America I AM Across America
August 20, 2008 / PNC Park
The August Wilson Center hosted America I AM Across America, a free traveling exhibition preview leading to the "America I AM: The African American Imprint" museum exhibition, during its visit to Pittsburgh on its nationwide tour. The "mini museum on wheels" brought the exhibition's inspirational message to the hearts of more than 40 communities across the country. This unique traveling exhibit featured a collection of historically significant African American documents and artifacts, music, and cultural memorabilia that highlight every period of U.S. history. This exhibition provided visitors with a riveting and revealing presentation of the wide-ranging impact African Americans have had on the nation and the world.
Black Clay in PA: A Dialogue in Flux
Galery 209/9
Curated by Dr. Sharif Bey of Winston Salem State University, a Pittsburgh native who discovered ceramics as a teenager through Manchester Craftsmen's Guild, this exhibition presented vessels, sculptures and installation art by nine African American ceramic artists who are from or reside in Pittsburgh or Philadelphia. The cultural history of these artists and clay's potential to inform their personal excavations of identity were explored through a broad range of processes and techniques. Several of the artists employed traditional African ceramics processes and hand-building techniques, and drew from their interests in African rituals, African design and symbolism, slave narratives and folklore. Others, however, used European techniques while drawing inspiration from art history, popular culture, media representations, graffiti, and religious, political and historical references.
The 2nd Annual August Wilson Birthday Celebration
An Evening with Alfre Woodard
April 26, 2008 / Byham Theater / 8pm
Screen Actors Guild Best Actress Award-winner for her stunning performance in the Hallmark Hall of Fame Production of August Wilson's The Piano Lesson, Alfre Woodard discussed her successful career in an up close and personal conversation moderated by Lynne Hayes-Freeland of KDKA-TV2. This special evening also featured a short film that celebrates the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright's life and legacy, and the winners of the August Wilson Poetry Contest reading their poems.
There were also free programs on April 25 and April 26 where Dr. Kimberly Ellis, Rita Gregory, Sala Udin and Chawley P. Williams share their memories of August Wilson, and children enjoyed art-making activities and storytelling by Temujin the Storyteller.
Spirit of Uganda
March 9, 2008 / Byham Theater
"Invigorating the stage with that elusive thing called joy" (The New York Times), Spirit of Uganda presented a riveting program of music and dance for audiences of all ages. To the melodic tones of standing drums, with dramatic choreography, bright, layered rhythms, and gorgeous call-and-response vocals, a vibrant cast of performers, ages 8-18, oscillated between ferocity and softness as they brought to life the sounds and movements of East Africa. The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, in collaboration with the August Wilson Center, presented this program.
SoulScapes by women of Visions, Inc.
Gallery 209/9
The August Wilson Center presented SoulScapes, an exhibition by Women of Visions, Inc. from October 2007 through February 2008.
The term soul in the Black vernacular often refers to a sense of ethnic pride in language, customs, religion, music and social consciousness, but soul can also be found in art, nature, objects and daily expression. This exhibition by African American women analyzed the many manifestations of soul through an array of oil, watercolor and acrylic paintings, ceramics, computer-generated and silver gelatin photographs, fiber, collage and mixed media works. Marica Jackson, a ceramic artist and president of Women of Visions, Inc., co-curated SoulScapes with Cecile Shellman, a specialist in aqueous media.
Urban Bush Women/Compagnie Jant-Bi
February 9, 2008 / Byham Theater
Urban Bush Women/Compagnie Jant-Bi: Les ecailles de la memoire
(The scales of memory) is a transcontinental collaboration between two dance
companies charting fresh choreographic territory. Brooklyn's all-female
company, Urban Bush Women, under Founding Artistic Director Jawole Willa
Jo Zollar, and Senegal's all-male company, Compagnie Jant-Bi, led by
Artistic Director Germaine Acogny, share a source of inspiration: the
role of identity within a community. Their combined work, Les ecailles
de la memoire (The scales of memory), is rich with West African
movements, rhythms and styles, creating a rare and unforgettable dance
experience. The Pittsburgh Dance Council, in collaboration with the August Wilson Center, presented this program.
