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Live Music: Tom Mason & Clint Hoover

August 13, 2016 – 12:00 pm
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From 08/13/2016: Tom Mason of the Blue Buccaneers and Clint Hoover perform pirate tunes the morning after their 8/12 Harmony in the House show at Bottlebrush Gallery & Center for the Arts, Harmony, Pa.

YES: Urban Impact Shakes, A Midsummer Night’s Dream

August 13, 2016 – 11:00 am
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From 08/13/2016: Melannie (18, Northside), Tyler (16, Ross Township), Ransom (18, Uptown), and Tiffany (21, Polish Hill) preview Urban Impact Shakes performance of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, New Hazlett Theater, 8/18 to 8/21.

Live Music: John & Wendy Mackin and Nathan Zoob

August 6, 2016 – 12:00 pm
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From 08/06/2016: The John & Wendy Mackin Band and Nathan Zoob preview the Eden Hall Bluegrass Festival presented as part of the Chatham University Eden Hall Summer Series in collaboration with Calliope, 8/13 ( 3 to 10 pm), Eden Hall Campus, Gibsonia.

YES: Seton Center School of Music Violins

August 6, 2016 – 11:00 am
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From 08/06/2016: Seton Center School of Music violin players Rebecca Walter (11, Carnegie Elementary), Thomas Strauser (11, St. Elizabeth Elementary), Evan Koepfinger (13, PA Cyber), Isabella Cardimen (12, Holy Trinity), and Colin Cimino (12, Holy Trinity) perform ensemble pieces along with instructor John Ott.

Live Music: Lee Robinson & ISKA

July 30, 2016 – 12:00 pm
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From 07/30/2016: Lee Robinson and ISKA preview their Stars at Riverview Jazz Series performance, 7/30, 7 pm, Riverview Park.

YES: Heather Raphael

July 30, 2016 – 11:00 am
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From 07/30/2016: Heather Raphael (16, Fox Chapel) performs original songs on voice and piano.

Interview: Kate McConnell

July 30, 2016 – 9:00 am
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From 07/30/2016: Kate McConnell on the art of storytelling and a Pittsburgh rendition of “Red Riding Hood” told in advance of the Three Rivers Storytelling Festival, Schenley Plaza, 8/5 and 8/6.

Live Music: Jesse Prentiss

July 23, 2016 – 12:00 pm
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From 07/23/2016: Live music with Jesse Prentiss and conversation with the Prentiss family.

YES: David’s Music House Saxophone Players

July 23, 2016 – 11:00 am
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From 07/23/2016: David’s Music House saxophonists Brenden Stilwell (13, Canon-McMillan) and Kate Hardy (13, Peters Township), accompanied by instructor, Ben Barson, perform solo and as an ensemble.

Interview: Mary Morgan Smith

July 23, 2016 – 9:00 am
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From 07/23/2016: Mary Morgan Smith on the art of storytelling and a favorite story told in advance of the Three Rivers Storytelling Festival, Schenley Plaza, 8/5 and 8/6.