Positively Pittsburgh Live News Part I
7-29-13
Co-host Kevin Amos
"With radio experince that has spanned 31 years, Kevin Amos has been on the staffs of WYEP,WDUQ,WCXJ-AM, WJJJ and WPPJ-AM. He's worked as a Host and producer of two current weekly radio programs on WRCT-FM "Ebony Spectrum" and "One To One with Kevin Amos." Amos is also Creator of Pittsburgh Jazz Fan Appreciation Events and Producer and creator of "Each One, Teach One" Music and Radio Seminars. He has written about many Jazz and Blues artists over the years, contributing to the the Music Bulletin Board on Prodigy Internet Services and Soul-Patrol.com, the world’s largest Black Music Website. He is the Pittsburgh Area Coordinator and a regular contributor to Examiner.com In addition, Kevin is a freelance writer for the New Pittsburgh Courier, one of the oldest Black newspapers in the country. You can contact him by email at: kevinamosproducer@hotmail.com"
"With radio experince that has spanned 31 years, Kevin Amos has been on the staffs of WYEP,WDUQ,WCXJ-AM, WJJJ and WPPJ-AM. He's worked as a Host and producer of two current weekly radio programs on WRCT-FM "Ebony Spectrum" and "One To One with Kevin Amos." Amos is also Creator of Pittsburgh Jazz Fan Appreciation Events and Producer and creator of "Each One, Teach One" Music and Radio Seminars. He has written about many Jazz and Blues artists over the years, contributing to the the Music Bulletin Board on Prodigy Internet Services and Soul-Patrol.com, the world’s largest Black Music Website. He is the Pittsburgh Area Coordinator and a regular contributor to Examiner.com In addition, Kevin is a freelance writer for the New Pittsburgh Courier, one of the oldest Black newspapers in the country. You can contact him by email at: kevinamosproducer@hotmail.com"
PPL SPONSORED EVENTS: Each One Teach One Radio and Music Conference, 5th Annual Breakfast Celebrate the 93rd Anniversary of the Passage of the 19th Amendment, Get TechnoGranny's First Book-Complementary
CULTURAL CLUES: Jerry Seinfeld, Peter and the Starcatcher, Potted Potter, The 2013 Moth Mainstage, Meet the Cavemen
KIDS KORNER: The Northside Oldtimers 7th Annual Unity Gathering Children March
WOMEN AND GIRLS ADVANCEMENT: 8th Annual Celebrate & Share Women of Achievement Awards, MBA Women International
BUSINESS BUZZ: Fewer Bankruptcies in Pittsburgh Area, Energy Ventures at Entrepreneurial Thursdays, Affordable Care Act 101, Successfully Market Your Business Online
HIGH SCHOOL AND UNIVERSITY NEWS: Elisabet Rodriguez Dennehy to Deliver Commencement at Duquesne
WHERE IN THE WORLD IS TECHNOGRANNY?
Village Tavern and Trattoria, West End Celebrate Mary Pam Kilgore Event at Urban Mountain Gathering Place, Mt. Washington Upcoming Week: Buddy Holly Story, No BS Marketing Meeting
PPL SPONSORED EVENTS
Celebrate the 93rd Anniversary of the Passage of the 19th Amendment!
Wednesday, August 28, 2013
Get TechnoGranny’s First Book Free from Midnight 7-29-13 to Midnight 7-31-13 in Kindle Version on Amazon.comhttp://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DHKVJOG
"Folly of the Marketing Plan in Your Head” truly will give you a 101 Reasons to Write One. And the K.I.S.S. List will make it simple for you. There are even downloadable templates to help you keep track of your information. You will learn where to start with goals and self evaluation. Both very important tools because if you don't know where you are going, you will never figure out how to get there.
There are important lessons about
• defining your product
• whose needs it will satisfy
• how to get your message out to them.
In simple laymen's terms you will also learn
• how to determine your best customer
• your target market
• and your pricing strategy--the lost component of marketing.
In addition included are lessons on
• super data and how it can help you to segment your market,
• how to utilize long term evaluations of your sales results progress
• and ways to eliminate your customers’ obstacles in doing business with you.
This book covers everything from social media, customer appreciation and of course the personal touch. Come away with multiple ways to "touch" your clients so that you are "first on their mind" and their money is "in your bank account."
Important Take Away from this book:
• Why you need a written marketing plan
• What you will learn about your business in the process of writing your marketing plan
• How writing and then implementing your plan will increase your bottom line sales and profit
• How to use your market data to keep your business fresh, growing and sustainable
• Resources that will help you with your marketing plan and in your business
Author of” Windshift” and “Username” and publisher, Joyce Faulkner says, "It's a quick read but you will go back many times to read again and garner more in depth information."
