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[Mar 7th 2003] -
PGH Music Works - Entertainment Law Workshop for Musicians
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· [Feb 26th 2003] - Submission call - Pittsburgh New Works
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· [Feb 17th 2003] - Artist Call - SoulJazz Productions MC Battle
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Mar 12th –
Wed Mar 19th,
2003]:
[This page is updated every Thurs + Fri as we dig for more info on the week’s happenings]
Wed Mar 12th
Wed Mar 12th - Evening Lecture: James Turrell - Plato's Cave and the Light Within. "One of the most significant contemporary artists on the international scene", James Turrell will appear at Carnegie Mellon University for a special free evening lecture. Turrell will speak on "Plato's Cave and the Light Within" and his creative process, at 7:30 p.m. at Carnegie Mellon's McConomy Auditorium in the University Center. The talk is free and open to the public, and is co-presented by the Mattress Factory, The Center for the Arts in Society and Carnegie Mellon's School of Art. Turrell's lecture will be followed by a reception. Please arrive early due to limited seating. FREE! 8:30 pm @ Center for the Arts in Society at Carnegie Mellon University [Oakland].For more information, please contact Andi Georgiana at 412-268-5279 or abg@andrew.cmu.edu, For parking information and directions, please visit: http://www.hss.cmu.edu/cas/directions/
Wed
Mar 12th - GUNTER HAMPEL NEW YORK TRIO. Live jazz from the
legendary artist. If you dug the Sun Ra Arkestra show last year then this is a
group you must see. In the tradition of artists such as Anthony Braxton, Cecil
Tayler, and the Art Ensemble of Chicago. Element 5 recommended! $15.
8pm @ The Graduate School of Public Health Auditorium, University of
Pittsburgh. Fifth Ave and DeSoto/Oakland St. [Across from Children's Hospital,
Oakland].
Wed Mar 12th - Jazz Satellite. Groovin' Jazz from one of the finest ensembles in the city. 8pm. @ The PGH Deli Co. 728 Copeland St. [Shadyside]. 412-682-DELI or www.pghdeli.com
Wed Mar 12th - "Salsa". Salsa Lessons & DJs spinning salsa music @ Club Havana. 5744 Ellsworth Ave [Shadyside]. 10pm. 412-661-2025.visit the Pittsburgh Salsa Web.
Wed Mar 12th - The 10th Annual Pittsburgh Jewish-Israeli Film Festival. For films and times and info: www.pjiff.net Runs through March 16th. Films screening at Loews, Regeant Square Theater, and Kelly-Strayhorn Theater. www.pjiff.net
Wed Mar 12th - Women’s Night Out. Open Mic for Emcees | Poets | 9pm-1am. Shadow Lounge. 5972 Baum Blvd. 412.363.8277. [East Liberty]
Wed Mar 12th - DJ Vinny spins the best of House music and Soulful grooves to get your body & soul shakin'. @ @ PUB I.G on the lower level of India Garden, 328 Atwood St [Oakland]. (412)682-1900 or The All Star Game Website
Wed Mar 12th - Nostalgia. Every Wednesday, DJs SMI and Nate Da Phat Barber spin the most Classic Hip hop, R&B, and Reggae with a new school vibe. 21+. $8. 10pm-2am. @ Kayla's Place. 4923 Penn Ave [Garfield]. Info: www.soulgardenlive.com
Thurs Mar 13th
Thurs Mar 13th - Umezu Trio. w/ Ben Opie and Jeff Beck from Opek. Live Avant Guarde Jazz. 7:30pm @ Club Cafe. 56-58 South 12th Street [Off E.Carson in Southside]. Info: 412-431-4950 or www.clubcafelive.com
Thurs Mar 13th - Film: The Killing. This hardboiled early Stanley Kubrick is lean, mean, and already contains some of his favorite obsessions: fatally flawed humans, complicated timetables and plans that go awry. The plot involves an elaborate scheme to rob a racetrack. Stars Sterling Hayden and Elisha Cook. 8pm @ Melwood Screening Room. 477 Melwood Ave [Oakland]. 412-682-4111 or
www.pghfilmmakers.org/melwood.html
Thurs Mar 13th - Move Without a Sound: a gallery talk with Thomas Watkiss. This local painter and recent graduate of The University of Pittsburgh Fine Arts department will talk about his experiences traveling through Norway and how those travels have inspired his paintings which are currently on display in the gallery. Free Admission. Free Sushi. Free Coffee. Yo, People! @ The Garfield Artworks. 4391 Penn Ave [Garfield]. 412-361-2262 or www.garfieldartworks.com
Thurs Mar 13th - MCG Jazz 16th Anniversary Celebration. Live performance by Buddy DeFranco & Terry Gibbs w/ Steve Rudolph on piano, Jerry Gibbs on Drums, Dwayne Dolphin on Bass and the MCG Jazz Little Big Band. $30. 7:30 pm. @ Manchester Craftsmen's Guild. 1815 Metropolitan Street [North Shore]. www.mcgjazz.org and www.manchesterguild.org
Thurs Mar 13th - The 10th Annual Pittsburgh Jewish-Israeli Film Festival. Opening Night tonight. @ Loews film complex [Waterfront / Homestead]. For films and times and info: www.pjiff.net Runs through March 16th. Films screening at Loews, Regeant Square Theater, and Kelly-Strayhorn Theater.
