Take part in a great interactive program exploring the short but brilliant career of Lorraine Hansberry.

Lorraine Hansberry (1930-1965) was an African American playwright and author of political speeches, letters and essays whose best known work is the novel "Raisin In The Sun."

For more information, call (412) 258-2700.

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This exhibition is comprised of original works by artists from within a 75 mile radius of New Brighton, Pennsylvania.

It is a showcase of the best contemporary art depicting confluence being defined as "a coming or flowing together, meeting or gathering at a common point."

For more information call Cynthia Kundar at (724) 846-1130.

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Meet new people as your heart rate excelerates with excitement during this thrilling race.

An outstanding and exciting race & Time Trial event will be held for all those who want to experience the thrill of driving on a professional race track. Participate in a time-trial & school event or join a timed race on the track.

Presented by the Eastern Motor Racing Association, an all-volunteer motorsports association formed in 1970 to promote grassroots motorsports. For more information, call call (516) 383-6499.

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Members of the Pittsburgh Civic Orchestra performs a concert reflecting the theme "Take Five".

The highlight of the concert is the very talented oboist Renate Sakins, who will perform Italian composer Evaristo Felice Dall'Abaco's "Concerto In C Major, Opus No. 5". This seemingly simply Baroque Concerto is rendered quite sublime with Renate Sakins' delicate interpretation and ornamentation. Ms. Sakins is a member of the Renaissance City Winds, principal oboist with the Westmoreland Symphony and 2nd oboist with the Akron Symphony.

The orchestra's last concert of the season also includes Russian composer Alexander Borodin's "Overture To Prince Igor" and theEnglish composer Ralph Vaughan Williams' timeless "Symphony No. 5".

Begun in 1958, the Pittsburgh Civic Orchestra has over 60 volunteer musicians who are dedicated to providing quality music at a reasonable cost to the families of Southwest Pennsylvania. For tickets and information, call (412) 279-4030.

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Jimmy Stewart and Margaret Sullivan are at their best in this classic 1940 film about coworkers in a Budapest store who don’t know that they are secret pen pals. The cast also includes Frank Morgan and Sara Haden.

For more information, including screening times, call (724) 349-6112.

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Don't miss an incredible weekend as the Tsawa Monks lead kids in fun activities that include sand mandalas, prayer flags and thangka painting, along with a touch table of artifacts and photos from Tibet.

The Tsawa Monks are a group from Gaden Jangtse Monastery, one of the three major Buddhist monastic universities of Tibet that was later moved to India.

For more information, call (412) 322-5058.

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Come watch a double-header presented by Pittsburgh's only women's flat track derby league --- Blitzburgh Bombers vs Mass Attack All-Stars from Massachusetts and Steel Hurtin' vs Cleveland's Burning River Roller Girls All-Stars.

Roller derby is a contact sport comprised of two teams or roller skaters. Points are scored as the designated scoring player (the "jammer") of each team laps members of the opposing team, including its "blockers".

A skater owned and operated organization, the Steel City Derby Demons are Pittsburgh’s only all-female roller derby league, comprised of strong and independent women.

Tickets are available from Brown Paper Tickets through the link below.

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Discover the whole steel-making process, --- from the ore yard where raw materials were stored, to the cast house, where red hot molten metal spewed from the furnace --- in this fascinating tour into the region's past.

A key part of the Rivers Of Steel National Heritage Area, the Carrie is a derelict former blast furnace located along the Monongahela River that formed a part of the Homestead Steel Works.

Listen to the stories of retired steel workers as well. For more information, call (412) 464-4020.

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Get your motorcycle in gear and gather at Mine Safety for Fire & Iron Station's annual run through scenic Cranberry.

Fire & Iron Firefighters Motorcycle Club is a group of firefighters who are also motorcycle enthusiasts. There will be stops during the ride which culminates at a restaurant called Ruth & Herb's.

The fee is $20 per driver and $10 per passenger. Proceeds benefit the West Penn Allegheny Health System's summer camp for young burn victims. For more information, call Ernie Daum at (412) 780-5353.

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This workshop takes a look at the theories of Dr. Alfred Adler and how they can be applied to older people.

Dr. Alfred Adler (1870-1937) was an Austrian medical doctor, psychotherapist and founder of the school of indivdual psychology. Practitioners will be invited to consider possible applications of these techniques with their current populations.

This program will explore ways in which healthy older adults can continue to meet the life tasks, even as their physical health declines. For more information, call (412) 835-2207.

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