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Release January 2012
WESTMORELAND CULTURAL TRUST
INVITES YOU
BACK TO THE FUTURE AND THE 1980s!
 GREENSBURG, PA -
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totally!This year, Hollywood Party at The Palace presents Back
to the 80s. Our annual, signature event will be held on
Saturday, February 25th at The Palace Theatre and will
include a lavish evening of fun, food, and entertainment. Just like
an Academy Awards night, arriving guests,
the true stars of this event,
walk the red-carpet amidst paparazzi and applause and are soon
mingling among a rich tapestry of friends, fellow patrons, “actors”
and performers. Our guests will eat, drink and be merry while
rubbing elbows with Lionel Ritchie, The Terminator, Indiana Jones,
Marty McFly, Doc Jones and The Ghostbusters! The grand staircase of
the theatre turns into the MGM Backlot where guests will see numbers
from classic 80s musicals like Fame, Footloose and
Flashdance as well as a performance from the ultimate 80s music
video - Michael Jackson's Thriller. Our Megan Intermission
Suite will be transformed into the setting for the Senior Prom circa
1985 where one of the musical guests will be Madonna! The upper
Megan Suite will host live performances from The David Letterman
Show, The Tonight Show and Saturday Night Live.
And for those who
need a break to hang out where "everyone knows your name", they can
stop upstairs in the mezzanine for a drink in our Cheers
bar! Join, Coach, Cliff and of course Norm while enjoying classic
80s TV like the Cosby Show, The Facts of Life and Baywatch
on the big screen.
What a blast!
Admission is just $75! And for $125, enjoy the main event PLUS the
exclusive Backstage Party where guests will enjoy a cavalcade of
MTV's biggest and best stars from the 80s prior to the main event,
AND a professional portrait, AND a special program listing AND a
ticket to Stage Right’s production of Joseph and The Amazing
Technicolor Dreamcoat.
We thank and ask you to support our sponsors:
* Excela Health * First
Commonwealth Bank * Trib Total Media *
* Age-Craft Mfg., Inc. * Amcom/Xerox * East Otterman Chiropractic *
* First National Bank * Francis R. Johns, D.M.D., M.D. *
* McDowell Associates Insurance * The Rick Neish Family *
* The John M. Noble Family * Private Wealth Advisors, Inc. *
* The Marjorie Reese Family * S & T Bank * Smail Auto Group * Stage
Right! *
* The Supper Club * Westmoreland County Community College *
Join us for this
gnarly great time at Hollywood Party at The Palace! Back to
the 80s!
For more information or to buy tickets call the Trust at
724.836.1123.
Visit us a
www.westmorelandculturaltrust.org
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Release November 2011
WESTMORELAND CULTURAL TRUST'S
7TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY FASHION FANTASY
FASHION SHOW AND FUNDRAISER!
 GREENSBURG, PA -
The “Starry Night” held on Thursday, November 3rd at the Greensburg
Garden & Civic Center featured the latest in fall and winter apparel
for men, women and children including holiday party fashions, furs
and accessories.
Guests delighted in a champagne greeting by board member John
Scanlan and delicious hors d’oeuvres by Rizzo’s Malabar Inn. The
“Starry Night” adorned all areas of the room with blues, silver,
glitter, white roses and greenery.
As newcomer Danielle Shaffer expressed, “Valet parking, now that’s
first class.” She continued to say that having the Sensations from
Stage Right performing at the entrance “set the festive mood.
Everywhere you looked there was another experience…this was a chance
for local businesses to shine.” Our fashion show committee is to
thank for such well-deserved enthusiastic compliments.
JC Penney’s Salon and Sephora offered hair and make-up to our models
as they prepared for their stage presence.
The always gracious Jennifer Miele narrated the main stage modeling.
Children modeled clothing from Descendants and Treehouse in
Ligonier. Lapels – A Fine Men’s Clothier featured casual and dress
attire for men. Women adorned casual and festive outfits from Golf
for Her, Inc., Crossroads Boutique and MB Bride. Never Enough!
Boutique presented Vera Bradley travel accessories. The Fur Vault at
Macy’s paraded lavish furs of all lengths and styles.
