Volume XXXI
Friday, December 11, 2009 at 7:30 PM
The Night Chaser is the story of
a family who receives a video game as a gift.
The game draws them into an adventure that requires them to show courage and responsibility.
The production includes:
Acting, Music, Mime, Dance, African Drumming and Sign Praise.
Special guests include:
The Hill Dance Academy Theater, Enyimnyam, Artistree, and others.
The New Hazlett Theater,
6 Allegheny Square East (Northside), Pgh, PA 15212
(412) 320-4610
Tickets are FREE
for children 12 and under
when accompanied by an adult.
Adult tickets:
$10.00 (Preferred Seating)
and $5.00 (General Admission).
The Perfect Gift for the beer connoisseur or wine aficionado in your life
Our popular Craft Beer School and Wednesday Wine Flights events are now available by subscription! These unique series combine expert knowledge, beverage samples and light fare from Café Zao. Each hour-long event is held at the Cabaret at Theater Square. You won’t want to miss a class, so guarantee your favorite table today by purchasing a subscription.
To become a subscriber, call 412-456-1390.
January 19 Texas Drink ‘Em: Shiner Beers
February 16 Meet the Brewer: Yards Brewery
March 16 Don’t be Afraid of the Dark (Beers)
April 20 Funny Labels/ Serious Beers
May 18 Noble Pilsener: The Beer of Kings
Individual tickets for Craft Beer School go on sale Wednesday, December 16
January 6 Wines of Argentina
February 3 The Heart of Provence
March 3 Unusual Wines
April 14 Wines of the Loire Valley
May 5 The Art of Sangria
Individual tickets for Wednesday Wine Flights go on sale Thursday, December 3
Menopause the Musical, $8.00 off per ticket
January 5 to 10
Byham Theatre
Four women at a lingerie sale with nothing in common but a black-lace bra AND memory loss, hot flashes, night sweats, not enough sex, too much sex and more! This joyful musical parody set to 25 classic baby-boomer songs from “Puff, My God I’m Draggin’” to the disco favorite “Stayin’ Awake, Stayin’ Awake” will have you cheering and dancing in the aisles! It’s definitely not “The Silent Passage” anymore! Come see what nearly 11 million fans across the world are laughing about!
http://www.pgharts.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=13322http://www.pgharts.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=13322
Use promotional code BINGES to receive an $8 discount for MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL.
*Discount offer expires November 30. Limit 4 tickets. Not valid on previously purchased tickets or with any other offers. Subject to availability. Service
To become a subscriber, call 412-456-1390.
The Business Women of the Ujamaa Collective Present
The Black Bazaar on Black Friday
Friday, November 27, 2009 from 9AM to 9 PM
One Hope Square, 1901 Centre Avenue, Hill District
(next to Hill House Association)
“During the days of Black Wallstreet (aka Little Africa),
the dollar would circulate 36 to 100 times, sometimes taking a year for currency to leave the community. Now a dollar leaves the community in 15-minutes. Let’s get Back to Black!"
Shop handmade gifts for the entire family!
Enjoy delicious food and good music!
Music, games for children.
Get your holiday gifts
Chapeaux Etc.
Fahrenheit 212
Down Low Clothing
Hill District First Source Center
Natural Body Care Products
Original Artwork, Handmade Cards
Jewelry, Gift Baskets
Delicious & Gourmet Foods
For More Information:
412.512.2680 or 412.969.3260
Email: ujamaacoop@gmail.com
Roving Pittsburgher
Racial Justice Awards
Actually did a live show interviewing guests, board members and awardees at the Racial Justice Awards. Be sure to listen to the show on Racial Justice Awards on Monday, Magdeline Jensen, Executive Director speaks knowledgeable about the 140 years of the YWCA Greater Pittsburgh and also interviewed the 2009 honorees for the Awards. This show aired live on November 4 as a special edition. You can hear it archived at: http://tinyurl.com/PosPittsburgh
All of the winners had motivating stories.
Community Engagement
Grace Robinson, LUTC, MBA
Agent, State Farm
Founder
Tomorrow’s Future, Inc.
