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Big Brother Big Sister of the Month: Big Brother Joe Wilcox and Little Brother Jayvonte

slbradio — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 19:53:40 +0000

Meet a “big/little” pair matched by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh and learn how you can make a difference in a child’s life. This week, we’re joined by Big Brother Joe Wilcox and Little Brother Jayvonte, along with BBBS staff member Kristine Pace. More information is available below.

Big Brother Joe Wilcox and Little Brother Jayvonte

This segment is created in partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh.

Listen to the segments as they appeared on The Saturday Light Brigade.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh

Youth Expression Showcase: Fairchild Challenge Winners

slbradio — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 17:56:16 +0000

Matt Nemeth, winner of Fairchild Challenge #2: Photojournalism Essays on the Environment and Community, discussing his award-winning entry.

The Fairchild Challenge, hosted by The Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, fosters interest in the environment by encouraging teenagers to investigate, devise imaginative and effective responses, and to take action at many levels on environmental issues through a menu of Challenges.

Fairchild Challenge Winners

http://phipps.conservatory.org/classes-and-programs/middle-and-high-school/Fairchild-Challenge.aspx

Live Music: Marva Josie and Tom Roberts

slbradio — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 19:57:14 +0000

Marva Josie and Tom Roberts join us in our studios.

Marva Josie

http://www.marvajosie.net/

Live music: Judith Avers

slbradio — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 20:38:42 +0000

Talented singer-songwriter Judith Avers performs live in our studios.

Judith Avers

http://www.judithavers.com/

Fairchild Challenge Winners: Moon Area High School

slbradio — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 20:57:42 +0000

Joining us, members of the winning team from Moon Area High School for this month’s Fairchild Challenge, hosted by Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens. This informative and humorous musical entitled “Mr. Healtho and the Veggie Factory,” teaches audiences the benefits of eating healthy. More information about The Fairchild Challenge is available below.

Moon Area High School

http://phipps.conservatory.org/classes-and-programs/middle-and-high-school

Youth Expression Showcase: Dreams of Hope

slbradio — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 20:44:24 +0000

Joining us, Ben and Shanai, both young poets from Dreams of Hope, and Vanessa German, mentor and award-winning poet. Dreams of Hope is a creative and performing arts group for queer youth and their allies. More information is available below.

Dreams of Hope

http://www.dreamsofhope.org

Big Sister Ashley Manko and Little Sister Aniya

slbradio — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 18:28:23 +0000

Meet a “big/little” pair matched by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh and learn how you can make a difference in a child’s life. This week, we’re joined by Big Sister Ashley Manko and Little Sister Aniya, along with BBBS staff member Mark Heinbockel .

This segment is created in partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh.

Big Brothers Big Sisters

Listen to the segments as they appeared on The Saturday Light Brigade.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh

Big Sister Aubrey Gennari and Little Sister KiAndra

slbradio — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 19:56:13 +0000

Meet a “big/little” pair matched by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh and learn how you can make a difference in a child’s life. This week, we’re joined by Big Sister Aubrey Gennari and Little Sister KiAndra, along with BBBS staff member Kristine Pace. More information is available below.

This segment is created in partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh.

Listen to the segments as they appeared on The Saturday Light Brigade.

Big Brother Big Sister of the Month

Youth Expression Showcase: First Row

slbradio — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 17:33:21 +0000

Joining us, team members and Director and Coach Joy Nix from First Row, a program offered by The Three Rivers Rowing Association. The mission of First Row is to engage Pittsburgh’s urban high school girls in a community rowing program that cultivates self-discipline, confidence, team-building and improved health. More information is available below.

First Row

http://www.threeriversrowing.org

Youth Expression Showcase: City Theatre’s Young Playwrights Festival

slbradio — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 17:26:20 +0000

City Theatre’s Young Playwrights Festival includes seven performances of new works by middle and high school students, as well as workshops on various aspects of theatre. Joining us, a few of the winning playwrights, along with actors who will perform select scenes, and Kristen Link of City Theatre. The festival runs September 26–October 6,2011 at City Theatre’s Lester Hamburg Studio Stage. Various times, see website for more details.

City Theatre’s Young Playwrights Festival

http://www.citytheatrecompany.org/education/yp/festival.html