Positively Pittsburgh Live News 9-17-12
Seeds of Growth Seminar
Is your business a garden thriving? Or dying of thirst? Join
the Empress of Biz and Rebecca Harris, Director of Chatham's Women's Entrepreneur Centers,
Take the time to listen to these specialists and award
winning advocates on starting and building a new business. You will certainly
profit from this segment. Listen to the show here.
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Theatreworks USA
Pittsburgh
International Children’s Theater, a division of The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust,
presents the Pittsburgh premiere of Theatreworks USA's If You Give a Mouse a
Cookie & Other Story Books (“Amazing Grace,” “Borreguita and the
Coyote,” “Imogene’s Antlers,” “Master Man,” “Math Curse,” and “Owen”) from
October 14 - 21, 2012, at six performance locations throughout the area.
Performance locations include: City: Byham Theater, Sunday, October 14
at 2:00 p.m. & Student Matinee: Monday, October 15 at 10:15 a.m.; Workshop:
Grow Up Great, Wednesday, October 17; East: Gateway High School, Wednesday,
October 17 at 7:00 p.m.; North: Marshall Middle School, Thursday,
October 18 at 5:30 & 7:30 p.m.; West: Moon Area High School, Friday,
October 19 at 7:00 p.m.; South: Mellon Middle School (Mt. Lebanon
School District), Saturday, October 20 at 11:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.; and Butler:
Seneca Valley Senior High School, Sunday, October 21 at 2:00 p.m.
Citizens Bank is the season sponsor of Pittsburgh International Children’s
Theater. Read more information here.
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SBA, AARP Host Free Event to help you become an Encore
Entrepreneur
Are you ready to take center stage as a small business owner? In the
Western Pennsylvania area, a former Mrs. USA
If you’re over the age of 40 and interested in receiving free
information on the nuts and bolts of starting your own business, then join the
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the American Association of
Retired Persons (AARP) on Oct. 2 for Encore Entrepreneur Day.
The free event will be held at Seton Hill University
National Encore
Entrepreneur Mentor Day is part of a larger effort by SBA and AARP to promote
entrepreneurship among individuals ages 50 and older. With one in four
individuals ages 44 to 70 interested in becoming entrepreneurs and 63 percent
of Americans planning to work during retirement, small business ownership is a
good option. Small business owners with long-term counselors see bigger sales,
hire more workers and last longer.
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949 Liberty Ave. , Pittsburgh , PA 15222
"Jessica Lee's Entrepreneurial Thursdays"
Musical Networking
Happy Hour, EVERY THURSDAY!!! Cover Charge: Only $5.00
Vocalist Jessica Lee
& Friends, Little E's Jazz & Blues Club,
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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| Jessica Lee |
Pre-show
networking session at 5:30 pm. Informal matchmaking for job seekers, employers
& new entrepreneurs! Live music starts at 6:00 pm
September 20, 2012: "Creative Entrepreneurs"
Featuring interviews with:
-Yvonne Kozlina, Artist (www.yvonnekozlina.com)
-Hugh Watkins, Art & Design, (www.hughwatkins.net)
-Sam Sandora, Senior
Vice President - Davison Entertainment Group
-Jay Speyerer, Legacy Road Communication (www.jayspeyerer.com)
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NAWBO's Annual /Awards Celebration
As the 2011-2012 NAWBO year comes to a close, it is The Pittsburgh Chapter of NAWBO tradition to recognize the women in our organization and in the Greater Pittsburgh area who have contributed their time, energy and talents to women business owners, to NAWBO and to our community. We will also recognize our new members and share news on local and national benefits of NAWBO membership..
Please join us for NAWBO's Annual /Awards Celebration. Reserve the date, Wednesday, September 19th. We invite you to join us for a special luncheon of celebration of great businesspersons and their friends. The luncheon will be held at the Grand Concourse, Station Square. Registration and networking start at 1:00 PM. The cost of the luncheon is $35.00. To register, click here. If you have questions please contact Mary Pam Kilgore at 412-854-4827. Vendor tables available.Thanks to our sponsors for a great year: PositivelyPittsburghLiveMagazine.com and Women's Independent Press.
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For Sale : Opportunity Franchising Event
Tuesday, October 9, 2012, 4:30 pm – 8:00 pm, TheFairmont
Tuesday, October 9, 2012, 4:30 pm – 8:00 pm, The
In one night, you could become your own boss. Sound too
good to be true? It's not. By attending our For Sale: Opportunity
franchising event, you will meet franchisers and apply for financing to become
a franchisee on-site. Click here to
see a short video with more info.
