FM Cultural Calendar | Starting Friday, January 6, 2012

Twelfth Night Gala
The 13th annual Twelfth Night Gala, with live music by Chatham Baroque, silent auction, wine tasting (6pm), and tantalizing food and drink in a festive atmosphere.  Anna Singer is M.C.
01/07/2012
Time: 7pm

Location: Pittsburgh Athletic Association, Fifth Avenue, Oakland
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Choreographer Dwight Rhoden
Mr. Rhoden and PBT Artistic Director Terrence Orr will appear as part of theLibrary's People's University series, discussing PBT's upcoming mixed-repertory production, Uncommon. The program also includes a brief introduction to the history of ballet. Free. Info: (412) 454-9109
01/07/2012
Time: 3:00 pm

Location: Carnegie Library, 4400 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, PA
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Charlotte's Web
Ages 3-12. Wilbur has a huge problem: how to avoid winding up as pork chops! Charlotte, a fine writer and true friend, hits on a plan to fool Farmer Zuckerman—she will create a "miracle." Charlotte weaves a solution that not only makes Wilbur a prize pig, but ensures his place on the farm forever. Based on E.B. White's classic book, Theatreworks USA's show features madcap and endearing farm animals, bravery, selfless love, and the true meaning of friendship.
01/08/2012 - 01/15/2012

Location: various
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Dvorak at Duquesne - Czech, Please (Quintets)
David Allen Wehr, Artistic Director and pianist. Dvořák's beloved Piano Quintet in A Major is famous for its melodic inspiration and exciting dance rhythms. It's programmed with the Quintet in G Major op. 77 for string quartet and double bass, and the virtually unknown piano duet "From the Bohemian Forest." Special Pre-Concert Event at 2:15 pm.
01/08/2012
Time: 3:00 pm
PNC Recital Hall, School of Music, Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA
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Sunday Afternoon Vocal Series
Music by Pittsburgh composers Reza Vali, Roger Zahab and Robert Schultz, featuring flutist Alberto Almarza, soprano Kelly Lynch and pianist Walter Morales.
01/08/2012
Time: 3:00 pm
Laughlin Music Center, Chatham University, Pittsburgh, PA
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Art Song Recital
Resident Artists Juan José de León, (tenor) and Adam Fry (bass-baritone) explore the art song repertoire with pianist Mark Trawka. Selections include Schumann's Spanisches Liederspiel, Wolf's Michelangelo Lieder, Quilter's To Julia, Minicabs (Mini-Cabaret Songs) by Bolcom, and songs by Tosti. Free admission.
01/08/2012
Time: 3:30 pm

Location: 2425 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA
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Clifford the Big Red Dog LIVE!

01/12/2012
Time: 3 shows
Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center, 450 Schoolhouse Rd., Johnstown, PA
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Jesus Hopped the A Train
Angel Cruz is in jail pending his trial for the shooting of Reverend Kim; a cult leader who has brainwashed his best friend. During Angel's daily exercise he meets inmate Lucius Jenkins, and a masterful debate about anger, innocence, lying, and ultimately being right in God's eyes ensues. The cast includes OBIE Award Winner Edwin Lee Gibson, Raúl Castillo, Elena Passarello, Patrick Jordan, and Leandro Cano. Derrick Sanders directs this play by Tony-nominated playwright Stephen Adly Guirgis.
01/12/2012 - 01/29/2012

Location: New Hazlett Theater, Allegheny Square East, Pittsburgh, PA
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Rachmaninoff's Symphonic Dances
Classical music's superstar percussionist, Dame Evelyn Glennie, unleashes her notable musicality and virtuosity on an impressive array of percussion instruments in Spirit Voices by Steven Stucky, who claims “inspiration from the Slovakian conductor Juraj Valčuha to lead Sergei Rachmaninoff's lush and energetic Symphonic Dances.
01/13/2012 - 01/15/2012
01/13 - 2:30 pm
01/13 - 8:00 pm
01/13 - 8:00 pm
Heinz Hall, 600 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, PA
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