Three local students are headed to the Gene Kelly Awards at the Benedum Center in downtown Pittsburgh on May 25,2024. The Gene Kelly awards are an annual awards show highlighting excellence in high school musical theater. The students attend Westinghouse Arts Academy which is a tuition free public charter school. Jocelyn Emrock from the Apollo Area is a senior dance major at Westinghouse Arts Academy. Grace Visconti and Marley Shick are freshmen musical theater majors at the school. Westinghouse Arts Academy was nominated for 8 Gene Kelly Awards for their 2024 production of CHICAGO- TEEN EDITION. 2024 GKA Nominations: Best Musical (Budget III)Best Supporting Actress (Addy Janicki)Best Vocal Ensemble (Budget III)Best Dance Ensemble (Budget III)Best Student OrchestraBest Lighting Design (Budget III)Best Costume Design (Budget III)Best Crew/Technical Execution Westinghouse Arts Academy is currently accepting new student enrollments for the upcoming school year. Programs available include Musical Theatre, Dance, Vocal, Theater Arts, Studio Arts, Visual Arts, and Instrumental Music. You can sign up for tours and additional information at the link below. https://westinghousearts.org/admissions/ Photo credits

State of Black Learning The State of Black Learning will be taking place August 7-9. This multi day conference style event is a time to innovate, educate, and inspire. A premier conference unapologetically focused on Black students. This year's theme is, 'Big Dream'N.' Pinned to pay tribute to the rich tapestry of African American culture and highlights the legacy of teachers who passionately dream big for their Black students. A conference filled with knowledge, networking, and empowerment. Educators gather from a variety of schools throughout Pittsburgh to come together to celebrate education. To learn more about this upcoming affair, you can email info@stateofblacklearning.com. The #SBL24 planning team is highly anticipating this year's program.

The State of Black Learning will be taking place August 7-9 of 2024. A premier conference that unapologetically focuses on Black students. Innovate. Educate. Inspire. The State of Black Learning team is thrilled for this year's multi day event. This year's theme is 'Big Dream'N' while paying homage to the rich tapestry of African American culture. This annual conference is filled with world renowned speakers, panels, sessions, and more. State of Black Learning also highlights and honors educators. Two days filled with knowledge, networking, and empowerment.

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The Wilkinsburg School District is excited to invite the community to, 'Frozen Kids.' Frozen Kids, is a musical production that will be taking the stage May 3rd and 4th to display the hard work and talent of its students. The students' have worked tirelessly on their roles for this production. Wilkinsburg residents, families, and friends are excited to see the production in person this week. The Trib would like to wish the students good luck.

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