YES: Summer Dreamer’s Academy 2012
New at Neighborhoodvoices: Interns, activity providers, and district personnel from Summer Dreamers Academy 2012 join us to demonstrate how Pittsburgh is leading the nation in preventing summer learning loss and closing the achievement gap for students in PPS grades K-8.
Big Brother Matt Mentecky and Little Brother Andrew
New at Neighborhoodvoices: Meet a “big/little” pair matched by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh and learn how you can make a difference in a child’s life. This past week, we were joined by Big Brother Matt Mentecky and Little Brother Andrew, along with BBBS staff member Kristine Pace.
YES: Christian Chiu
New at Neighborhoodvoices: The Pittsburgh Concert Society’s Young Artists Competition provides a recital opportunity and support to talented classical musicians. This week, we’re delighted to present winning artist Christian Chiu, performing selections on piano, live on SLB.
YES: Diviapaed
New at Neighborhoodvoices: Local singer-songwriter B. Greiner, 15, is ‘Diviapaed,’ a fusion of soft-rock, folk and christian music. We’re pleased to welcome this young talent, live on SLB.
CRY America / Toys Du Jour
New at Neighborhoodvoices: CRY America Pittsburgh’s 8th Annual Festival in the Park features Indian food, music, culture and a movie to benefit underpriviledged children in India and the US. The event was Sunday, July 15th from 5pm to dusk at Flagstaff Hill in Schenley Park, Oakland. Joining us is Adam MacGregor, long time volunteer, Sri Babu, an intern, and musicians Toys Du Jour, who performed at the festival and shared some of their distinctive tunes with us, live on SLB.