A starring role for Homewood

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

“The People Are The Light” is the uplifting title of a project that comprises art installations, performances and workshops to be held in Homewood from Saturday through Oct. 15.

A free public opening reception will be held from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday at The Fruit Stand, 617 Homewood Ave., and House of Manna, 7240 Frankstown Ave. The day will feature a soundtrack by DJ duo Tracksploitation and sweet treats by Dana's Bakery.

At The Fruit Stand, Houstonbased interdisciplinary artist Robert Hodge recreates an average Homewood lot from decades ago in the installation “The Beauty Box.” At Manna, Pittsburgh sound recordist, composer and audiovisual artist Ricardo Iamuuri Robinson invites visitors to “’Morrow’s Hush.” “Become mindful of