Positively Pittsburgh Live News! 10-22-12

Positively Pittsburgh Live! 

10-22-12

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Center Plate, First Annual Wine Dinner
Thursday November 8, 2012, 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
94 Center Church Road
McMurray, PA 15317

"You're invited to Enjoy a tour of the Sonoma and Napa Valley through tastes of great pairings of Wine and Food. Join our Chef Mathew Helo and Wine expert Brian Hartman for this wonderful event. We will be serving a five course meal prepared and crafted to bring out the flavors of each wine. Limited Space is on a first come first serve basis and by reservations only. 

Cost is $55 per person so call Penny today at 412-337-0769 or click to Register Now!  

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Student Stars Sought for Equitable Gas Sing-Off at Highmark First Night Pittsburgh 2013

Equitable Gas Company is searching for musically talented students to audition for the company’s third vocal competition celebrating the New Year. The Equitable Gas Sing-Off is part of the upcoming Highmark First Night Pittsburgh 2013, a production of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, and continues the company’s commitment to opening opportunities for young people in greater Pittsburgh. Read the entire release here. 

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Don't miss out on the DanceAfrica workshops coming up for DanceAfrica Week!!
Saturday, October 27, 11am at 1901 Centre Ave w/ Amazing Chrisala Brown
Saturday, October 27, 1pm at 1901 Centre Ave w/ Incredible Brandon Albright of IllStyle and Peace Productions
Workshops are $10 for adults, and $5 for students

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Acoustic Africa: Afropean Woman

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust presents Acoustic Africa: Afropean Woman, on Thursday, November 8, 2012, at 7:30 p.m., at the Byham Theater. This performance is part of the Cohen & Grigsby Trust Presents series. Tickets ($23-$33) may be purchased in person at the Box Office at Theater Square 655 Penn Avenue, online at www.Trustarts.org, or by calling (412) 456-6666. For groups of 10 or more, call (412) 471-6930.

Acoustic Africa: Afropean Woman

This live music experience offers a rare glimpse into the depths and richness of the African vocal traditions with performances by up and coming female African vocal impresarios. The Afropean Woman tour will feature Dobet Gnahoré, the Ivory Coast vocalist and dancer who has garnered a reputation as one of the most vibrant performers in world music; bassist and vocalist Manu Gallo, from the Ivory Coast, who gained acclamation as the bassist for Zap Mama and whose own music draws on rhythms of West Africa as well as funk, R&B; and Kareyce Fotso, a young Cameroonian singer whose music is an intriguing combination of Afro-pop, Blues, and traditional African music. Afropop Worldwide commented, “A beautiful and fascinating exchange going on between great artists…. 21st century troubadours…if you are in within range of any of these shows, don’t miss it!” Read the entire release here. 

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YWCA Announces 2012 Racial Justice Award Recipients

The YWCA Greater Pittsburgh is pleased to announce the 2012 Racial Justice Award Recipients. The awardees will be recognized at the 21^st Annual Racial Justice Awards Dinner on Wednesday, November 14. Award recipients include: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: Tim Stevens, Chairman and CEO, Black Political Empowerment Project (B-PEP); COMPANY/BUSINESS: Chauncey W. Smith, Equal Employment Opportunity Consultant, H.J. Heinz Co.; Management & Diversity Consultant, Pope & Associates; EDUCATION: Épryl King, President, Raising Achievement In Monroeville and Pitcairn, Inc; FAITH: The Rev. Dr. Moni McIntyre, The Church of the Holy Cross; HEALTH: Paula K. Davis, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Schools of the Health Sciences, University of Pittsburgh; LEGAL: David A. Harris, Distinguished Faculty Scholar, Professor of Law, University of Pittsburgh School of Law; YOUTH ACHIEVEMENT: Alexis Werner, Seeds of Hope, Shaler Area High School; YOUTH ACHIEVEMENT: Michael Sutton, Sewickley Academy, Class of 2012; Duke University, Class of 2016 

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RELIVE MAGIC OF THE BEATLES AS PSO BRINGS ‘CLASSICAL MYSTERY TOUR’ TO SCOTTISH RITE CATHEDRALThe Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra (PSO) begins its 12^th year of performances at the Scottish Rite Cathedral with the Classical Mystery Tour, a special tribute to the Beatles’ acclaimed album Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. The concert, led by the PSO’s newly appointed Assistant Conductor Fawzi Haimor, will begin at 8 p.m., Monday, Nov. 19, at the Scottish Rite Cathedral in New Castle.

