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Release January 2012

WESTMORELAND CULTURAL TRUST INVITES YOU
BACK TO THE FUTURE AND THE 1980s!

GREENSBURG, PA - Like 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
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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.

**  CLICK HERE FOR MORE PHOTOS  **

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 accessoriesAll 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!

iGive.com

Holiday Gifts that Give Back. This holiday season, send a gift that means an automatic donation to Westmoreland Cultural Trust! When you shop at any of over 700 participating online stores through iGive, a portion of each purchase comes back to us in the form of a donation check.

It’s free for you, free for us, and you pay the same or less than you would by going directly to the store. Shopping online means no wasted gas and no more standing in long lines at the mall. And to all you smart shoppers: don’t miss iGive’s treasure-trove of coupons, sales, and free shipping. Save money, save time, and send gifts that give twice. What could be better than that?

See for yourself at: www.iGive.com/westmorelandculturaltrust and Westmoreland Cultural Trust will automatically be selected as the beneficiary! It's fast, simple and FREE!


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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