Company/Business
WQED Multimedia
George L. Miles, Jr.
President and CEO
Education
Laurence Glasco, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
History Department
University of Pittsburgh
Faith
Father Regis Ryan
Executive Director
Focus on Renewal
Health Care
Nueve Lunas Health Care
Nueve Lunas [pronounced noo-ay’-vay]
President, Laura Macia
Public Safety
Lisa Thorpe-Vaughn
President and CEO
Non-Profit Leadership
Training Institute
Event information:
Live Show on November 16, 2009 direct from the event with all the excitement as icing on the cake, interviewing former honorees, political figures YWCA board members and staff and current awardees. Listen to both shows on the Racial Justice, Special Edition and Live at: http://tinyurl.com/PosPittsburgh
Entrepreneurial Thursdays, Women Took Over Last Week
Fashion Entrepreneurs and Fashionistas took over Entrepreneurial Thursdays. Haute Metals displayed their jewelry around Little E’s and we heard about Designer Bibs, used from Classic Chic to be used to protect clothing or as fashion accessories. Also make up demonstration of special effects make up and Jill Kummer of Donncaster talked about investment clothing.
NSA (National Speakers Association) Meeting with TAlkShoe Developer Dave Nelson, Wow
21 Tips for Social Media
Sarah Palin was in town, didn’t get to that because I can read the book but I can’t always hear Dave Nelson speak.
What a way to spend a Saturday morning and definitely worth getting up for. Consensus comment, gave the group CEO relevant information on how and why business owners from small to large need to engage in Social Media.
Steeltown Hero
Mark Milovatz
Mark has appeared on television, radio and in print campaigns. He alsohas been the MC for beauty pageants like Miss Indiana, corporate awards shows and many more. Mark has performed with country music legends like Boots Randolph, (“Yakity Sax” ... “Benny Hill”) Rascal Flatts and has opened for Frank Sinatra, Engelbert Humperdink, Barry Manilow, Perry Como, as well as having numerous leading roles in Musicals.
Mark has been a repeat performer for Arnold Palmer and many other celebrities. He was the creator and producer of 7 Sold Out holiday shows to raise monies for the Children's Miracle Network and other Children's Hospitals.
Born in Trafford, Pa. East of Pittsburgh, Mark is a true Steeltown Hero for all he does for the Children’s Hospital and the Children’s Miracle Network.
Addditional info at http://markmilovats.com
Positively Pittsburgh Live will broadcast live testimonials from the show on Sunday, November 29, 2009 starting at: 8:25 PM. http://tinyurl.com/PosPittsburgh
Saturday, November 28, 2009
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Positively Pittsburgh Live News, October 26, 2009, News Only Episode, Vol. XVI
Positively Pittsburgh Live News, October 26, 2009, Volume XX
By Delana Flowers
Hunting for Halloween Haunted Adventure?
• THE SCAREHOUSE
“One of America’s Scariest Halloween Attractions,” -The Travel Channel
Three haunts for one price.
118 Locust Street
Etna, PA 15223
412-781-5885
http://www.scarehouse.com
• ALLEN’S HAUNTED HAYRIDES
The world’s first haunted hayride, considered by some to be the most frightening trip of their lives!
Includes authenticated Haunted Barn, carnival rides, games & concessions.
2430 Pittsburgh Road
Smock, PA 15480
724-677-2589
Web site: www.allenshayrides.com
• REILLY’S SUMMER SEAT FARM HAYRIDE
Best hayride in Pittsburgh!
Reilly’s will take your group on a wonderful hayride over the hills, through the woods and fields to a blazing bonfire where friendships grow under the stars.
Reservations are accepted June through November so gather your group together and call 412-364-8662.
1120 Roosevelt Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
412-364-8662
http://www.reillyssummerseatfarm.com
• THE SOUTHSIDE GHOST WALKING TOUR
Hear the supernatural stories about the City Theater, Gypsy Cafe, Lava Lounge, and the Carson Street Deli.
Tickets: 15$ purchased at the Carson Street Deli an approximate one hour and fifteen minute tour.