A Tribute to African American Heroes
January 15, 2008 / Heinz Hall
Conductor Daniel Meyer and the world-class Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
paid tribute to a group of African American heroes in a celebratory evening
of words and music on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday. With an
interfaith gospel choir and special guest artists, this very special
concert honored the spirit of African American culture. The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, in collaboration with the August Wilson Center, presented this program.
First Voice: A Pittsburgh International Black Arts Festival
October 10-20, 2007 / New Hazlett Theater
As a "first voice" institution, one in which the people of a culture speak for themselves about their art, history and heritage, the August Wilson Center honored the artists who conceived and produced the projects in its first festival. Curated by Janera Solomon, the 11-day event showcased an innovative and eclectic blend of performances and installations by artists of African descent, who are based inside and outside the Pittsburgh region. Included were theater, music, film, spoken word, dance, hip hop, the visual arts, educational activities and much more. This festival included performances by Awadagin Pratt, Tony Award-nominated actor Anthony Chisholm, Roger Humphries, Big Daddy Kane, Kyle Abraham, Nora Chipaumire, Deryck Tines, Step Afrika!, Chassity Cheatham a.k.a. Yah Lioness and so many more.
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PHILADANCO
September 22, 2007 / 8 pm / Byham Theater
PHILADANCO, an internationally known dance company, highly respected for its exceptional skill, training and athleticism, brought its powerful and spectacular performance to Pittsburgh for one night only. In this performance, Philadanco included two world premieres: Zane A. Booker's In Between Time, which presents "the choreographer's view of utopia," and 2007 Pennsylvania Artist of the Year Rennie Harris' Philadelphia Experiment, an energetic hip hop piece that alludes to the rhythms, posture, physicality and speed of the city of Philadelphia. Also on the repertoire for this event was Talley Beatty's Southern Landscape, a dramatic dance set to Negro spirituals exploring the brief empowerment of freed slaves during Reconstruction followed by brutal repercussions inflicted by the newly formed Ku Klux Klan, and Gene Hill Sagan's La Valse, a passionate battle of the sexes.
Charles Dutton
Goodnight Mr. Wilson
May 23, 2007 / 8 pm / Byham Theater
In this brand-new production, the Emmy and NAACP Award winning actor and director, Charles S. Dutton, paid tribute to the late Pulitzer Prize winning playwright, August Wilson. A Tony Award Best Actor nominee for his roles in the Broadway productions of Wilson's Ma Rainey's Black Bottom and The Piano Lesson, Dutton is perhaps best known for his hit TV series, "Roc". His other screen credits include "The L.A. Riot Spectacular," "Against the Ropes," "A Time to Kill," "A Low Down Dirty Shame," "Nick of Time," "Blind Faith" and "Black Dog".
Jerry Quickley
Live from the FRONT!
April 14, 2007 / 8 pm / The Andy Warhol Museum
In Live from the Front, Quickley recounted his actual visit to Iraq before and during "shock and awe" to cover the war for KPFK and the Pacifica Radio Network. Through music, poetry, video, a unique insight and powerful performance style, he told of his experiences and ultimate expulsion from Iraq at the beginning of the conflict.
Drakensberg Boys' Choir
March 22, 2007 / 7 pm / Allegheny Center Alliance Church, North Side
In association with the Children's Festival Chorus of Pittsburgh – the region's premier children's chorus – the August Wilson Center welcomed the world-class Drakensberg Boys' Choir of South Africa for a unique family concert. Whether singing classical, rock, pop, jazz, African or folk music, the "Drakies" thrilled the audience with their diverse repertoire. Fresh from an early March performance at the exclusive American Choral Directors Association National Convention in Miami, the Drakensberg Boys' Choir performed in Pittsburgh as part of a 15-city tour of the eastern United States. Proceeds from the tour will fund their school in South Africa, a private educational institution that combines academics, sports and music. The program also included a performance by the Children's Festival Chorus.
The Drakensberg Boys' Choir's Pittsburgh concert was made possible by a grant from the Buhl Foundation.