Concert tickets, ranging from $16 to $59, can be purchased by calling the Heinz Hall box office toll-free at 1.800.743.8560, or by visiting the PSO online at www.pittsburghsymphony.org. Group tickets also are available.

As part of an education program developed for the community, a special package for families with children up to high-school age is available. Children may get free tickets if accompanied by a parent. Both the free ticket and a discounted ticket for the parents are available by calling  412.392.4819. Also, pre-concert dinners at the Scottish Rite Cathedral begin at 6 p.m. before each concert. Call 724.654.6683 for reservations. Three-concert subscriptions, ranging from $33 to $150, as well as student subscription packages for $24, are also available. Read the entire release here.

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Pittsburgh Public Theater Presents Good People Nov. 8 – Dec. 9, 2012

Pittsburgh Public Theater’s MADE IN AMERICA season continues with the Pittsburgh premiere of Good People, David Lindsay-Abaire’s 2011 Tony-nominated play set in contemporary Boston. Directed by Tracy Brigden, Good People runs Nov. 8 – Dec. 9, 2012 at the O’Reilly Theater, Pittsburgh Public Theater’s home in the heart of Downtown’s Cultural District. For tickets call 412.316.1600 or visit ppt.org. The Elmhurst Group is the Production Sponsor. Performance Schedule: Tues. at 7 pm; Wed. thru Sat. at 8 pm; Sat. at 2 pm (except Nov. 10 & 17); also 2 pm on Thurs. Dec. 6; Sun. at 2 & 7 pm (except Sun. Dec. 9 when the final show is at 2 pm). No show on Thanksgiving, Thurs., Nov. 22. Ticket Prices: $23 to $55. Students and age 26 and younger $15.75 with valid ID.

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Capitol Steps
Sunday, November 4,  4 pm, Byham Theater
Nothing gets one in the spirit of Election Day quite like the witty, timely observations of Capitol Hill’s finest comedic troupe. Putting the “mock” in “democracy,” the Capitol Steps know how to bring down the house (and Senate) with their unique blend of music and spot-on, bi-partisan political comedy. In political satire, we trust.

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Access to free IT talks at Carnegie Mellon and Pitt
Posted on LinkedIn by Peter Brusilovsky, Professor of Information Science and Intelligent Systems at University of Pittsburgh

iSchool at Pitt offers a free information resource that lists dozens of IT-related research talk at CMU and Pitt each week. Browse the system or subscribe and get personalized updates. CoMeT | Home   http://halley.exp.sis.pitt.edu 

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Pittsburgh Whiskey Festival 
Viva Las Vegas, baby! 

The Pittsburgh Whiskey & Fine Spirits Festival returns for its 6th fabulous year! Friday, October 26th, from 6-9 PM the Rivers Casino will swing with sights and sounds of Vegas in all its glory.

More than 300 varieties of whiskey, scotch, vodka, gin, rum, tequila and cordials from all over the world will be on hand for your sampling pleasure. Unless your liver is the size Robert Goulet’s ego, you’re going to want to pick and choose carefully the spirits that you absolutely must try before heading downstairs to the casino or pulling the ripcord on your evening.

Neon lights, showgirls and sequined jumps suits (I’ll opt for gold lamé, thank you) as well as all of your favorite music from Elvis, Wayne Newton and Tom Jones will set the tone for the evening. Go ahead, do it up right. It’s our night to celebrate. And remember, what happens at Whiskey Fest stays at Whiskey Fest. 

For a full list of vendors click here. 

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Roving Pittsburgher Report

Mary Poppins

It’s really hard to mess up Mary Poppins but I must tell you that the ensemble numbers were legend and this has got to be the most fun production put on by the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust this year.  Any time the audience starts to sing with the cast and claps along unsolicited, you have got a hit.  For a feel good time don’t miss it next year. 

