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Standing Tall
This fall’s NFL national anthem controversy was an opera whose bloated cast of characters would be hard to match—from President Donald Trump, to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, to team owners across the country to rich NFL players professing social concern. And as many problems as the world seems to have, for a solid week, the …
Leading the Way
We asked five high-profile executives: What do you believe to be the most important ingredients of successful leadership? J. Christopher Donahue, president and CEO, Federated Investors, Inc. Lessons on leadership can come from the unlikeliest sources—even works of art. An example can be found in what may be the most important work in the prized …
Time Honored Party Celebrates Public Service
The first year event by the Jefferson Awards Foundation (JAF) Pittsburgh was held at Presenting Sponsor LUXE Creative in Point Breeze, on Saturday, November 11, 2017. The party featured the inaugural Kate Dewey Lifetime Achievement in Public Service Award presented to Ms. Dewey by JAF Regional Executive Director Jodi S. Klebick. Kate is retiring president …
Pointe in Time Gala Raises $630,000 for the Arts
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre hosted a sold-out crowd of 555 for its Pointe in Time Gala: West Side Story Suite, Saturday, Nov. 11, at the Westin. [ngg src=”galleries” ids=”218″ display=”basic_thumbnail” thumbnail_crop=”0″] Chaired by Dr. Christopher Howard, president of Robert Morris University, and his wife Mrs. Barbara Noble Howard, the annual gala raised $630,000 for artistic priorities, …
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Wings & Wildlife Soirée Raises $55,000 in Support of National Aviary
The National Aviary’s Annual Wings & Wildlife Art Show kicked off on Friday, November 3 with a first class Soiree & Benefit Auction. Guests mingled with wildlife artists and met exotic birds up-close as they enjoyed gourmet hors d’oeuvres, open bar and strolling strings, all before gathering for an exciting live auction, emceed by beloved …
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The Frick Pittsburgh Opens “Undressed” with Gala
The Frick Pittsburgh marked the opening of “Undressed: A History of Fashion in Underwear” with a gala held on the evening of October 19. The sold-out “Undressed” gala provided four hundred guests the opportunity to experience the blockbuster exhibition before it opened to the public on Saturday, October 21. Gala co-chairs were Ina Gumberg, Peggy …
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Washington & Jefferson College Inaugurates Knapp as 13th President
Washington & Jefferson College inaugurated John C. Knapp, Ph.D., on Oct. 19, 2017 as the institution’s thirteenth president. The ceremony was held at Olin Fine Arts Center on the W&J College campus. [ngg src=”galleries” ids=”213″ display=”basic_thumbnail” thumbnail_crop=”0″] Dr. Knapp began his appointment at W&J on Aug. 1, 2017, following the retirement of former W&J President …
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Big Brothers Big Sisters’ ILLUMINATION Ignites the Senses
Big Brothers Big Sisters’ ILLUMINATION ignited the senses: guests reveled in the multi-sensory environment of light, sound and taste held at LUXE Creative Studio TWO on the evening of October 7. [ngg src=”galleries” ids=”212″ display=”basic_thumbnail” thumbnail_crop=”0″] ILLUMINATION raised $324,109 for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh. The evening sparkled with designer cocktails, delectable bites …
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Pittsburgh Quarterly Readers’ Top Garden Photos
We asked our readers and the Pittsburgh community to submit photos of their gorgeous gardens and unique backyards. The results are in! Below is a selection of our favorites. Fox Chapel Golf Club’s Tennis Bed The Tennis Bed at the Fox Chapel Golf Club borders the front lawn and tennis courts, providing an explosion of …
Meet Me at the Station Event Supports Community Revitalization
On the evening of September 30, the Wilkinsburg Train Station lit up with performances of many kinds to promote the revitalization of Wilkinsburg through the Wilkinsburg Community Development Corporation. [ngg src=”galleries” ids=”211″ display=”basic_thumbnail” thumbnail_crop=”0″] “Meet Me at the Station” featured live performances by DEPAC Contortion and Attack Theater. Acclaimed artist, Norman Brown, live painted a …
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Allegheny Health Network Holds First-Ever Gala
The Allegheny Health Network “In the Spotlight” Gala was held on Wednesday, September 27 at Stage AE. The Network’s first-ever gala included a cocktail reception, dinner, and entertainment by The Elite Show Band. [ngg src=”galleries” ids=”210″ display=”basic_thumbnail” thumbnail_crop=”0″] Emcee Bob Pompeani from KDKA-TV also led the nearly 500 guests through a brief program which highlighted …
Diamond Horseshoe Ball Kicks Off Pittsburgh Opera’s season
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
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
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 …
The Children’s Institute of Pittsburgh Welcomes New President & CEO
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
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
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
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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3 Not-So-Simple Questions, Part IV
Editor’s note: This is the fourth and final part of a feature that began in the pages of the Fall issue of Pittsburgh Quarterly. We invited the heads of the region’s top independent schools to address three important questions, in 200 words or less for each. The final question is below, along with the answers. …
Reed Smith Celebrates 140 Years
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 …
3 Not-So-Simple Questions, Part III
Editor’s note: This is part three of a feature that began in the pages of the Fall issue of Pittsburgh Quarterly. We invited the heads of the region’s top independent schools to address three important questions, in 200 words or less for each. The second of the questions is below, along with the answers. For …
3 Not-So-Simple Questions, Part II
Editor’s note: This is part two of a feature that began in the pages of the Fall issue of Pittsburgh Quarterly. We invited the heads of the region’s top independent schools to address three important questions, in 200 words or less for each. The first of the questions is below, along with the answers. For …