FM Cultural Calendar | Starting Tuesday, January 17, 2012

L'Histoire du Soldat (The Soldier's Tale) SOLD OUT
SOLD OUT! Musicians from Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra join us for an intimate one-night-only production of Stravinsky's timeless tale.
01/18/2012
Time: 8:00 pm

Location: Pittsburgh Opera, 2425 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA
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Michael Pollan
Named by Newsweek as one of the Top 10 "New Thought Leaders" in 2009, for the past 20 years, he has been exploring the places where the human and natural worlds intersect. His prize-winning bestsellers include In Defense of Food, The Omnivore's Dilemma, The Botany of Desire, and Food Rules. In 2008, Pollan co-starred in the documentary Food, Inc.
01/18/2012
Time: 8:00 pm
Heinz Hall, 600 Penn Ave. Pittsburgh, PA
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As You Like It
Smart, feisty, and funny, the role of Rosalind is one of Shakespeare's greatest inventions. At the palace, Rosalind and Orlando fall for each other at first sight, but their courtship is cut short when she is banished by the Duke. Disguised as a boy, Rosalind flees into the Forest of Arden, only to meet Orlando once again. What ensues for Rosalind and her companions is described as “the triumph of Shakespearian romantic comedy.” Ted Pappas directs.
01/19/2012 - 02/19/2012
O'Reilly Theater, 621 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, PA
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Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
It's 1927 in a run-down studio in Chicago where Ma Rainey is recording new sides of old favorites. More goes down in the session than music in August Wilson's riveting portrayal of rage, racism, self-hate, and exploitation. Directed by Dr. Vernell A. Lillie.
01/19/2012 - 02/04/2012

Location: Carnegie Library Auditorium, 7101 Hamilton Ave., Pittsburgh, PA
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Damn Yankees
Faust, fly balls, and devilishly good fun all meet at the home plate of this seven Tony Award winning musical. A 1950s middle-aged baseball fanatic trades his soul to the Devil for a chance to lead his favorite team in the pennant race against the New York Yankees only to realize the true worth of the life (and wife) he's left behind. Hit songs include "You Gotta Have Heart" and "Whatever Lola Wants."
01/19/2012
Time: 7:30 pm
Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center, 450 Schoolhouse Rd., Johnstown, PA
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Contemporary Viola Music
Violist Roger Zahab performs music by Benjamin Britten, Akin Euba, Elizabeth Maconchy, Jeffrey Nytch, and Roger Zahab as part of chatham's Friday Afternoon Musicale series.
01/20/2012
Time: 4:00 pm
Laughlin Music Center, Chatham University, Pittsburgh, PA
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Damn Yankees
Joe Boyd sent his soul to the devil, Mr. Applegate, for "one good long-ball hitter" for his team, the Washington Senators. He becomes young baseball sensation, Joe Hardy, only to realize the true worth of the life (and wife) he's left at home. Includes "You Gotta Have Heart," and "Whatever Lola Wants."
01/20/2012
Time: 8:00 pm
27 E. Main St., Uniontown, PA
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Tribute: A Symphonic Celebration of African-American Culture
This special collaboration featuring the PSO and the August Wilson Center Dance Ensemble celebrates African American culture and showcases a fusion of musical styles that reflect the diversity of music. Arrive early at 6:30 p.m. and stay after the concert to experience the Hill House Association's jazz combo, “Live at the Hurricane,” in the lobby.
01/20/2012
Time: 7:30 pm

Location: August Wilson Center, 980 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA
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Christine Lavin with Zoë Lewis
Singer-songwriter Christine Lavin is a multi-award winning performer whose one-of-a-kind concert has become a fixture in folk/pop culture. She's a founding member of the Four Bitchin' Babes, and is known for humorous songs such as "Sensitive New Age Guys" and "Bald Headed Men." Originally from England, Zoë Lewis  plays jazz, jump jive, latin grooves, swing, international folk, funk originals on anything from the piano to the spoons!
01/21/2012
Time: 7:30 pm

Location: Carnegie Lecture Hall, 4400 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, PA
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George Li, piano
Winner of this season's Bronder Prize, Mr. Li performs Czerny's Variations on Theme by Pierre Rode, Beethoven's "Appassionata" Sonata, Chopin's Berceuse in D-flat Major, Debussy's Images: Book I, and Liszt's Hungarian Rhapsody #2.
01/21/2012
Time: 8:00 pm
Saint Vincent College, 300 Fraser Purchase Rd, Latrobe, PA
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