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Turn of the Screw - Nov 9, 2002, Little Lake Theater

** A group order is placed when the ticket order reaches a min. of usually 15, 20, or 25, depending on the event. Unless otherwise noted, Please order tickets at least 15 days prior to the event date.

Click here for Ticket Purchasing Information. Clicking on the links for each event below will also take you to the contact person for that event.

- NEW --Little Lake Theater presents "The Turn of the Screw"  added 10/18/2002
Little Lake Theater
500 Lakeside Drive South, Canonsburg (across from Donaldson's Crossroads on Rt 19 S)

In the mood for a ghost story?  This adaptation of the Henry James novel about the young governess who travels to a lonely English manor house to care for two orphans will prompt your heart to race?.Are the ghosts she discovers real or conjured from her own terrified imagination? 

Saturday, November 9, 2002 @ 8:00 p.m.

The Staff Council Activities Committee has arranged for discounted tickets to the performance.  Ticket prices:

Dinner & Performance	$35	* Arrive at 6pm
Play / Dessert / Coffee	$17.50	desert served at intermission
Performance only	$13

* Dinner is ONLY available to those patrons who order ahead of time
All dinnerc include tossed garden salad; main entree; fresh seasonal vegetables; potato or wild ride medly; rolls and butter; coffee, tea or soft drink; and dessert.  A full bar is available.

Note - If you wish to attend the performance but not purchase the dinner, there are many restaruants located near the theater.  Max & Erma's and Ambrogi's are two examples and are in the Entertainment Book. 

Order Cutoff Date - Wednesday, October 30, 2002 At NOON

Carnegie Museums + Carnegie Science Center + Heinz Historical Museum + National Aviary + Phipps Conservatory + Pittsburgh Zoo + Andy Warhol Museum.

Carnegie Museums -
Carnegie Musuem of Art and
Carnegie Museum of Natural History
Oakland (412) 622-3131
www.carnegiemuseums.org
www.cmoa.org
www.carnegiemuseums.org/cmnh/

10/05/02 - 08/23/03	Panopticon: An Art Spectacular - showcasing  a large portion of the museum's permanent collection at a time when several galleries are undergoing renovations
11/29/02 -  01/05/03	Neapolitan Presepio - large-scale, elaborate Nativity, has been a Pittsburgh holiday tradition since 1957
12/07/02 -  01/26/03	SuperCroc - As long as a city bus, weighing ten tons, one of the largest crocs that ever lived.  See the massive skeleton on display.

Admission: (verified   10/18/2002)	Adults $8 / Seniors $5 / Students (full-time) $5 / Children (3+) $5 / Members Free
Parking:	available in lot behind the museum (accessible from the intersection of Forbes Ave. and South Craig St.)
Hours:	Tuesday - Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.  Thursday: 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Sunday 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Closed on legal holidays (such as Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day). Open Mondays (10a-5p) during July and August only.

Carnegie Science Center
North Side (412) 237-3400 
www.carnegiesciencecenter.org

through 03/23/03

Grossology  - The (Impolite) Science of the Human Body, a science-in-disguise exhibition where kids get the answers to many of the slimy, oozy, crusty, stinky questions they absolutely love to ask about the human body

Admission: (verified  10/18/2002)	Varies according which attractions are purchased  General Admission ** only (members only):  free GA + UPMC SportsWorks:  Adults $14.00; Seniors (62+) and Children (3-18) $10.00; members $7.00 Adults or $5 Children / Seniors GA + UPMC SportsWorks + Omnimax:  Adults $18.00; Seniors / Child $13.00; members $11.00 Adult, $8 Child / Senior GA + UPMC SportsWorks + Laser Show:  Adults $18.00; Seniors / Child $13.00; members $11.00 Adult, $9 Child / Senior Laser Shows only: $8.00 ; Members $7.00 Omnimax only : Adults $8.00; Seniors / Child (3-18) $6.00; members $7.00 Adult, $5 Child / Senior Omnimax Double Feature only: Adults $12.00; Seniors / Child $9.00; members $11.00 Adult, $8 Child / Senior ** Note - General Admission (GA) includes Exhibits, Planetarium, and USS Requin
Parking:	free for CSC visitors
Hours  (Winter): (verified  10/18/2002)	Science Center Main Building: Sunday thru Friday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.  UPMC SportsWorks: Monday thru Thursday 10:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Friday  10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Saturday 12:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Sunday 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.
Hours (Summer):	Sunday thru Friday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Heinz Historical Museum
1212 Smallman St. (Strip District) (412) 454-6000 
www.pghhistory.org

ongoing	Heinz: Preserved in Pittsburgh, 130 years of Heinz Co. history
ongoing	Hidden Pittsburgh A-Z - an interactive trip through a unique Pittsburgh alphabet. Pictures & documented history accompany the stories of their current and past generations.
04/13/2002 - 11/03/2002	Earth 2 U: Exploring Geography - Explore geography with interactive maps, computer games, earthquake tremor tables, a huge globe and volcano, and earthquake and hurricane activities.  Smithsonian Traveling Exhibit.

Admission:	Adults $6; Seniors (62+) and Students (w/ID) $4.50; Children (6-18) $3; under 6 and Historical Society Members: Free.
Parking:	$3 (for 4 hours) at 11th and Smallman streets lot with History Center validation.
Hours:	10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. daily closed New Year's Day, Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas

National Aviary
North Side (412) 323-7235
www.aviary.org

10/25/2002 - 10/31/2002	Hootin' Owl-O-Ween - special Halloween show at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. featuring owls and more!  Special Evening Fest Saturday October 26, 2002 from 5 - 7 p.m. Show at 6 p.m. Resfreshments, candy, and crafts!  Fee: Free with general admission.
12/04/02 - 12/05/02	Snowbird Festival - National Aviary decked out in holiday splendor .

