PPLLAACCEESS TTOO GGOO Art & Galleries The Foster & Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery The McCarl Coverlet Gallery houses more than 400 woven jacquard bed weavings. Visitors learn about the history of weaving and folk traditions of the region through exhibits, interpretive projects, educational programs and research. The McCarl Coverlet Gallery also offers multiple exhibits each year, group tours, speaking engagements, school tours and more. 724-805-2188 mccarlgallery.org Greensburg Art Center & Rowe Gallery This year-round gallery showcases an ever-growing cross-section of established and emerging regional artists. The Greensburg Art Club is a resource for art activities, classes, exhibits and more. Artists and students alike explore a wide variety of media, including ceramics, sculpture, fiber art, photography and jewelry. 724-837-6791 greensburgartcenter.org Latrobe Art Center The Latrobe Art Center continues to expand opportunities for individuals to find their artistic voice through classes, exhibits, workshops, events and community partnerships. Equally important, the Latrobe Art Center commits to contributing to the quality of life for community members through ongoing opportunities to celebrate the arts. The Art Center also provides refreshments from The Neighborhood Café. 724-537-7011 latrobeartcenter.org Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art — Ligonier Valley The Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art is dedicated to preserving, exhibiting, and advancing American art while serving the communities of Western Pennsylvania with exhibitions of fine art and educational programs. The Ligonier Valley museum features a rotating exhibition schedule of national, regional and local artists, plus a paperweight collection on permanent display. 724-238-6015 sama-art.org Westmoreland Museum of American Art Located in downtown Greensburg, The Westmoreland is a regional museum with a national presence. Home to more than 3,400 objects of fine and decorative American art, The Westmoreland’s collection includes works by major artists from four centuries. It also captures the region’s rich agrarian and industrial past by placing local past within the greater context of the nation. 724-837-1500 thewestmoreland.org Music & Theatre Apple Hill Playhouse Enjoy summer theatre in an air-conditioned barn nestled in the countryside. A community-based theater staging time-tested work, Apple Hill Playhouse also produces family shows through its Johnny Appleseed Children’s Theater. 725-468-5050 applehillplayhouse.org Casino Theatre From its founding in 1900 until 1927, the Casino hosted live entertainment and was a popular stop along the vaudeville circuit. These days, the Casino Theatre still hosts live performances but is operated entirely by volunteers dedicated to the restoration and operation of this wonderful Victorian–style theater. 724-567-5000 casinotheater.org Diamond Theatre Formerly known as the Historic Ligonier Theatre, the Diamond Theatre of Ligonier features live theatrical productions, movies, children’s shows and more. It is also available to rent for your special event. 724-238-2929 Freeport Theatre Festival Founded in 1989, the Freeport Theatre Festival is a summer barn theatre in a pastoral setting offering cherished comedies and original historical dramas written by resident playwright Rennick Steele. Productions include members of the local community and trained professionals from the Pittsburgh area. 724-295-1934 freeporttheatrefestival.org Geyer Performing Arts Center The Geyer Performing Arts Center has enjoyed more than 100 years as Scottdale’s premier cultural center. The building has a rich and colorful history and continues to hold a long-standing tradition as a community gathering place. Perform on stage, book your show, volunteer or just relax and enjoy a performance in the air-conditioned theater. 724-887-0887 geyerpac.com The Lamp Theatre The Lamp will shine again! A WWII-era movie theatre that closed its doors in 2004, The Lamp Theatre reopened in August 2015 as a performing arts center. Enjoy live performances, cinematic produc-tions, dance recitals, concerts and more. 724-367-4000 lamptheatre.org The Palace Theatre Opened on Sept. 2, 1926 as the Manos Theatre, The Palace Theatre today hosts the widest variety of live entertainment in the area in a beautifully renovated, 1,369-seat facility located in downtown Greensburg. It is home to the Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra and a regional venue for the River City Brass Band. Westmoreland Cultural Trust is the owner and developer of The Palace since 1990. 724-836-8000 thepalacetheatre.org Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra The Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra brings world-class soloists to the concert stage. Under the artistic direction of Daniel Meyer, the WSO presents four classical concerts and one holiday pops, all at The Palace Theatre in downtown Greensburg. The WSO’s Academy of Music provides educational programs, including the Young People’s Concerts, the Summer Philharmonic, Youth Orchestra, Classical Encounters and private lessons. 724-837-1850 westmorelandsymphony.org Destination Westmoreland 2017 | 37
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