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July 23, 2008

Diversions from July 24, 2008

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Art



• Mendelson Gallery is presenting another Salon Des Refusee Aug. 1 to 30 at the gallery, 5874 Ellsworth Avenue, Shadyside, Pittsburgh, for those rejected from the Associated Artists of Pittsburgh exhibit. Gallery hours are 12 to 5 pm, Thursday through Saturday, or by appointment at 412 361-8664.

• Check out pieces by abstract master Piet Mondrian and mixed-media sculptures by Glenn Kaino through Aug. 31 at the Andy Warhol Museum, Pittsburgh. Info: 412-237-8300 and www.warhol.org

• Experience “Life on Mars,” the 55th Carnegie International, at Carnegie Museum of Art, Pittsburgh. Info: 412-622-3131 and www.cmoa.org

• Gary Bukovnik’s “Blooms of Summer” displays floral watercolors in celebration of the Fellows Riverside Gardens’ 50th anniversary Friday through Sept. 14 at the gardens’ gallery in Canfield. Info: 330-740-7116 and www.millcreekmetroparks.com

• The Lily Festival Juried Art Show runs through July 31 at Stonewall Gallery in Campbell Pottery Store, Cambridge Springs. Free. Info: 814-734-8800 and www.campbellpotterystore.com

Community concerts



• The Butler County Symphony features Dennis Morton and the North Allegheny Fiddlers as part of its “Concerts to Munch By” summer series, from 12:15 to 12:45 p.m. Wednesday in the symphony office building at 259 S. Main St., Butler. Concerts will be broadcast into Diamond Park. Free, bring you own lunch or purchase one on-site for $3 courtesy of City Subs, info: 724-283-1402 or www.butlersymphony.org

• The Great Pretenders play at 8 p.m. Friday at the St. Rose Festival, Girard, Ohio.

• Catch the straight-forwardly named Dave Matthews Band tribute group The Dave Matthews Tribute Band playing Saturday in the Warren Community Amphitheater, 300 Mahoning Ave.

• The 2008 7UP Summerfest Spectacular presents That ‘60s Band playing ‘60s and ‘70s rock at 5:30 p.m. and Redline playing high energy R&B; at 7 p.m. Sunday in the Judge Morley Pavilion in Mill Creek MetroParks. Then catch Laredo playing country at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Info: 330-702-3000, lawn seating, free performances, alcohol-free

• The Youngstown Area Community Concert Band joins with the Somerset County Community Band to present a tribute to the passengers of Flight 93 who perished in a crash on 9/11 in Somerset County. The program, titled, “Flight of Valor,” plays at 2 p.m. Saturday in Maag Outdoor Theater, Boardman Park, Ohio.

• Buhl Farm Park will have Marks Concert Band perform at 6 p.m. Sunday in the park as part of its summer concert series. Then, at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, catch Frankie & the Sensations. Info: 724-981-0800 or www.hermitage.net

• Bicentennial Park presents its summer concert series, featuring Kalico with Gary Peidle, plays at 7 p.m. Friday in the park, Sharon. Free to the public

• As part of a Mid Summer Night Concert Series, see Emil & the Palookas play at 6:30 p.m. today in outside Crawford County Care Center, 20881 state Route 198, Saegertown, Pa. Info: Bring a chair, rainy day location is indoors

• Sally Wilcox-Santon and friends play chamber music, with special guest Alexandra Santon on the viola, for the Night at the Pops Concert Series. It all starts at 7 p.m. Monday in Gardner Theatre, Meadville.

• As part of its summertime concert series, Mercer Community Band plays “Best of Hollywood” at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the courthouse square. Warming up will be The Keeling Family at 6:15 p.m. Info: Free, bring a lawnchair, icecream social fundraiser by Children’s Aid Society from 6 to 9 p.m.

Dance



• Dance to the oldies with Eddie & the Edsels at 8 p.m. Friday or try polka with Bob Zolka at 8 p.m. Saturday in Kuzman’s Lounge, Girard, Ohio. Also, catch a jitterbug dance Wednesday.

Etc.



• Dinner at 6 p.m. followed by an outdoor Bluegrass concert by the Reckharts at 7 p.m. will all be held Wednesday in the McQuiston Center by the Park, Sandy Lake. Info and tickets: 724-376-3608

• “Pop Go the Wiggles Live!” Aug. 14 at Mellon Arena, Pittsburgh. Ticketmaster.

