community + cultural info
Penn Avenue Arts
Initiative¹s (PAAI) A-list 5/21/03
Call for Artists, Vendors, and Volunteers for Penn Avenue Festival Rocks Against
Racism, Saturday August 23rd, Noon-8PM.
Artists contact Jeffrey Dorsey: 412-441-6147 or jeffrey@friendship-pgh.org
Vendors contact Bill Brocco: 412-441-6950 or bbrocco1@hotmail.com
Activists contact Marie Skoczylas: tmc.development@verizon.net
Volunteers call 412-441-6147 and leave your name and phone number.
PAAI and Three Rivers Arts Festival: Volunteers Needed!
On June 13, 14 and 15 PAAI will have an interactive artistic demonstration
booth at the Three River Arts Festival. Artists and organizations may display
their own works or include promotional literature (ie.business cards or exhibit
announcements) about
upcoming events, services, etc. NOTE: No sales may take place in this booth; it
is solely intended to promote the Penn Aveue Arts Initiative and the
artists/arts organizations and events in our community.
Volunteers are needed for all three days to support demonstrations by Pittsburgh
Glass Center, Liquid Stone Studios (architectural concrete), Red Star Ironworks
and Teaching-Artists from the PAAI Youth Arts Project classes. Come out to
represent yourselves
and the amazing energy of our community! If demand is high, we may extend PAAI
representation into the third weekend of the Festival (June 20, 21, and 22) as
well,
it all depends on YOU!
Contact Aria to volunteer: 412.441.9833 or email: ariathomases@yahoo.com
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1. Tonight The New Yinzer Presents Pros Only @ Modern Formations,
4919 Penn
2. Wednesday & Thursday- Barrett Black Band (BBB) at Rosebud & Roboto
3. Starting tonight at the Quiet Storm, 5430 Penn Avenue
4. SONIC Black Forum Exhibition Fundraising event Friday, May 23rd
5. Closing Reception Friday @ garfield Artworks, 4931 Penn Ave.
6. Student Month at Blue Tree Gallery, 6006 Penn Circle S.
7. Grammy Nominee Sharon Katz @ Kelly-Strayhorn Theatre, Fri. & Sat.
8. Sunday, MAY 25: MUSIC IN THE HOUSE!
9. Penn Avenue Reconstruction Meeting, Tuesday
10. Sprout Mural Project, Competing Artist Designs @ Garfield Artworks, Tuesday
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1. Tonight, The New Yinzer Presents Pros Only @ Modern Formations, 4919 Penn
Contact: Jennifer Meccariello, Co-founder/Co-editor
412/725.7918
editors@newyinzer.com
Featured readers include Jessica Mesman (nonfiction) and Zoje Stage (fiction).
It
will be a night of smart and surprising reading, cookies, beer, books and
T-shirts for sale.
( about our readers: )
Jessica Mesman is the managing editor of the journal "Creative Nonfiction"
and a student in the MFA program at the University of Pittsburgh.
Zoje Stage is a writer and independent filmmaker. Her first feature film,
"Bewilderness", will screen in Berlin in spring 2004 (and hopefully
somewhere closer to home before then). Please visit
masterbuilderfilms.com.
The evening is free and happens at ModernFormations Gallery at 4919 Penn
Avenue in Garfield. For those who won't be in town, you may listen to the
broadcast on WRCT 88.3 FM on Tuesday 27 May at 6pm EST. WRCT's broadcast
is available online at www.wrct.org.
Pros Only: The writing's so good you have to hear it.
Sponsored by Augustiner Lager and the Sprout Fund.
Pros Only is a monthly series featuring local writers reading fiction and
nonfiction prose. It occurs on the third Wednesday of every month at
ModernFormations Gallery at 8 p.m.
The New Yinzer is a magazine.
http://www.newyinzer.com
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2. Barrett Black Band (BBB) at Rosebud & Roboto
Wednesday, May 21, 2003, Rosebud, 1600 Smallman Street, Strip District-
9:00pm
$5 cover charge. 21+ (proper id required). 412-261-2232
Featuring:Grain & Barrett Black Band
The BBB will be debuting 3 new songs this evening as a foreshadowing of the
new album due out sometime this fall. Even bigger news, B. Black plans to
drop the cello for a few songs to make a now-rare appearance with his
electrified acoustic guitar. We're guessing he still knows his way around
the piece, and that he's itchin' to prove it.
