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Articles in Performance

YES: Mon River Arts’ Suessical, Jr.

October 13, 2012 – 6:58 pm
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From 10/13/12: Twenty-three 10-to-13-year-old performers from Mon River Arts performing selections from Suessical, Jr., running 10/26 to 10/28, Grande Theatre, Elizabeth, PA

Live Music: Appalasia

October 6, 2012 – 3:07 pm
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From 10/6/12: Live music with Appalasia as Jeff Berman, Sue Powers and Mimi Jong blend Appalachian (mountain dulcimer, banjo) and Asian (erhu) traditional instruments.

YES: Balmoral School of Piping and Drumming

October 6, 2012 – 3:05 pm
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From 10/6/12: George Balderose of The Balmoral School of Piping and Drumming in Pittsburgh with students Paul Luc-Park, Glenna Vandyke and Bud Brizuel performering selections on bagpipes.

Live Music: David Childers

September 29, 2012 – 4:22 pm
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From 9/29/12: Live music with singer/songwriter David Childers, the morning after his 9/28 concert as part of the Harmony in the House series (with Bruce Hoffman opening) Bottle Brush Gallery, Zelionople.

Live Music: Squirrel Hillbillies

September 22, 2012 – 3:44 pm
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From 9/22/12: Live music with the Squirrel Hillbillies with songs from their brand new CD and a preview of their 9/29 concert with Joe Crookston as part of the SongSpace at First Unitarian Church of Pittsburgh.

Live Music: Slim Forsythe and the Payday Loaners

September 15, 2012 – 3:22 pm
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From 9/15/12: Slim Forsyth and his accompanying group, the Payday Loaners, with a live performance and a preview of a Hank Williams Tribute show that will take place 9/21 at the Lawrenceville Moose, with proceeds benefitting Pittsburgh Cares during its 20th anniversary year.

YES: Sarah Krastman

September 15, 2012 – 2:36 pm
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From 9/15/12: 12-year old vocalist Sarah Krastman performing vocal arts in opera, musical theater and pop.

Live Music: Bill Danylo

September 8, 2012 – 3:28 pm
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From 9/8/12: Live music with singer/songwriter Bill Danylo of Akrasia.

YES: Mark Debski

September 8, 2012 – 2:09 pm
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From 9/8/12: Pittsburgh Concert Society Young Artist Competition winner Mark Debski. from Bethel Park High School, performing selections on oboe.

YES: Sarah Khatami

September 8, 2012 – 12:01 pm
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From 9/8/12: Young singer/songwriter Sarah Khatami, from Lincoln Performing Arts Charter School, performing original songs on voice and piano.