All Events | Starting Monday, January 14, 2013Jared Diamond Jared Diamond is a distinguished evolutionary biologist and a Pulitzer Prize winning author. He arrives with the release of a long-awaited new book, The World Until Yesterday: What Can We Learn From Traditional Societies? Diamond presents new thinking on tribal values and practices that define humanity, even as they are vanishing. 01/14/2013
Les Miserables Cameron Mackintosh presents a brand new 25th anniversary production of Boublil & Schönberg’s legendary musical, Les Miserables, with glorious new staging and dazzlingly reimagined scenery inspired by the paintings of Victor Hugo. This new production has been acclaimed by critics as "an unquestionably spectacular production from start to finish." --New York Times 01/15/2013
The Nordic Sound: Sweden Chatham's Friday Afternoon Musicale series presents pianist Walter Morales in music by Berwald, Sjögren, Stenhammar, and Petersen-Berger in of the Chatham University Global Focus Program’s Year of Europe: Scandinavia. 01/18/2013
Noseda & Concert Italia The PSO's Victor de Sabata Guest Conductor, Gianandrea Noseda, conducts music from and inspired by his native Italy, including de Sabata's beautiful "The Night of Plàton" in its PSO debut. Benjamin Hochman will master that singular sensation, Ravel's demanding Piano Concerto for Left Hand. Finally, hear Richard Strauss's musical landscape, Aus Italien ("From Italy.") 01/18/2013
Sarah Dessen Sarah Dessen is one of today's most popular young adult and teen writers. She says her best-selling books are inspired by the large group of girlfriends she had in high school. She'll be talking about her life and her journey to becoming a writer, and about her latest book, What Happened to Goodbye. (Ages 14+). 01/18/2013
Peter Yarrow with Mustard's Retreat As part of the legendary trio Peter, Paul & Mary and as a solo performer—Grammy winner Peter Yarrow has used music to convey a message of humanity and caring. His gift for songwriting has produced some of the most moving songs from Peter, Paul & Mary, including "Puff, the Magic Dragon," "Day is Done", "Light One Candle" and "The Great Mandala." platinum albums, as well as numerous GRAMMYs. 01/19/2013
Seminar A hit Broadway comedy by Theresa Rebeck, creator of SMASH. Enter Kate's sprawling, rent-controlled apartment on the Upper West Side where four aspiring young novelists meet weekly for a private writing seminar with Leonard, a literary bigwig with a penchant for harsh criticism. Insults fly, the truth stings, and relationships are made and broken as the group learns that the hardest part of writing fiction is facing the facts. 01/19/2013
Enchantment Theatre's The Velveteen Rabbit "When a child loves you for a long, long time...then you become Real." So says the Horse to the Velveteen Rabbit in Margery Williams' literary classic. The magic of the Enchantment Theatre Company, complete with bunraku puppetry and masks, makes this charming tale of love and devotion an unforgettable theatrical experience for all ages. Music lovers will swoon for the Grammy-nominated soundtrack by award-winning composer and arranger Don Sebesky. Co-presented with The Children's Museum of Pittsburgh. 01/19/2013
34th Annual Young Artist Competition The public is invited to attend as fifteen college-age musicians living or attending college from within a 25-mile radius of Butler compete to appear as the soloist on the BCSO's March 9 concert. Free-will donations will support next year's competition. 01/20/2013
Celtic Woman in Concert When: Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Venue: Heinz Hall
Time: 7:30pm
Regular Tickets
$110 Single ticket
$220 Pair tickets
Orchestra/Grand Tier
Credit Card Only, Non-Refundable 03/26/2013
QED Cooks Big Night 6-Course Dinner When: Monday, May 6, 2013
Venue: D'Imperio's Restaurant, Monroeville
Time: 6pm
$150 Single ticket
Credit Card Only. Non-refundable.
Big Night Menu:
Bruschetta
Crespelle 'Mbusse (Wet Crepes)
Risotto Tricolore
Timbale
Porchetta Roast
Tiramisu 05/06/2013
The Tenors in Concert **SOLD OUT**
When: Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Venue: Byham Theater
Time: 8pm
Regular
$75 Single ticket
$150 Pair tickets
Ochestra/Director’s Circle
Credit Card Only, Non-Refundable 06/19/2013
Chautauqua: Straight No Chaser in Concert – Overnight Bus Trip Chautauqua: Straight No Chaser in Concert – overnight bus trip
Date: Saturday, June 22, 2013- Sunday, June 23, 2013
Location: Chautauqua
Time: 8:15pm
*Depart Saturday morning, June 22; arrive for lunch. Check into hotel and enjoy the grounds. Have dinner and see SNC in concert. On Sunday, have breakfast then leave to return to Pittsburgh.
Regular
$400 Single (single occupancy)
$750 Pair (double occupancy)
General Admission Seating
Credit Card Only, Non-Refundable 06/22/2013
The Divinas The Divinas in Concert
Date: Thursday, September 26, 2013
Venue: QED Theater
Time: 8pm
Meet & Greet
$90 Single ticket
$180 Pair tickets
General Admission Seating
Credit Card Only, Non-Refundable
Regular
$60 Single ticket
$120 Pair tickets
General Admission Seating
Credit Card Only, Non-Refundable
Presents Deadline: Friday, June 7, 2013 09/26/2013
Celtic Thunder Mythology Celtic Thunder in Concert
Date: Sunday, October 6, 2013
Venue: Benedum Center
Time: 8pm
Meet & Greet -SOLD OUT-
Regular
$130 Single ticket
$260 Pair tickets
Orchestra/Director’s Circle Seating
Credit Card Only, Non-Refundable
Presents Deadline: Friday, June 14, 2013 10/06/2013
The Piano Guys The Piano Guys in Concert
Date: Saturday, October 26, 2013
Venue: QED Theater
Time: 8pm
Meet & Greet
$110 Single ticket
$220 Pair tickets
General Admission Seating
Credit Card Only, Non-Refundable
Regular
$90 Single ticket
$180 Pair tickets
General Admission Seating
Credit Card Only, Non-Refundable
Presents Deadline: Friday, June 21, 2013 10/26/2013
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