1507 East Carson Street
Starting at the Carson Street Deli
412-381-5335
In other news today…
SBA OFFERING FREE ONLINE TRAINING COURSE FOR WOMEN
Winning Federal Contracts – A Guide for Women Entrepreneurs
Learn how to identify and take advantage of federal contracting opportunities.
This free online tutorial is a practical and easy to use guide that walks a woman-owned small business through the contracting process.
The Winning Federal Contracts course is available on SBA’s Web site at www.sba.gov or directly at www.sba.gov/fedcontractingtraining. It is indexed by subject matter, and includes direct links to additional contracting resources.
PINK PAMPER EVENT NOVEMBER 1ST AT THE CROWNE PLAZA 11am to 4pm
Help others by pampering yourself. The Pink Pamper is a health and beauty fair that raises funds for The Hillman Cancer Patient Assistance Fund.
The fair will include:
• Health and beauty seminars
• Professional beauty services i.e., haircuts, manicures, makeovers, facial
waxing, and chair massages.
• Professional Health services showcasing their products, services, and doing demonstrations
• Blood drive giving registered donors a free pair of Pepper Performance Eyewear (Bombshell line) sunglasses
• Phone drive receiving old cell phone donations to benefit the Washington Women’s Shelter
For your entertainment
• Food-tastings & demonstrations by the chefs of Crowne Plaza
• Specialty boutiques featuring jewelry, hats & shoes, and ore.
• Cocktail Reception & Cash Bar
• Silent Auction & Chinese Auction Drawings.
The Pink Pamper Event
Crowne Plaza Pittsburgh South,
164 Ft. Couch Road,
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
http://www.thepinkpamper.org/tickets.html
MATTER AND MEMORY BY JULIEN MAIRE AT WOOD STREET GALLERIES THROUGH THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2009
The U.S. debut of French installation artist JULIEN MAIRE
Four experimental forms of projection, highlighting simultaneously both the simplicity and complexity of matter, vision, and memory.
Julien Maire
• French installation artist and performer
• He deconstructs and re-devises audiovisual techniques
• Award winning and Nominated for at "World Technology Awards" in New York
• Installations and performances in Austria, Shanghai, Barcelona, Berlin, Maribor, Tokyo, Melbourne and Belgium
Wood Street Galleries is a project of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust.
The Galleries are FREE and open to the public Tuesday-Thursday, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
601 Wood Street
(412) 471-5605
http://woodstreetgalleries.org
TRANSFER LOUNGE AT SPACE THROUGH NOVEMBER 21
Transfer Lounge is a project that involves art professionals from Spain and U.S.A and creates a unique opportunity for artists from different parts of the world to actively exchange their views and ideas around issues of mobility and transition. Co-curated by Carolina Loyola-Garcia (USA) and Ima Pico (Spain).
A project of The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust
FREE and open to the public Tuesday-Thursday 11:00 am-6:00 pm and Friday-Saturday 11:00 am to 8:00 pm
SPACE
812 Liberty Avenu
(412) 325-7723
http://spacepittsburgh.org
ASSOCIATED ARTISTS OF PITTSBURGH AT PENN GALLERY OCTOBER 30 TO DECEMBER 31
Associated Artists of Pittsburgh is the largest visual arts organization in the Pittsburgh region, fostering an appreciation of visual art among all audiences and to create opportunities for artists to display their work.
FREE and open to the public Tuesday-Thursday 11:00 am-6:00 pm and Friday-Saturday 11:00 am to 8:00 pm.
707 Penn Gallery
(412) 325-7017
http://pgharts.org.
NESTS, RHIZOMES, SEEDS AT PENN GALLERY NOVEMBER 13 - DECEMBER 31
Anna Divinsky, JoAnna Commandaros, Karen Page and Holland Williams: A collaboration evolving from a cabinet of curiosities becomes an investigation of body and nature.
FREE and open to the public Tuesday -Thursday, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. or.
709 Penn Gallery
(412) 224-4651
visit http://pgharts.org
MEET THE MAYORAL CANDIDATES OF PITTSBURGH FOR INTIMATE Q & A SESSIONS HERE AT CHATHAM UNIVERSITY
• Kevin Acklin
Tuesday, October 27th
Eddy Theater
5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
• Franco “Dok” Harris
Wednesday, October 28th
Eddy Theater
8:00 – 9:00 p.m.
