Thursday, September 6, 2018

October/September Events


Mozart in Motion-Pittsburgh Ballet-October 26 Through 28, 2018-Benedum Center


The Pittsburgh Ballet kicks of the 2018-19 season with three different dances  accompanied by Mozart’s compositions played by the PBT Orchestra. These  works by  contemporary choreographers George Balanchine and Jiří Kylián  should be an interesting collision of classical and contemporary ballet with some added comedy, wit, and even some fencing! 
  
Join me for  Mozart in Motion for a sampling of classical music and some contemporary ballet on October 26- October 28,2018 at the Benedum Center. For tickets pts.org.
 * Photo by Duane Rieder
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Pandas 3D  --Rangos Giant Cinema at Carnegie Science Center


Pandas are adorable and in  3D,  on this giant screen, their cute factor should be off the charts!  This 3D film  follows these captive- born pandas' journey back into the wild.  I can’t wait  to visit the Sichuan mountains and enjoy these beautiful animals with this 4K digital technology.

Join me for another immersive nature adventure  with Pandas 3D at the Rangos Giant Cinema. For tickets and times In October and December go to carnegiesciencecenter.org. 

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Anastasia-PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh- Benedum -October 16- October 21, 2018


The new musical Anastasia,  tells the legend of the Russian princess Anastasia who was rumored to have survived the revolution. This  story travels through Russia, pre and post revolution, to Paris in the 1920’s. We follow  a strong and resilient Anya who finds love during her search for her true identity and family. 

Join me on October 16 through October 21, 2018 for this traveling adventure, Anastasia at the Benedum. For tickets go toTrustarts.org.

Blog Post linked here

Sky Watch-Carnegie Science Center-Oct 20th, Nov 23, 2018 



SkyWatch is an exploration of the plants and stars with a virtual tour of the night sky in the Buhl Planetarium paired with a visit to the  the observatory to observe the night sky though the Meade LX200 Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope. Maybe I will even see “men on Mars  or  women on Venus”. Silliness aside, you can spot Saturn’s rings and the lunar surface through this powered - up telescope with expert stargazers to guide you.

Join me on October 20th  or November 23, 2018 and explore the night ski at the Carnegie Science Center at 8pm or 10pm. (It’s $2.00 for members /$4.00 for non-members).

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Tago:Korean Drum II-Festival of First-Byham October 18, 2018



The International Festival of First (see Day 300) brings artists from all over the world to Pittsburgh.  As Part of this Festival, Tago:Korean Drum II will  perform  traditional Korean drums with a mixture of martial arts.  “Tago” which means “lighting up the world by beating drums” should be an energetic rhythmic new experience. (see video here


Join me on October 18, 2018 for this cultural rhythmic experience at the Byham. For tickets go to trustarts.org. For more information on the Festival of First see schedule here.

Blog Post linked here

Pittsburgh Gallery Crawl (Sep 21, 2018) Kicking off the International Festival of Firsts (Sep 21 -Nov 11, 2018) Manifold-September 21, 2018


Pittsburgh will be buzzing on September 21, 2018 for the Gallery Crawl that kicks of the International Festival of Firsts (Sep 21 -November 11, 2018) . The Festival,that only occurs once every 4 years, will bring over 30 artist from 20 different countries to Pittsburgh for inventive and unique programs. Now that is a world wind of new experiences to try!

The Gallery Crawl will introduce some of these shows from 5:30 pm to 10:00 pm.   Manifold is something not to miss. It is  visual mapping by Filip Roca on the Benedum Center fade with original music by Chinese composer,Wang Lu. A 30 member orchestra will play during the free show on Friday at 8:15 pm and 10:00 pm.

Join me for  the Gallery Crawl and kick off  the diverse preview of events in the International Festival of First on Sep 21, 2018.




Cirque Eloize: Hotel -September 25- September 30, 2018-Benedum


Cirque Eloize:Hotel  makes its world premier in Pittsburgh and kicks off the International Festival of Firsts It’s a creation of acrobatics, theater, dance and live music combined in a modern circus.  I can’t wait for this  unique  experience as we enter the grandeur of the hotel.  

Join me  and enter this hotel  at Cique Eloize:Hotel  on September 25 through September 30, 2018. For tickets go to Trustarts.org.

Blog Post linked here

Men are from Mars Women are from Venus Live!-  September 6th- October 14, 2018- CLO Cabaret-Greer Cabaret Theater


In the 90’s I laughed my way through the New York Times # 1 Best selling book, Men are from Mars- Women Are from Venus. This book  brilliantly characterized the male vs female perspective on dating, marriage, and intimacy . It was a hysterical read because it all seemed  “so true” I can’t wait to see this  Off- Broadway one man theatrical/stand-up show based on the book.

Join me with the girls or with your man from September 6-October 14, 2018, for what should be a hysterical evening at the Greer Cabaret Theater. For tickets go  Pittsburghclo.org.

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The Play that Goes Wrong- Broadway National Tour -September 18- September 23, 2018-Benedum Center



The Play That Goes Wrong  is a Tony Award winning Broadway comedy about  the Cornley University Drama Society’s attempt to put on a 1920’s murder mystery production when obviously- everything that could go wrong, does go wrong.  As a lover of the theater and a former high school and college actor/thespian, I know first hand the trials encountered during show production.  This show should be a night of  non- stop laughter.

Join me  to see if the theater troupe gets their show to the final curtain call. The Play that Goes Wrong runs from September 18 through September 23, 2018 at the Benedum Center for the Arts. For Tickets go to trustarts.org.

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iLuminate-September 20, 2018 Byham Theater


iLuminate uses dance, acrobatics and inventive lighting technology on performers in the dark for an  explosive performance art experience. I saw them on the prime time television show  America's Got Talent. I was dazzled by the creativity of the dance and story told with wireless LED lighting (view here).

Join me for a night of unique imagery on September 20, 2018 at the Byham Theater. For Tickets
go to Trustarts.org

Oldies Days -Kennywood Park -September 9, 2018

Rained out for Cindy Marie 


I recently rediscovered the joys of a day at Kennywood Park (see day Day 296).  On Oldies Da if you’re 55 + you can ride all day for $9.99. Now that’s a bargain! A Kennywood Park Day is a way to tap into your youthful spirit by riding the coasters or riding the merry- go- round.

Join me on September 9, 2019 and enjoy the benefits of being seasoned but  still spicy. For more information go to kennywood.com.