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DAY OF GIVING • MAY 5, 2015 • 8AM TO MIDNIGHT
Please join us for the 2015 Westmoreland Day of Giving! On Tuesday,
May 5th, you can support the arts in your community with a donation
to Westmoreland Cultural Trust.
Giving is easy: visit www.westmorelandgives.org any time between
8:00 AM and midnight on Tuesday, May 5th. Choose Westmoreland
Cultural Trust, enter the amount you would like to give, and click
submit!
Benefactors have generously donated a match pool of $50,000.
All eligible contributions made to Westmoreland Cultural Trust at
www.WestmorelandGives.org during the Day of Giving will receive
a prorated share of the match pool. The minimum gift is $25, the
maximum $1,000, per donor/per organization to be counted towards
the match.
Please visit our website: www.westmorelandculturaltrust.org for
member benefit information.
Westmoreland Cultural Trust would like to thank all those who have
contributed to our organization through previous “Day of Giving”
events. We hope you will consider supporting the Trust in this fashion
on May 5, 2015.
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6/4 - The Abilene Band (Country Rock)
6/11- Switch (Acoustic Rock)
6/18- Gashouse Annie (Country Trio)
6/25- Detention (Acoustic Duo)
7/2 - Darryl & Kim (Classic R&B)
7/9 - The Bricks (Acoustic Rock)
7/16- Bad Boy Blues Band (Rock & Blues)
7/23- Hamilton Ave (Classic Rock)
7/30- Gary Pratt (Country)
8/6 - Jeff Perigo & Friends (Rock & Roll America)
8/13- Neon Swing X-perience (Big Band Swing)
8/20- *Jessica Saenz & Band (Jazz, Soul & Pop)
8/27- *Supper Break String Band
(Appalachian Grassrock)
9/3 - The Loyal Hanna Band (Country)
9/10- Lovebettie (Acoustic Rock)
9/17- NEW! TGIS Finale Concert On The Palace Theatre Stage
(Confirmed bands announced soon)
* 2015 Battle Of The Bands Winners
THE BARTENDER CHALLENGE IS ON!
Anyone interested in guest bartending, call the
Westmoreland Cultural Trust office at 724.836.1123
June 4 - Sept. 17
Thursday Evenings
6pm - 9:30pm
The Palace Theatre
Megan’s Suite & S&T Bank Courtyard
Westmoreland Cultural Trust is proud to announce our 11th Annual
“Thank Goodness It’s Summer” (T.G.I.S.) outdoor concert series.
After the long and endless winter, we are thrilled to heat things
up 16 weeks in a row. Join us every Thursday evening from June
4 - September 17, 6 PM - 9:30 PM in the S&T Bank Courtyard at The
Palace Theatre and Megan’s Suite. Savor a light
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bite and a refreshing cocktail while enjoying
live music and supporting local talent.
Sit Back, Relax...and Enjoy the Music!
*NEW IN 2015 – COPPER COIN MEMBERS AND ABOVE:
T.G.I.S. table reservations accepted on Monday of each week during the
concert series. Reservations limited on a first come first-serve basis.
SUMMER SPONSORS:
FirstEnergy Foundation
Kepple Graft Funeral Home
Redstone Highlands Communities
EVENING SPONSOR:
Sherid’s Driving School, LLC (date to be determined)
SPONSORS:
Amcom/Xerox; Dollar Bank; Hefren-Tillotson, Inc.;
Integrity Retirement & Estate Advisors;
McDowell Associates & Kattan Ferretti Insurance;
Private Wealth Advisors; Seyler-Berkebile Marriage & Family Therapy
For more information, call the Trust office at 724-836-1123, x10 or online at www.westmorelandculturaltrust.org
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• Union Trust Building • Greensburg Area Cultural Council
102 N. Main St., Ste. 232, Greensburg, PA 15601 • 724.836.1123 • www.westmorelandculturaltrust.org
PALACE THEATRE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
May 2 Sat 8PM
May 6 Wed 6:45PM
May 9 Sat 7:30PM
May 16 Sat 7:30PM
May 31 Sun 8PM
Jun 2 Tue 8PM
Jun 13 Sat 2PM/7PM
Jun 16 Tues 7:30PM
Jun 20 Sat 5PM
Jun 21 Sun 7PM
Jun 24 Wed 8PM
Jun 27 Sat 9PM
Jul 20 Mon 8PM
Jul 25 Sat 7:30PM
Aug 4 Tue 8PM
Aug 5 Wed 2PM/6PM
Aug 8 Sat 8PM
Aug 29 Sat 7PM
Aug 30 Sun 8PM
Sep 16 Wed 7:30PM
Sep 19 Sat 8PM
Oct 2 Fri 8PM
Oct 18 Sun 7PM
Oct 22 Thu 2PM/7:30PM
Oct 29 Thu 7:30PM
Nov 5 Thu 7:30PM
Nov 6 Fri 8PM
Nov 14 Sat 2PM/7:30PM
Nov 28 Sat 2PM
Dec 1 Tue 7:30PM
Dec 2 Wed 2PM