 The
silent auction, which included a Steeler grill donated by Nickos
Chimney Company, brought in over $2,200 in revenue. We would like to
thank the vendors who helped create an exquisite display for our
auction. Items included a Jamie Sadock jacket from Golf for Her,
Inc., an exquisite ring from Beeghly and Company, an adorned scarf
from Healthy Thoughts, Better Life, handbags from Aw Else Boutique,
MB Bride and Wigs N More, a set of luggage from Sears and gift
baskets from Biltmore Inspirations, Candace Cassidy, Ten Fox Salon,
Bath and Body Works, Laurel Country Herbs and JC Penny Salon. The
auction included generous product donations from Designs by Darby
(Darby Zerbini), Eric Smith Salon, TreeHouse in Ligonier, Lapels,
Handcrafted Treasures, RSVP and Mia Bella Candles. Gold N Tan,
Crossroads Boutique and Le Jardin Floral rounded out the offerings.
Guests enjoyed coffee and desserts as they began their holiday
shopping with representatives from Beeghly and Company Jewelers,
Crossroads Boutique, Rizzo’s Malabar Inn and Silpada Jewelry.
Thank you to our models, retailers, event sponsors and underwriters.
A special thank you to our bartenders: Terry Reese, David Assard,
Tony DeNunzio and John Bohla. We extend a very special thank you to
our fashion show committee. It is through your collective efforts
that we can present such a wonderful evening for our guests.
To view more photos,
click here for our photo "GALLERY”. Photos compliments of EBanks
Photography.
We wish to thank and ask you to support our
Holiday Fashion Fantasy
sponsors:
  
  
  
For information, please call Westmoreland Cultural Trust,
724-836-1123.
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Release October 2011
WESTMORELAND CULTURAL TRUST
ANNOUNCES THE
TOP THREE PERFORMERS FOR THE 6TH SEMI-ANNUAL
KARAOKE ON STAGE! AT THE PALACE THEATRE
 GREENSBURG, PA -
Mr. John
Noble hosted our sixth Karaoke on Stage! at The Palace
Theatre, Thursday, October 13th. DJ, “Big Al” Bergman,
introduced twenty one performers to the spotlight while fans, family
members and friends applauded their own! Cash prizes were awarded
to the top three performers as voted by our judges. T.J. DeGlau (Pictured
on the left in photo) topped the charts with Mountain Music
by Alabama and brought the audience to their feet with Lee
Greenwood’s God Bless the USA. Maury Smith, (Pictured in
the center in photo) a new-comer to our karaoke events, took
home 2nd place after performing You Know I’m No Good by Amy
Winehouse and in the finals, Paris by Grace Potter and The
Nocturnals. Always an audience favorite, Charles Flye (Pictured
on the right in photo) sang Otis Redding’s Sittin’ on the
Dock of the Bay and returned to the stage with Just My
Imagination by The Temptations.
Judges included
local recording artist and song writer, Gary Pratt, equity actor and
artistic director for Stage Right School for the Performing Arts,
Tony Marino and the Education Director and dance instructor for
Stage Right School for the Performing Arts, Renata Marino. Gary was
delighted to see newcomers and enjoyed the caliber of singing.
Tony, judging stage presence, commented that our contestants “have
learned to work the crowd.” Renata, as a newcomer to the judges
table, was impressed with the talent and passion she saw in our
competitors.
We wish to thank
not only our performers and judges but also our volunteers who
ushered or helped in other capacities throughout the evening. We
thank all those who came out to cheer on our twenty-one
contestants. Thank you to emcee, Mr. John Noble. Special thanks to
our producers of our 6th Karaoke on Stage! At The Palace including:
East Otterman Chiropractic, First Commonwealth Bank, McDowell
Associates Insurance and S&T Bank. Thank you to Lisa Hegadus at
TurtleTree Fine Foods for catering the event. And last but
certainly not least, we thank and ask you to support our karaoke
sponsors:
Colonial Grille & Taproom, 333 Main St, Irwin, 724-863-8358
Karaoke every Thursday starting at 8pm
Teddy’s Restaurant, 8695 Route 30, N Huntingdon, 724-863-8180
Karaoke every Sunday, Wednesday & Friday starting at 10pm
View photos on our
website.
Go to
www.westmorelandculturaltrust.net and click on “gallery”.
