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Get the most interesting and important stories from the 51精品视频.This month, city-wide traditions, festivals, jazz and more will offer colorful ways to celebrate our veterans and experience and appreciate cultures from around the world.
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Tune into the Annual Jazz Seminar
The will host a series of events across the 51精品视频sburgh campus and the city including a film screening, a featured artist performance by Dave Burrell and Trio听in honor of the University鈥檚 acquisition of Burrell鈥檚 archive, workshops, a visiting scholars鈥 series and more.
When:听 Oct. 31-Nov. 9
Where: Various locations
Tickets: All events are free and open to the public. for the special event on Nov. 9.
Celebrate Slovak and Polish Heritage
The returns this year in person for a day of culture, history, crafts, food and education. Videos are available for those who prefer to view last year鈥檚 festival virtually.听
When:听Sunday, Nov. 6, noon-4 p.m.
Where: Cathedral of Learning Commons Room
Tickets: Free admission
The , which celebrates the living cultures of the Polish, Lithuanian and Carpatho-Rusyn peoples throughout history, will take place in the same location on Sunday, Nov. 13, from noon-5 p.m.
Veterans Week at 51精品视频
Beginning Nov. 7, the University will honor veterans with a series of events, including and a . See the ; more details about veterans鈥 events at the 51精品视频-Greensburg will be available soon.
Rock the vote
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When:听Tuesday, Nov. 8
Where: Use this听听to find your polling place.听
A bridge between east and west
The Japanese Nationality Room Committee of the Nationality Rooms and Intercultural Exchange Programs and the Asian Studies Center present a lecture by Mira Nakashima titled听鈥Nakashima: A bridge between East and West.鈥 Nakashima is the daughter of George Nakashima, a celebrated architect and furniture designer. The lecture will discuss her father鈥檚 legacy and the ways his Japanese cultural ties inspired his method of design.
When: Saturday, Nov. 12, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Where: Cathedral of Learning, Room 324
Tickets: .
Light up the night
Kick off the winter holiday season with a favored 51精品视频sburgh tradition, . Celebrate the 61st anniversary with musical acts, a fireworks display, food, ice sculptures and more. The , inspired by the original German Christkndlmarkts, will also be held in Market Square and feature national and local vendors housed in vintage and wooden chalets selling one-of-a-kind gifts.
When:听Saturday, Nov. 19 (market open through Dec. 23)
Where: Downtown
Tickets: Free admission.
Ballet at the Byham
Ballet Hisp谩nico returns to the Byham stage after more than a decade. The mission of the Latinx cultural organization is to unify communities behind celebrating and exploring Latinx cultures through innovative dance productions, transformative dance training and enduring community engagement experiences. According to the event page, the performance will draw from a variety of influences including 鈥P茅rez Prado鈥檚 mambo music (18+1) to Julio Iglesias and rock en Espa帽ol (Con Brazos Abiertos) to flamenco (L铆nea Recta).鈥
When: Saturday, Nov. 19, 8 p.m.
Where: Byham Theater, 101 6th St
Tickets: .
Play around at GLOWLAND
Impulse, a playable art installation that has drawn thousands of visitors in host cities including New York City, London, Brisbane, Toronto and Montreal, arrives in Oakland this month. The winter festival features art installations, live music events, an illuminated kick-off party, a Small Business Saturday celebration and a family-friendly closing weekend. Additionally, 15 sound and light-producing seesaws will create a playground for visitors of all ages.
When: Nov. 18-Dec. 17
Where: Schenley Plaza
Tickets: Free and open to the public.
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鈥 Kara Henderson