cultural district calendar of events - winter 2012

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red | First produced by London’s DonmarWarehouse, “Red” jumped to Broadway andwon the 2010 Tony Award® for Best Play. The setting is the studio of temperamentalAbstract Expressionist Mark Rothko, who in1958 accepted a commission to create paintings for The Four Seasons restaurant in New York. As he works with his youngassistant, this rare commercial project leadsto intense discussions about the purpose ofart. Author John Logan is the acclaimedscreenwriter of “Gladiator” and “TheAviator,” among other credits.Pittsburgh Public TheaterO’Reilly Theater $28–$60; 26 or younger $15.75 Also Dec. 2–4, 6–11

2 friday

the nutcracker | Revel in the wonderof Pittsburgh’s favorite family holiday tradition!The Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre creates a fullexperience from the moment you enter theBenedum. Enjoy the festive music, pick upsome glorious trinkets from our expandedNutcracker Market, or have your photo takenwith one of the characters. Dazzling costumes,a larger-than-life Christmas tree, more than80 dancers, and Tchaikovsky’s glorious scoremake “The Nutcracker” a can’t-miss production!Pittsburgh Ballet TheatreBenedum Center / $22.75–$90.75Also Dec. 3–4, 9–11, 15–18 & 20–23

bny mellon grand classics: honeck conducts handel’smessiah | Manfred Honeck, conductor;Laura Heimes, soprano; Lindsay Ammann,mezzo-soprano; William Ferguson, tenor;Philip Cutlip, baritone; Mendelssohn Choirof Pittsburgh, Betsy Burleigh, director.Handel’s “Messiah” as you have neverexperienced it before! Manfred Honeckand opera director Sam Helfrich havere-imagined “Messiah” as an opera, fullystaged, with costumes and lighting. Theorchestra performs from the pit, and theset, designed by Laura Jellinek, transformsHeinz Hall into a contemporary location.Enjoy costumed soloists and chorus as they perform the great selections that havethrilled audiences for over two centuries.Experience a unique and unprecedentedtelling of the greatest story ever told! Pittsburgh Symphony OrchestraHeinz Hall / $20–$93Also Dec. 3 & 4

sean hannity’s holiday saluteto the troops | Features Michael W.Smith, John Ondrasik and Oliver North.Trust Guest AttractionsByham Theater / 7 p.m. / Tickets TBD

one night only | An interactive artisticexperience that allows artists to perform,create or observe in an environment whereanything goes. Future Tenant / 819 Penn Ave. / 8 p.m. / $5

3 saturday

bill burr | Stand-up comedianBill Burr is known for his weeklyfeature, “The Monday MorningPodcast,” as well as appearanceson “The Late Show with DavidLetterman,” “Late Night withConan O’Brien” and “The Opieand Anthony Show.”Trust Guest Attractions Byham Theater / 8 p.m. / $30.25

4 sunday

neil berg’s broadway holiday |A musical theater showcase of belovedBroadway show tunes performed by some oftoday’s brightest Broadway talents, featuringmuch-loved holiday tunes.Cohen & Grigsby Trust Presents Series Byham Theater / 3 p.m. / $18–$35

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6 tuesday

yo-yo ma withthe pso | ManfredHoneck, conductor; Yo-Yo Ma, cello. Withno fewer than 15Grammy Awards®, theAvery Fisher Prize, andthe National Medal ofArts to his name, Yo-YoMa is at the pinnacle of classical music. Hereturns for an exclusiveperformance of Dvorak's stirring “CelloConcerto” with Music Director ManfredHoneck and the PSO. Also, hear the beautifulmusic from Tchaikovsky’s popular ballet “The Nutcracker.”Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Heinz Hall / 7:30 p.m. / $40–$125

8 thursday

a musical christmas carol | We’vetaken the spirit of the season, wrapped it inyour favorite yuletide melodies, and tied it upwith all the holiday magic and wonder ofyour childhood. Join Scrooge, Bob Cratchit,Tiny Tim and a host of colorful characters fora remarkable CLO holiday presentation of “A Musical Christmas Carol.” With dazzlingspecial effects, holiday charm and ticketprices even Scrooge would approve of, thisCharles Dickens classic is a wonderful way to celebrate the tradition of the season. Pittsburgh CLOByham Theater / $26.75–$46.75; half-price tickets for children ages 3–14Also Dec. 9–11, 16–18 & 20–23

10 saturday

holiday second saturday workshops: first night® puppet making | Getinto the spirit by creating unique holiday gifts,or make your own creatures to display in theFirst Night® Pittsburgh Parade.Trust Education & Community EngagementTrust Arts Education Center / 11 a.m. Free & open to the public

holiday second saturday workshops: jewelry making, swarovski pearl& crystal necklace | Learn the basicright-angle weave to create stunning, elegantnecklaces using Swarovski pearls and crystals.Must be 15 years of age or older.Trust Education & Community EngagementTrust Arts Education Center / 11 a.m. $70 (includes materials)

highmark family holiday pops |Lawrence Loh, conductor; Jodi Benson,vocalist; Gary Mauer, vocalist. ‘Tis the seasonto be jolly! Celebrate with holiday music,including “Let it Snow” and “Sleigh Ride.”Jodi Benson, the voice of Disney’s Ariel, joins the merriment with a heart warmingperformance of “Part of Your World” from“The Little Mermaid.” Superstar vocalist GaryMauer, who starred in Broadway’s “ThePhantom of The Opera,” performs selectionsfrom Disney favorites. This concert will entertain the whole family. Follow Fiddlesticksin merry measure around Heinz Hall with a special Holiday Time Adventure at 10 a.m.,and take a picture with the glorious 25-foot-tall tree in the Grand Lobby.Pittsburgh Symphony OrchestraHeinz Hall / 11:15 a.m. / $15–$59

