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HARMONY — Harmony will be the site of a New Year's Eve celebration Dec. 31. The event is organized by the town council, Harmony Museum and the local business organization.
The Harmony Museum opens at 2 p.m. A 5K run/walk starts at 3 p.m. A traditional New Year's dinner of pork, bratwurst, sauerkraut and fixings opens at 4 p.m. in the museum's Stewart Hall.
The event concludes with a lighted ball drop at 6 p.m. –– which is midnight in Germany.
For information about the 5K, call 724-452-6780 or visit www.harmony-pa.us.
PITTSBURGH — The Harlem Globetrotters 85th anniversary season goes on Sunday<B> </B>at Consol Energy Center.Shows start at 1 and 6 p.m. Tickets start at $17.Call 800-745-3000 or visit www.harlemglobetrotters.com.
Butler Little Theatre will present the drama “All My Sons” Jan. 21 to 23 and 25 to 29 at the theater at One Howard St.Shows are at 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays, at 8:15 p.m. Friday and Saturday and at 2:30 p.m. Sundays.Tickets are $10. Call 724-287-6781 or visit the website, www.bltgroup.org.
PITTSBURGH — The Broadway touring production of “Mary Poppins” will run Jan. 5 to 23 at the Benedum Center, 719 Liberty Ave.Tickets start at $22 and are available by calling 412-456-6666 or online at www.pgharts.org.
PITTSBURGH — The Carnegie Science Center and the Penguins are teaming up to present exhibits from the Hockey Hall of Fame at the science center during the week leading up to the Winter Classic, Dec. 27 to 31. The Stanley Cup will be displayed on Dec. 30 and 31 only.Displays will include every trophy ever won by individual Penguins, plus memorabilia of such Penguins stars as Mario Lemieux, Sidney Crosby, Marc-Andre Fleury, Jaromir Jagr, Evgeni Malkin, Ron Stackhouse and Rick Kehoe.For those whose nostalgia dates back to the 1950s, there will be artifacts from the Pittsburgh Hornets.Hours on Dec. 27, 28 and 29 will be 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., with entrance to the hockey exhibits closing at 6 p.m. Dec. 29.On Dec. 30 and 31 only, the Stanley Cup will be on display from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.A 30-minute show about the history of the Stanley Cup will be presented in the Works Theater daily at noon and 2 p.m.Science center admission, which includes the hockey exhibit, is $17.95 for adults and $9.95 for children ages 3 to 12.Call 412-237-3400 or visit www.carnegiesciencecenter.org.
PITTSBURGH — Burn the Floor, the Latin and ballroom dance show, will be presented from Tuesday to Jan. 2 at Heinz Hall, 600 Penn Ave.Mark Ballas, a champion professional dancer also seen on “Dancing with the Stars,” has joined the cast.Shows will begin at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Dec. 30, at 2 p.m. Dec. 30 and Jan. 1, at 8 p.m. Dec. 31 and Jan. 1, and at 1 p.m. Jan. 2.Tickets range from $21 to $57. Call 412-456-1390.
PITTSBURGH — Legendary rock guitarist Jeff Beck will perform an all-ages show April 23 at the Carnegie Music Hall of Oakland, 4400 Forbes Ave.The doors will open at 6:30 p.m. with the show at 7:30 p.m.Seated tickets range from $53 to $83. Tickets will be available starting at noon Friday by calling 800-745-3000 or visiting www.ticketmaster.com.
OIL CITY — This year's alcohol-free First Night in Oil City will offer attendees a variety of entertainment complemented by two fireworks displays, outdoor bonfires, hat making, a kickoff fanfare parade, a drum circle, tile painting, food and a shuttle to transport people from venue to venue.Entertainment will include reggae band Umojah Nation, Kit's Interactive Theater for children, the big band Bob English Quintet, countrified jazz of Sweet Patootie, and the bluegrass band Allegheny Drifters, among others.Admission buttons are $8 before Saturday, or $10 thereafter. Admission for children age 5 and younger is free. Call 814-678-3017 or visit www.firstnightintl.org.
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust will celebrate its 100th installment of Salsa Fridays at 10 p.m. Jan. 7 with a big '70s theme bash.Established in 2008, Salsa Fridays is the dance party held every Friday night at the Cabaret at Theater Square, 655 Penn Ave.Attendees are encouraged to don nostalgic tie-die, flared jeans, peace symbols and sandals for a lively '70s dance party with a Latino flavor.Admission is $5 at the door, or free (space permitting) for attendees with a ticket stub from an earlier Friday night show in the Cultural District.For more information, call 412-456-6666 or visit www.pgharts.org.
PITTSBURGH — The 2011 Pittsburgh CLO summer season will open May 31 at the Benedum Center and will include the following:• “9 to 5: The Musical,” May 31 to June 5.This musical tells the story of three unlikely friends who conspire to take control of their company and learn there's nothing they can't do — even in a man's world.• “Jekyll & Hyde,” June 14 to 26.The timeless battle between good and evil is brought to life in this story of one good man's demise.• “Love Changes Everything,” July 8 to 14.A song and dance celebration of Andrew Lloyd Webber's music, this world premiere new musical features a large orchestra and full company of singers and dancers.• “The Sound of Music,” July 19 to 31.In this classic, Maria, an aspiring but quirky nun, fills the lives of the Von Trapp children with music and captures the heart of their stern and lonely father.• “Jesus Christ Superstar,” Aug. 2 to 14.This rock opera chronicles the journey through Christ's final days.• “Wicked,” Sept. 7 to 13, offered in conjunction with the PNC Broadway Across American series.Long before that girl from Kansas arrives in Munchkinland, two girls meet in the Land of Oz, one becomes the Wicked Witch of the West and the other, Glinda the Good.Subscriptions are available in six-show and three-show combinations. Season ticket packages start at $63.Call 412-281-2822 or visit the websites www.pittsburghclo.org or www.pgharts.org.
Due to a band cancellation, the New Year’s Eve Party at Ghost Riders 2, 1805 N. Main St., is canceled.