Rosebud's high-quality sound and big stage make a perfect venue for the BBB.
Those of you who made the last Rosebud show no doubt remember Mac playing
like an animal out of his cage, finally with enough space to comfortably
thrash like the madman he is and lest we forget Connie showing some skin at
no extra charge...plenty more where that came from. Hope to see you there!
Plus
Thursday, May 22, 2003. Mr. Roboto Project, 722 Wood Street, Wilkinsburg -
7:00pm
$5 cover charge. Featuring: Murder in the Red Barn, Barrett Black Band, The
Copyrights
+ special guest - to be announced
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3. Starting tonight at the Quiet Storm, 5430 Penn Avenue
Wed 5/21 The Rank Strangers, Redheaded Stepchild
(bluegrass) 8:00
Thur 5/22 Cloud Machine, Two Live Dogs (acoustic) 8:00
5/28 world famous fiddle player
Danny Barnes
5/30 add Daryl Fleming to the bill
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4. SONIC Black Forum Exhibition Fundraising event Friday, May 23rd
SONIC - A Black Forum Exhibition fundraising event
Friday May 23, 2003. Showroom Lofts, 5530 Penn Avenue. Enter @ the glass doors
on Penn. 8pm- 3a. $5 suggested donation at the door. 412-363-0820
First floor gallery 8pm - 11pm:
B.R. Burns, Nationally acclaimed spoken word artist from Houston, TX
B.R. is currently touring to promote his debut CD “The Sista Factor”
His work can also be found in Michael Baisden’s best-selling novel:
“God’s Gift to Women”
B.R. is a fast rising star who will be showcased on Russell Simmons’
Def Poetry Jam later this year, earn the rights to say you saw him when…
http://www.brburns.com.
Special guest visual artists
Loft #1 10pm - 3am:
Barrett Black Band, DJ Orlando, Live Mural by Blaine Siegel
BYOB. Free libations provided by Valhalla & BFE. Proper id required.
Sonic is a fundraiser to increase revenue to complete INDIVISUAL, Barrett
Black’s original urban opera. Sonic is the third of 3 events that count down
to the release of INDIVISUAL, debuting July 11, 2003. The opera will address
the topics of social harmony and multicultural awareness. Your attendance
and financial support will help us to achieve the goal of making INDIVISUAL
a positive, life-enhancing art event for all to enjoy. If you are unable to
attend Sonic or would like to show additional support, please send donations
payable to The Kingsley Association:
The Kingsley Association
Indivisual Fundraiser
6118 Penn Circle South
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Any contribution you can make would be greatly appreciated! Please note that
your donation is tax-deductible. If you include your home address, you will
receive a donation confirmation letter for your tax purposes.
Please use the UVLoop! The UVLoop runs every Friday and Saturday from 7:00pm
to 3:00am. It stops just two blocks away at the Quiet Storm Coffeehouse. For
schedules and more information go to
www.uvloop.com
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5. Closing Reception Friday @ garfield Artworks, 4931 Penn Ave.
The Garfield Artworks is pleased to present: RODEO EGO
Surreal drawings by christiane d.
Closing Reception May 23, 2003
From 7:00 -10:00 PM
The evening's events include:
Surrealist Poetry Readings and An Artist Talk
Also, featured at the exhibit: The Exquisite Corpse
created by several local artists: Susan Constanse, Renee Bucek, Lin Wei Lee,
Chris
Craychee, Blaine Seagal, T.K.Mundok to name a few.
Donations are welcome!
Garfield Artworks, 4931 Penn Ave. Pittsburgh,PA 15224. 412-361-2262
www.garfieldartworks.com
or mancusoart@cs.com
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6. Student Month at Blue Tree Gallery, 6006 Penn Circle S.
Friday, May 23 from 7-9. Capa student exhibit....through the 31st. Call
412.441.0611. Gallery hours: Tues Fri. 11-6pm. Sat. 11- 5PM.
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7. Grammy Nominee Sharon Katz @ Kelly Strayhorn Theatre, Friday & Saturday.