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celtic woman: a christmas celebration with the pso | Haveyourself a Celtic little Christmas! Music sensation Celtic Woman performs belovedholiday songs with your PSO. Known for their successful PBS specials, the womenwho comprise Celtic Woman are celebratedaround the world as enchanting Irish entertainers.Pittsburgh Symphony OrchestraHeinz Hall / 7:30 p.m. / $35–$120

12 monday

b.e. taylor christmas concert |This is the place where the faithful comeyear after year to feel the love of Christmas.B.E. Taylor transforms old favorites throughbold interpretations to create new traditions

that will live in the heart as long asChristmas is celebrated. Each year, a band ofbrothers fills the silent nights of Decemberwith harmony, music and love. Heinz Hall / 7:30 p.m. / $34.75–$55.75Also Dec. 13

13 tuesday

straight no chaser | Neither strait-laced nor straight-faced, Straight No Chaseris reinventing the a cappella tradition on thecontemporary pop music landscape. StraightNo Chaser is the real deal — the captivatingsound of unadulterated human voices comingtogether to make extraordinary music that ismoving and in good humor.Cohen & Grigsby Trust Presents SeriesBenedum Center 8 p.m. / $32.25–$57.25

15 thursday

pnc pops!highmark holiday pops with marvin | Marvin Hamlisch, conductor; Jodi Benson, vocalist; Gary Mauer, vocalist;Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh, BetsyBurleigh, director. Highmark Holiday Pops isa Pittsburgh holiday tradition! Celebrate theseason with favorite carols and holidaymusic, including “Sleigh Ride” and “HallelujahChorus” from Handel’s “Messiah,” as well asspecial surprises brought to you by PrincipalPops Conductor Marvin Hamlisch. JodiBenson, the voice of Disney’s Ariel, joins themerriment with a heart warming performanceof “Part of Your World” from “The LittleMermaid,” as well as your holiday favoriteslike “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas”and “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town.”Superstar vocalist Gary Mauer, who starredin Broadway’s “The Phantom of The Opera,”will treat you to festive classics, including“Baby It’s Cold Outside,” with Ms. Benson.Pittsburgh Symphony OrchestraHeinz Hall / $20–$95 Also Dec. 16, 17 & 18

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pittsburgh jazz orchestra holiday performance | Old favoritesreceive a jazz makeover, as the skilled musicians of the PJO render a new treatmenton holiday classics, turning the holiday season into a celebration of wonder, bliss and merriment the whole family will enjoy. August Wilson Center / 6 p.m. / $20–$40

27 tuesday

memphis | Turn up that dial…From theunderground dance clubs of 1950s Memphiscomes a hot new Broadway musical thatbursts off the stage with explosive dancing,irresistible songs and a thrilling tale of fameand forbidden love. Inspired by actual events,MEMPHIS is about a white radio DJ whowants to change the world and a black clubsinger who is ready for her big break. Comealong on their incredible journey to the endsof the airwaves — filled with laughter, soaringemotion and roof-raising rock ‘n’ roll. Winnerof four 2010 Tony Awards®, including BestMusical, MEMPHIS features a Tony®-winningbook and a Tony®-winning original score.Experience Broadway’s most exciting newdestination.PNC Broadway Across America – PittsburghHeinz Hall / $26–$68Also Dec. 28–31 & Jan. 1

31 saturday

highmark first night® pittsburgh2012 | It’s the region’s best and biggest NewYear’s Eve celebration. Enjoy the grandHighmark First Night® Pittsburgh Parade, plusan eclectic showcase of live music, dance,entertainment and visual arts in the CulturalDistrict. Kids of all ages will enjoy this festiveevening. The celebration concludes with spec-tacular fireworks and the trademark Highmark

First Night® Pittsburgh finale, “The Future ofPittsburgh and Countdown to Midnight.” The Pittsburgh Cultural TrustLocations throughout the Cultural District$8; Children ages 5 & under FREE

rockin’ salsa new year’s evedance party | Dance in the new yearwith DJ Jeff Shirey at Pittsburgh’s hottestsalsa night spot in the Cultural District.Beginner salsa dance lessons at 10 p.m. are followed by salsa dancing late into theevening. At midnight, enjoy food, champagneand noisemakers. It’s the best New Year’sdeal in town! Cash bar and appetizers available for sale. Ages 21+The Pittsburgh Cultural TrustCabaret at Theater Square / 10 p.m. $25.75 in advance; $35 at door (space permitting)

5 thursday

the second city in laugh outloud | America’s famed comedy troupe,The Second City, is coming back to ThePublic by popular demand with its one-of-a-kind “Laugh Out Loud” tour. From the company that launched the careers of Tina Fey, Stephen Colbert, Steve Carell, Gilda Radner, Bill Murray and more, comesthe next generation of the comedy world’sbest and brightest in an evening of hilarioussketch comedy and Second City’s trademarkimprovisation.Pittsburgh Public TheaterO’Reilly Theater / $28–$48; $220 (tables offour, with bar service); 26 or younger: $15.75Also Jan. 6 & 7

8 sunday

charlotte’s web | theatreworksUSABased on E.B. White’s beloved story of a pignamed Wilbur and a little gray spider namedCharlotte, this professional production of“Charlotte’s Web” comes to life on stage.This treasured tale, featuring madcap andendearing farm animals, explores bravery,selfless love, and the true meaning of friend-ship. This show will be performed Jan. 9–15at satellite locations throughout the region.Visit trustarts.org/kids for more information.Pittsburgh International Children’s TheaterByham Theater / 2 p.m. $9.50; $11 at door

