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Welcome to

WHIRL’s Winter Issue!

At the Folio Awards ceremony at the Edison Ballroom in New York City last month.

Last month, WHIRL was selected as one of the top three magazine launches this year by the judges at the prestigious Folio Magazine Eddie and Ozzie Awards. With a new media model that is effective, efficient, and easy, WHIRL stood out among hundreds of national entries for publications that are coming back into print post-Covid. It was an unexpected nomination and honor, made even sweeter by being able to represent Pittsburgh in the midst of the top professionals in the publishing industry.

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It has been a couple of years of hard work and heart break to bring this vision to life: making media something journalists have pride in again, that informs readers with accurate facts, and tries to make a happy difference in people’s worlds.

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WHIRL has media platforms that bring positive, inspiring, and authentic stories to life. The mission is to help people form bonds within the community in many ways. By featuring positive profiles, event presentations, wedding celebrations and real estate reveals, WHIRL encourages our community to support one another. With a focus on wellness articles, WHIRL actively promotes healthy lifestyles.

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Life is short. Love never ends. Peace is real. Dreams can come true. Be aware of what you leave in your slipstream. And always, Keep the Faith.

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Table of Contents Events

Real Estate

Local Events Event Coverage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 97th Cinderella Ball at the Carnegie Museums. . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 The Jewish Fertility Foundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Ecolution Gala. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Careers in Construction Month. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Real Estate Updates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Modern Elegance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Lawrenceville Living. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Weddings

Special Events Pittsburgh Polo Club. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Unsinkable at the Three Rivers Film Festival. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Favorite Wedding Cakes from Prantl’s.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Christina Rath & Jason Lamport. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 WHIRL Celebrates Love!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Health + Wellness Pittsburgh Embodiment Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Travel

Community Events Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Pittsburgh Cultural Trust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 The Palace Theatre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Sonesta Redondo Beach & Marina Laid-back beach chic. . . . 58

Special Section Pittsburgh Steelers Game 3 and 4 Photography . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Music Roxian Theatre Calendar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Mr Smalls Calendar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Profiles

Modern Elegance

Finances Four Reasons Why Stock Donations may be better... . . . . . . . 20 Health + Wellness Warm Timber Saunas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Restore Hyper Wellness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Green Heiress Retreats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Artist Profile Gerrie Shapiro. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Local Business Profile A Family Production Enchanted Lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Green Heiress Retreats Holistic Getaways across the country

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Sonesta Redondo Beach & Marina Laid-back beach chic

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CRAFTED Holiday Shopping Event, November 10, 5645 Butler Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201 Kick off the magic of the holiday season with our annual shopping event, CRAFTED! Be among the first to shop our new merchandise, holiday decor, and a selection of hand-crafted mugs and drinkware curated exclusively for the holidays. Find the perfect gift for everyone on your list (or treat yourself), all while supporting working artists! And while you shop, we’ll have a selection of light snacks and refreshments, including some festive cocktails, for you to enjoy. Learn more at: contemporarycraft.org u Photo by David Bachman Photography

Pittsburgh Opera’s Sparkling Speakeasy Gala 5645 Butler Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201 Mexican War Streets House & Garden Tour

Pittsburgh Opera’s Sparkling Speakeasy saw close to 300 people eat, drink, and be merry at the Bitz Opera Factory the evening of Saturday, October 7th.

Guests enjoyed special performances by Pittsburgh Opera’s Resident Artists, live jazz with the Andy Reamer Quartet, magic and storytelling with Jon Tai, and aerial presentations by Iron City Aerial.

The delectable food was catered by V&V Scratch Kitchen, The Cheese Queen, and Brown Bear Bread Café. Lo Bar Cocktail Services offered innovative custom cocktails featuring all Pennsylvania-made spirits from Lawrenceville Distilling, Big Springs Spirits, and Quantum Spirits.

The Sparkling Speakeasy raised nearly $135,000 for Pittsburgh Opera. u

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Pittsburgh Fitness Sampler with The Beauty Boost Pittsburgh The Gymnasium at the Maverick 120 S Whitfield St, Pittsburgh, PA 15206 Join The Beauty Boost Pittsburgh (in partnership with Yelp Pittsburgh and Smooch Aesthetics) and your favorite local fitness studios for 25-minute back-to-back workouts, wellness stations, shopping experiences, and more! Yoga, barre, kick boxing, BootCamp: These are just SOME of the awesome classes you get to try for free with your ticket purchase. Enjoy other interactive vendors and connect with friends old and new. Get tickets and see a full lineup of classes and vendors by visiting thebeautyboost.net/ pittsburgh. u

Twenty Five Club This year’s Twenty Five Club annual fall luncheon and fundraising event, “Falling Water Then and Now”, takes place Friday, November 17, 2023 at the Duquesne Club.

For over 84 years, the Twenty Five Club has lit up the lives of parents and their frail newborn babies with their mission of providing the utmost in critical care and research that specifically targets pre-natal and neonatal infants with state of the art medical equipment. Survival rates of these babies has increased. President is Michel Franklin.

Chairwomen are Lynn Bainbridge, Penny Holden and Peggy Snavely. u

Violins of Hope Oct. 7, through Nov. 21, 2023

Posner Center at Carnegie Mellon University

On Oct. 5, Violins of Hope Greater Pittsburgh celebrated the launch of its highly anticipated Violins of Hope project with a reception honoring partners and sponsors who have helped bring the treasured collection and its inspiring stories to Pittsburgh.

Thanks to their efforts, the landmark community project has expanded to over 60 cultural, educational, and musical events throughout the region. Carnegie Mellon University will host the anchoring exhibit, which opens Saturday, Oct. 7, at the university’s Posner Center.

During this afternoon’s 20-minute program, also on Carnegie Mellon’s campus, guests will hear inspirational messages and enjoy a musical performance featuring one of the coveted Violins of Hope, once played by a Jewish musician during the Holocaust.

CMU Director of Music Entrepreneurship Monique Mead, on violin, and Tino Cardenes, on piano, will serenade guests with jazz melodies from the ‘30s and ‘40s, considered “degenerate” by Hitler and the Nazi regime.

Guests of honor include the founder of Violins of Hope, Avshi Weinstein, a third-generation master violin maker; the new German Ambassador to the United States Andreas Michaelis; Carnegie Mellon President Farnam Jahanian; PA Secretary of the Department of Community and Economic Development Rick Siger; and Pittsburgh Deputy Mayor and Director Jake Pawlack.

Thanks to more than 50 partners and the generosity of Presenting Sponsor, The Arthur J. and Betty F. Diskin Cultural Endowment Fund of the Jewish Federation Foundation, as well as community sponsors, Violins of Hope Greater Pittsburgh aims to reach a broad audience through the project, which spans a comprehensive lineup of musical, educational and cultural events.

For information, visit violinsofhopepittsburgh.com. u

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Christmas came early this year as 84 Lumber The nation’s largest privately held building materials supplier, along with the company’s leadership team, store associates, customers, vendor partners, and national, state, and local dignitaries, welcomed the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree to Morgantown, West Virginia. This is the second year 84 Lumber has been the presenting sponsor of what affectionately is known as “The People’s Tree.” u

James Gallery presents: Fugue State Paintings by Catharine Fichtner The exhibition will continue through December 8th, 2023. “...A few years ago, I started using clothing pattern schematics as an armature to play with abstract painting techniques and narration. The schematics function as puzzle pieces, allowing me to play with formal elements that reference the complexity, layering, confusion, and intricacies of human memory. My most recent paintings are moving away from use of the paper schematics towards incorporation of fabric, which encases all of us and reveals much about us and our stories."u

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FLM Haiti 40th Anniversary Gala Celebration For 40 years, Functional Literacy Ministry of Haiti (FLM) has helped Haitians help themselves through education, healthcare, and hope. On Saturday, October 28, 2023 The organization will honor 50 people for their support of the work in Haiti. Including Longevity of Service Award winners Verna Crichlow, James Bryant, Russell Bynum, Susan Robinson. Pictured L to R., Kathy Bynum & Russell Bynum, Deputy Executive Director FLM Haiti u

113 x 113 To celebrate our 113th anniversary, Associated Artists of Pittsburgh presents 113 x 113, a juried exhibition and online store featuring artwork priced at $113. From each sale, 70% goes back to the artist. Last year, Associated Artists of Pittsburgh sold over 130 works of art, and over $10,000 in commissions went to Pittsburgh-area artists.