Dec 6 Sun 2PM
Tickets through The Palace Theatre Box Office: 724-836-8000 or www.ThePalaceTheatre.org
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Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra: 724-837-1850
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Michael Martin Murphey *
John Noble’s 19th Annual
Westmoreland Night of the Stars ♦
River City Brass presents City of Champions +
Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra presents For Michael - The Music of Michael Jackson featuring Jeans & Classics, Inc. *
Elko Concerts presents Weird Al Yankovic *
Elko Concerts presents Steven Wilson *
Laurel Ballet presents Alice in Wonderland &
A Midsummer Night’s Dream *
Simply Nikki School of Dance
Pazaz Christian Dance Academy presents Dance The Night Away
Latshaw Productions presents The Temptations *
Elko Concerts presents Merle Haggard *
Zodiac Productions presents Robby Krieger An Evening of The Doors Greatest Hits *
Elko presents Whitesnake - The Purple Tour *
Latshaw: Peter Noone & Herman’s Hermits
plus The Duprees *
Elko Concerts presents Graham Nash *
J.B. Productions presents Yakov Smirnoff *
Elko Concerts: Happy Together Tour 2015 *
Live Nation presents Brian Regan *
Elko Concerts presents John Hiatt & the Combo
and Taj Mahal Trio *
Latshaw presents The Bronx Wanderers *
Pat DiCesare Productions LLC: Relive The Beatles ‘64 starring Beatlemania Now *
Elko Concerts presents Arlo Guthrie *
Live Nation presents Lewis Black * (on sale 5/1)
Latshaw presents Vicki Lawrence & Mama *
Latshaw: Chubby Checker w/The Vogues &
The Latshaw Pops’ Orchestra *
Latshaw Productions presents Amy Grant *
WCT presents Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood *
Latshaw Productions presents Steve Solomon’s
My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish
& I’m Home for the Holidays! *
Branson On The Road Christmas Style *
Latshaw Productions presents Mark Lowry *
Latshaw Productions presents Mark Lowry *
Latshaw Pops’ Christmas Memories *
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Legendary singer-songwriter Murphey has
topped the Pop, Country, Bluegrass and
Western Music charts with such iconic hits
as Wildfire, Carolina In The Pines, Geronimo’s
Cadillac, Cherokee Fiddle and more.
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A Country Music Hall of Fame songwriter,
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aligned with the outlaw country movement
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VOCALIST WAYLON KRIEGER
An evening of The Doors Greatest Hits by
the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame legend. Hits
include Light My Fire, Love Me Two Times,
Touch Me, Love Her Madly.
Saturday • June 27 • 9 PM
Pit $84; Orchestra $66, $59; Loge $63; Balcony $45, $35
BRIAN
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Brian has distinguished himself as one of
the premier comedians in the country.
A balance of sophisticated writing and
physicality, Brian fills theaters nationwide
with fervent fans that span generations.
Saturday • August 29 • 7 PM
All seats $47.50
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Mona Pappafava Ray, General Carbide
Mr. and Mrs. T. Terrance Reese,
Overly Door Company
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Amcom/Xerox
Sean Cassidy and Associates, P.C.
Hefren-Tillotson Inc.
Francis R. Johns, D.M.D., M.D.
McDowell Associates Insurance
Regis and Jamie McHugh
Mr. and Mrs. John Scanlan
Dr. Tom and Senator Kim Ward
PEARL ($1,000-$2,499)
Charles and Nancy Anderson
David and Linda Assard
Kevin and Jeanie Bock,
Integrity Retirement &
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Mr. and Mrs. Michael Busch
Craig Cox
Dollar Bank
Karl and Carmen Eisaman
Barbara Ferrier
Raymond and Gail Follador
Mary Ann Gawelek & Frank Kleshinski
Kacin Companies
Dr. Paul Kraisinger,
Complete Family Dentistry
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Kroh
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Langer
John A. Mika,
In Memory of Jane Campbell Mika
*Barbara H. Nakles,
In Memory of Ned J. Nakles, Sr.
