Positively Pittsburgh Live News
1-25-13
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| Kyle Abraham |
Kyle
Abraham/Abraham.In.Motion: Pavement
The Pittsburgh Dance Council, a division of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, will present Kyle Abraham/Abraham.In.Motion: Pavement on Saturday, February 16, 2013, at 8:00 p.m., at the Byham Theater.
Pittsburgh native, Kyle Abraham, brings his company home for a special evening of dance showcasing his latest work, Pavement, a choreography that expresses changes taking place in Pittsburgh’s historically black neighborhoods.
The Pittsburgh Dance Council, a division of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, will present Kyle Abraham/Abraham.In.Motion: Pavement on Saturday, February 16, 2013, at 8:00 p.m., at the Byham Theater.
Pittsburgh native, Kyle Abraham, brings his company home for a special evening of dance showcasing his latest work, Pavement, a choreography that expresses changes taking place in Pittsburgh’s historically black neighborhoods.
Abraham’s work is influenced by growing up African American in
Pittsburgh. From his beginnings at the Civic Light Opera Academy and the
Creative and Performing Arts High School in Pittsburgh, Abraham moved to New
York City and received his BFA from SUNY Purchase and MFA from NYU Tisch School
of the Arts. In 2009 Dance Magazine named Kyle Abraham one of the “25 to
watch.” Read the entire release here.
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Pittsburgh Premiere of Moulin
Rouge® — The Ballet Opens Valentine’s Day
Opening on Valentine’s Day,
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre brings the mystique of Paris’ famed cabaret to the
Benedum Center stage for the Pittsburgh premiere of Moulin Rouge® —
The Ballet, Feb. 14-17, 2013.
The iconic cabaret, high-kicking
cancan and extravagant excesses of turn-of-the-century Paris set the
scene for a story of love, ambition and heartbreak in Moulin Rouge®—The
Ballet. Drawn to Paris by the city’s passion, struggling artist Matthew and
launderette-turned-performer Nathalie find themselves swept into a passionate
romance and the intoxicating nightlife of the Moulin Rouge.
Choreographer Jorden Morris, the
creator behind PBT’s 2011 production of Peter Pan, laces contemporary
and classical ballet with international influences from the vivacious French
cancan to the fiery partnering of the Tango Café. The passion peaks with an
intimate pas de deux set to Debussy’s Claire de Lune on a bridge
by the Eiffel Tower. The cabaret’s possessive proprietor Zidler, however, casts
a shadow over their romance as he ensnares his newly-discovered performer and
her lover in a dangerous love triangle. Read the entire release here.
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Green Day's American Idiot Makes Pittsburgh PremiereThe national tour of GREEN DAY'S
AMERICAN IDIOT is coming to the Heinz Hall in Pittsburgh, PA from
February 19-24, 2013. GREEN DAY'S AMERICAN IDIOT
is part of the PNC Broadway Across America – Pittsburgh series presented by The
Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, Pittsburgh Symphony and Broadway Across America.
GREEN DAY'S AMERICAN IDIOT, a 2010 Tony Award®-nominated Best Musical and 2010 Grammy Award winner for Best Musical Show Album, features the music of Green Day with the lyrics of its lead singer Billie Joe Armstrong. The book is by Armstrong and Michael Mayer and direction is by Tony Award®-winner Mayer (“Spring Awakening”). Read the entire release here.
GREEN DAY'S AMERICAN IDIOT, a 2010 Tony Award®-nominated Best Musical and 2010 Grammy Award winner for Best Musical Show Album, features the music of Green Day with the lyrics of its lead singer Billie Joe Armstrong. The book is by Armstrong and Michael Mayer and direction is by Tony Award®-winner Mayer (“Spring Awakening”). Read the entire release here.
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NATIONALLY ACCLAIMED, CAMP BROADWAY EXP!Camp Broadway EXP, this one-day musical theater camp, enables theatre-loving kids ages 10-17 to develop their confidence, character and presentation skills through ensemble performance. The instructors are New York Broadway professionals who provide helpful insight regarding dance and voice techniques, and guide campers’ through staging a performance from beginning to end. Camp Broadway is designed to develop the campers’ performance abilities, increase self-esteem, encourage creativity, enhance appreciation for the arts, and develop useful life skills. For more information & to register now: Visit TrustArts.org
Space is limited, so register today! Registration will close on Sunday, March 31st, 2013. Questions? Contact Megan at gilby@trustarts.org or 412-325-2024.
Space is limited, so register today! Registration will close on Sunday, March 31st, 2013. Questions? Contact Megan at gilby@trustarts.org or 412-325-2024.
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Dollar
Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival Announces New Artist Opportunities The Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival, a production of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, has announced three new artist opportunities, in addition to the annual Juried Artist Market, Juried Visual Art Exhibition and Emerging Artist Scholarship Program. The 2013 Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival will take place Friday, June 7, through Sunday, June 16, 2013, in Point State Park, Gateway Center and the Cultural District.
Founded in 1960, Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival is committed to
connecting the community to the arts and to providing high quality, diverse and
free programming for the region. During its vast and varied history, the
Festival has featured more than 12,000 visual and performing artists and has
entertained millions of residents and visitors. Visit 3RiversArtsFest.org to
learn more about the programs and events and to sign up for Festival updates
and news alerts or call 412-471-3191. Read the entire release here.
