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Exhibit to Celebrate African American Voices
This February, in honor of African American History Month, the Marilyn Horne Museum and Exhibit Center will unveil a new permanent installation which explores the history and contributions of African Americans to music and classical performance. The rich, visual exhibit will be a part of the lobby displays at Horne Hall and will serve to broaden the scope of the exhibit center’s mission.
WWII Merchant Marine Veteran Howard Pfeifer receives the Medal of Ushakov.
Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum Trust, Inc. is honored and proud to have so many veterans from our region as members of our Board of Directors and committees. Although the board membership is not limited to veterans, the majority of seats are occupied by service members from past and current generations.
Building the Crèche
The Pittsburgh Crèche, or nativity scene, is the only sanctioned replica of the crèche at Saint Peter's Basilica in the Vatican. This 66,000 pound piece of art has been a part of Pittsburgh's history and Christmas tradition for 22 years. Now, we take you behind the scenes as we see how this three story structure is assembled and meet the people involved in making it happen.
Oil Creek State Park Bike Trail Extension – Seeking Public Input
Plans are being made to extend the Oil Creek State Park Bike Trail. Oil Creek State Park is located in Venango County, and the bike trail is one of the trails on the emerging Erie to Pittsburgh Trail. A virtual public meeting was held October 16 to gather input on the proposed trail extension's alignment. The second step in this process is to gather additional public input through an electronic survey.
The public is invited to take the survey, which includes a link to the project maps.
Your opinion is important as this project moves forward. The survey is very concise, with eight questions, and can be accessed with this link https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/6RYBC73.
Questions regarding the project should be directed to Oil Creek State Park by calling 814-676-5915.
Westmoreland Cultural Trust Launches “Keep the Arts Alive” Campaign
Westmoreland Cultural Trust recently launched its “Keep the Arts Alive” campaign to preserve the organization from the impact of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Since mid-March, Westmoreland Cultural Trust has seen more than 100 shows at The Palace Theatre
and more than 250 events at Greensburg Garden & Civic Center canceled due to the global health crisis.
This absence of events and activities has resulted in an anticipated loss of revenue approaching
$500,000.
Carnegie Museum of Art Presents Diane Severin Nguyen's Tyrant Star as Third Installment of its Online Exhibition Series
Carnegie Museum of Art (CMOA) unveils Diane Severin Nguyen’s video work Tyrant Star (2019) as the third installment of its online exhibition series. The museum’s inaugural presentation of Tyrant Star corresponds with the museum’s acquisition of the artwork for its permanent collection. Now through February 14, 2021, audiences can experience Nguyen’s film on cmoa.org.
Johnstown Flood National Memorial News Release
Johnstown Flood National MeThe Lakebed Rehabilitation Project at Johnstown Flood National Memorial continues to move forward. Russell Tree Experts, based out of Ohio, are on site to clear areas of the Lakebed. This portion of the project includes manual clearing of trees in the Lakebed and at the abutments. The Lakebed once held back approximately 20 million tons of water that was unleashed on the Conemaugh Valley on May 31, 1889 causing the Great Johnstown Flood. The work will continue throughout the winter. Visitors may experience temporary closures on the North and South Abutments as this work progresses. This does not impact Visitor Center hours of operation.morial News Release
Holiday Fun: History Center Extends Free Admission for Kids through December
This holiday season, Western Pa. families can relive cherished memories and make new ones at the Senator John Heinz History Center. The “Smithsonian’s home in Pittsburgh” has announced that it has extended FREE admission for kids (age 17 and under) through the end of 2020, thanks to the support of community partner Howard Hanna Real Estate Services.
HOLIDAY GLASS-TO-GO KITS ARE HERE!
Get into the holiday spirit with our new winter- and holiday-themed Glass-to-Go art kits! Combine brilliantly colored pieces of glass to create a luminous ornament or beautiful mosaic tile. Create a unique glass artwork for the season, or give the gift of creativity to a loved one. All materials are included. Recommended for ages 5 +.
History Center Museum Shop Offers Pittsburgh-Proud Holiday Gifts In-Store and Online
This holiday season, the award-winning Senator John Heinz History Center Museum Shop is a one-stop shop for uniquely Pittsburgh gifts.
