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Curator of Performance Events at the Frick Pittsburgh, Catio Amorose, spoke about their upcoming Summer Fridays at the Frick concert series that starts the evening of Friday, June 14th, with three more on July 12th, August 2nd, and August 23rd. Catio highlights the featured musical guests on the big stage, including Vocal Confluence on June 14th, and Cello Fury on August 2nd. This free event will also have food trucks, a musical instrument 'petting zoo', fresh beverages from the Frick Cafe, and much more fun for the whole family. Caito also discusses some upcoming events in October that will continue the musical evenings into the fall. Visit https://www.thefrickpittsburgh.org/ to learn more.

Pianist James Iman presents his new CD James Iman: Album III at PYCO in Wexford at 6 pm Friday, June 14 with a concert featuring the Alban Berg Sonata Opus 1. It’s a CD release party with refreshments and a chance to have the new disc autographed. James talks with Jim Cunningham about the new recording which features the Alban Berg Sonata, Morton Feldman’s Last Pieces, Betsy Jolas' B for Sonata and Klaus Huber's Ein Hauch von Unzeit II. James explains why he loves this music, even when so many have branded Arnold Schoenberg and his student Berg as the composers who single handedly led the world of music down the wrong path. Plus a discussion of riding a motorcycle and tattoos. Visit Facebook to learn more about the event!

Pittsburgh based clarinetist, Janice Coppola, and keyboardist and singer, Laura Daniels, talk about their group KleZlectic which will be performing at Mellon Park on June 23rd at 10 am as a part of the City of Pittsburgh's Bach, Beethoven and Brunch series. Bring out your picnic blankets and come here some local Klezmer music! Janice and Laura discuss what Klezmer music is, what they will be playing on June 23rd, and other concerts they have coming up throughout the end of the year. They also play two pieces live in WQED-FM's studios: Bai Mir Bistu Schon by Sholom Secunda, and Sumkinda Frailach by Janice Coppola. Visit janicecoppola.com to hear more of KleZlectic's music, and find the full calendar for Bach, Beethoven and Brunch at https://pittsburghpa.gov/events/bach-beethoven-brunch.

Communications Manager with the Allegheny Regional Asset District (RAD), James Santelli, spoke about their new on-going program, Summer Staycation, running until the end of August. This program offers over 100,000 free admissions to some of Pittsburgh's favorite attractions, like the Heinz History Center and the Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium. All you need is a Allegheny County library card and a RAD pass reservation. James walks WQED-FM through how to make a reservation, what attractions you can visit for free, why this program was created, and how it is different from the RAD Days in the fall. James also highlights a new RAD grant given to Allegheny County Libraries for new computers to ensure equal access to all across the county. Visit https://www.radworkshere.org/pages/rad-summer-staycation to learn more about the program and reserve a RAD pass reservation.

President of the Pittsburgh Symphony Association, Diane Unkovic , describes to Jim Cunningham what to expect at the Symphony Splendor Garden Tour Sunday, June 23 from 11 am to 4 pm in Shadyside. 8 Beautiful Shadyside Gardens will be opened for a self guided tour or an air conditioned bus tour. Over 20 members of the Pittsburgh Symphony will perform throughout the welcome center and gardens with all proceeds benefiting the Pittsburgh Symphony. The check in for visitors is located at the Mansions On Fifth Annex. Diane also remembers her work for Senator Heinz and serving as an usher at Heinz Hall while at the University of Pittsburgh. She also tells listeners how to become a master gardener and suggests what to do when a plant suddenly expires. Diane Unkovic suggests how to become a member of the Symphony Association and recommends a few books that have been favorites in the PSA Book Club which has been growing in popularity and she remembers her time spent as a painter. Visit https://pittsburghsymphonyassociation.org/symphony-splendor-garden-tour/ to learn more and find tickets.

Opera singer Marianne Cornetti and Broadway star Jay Armstrong Johnson, spoke about their upcoming performance this Sunday, June 9th at 3 pm at the Carnegie Music Hall in Oakland. This performance is for the 3rd annual Marianne Cornetti and Friends Benefit Concert and Art Auction that benefits the UPMC Western Behavioral Health Foundation. This concert will feature an unforgettable afternoon of Broadway selections with Jay, Marianne, Isabella Zallo, Alexadria Zallo, and many more!