Center to take trip

WEIRTON — The Greater Weirton Senior Center is planning a trip to see the performance “Let’s Hang On: Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons Tribute,” set to take place at 1 p.m. March 27 at the Ohio Star Theater in Sugarcreek.

The event is open to the public and all ages.

Those who plan on attending should be at the senior center, located at 3425 Main St. in Weirton, at 9 a.m. The cost will be $115 and includes the bus ticket, dinner and a ticket to the show.

An opportunity to shop will be available following the performance, according to officials.

To make a reservation, contact center Director Jeanie Smith at (304) 748-3490.

Senior center plans dance

WEIRTON — The Greater Weirton Senior Center will hold its first dance of the year March 19.

The theme will be music from the 1950s and 60s. The dance will begin at 6 p.m. and continue to 8 p.m. The cost is $10 per person or $15 per couple.

Those attending are asked to bring a covered dish or dessert to share with guests, as the center will provide the main course and drinks.

A dee jay will be on site to play music, officials noted.

All are welcome to attend.

Dances will continue twice a month, held on the first and third Thursday.

History center welcomes lecturer

PITTSBURGH — The Sen. John Heinz History Center will host the Smithsonian lecture series “The Culture of Food,” from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 5 to explore the story of New Orleans food culture.

The history center will welcome Pittsburgh native and public historian Ashley Rose Young, who will discuss how food shapes cultures and community, bringing insights from her work as a Smithsonian research associate and former historian of the Smithsonian Food History Project.

In the spirit of Mardi Gras, this program invites audiences to revel in the mystery and magic of New Orleans, while reflecting on its deeper struggles to feed a diverse city safely and affordably.

Young will highlight similarities between New Orleans and Pittsburgh — two river cities with rich food traditions and resilient communities shaped by migration, labor and local enterprise.

Young brings a local perspective to the topic. She grew up in the Pittsburgh region, working alongside her family at McGinnis Sisters Special Food Stores, the specialty markets founded by her mother and aunts, and long recognized as a cornerstone of the region’s food culture.

For information or to purchase tickets, visit heinzhistorycenter.org/events.

Pittsburgh Ballet announces events

PITTSBURGH — As an ode to America’s 250th anniversary, the Pittsburgh Ballet Theater will perform four classical and contemporary works in America 250 with the PBT Orchestra.

The family-friendly program featuring Americana-themed ballets will take place at the Benedum Center Feb. 20-22. The works in the program include the fun-filled baseball ballet, “The Mighty Casey,” George Balanchine’s patriotic and classical ballet “Stars and Stripes Pas de deux,” Company B, Paul Taylor’s ode to the American dream, with music by the Andrews Sisters and Ben Stevenson’s “Three Preludes,” about two dancers who fall in love.

From big-band rhythms to star-spangled flair, this program will be staged with music performed live by the PBT Orchestra. 

“I am delighted to present these four remarkable works as part of America 250 with the PBT Orchestra,” said Adam McKinney, artistic director. “These ballets not only capture the heart and soul of the American spirit, but showcase the range and vitality of American dance and the spectacular versatility of our PBT artists.”  

Closing the program will be “The Mighty Casey,” created by choreographer Lisa De Ribere as an original ballet in 1990. This work is based on the popular poems “Casey at the Bat” and “Casey — Twenty Years Later.” 

This ballet not only includes a baseball theme, but a live dog onstage and dancers singing baseball melodies, including “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” and “Sweet Caroline.” The music features selections from John Philip Sousa and Stephen Foster.

America 250 with the PBT Orchestra will perform at the Benedum Center on the following dates and times: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 20; 2 p.m. Feb. 21; 7:30 p.m. Feb. 21; and 2 p.m. Feb. 22.

Single tickets start at $33.50, including all fees, and are available online at pbt.org or by calling (412) 456-6666. Season subscription packages are available as well. For information, call (412) 454-9107.

Groups purchasing eight or more tickets save up to 50 percent.

Upcoming performances at the PBT include a Spring Mix, April 10-12 at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center; and “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” with the PBT Orchestra, May 15-17 at the Benedum Center.

Deuling Pianos event set

STEUBENVILLE — Seven Ranges Entertainment will present its second-annual Dueling Pianos, Keys to the Party event on Feb. 6.

Located at 100 Mall Drive in Steubenville, doors will open at 6 p.m., with the show beginning at 7 p.m.

Celebrating its customers, 7 Ranges will offer a cocktail hour in addition to the show.

Tickets can be purchased online at 7RangesEntertainment.com/2years. The cost will be $50 for two tickets and a duet hightop table, $25 for a general admission sing-a-long seat, $200 for keys tables which can include up to 10 guests and $225 for VIP piano lounge table which includes the best view and premium seating for up to 10 guests.