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Bravo Academy Opera Camp

Pittsburgh Opera will hold its inaugural Summer Camp, Bravo Academy, from July 10 through 21, 2023, for high school students interested in opera and other performing arts. Participants will receive invaluable hands-on experience with leading industry professionals and performers. Each instructor is a specialist in their fi eld, selected to off er participants a broad, accurate view of the world of opera. All participants will take fun and engaging classes, participate in exclusive workshops with Pittsburgh Opera staff , engage in master classes with industry luminaries and master teachers, and more. Space is also available for participants interested in scenic/costume design, stage direction and other creative and production-related performance elements. Bravo Academy will culminate with a fi nal, professional showcase performance by the participants at the Bitz Opera Factory on 7 p.m., July 21, 2023.

$550 registration fee. Payment plans and fi nancial aid are available. To register, call Rebekah Diaz at 412-281-0912, ext. 256, or visit PittsburghOpera.org/BravoEnroll.

Rooted In Sound Relocates in Aspinwall

Rooted In Sound is moving to the Green Heiress Building at 209 Commercial Avenue, in Aspinwall, to join their community of healers. Owner Wyatt Melius is making an introductory off er of $99 for one gong class, one sound massage, one coaching assessment and one sound and light treatment.

He says, “I work with my clients to help make lifestyle changes and choose health-promoting ways that produce real and lasting results. You will develop a deeper understanding of lifestyle choices that work best for you, improving your energy, balance, health and happiness. Each session will leave you feeling inspired and motivated. We will talk about things beyond food, seeking to bring balance to important elements of your life such as love and relationships, as well as career and money. I will personally and carefully guide you to make simple, small changes that transform your life.”

For more information, call 412-609-8999, email Wyatt@RootedInSound.com or visit RootedInSound.com. See ad, page 7.

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The Sustainable Pittsburgh Social Equity Sprint is a fun, free and friendly competition for businesses, organizations and municipalities to jumpstart progress on social equity and earn recognition for their achievements through February 2023. These events enable organizations to compete against peers in earning points for actions that advance social equity, carbonemissions reduction or another critical topic. Any workplace from any sector and at any stage of sustainability advancement is encouraged to be part of these three- or six-month bursts. Organizations can rally employees toward quick progress, track performance against peers through Sprint leaderboards and earn recognition as sustainability leaders. Businesses in the top 25 percent for racial and ethnic diversity are 35 percent more likely to have bottom lines that outperform their peers. Overall, organizations with demonstrated diversity, equity and inclusion strategies foster innovation, gain an edge for top talent and see a correlation to stronger financial benefits.

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