This year, Associated Artists hopes to build upon that success. For this year’s iteration, the 113 x 113 will consist of two releases: Friday, November 10 and Thursday, December 7, 2023. u

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Quality Life Services 13th annual Mr. & Ms. Quality Life Pageant held on Thursday, October 26, 2023 at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel in Cranberry, PA. KDKA-TV’s Bob Pompeani was the emcee of the event and a panel of special guests and local celebrities will occupy the judges’ panel. The event is attend by residents, families, employees and sponsors. Quality Life Services (QLS) encourages their residents to live life to the fullest. The annual Mr. & Ms. Quality Life Pageant is a friendly competition between male and female contestants from the 10 QLS facilities, who compete in formal wear and showcase their talents and personalities. u

Luke Stettner’s exhibit ‘State of the Sky’ debuts at Mattress Factory Mattress Factory announces the opening of a dynamic and evolving two-year exhibition, State of the Sky, by artist Luke Stettner which features more than 10 creative collaborators. Stettner’s new work deploys a range of mediums and processes across photography, sculpture, and poetry. Drawing inspiration from the changing conditions of the sky in Pittsburgh and the surrounding area, and by embracing the intrinsic value of collaboration, Stettner explores the complicated impact of industry on the environment and community health. u

Alaska Thunderf**k 5000’s Holiday Tour “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like ALASKA …

A Christmas Show” Launches this fall with a brand new live show extravaganza. Alaska is set to perform in Pittsburgh on Tuesday, December 12 with a show at Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall. u

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97th Cinderella Ball at the Carnegie Museums Photo Credit F. David Astudillo

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outhful energy and excitement filled the Carnegie Museums on the evening of June 18th, 2023 where 16 young women were presented as debutantes at the 97th Cinderella Ball. Coinciding with Father’s Day, this year’s celebration chaired by Mary Dauer Colville, Margaret Dauer Marquette, and Sarah Deutsch Scaife was a special gathering for the families of the debutantes who filled the venue with close to 400 guests. Many of the debutante had personal ties to this long-standing event including second-generation debutantes Elizabeth Corinne Brewer, Beatty Mellon Cathey, Sterling Mellon Cathey, Lilley Elizabeth Fiedler, and Natalia Claire McMahon who are all daughters Cinderella Ball debutantes. { 10 } COMMUNITY EVENT | WHIRLMAGAZINE.COM

Debutantes of the 97th Cinderella Ball Miss Audrey Pearl Badeer Miss Catherine Grace Barrett Brentzel Miss Elizabeth Corinne Brewer Miss McKenna Michelle Bush Miss Beatty Mellon Cathey Miss Sterling Mellon Cathey Miss Wesley Lyons Dillon Miss Lilley Elizabeth Fiedler Miss Katherine Ford Jenkins Miss Maeve Elizabeth Kelley Miss Meredith Elise Kelly Miss Natalia Claire McMahon Miss Bree Kavanaugh Murphy Miss Caroline Rose Penrod Miss Enysah Ann Roberts Miss Chloe Carolyn Wells

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This fairy tale evening was a year in the making for the young ladies who completed the Leadership Forum for Young Women program which entailed volunteer service of at least 30 hours per individual to the primary beneficiary, The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium, as well as service to additional non-profits, and attendance at networking and professional development events.

Combined over 465 hours were logged at the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium where the girls assisted the education department with animal presentations, helped with seasonal special events like the Asian Lantern Festival and ZooBoo, and assisted with marketing efforts for the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium’s 125th Anniversary.

Debutante Enysah Ann Roberts, a recent graduate of The Ellis School, was awarded a scholarship by the Cinderella Women’s Committee for her dedicated to voluntarism after completing the most hours in the group.

Scholarship Winner Enysah Ann Roberts with father Eric Roberts

Guests were seated lining the palatial Hall of Sculpture for the formal presentation of the debutantes. Young gentlemen serving as the Floor Committee lined the room on bent knee for the formal presentation of the debutantes. Each debutante, escorted by her father or presenter, was individually announced to a roomful of applause by enthusiastic guests. Always a special moment, Prince Charming 2023 was revealed to be Bobby O’Brien, a Shady Side Academy graduate and rising sophomore at Southern Methodist University. From a silver bowl, he blindly chose the name card of his Cinderella, Miss Audrey Pearl Badeer, who was thrilled by the news. The couple joined for a waltz at the center of the room followed by the Father Daughter Waltz by the entire group. After a promenade up and down the length of the room for all to see, the debutantes and their presenters led guests to cocktail hour in the Scaife Foyer at the Carnegie Museum of Art.

Cinderella Audrey Pearl Badeer, Prince Charming Bobby O’Brien

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97th Cinderella Ball Chairs with their daughters

Guests were awestruck by the beautiful site of the Carnegie Music Hall Foyer where tables were set for dinner adorned by towering white hydrangea and rose arrangements by Jeff Donati of Pete Donati & Sons. The Rick Purcell Big Band filled the room with upbeat classical selections during the meal. Dinner included an heirloom tomato salad and roasted chicken breast with prosciutto, fontina and sage, asparagus, and an herbed risotto followed by a jeweled desert display with assorted fruit tarts, macarons, double fudge brownies, and other treats prepared by Mark Balach of Culinaire. The John Parker Band kept the black-tie clad crowd on the dance floor until the very last song of the evening.

One of the oldest continuously-running debutante balls in America, the Leadership Forum for Young Women and Cinderella Ball welcome Pittsburgh area high school seniors yearly to participate. Today’s modern debutantes are active, accomplished young women who are passionate about giving back to their communities and building leadership skills that will position them for future success. Each year, the event benefits a local non-profit through hands-on volunteer work and a monetary donation from the proceeds of Cinderella Ball. For more information or to register interest in future participation please visit www.cinderellaball.com. u

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The Jewish Fertility Foundation

Gearing up for a busy few months Story and Photography Provided by Meredith Levy

Candle Making event “Light the Night” with JFF PGH at PGH Candle

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he Jewish Fertility Foundation’s Pittsburgh location, known as “JFF-PGH”, is gearing up for a busy few months!

The Jewish Fertility Foundation (JFF) is a non-profit organization that provides free emotional support and educational programming for anyone in the Pittsburgh area, regardless of religion, race, gender identity, etc. JFF also provides financial assistance to eligible applicants in the form of grants to help pay for costly fertility treatments often not covered by insurance.

Among the plethora of programming in the works are both the regularly scheduled monthly support groups, which are run by a local, licensed therapist, take place on zoom, and are free to attend, and special in person events like a ‘wellness’ event.

In addition to emotional support for people currently experiencing infertility, JFF-PGH and its dedicated manager, Meredith Levy, will also be holding a clergy training this spring, to help local rabbis better understand what their congregants might be facing and how best to support them and be sensitive to their needs (as well as what not to do or say).

Levy spends much of her time planning, coordinating, and executing events such as these, but also has the pleasure of working directly with clients struggling to build their families. For example, if someone requests a ‘fertility buddy’, Meredith works to match that person with a trained volunteer, who is a veteran of infertility, who may have had a similar diagnosis or fertility journey, and who can serve as a supportive listening ear.

Meredith Levy, JFF PGH Manager, Elana Frank, CEO and Founder of JFF and Erika Schmitt, Advisory Council Chair

Meredith Levy and Jenny Jones, Director of Development at an Evereve fundraising event.

Advisory Council member Ellen Olshansky at a clergy training event.

JFF-PGH and Meredith Levy also look forward to developing new partnerships in the Pittsburgh area with other agencies and fertility clinics. Meredith maintains contact with fertility specialists to continue to provide support that current and future clients need. Levy will continue to work tirelessly to help facilitate the fulfillment of the Jewish Fertility Foundation’s mission: to engage hopeful parents by providing financial assistance, emotional support, and infertility education to those struggling to build their families. For more information about JFF-PGH, check out our website, https://jewishfertilityfoundation.org/, or email Meredith at meredith@ jewishfertilityfoundation.org.

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Ecolution invites designers and artists to create couture fashion through the use of sustainable, recyclable, and organic materials — Ecolution co-Founder Ronda Zegarelli

Ecolution Gala by: Christine McMahon Tumpson Photo Credit is Anita Buzzy Photography

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colution Gala is a one-of-a-kind sustainable couture event, the Annual Ecolution Fashion Gala produced by The Green Voice Collective and was held at the Carnegie Museum in June 2023.

This breathtaking eco-fashion show and sustainability gala featured models from Docherty Model and Talent Agency who graced the runway, donning hand-crafted fashion designs that local artists designed and created utilizing reused and recycled materials. The eco-Runway show was curated by Richard Parsakian and Style by Izzazu Salon, Spa & Blowout Bar. Music by DJ Soy Sos and a special dance performance

by Donovan Reed and choreographed exclusively by American dance icon, Kyle Abraham.

“Ecolution invites designers and artists to create couture fashion through the use of sustainable, recyclable, and organic materials” says Ecolution co-Founder Ronda Zegarelli These stellar environmentally savvy ensembles address the environmental issues facing our planet. Ecolution, combining Music, Art, Fashion and Dance is a part of the Earth Day Global Network’s Artist for the Earth which gives the sustainable voice to the arts community throughout the world.”

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Additional Highlights were Leah Lizarondo, Founder of Food Rescue Hero®, transformative technology that turns food rescues into movements, was awarded the inaugural Model Citizen award. u

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What have I been eating?

Devout Vegetarian for over 25 years, my diet consists of primarily tofu, smoothies, avocados, veggie burgers and veggie sushi.

What have you been listening to?

Listening to French Music, Latin Music and the Blues from all eras. I’m a huge fan of Susan Tedeschi and Chris Stapleton and looking forward to going to a lot of shows this summer..

Government Mule, Peter Gabriel, Bruce Springsteen, Eric Clapton and hopefully Madonna.

What do you do to stay healthy?

I maintain a healthy lifestyle by dancing Zumba, Spinning, and just joined the new gym UFC Downtown to start weight training. I also find healthy distractions so I’m currently on my 500th day of learning French on Duolingo with the goal of getting back to Europe in 2024.

What is you passion?

My work is my daily force and I enjoy the path that my career has taken especially in the past 5 years. My greatest passion is producing events. I’m so fortunate that I have the opportunity to produce a series of Earth Day Events that Gary Kalinosky, my Creative Director and Business Partner and I have concepted and produced We also produce events with the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust and are excited about our upcoming event in October. We’ve also provided exciting project work with the August Wilson Center Taste of Jazz, Pittsburgh Fashion Week and The Hispanic Chamber, Dias de los Muertos. I love the diversity in the arts and combining music, fashion, dance and art in event production. There is so much talent in this city that it is always a proud moment to collaborate with some of the best artists and creatives in the city.

