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City Theatre Extends Late Nite Catechism through August
Because of its incredible popularity, City Theatre has extended Late Nite Catechism through August 28. Actress Mary Zentmyer will step into the role of “Sister” for the August shows.
Tickets for all performances of Late Nite Catechism are available for $35 general admission; $45 for reserved seats. For more information call (412) 431-CITY or visit www.citytheatrecompany.org.
August 18
Broadway at the Kean
Addis Studios for the Creative & Performing Arts will present “Broadway at the Kean” on Thursday, August 18, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. at the Kean Theatre, St. Barnabas. This review features music and dance from “South Pacific”, “Grease”, Guys & Dolls” and “Camelot”. Ticket prices are $12.00 for adults and $10.00 for children and senior citizens. Please call the studio at (412) 487-6760 for tickets and information on group rates for scout troops, AARP and other groups.
September 1
Pittsburgh Opera Announces Supernumerary Auditions
The Pittsburgh Opera is looking for men, women, boys, and girls of all ages to participate as supers in the upcoming fall productions of Rigoletto (Sept 24 - October 2) and Ariadne auf Naxos (October 22 - 30). Auditions will be held on Thursday, Sept. 1 from 7-9 p.m. at the Pittsburgh Opera Studio, 801 Penn Ave., downtown.
Supers serve as stage extras and are non-singing, non-speaking roles. The number of rehearsals will range from one to five per production plus four performances on Saturday, Tuesday and Friday evenings and Sundays at 2pm. Rehearsals take place during evening hours and on some Saturday mornings.
For more information, call Eric Einhorn at (412) 281-0912 x245.
September 9-11
A Fair in the Park
The Craftsmen's Guild of Pittsburgh will host the 36th annual "A Fair in the Park" Sept, 9-11 at Mellon Park in Shadyside. This contemporary fine arts & crafts fair features over 125 local and national artists working in a variety of mediums.
This event is free and includes craft demonstrations, children's activities, top local band and a variety of foods.
For more information, contact Marcy Hawk at (412) 781-3569 or iplayart@yahoo.com.
Crowns:
Photo credit: Michael Cunningham
September 22 – October 16
City Theatre presents Crowns
City Theatre is thrilled to open its 2005-06 season with Crowns, Regina Taylor’s glorious play with music celebrating the history and spirit of African American women and their exquisite hats. Crowns will run on City Theatre’s 272-seat mainstage from September 22 to October 16, 2005.
In Regina Taylor’s highly theatrical adaptation a cast of six (plus onstage musician) tell lively and moving stories, dance, sing traditional spirituals and gospel songs, and model jubilant and fashionable hats.
Taylor’s story centers on Yolanda, a girl from Brooklyn who has never had any kind of hat except a baseball cap worn backwards. After her brother is killed, Yolanda’s mother sends her down South to live with her grandmother. There Yolanda encounters the rituals of preparing for and going to Sunday church service, and begins to find connections to older traditions and deeper spirituality.
For more information, call the Box Office at (412) 431-CITY or visit www.citytheatrecompany.org.
September 25
5K … Have it Your Way! Walk
The Cancer Caring Center is proud to welcome #1 Cochran as the Presenting Sponsor of the Burger King "5K...Have it Your Way!" Walk. Coach Bill Cowher of the Pittsburgh Steelers will be serving as Honorary Chairman of the event, as well as, hosting a luncheon for the Top Ten fundraisers at Mt. Washington’s beautiful Lemont .
The Walk takes place Sunday, September 25 in North Park and folks are invited to ‘have it their way’; walk, run, bike, rollerblade….or stay at home and sleep in! You do not actually have to participate on Walk Day to be eligible for all fundraising prizes. The day starts with a continental breakfast; afterwards a picnic courtesy of Burger King, facepainters, and music by Upbeat Entertainment.
Walkers are asked to collect pledges and turn them in up to one month after the event. Fundraising prizes include Steelers merchandise. For more information call (412) 622-1212.
All proceeds benefit the Cancer Caring Center.
October 5
Light The Night Walk
Join Light The Night Walk on Wednesday, Oct. 5 at Heinz Field, North Shore. Light The Night Walk is The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's nationwide evening Walk to build awareness of blood cancers and raise funds for cures. Walkers carry illuminated balloons-white for survivors and red for supporters-to celebrate and commemorate lives touched by cancer
Funds raised by participants support the Society's mission: cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families.
Anyone can take part-children, adults and seniors are all welcome. This is a casual Walk with no fitness requirements. Incentives can be earned for different fundraising levels.
Please join the effort to cure blood cancers and Light The Night with hope and help for thousands.
For more information call 877.LTN.WALK or visit www.lightthenight.org.
November 10
POWER Fashion Show and Fundraising Event
POWER Promises, an annual fashion show and fundraising event, will be held Thursday, Nov. 10 at 5:30 p.m. at Heinz Field in the East Club Lounge. The event will feature winter and holiday fashions, as well as a live auction. All proceeds will benefit POWER (Pennsylvania Organization for Women in Early Recovery), a local non-profit organization that provides quality treatment and support services for women who are changing their lives through recovery from addiction to alcohol and other drugs.
Reservations are available from POWER for $100 each. For more information or to reserve your seat, please call (412) 243-7535, ext. 223.
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