The Frick and the AWAACC are honored to present Dr. Mary Schmidt Campbell as she discusses her definitive and immersive biography of Romare Bearden, revealing the relationship between art and race that was central to the artist’s life and work. Dr. Campbell is an influential leader in higher education, a curator and cultural force, and...
Join us at the opening reception for Ricardo iamuuri Robinson’s Radio Gulf – on display September 8, 2022 through January 29, 2023, The reception is free and non-ticketed, but we encourage advance registration! There will be complimentary food provided along with a cash bar. Radio Gulf is a sound installation by interdisciplinary sound artist Ricardo...
The August Wilson African American Cultural Center will celebrating the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival with a Pop Up featuring Elias Khouri at The Tailgate Zone, located just outside Highmark Stadium. We look forward to gathering before the game to enjoy food, drinks, and live music before the Riverhounds home match.
For the final new episode of The Vinyl Report, we spend time with Mensah Wali and Art Blakey's Drum Suite. Mensah Wali relocated to Pittsburgh in 2005, but his history with Art Blakey goes back much further. Growing up in Brooklyn, NY, Wali was an eyewitness and "earwitness" to much of the golden age of Jazz. He...
The August Wilson African American Cultural Center is excited to kick off the 12th Annual Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival at our center, with Ron Carter Foursight and the Opening Night: A Taste of Jazz Party. Tickets for the concert include access to the post-concert party. Ron Carter is among the most original, prolific, and influential bassists...
The August Wilson African American Cultural Center is excited to kick off the 12th Annual Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival at our center with our Opening Night: A Taste of Jazz Party! Following the concert of Ron Carter Foursight, join us for music and celebration throughout the building featuring Vanisha Gould Quartet and Laurin Talese, with...
Join us for “Step Into the American Century Cycle” on September 24th. The second floor of the AWAACC transforms into never-before-seen venues from August Wilson’s acclaimed American Century Cycle in an immersive and interactive event. First, step into Seefus’, a fictional underground gaming joint set in 1918 where you can grab a beverage, relax, learn...
Join us for “Step Into the American Century Cycle” on September 24th. The second floor of the AWAACC transforms into never-before-seen venues from August Wilson’s acclaimed American Century Cycle in an immersive and interactive event. First, step into Seefus’, a fictional underground gaming joint set in 1918 where you can grab a beverage, relax, learn...
About Mel D. Cole NYC based, Syracuse NY raised, self taught award winning photographer; Mel D Cole is one of the world’s most accomplished and celebrated photographers with a career spanning 20 years. Mel specializes in music; specifically hip hop, sports, nightlife, travel, and street documentary, brand and most recently photojournalism. He released his first...
Join the August Wilson African American Center and Hazelwood Local on RIDC’s Mill 19 South Porch for a FREE day celebrating the Arts. AWCommunity Day is a family-friendly event that features local vendors, artisans, performers, bites & sips, and community camaraderie. Come join us in this unique space to enjoy live music, theater, art, and...