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Apr 28, 2004 - Penn Avenue Arts A-list





 

artists wanted  -  events  -  for sale / for rent  -  job listings  -  miscellaneous / news
 

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Welcome to the Penn Avenue Arts Initiative a-list for April 28, 2004.
 

Check what’s going on any day of the week at www.pennavenuearts.org <http://www.pennavenuearts.org/>


One correction from last week-

Please mark you calendar for June 5, 2004 and join us for the Penn Avenue Community Arts Festival, Noon-6PM on Penn Avenue in front of the Pittsburgh Glass Center (5472 Penn Avenue). At the Festival we will unveil major projects including: New Commercial Storefronts and Senior Housing at the Penn Fairmont Site, 3 New Artists Lofts, 4 renovated Buildings for Artists, 8 renovated houses, and PCTV relocating to Penn Avenue. For more information or to volunteer on the day call 412-441-6147.

Next week- May 7, 2004 don’t miss Unblurred: First Fridays on Penn. I’ll be putting up the schedule on our website asap.

Also thanks to you, our readers, we have added 8 new people to the a-list in one week! Please help us continue to get the word out about the Penn Avenue Corridor and grow our a-list. Our goal is 200 new readers by the end of the 2004.  Just have them send an email to pennarts@friendship-pgh.org and we’ll add them to the list immediately.

Now here’s what’s new for this week. Remember that ongoing news items will remain posted on our website under marketing and promotions / a-list so you can go there any time. This a-list emailer only updates you to what is new this week.

Jeffrey Dorsey
Arts District Manager, Penn Avenue Arts Initiative

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artists wanted
 


May 15, 2004 Deadline - Call for Artist Vendors, Performers and Buskers for our Penn Avenue Community Arts festival.

May 15, 2004 Deadline - "Energy" Installation Arts Competition @ HOTHOUSE 04 hosted by the Sprout Fund

May 28, 2004 - Deadline - Call for Artists for Animal Friends Benefit

 

events
 


Starting tonight, Wednesday, April 28, 2004- Shows @ Shadow Lounge

Thursday, April 29, 2004 - Ground Breaking @ Liberty Building

Thursday, April 29, 2004 - Pittsburgh Glass Center presents Last Call (This one’s on Cud) with Special performance by The Gothees

Thursday, April 29, 2004 - American Shorts Reading Series

Friday, April 30, 2004 - Bob Ziller’s The International House of Poetry Closing Reception @ Garfield Artworks

Friday, April 30, 2004 - "Rock This World" at the Kelly Strayhorn Theatre

Friday, April 30th, 2004 - IDEA GROUP PRESENTS "strange fruit"

Saturday, May 1, 2004 - The Waldorf School of Pittsburgh
 
Starting Saturday, May 1, 2004 – This week at the Quiet Storm
 
Tuesday, May 4, 2004 – Nego Gato, Inc. and Miller African Centered Academy Present Children’s Carnival @ Kelly-Strayhorn Theatre


 

for sale / for rent
 


Posted April 22 - 5163 Penn Avenue – For Sale

Saturday May 1 & May 8, 2004 - Unique Glass Art & Jewelry Sale

 

job listings
 


Posted Wednesday, April 28 - Education Coordinator: Curriculum-based program(s)

 

miscellaneous / news
 


Friday April 30 - Volunteers to move Public Art to Penn Ave
 
Saturday, May 1, 2004 – Former Friendship/Shadeyside Dance Studio Moves and Gets a New Name

Monday, May 3, 2004 – Pittsburgh Glass Center’s Mural to Begin
 
Posted April 27, 2004 – Union Project’s New Sign Installed
 
Posted April 27, 2004 - Michael Berger Gallery Show Gets Good Press

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artists wanted
 


May 15, 2004 Deadline - Call for Artist Vendors, Performers and Buskers for our Penn Avenue Community Arts festival.

