The Return of BNY Mellon Present Jazzlive Series
Tuesdays, Feb. 1 - March 29 | Greer Cabaret Theater
About: Jazz is back in the Cultural District starting in February! Join the region's finest jazz musicians every Tuesday, February 1 through March 29, at the Backstage Bar for BNY Mellon Presents JazzLive, a production of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust. View the full line-up at trustarts.org/jazz.
Opportunities (contact Diana Roth for more information):
Interviews with artists.
Live Music at the Greer Cabaret
Wed. - Sat., Feb. 2 - 26
About: Jam out with 16 favorite bands from Pittsburgh and beyond at the Greer Cabaret Theater! Doors open at 6:30 pm every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, with music kicking off at 7 pm and the final note ringing at 9 pm. The Backstage Bar will offer a full bar menu and light food. All tickets are just $5.
Opportunities (contact Diana Roth for more information):
Interviews with artists.
Liberty Magic: Eric Jones In Immaculate Deception
Feb. 2 - 27
About: Hailing from Philadelphia, Eric has been astounding audiences worldwide for nearly 20 years. He has appeared on Comedy Central, on The CW’s Masters of Illusion, successfully fooled Penn and Teller on the hit show Fool Us, and was among the final 12 contestants on season 12 of America’s Got Talent. An award-winning performer, Eric Jones’ magic has been showcased at the world-famous Magic Castle in Hollywood and Monday Night Magic, NYC’s longest-running Off- Broadway magic show. He has appeared on television in 19 countries spanning five continents and has wowed dozens of A-List celebrities all around the globe.
Opportunities (contact Robin Elrod for more information):
Press tickets.
Interviews with magician Eric Jones, host Zoe Ruth, and producer Scott Shiller.
Liberty Magic venue tours.
EQT Bridge Theater Series
Cirque Mechanics in Birdhouse Factory
Feb. 12 | Byham Theater
EQT Bridge Theater Series
Birdhouse Factory was inspired, in part, by the masterful industry murals of Mexican- born artist Diego Rivera, the outrageous illustrations of cartoonist Rube Goldberg and the slap-stick humor of Charlie Chaplin’s film Modern Times. While these inspirations make Birdhouse Factory artful, nostalgic and funny, the true essence of the show comes from the circus.
Opportunities (contact Robin Elrod for more information):
Press tickets.
Interviews with artists and Pam Komar, Director of Family Programming for the PIttsburgh Cultural Trust.
Visual Arts
InVisible
An Artist Talk Featuring TCS Artists
February 5 & February 11 | 820 Liberty Avenue
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., free and open to the public
https://trustarts.org/exhibit/22019-2021/invisible
InVisible, an art exhibition centered on mental health from the Black perspective, features painting, sculpture, performance, multimedia installations, and poetry by 12 artists. The work highlights artists' personal battles with mental health and explores vices, remedies, mental health practices, therapy, medications, coping mechanisms, and triggers.
February 5: Natiq Jalil, Trenita Finney, Isaiah Spencer, and Crystal Noel Jalil
February 11: Tomi Adebayo, Jameelah Platt, Amun Ray, and Willy James
Artist talk moderated by Zeal Eva.
The Coloured Section Black Artists’ Collective | www.colouredsection.us./InVisible
Opportunities (contact Diana Roth for more information):
Meet/Interview the artists.
Trust Arts Education: Second Saturday Workshops
Feb. 12 | Trust Arts Education Center
About: Second Saturday workshops presented by Trust Arts Education include programs for art enthusiasts of all ages, skill levels, and interests! Try something new and make your own unique works of art, genres include writing, painting, sewing, and more.
Keep Them Moving and Singing!
9:00 a.m.
This hands-on workshop will explore singable large and small motor movements for the early childhood classroom.
Wire Beads and Sculptures
10:00 a.m.
Families come together to make a unique piece of art using beads and wire: a sculpture on a stand, a mobile that hangs, or a suncatcher to jazz up a winter window.
Getting into Character
3:00 p.m.
Prepares students for their next big role on the stage by digging into character development. Using a variety of monologues, including those they use already and learn about new approaches to getting into character.
Afro-Caribbean Dance
4:00 p.m.
This Afro-Caribbean dance workshop will take participants on a journey of joy and exuberance. This movement experience is perfect for all abilities, and will explore Haitian, Soca, and Samba dance styles.
Opportunities (contact Becca Hansborough for more information):
Interviews with teaching artists.
Complimentary workshop tickets.
Karen Akers: Trust Cabaret Series
Feb 14. | Greer Cabaret Theater
About: Karen Akers is one of America’s more arresting and successful concert and cabaret stars. She is the recipient of the 2005 NY Nightlife Award for “Outstanding Female Cabaret Vocalist in a Major Engagement and the 2009 “Legends Award.” Ms. Akers has appeared in many prestigious venues worldwide, including Carnegie Hall, the Hollywood Bowl, and New York’s premiere night spots such as Café Carlyle, Rainbow & Stars, and The Oak Room at The Algonquin Hotel.
Opportunities (contact Diana Roth for more information):
Interviews with Karen Akers.
Current and Upcoming Films at the Harris Theater
Drive My Car
Jan. 20 - Feb. 17
The Sleeping Negro
Feb. 18 - 24
2022 Oscar Nominated Short Films
Feb. 25 - Mar. 17
Opportunities:
Interviews with Joseph Morrison, Harris Theater Venue Manager.
Tours of the newly renovated Harris Theater.
Press tickets.
Hamilton
Feb. 22 - Mar. 13 | Benedum Center
About: Hamilton is the story of America then, told by America now. Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and Broadway, Hamilton has taken the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton and created a revolutionary moment in theater — a musical that has had a profound impact on culture, politics, and education. With book, music, and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, direction by Thomas Kail, choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler, and musical supervision and orchestrations by Alex Lacamoire, Hamilton is based on Ron Chernow’s acclaimed biography. It has won Tony®, Grammy®, and Olivier Awards, the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and an unprecedented special citation from the Kennedy Center Honors.
Opportunities:
Interviews with Pittsburgh native and Hamilton Company Manager Brad Broman.