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Live Music: Slim Forsythe

December 23, 2017 – 11:05 am
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From 12/23/2017: A special holiday performance with Pittsburgh’s own Slim Forsythe

Live Music: Handmade Percussion

December 16, 2017 – 11:05 am
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From 12/16/2017: Live music with the unique sounds of Handmade Percussion featuring percussionist extraordinaire Colin Pinto-Martin.

In Studio Pop-up: Steel City Shakespeare, A Christmas Carol

December 16, 2017 – 8:35 am
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From 12/16/2017: Steel City Shakespeare previewing their upcoming production of A Christmas Carol with director Jessica Schiermeister and cast members Michael Mykita, Sebastian Midence, David Loehr and Susana Garcia Barragan with performances at Heathside Cottage in Fineview (12/15, 7 pm), Troy Hill VFW (12/16, 4 pm) and Tupelo Honey Teas in Millvale (12/17, 4 pm).

Live Music: Three Rivers Ringers

December 9, 2017 – 11:05 am
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From 12/09/2017: A holiday performance with Three Rivers Ringers bell ensemble.

Live Music: Brittney Chantele

December 2, 2017 – 11:05 am
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From 12/02/2017: Singer-songwriter and spoken-word poet Brittney Chantele.

Live Music: Dylan Rooke

November 25, 2017 – 11:05 am
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From 11/25/2017: Live music with Pittsburgh singer-songwriter Dylan Rooke.

Live Music: Samantha Sears

November 18, 2017 – 11:05 am
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From 11/18/2017: Live music with Clarion-based singer/songwriter Samantha Sears.

In Studio Pop-up: John Morgan Gallagher

November 18, 2017 – 8:35 am
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From 11/18/2017: City of Pittsburgh firefighter and troubadour John Morgan Gallagher performing in advance of Move Mountains for Mike, a benefit for his father and legendary Pittsburgh-based folksinger Mike Gallagher in his fight against cancer, 11/19 (4 pm), Priory Grand Hall

Live Music: Scott and Rosanna

November 11, 2017 – 11:05 am
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From 11/11/2017: Live music with singer/songwriter duo Scott & Rosanna.

Live Music: Mark Mandeville & Raianne Richards

November 4, 2017 – 11:05 am
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From 11/04/2017: Live music with Massachusetts multi-instrumentalists Mark Mandeville & Raianne Richards the morning after their Friday night Mt. Lebanon house concert