plus 3, Honda, Audi and Nissan's make bold compact moves - The Province

Honda, Audi and Nissan's make bold compact moves - The Province
Daytona International Speedway begins repairs on Turn 2 - Morning Sun
Automobiles : MOTORCYCLES,ATVs,MOPEDS - Frederick News-Post
Weekend calendar (Feb. 19-21) - Beaver County Times

Honda, Audi and Nissan's make bold compact moves - The Province

Posted: 19 Feb 2010 03:02 AM PST

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N issan has confirmed that an all-new small crossover SUV called the Juke will arrive in Canada in the fall.

The European version of the dramatically styled vehicle will make its global public premiere at the Geneva Motor Show in March. The North American version of Juke is scheduled to debut at the New York Auto Show in late March.

The compact Juke, which was inspired by the Nissan Qazana concept car, was designed and developed to give customers a sporty crossover alternative to traditional small hatchback vehicles.

The new Juke is highlighted by a highly distinctive design, which includes a robust stance, high waistline, complex curves, coupe-like profile and aggressive wheels and tires. The bold interior design features a wide centre console that takes its inspiration from a motorcycle fuel tank.

- The Honda Odyssey Concept, on display at the Chicago Auto Show, introduces a sleek and distinctive exterior styling direction for the next generation Honda Odyssey minivan, set to debut in North America this fall.

The Odyssey Concept dramatically departs from conventional minivan styling with its low and wide stance, highlighted by a "lightning-bolt" beltline that further distinguishes the vehicle's profile. Compared to the current Odyssey, the Concept's slightly lower roofline (-25 mm) and wider stance (+36 mm) contribute to a sleeker, stronger and more dynamic presence with improved aerodynamics that help increase fuel economy.

"The Odyssey established its reputation by providing Canadian families with what they most want in a minivan -- great functionality, an emphasis on safety, convenience and fuel efficiency," according to Jerry Chenkin, executive vice president of Honda Canada Inc. "Odyssey has gained a high degree of popularity with its fun-to-drive and dynamic nature. The next-generation Odyssey promises to take these strengths to a higher level, while adding more style and personality."

- Audi is introducing its A1 this summer in Europe but there are no plans for a North American roll out.

But you can bet the powerhouse prestige brand will think again if it meets with the expected success across the Atlantic.

Audi says the A1 condenses all of the virtues of the brand down to less than four metres, offering a very agile and nimble handling in city traffic and a high degree of everyday utility.

Customers can customize numerous details to tailor the car's interior to their personal tastes. Audi's latest model has a broad portfolio of advanced technologies on board; its infotainment system is expected to set new standards in the segment. The instrument panel is suggestive of an airplane wing; its four round air nozzles are reminiscent of the turbines of a jet.

The new A1 will be offered with four four-cylinder engines, substituting turbocharging for larger displacement engines.

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Daytona International Speedway begins repairs on Turn 2 - Morning Sun

Posted: 19 Feb 2010 03:02 AM PST

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By DAVE SKRETTA
AP Sports Writer

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Workers repair a hole in the track during the second red-flag delay in the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla., Sunday, Feb. 14, 2010. (AP Photo/Russell Williams)

Daytona International Speedway began repairs Thursday to the damaged portion of Turn 2 that forced two delays during the Daytona 500 totaling more than two hours.

Track president Robin Braig said a team of engineers and asphalt specialists from North American Testing Corp. decided a strip of pavement will be removed and a reinforced concrete patch will be poured in the area where a significant pothole developed during Sunday's race.

"This is the correct course of action to repair the track," Braig said.

The patch in the asphalt surface will be about 6 feet wide and 18 feet long, and should hold up until the 2½-mile, high-banked superspeedway undergoes a $20 million repaving scheduled for as early as 2012. The current surface was paved in 1978.

Engineers decided that heavy rain, including a flood last year, and cooler-than-normal temperatures weakened the track surface. The pavement ultimately couldn't hold up to the stress caused by tires and some cars, set low for better aerodynamics, that bottomed out.