Located at 1212 Smallman Street in the Strip District and online at shop.heinzhistorycenter.org, the History Center Museum Shop offers hundreds of one-of-a-kind gifts for the Pittsburgh fans on visitors’ holiday shopping lists.
Area History Club Donates to Educational Programs
It is no secret: schools, educators, parents, and students are navigating unfamiliar territory this school year. Whether in person, remote, or hybrid, this school year is one for the history books. In the midst of so much unprecedented change, students from Norwin High School’s History Club selflessly voted to donate $275.00 from their club to the Pittsburgh History and Landmark Foundation’s educational programs.
Concrete Bridges of the Steel City
While Pittsburgh may be known as “The Steel City,” many beautiful and significant concrete bridges were built here. Concrete is a rock-like mixture of fine and coarse aggregates (sand, gravel, stone) pasted together with a binder made up of Portland cement and water. Replacing natural cement, Portland cement (named for its resemblance to Portland stone from the Isle of Portland in England) is made from limestone, clay, and gypsum.
Remembering James Shipman. 1953 — 2020
James Shipman, a versatile Pittsburgh artist, who distinguished himself in over 40 years of creating sculptural and collage art pieces that transcended form and substance, utilizing materials like clay, metal, wood, and various unusual objects, died in October. He was 67.
Handmade Arcade announces funding from the Richard King Mellon Foundation in support of its Virtual Marketplace
Handmade Arcade is honored to announce support from the Richard King Mellon Foundation to design and build a custom virtual marketplace and corresponding maker curriculum or e-commerce toolkit to help support regional makers, artists, and crafters.
History Center to Offer Free Admission for Kids in November
The Senator John Heinz History Center and Fort Pitt Museum will offer free admission for kids ages 17 and underin November, thanks to generous support from Howard Hanna Real Estate Services.
With 370,000 square feet and six floors of award-winning exhibitions, the “Smithsonian’s home in Pittsburgh” offers a safe and spacious cultural experience for the entire family.
IUP’s Dance Theater Opens Season with Phantasmagoria of Edgar Allan Poe
The IUP Dance Theater in collaboration with music faculty at Indiana University of Pennsylvania will present The Phantasmagoria of Edgar Allan Poe. The production will run November 13th and 15th at 7:00p.m and will be streamed live from Zink Dance Auditorium.
Major August Wilson archive acquired by the University of Pittsburgh
The University Library System (ULS) at the University of Pittsburgh has acquired the archive of the late playwright and Pittsburgh native son August Wilson, best known for his unprecedented American Century Cycle—10 plays that convey the Black experience in each decade of the 20th century. All 10 of the plays have had Broadway productions and two earned Wilson the Pulitzer Prize for Drama.
Act of Valor Award to be Donated to Rauh Jewish Archives at Heinz History Center in Virtual Ceremony
The Rauh Jewish History Program & Archives of the Senator John Heinz History Center will host a private ceremony on Sunday, Nov. 1 to accept the donation of a special object: the Act of Valor Award given to Pittsburgh Police Officer Tim Matson for his bravery in the line of duty during the attack at the Tree of Life synagogue on Oct. 27, 2018.
When will you feel comfortable returning to PCA&M?
The Pittsburgh Center for Arts and Media is looking for your opinion through a survey on attending cultural events during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
By completing this survey you’ll be assisting Pittsburgh Center for Arts and Media and other arts and cultural organizations in Pittsburgh to better understand how audiences feel about going out again to arts and cultural events during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Halloween Hullabaloo – A safe(r) trick-or-treat event for the whole family!
JAHA is excited to present a fun Halloween event using several of our facilities for lots of spooky fun while social distancing! You’ll get a passport to take to each location – Peoples Natural Gas Park, Heritage Discovery Center, Wagner-Ritter Garden, and Johnstown Flood Museum
Pittsburgh’s public art could be likened to the city’s fingerprint. It is unique, celebratory of local voices, and a testament to its post-industrial landscape.
As public art invites everyone to interact with the creative spirit of Pittsburgh, The (New) Pittsburgh Exposition offers seven public art sites in and around the city that have helped define its civic art scene.