Thurs Mar 13th - Ouve. @ Rumshakers. 13th & E.Carson [Southside]. ouve@hotmail.com
Thurs Mar 13th - Club Havana - Weekly House/Techno/ and other groovy music courtesy of residents DC Space, Jason C, and weekly guest DJs. Rotating DJs weekly with a touch of class. $2 Yuengling / $3 well drink special. FREE. 10pm-2am. @ Club Havana - 5744 Ellesworth Ave. one block from Negley, behind the UniMart. [Shadyside]. email: jasonc_clubhavana@hotmail.com
Fri Mar 14th
Fri Mar 14th - Good Fridays: High Heels, Tupperware, Sex & Miss Dior: Women in the 1950s. an evening of fashion, style and insight into the role of women in 1950s art and society. Co-sponsored by University of Pittsburgh’s Cultural Studies Program and Eons Fashion Antique. 7 p.m. Panel discussion featuring Wendy Steiner, author of Venus in Exile: The Rejection of Beauty in 20thCentury Art and University of Pittsburgh professors Nancy Condee, Lucy Fisher and Carole Stabile. 8 p.m. Fashion show of 1950s women’s attire presented by Richard Parsakian of Eons Fashion Antique and Utopia Model Agency, with hair by the Philip Pelusi design team. Pittsburgh’s Sugar Daddy and the Big Boned Girls provide the soundtrack for the evening with a performance of 50s classic lounge jazz. 8pm @ The Andy Warhol Museum. 117 Sandusky Street [Nortthside]. 412.237.8300 or www.warhol.org
Fri Mar 14th - Squonk Opera CD Release Party w/ live performance by Soma Mestizo. SQUONK OPERA'S INFERNO, currently touring from Stanford University in California to the Cologne Festival in Germany this summer. Check out the collage of art, music, and performance. 8pm. 410 @ The Rex Theater. 1602 E.Carson St [Southside]. www.rextheatre.com or www.squonkopera.org
Fri Mar 14th - Closing reception for Short-Range Impulse. CMU School of Art's 2nd year MFA candidate Cassandra C. Jones will spend the week manifesting an entire exhibition from a seemingly empty space. Her goals: to interact with and interpret the space, to engage members of the community, and to challenge herself to create an exhibition in one week with limited resources. Come downtown on Friday night, and see how events have unfolded. FREE @ Future Tenant. 801 Liberty Ave [Downtown]. Info: ellena@cmu.edu
Fri Mar 14th - The 10th Annual Pittsburgh Jewish-Israeli Film Festival. For films and times and info: www.pjiff.net Runs through March 16th. Films screening at Loews, Regeant Square Theater, and Kelly-Strayhorn Theater. www.pjiff.net
Fri Mar 14th - MCG Jazz 16th Anniversary Celebration. Live performance by Buddy DeFranco & Terry Gibbs w/ Steve Rudolph on piano, Jerry Gibbs on Drums, Dwayne Dolphin on Bass and the MCG Jazz Little Big Band. $30. 8 pm. @ Manchester Craftsmen's Guild. 1815 Metropolitan Street [North Shore]. www.mcgjazz.org and www.manchesterguild.org
Fri Mar 14th - Film: Devine Intervention. Though it has been excluded from Oscar consideration, this Palestinian film should not be ignored. The Palestinian-born writer, director and star of this dark comedy presents the political tensions of life in a small Arab neighborhood in Nazareth with a deadpan sense of humor. He’s been compared to Buster Keaton and Woody Allen because of his intelligence and his poker-faced response to the world around him. Winner of the Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival and the European Film Award, it is a series of absurd vignettes that involve: feuding neighbors, a cantankerous father, a forbidden romance, and a Ninja-style musical fantasy sequence. In Arabic and Hebrew, with subtitles. 7pm and 9pm shows. @ The Harris Theater. 809 Liberty Ave [Downtown]. 412-682-4111 or www.pghfilmmakers.org/harris.html
Fri Mar 14th - Hip-Hop Cafe Series. Live music by the Rain Quartet. Open mic for MC's & Poets. Hosted by Ezra. @ The Shadow Lounge. 5972 Baum Blvd. [Corner of Baum & S.Highland, East Liberty]. 412-363-8277.
