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Latrobe Art Center's Annual Silent Auction: October 1-14
Oct
1
to Oct 14

Latrobe Art Center's Annual Silent Auction: October 1-14

Partner with Latrobe Art Center, and place your bids in their annual silent auction for the chance to win original artwork generously donated by Latrobe Art Center member artists, specialty gift baskets and items, sports memorabilia, and more! All proceeds from this annual fundraising event will help to support the Art Center’s mission and vision ensuring that Latrobe Art Center continues to thrive for years to come!

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Yellow Tie Gala
Aug
25

Yellow Tie Gala

Grab your yellow party clothes and bring your sweet tooth for this swanky celebration of the greatest of desserts!

Enjoy a night of music by Mike Urick & the Modelaires, hors d’oeurves by Ricolita, an open bar (featuring our special 2023 Yellow Tie Cocktail) a dessert station with Latrobe Dairy Queen banana splits, and more! The dress code is semi-formal—or something yellow!

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Latrobe Art Center's Week of Kindness 2023
May
21
to May 27

Latrobe Art Center's Week of Kindness 2023

Partner with Latrobe Art Center and the Fred Rogers Center, and spread kindness and creativity throughout Westmoreland County during the art center's third annual Week of Kindness!

From May 21-27, Latrobe Art Center is seaking to spread intentional acts of kindness throughout the community ending with Pennsylvania's own designated day of kindness (1-4-3 Day) inspired by the life and legacy of Fred Rogers. Using specially designed "You've Been Fred Roger-ed" cards, create a ripple effect of kindness, and share some much needed joy and hope with your loved ones and fellow community members.

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2023 Local Writers Contest
Jan
27
to Mar 1

2023 Local Writers Contest

Children in grades K-3 are invited to join Adams Memorial Library and Latrobe Art Center in "writing your future" in the second local writers contest modeled after the annual PBS KIDS Writers Contest! Write and illustrate your own original story around the theme of "Write My Future" for your chance to win prizes and receive local recognition. The contest will run NOW through March 1, 2023.

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"20 Grand Years in the Neighborhood" Anniversary Event & Annual Auction
Oct
1

"20 Grand Years in the Neighborhood" Anniversary Event & Annual Auction

Join Latrobe Art Center in celebrating "20 Grand Years in the Neighborhood" and kicking off their annual auction fundraiser! On Saturday, October 1 from 6-9pm, enjoy an evening full of nostalgia, great food, a cash bar, and auction activities including a virtual silent auction, an art raffle, prize balloons, and cash auction games. Following the event, the virtual silent auction will run online through October 31, 2022.

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Opening Reception: 12th Annual Mister Fred Rogers Fine Arts Juried Exhibition
Sep
8

Opening Reception: 12th Annual Mister Fred Rogers Fine Arts Juried Exhibition

Experience the work of talented artists in Latrobe Art Center's 12th annual Mister Fred Rogers Fine Arts Juried Exhibtion! Out of over 200 submissions, 75 pieces were selected for the exhibition by juror and internationally known artist Susanne Slavick. Join us in celebrating these artists and their hard work at the exhibtion's Opening Reception! Light bites and refreshments will be provided, and awards for select artists will be announced.

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Latrobe Shop Hop Nights: Sip N' Stroll Art Walk
Sep
7

Latrobe Shop Hop Nights: Sip N' Stroll Art Walk

Join us in downtown Latrobe for the 2nd Annual Art Walk! Enjoy a selection of local artwork, shop and sample wines from local wineries all at participating merchant locations! Listen to some jazz by Kyle Greene of KGB and see live artists throughout downtown demonstrating their talent to guests and shoppers all evening.

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Yellow Tie Gala
Aug
19

Yellow Tie Gala

Grab your yellow party clothes and bring your sweet tooth for this swanky celebration of the greatest of desserts!

Enjoy a night of music by Mike Urick & the Modelaires, hors d’oeurves by Ricolita, an open bar (featuring our special 2022 Yellow Tie Cocktail) a dessert station with Latrobe Dairy Queen banana splits, and more! The dress code is semi-formal—or something yellow!

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Lead with Music
Aug
8
to Aug 12

Lead with Music

Explore music in new and creative ways at Latrobe Art Center & WQED Education this summer in a BRAND NEW program - Lead with Music! Lead with Music participants will listen to different styles of music, learn about music from around the world, create musical themed crafts, enjoy musical demonstrations by special guests from the Greater Pittsburgh Region, and MORE!

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Latrobe Art Center's Week of Kindness
May
16
to May 23

Latrobe Art Center's Week of Kindness

Partner with Latrobe Art Center and the Fred Rogers Center, and spread kindness and creativity throughout Westmoreland County during the art center's second annual Week of Kindness!

From May 16-23, Latrobe Art Center is seaking to spread intentional acts of kindness throughout the community ending with Pennsylvania's own designated day of kindness (1-4-3 Day) inspired by the life and legacy of Fred Rogers. Using specially designed "You've Been Fred Roger-ed" cards, create a ripple effect of kindness, and share some much needed joy and hope with your loved ones and fellow community members.

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Feb
1
to Mar 1

Local Writers Contest

Children in grades K-3 are invited to join Adams Memorial Library and Latrobe Art Center in "writing your future" in the first local writers contest modeled after the annual PBS KIDS Writers Contest! Write and illustrate your own original story around the theme of "Write My Future" for your chance to win prizes and receive local recognition. The contest will run from February 1st through March 1st, 2022.

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Latrobe Shop Hop Night Art Walk
Sep
8

Latrobe Shop Hop Night Art Walk

Join Latrobe Community Revitalization Program (LCRP), downtown Latrobe merchants, and city officials in celebrating the completion of much anticipated improvements to downtown Latrobe’s streets and participate in an “Art Walk” during downtown Latrobe’s monthly Shop Hop Night. Participants will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite piece of art while supporting the participating local businesses throughout downtown Latrobe.

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Yellow Tie Gala
Aug
20

Yellow Tie Gala

Grab your yellow party clothes and bring your sweet tooth for this swanky celebration of the greatest of desserts!

Enjoy a night of music by Neon Swing X-perience, hors d’oeurves by Ricolita, an open bar (featuring our special 2021 Yellow Tie Cocktail) a dessert station with Latrobe Dairy Queen banana splits, and more! The dress code is semi-formal—or something yellow!

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Downtown Latrobe Banana Split Celebration
Aug
20

Downtown Latrobe Banana Split Celebration

Enjoy a day of fun and activities commemorating the creation and birth place of the banana split! Participate in the “Banana Split Open,” and play a full round of golf (18-holes) at participating downtown Latrobe merchant locations, do some arts and crafts with Latrobe Art Center in the old Dollar General Building, and enjoy a variety of food vendors, street performers, live entertainment, and MORE!

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Latrobe Art Center's Week of Kindness
May
23
to May 29

Latrobe Art Center's Week of Kindness

Partner with Latrobe Art Center, and spread kindness and creativity throughout Westmoreland County during the art center's first annual Week of Kindness!

From May 23-29, Latrobe Art Center is seaking to spread intentional acts of kindness throughout the community beginning with Pennsylvania's own designated day of kindness (1-4-3 Day) inspired by the life and legacy of Fred Rogers. Using specially designed "You've Been Fred Roger-ed" cards, create a ripple effect of kindness, and share some much needed joy and hope with your loved ones and fellow community members.

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