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Arts Pittsburgh
(www.artspittsburgh.org) |
This site is hosted by The
Center for Arts Management & Technology. Contains many
links to art organizations within the Pittsburgh area. Also
provides links to event listings and current news. |
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Bach Choir of
Pittsburgh (www.bachchoirpittsburgh.org) |
The Bach Choir of Pittsburgh's mission is
"to enrich the musical life of its listeners with creative
performances of new and culturally diverse music, and cultivate
[their] legacy of producing and performing master choral works with
orchestra." This site offers information on performances,
auditions and recordings, and includes a history of the
choir. |
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Calliope,
Pittsburgh
Folk Music Society
(www.calliopehouse.org) |
Calliope is "a non-profit educational and
presenting organization that promotes and preserves traditional and
contemporary folk music and its allied arts." This site offers
information about concerts and day-to-day events and provides
numerous links to more Folk Arts information. |
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Chatham Baroque
(www.chathambaroque.org) |
Chatham Baroque is "an Ensemble-in-Residence
at Chatham College and WQED-FM Pittsburgh and tours internationally
and throughout the United States." This site offers
information on touring, the musicians, and their new series "Peanut
Butter and Jam" sessions. |
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Children's
Festival Chorus (www.cfc-pgh.org) |
The Children's Festival Chorus is "dedicated
to discovering, educating, nurturing, and providing opportunities
for talented youths to express their artistic abilities." This
site provides choir descriptions, information on performances,
auditions and music samples and includes student and alumni
news. |
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City Theatre (http://www.citytheatrecompany.org) |
City Theatre is "one of Pittsburgh's
premiere art institutions, providing an artistic home for the
development and production of contemporary plays of substance and
ideas that engage and challenge diverse audiences." This site
offers information on upcoming performances and events and offers a
history of the theatre. |
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Dance Alloy
(www.dancealloy.com) |
Dance Alloy is a contemporary dance company
and school. It maintains a performing company of five full
time dancers as well as a broad program of movement education
initiatives. This site includes information about touring
events and education. |
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Edgewood Symphony
(trfn.clpgh.org/edgewoodso/) |
The Edgewood Symphony Orchestra is a
community arts organization with over 60 volunteer musicians between
the ages of 13 and 73. Their site offers information about
performances and about the symphony itself. |
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International
Poetry Forum (www.thepoetryforum.org) |
The mission of the International Poetry
Forum is "to demonstrate the relevance and centrality of poetry to
the general public through the oral presentation of poetry."
This site offers a history of the forum, a schedule of upcoming
events and information about some of the poets
themselves. |
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Kelly-Strayhorn
Community Performing Arts Center
(www.kelly-strayhorn.org) |
The mission of the Community Theater Project
is "to provide a community theatre facility and to encourage diverse
artistic, cultural and educational activities that will enrich the
community as well as the lives of individuals." This site
offers a schedule of events, a history of the theatre and a gallery
of famous stars. |
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Kuntu Repertory Theater (www.kuntu.org) |
The intent of the Kuntu Repertory has been
"the examination of Black life from a sociopolitical-historical
perspective, and to combine the salient features of theatre that
educate, entertain, and move both performers and audiences to social
action." This site offers information on performances and
auditions, as well as, a history of the Repertory. |
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Manchester
Craftsmen Guild (www.manchesterguild.org/
indexflash.htm) |
Manchester Craftsmen Guild is "a
multi-discipline, minority directed, center for arts and learning
that impairs the visual and performing arts to foster a sense of
accomplishment and hope in the urban community." This site
provides information on three of its programs: Youth, Jazz, and
Visual Arts. It also provides information on MCG's
history and staff. |
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McKeesport
Symphony
Orchestra
(trfn.clpgh.org/mso) |
The mission of the McKeesport Symphony is
"to present orchestra concerts and other musical events of
professional quality for the benefit of the public." Their
website offers information on employment and volunteer opportunites
as well as a history of the MSO and a schedule of upcoming
events. |
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Mendelssohn Choir
(www.themendelssohnchoir.org) |
The Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh
is a 135 voice choir under the direction of Grammy Award
winning Robert Page. This choir is "renowned for its
versatility of repertoire, including oratorio, symphonic, opera,
Broadway, and folk music." This site offers information on
upcoming performances, members and the director. Also offers a
history of the choir. |
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North Pittsburgh
Philharmonic (trfn.clpgh.org/phil) |
The North Pittsburgh Philharmonic presents
at least four formal concerts a year, featuring special guests to
enhance these concerts. This site offers a schedule of
upcoming performances, a history of the orchestra, and descriptions
of the Director and personnel. |
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Opera Theater of
Pittsburgh (www.operatheater
pittsburgh.org) |
The Opera Theater of Pittsburgh is "a
professional company featuring emerging singers and dedicated to
education and audience development." Their site offers a
history of the company, information about the staff and a schedule
of upcoming performances. |
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Pittsburgh Ballet
Theater (www.pbt.org) |
The Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre is currently
recognized as one of the world's leading ballet companies.