Vertical RoadReview by Helene Vidovich and Martin ThomasVertical Road, by Akram Khan Company was a journey through the mystical. Using only a scrim and backlight, one dancer's shadow started the audience down the primordial path. What was this Whirling Dervish so frantically writhing, sending shimmers of shadow and light up and down the scrim – the Book of Life, a poem by Rumi? 
Lights up, scrim down, statues/dancers frozen, one moving figure and a set of runes -- we watched as the dancers were frozen, or prayed, or waited, discovered, disagreed, failed or eventually grew. Read the entire review here. 

Vertical Road Photo By: Richard Haughton

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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) 2012 All rights reserved.

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Tara Darazio is a Positively Pittsburgh Live reporter, an independent copywriter, blogger, article writer, and social media strategist. If you are in need of writing assistance, or need help with your social media efforts connect with Tara on LinkedIn here.

Roving Pittsburgher Review: St. Patrick's Pops with Natalie MacMaster

Roving Pittsburgher Review

St. Patrick's Pops with Natalie MacMaster

by

Joanne Quinn-Smith

Natalie Mac Master "Cape Breton Girl!"

Sometimes you get busy and just don’t pay attention to things you have really loved in your life.  That’s the case with fiddle music.  Until my friend mentioned that there was a fiddler coming to Heinz Hall that he would really like to hear because he really appreciated talent, I began to investigate.  That’s when I discovered the concert of Cape Breton Island in Canada lass, Natalie Mac Master. Until the first note of the Irish Rhapsody played by the Symphony Pop Orchestra, I did not remember how much I loved fiddle music.   I have a dim memory of square dancing as a teenager but I didn’t recall the fun of real toe tapping fiddle music.

This demur mother of four fiddled and clogged her way into everyone’s heart.  At one point I am sure she sensed that the audience was concerned at her energetic dancing and she joked into her microphone, “Don’t worry, the other four kids have been through this, too.” 

From the stage she compared Cape Breton Island in Nova Scotia to Pittsburgh because of both of their by gone histories of coal mining and truly she might have been a girl from Lawrenceville with her down home attitudes. The only airs she put on were those performed with the symphony. (In fiddle music, airs are often played slowly with rubato, and are not dance tunes.)

I had to openly sigh at her rendition of If Ever You Were Mine, a beautiful fiddle tune that lets you know there really is romance in violin and fiddle music.  In the first half of the show, Stratespey and Three Reels played in 4/4 time made you want to get up and dance even though this symphony crowd was a bit sedate for that.  Ms. Mac Master’s encouraged those who wanted to dance and even with an ailing knee I was tempted.

The second half of the show was as delightful as the first and Natalie’s and Mark Huggins, Associate Concertmaster’s duet rendition of The Anniversary Waltz was like being treated to a succulent gourmet meal of ethereally beautiful music.  This is a duet Mac Masters usually performs with her husband, but Huggins playing was certainly up to the challenge.  I was amazed at how seamlessly the two styles of violining or fiddling meshed.  It was interesting to note as Natalie explained that the fiddle and the violin are basically the same instrument except for the price.

The Three Jigs (traditional fiddle tune played in ¾ time) in the second half actually got a few members of the sedate symphony crowd clapping much to the distress of most of the audience.  The ending of each part of the show was the Stars on the Hill Medley and the Carnival Medley both jammed with melodies and airs and jigs and reels and heart awakening music.

Pittsburgh Symphony Pops with Natalie Mac Master has two days left at Heinz Hall, Downtown, St Patrick’s Day at 7 PM and Sunday at 2:30 PM.  Ms Mac Master will also perform with the pops at the Scottish Rite Cathedral in New Castle at 8 PM on Monday.

It’s worth the trip to New Castle if you miss the show in Pittsburgh.

But please, bring open senses, a toe to tap, hands to clap, heads to nod and know that this Cape Breton Lasses music is not sedate.  It is designed to get your heart, soul and whole body to experience the music.  As music changes so much in the 21^st century it is hard to find music that is still an “experience” and Natalie Mac Masters and the Pittsburgh Symphony Pops with a seamlessly meshed performance truly is an “experience” not to be missed.

