Stage Proper! Faculty for the Performing Arts will host “a full day of fall enjoyable” at its fundraiser from midday to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at Greensburg Backyard and Civic Heart, 951 Previous Salem Highway.

Chairperson Linda Harkcom mentioned in an electronic mail, “Harvest Fest is a family-friendly indoor/outside occasion that includes fall-themed actions, native beer and wine tastings, Oktoberfest-inspired meals, and dwell music all day lengthy.

“Steady dwell outside performances by native artists and Stage Proper! college students will maintain attendees entertained with common hits and unique music in a wide range of genres.”

Aubrey Burchell, Irwin native and America’s Received Expertise Season 17 semifinalist, takes the stage at 2:30 p.m.

The headliner, Northern Gold, closes out the occasion at 5:30 p.m. Northern Gold was shaped within the foothills of Pittsburgh by lead singer Jake Anderkovitch. Beginning as an acoustic ardour venture, the sound unfold and a full band was solid to accompany the vocals and soulful melodies. They’re now identified for his or her distinctive sound, described as “a multi-genre hybrid of rock, soul, blues, nation and people influences that present the soundscape for the emotive vocals and uplifting harmonies.”

Stage Proper! could have Oktoberfest-inspired meals for buy with choices appropriate for the whole household. A kids’s space shall be supplied by Large Brothers Large Sisters of the Laurel Area. There can even be video games and fall actions for all ages, together with caricatures drawn by Beck Scasselatti. Attendees on the lookout for a more difficult exercise can enter a stein-holding contest and play within the cornhole match.

There can even be a wide range of distributors on web site promoting handmade gadgets and snacks, together with Customized Designs by Abby Lee, Large Buns Cinnamon Roll Co., Mama Prime Store, BK Semi Treasured Stones, Chalk Couture, MeeMaws Concessions, Bohemian Wrap Metropolis, TBK Loves, C&J Wooden Crafts, Burke Candle Co. and Kentlee Espresso.

“Stage Proper! is happy with our accomplishments the previous yr and we needed to showcase the joy with a fundraiser and occasion that was family-friendly, included our incredible neighborhood, and steered away from the standard black-tie affair,” mentioned Chris McAllister, government director of Stage Proper! “We’re hopeful to start out a brand new fall custom with our harvest and Oktoberfest-themed occasion, whereas persevering with to lift important funds for the performing arts college. Our scholarship program is in want, and we hope this occasion will create the increase we’re looking for to proceed to supply performing arts training to any scholar that needs to attend Stage Proper!”

Attendees ages 21+ should buy a commemorative glass that gives entry to an unique wine, spirits and beer tasting room that includes 412 Brewery, Helltown, 4 Seasons, Victory, Troegs, Brook Vineyard, and Rusty Musket Distilling. Sampling alternatives are from midday to 2 p.m., after which from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. attendees could buy drinks from these distributors.

A VIP package deal is on the market for these 21+ that features admission to the competition, a separate entrance line, meal voucher, raffle tickets for the basket public sale, 50/50 ticket, edible pretzel necklace and commemorative tasting mug.

Presale tickets may be bought by eventbrite. The pre-sale price of the VIP package deal is $26. The pre-sale price for common admission is $8 for adults and $4 for college kids. Tickets can even be obtainable on the door, the place the VIP value shall be $32 and common admission shall be $11 per grownup and $6 for a scholar. The occasion is rain or shine.

For extra data, RSVP to the Stage Proper! — Harvest Fest occasion on Fb.

Efficiency schedule:

Midday — Julia Smolka

1 p.m. — Dave Minda

2 p.m. — StagED, a Stage Proper scholar efficiency

2:30 p.m. — Aubrey Burchell

4:30 p.m. — James Gerald and Brian Weaver

5:30 p.m. — Northern Gold.

In response to McAllister, Stage Proper! Faculty for the Performing Arts is a 501©(3) nonprofit group whose mission is to “construct a culturally engaged neighborhood by performing arts training and advocacy. We’re a catalyst for private artistic expression and character improvement, with a deal with professionals mentoring younger performers. Our various, multidisciplinary initiatives present a constructive and supportive surroundings that improves the standard of life for the communities they serve.”