Sunday, June 9, 2013

Three Rivers Arts Festival to Pittsburgh Passion Win

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First Place, An Interview on PositivelyPittsburghLive Monday Broadcast to tell about your memory. Listen to these broadcasts at: http://pplmag.com, Latest is on the front page.

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Please post your comments and a picture. Why is it the best view in Pittsburgh.
You can add a little story such as First Date, Proposed, Baby's First Visit, whatever you think will interest our readers. 

The best view of Pittsburgh picture and story winners will be broacast on PPL News on July 8, 2013. First place winners will receive:An interview on July 8 on PositivelyPittsburghLive Radio Broadcast; Second Place: A $50.00 Gift Certificate to One of the Finer Restaurants in Pittsburgh TBA; Third Place: A Second Edition Poster Fresh off the presses of "You Might Be a Pittsburgher"

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New Roving Pittsburgher Review!
The Kreutzer Sonata, PICT
Review by JoAnn Forrester
Saturday night the Pittsburgh Penguins played and lost.  But a sure winner also played, The Kreutzer Sonata, presented by the Pittsburgh Irish Classical Theater. PICT claimed a definite score a 10 in my playbook. 
Read the full review here. 

 Aloha Meenakshi 
Review by Joyce Kayne
NAWBO Greater Pittsburgh Chapter honored their President, Meenakshi Kapoor, at an Aloha Meenakshi luncheon at the Grand Concourse, Station Square.
Read the full review here.

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Positively Pittsburgh Live! From Arts Festival to Pittsburgh Passion Win

Co-host tonight Sid Pandit of MyRootzVideo, also one of PPL Mags featured Videographer and owner of First Class Banghra Channel. 

Positively Pittsburgh Live!, Joanne Quinn-Smith

Positively Pittsburgh Live! Good News for Pittsburgh's Memorial Day

Tonight, Memorial Day in Pittsburgh, Joyce Kane of Cybertary, Inc. and Secretary of NAWBO Greater Pittsburgh joins Good News Reporter TechnoGranny, Joanne Quinn-Smith as co-host. 

Techno Granny, updates 21st Century Tech, Joanne Quinn-Smith

Techno Granny, Five Free Text Messaging Apps to Investigate

Are you tired of paying for text messaging for your teens or yourselves? Are you plagued by texting a few people at a time and how long it takes? No longer want to pay the high cost of "unlimited texting" on your cell plan? There may be an alternative. Today we explore some options.

Techno Granny, updates 21st Century Tech, Joanne Quinn-Smith
Techno Granny has been following the release of EFuel100 MicroFueler(TM) from a Business Wire since 2008. It looks like it is finally here. So if you have a vehicle that can run on Ethanol, you might want to listen in. 

EMPRESS OF BIZ! Listen! Learn! Prosper!, JoAnn Forrester

EMPRESS OF BIZ! Sue Malone..She's back....The Money Lady

Sue Malone the Money Lady is the Empress of Biz special guest. We will be looking at MONEY, the cost of money, what type of loans are there, when is borrowing NOT a good idea. Tune in and listen to these two savvy women talk about money and your business.

EMPRESS OF BIZ! Listen! Learn! Prosper! JoAnn Forrester

The publisher of the 2013-14 Women's Independent Press Anna Marie Gire, will be our guest as we talk about the new edition and the good news abut women business owners. 

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Julie Ann Sullivan, now known as the Attitude Enhancer, deliberately studies human behavior every day. She is a speaker and an author who also spent decades in the corporate world. She has spoken for many companies and organizations including, McDonald's USA.

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Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Positively Pittsburgh Live News 6-3-13 Part III


Positively Pittsburgh Live News Part III
6-3-13

Co-host tonight Sid Pandit of MyRootzVideo, also one of PPL Mags featured Videographer and owner of First Class Banghra Channel

On Tonight's Show Part III:

POSITIVE PITTSBURGHERS SEGMENT: What is Celebrate Caregivers?, Share Your Best Summer Memory

ROVING PITTSBURGHER REPORT: York Sushi and Hibachi Grill Buffet, Matteo's Ristorante Brookline, Pittsburgh Irish Classical Theatre, Kreutzer Sonata

