EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING
In celebration of Wilson’s legacy, we are working with Pittsburgh Playwright’s Theater Company in an exclusive production of Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, the first play in Wilson’s American Century Cycle. This special production, directed by Mark Clayton Southers, will feature Vanessa German as Ma Rainey and runs September 14- Oct. 1,2018 at Pittsburgh Playwrights Theater Company.
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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM – LIL JUKE JOINT
AWC Multipurpose Room
Suitable for ages 8 and under
FREE
The Highmark Blues and Heritage Festival presents Lil Juke Joint! This one-hour class is dedicated to providing a well-rounded Blues experience to our youngest music fans. Suitable to ages 8 and under, this course will focus on developing interest in Blues music as well as teaching the fundamentals of the genre. Musicians and educators will provide a brief background of the Blues, complete with plenty of examples, performances, and audience participation.

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM – DEVA MAHAL IN CONVERSATION
AWC CAFE Multipurpose Room
ALL AGES
FREE

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM – Jerron “Blind Boy” Paxton in Conversation
AWC Café
All ages
FREE EVENT
BLUES 101
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM – BLUES 101
AWC Multipurpose Room
All ages
FREE
Blues 101 is a one-hour educational experience will provide a deeper look into the history of the Blues by exploring persistent themes such as travel and “The Crossroads”. Participants will also learn about notable men and women of the Blues, traditional instrument techniques, and the many ways that the Blues transcended a musical genre and became a true reflection of life.