13 friday

bny mellon grand classics:rachmaninoff’s symphonicdances | Juraj Valc̆uha, conductor; DameEvelyn Glennie, percussion. A force to be reckoned with, famed percussionist DameEvelyn Glennie unleashes her notable musicalityand virtuosity in Steven Stucky’s “SpiritVoices,” described by the composer as an“inspiration from the diversity of spirits andother supernatural forces from cultures aroundthe world who manifest their presencethrough sound.” Glennie seamlessly movesacross the stage while performing on animpressive array of percussion instruments.The PSO welcomes back Slovakian conductorJuraj Valc̆uha to Heinz Hall with SergeiRachmaninoff’s “Symphonic Dances,” whichepitomizes the lush melodies and energeticrhythms of this popular Russian composer’sbody of musical works. Pittsburgh Symphony OrchestraHeinz Hall / $20–$93 / Also Jan. 14 & 15

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second saturday art workshops: drawing the clothed figure |Improve your representational drawing skillsusing traditional drawing techniques of theOld Masters. For all experience levels.Trust Education & Community EngagementTrust Arts Education Center / 11 a.m. / $25

second saturday art workshops: art to wear – felted neck piece |Learn the basics of felting to create necklaces made from felted dreads and balls of beautifully dyed wool and yarns. No experience necessary. Trust Education & Community EngagementTrust Arts Education Center / 11 a.m. / $35

18 wednesday

robert morris university presents the pittsburgh speakers series: michael pollan | Named by Newsweekas one of the Top 10 New Thought Leaders,Michael Pollan has been exploring where

culture and nature intersect for more than20 years. His prize-winning best sellers include “In Defense of Food,” “The Omnivore’sDilemma,” “The Botany of Desire,” and “FoodRules.” Pollan also co-starred in the revealingdocumentary “Food, Inc.”Heinz Hall / 8 p.m. / Subscription Only

19 thursday

as you like it | Smart, feisty, and funny,the role of Rosalind is one of the Bard’sgreatest inventions. Rosalind and Orlando fall for each other at first sight, but theircourtship is cut short when she is banished

by the usurping Duke. Disguised as a boy,Rosalind flees into the Forest of Arden, onlyto meet Orlando once again. What ensueshas been described as “the triumph ofShakespearean romantic comedy.” “As YouLike It” is sure to create the same sense ofenchantment as The Public’s previous delightfulproduction of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.”Pittsburgh Public TheaterO’Reilly Theater $28–$60; 26 or younger: $15.75Also Jan. 20–22, 24–29 & 31; Feb. 2–5, 7–12, 14–19

20 friday

“tribute” concert: a symphoniccelebration of african americanculture | Lawrence Loh, conductor;August Wilson Center Dance Ensemble.For its sixth annual “Tribute” concert, thePittsburgh Symphony Orchestra showcases a fusion of styles that reflect the diversity of music. Presented in association with theAugust Wilson Center for African AmericanCulture and the Hill House Association. Pittsburgh Symphony OrchestraAugust Wilson Center / 7:30 p.m. / Tickets TBD

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fiddlesticks: skate into winter | Lawrence Loh,conductor; Katy Williams, vocalist. Warm upinside Heinz Hall and discover the musicaladventures of the chilly season of winter.Hear the frosty sounds of Vivaldi’s “Winter”from “The Four Seasons” and dance along to Waldteufel’s recognizable “Skater’s Waltz.” Bundle up and sled your way to this exhilarating wintry concert. DiscoveryTime Adventures is free to ticket holders and begins at 10 a.m. Pittsburgh Symphony OrchestraHeinz Hall / 11:15 a.m. / $12–$20

the agony and the ecstasy ofsteve jobs | Monologist, author and actorMike Daisey turns his razor-sharp wit toAmerica’s most mysterious technology icon

in this hilarious andharrowing tale ofpride, beauty, lustand industrialdesign. Daisey illuminates us onhow Apple’s lateCEO shaped ourlives. While sharingtravel stories on

investigating Chinese factories where millionstoil to make iPhones and iPods, Daisey’s dangerous journey shines a light on our loveaffair with devices and the human cost of creating them.Cohen & Grigsby Trust Presents Series and The Andy Warhol Museum Byham Theater / 8 p.m. / $18–$35

august wilson contemporary dance ensemble: suite bill | In the 1970s and ’80s, few stirred emotions of love, yearning andheartbreak like the great R&B soul singer Bill Withers. Bill’s honesty, sensitivity and genuine folksy style comes alive in a captivatingnight of dance and reverie, as the AugustWilson Center Dance Ensemble moves andgrooves to “Lovely Day,” “Lean on Me,”“Grandma’s Hands,” “Ain’t No Sunshine” and other classics. “Suite Bill” will take theaudience on a stirring emotional journey.August Wilson Center / 8 p.m. / $15–$30

26 thursday

sean jones presents duets:generations of jazz | Benny Benack IIIand Joe Negri join forces to pay homage to old and new traditions. Negri, widelyregarded as one of the foremost jazz guitarists in the country, and Benack, whohas established his legacy in the long line of a musically gifted family, overlap theirstyles, and harmonize to the music theymake together.August Wilson Center / 7 p.m. / $25

spring awakening | Winner of eightTony Awards® including Best Musical, “Spring Awakening” explores the journeyfrom adolescence to adulthood withpoignancy and passion. An electrifying fusion of morality, sexuality and rock ‘n’roll, “Spring Awakening” has exhilarated audiences like no other musical in years. For mature audiences.Pittsburgh Musical Theater Byham Theater / $12.75–$44.75Also Jan. 27–29; Feb. 3–5

pnc pops! marvin & the movies with dave koz | Marvin Hamlisch, conductor;Dave Koz, saxophone; All-Star College Chorus.Celebrate the music that makes moviesgreat! Grammy®-nominated saxophonist Dave Koz joins Marvin Hamlisch and yourPSO in a concert featuring memorable songsfrom the silver screen. Hear Marvin’s ownAcademy Award®-winning song, “The WayWe Were,” as well as other classics, such as“Over the Rainbow” from “The Wizard of Oz,”and “Somewhere” from “West Side Story.”Tap your feet to music from “The PinkPanther,” James Bond films, and more. It’s pure entertainment.Pittsburgh Symphony OrchestraHeinz Hall / $20–$95 / Also Jan. 27–29

