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Every artist needs a canvas. George Sosnak chose one with 108 raised red stitches, almost no flat surface, and a tendency to roll away when you set it down.

Pittsburgh native, self-taught artist, and minor league umpire George Sosnak packed decades of baseball history onto 800 hand-painted baseballs. A new exhibition at the The Westmoreland Museum of American Art, Play Ball!, proves he was in a league of his own.

‘Play Ball! The Art of George Sosnak’ runs through April 4, 2027 a the Westmoreland Museum of American Art, 221 North Main Street, Greensburg.

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Pittsburgh’s theater community is vibrant, varied, and busy — so much so that it’s easy to get a great night of entertainment any night on the calendar, more or less. Innumerable worthy troupes, from touring productions to community theaters, are doing thoughtful work in Western Pennsylvania. These eight choices, however, may emerge as the standout productions of 2026. Support and patronize theater wherever and whenever makes sense for you… but make a special point of seeing these shows.

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Sewickley’s Black History Comes Alive in the Book Turned Documentary Film 'Their Story

How an extraordinary book, written by a determined mother, became the blueprint for a modern documentary fighting to preserve the soul of a historic Black Sewickley community that most of Pennsylvania has forgotten. This is Their Story.

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There’s no reason to stay inside the house when the weather is beautiful in June and Pittsburgh’s neighborhoods come alive with events. The week of June 15-21 keeps you busy with historical tours, Pride celebrations, and various opportunities for one-on-one time with your partner.

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We’re covering a lot of ground with this weeks’ hot tickets in Pittsburgh, both geographically — from Sewickley all the way to Greensburg — and categorically, with comedy, movies, theater and ancient weaponry. (No, really: We’ve got ancient weaponry.)

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Juneteenth is a day for all of us to come together to commemorate the end of slavery with parties, discussions, and friendly faces. In Pittsburgh, we have the honor of being home to the August Wilson African American Cultural Center that provides us with education on Black lives and history year round. But, when Juneteenth rolls around on June 19, the city explodes with vibrant events covering educational opportunities, a lively block party atmosphere, and much more. Dive into this schedule of Juneteenth events in Pittsburgh with something for everyone to not only show support for the Black community, but to also support local businesses and organizations in the process.

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Shopping for dads is notoriously difficult. Read on for ideas beyond the requisite BBQ grill set, Old Spice aftershave, and World’s Best Dad mugs. This year, we focused on local experiences, shopkeepers, and artisans — that way you can find a gift this Father’s Day no matter what type of dad yours is.

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