"It never has happened in the history of the track and it does get inspected before these events," said Bill Braniff, senior director of construction for NATC, during a conference call. "There was no indication we had any problems in that area prior to these events."

The concrete patch will take about two days to pour with several days of cure time, but should be ready for Daytona 200 Week, a motorcycle event that begins next Thursday.

There will also be a tire test for the new Nationwide Series car on May 18-19 at Daytona, which should give track officials and pavement experts an indication of whether the patch will hold up. NASCAR returns to the track for its summer races the first week of July.

"We've talked with the American Motorcycle Association and they support this plan," Braig said. "And we also have a really good test coming up with the Nationwide."

Track workers and pavement experts spent 1 hour, 40 minutes to patch the pothole before resuming Sunday's race. After 36 laps, the first patch broke up and officials scrambled to find another solution. They ended up gathering polyester resin products from teams, mixing it with a hardener and then heating it to turn the putty mixture into a jelled substance.

That patch held up over the final 32 laps without any noticeable issues.

Jamie McMurray wound up winning the Daytona 500, holding off Dale Earnhardt Jr. on the final lap of a green-white-checkered finish.

Earnhardt has been among the track's biggest critics, often saying it was overdue for a new surface. During one of the two breaks caused by the pothole, Earnhardt reiterated his stance by saying there was about "2 1/2 miles of hole."

"It's so damn slick," he said. "It shouldn't be like this. It's 2010."

North American Testing Corp., which is owned by Daytona's parent company International Speedway Corp., plans to inspect the rest of the track again to ensure its integrity.

"All of our tracks are routinely assessed and that's an ongoing process that we have," Braniff said. "As you all know, any pavement has a finite life to it. We evaluate tracks all over the country and we continue to evaluate them, and we continue to evaluate Daytona International Speedway."

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Kendrew's Lounge, Aliquippa, 9 p.m. Feb. 20, Distant Signals, Rush tribute band, $2.

Luanne's Route 68, Industry, 9:30 p.m. Feb. 20, Hy Winz, no cover.

Sim's Lanes Lounge, Big Beaver, 9 p.m. Feb. 20, Echo Box, cosmic bowling night, no cover.

Triple Play Cafe, Center Township, 9:30 p.m. Feb. 20, Dalton from the Delaneys, no cover.

Wooley Bully's, New Brighton, 10 p.m. Feb. 20, Blinding Edge, no cover.

<h2 class="08referheadbold">Blues</h2>

Double J Saloon, Rochester, 9 p.m. Feb. 20, Billy the Kid, $2.

Luanne's Route 68, Industry, 9:30 p.m. Feb. 19, Billy the Kid, no cover.

<h2 class="08referheadbold">Country</h2>

Alpine Inn, Big Beaver, 9:30 p.m. Feb. 19, Deezel, no cover.

Kendrew's Lounge, Aliquippa, 9 p.m. Feb. 19, Southern Detour, $4.

<h2 class="08refercopynoindent" style="line-height: 11.6pt;">VARIETY</h2>

Clarks, Moon Township, 8 p.m. Feb. 20, Steve Toi, no cover.

Hollywood Gardens, Rochester, 9 p.m. Feb. 19, Tertium Quid Percussion Ensemble, African drumming, no cover.

Jeffries Landing, Bridgewater, 9:30 p.m. Feb. 19, Rudy Zetz and 4th and Main, $4; 9:30 p.m. Feb. 20, 8th Street Rox, $4.

Lockhouse 6, Industry, 7 p.m. Feb. 19, Three Penny Opera, no cover; 6 p.m. Feb. 20, Vince Anthony, no cover.

Shakespeare's Restaurant and Pub, North Sewickley Township, 7 p.m. Feb. 19, Vida, no cover; 7 p.m. Feb. 20, Vic Rangel, no cover.

The Venue at Harmony Ridge, Harmony Township, 9 p.m. Feb. 19, House Rhythm Band, no cover.

