Positively Pittsburgh News from February 28, 2011
CITY RECEIVES ANOTHER TOP LIVABILITY RATING
February 22, 2011
Mayor Luke Ravenstahl announced today that Pittsburgh has once again bested American cities for yet another “most livable” recognition. Today, the Economic Intelligence Unit rated Pittsburgh as the world’s 29th most livable city, the highest ranking received by an American City. The survey ranks cities worldwide based on 30 factors such as healthcare, environment, education and public safety. Vancouver received the number one spot for the fifth-year in a row.
Deliver Your Business From Digital Distress with cheryl a lowitzer!
Wednesday, March 9, 2011 at 12 noon at Volunteers of America, 1650 Main Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15215
Cheryl’s time-saving tips for finding things we know are “there somewhere” on our PC’s laptops and smart phones. Cheryl A. Lowitzer, Principal, CALowitzer & Associates (formerly operating as Your Organizing Guru) specializes in helping family-owned businesses save time, money and stress through tech-savvy productivity skills training for employees, managers and owners.
Bring your sandwich or salad; beverages and dessert will be provided.
Please call to RSVP at 412-782-5344, ext. 209, or email volunteersofamerica@voapa.org. Websites: www.voapa.org / www.workingorder.org
Brown Bag Lunch with Melinda Emerson, known as "SmallBizLady"
April 13, 2011 at Volunteers of America, 1650 Main Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15215
She will be sharing her expertise in small business start-up companies.
Live Rhythm, Jazz, & Blues
"Entrepreneurial Thursdays"
With Vocalist Jessica Lee & Friends
Musical Networking Happy Hour EVERY THURSDAY 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM at Little E's Jazz & Blues, 949 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, 2nd Floor above Mahoney's Restaurant, 412.392.2217
Cover Charge: Only $5.00!
MARCH 3, 2011
Pre-show networking session at 5:00 PM
Informal matchmaking for job seekers, employers & new entrepreneurs!
Live music starts at 6:00 PM.
"Social Networking Innovations"
Featuring Interviews with:
- Co-host Joanne Quinn-Smith, aka Techno Granny, talkcast host and publisher of PositivelyPittsburghLiveMagazine.com, online community magazine and Pittsburgh Internet radio and TV network. (http://pplmag.com)
- Bernard T Martin, President - Rapid Production Marketing (www.rpmconsultants.us)
- Anne Fleming, President & Car buying Advocate - Women-Drivers.com
(www.women-drivers.com) - Steve Schmitt, Founder & CEO, Loud Mountain (https://www.loudmountain.com)
- Gus Matthews, Internet Sales Manager - Ron Lewis Automotive Group (http://www.ronlewisautomotive.com/) (pittsburghkia.com)
For more information go to www.Entrepreneurialthursdays.com
Bethlehem Haven's Thirtieth Anniversary Celebration Guardian Storage in the Strip District Liberty Avenue, top floor We will be celebrating in this unique raw urban space complete with valet parking and exquisite catering by Robert Sendall!
For more information and advertising opportunities please call 412-391-1348 and ask for Jennifer Signore, Manager of Development & PR.
www.bethlehemhaven.org
JERRY SEINFELD RETURNS TO THE STAGE LIVE IN CONCERT IN 2011
Saturday, April 23 at 7pm at the Benedum Center, Pittsburgh, PaDue to popular demand, America’s premier comedian is hitting the road in a return to his first love - stand-up comedy. Hailed as “the master stand-up comic of his generation” and “the best comedian of our time” in a Washington Post article by Tom Shales, Seinfeld has an uncanny ability to joke about the little things in life that relate to audiences everywhere. This show is on sale Friday, March 4 at 10am! Tickets available online at pgharts.org, the Box Office at Theater Square, or charge by phone 412-456-4800.
Read entire press release at http://dreamweavermarketingassociates.blogspot.com/2011/02/jerry-seinfeld-live-in-concert.html
The Afro-American Music Institute hosting its 28th Anniversary March 26, 2011 at 6:00 pm at the River's Club The spectacular celebration will feature live music entertainment by AAMI's faculty, advanced students from our Jazz Youth Group, and special guest artists featuring Jazz artist Sean Jones, and popular rhythm and blues group "Smooth Groove." In addition to dancing the night away, the Chefs of the River's Club will be preparing a Soul Food Buffet menu. The proceeds from the anniversary will benefit youth scholarship and programs at AAMI. Reservations are required. To RSVP or for additional information, please call (412) 241-6775.
Read entire press release at http://dreamweavermarketingassociates.blogspot.com/2011/02/afro-american-music-institute.html
It's our 13th Year participating in the Cystic Fibrosis Great Strides Walk!
