Conversation

Jane Marcus from Animal Friends, along with a “special guest,” discussing their Cat Adoption is Priceless event. Animal Friends is waiving their requested adoption donation for all cats aged 2 and up. Cat adoptions include a feline companion, his or her neuter or spay surgery, a microchip and vaccines. As always, all adoptions will be screened to ensure loving, lifelong matches. Additional information is available at the link below.

Winners of the 2011 Gilda’s Club Teen Writing Contest joining us to share excerpts from their winning pieces. Gilda’s Club is a warm and welcoming place where men, women, teens, and children diagnosed with cancer, and family and friends, join with others to build social, emotional and informational support as a supplement to medical care.

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 Baiunco and Little Brother Amaree, along with BBBS staff member Cheryl Jones.

PCS Young Artist Winner Michelle Lee performing works for piano as part of our ongoing series.

Niles Brandon is an 18 year old senior at Pine-Richland High School and has enjoyed and loved playing piano for 13 years.

Christina Hlutkowksy, 18, is a student at Upper St. Clair High School and plays the “bandura,” a traditional Ukranian stringed instrument. She joins us representing the 54th annual Pittsburgh Folk Festival. The festival now highlights the cultural diversity of more than 30 nationalities in the Pittsburgh area.

Dean Poloka, artistic director of the Slavjane Carpatho-Rusyn Ensemble, representing the 54th annual Pittsburgh Folk Festival. The festival now highlights the cultural diversity of more than 30 nationalities in the Pittsburgh area.

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 Hareza and Little Brother Nathaniel, along with BBBS staff member Cheryl Jones.

Ryan Coon of the Sprout Fund, along with four new Spark program managers, join us to discuss their wonderful new intiatives that engage citizens, support creativity and cultivate connected communities.

Talented artist and musician Steve Pellegrino joins us to preview his Accordion Stories, a one-man show benefitting Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank.