Tea Leaf Green
27 May 2011 by Ross Scarano in Music
If a band can prove its credibility via musicianship and appreciation for the past greats, they’ll be welcomed readily into the floating jam-band musical commune. Tea Leaf Green is in.
The Baseball Project
26 May 2011 by Ross Scarano in Music
Rock ‘n’ roll songs about iconic baseball players and teams? That’s a winner.
Emerging Artists Profile: Jim Studeny
25 May 2011 by Emily O'Donnell in Artists Market
The Three Rivers Arts Festival’s Emerging Artist Scholarship Program helps local artists new to outdoor festivals show their work for the first time, providing them with a tent and booth space free of charge. The scholarship helps these artists launch their art careers and also hooks them up with established artist mentors who can give [...]
James McMurtry
24 May 2011 by Ross Scarano in Music
In the land of men with guitars singing about America, the artist with the sharpest lyrics will stand out most.
Emerging Artists Profile: Jessica Somers
16 May 2011 by Emily O'Donnell in Artists Market
Inspired by spiritual stories and popular literature, this screen-printer explores the mysteries of life through the layers of her art.
Tom Tom Club
13 May 2011 by Ross Scarano in Music
Thirty years ago, a married couple—Chris Frantz and Tina Weymouth—that played music in a band called Talking Heads flew to the Bahamas with the intention of recording some new songs. Now, with 30 years of practice, the Tom Tom Club are experts in the art of moving your hips.
Join the Puppet Pageant!
12 May 2011 by Lauren in Activities, Get Involved
Imagine puppets that scratch the sky and drumming and dancing to fill the great lawn in Point State Park. Won’t you dream with us?
Emerging Artists Profile: Ryan Woodring
11 May 2011 by Emily O'Donnell in Artists Market
The Three Rivers Arts Festival’s Emerging Artist Scholarship Program helps local artists new to outdoor festivals show their work for the first time, providing them with a tent and booth space free of charge. The scholarship helps these artists launch their art careers and also hooks them up with established artist mentors who can give [...]
Blind Boys of Alabama
10 May 2011 by Ross Scarano in Music
With 72 years of practice, the Blind Boys will deliver a memorable opening to the 52nd annual festival.
The Symphony Returns!
5 May 2011 by Lauren in Featured, Music, News
The outdoor community performance at Point State Park will mark the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra’s first concert at the Festival since 1977.