RECIPES FROM THE HEART PRESENTED BY NEW DAWN BEGINNINGS OUTREACH MINISTRIES
Food for the soul cookbook in the form of the bible, Genesis to Revelations
$15.00 to benefit the New Dawn Beginnings Youth Ministry
North Avenue
at New Hope United Methodist Church
Rev. Diana E. Marshall 412-583-6845 &
Barbara C. Crosby 724-612-8503
PROCUREMENT OPPORTUNITIES FAIR 2009 AT FOUR POINTS BY SHERATON NORTH MARS, PA ON OCTOBER 28
Assist firms interested in pursuing government contract and subcontract opportunities.
Participants:
• About 40 government agencies
• Major Corporations
• Federal, State and Local purchasing reps
The admission fee for Procurement Opportunities Fair 2009 is $30 per attendee if postmarked by October 16, 2009, which includes a buffet lunch. After October 16, 2009 the cost per attendee is $40. Please contact Tracy Julian with any questions at 724-938-5881 or email at julian@calu.edu.
PITTSBURGH CULTURAL TRUST AND KENIA CELEBRATES DORIVAL CAYMMI 8PM OCTOBER 28 AND 29 AT THE AUGUST WILSON CENTER
Featuring:
• Airto Moreira on percussion (Winner of 2009 Jazz/Fusion Percussion Award byt he readers of DRUM! Magazine)
• Frenando Merlino on piano
• Leo Traversa on bass
• Eric Susoeff on guitar
Celebration includes:
• Special menu items from Bahia and Caiphirinhas will be added to the theater's regular selections
• Meet the Artists reception
VIP Tickets $50.50 (includes a "Meet the Artists" reception at 7:15, special hors d'oeurves, preferred seating, cash bar and a digital copy of Kenia's upcoming CD when released)
Pittsburgh Jazz Society Members: $15.50 with ID at the door
The August Wilson Center Theater
980 Liberty Avenue
PITTSBURGH'S DAY OF GIVING STARTS AT 10 A.M. ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28TH SPONSORED BY THE PITTSBURGH FOUNDATION
Contributions to the library of $50 or more through the Pittsburgh Gives site will be matched 50¢ to the $1, up to a gift of $10,000 per individual.
To participate, please visit www.carnegielibrary.org/pittsburghgives for instructions on how to make your gift online.
Contact Charla Irwin-Buncher, Annual Giving Manager
412-622-1873
Or e-mail at buncherc@carnegielibrary.org
ELLA AT THE PITTSBURGH PUBLIC THEATER OCTOBER 1 THROUGH NOVEMBER 1
"A must-see for fans of jazz and the American song book."
For tickets, call Becky at 412.316.8200, ext 704.
Or Buy Online and use promo code 14304.
Pittsburgh Public Theatre
621 Penn Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3200
(412) 316-1600
Delana Flowers is an independent writer for Positively Pittsburgh Live and Owner of Ingenuity Copywriting, writing effective copy so you don’t have to. Services include copywriting for newsletters, blogs, ad copy, marketing pieces, articles and reviews.
© Dreamweaver Marketing Associates dba PositivelyPittsburghLive, 2009
Live episodes and additional talkcasts and news can be found at http://pplmag.com
By Delana Flowers
Hunting for Halloween Haunted Adventure?
• THE SCAREHOUSE
“One of America’s Scariest Halloween Attractions,” -The Travel Channel
Three haunts for one price.
118 Locust Street
Etna, PA 15223
412-781-5885
http://www.scarehouse.com
• ALLEN’S HAUNTED HAYRIDES
The world’s first haunted hayride, considered by some to be the most frightening trip of their lives!
Includes authenticated Haunted Barn, carnival rides, games & concessions.
2430 Pittsburgh Road
Smock, PA 15480
724-677-2589
Web site: www.allenshayrides.com
• REILLY’S SUMMER SEAT FARM HAYRIDE
Best hayride in Pittsburgh!
