Introducing “Voice of the Arts” Spotlights on Classical WQED! At the top of each hour on from 6am-9am and 4pm-6pm, Monday through Friday, learn about a different “Voice of the Arts” podcast, as we highlight the latest in local arts and culture.

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My Sister’s Lipstick at New Hazlett Theater
“My Sister’s Lipstick” explores the fantastical and emotional journey of two siblings coping with grief and identity after their father’s death. This moving play by Anna King Skeels runs for three performances at the New Hazlett Theater on January 30th and 31st.

Chatham Baroque’s Busy February
Chatham Baroque has a busy February featuring a Valentine’s Day themed children’s concert with soprano Pascale Beaudin and a performance by the Renaissance band Piffaro. Don’t miss these upcoming concerts: PB&J Love Notes on February 8th at 10am and 11:15am, and Piffaro Renaissance Band on February 8th at 7:30pm, both at Calvary Episcopal Church.

Anna Singer at Sweetwater Center for the Arts
WQED-FM hosts Anna Singer and Jim Cunningham discuss Anna’s upcoming art exhibition at Sweetwater Center for the Arts, open January 17 to March 14. Learn about Anna’s artistic journey and her family’s connection to Sweetwater, all part of their 50th anniversary celebration.

Chad Austin Directs “Robin and Me: My Little Spark of Madness”
Jim Cunningham interviews Chad Austin, director of the award-winning one-man play “Robin and Me: My Little Spark of Madness,” coming to the Pittsburgh Playhouse from January 22nd to 26th. Hear about the play’s journey from New York City to Point Park University and the enduring impact of Robin Williams.

WQED Cultural Calendar
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Calliope Presents Medusa
Medusa would slay at a Hobbit family wedding. Wielding a sound that would turn classical music scholars to stone, these four folk musicians are reimagining the Western string quartet. By […]
Event Details02.07.25
My Heart Is A River
My Heart is a River is a one-hour audiovisual performance for cello and surround media, written by Freida Abtan for Seth Parker Woods. Narratively, it investigates those moments where subjective […]
Event Details02.08.25
Attack Theatre’s Sessions
Attack Theatre will continue its 2024-25 Season of Fire with Sessions, on February 8. This intimate event where music, dance, and storytelling collide, features NYC-based, Billboard-charting, alt-pop artist and multi-instrumentalist […]
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Pittsburgh Symphony Interviews
Pittsburgh Symphony Radio hosted by Jim Cunningham, a complete two hour concert with Music Director Manfred Honeck and guest artists heard on over 100 PRI and NPR stations across the country. Listen for interviews and features, historic recordings and the latest weekly concerts from Heinz Hall.
