Sunday, March 20, 2011

PositivelyPittsburghNews 3-14-11


Positively Pittsburgh News from March 14, 2011

The first seminar in the series April 28, 2011 at the Kingsley Association in East Pittsburgh
The Small Business Administration, Duquesne University – Small Business Development Center, and Building Bridges for Business will host small business works seminars to educate and empower business owners. The first will involve a keynote speaker that will inspire attendees and 20+ exhibitors that will showcase resources to start or grow business. The next will be held at GOOGLE in June 2010. For more information go to www.buildingbridgesforbusiness.org or contact Linda Handley, Founder of Building Bridges for Business at info@buildingbridgesforbusiness.org. Read the entire press release at http://dreamweavermarketingassociates.blogspot.com/2011/03/small-business-works-seminars-announced.html

Ritchie Scaife Makes Lead Gift of $50,000 to the Women and Girls Foundation of Southwest Pennsylvania
Philanthropist Establishes Challenge Campaign to Increase Investments in Women and Girls
In honor of Women’s History Month, and in support of women’s futures, philanthropist Ritchie Scaife has made a lead gift of $50,000 to the Women and Girls Foundation to support WGF’s grant making pool for 2011. This new matching challenge campaign, “Battle For Equality: The Ritchie Scaife Challenge For Women and Girls” was created by Ritchie Scaife to encourage other individuals to increase their investments in advancing women’s and girls’ rights. Read the entire press release at http://dreamweavermarketingassociates.blogspot.com/2011/03/philanthropist-ritchie-scaife-awards.html

Jerry Seinfeld at the BENEDUM CENTER
Saturday, April 23 at 7pm & 9:30pm
Due to popular demand, America’s premier comedian is hitting the road in a return to his first love - stand-up comedy. Seinfeld has an uncanny ability to joke about the little things in life that relate to audiences everywhere.
The 7pm show is sold out! The 9:30pm show is on sale now! Tickets available online at www.pgharts.org and the Box Office at Theater or charge by phone 412-456-4800.
Veronica Corpuz, The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, corpuz@pgharts.org, (412) 471-6082 Read entire press release at http://dreamweavermarketingassociates.blogspot.com/2011/03/jerry-seinfeld-adds-second-show.html

Ayanah Moor’s most recent project: Good News
March 4-April 3, 2011 at 707 Penn Gallery, Penn Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222
A featured Ebony article on dating from the 1980s provides the inspiration for artist Ayanah Moor’s recent project, Good News. Through the use of creative wordplay, Moor offers an alternative commentary on sight, desire, and eligibility. For more information about Ayanah Moor, visit
www.ayanah.com. Read the entire press release at http://dreamweavermarketingassociates.blogspot.com/2011/03/artist-ayanah-moor-work-good-news.html

George Lopez at the Benedum
Friday, May 13, 8pm
George Lopez is a Mexican American multitalented entertainer whose career encompasses television, film, stand-up comedy and late-night television. Time Magazine named him as one of the 25 Most Influential Hispanics in America. To order tickets online go to pgharts.org or call 412-456-6666 or go to the Box Office at Theater Square.

The Everything but the Groom Wedding Showcase 
Sunday, May 15, 2010, 11AM to 4PM at Century III Mall
How this event will benefit your business: You may provide a door prize giveaway, sell directly to the public, or bring products for immediate sale, sign contracts, and accept deposits. The event will also allow for you to network with other bridal professionals. To download the vendor package click here The Everything but the Groom Vendor Package.

the Pennsylvania Premiere of THE ADDAMS FAMILY
July 31–August 12, 2012 at the Benedum Center
Pittsburgh CLO and PNC Broadway Across America-Pittsburgh is pleased to announce the hit Broadway musical THE ADDAMS FAMILY. It is based on the bizarre and beloved family of characters created by legendary cartoonist Charles Addams. Chris Jones of the Chicago Tribune described the production as “classic, full-tilt, fast paced, old-fashioned musical comedy!”
PNC Broadway Contact: Veronica Corpuz, 412-471-6082, corpuz@pgharts.org
Pittsburgh CLO Contact: Aja Jones, 412-281-3973 ext. 224, ajones@pittsburghclo.org. Read the entire press release at http://dreamweavermarketingassociates.blogspot.com/2011/03/addams-family-premieres-in-pennsylvania.html

Free Screening Tickets to the movie Source Code
From Summit Entertainment and Positively Pittsburgh Live
March 31 screening, in Theaters April 1st
Email info@pplmag.com, put in tickets for Source Code. There are 50 sets of two passes, one per e-mail address.
A helicopter pilot recruited for a top-secret military operation finds himself on a startlingly different kind of mission in Source Code, a smart, fast-paced action thriller that challenges our assumptions about time and space. Filled with mind-boggling twists and heart-pounding suspense, Source Code is directed by Duncan Jones (Moon).