What is your greatest goal??

My greatest goal and mission is to continue to expand our Green Voice Platform which now reaches approximately 25,000 subscribers and enthusiasts. I concepted The Green Voice right before COVID and the Green Voice Monthly e-newsletter and it has become a great resource for Sustainable Lifestyle and Business News. Our editorial team is awesome with contributing writers such as Andrea Stehle, Natalie Bencivenga, Doug Oster, Dan Gigler and more. We are the hub for great sustainable content and our Green Voice Podcasts are hosted by the incredible Grant Ervin. Our Green Voice Speaker Series Panel Events’ relevance has been extremely well received so we have more Green Voice Events on deck for 2024.

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creator of Ecolution Gala

I also am proud to have my nieces now as a part of the Earth Day and Green Voice Events. Bria Zegarelli is a student at Dickinson and one of our writers in the Green Voice contributing great articles that target the young adult and teens interested in living a more sustainable lifestyle. Ella Zegarelli is a Student at Upper Saint Clair High School and is our Earth Day and Green Voice High School Brand Ambassador. We believe in education so we have a solid internship and brand ambassador program and encourage all of the Universities and Colleges to send us any potential candidates that have interest in being a part of Pittsburgh Earth Day and the Green Voice team. We are currently working with CMU, Duquesne University, Point Park University and Slippery Rock University, but we would love to work with all of the Universities, Colleges, Trade Schools and High schools. We are growing quickly and it definitely takes a united front to make the changes that are a part of our sustainability communications goal.

We would love for readers to sign up for the Green Voice Monthly e-newsletter and learn about Pittsburgh Earth Day and Green Voice Events, visit pittsburghearthday.org u

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Careers in Construction Month

84 Lumber Spotlights Dynamic Job Opportunities Written by: 84 Lumber Photography courtesy 84 Lumber

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orking at an 84 Lumber store may not be the typical route to working in construction, but 84 Lumber, the nation’s largest privately held building materials supplier, is anything but typical.

“It’s no secret that the construction industry is facing a severe shortage of skilled workers. What’s less known is that the way into construction may not always be with a builder or contractor,” said Ken Kucera, vice president of installed sales and manufacturing, 84 Lumber.

Primarily known as an industry leader in building supplies and services for single- and multi-family residences and commercial buildings, 84 Lumber also operates component plants, door shops, installation centers, and wood product shops. It offers kitchen and bath design services. The stores themselves carry a variety of building materials including siding, decking, windows, trim, roofing, and trusses. It’s where builders and industry pros not only get supplies, but also the help they need to solve the challenge of securing skilled, reliable teams to complete installation.

“Over the last decade, construction jobs have steadily increased, even during economic downturns,” said Kucera, who leads 84 Lumber’s strategy and implementation for growing the components manufacturing business across the country.

“According to the National Center for Construction Education, 40 percent of the current construction workforce will retire by 2031, so the need for skilled workers is showing no signs of slowing. What’s really key for the next generation are the opportunities – a career in construction doesn’t have to be limited to a job site… the task of building America requires workers with many different types of skill sets and career goals.”

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Chris Cox

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“Building a meaningful career is possible with any level of education,” adds Kucera. With internships, mentorships, and good management trainee programs, such as the one offered by 84 Lumber, you can customize the path for your career in construction. “If you’re good with your hands, great; if you have a way with people, consider sales. Any background or talent has a place in the construction industry,” said Kucera.

84 Lumber exemplifies the idea that the construction industry isn’t just about bricks and mortar: it’s about building careers and futures. Associates Chris Cox, divisional installed sales manager at 84 Lumber, and Brandon McGavitt, repairs and enhancements coordinator, highlight the diverse career paths available.

Chris Cox’s journey into the construction industry began in 2003 when he transferred from Coastal Carolina University to study Construction Management at Horry Georgetown Tech in Conway, South Carolina. He started as an intern at Centex Homes and quickly progressed to become a field superintendent. In 2008, after Pulte Homes acquired Centex Homes, Cox continued his career as a superintendent, this time in Charlotte, North Carolina. Following his years of industry experience, Cox moved to 84 Lumber in 2012.

Over the past 11 years, Cox has received three promotions, establishing a rewarding career with 84 Lumber.

Brandon McGavitt, on the other hand, took a different path into the construction industry.

With a degree in management information systems from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, he initially worked in IT at 84 Lumber for about two years. However, his passion for construction led him to seize a job opportunity as a repairs and enhancements coordinator in the real estate and development department in March 2022. McGavitt appreciates the dynamic nature of the construction field, the fast-paced environment, and the camaraderie with like-minded individuals who share the same blue-collar work ethic.

The Construction Industry is “Never Dull” Both Cox and McGavitt share a love for the constant change and fast-paced nature of the construction industry. They appreciate the opportunity to collaborate with dedicated teams and to see the tangible impact of their efforts.

“Every day is something new. The construction industry changes almost daily,” said Cox. “It’s the change that motivates you daily, and the best part is, you can be part of the change, too.”

“There literally isn’t a dull moment, and we change gears on a dime. Priorities shift and plans change, and we just adjust to it,” said McGavitt. “It’s hard work, no doubt, but it is rewarding. At the end of the day, you can leave knowing you accomplished something.

Honestly, it’s not for everyone and that’s okay. But if you aren’t scared of hard work and have the drive to make something of yourself, this company will reward you for that.”

The construction industry, with its hands-on experience and visible results, offers a unique form of job satisfaction. Completing projects that positively impact communities gives a sense of accomplishment that fuels people’s passion for construction.

“What I love most about my job,” said Cox, “is the opportunity to build and lead special teams that exceed both internal and external customer expectations.” He also finds immense satisfaction in witnessing his teams embrace the 84 Lumber culture.

Brandon McGavitt McGavitt echoes this sentiment, describing the moment he knew that this would be his lifelong career with a store manager telling him he could be someone in this company.

“He wrote an email to several of my bosses at the time and just told them that I could be/do something great at this company, and I’ve never forgotten that.”

For those interested in a career in construction, Cox offers valuable advice: “Be humble, let your hard work and work ethic do the ladder climbing. Learn to listen; and what I mean by that is really engage a mentor early on. Learn the tasks of others that support your position.

In other words, have humility. Don’t be afraid to ask questions. Make mistakes but learn from them. Lastly, never take your work home. Work/life balance in the construction industry is key to a long successful career.”

For information on career opportunities at 84 Lumber locations across the country, visit: https://www.84lumber.com/careers/ current-openings/ u

“84 Lumber has always put its people first. Our culture drives us to work hard, exceed customer expectations, and collaborate as one team across all departments,” said Cox.

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Four Reasons Why Stock Donations may be better than cash donations for non-profit organizations and donors

By T.J. Drost, CFP®, CAP®, AIF®, CFS® Illustrations courtesy Fragasso Financial Advisors

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s we enter this time of year, many individuals begin to review their personal finances and focus on making charitable contributions to the non-profit organizations that are near and dear to their hearts. Many donors simply look to their checkbooks and strike a check to the organizations that they support. This is a generous act and very much appreciated by the non-profit sector. However, many individuals are unaware that they can donate highly appreciated stock holdings to these organizations and receive a tax benefit. I will highlight four reasons where stock donations may be better than cash donations for non-profit organizations and donors.

1. Like cash, donating stock to charity is tax deductible.

This deduction remains a powerful way for those with the means to do so to make an impact with organizations that they are passionate about and assist in possibly reducing their annual tax obligation. This deduction is the same whether the donation is made in cash or stock. While most donors plan to make donations as they are passionate about the causes that they hold close to their heart, receiving a tax benefit will certainly enhance the donors own personal finances. An important point to mention here is that the donor must itemize on their tax return to receive the benefit.

For tax year 2022, you must have tax deductions over $12,950, $25,900 if married filing jointly and $19,400 if filing as head of household. You may deduct up to 30% of adjusted gross income.

Parametric Assumes all realized gains are subject to the maximum federal long-term capital gains tax rate of 20% plus the 3.8% Medicare surtax, for a total rate of 23.8%. Does not take into account state and local sales tax, if any apply.

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Finances — 2. Donating stock takes tax liability out of the portfolio.

Donating highly appreciated stock to a charity removes tax liability and enables the investor to make their desired donation.

The donor may deduct the donation from their adjusted gross income (AGI) and never have to worry about the capital gains tax they may otherwise have had to pay if they’d sold the stock. Many donors who make cash donations choose to sell investments and realize adverse tax consequences as a result of the sale. Depending on the length of time and price appreciation of the security, the donor may have significant embedded unrealized gains.

In-kind charitable donations help the donor better control their tax situation while achieving their philanthropic goals. The inkind donation may remove the gain from the donor’s portfolio as opposed to the donor selling the security.

3. Better uses for cash.

Donating stock from a portfolio, then depositing cash into the same portfolio in an amount equal to the value of the stocks gifted, can set the investor up for future tax-saving opportunities. The investor can invest the cash into the specific

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sector to maintain the appropriate exposure while resetting their cost basis. This may allow for future tax-loss harvesting where the investor may be able to reduce future tax payments.

The cash replenishment technique provides the opportunity to reinvest as well as diversify back into the asset class. This will help keep the donor allocated across the assets they are comfortable owning and may help diminish portfolio risk if they maintain a diversified portfolio.

4. Donating stock may increase the size of the gift.

Stock donations tend to be larger than cash donations. When a donor sells stocks to provide a cash donation, this creates a taxable event for the donor. There is large likelihood that the donor will hold back a portion of the cash from the sale of stocks to cover their anticipated tax obligation. However, when you donate stock to a charity, you get the added benefit of receiving a tax deduction for the stock’s full fair-market value.

