Jun 19, 2013 - Jul 14, 2013
The sound installation One and the Same by Susan Philipsz (Scottish, b. 1965) is based on a medieval Scottish folk song known variously as “The House Carpenter,” “The Demon Lover,” and “James Harris.” The song, which became a popular Appalachian standard during the early 20th century, recounts a tragic story about a married woman who is seduced by a former lover and abandons her...
Jun 19, 2013 - Jun 30, 2013
The Public completes its political “Made in America” season with Other Desert Cities (by Jon Robin Baitz), which imagines a scenario where someone close to you announces that she is publishing a memoir about your most horrifying shared experience and flaunts the exact opposite politics of yours. The play was a finalist for the 2012 Pulitzer Prize for Drama....
Jun 19, 2013 - Aug 18, 2013
As a lyricist, Stephen Sondheim is the Shakespeare of Broadway. Clever, complex and verbally acrobatic, Sondheim’s librettos are far richer than the “moon-spoon-June” lyrics of prior decades. Then there’s his music, which is fun, pensive and nutty; it has redefined what could be sung onstage. Side by Side by Sondheim is a loving homage to the master’s oeuvres...
Jun 19, 2013 - Jul 21, 2013
This exhibition presents highlights from Carnegie Museum of Art’s significant collection of iconic Japanese woodblock prints (ukiyo-e) in an entirely new way, uniting them with Carnegie Museum of Natural History’s holdings of exquisite Japanese carved ivories (okimono). These collections were formed in the early years of the 20th century, motivated by European and North American acceptance...
Jun 19, 2013 - Aug 16, 2013
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Part of the upcoming 2013 Carnegie International, The Playground Project is a richly illustrated exhibition exploring the history of postwar playground design and highlighting important examples of playgrounds from the 20th century. The survey focuses on the years between 1940 and 1980 as the most fruitful era in playground design and introduces outstanding achievements from Europe, the US, and...
Jun 19, 2013 - Sep 29, 2013
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Featuring ceramic sculptures and black and white photographs that capture the emotions of Alzheimer’s disease, this exhibit showcases the works of respected sculptor, George Roby, and internationally known photographer, Herbert Ascherman, Jr. The exhibition, which aims to promote awareness of Alzheimer’s disease, will be on display from June 15, 2013 to September 29, 2013 at the Society for...
Jun 19, 2013 - Sep 15, 2013
The Andy Warhol Museum presents Pittsburgh artist and tattooist Nick Bubash in his first solo museum exhibition: a recreation of Bubash’s studio and a collection of found-object sculptures revealing “a playful approach to the artist’s practices and sardonic sense of humor."
Jun 19, 2013 - Sep 2, 2013
In Phipps' Stove Room from April 20-Sept 2, butterflies will take flight. A family favorite, Butterfly Forest enchants visitors of all ages while showcasing the delicate life cycle of one of nature’s most important pollinators. The room will be covered in aromatic bug-friendly flowers adding to the already magical experience.
Jun 19, 2013 - Sep 2, 2013
This event occurs daily, every 1 day(s).
Watch as gorgeous butterflies emerge from their chrysalises to flutter among cheerful tropical blooms and enchant nature lovers of every age. Find more details at phipps.conservatory.org.
Jun 19, 2013 - Jun 22, 2013
Love sours when a woman takes refuge from her marriage in her love of music and the arms of another musician, sending her husband into unbridled rage. Irish playwright Nancy Harris adapted this story for the stage, making it the material for PICT. Check the website for exact dates and times.