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Zuly Inirio in Sounds of the Season
Dec
13

Zuly Inirio in Sounds of the Season

Experience the warmth, joy, and wonder of the holidays with the captivating vocals of Zuly Inirio, one of Pittsburgh’s most beloved artists. Known for her powerful voice and stage presence, Zuly will be joined by percussionist Hugo Cruz, vocalist and former CSA lead artist Anqwenique, and other special guest artists.

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SCULPTING SOUND: AN ARTFUL JAZZ IMPROV EXPERIENCE
Sep
13

SCULPTING SOUND: AN ARTFUL JAZZ IMPROV EXPERIENCE

Learn about the All the Right Notes exhibition from Chief Curator Jeremiah William McCarthy, enjoy refreshments and drinks, and experience a unique performance featuring Native Son (Circus) by Terry Adkins, a sculpture of cymbals that periodically crashes to life. Local jazz musicians will improvise with this amazing work of art!

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Cecilia Grace Burchill Organ Recital
Jul
28

Cecilia Grace Burchill Organ Recital

Cecilia Grace Burchill, a Sacred Music Organ major at Franciscan University of Steubenville, and the Organ Scholar at Most Precious Blood of Jesus Parish, in Pittsburgh, will give a lecture-recital, "Modal Musings", a concert exploration of the Church Modes through organ and Chant, featuring the work of Flor Peeters and original improvisation.

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FusionFest
Jun
25

FusionFest

FusionFest is poised to shine a spotlight on the amazing talent we have right here in our community. We're excited to hire and highlight local talent and plan to feature a variety of attractions

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Loud & Proud Music Festival
Jun
2

Loud & Proud Music Festival

LOUD & PROUD is an independent LGBTQ+ music and arts festival spotlighting LGBTQ+ talent from the Greater Pittsburgh area and surrounding regions. All proceeds from admissions to the Loud & Proud Music Festival benefit the Hugh Lane Wellness Foundation - raising the health of the LGBTQ+ and HIV communities in Western Pennsylvania.

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SOUL SESSIONS: MÝA
Apr
26

SOUL SESSIONS: MÝA

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Mýa: definition of the multi-hyphenate entertainer. Since releasing her eponymous debut album Mýa in 1998 at the age of 18, Mýa has become a staple in the pop cultural zeitgeist across genres, platforms, and mediums, around the world.

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CHRISTIAN MCBRIDE
Apr
9

CHRISTIAN MCBRIDE

  • August Wilson African American Cultural Center (map)
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Christian McBride is an eight-time GRAMMY Award winning bassist, composer, and bandleader. McBride is the Artistic Director of the historic Newport Jazz Festival, New Jersey Performing Arts center (NJPAC) and the TD James Moody Jazz Festival, and the National Jazz Museum in Harlem

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THE MIXTAPE: A STREET DANCE CONCERT BY 10K MOVEMENT
Mar
9

THE MIXTAPE: A STREET DANCE CONCERT BY 10K MOVEMENT

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“The Mixtape” celebrates 50 years of Hip Hop & the ecosystem of Street Dance. Featuring diverse genres, freestyle & choreography, The Mixtape transforms the stage into a NYC train car and takes the audience on a ride through the different eras of the Hip Hop & Street Dance timeline, while also looking to the future.

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AWCOMMUNITY DAY
Mar
9

AWCOMMUNITY DAY

  • August Wilson African American Cultural Center (map)
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AWCommunity Days is a quarterly event that is proudly sponsored by UPMC/UPMC Health Plan and Allegheny Regional Asset District (RAD). This free family-friendly event features local vendors, artisans, performers, and themed community building activations at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center.

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Classic Meets Rock
Feb
7

Classic Meets Rock

Classical music meets rock music when Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Symphony Orchestra collaborates with the local rock band, Somebody to Love, for a concert entitled, “Classic Meets Rock.”  Music from the Beatles, Elton John, Toto, Aretha Franklin, and more will be featured in the concert.

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Meshell Ndegeocello
Nov
19

Meshell Ndegeocello

Acclaimed GRAMMY-winning multi-instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter MESHELL NDEGEOCELLO makes her Blue Note Records debut with The Omnichord Real Book, a visionary, expansive, and deeply jazz-influenced album that marks the start of a new chapter in her trailblazing career.

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Blind Boys Of Alabama
Nov
16

Blind Boys Of Alabama

The Blind Boys of Alabama have the rare distinction of being recognized around the world as both living legends and modern-day innovators. They are not just gospel singers borrowing from old traditions; the group helped to define those traditions in 20th century and almost single-handedly created a new gospel sound for the 21st.

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Nov
9

Sound Series: The Ladybug Transistor with special guests Giant Day

We welcome The Ladybug Transistor for a special appearance featuring members Gary Olson, Sasha Bell, Julia Rydholm, and Pittsburgh siblings, Jeff and Jennifer Baron. After initially forming in Brooklyn in 1995, the band released Beverly Atonale (1997), followed by their landmark The Albemarle Sound album (1999), then followed by Argyle Heir (2001)...

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