Category: Announcement
2025
The 15th Annual Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival Co-presented by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Presents An All-star Tribute Honoring Pittsburgh’s Own GEORGE BENSON Led by Jazz Guitarist DAN WILSON and Special Guest JONATHAN BUTLER Friday, September 19, 8:00 pm at The August Wilson African American Cultural Center
The Celebration Continues at 9:00 pm with the TASTE OF JAZZ PARTY, An Unforgettable Evening Where Foodies and Jazz Lovers Unite. PITTSBURGH, PA, May 16, 2025 – Foodies and jazz…
The August Wilson African American Cultural Center Presents Determined to Be: The Sculpture of John Rhoden Honoring the Late Artist’s Devotion to the Craft
The landmark retrospective introduces Pittsburgh to the prolific, globe-trotting sculptor whose rebellious thinking and obsessive drive helped reshape the story of 20th-century American art. PITTSBURGH, PA — The August Wilson African…
Dee Dee Bridgewater, Branford Marsalis, Bilal, Kandace Springs, a Pittsburgh Tribute to George Benson, Actor Keith David, Jazzmeia Horn and More Headline at the 15th Anniversary of the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival Co-Presented by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield September 18-21, 2025, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pianist Orrin Evans Hosts Third Annual THE JAZZ TRAIN™ Bringing Fans from New York City, Newark and Philadelphia to the Festival, on Amtrak September 18 VIP Tickets and Jazz Train…
The August Wilson African American Cultural Center welcomes inaugural Marketing and Curatorial Fellows
Pittsburgh, PA—The August Wilson African American Cultural Center proudly introduces its first Marketing Fellow, Sandrah Nasimiyu, and its first Curatorial Fellow, Caleb Smith! Announced in the Fall of 2024, AWAACC’s…
Roger Guenveur Smith Brings Solo Performance IN HONOR OF JEAN-MICHEL BASQUIAT to the August Wilson African American Cultural Center Thursday, February 27, 2025.
PITTSBURGH, PA, February 20, 2025 – The August Wilson African American Cultural Center (AWAACC) is proud to present acclaimed actor Roger Guenveur Smith in his latest solo performance, IN HONOR…
Save the Date for the 15th Anniversary Celebration of the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival Co-Presented by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield – September 18-21, 2025
Tickets for THE JAZZ TRAIN, in Partnership with Amtrak, and VIP PASSES Are Available NOW at https://pittsburghjazzfest.org. Hosted by Renowned Pianist ORRIN EVANS, THE JAZZ TRAIN Departs September 18 with Stops…
2020
The Latest on New Event Dates and Online Initiatives
Dear Friends, Like many of you, I am looking forward to brighter days. As we continue to practice social distancing, the most important step we can collectively take to protect…
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