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Interview: Carnegie Artswalk, Kate McGrady

July 9, 2022 – 8:20 am
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From 07/09/2022: Kate McGrady from Artsmiths of Pittsburgh on the Carnegie Artswalk (7/9 from 12:00 – 6:00 PM).

Interview: Music of Kelly Zullo, Steel Kitty Productions

July 9, 2022 – 7:50 am
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From 07/09/2022: Deb Cook of Steel Kitty Productions presents Kelly Zullo at Glittersty.

Interview: Black Female Leadership Development Institute, Ginger Underwood & Josh Smith

July 9, 2022 – 7:20 am
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From 7/9/2022: Ginger Underwood and Joshua Smith of Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh on the Black Female Leadership Development Institute, a program designed for African American women in grades 9 through 12 to increase their educational and leadership opportunities (applications accepted until cohort is filled). 

Live Music: Melina Bowser

July 2, 2022 – 11:05 am
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From 07/02/2022: Live music and conversation with pop singer-songwriter Melina Bowser accompanied by David Schmiech on electric guitar.

Youth Express: Youth Climate Summit, Abby Wypych

July 2, 2022 – 10:35 am
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From 07/02/2022: Abigail Wypych (Grade 11, Woodland Hills) is a member of her school’s Climate Action Team, Green Team, and a 2022 Youth Climate Action Summit Climate Ribbon Tree Steward with Communitopia.

In-Studio Pop Up: Rapunzel, Alicia Jayourba & Marianne Cornetti

July 2, 2022 – 8:35 am
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From 07/02/2022: Marianne Cornetti (Artistic Director) and Alicia Jayourba (Rapunzel) Pittsburgh Festival Opera preview their production of Rapunzel (7/9 at 12:00 PM at New Hazlett Theatre and 7/11 at 2:00 PM at Schenley Plaza Tent).

Interview: The Cherry Orchard, Katie Brook

July 2, 2022 – 8:20 am
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From 07/02/2022: Katie Brook of Quantum Theatre previews their production of The Cherry Orchard (7/8 – 7/31 at OneValley, 4165 Blair Street, Pittsburgh). 

Interview: Zim Syed

July 2, 2022 – 7:50 am
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From 07/02/2022: Artist Zim Syed on his paintings (on view at Boxheart Gallery, 4523 Liberty Ave) and the Pittsburgh Solidarity for Change mural he completed in 2020.

Interview: Fiberart International, Staci Offut

July 2, 2022 – 7:20 am
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From 07/02/2022: Staci Offut of The Fiberarts Guild of Pittsburgh on the Fiberart International 2022 exhibition (6/3 – 8/20 at Brewhouse Association and Contemporary Craft).

Live Music: Emily Pinkerton

June 25, 2022 – 11:05 am
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From 06/25/2022: Live folk music and conversation with Emily Pinkerton, who will be playing with her band The Early Mays at SongSpace on 6/25 at 7:30 PM (605 Morewood Ave).