Afrika Yetu (www.afrikayetu.org)
presents:
Grammy Nominee Sharon Katz and the Peace Train Band from South Africa
Friday & Saturday, May 23 and 24, 2003- 8:00 p.m.
Kelly-Strayhorn Theater
5941 Penn Avenue (Highland ave. East Liberty)
Pittsburgh, PA. 15206 www.kelly-strayhorn.org <http://www.kelly-strayhorn.org/>
Tickets: $15, $20, $25. Call 412-394-3353 or order online @
www.proartstickets.org <http://www.proartstickets.org/>
Direction: 412.363.3000 We will be serving The Best African food and drinks.
Crafts and Clothing.
Sharon Katz Sharon Katz made
history in South Africa in 1993 when sheformed the country's first-ever,
500-member multi-cultural and multi-lingual performing group and staged the
production called "When Voices Meet." Then Sharon rocked the nation with her
concert tour, "The Peace Train." She took 150 performers, including her friends
Ladysmith Black Mambazo, on tour by train, giving concerts at every stop along
their route. The performing group became known as "The Peace Train" forever
more, and all the world watched as Nelson Mandela became South Africa's first
democratically elected President a few months later.
The first time world-wide audiences saw Sharon perform, it was on CNN in April
1994. By then, a date had been set for South Africa's first-ever democratic
election. Sharon was commissioned by the Independent Electoral Commission to
write songs in many of South Africa's languages to teach people how to vote for
the first time in their lives. CNN caught Sharon jumping down from a helicopter
to perform the songs in a remote area of KwaZulu because Chief Buthelezi had
just agreed to let his people vote and there was an urgent need to inform people
quickly.
The CNN piece brought international attention, and the invitations to perform in
the US and elsewhere started pouring in. The Peace Train was about to become The
Peace Plane!
100,000 fans screamed for more at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, just
one of their stops when Sharon Katz & The Peace Train did a 5-week, 8-city US
tour. They were an instant hit, selling out all their CD's at the first concert.
From Disney World's International Festival to the New Orleans Jazz Fest, from
Harlem to Hampton, Memphis and Cincinnati, and from Philadelphia's Penn's
Landing to Washington, DC's Duke Ellington School of Performing Arts, Sharon
Katz & The Peace Train thrilled audiences of all ages with the unstoppable beat
and amazing harmonies of South African music and Dance.
Sting and Trudie Styler heard about them from one of Paul Simon's producers, and
soon Sharon Katz & The Peace Train were whisked in to the studio to record for
an album that included Paul Simon, Elton John and Madonna.
www.sharonkatz.com
Afrika Yetu, an artistic , Cultural and educational resource,
is supported by The M.C.A.I, The A.W. Mellon of the Pittsburgh Foundation, The
PA Partners and Pro-Arts and Anonymous.
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8. Sunday, MAY 25: MUSIC IN THE HOUSE!
This SUNDAY MAY 25 at the house in Highland Park > >
> > 5712 Wellesley Avenue (between Mellon & N. St. Clair)
Green Mannequin Productions brings you:
* CRESCENT & FROST * featuring Pittsburgh's own Dan Marcus
doors at 6:30 * show at 7pm * suggested donation: $10 cash only at the door
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seating limited to 50 people (kids welcome) * smoke and alcohol free *
refreshments will be served
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED.
TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT
email traci@greenmannequinproductions.com
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Crescent & Frost: a five piece new acoustic band from NYC...grounded in
bluegrass while drawing from the vast landscape of American Music. Some of
you may have seen Dan Marcus, the group's co-founder, at previous Music in
the House shows with his Jazz group the Marcus Morris Quartet or on the Club
Cafe stage playing guitar with Norah Jones. For more about Dan and why you
don't want to miss Crescent and Frost check http://www.crescentandfrost.com
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Music in the House:
The Green Mannequin Music in the House Series features live acoustic sets
from local and national acts in an informal setting, allowing artists and
audiences the chance to be part of an intimate musical experience. It's been
a while since we've had a house concert and this one is sure to make for a
good Sunday night. Hope to see you there. For more on Green Mannequin check
http://www.greenmannequinproductions.com
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brought to you in part by the Sprout Fund http://www.sproutfund.org
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9. Penn Avenue Reconstruction Meeting, Tuesday
Location: Bloomfield-Garfield Corporation
Community Activity Center, 113 N. Pacific Avenue
The City of Pittsburgh announces the scheduling of a third session designed
to continue a dialogue with the public concerning the Penn Avenue reconstruction
project.
