A weekly talk show about people in the Mon Valley area of Pittsburgh

A weekly public affairs show about McKeesport and the Mon Valley, produced in cooperation with WEDO (810) and WZUM (1550).

Two Rivers, 30 Minutes for 1-29-2021

01-29-2021

Topic: How will art and cultural organizations recover from COVID-19 shutdowns?

Guest: Mitch Swain, Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council

How Topic Discussed: Most businesses have been hard-hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, but arts organizations that depend on ticket sales to visitors are particularly struggling. What is the value of performing arts and other cultural groups to the region's economy? Which organizations in our area are suffering the most? What steps can be taken to shore up their financial future? When might music and theater groups be able to resume something like regular activities?

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