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Boy Scout Troop 296 Fundraiser Pancake Breakfast and Vendor Show Date: April 14 Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Address: Saint Sylvester’s Church Hall, 3754 Brownsville Road, Brentwood Contact: [email protected] Support Troop 296 at its annual Pancake Breakfast and Vendor Show! Shop at 30 vendor spots as you enjoy a delicious breakfast and more. Mt. Lebanon Public Library Speaker Series Presents ‘An Evening with Erik Larson’ Date: April 29 Address: Mellon Middle School Auditorium, 11 Castle Shannon Boulevard, Mt. Lebanon Contact: mtlebanonlibrary.org Erik Larson will be the speaker at the sixth annual Mt. Lebanon Public Library Speaker Series, an event to honor the memory of Joe Wertheim, a longtime library patron, volunteer and board member. Larson is a master of narrative non-fiction. His vividly written, bestselling books have won several awards and been published worldwide. Visit the website for information on purchasing tickets and other details. Pittsburgh Creative Arts Festival Dates: March 15-17 Address: DoubleTree by Hilton, Green Tree Contact: pghknitandcrochet.com, or 412.963.7030 Pittsburgh Knit and Crochet Festival event with knitting, crocheting, fiber art, spinning, weaving, classes and demonstrations, contests, fashion show, raffles, drawings and so much more. Visit the website for more information. South Hills Home Show Dates: April 26-28 Address: Cool Springs Sports Complex, 1530 Hamilton Road, Bethel Park Contact: southhillshomeshow.com You’ll find fresh ideas and smart advice on home improvement, decorating and landscaping projects all under one roof at the South Hills Home Show! Featuring three action-packed days of exhibits, seminars and demonstrations that will educate and entertain individuals interested in information, advice and inspiration. Visit the website for more information. Three Rivers Quilters 2019 Quilt Show Dates: May 9-11 Address: The Meadows Racetrack & Casino Triple Crown Suites, 210 Racetrack Road, Washington Contact: threeriversquilters.org Handcrafted beauty! View over 145 quilts and watch demonstrations of a wide variety of quilting skills presented by club members and others. Shop at the Grannie’s Attic sale, visit a wide variety of quilt-related vendors, and enjoy a snack or meal at one of the many dining options at The Meadows. Buy tickets for outstanding items including sewing machines donated by participating vendors. Purchase a DVD of the show quilts. Visit the website for more information. 3 Rivers Comicon Dates: May 11 & 12 Address: Century III Mall, 3075 Clairton Road, West Mifflin Contact: 3riverscomicon.com 3 Rivers Comicon has set out to be a convention for comic fans and creators alike. With over 100 artists/writers/ creators and almost as many vendors of everything nerdy, this show is one not to miss. It is dedicated to cultivating the comic culture and community by bringing in some of the bigger names in the industry. Ukrainian Easter Eggs at Upper St. Clair Library Date: March 23 Address: 1820 McLaughlin Run Road, Upper St. Clair Contact: twpusc.org, or 412.835.5540 (You must pre- register for this event.) Decorating Ukrainian Easter eggs, known as pysanky, is a tradition handed down through the generations for thousands of years. These beautiful batik eggs symbolize the return of spring, the rejuvenation of nature, and the Christian Resurrection. Learn this ancient art and create your own unique treasure! Visit the website to register and for other information. Washington Antiques Fair Date: March 31 (More dates are available.) Address: Washington Wild Things Park, 1 Washington Federal Way, Washington Contact: washingtonantiquesfair.com, or 724.942.0357 Come and be a part of it! Have you been looking for years for that rare something to complete a collection? Is bargain hunting your passion? The Washington Antiques Fair may just be the place for you! Visit the website for more information. Live Performances ‘Back to Broadway’ by the Washington Symphony Orchestra Date: May 4 Address: Trinity High School, 231 Park Avenue, Washington Contact: washsym.org, or 724.223.9796 Back by popular demand, take another trip with the WSO to the musical home of your favorite show tunes that will have you humming all summer long. Selections include music from “Hamilton” and “An American in Paris.” The Washington Community Theatre players will join the orchestra for a number of performances and WSO’s 2018-2019 Young Artist Competition winner will perform the winning solo on stage. Visit the website for information on purchasing tickets and other details. ‘The Drowsy Chaperone’ by Little Lake Theatre Dates: Starting April 25 Address: 500 Lakeside Drive, Canonsburg Contact: littlelake.org With the houselights down, a man in a chair appears on stage and puts on his favorite record—the cast recording of a fictitious 1928 musical. The recording comes to life and “The Drowsy Chaperone” begins. Mix in two lovers on the eve of their wedding, a bumbling best man, a desperate theater producer, a not-so-bright hostess, two gangsters posing as pastry chefs, a Continued on next page > WEST MIFFLIN ❘ SPRING 2019 15