Fred Reginella, Director of the Department of Engineering and Construction, will
be in Garfield on May 27th at 6:30 PM to speak with community residents and
business owners regarding the much-anticipated Penn Avenue reconstruction
project. Mr. Reginella will be on hand to discuss key elements of the project,
progress to date, and the anticipated timeline for next steps and action items.
This project will impact on five neighborhoods (East Liberty, Friendship,
Garfield, Bloomfield, and Lawrenceville) and many residents and businesses.
The meeting will provide an opportunity to ask questions about the
reconstruction effort and to learn more about the plans associated with this
exciting project.
MILLIONS OF DOLLARS OF INVESTMENT--DO NOT MISS THIS MEETING!
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10. Sprout Mural Project, Competing Artist Designs @ Garfield Artworks,
Tuesday
Tueday, May 27, 7-9PM. Garfield Artworks, 4931 Penn Ave.
Artist Hello community leaders! Please let all of your neighbors know about the
exhibit of all artists' preliminary designs. This will be an amazing art show of
32 artists' original works, four of which will be competing for our mural here
on Penn Avenue. The event is meant to give some exposure to these artists, but
also to give all interested community members the chance to view the four
artists' work that are vying for their mural site. There will not be any voting
or selection at this time-this is an art show-come and have a nice evening of
discussion and good cheer with your neighbors across the Pittsburgh region!
Morton Brown
Project Coordinator | Sprout Public Art
4920 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15224-1690
t 412.325.0646
f 412.325.0647
morton@sproutfund.org
publicart.sproutfund.org
Community murals project-Community Murals Preliminary Design Exhibition
Competing Artists include:
Monique Luck, Leslie Ansley, Colleen Black, Richard Boniker, Beth Byers, Rafael
Canedo, Barbara Charles, Susan Constance, Kathryn Dambach, Ron Donoughe, John
Fleenor, Kevinn Fung, Raymond Gieger, George Gist, Kyle Holbrook, Brian
Holderman
Thad Kellstadt, Sandy Kessler, Jackie Kresak, Beth Marinelli, Laurie Marshall,
Constance Merriman, Anire Mosley, Jorge Myers, Samantha Roth, Chris St. Pierre,
Jena Ann Sabom, Kristoffer Smith, Julie Stunden, Peter Theofilis, Gerry Tonti,
Kirke Wilson, Kristin Williams, Robert Ziller
Of these thirty-two, eight will be selected to create murals at these community
sites:
Garfield Penn and Matilda Ave
Hill District 2012 Center Ave
Wilkinsburg 745 Penn Ave
Strip District 11th and Penn Ave
Northside 512 Jacksonia St
Millvale E. Ohio Blvd and Lincoln Ave
McKees Rocks 625 Chartiers Ave
Regent Square 1101 S. Braddock
Come see the exciting work being generated by Pittsburgh artists. On
display for one night only at Garfield Artworks, but coming soon to a
neighborhood near you. . .
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The PAAI A-list is intended to promote artists and arts-related activity
who live and work along the Penn Avenue Corridor. The A-list includes event
listings, gallery hours, venue rental information, jobs listings, art classes, &
artists studio spaces for rent/ sale.
If you have something arts related you would like the community to know about
please email it to jeffrey@friendship-pgh.org by 5PM on the Tuesday
morning of the week you would like it to appear. Priority will be given to all
Penn Avenue Corridor arts info.
Like the changes you are seeing along the Penn Avenue Corridor. Call us at
412-441-6147 to make a donation to one of the many active organizations helping
to revitalize the Penn Avenue Corridor.
(The End)
"Clay or Reuben?" Š.Artnonymous.