Reilly’s will take your group on a wonderful hayride over the hills, through the woods and fields to a blazing bonfire where friendships grow under the stars.
Reservations are accepted June through November so gather your group together and call 412-364-8662.
1120 Roosevelt Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
412-364-8662
http://www.reillyssummerseatfarm.com
• THE SOUTHSIDE GHOST WALKING TOUR
Hear the supernatural stories about the City Theater, Gypsy Cafe, Lava Lounge, and the Carson Street Deli.
Tickets: 15$ purchased at the Carson Street Deli an approximate one hour and fifteen minute tour.
1507 East Carson Street
Starting at the Carson Street Deli
412-381-5335
In other news today…
SBA OFFERING FREE ONLINE TRAINING COURSE FOR WOMEN
Winning Federal Contracts – A Guide for Women Entrepreneurs
Learn how to identify and take advantage of federal contracting opportunities.
This free online tutorial is a practical and easy to use guide that walks a woman-owned small business through the contracting process.
The Winning Federal Contracts course is available on SBA’s Web site at www.sba.gov or directly at www.sba.gov/fedcontractingtraining. It is indexed by subject matter, and includes direct links to additional contracting resources.
PINK PAMPER EVENT NOVEMBER 1ST AT THE CROWNE PLAZA 11am to 4pm
Help others by pampering yourself. The Pink Pamper is a health and beauty fair that raises funds for The Hillman Cancer Patient Assistance Fund.
The fair will include:
• Health and beauty seminars
• Professional beauty services i.e., haircuts, manicures, makeovers, facial
waxing, and chair massages.
• Professional Health services showcasing their products, services, and doing demonstrations
• Blood drive giving registered donors a free pair of Pepper Performance Eyewear (Bombshell line) sunglasses
• Phone drive receiving old cell phone donations to benefit the Washington Women’s Shelter
For your entertainment
• Food-tastings & demonstrations by the chefs of Crowne Plaza
• Specialty boutiques featuring jewelry, hats & shoes, and ore.
• Cocktail Reception & Cash Bar
• Silent Auction & Chinese Auction Drawings.
The Pink Pamper Event
Crowne Plaza Pittsburgh South,
164 Ft. Couch Road,
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
http://www.thepinkpamper.org/tickets.html
MATTER AND MEMORY BY JULIEN MAIRE AT WOOD STREET GALLERIES THROUGH THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2009
The U.S. debut of French installation artist JULIEN MAIRE
Four experimental forms of projection, highlighting simultaneously both the simplicity and complexity of matter, vision, and memory.
Julien Maire
• French installation artist and performer
• He deconstructs and re-devises audiovisual techniques
• Award winning and Nominated for at "World Technology Awards" in New York
• Installations and performances in Austria, Shanghai, Barcelona, Berlin, Maribor, Tokyo, Melbourne and Belgium
Wood Street Galleries is a project of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust.
The Galleries are FREE and open to the public Tuesday-Thursday, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
601 Wood Street
(412) 471-5605
http://woodstreetgalleries.org
TRANSFER LOUNGE AT SPACE THROUGH NOVEMBER 21
Transfer Lounge is a project that involves art professionals from Spain and U.S.A and creates a unique opportunity for artists from different parts of the world to actively exchange their views and ideas around issues of mobility and transition. Co-curated by Carolina Loyola-Garcia (USA) and Ima Pico (Spain).
A project of The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust
FREE and open to the public Tuesday-Thursday 11:00 am-6:00 pm and Friday-Saturday 11:00 am to 8:00 pm
SPACE
812 Liberty Avenu
(412) 325-7723
http://spacepittsburgh.org
ASSOCIATED ARTISTS OF PITTSBURGH AT PENN GALLERY OCTOBER 30 TO DECEMBER 31
Associated Artists of Pittsburgh is the largest visual arts organization in the Pittsburgh region, fostering an appreciation of visual art among all audiences and to create opportunities for artists to display their work.
FREE and open to the public Tuesday-Thursday 11:00 am-6:00 pm and Friday-Saturday 11:00 am to 8:00 pm.