Dayton Contemporary Dance Company
colôr-ógraphy, n. The Dances of Jacob Lawrence
March 10, 2007 / 8 pm / Byham Theater, Cultural District
This dynamic evening – a Pittsburgh premiere – featured four contemporary dance works inspired by the powerful paintings of Jacob Armstead Lawrence (1917-2000), one of the 20th century's great artists and an astute storyteller of the struggle for freedom and justice in America. DCDC's new production benefited from the different creative approaches of four choreographers – Donald Byrd, Rennie Harris, Reggie Wilson and DCDC Artistic Director Kevin Ward. Together, their works created a visual feast of movement that illuminated and commented on some of Lawrence's most famous paintings, including The Migration of the Negro (1941), Harriet Tubman, Alice and Her Tormentors, Wounded Man, Taboo, Dreams and American Revolution.
Aaron McGruder
Creator of "The Boondocks"
The August Wilson Center for African American Culture regrets to announce
the cancellation of "An Evening with "The Boondocks" Creator Aaron McGruder,
scheduled for Saturday, February 17, 2007 at 8 pm at the Byham Theater. The
event is cancelled due to the artist's illness and will not be rescheduled.
Sweet Honey in the Rock
January 14, 2007 / 7:00pm / Byham Theater, Cultural District
The soulful a cappella ensemble Sweet Honey in the Rock comprises dedicated performing artists, fierce songwriters, musicians and activists who perform and improvise a broad range of vocal styles, including African chants, spirituals, traditional gospel, jazz, rhythm and blues and hip-hop. This Grammy® Award-winning group blends lyrics, movement and narrative that relates history, chides injustice, encourages activism and praises love.
Celebration of Visual Traditions
September 29 - December 31, 2006 / Gallery 209/9, Cultural District
A touring exhibition featuring 40 pieces by 25 emerging and established artists of color, Celebration of Visual Traditions was organized by The Pennsylvania Council on the Arts' Preserving Diverse Cultures Division, and promoted the visual traditions of multicultural communities in Pennsylvania. Pittsburgh-based artists included: Leslie Ansley, JoAnne Bates, Tina Brewer, Vanessa German, LaVerne Kemp, Mary Martin, and Ruth Richardson
Carmen Jones
November 17 & 18, 2006 / 8:00pm / Byham Theater, Cultural District
Pittsburgh Opera Theater's new production, directed by OTP Artistic Director Jonathan Eaton and designed by Albert Filoni, featured a brilliant cast and chorus led by Metropolitan Opera National Council audition winner and Pittsburgh resident Denise Sheffey Powell in the title role.
Will Power: Poet to Playwright
October 14, 2006 / 8:00pm / New Hazlett Theater, Northside
A Pioneer of Hip Hop Theater and an award winning actor, rapper, and playwright, Will Power presented an intimate autobiographical performance.
Fashion Africana: Tribal Bazaar
September 22 & 23, 2006 / New Hazlett Theater, Northside
Fashion Africana where Culture met couture, a global celebration of the beauty and diversity of the African Diaspora, featured African-inspired design, dance and music inspired by South Africa, Brazil and the Caribbean.
LOOKING FORWARD: Charles "Teenie" Harris' images of children
April 28 - July 15, 2006 / 209/9th Street Gallery
"Looking Forward" featured over 50 photographs of Pittsburgh children and youth, taken by Teenie Harris from the 1930s-1970s. These photographs were selected from the 6,000+ transparencies that have been identified to date by Carnegie Museum of Art. It also included several prints that had not yet been identified - although many of the thousands of visitors who viewed the exhibit were able to help identify subjects in the photos. The images on view in the exhibition were from the Charles "Teenie" Harris Archive of Carnegie Museum of Art. The exhibition was organized with the help of Carnegie Museum of Art.
IMANI WINDS
April 21 & 22, 2006 / Kelly-Strayhorn Theater
In celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the birth of Josephine Baker,
Imani Winds, the Grammy-nominated woodwind quintet unveiled its latest
project, "Josephine Baker: A Life of Le Jazz Hot." The World Premiere took
place in Pittsburgh at the Kelly-Strayhorn Theater in East Liberty, and
featured renowned jazz vocalist and composer, René Marie. These performances
were presented by The August Wilson Center for African American Culture, and
sponsored by PNC Financial Services Group. "A Life of Le Jazz Hot" paid
tribute to the legacy of Josephine Baker, one of the most important, vibrant
and controversial African American performers in history. Her impact on the
world — from her electrifying dance style to her dedication to the French
Underground Resistance to her compassion for all the world's children — were
all celebrated in this unique performance odyssey. The multi-faceted program
reflected the areas of Ms. Baker's own artistry, including music, dance and
drama. "A Life of Le Jazz Hot" featured René Marie singing signature works
of Ms. Baker as well as her own compositions. Additional original music by
Valerie Coleman accompanied a solo dance work performed by Rachael Ashley,
and choreographed by the award-winning Christopher Huggins. Jeff Scott's
original scores accompanied film footage of Ms. Baker herself.