This means that organizations may have a better opportunity to receive more from the donor with stock than cash gifting.

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This chart shows a simple way to compare a $50,000 intended donation by selling securities and donating cash vs. donating the securities in-kind. If the donor sells the stocks in this example, they realize $4,760 in long term capital gains.

The donor may choose to hold back 20% of the donation to account for their tax obligation for the given tax year. This may result in reduced cash donation of $45,240. However, if the donor decided to provide the $50,000 charitable donation in kind, there may not be any long-term capital gains realized. Therefore, the charitable organization receives the complete $50,000 gift.

If you are looking to explore charitable gifting strategies such as this, your financial advisor or a representative at Fragasso Financial Advisors would be happy to assist in creating a beneficial plan for you and the charity(s) you hold close to your heart. u Investment advice offered by investment advisor representatives through Fragasso Financial Advisors, a registered investment advisor.

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This extraordinary, ultra-private property sits high atop Indiana on over twenty gated, beautifully-landscaped acres. With luxury finishes and amenities at every turn, this is a home dreams are made of. The remarkable outdoor living space offers a gorgeous in-ground pool complete with a waterfall.

Discover the charm of this renovated 3-bed, 2-bath Penn Hills home featuring an updated kitchen and stylish bathrooms. With a beautiful yard, finished basement, and attached garage. Act now to make it yours!

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Modern Elegance

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The luxurious interiors feature soaring ceilings, exquisite finishes, and an open-concept design. Unwind in the expansive primary suite, with spa-like bath. Enjoy the gourmet kitchen, equipped with top-of-the-line appliances, huge THERMADOR side by side column refrigerator/freezer & SUB-ZERO full wine fridge. WOLF induction cook-top, and a generous island. Located in central Fox Chapel, the 5 bed, 4 bath, 2+ acre property is convenient to shops, restaurants and downtown. u

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Lawrenceville Living

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The top floor includes three bedrooms and one full bathroom, along with views of the iconic 40th Street Bridge and surrounding neighborhood. The large walkout basement features a laundry area, storage room, workbench, and a newly remodeled full bathroom, along with other improvements. Spacious covered front porch and fenced-in, paved back patio with plenty of room for grilling and entertaining. Recently replaced water heater, furnace and AC! u

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Winter Calendar of Events (Dec. 2023 – Mar. 2024) December Emo Nite 1st The Cadillac Three: The Years Go Fast Tour 2nd with special guest Joshua Quimby 14th Knucklepuck and Real Friends with special guests One Step Closer and Arm’s Length 15th Winter Wonder Ball featuring Back Alley Sound, Normal Creatures, Dream the Heavy, Hemlock for Socrates 16th Bouncing Souls with special guests 7seconds, Strike Anywhere, Catbite, Blind Adam and The Federal League 29th The Commonheart Secret Album Show 30th Start Making Sense: Talking Heads Tribute 31st Tropidelic with special guests Mike Pinto, Jarv, Fubar January 13th Lotus 14th Lotus March 11th JP Saxe - A Grey Area Tour 16th Beach Weather - Pineapple Sunrise The Tour with special guests Phoneboy, Rec Hall

The Funhouse at Mr Smalls December Mojohand 1st with special guest Sunny Daze and the Weathermen Paradox Rift 2nd with special guests Mulciber, Riparian, and Contemptment Cosmic Convergence Tour 3rd Featuring Blackout Rose, Phat Man Dee, Sundae Service Fall of Babylon 8th Mixtape Madness 9th 14th Be Our Neighbor Benefit Featuring The Zells, Gina Gory, Georgia English 16th Via Mardot 22nd Detention - The Christmas Chaos Show with special guests Unwanted Downfall, Find Ethel 23rd Herald’s Goose with special guests The Moon is a Hologram, Sorryface, Histrionic, Amoeba Knievel

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Warm Timber Saunas

Helping people enjoy a healthier and more relaxing lifestyle through Sauna by: Christine McMahon Tumpson Photography Provided by Warm Timber Saunas

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or generations diverse cultures have gathered together to share better health and deeper relationships by spending time in super-heated enclosures. Nowhere is this practice more cherished than in Finland in the sauna. At Warm Timber Saunas we provide the design, materials and expertise needed to make your home sauna become a reality. We work primarily in Western Pennsylvania but our saunas can be found as far away as Minneapolis, Honolulu, Idaho, Texas, Georgia and The Bronx.

John Barbour

Owner of Warm Timber Saunas

At Warm Timber Saunas our clients decide the scope of our involvement in each project. We can build and direct all aspects of the sauna, or we can act as consultants for your building contractor’s carpenters. If you are a “do-it yourselfer” we will provide the advice and high quality materials, heaters and other accessories to make your personal project standout.

Not ready for a home sauna yet? Get in touch with us and we’ll bring our authentic, wood-fired, Finnish sauna to you. Our mobile sauna is perfect for family events, corporate outings, or just a friendly get together. Inside it’s cedar interior our mobile sauna stove emits a woodsy aroma and of course you can ladle water onto the stones for a blast of steam!

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How I started Warm Timber Saunas Prior to founding Warm Timber Saunas I was the Branch Manager of a large, national brokerage firm in downtown Pittsburgh, and later created a private firm with my son. As I neared retirement I decided to pursue my Sauna passion. I have been a Sauna enthusiast from back in my college days at Carnegie Mellon. It was then that I discovered the therapeutic benefits of Sauna, especially the enhanced recovery times and muscle relaxation that I enjoyed after bruising games on the football field. These early experiences led to a life-long love of Sauna. Over the years I was surprised and saddened to find out how few people in Pittsburgh knew about or loved Sauna like me. So I resolved to build saunas for as many people as I could, and to educate them on the history and the many health benefits of regular sauna use. Ten years later I am astonished and grateful for how many people have allowed us to create beautiful saunas in their homes.

What are you eating?

After trying many dietary approaches throughout my life I have returned to the wisdom of my late CMU English Professor, Fred Sochatoff who always advised “ moderation in all things.”

A typical breakfast might include some bran cereal with sesame seeds and flax seeds, low-fat yogurt and carrot juice with ginger and tumeric. Lunch is usually during a sauna build, so it’s a quick PBJ on wheat bread with extra peanuts and raisins (yum!). Dinner is whatever my wife serves but usually includes grapes or cherries, chicken or pasta, vegetables/ salads. If I need a smile, some ice cream is called for. And did I mention a weakness for Pizza?

What am I listening to?

My listening is a potpourri of artists that include, Sade, Marvin Gaye, The Beatles, Simon and Garfunkel, The Righteous Brothers, Kari Jobe and many more. But my “go to” is any song by James Taylor. During our outdoor Sharpsburg Sauna Saturday sessions I play a mix of favorites on my Bluetooth speaker placed just outside the mobile sauna. Our regular mobile sauna friends often say how much they enjoy the music during their riverside shvitz (sweat!)

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What do I do to maintain a healthy lifestyle?

It probably is no surprise that I combine a mixture of exercise and sauna usage, which has helped me maintain my college weight fifty years later. Studies have demonstrated that sitting in a sauna for 20 minutes provides the same cardiovascular benefit as pedaling at a moderate pace on an exercise bike for 20 minutes. (Guess which I’d rather do?) Other long term studies have shown that regular sauna users have fewer strokes, fewer cardiac arrests, reduced likelihood of dementia, and greater lifespans, to name just a few benefits. For me the perfect week includes 3 – 5 sauna sessions at 180 to 200 degrees, some weight training and relaxing with my wife, family and friends, whenever I am not building another sauna!

Stack of Additional Facts • Warm Timber Saunas has been in business for 10 years • We also build high quality wine cellars for home and commercial use • We repair and service existing home saunas and wine cellars • We sell a full line of sauna heaters, wine cooling systems and accessories • We also provide infrared and combination infrared/ traditional saunas • We provide design and consultation services to builders and architects nationwide • Warm Timber Saunas is a member of the Builders Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh Find us : www.warmtimber.com Facebook.com/warmtimbersaunas instagram.com/warmtimbersaunas john@warmtimber.com 412.952.8937

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Restore Hyper Wellness: Transforming

Lives and Embracing Hyper Wellness in Upper St. Clair.

By Emily Ehlert and Josh Shapiro Photography courtesy Restore Hyper Wellness

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estore Hyper Wellness, a locally owned franchise located in Upper St. Clair, PA, has become a prominent wellness destination over the past four years. With a mission to make hyper wellness accessible and affordable for everyone, Restore Hyper Wellness offers a comprehensive range of services designed to enhance physical and mental well-being.

As wellness becomes more mainstream, individuals are shifting their focus from reactive treatment to proactive, preventative health and wellness. Let’s explore how Restore has emerged as a leader in the wellness industry and has positively impacted the community of Upper St. Clair.

The Founders and the Franchise Journey: The concept of Restore Hyper Wellness was founded in Austin, TX in 2015. Shortly thereafter, three childhood friends who were born and raised in the South Hills drew inspiration from the physical demands of college football and military service, to bring the cutting-edge wellness concept to the Pittsburgh market. They established Restore Upper St. Clair in August 2019, which can be found in the Shops at Siena, just across the street from Whole Foods.

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Services Offered by Restore Hyper Wellness Restore Hyper Wellness offers an extensive range of services to support individuals on their wellness journey. These services include cryotherapy, red light therapy, infrared sauna, compression therapy, IV drip therapy, intramuscular shots, mild hyperbaric oxygen therapy, NAD+ IV therapy, biomarker assessments, Cryoskin, Hydrafacial™, and Circadia® Oxygen Facial. Each service is carefully designed to address specific wellness needs, providing comprehensive solutions to help individuals achieve their health goals.

