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CBS News
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Pittsburgh's Three Rivers Arts Festival kicks off Thursday. Here's what you need to know.
Starting Thursday, more than 100,000 people are expected to come to Pittsburgh for the Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival. It's taking place in the Strip District for one year only, as its future home remains under construction. On Wednesday, crews were hard at work to get Waterfront Place all set up. Hannah Powell of Verona was one of them, preparing to show her art at a festival for the very first time. "I'm still absolutely shocked, a little bit, that I'm here," Powell said. "It's kind of indescribable to be able to be in my hometown, be able to like people that live around here are able to come, people I know will be able to come to see me and experience my work in this way." She's one of four people who received the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust's Emerging Artist Scholarship, which helps new artists with the finances to exhibit at the Three Rivers Arts Festival. In its 66 years, the event has had different homes. Now it will be in private lots along the riverwalk between 15th Street and the 16th Street Bridge. It comes as work continues in Downtown Pittsburgh ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft, and on the event's new location at the corner of Fort Duquesne and 8th Street, to be known as Arts Landing. Brooke Horejsi is the trust's chief programming and engagement officer. "It's a civic space that is going to be green and robust and has a permanent amphitheater in it, so we'll be able to house the performances on that amphitheater," Horejsi said. Horejsi said it will be all ready for next year, but you should note that this year, besides the location, there are a few changes. "The footprint is a little bit smaller," Horejsi said. The event is also cut down from 10 days to four: Thursday through Sunday. When it comes to parking, know that there is no extra designated parking, so be prepared to walk. Otherwise, you're encouraged to take public transit. No matter what, artists like Powell believe people will find a way to get there. "I'm pretty confident that it's going to be pretty busy down here. I don't think anyone will have trouble coming down," Powell said. The festival runs from 12 to 9 p.m. each day. You can learn more details on the line-up, times, and places to park online.
CBS News
3 days ago
- Business
- CBS News
Richard King Mellon Foundation gifts $10 million grant to Pittsburgh Cultural Trust
The Richard King Mellon Foundation has gifted the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust with a new $10 million grant to help the nonprofit cover the remaining construction costs to fund Arts Landing. The grant is "among the largest philanthropic gifts to the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust in its four-decade history," per a press release from the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust. The grant will also support other functions of the space, which is scheduled to open to the public in 2026. "The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust is profoundly grateful to the Richard King Mellon Foundation for this capstone contribution that helps ensure our shared vision for Arts Landing becomes a reality for our community," said Kendra Whitlock Ingram, President & CEO of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust. "This is a defining moment for the Cultural District and Downtown Revitalization Vision—made possible by immense generosity and leadership from philanthropic and civic partners." "Pittsburgh's first Renaissance officially began 75 years ago, in May 1950. Then, and ever since, the Richard King Mellon Foundation has helped to lead Pittsburgh's ongoing strategies to achieve greater prosperity for the people of our beloved city," said Sam Reiman, Director of the Richard King Mellon Foundation. "Our Trustees wanted to demonstrate that leadership again for Arts Landing. This $10 million grant will provide the capital necessary to complete construction. And, just as importantly, it will help to ensure the Cultural Trust has the means to maintain and operate Arts Landing as a safe and desirable destination for many years to come." Arts Landing has been described as "a creatively designed, community-focused, and sustainably operated civic space that will host festivals and performances, exhibit public art, and provide opportunities for everyday recreation" to further revitalize Downtown Pittsburgh.
CBS News
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Lineup unveiled for 2025 Three Rivers Arts Festival
Summer will be here before you know it, and in Pittsburgh, summer means the Three Rivers Arts Festival. The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust on Monday unveiled the lineup of musicians and artists who will bring their talents to the abbreviated four-day festival from June 5-8. Headliners include the Preservation Hall Jazz Band; Teira Kennedy, who was recognized as a collaborator on Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter;" "Tom's Diner" writer Suzanne Vega; and Grammy Award-winning 90s singer-songwriter Lisa Loeb. The artist market will return with more than 200 artists from around the region and the country. Some artists will be on-site for two days, meaning on Saturday, visitors will be able to discover new vendors. Arts festival finds new temporary home This year, the arts festival is moving to the riverfront lots at the 15th Street Plaza along Waterfront Place in the Strip District. It's just a temporary stop while the festival's new home, a four-acre civil space called Arts Landing in the Cultural District, is under construction. "New neighborhood, same spirit," Brooke Horejsi, the Cultural Trust's chief programming and engagement officer said in a news release. "Gathering together in the Strip District adds a new dimension to this year's Festival but the artistry and community spirit that has defined this cherished event for decades will have us feeling right at home." The full lineup of performers and artists can be found on the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust's website. The festival is free and open to everyone.
CBS News
08-04-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Pittsburgh Cultural Trust announces lineup for 2025-25 Broadway series
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust has announced the lineup for the 2025-26 series of Broadway shows that are coming to the Benedum Center. 11 different shows will be coming to the Benedum Center this year and next, starting on September 9. The season package for the series consists of the following shows: In addition to the season package, the following shows will be available as additional options: Season tickets for the series are on sale now. Individual show tickets will go on sale at a later date that has yet to be announced.
CBS News
03-03-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Steve Martin and Martin Short bringing comedy tour to Pittsburgh
The iconic comedy duo of Steve Martin and Martin Short are bringing their comedy tour to Pittsburgh. "The Dukes of Funnytown!" will hit the Benedum Center stage on Nov. 21-22, 2025. This new tour "redefines the form in unexpected and profound ways, from two of the funniest, most influential and acclaimed talents of the past century," according to a news release from the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust. Martin and Short will "mock Hollywood and the fickle nature of celebrity, but the comedy truly soars when they lovingly (and relentlessly) roast each other." The team's chemistry has been nearly 40 years in the making since both first met on the set of the 1986 film "Three Amigos," and have been touring together since 2015, when they launched their first live show, "A Very Stupid Conversation." Both comedians will be joined by special guests Jeff Babko and The Steep Canyon Rangers. Tickets go on sale to the public on Friday, March 7, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. ET. More information can be found here.