27 friday

hansel & gretel | Humperdinck’sMärchenoper (fairy-tale opera) is a real familyaffair. Not only is the story of a brother andsister lost in the woods and nearly eaten by a wicked witch, but its libretto was written bynone other than Humperdinck’s sister. True toits origins in “Grimm’s Fairy Tales,” “Hansel &Gretel” is a darkly beautiful work with a richorchestration. It’s definitely not just for kids. Pittsburgh OperaCAPA Theater / $35.75–$50.75Also Jan. 28 & 31; Feb. 3 & 5

gallery crawl in the culturaldistrict | The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’spopular free arts and entertainment showcasetakes place at various galleries and artspaces in the Cultural District.Trust Education & Community EngagementLocations throughout the Cultural District 5:30–9 p.m. / Free & open to the public

29 sunday

david garrett | Violinist extraordinaireDavid Garrett is touching hearts and captivatingsold-out audiences around the globe with his precision and far-reaching repertoire,which ranges from Beethoven to Metallica. A Juilliard graduate and student of ItzhakPerlman, David Garrett is one of the world’smost exciting live performers.Cohen & Grigsby Trust Presents SeriesBenedum Center / 8 p.m. $30.50–$43.50


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billy elliott the musical | “EltonJohn’s new show is the best musical of thedecade!” – Time Magazine. Thrilling audi-ences worldwide and winning ten 2009 TonyAwards® including Best Musical, “The bestshow you will ever see” (New York Post) iscoming to Pittsburgh! BILLY ELLIOT THEMUSICAL is a joyous celebration of oneyoung boy’s triumph against the odds. Called“the most inspiring show I’ve seen in years”by Ben Brantley of The New York Times, thestory follows Billy’s journey as he stumblesout of the boxing ring, into a ballet class anddiscovers his dream to dance. Full of life,laughter, award-winning choreography andan unforgettable score by Elton John, BILLYELLIOT will enchant the dreamer in all of us. Based on the international smash-hit film, BILLY ELLIOT is brought to life by a phenomenal cast of 45 and the Tony®-winningcreative team — director Stephen Daldry,choreographer Peter Darling and writer LeeHall — along with music legend Elton John,who has written what the New York Postcalls “his best score yet!”PNC Broadway Across America – PittsburghBenedum Center / $22–$79Also Feb. 1–5, 7–12

3 friday

uncommon with chamberorchestra | Experience Pittsburgh BalletTheatre at the intimate August Wilson Center— the perfect venue to see up-close the passion and athleticism of PBT’s dancers in a dynamic program of mixed repertoire. A world premiere choreographed by Dwight Rhoden to the music of Johann S.Bach, joined by Mark Morris’s “Maelstrom”from Beethoven, and Brahms’s “Quintet” by Dennis Nahat. Audiences will be treated to an experience that will challenge any

predetermined ideas regarding the relationshipbetween classical composition and ballet.Pittsburgh Ballet TheatreAugust Wilson Center / $50.75Also Feb. 4–5, 9–12

bny mellon grand classics: brahms’s requiem | Manfred Honeck,conductor; Thomas Hampson, baritone; Chen Reiss, soprano. Hailed as a vital forceof music with a powerful and impassionedvoice, American baritone star ThomasHampson makes a long overdue return tothe PSO. The highly sought-after GrammyAward®-winning soloist performs Dvor̆ák’sbeautiful “Biblical Songs,” a cycle based onvarious psalms. Hampson then joins angelicsoprano Chen Reiss, the Mendelssohn Choirof Pittsburgh, Manfred Honeck and the PSO in Brahms’s “German Requiem.” Thisentrancing and magnanimous work, sung in German for dramatic effect, takes yourbreath away with its tender and quietmoments of sweetness and its powerfulpeaks of emotional intensity.Pittsburgh Symphony OrchestraHeinz Hall / $20–$98Also Feb. 4 & 5

8 wednesday

cedric watson & bijou creole |One of the most noted young talents toemerge in Cajun or Creole music in recentyears, Cedric Watson is a fiddler, vocalist,accordionist, bandleader and songwriter ofseemingly unlimited potential. Cedric Watsonhas been making a name for himself by revivingtraditional Creole fiddling, injecting his ownstyle and ingenuity, and bringing this time-honored genre to an ever-broadening audience.Cohen & Grigsby Trust Presents SeriesByham Theater / 7:30 p.m. / $18–$35

10 friday

bny mellon grand classics: beethoven, mozart & respighi |Manfred Honeck, conductor; Lars Vogt,piano. Beethoven’s joyous Symphony No. 1warms your heart and ears with its youthfulsymphonic energy. International star Lars

Vogt, commanding a startling range of colors and subtleties in his playing, performsMozart’s mesmerizing Piano Concerto No. 16in D Major. Then, be transported across theocean to the romance of Italy, as captured in Ottorino Respighi’s well-known “Pines ofRome” and “Fountains of Rome.”Pittsburgh Symphony OrchestraHeinz Hall / $20–$98 / Also Feb. 12

