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Pittsburgh Opera officially started off its 2017-18 season with the Diamond Horseshoe Ball at the Omni William Penn on Friday, September 22. [ngg src=”galleries” ids=”209″ display=”basic_thumbnail” thumbnail_crop=”0″] The gala was chaired by Dr. Vonda Wright, a renowned orthopedic surgeon with UPMC, and her husband Peter Taglianetti, a Stanley Cup winner with the Pittsburgh Penguins. Over …

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Harvest Celebration Commemorates From Slavery to Freedom Garden

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The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy’s Harvest Celebration on Friday, September 15th commemorated the first season of plantings in the From Slavery to Freedom Garden at the Frick Environmental Center. The new, beautifully curated planting space is an extension of the From Slavery to Freedom Exhibit at the Heinz History Center. The garden highlights plants that sustained …

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Rock ’N Soul Gala Remembers The Stanley Theatre

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The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s 2017 Rock ‘n Soul Gala raised $458,000 and 450 seats were sold. Lead sponsor of this year’s Gala was KeyBank and Presenting Sponsor, UPMC and UPMC Health Plan. Gala guests enjoyed dinner on the Benedum stage with live entertainment by Vintage Trouble, followed by a dessert buffet reception and dancing to …

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The Children’s Institute of Pittsburgh Welcomes New President & CEO

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On the evening of Thursday, September 14, the Board of Directors of The Children’s Institute of Pittsburgh hosted a community reception at The Pittsburgh Golf Club to introduce new President & CEO Wendy Pardee to community leaders and stakeholders. View the event photo gallery below. [ngg src=”galleries” ids=”206″ display=”basic_thumbnail” thumbnail_crop=”0″] Wendy comes to Pittsburgh from …

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UPMC Hillman Cancer Center Gala 2017 Raises $4.1 Million for Cancer Research

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The UPMC Hillman Cancer Center Gala 2017, “A Future Without Cancer,” recognized nearly 900 of the region’s leaders and longtime supporters in attendance who are responsible for raising more than $4.1 million to support the efforts of scientists and clinicians at the region’s only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center. This major event begins an …

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Fly Away Bash Benefits Food Bank Backpack Program

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The Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank headquarters was transformed into a must-visit destination on Friday, September 8 as guests enjoyed dinner, drinks, dancing and an unforgettable giveaway—all while benefiting an important cause. [ngg src=”galleries” ids=”202″ display=”basic_thumbnail” thumbnail_crop=”0″] The annual bash benefited Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank’s Backpack Program, which addresses food insecurity in Pittsburgh by …

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Family House Supports Mission with 34th Annual Polo Match

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To support the Family House mission of providing affordable, home-like accommodations to patients and families who travel to Pittsburgh for medical care, the organization hosted their 34th Annual Polo Match on Saturday, September 9. [ngg src=”galleries” ids=”203″ display=”basic_thumbnail” thumbnail_crop=”0″] In addition to the professional polo match, the day’s highlights included tailgating, a silent auction, children’s …

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Reed Smith Celebrates 140 Years

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Attorneys and staff at global law firm Reed Smith’s Pittsburgh office marked the firm’s 140th anniversary with a cocktail reception September 7th. About 375 leaders and executives from area corporate, nonprofit, government, education and civic organizations attended, including The Heinz Endowments, Hillman Family Foundations, PNC, Allegheny Health Network, Carnegie Mellon University, Duquesne University, U.S. Steel, ATI, Highmark and Richard …

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Riverlife Celebrates a Party at the Pier

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Curious onlookers from inside Rivers Casino couldn’t resist watching the festivities unfolding outside in the amphitheater on the evening of August 25. Of interest? A sold-out crowd of 1,000 that was toasting Riverlife’s Party at the Pier. [ngg src=”galleries” ids=”201″ display=”basic_thumbnail” thumbnail_crop=”0″] “What a gorgeous night,” said president Vivien Li. “This is absolutely beautiful. I …

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Cystic Fibrosis Gala Sets National Fundraising Record

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“In a world full of narcissism, you meet all the great people doing charity work,” said Pittsburgh’s 50 Finest 22nd Anniversary Gala co-founder James “Doc” Mendelson. “When you allow the benevolent nature of your soul to shine through, it’s not always about the money. It’s about giving of yourself.” [ngg src=”galleries” ids=”200″ display=”basic_thumbnail” thumbnail_crop=”0″] Early …

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Steelers Alumni Golf Classic

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Blind & Vision Rehabilitation Services (BVRS) of Pittsburgh held its 21st annual Steelers Alumni Golf Classic at Diamond Run Golf Club on Monday, July 24. [ngg src=”galleries” ids=”198″ display=”basic_thumbnail” thumbnail_crop=”0″] Each foursome is captained by former Pittsburgh Steelers, Pirates, Penguins or other Pittsburgh celebrities. The day drew more than 150 golfers to the course and …