This extensive site offers general information about PBT itself, and
about the PBT school. |
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Pittsburgh Camerata (www.pittsburghcamerata.org) |
The Pittsburgh Camerata is the city's
premier chamber choir. Some of their performances include
"Carol of the Animals", "A Winter's Tale", and "Three Rivers
Dance". Their site offers information about these performances
as well as ticket information and audition dates and
times. |
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Pittsburgh Center
for the Arts (www.pittsburgharts.org) |
The Pittsburgh Center for the Arts' mission
is "to inspire creativity and enhance lives through the experience
of art." Their site offers information about exhibits, classes
and community programs. |
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Pittsburgh Chamber
Music Society (trfn.clpgh.org/pcms) |
Part of the Pittsburgh Chamber Music
Society's mission is "to present chamber music of the highest
quality performed by internationally and nationally recognized
ensembles to tri-state residents." Their site offers a history
of the Society, and information about the 2002-2003 concert
series. |
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Pittsburgh Civic
Light Opera (www.pittsburghclo.org) |
CLO's mission is "to preserve, perpetuate
and create the very best of musical theater and to encourage its
appreciation by producing and presenting first-rate
performances." Their site offers information about upcoming
shows, their history and about their education and outreach
programs. |
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Pittsburgh Concert
Chorale (www.pghconcertchorale.org) |
Part of the PCC's mission is "to enhance the
quality of life of greater Pittsburgh by involving the community in
musical performances." Their site includes information on the
director and guest artists as well as ticket information and concert
dates. |
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Pittsburgh
Filmmakers (www.pghfilmmakers.org) |
Pittsburgh Filmmakers are "commited to the
advancement of artistic excellence in film, video, photography and
digital media and accomplish this with programs in education,
equipment access, community outreach and exhibition." This
site offers information on their facilities, staff and
school. |
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Pittsburgh Glass
Center (pittsburghglasscenter.org) |
Pittsburgh Glass Center is "dedicated to
teaching, creating, and promoting glass art." Their site
offers information on classes, instructors and the
gallery. |
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Pittsburgh
International
Children's Theater
(www.pghkids.org) |
The Pittsburgh International Children's
Theater offers professional theater performances for families with
children ages 4-12 years. Their site offers information on the
Children's Festival, family series and information about tickets and
shows. |
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The Pittsburgh Irish and
Classical Theatre's mission is "to diversify the region's theatrical
offerings by providing Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania audiences
with high-quality, text-driven, affordable productions of classical
theatre and the works of classical and contemporary Irish playwrights."
This site offers information on education, programs and news concerning
the PICT. |
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Pittsburgh
Musical Theater
(www.pittsburghmusicals.com) |
Pittsburgh Musical Theater is "a non-profit
professional company committed to quality musical theater at
affordable prices, the education of youth, and the support of local
talent." Their site offers information on the administration
and the professional company, as well as their education
opportunities. |
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Pittsburgh Opera
(www.pittsburghopera.org) |
Pittsburgh Opera's mission is "to enrich the
life of Pittsburgh and the tri-state area and draw national and
international attention to the region." Their site offers
information on their upcoming performances, their company and about
education possibilities. |
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Pittsburgh Public Theater
(www.ppt.org) |
Pittsburgh Public Theater is an organization
geared toward keeping theater alive in Pittsburgh. Their site
offers information about their theater's performances and education
opportunities. |
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Pittsburgh
Symphony Orchestra(www.pittsburghsymphony.org
/index.html) |
The Pittsburgh Symphony has been a vital
part of the city of Pittsburgh's heritage for more than 100
years. Their site offers information about the director,
the upcoming performances and education opportunities. |
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Pittsburgh Youth
Ballet
(www.pybco.com) |
The Pittsburgh Youth Ballet "provides
professional dance training and performance experience in a
nurturing environment." Their site offers class descriptions
and schedules, registration information and information about
teachers and students. |
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Pittsburgh Youth
Pops Orchestra
(www.pypo.org) |
PYPO's mission is "to provide a unique
educational experience to dedicated young musicians by developing
musical leadership and skills and a lifelong love of music."