Fri Mar 14th - Reggae, Dub, and Dancehall. Feat. The Reggae Bus Crew. DJs spinning the Deepest Dub and the Roots Reggae. Chill atmosphere. Every Friday @ Pub. I.G. 328 Atwood St [Below India Garden in Oakland]. 412-682-1900
Fri Mar 14th - UK Brand presents an afterhours of “head-nod” music to bring your night to a mellow groove. 1am-? @ The Shadow Lounge. 5972 Baum Blvd [Corner of Baum & S.Highland, East Liberty]. 412-363-8277.
Fri Mar 14th - Touch: Afterhours. With DJs spinning the most soulful grooves to take you to the sunrise. 1 a.m.-? $10 / $5 for ladies w/ flyer. 18+ @ 6030 Center Ave. For Directions and DJ lineup: www.soulglo.com
Sat Mar 15th
Sat Mar 15th - Film: Devine Intervention. Though it has been excluded from Oscar consideration, this Palestinian film should not be ignored. The Palestinian-born writer, director and star of this dark comedy presents the political tensions of life in a small Arab neighborhood in Nazareth with a deadpan sense of humor. He’s been compared to Buster Keaton and Woody Allen because of his intelligence and his poker-faced response to the world around him. Winner of the Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival and the European Film Award, it is a series of absurd vignettes that involve: feuding neighbors, a cantankerous father, a forbidden romance, and a Ninja-style musical fantasy sequence. In Arabic and Hebrew, with subtitles. 7pm and 9pm shows. @ The Harris Theater. 809 Liberty Ave [Downtown]. 412-682-4111 or www.pghfilmmakers.org/harris.html
Sat Mar 15th - Ouve and Soma Mestizo - 2 bands, 1 price. Groovy funk meets fourth world voodoo. Live live. @ Quiet Storm Coffeehouse. 5430 Penn Ave [Friendship]. 412.661.9355. www.quietstormcoffee.com
Sat Mar 15th - MCG Jazz 16th Anniversary Celebration. Live performance by Buddy DeFranco & Terry Gibbs w/ Steve Rudolph on piano, Jerry Gibbs on Drums, Dwayne Dolphin on Bass and the MCG Jazz Little Big Band. $30. 7pm and 9:30pm shows. @ Manchester Craftsmen's Guild. 1815 Metropolitan Street [North Shore]. www.mcgjazz.org and www.manchesterguild.org
Sat Mar 15th - "Salsa". Shake your hips to the sounds of Tropa Orchestral. @ Cozumel. 5505 Walnut St. [Shadyside]. Info: Pittsburgh Salsa Web
Sat Mar 15th - The 10th Annual Pittsburgh Jewish-Israeli Film Festival. For films and times and info: www.pjiff.net Runs through March 16th. Films screening at Loews, Regeant Square Theater, and Kelly-Strayhorn Theater. www.pjiff.net
Sat Mar 15th - Dance Alloy Presents...Partners in Dance. Ground Breaking Modern Dance Performance. @ The Kelly Strayhorn Theater. 5941 Penn Avenue [East Liberty]. Info: www.kelly-strayorn.org or www.dancealloy.org
Sat Mar 15th - Squonk Opera CD Release Party w/ live performance by Hearts & Science. SQUONK OPERA'S INFERNO, currently touring from Stanford University in California to the Cologne Festival in Germany this summer. Check out the collage of art, music, and performance. 8pm. 410 @ The Rex Theater. 1602 E.Carson St [Southside]. www.rextheatre.com or www.squonkopera.org
Sat Mar 15th - UK Brand presents Live: CUSP! (Hip-Soul-Rock). Featuring the multi-dimensional lead vocalist Gene (formerly Jive Family). $5 Cover. : e-mail urbankontent@yahoo.com (include your name and number of guests) before 9pm Saturday and GET IN FREE!! 9pm. @ Shadow Lounge. 5972 Baum Blvd. [corner of Baum & S.Highland in East Liberty]. 412-363-8277
Sat Mar 15th - FlowDown. Live Funk. Good Food. Libations. 'nuff said. @ The PGH Deli Co. 728 Copeland St. [Shadyside]. 412-682-DELI or www.pghdeli.com
Sat
Mar 15th -
ZOMBO's Farewell Bash.