<h2 class="08referheadbold" style="line-height: 12.8pt;">Disc jockeys</h2>

19th Hole, Chippewa Township, 9:30 p.m. Feb. 19, Arms, no cover; 9:30 p.m. Feb. 20, Eternal, no cover.

Alpine Inn, Big Beaver, 8:30 p.m. Feb. 21, D.J. the DJ, no cover.

Baden American Legion, Baden, 8 p.m. Feb. 19, Bobby Edmond, oldies and shag, no cover.

Darlington Hotel, Darlington, 9:30 p.m. Feb. 20, Skip Hall, no cover.

Highland VFW, Chippewa Township, 8 p.m. Feb. 20, no cover.

Long Branch Saloon, New Brighton, 9:30 p.m. Feb. 19, Chuck Liston, Coyote Ugly night, no cover; 9:30 p.m. Feb. 20, Dustin, no cover.

Sim's Lanes Lounge, Big Beaver, 9 p.m. Feb. 19, Turk, no cover.

<h2 class="08referheadbold" style="line-height: 12.8pt;">Karaoke </h2>

Alpine Inn, Big Beaver, 9:30 p.m. Feb. 20, Smoky Joe, no cover.

Baden American Legion, Baden, 8 p.m. Feb. 20, Budman, no cover.

Double J Saloon, Rochester, 9 p.m. Feb. 19, Bones, no cover.

Hideaway Bar and Grille, Hopewell Township, 10 p.m. Feb. 19 and 20, Jessica, no cover.

<h2 class="08referheadbold" style="line-height: 12.8pt;">Comedy </h2>

Funny Bone, Four Points by Sheraton Pittsburgh North, Marshall Township, Sherif Heydayat, 9 p.m. Feb. 19 and 20. $15 with two-drink minimum. (724) 776-6900.

Funny Bone, Station Square, Jesse Joyce, 9 p.m. Feb. 19, 8 and 10:15 p.m. Feb. 20. $15 with two-drink minimum. (412) 281-3130. www.funnybonepgh.com.

The Improv, Homestead, Josh Sneed, 8 and 10 p.m. Feb. 19, 7 and 9 p.m. Feb. 20, 7 p.m. Feb. 21. $15. (412) 462-5233. www.improv.com.

Gabriel Iglesias, 8 p.m. March 4, Byham Theater, Pittsburgh. $35.50. www.livenation.com or (412) 456-6666.

Bill Maher, 8 p.m. May 2, Carnegie Library Hall of Music, Munhall. $65.50 and $75.50. On sale Feb. 20 at (412) 368-5225 or www.carnegieconcerts.com.

<h2 class="08referheadbold">Community/classical concerts</h2>

B.E. Taylor with the Trinity Jazz Orchestra and the Hopewell Jazz Band, 7 p.m. Feb. 19, Hopewell High School Auditorium. $15. www.etix.com.

February Jazz Series at Sweetwater Center for the Arts, Sewickley. Feb. 19 is Robbie Klein; Feb. 26 is Betty Douglas. All shows at 7 p.m. Tickets $12 in advance; $15 at the door. (412) 741-4405.

Blues for Food, mini blues festival benefiting Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, 1 to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 21, Domenico's Ristorante, Cranberry Township. Eugene and the Nightcrawlers, Mark Demeno Band, Waldo Young Band, Jill West and Blues Attack, Johnny B and the Accelerators, Jimmy Adler Blues Band. Raffles, CD and T-shirt giveaways. $10. Non-perishable food accepted in addition. (724) 553-0515.

Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra concerts at Heinz Hall: "An American Voyage," 8 p.m. Feb. 19, 2:30 p.m. Feb. 21, $17.50 to $83. PNC Pops series, "Broadway Rocks with Marvin Hamlisch," 7:30 p.m. Feb. 25, 8 p.m. Feb. 26 and 27, 2:30 p.m. Feb. 28, $20 to $88. (412) 392-4900.

Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra at Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center, 8 p.m. Feb. 20, under the direction of principal guest conductor Leonard Slatkin in a performance of favorite and new American music, including composer-of-the-year Richard Danielpour's "Pastime" and Mason Bates' local premiere of "Liquid Interface" integrating electronica music, with Bates on electronic drum pad and laptop. $34 to $58. The show also takes place at Heinz Hall on Feb. 19 and 21. (412) 392-4900 or www.pittsburghsymphony.org.

Haiti Relief Concert, 7 p.m. Feb. 28 at Soldiers & Sailors Hall in Oakland (rescheduled from Feb. 14), featuring the Clarks, Bill Deasy, the Freedom Band and Good Brother Earl. Benefits American Red Cross relief efforts in Haiti. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for a silent auction. Tickets are $20, with all previously purchased ones honored. (412) 488-8800 or www.clarkstickets.musictoday.com.

Showcase Noir: African American Artist and Designer Exhibit and Sale, featuring Grammy award winning South African a cappella group Ladysmith Black Mambazo at 7 p.m. Feb. 28, Byham Theater, Pittsburgh. Concert, $20 to $37. Showcase Noir features pottery, jewelry design, watercolor painting, sculpture and other media; and admission is free from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Byham lobby. Tickets: (412) 456-6666. www.pgharts.org.

River City Brass Band presents "Appalachian Spring," a concert of American music led by conductor James Gourlay, a Scottish native, 7:30 p.m. March 10 at Beaver High School. $15 for adults; $5 for youths. Tickets sold at the door, the Hostess Shoppe in Beaver and Beaver Area and Western Beaver high schools. The show also will take place at 8 p.m. March 11 at Carnegie Music Hall in Oakland, and 8 p.m. March 12 at Carson Middle School in McCandless. Information: www.rcbb.com.

<h2 class="08referheadbold" style="text-align: left; line-height: 12.8pt;" align="left">Rock, pop, country, jazz, blues </h2>

Kenny Rogers, 9 p.m. Feb. 20, Pepsi-Cola Roadhouse, Burgettstown. $99 to $135.

Eric Clapton and Roger Daltry, Feb. 25, Mellon Arena, Pittsburgh. $52 to $94.

www.ticketmaster.com.

New Found Glory, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 26, Club Zoo, Pittsburgh. $19.99 and $23.

www.ticketmaster.com.

Casting Crowns, 7 p.m. Feb. 27, Mellon Arena, Pittsburgh. $30.50 to $93.50.

www.ticketmaster.com.

Martina McBride, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 27, Petersen Events Center, Oakland. $46.75 and $61.75. www.ticket

master.com.

Rodgrigo y Gabriela, 8 p.m. March 2, Byham Theater, Pittsburgh. $42.50. (412) 456-6666.

Black Eyed Peas with Ludacris, 7:30 p.m. March 4, Mellon Arena, Pittsburgh. $49.50 to $83.50. ticketmaster.com.

Cherish the Ladies, 8 p.m. March 5, Byham Theater, Pittsburgh. $20.50 to $32.50. (412) 456-6666.

Alkaline Trio, 7:30 p.m. March 5, Club Zoo, Pittsburgh. $19.99 and $22. clubzoo.net.

Anti-Flag, 6:30 p.m. March 5, Mr. Small's Theatre, Millvale. (Rescheduled from Feb. 6, with all previously bought tickets honored.) $16. (866) 468-3401.

Mick Moloney's Green Fields of America, 7:30 p.m. March 6, Carnegie Lecture Hall, Oakland. $35. www.proartstickets.org.

Uncle Kracker and Rehab, 7 p.m. March 7, Ches-Arena, Cheswick. $21. chesarenapgh.com

Gaelic Storm, 7:30 p.m. March 10, Palace Theatre, Greensburg. $17 to $25. www.thepalacetheatre.org

Megadeth, 7 p.m. March 12, Palace Theatre, Greensburg. $39.50 and $49.50.

