Apr 26 Friday
“Oneness: Brie Ruais”, the first in Contemporary Craft’s new Tomayko Solo Artist Elevation Series, is a solo exhibition featuring the work of ceramic artist Brie Ruais.
The exhibition is a large survey of work, spanning eight years and exploring the idea that memory, place, and experience are based on an individual's perception and haptic experience.
Each of Ruais' works start with clay equal to Ruais’ body weight at the time. From there, she uses her body as a tool to push and shape the clay into its final form, completing the work in under 15 minutes.
“Oneness: Brie Ruais” is on view Feb. 2 - May 4, 2024. Admission is free.
Live music in the tasting room. Free entry!
A magical evening awaits in Wonderland when Outreach Teen & Family Services will take guests 'through the looking glass' to celebrate the agency's 50th Anniversary at their annual Connections Gala! Guests will enjoy cocktails, dinner, silent auction, and more at this black tie optional event. Proceeds from the evening will go to general operating support and subsidized counseling sessions. Since its inception in 1974, Outreach has been committed to supporting the mental health needs of youth, young adults and families across the Greater Pittsburgh Area.
In 1926, radium was a miracle cure, Madame Curie an international celebrity, and luminous watches the latest rage-until the girls who painted them began to fall ill with a mysterious disease. Inspired by a true story, RADIUM GIRLS traces the efforts of Grace Fryer, a dial painter, as she fights for her day in court. Called a "powerful" and "engrossing" drama by critics, RADIUM GIRLS offers a wry, unflinching look at the peculiarly American obsessions with health, wealth, and the commercialization of science." - Dramatic Publishing
Witness this true story retold on the stage!
Directed by Andrew William Smith, starring Lisa Velten Smith
Sly Howard Baker offers 16th century Venice as the setting to provoke 21st century audiences, Rebel female painter Galactia is commissioned by the Doge to paint a vast canvas celebrating a triumphant battle. Yes, there are tensions between personal ambition and moral responsibility seen through the lens of sexual politics. But this play defies expectation (you’ll laugh quite a bit) and how you feel at the end is anyone’s guess. Note: Oxford Dictionary's first definition of the word ‘execution’… to ‘carry out, render.’
Connected like a puppet to objects that have informed the Black experience in America, multidisciplinary artist Edisa Weeks alternates between blackface, whiteface, storytelling, and visceral dance to dig into the pathologizing of African Americans and the foundations of Liberty in America.
3 RITES: Liberty begins with an installation of roots made out of paper and twine that hang from the ceiling to the floor. You are invited to move through the roots as if moving through the underbelly of history before eventually meeting the “Liberty” character played by Weeks. Her hair is braided to resemble the Statue of Liberty’s crown. Each spoke of the hair crown is connected via tie-lines and pulleys to specific objects — Bible, black dick, blonde wig, gun, lightbulb, sneakers, watermelon that represent the Black experience in America.
As our nation grapples with confederate monuments, Black Lives Matter, fake news, and economic stratification; 3 RITES: Liberty humorously and poignantly insists on a reckoning with our past and present.
Immediately after the performance in the theater, we invite you to join us for a conversation to provide a moment of communal digestion, and to discuss what is resonating with you after experiencing the liberty rite.
Warning: The show contains mature themes and potentially triggering content about psychological and sexual violence. Not recommended for children under thirteen.
Photo Credit: nicki lee
On April 26/27, the Bach Choir of Pittsburgh presents “A Satire: Carmina Burana Africana,” an adaptation of Carl Orff’s masterpiece. This fascinating rhythmic and multi-disciplinary performance features Chanel Holte, soprano, and Graham Fandrei, baritone; the West Virginia University African Drum Ensemble, Michael Vercelli, Director; dancers from the K-Theatre Dance Complex, Kontara Morphis, Artistic Director; and James Burns and Amin Carrillo Rosado, piano (yes, there are two grand pianos in this performance!).
Carmina Burana is a collection of mostly bawdy, irreverent and satirical medieval poetry includes the Latin, German and French vernacular. The songs and poems were written by Goliards, clergy (mostly students) who satirized the Catholic Church.
Performances will be held at the Campbell Memorial Chapel on the campus of Chatham University.
Hard Rock Cafe and CE Presents welcome Satisfaction (The International Rolling Stones Tribute Show) with special guests on Friday, April 26, 2024!
Reserved table and bar seating options are available for advance purchase on Eventbrite.com.
Entry and seating begin at 7 p.m. - Show starts at 8 p.m.
This event is open to all ages with alcohol available to attendees ages 21 and over.
Apr 27 Saturday
We can’t wait to see you at PanCAN PurpleStride Pittsburgh, on Saturday, April 27, 2024!
We’re bringing together pancreatic cancer survivors, families, caregivers, researchers and supporters in your community for a memorable day, and we want you there. Walk around the event village, grab a snack, write on the tribute wall, take pictures with your family and friends in the photo area, and be inspired during the opening ceremony before you set off on the ultimate walk to end pancreatic cancer.
Head to purplestride.org/pittsburgh to register for free!