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Honeck & Ohlsson Presenter: Pittsburgh Symphony Famed pianist Garrick Ohlsson performs Beethoven's Piano Concerto #4, perhaps the most transcendent of the composer's five piano concertos. The Symphony #4 is one of the most popular and moving of Bruckner's nine monumental symphonies and a signature work for Music Director Manfred Honeck. | 11/20/2008 - 11/23/2008 website |
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The HoodleBug Brass in Concert Presenter: Indiana University of PA Comprised of IUP faculty. Free Admission. | 11/20/2008 Time: 8 pm Indiana, PA website |
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Baroque Ensemble Presenter: Carnegie Mellon School of Music Baroque Ensemble | 11/20/2008 Time: 12:30 pm
Location: University Center, McConomy Auditorium website |
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The Goat or Who Is Sylvia? Presenter: The REP - Pittsburgh Playhouse Awash in professional success and domestic contentment, a 50-year-old New York architect finds he can no longer keep his deepest secret to himself. And his defiance of one of society’s most strict taboos challenges the bonds and boundaries of friendship and family, love and lust, temperament and tolerance. Edward Albee's play is directed by Rodger Henderson. | 11/21/2008 - 12/14/2008 222 Craft Avenue Pittsburgh, PA website | map |
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Capitol Steps Presenter: University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown The renowned satirical, political comedy troupe founded by former Senate staffers tackles the issues of the day, and America's new President-elect. | 11/21/2008 Time: 7:30 pm 450 Schoolhouse Road Johnstown, PA website | map |
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Behind the Curtain: Marina Harris Presenter: Dance Alloy Theater Meet and greet Dance Alloy Theater's nationally and internationally renowned choreographers during informal wine and cheese studio showings of each guest artist's work-in-progress. These up-close and personal events allow you to become part of what "goes on" before it "goes up!" | 11/21/2008 Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Dance Alloy Theater Studios, 5530 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh website |
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Cave Canem Poetry Prize Reading Presenter: August Wilson Center for African American Culture Ronald V. Wilson debuts Narrative of the Life of the Brown Boy and the White Man, selected for the 2007 Cave Canem Poetry Prize by Claudia Rankine. Ms. Rankine will introduce Mr. Wilson and read a selection of her award-winning work. Competition finalists R. Erica Doyle and Nicole Terez Dutton will also read. A book signing and reception will follow. | 11/21/2008 Time: 6:30 pm
Location: Mattress Factory 209 Ninth St. Pittsburgh, PA website | map |
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Woods Tea Company Presenter: Saint Vincent College Concert Series Celtic music, folk ballads, sea shanties and bluegrass from an ensemble featured on PBS and National Public Radio. | 11/22/2008 Time: 8:00 pm
Location: Robert S. Carey Student Center website |
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Swingtet 8 Presenter: Chamber Music Series of Greater Johnstown Swingtet's foundation is in the harmony and improvisations of swing and jazz, and its music encompasses all the rhythms and tempos of dance. | 11/22/2008 Time: 7:30 pm 309 Lincoln St. Johnstown, PA map |
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Mark Teague Presenter: Black, White & Read All Over How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight, Get Well Soon, and Count to Ten? Mark Teague knows, and he knows how to draw them too. Teague also tackles childhood fears like summer camp, cleaning your room, and manners in his Dear Mrs. LaRue, Pigsty, and the Poppleton series. | 11/22/2008 Time: 10:30 am
Location: Carnegie Library Lecture Hall, Oakland website |
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