Here are The Carlton’s Quick Picks for the week of November 8th.

Remember, you can always find more events on the Post-Gazette’s Event Calendar as well as the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership’s Calendar.

These are just a few of our favorites!

PNC Pops: Rags to Ritzes: The Music of Irving Berlin
Thursday, Friday and Saturday November 11th – 13th at 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 14th at 2:30 p.m. at Heinz Hall for the Performing Arts
Tickets cost: $20.00 – $89.00

Jack Everly, conductor; and vocalists Ashley Brown, Hugh Panaro, NaTasha Yvette Williams, James T. Lane, and Tony DeSare. Jack Everly conducts an all-star cast in a stirring program of Berlin’s greatest music. This concert honors the most beloved and prolific of American songwriters with There’s No Business Like Show Business, Blue Skies, Puttin’ on the Ritz and White Christmas.
Call 412-392-4900 for more information.

Pointe in Time: A Gershwin Fantasy Ball
Saturday, November 13th 2010 at 6:30 p.m. – 1 a.m.
Visit the Westin Convention Center Hotel and experience the era of Rhapsody in Blue at Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s Pointe in Time: A Gershwin Fantasy Ball.
Each ticket, table, and sponsorship directly supports the artistic and community engagement endeavors of Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre. This events is black tie.

Each ticket, $350/single, includes pre-dinner cocktail hour, a three course meal paired with wine, a table-side ballet performance, live auction and endless entertainment from Studio E.
For more information contact the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre at 412.454.9137 or ssouleret@pittsburghballet.org

Pittsburgh Penguins!
Home Games:
Wednesday, November 10, 2010: Bruins Vs. Penguins at 7:00 p.m.
Friday, November 12, 2010: Lightning Vs. Penguins at7:00 p.m.
Away Game:
Saturday, November 13, 2010: Penguins Vs. Thrashers at 7:00 p.m.