Articles in Conversation
Big Sister Carey Knapp and Little Sister Paulina
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 Carey Knapp and Little Sister Paulina, along with BBBS staff member Lauren Etling.
Pittsburgh Public Theater’s Camelot
We’re pleased to welcome two young members of Pittsburgh Public Theater’s Camelot, as well as PPT’s Director of Education, Rob Zellers, as they preview PPT’s biggest event of the season. See website for further detail.
Brilliant Bookworms
The Brilliant Bookworms, an afterschool storytelling club of 4th & 5th grade students from Winchester Thurstson School, join us for a special storytelling session featuring three original, fractured fairy tales, live in our studios.
Gilda’s Club Teen Advisory Committee
We’re joined by three members of Gilda’s Teen Advisory Committee, a select group of high school students committed to helping spread awareness, understanding, and advocacy in their schools and communities about how cancer affects teens. They join us to discuss their efforts and to preview their upcoming Battle of the Bands fundraiser.
Animal Friends visit
Jane Marcus of Animal Friends drops by our studios, bringing a beautiful little pet with hopes of finding it a home. If you’d like to adopt a cuddly little creature, Animal Friends is a great place to start!
A Very Special Guest: Maura
The Saturday Light Brigade wishes Maura a happy 11th Birthday live on the air.
Big Couple Eron and Becky McMillen and Little Brother Skylar
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 Couple Eron and Becky McMillen and Little Brother Skylar, along with BBBS staff member Kristine Pace.
Michael Phillip Edwards’ “runt”
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust presents “runt,” a one man play by award-winning, Canadian/Jamaican writer/actor Michael Phillip Edwards. “runt” is a powerful autobiographical story of one man’s journey from cowering child to an autonomous man. We’re pleased to welcome Mr. Edwards live in our studios for a preview.
Big Brother Tim Brett and Little Brother Michael
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 Tim Brett and Little Brother Michael, along with BBBS staff member Kristine Pace.