707 Penn Gallery
(412) 325-7017
http://pgharts.org.
NESTS, RHIZOMES, SEEDS AT PENN GALLERY NOVEMBER 13 - DECEMBER 31
Anna Divinsky, JoAnna Commandaros, Karen Page and Holland Williams: A collaboration evolving from a cabinet of curiosities becomes an investigation of body and nature.
FREE and open to the public Tuesday -Thursday, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. or.
709 Penn Gallery
(412) 224-4651
visit http://pgharts.org
MEET THE MAYORAL CANDIDATES OF PITTSBURGH FOR INTIMATE Q & A SESSIONS HERE AT CHATHAM UNIVERSITY
• Kevin Acklin
Tuesday, October 27th
Eddy Theater
5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
• Franco “Dok” Harris
Wednesday, October 28th
Eddy Theater
8:00 – 9:00 p.m.
RECIPES FROM THE HEART PRESENTED BY NEW DAWN BEGINNINGS OUTREACH MINISTRIES
Food for the soul cookbook in the form of the bible, Genesis to Revelations
$15.00 to benefit the New Dawn Beginnings Youth Ministry
North Avenue
at New Hope United Methodist Church
Rev. Diana E. Marshall 412-583-6845 &
Barbara C. Crosby 724-612-8503
PROCUREMENT OPPORTUNITIES FAIR 2009 AT FOUR POINTS BY SHERATON NORTH MARS, PA ON OCTOBER 28
Assist firms interested in pursuing government contract and subcontract opportunities.
Participants:
• About 40 government agencies
• Major Corporations
• Federal, State and Local purchasing reps
The admission fee for Procurement Opportunities Fair 2009 is $30 per attendee if postmarked by October 16, 2009, which includes a buffet lunch. After October 16, 2009 the cost per attendee is $40. Please contact Tracy Julian with any questions at 724-938-5881 or email at julian@calu.edu.
PITTSBURGH CULTURAL TRUST AND KENIA CELEBRATES DORIVAL CAYMMI 8PM OCTOBER 28 AND 29 AT THE AUGUST WILSON CENTER
Featuring:
• Airto Moreira on percussion (Winner of 2009 Jazz/Fusion Percussion Award byt he readers of DRUM! Magazine)
• Frenando Merlino on piano
• Leo Traversa on bass
• Eric Susoeff on guitar
Celebration includes:
• Special menu items from Bahia and Caiphirinhas will be added to the theater's regular selections
• Meet the Artists reception
VIP Tickets $50.50 (includes a "Meet the Artists" reception at 7:15, special hors d'oeurves, preferred seating, cash bar and a digital copy of Kenia's upcoming CD when released)
Pittsburgh Jazz Society Members: $15.50 with ID at the door
The August Wilson Center Theater
980 Liberty Avenue
PITTSBURGH'S DAY OF GIVING STARTS AT 10 A.M. ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28TH SPONSORED BY THE PITTSBURGH FOUNDATION
Contributions to the library of $50 or more through the Pittsburgh Gives site will be matched 50¢ to the $1, up to a gift of $10,000 per individual.
To participate, please visit www.carnegielibrary.org/pittsburghgives for instructions on how to make your gift online.
Contact Charla Irwin-Buncher, Annual Giving Manager
412-622-1873
Or e-mail at buncherc@carnegielibrary.org
ELLA AT THE PITTSBURGH PUBLIC THEATER OCTOBER 1 THROUGH NOVEMBER 1
"A must-see for fans of jazz and the American song book."
For tickets, call Becky at 412.316.8200, ext 704.
Or Buy Online and use promo code 14304.
Pittsburgh Public Theatre
621 Penn Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3200
(412) 316-1600
Delana Flowers is an independent writer for Positively Pittsburgh Live and Owner of Ingenuity Copywriting, writing effective copy so you don’t have to. Services include copywriting for newsletters, blogs, ad copy, marketing pieces, articles and reviews.
© Dreamweaver Marketing Associates dba PositivelyPittsburghLive, 2009
Live episodes and additional talkcasts and news can be found at http://pplmag.com
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