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Youth Express: 2021 Scholastic Writing Awardees

April 3, 2021 – 10:05 am

From 04/03/2021: Scholastic Writing Awards honorees Kathryn Mi (10th grade, North Allegheny Senior High), Beatrice Alba (9th grade, Davidson Academy), Jessica Daninhirsch (11th grade, North Allegheny Senior High), and Faith Nguyen (12th grade, North Allegheny Senior Hish) share excerpts of their work.

Interview: Cryptid Critter Crawl, Owen Lowrey

April 3, 2021 – 9:35 am
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From 04/03/2021: Owen Lowrey shares details on Cryptid Critter Crawl, a new, free outdoor exhibit at Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh.

Interview: CSA Performance Series, Milton

April 3, 2021 – 8:35 am
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From 04/03/2021: Kaylin Horgan with a preview of Milton, running 4/8 and 4/9 as part of the New Hazlett Theater Community Supported Art Performance Series.

Youth Express: 2021 Scholastic Writing Awardees

March 27, 2021 – 10:05 am
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From 03/27/2021: Scholastic Writing Awards honorees Natalie Cohen (12th grade, Commonwealth Charter Academy), Grace Fritsch (11th grade, North Allegheny Senior High), Emma Noss (8th grade, Avonworth Middle School), Samantha Podner (11th grade, North Allegheny Senior High) and Leo Rickard (9th grade, Shady Side Academy) share excerpts of their work.

Interview: Local Singles, Nick Navari

March 13, 2021 – 8:35 am
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From 03/13/2021: Nick Navari with a preview of Local Singles, running 3/25 and 3/26 as part of the New Hazlett Theater Community Supported Art Performance Series.

Interview: Teen Media Awards, Kelly Rottmund

March 13, 2021 – 7:20 am
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From 03/13/2021: Kelly Rottmund from Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh discusses how teens can submit entries for this year’s Ralph Munn Creative Writing Contest and The Labsy Awards. Both programs begin accepting submissions on 3/15.

Interview: Prime Stage Theatre, Sojourner

February 20, 2021 – 8:20 am
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From 02/20/2021: Wayne Brinda and Delana Flowers discuss the Prime Stage Theatre’s production of Sojourner, running virtually through 2/26.

Interview: Carnegie Science Center, Justin Tognarine

February 13, 2021 – 8:20 am
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From 02/13/2021: Justin Tognarine from Carnegie Science Center discusses its latest installation surrounding women in STEM.

Interview: WQED Writers Contest 2021, Michelle Imler

February 13, 2021 – 7:50 am
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From 02/13/2021: Michelle Imler from WQED joins us to talk about the upcoming Writers Contest. Entry deadline is 3/31/2021.

Remembering Anne Feeney

February 6, 2021 – 11:05 am
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From 2/6/2021: Highlights from the late Anne Feeney’s (July 1, 1951 – February 3, 2021) many visits to our studios along with conversations about her impact on countless peoples’ lives.