Articles in The Saturday Light Brigade
Brian O’Neill’s The Paris of Appalachia
We are quite pleased to host acclaimed author and writer Brian O’Neill live in our studios. Mr. O’Neill discusses his new book, “The Paris of Appalachia: Pittsburgh in the Twenty-First Century.” An insightful and poetic look at our city, “Paris” is a must read for fans and denizens of the tri-state area.
Fifth Avenue Strings
Fresh from an appearance with the Fifth Avenue Strings at the Governor’s Mansion, violin duo Jimmy Cunningham (a fifth grader at Pittsburgh Urban Christian School) and Will Wachter (a seventh grader at Sacred Heart) play holiday selections.
Sue Gartland
We’re pleased to be joined by talented singer-songwriter Sue Gartland. Along with Eve Goodman on second guitar and harmony, Sue will perform her lovely folk songs live in our studios.
Rosa Colucci’s Holiday Spectacular
The very talented Rosa Colucci brings her all-star group down to our studios for a live holiday performance. Along with veteran musicians Jay Hitt, Dave Cutler, Bob Banerjee, Steve Fisher and Mike Lazzaro, Rosa will perform seasonal favorites with her band’s own unique stylings.
Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild Youth & Arts
This week we’re joined by Pittsburgh Public School students who participated in the Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild after-school Apprenticeship Training Program. Students discuss their experiences working with finger puppetry and giant mask making under the guidance of visiting artists Leat Klingman and Beth Nixon.
Pittsburgh Musical Theatre presents A Lyrical Christmas Carol
Pittsburgh Musical Theatre previews A Lyrical Christmas Carol, a “fun and scary” musical version of Dickens’ classic tale of redemption. Created in 1991 by Ken and Jane Gargaro, Scrooge continues to delight audiences every year with a wealth of emotion and humor.
Jay Hitt
We are proud to host singer-songwriter Jay Hitt in our studios. Combining vivid storytelling, a down to earth folk style and crisp acoustic melodies. Jay’s performance is sure to please listeners of all ages.
Collin Ziegler
Our Youth Music Showcase features the talented saxophone player Collin Ziegler, a ninth grade student at Shaler High School.
BotsIQ
Sto-Rox students join us to discuss their participation in BotsIQ, a workforce development program designed to educate young people in the fields of engineering and manufacturing.
Steel City Sing-Along & Postcard to Pete Seeger
Join us live at the Children’s Museum on SLB as The Newlanders present a very special Saturday morning sing-along featuring songs about Pittsburgh, the music of legendary Pittsburgh architect and songwriter Robert Schmertz, and a new song about Johnny Appleseed written at the request of Pete Seeger.