FM Cultural Calendar | Starting Wednesday, January 4, 2012

The Second City’s "Laugh Out Loud!"
America’s famed comedy troupe, The Second City, returns to The Public 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, comes the next generation of the comedy world’s best and brightest in an evening of hilarious sketch comedy and trademark improvisation.
01/05/2012 - 01/07/2012
O'Reilly Theater, 621 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, PA
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Twelfth Night Gala
The 13th annual Twelfth Night Gala, with live music by Chatham Baroque, silent auction, wine tasting (6pm), and tantalizing food and drink in a festive atmosphere.  Anna Singer is M.C.
01/07/2012
Time: 7pm

Location: Pittsburgh Athletic Association, Fifth Avenue, Oakland
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Choreographer Dwight Rhoden
Mr. Rhoden and PBT Artistic Director Terrence Orr will appear as part of theLibrary's People's University series, discussing PBT's upcoming mixed-repertory production, Uncommon. The program also includes a brief introduction to the history of ballet. Free. Info: (412) 454-9109
01/07/2012
Time: 3:00 pm

Location: Carnegie Library, 4400 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, PA
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Charlotte's Web
Ages 3-12. Wilbur has a huge problem: how to avoid winding up as pork chops! Charlotte, a fine writer and true friend, hits on a plan to fool Farmer Zuckerman—she will create a "miracle." Charlotte weaves a solution that not only makes Wilbur a prize pig, but ensures his place on the farm forever. Based on E.B. White's classic book, Theatreworks USA's show features madcap and endearing farm animals, bravery, selfless love, and the true meaning of friendship.
01/08/2012 - 01/15/2012

Location: various
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Dvorak at Duquesne - Czech, Please (Quintets)
David Allen Wehr, Artistic Director and pianist. Dvořák's beloved Piano Quintet in A Major is famous for its melodic inspiration and exciting dance rhythms. It's programmed with the Quintet in G Major op. 77 for string quartet and double bass, and the virtually unknown piano duet "From the Bohemian Forest." Special Pre-Concert Event at 2:15 pm.
01/08/2012
Time: 3:00 pm
PNC Recital Hall, School of Music, Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA
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Sunday Afternoon Vocal Series
Music by Pittsburgh composers Reza Vali, Roger Zahab and Robert Schultz, featuring flutist Alberto Almarza, soprano Kelly Lynch and pianist Walter Morales.
01/08/2012
Time: 3:00 pm
Laughlin Music Center, Chatham University, Pittsburgh, PA
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Art Song Recital
Resident Artists Juan José de León, (tenor) and Adam Fry (bass-baritone) explore the art song repertoire with pianist Mark Trawka. Selections include Schumann's Spanisches Liederspiel, Wolf's Michelangelo Lieder, Quilter's To Julia, Minicabs (Mini-Cabaret Songs) by Bolcom, and songs by Tosti. Free admission.
01/08/2012
Time: 3:30 pm

Location: 2425 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA
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