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Twyla Tharp Dance Coming to Pittsburgh April 19

       Twyla Tharp celebrates her 60th anniversary with a Coast-to-Coast tour featuring her Olivier-nominated Diabelli, set to Beethoven’s masterpiece of the same name, and a new dance Slack Tide to a reimagining of Philip Glass’s iconic Aguas da Amazonia. Showcasing Tharp’s uncanny and witty use of music to create work of startling originality and beauty, the two dances once again ensure Tharp’s place as one of the great artists of our time.              Twyla Tharp Dance will be at Pittsburgh’s Byham Theater, Saturday, April 19 at 7:30 p.m. For tickets, click here .
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One Woman Comedy Set to Open at Pittsburgh's Carter Woodson Redwood Theater

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Applications Open: Phipps EcoLeader Academy

  Join Phipps' EcoLeader Academy! Applications open now through Thurs., May 1 We’re pleased to announce that our annual  EcoLeader Academy  program is now open for applications! This seven-week course provides an invaluable opportunity for highly motivated high school students to gain knowledge of the many facets of environmental science: ecosystems, human health, policy, climate change, food and agriculture, energy, pollution, environmental justice issues, local to global impacts, sustainability and green careers. This course runs one day a week (participants choose a Wednesday or Thursday cohort to join) from 12:30 – 4:30 p.m. Daily activities include a combination of expert-led classes, discussions, workshops, opportunities for creativity and service projects. The program concludes with a  Youth Garden Summit  where participants will share their new knowledge and skills with other youth from around the Pittsburgh region. The Youth Garden Summit will take plac...

April Events at the August Wilson Center

          Monthly update | April   April Events Spring is here, and with it comes an exciting lineup of August Wilson African American Cultural Center events! From captivating art exhibitions to enriching youth programs and thought-provoking discussions, there’s something for everyone this month. Whether you're joining us for a live performance or exploring the works of visionary artists, AWAACC is the place to be. Check out upcoming events Celebrate August Wilson's 80th Birthday at the Center Saturday, April 5 | 10AM-2PM Saturday, April 5, 10-11am August and the 4Bs worksh op Family friendly workshop! Join DS Kinsel for  "August and the 4Bs", a hands-on art-making session  in celebration of  August Taught Us…   August Wilson credited his education to the "Four B’s": The Blues, the art of Romare Bearden, the writing of Amiri Baraka, and the work of Jorge Luis Borges.  This session will explore these influences and highlight how grea...