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GUITAR: The Instrument That Rocked The World
- June 13, 2012 - September 28, 2012
- Recurrence: Recurring every week day
- Venue: Carnegie Science Center
- Address: One Allegheny Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15212-5850
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This exhibit features a showcase of more than 60 guitars, ranging from the rare to wildly popular. It includes interactives about the science of sound as well as photography, performance videos, audio, touch screens and the World’s Largest Playable Guitar, certified by Guinness World Records. Plus, live performances by musicians of local, regional, and national note will be scheduled throughout the run of the exhibit.
Pittsburgh Banjo Club
- June 13, 2012 - Ongoing
- Recurrence: Recurring weekly on Wednesday
- Location: Allegheny Elks Lodge #339
- Address: 400 Cedar Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
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Stop by for the Pittsburgh Banjo Club's regular open rehearsal and enjoy their wonderful music for free. Food and Refreshments are available. Founded in 1988, the Pittsburgh Banjo Club is an all-volunteer band and organization that uses banjos, trumpets, tubas and bass to perform popular music from the 1920s and 1930s. Call (412) 321-1834 for more information. Reservations for groups is suggested.
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