On Topic: Navigating Crises with Raj Panjabi (Safer)
Photo Courtesy: Dr. Raj Panjabi When crisis hits—a sudden illness, a global disruption, or a career upheaval—our instinct is to retreat. Yet decades of research prove that our greatest protection isn’t isolation, it’s connection. From high-stakes decisions in the White House ...
Artist in Exile: Olena Boryshpolets’ “Bride”
City of Asylum presents the premiere of the musical-poetic performance Bride. "Writing the poem Bride was a logical continuation of exploration of the feminine principle, the role of the modern woman in society, her strength and powerlessness, and her potential spheres of influence ...
Thursday Night Jazz: Zero Ted Plays Original Compositions (with a Pop Sensibility)
Zero Ted is a band featuring the original music of pianist Daniel May. While working on film and television projects, new musical ideas inevitably spark that have no connection to the project at hand. Zero Ted is the repository where ...
On Topic: Hope in Healthcare with Theresa Brown (“The Cost of Care: How Four Nurses Put Patients First in a Profit-Driven System”)
Photo Credit: Jeff Swensen Theresa Brown worked as an oncology nurse for years before finally burning out, but instead of leaving the healthcare system behind entirely, she set out to find places where it’s actually working. This richly drawn portrait of ...
PGHwrites: Andrew Swensen & Yan Pang’s “Shelter” (Musical Theatre Production)
From the minds of Andrew Swensen and Yan Pang, City of Asylum hosts an expanded showcase of “Shelter,” the story of scars carried from childhood into adulthood, how pain can distort our perception and damage our relationships, and how we ...
