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IN THE BEGINNING: The King James Bible 400th Anniversary
Venue
Calvary United Methodist Church
Date
05/11/2011
Time
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Event Type
Other
Genre
Multigenre
Sponsor
Poets Corner at Calvary United Methodist Church
Cost
$0.00
Description and Reader Names: Celebratethe 400th anniversary of the publication of the King James Bible. Concert of readings and solo, choral, and organ music from across the centuries. Featuring favorites from the text that changed the English language and the connection between public and scripture.
Featuring the Renewal Choir, organist-conductor Brian Burns, and guest artists and readers from Poets Corner and Cavlary Church.
Donations accepted. Admission is free.
This parallels international celebrations as the King James version of the English bible turns 400. Events throughout the year include readings, events for children, and a finale of Handel's MESSIAH Sing-Along, Sunday, Dec. 18. The setting is the restored sanctuary of the historic Calvary United Methodist Church, featuring three magnificent Tiffany stained glass windows and Farrand & Votey organ. Program produced by Poets Corner, an arts program of Calvary UM Church. Refreshments and information on how to present and promote KJB events will be be provided.
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Address 1
971 Beech Ave. at Allegheny
Address 2
Allegheny West
Address 3
City
Pittsburgh
State
PA
Zip
15233
Days/Hours of Operation
Performances are given as scheduled, usually on weeknights and Sunday afternoons. Church office hours are 8 am to 2 pm, M-F. Contact Poets.Corner.Pittsburgh@gmail.com directly.
Primary Contact Person
Yvonne Hudson
Primary Contact Email
Poets.Corner.Pittsburgh@gmail.com
Telephone
4122515532
Website
http://www.calvarypgh.com
Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Poets-Corner-Pittsburgh/166134940092628?sk=info
Twitter
http://newplace.us
Author Information
Author
Yvonne Hudson
Website
http://www.calvarypgh.com
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Poets-Corner-Pittsburgh/166134940092628
Twitter
http://newplace.us
Short bio: A place for the imagination and creative collaboration of artists and writers inspired to share great words alongisde good works. Yvonne Hudson, actor and writer, founded and directs Poets Corner at the historic Calvary United Methodist Church.
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