(PITTSBURGH) – In honor of Pittsburgh’s 250th anniversary and Manchester Bidwell Corporation’s 40th anniversary, MCG Jazz and UPMC are proud to present an incredible gala event and concert with Ivan Lins and the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, featuring a guest performance by legendary songstress, Nancy Wilson.

The event takes place on November 14, 2008 at Heinz Hall and opens with a gala reception at 6:00 p.m., followed by the concert at 8:00 p.m. Read more »

By Bob Karlovits, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Marty Ashby’s career constantly twists and turns, but he never gets lost.

“Like music, your work doesn’t always go from A to B,” says the executive producer at the Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild in the North Side. “It doesn’t always go in a straight line.”

For the full Pittsburgh Tribune-Review article:
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/tribunereview/search/s_581659.html

By Rebecca Nuttall, New Pittsburgh Courier

In the already humid temperature of July 25, students and instructors from Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild’s summer session joined family and friends to watch an outdoor iron pour.

“Metal casting is becoming a lost art form,” said Heather Powell, MCG’s coordinator of exhibitions and visiting artists. “Most studio art programs have done away with their foundries over the last decade.”

For the full New Pittsburgh Courier article:
http://newpittsburghcourieronline.com/articlelive/articles/41441/1/300-plus-attend-Family-Day-at-Manchester-Craftsmens-Guild/Page1.html

PITTSBURGH — As delegates arrived in Pittsburgh ICMA TV was there to watch the 93rd Annual Conference get underway. Bill Strickland was keynote speaker at the opening session and Stephen Horn caught up with him for an exclusive interview.

For the full ICMA coverage:
http://www.icmatv.com/news/the_opening_of_icma_s_93rd_annual_conference/

April 21, 2008 (Pittsburgh): The MCG Jazz 2007–08 concert season comes to a close with legendary Pittsburgh-born pianist Ahmad Jamal, May 1 – 4, 2008 at Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild. Tickets are limited for this much anticipated concert. Read more »