CeCe Winans
March 11, 2006 / Heinz Hall
Following her 2006 Grammy Award wins for Best Gospel Performance and Best
Contemporary Soul Gospel Album, the sensational CeCe Winans brought her
inspirational music, beautiful voice and heavenly music to Pittsburgh for
one night only.
EXTREME CANVAS
Hand-painted Movie Posters from Ghana From the Collection of
Ernie Wolfe III
January 27-April 1, 2006 / 209/9th Street
The August Wilson Center's third visual arts exhibition introduced
Pittsburgh to an exceptional twist on form and function in an amazing
juxtaposition of traditional African art and modernity. In the 1980s a group
of entrepreneurs in Ghana created small-scale, mobile film distribution
empires, hitting the road with videocassettes, television monitors, portable
gas-powered generators and rolled-up, hand-painted, artist-signed canvas
posters. This new medium created the first opportunity for some of the best
young painters in Ghana to express themselves on a public scale. In the
frequent absence of an original image upon which to base the work they had
been commissioned to produce, the artists inevitably created cinematic
paintings that were largely interpretive and imagination-driven. For over a
decade art collector Ernie Wolfe III traveled Africa's West Coast in search
of these "Extreme Canvases," hand-painted movie posters that originated in
Ghana.
Universes' Slanguage
March 24 & 25, 2006 / Kelly-Strayhorn Theater
Co-presented with The Andy Warhol Museum
Universes - the boundary-smashing, multi-disciplined performance ensemble - explored the gamut of language and culture in their latest creation,
Slanguage. Fusing poetry, jazz riffs, hip-hop, politics, down-home blues and
Spanish boleros, Slanguage painted a vivid picture of the sights and sounds
of New York City. A uniquely exuberant and insightful experience, Universes'
Slanguage integrated theater and the street with humor and emotional truth.
The Universes invited old and new generations of theater-makers as well as
theater-goers and newcomers to reshape the face of traditional American
theater.
An Evening with Spike Lee
February 16, 2006 / Byham Theater
The AACC presented An Evening with Spike Lee, a discussion by one of the
world's most recognized filmmakers and one of Hollywood's most influential and innovative voices in film. Lee talked about his work as a form of art and social commentary, and the audience had a chance to ask questions during a talk-back session following his presentation. Lee's seminal work dates back to his entry into the world of American cinema and continues today: She's Gotta Have It, School Daze, Do The Right Thing, Mo Better Blues, Malcolm X, Bamboozled and others. He also spoke about his new documentary examining how race and politics collided in the aftermath of 2005's Hurricane Katrina. The film will air on August 29, 2006 on HBO - the one-year anniversary of the country's worst natural disaster.
Women of a New Tribe
September 30, 2005 - January 7, 2006 / 209/9th Street Gallery
The AACC's second visual arts show honored African American women, their strength, beauty and contributions to American culture, through an exhibition of striking black and white photographs. The exhibition of over 60 images featured dozens of women from the Pittsburgh region who have sustained the creative legacy of the African American community of Western Pennsylvania between the early 1970s through the end of the 20th century.
Handspring & Sologon Puppet Companies TALL HORSE
October 14 & 15, 2005 / Byham Theater
Co-Presented with the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, the AACC presented this stunning showcase one of Africa's oldest puppetry traditions-- the Bambara puppetry of Mali --which included a mix of magnificent puppets, live actors, captivating costumes and evocative music and dance.
Alonzo King's LINES Ballet
October 1, 2005 / Byham Theater
Co-Presented with Pittsburgh Dance Council, the AACC welcomed Alonzo King's LINES Ballet, who pushed the limits of ballet, with passionate choreography and glamorous technique, all set to exotic music from around the world.
