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The Aurora Reading Club of Pittsburgh

October 19, 2019 – 12:00 pm
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Founded by six pioneering women in 1894, The Aurora Reading Club of Pittsburgh is one of the oldest arts and cultural organizations in the nation. Since its beginnings 125 years ago, and throughout its history, members have demonstrated a commitment to self-improvement and engaging in activities for the benefit of the community. The tracks below were collected from Aurora’s luncheon on April 22nd, 2019.

Live Performance: Mark Dignam

October 19, 2019 – 11:05 am
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From 10/19/2019 – Singer/songwriter Mark Dignam

Youth Express: City Theatre Young Playwrights

October 19, 2019 – 10:35 am
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From 10/19/2019 – City Theatre Young Playwrights Ava Weidensall (9th grade, Baldwin High School), along with Dennis Robinson of City Theatre

Youth Express: Pittsburgh Musical Theater

October 19, 2019 – 10:05 am
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Brecken Farrell (18, Knoch High School) and Isabella Husnick (17, Serra Catholic) from Pittsburgh Musical Theater with a preview of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Byham Theater, 10/24 to 10/27

In Studio Pop-up: The Children’s Muesuem

October 19, 2019 – 8:35 am
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Joanna Kemp discussing two upcoming events at the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, including a friendly celebration of the Indian festival Diwali (10/19, 6 to 8:30 pm) and an all-ages Halloween program for children and adults who have sensory sensitivities (10/27, 5 to 8 pm).

Pittsburgh Faison K-5 ASA 2019-2020

October 15, 2019 – 11:41 am
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Listen to 4th graders at Pittsburgh Faison K-5 ASA share their original writings in audio format! 

Live Music: Kate McDonnell

October 12, 2019 – 11:05 am
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10/12/2019: Live performance with Kate McDonnell in advance of her 10/13 Friendship House Concert

Youth Express: Investing Now

October 12, 2019 – 10:35 am
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From 10/12/2019: Local high school students Vincent Foor (16, Pittsburgh Allderdice),Tassneem Khattab (15, South Fayette), and Alaina Peeler (16, Penn Hills) discuss their participation in the University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering’s Investing Now pre-college diversity program.

Youth Express: Cassandra Gray

October 12, 2019 – 10:05 am
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From 10/12/2019: Cassandra Gray (16, Westinghouse Arts Academy) sharing original writing.

In-Studio Pop Up: The 2019 Bulgarian Folk Festival

October 12, 2019 – 9:35 am
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From 10/12/2019: Kathy Maron-Wood, Vladimir Mollov, Kamen Mollov, and Fran Wieloch with a preview of the 5th annual Bulgarian Folk Festival (10/18 & 19 at West Mifflin Middle School).