Contact Lynn at <benson.rocks7@verizon.net>

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May 15, 2004 Deadline - "Energy" Installation Arts Competition @ HOTHOUSE 04 hosted by the Sprout Fund
 


Check it out http://www.sproutfund.org/hothouse/energy/ <http://www.sproutfund.org/hothouse/energy/>

Red Bull North America and The Sprout Fund are making a call for proposals for a temporary installation that exemplifies the theme "Energy" at HOTHOUSE 04 on Saturday, June 26, 2004.

The Sprout Fund supports innovative, cutting-edge projects that are creating tremendous change in how young people are living, working, and playing in Pittsburgh. HOTHOUSE 04, an evening of exhibitions, performance art, and music, is a celebration of Pittsburgh's young people and their community initiatives. Set in the Liberty Bank Building, a redeveloped live/work space in the heart of East Liberty, the event will attract an eclectic mix of the always seen and young leaders of Pittsburgh's unscene. In its first year, Hothouse attracted more than 1,200 people and was named 2003's best local party in the City Paper readers' poll.

"Energy" Installation Arts Competition @ HOTHOUSE 04 is open to artists residing in the 13-county Pittsburgh/Western Pennsylvania region.  Individuals, independent artistic teams, and small companies of two or more artists working across disciplines to creatively develop an "Energy" installation are encouraged to apply.

One winning entry will be chosen from proposals received by 5:00pm on Friday, May 21, 2004, to create an installation at HOTHOUSE 04. The winning entrant(s) will receive:

Technical budget of up to$3,000 to execute the installation

Artist honorarium of $1,000 foran entrant that is one (1) artist or $1,500 for an entrant that is acollaborative artist team (to be distributed at the discretion of theentrant, with no one artist receiving more than $1,000)

Recognition in the HOTHOUSE 04program book, website, and event signage

The Sprout Fund | Penn Avenue Arts Initiative | 4920 Penn Avenue | Pittsburgh PA 15224 -1609

phone 412.325.0646 | fax 412.325.0647 | cathy@sproutfund.org | www.sproutfund.org http://www.sproutfund.org <http://www.sproutfund.org/>
 
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May 28, 2004 - Deadline -
Call for Artists for Animal Friends Benefit

To display and sell your dog/pet art and crafts.
(dog leashes, collars, statues, etc.)

During the Premiere Pet Show starting May 28th - July 31st, 2004
at:
Picturesque Photography & Gifts
4300 Butler St.
(Lawrenceville)

If interested please call Brenda Knoll at 412-688-0240
If you know of anyone please forward this message or give them my number. Thank you.

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events
 


 

Starting tonight, Wednesday, April 28, 2004- Shows @ Shadow Lounge
 


Shadow Lounge Events 5972 Baum Blvd. + S. Highland Ave. :: 412.363.8277 ::: Smoke-Free :: BYOB Venue ::  ASCAP  :: bookings@7thmovement.net <mailto:bookings@7thmovement.net>  :: UV Loop <http://www.uvloop.com/> :  East Liberty Stop :: Wireless Internet Service by Telerama <http://www.telerama.com/>

Date Time Event Cost Ages Genre  

4.27 9p-12a The Usual TBA All Alt. Rock

4.29 10-2a The School Band TBA All Indie Rock

4.3 6p-9p Art Show Closing $10 w. Comp Drinks All Various

4.3 9p-11p Bill Mallonee $10 All Acoustic Rock

4.3 11p-2a Hip-Hop Café Series:  Open Mic with the Rain.  Hosted by Hutch $8 18+ Hip-Hop/Soul Collective

4.3 2a-4a Deep:  Soulful House Music No Cover 21+ Deep House/Soul

5.01 9p-12a Live Modern Jazz feat. Linsay Horner - Upright Bass, Jeff Burman- Vibes

Colter Harper- Guitar, Jim Dispirito- Percussion $5 All Jazz

5.01.04 - Urban Kontent Brand Spotlight Events

FLIRT presented by UK Brand, Swig-Art.com, + Natural Choice.  1st Saturdays @ Jimmy Tsang’s 5700 Centre Ave. + Negley Ave. :: Shadyside.  If you’re looking for the young African American professional crowd to dance + mingle, then Flirt is for you.  Featuring Nate Da Phat Barber and SMI spinning Hip-Hop, Club, Dance Hall, and More! 21 + Over :: Dress is Urban Chic :: $8 :: 10p-2:30a :: more info @ www.soulgardenlive.com <http://www.soulgardenlive.com/>