PITTSBURGH GOOD NEWS FORUM : What is the Best View of Pittsburgh in the Summertime,  What are the Top Ten Things Clients, Prospects, Suspects Should Know About You

 PPL LOCAL SPORTS: Steel City Rowing, Rock junior shortstop Will Kengor named third-team All-American, Downtown Penguins Proud Contest, Pittsburgh Passion Win Against the Diva

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Positive Pittsburghers Segment

From Positive Pittsburgher Melody Firmani
What is Celebrate Caregivers?
Celebrate CareGivers is a monthly event hosted at select venues in Allegheny and surrounding counties, designed to provide pampering, nurturing, and respite to all caregivers. The events feature free services ranging from massages, manicures, and makeovers, to professional photos, educational seminars, fun activities, refreshments, and more! 
Why Celebrate Caregivers?
The mission of Celebrate CareGivers is to “energize” the personal and professional caregiver. Most caregivers carry multiple responsibilities including working a full-time job, and balancing other familial responsibilities. Celebrate CareGivers was created to entice the caregiver to temporarily leave their stressful environment, and enjoy the services and activities designed especially for them.

Why Become a Celebrate Caregivers Sponsor? 
Expose your business to hundreds each month at Celebrate CareGivers events
Build relationships with established facilities, residents, caregivers, and other business owners
Make a difference in the community
Showcase your unique services to a new market
Provide a moment of rejuvenation to someone in need
Get ‘introduced’ to this billion dollar industry

Want to learn more? To find out more about Celebrate CareGivers events and sponsorship opportunities, contact Melody Firmani at (724) 212-5015. Space is limited. 

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Third Place: "You Might Be a Pittsburgher" New Version Frameable Poster.

Contest Ends June 30, 2013

You must have a profile as a PositivePittsburghers.com to enter. Entries will be judged by staff of PositivelyPittsburghLiveMagazine.com. Channel owners and Staff Members are Prohibited from entering.

Roving Pittsburgher Report

York Sushi and Hibachi Grill Buffet, Robinson, PA
For $14.95, cray fish, oysters, spiced cooked mussels, small variety of sushi and whitefish, tuna and salmon sashimi if you ask for it. Also plump crab legs, five tables of Chinese and Japanese Food, fresh salad and fruit bar, soup bar with great misoo. We liked the marinated squid salad and the Hibachi Grill. Very clean, newly decorated and roomy. It does not have the variety of Tokyo Buffet on McKnight Rd., but the quality is good and the price is less.

Matteo’s Ristorante, Brookline
Why not have dinner away from the theatre area on a weekend night? 
Eggplant parmesan breaded and pan seared, not deep fried, linguini with white clam sauce with plump, wonderful clams. You may want to have a reservation on the weekend. Had to go back a second time to try more things.

Martin Giles
Pittsburgh Irish Classical Theatre, Kreutzer Sonata Review 
By JoAnn R. Forrester 

Saturday night the Pittsburgh Penguins played and lost. But a sure winner also played, The Kreutzer Sonata, presented by the Pittsburgh Irish Classical Theater “PICT” claimed a definite score a 10 in my playbook. 

The play written by Nancy Harris takes a tale by Leo Tolstoy and weaves it into a mesmerizing “thriller” of marriage, lust, love, jealously, sexism , dark black humor and murder. It’s your classical marriage fate of many “He said he loved me, then treated me awfully and expected me to stay madly in love" marriage tale. Read the entire review here.

Pittsburgh Good News Forum

PPL SUMMER CONTESTS What is the Best View of Pittsburgh in the Summertime?
Who Has the Best Picture and Memory. Answer here but first you must register at http://pplmag.com

Please post your comments and a picture. Why is it the best view in Pittsburgh.
You can add a little story such as First Date, Proposed, Baby's First Visit, whatever you think will interest our readers.