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Free Business Leader Briefing Call Series with the Small
Business AdministrationSmall Business Majority and the Small Business
Administration are pleased to announce a series of FREE Business Leader
Briefing calls on a series of topics. NAWBO is proud to serve as a co-sponsor
of this educational series.
The January 31 call will focus on Capital
Access and will feature a presentation by Patrick Kelley of the Small
Business Administration’s Office of Capital Access.
A question and answer session will
follow all presentations. Feel free to share this invitation with others!
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| Katie Derrick |
can enter my name “Katie Derrick” or my team name “Lifesavers” under where it says SUPPORT A PARTICIPANT OR TEAM.
Also, we are looking for cancer survivors to sign up so if you or someone you know is a survivor please do so! If you are unable to attend the event you can sign up as a virtual survivor to just be honored at the event during the survivor ceremony. Thank you so much for your support, feel free to email me back with any questions at kld5427@psu.edu.
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Love Three Ways Valentines Concert
Tuesday, February 12. 7:30pm & 9:30pm, Cabaret
at Theater Square
Sean Jones Quintet is one of the hottest jazz
ensembles in the world, with a awards and accolades across the globe. They are
joined by another worldwide jazz sensation, jazz vocalist Gregory Porter, who
has won Best Jazz Vocal Album in France, Germany, and who has become jazz
royalty in the UK. Joining them on this set is a rising star to watch, Carolyn
Perteete, who has caught the ear of those in the know. This is a Valentine's
JazzLive Session not to be missed.
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Roving Pittsburgher Report
Its Greek To Me
1011 Brookline Blvd, Pittsburgh PA
15226 (412) 531-0400
ABSOLUTE BEST meat grape leaves, $1.50 each but well worth it. Gyros are not salty but deliciously
seasoned. It has been there twelve years and
their motto is Eat, Live and Love
All appetizers are between $2.00 and $5.00. Very congenial eat in dining room, quite small. Fast to go and on street
parking. Closed on Sundays in the
winter, reopen on Sundays in spring. What I like is you can order extra meat for your Gyro Salad and tell her how much you want to spend on the extra meat and then the owner piles it on
accordingly.
Stop by and see Dawn, the owner’s wife who cooks everything right
in front of you and like a typical Greek housewife talks to you while she is
cooking (even though her husband is the Greek.) Makes no difference, for twelve years she has delighted Brookline with
her excellent food and congenial conversation.They do not have a website so make sure to go in for an updated menu or call and ask Dawn
what is cooking as they have adapted the menu to popular demand.
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Les
Miserables
Set in the early 1800’s Les Misérables is a
sweeping masterpiece that has been a record-breaking success worldwide since
its London opening in 1985. Les
Misérables has been translated into 21 different languages and
been performed in front of more than 60 million people in 43 countries. Here
in Pittsburgh, opening night was sold out. At dinner before the theatre and on the way out, the recurrent theme was
how many times patrons had seen Les
Misérables. At dinner before
the theatre, I heard two people who were unrelated, one alone and one with her
date talk about seeing the musical, 19 and 11 times respectively.
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| One Day More (photo by Deen Van Meer) |
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Restaurants East Liberty, South
Hills, Downtown
Sal’s City Deli, 245 Seventh St., Pittsburgh, PA 15222 (412) 434-1100
http://www.salscitydeli.com
It’s been a long time coming, a no-nonsense mid-priced restaurant/deli
right next to the Bendum Center. Everyone is hungry at theatre time and not
everyone has the time or budget for one of the higher end restaurants in the
neighborhood, although they are all delightful. If you are ducking in at the
last minute for a bite before a show this is a great place and that’s just what
we did. Sal’s has a limited wine and beer menu so you can get a drink, also a cappuccino,
espresso, dessert and great sandwiches. We tried the Beef on Wick which I had
not had since college. Although this particular sandwich would not always be on
my heart healthy diet because of the salted bun, with au jus it was absolutely
delightful. They even have Gumbo for $7.95 which I am going to try the next time.
Everything on the menu as far as a quick sandwich is between $7.95 and $9.95
and they also have some healthy items like a Grilled Vegetarian Wrap and Quinoa
Salad. A nice quick stop before the theatre.
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Alexander’s, 5104 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh PA 15224
(412) 687-8741
I had not been here in years, but it used to be a favorite of mine. Wonderful
Italian fare, but 
because I am doing the South Beach diet, only had
appetizers. I had eggplant parmesan, amazing and just enough. My lunch partner had asparagus with goat
cheese and pesto sauce. Yum!
because I am doing the South Beach diet, only had
appetizers. I had eggplant parmesan, amazing and just enough. My lunch partner had asparagus with goat
cheese and pesto sauce. Yum!
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Ready to Run PA Center for Women in Politics at Chatham
Center
I enjoyed the day immensely. The information was essential, good, straight conversation on what it takes to run for office. I invite women to start now writing checks to support women in office. Our donations are essential to opening the doors to good women running and winning office.
I enjoyed the day immensely. The information was essential, good, straight conversation on what it takes to run for office. I invite women to start now writing checks to support women in office. Our donations are essential to opening the doors to good women running and winning office.
The speakers were very good, as
well. Panel of Erin Molchany, Nancy Patton Mills, Megan Carpenter and Diana
Irey Vaughan was exceptional. I loved the session on Conquering the Camera by
Chris Jahnke. Thanks Dana Brown for moderating this, and Jann Chirdon as always
right on information. Good to see Jeanne Clark there also.
Read the
entire review here.
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