The next chance to
Karaoke on Stage! at The Palace will be Tuesday, April 17, 2012.
Sign-ups begin March 1st 2012.
For information, please call Westmoreland Cultural Trust,
724-836-1123.
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Release September 2011
THANK GOODNESS IT'S SUMMER 2011
GREENSBURG, PA -
Labor Day weekend marked the end of summer for most and the end of
yet another successful season of Thank Goodness It’s Summer for
Westmoreland Cultural Trust. We would like to thank all those who
shared their Thursday evenings with us. Thanks to our guest
bartenders, performers, volunteers and waitresses for their time and
talents. We hope you enjoyed the atmosphere and music as much as we
enjoyed having you. Our “concerts in the courtyard” attracted a
crowd of over 2,700.
Once again, the bartender challenge was exciting. Kevin and Jeanie
Bock gave it their best shot and took 2nd place. First time
volunteer bartenders Dave and Dixie Leonard took 3rd place. And now,
for the 4th year in a row, congratulations to our bartender
challenge winners Sean Cassidy and Libby Jones!
Thank you to our volunteer bartenders who made this year’s challenge
fun and exciting: Peg Colosimo, Dawna Saunders, Tyler Courtney,
Nelson Mayer, Samina Angotti, Theresa Fry, Paul Barron, Doug Bryga,
Shane Dushack, Jon Wian, Jake Johnson, Amanda McDivitt, Gianna
Bradley, Chic Capozoli, Terry Graft, Dave and Dixie Leonard, Suzanna
Masartis, Marcy Zajdel, Kevin and Jeanie Bock, Sean Cassidy, Libby
Jones, Linda Bucci, Kathy Hollahan, Vonda Lynch, Jim Geiger, Jesse
and Sharon Keller, Tom Baker, Senator Kim Ward, and the Salon Deva
crew, Sara Spino, Barry Ciccarelli and Michael Painter.
Thank you to our summer volunteers, so willing to give their time:
Nancy Anderson, Jane Church, Peg Colosimo, Mary Ann DeAngelo, Lyn
Emrick, Diane Hartland, John Herrmann, Mary Lou Hugus, Paula Langer,
Linda Rhodes, Connie Riley, Vera Peters, Dawna Saunders and Patty
Wisniewski.
Thank you to our sponsors whose financial support makes all of this
possible: Amcom/Xerox, The Center for Medical Imaging, Dollar
Bank,
First Commonwealth Bank, Hampton Inn – Greensburg,
McDowell Associates Insurance, S&T Bank and West Penn Power.
Special thanks to our 2,714 patrons who visited us this summer! Hope
you enjoyed your evenings with us. And thank you for your generosity
in our efforts to raise funds for JDRF through the sneaker sales
campaign.
To view additional photos please visit our photo gallery at
www.westmorelandculturaltrust.org
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Release July 2011
BOCCE NEL GIARDINO CELEBRATES
10TH ANNIVERSARY THIS AUGUST!
GREENSBURG, PA -
Bocce nel Giardino celebrates its 10th Anniversary this year on
August 27, 2011 at Greensburg Garden & Civic Center! This annual
event is a rain-or-shine fundraiser for Westmoreland Cultural Trust.
This 10th Anniversary year will include a buffet dinner by Rizzo’s
Malabar Inn, music sponsored by First Commonwealth Bank, elaborate
dessert bar, and silent auction including items such as a week’s
stay in Kissimmee, Florida, in-home wall mural, wooden rocker and
much more!
The single-elimination bocce tournament begins at 5:30 p.m. and
tickets for general admission and bocce playing can be purchased by
calling Westmoreland Cultural Trust at 724-836-1123 (or
email Katie Mahoney at the Trust office).
We’d like to thank our generous sponsors for making this year’s
Bocce nel Giardino possible: Amcom/Xerox, The Center for Medical
Imaging, Dollar Bank, Francis R. Johns D.M.D., M.D., McDowell
Associates Insurance, S & T Bank, West Penn Power.