Admission: (verified 10/18/2002)	Adults $5; Seniors (60+) $4; Children (2-12) $3.50; under 2 Free; Members free
Parking:	Free
Hours:	9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. daily closed Christmas Day

Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
Schenley Park (412) 622-6915
www.phipps.conservatory.org

10/19/2002 - 11/10/2002	Fall Flower Show: Japanese Chrysanthemum Festival - Thousands of chrysanthemums; Japanese-style floral arrangements & educational presentations;  origami cranes.  Fall evenings (until 9pm) 10/25 - 11/10/02
10/19/2002 - 02/23/2003	Garden Railroad - Phipps captures the Emmett Kelly traveling circus coming to a small country village.
11/29/2002 - 01/12/2003	Winter Flower Show: Flower Fairies -

Admission:	Adults $6, Seniors (60+) $5, Students (w/ID) $4, Children (2-12) $3, under 2 & members Free
Parking:	available
Hours:	9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Tuesday - Sunday  Open Fridays until 9:00 p.m. (Open until 9am during Fall Flower Show 10/25 - 11/10/02) closed Mondays

Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium
Highland Park (412) 665-3640 
zoo.pgh.pa.us

10/18/2002 - 10/20/2002 and 10/25/2002 - 10/27/2002	KDKA Zoo Boo for kids' Sake Haunted House; monster spash at PPG Aquarium; Kasper's Craft Korner (age 2-9); Spooky Train Ride; get Tricks or Treats Friday, Saturday & Sunday 6-9:30 p.m. Admission $5 for non-members and $3 for members.  Free parking
12/21/2002 - 01/03/2003	Winterf Zoofari Fun holiday activities and entertainment every day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Children under the age of 13 admitted for FREE when accompanied by an adult!

Admission: (updated 03/28/2002)	April through November: Adults: $8; Seniors (60+) $7; Children (2-13) $5 December through March: Adults $6;  Seniors (60+): $5; Children (2-13) $5; Zoo Members Free; Note - there may be an admission fee for all visitors for certain special events (such as Twilight Tours)
Parking:	$3 per vehicle
Hours:	Winter (Tuesday after Labor Day until Friday before Memorial Day Weekend, closed Christmas Day):   9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Summer (Memorial Day Weekend (Saturday) to Labor Day) 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.  (gates close 1 hour before zoo closes) (may close early during inclement weather)

Andy Warhol Museum
117 Sandusky St. (North Side) (412) 237-8300 
www.warhol.org

Admission: (updated 03/28/2002)	Adults - $8.00 Seniors (55+) - $7.00 Children (3-18) / Students w/ID - $4 Carnegie Museum Members - Free Fridays -- 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm Free as part of the special Good Fridays program
Parking: (updated 03/28/2002)	Sandusky St. Lot (1 block north of Museum) - $5 Additional parking available in lots nearby, average $5; may vary during Stadium events
Hours:	10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Closed Mondays Fridays open until 10:00 p.m. )with free admisstion after 5 p.m.) Hours are subject to change to accommodate special events or holidays. Closed Christmas Eve, New Years Day

1. Your name, campus address, phone number and email address
2. The event you are interested in attending
3. Quantity and type of tickets you wish to purchase for that event
4. Send to the contact person a check, made payable to "Carnegie Mellon", for the amount of your order, by the order cutoff date. Alternately you may drop off your check in person.

HEINZ HALL EVENTS: To order tickets, contact 
Ai-Chi Liu at al15@andrew.cmu.edu or x8-7315 or
Rita Motor at rita@cmu.edu or x8-8071
 

LITTLE LAKE THEATER:
To order tickets, contact 
Kay Vinay at klv@sei.cmu.edu or 8-5875 
Jeff Lanza at jplanza@andrew.cmu.edu or 8-5829
Ai-Chi Liu at al15@andrew.cmu.edu or 8-7315
Rita Motor at rita@cmu.edu or 8-8071
Julie Schampel at jmo7@andrew.cmu.eduor 8-6329 
Margaret Weigand at weigand@cs.cmu.edu or 8-2568

PITTSBURGH OPERA:
PITTSBURGH MUSICAL THEATER:
PRIME STAGE:
To order tickets, contact 
Coni Koepfinger at ck3@andrew.cmu.edu  or 8-3441
Ai-Chi Liu at al15@andrew.cmu.edu or 8-7315
Rita Motor at rita@cmu.edu or 8-8071
Julie Schampel at jmo7@andrew.cmu.eduor 8-6329 
Kay Vinay at klv@sei.cmu.edu or 8-5875 
Margaret Weigand at weigand@cs.cmu.edu or 8-2568

All Other Events: To order tickets, contact 
Ai-Chi Liu at al15@andrew.cmu.edu or 8-7315, or
Rita Motor at rita@cmu.edu or 8-8071, or
Julie Schampel at jmo7@andrew.cmu.edu or 8-6329 or
Kay Vinay at klv@sei.cmu.edu or 8-5875 or
Margaret Weigand at weigand@cs.cmu.edu or 8-2568

Unless otherwise noted for the event, Please order tickets at least 15 days prior to the event date. This time is needed for us to order the tickets and ensure we receive them in time for the event.
*** A group order is placed when the ticket order reaches a min. of 15, 20, or 25, depending on the event. 

The above activities are organized by the Staff Council Activities Committee:
Coni Koepfinger, Jeff Lanza, Ai-Chi Liu, Diane Mazocca,  Rita Motor (Co-Chair), Megan O'Malley, Amanda Perkins, Julie Schampel, Lenny Smith, Kay Vinay, Margaret Weigand (Co-Chair). 

For Discounts and other offers, see the PEAA Committee Home Page.