Positively Pittsburgh Live News
2-11-13
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| Black Grace |
Pittsburgh
Dance Council presents Black Grace
Pittsburgh Dance Council, a division of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, presents New Zealand dance company, Black Grace, under the direction of choreographer and founder Neil Ieremia, on Saturday, March 2, 2013, at 8:00 p.m., at the Byham Theater. Black Grace will present several works on this tour including Pati Pati, Objects and Amata. The program also includes a piece from Ieremia’s new full length work, VVaka*.
Neil Ieremia grew up studying dance, which was not the preferred subject of boys in a society that favored athleticism as masculinity. He pursued his dreams and graduated from Auckland Performing Arts School in New Zealand. There he learned various styles of dance as well as a sense of which genres were more challenging for his Samoan build, like ballet. After working under some of New Zealand’s top choreographers, Ieremia created his own all-male dance company, Black Grace, in 1995. As the name alludes, the company showcases unique works where dancers combine elements of sleek hard presence and remarkable elegance. Read the entire release here.
Pittsburgh Dance Council, a division of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, presents New Zealand dance company, Black Grace, under the direction of choreographer and founder Neil Ieremia, on Saturday, March 2, 2013, at 8:00 p.m., at the Byham Theater. Black Grace will present several works on this tour including Pati Pati, Objects and Amata. The program also includes a piece from Ieremia’s new full length work, VVaka*.
Neil Ieremia grew up studying dance, which was not the preferred subject of boys in a society that favored athleticism as masculinity. He pursued his dreams and graduated from Auckland Performing Arts School in New Zealand. There he learned various styles of dance as well as a sense of which genres were more challenging for his Samoan build, like ballet. After working under some of New Zealand’s top choreographers, Ieremia created his own all-male dance company, Black Grace, in 1995. As the name alludes, the company showcases unique works where dancers combine elements of sleek hard presence and remarkable elegance. Read the entire release here.
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| Julia Bluhm and Izzy Labbe |
We hope you will join us as we welcome recent TEDxWomen
speakers, Julia Bluhm and Izzy Labbe, to Pittsburgh. Julia and Izzy, both
14, are teenage feminist-activists at Hardy Girls Healthy Women and bloggers for
the SPARK Movement - a girl-fueled activist movement to demand an end to the
sexualization of women and girls in the media. Together, they wrote a
successful petition asking Seventeen Magazine to use more authentic
images and to stop retouching photos to make girls and young women look sexier
and less flawed.
- WHEN:
Saturday, February 23 from 9:00 am - 12:00 noon
- WHERE:
Sheraton Station Square, 300 West Station Square Drive,
Pittsburgh, PA 15219 - COST: $8 (Group rates are available for eight or more - contact Heather for more information)
- REGISTER ONLINE NOW!
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Local teen CEO HONORED AS A ROOT’S 2013
YOUNG FUTURIST
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| Amber Liggett |
On Monday, February
4, sixteen-year-old Amber J. Liggett, CEO of Amber’s Amazing Animal Balloons
was recognized in The Root’s 2013 Young Futurists List as one of “25 of the brightest
African-American innovators between the ages of 16 and 22… who use their talents to make the world a better
place.” TheRoot.com, a division
of The Washington Post provides a voice for African Americans, showcasing their
accomplishments and their impact on society. Created in 2011, the annual
list highlights youth’s achievements in a variety of areas, such as “Enterprise
and Corporate Innovation”, where Amber is featured. http://www.theroot.com/views/young-futurists/2013/amber-liggett
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| Amber Liggett |
This 2012 Teenpreneur of
the Year for Black Enterprise Magazine and 2011 Ernst & Young’s Young
Entrepreneur of the Year has been creating masterful balloon art and providing
entertainment since the age of 9. She was a featured artist at the 2012
and 2013 First Night Pittsburgh’s New Year Celebration, and this philanthropic
teen organizes, conducts and participates in fundraisers for various
organizations. This year she will be organizing a charity concert to
benefit the Bender Lead On Anti-Bullying in Beaver County, PA. A high
honor student at Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School in Midland, PA and
member of The National Honor Society, Amber assists other teens with their
entrepreneurial endeavors, including teaching workshops at Community College of
Beaver County, PA (CCBC). Read the entire release here.
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From Our Friends at Pittsburgh Today
Last month, Kiplinger released their list containing the "10
Great Cities for Starting a Business," of which Pittsburgh was
included. Although a variety of factors contribute to this accolade,
Pittsburgh's growing entrepreneurial community has played a significant role in
this achievement.
To that end, PittsburghTODAY has posted 2012 Annual Venture Capital investment figures showing that Pittsburgh's total investment for 2012 increased by 18.1% from 2011. The Pittsburgh region ranks fourth behind New York, Detroit and Cleveland, and ahead of the Benchmark Average.
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DRUMLine
Live
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust is proud to present an explosive performance from DRUMLine Live on February 26, 2013 at the Benedum Center. Continuing its fourth US tour, DRUMLine Live’s energetic cast has honed its precision and energy with years of training in marching band programs across the southern United States.
