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The Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center sits on the campus of the University of Pittsburgh Johnstown and is celebrating it's 35th Anniversary. Their 2026-2027 season of events has something for everyone - kicking off with a concert by Kenny G on September 20th; a TEDx talk on October 3rd; the US Field Army Band on October 26th; along with local arts groups and performances. WQED-FM's Bryan Sejvar spoke to Executive Director Janie Leck-Grela about recent upgrades done to the theater; other events taking place at the center; being a resource for the Johnstown community; and the importance of the arts. Additional information on the Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center can be found here: https://www.upjarts.org/ Thanks for tuning in to WQED's Voice of the Arts, Pittsburgh's trusted source for arts and culture in our region. Whether you're passionate about classical music, film, theater, opera, or local music, we’re here to bring you closer to the heart of Pittsburgh's local arts scene. Don’t miss our musician interviews, the latest local music news, and performing arts insights from across the Southwestern Pennsylvania region. Subscribe and follow to stay connected with the vibrant voices shaping Pittsburgh’s creative community. Visit https://www.wqed.org/ to see what else WQED is doing in our community. Until next time, keep supporting the arts and keep listening to Voice of the Arts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.