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Generations: Six African American Artists
June 9 - August 20, 2005 / 209/9th Street Gallery
The AACC's inaugural visual arts exhibition reversed the roles of artist and curator, asking three Pittsburgh-based African American artists to select artists whose work they admired to be exhibited along side of their own work. The resulting exhibition, Generations, explored what it is about the work of others that inspires ones own aesthetic muse. Generations, which received both critical and audience acclaim, featured the work of Jo-Anne L. Bates, Tina Brewer, Lonnie Graham, Mary Martin, Thaddeus Mosley and Anire Mosley,
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Showtime at the Apollo on Tour
May 24, 2005 / Benedum Center
Co-presented with the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, Showtime at the Apollo On Tour brought the original Apollo Amateur Night format to the Benedum Center stage. 19 acts were chosen from the over 100 local acts who auditioned. In the end, the audience chose 18-year old hip-hop dancer Gabriel Ash as the winner. Ash, a resident of Pittsburgh's Hazelwood neighborhood, received $1,000 and two round-trip airline tickets to perform at New York City's famed Apollo Theater.
Sekou Sundiata: blessing the boats
May 5,6,7 / City Theater
Sponsored by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield and presented in association with The Center for Minority Health, The National Kidney Foundation of Western PA and Center for Organ Recovery & Education, the AACC's presentation of Sundiata's blessing the boats was acclaimed as educational, entertaining and inspiring. This performance was inspired by s personal battle with illness of kidney failure, recovery through organ transplant, and the panic, chaos, hope and love that defined his journey. Told with honesty and humor, blessing the boats blended poetry, comedy and spoken word performance to portray his powerful story. With Sekou Sundiata's poetic voice, blessing the boats used the power of language to encourage discussions and thoughts about issuesSundiataessaycompelling manyhealth, history, mortality, friendship and love. A post-performance for a Q&A with Sekou Sundiata, Led by Stephen B. Thomas, Director, of the Center Minority Health was held on May 5.
Ralph Lemon: Come home Charley Patton
March 19, 2005 / Byham Theater
The AACC presented Lemon's Come home Charley Patton, the final part of his acclaimed 10-year pan-cultural project, The Geography Trilogy. Come home Charley Patton, explored the complex history and rich culture of the American South through a contemporary, post-modern lens with a mix of storytelling, literature, dance, video, digital animation and a range of music sources. Come home Charley Patton was co-commissioned by the African American Cultural Center.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
February 15 & 16, 2005 / Benedum Center
Co-Presented with Pittsburgh Dance Council, the AACC welcomed internationally acclaimed ambassadors of American culture, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. The astounding program included "Love Stories," "Treading," "Juba" and "Revalations." On February 16th, the AACC held a benefit event, "Spend and Evening with Alvin Ailey," where the over 150 guests experienced the evening's superb program, then enjoyed a backstage reception, where they were joined by many dancers from the Alvin Ailey company.
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Marc Bamuthi Joseph - The Spoken World
January 15, 2005 / Andy Warhol Museum
Presented in collaboration with Andy Warhol Museum, the AACC welcomed lauded spoken-word artist, slam poet and choreographer Marc Bamuthi Joseph. This performance kicked off Warhol's 2005 "Off the Wall" performance art series.
Fashion Africana 2004
November 7, 2004 / Carnegie Music Hall Foyer
Produced by Utopia Model Agency and co-presented with Carnegie Museums
of Pittsburgh and the 2004 Carnegie International, the AACC presented
Fashion Africana 2004, a global celebration of design, dance and music.
The evening paid a unique tribute to "The Lost Boys of Sudan," Sudanese
refugees who have found a home in Pittsburgh. 14 fashion and jewelry
designers presented custom-created fashions inspired by the journey of
these brave young men. The audience was wowed by designs influenced by
the culture of the Sudan, Ethiopia, Kenya and America. The evening,
which was emceed by Monique A. Greenwood, author and former Editor-in-Chief of Essence Magazine, also featured musical performances by Afrika Yetu and dance performances by choreographer Kyle Abraham, Pittsburgh Dance Ensemble and Expressions Contemporary Dance Company.
