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Live music: The Turpentiners
We’re proud to host The Turpentiners, a group of five extrodinarily talented musicians who play old time, bluegrass numbers with grace, ease and style. Featuring beautiful harmonies adorned with adept fiddle and harmonica runs, The Turpentines are sure to please the most discerning fans of country music.
Feature: The Sprout Fund’s Spark Program
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.
Pittsburgh Concert Society’s Young Artist Winner’s Showcase: Lydia Gibson
Lydia Gibson is a sophomore Voice Performance major (mezzo soprano) at St. Vincent College in Latrobe, PA.
Brownsville area School Disctrict – The Gateway Program – Bullying
Nine students from Brownsville area school district’s Cardale Elementary and Central Elementary share thoughts on bullying and their experiences in The Gateway Program; an advanced learning class.
Pittsburgh Faison K-8 & PPC: The Parks and Eco-Stewardship
40 Students ages 6-9 from Pittsburgh Faison K-8, with guidance from SLB, HearMe and Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, share their thoughts and feelings about their parks. Stories range from why the park is so fun, building bird houses, planting seeds, what they would do to change or improve the park, and even bugs!
Pittsburgh Manchester PreK-8 – North Side Songs – My Favorite Things
Students in the 4th grade class at Pittsburgh Manchester PreK-8 spent a class learning about microphones and recording as part of the North Side Songs project. As an introductory activity they recorded these short personal bios containing a few of their favorite things.
Barrett Elementary – Bullying
Students at Barrett Elementary in Homestead talk about bullying and how it affects them and others as part of their after-school program. They also share ways to fix the problem and give thought to possible causes of bullying in their school, summer camp and their neighborhoods.
University of Pitt – Stories Of Mentorship
As part of the University of Pittsburgh Applied Developmental Psychology class project, high school students were interviewed about mentorship and how it has affected their lives.
Spotlight: Steve Pellegrino’s Accordion Stories
Talented artist and musician Steve Pellegrino joins us to preview his Accordion Stories, a one-man show benefitting Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank.
Live music: M&M Express
Ron and Debbie Mesing & John and Wendy Mackin comprise bluegrass outfit The M&M Express. With dobro, double bass, guitar and banjo, these two couples sing in the high-lonesome sound that has been ever-evolving in our Appalachian hinterland. We are proud to welcome this quartet from Elizabeth, PA to our studios!
