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Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community

Saturday, June 14 | 9:00 am

Stage AE
400 N Shore Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

Whether you're a casual stroller or a power walker, your steps help support the arts and public wellness right here in Pittsburgh! Registration is free, and all donations from our walk team go directly to Pittsburgh Festival Opera’s mission to bring accessible, innovative opera to all! 

Congratulations to Bonnie R. who won two tickets to An Evening Under the Stars with OUR Stars just by registering to walk with PFO! 

Join us tomorrow (June 14) for another fun raffle at the walk! You can register online or at the registration tent in the morning! A $30 donation when registering will get you an event t-shirt!

Let’s make this year's Highmark Walk a celebration of music, movement, and community! Register today and help Pittsburgh Festival Opera keep Pittsburgh singing!

REGISTER NOW!

 

Save the Date!

An Evening at the Moulin Rouge 

Sunday, July 27 | 6:00 pm

National Aviary 
700 Arch Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

For more information or to purchase tickets:

CLICK HERE!

 

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