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Musical Theatre Guild's production of "Gypsy" opens Friday at the Succop Theater at Butler County Community College.
Curtain is at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and Oct. 22 and 23 and at 3 p.m. Oct. 24.
Tickets are $17 for adults and $15 for students and are available at May's Music Shoppe, 247 E. Jefferson St., from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays.
More information is available at 724-287-8243.
SLIPPERY ROCK — LUNAFEST, the festival of short films by, for and about women, takes place at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the Advanced Technology and Science Hall at Slippery Rock University.The fundraising film festival is dedicated to promoting awareness of women's issues, highlighting women filmmakers and bringing women together in their communities.The 10 films that will be shown are: "The Translator," "Getting a Grip," "Touch," "Tightly Knit," "Top Spin," "Thembi's Diary," "Mother of Many," "Irene," "Miracle Lady" and "Love on the Line."The event is hosted by the SRU Women's Studies Program and the College of Humanities, Fine and Performing Arts. The program is sponsored by the Pennsylvania Film Institute.Tickets are $5 for general public and $3 for SRU students and will be available in the ATS lobby beginning at 6:30 p.m.Proceeds benefit the Breast Cancer Fund and the women's studies program. Call 724-738-2623.
JEFFERSON TWP — Concordia Haven Apartments host the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre School for a "Discover Dance" educational program at 7 p.m. Oct. 26 at the Haven I building, 112 Marwood Road.The Discover Dance programs provide a look into the world of ballet through performance, dialogue and audience participation.Cost is $10 for community members and $5 for Concordia residents.Seating is general admission and will be given on a first-come, first-served basis.A social will immediately follow with refreshments. To reserve tickets, call Concordia Haven program director Cathy Questiaux at 724-352-1571, Ext. 8518.
PITTSBURGH — Country star Emmylou Harris will perform at 8 p.m. Nov. 9 at the Byham Theater, 101 Sixth St.Tickets are $45.75 and are available by calling 412-456-6666 and online at www.pgharts.org.
PITTSBURGH — Point Park University's Conservatory Theatre Company presents "Thoroughly Modern Millie" Oct. 29 through Nov. 7 at the Pittsburgh Playhouse, 222 Craft Ave.Also, a preview performance is open to the public on Oct. 28.Performances will be at 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and at 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.Tickets range from $18 to $20 and are available by calling 412-392-8000 or by visiting www.pittsburghplayhouse.com.
HARRISVILLE — A music and arts festival to benefit Skye's Spirit Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, 889 Farren Surrena Road, is planned for 11 a.m. to dusk Saturday and Sunday.Guests can visit the educational wildlife, including a bobcat, hawks, turkey vulture, raven, porcupine and turtles, among others.Music will be headlined by Native American artist Terry Strongheart. Food and crafts will be available.Admission is free, but donations will be accepted.Call 814-786-9677 or visit www.skyes-spirit.com.
PITTSBURGH — The Experience Hendrix show will go on at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 26 at the Benedum Center, 719 Liberty Ave.Guitarists will perform a show of Jimi Hendrix music, including Billy Cox, Steve Vai, Jonny Lang, Eric Johnson, David Hidalgo and Cesar Rosas.Tickets range from $60 to $75 and are available by calling 412-456-6666.
