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Dinah Washington Redux, This Time with a Christmas Theme

  Delana Flowers as Dinah Washington Credit: Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre Company           Mark Clayton Southers knew it. And so did everyone else who saw his production of Dinah, A Musical Review in April of 2024. He was on to something good. Brining back Dinah with a holiday vibe this December is a no brainer.           As artistic director of Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre Company, Southers repeated history when he called on playwright/musician/visual artist, Ernest McCarty, Jr. to provide, again, the story line for his newest production, again staring Delana Flowers as “The Queen of the Blues,” as Washington liked to call herself.           The show gave me my first look at the theater’s recently opened cabaret space, a cozy, intimate venue, with a high stage, a small walk-up bar and tables and chairs topped by soft flickering candles....
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Check Out the LIVE New Year's Eve Playlist

  Playlist LIVE New Year’s Eve! Your favorite Pittsburgh theatrical and musical artists perform playlist favorites this New Year’s Eve! (Take a guess what they’ll be singing…….) BYOB! Madison Arts and Entertainment Center Wednesday, December 31, 2025 9:00p.m. – Doors open 10:00p.m. – 11:59p.m. – Live Music and Entertainment Midnight – New Year’s Celebration Tickets are $20.26. We’ll see you soon for this Live New Year’s special event! Playlist LIVE tickets and info Clink your champagne glasses, and ring in your New Year, with host and celebrated stage and film actor SHELDON INGRAM at this inaugural, annual celebration! Our Playlist LIVE Artists
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Share the Joy of Art, Science, & History This Season

  Save 10% on membership to the four Carnegie Museums when you purchase a gift membership today! Give the Gift of Wonder Save 10% when you gift a year of inspiration this holiday season. Hi Dave, Still looking for the perfect holiday gift? Give your loved ones the opportunity to unwrap a year of adventure with a membership to Carnegie Museums. Your gift unlocks unlimited access to our four world-class museums: Carnegie Museums of Art and Natural History, Kamin Science Center, and The Andy Warhol Museum. Plus, members enjoy exclusive perks including free events, classes and summer camp discounts, and reciprocal admission to over 300 museums nationwide. Everyone belongs at Carnegie Museums. Start your journey with us today! Gift a Membership Purchase for Yourself Bridget Hovell Director of Membership *Cannot be combined with other offers. 10% off annual membership applies only to Individual Membership up to Friend Membership. Discount does not apply to monthly payments. A p...
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Poetry Unplugged: Still Dreaming! | Jan. 16

      POETRY UNPLUGGED: STILL DREAMING! FRIDAY, JANUARY 16 | 7PM-11PM 980 LIBERTY AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15222 Words that shake the room. Voices that carry truth. Poetry Unplugged. Poetry Unplugged: Still Dreaming!  marks the 10th anniversary of Poetry Unplugged at AWAACC, a milestone celebration honoring the life, legacy, and enduring vision of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Curated and hosted by  Orlando Watson , this powerful evening brings together Pennsylvania’s most compelling poetic voices alongside a special appearance by  GRAMMY-nominated songwriter Khemist Mayfield , whose lyricism blurs the line between poetry and music. Joining him on stage are some of Pittsburgh’s most electrifying poets:  Diarra Imani ,  Thembisile Gxuluwe ,  Devantae Butler ,  Leslie Ezra Smith ,  Shockie G , and  Mike Smalls , AWAACC’s 2025 Century Cycle Poetry Slam Champion. Setting the sonic atmosphere is  Selecta , a viral Twitch DJ known fo...
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