Margot and Ross Perot,
Perot Foundation
Private Wealth Advisors
David and Andrea Raimondo,
Raimondo Construction Co., Inc.
David and Marjorie Reese
Anne and Jack Robertshaw
Sharon P. Smith
Betty Jean Viecelli
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Aw Else Boutique, Danielle Shaffer
and Mark White
Phyllis Bertok
Rev. and Mrs. Mont Bowser
Terry Graft,
Kepple-Graft Funeral Home, Inc.
Timothy and Alison Gray
In Honor of Vincent C. Gray
R.B. Humphrey
Dr. Herbert Kramer
Nancy Kukovich, Adelphoi
Tony Leone
David Myron
Dr. Janet L. Nigrelli
Tom Pastor
Bill and Mary Rudolph, In Honor of Eldras B. & Betty B. Rudolph
Seyler-Berkebile Marriage & Family
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Amanda Berkebile
SILVER COIN ($100-$499)
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Daniel J. Ackerman
Mrs. Margie Albright
Lucille A. Aloisi
Ginny Amalong,
In Honor of Mrs. Phyllis Brummitt
Paul Anderson
Ken and Jill Artman
Jeff and Heather Atkins
George and Linda Austin
Barbara L. Bacha
Ned Bair
Eric Barchiesi
Brenda Batenburg
Robert and Karen Battiston
Teresa Baughman
Michael and MaryAnn Bebar
Jill and Chris Bellicini
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Bendel
Stephen and Carole Benedek
Mr. and Mrs. William F. Benton
Dan and LuAnn Berkley
S F Blank
Susan Boggs
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Bogie
John and Janice Bolha
Mr. Eric and Hon. Michele Bononi
Jim and Donna Boone
Bob Boscarino
Ted and Ginger Brant
Glenn and Jill Briercheck
Robert Brooks
Scott and Gretchen Brown
Candace Cassidy
Peter and JoLane Cecconi
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Chapman
Ray and Catherine Charley
Jack and Maryann Cherubini
Gary Clark
Cochenour Law Offices P.C.
Allen Cohen
Mr. and Mrs. Pete Colosimo,
In Memory of Ed Cordisco,
William Dinsmore, John Ferrante,
Frank Funari, Don Hacker, Tim
McCormick, Anthony Milito,
Teddy Sarniak, Ruth Sherid and
Rosemary Slyman
Commonwealth Credit Services, Inc.,
Donald and Mary Waxter
Jan Taylor-Condo and Patrick Condo
Larry Conley
Andrew Cook
Jeanne M. Cook
Ken Cooper
Dr. and Mrs. William B. Courtney
Jane Croushore
Ms. Barbara Cseh
Shirley M. Culyba
Mr. Kevin Dailey
Patricia Dalton
Terry and Nina Daughenbaugh
Marilyn and Jim Davis
Dave and Debbie Delisi
Dr. Angelo and Pamela DeMezza
Rebecca DeMuth
Tony DeNunzio
Rob DePasquale
W. Logan and Ann W. Dickerson
Bernie Dodds
Don and Sue Eaglehouse
Lyn Emrick
Peggy Farrah
Paul Fatur
Mrs. Orlie Ferretti
In Memory of Mario J. Ferretti
Dana H. Ferry
Richard and Barbara Flock
Thomas Fornataro
Fotorecord Print Center, Paul Nickoloff
Diane Francisco
Wayne and Hope Frye, Hopeway Dairy
Ms. Virginia Gabriel
Rebecca Gardner
Janice Garlock
Rosalyn Garman
Healthy Thoughts, Better Life,
Helen and Mike Geroux
Richard Gibson
Donald and Bernadette Giffin
John Gizler
Ms. Evelyn Glass
Tom and Cathy Gothie
James Granville
Mary Lou Hacker
Mr. and Mrs. Edward P. Hager
David and Diane Hamilton
Gary Hammack
Hampton Inn - Greensburg
Raymond and Elizabeth Hanley
John M. Hauser, III
*Jacquelyn B. Hebrank,
In Memory of Jean Wilcox
Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. Hendricks
Henninger Accounting Services P.C.,