Westmoreland Cultural Trust is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization
whose mission is to stimulate cultural and economic development in
the Westmoreland County region. We promote the performing arts; we
preserve and enhance our region’s assets for the benefit of the
community.
www.westmorelandculturaltrust.org
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Release
April 2011
WCT ANNOUNCES TOP THREE
PERFORMERS FROM THE
5TH SEMI-ANNUAL KARAOKE ON STAGE! AT THE PALACE THEATRE
 GREENSBURG,
PA – Glen
Smith with Glenndini Productions hosted our fifth Karaoke on
Stage! at The Palace Theatre, Thursday, April 7th. Twenty
eight performers took to the spotlight while fans, family members
and friends applauded their own! Cash prizes were awarded to the
top three performers as voted by our judges. Michael Lathom topped
the charts and wowed the audience with two Frankie Vallie favorites,
Sherrie and Stay. Brian Fallet, according to one
judge, “lived the song” Walkin’ in Memphis by Marc Kohn and
then sang Kyrie by Mr. Mister to take home second place.
Raquel Adkins was awarded 2nd Runner Up as she brought to the stage
relaxed, confident and polished performances of Pour Me by
Trick Pony and It Happens by Sugarland. Judges included
local recording artist and song writer, Gary Pratt, equity actor and
artistic director for Stage Right School for the Performing Arts,
Tony Marino and the Executive Director for Stage Right School for
the Performing Arts, Chris Rizk-Orosz.
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We wish to thank not only our performers and judges but also our
volunteers who ushered or helped in other capacities throughout the
evening. We thank all those who came out to cheer on our
twenty-eight contestants. Thank you to emcee, Mr. John Noble.
Special thanks to our producers of our 5th Karaoke on Stage! At The
Palace including: Bonesio Contracting, East Otterman Chiropractic,
First Commonwealth Bank, McDowell Associates Insurance and S&T
Bank. Thank you to Lisa Hegadus at TurtleTree Fine Foods for
catering the event. And last but certainly not least, we thank and
ask you to support our karaoke sponsors:
Colonial Grille & Taproom, 333 Main St, Irwin, 724-863-8358
Karaoke every Thursday starting at 8pm
Geo’s Restaurant & Lounge, 3838 US Route 30, Latrobe, 724-537-2881
Karaoke every Tuesday 9:30pm to close
Juicy Lucy’s, 2155 Route 119, Greensburg, 724-838-9200
Karaoke every Friday from 9pm to 1am
The next chance to Karaoke on Stage! will be
Thursday, October 13, 2011. Sign-ups will not begin until September
1st. For information, please call Westmoreland Cultural Trust,
724-836-1123.
www.westmorelandculturaltrust.org
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Release
March 2011
WE SUCCEED BECAUSE OF YOU!
GREENSBURG, PA – Westmoreland Cultural Trust celebrated its
volunteers on Thursday, March 24, 2011, at the Greensburg Garden &
Civic Center. Vonnie Goldsborough took the opportunity to thank the
volunteers for their generous contributions of time and talent
leading to the most successful year of fundraisers, special events
and Palace performances.
 “I
hope you realize your importance to the Trust.” Vonnie went on to
say, “In 2010, the success of our events reached new heights as a
direct result of your dedication and passion. You greeted an
unparalleled number of 58,783 enthusiasts at The Palace Theatre! An
increase in shows, patrons and special events has been accomplished
through your impact and support. All of this happens because of you.
We succeed because of you.”
Mike Langer also thanked the volunteers for their contributions. He
too, stressed the more than 58,000 patrons attending The Palace and
the economic impact this has on the community, providing several
million dollars to the local economy each year! In addition to
helping to keep The Palace doors open, volunteering for Westmoreland
Cultural Trust, in one form or another, subsidizes partners such as
Suzuki School of Music, Westland Academy for the Arts, Laurel
Ballet, Stage Right for the Performing Arts, Greensburg Civic
Theatre, Westmoreland Symphony, River City Brass, Pazaz Christian
Dance and others to further the cultural activity and artistic
education of this community. This has been accomplished without an
increase in the number of ushers at The Palace or WCT personnel,
emphasizing further the need and impact of having the support of our
volunteers.
Vonnie directed the applause for Palace and GG&CC ushers, TGIS
volunteers, International Christmas volunteers, those working from
home and those who have provided office help. Committee chairs for
the 2010 major events were presented with gifts of appreciation: Peg
Colosimo and Dawna Saunders, Hollywood Party at The Palace; Phyllis
Kluska and Jan Taylor, Bocce nel Giardino; Jane Church and Mary Lou
Hugus, Holiday Fashion Fantasy. Libby Christopher and Sean Cassidy
were presented with plaques as winners of the 2010 Thank Goodness
It’s Summer bartender challenge for the third year in a row!
