Tube City Almanac

March 05, 2010

To Do This Weekend

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The Palisades Ballroom will be hopping this weekend with a performance by Wayne Macuga's big band on Saturday and a CD release party on Sunday.

Tickets to see Macuga's 17-piece orchestra are $10 at the door, and dancing begins at 8 p.m Saturday.

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On Sunday, the Blues Society of Western Pennsylvania debuts its new album, "Blues From the Burgh: 2." A compilation of tunes from 18 Pittsburgh-area blues artists, proceeds from the CD will benefit Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, Adagio Health, Blues in the Schools and other local charities.

Artists slated to appear include Wil E. Tri, Jill West and Blues Attack, Ms. Freddye and Blue Faze, Pamela Bick and the Warehouse Blues Band, Angel Blue and the Prophets, Ian Arthurs Band, Gary Belloma, Jimmy Adler, Billy the Kid and the Regulators, Eugene Morgan and the Night Crawlers and Bubs McKeg and Dr. Blue.

The entertainment begins at 2 p.m. and tickets cost $5. CDs will be on sale during the event at a special price, a spokesman said. The Palisades is located at 100 Fifth Ave. at Water Street, near the Jerome Avenue Bridge.

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Meanwhile, McKeesport Little Theater has moved "opening night" for its upcoming performances of "Don't Drink the Water." The show now begins its three-week run next Friday, March 12, and a Thursday night show has been added on March 25.

For details, call (412) 673-1100 or visit the MLT website.

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