The glass-and-metal August Wilson Center emerges looking something like a futuristic sailboat cutting across downtown Pittsburgh. The non-profit center showcases local African American visual and performing arts, with exhibitions ranging from the conceptual to the kid-friendly. Check the website for an upcoming schedule.
August Wilson Center
Pittsburgh
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