Martha Henninger
Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Henry
William B. Heubel
Maryann Hibbs
Lisa and Richard Hoffman
Daniel and Annette Holder
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Holway
John Hope
Hoss’s Family Steak & Sea
George and Beverly Hritz
Pat and Don Hrosik
Linda Iams
Jeffrey Imbrescia
Mrs. Jachimowicz
Nancy B. Jamison
Frank A. Jones
William Kabazie, ALKAB
David and Stephanie Karr
Russell Karr
Don and Carol Kayser
*Jody and Michael Keating,
In Memory of Reg Belden and
Don Hacker
Dr. and Mrs. Donald L. Kettering
Warren and Mary Kipling
John and Barbara Kita
Mr. and Mrs. William Kitney
Ronald and Michele Klingensmith
Marylou R. Klus
Judy Knapp and Rick Heil
Terri Knupp
Mark Kochvar and Vicki Helgeson
Michael and Kathy Kuchta
John R. and Vickie Kuhns
William and Janice Lapitsky
LBSI Automotive.com,
Jim Antolik
Ron and Kathi Lenart
Nicholas and Anne Liparulo
Ed Llewellyn
Greg Long and Vonnie Goldsborough,
In Memory of
Robert O. “Archie” Long and Jan Musingo
Dr. Larry and Helen Long
Gwen Loughner
Scott Ludwick
Luehm Candy Company
Mr. and Mrs. Bernard J. Lynch
Ms. P.J. Lyon-Patterson
Megan and James Macintosh
Ted Peter Manos, In Memory of the
Manos Brothers, Builders and
original owners of The Palace
John Mary
Annaliese P. Masser
Donald and Lisa Matson
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Maue
Ruth E. McDonald
Charles H. McDowell
Ed and Sue Meadows
Catherine Mechling
Dom and Marlene Meffe
In Honor of The Melletz Family
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mensch Jr.
Jan Merlino and Michele Belak
Dr. Ross S. Miller D.D.S.,
In Honor of Martha DiFonso Miller
Dr. Ralph and Billie A. Miranda
Hilaire and Sally Modic
Mr. and Mrs. R.J. Mondock
Geoffrey B. Monsour, M.D.,
In Memory of Dr. Bob Monsour
William and Marlonna Moore
Jerry Moyer
Nancy Mullaert
Mr. and Mrs. Roy C. Myers
Dawn Nale
Abe Neidermeyer
Alan L. Obley
In Memory of Elis Pearl Obley
Thad and Marcia Ochs
Nancy Osinski
John & Dianne Ostop
*Kevin and Judy O’Toole
Dr. & Mrs. Wylie L. Overly
Mr. and Mrs. Arnold D. Palmer
Ginny Panigall
Nick and Linda Parise
Eileen Parry
Kathy and John Pechunka
Dr. and Mrs. Gerard C. Penta
Frank Petrosky,
New Image Hair Clinnic
John Plischke, Breeze Hill Apartments
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Price
Paul and Laurie Puleo
Beth Ridge
Robert and Barbara Rinefierd
Rizzo’s Malabar Inn
Harry and Gail Rohrbacher
Bill Rosa
Edward and Theresa Rusbosin
Kristine Sager
Joette Salandro
Salon Deva, Sara Spino
Mr. and Mrs. James Sandolfini
Dawna Saunders
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Sauter
Dr. and Mrs. Bill Scheeren
Vincent and Sharon Schiavoni
Marie L. Schietroma,
In Memory of John A. Schietroma
Dr. Stephen Schrum and
Dr. Dianna Bourke
Charles Seamens,
Fairview Services Plan, Inc.
Ken and Lisa Seremet
Cynthia L. Shaner
Philip and Loretta Shelapinsky
Sherid’s Driving School
Chris and Lori Simon
William Simpson
Bud and Ellen Smail
Harry F. Smail, Jr., Esq. and Rene,
In Honor of Harry F. Smail, Sr. &
wife Sally
Joyce Smida
Joan E. Smith
Louise Smith
Marquis McE. Smith, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. William A. Snyder
