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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.

Live Music: Thespis, Pittsburgh Savoyards

April 22, 2023 – 11:05 am
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From 04/22/2023: The Pittsburgh Savoyards with selections from Thespis, running on 4/28 and 4/29 (7:30 pm), 4/30 (2:30 pm), 5/5 and 5/6 (7:30 pm) and 5/7 (2:30 pm), Greater Pittsburgh Masonic Center.

Youth Express: Pittsburgh’s Youth Civic Leadership Academy

April 22, 2023 – 10:35 am
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From 04/22/2023: Camerin Barber (16, Springdale Jr. High School), Nehemiah Miles (15, South Allegheny School District), Carlos Wilcher (15, City High Charter School), and Ceazia Lee (15, Montour High School) to discuss their projects as part of Youth Enrichment Services’s Youth Civic Leadership Academy.

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.

Live Music: Jess Klein and the Good Time

April 8, 2023 – 11:05 am
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From 04/08/2023: Jess Klein and the Good Time previewing their new album set to release on April 22.

Youth Express: WPCTE Flash Fiction Writers

April 8, 2023 – 10:35 am
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From 04/08/2023: Western Pennsylvania Council of Teachers of English WPCTE Flash Fiction Contest honorees Silvia Visoiu, Aura Moon, and Estella Woodgrave, all third graders at The Ellis School.

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. 

Live Music: Songspace, Pairdown & House of Hamill

April 1, 2023 – 11:05 am
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From 04/01/2023: Live music with Pairdown and a visit from Indie-Irish Folk band House of Hamill as the bands preview their upcoming show at SongSpace First Unitarian (Shadyside), 4/1 (7:30pm).