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Thursday, April 29, 2004 - Ground Breaking @ Liberty Building
 


You are invited to the Liberty Bank Building Ribbon Cutting event.  The event will be held on April 26th at 10 am at the Liberty Building 6106 Penn Avenue. More info at www.nowall.com

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Thursday, April 29, 2004 - Pittsburgh Glass Center presents Last Call (This one’s on Cud) with Special performance by The Gothees
 


7 to 11 pm

Sponsored by Pittsburgh Singles Volunteer Network, Yuengling Brewery and Glenshaw Glass Company
Cud calls it regurgitation. The Gothees call it reinterpretation.  We call it a good excuse to have a party.
PGC has assembled an eclectic group of artists to celebrate the conclusion of Cud’s residency.  
Join us at Pittsburgh Glass Center for fun music with The Gothees (www.gothees.com <http://www.gothees.com/> ) and
the last chance to “Paint the Face of Pittsburgh” with Cud.  

Pittsburgh Glass Center is located in the East End at 5472 Penn Avenue.
$5 donation includes hot glass demos, live entertainment, food, drink and more!
Get more information about Last Call at www.pittsburghglasscenter.org <http://www.pittsburghglasscenter.org/> or

Call 412-365-2145

"Paint the Face of Pittsburgh" at PGC in April! Visit www.pittsburghglasscenter.org <http://www.pittsburghglasscenter.org> for more details.

Paige Pertz
Marketing Director
Pittsburgh Glass Center

5472 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA  15206
412-365-2145 ext 202-

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Thursday, April 29, 2004 - American Shorts Reading Series
 


On Fire/Engine House #25-3339 Penn Avenue / Lawrenceville

Featuring: Novelist Geetha Kothari and Post Gazette Theatre Critic Chris Rawson

American Shorts Reading Series will present ON FIRE!, an evening of sizzling
fiction and fiery excerpts from America’s finest authors. On Thurs, April
29, at 7PM, Pittsburgh Post Gazette Theatre critic Chris Rawson reads a
fireball of personally collected fiction he calls “The Burning of London,
Dresden and L.A: Excerpts from Pepys, Vonnegut, and West.” Novelist/essayist
Geetha Kothari reads “Kavita Through Glass” by Emily Ishen Raboteau, a
passionate selection from Best American Shorts Stories 2003.

Join us at Engine House No. 25 in Lawrenceville (Duane Rieder’s remarkable
photography studio) at 3339 Penn Avenue (across from the Doughboy
sculpture). In addition to the aforementioned literary treats, American
Shorts will serve a sampler of riotous vintage fire safety and prevention
films, circa 1950.

Nosh on red-hot treats served up by sexy culinary vixen Kate Romane, and
hose down with suds provided by our friends at Penn Pilsner.
 
Engine House No. 25 is located at 3339 Penn Ave in Lawrenceville.
Doors open at 7:00PM-reading begins at 7:30PM, tickets are available at the
door; admission is three dollars per person. Please call 412.578.2464 for
more information or visit our web site at: www.americanshorts.org

Suzanne Pace
131 41st Street
Pittsburgh PA 15201
suzpace@hotmail / 412.687.2935

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Friday, April 30, 2004 - Bob Ziller’s The International House of Poetry Closing Reception

The world's largest sculptural international poetry anthology, featuring the work of hundreds of poets from around the world.

7-11 PM

Featuring a reading of, Jean-Joseph Rabearivelo's,
"Translated From the Night"
Translated and read by Bob Ziller at 9:00PM

Also...enjoy choosing from 200 free tunes on the jukebox!
T-shirts, small prints and much more...


This event is free to the people and all ages are welcome!

