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Summer in Ligonier Summer In Ligonier Arts and Craft Show

July 24 and 25, 9AM-5PM Kettle Korn Man • Dave the Balloonatic • Face Painting • Jimmy the Unicyclist and Juggler Demonstration by the L. V. Historical Society and L. V. Rail Road

Writers’ Group to Host a Celebration of Art and Letters Ligonier Valley Writers is hosting a publication party for the 2009 edition of its literary magazine, The Loyalhanna Review, Friday, July 17, from 7-9 pm at the Latrobe Art Center on 819 Ligonier St. in Latrobe. Loyalhanna Review authors will read from their work at the party. Beautiful paintings and photographs (some of which are reproduced in the magazine) will be on display in beautiful surroundings. Guests will have an opportunity to talk with the authors and artists whose work is featured in the magazine. The reception will be catered by Aroma Italiano of Latrobe, a popular vendor at the Ligonier Country Market. The cover charge is $8. Each guest will receive a copy of the new Loyalhanna Review, hot off the presses. Join us to celebrate the literary life of the Ligonier Valley with good food, good writing, good art, and good conversation. The publication party kicks off the LVW Conference weekend. On Saturday, July 18, the 22nd Ligonier Valley Writers’ Conference will take place from 9am - 6pm at the Fred Rogers Center at St. Vincent College in Latrobe. Registration deadline is July 8. Faculty members are Faith Adiele on creative nonfiction; Kirk Nesset on fiction; Ellen McGrath Smith on poetry; and Karen Williams on children’s writing. For more information about the Loyalhanna Review publication party or the LVW conference, visit www.LVWonline.org or contact Judith Gallagher at jgallagher@LHTOT.com or (724) 593-7294.

The Stroll

August 14, 5-9PM sidewalk sales, classic cars and oldies band

Antiques On The Diamond

Saturday, August 22, 8AM-4PM 60 Dealer set up around the Diamond, East and West Main Streets No Admission Charge to Public

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The Westmoreland Museum of American Art in Greensburg is celebrating its first 50 years. Making the cut at a ceremony commemorating the museum's May 29, 1959 public opening is Judith H. O'Toole, Director/ CEO (above). The weekend-long celebration continued with Golden Reflections: The Fiftieth Anniversary Ball and a family-friendly birthday party. For more on 2009's anniversary year exhibits and events visit www.wmuseumaa.org.

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