about this city, it feels like it’s one of those old-time places,” he said. “That’s beautiful. Walk around and see the beautiful buildings, a lot of them not occupied.” Langer, who has served the trust for 10 years, said that when a large portion of a city block that contained unoccu-pied dwellings was being sold, he tried engineering a bid on the old Bank and Trust Building at the corner of Main and Otterman streets in hopes of convert-ing it to a downtown hotel, but another buyer gobbled up the entire package. Some of the buildings remain vacant, some storefronts, some entire offices. In spite of it, there’s much growth tak-ing place, it appears, culturally, for sure. “Greensburg is like a major city in con-cept,” Daisher said. “Everything you need is right here, except maybe groceries.” Down Otterman from the corner of Main is The Palace Theater (formerly the Manos Theater), which attracts major acts (think George Carlin, The Beach Boys and The B-52s). Further out in separate directions are Westmoreland Museum of American Art and Seton Hill University Performing Arts Center. DOWNSTAIRS AT CHURCH Back in the Hilltop section, McCall walks into his living room, formerly Our Lady of Grace Church. “My wife is work-ing. She’s not here,” he said. “I’m work-ing, but I’m here. Let’s go downstairs.” His basement is strewn with paint cans, styrofoam, cabinets, paint brushes — a reminder of Daisher’s space — stuff you’d imagine to see in the world of a mad scientist. McCall had been working on a dense styrofoam sculpture of “The Incredible Hulk,” which he planned to take to the Westmoreland County Arts & Heritage Festival earlier this summer. It appears at least three generations of artists amid an intense cultural district movement are helping to shape the fledgling art scene in Greensburg — from McCall’s era to Daisher’s era to mainly young students at nearby Seton THE ARTS Hill, whose infusion is felt far and wide. The church McCall bought is an architectural anomaly. So, too, are his works. Some, dare he say, are “twisted.” McCall and his silver earring and Daisher and his manicured beard, art-work in themselves. Dazzling architec-ture, too. It’s all there waiting to be seen. “I’m trying to get people here, artists here in this building to unite,” Daisher said from his cramped downtown quar-ters. “In New York, you’d have groups of artists being supported by groups of people. It’s not that they were asking for a handout. The people just figured that these young artists were being productive and enhancing the neighborhoods and they wanted to help and support them.” Young artists in Greensburg hope, too, to be heard. Daisher’s artwork serves as a voice. “I want to show people how to look at the world through my eyes,” he said, his eyes darting around a room adorned with his paintings, “let them know it’s the best way.” TWIN VALLEY CEMETERY The Area’s Largest & Most Beautiful Full Service Cemetery & Mausoleum VAIA FUNERAL HOME, INC. Discover Westmoreland 2016 | 27 DELMONT DELMONT APPLE 'N ARTS FESTIVAL and FORT ALLEN ANTIQUE FARM EQUIPMENT ASSOCIATION Sat., Oct. 1, 2016 10am-6pm Sun., Oct. 2, 2016 11am-5pm www.delmontapplenarts.com DELMONT - HOME OF THE CHRISTMAS IN SALEM CROSSROADS December 2, 3 & 4 6 - 9pm For more info 724-468-4003 or www.christmasinsalemcrossroads.org 463 Athena Dr. • Delmont, PA Regardless of your Burial Preference or Cemetery Choice “LET OUR FAMILY SERVE YOUR FAMILY” Before Need Arrangements May Be Paid Or Just Recorded David H. Vaia, Supervisor • Anthony J. Vaia, Funeral Director Phone: 724-468-1177 (collect) www.vaiafuneralhome.com adno=6328965 AT TWIN VALLEY SINCE 1997 PAID ADVERTISEMENT adno=6332026 adno=6328305 Since 1950 483 Athena Drive • Delmont, PA • 724-468-5184 Mon-Fri: 9am-4:30pm • Evenings & weekends by appointment
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