The best view of Pittsburgh picture and story winners will be broacast on PPL News on July 8, 2013. First place winners will receive:An interview on July 8 on PositivelyPittsburghLive Radio Broadcast; Second Place: A $50.00 Gift Certificate to One of the Finer Restaurants in Pittsburgh TBA; Third Place: A Second Edition Poster Fresh off the presses of "You Might Be a Pittsburgher"

Rules:
1. You must be a Pittsburgher, former Pittsburgher or adopted Pittsburgher.
An adopted Pittsburgher calls Pittsburgh their closest big City. So you can live in Altoona, Erie, Weirton or Stuebenville. Or just about any place in between just so yunz call yourself Pittsburghers. No cheating here, it's okay to be adopted.
2. All Pictures will become property of PositivelyPittsburghLiveMagazine.com and will be compiled into a video with music to be shown on http://pplmag.com during the month of July.
3. Staff Members and PPL Mag Page and Channel Owners may post their pictures and memories but will not be elibible for the judging.
4. Judging will be accomplished by PPL Mag Staff and Channel Owners by Voting. Thanks for participating. We LOVE Memories and Pictures at PPL Mag.


What are the Top Ten Things Clients, Prospects, Suspects Should Know About You 
I will start, with PPL Mag just off the top of our heads.

1. PPLMag is Pittsburgh's First Internet Radio and TV Network.
2. It is also an Online Community Magazine with Lots of Good News About Pittsburgh and surrounding areas.
3. Positively Pittsburgh Live has over 60 Channels and Pages with many more to appear online soon.
4. PPL Mag and Forum is free to the public to use. All you have to do is register at big yellow button on home page to post on calendar and in the forum.
5. At PPL Mag you can watch videos, listen to radio shows and read articles, check the calendar and discuss in forums.
6. PPL Mag is run on user generated content, that means Pittsburghers provide all of the free and paid for content on the site.
7. Once a week everything posted on the site can be viewed in an online turning page magazine complete with live links to PPLMag internet radio and TV shows.
8. PPLMag calendar contains both free and ticket events.
9. If you are a business owner, professional or non-profit, you can purchase your own audio or video channel or print page on PPLMag.com
10. PPLMag.com enjoys 110,000 average downloads per month which means viewers are viewing and listeners are listening.

Now Post the top Ten Things About Your Business HERE.

PPL Local Sports

From Steel City Rowing 

2013 Midwest Race Results - Set on Harsha Lake... both novice quads metaled... three boats qualified for USRowing Youth Invitationals (G Ltwt 2x, G V2x, B Ltwt 2x), to take place June 7-9 in Oak Ridge, TN.

Girls Ltwt 2x- 2nd* (8:10.1) S. Bowman and N. Sebastian
Girls Varsity 2x- 2nd* (8:24.26) S.J. Gottfried and M. Pollock
Boys Ltwt 2x- 4th* (7:32.45) S. Gottfried and B. Fox

Boys Novice 4x- 1st (7:27.0) R. Agarwal, E. Spears, W. Fox, P. Donlan
Girls Novice 4x- 2nd (8:27.05) L. Ison, L. Woodwell, P. Shankar, E. Fetting

Girls 2nd Varsity 4x- 4th S. Grossman, P. Shankar, A. Thai, S. Minter
Girls Varsity 4x- 4th S. Bowman, K. Gazika, K. Ashwood, N. Sebastian
Boys Varsity 1x- 4th Bill Fox
Boys Varsity 2- 2nd (Petite) P. Donlan, H. Wise
Girls 2nd Varsity 2x- 7th S. Grossman,
Girls Varsity 2- 6th S.J. Gottfried and M. Pollock
Boys Varsity 4x- 4th (6:57.54) B. Akers, S. Gottfried, W. Fox, H. Wise
Girls Novice 4+- 4th in heat L. Ison, L. Woodwell, E. Fetting, J. Ruzbacki

See photo’s at: www.scrcbuffalomay2013.shutterfly.com

Will Kengor
From Slippery Rock University 

Kengor earns two more All-America honors
Slippery Rock University junior shortstop Will Kengor collected his second and third All-America honors Wednesday when he was named to third-team status by both the Rawlings/American Baseball Coaches Association and National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association.

Wednesday's honors came on the heels of Kengor's selection last Friday as a second-team Daktronics, Inc. All-America performer in voting by the nation's NCAA Division II sports information directors. Missouri Western State University's Michael Schulze was named as the top shortstop in the nation by all three organizations. Mount Olive College's Mike Mercurio was the ABCA second-team All-America shortstop, while Benedict College's Lydell Moseby earned second-team NCBWA honors. Read the entire release here. 


From Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership 

Downtown Penguins Proud Contest - #DTPensProud

Here at the PDP we couldn't be MORE excited about the Penguins advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals - in fact, that's our office windows on Liberty Avenue pictured above. We intend to keep that up there until the Penguins bring Lord Stanley back home!

We know we aren't the only office Downtown who is cheering on the Penguins and we want you to share your Penguins Pride! Tweet us a photo of your office in their jerseys, the most decorated cubes or any other creative, exciting way to show the Pens that we've got their back! Be sure to add the hash tag #DTPensProud to your tweet.

The contest will be open as long as the Pens remain in the playoffs (in other words, until we have that awesome ticker tape parade for our boys of winter) and is open to all offices located in Greater Downtown Pittsburgh. At that point, the PDP will select a winner and the winning office will get a pizza party for 10! Be sure to follow us on Twitter for updates: @DowntownPitt
The Pittsburgh Passion Bring Home an Exciting Game against the Divas
Despite the heat, the Passion offense and defense show great strength against the Divas beating DC 36-27. Wide Receiver, Rachel Wojdowksi has her seventh 100-yd receiving game for her Passion football career. 


Wojdowski had 146 receiving yards, one offensive touchdown and one interception returned for a 37-yd touchdown. Passion Quarterback, Lisa Horton, had her third career 300-yd game with 303 yards and passing 4 TDs. This brings Horton to break a career high record of 22 touchdowns in one season.

The Passion defense was lead by Linebacker, Ebony Ivy with 14 tackles. Krystal Cozzo had one touchdown and 3 pass deflections against the Divas. Tia Montgomery had 12 tackles and Alex McAtee with 9 tackles.

Passion Kicker, Amy Fallon was 3 for 3 on extra points and 1 for 1 with her field goal against the Divas in the second quarter of the game.
The Pittsburgh Passion will play their last regular season game at home on June 8th against the Detroit Dark Angels, as they celebrate “Passion Alumni Night”. The Passion will start their journey to playoffs starting on June 15th. For more information, visit www.pittsburghpassion.com.
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 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.

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Monday, June 3, 2013

Positively Pittsburgh Live News 6-3-13 Part II


Positively Pittsburgh Live News Part II
6-3-13

Co-host tonight Sid Pandit of MyRootzVideo, also one of PPL Mags featured Videographer and owner of First Class Banghra Channel

On Tonight's Show Part II: 

WOMEN AND GIRLS ADVANCEMENT: Inspired Women in Business and Life

PITTSBURGH HISTORICAL STUFF: National Park Service Underground Railroad Recognition, Gateway Clipper Fleet Christens a New Queen, Birthday Celebration One Oxford Center

NON-PROFIT EVENTS SPONSORED BY BLACK TIE-PITTSBURGH: Raising Awareness and Inspiring Hope, Demand We Expand!

NEIGHBORHOOD HI-LIGHTS: In memorium of the Pittsburgh Street Car, Riverlights at the Point Celebration

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Women and Girls Advancement
Pittsburgh Historical Stuff

From Our Friends at the Soul Pitt 

NAACP Johnstown Invites You to Our Juneteenth Celebration & Recognition! National Park Service Underground Railroad Recognition @ Sandyvale Memorial Garden in Johnstown PA 15902, Sunday, June 16, 2013 

1 pm to 5 pm
NAACP Johnstown
 FREE | Community Family picnic | FREE

Bring blankets, chairs, picnic baskets and umbrellas (for the sun)
There will be a DJ, children’s activities (sponsored by the NPS), Gospel music and a puppet show. Read the entire release here. 




From Our Friends at Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership 

The Gateway Clipper Fleet Christens a New Queen 
To celebrate the Gateway Clipper Fleet’s 55th anniversary of cruising the Three Rivers of Pittsburgh, an event to christen the newest member of the fleet, the “Three Rivers Queen,” was held on May 29, 2013. At the Clipper’s Station Square dock, President and CEO Terry Wirginis led the official boat christening of the 110 foot long and 32 foot wide, all-steel classic paddle wheel passenger boat—the Three Rivers Queen. With the smashing of a bottle of champagne on the bow of the boat, and the releasing of balloons and confetti from the second deck, and the Three Rivers Queen was officially welcomed as a part of the Gateway Clipper Fleet family. Other speakers included Senator Wayne Fontana, State Representative Erin Molchany and Mayoral Candidate Bill Peduto. 

The Queen has three accessible decks which can accommodate 250 passengers for dinner or 338 for sightseeing; and contains a calliope, a mezzanine, a dance floor, a beverage bar, and a band stand for live entertainment. The Three Rivers Queen was constructed in 1994 by Freeport Shipbuilding and Repair, and spent the past seven years as the Arkansas Queen, sailing the Arkansas River as a sightseeing and dinner cruise vessel. 
To take a cruise on the Three Rivers Queen or on one of the other Gateway Clipper Fleet boats visit their website or call 412-355-7990.

Happy Birthday One Oxford Center!
This month, One Oxford Center turns 30 and will be celebrating in style! The celebration kicks off at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, June 4 and throughout June will feature tenant giveaways, Wednesday lunchtime concerts on the outdoor plaza, a historical retrospective of the building and discounts at select retailers. Be sure to stop by One Oxford Center's website for complete details.


Woodville Plantation Hosts a Special Seminar "Where Lived a Family Of Negroes: Slave Life on the Neville Plantation"
At the time of the Whiskey Rebellion in 1794, enslaved individuals outnumbered the family members at Bower Hill and Woodville Plantation by a ratio of 5 to 1. On Sunday, June 9, Woodville Plantation will present a seminar to shed light on this long-overlooked population of the Neville estate. Join African American historian, Temujin Ekunfeo, for an in-depth discussion of the life of the enslaved individuals at Woodville Plantation. Rob Windhorst, President of the Neville House Associates, will also present information on the individuals that managed the slave population, the overseers.

Guests can join Historic Foodways Director of the Neville House Associates, Erin Windhorst, as she prepares several foods that would have been eaten by the slaves at Woodville. The program will be held from 1 pm to 4 pm. Admission is free for members, $10.00 for non-members and limited to 20 people. Advance registration is required. Interested participants are asked to pre-pay and register by mail. Registration fees are non-refundable. Please call (412) 221-0348 to pre-register or if you have any questions.

For directions or for more information, please visit Woodville’s website at http://www.woodvilleplantation.org or call 412-221-0348. 

 Non-Profit Events Sponsored by Black-Tie Pittsburgh
From Positive Pittsburgher, Diana Fletcher

We are calling the event, "Close to Home." Many of you know that I have become interested in the issue of Human Trafficking, (Modern day slavery) and I want this to be an evening about Raising Awareness and Inspiring Hope. - Diana 

The event will take place at Carlow University on July 23rd, 2013 from 5:30-8:30 pm. 
Two of the speakers will be Dr. Mary C. Burke from Carlow University who is the founder of the Project to End Human Trafficking and the Southwestern Pennsylvania Anti-Human Trafficking Coalition and Barbara Amaya.

Barbara Amaya is a survivor of trafficking. She will share her story and tell us about her work as an advocate for other survivors and as a spokesperson to help change legislation in regard to survivors.
OK that's the heavy, "learning stuff." We will also have: Really good food , Wine and other beverages, Raffle baskets, Laughter, Good conversation. Great guests.

Our setting is in a lovely building with lots of light and wonderful energy. I want this to be an evening that teaches, but doesn't bum you out. The donation to attend the event is $25.00. All money raised is going to be given to the Project to End Human Trafficking based here in Pittsburgh, and the Polaris Project, an organization that fights to end slavery all over the world. All money donated is tax deductible.

This is an evening about Hope. It will be an evening that people can feel good about---knowing that their actions could be saving lives. I would love for you to join us but if you cannot, I would like to ask your help with a few other items:

Please tell people about this event. Send them the link to the Crowd Funding page and ask them to consider donating even a small amount. Even $5 donations will add up. (All donations are tax deductible.) 

Please consider donating money, a basket or a gift certificate for raffling or volunteering your help to get the word out through Social media and email.

 Demand We Expand! 
The server at your favorite diner The home health aid taking care of your elderly parents Your hairdresser, child's preschool teacher, nanny... Over a million Pennsylvanians are uninsured. Most of them are working low wage jobs that don't offer benefits. 

