Monthly Musical Series with OLLI at Pitt and Opus: Impact
We are excited to announce a new collaboration between OLLI at Pitt and Opus: Impact, bringing a monthly music performance and lecture series to our members and the community this fall!
Opus: Impact is a Pittsburgh-based organization that champions local musicians and brings their music directly into neighborhoods across the city. This fall, OLLI is proud to work with them on this Monthly Musical series, pairing live performances with insightful commentary and giving community members a chance to explore different corners of the musical world in one of Pittsburgh's most storied cultural spaces.
This Month's Feature:
- September 11 — Sydney Kaczorowski and Fabio Gentili present a lecture on bel canto Italian art songs from the 19th century
When: September 11, 1:00–2:30 p.m.
Where: The historic New Granada Theater, Community Engagement Center in the Hill District (2007 Centre Avenue; entrance at rear of building on Wylie Avenue)
Cost: Free for all OLLI members, last day to register is September 4th
How to Register:
- OLLI members: Register through your OLLI account
- Community members: Register through the Hill Community Engagement Center (Hill CEC)
Built in 1928, the New Granada Theater was once a vibrant hub of the Hill District's jazz scene, hosting legendary performers during Pittsburgh's golden age of jazz. This series offers OLLI members a chance to experience live music in a space rich with history alongside our Hill District neighbors.
Parking information:
The CEC address is 2007 Centre Avenue, but the entrance to the CEC is located at the rear of the building on Wylie Avenue. It is right across the street from Ebenezer Baptist Church (2001 Wylie Avenue).
Free parking is available along Wylie Avenue and Devilliers Street.