Free Community Events Schedule
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Free Community Event at The Pittsburgh Project
February 22 @ 6:30 PM
Pittsburgh Project, 2801 N. Charles St., Pittsburgh, PA 15214
Come join a free roundtable discussion about Josh Gibson, Negro League Baseball, and The Summer King, led by Sean Gibson, Executive Director of the Josh Gibson Foundation, and Pittsburgh Opera representatives. Sean Gibson speaks on Negro League Baseball on a national basis, and brings a depth of personal and historical knowledge to any discussion on this topic. Pittsburgh Opera representatives will discuss the opera and sing sneak previews of Sam Bankhead’s and Wendell Smith’s arias. Alfred Walker, who will sing the role of Josh in the opera, will talk about the role and why he is looking forward to it.
Space is limited. RSVP at pittsburghopera.org/PghProject or call DeOndra Parker at 412-321-1678, ext. 536.
Free Community Event at Steel Valley High School
February 23 @ 7:00 PM
Steel Valley High School, 3113 Main Street, Munhall, PA 15120
Come join a free roundtable discussion about Josh Gibson, Negro League Baseball, the history of baseball in Homestead, and The Summer King. The event is sponsored by the Steel Valley High School History Club, whose members will serve as moderators. Sean Gibson, Executive Director of the Josh Gibson Foundation, will speak about Josh Gibson and the Negro Leagues. The Battle of Homestead Foundation will discuss the history of Homestead steel mill baseball teams and their role in providing talent to the Homestead Grays. Pittsburgh Opera representatives will discuss the opera and sing sneak previews of Sam Bankhead’s and Wendell Smith’s arias. Alfred Walker, who will sing the role of Josh in the opera, will talk about the role and why he is looking forward to it. No reservations needed.
Free Community Event at Hill House Kaufman Center
February 27 @ 7:00 PM
Hill House Kaufman Center, 1825 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Come join a free roundtable discussion about Josh Gibson, Negro League Baseball, and The Summer King, led by Sean Gibson, Executive Director of the Josh Gibson Foundation, and Pittsburgh Opera representatives. Sean Gibson speaks on Negro League Baseball on a national basis, and brings a depth of personal and historical knowledge to any discussion on this topic. Pittsburgh Opera representatives will discuss the opera, and sing sneak previews of Grace’s and Wendell Smith’s arias.
Space is limited— RSVP at pittsburghopera.org/hillhouse or call 412-392-6479.
Free Community Event at Carnegie Library of Homestead
Sunday, April 23rd, 2017
Carnegie Library of Homestead, 510 E 10th Ave, Munhall, PA 15120
Come join a free roundtable discussion about Josh Gibson, Negro League Baseball, and The Summer King, led by Sean Gibson, Executive Director of the Josh Gibson Foundation, and Pittsburgh Opera representatives. Sean Gibson speaks on Negro League Baseball on a national basis, and brings a depth of personal and historical knowledge to any discussion on this topic. Pittsburgh Opera representatives will discuss the opera and perform musical excerpts. Composer Daniel Sonenberg will talk about the process of creating an opera.
FRIENDS of Pittsburgh Opera is generously sponsoring a reception afterwards for all attendees.
The Summer King Community Event Sponsors
Pittsburgh Opera received special funding for these community events from OPERA America’s Opera Fund.
The Josh Gibson Foundation received special funding for these community events from Huntington Bank.