Host of PositivelyPittsburghLive
Internet Radio Talkcast,
Joanne Quinn-Smith

Joanne Quinn-Smith, Good News Reporter and Host of PositivelyPittsburghLive Internet Radio Talkcast and Publisher of Pittsburgh's First Internet Radio and TV Network, PositivelyPittsburghLiveMagazine.com  She is also Creative Energy Officer of Dreamweaver Marketing Associates, a full service marketing company in Pittsburgh which specializes in Web 2.0 Branding.
(c) Joanne Quinn-Smith 2012

ROVING REPORTER: LA CAGE AUX FOLLES

ROVING REPORTER: LA CAGE AUX FOLLES

by

Tamar Cerafici, Esquire

"It's all an illusion!"

I admit it. I’m an ardent fan of La Cage Aux Folles, the French stage play, the French movie and its sequels, and the musical. As a result I’m a bit starry-eyed when I watch anything having to do with a certain St. Tropez nightclub.

It’s hard to explain La Cage to non-fans (and you know who you are). I do so in chiding manner, feeling that your lives would be better, not because the play is about a mature, loving, and long-term relationship between two men. Your lives would be better for knowing that humor and love must be the basis of any relationship. If you can belt out a few Broadway showstoppers while you’re at it, even better.

Hamilton and Sieber in finale

The plot: La Cage Aux Folles (or Birdcage, the unfortunate title of the unfortunate American adaptation starring Robin Williams and Nathan Lane) is a nightclub on the French Riviera, run by Georges.  The all-male nightclub show features La Cagelles and the glorious Zaza, who is George’s partner Albin. George and Albin have raised Jean-Michel, George’s son from a brief heterosexual fling in Paris.  They raised him in the apartment above the nightclub.

Jean-Michel announces that he is going to marry the daughter of a socially conservative politician. The fiancée, socially conservative father, and repressed mother are all coming to stay overnight at the apartment over La Cage. Jean-Michel engineers the party that does not include his transvestite “mother” Albin. He does think to invite the mother he’s never seen in order to present a traditional family unit to his future father-in-law.  Dramatic tension follows, including one of the best songs of the musical, “I Am What I Am.”

Unfortunately, Jean-Michel’s mother stays in Amsterdam to marry a duke.   Albin, after trying valiantly to function as “Uncle Al” resumes his more comfortable role as Zaza, playing the loving mother and wife he always has been. Of course Comedy returns, as politician, wife, and fiancée discover Albin’s true identity. Jean-Michel finally understands what respect and love mean, and the politician is forced to rely on the “arch-enemies” of society to avoid being caught at La Cage Aux Folles.

That’s the show. It’s hard not to be entertained with that kind of plot line, non?   The musical is a classic – Jerry Herman (Hello Dolly, Mame) and Harvey Fierstein wrote the music and the book.  It’s just delightful.

I have to mention George Hamilton as a formality. I mean, that’s why we go to see a show that features George Hamilton. His tan did not disappoint. It was fun to watch him being George Hamilton being Georges, but he was by no means the best Georges I’ve seen. His vocal range is limited, and I’m sure I’ll offend all the Zorro: The Gay Blade fans when I say his Georges wasn’t at all convincing. He seemed tired in the first act. He looked every bit the Riviera bon vivant one would expect to own a nightclub. Hamilton perked up for the second act, and was able to carry off the finale with panache.

Seiber and Hamilton as Zaza
and Geoges

But, oh! My praise is reserved for Christopher Sieber! I am in LOVE with this man. Aside from being the only actor in New York NOT to appear on Law & Order, he is hands down one of the finest actors on Broadway and on tour. I was so excited to see him tear up the scenery at the Benedum!

