Listen To Our New Mixtape!
Arts Greenhouse: Volume Five compiles music created by participants in the Arts Greenhouse Production Crew between September 2012 and May 2013. All the lyrics were composed, performed, and recorded by Arts Greenhouse participants, except track 5, “Punk Rock Polly”, which features Pauline Criswell, mother of participant esceMC; and tracks 6 and 10, “America” and “Until the Quiet Comes”, which feature exceptional professional Pittsburgh MC, Charon Don. Tracks 6, 7, 9, 10, and 13 were produced by volunteers and staff. All other tracks were produced by Arts Greenhouse participants.
Thank you to everyone who came our to the release party and made it such a success. Photos from the party will be coming soon.
There are of organizations that we need to thank for making the 2012-13 year of AG a success. Thank you for your generous support and partnership:
The Heinz Endowments
American Eagle Outfitters Foundation
Center for the Arts In Society at Carnegie Mellon University
Carnegie Mellon University Department of History
Carnegie Mellon University Department of Music
Carnegie Mellon University Department of English
Carnegie Mellon University BXA Program
Dietrich College Dean’s Office
Carnegie Mellon University College of Fine Arts Deans Office
Pittsburgh Party for A Purpose
Giant Eagle
Mixtape Release Party 5-19-13
We’re proud to announce that our new mixtape, Arts Greenhouse Volume Five, will be released on May 19th. This occasion will be celebrated with one last performance at the Pittsburgh’s beloved hip-hop venue, The Shadow Lounge (the Shadow Lounge is closed it’s doors this Spring). The show will feature performances by Arts Greenhouse participants, and a screening of our new music video, “War Is Love”. This show is free, open to all ages, and refreshments will be provided. Doors open at 5pm.
To check out the new music video, and to RSVP, please visit our Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/148751725306098/
Thank You SPIRIT Fashion Show!
This year the Arts Greenhouse as been chosen as the the charitable beneficiary of the 2013 SPIRIT House Fashion show. The SPIRIT House is Carnegie Mellon’s black cultural awareness student organization, and their fashion show is one of the largest annual student events on campus.
This year’s SPIRIT Fashion Show is on Saturday, April 13th, at 7pm.
Four Arts Greenhouse participants will be performing during the pre-show reception at 6pm. The pre-show reception is open to holders of VIP tickets. More information and ticket prices are on the Facebook event page:
https://www.facebook.com/events/123063354550482/
Free DJ Workshop on 3-29-13, 1pm
Wanna learn to DJ? Join Assemble and Arts Greenhouse for a free workshop
Friday, March 29th
1-4 p.m. (That’s during the Pittsburgh Public Schools spring break!)
at Assemble, 5125 Penn Ave in Garfield
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Local DJs with different areas of expertise will be teaching basic DJing skills and engaging kids and teens in hands-on demonstrations. Come in at any time and go through the stations! Learn scratching basics, how to use digital controllers, and virtual (computer) DJing.
This event is open to everyone but is geared toward youth ages 10-18.
Please RSVP on Facebook.
For more information, e-mail [email protected]