Westmoreland Cultural Trust wishes to thank TurtleTree Fine Foods
for a delicious dinner and our celebration sponsors, First
Commonwealth Bank, West Penn Power and the chocolate shoppe.
This event is a small way of thanking our volunteers who have
generously contributed their time and talents toward making our
fundraisers fun and successful! They are a true inspiration!
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer or would like more
information, call the Westmoreland Cultural Trust administrative
office today, 724-836-1123.
www.westmorelandculturaltrust.org
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Release March 2011
Westmoreland Cultural Trust rolls out the red carpet
for our signature fundraising event!
6TH ANNUAL HOLLYWOOD PARTY AT THE PALACE
 GREENSBURG,
PA –
Our 6th Annual
Hollywood Party at The Palace found us singing along to “Copacabana”
and “Sweet Caroline” as well as “YMCA” and “Mamma Mia.” Pre-party
guests were in the spotlight as they walked down the aisle met by
WCT President Mike Langer and directed to their photo shoot. They
enjoyed champagne and hors d’oeuvres from The Supper Club and Caffé
Barista. The exclusive entertainment brought the mellow sounds of
James Taylor from Tony Marino, the unforgettable songs of the Divine
Miss M and Carole King from Renata Marino, as well as songs from
Captain and Tenille, BJ Thomas and Billy Joel accompanied by our
very own piano man, Eric Barchiesi. Guests were stunned at the mock
assassination attempt as former President Ford, played by John
Noble, addressed the guests.
Our event goers arrived to the red carpet treatment and were
entertained by The Sensations until the Megan Suite doors opened to
the disco world of Studio 54. From a Saturday Night Fever medley by
the Bee Gees to the entire party singing “American Pie” and the
disco kings and queens doing the hustle, the evening was filled with
fun, song and laughter. Jess Keller defended his singing every song
including the TV theme songs, “Sharon and I enjoyed the evening so
much. The food was the best. And the music brought back so many good
memories. I think this is the best one yet!” Gala “stars” feasted on
hors d’oeuvres from Caffé Barista, Chef Dato’s Table, Duane’s Café
on Grove, Peking Garden, Libras and The Supper Club.
Musical segments from Fiddler on the Roof, Cabaret, Jesus Christ
Superstar, Godspell, Pippin and Tommy were heard from the grand
staircase serving as MGM’s back lot. In the upstairs Megan Suite,
everyone enjoyed snacks from Franko’s Grille & Sports Lounge and
joined Carol Burnett, Donny and Marie, Sonny and Cher and listened
as The Sensations performed all of the TV themes we still know today
by heart!
Guests enjoyed specialty cuisine from Greensburg Country Club,
JCorks, Solstice Restaurant and Lounge, and One Eleven. Desserts
from the chocolate shoppe, DeNunzio’s Italian Restaurants, Enrico
Biscotti Company, kelly confections, Nonna’s Heavenly Treats,
Pastor’s Special Order Bakery and WCCC were found at the Corleone
wedding on the mezzanine. As a giant movie screen featured The
Godfather movies made famous by Marlon Brando, John Noble recreated
the character as he danced at his daughter’s wedding. The draping of
white linens, the rose adorned wedding cake and centerpieces along
with wedding favors celebrating the Corleone wedding added a
richness to the evening.
Our sincerest thanks to our donors, sponsors and volunteers who so
generously contributed to making our vision a reality for a sixth
successful year! Thanks especially to all of our guests, the true
stars of the evening. We hope you had a fabulous time enjoying the
dancing and music that defined a decade…the ‘70s!
 to
the disco dancing, hand clapping, hors d’oeuvre connoisseurs
otherwise known as the HPP committee for Seventies Night Fever!
Great fun! From colorful lights and the elegant design of Studio 54
to the wedding décor in the mezzanine and that huge TV screen in the
upper Megan suite, from “YMCA” to “Last Dance,” your endless support
and creativity treated our guests to yet another fabulously
entertaining Trust event.
