Thursday Night Jazz: Memories of Ahmad Jamal with James Johnson III
Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJames Johnson III pays tribute to his mentor Ahmad Jamal in this Thursday Night Jazz concert at City of Asylum.
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World Music: Hugo Cruz & Caminos
Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesPercussionist Hugo Cruz and his band the Caminos return to City of Asylum for a concert of jazz, funk, and afro-cuban inspired original music.
Story Club PGH Story Slam: That’s A Wrap
Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesStory Club Pittsburgh (created by the former producers of The Moth Pittsburgh) organizes and hosts Story Slam, a monthly nonfiction storytelling series at City of Asylum. December's theme is That's A Wrap!
World Literature: Joseph O’Neill Shares “Godwin”
Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoseph O’Neill, acclaimed author of "Netherland," comes to City of Asylum to share his latest novel, Godwin.
Thursday Night Jazz: Off Minor & Emmett Goods Honor J.C. Moses
Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesMusician Emmett goods joins Tom Wendt for a Thursday Night Jazz concert in honor of his grandfather, J.C. Moses.
World Music: HarmoniZing with Mimi Jong
Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesThe HarmoniZing Ensemble, directed by Mimi Jong, presents reinterpretations of traditional songs from China, Iran, and Turkey and original compositions by local musicians Jeff Berman, Tomchess, and John Marcinizyn.
Christopher Rivas Talks Being Brown & Making it in America with Betty Cruz
Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesAuthor Christopher Rivas shares his debut book "Brown Enough" in this reading and conversation at City of Asylum.
Thursday Night Jazz: Mila Shadel Takes on Pop
Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesOne of Pittsburgh’s best emerging jazz musicians and lifelong guitarist, Mila Shadel, takes to the Alphabet City stage with one mission: to merge the worlds of jazz and pop.
Damon Young’s “How to Survive in America” with Joy Priest, Adriana Ramirez, & Jesse Washington
Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesPittsburgh author Damon Young revives his "How to Survive in America" series with a discussion among friends and fellow writers Joy Priest, Adriana Ramirez, and Jesse Washington.
Thursday Night Jazz: Lynn Speakman Quintet “All About That Bass”
Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesThe Lynn Speakman Quintet performs a jazz concert with a focus on bass and melody at City of Asylum.
Story Club PGH Story Slam: Family Secrets
Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesStory Club Pittsburgh (created by the former producers of The Moth Pittsburgh) organizes and hosts Story Slam, a monthly nonfiction storytelling series at City of Asylum. November's theme is Family Secrets.
World Literature: Jamaica Kincaid (Antigua/USA) “An Encyclopedia of Gardening for Colored Children”
Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesLannan Literary Award winner Jamaica Kincaid comes to City of Asylum to share her latest book, in conversation with Anderson Tepper.
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