Youth Expression Showcase

Our weekly radio program invites students in Grades K-12 to perform live on the air. Hear young musicians, singer/songwriters, photographers, writers, poets and other people who express themselves through the arts.

Oral History

SLB Radio’s Oral History Program connects teens with adult role models in their communities. Click here to listen.

Callers

Since 1978, The Saturday Light Brigade has broadcast LIVE spontaneous on-air phone calls from kids and adults as part of its Saturday morning radio program. Now you can hear some of the most memorable calls from people participating in on-air games and other participatory features or simply calling to tell us about something exciting.

Performance

Join us as we celebrate the original talent in our midst with these weekly archives of in-studio performances by regional and national musicians and artists. Folk, bluegrass, jazz, singer/songwriter, international, storytellers and more!

Interviews

Audio replays from the hundreds of arts, human services and other non-profit organizations interviewed by SLB each year.

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Live music: Judith Avers

November 5, 2011 – 4:38 pm
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Talented singer-songwriter Judith Avers performs live in our studios.

Fairchild Challenge Winners: Moon Area High School

October 29, 2011 – 4:57 pm
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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.

Youth Expression Showcase: Dreams of Hope

October 29, 2011 – 4:44 pm
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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.

Big Sister Ashley Manko and Little Sister Aniya

October 22, 2011 – 2:28 pm
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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 .

Big Sister Aubrey Gennari and Little Sister KiAndra

September 27, 2011 – 3:56 pm
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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.

Youth Expression Showcase: First Row

September 24, 2011 – 1:33 pm
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Joining us, team members and Director and Coach Joy Nix from First Row, a program offered by The Three Rivers Rowing Association.

Youth Expression Showcase: City Theatre’s Young Playwrights Festival

September 24, 2011 – 1:26 pm
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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.

Feature: Animal Friends w/ Jane Marcus

June 11, 2011 – 12:14 pm
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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.

Youth Expression Showcase: Winners of the 2011 Gilda’s Club Teen Writers Contest

June 4, 2011 – 12:17 pm
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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.

Big Brother Joe Baiunco and Little Brother Amaree

May 28, 2011 – 10:34 am
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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.