Garfield Artworks
4931 Penn Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
412-361-2262-gallery
mancusoart@cs.com
www.garfieldartworks.com

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Friday, April 30, 200 - "Rock This World" at the Kelly Strayhorn Theatre

at the Kelly-Strayhorn Theater, 5941 Penn Avenue, East Liberty section of Pittsburgh.
Time:  7:00 P.M.  Doors Open: 6:00 P.M. Tickets: $7.00
Groups of 6 or more $6.00  Tickets available at Dorsey's Records.  For more
information call:
412/243-2777.  Festive activities for Children 6:00-6:45 P.M.

"Rock This World" is a story about a young man named David King and the
struggles of young people.  It's about the church boy, how he was
disrespected, rejected and misunderstood.  It's about jealousy, violence and
sexual morality.  It's about hope and peace and the ability to rise above
adversity in the midst of the gunshots, in the midst of the drug busts and
the fight for life.

"Rock This World" is written by Margo Gadsden under the direction of the
Holy Spirit.  It is based on the life King David as a y outh.  This play
addresses some of the pressing issues our young people are faced with today
and provides Biblical solutions that raise more standards that can be life
changing if applied.  Talented and gifted youth from all over the city are
participants.  This is an MYGIA & Co Production.

Mission:
MYGIA & Co. is committed to use crative arts as an instrument to enhance and
awaken talents and gifts within young people. We will train young people to
pursue their dreams with necessary artistic skills despite environmental
opposition.  Our aspiration is to create an awareness of the needs of our
community as well as our global society and initiate change through positive
peer pressure.  Talented and gifted youth from all over the city are
participants.

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Friday, April 30th, 2004 - IDEA GROUP PRESENTS "strange fruit"
 


Time: 7 to 9pm
Where: Tazza D'Oro Cafe in Highland Park - 1125 N.
Highland Avenue.
What: An evening of panel discussion with audience
participation, poetry and musical vignettes.
Cost: $ 12
Tickets: 412-363-7707

Featuring:
Moderator, WDUQ's Bob Studebaker
Davu Ayomi
Howie Alexander
Nelson E. Harrison, Ph. D.
And Christiane D

Strange Fruit is brought to you by the IDEA GROUP, a
project of Education Innovations, Inc. with special
help from Hill Jordan.

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http://www.somamestizo.com

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Saturday, May 1, 2004 - The Waldorf School of Pittsburgh

10-4PM @  201 S. Winebiddle St.
May Fair Festival, a Multicultural Spring Celebration.

Join us for:
Traditional Azteca Ceremonial Dance
African Inspired Drumming Circle
Traditional European Maypole Dance
Children's Handcrafts
Storytellers, Games, Songs, Food and more

For more info, call the school: 412.441.5792

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Starting Saturday, May 1, 2004 – This week at the Quiet Storm
 


May 1-
9:00 $5  (Rock)
The Moment
Handface

Opening reception: Exhibition of Works by Jordan Monahan. Food, wine, DJ from 5-9PM, $5.

May 2-  3:00  $5  (Jazz)
True To Life
w/ Colter Harper
Jeff Burman
Lindsay Horner
Dave Throckmorton

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Tuesday, May 4, 2004 - Nego Gato, Inc. and Miller African Centered Academy Present Children's Carnival
 


A fantastic performance of African-Brazilian dance, drum and Capoeira
Starring the children of the Nego Gato Ginga Project
7pm @ The Kelly-Strayhorn Theater (5941 Penn Avenue, in East Liberty)
Admission only $5!!

You don't want to miss this spectacular show of the children of Miller African Centered Academy!
For ticket information, contact (412) 201-4546

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for sale / for rent
 


Posted April 22 - 5163 Penn Avenue

3 story building. Recently renovated in a nice manner integrating new construction with original charm. Harwood floors. Great back patio and garage. $108,000. Contact Twee Lay @ Howard Hannah - 412-657-1601 to see it.

*For other the complete building inventory list go to the a-list at www.pennavanuearts.org <http://www.pennavanuearts.org/>

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Saturday May 1 & May 8, 2004 - Unique Glass Art & Jewelry Sale
 


Just in time for Mother’s Day, Graduations, Spring/Summer Weddings
Saturday Spring Clearance Sale 30% off everything
01 May & 08 May  - 12noon – 4pm
Art with Heart LLC Studio - 4809 Penn Ave - REAR.

