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Briefs: Irish festival to feature music and more

Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Well known bands such as Gaelic Storm, the Glengarry Bhoys and Red Hand Paddy will highlight the Pittsburgh Irish Festival Sept. 5 to 7 at the Riverplex in West Homestead.

The 18th annual event is a three-day festival of Irish music, food and culture. Besides almost nonstop music, there are workshop, vendors and displays.

The festival will be from 4 p.m. to midnight Sept. 5, 11 a..m. to midnight Sept. 6, and 9 a.m., to 6 p.m. Sept 7.

Admission is $8 in advance, $10 at the gate; $8 for senior citizens and students; $5 for those in or retired from the military; $3 for children 3-12; and free for those younger than 3.

Details: 412-422-1113.

-- Bob Karlovits

Cultural Events in the City

Cultural happenings in the city today include:

• CLO Cabaret presents "Shear Madness" at 7:30 p.m. Performances continue through Sept. 28 at the Cabaret at Theater Square, 655 Penn Ave., Downtown. $39.50. 412-456-6666

• Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera presents "Peter Pan" with Cathy Rigby at 1 and 8 p.m. at the Benedeum Center, 719 Liberty Ave,. Downtown. $24.50-$59.50. 412-456-6666

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