The Hyper Wellness Experience When visiting Restore Hyper Wellness, guests can expect a clean facility with modern equipment and a friendly staff that creates a welcoming atmosphere akin to family. Understanding that the concept of hyper wellness may be new to many, the team at Restore is dedicated to guiding customers through their wellness journey, ensuring they feel comfortable and informed from start to finish. The staff takes the time to explain the benefits of each treatment, recommend the best-fit options, and provide insights into what to expect, fostering a personalized and exceptional experience for every visitor.

Standout Treatments and Therapies Among the wide array of services offered, several treatments have gained popularity and became standout choices among customers. Here are three services that Restore customers give the spotlight to: 1.NAD+ IV therapy, a breakthrough therapy that jump-starts cellular repair, rejuvenates energy levels, and promotes overall well-being. The benefits of NAD+ IV therapy include boosted focus, energy, and cellular health, improved heart health and endurance, and accelerated healing of muscles and tissues.

2. IV Drip Therapy. Is a treatment that fuels your life and allows you to do more of what you love. IV Drips at Restore Hyper Wellness infuse a liter of fluids with essential vitamins, nutrients, minerals, and amino acids to provide benefits that go far beyond water alone. Whether you’re looking to reduce cellular damage with vitamin C, support your body’s energy production with B12, or relax while promoting muscle health with magnesium, the extensive and customizable menu of drip ingredients provides ample opportunities to take your wellness further than you thought possible. This treatment hydrates and cleanses the body, replenishes vital nutrients, and maximizes performance and focus under the supervision of a medical professional.

3. Cryotherapy is an ancient practice, made for the modern age. Restore offers Whole Body Cryotherapy sessions that last 2-3 minutes at temperatures as low as -220 degrees. Whole Body Cryotherapy may help optimize sleep, defy signs of aging, and boost overall energy.

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by professional athletes to optimize their performance and accelerate their recovery. By offering high school athletes a discount on services, Restore empowers young athletes to access the same cutting-edge therapies that can support their athletic journey.

In addition to the discounted Core Services, high school athletes also receive member pricing on medical services.

These services include Mild Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, IV Drips, and Intramuscular Shots, which provide targeted support for injuries, inflammation, and fatigue. Restore aims to ensure that young athletes can receive the specialized care they need to recover from injuries, reduce inflammation, and replenish their energy levels. This enables them to return to the field faster and perform at their best.

With a range of standout treatments like NAD+ IV therapy, IV Drip Therapy, and Cryotherapy, Restore Hyper Wellness offers individuals a comprehensive approach to their well-being.

These treatments, along with the other services provided, contribute to the overall wellness of individuals by addressing specific needs and promoting optimal health. Whether it’s reducing inflammation, optimizing sleep, boosting energy, or defying the signs of aging, the innovative modalities offered at Restore Hyper Wellness empower individuals to feel their best and become the highest version of themselves.

The positive impact of these standout treatments on the lives of customers is evident as they experience the transformative effects on their physical and mental well-being. Through the expertise and guidance of the dedicated professionals at Restore Hyper Wellness, individuals can trust that their journey towards optimal health is in capable hands.

Community Engagement and Partnerships Restore Hyper Wellness takes pride in actively engaging with the local community of Upper St. Clair. The franchise collaborates with various corporations on health and wellness days, offering unique ways to promote employee well-being.

Through services like IV drips and compression therapy, Restore Hyper Wellness keeps health and wellness at the forefront of people’s minds.

And as a proud supporter of the local community, Restore offers an exclusive discount to high school athletes.

Recognizing the importance of athletic performance and recovery, Restore Hyper Wellness aims to help young athletes recover faster, perform better, and reach their full potential.

With this goal in mind, high school athletes can take advantage of a special offer that grants them a 50% discount on Core Services, the foundation of Hyper Wellness.

Core Services, including Whole Body Cryotherapy, Local Cryotherapy, Compression Therapy, Infrared Sauna, and Red Light Therapy, are the cornerstones of enhancing recovery and overall well-being. These are the same treatments utilized

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By extending exclusive discounts to high school athletes, Restore demonstrates its commitment to supporting the local community and nurturing the well-being of young athletes.

Through these services, athletes can experience the benefits of Hyper Wellness and discover firsthand how it can enhance their performance, recovery, and overall quality of life.

The dedicated professionals behind the Upper St. Clair franchise, including the Chief Medical Officer, Medical Directors, Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, and other employees, bring a wealth of qualifications, expertise, and genuine interest in the well-being of their customers.

Driving Growth and Staying at the Forefront Restore Hyper Wellness remains at the forefront of the wellness industry by continuously researching and testing new modalities. The franchise actively seeks to introduce new services and technologies that align with their mission of providing accessible and affordable health and wellness solutions to the community. Restore Hyper Wellness is poised to be a pioneer in bending the curve of aging at scale. By embracing growth and innovation, Restore Hyper Wellness ensures that the community of Upper St. Clair has access to the latest advancements in wellness.

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Positive Impact on the Community Since its inception, Restore Hyper Wellness has made a significantly positive impact on the lives of its customers in Upper St. Clair. By expanding the available options for wellness solutions, the franchise strives to address the issue of healthcare inaccessibility that plagues many individuals. Restore Hyper Wellness recognizes that everyone deserves access to a healthy lifestyle, and their Hyper Wellness program is designed to bridge the gap between health and wealth.

Why Prioritize Well-being and Experience the Hyper Wellness Journey at Restore Hyper Wellness As more individuals realize the importance of prioritizing their well-being, Restore Hyper Wellness stands ready to guide them on their hyper wellness journey. With their 4-year anniversary approaching, Restore Hyper Wellness invites the community to celebrate and experience the transformative power of hyper wellness. From Thursday, September 21st, to Sunday, September 24th, the franchise will host an open house and offer special anniversary event discounts and offers. It’s the perfect opportunity for individuals to explore the wide range of services and take a step toward a healthier, more fulfilling life.

In just four years, Restore Hyper Wellness in Upper St. Clair, PA, has become a go-to destination for those seeking transformative wellness solutions, driven by its mission to make hyper wellness accessible and affordable for all. Through a comprehensive range of services and a commitment to personalized care, Restore Hyper Wellness has positively impacted the community’s well-being. With the dedication of its founders, passionate staff, ongoing research and development initiatives, and active community engagement, Restore Hyper Wellness stays at the forefront of the wellness industry. As individuals in Upper St. Clair prioritize their well-being, Restore Hyper Wellness encourages them to embark on the hyper wellness journey and discover the transformative power of these services. Join the 4-year anniversary celebration and experience the path to optimal health and wellness at Restore Hyper Wellness in Upper St. Clair. u

with Emily What have I been eating?

Since I’ve been visiting the Restore Shadyside quite often I have fallen in LOVE with Roots Natural Kitchen. It’s fresh and vibrant ingredients that don’t make me feel sluggish afterwards.

My go-to is the Balboa!

What have you been listening to?

We’ve been following Dead & Company around on the final tour this summer and have been lucky enough to catch amazing runs in different cities: Pittsburgh, Wrigley, Fenway, & a 3 day run in Boulder and it’s been a magical experience.

What do you do to stay healthy?

My number one thing is IV Drips. I always benefit and look forward to the extra hydration and survive on the vitamins and micro-nutrients for an immunity boost. I also can’t live without my Vitamin D IM Shots! I get them like clockwork every 8 weeks. It improves my mood and energy so much! As for fitness, there is a STRIDE opening in Bridgeville that I’m really looking forward to!

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Retreat attendees enjoy a community sound bath in the picturesque hills of Southwest PA.

Green Heiress Retreats: Holistic

Getaways across the country by: Christine McMahon Tumpson Photography courtesy Green Heiress Retreats

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Tablescapes for the final group celebration of GHR’s 2023 Spring Equinox Retreat held in Palm Springs.

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reen Heiress Retreats (GHR) organizes holistic health getaways across the country and across many local venues including workplaces, private homes, schools and on site in Aspinwall. It is committed to helping clients connect with new practices and modalities that improve their health, mindset and way of life. GHR was launched by Erica McIlroy in 2022, after seven years of owning and operating Green Heiress, a holistic health center in Pittsburgh, PA. Since then, she has helped connect dozens of people with like minded individuals by hosting retreats focused on joy, well being, connection and community.

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GHR is proud to support a team of experienced, credentialed practitioners who lead with passion, accessibility and open-mindedness, like Susan Amorose.

As a key, recurring presenter at GHR events, Susan brings decades of experience in teaching and holistic healing. Susan is a Doctor of Medical QiGong and a Reiki Master Teacher who helps her clients connect with both themselves and the world around them from a grounded and supported place of personal empowerment.

So far, Erica and Susan have planned retreats in Palm Desert, California and, more locally, in Fox Chapel, Pennsylvania. These have featured QiGong, art therapy, yoga, acupuncture, nutrition, energy, and sound healing and much more. They look forward to welcoming more members of the community to their slate of upcoming programming, workshops, video podcasts, custom experiences and both partial day and multi-day retreats.

Follow along for more programming at GHRetreats.com or by following @ GreenHeiressRetreats on Instagram.

Learn more about these friends, business partners and female trailblazers in the holistic health industry, in the Q&A!

Attendees enjoy a sponsored breakfast from local vendors at the GHR Spring Equinox Retreat.

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A retreat attendee relaxes during a guided meditation and sound bath.

