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A Building on the Bethany College Campus Credit: Bill Rockwell   Last evening, on my birthday, I enjoyed the drive over to Bethany, West Virginia, home to Bethany College. I had written about Bethany many, many years ago for, I believe, West Virginia magazine, but was surprised how different it is now is from what I remember. It has an almost Ivy League look with beautiful stone buildings and wonderfully landscaped campus. BTW, the road from Washington to the campus meanders through some lovely bucolic Pennsylvania countryside. Actor Casey Hellman Anyway, my visit last evening was to attend the Red Carpet Reception and movie premiere of “The Blithedale Romance,” based on Nathaniel Hawthorne’s 1852 novel of the same name. Many of the actors and producers were there as was Cody Knotts, the film’s director. Poster of Diva/Renaissance Woman and Actress Emily Lapisardi Credit: Bill Rockwell I knew Cody through his wife, the very talented, Renaissance woman, Emily Lapisardi Knotts who I’...

It’s a Weekend Celebrating the final Huzzah of the Season!    Grab a beer and toast your friends and family as the sound of pipes and drums echoes through the village. Join us for a rollicking good time as we close our 202 5 season!    Feat uring : The CRAIC -   Celebrate the last Sheingannen of the season with a special final performance Reidiculous - Whip cracking and escape artistry Actrobatrix -   This trio with have your sides splitting and your mind mesmerized with daring feats and high flying aeriel stunts Natures Educators - meet our beloved burrowing owl, vultures, falcons and more and learn about their place in the natural world and how you can protect them. The Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival is an immersive experience for all ages in the beautiful gateway to the Laurel highlands.   Featuring nine stages with nonstop entertainment, over 100 artisans with handcrafted wares, and food fit for a King!   The festival is ...

  City Theatre & Pittsburgh Public Theater Buy More, Save More! An offer worthy of a standing ovation! Buy more, save more on amazing 2025/2026 shows from Pittsburgh Public Theater and City Theatre Company. This collaboration between two legendary theater companies means you can take in more performances for less money! How it works Select a show from City Theatre or Pittsburgh Public Theater Select your seats and add to the cart. Once you’ve added your first show, select at least one more from either theater to start saving! Your discount will be automatically applied at checkout once you purchase two or more titles in the same order. Buy any TWO shows and save 10% Buy any THREE shows and save 20% Buy any FOUR shows and save 30% Buy FIVE or more shows and save 40% Get the best of live theater for yourself, family, and friends – but hurry because this offer only lasts until October 19, 2025! Offer only valid on full price tickets. BUY TICKETS City Theatre and Pittsburgh Public ...

  Come this Sat. Sept. 27 noon-4 p.m. at Homewood Cemetery and hear the stories of legendary Pittsburghers: ... Civil War soldier Henry Milo Curry ... 1880s railroad magnate Robert Pitcairn ... 20th-century oil wildcatter Michael Benedum ... World War II Army pilot William L. Flinn II ... Gilded Age socialite Irene Peacock ... "Father of Pittsburgh Parks" Edward Manning Bigelow ... 1892 Homestead Steel Strikers prosecutor Clarence Burleigh * A superb cast of local actors perform the historic characters — Frank Baker, Sarah Campbell, John Locke, Johnny Patalano, Suzanne Ward, Cindy West, Erica Fox Zabusky. TICKETS: https://primestage.com/events/

  Art on Fire: Pittsburgh’s Hottest Party + Glass Art Auction Friday, September 26 | 6–11pm Step into a night of  molten magic  and  high-energy entertainment at Pittsburgh Glass Center’s signature fundraiser! TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE! Live Glass + Acrobatic Performances  — Watch top artists shape 2,100° glass while Iron City Circus Arts dazzles overhead. First Pick at the Famous Glass Pumpkin Patch  — Score one-of-a-kind glass pumpkins before anyone else. Party with a View   — Sip signature cocktails from an ice luge and enjoy bites from Bistro to Go on the stunning Vitro Patio. Bid + WIN!  — Over 200 unique works in live and silent auctions, including a special piece by visiting Australian artist Nick Mount. BID NOW Every ticket supports local artists and Pittsburgh Glass Center programs. GET TICKETS TO ART ON FIRE Tickets are going fast  — get yours now and be part of Pittsburgh’s hottest night of art, performance, and community! 2025 ART O...

    PITTSBURGH, PA • July 29, 2025  -  Get ready to shiver with antici…pation!  Pittsburgh CLO is thrilled to announce its upcoming production of Richard O’Brien’s  THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW , running  October 14 through November 8, 2025 , at the  Greer Cabaret Theater  as part of the Kara Cabaret Series. In celebration of the musical’s 50th Anniversary, this fully staged, immersive production invites audiences to unleash their inner creatures of the night in a one-of-a-kind experience filled with sci-fi, seduction, and rock ‘n’ roll rebellion. The madness kicks off with  Ticketed Previews on October 14  (Limited Preview) and  October 15 , followed by the  Official Opening Night on Thursday, October 16 . Join sweethearts Brad and Janet on a wild journey to the castle of Dr. Frank-N-Furter, where nothing is as it seems and every musical number invites you to unleash your inner creature of the night. PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE: Wednes...

  Chaos, Cabernet & Childcare... NOISES OFF  is a Whole Experience Pittsburgh Public Theater is your one-stop shop for an exciting night (or afternoon) on the town! Check out our special events for  NOISES OFF  and grab your tickets now at  PPT.org/Noises  or by clicking one of the special events below. WINE WEDNESDAY : Wed, Oct 1 at 5:30 p.m. Join Pittsburgh Public Theater for a delectable pre-show wine tasting. Add to your ticket for only $15! Add Wine Wednesday at checkout. LIVE AUDIO DESCRIPTION : Fri, Oct 3 at 8 p.m. Enjoy spoken narration of the play delivered to you at your seat through the use of our assisted listening devices. Stop by our Guest Services desk upon arrival. AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETED PERFORMANCE   Sat, Oct 11 at 2 p.m. Reserve your seat and enjoy a team of two interpreters designed to bring the show to life through American Sign Language.  Choose one of the seats indicated by a blue dot on the seating chart in r...