New Restaurant Announced for Theater Square

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust has reached an agreement with acclaimed chef and restaurateur Richard DeShantz who will open a new dining establishment in Theater Square. Trust CEO and President J. Kevin McMahon notes, “Richard DeShantz has been a tremendous neighbor in the Cultural District. His culinary talents and dedication to providing patrons with a quality experience clearly add to the exciting mix of retail, dining and entertainment in Downtown.”
Veronica Corpuz, The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, 412-471-6082,
corpuz@pgharts.org

PITTSBURGH IS GETTING A MAKE-OGRE with SHREK THE MUSICAL
MARCH 15-20, 2011 AT THE BENEDUM CENTER
Tickets ($22-$68) are available at the Box Office at Theater Square, online at www.pgharts.org and charge by phone at 412-456-6666. Groups of 10+ may call 412-471-6930.

Women's Yellow Pages of Greater Pittsburgh Presents The 5th Year Anniversary Edition
Celebration Party April 27, 2011 at the Rivers Club 5:30 to 7:30 pm, RSVP Required by April 17, 2011
The newest edition of the Women's Yellow Pages is out and available. For the digital version of the WYP click here Located at.....
At the Celebration soiree we will be treated to music, a display from the InSisterhood project, a presentation on laughter and Feng Shui, plus guest speakers. There will be plenty of opportunities to network. There is no cost to attend this, except for your parking.

MAKE THE CONNECTION GALA 2011!
April 20, 2011, Sheraton Station Square Hotel
Tickets on Sale NOW!
Join us as we honor 30 outstanding volunteers from across Western Pennsylvania. This special evening includes a reception, dinner and awards. Click Here to Visit Our Gala Home Page!
Sponsorship opportunities are available. Nominate an Honoree.

the 5th annual Girls Going Places Entrepreneurship Conference
Tuesday, March 8, 2011, 8am to 2pm, Chatham University, Athletic & Fitness Center
This day-long workshop is designed to mentor and educate young women ages 12 to 18 about entrepreneurship and financial independence, and give local women in business a platform to mentor and inspire future female entrepreneurs.
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Roving Pittsburgher Report
Fish Fry at Ascension Church Berry St in Crafton
Every Friday thru Lent, seafood platter, huge fish sandwich, Best Fish Fry in Pittsburgh

Bellisario’s Pizza McNeilly Rd, Castle Shannon
Super gyro salad and a sunny, irreverent, funny waitress named Ann. Say hello from Joanne and JoAnn.

Girls Going Places Conference, over 100 girls were exposed to the entrepreneurial experience with 25 professional women business women, entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs as their mentors for the day.  They built a product in a box out and business plan out of recyclable junk and learned about business ethics, responsibility and consequences from the Hot Company Board Game.  Every young girl there from middle school to upcoming graduates left with a first hand look at what the world of an entrepreneur is really like.

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Delana Flowers is a Positively Pittsburgh Live reporter, an independent writer and owner of Ingenuity by Delana Flowers ©, writing effective copy so you don’t have to. Services include copywriting for newsletters, blogs, ad copy, marketing pieces, articles, reviews, invitations, postcards, flyers and more.

Monday, March 14, 2011

PositivelyPittsburghLive, Black History Month Special, Pittsburgh African American Media


Positively Pittsburgh Live! 2-21-11
Black History Month Special
Pittsburgh African American Media


Today’s Guests
Rebecca Nuttall, Staff writer at the New Pittsburgh Courier
Donna M. Baxter, CEO of Soul Pitt Media

Rebecca Nuttall
·         Staff writer with the New Pittsburgh Courier for nearly three years.
a  Shortly after graduating from Edinoro University of Pennsylvania
i  in 2008, Rebecca came to the New Pittsburgh Courier, a great first job for a young writer.

