Pittsburgh Concert Society’s Young Artist Winners Showcase: Niles Brandon
Niles Brandon is an 18 year old senior at Pine-Richland High School and has enjoyed and loved playing piano for 13 years.
Youth Expression Showcase: Pittsburgh Folk Festival w/ Christina Hlutkowsky
Christina Hlutkowksy, 18, is a student at Upper St. Clair High School and plays the “bandura,” a traditional Ukranian stringed instrument. She joins us representing the 54th annual Pittsburgh Folk Festival. The festival now highlights the cultural diversity of more than 30 nationalities in the Pittsburgh area.
Spotlight: Pittsburgh Folk Festival w/ Dean Poloka
Dean Poloka, artistic director of the Slavjane Carpatho-Rusyn Ensemble, representing the 54th annual Pittsburgh Folk Festival. The festival now highlights the cultural diversity of more than 30 nationalities in the Pittsburgh area.
Feature: The Sprout Fund’s Spark Program
Ryan Coon of the Sprout Fund, along with four new Spark program managers, join us to discuss their wonderful new intiatives that engage citizens, support creativity and cultivate connected communities.
Spotlight: Steve Pellegrino’s Accordion Stories
Talented artist and musician Steve Pellegrino joins us to preview his Accordion Stories, a one-man show benefitting Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank.