Archive for July, 2007

Bonfire and Hayride — CANCELED

Saturday, July 28th, 2007

As you may know, the construction of the Sterrett School addition is underway. The field we have used for the Bonfire is not available. As a result, this year’s Bonfire has been canceled. We plan to direct our efforts and funds towards this year’s Light Up Night.


Mark your calendars. The annual South Point Breeze Bonfire and Hayride date has been set.

  • Saturday, October 6th, 4pm

With the Sterrett School field unavailable, we’re going to move the event to Edgerton street, between the cemetery and Reynolds. More details to follow. We need your help to plan and execute this event. Contact info@southpointbreeze.org for more information or to sign up!

Community Meeting

Saturday, July 28th, 2007

Monday, August 13th @ 8pm
Dennis’ House (corner of LeRoi and Reynolds)

This meeting is open to the entire neighborhood.

The planned agenda items include:

  • Block Captain street assignments
  • Bonfire Task Force update, event planning, and task assignments
  • PBZ sticker distribution
  • more…

See you there!

Here are the minutes from our last meeting (10 July).

Block Party: Le Roi Street

Friday, July 27th, 2007

Block Party: Hastings / Gettysburg Street

Friday, July 27th, 2007

Frick Art & Historical Center To Hold Classic Car Road Rally

Thursday, July 5th, 2007

The H.C. Frick Horseless Carriage Tour Invites Drivers and Car Enthusiasts To Challenge Themselves, Autos, On Scenic 75-mile Course

PITTSBURGH, PA, June 29, 2007—The Frick Art & Historical Center recently announced that it will stage its first-ever road rally, the H.C. Frick Horseless Carriage Tour. This exciting event—held on Sunday, September 9, 2007 and organized and directed by renowned Rally Master Rick Beattie, winner of six Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) National Road Rally championships—starts at 8:30 a.m. at the Frick’s Car and Carriage Museum and ends at 3:00 p.m. at the West Overton Museums in Scottdale. The inaugural running of the rally will follow a 75-mile predetermined course over scenic and historic roadways between Pittsburgh and Scottdale, Westmoreland County.

Read the attached PDF for more information…

Center for the Arts News

Thursday, July 5th, 2007

From our friends at the Pittsburgh Center for the Arts

1. Register for Classes and Workshops
2. Visit Our Galleries
3. Artist Talks
4. Shop @ the Center
5. IN-TENT - July 12th
6. Teaching Artist idea exchange - July 18th
7. Support PF/PCA

1. Register now for Summer Art Camps and Classes

Summer Classes and Workshops
PCA Summer 07 Classes
Don’t miss out on your chance to take a summer class at the Pittsburgh Center for the Arts! We have lots to offer, including some special short courses that start later in July. There’s still time to sign up. Don’t miss:

Intermediate/Advanced Weaving with Deb Meteney starts July 10
Hollow Precious Metal Clay Beads with Donna Penoyer starts July 11
Painting Seminar with Mary Collins starts July 11
Beaded Jewelry with Adina DeRoy Stouffee starts July 17
Creative Bookbinding with Christopher Kardambikis starts July 17
Throwing Sets with Kip O’Krongly starts July 17
Collage with Sharon Wilson-Wilcox starts July 17
Raku Party Workshop with Kip O’Krongly on July 20

Plus more classes start in late July!

Art Camps
It’s not too late to sign up for art camps. Week long camps are available for students ages 4-17 and run through August 24th.

There are scholarship awards available for families demonstrating financial need.

For complete information about classes
and financial aid, visit http://www.pittsburgharts.org/school/
Or call 412.361.0455.

