Celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King at the Union Projects annual Martin Luther King Junior Day event. I have been told that this is one of the best events of the year. Start the evening off with a free community dinner beginning at 6pm. Stay for performances and reading of Dr. King’s works by local students. All are welcome to attend.
Martin Luther King Junior Day Celebration
Union Project, 801 North Negley Ave, 15206
Monday, January 21st, 6pm
More Info: Union Project.org
I saw a flyer for this at the Union Project today – when I first looked at the flyer I thought it might be along the lines
of MTV’s Carmen: A Hip Hopera – which was popular a few years back. But Pittsburgh: The Opera looks even better. This is way more than opera – video, interviews, puppet show, dance and more.
Pittsburgh: The Opera sold out last year and is back for a repeat performance this weekend at the Kelly-Strayhorn Theater. This is a multimedia experience from the folks at Squonk Opera, a world famous performance group that started with their first performance in the Pittsburgh junk yard in 1992. Continue reading
Okay, no quite American Idol, but this is an impressive event showing off some of Pittsburgh’s best young performers.
On Tuesday, January 15th, the Union Project hosts another Youth Talent Showcase.
At last month’s Talent Showcase the judges and crowd were offered outstanding performances including local dance troupes, emerging hiphop artists, and solo vocalists. We are taking slot reservations for students. Just send an email to hilary@unionproject.org , titled “Contestant” with the name and talent of the youth participating. There will be some slots left open for walk-in contestants the night of the event.
Youth Talent Showcase
Union Project, 801 N. Negley Ave
January 15, 7pm
If you are a regular reader of IheartPGH, you will know that I am a HUGE fan of the Union Project. The Union Project is a former church that has been lovingly restored into a community center and cafe in East Liberty. I have been working with a great group of people to put together UnWrapped. UnWrapped in the annual holiday fundraiser for the Union Project.
Great food, drinks, music and lots of silent auction items will be available. We have a great team working to put the event together and I think the decorations are going to look amazing.
UnWrapped at the Union Project
Saturday, December 1
7-10pm
801 N. Negley Ave
$35 in advance, $45 at the door
More info: UnionProject.org
The Shadow Lounge hosts another great evening of Michael Jackson v. Prince. Which means amazing music all evening.
November 23
More info – 7thMovement.net
