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Free Community Event at The Pittsburgh Project

Wednesday, February 22, 2017 to Wednesday, February 22, 2017
6:30 PM

Location: Free Community event at The Pittsburgh Project for The Summer King

Come join a free roundtable discussion about Josh Gibson, Negro League Baseball, and The Summer King, led by Sean Gibson, Executive Director of the Josh Gibson Foundation, and Pittsburgh Opera representatives. Sean Gibson speaks on Negro League Baseball on a national basis, and brings a depth of personal and historical knowledge to any discussion on this topic. Pittsburgh Opera representatives will discuss the opera and sing sneak previews of Sam Bankhead’s and Wendell Smith’s arias. Alfred Walker, who will sing the role of Josh in the opera, will talk about the role and why he is looking forward to it.

Space is limited. RSVP here or call DeOndra Parker at 412-321-1678, ext. 536.

The Pittsburgh Project is located at 2801 N Charles St., Pittsburgh, PA 15214