TGM@100 Jazz Tribute
Friday, July 24 | AWAACC & Arts Landing
Free and open to the public
5:30 pm – A screening of "Dancing Hands: A Thad Mosley Story," directed by Emmai Alaquiva, executive produced by Janis Burley, and co-produced by Janice Bond and Sadie Woods, followed by a conversation with Emmai Alaquiva; Charlene Foggie-Barnett, Charles "Teenie" Harris Archive Community Archivist at Carnegie Museum of Art; and Audra Allen.
6:30 to 7:30 pm – A second line style processional with live music travels through Mosley’s sculptures at Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s Arts Landing. Guests are encouraged to gather at the PCT Backyard beforehand. Click here to learn more.
8 pm – Celebrating Pittsburgh sculptor Thaddeus G. Mosley (1926-2026) on his centennial, guests will experience a set of jazz standards from Thad's favorites, followed by the premiere of "Sculptures at an Exhibition," a four-movement work curated by Flavio Chamis, with pieces composed by Roger Humphries, Dwayne Dolphin, and Howie Alexander, each inspired by a Mosley sculpture of their choosing, with special guest Colter Harper and additional special guests to be announced.
Presented in collaboration with the Mosley Family, Carnegie Museum of Art, and Pittsburgh Cultural Trust.
Learn more about TGM@100 at tgmat100.com.
Continue the celebration Saturday, July 25 at the Thaddeus G. Mosley at 100 Symposium at Carnegie Museum of Art, featuring a repeat performance of "Sculptures at an Exhibition." Free, registration recommended.
Event Information:
Registration required.
Free
Age recommendation: All ages
Child Policy: Minors need to be accompanied by an adult or guardian
Location:
August Wilson African American Cultural Center
First Floor
980 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222