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On Stage: The Pillow Project at 20

On Stage: The Pillow Project at 20

The newly-named Jaka Pearl Pørter (and wordsmith, motorcycle enthusiast and life/art partner John Lambert) will celebrate the 20th anniversary of The Pillow Project this weekend at August Wilson Center. It's hard to believe that I've covered her for all of those years...

On Stage: Corning Connects

On Stage: Corning Connects

I have come to look forward to choreographer Beth Corning’s next curiosity, that is, what aspect of the world she will question, deconstruct and ultimately expose to her audiences. Yes, Corning has a constantly probing mind, so delicious to those who like to dive into...

On Stage: A Tribute to Mama

On Stage: A Tribute to Mama

If you’re looking for something fun for you and the family to do this weekend; The Black River African Dance Festival at the Kelly Strayhorn Theater is just the event for you! Not only will you witness an astounding performance dedicated to the legend “Mama” Kadiatou...

About Jane

My name is Jane Vranish and I am a former critic at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, where I primarily wrote about dance, along with occasional forays into classical music and theater, for 34 years.

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