Story by Sandy Giordano – Beaver County Radio. Published September 7, 2023 11:10 A.M.
(Aliquippa, PA) At 4:30 pm, on Saturday, September 16, 2023 a concert featuring the St. Elijah Serbian Orthodox Church’s Choir, Honored guest choir is Lira Choir and junior choir of Washington, D.C, and Dr. Laza Kostich Choir of Midland. At 6:30 pm dinner will be served, and at 8 p.m. there will be music by Orkestar Momci. Tickets are $30 per person.
Story by Sandy Giordano – Beaver County Radio. Published September 4, 2023 9:56 A.M.
(Monaca, PA) The celebration will be held at the Beaver Valley mall who is hosting the event on Saturday, October 19, 2023.
(New Sewickley, PA) The New Sewickley Township Police Department will be hosting a 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb on Sunday September 10, 2023, at the Freedom High School Stadium. All active and retired first responder personnel are invited to addend and must register by scanning the QR code on the attached fliers. All proceeds from this event will be donated to the National Fallen Firefighters Fund.
(Rochester, PA)
There will be a bike run in memory of Destiny Lute on August 19, 2023, scheduled to begin with registration at 10:00 AM at Uncl’ Chuck’s Bar & Grill in Rochester. Kickstands will go up at Noon.
Riders: $20
Non-Riders: $15
Passengers: $10
There will also be a “luau”-themed dinner at Uncl’ Chuck’s at 5:00 PM following the run, with a 50/50 and Chinese Auction.
Further details are below:
Story by Sandy Giordano – Beaver County Radio. Published August 1, 2023 12:31 P.M.
(Aliquippa, PA) The annual Drug Free Aliquippa Back to School BBQ will be held at the Aliquippa Elementary School Thursday, August 17, 2023 from 5 to 7 pm. The event is sponsored by Drug Free Aliquippa, the school district and the city. Donations of hamburgers, buns, and potato chips may be dropped off at the fire station by Tuesday, August 15, 2023, according to Fire Chief Dave Foringer. A variety of activities for the kids are planned for the annual event.
Swingin’ BopCats Big Band shown above
Bring a friend, your favorite snacks, and a lawn chair or blanket and get ready to enjoy the 2023 Summer Concerts in the Parks. Enjoy 22 FREE concerts throughout the Summer at a park near you. These concerts are sponsored in part by the Beaver County Commissioners and the Beaver County Department of Tourism through a grant administered through the Beaver Valley Musicians Union, Local 82-545 of the American Federation of Musicians.
NEW BRIGHTON – The New Brighton Business District Authority will co-sponsor four concerts this year at Townsend Park, 601 Third Avenue, New Brighton 15066:
Sat., May 27 at 6pm – Swingin’ BopCats Big Band
Wed., June 21 at 7pm – Beaver County Symphonic Wind Ensemble
Sat., June 24 at 6pm – Monaca Cornet Band
Sat., July 29 at 6pm – Burke’s Bavarian Brass
BEAVER FALLS — Beaver Falls Recreation and Patriot Home Care will co-sponsor six concerts this year at 37th Street Park, 37th Street at Fourth Avenue, Beaver Falls 15010:
Fri., June 23 at 7pm – Hopewell Community Big Band
Fri., June 30 at 7pm – Monaca Cornet Band
Fri., July 7 at 7pm – Swingin’ BopCats Big Band
Fri., July 14 at 7pm – Burke’s Bavarian Brass
Fri., July 21 at 7pm – Beaver County Brass
Fri., August 4 at 7pm – Beaver County Symphonic Wind Ensemble
CHIPPEWA TOWNSHIP — Chippewa Township Parks and Recreation will co-sponsor two concerts this summer at Chippewa Park, 158 Klein Street, Chippewa Township 15010:
Fri., June 16, 7pm – Beaver County Brass
Fri., July 21, 7pm – Hopewell Community Big Band
AMBRIDGE BOROUGH — The Borough of Ambridge will co-sponsor two concerts this year at P.J. Caul Memorial Park, Merchant Street at Eleventh Avenue, Ambridge 15003:
Thur., June 22 at 7pm – Burke’s Bavarian Brass
Thur., July 20 at 7pm – Hopewell Community Big Band
BEAVER – The Beaver Area Heritage Foundation will sponsor a special Independence Day weekend concert this year at the Irvine Park Gazebo, Third at Market Streets, Beaver 15009:
Sun., July 2 at 7pm – Beaver County Symphonic Wind Ensemble
MIDLAND — The Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center will co-sponsor four events this year on the patio of Lincoln Park Alumni Hall, Lincoln Park, Midland 15059. In the event of inclement weather, concerts will take place inside Lincoln Park Alumni Hall.
Mon., July 10 at 6:30pm – Monaca Cornet Band
Mon., July 17 at 6:30pm – Hopewell Community Big Band
Mon., July 31 at 6:30pm – Beaver County Symphonic Wind Ensemble
Mon., August 7 at 6:30pm – Swingin’ BopCats Big Band
HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP — The Hopewell Township Park Board and Hopewell Township Commissioners will co sponsor three events this year at Hopewell Community Park, 2500 Laird Road, Hopewell Township 15001:
Tue., June 13 at 7pm – Beaver County Symphonic Wind Ensemble
Tue., July 11 at 7pm – Hopewell Community Big Band
Tue., July 25 at 7pm – Burke’s Bavarian Brass
Story by Sandy Giordano – Beaver County Radio. Published June 7, 2023 10:20 A.M.
(Aliquippa, PA) The event is a benefit being held for the Aliquippa High School Football program at Shadow Lakes Country Club on Saturday, July 15, 2023. Sponsors and golfers are needed and to sign up or for any questions please call Karima (Darla) Howard at (412)-417-3676. All donations for the event are tax deductible.
The Swingin’ BopCats Big Band announces its summer appearance schedule for 2023.
Admission is free to all listed concerts. Bring your favorite lawn chair or blanket.
Saturday, May 27 at 6pm – Townsend Park, Third Avenue, New Brighton
Sponsored by Beaver County Commissioners & Tourism, New Brighton Business District Authority
Tuesday, June 20 at 6pm – Waynesburg Lions Community Park, East Oakview Drive,
Waynesburg. Part of “Waynesburg Sounds of Summer” series, sponsored by
Waynesburg Lions Club, https://e-clubhouse.org/sites/waynesburg/
Friday, July 7 at 7pm – 37th Street Park, Fourth Avenue at 37th Street, Beaver Falls
Sponsored by Beaver County Commissioners & Tourism, Beaver Falls Dept. of Parks &
Patriot Home Care
Thursday, August 3 at 6:30pm – Passavant Community, 105 Burgess Drive, Zelienople Sponsored by Passavant Community
In the event of rain, the concert will move indoors
Monday, August 7 at 6:30pm – Alumni Hall, Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center
Sponsored by Beaver County Commissioners & Tourism, Lincoln Park Performing Arts
Center. In the event of rain, the concert will move indoors
The Swingin’ BopCats Big Band plays swing music spanning the fabulous Big Band era to the present day –featuring hits by the dance bands of Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman and Brian Setzer. Harry Ralston is music director. Featured vocalists are Diane Brosius and Joe Baden.
The BopCats are supporting the next generation of musicians, by donating a portion of the band’s annual proceeds to local high school music scholarships, for serious students who are pursuing careers in music.