John Hiatt and the Combo, 8 p.m. March 12, Carnegie Library Music Hall, Munhall. $47 to $55. www.librarymusichall.com.

Jo Dee Messina, 7:30 p.m. March 13, Carnegie Library Music Hall, Munhall. $35 and $45. www.librarymusichall.com.

They Might Be Giants in a special kids' show, 2 and 5 p.m. March 13, Andy Warhol Museum, Pittsburgh's North Side. Both shows are sold out.

Jay-Z with Young Jeezy, 8 p.m. March 13, Mellon Arena, Pittsburgh. $41.50 to $104.50. www.livenation.com.

Michael Buble, 8 p.m. March 17, Petersen Events Center, Oakland. $73.50 and $93.50. www.ticketmaster.com.

Train, 8 p.m. March 25, Carnegie Music Hall of Oakland. $30.50 and $35.50.

Gaither Homecoming Tour 2010, 7 p.m. March 26, Mellon Arena, Pittsburgh. $36.50 to $42.50. www.ticketmaster.com.

David Gray, 7:30 p.m. March 30, Benedum Center, Pittsburgh. $37.50 and $47.50. www.livenation.com.

Grant Hart, 9:30 p.m. March 30, Brillobox, Pittsburgh. $8 and $10. www.ticketweb.com.

Henry Rollins, March 31, New Hazlett Theater, Pittsburgh's North Side. $32.

www.ticketfly.com.

Carrie Underwood, 7:30 p.m. April 1, Petersen Events Center, Oakland. $35 to $55. www.ticketmaster.com.

George Winston, 8 p.m. April 3, Carnegie Library Music Hall, Munhall, $30 and $35. www.librarymusichall.com.

Trans-Siberian Orchestra, April 4, Benedum Center, Pittsburgh. $53.50 and $63.75. On sale 10 a.m. Feb. 19. (412) 456-6666.

Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, 8 p.m. April 7, Mr. Small's Theatre, Millvale. $15 and $17. www.ticketweb.com.

Wilco, 8 p.m. April 11, Carnegie Music Hall of Oakland. Sold out.

Drive-By Truckers, 8 p.m. April 13, Mr. Small's Theatre, Millvale. $22. (866) 468-3401.

The Temptations and the Four Tops, 7:30 p.m. April 18, Heinz Hall, Pittsburgh. $39.50 to $99.50. (412) 392-4900.

Brand New, 7:30 p.m. April 25, Club Zoo, Pittsburgh. $25 and $28. www.ticketmaster.com.

America, 8 p.m. May 28, Carnegie Library Music Hall, Munhall. $45 to $75. (412) 368-5225.

Daughtry, 7:30 p.m. June 2, Petersen Events Center, Pittsburgh. $29.50 and $39.50. www.ticketmaster.com.

Rev. Horton Heat with Cracker, 8 p.m. June 2, Altar Bar, Pittsburgh. $25 and $28. www.ticketmaster.com.

Dave Matthews Band, 7 p.m. July 10, PNC Park, Pittsburgh. On sale Feb. 26. livenation.com.

Jimmy Buffett, Aug. 12, First Niagara Pavilion, Burgettstown. On sale 10 a.m. Feb. 19.

<h2 class="08referheadbold" style="text-align: left; line-height: 12.8pt;" align="left">On stage</h2>

Geneva College presents "Measure for Measure," a student production of the William Shakespeare play, in the Studio Theater, Feb. 19-20 and Feb. 26-27 at 8 p.m. with Saturday matinees on Feb. 20 and 27 at 2 p.m. $5 general admission; $3 for seniors and students. (724) 847-5099.

Bodiography Contemporary Ballet presents "Heart (Function vs. Emotion)," 8 p.m. Feb. 19 and 20, Byham Theater, Pittsburgh. This original ballet was inspired by patients with pulmonary hypertension and advanced heart disease. The artistic director and choreographer shadowed physicians of the Advanced Heart Failure Program at UPMC. $26.50 to $45.50. (412) 456-6666. www.pgharts.org.

