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All Events | Starting Saturday, October 3, 2009Classical Horn Trios + Jazz
World-renowned classical and jazz artists perform: The Triton Horn Trio (William Purvis, horn; Ani Kavafian, violin; & Mihae Lee, piano), and A Taste of Jazz (Jim Pugh, trombone; Shawn Purcell, guitar; & Jim Cunningham [not QED's JC], trumpet). Benefits the Community Health Clinic of Butler County. 724 284-8505
10/03/2009
Kidd Pivot: Lost Action
Integrating movement, original music, text, and rich visual design, Kidd Pivot's performance work is assembled with recklessness and rigor, balancing sharp exactitude with irreverence and risk. In Lost Action, Artistic Director Crystal Pite sculpts beautiful movement through a totally dynamic choreographic vocabulary.
10/03/2009
"Spanish Day" The Flamenco Rock Opera
Featuring legendary flamenco singer Ines Bacan, dancers Jose el Oruco and Cihtli Ocampo, San Diego Latin rock band Sir Sultry, and Ethan Margolis; this rock opera tells the story of Michael Miller, who escapes to Spain and discovers his passion for the exotic world of Flamenco. Stage design features woodcut drawings by 'Calvin and Hobbes' comic strip author Bill Watterson.
10/03/2009
Steppin’ Out On Broadway
A musical celebration featuring show stopping songs from Broadway’s greatest musicals such as Phantom of the Opera, Carousel, My Fair Lady, Chicago, The Sound of Music and many more. Enjoy the return of the Latshaw Productions’ Swing City Orchestra and their talented singers and dancers.
10/03/2009
An American Portrait
Pianist Mac Frampton credits his 33-year career to a continuing evolution as a performer. With the pianism of Mac Frampton and the powerful voices of Sam Hagan and Dawn Marie, An American Portrait celebrates two centuries of our country's story, told through the songs that unified and inspired its people.
10/03/2009
A Musical Tribute to "Mr. Wonderful"
The late Nick Jordanoff’s musical colleagues play a tribute benefit concert and reception to establish the Jordanoff Jazz Trumpet Scholarship. Saxophonist Mike Tomaro premieres a jazz ensemble composition in Nick’s honor. Also featured: Duquesne's jazz guitar ensemble Catch 22, and a recorded tribute by trumpeter Sean Jones. Tony Mowod will emcee.
10/03/2009
Paul O'Neill and Henry Kissinger
Gilda's Club presents an evening of great conversation with former Treasury Secretary Paul O'Neill and former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger followed by an audience question-and-answer session. 412 392-4900
10/05/2009
An Evening w/Henry Kissinger and Paul O'Neil
OnQ's Michael Bartley will host an evening with Henry Kissinger and Paul O'Neil at Heinz Hall starting at 7:30 p.m.
10/05/2009
Australian Pink Floyd Show
The Australian Pink Floyd Show returns to the Benedum Center with their biggest show yet. Big Pink Greatest Hits World Tour 2009 features music from Wish You Were Here, Animals, Dark Side of the Moon, The Wall and more.
10/05/2009
Marvin Hamlisch, Helwig Distinguished Artist
Pianist, composer, and arranger, Marvin Hamlisch, has won 3 Oscars, 4 Grammys, 4 Emmys, a Tony, and a Pulitzer Prize. Hamlisch is principal pops conductor for the National, Pittsburgh, and 4 other symphony orchestras and was musical director for Barbra Streisand’s 1994 concert tour. For part of this concert, Mr. Hamlisch will be joined by the IUP Jazz Ensemble.
10/05/2009
Drue Heinz Lectures: Lorrie Moore
Lorrie Moore's first novel in over a decade is here! Following her wildly successful short story collections "Like Life," "Self-Help," and "Birds of America," and two previous novels, her new release, A Gate at the Stairs, is already being hailed as "a masterpiece for our times." Her insights "are both sharp and complex … imbued with acid wit and humane insight."
10/05/2009
Harold & the Purple Crayon
One evening, after thinking it over for some time, Harold decided to go for a walk in the moonlight.” So begins Harold and the Purple Crayon, the first of seven delightful picture books by Crockett Johnson, following the zany adventures of an inventive young boy. There was no moon that night nor a path to walk on, so Harold simply drew them. And thus his journey began.
10/06/2009
David Copperfield: An Intimate Evening of Grand Illusion
Hailed as the world’s greatest magician, David Copperfield elevates the ancient art of magic to new heights and redefining it along the way. True to its title, Grand Illusion takes one’s dreams (and nightmares) and makes them realistic through his sophisticated wizardry.
10/07/2009
Forever Plaid
Five years after winning your hearts at the CLO Cabaret, the boys are back from the great beyond by popular demand. Killed on the way to the gig of a lifetime, this 1950s all-male singing group is miraculously revived to fulfill their dreams and perform the show! You'll be rolling in the aisles and tapping your toes as “The Plaids” perform 1950s hits: “Catch a Falling Star,” “Three Coins in the Fountain,” “Love Is a Many Splendored Thing” and “Magic Moments.”
10/08/2009
I Am Artist
“I Am Artist” is a new performance series by the Alumni Theater Company, a new youth-based company in residence directed by Hallie Donner. Offerings include "Bad Seeds," An evening of song, dance, and complete impertinence; "Realized and on the Rise," based on characters by playwright August Wilson; and "ATC Exposed," an exciting and diverse assortment of monologues, scenes, poetry, dances, and original writing.
10/08/2009
W.S. Merwin
The Poetry Discussion Group of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh will discuss three poems by W.S. Merwin. Registration is encouraged, but not required; admission is free.
10/08/2009
Shirley Jones, Marvin & The Music Man
Western Pennsylvania native Shirley Jones starred in the film version of "The Music Man," and also made her mark in "Oklahoma" and "Carousel." The Music Man contains such memorable tunes as "Seventy-six Trombones," "Gary, Indiana," and "Till There Was You." Marvin Hamlisch conducts.
10/08/2009
Jones-Maruri Duo
Since 1990, Michael Kevin Jones, cello, and Agustin Maruri, guitar, have played concerts across the globe. Their discography includes world premiere recordings of 19th century repertoire, and their CD, Original Music for Cello and Guitar, was a top ten classical hit in Hong Kong for a year. They performed in Beijing during the 2009 Olympic Games.
10/08/2009
Becky Billock, piano
A 40-minute free recital including music by women composers Amy Beach, Jennifer Higdon,and Margaret Bonds.
10/08/2009
Fresh Ayre
Chatham Baroque performs glorious English and Italian sonatas. Hear expressive and ethereal music by the likes of Henry Purcell, Willaim Lawes, Nicola Mateis, and George Frederick Handel. Friday's "Wandering Minstrels" event is at the Pgh Center for the Arts.
10/09/2009
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