Retreat attendees gather for a keynote presentation at the GHR Autumn Equinox Retreat.

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Chris Hannigan performs at the final community dinner of the GHR Autumn Equinox Retreat.

with Erica and Susan What are you eating?

Being headquartered in Aspinwall, we have the benefit of being close to so many organic, locally sourced offerings that accommodate a range of dietary preferences. We often dine out at local favorite restaurants, like Cornerstone Bistro, or find ourselves trying out new recipes. When we are busy working at the office, our go to fuel includes fruit, hummus, iced tea and lots of matcha lattes.

Retreat attendees and presenters gather for a photo with GHR founder Erica McIlroy.

What are you listening to?

At the office and events, we mostly play relaxing, ambient music or feature live singing bowls, harp, gongs, drumming and even acoustic guitar. Off duty, you can find Erica singing along to the Grateful Dead and Susan listening to true crime podcasts to unwind.

How do you maintain a healthy lifestyle?

Health is, of course, a huge and important aspect of our lives.

There are so many activities we implement and we are always searching for new ways to open our hearts and minds while improving our physical health. Some of our favorites include acupuncture, meditation, yoga, forest bathing or even just spending time with our friends, families and pets!

One specific and fundamental influence behind the GHR lifestyle is QiGong, a balancing, centering and grounding energy practice that is known to improve both mental and physical health. We offer instruction in QiGong for all levels at our Aspinwall office location, and it has played a central role in our retreats and programming. u

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Gerrie Shapiro creates a colorful world by: Christine McMahon Tumpson Photography courtesy Gerrie Shapiro

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errie Shapiro lives in the charming village of Montecito, south of Santa Barbara, CA. Her contemporary house has sweeping views of the San Ysidro Mountains and is also home to her two Cane Corso dogs, Daniel and Henry. But as the daughter of one of the three brothers who founded National Record Mart, her hometown will always be Pittsburgh.

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National Record Mart started in 1938 with a store that sold used juke box records, and became the largest privatelyowned record store in five states. NRM became the basis for several generations of music lovers, with people of all ages flipping through bins of stacked LPs. Folks who met there fell in love, started bands, and became fans. Gerrie has the daunting job as the manager of the ticketing agency that extended through all of the stores, with her mother as her assistant.

Gerrie is especially proud of her family’s entrepreneurial accomplishments and maintained a close relationship with her parents throughout their lives. As they aged into their late 80s, she moved them into her contemporary home, complete with large gardens for her mother and father to enjoy. An accomplished artist in many mediums, from haute couture to painting to interactive sculpture, Gerrie’s studio is filled with paintings, clothing racks, and sculptures.

A lifelong self-starter, Gerrie now runs a dog-training business and sitting service that caters to local celebrities and specializes in giant working breeds.

On most mornings, she rises early to work out in her home gym. A former powerlifter, she knows the drill and value of a consistent routine. She then takes her two “kids”, Daniel and Henry, up and down Montecito Village’s Coast Village Road, before beginning her day.

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What are your fondest memories of Pittsburgh?

I have many. I worked at the cash register in the Oldies department of National Record Mart when I was twelve.

I took all my art classes on Friday night at Carnegie Museum when you could take the streetcar. I was the only kid.

All adults and me.

What was it like growing up in the National Record Mart family?

I was lucky, I almost had three fathers. Howard, Sam, and my Dad, Jason, were like three fathers. My Dad was the kindest, sweetest man. His word was his bond. He went into business with people who had the expertise, but not the money. He would take the business to the next level, and then he would let them buy him out. He loved doing stuff like that. He treated his employees like family.

What brought you to your art?

Since I was a small child. I was the one in the room drawing, gluing things together, ever since I can remember. I can’t remember not being an artist.

Your work in many different mediums.

Explain that.

I went to The Rhode Island School of Design and I wrote my essay on Pablo Picasso, who I liked because he worked in so many mediums. Professionally, it almost worked against me because I am in so many areas, from sewing, to drawing to sculptures. Picasso made me feel like I wasn’t odd to think that I wanted to do it all. And so, I do. I made a straight jacket that won an award at Carnegie Museums. I love making art to wear.

What do you use consistently in your art?

I studied art in San Miguel at Allende, Mexico, and I use a lot of color in my work. I also do a lot of detail work so people can really look at it. I like to do drawings that are personalized. I do commissions for weddings and make those personal for them.

You recently did a piece for the Breast Cancer Resource center. What is the significance of it?

I did a drawing for them because it was their 25th gala and it was my 15th anniversary of breast cancer remission, so I wanted to do something special for them. I also just did a piece for the Friendship Center for Alzheimer’s because they were so good to my Dad and to me when he had Alzheimer’s.

I did a piece that hangs in the executive director’s office.

Describe your passion for dogs.

I am a professional dog trainer to Montecito’s famous residents and I specialize in large, working-breed dogs. I have two huge Cane Corso dogs that each weight 150 pounds. I walk them through the village and no one can believe that I can control them. It is great example of how I can train large dogs, and this is big dog town.

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What do you to maintain your healthy lifestyle?

I always have gone to the gym. When I was 50, I was benchpressing in and someone said you could be a power-lifter because you can lift so much for your size. I was a good bencher. My best was 200 pounds. I met my boyfriend at the gym; he’s a powerlifter too. I felt so powerful and could not believe I could do that! But the breast cancer ended that.

Today, I have a gym in my house and work out every day, and walk my beautiful dogs, Daniel and Henry. My job keeps me active. I powerwalk while I am training. I am the therapy dog evaluator for Santa Barbara County. Currently, Daniel works at the Friendship Adult Day Center in Montecito taking care of everyone, playing basketball and giving the people their love and kisses.

My spiritual health is tied in with my physical health, so I am actively involved with the Chabad in Santa Barbara and Montecito. My Dad was involved with the Chabad in Pittsburgh, so when I moved my parents from Pittsburgh to live with me, their house on Beeler Street became the Chabad of Carnegie Mellon University. As so it is today. u contact: spapirogerrie@gmail.com

What music are you listening to?

I listen to music all day long because of my NRM background.

I listen to showtunes Harry Connick, Jr., Joni Mitchell, Bruce Springsteen, Luciano Pavarotti. It’s all a mixture and it shuffles.

And the best part of it? I have all these audios of my Dad talking to me, and they’re interspersed! He was in the 90s, and not really verbal, but I can him saying “I love you!” and “Off”, and I can hear our feet shuffling when we danced together every night. I play it loud in my gym at 6am!

What are you eating?

I am a lifetime vegetarian. I eat anything that’s green. All vegetables. I mix in collagen and protein. It’s easy now because everyone understands vegetarianism. It was not so easy when I was growing up.

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Enchanted Lights

A Magical Holiday Stroll opens November 24th Just minutes from Cranberry Photography courtesy Debra Krischke

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he Krischke family production team (owners of Three Rivers Paintball and producers of the annual Halloween event for 11-years-running, Zombies of the Corn) is busy putting the final touches on “Enchanted Lights – a Magical Holiday Stroll” for its inaugural debut on November 24th. An outdoor walk-thru experience, Enchanted Lights offers a myriad of displays to capture the splendor of the holiday season for all to enjoy!

“After more than a year of planning and building, we are so excited to finally launch Enchanted Lights!” says Alex Krischke, project manager for the event. “I’ve grown up producing events with my parents, and putting together a holiday-inspired event has been my dream for years.”

Owners Ryan and Debra Krischke have been producing events for nearly 40 years. Their “International Amateur Open” paintball event attracted attendees in the thousands from across the globe while their multi-city “Glass Slipper Ball featuring the Best of the Chefs” raised millions of dollars to support women’s initiatives

across the nation. Additionally, Debra is founder of “Inspired Women Paying it Forward” whose five local chapters based across the greater Pittsburgh area have collectively donated over $500,000 to a revolving slate of charitable causes.

“We have a fabulous team in place, and we’re dreaming big,” says co-owner Debra Krischke, adding “We love doing all of our events, but this one is special. Both my daughter and I strongly connect to the holidays, and I believe Enchanted Lights channels that connection into an event that’s both strikingly beautiful and nourishing to the soul.”

In addition to the sights and scenes, the event will include a concession area featuring seasonal food items and warm beverages, as well as craft-made cocktails at the Boyd and Blair Holiday Pop-Up Bar. For groups or companies seeking a new twist on their holiday party, the Krischkes will be offering gathering spots with campfires. To make a reservation, please call 724-775-6232, or visit our website (www.EnchantedLightsPittsburgh.com) for more information.

All parking proceeds will help support people and pets through The Lighthouse Foundation and Cross Your Paws Dog Rescue. u

Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind holiday event!

Tickets and gift certificates can be purchased at: enchantedlightspittsburgh.com

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Favorite Wedding Cakes from Prantl’s.

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rantl’s Bakery on Walnut Street in Shadyside is a Pittsburgh classic for cakes of all celebrations. So, WHIRL turned the tables and asked for their favorite wedding cake creations. Look at what they choose! Indulge in these designs, from traditional to contemporary to whimsical.

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Prantls Bakery has five locations throughout Western PA. To find one near you, go to prantlsbakery.com.

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Christina Rath Jason Lamport

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romance that began in Los Angeles, with roots in Pittsburgh, was celebrated by friends and family from across the world at the stunning Breakers Hotel in Palm Beach. Jason Lamport, originally of West Bloomfield, Michigan already had an affinity for Pittsburgh after living and working in the city post-college. He met his bride, Christina Rath of Fox Chapel, when both were living in Los Angeles. Soon after their engagement, the couple moved to West Palm Beach, Florida.

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Vendors Venue: The Breakers, Palm Beach Photography: Sara Kauss Photography Dress: Romona Keveza Planning: Kaylen Davidson of Sara Judith Events Floral: Xquisite Events Band: Fusion by Rockwithu

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The ceremony was held at the Royal Poinciana Chapel, a Palm Beach church that the Rath family has attended for 4 generations. The officiant, Dr. Robert Norris, who briefly lived in Pittsburgh himself, surprised the bride and groom with a special final blessing of their marriage: a Terrible Towel he wrapped around their joined hands at the altar.

Guests headed just across the island for the reception in the Circle Ballroom at The Breakers. The property, built in 1926, inspired the décor for the evening with art deco patterns covering the tabletops. Breathtaking floral arrangements, reminiscent of the Gilded Age soirées held at The Breakers, adorned the center of each table. An indulgent selection of hors d’oeuvres kicked off the evening with a favorite being the Osetra caviar bite on a potato blini served with a chilled shot of vodka. Guests were energized by the sounds of the Fusion

by RockWithU, hitting the dance floor between each course of dinner.

At the request of the father of the bride, a late-night snack of scrambled eggs topped with caviar was served in martini glasses as the crowd packed the dance floor for a partyclosing rendition of “Don’t Stop Believing”. u

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wedding

Ashley Barrett Joseph Borza

WHIRL Celebrates Love!

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rom the proposal to anniversary, showcase your significant events in the beautiful pages and platforms that only WHIRL delivers!

Submit your engagement and wedding at www.whirlmagazine.com.

Date October 15, 2022 || Venue Irons Mill Photographer Leeann Marie Photography

wedding

wedding

Emily McTish

Katie Salvato

Aaron Young

Garrett Rodgers

Date October 29, 2022 || Venue Carnegie Museum + St Paul Cathedral || Photographer Leeann Marie Photography

Date October 1, 2022 || Venue Sewickley Quarter Photographer Leeann Marie Photography

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Weddings —

Become a Legacy Couple!

Submit your engagement and have WHIRL on your wedding guests’ chairs.

Submit your wedding and send WHIRL to your guests as a Thank You!

Need More Details?

Contact Christine McMahon Tumpson at christine@whirlpublishig.com, 412-498-9570.

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wedding

wedding

Hanna Sherman

Katie Toner

Ryan McPoland

Andrew Shannon

Date May 28,2022 || Venue Fox Chapel Golf Club Photographer Leeann Marie Photography

Date June 25, 2022 || Venue Omni William Penn Hotel + St Bernard Church || Photographer Leeann Marie Photography

wedding

wedding

Brittany Mollica

Mindy Weinzierl

Christopher Grady

Matthew Tommarello

Date August 13, 2022 || Venue Omni William Penn Hotel Photographer Leeann Marie Photography

Date September 10, 2022 || Venue Masonic Center Photographer Leeann Marie Photography

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Weddings at MacCallum House www.mccallumhouse.com

Whether seeking the effortless elegance of an elopement or a destination wedding for up to 200 guests, MacCallum House – located in charming Mendocino, California – offers two acres of vibrant gardens plus ocean views, a fine-dining restaurant and bar, 30 unique rooms and two vacation rentals, and a team that can help craft a dream wedding.

Pittsburgh's #1 Rated Cannabis Boutique ���� Butler Street | hippieandfrench.com No Medical Marijuana Card Needed

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wedding

wedding

Jessica Snyder

Tamara Bojanovic

Wyatt Lash

John Slater

Date September 23, 2022 || Venue Kingfly Spirits Photographer Leeann Marie Photography

Date September 30, 2022 || Venue Pennsylvanian Photographer Leeann Marie Photography

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Mackenzie Lazzara Cody Kachowski

Date September 24, 2022 || Venue Circuit Center + Sacred Heart Parish || Photographer Leeann Marie Photography

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Gabrielle Zacharia

Alissa Caumo

Raymond Krivanek

Brian Root

Date November 26, 2022 || Venue Omni William Penn Hotel Photographer Leeann Marie Photography

Date November 5, 2022 || Venue Pump House Photographer Leeann Marie Photography

A J O U R N E Y O F S O M A A N D S O U N D

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WIGHTMAN SCHOOL

BALLROOM

SUNDAY 6-8PM

STILLPOINT

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Sonesta Redondo Beach & Marina Laid-back beach chic

Copy provided by: Kasi Iacono, Sonesta Redondo Beach & Marina Photography provided by: Sonesta Redondo Beach & Marina

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estled among vibrant coastal communities and steps from pictureperfect beaches, Sonesta Redondo Beach & Marina is the perfect jumping off point for a Southern California adventure.

Offering laid-back luxury at its best, guests wake up to magnificent views of the Pacific Ocean and Palos Verdes Hills, and wind down to fiery sunsets.

Wedding couples choose between attractive packages, business travelers get productive in a variety of meeting facilities, and everyone finds time for play on the expansive recreation deck featuring a swimming pool and tennis court.

Guests can delight in SOL restaurant, presenting breakfast in a relaxing, marina-side setting and offering a new twist on Asian/ American Fusion for dinner. Located in the modern lobby, the hip Harbor Bar + Bistro, is open for lunch and dinner daily.

Other amenities such as a 24-hour state-of-the-art fitness

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center, on-site bicycle rentals, and the beach and marina right outside the door, make Sonesta Redondo Beach & Marina an attractive seaside oasis.

This favorite Los Angeles work-play destination is seven coastal miles from LAX and is within easy reach of the area’s major business centers. With 342 spacious, bright guest rooms and suites, this trendy five-story property is more than a hotel – it’s a destination. Just steps away are the worldfamous Redondo Beach Marina and pier shops, 22 miles of dedicated bike path, a beach side bike-walking-jogging path, and access to multiple water sports, from whale watching to fishing, to sailing, glass bottom boats, and of course sunning at the beach.

Weddings become extra special with the sun, sand, and cool ocean breezes as the backdrop to the celebration. The

Travel — hotel has over 25,000 square feet of event space, including the 7,500-square foot Coral Ballroom (accommodates up to 450 people) and the 6,500+ square foot-Harbor Terrace, with views over the Marina (accommodates up to 500). In addition, 15 meeting rooms with flexible event spaces can be configured to the right dimensions for any gathering. Currently the property offers four wedding packages to choose from, as well as a variety of South Asian-inspired options for those who wish to bring in outside catering. The “Love Story” package includes the use of the event space for 6 hours, three butlerpassed appetizers per person, a one-hour hosted Sonesta brand bar, a choice of champagne or sparkling cider toast, a three-course meal, a wedding cake, Chiavari chairs, and a complementary Junior Suite for the bride and groom – among other things. The “Sparkly Diamond” package adds in wine service with dinner while “Serendipity” allows couples to create their own buffet dinner, and “Rose and Moet” has three action dinner stations. SOL restaurant is also able to host microweddings in their indoor/outdoor space. And NEW for next year: Couples receive 24% off the regular package rate for weddings that book on the 24th day of the 2024 year.

Whether it’s a fun vacation, a dreamy wedding, or a business meeting, Sonesta Redondo Beach & Marina offers resort amenities, flexible function space, and access to the countless cultural attractions of Los Angeles County. u

Sonesta Redondo Beach & Marina 300 North Harbor Drive Redondo Beach, CA 310.318.8888

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Pittsburgh Polo Club

40th Anniversary Family House Polo Match Written by: Jen Wallis Photography provided by: Pittsburgh Polo Club

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o time left in regulation. Penalty strike to be taken by Potomac Club.

Score is PPC 6 and Potomac Club 5.

Seconds seemed like minutes. Penalty taken.

Ball rolls just wide of post. PPC wins the 40th Anniversary Family House Polo Match on September 9 at Hartwood Acres.

Local Entrepreneur, D. Raja, obtained the US Polo Franchise, Pittsburgh Polo Club (PPC), three years ago after construction a state-of-the-art Polo arena at a 325-acre property that is approximately 25 minutes from downtown Pittsburgh. PPC offers an outdoor arena program for beginners through professional polo players. This state-of-the-art arena has a superior soft footing for polo horses. Monthly matches versus region and local Polo teams are played from April through October.

World-class Polo champion, Felipe Villamil, joined the club at Manager in 2021. Having an extensive polo career, Felipe Villamil started traveling abroad in 2002 landing him in Palm Beach playing for Lechuzas Caracas, one of the best Polo organizations in the country. He then spent 7 years as professional Polo player in Barbados, Venezuela and Paraguay playing in multiple tournaments around the globe. Having a 3t handicap in the USA, Felipe then came back to the US in 2011, 2012 and 2013 playing again in Palm Beach. Starting in 2016 Felipe worked for 5 years as the manager of Altair polo

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for the Van Meter in Virginia. Felipe now is the Manager and Lead Instructor of Pittsburgh Polo Club.

PPC has some of loving and gentle Argentinian Polo Horses ready for matches & lessons: Alabama, Frijolito, Azafata, Vivi, Esperanza, Cautiva, Rihana and Bachata. PPC has horses for the beginner and horses for professional polo players. Many of the horses have been trained from the time as a pony to play polo. They are “quiet” horses that are so responsive to the lead so that focus can just be on the game.

Felipe has led the PPC team for the past two years at Family House Polo. Last year ended in a tied score. This year PPC won a hard-fought victory in front of an audience of 3000 guests against the Potomac Polo Club from Potomac, MD on September 9. The match was the centerpiece celebrating the 40th anniversary of the charity event benefitting Family House Pittsburgh. For 40 years, Family House Polo has been a beloved tradition that raises critical funds to provide a “home away from home” for thousands of families who travel to Pittsburgh for medical care annually.

