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Gemini Children’s Theater previews Charlotte’s Web

February 19, 2011 – 11:30 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 Charlotte’s Web, as they preview their production of this classic story.

CAPA’s Literary Arts Review

February 19, 2011 – 11:25 am
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Pittsburgh CAPA students who have recently attended the Pittsburgh Opera’s production of Rinaldo join us to share their performance reviews and poetry inspired by the opera.

Panther Hollow String Band

February 19, 2011 – 11:12 am
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We’re pleased to welcome Pittsburgh’s own Panther Hollow String Band, a fine Appalachian string band, live on SLB.

A Century of the Pittsburgh Courier

February 12, 2011 – 4:50 pm
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The Senator John Heinz History Center will provide an in-depth look at the largest and most influential African American newspaper of the past 100 years with America’s Best Weekly: A Century of The Pittsburgh Courier. Samuel Black, curator of the center’s African American Collection, joins us to discuss.

Sean Regan

February 12, 2011 – 4:24 pm
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We’re happy to host bagpiper and Edinboro University student Sean Regan, the very first student to enroll in a music education degree for piping, live in our studios.

Western PA Writing Project

February 12, 2011 – 4:20 pm
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Students of the Western PA Writing Project join us to share some of their recent compositions, live in our studios.

Ortner-Roberts Duo

February 12, 2011 – 1:41 pm
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We’re pleased to once again host the very talented Ortner-Roberts duo, who will perform a special Valentine’s set, live on SLB.

Big Sister Carey Knapp and Little Sister Paulina

February 5, 2011 – 1:13 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 Carey Knapp and Little Sister Paulina, along with BBBS staff member Lauren Etling.

Amarillis

February 5, 2011 – 11:54 am
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This week we’re pleased to welcome Amarillis, an acoustic trio who specialize in English country dances, waltzes and contras, live in our studios.

Pittsburgh Public Theater’s Camelot

February 5, 2011 – 11:41 am
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We’re pleased to welcome two young members of Pittsburgh Public Theater’s Camelot, as well as PPT’s Director of Education, Rob Zellers, as they preview PPT’s biggest event of the season. See website for further detail.