A heartfelt thanks goes out to our Hollywood Party committee
co-chaired by Dawna Saunders and Peg Colosimo. Thank you to: Nancy
Anderson, Linda Blum, Lyn Emrick, John Herrmann, Lisa Hoffman, Kathy
Hollahan, Mary Lou Hugus, Jake Johnson, Tony Marino, Karla Monsour,
John Noble, Clarice ONeal, Chris Orosz, Anna Peagler, Paula
Pedicone, Gary Pratt, Diana Robosky, Jan Taylor, Magdelyn Vale and
Dianne Waltos.
We are successful because of you! Sincerely, Vonnie
A salute and
heartfelt thank you to our Hollywood Party at The Palace sponsors!
As you walk in front of The Palace Theatre, you will see their names
in the stars of our “Walk of Fame.” Please join us in thanking:
Excela Health *
First Commonwealth Bank * Trib Total Media
* Age-Craft Mfg. Inc. * Allegheny Energy, Inc. *
* The Center for Medical Imaging * East Otterman Chiropractic *
* First National Bank * Hunting Energy Services, Inc. *
* Francis R. Johns, D.M.D., M.D. * Key Care Home Health and Hospice
*
* McDowell Associates Insurance * The Rick Neish Family *
* The John M. Noble Family * S & T Bank * Smail Auto Group * Stage
Right! *
* The Supper Club * Westmoreland County Community College *
If you are
interested in becoming a sponsor of this not-to-be-missed event or
would like more information, call the Westmoreland Cultural Trust
administrative office today, 724-836-1123.
www.westmorelandculturaltrust.org
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Release
November 2010
WCT ANNOUNCES TOP THREE
PERFORMERS FROM THE
4TH SEMI-ANNUAL KARAOKE ON STAGE! AT THE PALACE THEATRE
GREENSBURG, PA – Thirty talented entertainers participated in the 4th
semi-annual Karaoke on Stage! The top three performers as
scored by our judges were announced: winner Mary Ann Adkins, 1st
runner up Kelly Neubauer and 2nd
runner up Charles Flye. Each received a cash award.
The event was hosted by Glenn Smith of Glendini Productions.
Our judges included local singer/songwriter Mr. Gary Pratt, local
equity actor and artistic
director and acting instructor for Stage Right School for the
Performing Arts Mr. Tony Marino and attorney and
creator/producer/director of Westmoreland Night of the Stars Mr.
John Noble.
We would like to thank all those who came in support of our
performers. Part of the scoring is audience appreciation. Our
entire audience showed great appreciation for these talented
individuals who braved the lights and the butterflies to get
up on stage at The Palace Theatre and perform for everyone.
We encourage you
to support our Karaoke Sponsors:
Colonial Grille &
Taproom – hosting karaoke every Thursday at 8pm
333 Main Street in Irwin – 724-863-8358
DiAngelo’s
Hideaway – Karaoke and Dance Lounge
101 S 5th Street in Jeannette (below Pitzer’s Townhouse)
– 724-864-4636
Jimmy’s High Park
Social Club – hosting karaoke every Friday and Saturday, 9:30pm to
2:30am
400 Baughman Avenue in Jeannette – 724-527-2531
Perrone’s Pub –
hosting karaoke every Friday, 9:30pm to 1:30am
1400 Harrison Avenue in Jeannette
AND “Big Al” –
hosting karaoke on Thursdays at Colonial Grille Taproom, every other
Friday at Johnny’s Wife’s Place in Jeannette and every other
Saturday at Jimmy’s High Park Social Club.
We also thank
First Commonwealth Bank and McDowell Associates Insurance for their
financial support as producers for this event.
All photography
is credited to Erika Banks of E Banks Photography. Erika can
be reached at
EBanksPhotography@yahoo.com or call 724-217-0968. Follow
Erika on facebook at Facebook.com/EBanksPhotography.
For more information on this and other events, visit our website at
www.westmorelandculturaltrust.org
or call Westmoreland Cultural Trust 724-836-1123.
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Release October 2010
6th
Annual Holiday Fashion Fantasy
WESTMORELAND CULTURAL TRUST ANNOUNCES FALL FUNDRAISER
GREENSBURG, PA – Westmoreland Cultural Trust announces its 6th
Annual Holiday Fashion Fantasy, fashion show and fundraiser.