This versatile group of musicians and dancers combines dramatic lighting, intricate choreography and vibrant effects to the stage in an explosive and energetic performance. Experienced in a wide range of music and dance, DRUMLine Live takes on contemporary hip hop, R&B, classic Motown tunes, and the traditional marching band brass sounds in its musically diverse shows. Read the entire release here.
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust is proud to present an explosive performance from DRUMLine Live on February 26, 2013 at the Benedum Center. Continuing its fourth US tour, DRUMLine Live’s energetic cast has honed its precision and energy with years of training in marching band programs across the southern United States.
This versatile group of musicians and dancers combines dramatic lighting, intricate choreography and vibrant effects to the stage in an explosive and energetic performance. Experienced in a wide range of music and dance, DRUMLine Live takes on contemporary hip hop, R&B, classic Motown tunes, and the traditional marching band brass sounds in its musically diverse shows. Read the entire release here.
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This special one-day exhibit by Soldiers & Sailors Historian, John L. Ford, Sr. will examine the Black families that emerged out of slavery’s grip in 1865 and will include primary source documents and captivating pictures of Frederick Douglass, Booker T. Washington, and W.E.B. DuBois. The exhibit also includes a lecture series by John Ford, along with Dr. Marcia M. Sturdivant, Deputy Director of Allegheny County Department of Human Services, and Marlene Bransom, President of the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society, focusing on Black families that emerged as American citizens in 1867, and exploring family conditions of today, discussing statistics that will ask whether the essence of family structure is better today than yesterday.Event also includes performances by the 6th Regiment USCT Drum Corps and Sheila Beasley. Click here to view the flyer larger.
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"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,
949 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15222, 2nd Floor above Mahoney's Restaurant
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.
February 14, 2012: "Entrepreneurial
Couples"
Featuring interviews with:
Co-host Bruce Conley, The Computer Coach
Shondalynn & Andre
Weisbrod, Shonda's Etouffee
Catering Greg & Ricki Paul, owners Harmony Ridge Events and
Catering
Bill Honeywill,
Buyer Agent, Linda Honeywill, Associate Broker, The
Honeywill Team
Charlotte & Don
Kaultenbaugh, Affinity by Design Crystal Jewelry
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MUSIC DIRECTOR HONECK
LEADS PSO IN NEW CASTLE CONCERTMusic Director Manfred
Honeck will lead the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra (PSO) next week in a concert
at the Scottish Rite Cathedral in New Castle, showcasing Russian powerhouse
pianist Denis Matsuev performing Rachmaninoff’s masterpiece, Piano Concerto No.
2.
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| Manfred Honeck |
The evening’s program
features Mussorgsky's A Night on Bald Mountain, a well-known tone poem
that tells the story of a witches' Sabbath near Kiev; the theme made more
famous by being featured in Disney’s 1940 classic film, Fantasia. In
addition to Matsuev playing Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2, the concert
also includes Tchaikovsky's exciting Symphony No. 5. Read the entire release
here.
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Comedian Daniel Tosh brings ‘The June Gloom Tour’ to Heinz Hall
Live Nation and
Comedy Central welcome “The June Gloom Tour” with Daniel Tosh and special
guest, Jarrod Carmichael to Heinz Hall for two performances at 7 & 9:30
p.m., Wednesday, June 12. The national tour kicks off May 30 in Salt Lake City
and travels to more than 25 cities in the U.S.
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| Daniel Tosh |
Tosh.0 currently airs on Tuesday nights at 10 p.m. ET/PT on Comedy
Central and consists of 30 episodes throughout 2013. The series premiered
on June 4, 2009 and features the razor-sharp humor and biting commentary from
comedian Daniel Tosh and delves into all aspects of the Internet from the
absolutely absurd to the incredibly ingenious in this weekly, topical
series. Read the entire release here.
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WOODVILLE
PLANTATION HOSTS MILITARY MINIATURES DAY
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| Woodville Plantation |
Step back in time at Woodville Plantation, as this living history
museum presents a special day featuring military miniatures. On Sunday,
February 17, 2013, history enthusiasts are invited to see a display of military
miniatures, hand-painted toy soldiers and war-gaming dioramas featuring the late 18th and early
19th century armies of North America and Europe.
Visitors can also talk with 18th
century military re-enactors throughout the day as they drill, weather
permitting. Admission is $5.00 for adults, $3.00 for children age 6-12 and free
for children under age 6. Admission includes exhibit and house tour. Hours are
from noon until 5 pm. Read the entire release here.
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Something’s in the air… iQ Kids Radio can now be heard every Saturday at www.iqkidsradio.org with engaging programming for children and families. Launched in January and developed as a collaboration between WQED and SLB Radio Productions, Inc. (SLB), iQ Kids Radio is designed to meet the need for an all-education, trusted radio service for children and families, iQ Kids Radio is a family-friendly commercial-free streaming radio service that provides a safe, entertaining, and fun way to learn, listen, laugh and much more. The service is free during the pilot phase of the project. It can be heard from Midnight Friday to Midnight EST every Saturday. Read the full release here.