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Animal Friends Celebrates Wellness Center Grand Opening

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On Sat., July 15, Animal Friends celebrated the grand opening of the new Howard Ash Animal Wellness Center, an $8.5 million, 18,400-square foot facility on Animal Friends’ 75-acre campus in Ohio Township. [ngg src=”galleries” ids=”196″ display=”basic_thumbnail” thumbnail_crop=”0″] The grand opening festivities began with a ribbon cutting featuring Allegheny County Treasurer John Weinstein, Animal Friends Board …

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Night in the Tropics

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The National Aviary’s 15th Annual Night in the Tropics attracted about 1,300 party-goers on Saturday, July 8th. [ngg src=”galleries” ids=”197″ display=”basic_thumbnail” thumbnail_crop=”0″] Guests enjoyed delicious food from over 30 restaurants, tropical cocktails, wine and craft beer as they mingled with exotic birds and took in the global entertainment. The over-the-top evening raised approximately $240,000.

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Mattress Factory Celebrates 40th Anniversary

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A party 40 years in the making drew a sell-out crowd of 1,400 to the Mattress Factory on June 16, during which founder Barbara Luderowski offered a good-natured response to whether she ever expected reaching such a milestone when the museum first opened in 1977. [ngg src=”galleries” ids=”194″ display=”basic_thumbnail” thumbnail_crop=”0″] “No,” she laughed. “I might …

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Spring Hat Luncheon Welcomes 600 to Schenley Park

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The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy raised $530,000 during its annual Spring Hat Luncheon on May 6, welcoming more than 600 guests to Schenley Park. [ngg src=”galleries” ids=”191″ display=”basic_thumbnail” thumbnail_crop=”0″] A rainy week made it impossible to keep the ground dry under the tented area on the overlook, which resulted in the appearance of more than one …

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Gods & Goddesses Theme Ignites Pittsburgh Public Theater Gala

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The Pittsburgh Public Theater wowed patrons of its Gods and Goddesses-themed gala on May 5 with a shimmering evening that began with producing artistic director Ted Pappas awaiting the arrival of his 400 guests while surrounded by strapping gladiators. [ngg src=”galleries” ids=”192″ display=”basic_thumbnail” thumbnail_crop=”0″] “I like to make a nice, subtle entrance,” he said. Celebrating …

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Phipps Celebrates Super. Natural. Exhibit with Opening Night Party

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Behind the scenes technicalities of Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens’ latest exhibit, Super. Natural. involved 500 pieces of hand-blown glass that had been meticulously packed into 122 boxes for a cross-country trip from Seattle to Pittsburgh on a 52-foot-long tractor trailer. [ngg src=”galleries” ids=”190″ display=”basic_thumbnail” thumbnail_crop=”0″] Once here, it took a core of volunteers and …

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Haute Wired Gala Toasts Fashion Exhibit

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“Iris van Herpen: Transforming Fashion,” the first exhibit of its kind to grace one of the main galleries of the Carnegie Museum of Art, drew 210 guests for the Haute Wired Gala on April 28. The event toasted the final days of an exhibit co-organized by the High Museum of Art in Atlanta and the …

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St. Barnabas Charities Honors Former New York City Mayor

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A message infused with leadership, compassion, patriotism and courage punctuated the 45-minutes that former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani shared with more than 400 guests of St. Barnabas Charities during the 2017 Founder’s Day Celebration. [ngg src=”galleries” ids=”188″ display=”basic_thumbnail” thumbnail_crop=”0″] “I’m excited to see him in person,” said Lindsey Senft. “He’s this larger than …

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A Night of Reflection

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More than 200 guests gathered last month at the Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel for the 15th Annual Saint Alexis Catholic School Gala, benefiting the privately funded Catholic elementary school in Wexford. [ngg src=”galleries” ids=”187″ display=”basic_thumbnail” thumbnail_crop=”0″] This year’s theme, “A Night of Reflection,” resonated with guests as they reminisced about the school’s 55-year history and looked …

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Renowned Poet and Artist Comes to the Maridon

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On Saturday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. the Maridon Museum will hold a gala opening of its exhibit and art sale “A Cosmic Contemporary Collaboration.” The exhibit, which runs April 8 through June 3, will feature paintings and a performance by internationally recognized poet Huang Xiang, one of China’s greatest 20th century, post-cultural revolution …

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Shake Your Booties Down Bourbon Street

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Silver platters overflowing with bejeweled masks and long strands of vibrantly colored beads ensured guests of The Children’s Home & Lemieux Family Center wouldn’t be empty handed for their Mardi Gras-themed Shake Your Booties party. At least, for those who didn’t come fully prepared. [ngg src=”galleries” ids=”182″ display=”basic_thumbnail” thumbnail_crop=”0″] “I found this upstairs in our …

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