JM the Poet & Amun Ray presented by 1hood Media
This program features new works created for our new virtual world by 1Hood Media artists, JM The Poet and Amun Ray. Their multi-genered works respond to the themes of Black Joy and Black Resilience. 1Hood Media is a collective of socially conscious artists and activists who utilize art to raise awareness of social justice issues […]
Live from Alphabet City: Off Minor Jazz Series presented by City of Asylum
Join us for an evening of jazz broadcasted from the Alphabet City stage as part of the Off Minor Jazz Series. The quartet is the first band to return for a live performance since the shutdown. Sans a live audience, you can still give the band your energy by clicking the free registration button! Streamed […]
Cave Canem presents Major Jackson & Evie Shockley
Even though the 2020 Cave Canem retreat was postponed, we’re honored to continue the tradition of a live Cave Canem reading—this year, virtually. Featuring poets Major Jackson and Evie Shockley, faculty from the 2020 Cave Canem retreat. Poets will read live from their homes. Streamed on The Show Must Go On(line) Pittsburgh channel. (run-time 45 […]
Bell Family & Friends presented by The Frick Pittsburgh
Enjoy an evening of music aimed at bringing people together in the spirit of peace, freedom, and respect. Tonight’s quartet features father and son Poogie (drums) and Winston Bell (saxophone) with Tony DePaolis (bass) and Ben Sherman (guitar). Streamed on The Show Must Go On(line) Pittsburgh channel. (run-time 60 minutes) The sound of Grammy award winning Poogie Bell’s […]
The Untold Story of Emmitt Till presented by Sabira Cole Film Festival
On November 2, 2017 City of Asylum partnered with Sembène – The Film & Arts Festival to screen The Untold Story of Emmitt Till , tonight’s screening will feature a new live post-screening discussion and audience Q&A with Herb Boyd and director Keith Beauchamp. Streamed on The Show Must Go On(line) Pittsburgh channel. (run time: 90 minutes) […]
How to survive in America w Damon Young ft. Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah
Authors Damon Young (What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Blacker) and NANA KWAME (Friday Black) will discuss the trials and tribulations of putting out their debut books, publishing, their creative process, and other topics in this third installment of our new LIVE series “How to survive in America” hosted by Damon Young. Streamed on The […]
In the Company of Ghosts presented by New Hazlett Theater
What happens when we look in a mirror? Do we witness the reflection of our true selves or the sum of the ghosts that travel with us? This world premiere presented at New Hazlett Theater in September 2017 was the result of a two year collaboration between veteran artists Frank Ferraro and Adrienne Wehr. In […]
Trio of Blues presented by The Frick Pittsburgh
Max Schang is a true master in connecting with the audience, always pulling out the right song for the moment. Be sure to dance along to this special presentation Trio of Blues. Streamed on The Show Must Go On(line) Pittsburgh channel. (run-time 60 minutes) Max Schang (guitar & vocals), Jim Spears (bass & vocals), and Steve McMurray (drums) […]
Join us for a screening of SONG LANG, hosted by ReelQ. Director Leon Le will introduce the film, give a live talkback, and lead the audience in a Q&A after the screening. Streamed on The Show Must Go On(line) Pittsburgh channel. (run time: 120 minutes) Set in 1980s Saigon, well before the U.S. embargo on Vietnam was […]
The Show Must Go On(line) Pittsburgh
City of Asylum is excited to announce a new virtual home for the arts in Pittsburgh. The Show Must Go On(line) Pittsburgh is our region’s first shared programming channel. It is a collaborative daily webcast that unites and streams programs by Pittsburgh’s arts organizations. By brining these creative forces together, The Show Must Go On(line) provides free access […]