It will be held on Thursday, November 4th at the Greensburg Garden &
Civic Center. Tickets are $40 in advance. Reservations are
required.
Guests will be welcomed with a champagne greeting when festivities
begin at 5:30pm. This unique affair features the latest fall
and winter apparel for men, women and children including holiday
party fashions, furs and accessories.
All can enjoy delectable
hors d’oeuvres provided by Rizzo’s Malabar Inn. WTAE
personality Jennifer Miele will once again host and narrate the main
stage modeling. Then it’s back to the Laurel/Iris room for
coffee, pastries and retailers offering a more personal holiday
shopping experience. Silent auction and cash bar are also
available.
Participating retailers include Beeghly and Company Jewelers,
Crossroads Boutique, Descendants, Golf for Her, Inc., Lapel’s – A
Fine Men’s Clothier, The Fur Vault at Macy’s, MB Bride, Never
Enough! Boutique, Personalized Colors, Silpada Designs, Inc., and
Tree House in Ligonier.
Money raised at this event will be used for general operations of
the Trust and to support the programs and operations at The Palace
Theatre, Greensburg Area Cultural Council, Greensburg Garden and
Civic Center, the Train Station at Greensburg, Union Trust Building
and the Stark/James Building.
Westmoreland Cultural Trust is a nonprofit organization whose
mission is to stimulate cultural and economic development in the
Westmoreland County region. We promote the performing arts; we
preserve and enhance our region’s assets for the benefit of the
community.
To learn more about the Westmoreland Cultural Trust and its
volunteer, membership or donation opportunities, please contact the
Trust at (724) 836-1123 or visit our website at
www.westmorelandculturaltrust.org.
Thank you to our
sponsors and underwriters for this event:
ABB Inc.
Allegheny Energy, Inc.
Beeghly and Company Jewelers
Cassidy, Kotjarapoglus & Pohland, LLC
First Commonwealth Bank
Francis R. Johns, DMD, MD – Artisan Plastic Surgery
McDowell Associates Insurance
Never Enough! Boutique
Overly Door Company
S & T Bank
Spectrum Metal Solutions
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Release September 2010
9th ANNUAL BOCCE
NEL GIARDINO
BOCCE CHAMPIONS ROLL PAST COMPETITION
GREENSBURG, PA – Chairs lined the final court as a cheering section
gathered to witness the final match between tough competitors. Karla
and Mike Monsour rose victorious over Chuck Anderson and Dick Flock
in an 11-10 final score bringing the 9th annual Bocce nel
Giardino to an exciting close.
The success of such an event is due to the tremendous efforts of the
Trust’s Bocce Volunteer Committee co-chaired by Jan Taylor and
Phyllis Kluska. With inspiration from decorating committee chairs,
Joan Stairs and Candace Cassidy, tables were adorned with sunflowers
and lemons complemented by floral arrangements donated by Greensburg
Floral. Rizzo’s Malabar Inn provided a mountain of delectable hors
d’oeuvres and a tremendous buffet of chicken Romano, penne with
pesto sauce, cheese tortellini in Alfredo sauce, stuffed pork
tenderloin and eggplant parmigiana. George Shaner and Michael
Philopena led the food committee in obtaining a spectacular
assortment of desserts donated by area restaurants and friends of
the Trust. From invitations to programs to silent auction, the bocce
committee members achieved great success. It is with sincere
appreciation that we thank Linda Assard, Jill Briercheck, Candace
Cassidy, Peg Colosimo, Mary Ann DeAngelo, Pam DeMezza, Barbara
Flock, Dick Flock, Kathy Hager, Mary Lou Hugus, Karla Monsour, Marge
Nelson, Clarice ONeal, Michael Philopena, Diana Robosky, Dawna
Saunders, George Shaner, Joan Stairs, Mariellen Stickel and Magdelyn
Vale.
Proceeds raised at this event help support Westmoreland Cultural
Trust programs. On behalf of the Board of Directors and WCT staff,
THANK YOU to our event guests, sponsors and volunteers!
Mark your calendar for next year! Bocce returns to the Garden on
Saturday, August 27th.
To learn more about Westmoreland
Cultural Trust and its volunteer, membership or donation
opportunities, please contact the Trust at (724) 836-1123.