11 saturday

second saturday art workshops: the handmade valentine | Create a variety of handmade valentines for yoursweetheart with artists from “I Made It!” For all experience levels. Trust Education & Community EngagementTrust Arts Education Center / 11 a.m. / $25

12 sunday

national geographic live! ocean soul | Voyage across the earth’soceans with Brian Skerry, one of NationalGeographic’s most seasoned underwaterphotographers and discover a vast, hiddenworld beneath the waves. Skerry has spentthree decades — and more than 10,000hours underwater — telling the oceans’ stories. His images celebrate the mysteryand beauty of the depths and offer portraitsof creatures so detailed and intimate theysometimes appear to have been shot in astudio. Skerry’s landmark new NationalGeographic book, “Ocean Soul,” offers apowerful retrospective of Skerry’s photo-graphs and showcases his ability to createimages that blend strong aesthetic beautywith journalistic relevance. Cohen & Grigsby Trust Presents SeriesByham Theater / 4 p.m. / $20–$40

trespass performing artist residency series | The Trespass seriesallows performance artists to spend a week at Future Tenant to develop, rehearse and perform original works. Visit futuretenant.orgfor performance times and more information.Future Tenant 819 Penn Ave. / $5 / Through March 3

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sean jones: soiree voyaged’amour | Jazz trumpet virtuoso Sean Jones performs a heartfelt selection of love songs to celebrate Valentine’s Day.BNY Mellon Jazz Presents JazzLiveCabaret at Theater Square 7:30 & 9:30 p.m. / $35

15 wednesday

shen yun performing arts | ClassicalChinese dance and music in a gloriouslycolorful and exhilarating show. Masterful cho-reography and graceful routines range fromgrand processions to ethnic and folk dances,with gorgeously costumed dancers. Trust Guest Attractions / Also Feb. 16Benedum Center / 7:30 p.m. / $53.25–$153.25

16 thursday

music 101: a triple horn for a triple concerto | Music 101 is an infor-mal lunchtime lecture series providing an opportunity to hear personal insights fromPSO musicians, conductors and key personnel.Held in the Dorothy Porter Simmons RegencyRooms at Heinz Hall. No reservations necessary. Doors open at 11:15 a.m. Pack a lunch or call 412-392-3303 or [email protected] in advance to ordera $12 Common Plea gourmet picnic lunch.Pittsburgh Symphony AssociationHeinz Hall / 12:30 p.m.Free & open to the public

17 friday

bny mellon grand classics: music as inspiration | ManfredHoneck, conductor; Nikolaj Znaider, violin.Pause and reflect on the preciousness of lifewith three inspirational musical pieces.

Manfred Honeck unveilsa world premiere andPSO commission byComposer of the Year Steven Stucky,celebrating the 50thanniversary of the pub-lication of Pittsburgh

environmentalist Rachel Carson’s “SilentSpring.” Gramophone magazine describesviolinist Nikolaj Znaider as “one of the great-est artists of his generation.” He returns to per-form Sibelius’s transcendent Violin Concerto,with its heart-wrenching slow movement andhair-raising finale. Tchaikovsky’s “Pathétique”

traverses the full range of human emotion —recalling triumphant successes, heartbreaking personal tragedies, terrifying fears, and tender nostalgia.Pittsburgh Symphony OrchestraHeinz Hall / $20–$93 / Also Feb. 18 & 19

18 saturday

dance works rotterdam/andré gingras: anatomica | (U.S. premiere) TheNetherlands’ most explosive modern dancecompany performs the U.S. premiere of“Anatomica,” an unyielding exploration of the danger, beauty and consequences of the human body on display. “Anatomica”presents a wry commentary on the obsessiveculture of “showing off” with its unabashedphysicality and Gingras’s signature high-octane partnering.Pittsburgh Dance CouncilByham Theater / 8 p.m. / $19-$45

pittsburgh jazz orchestra: pittsburgh vs. philadelphia | Thislively Pittsburgh Jazz Orchestra performancepits the best of the region’s jazz drummingagainst its Philadelphia counterpart in afriendly but spirited rivalry.August Wilson Center / 8 p.m. / $20–$40

21 tuesday

pop goes the rock by cirquedreams | A roller-coaster ride of twists,turns and wows, POP GOES THE ROCK is a new musical of unexpected sights andsounds that explode on stage like a rock ‘n’roll party set in a carnival funhouse. Created

and directed by Neil Goldberg, along withworld-famous Cirque Dreams entertainment,this one-of-a-kind variety show spans decades.Enjoy timeless tunes with a kaleidoscope ofCirque Dreams talent, extravagant costumesand theatrical mayhem. An international castof singers, dancers, acrobats and musiciansinspire crazy feats and off-the-hook beats onstage, in the air and off the charts.PNC Broadway Across America – PittsburghHeinz Hall / $20–$65 / Also Feb. 22–26

23 thursday

wunderbaum detroit dealers |Part of The Distinctively Dutch Festival. The newest work of Wunderbaum, theNetherlands’ chameleonic theater collective,merges drama, documentary, music and visualarts into an inescapable interrelationship. As the first part of the triptych, “The Enemyin the Family,” actor and theater producerWalter Bart searches for the American bastarddaughter of his grandfather, Arie Bart, aDutch General Motors’ Opel car dealer wholived in Detroit during the 1950s auto boom.The Pittsburgh Cultural TrustTrust Arts Education Center / Tickets TBDAlso Feb. 24 & 25

brit floyd | The world’s greatest PinkFloyd tribute. Blindingly brilliant and authentic,at last Pink Floyd has the tribute show itdeserves! Brit Floyd celebrates the amazingmusical legacy of Pink Floyd, taking the tribute genre to even greater heights.Cohen & Grigsby Trust Presents Series Benedum Center / 8 p.m. / $32.25–$47.25

