Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Set as a fundraiser for America's Pop Hall of Fame, the two-day event is in need of volunteers. Read all about the festival, and how you can help
Last year’s Hot Diggity Dog festival in Canonsburg–created as a one-time event honoring hometown crooner Perry Como’s 100th birthday–is returning this weekend as a "celebration of oldies but goodies." The two-day festival, which last year featured American Idol semi-finalist Adam Brock and the Washington Jazz Orchestra, exceeded everyone’s expectations in terms of attendance. It will be returning with a full slate of oldies bands under the sponsorship of America’s Pop Music Hall of Fame. It’s slated for this Saturday and Sunday—and organizers said volunteers are needed. "Volunteers (are needed) to help with set up of tables and clean them at night, to sell wrist bands for beer drinkers, to pour beer, to assist with clean up, to sell …
Sunday, May 20, 2012
Canonsburg residents reminisce about local singer Perry Como at 100th birthday party event, Hot Diggity Dog Days!
Canonsburg celebrated the 100th birthday of legendary crooner Perry Como with Hot Diggity Dog Days, a two-day event dedicated to the memory of the hometown celebrity. The town partied with food, music and a sock hop. People came from all across the globe to partake in the rich musical heritage of Canonsburg, remembering one of the town's favorite sons. Some Perry Como fans flew in from Italy and South America. Frank LoVullo drove down from Buffalo, NY. "I've been following him (Como) for 32 years," LoVullo said. He did a lot for Italian Americans in this country. He showed America that we're not all gangsters." LoVullo had trouble choosing which Como tune was his favorite but he decided on two, "I Want to Give" and "You Are Never Far from …
Former American Idol Adam Brock covered Perry Como's "Mambo," and sang "Happy Birthday" directly to Como's statue during the event in Canonsburg to celebrate the crooner's 100th birthday.
The two-day, 100th birthday party for Perry Como, Hot Diggity Dog Days, ended with a bang as former American Idol contestant and Washington County native Adam Brock and his band rocked out with a variety of songs for the celebration. Brock was one of the many highlights at Hot Diggity Days in Canonsburg. Perry Como fans came from far and wide to celebrate the centennial of the crooner's birth. The former idol opened with Aretha Franklin's "Think," energizing his crowd as he belted it out. He followed with one of Como's hits, "Mambo," which got the crowd dancing. He covered Celo Green's "Forget You," the G-rated version. Brock sang "Happy Birthday" to Como. He directed the audience to sing to Como's statue, which was festooned in his party …
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The mayor and borough manager made a special announcement during the 100th birthday celebration for international crooner Perry Como and their plans for the American Pop Music Hall of Fame.
At 7 p.m. Saturday—during the final hours of Canonsburg's two-day, 100th birthday celebration of Perry Como, Hot Diggity Dog Days—Mayor David Rhome and borough Manager Terry Hazlett announced plans for the American Pop Music Hall of Fame. "Canonsburg is the small town musical capital of the world with over 190 songs on Billboard's Top 100 from people from Canonsburg and Washington County," Rhome said. Along with Como, Rhome mentioned Bobby Vinton, the Four Coins, Jason Walker, the Cynics and American Idol finalist Adam Brock (Brock and his band were in the background setting up for their performance at the celebration). Rhome turned the microphone over to Hazlett who made the big announcement. "Cleveland has the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame…
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Saturday, May 19, 2012
Funding needed to buy a building in town to make the dream a reality.
