May 19, 2012

YES: Rachel Mracna

New at Neighborhoodvoices: Rachel Mracna is a singer-songwriter and performer who most recently toured with the cast of Billy Elliott, performing the role of Debbie, among others. We’re pleased to welcome this young and upcoming talent, live on SLB.

May 19, 2012

YES: Fairchild Challenge Winners

New at Neighborhoodvoices: The Fairchild Challenge fosters interest in the environment by encouraging teenagers to investigate, devise imaginative and effective responses, and to take action at many levels on environmental issues through a menu of Challenges. This week we’re joined by winners Alicia Ferrilli and Chrissy Figan who successfully completed Challenge #5: Intergenerational Interviews, where students interview an elder about his or her experiences and relationship with nature, and then compare and contrast the elder’s experience with the student’s own.

May 19, 2012

Live Music: Borys Ostapienko

New at Neighborhoodvoices: Borys Ostapienko performs the Bandura, a Ukrainian instrument, and discusses the Pittsburgh Folk Festival.

May 12, 2012

YES: Grace Callahan

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 Grace Callahan, Soprano, performing selections live on SLB.

May 12, 2012

Live Music: Musuhallpa – Music of the Andes

New at Neighborhoodvoices: Musuhallpa – Music of the Andes joins us with native instruments, performing Peruvian music and discussing the history and heritage behind their unique sound, live on SLB.