24 friday

bodiography presents the red carpet roll out |The evening celebrates a decade of Maria Caruso’s work with performances bycompany alumni and current artists. Includesthe premiere “Ballet Kormos,” which explores the parallels between the arts and science as seen by cardiac surgeon/photographerRobert Kormos. Bodiography Contemporary BalletByham Theater / 8 p.m. / Tickets TBDAlso Feb. 25

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between a ballad and a blues |Playwright Linda Parris-Bailey explores thelife of African American string-band andcountry blues musician Howard “Louie Bluie”Armstrong and his experiences during thesegregation era, when he performed interna-tionally with fellow musicians Carl Martin and Ted Bogan. The play captures Howard’smultilingual and musical gifts, as well as his struggle for survival in a world that may have loved his talent, but not his skin. The August Wilson Center welcomes theCarpetbag Theatre Ensemble’s production of this triumphant play. August Wilson Center8 p.m. / $20–$35 / Also Feb. 25

b.u.s. 7: bricolage urban scrawl |It’s not your grandma’s annual fundraiser!Bricolage sends six playwrights on a 90-minute ride on a Pittsburgh city bus.Each playwright has just 12 hours to write a10-minute play about their experience, afterwhich the directors and actors have the next12 hours to rehearse, memorize and stagethe playwright’s work that same evening —exactly 24 hours after the first meeting. Bricolage Production Company937 Liberty Ave. / $75–$100 / Also Feb. 25

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distant worlds: music from final fantasy | DistantWorlds Philharmonic Orchestra, Arnie Roth,conductor. For the first time ever, Pittsburghhosts an evening of music from the award-winning FINAL FANTASY video game series!Music Director Arnie Roth and the DistantWorlds Philharmonic Orchestra perform classicFINAL FANTASY selections with state-of-the-art HD video presentations filled with imagesdirect from Square Enix and exclusive to theDistant Worlds concert production. For onenight only, the Benedum Center welcomes“Distant Worlds: Music from FINAL FANTASY”and the unmistakable music from the entireFinal Fantasy series, including selections fromthe newly released FINAL FANTASY XIII andXIV games.Cohen & Grigsby Trust Presents Series Benedum Center / 8 p.m. / $38.25–$78.25

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the way back home | Big WoodenHorse Theatre Company UK Once there was a boy who found himself stuck on themoon…and he was not alone. Follow theintergalactic adventures of a boy and aMartian as the picture book by Oliver Jefferssprings into live action. If you love the award-winning stories “How to Catch a Star” and“Lost and Found,” you will be whisked awayby this professional production of “The WayBack Home.” This show will be performedFeb. 27–March 4 at satellite locationsthroughout the region. Visit trustarts.org/kidsfor more information. Pittsburgh International Children’s Theater Byham Theater / 2 p.m. $9.50; $11 at door

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playing for change | What began asa PBS documentary with the lofty goal offostering peace through music has nowbecome a worldwide, live music phenomenon.Inspired by the passion and energy of streetmusician Roger Ridley’s rendition of “Standby Me,” Grammy Award®-winning producerMark Johnson traveled the globe on one ofthe most incredible journeys in modern music.Cohen & Grigsby Trust Presents SeriesByham Theater / 7:30 p.m. $28–$38

robert morris university presents the pittsburgh speakers series: azar nafisi | An avid believer in the“republic of the imagination,” Nafisi’s best-known book, “Reading Lolita in Tehran,” spent117 weeks on The New York Times best sellerlist, and has been translated into 32 languages.It paints a vivid portrait of the IslamicRevolution in Iran and its effect on Nafisi as a secular woman and university professor,and on her students.Heinz Hall / 8 p.m. Subscription only

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defending the caveman |This hilarious and insightful comedy is thelongest running solo play in Broadway history! “Caveman” will have both sexesroaring with laughter and nudging eachother affectionately as they recognize themselves in the stories being told onstage. No topic is untouched as this one-man tour-de-force tackles contemporaryfeminism, masculine sensitivity and even theerogenous zone! “’Defending the Caveman’is hysterically funny!” (Variety)Pittsburgh CLOCabaret at Theater SquareThrough Jan. 8Wed.–Sat. 7:30 p.m.; Sat. & Sun. 2 p.m.; Select Thurs. at 1 p.m.$34.75–$44.75

ruthless! the musical | Eight-year-old Tina Denmark, the greatest song-and-dance sensation ever to hit the third grade,has her heart set on the title role in her

school musical,“Pippi in Tahiti.”When Tina is relegated to thechorus to play a puppy dog she becomeshomicidal. Thenewfound star ofthe show, LouiseLerman, meets a

mysterious “accident” at the hands of Tina,who is now ready to don her Pippi wig. This outrageous musical hit garnered ravereviews during its long off-Broadway run and features such instant classics as “I HateMusicals,” “Angel Mom” and “Born toEntertain.”Pittsburgh CLOCabaret at Theater SquareJan. 25–May 6Wed.–Sat. 7:30 p.m.; Sat. & Sun. 2 p.m.; Select Thurs. at 1 p.m.$34.75–$44.75

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improv comedy jam | 21+ thursdays / 10 p.m. / $3 or free with ticket stub *

salsa fridays | 21+ Fridays / 10 p.m. / $5 or free with ticket stub *10–10:30 p.m. Beginner’s Salsa Dance Lessons

late night cabaret | 21+ Saturdays / 10 p.m. / $5 or free with ticket stub *visit trustarts.org for information on current Late Night Cabaret shows.

