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My Holiday Traditions

January 15, 2011 – 1:01 pm
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During the holidays of 2010, several young students from Manchester Academic Charter School wrote stories about their traditions, many of which appeared in the Northside Chronicle. This week we’re joined by a few of the young writers, along with MACS faculty and Emily Leone of the NCS.

A Very Special Guest: Maura

January 15, 2011 – 12:31 pm
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The Saturday Light Brigade wishes Maura a happy 11th Birthday live on the air.

Gemini Children’s Theater’s Jungle Book

January 10, 2011 – 4:59 pm
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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 Jungle Book as they preview their production of this classic story.

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre School’s Anwen and Aviana

January 8, 2011 – 5:02 pm
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This week we’re joined by PBT School students Anwen David and Aviana Adams, both of whom were selected to compete in the prestigious Prix de Lausanne 2011 in Switzerland. The competition’s goal is to reveal the potential of exceptionally talented young dancers from around the globe. These gifted teens will discuss their art and aspirations live in our studios.

Read Connolly

January 8, 2011 – 1:45 pm
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This week we’re pleased to welcome the very talented multi-instrumentalist Read Connolly, who will perform solo instrumental picking on guitar and dobro.

New Years Hopes

December 29, 2010 – 5:29 pm
Hopes Storyboxes

Look for six new SLB StoryBoxes featuring the voices of sixty children expressing their hopes for 2011 at First Night Pittsburgh. Created in conjunction with The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust and the Hear Me project, these StoryBoxes will be installed at the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Arts Education Center, 805/807 Liberty Avenue, Downtown from New Year’s Eve through late January.

Sydney Wolff

December 18, 2010 – 4:51 pm
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Sydney Wolff stops down to our studios to share her holiday song with our listeners.

Rosa Colucci

December 18, 2010 – 2:53 pm
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This week we’re proud to welcome back the very talented Rosa Colucci and her band, who will play some holiday favorites, live in our studios

Big Couple Eron and Becky McMillen and Little Brother Skylar

December 18, 2010 – 2:51 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 Couple Eron and Becky McMillen and Little Brother Skylar, along with BBBS staff member Kristine Pace.

Pittsburgh Youth Symphony Orchestra

December 18, 2010 – 10:46 am
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As part of our ongoing series with the Pittsburgh Youth Symphony Orchestra, this week we proudly welcome a string quartet comprised of talented teens.