2 Do: Week of 1/20/12
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David Garrett, the Juilliard-trained musician-turned-rock-classical crossover violinist, brings his "Rock Symphonies" tour to the Benedum Center, Downtown. There will be Nirvana, Aerosmith, McCartney and more at 8 p.m. $25.50-$43.50; 412-456-6666.
Authors and journalists Michele Norris and Isabel Wilkerson discuss the Great Migration as part of the Literary Evenings, Monday Night Lecture Series, in Carnegie Music Hall, Oakland, at 7:30 p.m. Ms. Norris, co-host of NPR's "All Things Considered," and Ms. Wilkerson, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, share the stage to reveal personal memories and historic insights about the 20th-century migration of African-Americans from southern points of origin to northern cities such as Pittsburgh. Ms. Wilkerson's award-winning history, "The Warmth of Other Suns," recounts poignant stories of leaving everything behind for a better life, and Ms. Norris' memoir, "The Grace of Silence," about her own family's journey, is painful but triumphant. Tickets: $15 and $25, www.pittsburghlectures.org or 412-622-8866.
Pittsburgh Shakespeare in the Parks' BYOB ("Bring Your Own Bard") returns for its fourth season at The Te Cafe, 2000 Murray Ave., Squirrel Hill, at 7:30 p.m., with "Shakespeare's Young Un's," an evening of youth-inspired scenes and monologues from Shakespeare's greatest plays (and his obscure ones). Audience members and participants can show up with a monologue or scene ready to read, jump in and join another scene, or just listen and enjoy. The informal scene night is open to all ages, professional actors and non-actors alike, children welcome. A tax-deductible donation is suggested. Doors open at 7:15 p.m. Anyone interested in reading should contact BYOB@pittsburghshakespeare.com , or visit Facebook at Pittsburgh Shakespeare in the Parks.
A few songs, a few stories. Larry Kirwan, playwright, author and lead vocalist and guitarist for New York City-based Celtic rock band Black 47, will perform songs and read from his novels and memoir, "Green Suede Shoes," at 8 p.m. in the Map Room Bar & Grill. His one-man show, "Larry Kirwan's Rock & Read Tour," which often plays college campuses, mixes punk, politics and rock. The Map Room is at 1126 S. Braddock Ave., Swissvale. 412-371-1955.
The Warhol Museum's Off the Wall 2012 series presents Rabih Mroue's "Looking for a Missing Employee" at the museum, 117 Sandusky St., North Side, at 8 p.m. Mr. Mroue "combines video imagery, storytelling and an archive of articles and other documents used to scrutinize the print media's role in shaping and propagating rumors, public accusations, national political conflicts and scandals." For tickets, $25, $20 for Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh members and students, www.ticketweb.com or 412-237-8300. Mr. Mroue also will perform "The Pixelated Revolution" at 8 p.m. Friday. Tickets for the two-performance package are $30, $25 for CMP members and students.
Harpsichordist (and music director of the Academy of Ancient Music) Richard Egarr returns to the Renaissance & Baroque Society series at 8 p.m. in Synod Hall, 125 N. Craig St., Oakland. He will perform a solo recital of Froberger, Couperin, Purcell and Blow: "The Harpsichord's Golden Century." $10-$35; 412-361-2048 or www.rbsp.org .
The Bach Choir of Pittsburgh, Pitt Men's Glee Club and Oakland Girls Choir present a cappella music from a diverse group including Thomas Morley, Benjamin Britten, Morten Lauridsen, Joan Szymko and Pittsburgher Sean Pack at 8 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. next Sunday in Alumni Hall, Oakland. $10-$30; www.ProArtsTickets.org and 412-394-3353.
First Published January 29, 2012 12:00 am
