Events for August 6, 2026

Pianist Irene Monteverde completed her PhD in Jazz Studies at the University of Pittsburgh where she worked under the direction of Geri Allen and Nicole Mitchell. Her doctoral research centered around the legendary Pittsburgh-born pianist and prolific composer, Erroll Garner. Irene also holds an Artist's Diploma from La Fondazione Siena Jazz in Italy where she […]

Matt Smolko is a blue collar writer and performer telling blue collar stories. Originally from western PA, he has spent the last decade traveling the country as a performer both in music and in theatre.