·         At Edinboro, she served as the Managing Editor of the university’s newspaper, The Spectator as well as the Literary Editor of the publication, Chimera: A Journal of Art and Literature.
·         During her time with the Courier she has covered a variety of topics including several political campaigns and the epidemic of violence plaguing Pittsburgh’s African-American community. She also had the pleasure of writing the Courier’s lead piece on the inauguration of President Barack Obama
·         Personally, in light of President Obama and the Courier's anniversary, this has been a prime time to work for the newspaper.

The New Pittsburgh Courier
·         The celebration of the New Pittsburgh Courier's 100th anniversary has been a year long and culminated with the Centennial Gala on Feb. 19. Other recognition of the anniversary includes "American's Best Weekly" an exhibit currently on display at the Heinz History Center.
·         At it's height, the Courier printed 21 editions across the country and had a circulation of 450,000, which is the largest of any nationally distributed Black newspaper.
·         The Courier played a part in fighting for African-American rights in many ways including printing a list of lynchings and printing a series of commentaries by Dr. Martin Luther King
·         The Courier continues to compete as one of the top African-American newspapers in the country having won one-third of the NNPA's awards.
·         Violence and education are two of the top issues we cover. Our editorial team sees education as the key to ending the cycle of violence.
·         News and event coverage email newsroom@newpittsburghcourier.com
·         To get the paper online go to www.newpittsburghcourieronline.com

Donna M. Baxter
·         CEO and WebMistress of Soul Pitt Media, an African American internet marketing and graphic design firm based in Pittsburgh, PA.
·         Former rap artist turned internet Tech Diva, from “Rhymer to Digital Designer”.
·         Donna also co-hosts the Soul Pitt Xtra community radio show, along with Terina Hicks, which is currently syndicated on WGBN AM 1150 and RadioMagicPittsburgh.com
·         Donna serves as a speaker and digital consultant and is on a mission to educate Minority and women business owners on the power of the Internet.
·         Named “Rookie of the Year” by The National Association of Women Business Owners in 2006 Pittsburgh Magazine named her one of the “40 Under 40” young leader for 2006
·         Originally from Johnstown, PA, Donna holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications Media from the University of Pittsburgh and a Master’s degree in Education and Instructional Technology from AIU.
·         She is the author of the forthcoming book “Dr. King Would’ve Had a Dream and a Blog: and 26 Other Reasons to Get Online or Get Left Behind!”
·         Find out more about her at www.donnambaxter.com

The Soul Pitt
·         Founded in 2000, this award-winning company helps individuals, businesses and corporations reach African American consumers through online advertising, print and radio with clients including numerous small business owners, along with the August Wilson Center, Allstate Insurance, McDonald’s, Highmark, Verizon Wireless, the US Army and many others
·         Soul Pitt Media helps people connect with the Minority community through TheSoulPitt.com, Pittsburgh’s premier Minority community award winning web site, which receives over 450,000 page views per month and Soul Pitt Quarterly, a community magazine which is a spin-off of the website, in which 10,000 complimentary copies are distributed around Pittsburgh each quarter
·         Soul Pitt promotes events and businesses, Spiritual section informs about what’s going on in the church community, family events, health section promotes free screenings and an entertainment and business section. Promotes most nonprofits for free
·         Soul Pitt Quarterly is sponsored in part by Highmark and advertisements. High quality and free

"Multi-Media Options to Keep you Connected with Pittsburgh's Minority Community!
Radio Soul Pitt Xtra  | TV  Catch our "Soul Bites" on WPGH Fox 53
Office:  412.407.SOUL | Email:  soulsis@thesoulpitt.com


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(c) PositivelyPittsburghLive and Joanne Quinn-Smith 2011

Delana Flowers is a Positively Pittsburgh Live reporter, an independent writer and owner of Ingenuity by Delana Flowers ©, writing effective copy so you don’t have to. Services include copywriting for newsletters, blogs, ad copy, marketing pieces, articles, reviews, invitations, postcards, flyers and more.

