork . net , or call 412.795.3507
Enjoy a new spring read ! Visit the Friends of the Penn Hills Library ’ s 2017 Spring Book Sale and Bake Sale in the library ’ s Community Room . It is open to the public and the proceeds benefit the library . Visit the website for more details .
Unity Volunteer Fire Department ’ s Good Friday Fish Fry and Craft Show Date : April 14 Time : 11 a . m . to 7 p . m . Address : Unity Volunteer Fire Department , 340 Old Leechburg Road , Plum Contact : station233 @ comcast . net , or facebook . com / UnityVFD233
Love fish sandwiches ? How about crafts ? Enjoy both and support your local VFD at the same time at this fun annual event . Visit the website for more information .
WILKPEX 2017 by Wilkinsburg Stamp Club Dates : April 22 & 23 Times : Saturday , 10 a . m . to 5 p . m .; Sunday , 10 a . m . to 3 p . m . Address : Gateway Hall / Monroeville Fire Co . No . 4 , 4370 Northern Pike ,
Monroeville
Contact : wilkinsburgstampclub . com / wilkpex . php
Featuring exhibits , a youth area , a members ’ flea market , a U . S . P . S . substation , and about 15 dealers showing their wares , WILKPEX is known worldwide for its special Satirical Souvenir Sheet issue , which has become a collectible in its own right . WILKPEX also offers free parking and admission . Visit the website for more information .
Sweet Sounds of Spring
The American Spirit – Performance by the Edgewood Symphony Date : May 13 Time : 7:30 p . m . Address : Agnes and Joseph Katz Performing Arts Center , Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh , 5738 Darlington Road , Pittsburgh
Contact : edgewoodsymphony . org , or 412.473.8880 The symphony ’ s season finale explores the past and future of American symphonic music by pairing Charles Griffes ’ impressionistic tone poem “ The White Peacock ” with a bold and expressive new symphony by local composer Robert Schultz . Visit the website for information on tickets and other details .
Beethoven ’ s ‘ Ode to Joy ’ – Performance by Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra Date : May 20 Time : 7:30 p . m . Address : The Palace Theatre , 21 West Otterman Street , Greensburg Contact : westmorelandsymphony . org , or 724.837.1850
Beethoven ’ s exultant “ Ode to Joy ” closes out the 2016-17 WSO Season . Considered to be among Beethoven ’ s greatest works , Symphony No . 9 features a large chorus and vocal soloists — the ninth symphony ’ s “ Ode to Joy ” theme is one of the most recognizable melodies ever performed . The concert is conducted by Artistic Director Daniel Meyer , and features the 55-member WSO Chamber Singers directed by Marc Tourre . Visit the website for more information .
Swing into Summer by The River City Brass Band Date : May 4 Time : 7:30 p . m . Address : Linton Middle School , 250 Aster Street , Penn Hills Contact : rivercitybrass . org / swing-into-summer
Get ready for summer with hot Big Band and jazz sounds from your River City Brass ! Featuring the music of Chick Corea , Maynard Ferguson and Stan Kenton . Visit the website for information on tickets and other details .
The Westmoreland Jazz Society Concert featuring Thomas Wendt and The Main Stem Quintet Date : May 18 Time : 7:30 p . m . Address : The Westmoreland Museum of American Art ,
221 North Main Street , Greensburg Contact : thewestmoreland . org / event / westmoreland-jazz-societyconcert-featuring-thomas-wendt-the-main-stem-quintet , or 1.888.71TICKETS Have you ever wondered about those energizing , melodious sounds coming from The Westmoreland on the third Thursday of the month ? It ’ s the monthly performance of the Westmoreland Jazz Society ! There are no advance ticket sales — so you can just show up on jazz night and purchase your ticket . Plus the museum is open so you can check out the latest exhibition or browse in the shop . Visit the website for more information .
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