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Joseph Merchant & Laura Rollick

December 11, 2010 – 1:17 pm
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As part of our ongoing series with the Pittsburgh Youth Symphony Orchestra, we proudly welcome the talented Joseph Merchant and Laura Rollick, on bassoon and oboe, respectively.

Pittsburgh Musical Theater’s A Lyrical Christmas Carol

December 11, 2010 – 1:12 pm
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We’re pleased to welcome cast members of this magical holiday tale, which returns to the New Hazlett Theater. See website below for further detail.

Elliott Sussman

December 11, 2010 – 1:04 pm
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We’re pleased to welcome the talented singer-songwriter Elliot Sussman back on our program.

Michael Phillip Edwards’ “runt”

December 4, 2010 – 11:53 am
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The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust presents “runt,” a one man play by award-winning, Canadian/Jamaican writer/actor Michael Phillip Edwards. “runt” is a powerful autobiographical story of one man’s journey from cowering child to an autonomous man. We’re pleased to welcome Mr. Edwards live in our studios for a preview.

The Montgomery Fellowship Quartet

December 4, 2010 – 11:42 am
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As part of our ongoing series with the Pittsburgh Youth Symphony Orchestra, we proudly welcome the talented Montgomery Fellowship Quartet, who’s members consist of the first chairs in the PYSO, live in our studios.

Josh Verbanets

December 4, 2010 – 11:19 am
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This week we’re pleased to welcome the very talented Josh Verbanets. Josh, a native of Plum Boro, writes and sings melodic pop songs and also leads the accomplished group, Meeting of Important People.

Ernie Hawkins

November 27, 2010 – 1:05 pm
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Legendary blues guitarist Ernie Hawkins joins us live in our studios.

Shailen Abram

November 27, 2010 – 12:58 pm
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We’re pleased to welcome 12 year-old Shailen Abram, a very talented pianist and student at the Western PA School for the Blind, live in our studios.

Hannah Piston

November 27, 2010 – 12:19 pm
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As part of our ongoing series with the Pittsburgh Youth Symphony Orchestra, this week we welcome talented 14 year-old Hannah Piston, playing harp live in our studios.

Big Brother Tim Brett and Little Brother Michael

November 20, 2010 – 6:07 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 Brother Tim Brett and Little Brother Michael, along with BBBS staff member Kristine Pace.