Sunday, March 13, 2011

PositivleyPittsburgh News 2-28-11


Positively Pittsburgh News from February 28, 2011

CITY RECEIVES ANOTHER TOP LIVABILITY RATING
February 22, 2011
Mayor Luke Ravenstahl announced today that Pittsburgh has once again bested American cities for yet another “most livable” recognition. Today, the Economic Intelligence Unit rated Pittsburgh as the world’s 29th most livable city, the highest ranking received by an American City. The survey ranks cities worldwide based on 30 factors such as healthcare, environment, education and public safety. Vancouver received the number one spot for the fifth-year in a row.

Deliver Your Business From Digital Distress with cheryl a lowitzer!
Wednesday, March 9, 2011 at 12 noon at Volunteers of America, 1650 Main Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15215
Cheryl’s time-saving tips for finding things we know are “there somewhere” on our PC’s laptops and smart phones. Cheryl A. Lowitzer, Principal, CALowitzer & Associates (formerly operating as Your Organizing Guru) specializes in helping family-owned businesses save time, money and stress through tech-savvy productivity skills training for employees, managers and owners.
Bring your sandwich or salad; beverages and dessert will be provided. 
Please call to RSVP at 412-782-5344, ext. 209, or email volunteersofamerica@voapa.org. Websites:  www.voapa.org / www.workingorder.org

Brown Bag Lunch with Melinda Emerson, known as "SmallBizLady"
April 13, 2011 at Volunteers of America, 1650 Main Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15215
She will be sharing her expertise in small business start-up companies.

Live Rhythm, Jazz, & Blues
"Entrepreneurial Thursdays"
With Vocalist Jessica Lee & Friends
Musical Networking Happy Hour EVERY THURSDAY 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM at Little E's Jazz & Blues, 949 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, 2nd Floor above Mahoney's Restaurant, 412.392.2217
Cover Charge: Only $5.00!


MARCH 3, 2011
Pre-show networking session at 5:00 PM
Informal matchmaking for job seekers, employers & new entrepreneurs!
Live music starts at 6:00 PM.

"Social Networking Innovations"

Featuring Interviews with:

For more information go to www.Entrepreneurialthursdays.com
 
Bethlehem Haven's Thirtieth Anniversary Celebration 
Guardian Storage in the Strip District Liberty Avenue, top floor 
We will be celebrating in this unique raw urban space complete with valet parking and exquisite catering by Robert Sendall!
For more information and advertising opportunities please call 412-391-1348 and ask for Jennifer Signore, Manager of Development & PR.
www.bethlehemhaven.org
 
JERRY SEINFELD RETURNS TO THE STAGE LIVE IN CONCERT IN 2011
Saturday, April 23 at 7pm at the Benedum Center, Pittsburgh, Pa
Due to popular demand, America’s premier comedian is hitting the road in a return to his first love - stand-up comedy. Hailed as “the master stand-up comic of his generation” and “the best comedian of our time” in a Washington Post article by Tom Shales, Seinfeld has an uncanny ability to joke about the little things in life that relate to audiences everywhere.

This show is on sale Friday, March 4 at 10am! Tickets available online at pgharts.org, the Box Office at Theater Square, or charge by phone 412-456-4800.
Read entire press release at http://dreamweavermarketingassociates.blogspot.com/2011/02/jerry-seinfeld-live-in-concert.html
 
The Afro-American Music Institute hosting its 28th Anniversary 
March 26, 2011 at 6:00 pm at the River's Club 
The spectacular celebration will feature live music entertainment by AAMI's faculty, advanced students from our Jazz Youth Group, and special guest artists featuring Jazz artist Sean Jones, and popular rhythm and blues group "Smooth Groove." In addition to dancing the night away, the Chefs of the River's Club will be preparing a Soul Food Buffet menu. The proceeds from the anniversary will benefit youth scholarship and programs at AAMI. Reservations are required. To RSVP or for additional information, please call (412) 241-6775.
Read entire press release at http://dreamweavermarketingassociates.blogspot.com/2011/02/afro-american-music-institute.html
 