* free admission (based on seating availability) with ticket stub from any earlier downtown show

wednesday wine flights |6:15 p.m. / $35.75 includes presentation, wine samplings & light fare

Dec.7holiday wine & cheesePenn Mac’s beloved cheese lady, Carol “DearHeart” Pascuzzi, shares some favorite wineand cheese pairings — and great ideas forholiday planning.

Jan. 4 chilean wines Discover why Chile is the world’s fifth largest wineexporter and the ninth largest producer.

Feb.1dutch diaspora Dutch influenceon the wine industry, especially in Franceand South Africa, is explored. Dutch fare is paired with great wines, as part of The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s DistinctivelyDutch Festival.

craft beer school |6:15 p.m. / $25.75 includes presentation, beer samplings & light fare

Dec.0holiday brews & cheesePenn Mac’s beloved cheese lady, Carol “DearHeart” Pascuzzi, shares some favorite beerand cheese pairings.

Jan.0new year new beerIt’s 2012 and Tony “The Beerman” Kniplingshares his picks and predictions for what’snew and what’s hot for the coming year.

Feb.0 let’s go dutch Enjoy food andale pairings Inspired by the Dutch. Presentedin recognition of the Pittsburgh CulturalTrust’s Distinctively Dutch Festival.

backstage bar at theater squareLive Music / No Cover / Smoke-Free Tues.–Thurs. 5 p.m.–midnight; Fri. 5 p.m.–1 a.m.;Sat. 5 p.m.–2 a.m.; Sun. noon–6 p.m. 412-325-6769 / backstagebar.com

bny mellon jazz presents jazzlive |Free live jazz, showcasing some of the region’s finest jazz musicians, is performed everyTuesday in the Backstage Bar at Theater Square from 5 to 11 p.m.

5–8 p.m. 8–11 p.m.Dec. 6 Mark Lucas Tania Grubbs 0 George Jones New View Trio Eric Johnson 0 George Heid Benny Benack III

0 Brett Williams Roger Humphries & RH Factor

Jan. 3 Salsamba Chico’s Quintet 0 Mark Lucas Dwayne Dolphin 0 Maureen Budway Clare Ascani 0 Max Leake Nelson Harrison

0 George Jones New View Trio Michele Bensen

Feb. 7 Gerald Haymon Roger Barbour 8 Kevin Howard Sean Jones: Soiree Voyage D’Amour 7:30 & 9:30 p.m. / $35 & $40 0 Brett Williams Mike Tomaro 0 Roger Humphries Tony Campbell

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visual artsAll visual arts exhibits are free and open to the public (except where noted)

Wood Street Galleries601 Wood Street (above t-station)Wed. & Thurs. 11 a.m.–6 p.m.; Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m.–8 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.–5 p.m.

parallel universe | Lawrence Malstaf,Arnold Dreyblatt, Laurent Mignonneau and Christa Sommerer. Parallel Universeinvestigates the development of dual technologies that run parallel and neveroverlap but share a common goal.Through Dec. 31

hc gilje: conversations withlight, sound and architecture |Norwegian artist HC Gilje will have his U.S.debut with a site-specific installation andseveral single channel video works usingvideo projected light as a single lightingsource.Jan. 27–April 8Opening Reception & Gallery Crawl Jan. 27

SPACE812 Liberty Avenue / Wed. & Thurs. 11 a.m.–6 p.m.; Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m.–8 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.–5 p.m.

out of the rubble | Guest curator:Susanne Slavik. The rubble that each warleaves behind shapes today and tomorrow — physically, psychologically, spiritually andculturally. Out of the Rubble presents interna-tional artists who consider war’s causes andconsequences, its finality and future, movingfrom decimation and disintegration to thepossibilities of regeneration and recovery.

Dec. 2–Jan. 22

overlapping memories | Guest curator: Carolina Loyola Garcia. “OverlappingMemories” is an art exchange between artists based in Spain and the U.S. working with contemporary collage as a medium and dealing with themes of memory and retrospection.

Feb. 10–April 1

707 Penn Gallery707 Penn Avenue / Wed. & Thurs. 11 a.m.–6 p.m.; Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m.–8 p.m.; Sun.: 11 a.m.–5 p.m.

ross mantle: in the wake |Photographs that question the myths andexplore the realities of the American Dreamin the Monongahela Valley, portraying theregion’s people and places with dignity and understanding while reflecting on thecomplexities of post-industrial America. Through Dec. 31

steve emmett: internal reflec-tions | A selection of paintings by the lateEdinboro University professor and artistSteve Emmett that represent his motif of thesolitary male figure. Utilizing an expressioniststyle, Emmett’s masterful paintings reveal the“strain of painting” while never representinga specific narrative or describing a particularevent. Coming from a complicated imagina-tion and emotional state, these works act asmirrors to humanity, exposing us to a widerange of our own personal experience. Jan. 13–Feb. 19

709 Penn Gallery709 Penn Avenue / Wed. & Thurs. 11 a.m.–6 p.m.Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m.–8 p.m.; Sun.: 11 a.m.–5 p.m.

thomas norulak: detritus | Printmaker Tom Norulak sketches objectsthat have been altered by elemental interactions over time to reveal abstract or surreal qualities. Through Jan. 8

kathryn carr: paper thin theater |Paper cuttings inspired by the stage. Jan. 13–Feb. 19

ToonSeum945 Liberty Avenue Wed. & Thurs. 10 a.m.–3 p.m.;Fri. & Sat. 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Adults: $4; Students: $3; ages 12 & under: free toonseum.org / 412-232-0199

overture: behind the scenes of looney tunes! | Exhibition exploresthe creative forces behind some of the mosticonic characters in cartoon history. Featuresoriginal production cells, sketches and more.Visit toonseum.org for information on relatedLooney Tunes screenings, lectures and events.Through Jan. 2

one fine sunday | A collection of originalsyndicated Sunday comic strip art publishedin newspapers across America on the same day. Through Feb. 27

Tito WayLiberty Avenue (at wood st., behind crazy mocha)

cell phone disco | Visualizes the electromagnetic field of an active mobilephone. A 16' x 16' light screen receives electromagnetic data from a receiver thatcontinuously scans cell phone usage through16 antennas and feeds to eight processorsembedded in the digital display, illuminating2,034 individually controlled LED lights.Ongoing


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August Wilson Center980 Liberty Avenue / Tues.–Sat. 11 a.m.–6 p.m.

