Community Corner
Get Out: Jazz, Food and Wedding Dresses
It's time to get out of the house, Patch-style.
Was Punxsutawney Phil right? Is spring in sight? After what seemed like endless snow and cold, the weather finally warmed up this week. It sure makes us want to get out of the house. What about you? Cranberry Patch has the scoop on what's happening around the area.
1. BRIDAL SHOW WEDDING CLICKERS
Where/When: The Pittsburgh in Cranberry Township from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday.
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Why go: If you know a Bridezilla, the deals offered at the bridal show may be the only way to calm her. Soon-to-be brides can find dresses, shoes and accessories all under one roof. of Zelienople also will host a "Running for the Gowns!" inside the bridal marketplace featuring gowns marked at half price.
Price: $5
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2. PITTSBURGH CENTER FOR THE ARTS – TEEN OPEN STUDIO
Where/When: The Pittsburgh Center for the Arts, 1047 Shady Avenue, from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday.
Why Go: Because your angsty teen needs a creative outlet. The center offers open studios every Friday for high school students. Teens are free to work on their own projects and at their own pace. The kids can sketch figure models with their own art supplies in the Life Drawing Studio or geek out in the Media Lab with video, animation, and photography programs. Don’t worry, it’s all monitored!
Price: $8 per night at the door, $5 per night for students currently enrolled in a PCA class or workshop.
3. SWEETWATER CENTER FOR THE ARTS – CLEARVIEW FEDERAL CREDIT UNION SWEET JAZZ FESTIVAL
Where/When: 200 Broad Street, Sewickley from 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday.
Why Go: If you’ve never been to a club with sweet jazz notes in the air, this is a great way to experience it. Every Friday through February, Sweetwater will fill your ears with the sound of bluesy music. The event also comes with complimentary wine and hors d’oeuvres.
Price: $8 for members if tickets are ordered in advance and $10 on the day of the event. For non-members, tickets are $12 if ordered in advance and $15 on the day of the event.
Where/When: on Rochester Road in Cranberry from noon to 8 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday.
Why go: Some of us may never get to go to, but that doesn’t mean we can’t experience the food.
Price: The cost of the food. Take-out is available.
Where/When: , located inside the municipal center on Rochester Road, from noon to 2 p.m.
Why go: To be your own Betty Crocker. Participants will prepare a dish from the classic cook book and sample each others food.
Price: Free, but bring a recipe.
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