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Interview: Celtic Pittsburgh, Patrick & Sue

September 2, 2023 – 8:35 am
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From 09/02/2023: Patrick Reiger and Sue Borowski with information about Celtic Pittsburgh, a community group fostering Celtic music and culture, and its 9/9 and 9/10 participation in the Pittsburgh Irish Festival.

Interview: Amachi Pittsburgh Ride for Social Justice, Caily Grube

September 2, 2023 – 8:20 am
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From 09/02/2023: Caily Grube from Amachi Pittsburgh talking about the 2023 Ride for Social Justice, 9/23, starting at Sly Fox Brewing, South Side (9 am).

Interview: International Polka Festival and Convention, Chris Bogdon

September 2, 2023 – 7:50 am
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From 09/02/2023: Chris Bogdon, 2nd vice president of International Polka Association, with details on the IPA polka festival and convention held in the Pittsburgh region, Double-Tree Hotel, Cranberry, Sept. 1st-3rd.

Interview: Fern Hollow Nature Center, Fall Music Festival

September 2, 2023 – 7:20 am
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From 09/02/2023: Sam Capezzuto from the Fern Hollow Nature Center to talk about the Fern Hollow Music Festival on 9/9, 4 – 8 pm (Sewickley).

Interview: South Hills Children’s Choir Auditions, Jennie Nolan

August 19, 2023 – 8:20 am
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From 08/19/2023: Jennie Nolan discussing the 2023-2024 Auditions for the South Hills Children’s Choir.

Interview: Pittsburgh New Works Festival, Heather Ruppert

August 19, 2023 – 7:50 am
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From 08/19/2023: Heather Ruppert with information about The Pittsburgh New Works Festival, presenting a changing weekly lineup of new one-act plays, Thursdays through Sundays, 8/24 through 9/24, Genesius Theater at Duquesne University.

Interview: Brookline Breezefest 2023, Caitlin McNulty

August 12, 2023 – 8:20 am
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From 08/12/2023: Caitlin McNulty from Brookline Together with information about Brookline Breezefest 2023, 8/12 (11 am).

Interview: National Sunflower Day, Kim Schmidt

August 5, 2023 – 7:50 am
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From 08/05/2023: Kim Schmidt, North Dakota Department of Commerce Tourism Division Communications Manager, shares details of National Sunflower Day celebrations happening across the state the first weekend of August.

Interview: Showcase Manchester, Mike Lemak

July 29, 2023 – 8:20 am
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From 07/29/2023: Mike Lemak from the Manchester Historic Society with information about Showcase Manchester, a one-day event exploring the history, art, and architecture found in Northside’s Manchester neighborhood, 8/6 from 11 am – 4 pm.

Interview: Hosanna House Summer Nights, Gloria Nelson

July 22, 2023 – 8:20 am
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From 07/22/2023: Gloria Nelson talking about Hosanna House’s 16th Annual Summer Nights Benefit Concert, 8/11 at 6 pm, which supports Hope Academy’s early education programs. This benefit concert will feature performances by the Bill Henry Band, Cello Fury, and Anita Levels.