Nickelodeon's Storytime Live! featuring characters from "Dora the Explorer," "The Backyardigans," "Wonder Pets" and "Ni Hao, Kai-Lan," 10:30 a.m., 2 and 5 p.m. Feb. 20 and 21, Benedum Center, Pittsburgh. $15.50 to $39.50. (412) 456-6666. www.pgharts.org.

"A Midsummer Night's Dream" presented by Pittsburgh Public Theater, Feb. 19 to 21, O'Reilly Theater, Pittsburgh. $35 to $55; ages 26 and younger, $15.50. (412) 316-1600. www.ppt.org.

"Fuddy Meers," 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays through Feb. 28, New Castle Playhouse. $12. (724) 654-3437 weekdays.

"Shall We Dance?" 7:30 p.m. March 5 and 6, 2 p.m. March 7, Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center, Midland. $12 to $20. (724) 643-9004.

"Forever Plaid," through March 28 at the Pittsburgh CLO Cabaret in Pittsburgh. $34.50 to $39.50. (412) 456-6666. www.pgh.clo.org.

"Xanadu," Feb. 23 to 28, Benedum Center, Pittsburgh. $21 to $62. (412) 456-6666. www.pgharts.org.

"The Price" an Arthur Miller drama presented by Pittsburgh Public Theater, March 4 to April 4, O'Reilly Theater, Pittsburgh. $31 to $50; ages 26 and younger, $15.50. (412) 316-1600. www.ppt.org.

high school musicals

"Once Upon a Mattress," Western Beaver High School auditorium, Industry, 7 p.m. Feb. 25 to 27, 2 p.m. Feb. 28. Reserved seating: adults, $7; senior citizens/students, $5. Medieval dinner and show, Feb. 27; doors open at 4:30 p.m.; dinner at 5 p.m. Advance dinner and show tickets, $18; at door, $20. (724) 643-8500, ext. 1163, or e-mail msteele@westernbeaver.org.

Exhibits

"Discover the Real George Washington: New Views from Mount Vernon," Feb. 19 to July 18, Sen. John Heinz History Center, Pittsburgh's Strip District. Assortment of full-scale figures of Washington, architectural models, decorative and fine art items, maps, manuscripts, and paintings. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Admission: adults, $10; over 61, $9; ages 4 to 17, $5. (412) 454-6000. www.heinzhistorycenter.org.

River's Edge Studio Art Gallery, 709 Third Ave., New Brighton, architectural exhibit featuring local artists; photography, paintings and architectural renderings, through Feb. 26. Hours: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays.

The 100th birthday of the Associated Artists of Pittsburgh will include yearlong events, beginning with the current "ARTrageous!" celebration at the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Gallery at 937 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, featuring works by pop artist Burton Morris, 92-year-old sculptor Aaronel deRoy Gruber and sculptor Adrienne Heinrich. Exhibit runs through April 17. Free admission. Opens 11 a.m. Wednesdays through Sundays. Closed Monday and Tuesday.

"Our State Parks: Western Pennsylvania," photographs by Christopher Rolinson, through Feb. 27, Father Ryan Arts Center, McKees Rocks. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Free. (412) 771-3052.

Sweetwater Center for the Arts, Sewickley, presents "Elevation," an exhibition of local, national and international artists with works inspiring viewers to look within and beyond themselves, through Feb. 28. Free admission. Hours: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

"Orchid Fever," through Feb. 28, Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Schenley Park, Oakland. Regular hours: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily and until 10 p.m. Fridays. Admission: $12; seniors/students $11; ages 2 to 18, $9. (412) 622-6914.

"H2O" at Fe Gallery, Pittsburgh's Lawrenceville neighborhood, through March 12. Exhibition by Group A with works by George Davis. Hours: noon to 3 p.m. Thursdays to Saturdays. Free. www.fegallery.org.