It's our 13th Year participating in the Cystic Fibrosis Great Strides Walk!
Sunday, May 15th, 2011 in North Park at the North Park Boat House
Our ‘Cruisin' For Katie Team' will start with sign-in at 8am and the walk will begin at 9 o'clock and all are welcome. This is an event which has become a family tradition for many of you and we welcome you back, thankful as always for your support. 
Please come. Please solicit contributions from your friends and family. 
Please give what you can to help Katie and to find a Cure for her and 30,000 others with Cystic Fibrosis. You can send your donations to me at Becky Auer, 9572 Perry Hwy, Pittsburgh PA 15237. Please make your checks payable to the CF Foundation.
To donate by credit card, please visit http://www.cff.org/Great_Strides/RebeccaGomes
 
THE HOTTEST GROUP IN THE CELTIC REALM THESE DAYS (The Boston Globe) COMES TO PITTSBURGH: ALTAN
Thursday, March 10 at 7:30PM • Byham Theater
Now celebrating 25 years as a band, Altan have firmly established themselves as one of the most important and enduring live acts to play traditional Irish music in Ireland and throughout the world. ORDER TICKETS Online at pgharts.org, Visit the Box Office at Theater Square or call 412-456-6666. Groups 10+ Tickets call 412-471-6930
Read entire press release at http://dreamweavermarketingassociates.blogspot.com/2011/02/celtic-group-altan-celebrates-25th.html
 
daylong St. Patrick's Day celebration 
Saturday, March 12 Stage AE on the North Shore Next To Heinz Field 
LIVE bands, Award Winning Irish Dance Schools, Children's Irish Crafts and Games, delicious Irish Cuisine and Beverages, an Irish Marketplace and much more! For more information visit shamrockinpgh.com or call 412-422-1113
Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Friends Offer, use promotional code Trust to purchase tickets for just $7.
 
Girls Coalition of SWPA Morning Meet & Greet 
Tuesday March 8, 2011 from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM, Panera Bread, 5430 Centre Ave
Enjoy a pastry, grab a coffee, and network with other individuals who are invested in the future of girls in our region. This free event is hosted by the membership committee.
  • There will be a 20% discount for attendees who become members or renew their membership at the event.
  • Bring business cards and information about your own up-coming events to share with colleagues
  • Bring a friend or another person from your organization
Learn more about a special opportunity to partner with the Girls Coalition and progress to empower girls in our region with negotiation skills  

 

TICKETS ON SALE NOW FOR PULITZER PRIZE AND TONY AWARD-WINNING MUSICAL NEXT TO NORMAL
April 5-10, 2011 at the Benedum Center
Next to Normal is an emotional powerhouse of a musical about a family trying to take care of themselves and each other. Individual tickets $21-$57 at the Box Office at Theater Square, online at pgharts.org, or by calling 412-456-6666. Groups of 10+ may purchase tickets by calling 412-471-6930.
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Roving Pittsburgher Report
Villa Southside Tapas
Amazing Tapas, Lamb and Sobo noodles, lobster macaroni and cheese and best Ahi Tuna in Pittsburgh. Jo Ann Forrester also loved the beer batter onion rings. Yum!

Riverdance—Roving Pittsburgher Larry Russell
Spellbinding, empyrean, frolicsome, whimsical, ethereal, mesmerizing. Riverdance, the Phenomenon, is all of this, and more. A true test of a work of art is it’s longevity. Created over 17 years ago in the UK, Riverdance is still thrilling audiences around the world as it did at the Benedum Theater last weekend. Full review at http://ppplmag.com on the Positively Pittsburgh Live blog.

Salsa Friday at Cabaret Theatre in Theatre Square
It’s $5.00 to get in or free if you have attended a show in the Cultural District.  Beers are 0.50 to 4.50 and the late night menu is all $10.00 or under. Salsa lessons at 10 PM and starts to hop with some great fun dancing at around 11 PM.  All you single gals who just like to dance, great place to do that as there are some great dancers there looking for partners.

PSE Pittsburgh Social Exchange at Walnut Grove in Waterworks
298 people, great networking, great food, Walnut Grove is a very accommodating establishment with heated patio, bar, dining room and private room. PSE took it all over.

Hair Peace Charities, Recipe of Hope
How wonderful to see the media that support traffic reporter Bonnie Diver’s sacrifice Saturday night to team up with local restaurants and chefs to serve the attendees at the Recipe of Hope Gala. Full review by Sunita S Pandit at  http://positivelypittsburghlive.blogspot.com/2011/03/recipe-of-hope-hair-peace-gala.html

Thanks to Taj Mahal
Joanne Quinn Smith’s brother, Joseph stopped in and told them that he heard about the restaurant from Positively Pittsburgh Live host, Joanne Quinn-Smith. The owners sent him home with a feast for his sister of lamb, chicken curry, wonderful vegetables, and Indian bread.  Thanks to our fans  Subhash and Usha Sethi.



