Ernest Tolentino runs the Pittsburgh Ballet Theater's Dancers Trust Fund, a retirement fund for retired dancers.  They have an event on September 14th, 8pm at the George Rowland White Performance Center on the campus of Point Park University.  Ernest talks about the event, the Dancer's Trust Fund, and his history with Pittsburgh Ballet Theater.

On August 18th, 2019, the Pittsburgh Ballet Theater presents is "Ballet Under the Stars" event at Hartwood Acres.  www.pbt.org/performances/hartwood/.  This Free event features food trucks, kids activities, and a performance with highlights from Sleeping Beauty, plus "Orange" with the music of Vivaldi, and "Rubies" with music of Stravinsky.   Terrance Orr gave Jim Cunningham the details on the event, plus a preview of their upcoming season.

Janera Solomon stopped by WQED-FM to talk about the Kelly Strayhorn Theater; it's unique "Pay What Makes You Happy" policy; upcoming events, and much more.

Hill Dance Academy Theatre sets out to develop and train students 3 to 18-year-olds, in Black Dance Traditions, expand knowledge of Black Dance Traditions and, develop emerging Dance Artists to sustain Black Dance as an Art form in Black communities.  Executive Director Ayisha Morgan Lee stopped by WQED-FM to talk about the organization.

Ben Barson and Kelsey Robinson came by to tell us more about the release of Afroyaqui's latest album, Mirror Butterfly. The album explores migrant liberation mixed with climate change, and they recently performed the album live at the Thunderbird Cafe on August 2.

Learn all about the Associated Artists of Pittsburgh from their Executive Director Madeline Gent.  She stopped by WQED-FM to talk about their mission, current exhibitions and much more.

National Aviary Executive Director Cheryl Tracy tells us about the Aviary, the importance of RAD funding, and the latest events happening at the Aviary.

Tyian Battle talks about ACH Clear Pathways - about their mission of nurturing creativity through the visual and performing arts to underserved youth and families; and how RAD money helps make their mission possible.

Karla Boos visited WQED-FM to tell Jim Cunningham about Quantum Theater's current production, "Looking for Violeta;" their upcoming season; and the importance of RAD funding for Quantum Theater.

Susan Medley, Music Director of the Pittsburgh Concert Chorale, talks about the group; the importance of RAD funding to their organization; and previews their upcomig season.