John Solomon
Doris W. Springer
*Jess and Joan Stairs
Barbara and Lou Steiner
George and Nancy Stewart
Michael and Karen Stewart
Doug Stone and Crystal Kern
Roger and Cindy Strayer
Ronald and Marianne Stricek
Lori Stripay
Matthew and Terry Sulecki
Sun Dawg Cafe
Patricia and William Swank
Pete Swauger
Mark E. Swetz
Mr. and Mrs. Regis Synan
James and Lucinda Szalankiewicz
Joseph Tamasy,
In Memory of Yvonne Tamasy
Mr. and Mrs. Jay Tarara
Dr. and Mrs. Robert W. Taylor
David and Janet Theis
Tom and Anita Toth
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Tupper
Mr. and Mrs. Brian Tychinski
Magdelyn and David Vale
Elinor Van-Breman
Len and Christina Venturini
Robert Venturo
Richard Versaw
George and Deb Voloch
Mr. and Mrs. Gib Vucinich
Beverly Waggle
Kathleen Wagner
Antonia Walter
Mary Jo and Tim Welty
Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Wetzel
Mrs. Linda M. Whitehead,
In Memory of My Late Husband
S. Wayne Whitehead, Esq.
Kristopher and Sunshine Wilkins
Mr. Brian Winfield
Robert and Linda Winter
Ms. Patti L. Young,
In Honor of Ronald K. Young
Clarence and Judy Zacherl
Bertha and Frank Zajdel
Laura & Larry Zajdel,
Clean Draft Service
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William and Gayle Alter
Darrin Bachy
Linda Baker
Wayne and Maritza Balta
Kevin Becker
Barbara Bell
Daniel Bell
William Blazes
Pamela Bouldin
Carol Brennan
Rebecca Brunetta
Alma Buksar
Maria Capparelli
Christopher Carson
Andy Chelsted
George and Jane Church
Karen J. Ciocco
Dr. Bernard Cobetto
Dennis Colecchi
Mr. Vince Costanza
Gail Courtheyn
Kevin Crocker
Jill Croushore
Annamarie Denis
Michael DiBiasi
Mark Dixon
Mr. and Mrs. Regis Donahue
William and Andrea Dunn
Sandra Engleman
Susan Fritz
Nancy Gaffron
Elinor Giovannini,
In Honor of Louis Giovannini
Matthew Goehres
Rose Greathouse
Brenda Greene
Michael Gregor
Brenda Haines
John and Rebecca Halfhill
Susan Hensler
Nathan Hill
Patrick Hnidka
Roberta Hogan
Tom and Linda Hohn
Cindy Hollerich
Brent Holsopple
Judith Howell
Mary Lou Hugus
Joni Hunt
Rhonda Hunt
Mary Ann Jaram
Pamela S. Jennings
Michael Jobe
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Johnson
Geoffrey and Margie Joseph
Karen Kime
Francis and Rosanne Kirk
Samuel & Joni Knoch
Michael Kornides
Robert and Judith Koveleskie
Paula Kramer
Daniel Kremer
Diane Krivoniak
Timothy Kuntz
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Kuznicki
Patrick Kwasny
Brad Kwiatek
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Lawry
Timothy Lease
Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Leshinski
Mike Lickert
Thomas R. Lobb
Fran and Michele Macey
Patrick Maloney
Ms. Ginny Manns
John Marcolini
Susan Marinzel
Barbara Mays
Robert and Kathleen McBride
Chad McClain
Don and Patty McCracken
Tammy McDaniel
Mary McDonough
Cheryl A. McKee
Trudy and Don Metzger
Dr. and Mrs. Milchak
Daniel Miller
Alecia Moss
Dom Mosso
Robert G. Myers
Elizabeth and John Mylant
Dawn Nale
Heather Neubauer
Lucille Nye
Ricardo Ochoa
James Orth
Diane Paul
Ronald and Leslie Pierce
Mary Plank
William Plumb
Patty and Dennis Porter
Mrs. Jill Pratt
Rose M. Prutz
Charlene Przybylek
Jill Pushic
The Redinger Family,
In Honor of Patricia L. Redinger
Susan Restano
Kelly Richie
Andrew Ritchey
Stacey Popicg
Russell and Judy Sager
John and Joan Scales
Francis Schmadel
Mr. and Mrs. William Secreto,
BGR Enterprises Inc.