Sunday, May 15th, 2011 in North Park at the North Park Boat House
Our ‘Cruisin' For Katie Team' will start with sign-in at 8am and the walk will begin at 9 o'clock and all are welcome. This is an event which has become a family tradition for many of you and we welcome you back, thankful as always for your support.
Please come. Please solicit contributions from your friends and family.
Please give what you can to help Katie and to find a Cure for her and 30,000 others with Cystic Fibrosis. You can send your donations to me at Becky Auer, 9572 Perry Hwy, Pittsburgh PA 15237. Please make your checks payable to the CF Foundation.
To donate by credit card, please visit http://www.cff.org/Great_Strides/RebeccaGomes
THE HOTTEST GROUP IN THE CELTIC REALM THESE DAYS (The Boston Globe) COMES TO PITTSBURGH: ALTANThursday, March 10 at 7:30PM • Byham TheaterNow celebrating 25 years as a band, Altan have firmly established themselves as one of the most important and enduring live acts to play traditional Irish music in Ireland and throughout the world. ORDER TICKETS Online at pgharts.org, Visit the Box Office at Theater Square or call 412-456-6666. Groups 10+ Tickets call 412-471-6930
Read entire press release at http://dreamweavermarketingassociates.blogspot.com/2011/02/celtic-group-altan-celebrates-25th.html
daylong St. Patrick's Day celebration Saturday, March 12 Stage AE on the North Shore Next To Heinz Field LIVE bands, Award Winning Irish Dance Schools, Children's Irish Crafts and Games, delicious Irish Cuisine and Beverages, an Irish Marketplace and much more! For more information visit shamrockinpgh.com or call 412-422-1113
Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Friends Offer, use promotional code Trust to purchase tickets for just $7.
Girls Coalition of SWPA Morning Meet & Greet
Tuesday March 8, 2011 from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM, Panera Bread, 5430 Centre Ave
Enjoy a pastry, grab a coffee, and network with other individuals who are invested in the future of girls in our region. This free event is hosted by the membership committee.
- There will be a 20% discount for attendees who become members or renew their membership at the event.
- Bring business cards and information about your own up-coming events to share with colleagues
- Bring a friend or another person from your organization
Learn more about a special opportunity to partner with the Girls Coalition and progress to empower girls in our region with negotiation skills
TICKETS ON SALE NOW FOR PULITZER PRIZE AND TONY AWARD-WINNING MUSICAL NEXT TO NORMAL
April 5-10, 2011 at the Benedum Center
Next to Normal is an emotional powerhouse of a musical about a family trying to take care of themselves and each other. Individual tickets $21-$57 at the Box Office at Theater Square, online at pgharts.org, or by calling 412-456-6666. Groups of 10+ may purchase tickets by calling 412-471-6930.
Read entire press release at http://dreamweavermarketingassociates.blogspot.com/2011/02/award-winning-next-to-normal-coming-in.html
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Roving Pittsburgher Report
Villa Southside Tapas
Amazing Tapas, Lamb and Sobo noodles, lobster macaroni and cheese and best Ahi Tuna in Pittsburgh. Jo Ann Forrester also loved the beer batter onion rings. Yum!
Riverdance—Roving Pittsburgher Larry Russell
Spellbinding, empyrean, frolicsome, whimsical, ethereal, mesmerizing. Riverdance, the Phenomenon, is all of this, and more. A true test of a work of art is it’s longevity. Created over 17 years ago in the UK, Riverdance is still thrilling audiences around the world as it did at the Benedum Theater last weekend. Full review at http://ppplmag.com on the Positively Pittsburgh Live blog.
Salsa Friday at Cabaret Theatre in Theatre Square
It’s $5.00 to get in or free if you have attended a show in the Cultural District. Beers are 0.50 to 4.50 and the late night menu is all $10.00 or under. Salsa lessons at 10 PM and starts to hop with some great fun dancing at around 11 PM. All you single gals who just like to dance, great place to do that as there are some great dancers there looking for partners.
PSE Pittsburgh Social Exchange at Walnut Grove in Waterworks
298 people, great networking, great food, Walnut Grove is a very accommodating establishment with heated patio, bar, dining room and private room. PSE took it all over.
Hair Peace Charities, Recipe of Hope
How wonderful to see the media that support traffic reporter Bonnie Diver’s sacrifice Saturday night to team up with local restaurants and chefs to serve the attendees at the Recipe of Hope Gala. Full review by Sunita S Pandit at
Thanks to Taj Mahal
Joanne Quinn Smith’s brother, Joseph stopped in and told them that he heard about the restaurant from Positively Pittsburgh Live host, Joanne Quinn-Smith. The owners sent him home with a feast for his sister of lamb, chicken curry, wonderful vegetables, and Indian bread. Thanks to our fans
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