Youth Expression Showcase

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Pittsburgh Musical Theater’s Beauty and the Beast Jr.

April 9, 2011 – 9:07 am
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Beauty and the Beast is a Tony Award-winning tale of wonder and love! Based on the Disney film, this modern day classic has captured audiences around the world. We’re pleased to welcome Pittsburgh Musical Theater cast members as they preview their performance.

Gemini Children’s Theater presents Peter Pan

April 2, 2011 – 3:46 pm
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The Gemini Theater produces original, interactive, children’s musicals which focus on artistic, cultural and educational themes. This week we welcome members of the cast of Peter Pan as they preview their production of this classic story.

Big Brother Joe Juarez and Little Brother David

March 26, 2011 – 12:06 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 Brother Joe Juarez and Little Brother David, along with BBBS staff member Kristine Pace.

Special Guests Eli & Jay from Tiger Cub Pack 444

March 12, 2011 – 4:39 pm
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Eli & Jay of Pack 444 take a tour of our studios and share with host Liz Adams their experiences as Tiger Cub Scouts.

Happy Birthday Ayaan

March 12, 2011 – 3:32 pm
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Birthdays are a very special here at The Saturday Light Brigade. Ayaan joins us live on the air to share his special day with us. Happy Birthday Ayaan!

Big Sister Trisha Hyatt and Little Sister Cheyenne

March 5, 2011 – 1:06 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 Trisha Hyatt and Little Sister Cheyenne, along with BBBS staff memeber Pam Slomiany.

Prime Stage Theater’s Glass Menagerie

February 26, 2011 – 2:27 pm
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We’re joined by members of Prime Stage Theater as they preview their upcominig performance of The Glass Menagerie.

CAPA’s Literary Arts Review

February 19, 2011 – 11:25 am
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Pittsburgh CAPA students who have recently attended the Pittsburgh Opera’s production of Rinaldo join us to share their performance reviews and poetry inspired by the opera.

A Century of the Pittsburgh Courier

February 12, 2011 – 4:50 pm
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The Senator John Heinz History Center will provide an in-depth look at the largest and most influential African American newspaper of the past 100 years with America’s Best Weekly: A Century of The Pittsburgh Courier. Samuel Black, curator of the center’s African American Collection, joins us to discuss.

Western PA Writing Project

February 12, 2011 – 4:20 pm
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Students of the Western PA Writing Project join us to share some of their recent compositions, live in our studios.