Canonsburg Borough has a preliminary contract for a building in town that is planned to be the future home of America’s Pop Music Hall of Fame. Canonsburg Mayor David T. Rhome and borough Manager Terry Hazlett announced the plans Friday during the Hot Diggity Dog Days Festival celebrating Perry Como’s 100th birthday. Being the hometown of pop icons Perry Como, Bobby Vinton, the Four Coins and others, Canonsburg, PA, is the ideal place for the Hall of Fame to be located, local officials contend. Together, the Canonsburg natives had well over 100 songs on the Billboard charts. During his peak of popularity, Perry Como was second only to Elvis Presley—and Bobby Vinton had more Billboard No. 1 hits from 1962 to 1972 than any other male …
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Friday, May 18, 2012
Many delectable entries included cupcakes, pizzelles, lady locks and more
As part of the Hot Diggity Dog Days 100th Birthday celebration of singer Perry Como this weekend, Canonsburg held the Perry’s Perfect Pastry and Pizzelle Competition in his honor. Seven total entries were received and included: Three different kinds of pizzelles, lady locks, petit fours, a variety of cupcakes and a blueberry lemon pound cake. The judges for the competition were Rebecca Morrow, pastry chef from First Street Bakery; and Liz Rogers, editor for the Observer-Reporter. Entries were judged based on appearance, taste, and texture. Jim Patt, a Canonsburg resident and retired Washington County police officer, made his lemon pizzelles for the competition because they have a special memory. “These were the same ones I made and took …
Entertainment, food and fans from all over hit Pike Street this weekend.
In honor of Perry Como’s 100th birthday today, the statue of him that sits outside of the Canonsburg Municipal Building was dressed for the occasion with a birthday hat and festive lei. Canonsburg Mayor David T. Rhome kicked off the two-day celebration with a cake cutting ceremony following the "Happy Birthday" song for the hometown barber-turned-crooner, led by local vocalist Tom Terling on the stage. The marble cake with white buttercream icing was donated by First Street Bakery and people lined up to get a piece before it was gone. Born Pierino Ronald Como on May 18, 1912, the Canonsburg native, whose first career was as a barber, was a singer and television personality during a career spanning more than half a century. Vendors of food…
Don't know what to get into this weekend? We're here to help.
1. A Benefit Concert for the Wounded Warriors Where/When: Consol Energy Stadium, 4 to 11 p.m. on Friday Why Go?: The benefit concert will feature country music star Darryl Worley, Sarah Martinez, The Steve Smith Band and much more! Call 1-800-745-3000 to purchase tickets! 2. Hot Diggity Dog Diggity Days Where/When: Canonsburg Borough, 12 to 8 p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday Why Go?: This celebration is a two-day salute to past and present area musicians. Events include cake cutting, Perry’s Playland and concerts featuring artists like American Idot finalist Adam Brock. Click here for a full schedule of events. 3. Story Hour Has Gone to the Dogs Where?/When?: Frank Sarris Public Library, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday Why …
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Canonsburg is gearing up for this weekend's festival to honor the 100th birthday of hometown singer Perry Como.
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Thursday, May 17, 2012
East Pike Street from Greenside to Central Avenue will close at 6 a.m. May 18 in preparation for the Hot Diggity Dog Days festival set for Friday and Saturday this week. The road will reopen at midnight May 19. The Luksis Municipal lot on East Pike Street will also be closed, however the Rite Aid lot across the street will be open for parking. More information about the festival, including a schedule of events, is available on Canon-McMillan Patch. For additional information, call 724-745-1515.
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Guntown Boards and Verizon Wireless are ready for business.
Canonsburg is welcoming two new stores to its downtown and Canonsburg Plaza locations. Guntown Boards is located at 121 W. Pike St. and a new Verizon Wireless The Cellular Connection is at 113 Cavasina Dr., behind Starbucks. Guntown Boards is a skateboard shop that sells everything to do with boards and boarding including T-shirts, backpacks and more. They are a Shorty’s authorized dealer but carry all brands of boards and equipment. Co-owner Anthony Covey has been skating for 15 years and his stepfather, George Bosco, is a local resident. “There’s really nowhere around here that sells skateboard equipment and it’s becoming very popular so we decided to give it a shot,” said Covey. The store's grand opening was May 5. Now through May 25, …
Mavis
9:28 pm on Saturday, July 14, 2012
Ronald, my "thinking" is shaped by living in other thriving communities. Young people like myself (and by young, I mean middle age) "should" not support anything we don't believe is beneficial to our community. I don't see this as an impact project. These are a few things currently impacting my family: the crack house at the end of our quaint street, obscene graffiti painted on parking meters and… more ›