His valiant Zaza was brilliant, his voice clear and powerful, and his Albin had all the pathos you’d want in a man whose fondest dream was to perform and be with the man he loved. He was a brilliant contrast to the repressed political wife, and a great foil to the local socialite/restauranteuse, Jaqueline. His performance of the main anthem – closing the first act in typical Jerry Herman style – was moving and militant at the same time. Seiber’s “I Am What I Am” must stand head to head with Channing’s “Before the Parade Passes By.” But it’s more -- it’s the great anthem of an age and a movement - written during the first stages of the AIDs epidemic, the song carries with it pride, strength, and courage to be fiercely individual in spite of cultural limitations.

Like all musicals, the two main characters carry the show while ingénues and lesser characters provide continuity, without much – well – "muchness", as the Mad Hatter would say. The supporting cast did yeomanlike work populating the set, with one great exception:

Les Cagelles and George Hamilton IV

Les Cagelles! Brilliant to a fault, dancers, roller skaters, and dominatrixes all, the men of the chorus carried the show when Seiber could not. At points, they carried Seiber. Each was a clearly defined character, lacking utterly in the burlesque stereotype that would have cheapened the show. They were the nightclub, the act, the glue that held Georges and Albin together – their true family. Brilliant chemistry, choreography and performances brought the club and the Riviera to life.

DO NOT miss this chance to see one of the greatest musicals of the late 20^th century, and one of Jerry Herman’s last. You will not be disappointed. Come to see George Hamilton’s tan. Leave a raving fan of the play and of Christopher Seiber. That’s all this humble reviewer asks.

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St. Patrick's Day Events 2012, 3-12-12

Positively Pittsburgh Live!

St. Patrick's Day Events 2012

Guests:

Tim Santoro, Owner Barley's & Hop's

Terry Griffith, Parade committee and reviewing stand announcer 

St. Patrick's Day Party In The Tent 
Barley's & Hop's Beer Cafe

5217 Library Rd., Bethel Park PA 15102

(412) 854-4253

Tim Santoro with his beer shelf

Barley's & Hop's is a beer bottle shop with a huge selection of beer from the USA and around the world, also 12 draft selections. The beer is available for take out or can be consumed in the comfortable coffee house like atmosphere.


Tim Santoro has been selling beer for the past 11 years, first when he owned a distributor, then at a beer bar in downtown Pittsburgh, then Barley's opened in December of 1996.

Tim is passionate about beer, even holding private samplings and tastings to small and large groups educating them about beer.He has also been a home brewer for 15 years and understands most everything about beer.

Friday, March 16^th- 6pm – Charity Event in the Tent supporting Vests for Officers, started by 13 year old Alyssa Parham. The charity raises money for police officers that cant afford to buy bullet proof vests. Live entertainment, food and beer with part of the proceeds going toward the charity, also a Chinese auction with all of the proceeds going toward the charity.

Saturday, March 17^th – 11 am – Party in the Tent with cold beer, live music and hot food. No cover charge, customers can move back and forth freely from the tent to inside the café.

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St Patrick’s Day Parade

Terry Griffith

Terry Griffith has been performing Irish ballads in local Irish pubs as well as performances at Irish festivals, Renaissance Faires and fundraisers all over the U.S. for over 3 decades.

His music reflects his Irish heritage and his experiences in Ireland and appeals to the Irish-Americans who look beyond the stereotypical to the true essence of being Irish.

His work with Irish organizations and the Pittsburgh St. Patrick's Day Parade committee earned him the honor of Grand Marshall for the parade in 1999. He is currently the chairman of the Marching Bands Committee for the parade and also does PR for the parade as well as for many Irish events in Pittsburgh. Visit Terry's website here. 

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Parade Highlights

Photo by Bonnie Cousins, 2011

Pittsburgh’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade will take place on Saturday, March 17, 2012, with the same parade route it’s followed the past two years, featuring over 23,000 participants from Pittsburgh-area marching bands, politicians, and a host of Irish-heritage groups.  The event begins at 10 a.m., with the route stretching from the intersection of Liberty Avenue and 11^th Street (Greyhound Bus Station), to the review stand located Downtown on the Boulevard of the Allies at Stanwix Street.


The event celebrates Pittsburgh’s Irish heritage and is normally attended by 150,000 - 200,000 people, all “Irish for the day.”  On the rare warm sunshine-filled parade day, as many as 250,000 have attended the event, which for some serves as a kickoff to a weeklong St. Patrick’s Day observances.


