BLENd "Celebrate Pittsburgh's Global Diversity!"

Celebrate Pittsburgh's Global Diversity!

Wednesday June 25, 2008 @ 5pm

Berlin International presents BLENd a Pittsburgh first, an exclusive and unique event at Seviche 930 Penn Avenue (412) 697-3120 and Sonoma Grille 947 Penn Avenue (412) 697-1336; Pittsburgh, PA 15219

BLENd is hosted at Sonoma Grille and Seviche simultaneously. The perfect locations to host Pittsburgh's only METRO/URBAN Professional Happy Hour, both restaurants are nestled within one of Downtown's coziest and most progressive blocks just minutes from Pittsburgh's Cultural District.

Blend Is the global face of Diversity and promotes cultural unity.

With new young leadership in place as Pittsburgh celebrates its 250th birthday and being America's most livable city and the continuing renaissance taking place, we must come together and Blend

BLENd is hosted at Sonoma Grille/Seviche simultaneously on the last Wednesday of every month.

Seviche; Nuevo Latino tapas bar, Island cocktails, Creative Foods from Latin America.

Sonoma Grille; A California wine bistro with more than 100 wines by the glass, Eclectic yet approachable, West Coast cuisine. Go back and forth to Blend

Happy Hour begins at 5pm Drink Specials continue all evening long.

Win An Izzazu Salon Fab Bag and other prizes.

Featured Artist Saihou Njie (Fabric Artist) –Sonoma Grille.

Pittsburgh "Come Together" and realize how much we are alike and the uniqueness of our differences.

Make New Friends and Blend the last Wednesday of each month.

Sponsored by Cintron Beverage Group, Izzazu Salon, Kashi Kicks, MCG JAZZ, Media Kings, Pittsburgh Public Theater, Pittsburgh Arts Council, Positively Pittsburgh Live, SuiteThreeSixty, and The Soul Pitt.

Nation Beat and Javier Garcia perform in Pittsburgh! Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact Information: Carla Andrea Leininger, Promoter Erin Molchany, PUMP carlapitt@aol.com erin@pump.org (412) 608-3946 (412) 338-2133 ext. 10 Global Beats debuts outdoors with live world music at Stay & Play Fridays, in Market Square Pittsburgh, Pa (June 13, 2008) – On Friday, June 27th, Global Beats is providing a night of world music in an outdoor environment as part of PUMP's (Pittsburgh Urban Magnet Project) summertime event series, Stay & Play Fridays. This free event is scheduled to take place in Market Square from 5 pm to 9 pm with dynamic performances by Miami's Latin Pop Star, Javier Garcia, plus Nation Beat, from New York City. "Stay & Play is as much about downtown revitalization as it is about introducing unique and diverse artists and performers to new audiences," said Erin Molchany, Executive Director of PUMP. Javier García is a young artist born in Spain from a Cuban father and an Irish mother who made Miami his home at the age of fifteen. In 1997, García got many gold records in Latin America upon the release of "Tranquila", his very first song. His latest release titled "13" feels like classical Cuban son, but is a hybrid where everything has its place and nothing sounds forced, be it boogaloo, rumba, son, hip hop, reggae, ska, Haitian compass, bossa nova, boleros, flamenco guitars or pure American funk. Javier's video clips such as Rumba or Me Gustaria can be seen on MTV in Spanish. At the heart of Nation Beat lies the merging of Maracatú, from the northeast of Brazil, with New Orleans second line rhythms, funk, rock, and country-blues. Since recording their first CD, Nation Beat has recruited Brazilian vocalist Liliana Araújo, whose rich, earthy voice brings a powerful shot of soulful authenticity to their music and a definite Brazilian zest to their stage presentation. Their magnetic performance and pure Brazilian percussion magic transports the audience to the streets of Pernambuco, Brazil. Carla Andrea Leininger, founder of Global Beats and host of the Brazilian Radio Hour on WRCT 88.FM, states that "this will be an excellent opportunity for Pittsburgh to experience the essence of Global Beats, a night of various music genres fused together." According to Leininger, Global Beats on its regular Saturday nights tends to attract a young and eclectic audience who wants to be exposed to something different. On June 27th, however, Global Beats will debut outdoors for the first time with live music hoping to create a cutting-edge world music party on the streets. "It will be a dream come true to bring a bit of Brazilian Carnaval, the biggest street party in the world, to Pittsburgh. Nation Beat and Javier Garcia have the right sound and the dynamic performances to create such an atmosphere. PUMP has the young professional membership that may just be looking for a distinctively groovy event. It's a win-win situation for both organizations." About Global Beats: Global Beats is the name given to an event that creates a venue for world music and cultural diversity. Regular Global Beats nights are on the last Saturday of the month at the AVA Lounge, 126 S. Highland Ave, in the growing East Liberty area. For further details please visit: www.globalbeatspitt.com. About Stay & Play Fridays: Stay & Play Fridays" is a series of Friday evening events that will take place throughout the summer intended to encourage the business community and downtown residents to visit, shop and dine in Market Square. About PUMP: PUMP is a 501 C3 non-profit organization whose mission is to make Pittsburgh a more dynamic and diverse place to live by giving young and young-thinking people a voice and inspiring them to affect change in our community through civic engagement, professional development, recreation and social networking.

