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Feature: All City Arts

May 21, 2011 – 1:59 pm
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In our second installment of features highlighting Pittsburgh Public Schools’ All-City Arts Showcases, we focus on Music. Tune in to hear the choir from Pittsburgh Allegheny K-5 performing live on SLB.

Youth Expression Showcase: Luke Grasha

May 21, 2011 – 1:08 pm
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Luke Grasha, 15, is a singer-songwriter and student at Gateway High School. His debut album, Fading Portraits, was recorded at age 14 and released earlier this year.

Live music: Ben Shannon

May 14, 2011 – 1:23 pm
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This week we’re happy to be joined by talented singer-songwriter Ben Shannon. Shannon employees laid-back melodies and provocative lyrics to help wrestle with difficult subjects such as depopulation and family strife.

Feature: All-City Arts Showcases

May 14, 2011 – 1:14 pm
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In our first installment of features highlighting Pittsburgh Public Schools’ All-City Arts Showcases we focus on the Literary Arts. Tune in to hear three young writers read their original compositions, live on SLB.

Pittsburgh Concert Society’s Young Artist Winner’s Showcase: Michelle Lee

May 14, 2011 – 1:07 pm
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PCS Young Artist Winner Michelle Lee performing works for piano as part of our ongoing series.

Live music: Dennis McCurdy and the Lonesome No More Band

May 7, 2011 – 4:17 pm
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Dennis McCurdy and the Lonesome No More Band perform their country/folk music live on SLB.

Pittsburgh Concert Society’s Young Artist Winners Showcase: Niles Brandon

May 7, 2011 – 3:47 pm
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Niles Brandon is an 18 year old senior at Pine-Richland High School and has enjoyed and loved playing piano for 13 years.

Youth Expression Showcase: Pittsburgh Folk Festival w/ Christina Hlutkowsky

May 7, 2011 – 3:45 pm
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Christina Hlutkowksy, 18, is a student at Upper St. Clair High School and plays the “bandura,” a traditional Ukranian stringed instrument. She joins us representing the 54th annual Pittsburgh Folk Festival. The festival now highlights the cultural diversity of more than 30 nationalities in the Pittsburgh area.

Feature: Prime Stage Theater previews “Antigone”

May 7, 2011 – 3:43 pm
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Prime Stage Theater presents the classic tale Antigone. Founder Wayne Brinda and some cast members stop by our studio to read a scene from the play.

Spotlight: Pittsburgh Folk Festival w/ Dean Poloka

April 30, 2011 – 2:11 pm
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Dean Poloka, artistic director of the Slavjane Carpatho-Rusyn Ensemble, representing the 54th annual Pittsburgh Folk Festival. The festival now highlights the cultural diversity of more than 30 nationalities in the Pittsburgh area.