ENTRIES FOR THE 38TH ANNUAL THREE RIVERS QUILT SHOW DUE FEB . 21
Entries are now being accepted for the 38th Annual Three Rivers Quilt Show , March 30 through April 1 . Deadline for entries is Feb . 21 .
This year ’ s theme is a traditional quilt block known as Drunkard ’ s Path , named for the curved piecing that resembles the staggering path of an inebriated person .
There are several theories about this block , which originated in England and has been known as Mill Wheel , Wanderer in the Wilderness and Rob Peter to Pay Paul . Stories say that the Women ’ s Christian Temperance Union , formed in 1874 , made quilts with this block , renaming it Drunkard ’ s Path in order to raise money for their cause .
The block has several other common names today including Solomon ’ s Path and Old Maid ’ s Puzzle . It is a challenging block with curved piecing , but most quilters can master it with a little practice .
Along with the theme category , quilts will be shown in 11 different categories and all categories have cash prizes . More than 130 quilts will be on display , along with demonstrations , quilt and fiber vendors , a large , stunning Raffle Quilt made by guild members , Dream Basket raffles and Granny ’ s Attic — a rummage sale filled with bargains for sewists and quilters .
Admission to the show is $ 10 and it will be held at Hollywood Casino at the Meadows in Washington , PA . The show opens daily at 10 a . m . Discounted admission rates are available for groups of 10
or more . For information , email threeriversquiltshow @ gmail . com or call Jan B . at 412.833.5942 . For more details , go to the website , threeriversquilters . org / quiltshow . html .
Three Rivers Quilters , Inc ., is a nonprofit organization dedicated to sharing information and developing skills in quilting and textile arts , and to encouraging interest in these arts throughout the community . Members donated more than 180 quilts to charity last year .
PITTSBURGH OPERA TO HAVE INAUGURAL SUMMER CAMP THIS JULY
The camp will take place July 10-21 .
Pittsburgh Opera ’ s inaugural summer camp , called Bravo Academy , is designed for high school students who are interested in opera and other performing arts . Participants will receive invaluable hands-on experience with leading industry professionals and performers . Each instructor is a specialist in the field , selected to offer participants a broad , accurate view of the world of opera .
All participants will take fun and engaging classes , participate in exclusive workshops with Pittsburgh Opera staff , engage in master classes with industry luminaries and master teachers , and more . The classes include :
• Opera Fan Fiction
• Opera in Motion
• Opera Culture
• Behind the Curtain
• Opera Achievement
• Improv Acting
• Opera Scenes
Space is also available for participants interested in scenic / costume design , stage direction , and various other creative and production-related performance elements .
Bravo Academy will culminate with a final professional showcase performance by the participants at the Bitz Opera Factory on Friday , July 21 , at 7 p . m . Performers will show off the skills they ’ ve learned in scenes selected especially for them . Family and friends can attend .
“ We are excited to launch this camp that will explore opera , musical theater , and crossover music ,” said Pittsburgh Opera Director of IDEA Initiatives and Community Engagement Rebekah Diaz . “ Whether you ’ re already an opera fan or have never heard an opera in your life , this camp will be an absolutely fantastic , unforgettable experience .”
Bravo Academy will take place at Pittsburgh Opera ’ s headquarters in the Bitz Opera Factory at 2425 Liberty Avenue in the Strip District , downtown Pittsburgh . The two-week camp will run from 9 a . m . to 5 p . m . each weekday .
The camp has a $ 550 registration fee . Payment plans and financial aid are available . Participants can sign up online at pittsburghopera . org / BravoEnroll or by contacting Rebekah Diaz at 412.281.0912 x256 . More information is available at pittsburghopera . org / bravo .
Bravo Academy is supported , in part , by the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council through its Allegheny Arts Revival Grant and by the National Endowment for the Arts . n
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