Courtesy of Saint Vincent College
Pittsburgh jazz musician John Shannon is the April 16 guest of the Saint Vincent College Music at Midday livestream series.
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Some high school musicals have adapted to the pandemic by going virtual. The iconic Pittsburgh cookie table is now a drive-thru.
But don’t despair, live entertainment and activities also are on the horizon.
The details are here, in this week’s Big List.
Acting careers
• Breaking in: Prime Stage Theatre’s Innovative Master Classes series will present “Get in Front of an Agent” online at 2 p.m. April 24. The class will take an in-depth look at how the talent industry functions through the viewpoint of an agent, along with a walk through the steps needed to break into the industry.
In what seems a fitting theme for a pandemic year, a cabaret filled with vignettes about survival will replace the traditional spring musical at Fox Chapel Area High School. Students will stream “Songs for a New World,” comprising pre-recorded short pieces about struggles and success, during four shows April 15-18.
Courtesy of Matt Rudzki
Lifelong Sharpsburg resident Matt Rudzki is seeking the nomination for magisterial district judge. Rudzki currently serves as borough mayor.
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Sharpsburg Mayor Matt Rudzki is seeking a higher office which would allow him to serve a wider majority of the Lower Valley.
Rudzki, a lifelong Sharpsburg resident and graduate of Fox Chapel Area High School, is seeking election for Magisterial District Judge.
The office serves six municipalities that include Aspinwall, Blawnox, Fox Chapel, Indiana Township, O’Hara and Sharpsburg.
The Alle-Kiski Valley is alive with the sound of music.
Five Valley school districts have been recognized by a national organization for their commitment to music education.
Burrell, Kiski Area, Fox Chapel Area, Freeport Area and Plum Borough were among 686 school districts named best communities in the nation for music education by the NAMM Foundation.
The NAMM Foundation recognized the schools for their outstanding commitment to music education. Now in its 22nd year, the designation is awarded to districts that show outstanding achievement in efforts to provide music access and education to all students, according to a news release.
An additional 80 schools, including Propel Schools-East in Turtle Creek, received the Support Music Merit Award, which goes to qualifying charter, private and parochial schools.
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