{"id":258326,"date":"2026-08-03T15:08:08","date_gmt":"2026-08-03T15:08:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/258326\/"},"modified":"2026-08-03T15:08:08","modified_gmt":"2026-08-03T15:08:08","slug":"legendary-pittsburgh-band-the-clarks-to-headline-inaugural-performance-at-the-canon-theatre","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/258326\/","title":{"rendered":"Legendary Pittsburgh band The Clarks to headline inaugural performance at the Canon Theatre"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goceci.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Canonsburg Educational and Cultural Institute (CECI)<\/a> is proud to announce that legendary Pittsburgh rock band The Clarks will headline the first concert at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goceci.org\/canontheatre\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Canon Theatre<\/a> on Saturday, October 24, bringing one of Western Pennsylvania\u2019s most celebrated musical acts to the region\u2019s newest premier entertainment venue.<\/p>\n<p>Celebrating their 40th anniversary of performing, The Clarks have built a loyal following throughout the region with their signature blend of rock, Americana and heartfelt songwriting. Known for fan favorites including \u201cPenny on the Floor,\u201d \u201cBorn Too Late\u201d and \u201cCigarette,\u201d the band continues to sell out venues across the region and remains one of Pittsburgh\u2019s most enduring musical success stories.<\/p>\n<p>The October 24 performance marks another significant milestone in the continued transformation of the historic auditorium into the Canon Theatre, which is being developed by CECI as a centerpiece for arts, entertainment and community engagement serving Washington County and the surrounding region.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Clarks have been the soundtrack for generations of Western Pennsylvanians, and welcoming them to our stage marks the beginning of what we believe will become a vibrant and diverse performance calendar,\u201d said Blair Trunzo, Managing Director of the Canon Theatre. \u201cWe are creating a venue where audiences can experience outstanding live entertainment while celebrating the rich cultural spirit of our region.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Clarks are excited and honored to be the first band to perform at the new Canon Theatre in Canonsburg,\u201d said Scott Blasey, lead singer and guitarist for The Clarks. \u201cThe arts community will benefit greatly from having a first-class venue like this in Washington County. We look forward to being the first to rock the stage on October 24.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe announcement of The Clarks demonstrates the caliber of entertainment we are committed to bringing to Canonsburg,\u201d said Lisa Scarmazzi, Board Executive Vice President of CECI. \u201cOur board has worked tirelessly to restore this historic auditorium because we believe the arts have the power to strengthen communities, support local businesses and create lasting memories. We are equally grateful to Printscape for its generous sponsorship, which helps bring exceptional performances like this to our community while supporting the continued growth of the Canon Theatre.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Printscape is the Performance Sponsor for The Clarks\u2019 inaugural concert at the Canon Theatre, reflecting the company\u2019s commitment to investing in arts, culture and community throughout the region.<\/p>\n<p>Tickets for the October 24 performance will go on sale Tuesday, August 4, at 2 p.m. through the CECI website at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goceci.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">goceci.org<\/a>. Additional event details will be shared through the official channels of The Clarks, Drusky Entertainment, and the Canon Theatre. Fans are encouraged to follow The Clarks and the Canon Theatre on social media for the latest updates.<\/p>\n<p>The Canon Theatre is the signature project of the Canonsburg Educational and Cultural Institute, a nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching the cultural, educational and economic vitality of Canonsburg and the surrounding region.<\/p>\n<p>About the Canonsburg Educational and Cultural Institute<\/p>\n<p>The Canonsburg Educational and Cultural Institute is a volunteer-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, focused on strengthening the vitality of Canonsburg and the surrounding communities by championing the arts, learning and creative expression through programming, services and events. CECI\u2019s mission is to provide an environment to strengthen community bonds, nurture and inspire the human spirit, and enhance the overall quality of life through educational opportunities, health and wellness resources, and cultural enrichment.<\/p>\n<p>######<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Canonsburg Educational and Cultural Institute (CECI) is proud to announce that legendary Pittsburgh rock band The Clarks&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":258327,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[73,75,74],"class_list":["post-258326","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-pittsburgh","tag-pittsburgh","tag-pittsburgh-headlines","tag-pittsburgh-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/258326","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=258326"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/258326\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/258327"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=258326"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=258326"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=258326"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}