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      If part of the reason the folks in charge at City Theatre chose “Andy Warhol in Iran” to close out its 2023-24 season was to fire up its subscriber base and get newbies to the theater to subscribe as well, it chose well.     The two-actor, 80-minute-long play by Brent Askari, of both Irani and American parentage, is entertaining, intellectually stimulating, well written, with moments of stressful drama intermixed with considerable humor, well-acted and directed and embellished with commendable support by the talented tech crew.     As the lights go up on stage we find an annoyed Andy Warhol alone in his room at the Tehran Hilton in July of 1976. In the Iranian capital to take Polaroid photos of the shah’s wife, Empress Farah Pahlavi, as a basis for a portrait commission, we find him complaining about the heat and in an irritated state.     The playwright takes the actual historical event of Warhol’s visit and...

    Hi! I'm Olivia, the Merchandise Manager at PBT. We are looking for volunteers to help with our final boutique for the 23-24 season,  Cinderella  with the PBT Orchestra. The boutique is located in the upper lobby of the Benedum Center. You'll be assisting with merchandise sales in a fast-paced environment that not only gives you the opportunity to  interact  with  patrons of all ages,  but also  provides a free seat to watch the ballet during your shift . What is expected of me before and after my shift? You'll need to arrive 90 minutes before the performance time to become acquainted with the items at the boutique and assist during the pre-show rush. Once the performance starts you're welcome to go into the theater and watch the performance. You must make sure to make your way back to the boutique to assist with sales immediately before intermission and also immediately following the performance. Additionally, you will need to stay roughl...

  Pittsburgh CLO Presents JEFF GOLDBLUM & THE MILDRED SNITZER ORCHESTRA One Night Only!   •   Saturday, June 1 at 7:30pm Benedum Center Buy Tickets   Be it jazz, conversing with crowds, or collaborating with aspiring musicians, Goldblum does it all with a joyful sense of connection and reveling in the moment.  Audiences will enjoy a night of classic jazz and improvised comedy with the beloved and gregarious Hollywood star.  The performance will run 90 minutes with no intermission. Buy Tickets   This performance will feature Goldblum on piano,  featured vocalist Tawanda,  John Storie on guitar, Alex Frank on bass, Joe Bagg on organ, James King and Scott Gilman on saxophones and Ryan Shaw on drums. Jeff and the band’s latest album entitled “Plays Well With Others,” was released on March 24, 2023, on Decca Records. This is the band’s third record, all on Decca. Jeff Goldblum not only plays jazz with his band, The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra. H...

  pittsburghbotanicgarden.org (412)444-4464 Dogwood Days Starts Saturday, April 20 Enjoy drop-in programs, interactive activities & more! Join us for the final weekend of Dogwood Days! Plan your visit to try a new wellness practice, make dogwood-themed arts and crafts, and learn about the native stand of Flowering Dogwood ( Cornus florida ). Dogwood Days Ends Tuesday, April 30 Read More Programs during Dogwood Days are included with the price of regular daily admission. Registration may be required for certain programs. Yoga Under the Dogwoods Saturday 10-11am Tickets Forest Bathing (shinrin-yoku) Saturday 10am-12:15pm Tickets Textile Art & Crafts Saturday 12-2pm Therapy Dogs by the Dogwoods Saturday 3-4pm Dogwood Days at Pittsburgh Botanic Garden is presented by Peoples Natural Gas Spring Artisan Market Sunday, April 28  |  10:00am - 5:00pm Just in time for Mother’s Day, visit Pittsburgh Botanic Garden and browse selections from local artisans, artists, makers an...