‘Stomp’ will return

‘Stomp’ will return

PITTSBURGH — “Stomp,” the unique percussion-based stage show, will return to Benedum Center from Sept. 15-20. The show has been updated with new routines and props.

“Stomp” makes rhythmic music with everyday items and with an eccentric sense of humor. One new piece utilizes a tractor tire innertubes worn around the waist on a bungee cord.

Tickets range from $21 to $49, and are available by calling (412) 456-6666. For more information, go to pgharts.org.

River museum to open

WELLSVILLE — The Wellsville River Museum, 1003 Riverside Ave., will open for the season Sunday. Hours are 1 to 4:30 p.m. every Sunday through August. Located in an 1870 Victorian home, the museum contains artifacts pertaining to the more than 150 years of Wellsville history, including railroad, river boats and pottery manufacturing.

This year’s displays include ’40s and ’50s clothing, Confederate Gen. John H. Morgan’s sword and Pretty Boy Floyd’s death mask.

Each of the three-story structure’s 11 rooms has a different theme, from Civil War to railroad items. There is also a country store, firehouse and restored caboose.

Programs planned for this summer are World War II living history, June 13 and 14; Wayne Cole on the history of streetcars and buses, July 12; Bob Lloyd and Frank Delanzo, PowerPoint program on railroads, Aug. 2; and Jeff Weekley, on the history of Wellsville schools, Aug. 16. Tours can be arranged by calling (330) 532-1018 or (330) 532-3941.

Fair seeks entertainers

LISBON — The Columbiana County Fair is seeking entertainers who will perform for free at fair, Aug. 3-9. For more information, call the fair office at (330) 424-5531.

Conneaut posters

CONNEAUT LAKE, Pa. — The Trustees of Conneaut Lake Park are selling 13-by-19-inch color posters of the park for $6.

Proceeds will go toward the upkeep and preservation of the 117-year-old amusement park that opened this year after being dark the last two.

The poster is available at the park office, 12382 Center St., and at the Crawford County Convention & Visitors Bureau, 16709 Conneaut Lake Rd., Meadville. For more information, call (814) 382-5115 or go to conneautlakepark.com.

Make-A-Wish event

HOWLAND — Up a Creek Bar & Grille, 4793 E. Market St., is teaming up with the Make-A-Wish Foundation to grant the wish of a local child who is battling a life-threatening medical condition.

The bar will have a fundraiser from 8-11 p.m. Wednesday with Tom Watt and the Fruit Cakes, a Jimmy Buffett tribute band. Two tickets to Buffett’s June 23 concert in Pittsburgh will be raffled.