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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The Sprout Fund

November 20, 2010 – 4:24 pm
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Mac Howison of the Sprout Fund, along with project managers Justin Kasznica and Amanda Long, join us to talk about their recently funded programs that support innovative ideas and grassroots community projects in Pittsburgh.

Caroll Spinney & ToonSeum’s KA-BLAM!

November 6, 2010 – 2:39 pm
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Caroll Spinney, voice and puppeteer for Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch from famed television series Sesame Street, joins us live in the studios to discuss his career and preview ToonSeum’s upcoming event KA-BLAM III, the Return of Saturday Mornings.

Big Sister Rhonda Baertsch and Little Sister Deanna

October 30, 2010 – 12:05 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 Rhonda Baertsch and Little Sister Deanna, along with BBBS staff member Pam Slomiany.

Pittsburgh Musical Theater’s Phantom of the Opera

October 16, 2010 – 3:17 pm
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Adapted for student performances, this timeless story features student actors of the Richard E. Rauh Conservatory and Robert Morris University along with the CAPA Symphony. We’re happy to host members of the cast as they perform live in our studios.

Naomi and Gaspar of Storycorps

October 16, 2010 – 2:01 pm
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Naomi and Gaspar visit our studios and give us a peak into Storycorps.

Gemini Children’s Theater’s Alice in Wonderland

October 9, 2010 – 10:41 am
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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 Alice in Wonderland as they preview their production of this classic story.

Jackie Jonas and Middle Passage

October 2, 2010 – 4:11 pm
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Jackie Jonas joins us to preview her benefit performance of Middle Passage. This evening of stories and music celebrates the Black American experience and features drumming, gospel music, original and traditional stories. Jackie will be joined by Middle Passage singer Raphael Kelly. Proceeds from this performance, held at the Union Project in Highland Park.

Big Sister Rachel Davis and Little Sister Alayzia

October 1, 2010 – 4:25 pm
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Meet a “big/little” pair matched by Big Brothers Big …

Sleep-In for the Homeless

September 25, 2010 – 3:14 pm
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Coordinator David King joins us to preview Sleep-In for the Homeless, a unique fundraising event that assists Pittsburgh’s homeless population. The Sleep-In takes place in the lobby of the City-County Building, downtown Pittsburgh.

A Fair in the Park

September 11, 2010 – 11:37 am
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Jeff Baron takes us live to A Fair in the Park. This free festival features over one hundred artists and craftspeople, food, music, children’s activities and more.