Theresa Brown: Healing

Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

In her new book, "Healing," former oncology nurse Theresa Brown vividly chronicles her journey from the mammogram appointment that would change her life to her diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. Despite years working in oncology and hospice, Brown is constantly surprised by the lack of compassion she experiences during her treatment. And she can’t help reflecting on her time caring for patients. Did she treat them with the dignity and respect that she now craves? What could she have done to make other people’s suffering even a little bit easier?

Actors Talk August Presented by August Wilson House: Kim Staunton

City of Asylum @ Home

August Wilson House celebrates America’s greatest playwright with substantial insider interviews, with leading August Wilson actors, directors and artists, national and regional. Hosted and moderated  by Chris Rawson, veteran Pittsburgh Post-Gazette theater critic who chronicled Wilson’s career and became a friend. The goal is to capture the memories, anecdotes and insights of those who know Wilson’s epic American Century Cycle from the inside.

Kinetic: World Music Series

Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Kinetic celebrates multiculturalism, wisdom, and unity, blending global folk traditions and contemporary jazz. 
Listen, sing, and dance with the group as they perform music blending Ghanaian folk songs with original music from their new release 'Dances of Lake Volta'. This special concert will highlight the genius of folk songs from Ghana, and also premiere some brand new songs.

Stein/Smith/Shead Trio + Mai Khoi, Mark Micchelli, & Eli Namay

Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

The collaborative trio of Jason Stein, Damon Smith, and Adam Shead feature a fluid music making process of spontaneous composition that is as rhythmically driving as it is melodically complex. 
This is a must-see evening for contemporary jazz fans and anyone curious in the improvisation process. 

Actors Talk August Presented by August Wilson House: Charles Dumas

City of Asylum @ Home

August Wilson House celebrates America’s greatest playwright with substantial insider interviews, with leading August Wilson actors, directors and artists, national and regional. Hosted and moderated  by Chris Rawson, veteran Pittsburgh Post-Gazette theater critic who chronicled Wilson’s career and became a friend. The goal is to capture the memories, anecdotes and insights of those who know Wilson’s epic American Century Cycle from the inside.

POSTPONED: Automating Art

Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Please note: this program has been postponed. New date will be announced soon. 

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