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INEVENTS

SHALER AREA STUDENT MUSICIANS PLAY 9TH ANNUAL SHALERPALOOZA
The stage at Mr . Smalls Theatre in Millvale has hosted countless national music performers , but on Saturday , Feb . 18 , Shaler Area student musicians took the stage .
Shalerpalooza , a concert to benefit class funds , has become an anticipated event in the Shaler Area community and over the past nine years has grown to include more student musicians and soloists . This year , the concert featured 15 different bands , solo artists and performers .
The event started in 2009 with a concert by Dale Mangold ’ s Pittsburgh‐based rock band , Tobacco Road . Mangold , a Shaler Area High School custodial / maintenance staff member , has expanded the event over the years to feature more of the student body ’ s musical talents .
More than 300 students and adults attended this year ’ s event and proceeds were split between the four high school classes ’ funds , which help offset the cost of senioryear activities such as prom , banquets and graduation caps and gowns .
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