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| Jerry Seinfeld |
CULTURAL CLUES
JERRY SEINFELD TO APPEAR ON STAGE AT THE BENEDUM CENTER
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5 at 7:00 p.m.
TICKETS ON SALE, FRIDAY, JULY 26 at 10:00 a.m.
America’s premier comedian, Jerry Seinfeld, will be performing his signature stand-up routine at the Benedum Center. Seinfeld has been hailed for his uncanny ability to joke about the little things in life that relate to audiences everywhere. Seinfeld now sets his sights on performing both nationally and internationally in 2013. Seinfeld’s tour will visit the Benedum Center in Pittsburgh on Saturday, October 5 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets to this show are on sale Friday, July 26, at 10:00 a.m. Tickets will be available online at www.TrustArts.org, in person at Box Office at Theater Square, 655 Penn Avenue, or charge by phone 412-456-4800. This event is a JS Touring production.
PETER AND THE STARCATCHER ANNOUNCES NATIONAL TOUR CAST
TOUR TO LAUNCH IN DENVER ON AUGUST 15The producers of PETER AND THE STARCATCHER, the five-time Tony Award®-winning musical play written by Tony Award® nominee Rick Elice and directed by Tony® Award winner Roger Rees and Tony® Award nominee Alex Timbers, are pleased to announce casting for the
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| Peter and the Starcatcher |
In Pittsburgh PETER AND THE STARCATCHER will play May 20-25, 2014 at Heinz Hall. Performances are Tuesday through Thursday evenings at 7:30 p.m., Friday evening at 8:00 p.m., Saturday at 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. and Sunday at 1:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Single tickets will go on sale in January 2014 and available for purchase by calling (412) 392-4900, visiting the Box Office at Theater Square (655 Penn Avenue) or online at www.TrustArts.org. Read the entire release here.
Potted Potter
November 20-24, 2013, Byham Theater 
Playing to sold out theaters all over the world, Potted Potter – The Unauthorized Harry Experience – A Parody by Dan and Jeff takes on the ultimate challenge of condensing all seven Harry Potter books (and a real life game of Quidditch) into 70 hilarious minutes. Even if you don’t know the difference between a “horcrux” and a “hufflepuff,” Potted Potter will make  |
| Potted Potter - Wand Duo Courtesy of Potted Potter: The Unauthorized Harry Experience - A Parody by Dan and Jeff |
Are you a Muggle or a Wizard? Become a member of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust and meet us on the Quidditch Pitch. You’ll unlock a ticket to “Potted Potter” on Friday, November 22 with a special wizarding experience immediately following the performance. This package is not available online. $75 per person including ticket | $30 per person party only
Call 412-471-6086 to become a member today and guarantee your acceptance. Members use promo code POLYJUICE to purchase tickets before they go on sale to the public! Read the entire release here.
THE 2013 MOTH MAINSTAGE
On Point: Stories of Balancing Acts
With Beloved Pittsburgh Actor David Newell of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood
Pittsburgh Cultural Trust announces the fifth-annual local appearance of the New York City
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| Joy Ike, Photo Credit: Joy Ike |
Once again the Moth Mainstage title theme features a Pittsburgh symbol or place: “On Point: Stories of Balancing Acts.” In keeping with this theme, the new and larger venue at the Byham Theater puts The Moth audience closer to Pittsburgh’s famous geographic “Point” than ever before. Read the entire release here.
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| Vince Valentine |
Pittsburgh CLO is pleased to announce the cast of Defending the Caveman, which will run August 1 through October 20 at the CLO Cabaret. Tickets start at $34.75 and are available online at CLOCabaret.com, by calling 412-456-6666 or at the Box Office at Theater Square. Call 412-325-1582 for group discounts and special event planning.
Defending the Caveman is a hilariously insightful play about the ways men and women relate. This prehistoric look at the battle of the sexes is full of wonderful scenarios that celebrate the differences between men and women, making it a perfect entertainment option for couples, or girls’ night out. The show has also been seen and recommended by thousands of marriage and family therapists and counselors, for its humorous look at the inherent differences between the sexes.
Written by comedian Rob Becker over a three-year period during which he made an informal study of anthropology, prehistory, psychology, sociology and mythology, Defending the Caveman played for two and a half years on Broadway, making it the longest running solo play in Broadway’s history. Caveman has won the hearts of millions across the globe. Translated into 18 languages Caveman has performed in more than 46 countries to date!
KIDS KORNER
The Northside Oldtimers 7th ANNUAL "UNITY GATHERING"
2 Day Gathering @ West Park, Northside
Sat & Sun | AUG 3 - 4, 2013
SATURDAY AUGUST 3, 2013, 12:00 NOON - 9:00 PM (UNITY GATHERING)
SUNDAY AUGUST 4, 2013 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM (PRAISE IN THE PARK)
The children of the Northside are inviting everyone to come support them in burying the violence and raising up peace in our communities.