The parade has enjoyed a 142-year history in the city, having occurred non-stop since 1950.  Many Pittsburghers remember that not even a blizzard in 1993 was able to keep Pittsburgh’s Irish from marching on.  According to U.S. Census data, more Pittsburghers claim Irish heritage than any other ethnic group in a region known as a “melting pot” of ethnicity.Event officials have said that Pittsburgh’s is the second-largest St. Patrick’s Day Parade in the United States, behind New York City.  


The 2012 St. Patrick’s Day Parade will feature nearly 200 marching units, including 18 bands, floats, several police, fire and emergency service agencies, along with many groups from Pittsburgh’s Irish and other ethnic communities.  The highlight of the parade is the appearance of Pittsburgh’s Miss Smiling Irish Eyes 2012, and St. Patrick himself..

Miss Smiling Irish Eyes Queen for 2012 is Mary Kate Gallagher.  She is the daughter of Michael and Marlea Gallagher of McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania.  Mary Kate is a senior at Our Lady of Sacred Heart High School in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania, where she is an Honor Roll student.  She has lettered in Volleyball, Cheerleading and is Team Captain of her school’s Track & Field Team.

For the second straight year, the Pittsburgh St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee will host its “Irish Fair in the Square,” a fun-filled celebration in Market Square where many of the 100,000-plus St. Patrick’s Day Parade-goers can gather in a family-friendly atmosphere during the Parade.

The Irish Fair in the Square will feature music from Celtic Shores, the Montour High School Drum Line, the River City Brass Band and River City Youth Brass, and the McDonald Pipe Band. Activities will include members of the Pittsburgh Busker street performer group and face painting for the little leprechauns.  

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Natalie Macmaster & Pittsburgh Symphony Pops Orchestra

Natalie MacMaster

Heinz Hall , 3/15/2012 through 3/18/2012 

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day in style with internationally-renowned fiddler Natalie MacMaster as she joins the Pittsburgh Symphony Pops Orchestra. For show times and tickets, call (412) 392-4900.

St. Patrick's Day Rocker With Rusted Root
Gateway Clipper Fleet (Station Square)

3/16/2012 8 pm

Get a head start on celebrating St. Patrick's Day with a rocking cruise along the city's magnificent three rivers with the help of Rusted Root.

Rusted Root

Rusted Root is a local multi-instrumentalist band that performs jam-heavy rock with percussion influences based on the music of Africa, the Middle East and Latin America. For more information, call (412) 355-7980.

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Irish Fair In The Square
Market Square, 3/17/2012 10 am

Market Square

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day during and after the city's parade with performances by parade participants while enjoying all of the food and fun Pittsburgh's most historic public space has to offer.

Due to the City of Pittsburgh's open container statutes and the Parade Committee's desire to foster this family-friendly event, adult beverages will only be available within private establishments and will not be a part of this public event. Presented by the Irish Society For Education & Charity, Inc. For more information, call Pat O'Brien at (412) 977-8991.

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Go For The Green Golf Scramble

Nemacolin Woodlands Resort & Spa 

3/17/2012 12 pm

Get into the swing of St. Patrick's Day with a four-man scramble on the Back 9 of the resort's golf course. Immediately following the scramble, there's fun for all the Irish at the resort's WildSide Bar with a party featuring a buffet, drink specials and music by disc jockey Kingfish.

The fee is just $20 per player with one-half of all proceeds being donated to Big Brothers Big Sisters Of The Laurel Region. For more information about the party, please contact Julie King at (724) 329-6279. To register for the scramble, contact Will Clinch at (724) 329-6457.

Pittsburgh Bagpiper Seán O’Donnell 

Sean O'Donnell

Call Sean for your St. Patrick's Day celebration! 

For rate quotes and availability, contact him  online or by phone at

(412) 298-8782.

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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) 2012 All rights reserved.

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Tara Darazio is a Positively Pittsburgh Live reporter, an independent copywriter, blogger, article writer, and social media strategist. If you are in need of writing assistance, or need help with your social media efforts connect with Tara on LinkedIn here.