That's why the new health care law offers states billions of dollars to expand Medicaid coverage to working families. Ohio, New Jersey, Delaware, Connecticut, New York..states all around us are saying they want the money. 

WHY not Pennsylvania??



Demand We Expand! Join us in Harrisburg on June 12th at 1:00 PM in the back of the Capitol (in case of rain, in the Rotunda). RSVP here.

There are real lives on the line. Do you know one of them? If so send us a picture and you may win your portrait painted by Theresa BrownGold.

If you live in Erie, Camp Hill, Pittsburgh, orPhiladelphia take advantage of the free bus to Harrisburg.

Coming from Central Pennsylvania, NEPA, or another area without a bus?

Still RSVP here for the event, but then send Athena an email and tell her if you are looking for a ride or can offer a ride. Include your city and she'll match you up. Email: aford@pahealthaccess.org.

It's time we Demand To Expand! Join the movement. Can't come? Donate here to support the action.

Neighborhood Hi-Lights

In memorium of the Pittsburgh Street Car
Please watch the video about Pittsburgh Street Cars done by Burgher Boy. I remember ringing into Pittsburgh on the bus from Uniontown and needing to take the street car to Oakland. I had no idea they went to Charleroi and Washington. My mother in law used to talk about taking my husband on the street car to Kennywood. Any other memories let us know. Anyone ever get their high heel stuck in a trolley track with a trolley on its way? If you find other Pittsburgh videos you would like us to see, let us know.


Riverlights at the Point Celebration 
You're invited to celebrate the grand return of the Point Park Fountain on Friday, June 7, 2013 for a free evening of fun, entertainment and dazzling lights on the water. Be there when the 150-foot fountain is turned back on for the first time. Riverlights at The Point kicks off the Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival, so you know it's going to be an evening the whole family can enjoy. 
The festivities start with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 5:00 pm, during which the fountain will be dedicated and switched on for the first time.

"Riverlights at The Point" coincides with the opening night of the Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival. After the 5:00 pm fountain ribbon cutting ceremony, enjoy a FREE concert from headlining performers Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros, with opening act Donora. Musical performances take place on the Dollar Bank stage on the city-side lawn of Point State Park.

Not only can you check out the fountain's spectacular new LED lighting, but Point State Park will also be lit at sunset by several temporary lighting installations commissioned specifically for “Riverlights at The Point.”

Hey river users: decorate your watercraft with lights and hit the rivers around Pittsburgh’s Point at sundown on June 7. The eyes of the world will be on our city as the fountain returns to the skyline during “Riverlights at The Point.” Riverlights at the Point is presented by Riverlife, the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) and the Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival. Be sure to following along on Twitter: #riverlights #pghwow

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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.
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Positively Pittsburgh Live News 6-3-13 Part I


Positively Pittsburgh Live News Part I
6-3-13


Co-host tonight Sid Pandit of MyRootzVideo, also one of PPL Mags featured Videographer and owner of First Class Banghra Channel

On Tonight's Show Part I: 

WHERE IN THE WORLD IS TECHNOGRANNY? Inspired Women Conference at Four Points Sheraton

CULTURAL CLUES: The Music of Jerry Garcia Comes to Heinz Hall, 7th annual Fundraiser Consol Energy Cosmopolitan Pittsburgh, Daily Featured Music at Three Rivers Arts Festival, Hi-lights Three Rivers Arts Festival June 7 thru 16, Talus: Lindsay Merrill and Paul Rouphail thru June 30, The REP announces Equity Principal auditions, 3rd annual Pittsburgh JazzLive International Festival, Showcase Noir: Artist and Designer Market

KIDS KORNER: Market Square KidsPlay, The REP announces children's auditions, Family Stage to see the Pittsburgh Puppet Works by WQED, and iQ Kids Radio 3 Rivers Arts Festival, Young Entrepreneur Business Expo

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Where in the World is TechnoGranny? 
Inspired Women Conference at Four Points Sheraton

Cultural Clues


The Music of Jerry Garcia Comes To Heinz Hall
Tuesday, June 18, 7:30PM


Cosmopolitan to the Moon
Voyage beyond the Earth’s atmosphere to a lunar party in the Cultural District! Join the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Partners Board and presenting sponsors UPMC and UPMC Health Plan as we venture To the Moon during the 7th annual fundraiser Consol Energy Cosmopolitan Pittsburgh. This is your ticket to an all-inclusive evening that is out of this world! 