The children of the Northside are inviting everyone to come support them in burying the violence and raising up peace in our communities.
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| Unity Gathering |
ENTERTAINMENT BY
Lady T | House of Soul | The New Show Band
The Old School Band
Tubby Daniels Quartet & More!
PAINTING-GAMES-RIDES-FOOD-REFRESHMENTS AND MORE!!!
WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU THERE!
No Open Flame Cooking (Such as charcoal)
No Alcohol - No Pets Please!
For Additional Event & Vendor Information Contact:
Fred “Scrappy” Bulls | 412-805-5473
English Burton | 412-312-0699
Rev. Clifford Foster | 412-401-2642
Fred “Pookie” Fortson | 412-628-2936
WOMEN AND GIRLS ADVANCEMENT
Please mark your calendar for Wednesday, March 5, 2014 for the 8th Annual Celebrate & Share Women of Achievement Awards ~ A Celebration of Women’s History Month. Each year the Women of Achievement Awards committee, hosted by Allegheny County District Attorney and Mrs. Stephen and Mary Zappala, extends a request to past attendees to submit nominations for this annual event in celebration of the outstanding achievements and contribution of women in the Pittsburgh region.
If you would like to submit a nomination, please go to our website and complete our new online form at http://cribsforkids.org/womenofachievementawards/ ; or download the form attached and fax to (412)322-5686; or mail to the address below. The deadline to submit your nomination is Wednesday, July 31, 2013.
It is our great pleasure to honor amazing women in our region each year who contribute so immensely to our community and we welcome your referrals. If you are interested in a sponsorship role for the 2014 event please see information also provide on the event page or contact Heather Glaser at 412.322.5680 ext 5, hglaser@cribsforkids.org.
Join MBA Women International - Pittsburgh Chapter this Wednesday (7/31) for its monthly Networking Happy Hour @ SAVOY restaurant (Strip District), 6-8pm. This event is open to all, so bring a friend along! Free for MBAWI members / $5 for non-members. RSVP today or swing by Wednesday! Cash payments will be accepted at the door for last-minute walk-ins.
BUSINESS BUZZ
"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
Pre-show networking session at 5:30 pm. Informal matchmaking for job seekers, employers & new entrepreneurs! Live music starts at 6:00 pm.
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| Jessica Lee |
Featuring interviews with:
Ray Pader, CEO - Shale Markets, LLC. www.ShaleMarkets.com
Don Hodor, Owner/Operator of Southpointe Telecom, Founder/Executive President of the Southpointe Marcellus Shale Chamber of Commerce, Publisher, Southpointe Magazine www.southpointechamber.com
Joe Jacobson, Ph.D., Executive Director of Academic Programs, Energy Innovation Center http://eicpittsburgh.org/
Don Hodor, Owner/Operator of Southpointe Telecom, Founder/Executive President of the Southpointe Marcellus Shale Chamber of Commerce, Publisher, Southpointe Magazine www.southpointechamber.com
Joe Jacobson, Ph.D., Executive Director of Academic Programs, Energy Innovation Center http://eicpittsburgh.org/
Affordable Care Act 101: How does the Affordable Care Act impact your small business?
Free Weekly Webinars presented by the U.S. Small Business Administration and Small Business Majority. Small business owners can learn the basics of the Affordable Care Act and what it means for their company and employees. Attend this free webinar series to learn about the following: Insurance reforms; The small business health care tax credit; The new health insurance marketplaces; Employer shared responsibility provisions
Each week, SBA representatives will walk through the key pieces of the law so that small business owners can understand the facts and make the best, informed decisions they can about providing health insurance for their employees.
Webinar Schedule
The Affordable Care Act 101 will take place every Thursday from now through the opening of the marketplaces in October.
Upcoming dates:
August 1 at 2:00 p.m ET
August 8 at 2:00 p.m. ET
August 15 at 2:00 p.m. ET
(Later dates to be announced soon.) For more information and registration, visit the SBA website.
Duquesne University SBDC
This was reported as a reproduction of PositvelyPittsburghLive news done by Joanne Quinn-Smith. (c) Joanne Quinn-Smith and PositivelyPittsburghLive(TM) 2013 All rights reserved.
Listen to the show online here.
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.
The Affordable Care Act 101 will take place every Thursday from now through the opening of the marketplaces in October.
Upcoming dates:
August 1 at 2:00 p.m ET
August 8 at 2:00 p.m. ET
August 15 at 2:00 p.m. ET
(Later dates to be announced soon.) For more information and registration, visit the SBA website.
Duquesne University SBDC
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Listen to the show online here.
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.
