Blackwood Arts

10/01/2026

Sold Out! No seats remain for the "Grand Finale" of our 2026 concert season. This is a rare opportunity that should not be missed! Please join us on Sunday, October 11th. More information is available by calling Blackwood Arts at 724-735-2813.

Blackwood Arts proudly presents Da Eun Choi and Brett Miller to perform the brilliant pianistic masterpiece Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No 1 in B flat minor at this year's fundraising dinner.

South Korean pianist Da Eun Choi earned her Doctor of Musical Arts from the University of Texas at Austin, where she was awarded the Sidney M. Wright Endowed Presidential Scholarship. She serves as Staff Pianist at Youngstown State University and Principal Pianist of the Lima Symphony Orchestra.

Brett Miller, one of Blackwood Arts' music scholarship winners in 2021, has earned his Master's degree in Orchestral Conducting at the Eastman School of Music. He serves as Conductor of the Allentown Symphony Orchestra. Brett is also the House Organist and one of the technical crew at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City.

The Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto is one of the most famous works of all classical music. When asked her thoughts on this iconic piece, Dr. Choi replied: Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No 1 may appear grand and dazzling, yet beneath its brilliance lies profound emotional depth and intimate confession. Beyond its heroic stature, the concerto unfolds as a deeply human narrative in which vulnerability and strength exist in delicate balance. Through its journey between passion and lyricism, I hope to share with you a sincere and heartfelt resonance, fostering a moment of connection through our shared experience of the music.

This is a unique opportunity to hear this Tour de Force masterpiece. The concert is a catered event with seating for only 48 patrons. The cost is $130 per person.

09/28/2026

As we reflect after today's wonderful silent film, The Big Parade, we'd like to thank everyone for their participation. Special thanks to masterful organist John Lauter and to our generous volunteers!

09/13/2026

A house favorite at Blackwood, Dave Wickerham joined us for a Sunday afternoon of fun and entertainment. Interested in joining us for one of our upcoming events? Check out the schedule here: https://www.blackwoodarts.org/events-1

08/17/2026

Another splendid afternoon of music and fellowship at Blackwood Arts 🎉

We are fortunate to have top talent and first class volunteers! 🙂

A heartfelt thank you to all who were part of today's Jazz Collective concert. 💕

Ben even spotted a Giant Swallowtail butterfly while preparing the gardens for this weekend! 🦋

07/22/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Jason Kush! We look forward to hosting his Jazz Collective here at Blackwood Arts on Sunday, August 16th. The concert begins at 2:00 p.m. with light refreshments to follow. 126 Clocktower Lane, Harrisville, PA 16038

Congratulations to SRU faculty member Jason Kush on being invited to join the Recording Academy, the organization behind the GRAMMYS Awards.

This prestigious honor recognizes Dr. Kush's outstanding contributions to the music industry and gives him the opportunity to help shape the future of music alongside fellow creators and professionals from around the world. We're proud to celebrate this well-deserved achievement and the impact he continues to make through his artistry and teaching.

Learn more about Dr. Kush's accomplishment: https://news.sru.edu/news/jason-kush-invited-to-join-grammy-awards-recording-academy/

Slippery Rock University Music Department

07/16/2026

Wildfire smoke is blowing through Blackwood Arts today, but gray skies are gonna clear up... Let's put on a happy face this Sunday for our annual Make-A-Wish Greater PA and WV fundraising concert with legendary organist Jonas Nordwall! A few seats are still available! 2:00 p.m., 126 Clocktower Lane, Harrisville, Pennsylvania 16038. www.blackwoodarts.org

07/02/2026

Our good friend Dave Wickerham explains the differences between Theater organ and Classical organ to longtime host of NPR's Pipedreams, Michael Barone.

We're proud to say that Puff, one of the art sculptures at Blackwood Arts, was the original inspiration for Dave's medley of Puff the Magic Dragon!

06/02/2026

Blackwood Arts has been helping Make-A-Wish Greater PA and WV grant wishes since 1991... We hope to continue doing so for many years to come.

Please consider joining us on July 19 at 2:00 p.m. for our annual Make-A-Wish fundraising concert featuring world-renowned organist, Jonas Nordwall.

More details can be found by downloading our newsletter here:https://www.blackwoodarts.org/_files/ugd/bdf57c_0624522f33014099b62a9893b842fdf8.pdf

05/06/2026

04/10/2026

Good things are happening "behind the scenes" at Blackwood...

We're busy preparing for our upcoming and exciting 2026 concert season!

Some highlights;
• A new parking area for volunteers and physically disabled patrons at the Yellow Recreation Building.
• Tree trimming and clearing of branches, limbs and brush (it's a continuous, labor intensive process).
• A new high efficiency furnace for the Music Room and Pipe Organ chambers.
• Work continues on new outreach programs. We're providing musical instruments and educational opportunities to students in more school districts.

We look forward to seeing our loyal patrons again in just a few months!