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  The Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition finalists sharing the stage (photo credit:  The Metropolitan Opera ) Shannon Crowley competes at The Met! Congratulations to  Resident Artist Shannon Crowley  who is now a   Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition  finalist ! The Met’s prestigious Laffont Competition is designed to discover promising young opera singers and assist in the development of their careers.  This past weekend, Resident Artists  Lauryn Davis  and  Shannon Crowley  traveled to New York City to compete as semi-finalists, having moved up from the  District and Regional rounds — quite an accomplishment in itself! You can watch a replay of the Semifinals  here . Shannon will compete in the final round this  Sunday, March 22  at  3:00 PM  in New York City, livestreamed at  Met Opera On Demand . Come cheer her on! (photo credit: David Allen for Opera San Jose) Up Next: Verdi's  Fal...

  Makers in Bloom: The Bus Tour Saturday, May 9, 2026   |   10:30 AM - 4:30 P Over the past few years, Handmade Arcade has grown a lot — we’ve hired two full-time staff members, expanded our markets, launched a third annual market, and created more programs and educational opportunities for makers. None of that happens without the support of our community, which is why we created a fundraiser that feels just as creative and joyful as the makers we support And, of course, we did it the Handmade Arcade way Instead of a stuffy, over-priced chicken dinner, we rented a 56-seat deluxe motorcoach for a one-of-a-kind, city-wide maker adventure Here’s what’s in store • Five curated shop visits across the city • Behind-the-scenes studio demos and tours • Exclusive in-store discounts • A gift bag with maker goodies • Lunch along the route (yes, we'll feed you!) • A Bloom Pass to track your stops • An exclusive Handmade Arcade collectible pin when you complete...

  PITTSBURGH, March 19, 2026  —  With the NFL Draft only weeks away and excitement building across the region,  Kamin Science Center  will offer special evening showtimes on select dates of the popular new documentary, “ The Football Town ,” exclusively showing at the Rangos Giant Cinema. Produced by NFL Films, “The Football Town” celebrates Western Pennsylvania’s deep-rooted football legacy – from hometown heroes to championship traditions – capturing the spirit of a region where football is more than a game. This groundbreaking documentary was created specially for the Rangos Giant Cinema screen. NFL Films utilized cutting-edge video and audio equipment designed for the theater’s massive 71-by-39-foot screen, making it the only place in the world where audiences can experience the film exactly as intended. With crystal-clear 4K imagery, immersive Dolby Atmos sound, and larger-than-life visuals, viewers won’t just watch the story – they’ll feel like they’re par...