Free and open to the public. Fee for special exhibits.

august wilson center visualarts invitational exhibition |This exhibition balances various realms ofartistic expression, including traditional, realistic, modern, visionary, conceptual andfolk. Comprising submissions from local artistsselected by jury, the inaugural Invitational offersbroad-ranging presentation surveying thespectrum of contemporary art in WesternPennsylvania and “Affrilachia.” Through March 17

Future Tenant819 Penn Avenue / Wed.–Sun. noon–4 p.m.

pretty pictures | An exhibit of hand-made prints by Paul Roden and Valerie Luethof Tugboat Printshop.Dec. 3–31

distillate | Curated by Meghan Olsonand Kara Skylling. Features works by residentartists from Pittsburgh’s Brew House Association.Jan. 13–Feb. 4 / Opening Reception Jan. 13, 6–8 p.m.

943 Liberty AvenueSat. 11 a.m.–8 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.–5 p.m.

path: installation by elin hansdottir | As part of WoodStreet Galleries’ “Long are the Days, Shortare the Nights,” “Path” is a maze-like installation, incorporating light and space. Through June

windows and mirrors: reflections on the war inafghanistan | Art can be a dynamicway to help people reflect on importantissues that impact our country. “Windowsand Mirrors” is a traveling exhibit that pro-vides an opportunity to see ourselves indepictions of the war in Afghanistan throughthe eyes of artists and children. Jan. 27–Feb. 12

Online trustarts.org

By PhoneBenedum Center, Byham Theater & Cabaret at Theater Square412-456-6666

August Wilson Center412-338-8742

Pittsburgh Symphony Heinz Hall412-392-4900

Pittsburgh Public Theater412-316-1600

In PersonBox Office at Theater Square655 Penn Ave. (between Sixth & Seventh Streets)

A service charge is added to phone orders.Ticket sales are final; no exchanges orrefunds. Seats are subject to availability. Ticket availability for some events may have changed since this was printed.

how to order tickets

harris theater809 Liberty Ave. / 412-682-4111 / pghfilmmakers.orgPittsburgh Filmmakers screens independent,foreign and classic films.

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Neil Berg’s Broadway Holiday

The NutcrackerHoneck Conducts

Handel’s MessiahRedDefending the

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RedDefending the

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RedThe NutcrackerDefending the

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First Night®Puppet MakingJewelry MakingHighmark Family Holiday Pops


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Celtic WomanA Musical

Christmas CarolRedThe NutcrackerDefending the

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B.E. Taylor ChristmasConcert

Highmark Holiday Pops with Marvin

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JazzLive Michael Pollan As You Like It “Tribute” ConcertAs You Like It

Ruthless! The Musical

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Sean Jones Presents Duets: Generations of JazzSpring AwakeningMarvin & The Movies with Dave Koz

As You Like ItRuthless! The Musical

Hansel & GretelSpring AwakeningMarvin & The Movies

with Dave KozAs You Like ItRuthless! The Musical

David GarrettSpring AwakeningMarvin & The Movies


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Hansel & GretelAs You Like ItJazzLive

Wednesday Wine Flights:DutchDiaspora

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Uncommon with Chamber OrchestraBrahms’s RequiemAs You Like ItSpring AwakeningHansel & GretelBilly Elliott the MusicalRuthless! The Musical

Uncommon with Chamber Orchestra

Brahms’s RequiemAs You Like ItSpring AwakeningBilly Elliott the MusicalRuthless! The Musical


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As You Like ItBilly Elliott the MusicalRuthless! The Musical

The Handmade ValentineUncommon with

Chamber OrchestraAs You Like ItBilly Elliott the MusicalRuthless! The Musical

A Triple Horn for a TripleConcerto

Shen Yun Performing ArtsAs You Like ItRuthless!


Brit Floyd Wunderbaum Detroit Dealers

Pop Goes the RockRuthless!


Music as Inspiration As You Like ItRuthless! The MusicalTrespass Series

Music from Final FantasyThe Red Carpet Roll OutB.U.S. 7Between a Ballad

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Detroit DealersPop Goes the RockRuthless! The MusicalTrespass Series

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the MusicalRuthless! The Musical

Cedric Watson & Bijou Creole


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Hansel & GretelGallery Crawl in the Cultural District

Spring AwakeningMarvin & The Movies


Craft Beer School: NewBeers for theNew Year

As You Like ItJazzLive

AnatomicaPgh Jazz Orchestra: Pittsburgh vs.Philadelphia


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National Geographic Live! Ocean SoulTrespass Performing Artist Residency Series

Beethoven, Mozart & RespighiUncommon with

Chamber OrchestraAs You Like ItBilly Elliott the MusicalRuthless! The Musical


The Way Back HomePop Goes the RockRuthless! The MusicalTrespass Series


Brahms’s RequiemAs You Like ItSpring AwakeningHansel & GretelBilly Elliott the MusicalRuthless! The Musical

Fiddlesticks:Skate into WinterThe Agony and The Ecstasy of Steve JobsSuite BillAs You Like It

Playing for ChangeAzar NafisiRuthless!


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