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Jane Haskell (24 November 1923 – 28 May 2013 [1]) was a Pittsburgh-based artist and philanthropist whose art focused on light.Her neon work "River of Light" was installed in the Steel Plaza station of Pittsburgh's 'T' system in 1984, [2] which was commissioned by the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust. [3]
Articles and categories related to notable musicians presently or previously from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. For musical groups associated with Pittsburgh, see Category:Musical groups from Pittsburgh .
Articles and categories related to notable artists presently or previously from Pittsburgh The main article for this category is List of people from Pittsburgh . For more information, see Culture of Pennsylvania .
Mr. Smalls is a live music venue in the Millvale neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.It is an eclectic and innovative indie venue [1] due to its location in a converted church from the early 20th century, [2] its multiple interior event spaces (including four stages, a recording studio, multiple bars, and a restaurant), and its hosting of thousands of national, regional and local artists ...
The triangular-shaped building that houses the gallery was transferred to the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust in 1990 by the Pittsburgh Port Authority Transit, for the sum of $1 per year. [8] The Wood Street Galleries were established two years later in 1992. [8] This gallery focuses on contemporary and technological art. [9]
"Ah! Leah!" is a song by Mark Avsec and American rock musician Donnie Iris from the latter's 1980 album Back on the Streets. The song has been described as Iris's signature song, [2] as well the unofficial anthem of the city of Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania as a whole.
In 2003, the Clarks were contacted to record a song for Light of Day: A Tribute to Bruce Springsteen. The band chose "The River" as their contribution. Their cover of the song became a fan-favorite and remains in rotation on Pittsburgh radio. The recording reappeared on their own release, 2004's Strikes and Gutters 2: Doublewide outtake album. [9]
Heinz Hall is an important part of the arts in Pittsburgh and continues to make history. In 2012, Phish guitarist, Trey Anastasio, performed his compositions with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. Songs selected were from the Phish catalog as well as Trey's own orchestral written pieces "Guyute (orchestral)" and "Time Turns Elastic".