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Release September 2010
Support Westmoreland
Cultural Trust
While Doing Your Holiday Shopping!
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GIFT ITEMS & STOCKING STUFFERS!
CAT'S MEOW COLLECTIBLES
Cat’s Meow collectors can add The Palace Theatre and the Greensburg
Train Station to their assortment of local sites for $21 each this
holiday season!
PALACE THEATRE GIFT CERTIFICATES
What do you get for the person who has everything this holiday
season? Palace Theatre Gift Certificates could be just the
gift you’re looking for!
Valid only for tickets sold through The Palace Theatre Box Office,
gift certificates are valued at $25 each with no expiration date and
are ideal for the friend or family member with a variety of
theatrical tastes or a busy schedule. Service charges do not
apply at point of purchase but will apply when certificates are
redeemed as with all ticket sales.
A great gift for those who enjoy a night at the show. Perfect
for stocking stuffers or a “just because” gift!
Visit The Palace Theatre Box Office and get your certificates today!
Or call 724.836.8000 for more information.
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Release September 2010
Trust Participation in
Community Events
Greensburg, PA - WESTMORELAND CULTURAL
TRUST WALKING TEAM: Helping to preserve yesterday while walking
towards a brighter tomorrow. Trust in a cause!
Westmoreland Cultural Trust employees have created a walking team in
order to help others who are not as fortunate. On Saturday,
September 11th, the WCT walking team joined over 1700 others at the
University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg in the Juvenile Diabetes
Research Foundation Walk to Cure Diabetes. Thanks to the generosity
of TGIS patrons purchasing “sneakers” and employees personally
obtaining donations, we are proud to say that twelve employees and
three partners took part in the walk and raised $2,248.00 for this
very worthy cause. Donations are still being accepted through
October 12, 2010.
Our walking team shirt, designed by our employees, won 2nd place in
the corporate walking team t-shirt competition at the JDRF walk.
We look forward to joining the ranks at Twin Lakes Park on October
2nd at the Second Chance Walk dedicated to helping others through
organ donation.
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Release September 2010
THANK GOODNESS
IT'S SUMMER FOR 2010...
GREENSBURG, PA – Fourteen absolutely beautiful Thursday evenings
with no rain! Eager and competitive volunteer bartenders! Fourteen
of the most talented musical performances we have had in our six
year gig! Great food! Untiring volunteers! And 3,002 patrons!
Wow, what a summer!
Once again, the bartender challenge was exciting. First time
bartenders, Kevin and Jeanie Bock gave it their best shot and took
2nd place. Congratulations to our bartender challenge winners for a
third year in a row…
Sean Cassidy & Libby Jones!
Thank you to our volunteer bartenders who made this year’s challenge
fun and exciting: Jeanie and Kevin Bock, Joe Brennan, Nancy Caruso,
Sean Cassidy, Erin Decaro, Amy and Pat Dicesere, Shane Dushack, Dave
Hanna, Kathy Hollahan, Jake Johnson, Libby Jones, Wendi Leonida,
Suzanna Masartis, Clarice ONeal, Sandy Palmer, John Pignetti, Ben
Policastro, Diana Robosky, Connie Silk, Toni Walter, Mandy Weaver,
Jon Wian, Marcy Zajdel and Angela and SueAnn Zippi
Thank you to our summer volunteers, so willing to give of their
time: Nancy Anderson, Billie Chattaway, Jane Church, Peg Colosimo,
Mary Ann DeAngelo, Sandy Fisher, Kathy Hager, Diane Hartland, John
Herrmann, Mary Lou Hugus, Clarice ONeal, Sandy Palmer and Connie
Riley
Thank you to our sponsors whose financial support makes all of this
possible: The Center for Medical Imaging, The Chocolate Shoppe,
Dollar Bank, First Commonwealth Bank, Hunting Energy Services Inc.,
S&T Bank and SueAnn Zippi, Personal Consultant, Sabika Austrian
Crystal Jewelry.
Special thanks to our 3,002 patrons who visited us this summer! Hope
you enjoyed your evenings with us. And thank you for your generosity
in our efforts to raise funds for JDRF through the sneaker sales
campaign.
To learn more about the Trust, and its volunteer and
donation opportunities, please contact the Trust at (724) 836-1123.
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