Summer Lifestyles

Water is a part of most everyone’s Summer Lifestyle. Western Pennsylvania is the perfect place for water enthusiasts. We have the three rivers, Lake Arthur, Deep Creek, just a short drive away, and of course Sandcastle Water Park. Whether you enjoy boating or swimming, our region has it all!

Sandcastle – Homestead, PA
This Water Park has something for everyone! Slides, pools, food, games and even a Lazy River. In addition to the fun during the day, they offer some family fun at night.

Dive-In to your favorite movie starting Sunday, June 25th and continuing through Sunday, August 13th. You can extend your fun day at Sandcastle or just come by for the Sunday Night Family Dive-In Movie.

The Family Dive-In Movie night doors open at 6 pm with lots of fun in store until the night ends following the movie. At the start of the movie, the waves will stop along with the Formula One Go-Carts and games so everyone can enjoy the movie.

Admission is included for guests who attended Sandcastle during the day and is free for Season Pass holders. Admission to just the Family Dive-In Movies for all others is only $5 and parking is FREE. www.sandcastlewaterpark.com

Moraine State Park – Butler, PA
The Park features 3,225-acre Lake Arthur, an outstanding warm water fishery and great sailing and boating. Visitors sometimes see osprey that were reintroduced to the park. Of special interest is the Frank Preston Conservation Area and a 7-mile paved bike trail that winds through the north shore of the lake. The park also provides horseback, hiking and mountain biking. Swimming is popular at the two park beaches. See pages 94-97 for more information.

http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/parks/moraine.asp

Deep Creek Lake – Garrett County, MD
The 3900-acre Deep Creek Lake with 65 miles of shoreline is nestled in the Allegheny Mountains. Only a quarter of a tank of gas from Pittsburgh! Deep Creek Lake is the perfect place for summer family fun. Rent a boat, relax at the state park beach, fish, swim or bike around the lake, Deep Creek has it all! In addition to the incredible water sports you’ll be surprised at the amount of art and cultural activities. Stay for a day, stay for a week, you will have fun at Deep Creek. See pages 46-50 for more information. www.deepcreeklifestyles.com

CULTURAL EVENTS
Take in a show, dine with family and friends, it’s all about enjoying the culture in one of America’s true great cities – Pittsburgh, PA!

Pittsburgh CLO 719 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15222 (412) 281-3973 • www.pittsburghCLO.org Forbidden Broadway – Cabaret at Theater Square March 2 – April 30, 2006 Disney’s Beauty and the Beast – Benedum Center June 6 – June 18 Grease – Benedum Center June 20 – June 30 42nd Street – Benedum Center July 4 – July 16 7 Brides for 7 Brothers – Benedum Center July 18 – July 23 Bombay Dreams – Benedum Center August 1 – August 6 Pittsburgh Public Theater 621 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 (412) 316-8200 – Box Office (412) 316-1600 www.ppt.org Gem of the Ocean – O’Reilly Theater June 1- June 25 Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra - Heinz Hall 600 Penn Avenue – Pittsburgh, PA 15222 (412) 392-4900 Ben Vereen – Presented by: Pittsburgh Symphony June 8 – 11 Glenn Beck – 3rd Most Listened to Talk Show Host June 12 Music for the Spirit – Pittsburgh Symphony June 24 Johnny Mathis – Presented by: Pittsburgh Symphony July 6 – July 7 Tony Bennett – American Icon Performs! August 10

Byham Theater Brian Regan – Nationally Renowned Comedian June 25 This summer, Opera Theater of Pittsburgh will make Pittsburgh opera history by presenting the Pittsburgh Ring Cycle - all four of Wagner’s epic operas in the internationally acclaimed adaptation by Jonathan Dove called “absolutely brilliant” by the London Evening Standard. The Pittsburgh Ring Cycle will be offered in two Festival Weekends at the Byham Theater. Friday, July 14, 8 PM - Rhinegold Saturday, July 15, 3 PM - The Valkyrie Saturday, July 15, 8 PM - Siegfried Sunday, July 16, 3 PM - Twilight of the Gods Friday, July 21, 8 PM - Rhinegold Saturday, July 22, 3 PM - The Valkyrie Saturday, July 22, 8 PM - Siegfried Sunday, July 23, 3 PM - Twilight of the Gods Purchase all four performances of the Ring Cycle and receive 10% off! Discount only available via phones or at the box office. Please call 412-456-6666 for more information. Downbeat Jazz Series – FREE www.pgharts.org Gerald Haymond Trio – Venue: Backstage Bar at Theater Square June 20, July 18 & August 8 Salsamba/Eric Susoeff – Venue: Agnes Katz Plaza July 25 Dwayne Dolphin – Venue: Agnes Katz Plaza August 15 Kenny Blake – Venue: Agnes Katz Plaza August 29 What else to do. Pittsburgh has incredible tradition and cultural events. In addition to the events listed above we suggest trying the links below to experience some other Pittsburgh Art. Phipps Conservatory: phipps.conservatory.org Heinz History Center: www.pghhistory.org Carnegie Museum of Art: www.cmoa.org Carnegie Museum of Natural History: www.carnegiemnh.org The Warhol Museum: www.warhol.org Carnegie Science Center: www.carnegiesciencecenter.org Carnegie Library: www.clpgh.org Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh: www.carnegiemuseums.org Mattress Factory: www.mattress.org The Summer Lifestyles Section of Designing HOME Lifestyles Magazine is dedicated to promoting the growth and development of Cultural and Tourism related businesses in Western Pennsylvania. Please contact us at info@DesigningHomeLifestyles.com for information on how to participate in future editions. Dates and pertinent information of events are subject to change. Please contact each organization directly to confirm all dates, times and availability. The included events are only a portion of cultural events in Western Pennsylvania. For additional information, and other events try visiting The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust at www.pgharts.org.