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CITIZENS BANK CHILDREN ’ S THEATER SERIES – ‘ DRAGONS LOVE TACOS AND OTHER STORIES ’
Date : April 14 Times : 11 a . m . and 2 p . m . Address : Mellon Middle School , 11 Castle Shannon Boulevard , Mt . Lebanon Contact : trustarts . org / pct _ home / events / series / childrens-theater-series
Dragons love all sorts of tacos — except spicy ones ! When a boy throws his new dragon friends a spicy salsa taco party , red-hot trouble ensues . This musical revue will also feature other popular stories , including “ Interrupting Chicken ,” “ The Dot ,” “ Mercy Watson Goes for a Ride ,” and “ Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa : School Days ” ( stories subject to change ). Age recommendation : best for ages 3 to 10 . Visit the website for information on purchasing tickets and other details .
LITTLE LAKE THEATER PRESENTS ‘ THE DRESSER ’ BY RONALD HARWOOD
Dates : April 19-21 and 26-29 ; May 3-5 Address : 500 Lakeside Drive , Canonsburg Contact : littlelake . org
Based on the author ’ s own experiences as dresser to Sir Donald Wolfit , this bracing play is an elegy to a bygone era . Visit the website for information on purchasing tickets and other details .
SOUTH PARK CONCERT SERIES
Date : Early June through August ( Check the website for exact dates and times .) Address : South Park Amphitheater , 100 Farmshow Drive , South Park Contact : alleghenycounty . us , or 412.350.2455
Pack some folding chairs and snacks and take advantage of free outdoor concerts at South Park Amphitheater . There is something for every musical taste : from rock to Bach . Visit the website for more information .
UPPER ST . CLAIR JAZZ FEST
( Grades 7 to 12 ) Date : April 10 ( Tentative – check the website .) Time : 7 p . m . Address : Upper St . Clair High School , 1825 McLaughlin Run Road , Upper St . Clair Contact : usctheater . org
‘ VIENNA NIGHTS ’ BY RIVER CITY BRASS BAND
Date : April 10 Time : 7:30 p . m . Address : Upper St . Clair High School , 1825 McLaughlin Run Road , Upper St . Clair Contact : rivercitybrass . org
Take a trip to Vienna with the music of Johann Strauss , Franz von Suppé , and Franz Lehár . The band puts a unique twist on classic pieces like “ The Blue Danube ,” “ Radetsky March ,” and “ 1812 Overture .” Visit the website for information on purchasing tickets and other details .
‘ WATER ’ BY PITTSBURGH CIVIC ORCHESTRA
Date : May 19 Time : 7:30 p . m . Address : Upper St . Clair High School , 1825 McLaughlin Run Road , Upper St . Clair Contact : pittsburghcivicorchestra . net
The final concert of the season will be conducted by former PCO assistant conductor Alejandro Pinzon . Soprano Katy Williams will join the orchestra to highlight the theme of Water . Visit the website for information on purchasing tickets and other details .
WEST MIFFLIN AREA HIGH SCHOOL SPRING MUSICAL PRODUCTION OF DISNEY ’ S ‘ BEAUTY & THE BEAST ’
Dates : March 23-25 Address : West Mifflin Area High School , 91 Commonwealth Avenue , West Mifflin Contact : wmasdhs . ss7 . sharpschool . com
Visit the website for information on purchasing tickets and other details .
SPRING into Action
ALLEGHENY COUNTY SPECIAL OLYMPICS SUMMER GAMES
Date : May 12 Address : Baldwin High School , 4653 Clairton Boulevard , Baldwin / Whitehall Contact : bwschools . net / BHS / Department / 56-special-olympics
Cheer on more than 300 talented athletes at the Allegheny County Special Olympics Summer Games , hosted by the Baldwin High School Special Olympics Club . Events run the gamut , from bocce games to track and field . Visit the website for more information on the games , donating , or volunteering .
BARK FOR LIFE
Date : April 28 Time : 10 a . m . to 1 p . m . Address : South Park Museum Building and Fairgrounds , Brownsville Road , South Park Contact : main . acsevents . org , or 724.222.6911
The American Cancer Society Bark For Life is a noncompetitive walk event for dogs and their humans to raise funds and awareness for the fight against cancer . By supporting Bark For Life , you help the American Cancer Society save lives , and that helps the world move closer to the goal of less cancer and more birthdays . So bring your best canine friend and join in a fun-filled day starting with a walk , and then continuing with demonstrations , contests and games . Visit the website for more information .
BRIDGEVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT FISH FRY
Dates : March 16 and 30 Address : Bridgeville VFD Station 117 , 370 Commercial Street , Bridgeville Contact : bridgevillevfd . com
Support the fire department and enjoy a great meal ! Visit the website for more details .
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