PBT Artists Kurtis Sprowls, Jonathan Breight, Jack Hawn and André Gallon. Photo Credit: Anita Buzzy Prentiss Running for four Pittsburgh Ballet Theater performances from February 20 to February 22, America 250 will feature four family-friendly and stunning classical and contemporary Americana-themed ballets that honor the American spirit. All the works will include live accompaniment by the PBT Orchestra. Heading the program, The Mighty Casey was created by choreographer Lisa de Ribere as an original ballet for Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre in 1990. This crowd-pleasing work is based on the popular poems “Casey at the Bat and Casey—Twenty Years Later.” Told in flashback, the story depicts Casey, who famously struck out in Mudville in 1888, redeeming himself 20 years later. This fun-filled ballet about America’s favorite pastime features music selections from John Phili...
Rooted in Community: Backyard Garden Forum Sat., April 11; 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Don't miss the one-day forum about successful growing techniques for your edible and community gardens! Join us for a one-day forum about successful growing techniques for your edible gardens presented by local experts and community members! Registration includes a delicious lunch catered by Common Plea. Topics Covered: Diseases in the Vegetable Garden | Remi Ham, Penn State Extension Waste Not Cooking from the Garden | Chef Mike Godlewski, EYV restaurant Close-Up on Tomato Production | Indira Ramirez, Eden Hall Farm Plants for Skin Care | Jodi Danyo, Cherry Valley Organics DIY Garden Fertilizers & Amendments | Jasen Bernthisel, Future is Nuts and Grow Pittsburgh Backyard Berry Production | Allison Glick, Phipps Conservatory The event will be held at Phipps Special Events Hall. Attendees that regis...