The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Hosts A Series of Events 9/17-23

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust will host a series of performances animating the Cultural District the week prior to The Pittsburgh Summit. The array of programming reflects the multicultural diversity and artistic talent of the region.

"As we welcome the world to Pittsburgh, The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust is proud to showcase the transformation of the Cultural District. We invite residents of the region to enjoy the broad selection of free programming during this eventful and historic week," notes J. Kevin McMahon, President and CEO of The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust. "This is an incredible opportunity to share with world leaders, delegates and media from around the globe how art is transforming Pittsburgh and the city's vibrant cultural scene is essential to the region's quality of life."

KATZ PLAZA PROGRAMMING, CORNER OF 7TH STREET AND PENN AVENUE

Thurs., 9/17, 12-1 p.m. North Side Urban Pathways School Steel Pan Band
Fri., 9/18, 12-1 p.m. Members of Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre
Fri. 9/18, 6-9 p.m. Global Beats/PUMP Dance Party
Sat., 9/19, 1-2 p.m. Filipino American Association of Pittsburgh
Sat., 9/19, 6-9 p.m. America's Latin Orchestra
Sun., 9/20, 2-4 p.m. CLO Ministars
Sun., 9/20, 5-7:30 p.m. Members of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
Mon., 9/21, 12-1 p.m. Spilling Ink Dance Company
performing traditional Indian dance
Mon., 9/21, 5-7:30 p.m. Kenia, Brazilian vocalist and Pittsburgh resident
Tues., 9/22, 12-1 p.m. Pittsburgh Opera
Tues., 9/22, 5-7:30 p.m. JazzLive: Jevon Rushton Group
Tues., 9/22, 7:30-9:30 p.m. JazzLive: Sean Jones and Joe Negri
The Cabaret at Theater Square (cover charge)
Wed., 9/23, 12-1 p.m. Flamenco artist Carolina Loyola Garcia
*Programming is subject to change.

VISUAL ARTS
The Trust's Education and Community Engagement Department will also host a survey of 15 local artists in an exhibition and sale called "soulpurpose: Local Artists Showcase." The exhibition at 709 Penn Gallery will run Friday, September 11, through Friday, November 6, 2009. Participating artists include: Leslie Ansley, Christine Bethea, Margaret Burley, Susan Constance, John Flatz, Vanessa German, Rita Gregory, Gary Guydosh, LaVerne Kemp, Christiane Leach, Saihou Njie, Sandra Moore, Susan Ragland, Mark Traughber and Richelle Wilson.

Exhibitions will also take place at the Wood Street Galleries, SPACE and 707 Penn Gallery. For more information on Trust Events, please call 412-456-6666 or visit pgharts.org

The arts are a key strategy in transforming the region, with shining examples in communities like the Cultural District, Northside, Lawrenceville, Penn Avenue, Braddock and Southside. Allegheny County's nonprofit arts and Cultural Industry generates $341 million in economic activity. In the spirit of collaboration, Pittsburgh's vibrant arts and culture scene will be teeming with activity throughout September and the entire year.

For a complete listing of events, please visit PittsburghisART.org

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