Featuring the New Alcindors, Bowling Allies, ZOWIE. With
several acts playing their favorite new wave hits. Top it all off with the
legendary Thereoke! 9pm @ Howlers. 4509 Liberty Ave [Bloomfield].
412-682-0320 and www.zomboworld.com
Sat Mar 15th - Crash. The ever popular afterhours joint. Complimentary Chicken & Waffles. $5. 2am-5am. @ The Shadow Lounge. 5972 Baum Blvd [Corner of Baum & S.Highland, East Liberty]. 412-363-8277.
Sat Mar 15th - Touch: Afterhours. With DJs spinning the most soulful grooves to take you to the sunrise. 1 a.m.-? $10 / $5 for ladies w/ flyer. 18+ @ 6030 Center Ave. For Directions and and DJ lineup: www.soulglo.com
Sun Mar 16th
Sun Mar 16th - The Mattress Factory presents... The Kitchen Renovation Dinner Theater. 5 human cooks have been shut into an abandoned kitchen for 2 weeks. They have been tirelessly disassembling anything and everything - appliances, cabineets, vegetables and the kitchen sink. The results are new props and ideas for a show. What will they come up with? Find out tonight. 5pm. $4 @ The Mattress Factory. 700 Sampsonia Way [North Side]. www.mattress.org
Sun Mar 16th - MCG Jazz 16th Anniversary Celebration. Live performance by Buddy DeFranco & Terry Gibbs w/ Steve Rudolph on piano, Jerry Gibbs on Drums, Dwayne Dolphin on Bass and the MCG Jazz Little Big Band. $30. 2pm show. @ Manchester Craftsmen's Guild. 1815 Metropolitan Street [North Shore]. www.mcgjazz.org and www.manchesterguild.org
Sun Mar 16th - Every Child is Noteworthy. Live music with the Caribbean Vibes Steel band, The Flow Band, Todd Mussman and Sheldon Ingram. with auctions, food, awards, and more to benefit Every Child, Inc. @ Dowes on 9th. 9th ave near Penn [Downtown]. 412-281-9225
Sun Mar 16th - The 10th Annual Pittsburgh Jewish-Israeli Film Festival. For films and times and info: www.pjiff.net Runs through March 16th. Films screening at Loews, Regeant Square Theater, and Kelly-Strayhorn Theater. www.pjiff.net
Sun Mar 16th - EVERY SUNDAY - local MCs...get together...for one moment to "Lose Themselves" for ONe CHance. to SHOW UP and BLOW UP. ITS GETTING BIGGER AND BIGGER...why haven't you stopped by Pittsburgh's Biggest OPEN MIC event? Up the street from the Spaghetti Warehouse (2 blocks) and Metropol (9 blocks) on Smallman street and right across the street from The Foundry Ale Works (2816 Smallman Street) and the Smallman Deli. NO EXCUSES. MC Battle & Party. Every Sunday Night 6pm until 10pm / $10 Admission @ The Warehouse. 2835 Smallman St. [Strip]. Info: 412 428-0263 or openmic@pittsburghhiphop.com or http://www.pittsburghhiphop.com/
Sun Mar 16th - THE ALL STAR GAME. This night brings out the best of the best djs spinning deep house, old soul, disco, afro beat and anything else with a vibe. An element 5 favorite! Drink special: 1/2 off all Martins until midnight. No Cover. 10pm-2am @ PUB I.G on the lower level of India Garden, 328 Atwood St [Oakland]. (412)682-1900 or The All Star Game Website
Sun Mar 16th - Bros. Peck Jazz Satellite. Live Jazz. Good Coffee. ‘nuff said. @ Shadow Lounge. 5972 Baum Blvd [corner of Baum & S.Highland]. 9:30pm-1am. 412.363-8277
Sun Mar 16th - Spoken Word Sundays (open mic). 8pm @ Quiet Storm Coffeehouse. 5430 Penn Ave. Pittsburgh. 412.661.9355. www.quietstormcoffee.com
Mon Mar 17th
Mon Mar 17th - PGH Music Works presents... Entertainment Law 101: Protecting Your Music - and Your Rights. A workshop on copyright protection and associated legal issues relevant to musicians and artists. A good primer for musicians wishing to learn about entertainment law. $10 Donation requested. @ Law offices of Buchanan Ingersol. 1 Oxford Center - 20th floor. 301 Grant St [Downtown]. Reservations and Info: pghmusicworks@aol.com or 412-826-9527 x.114
Mon Mar 17th - Agave Mondays: @ DeJa Vu Lounge. 2106 Penn Ave [Strip District]. Info: www.innerchild.biz
Mon Mar 17th - Revolve w/ Resident DJs Kerem & Kaleo.. @ Zythos. 2108 E.Carson St. [South Side]. 412.481.2234.
