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January 27, 2024 – 11:05 am

From 01/27/2024: Morgantown-based fiddler, guitarist and singer/songwriter Gray Buchanan previewing her SongSpace show at First Unitarian with Bertha and the Belles, 1/27 (7:30 pm), Shadyside.

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Youth Expression Showcase

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Oral History

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Callers

Since 1978, The Saturday Light Brigade has broadcast LIVE spontaneous on-air phone calls from kids and adults as part of its Saturday morning radio program. Now you can hear some of the most memorable calls from people participating in on-air games and other participatory features or simply calling to tell us about something exciting.

Performance

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Interviews

Audio replays from the hundreds of arts, human services and other non-profit organizations interviewed by SLB each year.

Franklin Toker previews Pittsburgh: A New Portrait

October 10, 2009 – 11:53 am

Acclaimed author and professor Franklin Toker joins us to discuss his latest book, Pittsburgh: A New Portrait.

The Big Swan Kings

October 5, 2009 – 12:42 pm

We’re pleased to welcome acoustic music trio, The Big Swan Kings, on our program. The “Kings” featuring David King on guitar, Gil Bigenho on bass and violinist Keith Swan. Live on SLB.

Step Trek interview

September 26, 2009 – 1:19 pm
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Bev Boggio, Chair of the Step Trek Committee, is on hand to tell us about this fun family event geared toward discovering the many stairways essential to Pittsburgh life.

Leadership Pittsburgh

September 21, 2009 – 3:05 pm
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Six youth (ages 14 to 20) discuss the economy, health care and personal outlook for the future…

It’s Scouting round-up time!

September 19, 2009 – 2:40 pm
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It’s Scouting round-up time! The Greater Pittsburgh Council Boy Scouts Field Director, Joe Milhacic, pays us a visit–along with several area scouts–to talk about the programs offered and how you can get registered as a scout or volunteer. Boy Scouts of America isn’t just for boys anymore! Our guests also share information about their co-ed program, “Ventures.”

Gemini Theater Previews Aladdin

September 12, 2009 – 2:59 pm

The cast of Aladdin, now at The Gemini Theater, are …

Young Author Hassan Howze

September 5, 2009 – 3:09 pm

Newly published young author, Hassan Howze, stops by to talk about his book: “Life Tips: Everything a Child Should Know.” Hassan is a freshman at City High Charter School and lives in Pittsburgh’s Hill District.

Scoped Airchecks

September 1, 2009 – 4:15 pm
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Dinwiddie Community Alliance Essay Winners

August 29, 2009 – 4:26 pm

Tashaya Brown, Ny’Azsha Eyth and Kennedy Rainey will read their winning essays and talk about why they participated in Dinwiddie Community Alliance “Who is Your Hero Essay Contest”. Marlene L. Jackson also joins us.

Hip Hop on L.O.C.K.

August 8, 2009 – 11:40 am
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Rory McCarthy (Hazelwood YMCA), Sara Dora (Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh’s …