Announcing Poets Aloud with Frank Baez, Scott P. Cunningham, and Sony Ton-Aime

Join Us for a Poetry Event Unlike Any Other

Dear Friends, In 2014, I attended a bilingual poetry reading given by Frank Báez, from the Dominican Republic, and Scott P. Cunningham, from Miami, at Kent State University's Wick Poetry Center. I was mesmerized.  After the reading, I went to them and told them that not only did I want to be their friend, which we have been since, but I wanted to read with them one day. It has taken twelve years for all of us to have new books out to make it happen.  I could not be prouder to announce that on October 15th, all three of us will read poems by one another in our mother tongues; English, Haitian Creole, and Spanish. It will be a celebration of poetry and language like you have never seen. Join us! It's free! Sony Ton-Aime Executive Director SAVE YOUR SEAT A Celebration of International Poetry Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Carnegie Library Lecture Hall 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 Registration is free. This lecture will be recorded and available to view on our YouTube channel at a later date.   SAVE YOUR SEAT P. Scott Cunningham is the author of Self-Portrait as the “i” in Florida (Autumn House, 2026), winner of the 2025 Donald Justice Poetry Prize, and Ya Te Veo (University of Arkansas, 2018), selected for the Miller Williams Poetry Series and a finalist for the National Poetry Series. His poems, essays, and translations have appeared in The Nation, American Poetry Review, Gulf Coast, POETRY, A Public Space, Harvard Review, Michigan Quarterly Review, Monocle, and The Guardian, among others. Born and raised in South Florida, he lives with his family in Illinois. Born in 1978 in Santo Domingo, Frank Báez has made a name for himself as one of the Dominican Republic’s most relevant poets and nonfiction writers. He has published six poetry books, a short story collection, and four nonfiction books. He is a founding member of El Hombrecito, the first Dominican Spoken Word band, which has three albums to its credit. His work has appeared in numerous anthologies, and translations of his books of poetry have been published in Arabic, Dutch, German, and Bangla. Two of his books have been translated into English: Last Night I Dreamt I Was a DJ (2014) and The End of the World Came to My Neighborhood (2022). Sony Ton-Aime is the Executive Director of Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures and the author of Konbit (Carnegie Mellon University Press, 2026). Books will be available for sale from our local bookseller White Whale Bookstore. Poets Aloud is presented in partnership with  Copyright © 2026 Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures, All rights reserved. You opted in to marketing emails through our website sign up or through an online ticket purchase. Our mailing address is: Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures 301 S Craig St Ste 200 Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3738 Add us to your address book

Tartan Salsa April 21nd - PARTY in Studio Theater

Hello salseros, kizombers, casineros, y bachateros! Here's some info for you: Party Tonight Rueda Fridays Latin Dancing in PGH FAQs Online Join us on Discord Find us on Instagram 1 – PARTY Tonight in Tepper Join us for an end-of-the-year party in the CUC Studio Theater at 6PM tonight! Come practice the moves you've learned over the semester, hang with your fellow tartaneros, and eat empanadas! DJ D'Aço will be providing the tunes, we'll provide the food. Bring your friends!   2 – Rueda Fridays With the weather warming up and regular Tuesday classes coming to an end, don't forget about Rueda Fridays and our pop-ups! Stay tuned on the discord for more information!   3 – Latin Dancing in the Burgh In the coming months, find us at classes and socials hosted by the dance studios in town! Check out CrossBody Dance + Movement (Downtown), Los Sabrosos (Bloomfield), and For The Love of Bachata!  There are also bi-monthly casino, kizomba, and bachata socials at Apasionado Dance!   4 – FAQs Online Have any questions? Please check online at tartansalsa.com for answers to our most common inquiries, from class location to dress code. If your question remains unanswered, feel free to ask via email or in class.     5 – Join us on Discord  Join us on Discord to enjoy the full benefits of your Tartan Salsa membership! Get the latest scoop on social events, share your favorite dance videos, connect with other members... and contribute to the community with some random posts of your own! Discord link: https://discord.gg/ZCUxjquRDc   6 – Find us on Instagram Follow us on Instagram @tartansalsa for updates and reels from class! Your dancing could be featured next! Instagram link: https://www.instagram.com/tartansalsa/?hl=en   See you tonight!

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Join us at the LACC Open House Tomorrow!

Paint your own Boruca mask!  Explore the Costa Rica Special Exhibition and dive into the art of mask-making with Costa Rican artist Ricardo Solis Saturday, April 18 Workshop 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Exhibit Tours 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Visit our galleries and learn about Latin American art and culture   JOIN HOLIDAY       Latin American Cultural Center 4338 Bigelow Blvd Pittsburgh, PA 15213 T. +1 (610) 492-2790 F. +1 (610) 492-2791 lacc@lasaweb.org

Join us at the LACC Holiday Open House! April 18

Paint your own Boruca mask!  Explore the Costa Rica Special Exhibition and dive into the art of mask-making with Costa Rican artist Ricardo Solis Saturday, April 18 Workshop 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Exhibit Tours 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Visit our galleries and learn about Latin American art and culture   JOIN HOLIDAY       Latin American Cultural Center 4338 Bigelow Blvd Pittsburgh, PA 15213 T. +1 (610) 492-2790 F. +1 (610) 492-2791 lacc@lasaweb.org

Don’t Just Take Summer Off — Use It

Not Your Typical Summer‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­

Not Your Typical Summer Discover, Learn, and Connect with SSA Education Abroad Most students treat summer like a pause — a break from classes, routine, and momentum. But it doesn’t have to be. This summer, you can do something that actually moves you forward. With our Summer Term, you can earn academic credit while living in Spain or San Juan — all in just a few weeks. What makes it worth it: Stay on track (or get ahead) with transferable credits Experience daily life abroad — not just visit Take classes in English or Spanish Built-in housing, support, and activities Study in cities like Seville, Barcelona, Alicante, or San Juan, and turn your summer into something that adds real value to your degree and your experience. ­ Start Your Application ­ It’s a short-term commitment with a long-term impact. Explore your options and start your application. Applications close April 30 (April 15 for San Juan and Barcelona). Start now—future you will love getting ahead this summer SSA Education Abroad ­ ­ ­ ­ 433 West Street, Suite 8 Amherst MA 01002 USA Tel: (413) 256-0011 Fax: (413) 256-1968 info@ssabroad.org