LET"S SHOW JOAN HOW MUCH PITTSBURGH LOVES HER

The Lambda Foundation presents

JOAN RIVERS

Byham Theater
Saturday, June 21, 2008, 8PM

In Celebration of The Lambda Foundation's 25th Anniversary

JOAN RIVERS is a force of nature, and one of the hardest working celebrities in the world. Comedienne; Tony-nominated actress; best-selling author; Emmy Award-winning television talk-show host; playwright; screenwriter; motion picture director; columnist; lecturer; syndicated radio host; jewelry designer and cosmetic company entrepreneur; red-carpet fashion laureate; businesswoman and, most importantly to her, mother and grandmother. She is exhausted!

From her signature question, "Can we talk?" (officially a Federal trademark), to her red-carpet mantra, "Who are you wearing?" the woman who asks the questions gets the answers America…and the world…wants to hear.

Also performing by special request are Pittsburgh's own RENAISSANCE CITY CHOIRS.

Tickets: $125, $65, $50, $40 Send This Event To A Friend
Call 412-456-6666 or ORDER ONLINE www.pgharts.org

VIADUCT STUDIO PRESENTS.........

Viaduct Studio, a new downtown arts space at 622 Second Avenue, presents its inaugural production:
Friday June 13 through Monday June 16, 2008.

7pm: a photography exhibition called Pickups and Cantaloupes from amateur and professional photographers, including Deborah Hosking and Robert Strovers. (we still need photos—email them to Rick below)
7:30pm: new songs and re-imagined standards by the house band The Mighty Viaducts, featuring Bob Marion, Christiane Leach, Paul Labrise, and Megan Rooney.
8pm: the premiere of "Now (or Just in General)", a short play from the Viaduct Theater Factory, about a young lesbian couple grappling with the complexities of maintaining love in an anxious age. Played by Rachel Pfennigwerth and Amy Portenlanger.

Performances take place at Viaduct Studio, 622 Second Avenue, practically under the Liberty Bridge, near the new jail and beside the new Art Institute dorms.

Reservations can be made by calling 412-352-3417 or email Rick below. Tickets are $10 (or pay as you can). Free admission for dads on Father's Day. Free parking in the rear (while supplies last).

Bob Marion—412-716-7520
Rick Schweikert—412-352-3417
rpschweikert@verizon.net
Viaduct Studio
"A three-ring circus of art."
622 Second Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
www.viaductstudio.com

June / July 2008 Newsletter

The June/July 2008 issue of glcc News is now available!

 

Click the link above to download the current issue.

 

Here are some highlights....

• GLCC to Dedicate the Jim Fischerkeller Library
• CRIS Volunteers Help Keep Center Open
• Joan Rivers Kicks Off Lambda Foundation 25th Anniversary
• Fund-Raising Straight Up with a Twist
• Marriage: A Right for All People
• Rainbow Club Donor Program

And lots more!

 

If you want to check out past issues of the newsletter they are available on our website at http://www.glccpgh.org/Newsletter/newsarchive.aspx.

 

All of the newsletters are available in the PDF file format. You must have Adobe Acrobat on your PC to view and print these files. If you don't have this free software on your PC, just click on the icon to get the free download.

 

 

Thanks,

 

 

 http://www.glccpgh.org

 

"Funny GRRLZ Laugh OUT Loud"

Saturday, June 14

"Funny GRRLZ Laugh OUT Loud"

Funny Grrlz! mixes three powerhouse performers together for a stellar
evening of comedy:Â NY comic JULIE GOLDMAN (Big Gay Sketch Show, LOGO,
Comedy Central), Albuquerque comedian DANA GOLDBERG (SW Funnyfest,
Olivia Cruises), and demented Seattle singer/comedian LISA KOCH (Dos
Fallopia, Venus Envy, ex-Pittsburgh's own Jane St. Band) join forces
for an unforgettable night of music, sketch comedy, stand-up, and lots
of laughs.

 

Event Flyer:
http://www.glccpgh.org/MiscDocs/LEAFLET5.pdf

 

 

 

 

SEEKING ACTORS and CREW for the Pittsburgh Pride Play Festival

LOOKING FOR SOME FUN THEATRE TO DO THIS SUMMER?

Come join us Pittsburgh Pride Play Festival!

The festival of BRAND NEW plays will be held on Tuesday June 17th at
8pm downtown at Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre in the heart of the
Cultural District.

It will be run as 24 hour play festival style- so previous RTP actors should be familliar with the format- BUT newcomers and any level of experience is welcome.

We are primarily looking for ACTORS and CREW members- your commitment would just be ONE DAY ( must be availavble all day Tuesday and for the evening performance at 8pm).

We are really excited for this year's festival, and hope you can come
join us in making it work.

ALL are welcome. The Pittsburgh Pride Play Festival does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, sexual orientation, or any other basis covered by local law.

IF you are interested, contact Mark Jacob Chaitin at markchaitin@msn.com
Please include the following: Name, phone #, email, availability and preferred role.

Thank you!

Pittsburgh Pride Play Festival

Pittsburgh Pride Play Festival
Tuesday the 17th of June 2008
8 PM
 
Come join us for an evening of BRAND NEW commissioned plays of GLBT stories!
 The ONE NIGHT ONLY performance will be an evening of 6 plays written and performed in semi-24 hour theatre style.  The playwrights write new plays Sunday to be rehearsed and performed all day Tuesday.  Fast, furious and fun
Performance is at 8 PM. 
Tickets Available at the door & prices are $10, or $7 for students with ID.
 
Location

Pittsburgh Playwrights Theater 542 PennAve Across from Heinz Hall Pittsburgh, PA 15222