Their site offers information on their schedule, thier staff and a
Parents' Page. |
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Prime Stage
(www.primestage.com) |
Prime Stage's mission is "to expose and
engage adolescents and families in the discovery of live
theatre." Their site offers information on their upcoming
performances, about their history, and about educational
opportunities. |
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Quantum Theater
(www.quantumtheatre.com) |
Quantum Theater is "a company of
progressive, professional artists dedicated to producing intimate
and sophisticated theatrical experiences in uncommon settings,
exploring universal themes of truth, beauty and human relationships
in unexpected ways." Their site offers information about their
vision and history. |
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Renaissance and
Baroque Society
(www.rbsp.org) |
RBS of Pittsburgh "presents performances of
the music of the Middle Ages, Renaissance, Baroque and Early
Classical periods and fosters a broader understanding and
appreciation of the music, arts and culture of the times."
Their site offers information about performances and tickets, as
well as, how you can get involved and how to learn about early
music. |
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Renaissance City
Choirs
(www.rccpittsburgh.org) |
The Renaissance City Choirs' mission is "to
be a leading artistic organization representing Pittsburgh's gay,
lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community, building bridges with
the GLBT community and the greater community as
an interactive contributor to the cultural life of the tri-state
area." Their site offers performance information, information
about their directors and a frequently asked questions
page. |
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Renaissance City
Wind Music
Society
(trfn.clpgh.org/rcw) |
The
Renaissance City Wind Music Society "dedicates
itself to performing and recording the finest music for wind
instruments." Their site offers information about the
composer, the musicians and upcoming concert
dates. |
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River City Brass
Band
(www.rcbb.com) |
The mission of the
River City Brass Band is "to propagate and perpetuate musical
culture, primarily American musical culture, across a broad spectrum
of the public through the presentation of brass band performances,
educational programs and the production of recordings." Their
site offers information on their performance schedule, history and
band members. |
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Saltworks Theatre
Company
(www.saltworks.org) |
Saltworks
Theatre Company is "a non-profit, professional
arts company which addresses the physical, emotional and spiritual
needs of children, youth and families through the creation and
performance of contemporary dramatic works." Their site offers
information about their shows, actors and
directors. |
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Silver Eye Center
for Photography
(www.silvereye.org) |
Silver Eye Center is "dedicated to fostering the practice, appreciation, and
understanding of photography as an art form and as a powerful form
of visual communication." Their site offers information about
their exhibitions, programs and volunteer
opportunities. |
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Society For
Contemporary Craft
(www.contemporarycraft.org
/home.html) |
The mission of the Society for Contemporary
Craft is "to engage the public in the creative
experience as expressed through contemporary craft." Their
site offers information on their gallery, store, studio and
outreach. |
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Srishti Dances of India's
mission is "to disseminate India's cultural heritage through performances
of Indian classical dance, music and theatre in both their traditional
form and through collaborations with performing artists from around
the world." This site provides information on different kinds of
dances, upcoming productions and the dancer Sreyashi Dey. |
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Tuesday Musical
Club
(www.tuesdaymusicalclub.org) |
Tuesday Musical Club "provides activities, opportunities, and education in
classical music for musicians, music lovers, and the
community." Their site offers information about their history,
their different musical divisions and membership
opportunities. |
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The UMOJA African Arts Company
is "dedicated to the promotion and dessemination of African culture
and seeks to fulfill its mission through the public performance
of authentic traditional and neo-traditional music, dancing, and
storytelling, and through demonstrations and educational lectures
and workshops in African heritage, culture and arts." This site
offers information on programs, performances, and funders. |
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Unseam'd
Shakespeare Company
(www.unseamd.org) |
The Unseam'd Shakespeare
Company is "a
professional theater company dedicated to rediscovering and
reinventing classic and classically inspired plays for
modern audiences, and presenting these plays in artistically
ambitious and innovative, but financially modest,
productions." Their site offers information about their
performances, performers and history. |