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Local Winners in PBS KIDS GO!
Contest
WQED is proud to announce that two of our local PBS KIDS GO! Writers' Contest winners have won second place in the national arm of the contest sponsored locally by EQT Corporation! This marks the first time that WQED winners have been recognized as national winners of the contest.
WQED is proud to announce that two of our local PBS KIDS GO! Writers' Contest winners have won second place in the national arm of the contest sponsored locally by EQT Corporation! This marks the first time that WQED winners have been recognized as national winners of the contest.
The local NATIONAL winners are:
· Daniel
Trimble (3rd grade; 1st place local winner; 2nd place national winner)
The Mystery of the Attic Intruder,Brookline
The Mystery of the Attic Intruder,
· Ella
Black (Kindergarten; 1st place local winner; 2nd place national
winner)
Abby the Talking Giraffe,North Huntingdon
Abby the Talking Giraffe,
Read more information here.
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Half the Sky
September
27, 2012; 5:30-7:30pm, WQED Multimedia, 4802 Fifth Ave , Pittsburgh
15213
This FREE event
includes a partial film screening, light refreshments, and conversation.
Register
online here.
This year, the Girls Coalition is excited to be co-producing Community Cinema
with WQED. We are honored to help coordinate and
promote nine new Independent Lens documentary films; five of
which are selections from the Women and Girls Lead project, and feature
women and girls both in-front of and behind the camera. These films tell
the real-life stories of strength, passion, and creativity from women and girls
around the world. The first film in the Community Cinema season entitled Half the Sky is no exception.J oin us
at the WQED Studios on as we screen a portion of Half the Sky in
preparation for its PBS television debut on October 1 and 2.
Based
on the book by New York Times columnists Nicolas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn, Half
the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide, explores
the critical issue that defines this century - the fight to end oppression and
inequity for women and girls throughout the globe. The film follows
celebrity activists America Ferrera, Diane
Lane
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Who’s Your Brother Singles
Mixers
Single? Looking for a way to get involved in your
community and meet like minded individuals? Who's Your Brother is launching a
new site called Singles With Focus. It is a place where you can sign up to
attend singles events and meet people who are into volunteerism, being active
and helping others. Tired of all these superficial dates that don't end up
being anyone of substance? Attend one or more of our kick off events!
Go to www.singleswithfocus.com to sign up. First events will
be all age group events. Subsequent events will allow you to drill down to an
age group that is the most suitable for your desire to meet people that have
more in common with you. The first three events scheduled are September 27th at
Olive or Twist on 6th Street
All kickoff events will be mixers and get to know you sessions. Opportunities to volunteer for projects to help people in the community will be made available to all members that attend. Don't forget you cannot attend unless you sign up at the site - there will be no admittance without membership. Limit 200 people per event.
All kickoff events will be mixers and get to know you sessions. Opportunities to volunteer for projects to help people in the community will be made available to all members that attend. Don't forget you cannot attend unless you sign up at the site - there will be no admittance without membership. Limit 200 people per event.
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Final Weekend
Join Pittsburgh Shakespeare
in the Parks of performances of The Tempest
Sept 22-23 (Saturday and Sunday) 2:00
pm
Frick Park, Blue Slide Playground, Beechwood Blvd. & Nicholson St., Squirrel Hill
Frick Park, Blue Slide Playground, Beechwood Blvd. & Nicholson St., Squirrel Hill
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Festival Pass
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Richard D. Zana
Music Festival
September 20,
21, 22 and 23, 2012
The Venue at
Harmony Ridge
Ticket Information
$5.00 Children
6-11 • No charge for Children 5 & under
Single Day Pricing: $10.00
Adults • $5.00 Children 12-18$2.00 Children 6-11• No charge for children 5
& under. Details
at www.zanafest.org
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PITTSBUGH FASHION WEEK 2012
Sept 24th - Sept 30th
The inaugural Pittsburgh Fashion Week occurs at the perfect time to highlight fall fashions and accessories available at the plethora of local boutiques, specialty stores, department stores, and consignment and off-price stores. While embracing and encompassing the breadth of fashion available in Pittsburgh, the event will set a new standard in terms of high-quality, New York-style runway shows complete with VIP seating, credentialed media access, and upscale promotional and after-parties that will attract thousands.