VIP ticket buyers were treated to a private tour of Carnegie International 2004 artists Julie Mehretu and Senga Nengudi, a pre-show reception and post-show party, featuring African and African-inspired music spun by DJ Soy Sos.
Ronald K. Brown/Evidence
October 29 & 30, 2004 / Pittsburgh High School for the Creative & Performing Arts (CAPA) Theater
In these two performances, the Ronald K. Brown/Evidence Dance Company performed Come-Ye, a stirring piece co-commissioned by the African American Cultural Center of Greater Pittsburgh, and inspired by the music and legacy of Nina Simone. The program also featured Upside Down and Grace.
Philadanco
September 18, 2004 / Byham Theater, Pittsburgh
The celebrated Philadelphia Dance Company performed for one night only, with a program featuring We Too Dance: African American Men In Dance.
Dance Review: Philadnaco floods stage with skill. - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, September 20, 2004
Diversity Revisited
June 9, 2004 / Pittsburgh
Keynote Speaker: Sekou Sundiata
In collaboration with the Association of Performing Arts Presenters, and as a part of the National Performing Arts Convention, the African American Cultural Center hosted a convening of cultural theorists and specialists to examine the complex issues of cultural diversity in the arts. A summary report on the findings and conclusions from this discussion will be published by the AACC in October.
Dance/USA Showcase
June 11, 2004 / Pittsburgh
As part of the National Performing Arts Convention, the AACC presented several African American
dance groups at a Dance Showcase, held at The Pittsburgh Playhouse Theater. Featured groups were
Ronald K. Brown/EVIDENCE, Nego Gato, Xpressions Contemporary Dance Company, Rennie Harris Puremovement,
and Pittsburgh Dance Ensemble.
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The Exonerated
May 24, 2004 / CAPA High School Theater, Pittsburgh
The AACC co-presented a special reading of the Broadway play, "The Exonerated," produced
and directed by Tracy Brigden, Artistic Director of City Theater. This event was in conjunction
with the Pittsburgh Opera's presentation of Dead Man Walking.
AACC President and CEO Neil Barclay led a discussion following the reading.
Sweet Honey in the Rock
May 16th 2004 / Byham Theater, Pittsburgh
The AACC co-presented this Grammy Award-winning female African American a capella ensemble with the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust.
Los Hombres Calientes
April 20, 2004 / Byham Theatre, Pittsburgh
In collaboration with the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, the AACC presented this evening of Afro-Cuban and Latin Jazz.
When the Spirits Dance Mambo
April 16, 2004 / 937 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh
The AACC presented a screening of this 90-minute documentary,
which provides a comprehensive understanding of the rich sacred
traditions of the varied African practices that were taken to Cuba.
The evening included a discussion with the film's director and co-producer
Dr. Marta Moreno Vega, and dancing.
Reflections in Courage: A Commemoration of Brown vs. Board of Education
March 25, 2004 / 937 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh
The AACC co-hosted this gathering of freedom singers and civil rights leaders.
Guests included: Minnijean Brown Trickey (one of the "Little Rock Nine"),
Vivian Malone Jones (a student barred from the school door in Alabama by
Governor George Wallace), Willie Shepperson (involved in Prince Edward County,
Virginia Case, where public schools were shut down for four years rather than
to desegregate) and Rutha Mae Harris (of the Freedom Singers).
August in February
February 17, 2004 / Byham Theater, Pittsburgh
Produced in collaboration with the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust,
this was an evening of staged readings of excerpts from August Wilson's plays,
directed by Mark Southers. The AACC also sponsored a lectuee by Dr. Kimberly Ellis,
niece of August Wilson, and University of Pittsburgh Professor.
Ralph Lemon Residency
February 1-13, 2004
During this commissioning residency, Ralph Lemon continued work on the development of his latest piece, Geography: Part III.
Free Jazz Concerts in Conjunction with the Teenie Harris Archive Project
September 25, 2003 and October 30, 2003 / Carnegie Museum of Art
In collaboration with the Carnegie Museum of Art and the Manchester Craftsmen's Guild, the AACC produced two free evenings of great jazz inspired by the photographs of Charles "Teenie" Harris and the sounds of contemporary Pittsburgh jazz musicians. Joe Negri's Quartet and the MCG Pittsburgh Jazz Legacy Project Big Band performed.