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Notes garnered from live show and rewritten by Delana Flowers
(c) 2011 Joanne Quinn-Smith and PositivelyPittsburghLiveRadio

Delana Flowers is a Positively Pittsburgh Live reporter, an independent writer and owner of Ingenuity by Delana Flowers ©, writing effective copy so you don’t have to. Services include copywriting for newsletters, blogs, ad copy, marketing pieces, articles, reviews, invitations, postcards, flyers and more.

Friday, March 4, 2011

Recipe of Hope, Hair Peace Gala




PositivelyPittsburghLive host, Joanne Quinn-Smith
Recipe of Hope Organizer, Bonnie Diver
Reviewer, Sunita Pandit, Mrs.Cardiology.co


On Saturday, February 26, 2011, the sitter was no where to be found so my dear husband - mrscardiology's husband -
Dr. Santosh Pandit said 'Go on go, have fun and meet a few people... I'll stay home with Sachin...'

I hated to do it but I really wanted to meet all the neat radio personalities that take time out of their
 
'down' time on a Saturday night to volunteer so that Ladies with Cancer who have unfortunately lost
 
their hair can regain some dignity by being able to get a wig  through Hair Peace Charities.

My hats off to Bonnie Diver-Hall who puts her empowering personal force together to find
 
volunteers.  She and her team are a force being heard throughout our community.  I heard about
it on the Rose and Quinn Show (sorry Quinn... ladies first!)  Then my friend Joanne Quinn-Smith
 of PositivelyPittsburghLive promised me a 'good time' and I believe her!

Bonnie dear, honey, WE NEED A BIGGER PLACE NEXT YEAR!!! They had a quiet Chinese auction, a silent auction, and vibrant exquisite food tasting tables while we were entertained with foot stepping music and song by Blue Sky and Sunshine (Mark Muretisch and survivor Deborah Webb). 


Rose and Sunita
Jim Lokay and Banananana Brownies
I was so inspired; I thought 'I need to help next year too!'  So I promised  Bonnie's husband Jamie that I would bring Indian food and he wanted to know what I would bring!  Poor Zeke of Y108 was also ready to taste it then and there... but you guys have to wait till next time!

Now I secretly am a shameless fan of
Rose Somma Tennent of Quinn and Rose in the morning (I love you too Quinn) and I almost did not recognize her... Her wonderful distinctive nose is changed! She does not look Italian any more... Nooo she is a rocking Diva now!!! And to boot... she was sporting a lovely pink and black apron with 'Kitchen Diva' embroidered on it!

I am carrying on like I went to a prom I know but it was really neat and the most memorable part (sorry Rose) ended up being my meeting Jonny Hartwell of 3WS... what a 'Dude'... he actually tried to get me to try his mystery meat (bull testicles) then offered me alligator and ooooh I forget the third... Of course I asked him
 which one was heart healthy and he wanted to point to the mystery meat but settled on the alligator.  So I pinched my nose and tried a piece... mother forgive me please... What shall I say? It tasted like dry breast of chicken... So the 'Dude' has been warned to stick to regular chicken and find a new recipe that does not dry out!

Oh and I have to close with the wonderful banananana brownie made into a heart healthy dish by Jim Lokay of KDKA-TV traffic.  Jim, you rock man!   That was a very thoughtful idea to substitute the eggs with bananana - a little
 sweet but not as sweet as you!  And thank you from my friend, Joanne Quinn-Smith a heart patient who bragged that the only things “heart healthy” on the menu were the meatballs and the brownies.  But she dutifully tried a forkful of each of those wonderful rich foods.  After all, cholesterol for a cause is not cholesterol at all right.  Not sure what my cardiologist husband would say about that.

Thanks to all the attendees and the sponsors for getting involved in such a needed cause.  Blueberry Hill does not have enough parking to handle the crowd this coming year.
 

See you all at the next event... PositivelyPitttsburghLive will keep you posted on the time and place!

Sunita Pandit
mrscardiology.com