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job listings
 


Posted Wednesday, April 28, 2004 - Education Coordinator: Curriculum-based program(s)

Westmoreland Museum of American Art seeks part-time Education Coordinator with primary responsibility for expanding curriculum-based program: Every Picture Tells A Story: Exploring Pennsylvania History through Art. Duties to include: plan and implement year-round program; cultivate relationships with participating schools (existing and new); communicate with teachers and be the museum’s liaison to public schools; create teacher packets; data collection; evaluation; and additional administrative duties as necessary. This position requires an understanding of art education and school curriculum; excellent writing and computer skills; must be creative, organized, and able to handle multiple tasks; must be team-oriented. Bachelor’s degree in Education preferred. Knowledge of American art desirable. Works closely with Curator of Education. Reports to the Curator. Send resume to Barbara Jones, Curator, Westmoreland Museum of American Art, 221 North Main Street, Greensburg, PA 15601 or via email to: info@wmuseumaa.org.

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miscellaneous / news
 


 

Friday, April 30, 2004 - Volunteers to Move Public Art to Penn Ave
 


On Friday, April 30, 2004, artists, architects, and neighbors will move a large sculpture from the Carnegie Museum to its new home on Penn Avenue as part of the Penn Avenue Arts Initiative (PAAI) continual effort to transform the Penn Avenue Corridor in Garfield and Friendship, in Pittsburgh’s East End.

The artwork was designed by Chicago-based Gar ofalo Architects and was shown at the Chicago Museum of Contemporary Art and most recently the Carnegie Museum here in Pittsburgh.  It’s called APSS which stands for Animated Public Spatial System Project and consists of prefabricated components of concrete, steel, and bright yellow mesh which were designed to be assembled in a variety of ways to suggest public lounging.  The vibrant color and lively form of the piece is anticipated to visually supplement the neighborhood and arts community along the avenue.   

On Friday the disassembled piece will be transported by truck to Penn Avenue and unloaded in multiple sites by a group of volunteers involved with the Penn Avenue Arts Initiative (PAAI).  Over the next few weeks, the pieces will be reassembled and will 'grow' in parts along the avenue,  In most of the planned locations, the art will occupy currently vacant and unused sites while development is pursued and before construction on those sites gets underway.  

Having been identified for years by “The Bride Mural”, designed and created by the late Judy Penzer and Jill Watson, the Penn Avenue Corridor is becoming a more visibly unique place. The PAAI has supported local artists in the creation of public art including “The Gateway” created by Horizons(2001) located at 5149 and 5150 Penn Avenue and “Today’s Heroic Paragon”, designed and created by Kevinn Fung (2003) located at 4908 Penn Avenue. This kind of activity is congruent with the PAAI’s mission to support artists, arts organizations, and arts-related businesses in purchasing, renovating, and living and working in former blighted buildings along Penn Avenue.

“This is another example of the growing community of artists here working together to make something happen for Penn Avenue. It’s exciting to see this grass roots initiative continue to grow and develop by the community of artists who have moved here. The work itself will act as a lead into our bigger discussion of how a community can use art to mark an entire commercial district.”

In 2004-2006 the PAAI plans to investigate new and unique ways to mark the burgeoning arts district along the Garfield Business District. For more information on the Penn Avenue Arts Initiative and Public Art that can be found there, go to www.pennavanuearts.org <http://www.pennavanuearts.org/> .

Contact:
Anne Chen (Friendship Development Associates, President and Designer with EDGE studio)
412-656-7059
anne@edge-studio.com

or

Jeffrey Dorsey (Penn Avenue Arts Initiative District Arts District Manager)
412-441-6147
jeffrey@freindship-pgh.org

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Saturday, May 1, 2004 – Former Friendship/Shadeyside Dance Studio Moves and Gets a New Name

Pittsburgh Dance Arts (formerly Helios Arts located on Centre Avenue.) will be moving to a beautiful new space at 5210 Butler Street in Lawrenceville. Dance classes for kids and adults start in our new space on Sat. May 1st. Pittsburgh Dance Arts features ongoing year round dance classes for kids and adults of all ages and skill levels. Classes include ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, Pilates belly dance and fitness We will be having an open house for current and prospective students, parents and interested parties on Friday,  April 30th from 6-8:30 p.m. and Sat. May 1st from 2:30 4 p.m. Meet the instructors and see our new space. For details call 412-681-7523