Festivals



• Check out “Art in the Park” Saturday at Buhl Farm park and Casino as Ballet Theatre Shenango Valley puts on “A Grimm Summer 2008”. Open dress rehearsals of innovative presentations of stories like “Jack and the Beanstalk” and “The Juniper Tree” are staged at locations throughout the park with final performances at 6 p.m. The finale, a tap and ballet piece based on “The Shoes That Were Danced to Pieces” is staged at 7:30 p.m. at the casino. The shows, which continue next weekend, are put on by students of the summer Art’s Alive Workshops. Free. A map will be provided. Info: www.buhlfarmpark.com

• The Hoyt Institute of Fine Arts, New Castle, hosts free activities and entertainment for all ages from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday with the Children’s Summer Arts Festival. There is a chalk drawing competition from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., with registration at 10 a.m. There will also be music, pizza, magic and puppets. Games, a petting zoo and crafts (bring your own shirt or socks to tie dye) will be part of the festivities. Info: 724-652-2882 and www.hoytartcenter.org

• The 2008 Pittsburgh Blues Festival is Friday through Sunday at Hartwood Acres. Performers include Tab Benoit, Taj Mahal and Tommy Castro Band. The festival benefits the Food Bank. Info: pghblues.com or 412-460-BLUE.

• “Youngstown Rocks the Arts” from 3 to 11 p.m. July 26, rain or shine, at the corner of Front and Champion streets next to the Chevrolet Center. The festival features food, music, art and more. Free. Info: www.artyoungstown.org

Karaoke



• Friday: Chuck Nelson hosts karaoke at 9:30 p.m. in Happywood Lounge, formerly the Hollywood Lounge, Masury, Ohio.

• Saturday: Sing along with karaoke at 9 p.m. in the Golden Bear Tavern, West Middlesex; Chuck Nelson hosts karaoke again at 9:30 p.m. in Happywood Lounge, Masury, Ohio.

• Sunday: Hawkeye and Londog and have more than 80,000 tracks to choose from at 9:30 p.m. in Jerry’s Tavern, Sharpsville.

• Wednesday: Catch karaoke at the Chestnut St. Cafe, downtown Sharon.

Local bands



• The Fabulous Flashbacks hold their 25th anniversary show in what will most likely be the final performance of the band. Catch them Friday in the Youngstown Sports Grill, Boardman, Ohio.

• Vic Rangel plays 7 p.m. Friday in The Basin, New Castle. Info: 724-654-7300

• Max & Terry play at 9 p.m. Monday in Tully’s Irish Pub, Sharon. Info: 724-981-3123 and www.quakersteakandlube.com

• The Hern Brothers Band plays at 7 p.m. outdoors – weather permitting – on Friday in McMenamy’s, Niles, Ohio. Show starts indoors at 10 p.m. if it’s rained out. Catch them again at 9 p.m. Saturday in D’Avanzo’s, Hermitage. Band info: www.hernbrothers.com

• Fredonia-native Rick Hornyak returns from Austin, Texas, where he pursues his music career to play at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Sidebar & Grille, Mercer. Info: 724-662-6020

• Get down and dirty with the Mudd Brothers, who rock the house Saturday night in the Sidebar & Grille, Mercer. Info: 724-662-6020

• The Bailey Downs Band performs original and southern rock/country at 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday in The Clark House, Clark. Also on at the Clark House, Stoned Sober plays at 5 p.m. Sunday. Info: www.myspace.com/baileydownsband

• Savoy, Frankie and the Sensations and Menagerie play a benefit concert Sunday in Tiffany’s Banquet Center, Brookfield.

• The Intent is a high-energy regular with a wide following, playing at 10 p.m. Saturday in The Palms, Conneaut Lake, Pa. Info: 814-382-3625, $4 cover

• Steve Vuich hosts The River Saints Mid-Week Blues Blow-Out Jam Session at 8 p.m. Wednesday in JW’s Other Club, The Radisson, West Middlesex. Info: www.myspace.com/theriversaints

Musical stage



• The Rodger and Hammerstein classic “South Pacific” runs at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and then again Aug. 1 and 2. There are also Sunday matinee performances at 2 p.m. on Sunday and Aug. 3. It all takes place in the New Castle Playhouse Theater, at 212 E. Long Ave. Reservations: 724-654-3437. Tickets: www.TicketLeap.com and at the door. Info: info@newcastleplayhouse.org

• Play it cool, real cool, at “West Side Story” Aug. 5 through 17 at the Benedum Center, Pittsburgh. “Annie Get Your Gun” plays through Aug. 3. Tickets: 412-456-6666 and www.pittsburghCLO.org

• See Anthony Rapp’s one-man show “Without You,” a valentine to the groundbreaking musical “Rent,” Aug. 28 through Sept. 21 at City Theatre, Pittsburgh. The show, which features songs from Jonathan Larson’s musical and originals, is based on Rapp’s memoir. Tickets and info 412-431-CITY and www.citytheatrecompany.org

• “Mamma Mia!” here it goes again Aug. 5 through 10 at State Theatre, Cleveland. Tickets and info: 800-766-6048 and www.playhousesquare.com

• Kick off your Sunday shoes with “Footloose” Aug. 1 through 17 at Erie Playhouse . Tickets and info: 814-454-2852 and www.erieplayhouse.org

• “Oh, the Thinks You Can Think!” after you see “Seussical the Musical” Friday through Sunday at Kent State Trumbull Campus. Shows are at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday. Tickets and info: 330-675-8887 or send an e-mail to trumbullboxoffice@kent.edu.

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