Sept 24th - Sept 30th
The inaugural Pittsburgh Fashion Week occurs at the perfect time to highlight fall fashions and accessories available at the plethora of local boutiques, specialty stores, department stores, and consignment and off-price stores. While embracing and encompassing the breadth of fashion available in Pittsburgh, the event will set a new standard in terms of high-quality, New York-style runway shows complete with VIP seating, credentialed media access, and upscale promotional and after-parties that will attract thousands.
Pittsburgh Fashion Week is a cultural and social event that will grow each year, giving experts one more reason to name the city "America's Most Livable." While the city's championship sports teams, unique cultural amenities, and wonderful people have put Pittsburgh on the map, Pittsburgh Fashion Week will help make sure we stay there.
The event's official Web site, www.pittsburghfashionweek.com, is where the public can sign up to volunteer, glean sponsorship information, view a schedule of events, register to attend; and see day-to-day coverage of fashion week highlights.
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| Mary Poppins |
Disney and Cameron MacIntosh present MARY
POPPINS
Producers Thomas Schumacher of Disney Theatrical
Productions and Cameron Mackintosh are pleased to announce full casting for MARY POPPINS will play at the Benedum Center, Pittsburgh, PA, Tuesday through Thursday evenings at 7:30 p.m.; Friday at 8:00 p.m.; Saturday at 1:00 & 8:00 p.m.; and Sunday at 1:00 and 6:30 p.m. Read more information here.
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PPL Sponsored Events
Litzinger Career Consulting to host a Celebration of Appreciation
to celebrate World Gratitude Day
to celebrate World Gratitude Day
This event will also raise money for the Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council. Research studies over the last decade in the field positive psychology document the impact of gratitude on happiness. For a dose of happiness, be uplifted through music, poetry, readings, reflection and sharing at the Celebration of Appreciation on Saturday, September 22, 2012 at 1:00 PM at the Undercroft Art Gallery of First Unitarian Church in Shadyside. While there is no charge for the event, a donation for the Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council is encouraged.
The event will feature Life in Balance, a nationally touring Pittsburgh group that creates a unique, musical experience combining Chakra tuned quartz crystal bowls, synthesizers and World flutes. A reception and activity tables, including gratitude journals and a thank-you-note-athon, will follow the formal program. More Information: www.WorldGratitudeDayPittsburgh.com, 412-242-5342, Litzingerkaren@aol.com
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Roving Pittsburgher Report
Ditka’s
My dining companion and I decided to give Mike Ditka's restaurant in Robinson a try last Tuesday evening. He
arrived before me, at around 8:00 pm and the restaurant was packed, a good
sign. He had a chance to hang out in the bar, have a cocktail and enjoy the
artistry of the “little black dress” as displayed by the bar waitresses, while
waiting for me to arrive. He had Da Pork Chop with cherry sauce and I had the
Seared Scallops, food and service was excellent. Read the rest of the review here.
Wine Travelers
Held at the Home of Virginia and Brad Arrington, Wine
Travelers is a private group started approximately 12 years ago by four
individuals, two of which are still involved, myself, Debi Arnett, and my
husband Jim Acrie.
Jim really just attends and I
run the day to day operation of securing hosts, taking RSVP's, sending out
monthly announcements and reminders, helping with wine and food suggestions,
optional loans of glassware and chaffing dishes, sending out a recap of the
tasting, and assisting the hosts by announcing the wines and keeping the
tasting moving at the proper speed. I also have a LinkedIn page for the group
which is updated where members can see the wines that were served at the
tastings. The host is responsible for choosing the wines and supplying the food
and the location (which is usually a home). The attendees pay $15.00 at the
door and after all the wine is opened for the evening the host has the option
to tally the receipts of the opened wine and if the amount exceeds the $15.00
per drinking adult they can collect up to an additional $5.00 per person for a
max $20.00. You can come one time as a guest of someone. If you want to join it
is a one time fee of $25.00 per person on your second visit along with that
nights tasting fee. This group has several members that were introduced to it
in the first year and are still active members after all this time. There are
quite a few members that have been involved for many years and we get new
members all the time. It was started because my husband and I wanted to see our
friends at least once a month and we didn't always want to be the ones having
the party. It has been a very successful way to make friends as well, and we
have gained a wide group of diverse friends of all ages and interests.
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PositvelyPittsburghLive news done by Joanne Quinn-Smith. (c) Joanne Quinn-Smith
and PositivelyPittsburghLive(TM) 2012 All rights reserved.
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