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New Glass Exhibition by Kathleen Mulcahy Opens May 1

  An exhibition documenting the history and career of one of Pennsylvania’s preeminent glass artists and Pittsburgh Glass Center (PGC) co-founder, Kathleen Mulcahy opens on May 1 as part of Pittsburgh Glass Center’s 25th anniversary. A Fine Intoxication: Gathering Glass will include Mulcahy’s work from 2001 to the present. Works from Ron Desmett will also be included in the exhibition. Though Ron is deceased he was a significant partner in the development of Pittsburgh Glass Center.   Kathleen Mulcahy is a Pittsburgh-based glass artist and co-founder of Pittsburgh Glass Center whose work captures fleeting, emotional moments in nature, especially water, through luminous, sculptural glass. Inspired by her early connection to the sea and a transformative encounter with molten glass, she creates pieces that balance beauty with urgency, reflecting on environmental fragility, human connection, and global tensions. Guided by a belief in art’s power to build community, Mulcahy helped rea...
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Verdi’s final opera is also General Director Christopher Hahn's final opera production

  Michael Chioldi as Sir John Falstaff  Credit all Photos: David Bachman      Pittsburgh Opera's production of Falstaff opens tomorrow, Tuesday, April 28th, at the Benedum Center. Additional performances are Friday, May 1 at 7:00 PM, Sunday, May 3 at 3:00 PM with free childcare for children ages 2-12, plus our annual Student Matinee on Thursday, April 30 at 10:30 AM      Considered one of the greatest comic operas ever, Falstaff was famed composer Giuseppe Verdi's final opera.      Longtime Pittsburgh Opera General Director Christopher Hahn retires at the end of this season; Falstaff is his final opera too.      Tickets start at just $20; oodles of discounts for kids ages 6-18, students, seniors, and more.      Performances are Tuesday, April 28 at 7:00 PM; Friday, May 1 at 7:00 PM, Sunday, May 3 at 3:00 PM with free childcare for children ages 2-12, plus our annual Student Matinee on Thursday, ...
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Call for Artists: Maker Days at Touchstone by the Falls

        2026 Maker Days at Touchstone by the Falls   Hello Dave,, Touchstone Center for Crafts invites artists and makers to apply for  Maker Days at Touchstone by the Falls , a juried outdoor artist market and community event series in downtown Ohiopyle, PA. Maker Days  offer artist booths, demonstrations and hands-on activities all within view of the falls. We held a handful of similar pop ups last summer and each day we saw 200+ visitors. Maker Days Schedule 11:00 am– 4:00 pm | Rain or Shine May 30, 2026 (coincides with Spirit of the River Wine & Arts Festival) June 20, 2026 (coincides with 24th Annual Beer and Gear Fest) July 18–19, 2026 (coincides with American Craft Council National Craft Open Studios Weekend) September 26, 2026 (coincides with Ohiopyle Borough’s Youghtoberfest) October 10, 2026 (coincides with Ohiopyle Borough’s Buckwheat Pancake Festival) Location Touchstone by the Falls 1 Sherman Street, Ohiopyle, PA Booth Fees  (per day) Non‑Member: $80...
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CMU Partners with Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra to Foster World-Class Musical Experience

  CMU composers participate in a composition workshop at Heinz Hall with PSO musicians      A   new four-year partnership   between Carnegie Mellon University’s   School of Music  and the   Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra  will give CMU students direct, on-campus access to world-class musicians and conductors.    The agreement also provides  PSO Go Pass  subscriptions for all music majors, and it creates for School of Music students a valuable connection with the Pittsburgh Symphony.    “None of this happens without leadership that believes in the value of these kinds of partnerships,” said  Milton Laufer , professor and Jack G. Buncher Head of the School of Music. “I want to express my sincere gratitude to CMU President Farnam Jahanian and Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra President and CEO Melia Tourangeau for their vision and commitment in ma...
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Reserved for You: An Afternoon of Elegance

  You are invited to the WSO Hat Luncheon An elegant and fashionable spring event Saturday, May 9 - Reception at 11 a.m. Luncheon at noon Wea r your fanciest hat or fascinator, grab a friend and join us for the prettiest party of the spring!  Sip on champagne and enjoy an elegant luncheon  and the chance to win many fabulous silent auction items and raffle prizes all while supporting the programs of the WSO.  RSVP by April 25, 2026. $85 per guest / Sponsorships are available / Donations also accepted Advance registration is required, this event sold out last year, RSVP today! RSVP to the Hat Luncheon You may also call 724-837-1850 to RSVP 💌Forward to a Friend   2026 Hat Luncheon Committee Diane Nickoloff and Karen Kohut - Co-chairpersons Linda Assard Janie Belden Janice Decker Karen Rich Douglas Beverly Hritz Mary Ann Fusco Tiffany Kohut June Penta Michael Rozell Sharyn Sekora Casey Shultz Jan Taylor-Condo Tiffany Taylor   Thank You to our 2026 Hat Luncheo...
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