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Dress for Success Pittsburgh
invites you…
JCPenney Round Up: February 1-28, 2013
As part of its charitable giving
program, jcp cares, jcpenney is inviting its customers to round up
their purchases in February to the nearest dollar with proceeds benefiting Dress for Success. Shop online or in the store and make
a contribution to a great cause. For more information, visit www.jcp.com/jcpcares.
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| Indigo Girls |
Indigo Girls at the Byham Theater Grammy winning folk icons the Indigo Girls will be performing at the Byham Theater on Sunday, March 3 at 8:00 p.m. with supporting act The Shadowboxers, a young 5-piece band originally from Atlanta. This will be the first time ever the group will have a full band tour and a chance for fans to hear their music performed in an all-new way. The group will be performing songs from their new record Beauty Queen Sister as well as their classics for one night only.
Amy Ray and Emily Saliers, who make up the Indigo Girls, continue to amaze decades into their careers with their ability to grow and thrive no matter what state the music industry is in. The duo began performing in high school, taking their honest, urgent performing styles to countless clubs and found success in 1989 with the release of their self-titled breakthrough album. The album included their first hit, “Closer to Fine,” which ended up winning them a Grammy in 1990 for Best Contemporary Folk Recording. Throughout the years, the group has earned a devout following in result of their constant touring and dedication to a number of social and environmental causes. Many artists who were popular in the late 1980s have come and gone, but the Indigo Girls have remained strong. Perhaps this is because of their crafty two-women-with-guitars formula, combining their two distinct personalities and songwriting styles to provide tension and an interesting balance. Read the entire release here.
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The Pennsylvania Center for Women and Politics invites you…
Campaign Clinic with Jann Chirdon
Date: February 26, 2013
Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Location: Chatham University, Shadyside Campus
Mellon Board Room (same location as the Ready to Run training)
We will be hosting a campaign clinic with political strategist Jann Chirdon in order to answer your individual questions on running for public office. RSVP
Conquering the Campaign Trail: Women of Color in Pennsylvania Politics Date: March 26, 2013
Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Location: Chatham University, Shadyside Campus
Mellon Living Room
We are also offering a special session, "Tales from Campaign Trails" aimed at increasing the participation of women in color in politics. Learn from women who have turned their community engagement into a political campaign and find out how you can do the same.RSVP
If you have any questions or would like any additional information please contact us at 412.365.1878 f.412.365.1515 pcwp@chatham.edu.
Date: February 26, 2013
Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Location: Chatham University, Shadyside Campus
Mellon Board Room (same location as the Ready to Run training)
We will be hosting a campaign clinic with political strategist Jann Chirdon in order to answer your individual questions on running for public office. RSVP
Conquering the Campaign Trail: Women of Color in Pennsylvania Politics Date: March 26, 2013
Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Location: Chatham University, Shadyside Campus
Mellon Living Room
We are also offering a special session, "Tales from Campaign Trails" aimed at increasing the participation of women in color in politics. Learn from women who have turned their community engagement into a political campaign and find out how you can do the same.RSVP
If you have any questions or would like any additional information please contact us at 412.365.1878 f.412.365.1515 pcwp@chatham.edu.
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Roving Pittsburgher Report
Body Beautiful GreenTree Office
They offer an infrared Body Wrap. I was coming
down with the flu and achy and as a result of this wonderful Body Wrap, it only lasted a
day. Listen to more on the Techno Granny show here.
"Sister Act" is a Class Comedy Act
I went to see Sister Act, the Movie in 1992 armed with twelve years of Catholic Education with the Penguins as we called them but more reverently, the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary or IHM. I went with the same armor but a little more jaded and the laughter came more easily as the sting of the stringent years and the smile of the loving care of the sisters of the IHM wore off. I wanted to write this review much sooner but unlike the holy water in the Catholic Church, the bottled water that I took to the musical on opening night did not ward off the flu. Read the entire review here.
Sal’s City Deli, 245
7th Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
This deli is right next to the Benedum, and is extremely affordable. It’s a great stop before a show if you don’t want to spend a fortune. This time we had the Gumbo, which was amazing and filled with Chrizo and Chicken and with a low cost of $7.95. My guest had the Chicken Salad and could not eat it all and of course they don’t let you take your leftovers into the theatre.
This deli is right next to the Benedum, and is extremely affordable. It’s a great stop before a show if you don’t want to spend a fortune. This time we had the Gumbo, which was amazing and filled with Chrizo and Chicken and with a low cost of $7.95. My guest had the Chicken Salad and could not eat it all and of course they don’t let you take your leftovers into the theatre.
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of PositvelyPittsburghLive news done by Joanne Quinn-Smith. (c) Joanne
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