From classic tunes to wintery vibes, cool crafts and local artists, Westmoreland County is buzzing with events this mid-November weekend. Here are just a few memory-making experiences to try.
Craft show for the holidays
The Latrobe American Legion Post 515 will host a craft and vendor show Saturday. What better place to find a unique Christmas gift for your hard-to-buy-for relatives?
Browse 38 vendor tables while enjoying delicious food. Also participate in an auction and a 50-50 raffle, with proceeds benefiting the American Legion.
The fair will be held Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the social hall at 1811 Ligonier St., Latrobe. Get into the holiday mood for a good cause.
Pure gold
Take a time machine back to the decades of golden oldies with Pure Gold. This group plays hits from the good old days and brings out the best of the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s.
Along with some original material, “The New Pure Gold” draws from a long tradition of performing doo wop, blues and other classic genres.
The show will be at The Lamp Theater, 222 Main St., Irwin, Saturday at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $30. To purchase tickets or learn more about the band, visit lamptheater.org.
Whiskey smash
Whiskey Smash in West Overton Village is a great opportunity to celebrate Pennsylvania whiskey. Learn how distilleries from across the state make their rye whiskey, try a variety of samples from more than 15 sources, and pick up a great bottle to take with you to your holiday events.
Barbecue, delicacies and live music round off this evening. Attendees can also try the Whiskey Smash, a signature cocktail for the event. Also check out museum exhibits on Pennsylvania’s whiskey heritage.
The event will take place on Saturday from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at West Overton Village, 109 W. Overton Road, East Huntingdon. Learn more at westovertonvillage.org.
Winter wonderland
The Westmoreland Museum of American Art will host a Community Night on Friday evening, with the theme of the season in mind.
Guests can enjoy immersive light shows and live performances, along with music from DJ Fredo. Sample seasonal snacks and sips while watching an ice carving demonstration. There will be fire pits where participants can roast marshmallows.
Community Night runs Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the museum, 221 N. Main St., Greensburg. Although the fun is free, you can register online at thewestmoreland.org.
Local art exhibition
The Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art in Ligonier celebrates the opening of the Southwestern Pennsylvania Council for the Arts’ 29th annual regional juried art exhibition. Featuring artists from across Southwestern Pennsylvania in media ranging from pastels to photography to masonry and more, this exhibition has something for all art lovers to enjoy.
The free reception to open the show will take place Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art, 1 Boucher Lane, Ligonier. More information can be found at sama-art.org.
Alexis Papalia is a TribLive staff writer. She can be reached at [email protected].