Positively Pittsburgh Live News Part I
6-3-13
On Tonight's Show Part I:
WHERE IN THE WORLD IS TECHNOGRANNY? Inspired Women Conference at Four Points Sheraton
CULTURAL CLUES: The Music of Jerry Garcia Comes to Heinz Hall, 7th annual Fundraiser Consol Energy Cosmopolitan Pittsburgh, Daily Featured Music at Three Rivers Arts Festival, Hi-lights Three Rivers Arts Festival June 7 thru 16, Talus: Lindsay Merrill and Paul Rouphail thru June 30, The REP announces Equity Principal auditions, 3rd annual Pittsburgh JazzLive International Festival, Showcase Noir: Artist and Designer Market
KIDS KORNER: Market Square KidsPlay, The REP announces children's auditions, Family Stage to see the Pittsburgh Puppet Works by WQED, and iQ Kids Radio 3 Rivers Arts Festival, Young Entrepreneur Business Expo
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Where in the World is TechnoGranny?
Inspired Women Conference at Four
Points Sheraton
Cultural Clues
Tuesday, June 18, 7:30PM
Cosmopolitan to the Moon
Voyage beyond the Earth’s atmosphere to a lunar party in the Cultural District! Join the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Partners Board and presenting sponsors UPMC and UPMC Health Plan as we venture To the Moon during the 7th annual fundraiser Consol Energy Cosmopolitan Pittsburgh. This is your ticket to an all-inclusive evening that is out of this world!
Event Schedule:
5:30pm – Orbit around the Gallery Crawl and soak in the artwork of the local galleries.
7:00pm – Take Off, as a VIP ticket holder, from our exclusive VIP Launch Pad. Join us for an exclusive Dinner Party spread curated by the best Pittsburgh chefs. Dance to the sensational Boilermaker Jazz Band. Be amazed by a private art show and dazzle at the other worldly entertainment.
9:00pm – Land at the Byham Theater Dance Party for desserts featuring the Sweets of Pittsburgh and sensational unlimited cocktails. Take in musical and interactive performances and dance until midnight on the Byham Theater stage.
You become the star this evening! Cosmopolitan Pittsburgh is a 21+ event.
7:00pm – Take Off, as a VIP ticket holder, from our exclusive VIP Launch Pad. Join us for an exclusive Dinner Party spread curated by the best Pittsburgh chefs. Dance to the sensational Boilermaker Jazz Band. Be amazed by a private art show and dazzle at the other worldly entertainment.
9:00pm – Land at the Byham Theater Dance Party for desserts featuring the Sweets of Pittsburgh and sensational unlimited cocktails. Take in musical and interactive performances and dance until midnight on the Byham Theater stage.
You become the star this evening! Cosmopolitan Pittsburgh is a 21+ event.
Three Rivers Arts Festival: Daily Featured Music
We look forward to seeing you at the Dollar Bank Stage in Point State Park and throughout the
Cultural District during the Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival.
Click here to check out these daily music headliners and start planning your experience now!
Friday marks the grand return of the Point State Park Fountain, a concert by Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, and dazzling lights throughout the park and on the water. As always, it’s free and open to the public!
Friday is just the beginning. Our celebration of the arts continues for 10 full days, June 7 - 16. Plan your experience with our interactive daily schedule.
The REP, Point Park University’s professional theatre company, is accepting Equity Principal auditions by appointment for the upcoming production of All My Sons by Arthur Miller and the world premiere of Soldier’s Heart by Tammy Ryan.
All My Sons will be directed by Robert A. Miller. Appointments will be accepted on Monday, June 10, 2013 at Point Park University’s Pittsburgh Playhouse from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Rehearsals begin Aug. 6, 2013. All My Sons runs from Sept. 5 – 22, 2013 in the Rauh Theatre at Pittsburgh Playhouse.
For an appointment, please call the Pittsburgh Playhouse audition hotline at 412.392.8141 or email kmartin@pointpark.edu. Equity members without appointments will be seen throughout the audition day as time permits.
240 jazz musicians performing 72 hours of jazz in the heart of the Cultural District
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust is proud to present the 3rd annual Pittsburgh JazzLive International Festival! Discover the complete line-up of renowned jazz artists performing on three outdoor stages and throughout the Cultural District at PittsburghJazzLive.com
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s Showcase Noir is an exhibit that celebrates the works of artists and designers of the African Diaspora. 2013 marks the 10th year the Cultural Trust has presented this exhibit showcasing works for sale: paintings, sculptures, photographs, fiber art, jewelry, pottery and art in various mediums, from some of most talented emerging and established artists, both local and national.
“We are proud to bring Showcase Noir artisans and their fine works, both local and national, to Pittsburgh’s Cultural District. Artists are traveling from New York, Nashville, South Carolina and other cities across the US. New this year to the Showcase exhibit is featured artist in residence, Al Bright who will have his work on display at 709 Penn Gallery. The show is titled Abstract Jazz Works. Art and music will provide an exciting blend of visuals and activity for visitors to enjoy”, comments Janis Burley-Wilson, Vice President of Education and Community Engagement and Director of Jazz Programs with the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust. Read the entire release here.
