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FM Cultural Calendar | Starting Saturday, March 28, 2009
Puccini's "La Boheme" Love blooms again for Pamela Armstrong and Frank Lopardo as Mimì and Rodolfo, and Rhoslyn Jones and David Adam Moore as Musetta and Marcello. Pittsburgh’s own funnyman Kevin Glavin sings the dual roles of Benoit and Alcindoro in David Yeargan’s gorgeous Parisian production, conducted by Antony Walker. 03/28/2009 - 04/05/2009 Benedum Center, Pittsburgh, PA website | map
Three's a Charm A concert featuring Bernstein's Three Dances from On the Town, a Dvorak Slavonic Dance, a movement from Beethoven's 9th Symphony, and winners of the Young Artists Solo Competition: Alvin Zhu, Stacey Chen, Krishna Hegde, and Paul Matz. 03/28/2009 Time: 7:30 pm Upper St. Clair H.S., 1825 McLaughlin Run Rd., Upper St. Clair, PA website | map
Castalia Ensemble Appearing last season as the Castalia Trio, this State College-based group adds bass and piano for a concert featuring Schubert's Trout Quintet. 03/28/2009 Time: 7:30 pm First Presbyterian Church, 309 Lincoln St., Johnstown, PA website | map
An Evening with Groucho Award-winning actor/director/playwright Frank Ferrante, accompanied by his onstage pianist, Jim Furmstan, recreates his portrayal of legendary comedian Groucho Marx. 03/28/2009 Time: 7:30 pm Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center, 450 Schoolhouse Road, Johnstown, PA website | map
SSWP Award Competition SSWP Award Competition. First time free and open to public. Call Trombino for more details, 412 -765-0600. 03/28/2009 Time: 10:00 am CAPA Auditorium, 111 Ninth St, Pittsburgh, PA website | map
Russian American Kid's Circus Filling the air with dazzling juggling, soaring acrobatics, tight rope artistry, synchronized unicycling, black light juggling, aerial acts, clowning, and more! Trained by veterans of the famous Moscow Circus! A circus by kids, for kids! 03/28/2009 - 03/30/2009 website
Joe Negri's Mass of Hope Jazz guitar legend Joe Negri and his jazz quartet join the Masterworks Concert Chorale to perform Negri’s Mass of Hope conducted by Milutin Lazich. 03/28/2009 Time: 7:30 pm
Location: Little Theater, Franklin Regional Middle School website
Sivan Magen, harp The Pittsburgh Chapter of the American Harp Society and Duquesne University present a solo harp recital and master class by Sivan Magen, winner of the 16th International Harp Contest in Israel, and the first Israeli ever to have one. 03/28/2009 Time: 2:00 pm
Location: PNC Recital Hall website
 A Night in Anatevka The Oakland Girls Choir of Pittsburgh presents its annual community fundraising event, A Night in Anatevka, with Raymond Very and QEDfm's Anna Singer, co-hosts, and special guest Metropolitan Opera baritone Raymond Very. The event includes ethnic music, food, dance performances, a silent auction and more. The evening concludes with a sing-along from Fiddler on the Roof with the Oakland Girls Choir. Children can enjoy making crafts for the Houston Museum's Holocaust Memorial in the Children's Activity Room. For information, 412 867-9280. 03/28/2009 Time: 5:00 pm
Location: Church of the Ascension, Oakland website
Piano Competition Conservatory Musicians from Western Pennsylvania will compete in a Piano Competition open for those between the ages of 18 to 25. The competition is open to the public for the first time ever. 03/28/2009 Time: 10:00 am CAPA Auditorium, 111 Ninth St, Pittsburgh, PA website | map
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