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Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream with the PBT Orchestra Opens on May 15 The Pittsburgh Premiere Will Take the Stage at The Benedum for Four Performances From May 15-17

    Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Artists Hannah Carter and Lucius Kirst; Photo by Justin Merriman   Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s (PBT) Pittsburgh premiere of Ben Stevenson, OBE’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream will open on Friday, May 15  at 7:30 p.m. at the Benedum Center. Stevenson's ethereal ballet retelling of this Shakespearean comedic romp is presented with live music from the PBT Orchestra and the Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh. PBT will present four performances of this whimsical, family-friendly ballet from May 15-17 as the closing production of its 2025-26 Dream Season.    A Midsummer Night’s Dream ballet, based on William Shakespeare’s iconic comedy, weaves a tale of quarrels and reconciliations between Oberon and Titania, the fairy king and queen and the romantic misadventures of two mortal couples—all under the spell of the mischievous fairy Puck. The dreamy forest escapade will captivate audiences with its comedy, romance and playfulness. The ballet...
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  Make Your Own Music with Sat., May 16 Peanut Butter & Jam Session!     Peanut Butter & Jam: Make Your Own Music   Saturday, May 16 • 10 AM • Calvary Episcopal Church   Saturday, May 16 • 11:30 AM • Calvary Episcopal Church You get to help Chatham Baroque create the music in a playful, hands-on musical adventure! We’ll explore the building blocks of Baroque music—melody, harmony, and rhythm—while performing some of our favorite Baroque tunes. We’ll work together using your ideas and imagination to compose brand-new music on the spot. ARTISTS Andrew Fouts violin Patricia Halverson viola da gamba Scott Pauley theorbo & baroque guitar Lynda Wingerd Kindermusik instructor Thank you again for helping to make the 2025/2026 season such a resounding success!  The 2026/2027 Season will be a cause for celebration! For 35 seasons, Chatham Baroque has brought extraordinary artistry to Pittsburgh, presenting innovative and engaging programs offering a rich ...
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Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Announces the Characters and Storyline for Its New Version of The Nutcracker

  Version of The Nutcracker  The New Production Will Premiere in December 2027   Logo for The Nutcracker 2027; Designed by Matt Axeman of Calaveras Ideas   PITTSBURGH, PA (May 5, 2026) – Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre (PBT) is excited to announce the characters and storyline of its all-new production of The Nutcracker, which will premiere in December 2027. PBT’s new version of The Nutcracker is a once-in-a-generation opportunity for both PBT and for Pittsburgh audiences to experience an updated adaptation of this cherished holiday tradition. The updated version will succeed PBT’s current production of Terrence S. Orr’s The Nutcracker, which will end its 24-year run in December 2026.    “Our new annual holiday production of The Nutcracker will dazzle audiences for many years to come. We are thrilled to begin sharing elements of it with Pittsburgh,” said Adam W. McKinney, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre artistic director. “It promises to be a unique and unforgettable ex...
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May at Gilfillan Farm

  May 9 - 9:30am SHIM GARDEN SET UP   Volunteers will be getting the SHIM Garden ready for the season. The garden is going through of whole refresh this season. Tasks include: + installing trellises (cattle panels) + spreading woodchips  + setting up a blackberry patch + resetting some parking bumpers, and + general cleanup There are also opportunities to volunteer throughout the summer. To volunteer, email our garden coordinator .   May 16 - 12n-4pm COMMUNITY DAY Step back in time to learn about Our Local America 250 years ago to learn about original settlers. This kid friendly event will also have interactive stations with fun learning from the 1770's - bells, flags, art, music, gardening, spinning and weaving, honey tasting. Horses with Hope will be on hand to introduce you to the Dorset Sheep. And Toss will have smash burgers and other items available for sale. If you are interested in volunteering for this event, please email us . May 23 - SOLD OUT BARNYARD BEER...
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Song Shop concert this Saturday!

  Flags a-flying at  Saddles, Smoke, and Songs  last month  (photo credit: David Bachman) May Song Shop concert this Saturday! America 250 Saturday, May 9 12:00 PM–1:00 PM Bitz Opera Factory FREE event! Get ready for a star-spangled Song Shop concert! Our final Song Shop of the season will celebrate America’s sesquicentennial with an  America 250  theme. Our Resident Artist singers will be performing a salute to  Aaron Copland ,  Scott Joplin ,   Leonard Bernstein  and more!  Enjoy repertoire from American composers spanning the centuries and sea to shining sea. Then stay to meet and mingle after the show, with snacks and coffee provided by the FRIENDS of Pittsburgh Opera.   This is the last Song Shop concert for our 2025-26 cohort of Resident Artist singers  so be sure to give them a wave before they head off for the summer!   Bows at our April Song Shop concert (photo credit: David Bachman) Sunset Soiree (part of Ma...
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