Event Schedule:
5:30pm – Orbit around the Gallery Crawl and soak in the artwork of the local galleries.
7:00pm – Take Off, as a VIP ticket holder, from our exclusive VIP Launch Pad. Join us for an exclusive Dinner Party spread curated by the best Pittsburgh chefs. Dance to the sensational Boilermaker Jazz Band. Be amazed by a private art show and dazzle at the other worldly entertainment.
9:00pm – Land at the Byham Theater Dance Party for desserts featuring the Sweets of Pittsburgh and sensational unlimited cocktails. Take in musical and interactive performances and dance until midnight on the Byham Theater stage.

You become the star this evening! Cosmopolitan Pittsburgh is a 21+ event.

Three Rivers Arts Festival: Daily Featured Music
We look forward to seeing you at the Dollar Bank Stage in Point State Park and throughout the
Cultural District during the Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival. 

Click here to check out these daily music headliners and start planning your experience now! 

It's almost time. Join us for the historic opening of the 54th annual Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival this Friday, June 7th with Riverlights at the Point. 

Friday marks the grand return of the Point State Park Fountain, a concert by Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, and dazzling lights throughout the park and on the water. As always, it’s free and open to the public!
Friday is just the beginning. Our celebration of the arts continues for 10 full days, June 7 - 16. Plan your experience with our interactive daily schedule.

The REP announces Equity Principal auditions for fall productions 
The REP, Point Park University’s professional theatre company, is accepting Equity Principal auditions by appointment for the upcoming production of All My Sons by Arthur Miller and the world premiere of Soldier’s Heart by Tammy Ryan. 

All My Sons will be directed by Robert A. Miller. Appointments will be accepted on Monday, June 10, 2013 at Point Park University’s Pittsburgh Playhouse from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Rehearsals begin Aug. 6, 2013. All My Sons runs from Sept. 5 – 22, 2013 in the Rauh Theatre at Pittsburgh Playhouse. 

For an appointment, please call the Pittsburgh Playhouse audition hotline at 412.392.8141 or email kmartin@pointpark.edu. Equity members without appointments will be seen throughout the audition day as time permits.


3rd annual Pittsburgh JazzLive International Festival! 
240 jazz musicians performing 72 hours of jazz in the heart of the Cultural District

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust is proud to present the 3rd annual Pittsburgh JazzLive International Festival! Discover the complete line-up of renowned jazz artists performing on three outdoor stages and throughout the Cultural District at PittsburghJazzLive.com

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust presents Showcase Noir: Artist and Designer Market
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s Showcase Noir is an exhibit that celebrates the works of artists and designers of the African Diaspora. 2013 marks the 10th year the Cultural Trust has presented this exhibit showcasing works for sale: paintings, sculptures, photographs, fiber art, jewelry, pottery and art in various mediums, from some of most talented emerging and established artists, both local and national.
“We are proud to bring Showcase Noir artisans and their fine works, both local and national, to Pittsburgh’s Cultural District. Artists are traveling from New York, Nashville, South Carolina and other cities across the US. New this year to the Showcase exhibit is featured artist in residence, Al Bright who will have his work on display at 709 Penn Gallery. The show is titled Abstract Jazz Works. Art and music will provide an exciting blend of visuals and activity for visitors to enjoy”, comments Janis Burley-Wilson, Vice President of Education and Community Engagement and Director of Jazz Programs with the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust. Read the entire release here. 

Talus: Lindsay Merrill and Paul Rouphail 
Talus, at 707 Penn Gallery from May 31 - June 30, 2013, features works by Lindsay Merrill and Paul Rouphail. Monolithic skyscrapers, grounded airplanes, vacant bus stops. They are portals to literal and allegorical spaces.
Work by Lindsay Merrill


Paul Rouphail and Lindsay Merrill's meticulously crafted paintings can be seen as faithful renderings of urban architecture and mechanical flight. On a different level, the images contemplate what is not represented; a building without inhabitants, a sky without a horizon. Read the entire release here. 






