Youth Expression Showcase

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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.

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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!

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Interview: New Horizon Theater: Chicken & Biscuits

May 20, 2023 – 7:50 am
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From 05/20/2023: Joyce Meggerson-Moore and Eileen J. Morris previewing the New Horizon Theater production of Chicken & Biscuits, 5/25 – 6/18, The Dr. Vernell Audrey Watson Lillie Theater, Southside. 

Interview: Balafon’s Black River African Dance Festival

May 20, 2023 – 7:20 am
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From 05/20/2023: Linsey McDaniel and Sheba Gittens previewing Balafon’s Black River African Dance Festival, 5/19-21 in East Liberty.

Interview: Saltworks Theater Young Actors Studio, Louise van Mook

May 13, 2023 – 7:20 am
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From 05/13/2023: Louise van Mook from the Saltworks Theater Company discussing the Young Actors Studio program.

Interview: Ultimate Play Day, Adam Zahren & Nicole Stephens

April 29, 2023 – 8:35 am
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From 04/29/2023: Adam Zahren from Playful Pittsburgh Collaborative and Nicole Stephens of Beltzhoover Consensus Group on Ultimate Play Day, a Remake Learning Days Event.

Interview: Vanka Block Party, Becky Gaugler

April 29, 2023 – 8:20 am
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From 04/29/2023: Becky Gaugler talking about a new community-focused event from the Society to Preserve the Millvale Murals of Maxo Vanka: The Vanka Block Party.

Interview: 2023 Best Books for Babies and Diaper Distribution, Lisa Dennis

April 29, 2023 – 7:20 am

From 04/29/2023: Lisa Dennis discussing the 2023 Best Books for Babies and Diaper Distribution event taking place 4/29 (10 am – noon) at the Carnegie Library’s Hill District Branch.

In Studio Pop-up: Walking the Dog Concert Series, Wil and Keith Kondrich

April 22, 2023 – 8:35 am
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From 04/22/2023: Wil and Keith Kondrich with details from the 3rd Anniversary Walking the Dog Concert Series, an outdoor concert held every Wednesday at 7pm.

Interview: CSA Performance Series, Morning Reckoning

April 8, 2023 – 8:35 am
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From 04/08/2023: Kelly Trumbull with a preview of Morning Reckoning, running 4/20 (8 pm) and 4/21 (11 am and 8 pm) as part of the New Hazlett Theater Community Supported Art Performance Series

Interview: South Park Theatre 2023 Season, Lorraine Mzsanski

April 8, 2023 – 8:20 am
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From 04/08/2023: Lorraine Mzsanski from South Park Theatre to announce the  2023 Mainstage season and 2023 Children’s Theatre Season. 

Interview: James Keelaghan

April 1, 2023 – 8:35 am
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From 04/01/2023: Live music and conversation with legendary Canadian folk musician James Keelaghan.