Mon Mar 17th - The Crawford Grill IS OPEN every Monday night from 8-12. NO COVER!!! Live Jazz Feat: Kenny Blake - Sax. Jeff Grubbs - Bass. James T Johnson III - Drums. Howie Alexander – Piano. @ The Crawford Grill. 2141 Wylie Avenue. [Hill District]. 412-471-1565.
Tues Mar 18th
Tues Mar 18th - George Clinton w/ Parliament|Funkadelic. Yo, if you don't know who these cats are, then find the funk out! @ Club Laga. 3609 Forbes Ave [Oakland]. www.clublaga.com
Tues Mar 18th - New Club Night: FLAVOR. every Tuesday at Pub I.G. Cross-section of electronica music for people who would like some weekday action. Rotating DJs and Musical Styles showcased weekly. @ Pub I.G. on the lower level of India Garden, 328 Atwood St [Oakland] (412)682-1900.
Tues Mar 18th - Ya Dig?! 720 Soul night. Featuring rare grooves, jazz, and scratchy funk records of DJs Selecta and Bus Pass. 9pm-1am [kitchen open until midnight]. @ Kelly's Bar & Grill. 6012 Penn Circle South [East Liberty, just down the street from Shadow Lounge]. 412.363.6012
Tues Mar 18th - Suncrumbs presents the Pgh Poetry Slam. THE FINAL SLAM!!! If you haven't performed at a qualifying Slam this season today is the last day to do it. Don't miss your chance to make it to Chicago in September! $3/$2 with College ID. 8pm. @ Shadow Lounge. 5972 Baum Blvd [corner of Baum & S.Highland in East Liberty]. 412.363-8277
Tues Mar 18th - Access Magazine presents: V.I.P. Tuesdays. A new night featuring 2 levels of music - Hip Hop and Reggae upstairs / House. Rare Grooves, and Down Tempo Downstairs. Featuring an Exotic Drink Menu. Exclusive Door by Ursula (for those who know). @ Zythos & Memphis Lounge. 2108 E.Carson St [Southside]. Info: 412-391-1317.
Tues Mar 18th - Jazz Lounge. Featuring Reggie Watkins. @ The Rex Theatre. @ The Rex Theater. 1602 E.Carson St. [Southside]. www.rextheatre.com
Wed Mar 19th
Wed Mar 19th - Rick Matt Project. Live Jazz. Good Food. Libations. 8pm. @ The PGH Deli Co. 728 Copeland St. [Shadyside]. 412-682-DELI or www.pghdeli.com
Wed Mar 19th - "Salsa". Salsa Lessons & DJs spinning salsa music @ Club Havana. 5744 Ellsworth Ave [Shadyside]. 10pm. 412-661-2025.visit the Pittsburgh Salsa Web.
Wed Mar 19th - Technoir-Audio - Live and Direct. Featuring Luke & Luke w/ DJs Jwan Allen and Ikari Bakudan. Check out the force behind element 5. @ The Rex Theater. 1602 E.Carson St. [Southside]. www.technoiraudio.com and www.rextheatre.com
Wed Mar 19th - Women’s Night Out. Open Mic for Emcees | Poets | 9pm-1am. Shadow Lounge. 5972 Baum Blvd. 412.363.8277. [East Liberty]
Wed Mar 19th - DJ Vinny spins the best of House music and Soulful grooves to get your body & soul shakin'. @ @ PUB I.G on the lower level of India Garden, 328 Atwood St [Oakland]. (412)682-1900 or The All Star Game Website
Wed Mar 19th - Nostalgia. Every Wednesday, DJs SMI and Nate Da Phat Barber spin the most Classic Hip hop, R&B, and Reggae with a new school vibe. 21+. $8. 10pm-2am. @ Kayla's Place. 4923 Penn Ave [Garfield]. Info: www.soulgardenlive.com
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