Sam and Teresa Shaffer
In Memory of Jan Musingo
and Joe Giron
Steve Shaffer
George Shaner & Michael Philopena
Janet Ellen Smith
Matt Snyder
Gary Stack
John and Lavonne Staney,
In Memory of Deborah Fraicola
Stefi
Christopher
Ted and Marianne Susick
John and Christy Sweeney
Rebecca M. Trauth
Carole J. Turnshek
Dan Tyson
Patricia Vitale
Shirley Vitale
Mike Vukmanic
Meri Beth Wees
Mr. and Mrs. David West
Marilyn Wilkison
Marilyn Williams
Carla Wilson
Todd Wilson
Vince and Julie Wisyanski
Cheryl Wood
Daniel Wyzkiewicz
Jason and Tina Zaczyk
Thomas Zebrak
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Jim and Betty Amorose
Terry and Joanne Antonacci
Russell and Beverly Balest
Chuck and Carol Bobich
Keith and Carol Bowman
Albert and Vicki Christ
Rosalyn Christopher
Robert Comer
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth L. Conrad
Denise Criscella
Meredith Davis
Mrs. Robert Davis
Michael Deise
Mr. Charles A. Dominick
Robert Duncan
Dean Farrell
Dianna Ficco
Mark and Joy Fike
Bill and Sandra Finley
Tom Flaherty
Alan Fleissner
Mrs. Frances Folino
Rudy and Pamela Frank
G. Joseph and Lisa Frederick
Valerie Galczynski
Sharyn Heasley
Paula Heming
In Honor of Margaret Petrucci
Mr. Alfred Heron
Bill and Barb Hillis
Larua Hoff
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Homison
David and Barbara Hood
Loretta Hruby
Rebecca Hudak
Rachelle Jenkins
Virginia A. Kaczmarek
Christine Kieffer
Elizabeth Klimchock
Mr. and Mrs. John Kline
Eric Kok
Kelli Kopacka
Joe Krstulich
Doug and Janet Leichliter
David and Dianna Markiewicz
Mark and LouAnn McDonel
Scott and Megan Mickey
Mike and Debbie Morgan
Rich Narushoff
Jane Noel
Linda Obrien
Francis O’Neil
Carol Paul
Richard Platt
Patty Polka
Stacey Popicg
Cathi Rhodes
LeAnn Roadman
Sam and Diane Robinson
Bernadette Russell
Roger Schneider
Mike and Rebecca Sexton
Pauline Shermar
Keith and Barbara Smith
James W. Smith
Marcia Smith
Mr. David Stash
Deborah Stewart
Kathy Stovich
Mr. and Mrs. James Sumner
Christina Tacka
Marilyn J. Tallant
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Tarcy
David and Elaine Trentin
In Honor of Dorothy Trentin
Mary Villiotti
Richard Wade
Mark and Carol Williams
Ms. Patricia Yasurek
Betty Yeager
Ms. Georgia Yeager
Larry Young
Margery Zajicek
Westmoreland Cultural Trust
Presents
INAUGURAL BATTLE OF THE BANDS COMPETITION
SHOWCASES LOCAL TALENT!
The Palace Theatre has seen many national recording artists take the stage over the past 85+ years, but
it was time to highlight the wonderfully talented musicians and vocalists in Westmoreland County. The
local bands involved have entertained audiences in venues and bars across the region for years.
SATURDAY,
APRIL 11
9 BANDS BATTLING FOR TWO SPOTS IN THE
2015 T.G.I.S. SUMMER CONCERT SERIES!
The Palace Theatre
Westmoreland Cultural Trust was thrilled to showcase local talent with the inaugural Battle of the Bands
competition on Saturday, April 11, 2015. This brand-new fundraising event of Westmoreland Cultural
Trust was held on stage at The Palace Theatre. 508 attendees came out to enjoy a casual evening of live
music, light bites from Caffe Barista and a full bar. We were thrilled to give them an opportunity to play
in front of a large crowd with a concert-style platform.
FEATURED BANDS INCLUDED: J. McCall Band, The Laurals, Vertigo, Supermoon, Xavier in the
Doghouse, Supper Break String Band, JWP and Jessica Saenz & Band. We were also excited to have a
guest performance from the talented 16-year-old Gabby Barrett.
The audience voted The Laurals, Supper Break String Band and Jessica Saenz & Band into the finals. The
top two bands were voted on by audience and judges, which included Bob Boyle from Bad Boy Blues
Band, Jane DeBone & Mandi O’Leary from Detention, and The Palace Theatre Technical Director Matt
Starry. Jessica Saenz & Band and Supper Break String Band were the winners and have been given the
opportunity to perform during our Thank Goodness It’s Summer (T.G.I.S.) Thursday night free summer
concerts in the S&T Bank Courtyard on August 20 and 27. They also received a complimentary photo
shoot from EBanks Photography.
What a great way to kick start our TGIS concert series. Thanks to all involved in making this event a success.
VIP SPONSOR: The Visionaries of CFWC
SPONSORS: Somerset Trust Company; Creenan & Backzkowski P.C. Attorneys; Amcom/Xerox; Attendees
of the V-Grant Pitch Party; Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, The Preferred Realty; Hefren-Tillotson, Inc.;
Integrity Retirement & Estate Advisors; McDowell Associates/Kattan-Ferretti Insurance; Private Wealth
Advisors, Inc.
