Pittsburgh Rites of Summer

June 13, 2014/martha

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Performance artist Christiane D leads the Complaints n'at Choir at Gateway Center’s “T” Station in downtown Pittsburgh.
Edith Abeyta of North Braddock used thousands of recycled T-shirts in her installation "o:ne:ká," on display beneath the portal bridge in Point State Park.
Assisting artists Jenn Benchak (left) and Jenn Myers (right) add material to Rose Clancy's sculpture "Diversion" at Point State Park.
Looking down on the music bastion as Point State Park fills up with families and music fans on opening night of Three Rivers Arts Festival.
Adam J. Waddell of Beaver sells one-of-a-kind rings made from brass, turquoise, and recycled materials in the Artist Market.
Jeff Tweedy, frontman for the nationally known alt-rock band Wilco, plays a new song on opening night of the festival.
“Impacts” by Alexandre Burton is one of the live installations in "Electrified" on display at Wood Street Galleries.
Superheroes Amanda Palmer, 9, and younger sister Jayda , 2, of Economy play at Point State Park after making masks and capes at Giant Eagle’s Creativity Zone.
Candy Chang's inspiring project "Before I Die" in Katz Plaza encourages viewers to reflect on their lives.
Bethany Karger of Allison Park commands Jetty, her Newfoundland, to bark during Leopold Mozart's "Hunting Horn Symphony" while performing with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra.