PositivelyPittsburgh News, Vol XXXII from PPL Show 12-7-09
Reported by Pittsburgh Positive News Reporter,
Joanne Quinn-Smith
Listen to the Positively Pittsburgh(TM) at: http://pplmag.com/
From Positive Pittsburgher, Suzanne Froehlich, Founder Pittsburgh Women’s Power Lunch
Moms and Cops
F O C U S I N G ON F A M I L I E S
Training Conference to Help Keep
Children and Families Safe
December 8, 2009 – 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Lighthouse Cathedral 810 Fisher Street Pittsburgh, PA 15210
Please complete the attached registration form and return it to Nancy Mundy by Tuesday, December 1, 2009 via fax at 412-802-6910, by email at mundynl@upmc.edu , or to the address listed below to reserve your space at the Moms and Cops Conference:
Nancy Mundy, Office Coordinator
WPIC – Office of Education and Regional Training
3811 O’Hara Street
4601 Baum Building, Room 166
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Seating limited to the first 100 registered.
No Registration Fee -Continental Breakfast & Lunch provided
Workshops Include: The Realities of Child Abuse – Impact on Families, Basic Domestic Violence Prevention and Legal Advocacy, The Effects of Trauma on Children, Safe Sleep for Babies, The Impact of Irresponsible Gun Owners, and much, much more. Call 412-323-7858 for additional info.
Sponsored by
Moms and Cops Collaborative & Reverend Maurice Trent – Lighthouse Cathedral
With Special Thanks to the Birmingham Foundation
Moms and Cops Collaborative
Allegheny County Department of Human Services, Office of Children Youth and Families - Allegheny County Department of Human Services, Office of Community Services - Allegheny County Health Dept. - Allegheny County Office of the District Attorney - Center for Traumatic Stress - Center for Victims of Violence and Crime Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh - City of Pittsburgh, Bureau of Police - City of Pittsburgh Housing Authority
City of Pittsburgh, Office of the Mayor, Weed & Seed Program - Hill District Community Collaborative - Magee-Women’s Hospital of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center - PA Dept. of Health - Parental Stress Center Pittsburgh Action Against Rape - Project Safe Neighborhoods -University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Western Psychiatric Institute & Clinic - Women’s Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh
If anyone is interested in bringing Moms and Cops to their community, they can contact my secretary, Sharon Grace at either 412-323-7858 or sharon.grace@city.pittsburgh.pa.us to receive additional information and be placed on our mailing list.
Reported from Global Pittsburgh
Canonsburg-Based Aquatech Awarded Seawater Desalination and Industrial Water Reuse Projects in Egypt
Canonsburg-based Aquatech has been awarded a contract to design and supply a seawater desalination system for the Abu Qir Thermal Power Plant in Egypt.
The client, West Delta Electricity Production Co., specified Aquatech’s Multiple Effect Distillation (MED) technology for uninterrupted water supply to boilers after carefully studying all available desalination technology options, the company said.
Priority Ticket Offer!
JANUARY 26-31
BENEDUM CENTER
There's no better way to introduce your family to the wonders of live theater than with the magic, the mystery, the memory of CATS. What began as a musical about cats after Andrew Lloyd Webber picked up a book of poems in an airport bookshop has become one of the longest running shows in Broadway's history. Winner of seven Tony Awards including Best Musical, CATS features 20 of Andrew Lloyd Webber's timeless melodies, including the hit song "Memory."
http://www.pgharts.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=13322Use promotional code MEOW to order your tickets to CATS before they go on sale to the public Friday, December 11!
TO ORDER TICKETS
• Online at http://pgharts.org/
• Visit the Box Office at Theater Square [655 Penn Avenue]
• Call 412-456-6666
• Groups 10+ Tickets 412-471-6930
Run 2 Inspire 12 Pubs of Christmas
The holiday season is finally upon us and Run 2 Inspire is giving you a reason to grab your holiday sweater and join us!
We are hosting a "12 Pubs of Christmas" Bar Crawl on Saturday, December 19th. Registration for this event is now open! It includes a t-shirt, wrist band, drink specials at all 12 bars and an entry into our special Pub Crawl Challenge! We will also be providing food during this event.
So grab your favorite (or ugliest) holiday sweater and join us as we spread some holiday cheer and raise awareness for cervical cancer!
** Holiday Discount - purchase tickets before December 1st and pay just $10! After December 1st, tickets are $15. **
For more information contact phlevents@run2inspire.com
Tickets are $5.00, you will be contacted shortly after for t-shirt size. For more information contact pghevents@run2inspire.com
From Positive Pittsburgher Donna Baxter at the Soul Pitt
Nativity: A Christmas Gift
Featuring The Shona Sharif African Dance and Drum Ensemble
December 5 - 20, 2009 (Fri, Sat & Sun Shows)
@ Alumni Hall 4227 Fifth Avenue, Pgh PA 15213
The Shona Sharif African Dance and Drum Ensemble,
part of Pitt's Department of Africana Studies, will present its unique musical production of “Nativity: A Christmas Gift” inspired by Langston Hughes' “Black Nativity,” the show explores the Christmas season through traditional West African dance and 20th century gospel music.
Friday and Saturday Shows at 8pm
Sunday Shows at 5pm
Adults: $20.00 - Children: $10.00
Tickets are available at:
Dorsey's Records
1.888.236.6607 / 412.731.6607
For Group Rates Call 412.648.2276
Reported From Global Pittsburgh
British-Owned Conveyor Belt Maker Relocates Corporate Headquarters to Pittsburgh from Atlanta - Boosts Region's Energy Sector
Fenner Dunlop Americas, a wholly owned subsidiary of Fenner PLC, a UK public company, has moved its corporate headquarters to the Pittsburgh area from suburban Atlanta.
The company said it wanted to be close to its North American belting product manufacturing facilities in both Ohio and Canada, as well as to key locations in newly acquired service businesses – including Conveyor Service Corporation in Blairsville, Indiana County, which it acquired last year – and major customer regions.
"Operating from Pittsburgh puts Fenner Dunlop at the heart of its North American business, allowing for optimal business management," said Cassandra Pan, president of Fenner Dunlop Americas. "We’re close to where it’s all happening and closer to our customers."
One Woman - Trying to Save One Christmas Tree Farm! Positive Pittsburgher: Debra Dion Kirske
This year she was desperate. This year she had to figure out a different way if her farm is to survive. I met her at a random networking meeting and offered up Three Rivers Paintball Location as an ideal place to display trees. The trees live almost 2 hours out of Pittsburgh - but if she could truck them to Cranberry - she could set up a second lot! Trees can now be purchased at Three Rivers Paintball, 282 Rochester Rd. Freedom PA. every weekend. Help support a woman - trying to save her farm. Fresh Cut, Beautiful - Blue Spruce, Douglas Fir, Scotch Pine and White Pine with sizes up to 71/2 ft. - all $50 – Open 3-9 on Fridays and 9-9 on Saturdays and Sundays. Call 724-775-6232 or http://www.laurelvalleytreefarm.com/
“Positively Pittsburgh” Awards From Newbury’s Notes on LinkedIn
Wednesday, December 2, 2009 at 6:59am
Recently, Pittsburghers have been enjoying being named “Best Sports City” by the Sporting News; but over the years, Pittsburgh has become the subject of countless accolades! Whirl Magazine put together a “compendium of some of the city’s most brilliant accolades.”
Here are some of our favorites:
Pittsburgh has the best commercial real estate market in the country, according to Moody’s. (2009
Pittsburgh is one of America’s 25 Strongest Housing Markets, according to Forbes.com. (2009)
Pittsburgh is one of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Top 25 Solar America Cities.
Pittsburgh is the #1 Most Livable City in America, according to the Economist Magazine. (2009
Pittsburgh is #13 for Best Cities for Young Professionals, according to Forbes Magazine. (2008)
Pittsburgh is one of the Smartest Places to Live in America, according to Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Magazine. (2006)
Pittsburgh is the #1 Most Livable City in America, according to Places Rated Almanac. (2007)
Reported by Positive Pittsburgher, Donna Baxter of the Soul Pitt: August Wilson Center for African American Culture Presents
"DECEMBER JAZZ"
Saturday, December 12 , 2009 @ 7 & 9:30 PM
~ AND ~
Thursday, December 17 , 2009 @ 8 PM
at the August Wilson Center Theater
980 Liberty Avenue * Downtown Pittsburgh's Cultural District
Regina Carter's Reverse Thread
Traverse the globe with internationally acclaimed jazz violinist Regina Carter as she and her quartet perform pieces from her Paganini project and music from Mali, Senegal and Uganda. Carter brings audiences to their feet with a musical style Time magazine called "probingly intelligent" and "breathtakingly daring." This concert is presented in partnership with MCG Jazz.
Roving Pittsburgher
Crystal Observatory at Vanadium Woods, St. Barnabas
Crystal Conservatories, a striking piece of architecture springing lightly from the western Pennsylvania countryside (figure 1). It was a highly engineered, glass-enclosed structure that would allow St. Barnabas residents and visitors from nearby Valencia and Gibsonia to relax, swim, and rehabilitate using aquatherapy and various other modalities. The structure is, in fact, a product of a company called Blue Diamond Conservatories, which is marketing it in customizable configurations nationally.
What first caught my attention for this sort of structure was the massive Crystal Cathedral that Rev. Robert H. Schuller constructed in California some years ago. But there they were working with a 40-degree temperature swing, versus a seemingly 100-degree swing in "beautiful downtown" Valencia.
DBRC 5th Anniversary 31st Floor Regional Enterprise Tower, Great Space and Great Networking, Southwestern Pa Commision, Fifth Third Bank, and many outstanding entrepreneurs.
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Roving Pittsburgher Report, Vol 1 Radio City Rockettes
There is only one way to put it...the Rockettes are truly a "toe tappin", "finger snappin" joyful holiday spectacular. From the opening act to the last each scene had magic. Need some Holiday Magic...then get yourself in the mood and go SEE the Radio City Rockettes.at the Benedum. You will be happy for days!
JoAnn R. Forrester
"Empress of Biz" Talkcast Show
S. I. Business Associates
Price it Perfect
Celebrate & Share
SBA PA Woman Business Champion 2000/1989
PA Best 50 Women in Business 1999
Office: 412-440-6969
The show in Pittsburgh was equally as amazing as the Radio City Music Hall performance in NYC.
Sanna Carapellotti,
MentalPerformances.com
What can you say about a show that puts you in the mood for the holidays so early in the season. The scenery was delicious, the choreography delightful and the music masterfully designed to brighten your heart. This should be a family or couple holiday tradition as there is something for everyone.
For the little guys and gals delightful muppet like scaters of tiny characters.
For the kid in you, the ragdoll rockettes number.
For the romantic in you—the lights, the sounds, the nostalgia
For the guys of course, the gorgeous high kicking Rockettes.
Joanne Quinn-Smith, host Positively Pittsburgh Live every Monday at 7 PM EDT
Also Positively Pittsburgh Roving Reporters, Sanna Carapellotti and JoAnn Forrester.
Still time to see this veritably epic performance, playing until December 6.
JoAnn R. Forrester
"Empress of Biz" Talkcast Show
S. I. Business Associates
Price it Perfect
Celebrate & Share
SBA PA Woman Business Champion 2000/1989
PA Best 50 Women in Business 1999
Office: 412-440-6969
The show in Pittsburgh was equally as amazing as the Radio City Music Hall performance in NYC.
Sanna Carapellotti,
MentalPerformances.com
What can you say about a show that puts you in the mood for the holidays so early in the season. The scenery was delicious, the choreography delightful and the music masterfully designed to brighten your heart. This should be a family or couple holiday tradition as there is something for everyone.
For the little guys and gals delightful muppet like scaters of tiny characters.
For the kid in you, the ragdoll rockettes number.
For the romantic in you—the lights, the sounds, the nostalgia
For the guys of course, the gorgeous high kicking Rockettes.
Joanne Quinn-Smith, host Positively Pittsburgh Live every Monday at 7 PM EDT
Also Positively Pittsburgh Roving Reporters, Sanna Carapellotti and JoAnn Forrester.
Still time to see this veritably epic performance, playing until December 6.
Saturday, November 28, 2009
Positively Pittsburgh News, Vol XXXI
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
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
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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