SPECIAL THANKS: We would also like to extend a special thanks to Mark Skero Productions for his
generous in-kind donation.
BATTLE COMMITTEE: Jennifer Benford; Bruce & Rita Berquist; Kevin & Jeanie Bock; John Bolha; Bob
Boyle; Kelli Brisbane; Peg Colosimo; Lyn Emrick; Keith Harrold; Tony Hinkleman; Lisa Mensch; Jason Rymer;
Ron Skena; Matt Starry
The Laurals
Jessica Saenz & Band
Supper Break String Band
2015 VOLUNTEER CELEBRATIONS
‘Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart!’ – Elizabeth Andrew
*Donations in Memory of Others
New or Returning Members in Italic
Membership Update April 13, 2015
To Our Members: We make every effort
to ensure that this membership list is
correct. Please call the Trust office
if a correction needs to be made. We
apologize in advance for any oversight
on our part.
Trust volunteers are vital to the success of our organization. The support from our 72 theatre ushers was celebrated on March 10 with a pizza party,
chocolate fountain, desserts and karaoke. The support from our 146 event volunteers was celebrated March 18 on the stage of the historic Palace
Theatre with delicious food prepared by Paula Langer.
County. A special thanks to Eric Barchiesi (Musical
Director), Michael Matteo (Drums), Melissa Raichel
(Stage Manager), our tech crew and entertainment
committee for all hands on deck! This was absolutely a
TEAM effort!
WESTMORELAND CULTURAL TRUST PRESENTS
HOLLYWOOD
PARTY AT THE PALACE
Social media was encouraged as guests used hashtag
#HPP15 to document the evening. These photos were
displayed in the inner lobby, just above the entrance to
Megan’s Suite. A ‘selfie’ photo station was also available
for our guests to capture memories with fun props and a
professional backdrop.
GREATEST HITS VOL. 10
We were lucky to have slightly warmer temperatures
that evening, but guests sure did heat things up on the
dance floor, underwritten by Scott Ludwick .
Congratulations to our lucky sweepstakes winner, Brian
Schmucker. Brian has chosen the cash prize and will
split his winnings with his bowling partner. We would
also like to congratulate Bud & Ellen Smail, winners of
The Basket of Cheer raffle.
Saturday, February 28, we celebrated the Greatest Hits of Hollywood Party’s past and rolled out the red carpet for
Hollywood Party at The Palace. Two hundred fifty-four attendees joined together and raised just over $30,000.
A very special thank you to our committee, board members, sponsors, underwriters, live entertainment, emcee,
photographer, food vendors, volunteers, staff and attendees for helping us reach this goal. The support was most
impressive and greatly appreciated.
donations. We would also like to thank our local
food vendors Pepperwood Grille, Chef Dato’s Table,
Greensburg Country Club, J Corks, Lupi & Leo, Peking
Garden, Sun Dawg Café, The Cedars and The Wooden
Nickel for their delicious donations and tastings
throughout the evening. Thanks to Caffe Barista, Chef
Mark’s Palate, Peking Garden and The Supper Club for
preparing additional food for our guests.
The Pre-party, which was held on the time-honored Palace Theatre stage was generously underwritten by
Creenan & Baczkowski, PC Attorneys. Guests were welcomed by Trust President Mike Langer, his Assistant and
Event Coordinator Kelli Brisbane, and Development Manager Vonnie Goldsborough. Seated at the grand piano,
Eric Barchiesi set the mood on stage as guests were invited to complimentary champagne and delectable nibbles
prepared and donated by our exclusive pre-party food vendor, Pepperwood Grille. As each guest enjoyed a unique
view of The Palace, they were encouraged to capture a memory of their evening with photographer Erika Banks.
Committee co-chairs, Peg Colosimo and Dawna Saunders, introduced our pre-party host David Newell, best known
as Mr. McFeely in Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, raised a glass in honor of the historical Palace Theatre. David was a
gracious host and autographed photographs for all of our guests.
Paparazzi greeted each guest as they arrived for the
main event at 7pm. Other stars lined the red carpet,
including Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz, The Blues
Brothers and Marilyn Monroe. The Megan’s Suite was
decorated in black and white and oozed class and
elegance, the Mezzanine was transformed into what we
called, the sexy side of the 50s, and the upper Megan’s
Suite was transformed into our 60s inspired Lava Java
Lounge. Floral arrangements were beautifully placed
throughout the theatre and were arranged by Gary Pratt
of Le Jardin.