Talus: Lindsay Merrill and Paul Rouphail
Talus, at 707 Penn Gallery from May 31 - June 30, 2013, features works by Lindsay Merrill and Paul Rouphail. Monolithic skyscrapers, grounded airplanes, vacant bus stops. They are portals to literal and allegorical spaces. |
| Work by Lindsay Merrill |
Paul Rouphail and Lindsay Merrill's meticulously crafted paintings can be seen as faithful renderings of urban architecture and mechanical flight. On a different level, the images contemplate what is not represented; a building without inhabitants, a sky without a horizon. Read the entire release here.
Kids Korner
Market Square has KidsPlay on Tuesdays and the Farmer's Market on Thursdays
This week marks the return of KidsPlay to Market Square on Tuesday, June 4 featuring everyone's favorite mailman Mr. McFeeley from Mister Roger's Neighborhood. Join the PDP and the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Downtown Branch for this fun and exciting hands-on learning experience. KidsPlay runs from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. every Tuesday until August 20 in Market Square. We are still working on the complete line-up for this awesome summer series, be sure to visit our Tuesdays in Market Square Webpage often for updates!
The Market Square Farmer's Market is in full swing!! The Farmer's Market is a great opportunity for local farmers to promote their goods while providing the Downtown community with a unique and convenient shopping experience. Join us every Thursday from now until October 31 from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
This week make sure to check out Clarion River Organics, Fabulous Homemade Cookies, and Rise Above Bakery for delicious treats and fresh produce!
Don’t forget each week will be rockin’ with live performances by some of your favorite Pittsburgh entertainers from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.! The June 6 market features entertainment by Andy’s Jazz presented by The Fairmont. The performers will be: Tania Grubbs, Daniel May, Tony DePaolis and Tom Wendt. The full list of 2013 Farmer’s Market vendors and weekly performer schedules can be found here!
The REP announces children’s auditions for fall productions
The REP, Point Park University’s professional theatre company, is accepting children’s auditions by appointment for the upcoming production of All My Sons by Arthur Miller and the world premiere of Soldier’s Heart by Tammy Ryan.
All My Sons will be directed by Robert A. Miller. Rehearsals begin Aug. 6, 2013. All My Sons runs from Sept. 5 – 22, 2013 in the Rauh Theatre at Pittsburgh Playhouse. The director seeks to fill the role of Bert, a neighborhood boy who plays cop-and-robber games with Joe Keller.
Soldier’s Heart will be directed by John Amplas. Rehearsals begin Aug. 27, 2013. Soldier’s Heart runs from Sept. 26 – Oct. 13, 2013 in the Studio Theatre at Pittsburgh Playhouse. The director seeks to fill the role of Sean, 10 years old, bi-racial.
Appointments will be accepted on Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at Point Park University’s Pittsburgh Playhouse from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sides will be provided. For an appointment, please call the Pittsburgh Playhouse audition hotline at 412.392.8141 or email kmartin@pointpark.edu.
WQED Pittsburgh will have a major presence at this year’s Three Rivers Arts Festival. iQ Kids Radio will bring a multitude of events to the festival and Classical WQED-FM 89.3 will broadcast live from the festival on June 10 and will also provide highlights from the Festival during its ten-day run. Read the entire release here.
Event Date: Thursday, June 6, 2013 - 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Eyouthamerica.org Website 4:00-5:30 pm: Young Entrepreneur Business Expo sponsored by Ernst & Young LLP
Young Entrepreneurs will sell products and showcase their businesses. As you network through the Business Expo and food stations, you will be “ignited” by the creativity of the Young Entrepreneurs.
As guests visit each of the student businesses, they will vote for the Young Entrepreneurs considered to be the "most effective communicators" of their business concept. One middle school and one high school entrepreneur will each win a cash prize at the Business Expo.
5:30-7:00 pm: Reception and Program
Recognition of Entrepreneuring Youth’s Young Entrepreneur of the Year and Educational Innovator of the Year
Competition finalists will present their businesses’ 3-minute pitch
1st, 2nd and 3rd place finalists are announced and receive their seed capital prizes
Announcement of a new Ron Morris E-Award, named after the well known Pittsburgh entrepreneur . Check out Lisa's daughter's business while you're there - Megan Boboige and her business: Meg's Photo Booth. She is a photographer and shares her original inspirations on canvas.
Eyouthamerica.org Website 4:00-5:30 pm: Young Entrepreneur Business Expo sponsored by Ernst & Young LLP
Young Entrepreneurs will sell products and showcase their businesses. As you network through the Business Expo and food stations, you will be “ignited” by the creativity of the Young Entrepreneurs.
5:30-7:00 pm: Reception and Program
Recognition of Entrepreneuring Youth’s Young Entrepreneur of the Year and Educational Innovator of the Year
Competition finalists will present their businesses’ 3-minute pitch
1st, 2nd and 3rd place finalists are announced and receive their seed capital prizes
Announcement of a new Ron Morris E-Award, named after the well known Pittsburgh entrepreneur . Check out Lisa's daughter's business while you're there - Megan Boboige and her business: Meg's Photo Booth. She is a photographer and shares her original inspirations on canvas.
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This was reported as a reproduction of PositvelyPittsburghLive news done by Joanne Quinn-Smith. (c) Joanne Quinn-Smith and PositivelyPittsburghLive(TM) 2013 All rights reserved. Listen to the show online here.
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