Kids Korner


From Our Friends at Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership 

Market Square has KidsPlay on Tuesdays and the Farmer's Market on Thursdays
This week marks the return of KidsPlay to Market Square on Tuesday, June 4 featuring everyone's favorite mailman Mr. McFeeley from Mister Roger's Neighborhood. Join the PDP and the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Downtown Branch for this fun and exciting hands-on learning experience. KidsPlay runs from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. every Tuesday until August 20 in Market Square. We are still working on the complete line-up for this awesome summer series, be sure to visit our Tuesdays in Market Square Webpage often for updates!

The Market Square Farmer's Market is in full swing!! The Farmer's Market is a great opportunity for local farmers to promote their goods while providing the Downtown community with a unique and convenient shopping experience. Join us every Thursday from now until October 31 from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

This week make sure to check out Clarion River Organics, Fabulous Homemade Cookies, and Rise Above Bakery for delicious treats and fresh produce!

Don’t forget each week will be rockin’ with live performances by some of your favorite Pittsburgh entertainers from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.! The June 6 market features entertainment by Andy’s Jazz presented by The Fairmont. The performers will be: Tania Grubbs, Daniel May, Tony DePaolis and Tom Wendt. The full list of 2013 Farmer’s Market vendors and weekly performer schedules can be found here!


The REP announces children’s auditions for fall productions 
The REP, Point Park University’s professional theatre company, is accepting children’s auditions by appointment for the upcoming production of All My Sons by Arthur Miller and the world premiere of Soldier’s Heart by Tammy Ryan. 

All My Sons will be directed by Robert A. Miller. Rehearsals begin Aug. 6, 2013. All My Sons runs from Sept. 5 – 22, 2013 in the Rauh Theatre at Pittsburgh Playhouse. The director seeks to fill the role of Bert, a neighborhood boy who plays cop-and-robber games with Joe Keller.

Soldier’s Heart will be directed by John Amplas. Rehearsals begin Aug. 27, 2013. Soldier’s Heart runs from Sept. 26 – Oct. 13, 2013 in the Studio Theatre at Pittsburgh Playhouse. The director seeks to fill the role of Sean, 10 years old, bi-racial.

Appointments will be accepted on Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at Point Park University’s Pittsburgh Playhouse from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sides will be provided. For an appointment, please call the Pittsburgh Playhouse audition hotline at 412.392.8141 or email kmartin@pointpark.edu.

WQED TO DRAW MAJOR CROWD TO THE THREE RIVERS ARTS FESTIVAL
WQED Pittsburgh will have a major presence at this year’s Three Rivers Arts Festival. iQ Kids Radio will bring a multitude of events to the festival and Classical WQED-FM 89.3 will broadcast live from the festival on June 10 and will also provide highlights from the Festival during its ten-day run. Read the entire release here.

Ignite Possibilities: A Celebration of Youth Entrepreneurship 2013 Sent in by Positive Pittsburgher Lisa Kennis Miller
Event Date: Thursday, June 6, 2013 - 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm 

Eyouthamerica.org Website 4:00-5:30 pm: Young Entrepreneur Business Expo sponsored by Ernst & Young LLP 

Young Entrepreneurs will sell products and showcase their businesses. As you network through the Business Expo and food stations, you will be “ignited” by the creativity of the Young Entrepreneurs.
As guests visit each of the student businesses, they will vote for the Young Entrepreneurs considered to be the "most effective communicators" of their business concept. One middle school and one high school entrepreneur will each win a cash prize at the Business Expo.

5:30-7:00 pm: Reception and Program

Recognition of Entrepreneuring Youth’s Young Entrepreneur of the Year and Educational Innovator of the Year

Competition finalists will present their businesses’ 3-minute pitch

1st, 2nd and 3rd place finalists are announced and receive their seed capital prizes

Announcement of a new Ron Morris E-Award, named after the well known Pittsburgh entrepreneur . Check out Lisa's daughter's business while you're there - Megan Boboige and her business: Meg's Photo Booth. She is a photographer and shares her original inspirations on canvas.

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