"Civil Rights Superheroes," through March 14, the ToonSeum, Pittsburgh's Cultural District. Exhibition devoted to "Martin Luther King and the Montgomery Story," a rare comic book from 1958. Includes letters from King, editorial cartoons, and "A Walk to Freedom" film. Hours: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays. Adults, $4; children and students, $3. www.toonseum.org.

"Si Dios Quiere (If God Wants)" photographs by Katrina M. d'Autremont, through March 20, Silver Eye Center for Photography, 1015 E. Carson St., Pittsburgh's South Side. Hours: noon to 6 p.m. Tuesdays to Saturdays. Free.

"Eden Revisited: The Ceramic Art of Kurt Weiser," Society for Contemporary Craft gallery, Pittsburgh's Strip District, through March 20. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays to Saturdays. Free. (412) 261-7003.

"I Thought I Could Fly," photographs by Charlee Brodsky paired with narratives by people conveying personal experiences with mental illness, through March 31, American Jewish Museum, 5738 Forbes Ave., Squirrel Hill. Free. Information: www.jccpgh.org.

"1934: A New Deal for Artists," Frick Art Museum, Point Breeze, through April 25. A view of America in 1934 as seen through the eyes of painters. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily except Mondays. Free. TheFrickPittsburgh.org.

"The Artistic Furniture of Charles Rohlfs," through April 25, Carnegie Museum of Art, Pittsburgh's Oakland section. "Population Impact," focusing on the interconnectedness of global and regional ecosystems, Carnegie Museum of Natural History. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursdays, and noon to 5 pm. Sundays. Admission to both museums: $15; seniors, $12; students/children, $11. (412) 622-3131. www.carnegiemuseums.org.

Pittsburgh: Yinz Play! at Pittsburgh Children's Museum, Pittsburgh's North Side, through June 6. Interactive exhibits specific to the city. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. Admission: adults, $11; ages 2 to 18 and senior citizens, $10. Parking: $5. (412) 322-5058. www.pittsburghkids.org.

Zelienople Historical Society offers tours of Passavant House and Buhl House weekdays beginning at 9:30 a.m. Other times possible by appointment. $5. (724) 452-9457.

Birch Beer and Sarsaparilla tastings, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Feb. 20, Village Candy, 344 Beaver St., Sewickley. Free but people must pre-register at birchbeer@villagecandy.net.

Monster Jam, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 19 and 20, 2 p.m. Feb. 20 and 21, Mellon Arena, Pittsburgh. Featuring monster trucks Grave Digger, Avenger, Wrecking Crew, Brutus, Spike, the Felon and Screaming Demon. (800) 745-3000. Tickets: $20 to $50; children, $10. Advance Auto Parts offers adult $5 coupons through Feb. 18. www.MonsterJam.com.

Screening of "Asia Unreeled" documentary series presented by Silk Screen non-profit organization honoring Asian culture: Feb. 21, pressures of beauty standards in Korea; Feb. 28, the lives of kamikaze pilots of WWII and the Japanese government; March 7, insider's perspective on child labor in India. All films are at 2 p.m. at Winchester Thurston School, Shadyside. Tickets at door. $8. Students, $5. www.winchesterthurston.org.

Steel City Con, toy, comic and pop-culture convention, Feb. 26 to 28 at the new Monroeville Convention Center. Celebrity guests include John Schneider from "The Dukes of Hazzard," Matthew Wood (Gen. Grievous) from "Star Wars," Jake Bussey from "Starship Troopers" and Mark Goddard (Maj. Don West) from TV's "Lost in Space." Show hours 2 to 7 p.m. Feb. 26, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 27 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 28. General admission is $10. www.steelcitycon.com

Disney on Ice presents "Disney/Pixar's 'Finding Nemo,'" March 10, Mellon Arena, Pittsburgh. $12.50 to $63. ticketmaster.com.

Smucker's Stars on Ice, 7 p.m. April 29, Mellon Arena, Pittsburgh. $26.25 to $147. www.mellonarena.com.

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