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Monday, May 3, 2004 – Pittsburgh Glass Center’s Mural to Begin
 


Pittsburgh Glass Center is thrilled to announce that work on its mural will begin next week.  The cool & colorful design was created by Friendship native and artist Chris St. Pierre.  He and Jordan Monahan will begin painting on May 7.  In the meantime, look for scaffolding to appear on Monday, May 3. Pointing the brick will happen on Tuesday and painting will begin at the end of the week. Thanks to PAAI for its façade grant to complete the project! Stop by and check it out!
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Posted April 27, 2004 – Union Project’s New Sign Installed
 


The new Union Project sign was installed over the weekend. Funding for the sign was generously provided by Mellon Financial Corporation Foundation. The sign was designed by Penn Avenue’s Edge Studios and fabricated by Jeremy Groznik, a Highland Park resident. We’d also like to thank Pittsburgh Job Corps volunteers for their assistance in excavation and construction of the foundation for the sign.

www.unionproject.org <http://www.unionproject.org/> -

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Posted April 27, 2004 - Michael Berger Gallery Show Gets Good Press
 


We've had two insightful and positive reviews on our current
exhibition "Four Galleries, Four Artists" which we encourage you
to read:

The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review featured us Sunday
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_190929.html

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette review appeared last Tuesday
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/04111/303114.stm

Of course, the best thing to do is see the show in person if you
haven't already. Our regular hours are noon to 5, Tuesday
through Saturday, and by appointment.

For those who missed Todd Hido's and Hung Liu's lectures, we
are planning a showing of the digital videos we took of their
lectures. We request your comments as to whether to show them
in their entirety or just selections. Please email us so we know
how much popcorn to make!

Attention all collectors: Current prices on Todd Hido's work are
valid through the end of May, set to rise in June. If you've chosen
your favorites, now is the time to contact us.

See you in the gallery!

Michael Berger Gallery
412-441-4282
mbergerart@aol.com
6022 Penn Circle South
(one block East of Whole Foods)
We are always free and open to the public.

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about the a list
 


The PAAI a list was created for the purposes of promoting the Penn Avenue Corridor, changing the perception of its adjacent neighborhoods to a positive one, make you aware of its revitalization opportunity and accomplishments, and to help grow the creative community here on Penn Avenue. The PAAI reserves the right to promote whatever it sees as a healthy connection towards meeting this goal. Priority for editing and posting the a-list is always reserved for the promotion of Penn Avenue Corridor artists, people and groups who partner with us, and friends who do things for us in return. If you sent us something and didn’t see it included in our a-list it is either because we didn’t receive it, received it late, it was just way too long to read and edit, or because it was not news in some way shape or form related to the Penn Avenue Corridor. If we miss a week it’s because we are too busy serving the customers mentioned above to achieve lasting change on Penn Avenue to tell you about it that week. So please be patient. And if you really want to be on our a-list, then consider moving to our community and get involved. Help us continue doing great work and we will be happy to promote you with a smile! Otherwise there are numerous other weekly email lists you can be part of. Don’t get us wrong our intent is in no way to create a closed community, a club, or an “in-crowd.” In fact the Penn Avenue Arts Initiative was created to do the opposite – bring together all our neighbors and build on the diversity of the corridor.  We also want to do you a service by not replicating information you get on others lists, so that you don’t get tired or frustrated of reading the same stuff over and over and stop reading us all together. Our hope is that you find the a-list a service and in fact help us promote our little special arts related niche in Pittsburgh. So that when you think of Penn Avenue and the arts you will choose the a list to get the latest news.

To have information that is arts related and relates to the Penn Avenue corridor, please email it to pennarts@friendship-pgh.org by Tuesday - 9AM of the week you would like to see it posted. Please include in this order – the Date, Event Title, Event Location, Contact Info, and Brief Description of Event.