2. Visit the Galleries

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Pittsburgh Center for the Arts, Marshall Building

Now through August 19th
Fiberart International 2007 presented by the Fiberarts Guild of Pittsburgh
Boxes II presented by Group A
Efflorescence: The Sea After Time by Lindsay O’Leary
Worlds within Worlds by Christopher Clarke, Kaley Finegan, and Brian Frus
Totem and Taboo by Judi Charlson

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Pittsburgh Filmmakers, Melwood Gallery
Visit www.pghfilmmakers.org for more information

Senior Photography 2007
Work from Seniors at Point Park/Pittsburgh Filmmakers’
BFA Photography program

3. Artist Talks
Join exhibiting artists in the gallery for a discussion of their inspiration, process, and current exhibition.

Pittsburgh Center for the Arts, Marshall Building

July 14th, 10:30 am - 1:30 pm, “Out of the Box”: An Art Workshop for Youth with Group A, Free

July 19th, 6 pm, Christopher Clark and Brian Frus

4. Shop @ the Center
Pittsburgh Center for the Arts, Marshall Building

The Shop @ the Center has beautiful, hand-crafted gifts for all your gift giving needs. Stop in and see our expanded array of glass pieces and limited edition glasses with the Center logo - collect all 6.

5. IN-TENT, Improvised Music Series
Pittsburgh Center for the Arts, Marshall Building Tent
Thursday, July 12, 7 pm, $10 in advance, $12 at the door

Oluyemi Thomas plays clarinet, saxophone, percussion, and multiple other instruments. He is the co-founder along with his wife Ijeoma of the renowned free jazz group Positive Knowledge, based in San Francisco for over 25 years. Thomas is a member of the Bah’i faith and believes “music should lead to spirituality.” As a creative musician, performer, recording artist, teacher, and engineer, he seeks to express his abiding love for the hidden power of art.

6. Teaching Artist idea exchange
Pittsburgh Filmmakers, 477 Melwood Ave.
Wednesday, July 18th, 5:30 - 8 pm, Free

Creating an Arts Blog: an interactive approach to documenting your residencies

This workshop, facilitated by teaching artist and muralist Alison Zapata, will demonstrate the many benefits of documenting residencies by blogging and how to get started with your own weblog. No prior experience necessary! Visual and performing artists will learn how a blog can be an interactive way to:

* document residencies;
* extend student learning beyond the classroom;
* engage teachers & parents in the creative process.

Seating is limited for this hands-on workshop. Participants may work at computer stations. Free Wifi or internet access provided for those who bring laptops.

5:30 - 6:30 pm Refreshments and networking
6:30 - 8 pm Presentation

TAie is a series of informal gatherings for artists working in school, museum, and community settings. It is co-sponsored by Gateway to the Arts and Pittsburgh Center for the Arts/ Pittsburgh Filmmakers. Its purpose is to provide a forum for idea-sharing and professional support for teaching artists in southwestern Pennsylvania.

To register, contact Carol Wolfe, at 412-342-4444 or carolw@gatewaytothearts.org.

7. Support PF/PCA

Pittsburgh Filmmakers and Pittsburgh Center for the Arts depend on the generous support individuals like you to provide quality arts education programming, exhibitions and service to artists. Donate on line at www.pittsburgharts.org.

Become a member and enjoy: discounts on classes at Pittsburgh Filmmakers, and Pittsburgh Center for the Arts; free admission to all exhibitions; discounts at all three Pittsburgh Filmmakers theaters; 10% off purchases at the Shop; plus special mailings and invitations.

United Way Contributor Choice #2621

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Shop and Galleries
Tues-Sat, 10 am to 5 pm
Sun, 12-5 pm

Pittsburgh Center for the Arts
6300 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15232
412.361.0873
www.pittsburgharts.org
info@pittsburgharts.org

Thursday, July 5th, 2007

Community Meeting

Wednesday, June 27th, 2007

Tuesday, July 10th @ 8pm, at Make Your Mark Coffeehouse

This meeting is open to the entire neighborhood.

The planned agenda items include:

  • commencement of our Block Captain Initiative
  • formation of the Bonfire Task Force
  • more…

See you there!