The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust to assume management of Three Rivers Arts Festival
26 November 2008 by Lauren in News
Today, Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh, the advisory board of the Three Rivers Arts Festival, and The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust announced that, effective January 2009, the Trust will oversee the Three Rivers Arts Festival.
Three Rivers Arts Festival and WYEP-FM Present Robyn Hitchcock: I Often Dream of Trains
23 September 2008 by Lauren in News
The Three Rivers Arts Festival and WYEP-FM are pleased to announce Robyn Hitchcock: I Often Dream of Trains at 8 pm, Monday, November 17, 2008, at the New Hazlett Theater on Pittsburgh’s North Side at 6 Allegheny Square East. Tickets go on sale Friday, September 26, 2008, through ProArts Tickets.
CD Live! Presents Susan Tedeschi and James Hunter
15 September 2008 by Lauren in News
Soulful R&B and Grammy-Nominated blues singers light up the Byham
Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh Statement
11 September 2008 by Lauren in News
On September 3, 2008, Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh and the advisory board of the Three Rivers Arts Festival confirmed that Carnegie Museums has assumed responsibility for the Festival’s day-to-day operations.
Three Rivers Arts Festival and WYEP-FM Present David Byrne: Songs of David Byrne and Brian Eno
8 September 2008 by Lauren in News
Legendary mastermind behind the Talking Heads comes to Pittsburgh
CD Live! Presents Steve Earle with Special Guest Allison Moorer
7 July 2008 by Lauren in News
PITTSBURGH -The Three Rivers Arts Festival, Pittsburgh Cultural Trust and WYEP-FM are pleased to announce CD Live! presents a solo and acoustic evening with Steve Earle with special guest Allison Moorer at 8 p.m., Thursday, July 24, 2008, at the Byham Theater. Songwriter, singer, guitarist, playwright, actor, recovered drug addict, political activist – Steve Earle [...]
Shelby Lynne Cancels June 20 Performance
4 June 2008 by Lauren in News
Country star Shelby Lynne has canceled her performance at this year’s Three Rivers Arts Festival, and the rest of her June performances as well.
2008 Three Rivers Arts Festival Takes It to the Streets – Again!
12 May 2008 by Lauren in News
With 300 artists, more than 50 live music performances, 15 visual arts installations and 4 original dance and theatre productions, summer begins in downtown Pittsburgh with the 49th annual Three Rivers Arts Festival. The 2008 Festival will again enliven the historic plazas, city streets and open spaces of downtown Pittsburgh with original art and live performances due to continuing renovations at Point State Park.
Attack Theatre Swings and Dangles Over Shipping Containers
12 May 2008 by Lauren in News
The contemporary dance daredevils of Attack Theatre save the Three Rivers Arts Festival in their newest site-specific work, The Heist. Presented on and among the Festival’s Contained mobile exhibition galleries on Forbes Avenue between Market Square and Stanwix Street, The Heist features high-energy dance, over-the-top characterization and witty physical banter. Catch a free performance at 5:30 pm, Fridays – Sundays, June 6 – 8 and 13 – 15, 2008, rain or shine. All performances are free and open to the public.
Local Artists Go Up Against the Clock at Art Olympics
12 May 2008 by Lauren in News
A zany blend of reality television a la Iron Chef and creation, the Art Olympics are coming to the Three Rivers Arts Festival. 4th River presents the Art Olympics with accompaniment from Pittsburgh jazz band Opek at 6:30 pm, Saturday, June 21, 2008, at Market Square.