We’d like to thank Cakes by Colby, DeNunzio’s Italian
Restaurants, Gary Pratt, Hoss’s Steak & Sea House,
Mauro’s Italian Restaurant, Pastors Special Order Bakery,
School House Bakery, Steel Penny Cakes, The Supper
Club and The Cedars for their incredibly ‘sweet’ dessert
This year’s entertainment was in support of our mission
to promote the performing arts in the Westmoreland
County region. In honor of our 10th Anniversary, we
featured local talent to represent performing arts
organizations within Westmoreland County that have
made an impact on artistic efforts for more than 10
years. Performers that donated their talents include:
The Sensations (Stage Right!), Courtney Harkins &
Alyssa Bruno (Theatre Factory), Brad Geyer & Tyler
Handford (Geyer Performing Arts Center), Barb Rolla &
Jeremy Kuharcik (Greensburg Civic Theatre), Katie Kerr
& Lisa Bompiani-Smith (Apple Hill Playhouse), and Tom
Sarp & Lisa Bompiani-Smith (Valley Players of Ligonier).
Because of such efforts, we were able to provide a small
stipend to each of the above mentioned organizations
in honor of their accomplishments in Westmoreland
A special thank you to Relevant Community Church and
the Greensburg YMCA for collaborating and allowing
us to offer babysitting services to our attendees for the
evening. The kids had a spectacular time and a party of
their own. We look forward to continuing such efforts
moving forward.
Without the help of our sponsors, this event would not
be possible. It takes a village, or in our case, a county.
We thank all of our sponsors and underwriters for their
generous and ongoing support.
SPONSORS:
Excela Health
Trib Total Media
Amcom/Xerox
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, The Preferred Realty
The Cedars at Antiochian Village, Ligonier
First National Bank
Integrity Retirement & Estate Advisors
J.T. Spangler, Westmoreland Aviation
Francis R. Johns M.D.
Kraisinger Family Dentistry
McDowell Associates / Kattan-Ferretti Insurance
Private Wealth Advisors, Inc.
Smail Auto Group
Stage Right!
UNDERWRITERS:
Committee to Elect Tom Anderson
Hope Aston for Judge
Committee to Elect Bompiani
Dale & Michele Cordial, The pt Group
Creenan & Baczkowski, PC Attorneys
Scott Ludwick
Friends of Scott Mears
Keep Judge Regoli
Seyler-Berkebile Marriage & Family Therapy
Friends of Jim Silvis
Friends to Keep Judge Harry Smail, Jr.
Standard Bank of Greensburg & Ligonier
Westmoreland County Chamber of Commerce
Anonymous Donor
SPECIAL THANKS:
Aramark/Seton Hill University
Eric Barchiesi
Linda Bell
George Church
Carmike Cinema, Westmoreland Crossings
Ken Cooper
EBanks Photography
Dan Galbraith (Solutionist SWAG)
Connie Garrison
Greensburg News Stand
Greensburg YMCA
Diane Hightower, WCCC
Hollywood Party Committee
John’s Gold & Silver
Christiana Kandra
Paula Langer
David Newell
Relevant Community Church
John Rullo, Rialto Café
Art & Frame Gallery, Wow Outlet
Signarama, Bob Gonze
Louisa Stegman
Bunny Toney
University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg
David Vale
WCT Staff
YWCA Thrift Shop
Thank You to our Committee Volunteers!
Thanks and sincere appreciation to our committee
volunteers who dedicate their time and talents,
from planning to fruition, creating the monumental
task that is Hollywood Party.
Co-chairs: Peg Colosimo and Dawna Saunders
Jennifer Altimore
Nancy Anderson
Alisa Barnhart
Jeanie Bock
Kevin Bock
Jane Church
Susan Dickson-Houser
Sherrie Dunlap
Lyn Emrick
Gail Follador
Brian Geary
Mary Lou Hugus
Pam Jennings
Joni Mariani
Lisa Mensch
Gary Pratt
Melissa Raichel
Kristy Sager
Missy Smeltz
Cindy Strayer
Jan Taylor-Condo
Magdelyn Vale
Annie Welty
From The Palace Theatre to the Greensburg Garden
& Civic Center, everyone working for Westmoreland
Cultural Trust had a hand in the success of our
signature event. Thank you all.