The Pittsburgh Polo Club played on behalf of Howard Hanna Real Estate, while the Potomac team represented #1 Cochran.

PPC’s own Coy Gupta served as the announcer at the event, providing entertaining play by play commentary.

For information on polo lessons, sponsorships, matches contact PPC Marketing Manager Jen Wallis at (412) 329-8630 or jen@pittsburghpoloclub.com. u

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Unsinkable

at the Three Rivers Film Festival

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ive years in the making, PMI Film’s astonishing true story of cowardice, greed, courage, sacrifice will make its world premiere at the Three Rivers Film Festival @film_Pittsburgh this week.

Producer Brian Hartman on L and Director Cody Hartman on R

We’re thrilled to share Unsinkable, our true story of rushed investigations, political interference, and the grasp for corporate accountability woven amongst heart wrenching flashbacks of the Titanic disaster as it unfolded. For over 100 years, Titanic has captivated audiences around the globe, and we are incredibly excited to share our story with Pittsburgh and beyond.

Executive Producer Craig Cozza on L and Producer Jeff Stephan on R

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Pittsburgh Embodiment Project

Catalyzing awareness through sound and embodied art by: Christine McMahon Tumpson Photography Provided by TK

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hrough hands-on, interactive wellness experiences in music, movement, and dance, lifelong artists and students in their fields, Sound Body Initiative and B3Productions are weaving their knowledge and practices together to offer embodied teachings for everyone to expand upon their own potential for healing.

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The Pittsburgh Embodiment Project invites you to explore your body as a vehicle of awareness. Consider our events a laboratory of sorts, where somatics and sound are woven into experiential landscapes that become entry points for selfdiscovery and creative expression.

Everyone’s healing journey is different.

Music meets you where you’re at.

Music, art, and movement are fundamental to a healthy body… the brain, the gut, the emotions… are all affected by listening to music, moving our body, and creative expression.

Decades of studies show that creative expression, belonging, and movement directly correlate to neuroplasticity and expand a person’s capacity for mental and emotional intelligence.

Simply put, a community that embraces unique expression and movement creates healthier, smarter individuals.

As part of a re-emerging movement of body awareness and neuroscience, we are re-imagining what it means to communicate with ourselves and the world around us…. a dialogue that has never been modeled to our generation.

Now, we are consciously choosing what that looks like…and getting to have fun doing it! We are restoring trust in ourselves and each other…. Restoring trust in humanity.

“Energy moves in waves. Waves move in patterns. Patterns move in rhythms. A human being is just that, energy, waves, patterns, rhythms.’ - Gabrielle Roth “Sound will be the medicine of the future.” - Edgar Cayce

What are you eating?

• As much seasonal, organic, and locally farmed foods as possible. Who Cooks for You Farms & Harvie Delivery are great local sources.

Listening to?

At the moment • Conscious based artists like Porangui (who’s coming to Pgh on Nov 19th) • Energy by Sampa the Great • Sounds of Isha • Fat Freddy’s Drop • A lot of Music from all corners of the world Doing to maintain a healthy lifestyle?

• Sleeping 8 hrs a night & prioritizing rest.

• Finding more ways to laugh • Cuddling with our pets.

“Future Medicine will be the Medicine of Frequencies “ - Albert Einstein With 8 seasonal events throughout the year and ongoing practices within the community, you can find Jessica, Alyssa, and Emiliano creating transformative experiences in sound from meditative sound baths to day long embodiment workshops set to launch in February of 2024.

Their next live event, StillPoint, taking place on Sundays Nov. 5, 2023 & Jan. 14, 2024 from 6 - 8 pm at the Wightman Community School Building is a therapeutic journey through sonic immersion, restorative somatics, inter-cellular breathing exercises and guided visualization.

To attend one of these events or book one for your next private gathering, visit sound-body.org/embodiedpgh or b3productions.com/embodiedpgh

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Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra

Calendar of Events (Dec. 2023 – Feb 2024) Photography and Copy Provided by Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra

Highmark Holiday Pops Friday Dec 15 – 8:00 P.M. Saturday Dec 16 – 7:30 P.M. n Sunday Dec 17 – 2:30 P.M. n Wednesday Dec 20 – 7:30 P.M. n Thursday Dec 21 – 7:30 P.M. n Friday Dec 22 – 8:00 P.M. n Saturday Dec 23 – 1:00 P.M. n Saturday Dec 23 – 6:30 P.M. n n

The Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert n n

Saturday Dec 9 – 2:30 P.M Saturday Dec 9 – 7:00 P.M.

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Saturday Dec 16 – 2:30 P.M.

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Tuesday Dec 19 – 7:30 P.M.

Brahms’ Requiem n n

Friday Dec 1 – 8:00 P.M. Sunday Dec 3 – 2:30 P.M.

Handel’s Messiah n

Saturday Dec 2 – 7:30 P.M.

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Tuesday, Dec 12 – 7:30 P.M.

The Sound of Art: Pictures at an Exhibition Friday Jan 12 – 8:00 P.M. Saturday Jan 13 – 7:30 P.M. n Sunday Jan 14 – 2:30 P.M. n n

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Tuesday Jan 30 – 7:30 PM

Wednesday Jan 17 – 10:30 AM Tuesday Jan 23 – 10:30 AM

Saturday Feb 17 – 7:00 PM

Fiddler on the Roof

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Love Illuminated: Prokofiev’s Romeo & Juliet

A Walk on the Wild Side

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Friday Feb 9 – 8:00 PM n Saturday Feb 10 – 7:30 PM n Sunday Feb 11 – 2:30 PM

Saturday Feb 24 – 11:15 AM

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Friday Feb 16 – 8:00 PM Sunday Feb 18 – 2:30 PM

Friday Jan 26 – 8:00 P.M. Sunday Jan 28 – 2:30 P.M.

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Sugar Plum & Cavalier: PBT Artists Hannah Carter and Yoshiaki Nakano; Photographer Rich Sofranko

Party1: PBT Artists Diana Yohe and Joseph Parr; Photographer Rosalie O’Connor

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Nutcracker Kaufmann Book: PBT Artists; Photographer Rich Sofranko

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre

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2023-24 Winter Schedule Provided by Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre

The Nutcracker

Beauty and the Beast

Celebrate the most delightful time of year with the sweetest of holiday traditions, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s The Nutcracker.

Join Marie, her Nutcracker prince and hundreds of colorful characters for an unforgettable adventure through the Land of Enchantment. Revel in the stunning scenes, spectacular costumes, sparkling snowflakes and instantly recognizable Tchaikovsky score with your family and friends. This year, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre will also welcome local celebrities in cameo roles on select dates. The Nutcracker runs December 8-28 at the Benedum Center in Pittsburgh.

Experience this timeless tale about the transformative power of love, played out against the backdrop of an enchanted forest full of magical creatures. With its gorgeous costumes, magnificent choreography and sets that come alive, the captivating Beauty and the Beast is sure to delight both the young and the young at heart. Beauty and the Beast runs on select dates from February 16-25 at the Benedum Center in Pittsburgh.

2023 dates and showtimes: Friday

December 8

7:00 P.M.

Special Guest Kym Gable, KDKA-TV News Anchor

Saturday

December 9

2:00 P.M.

Special Guest Fryz, Rapper

Saturday

December 9

7:00 P.M.

Sunday

December 10 12:00 P.M. Special Guest Gisele Fetterman (Former 2nd Lady of PA, wife of Sen. John Fetterman & local Pittsburgh philanthropist)

Sunday

December 10

4:30 P.M.

2024 dates and showtimes: Friday

February 16

7:30 P.M.

Saturday

February 17

2:00 P.M.

Saturday

February 17

7:30 P.M.

Sunday

February 18

2:00 P.M.

Friday

February 23

7:30 P.M.

Saturday

February 24

2:00 P.M.

Saturday

February 24

7:30 P.M.

Sunday

February 25

12:00 P.M.

February 25

4:30 P.M.

Sunday

– Sensory-friendly Performance

Friday

December 15 7:00 P.M. Special Guest Daisy Jade, KDKA-TV Pittsburgh Today Live Reporter

Saturday

December 16

2:00 P.M.

Saturday

December 16

7:00 P.M.

Sunday

December 17 12:00 P.M. Special Guest Kristine Sorensen, KDKA-TV News Anchor

Sunday

December 17

4:30 P.M.

– Sensory-friendly Performance

Wednesday

December 20

7:00 P.M.

Thursday

December 21

7:00 P.M.

Special Guest Scott Blasey, lead singer of The Clarks

Friday

December 22

7:00 P.M.

Saturday

December 23

2:00 P.M.

Saturday

December 23

7:00 P.M.

Special Guest Kyra Laubacher, Pointe Magazine Editor

Tuesday

December 26

2:00 P.M.

Tuesday

December 26

7:00 P.M.

Wednesday

December 27

2:00 P.M.

Wednesday

December 27

7:00 P.M.

Thursday

December 28

2:00 P.M.

Colin McCaslin and Marisa Grywalski; Photographer: Rieder Photography

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Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Calendar of Events (Dec. 2023 – Feb 2024)

Photography and Copy Provided by the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust

Mrs. Doubtfire the New Musical Comedy PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh

November 28-December 3, 2023 Benedum Center www.TrustArts.org

Michael Misko in I Laugh in the Face of Magic!

Liberty Magic Series

December 6, 2023 – January 14, 2024 Liberty Magic www.TrustArts.org

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Highmark First Night Pittsburgh 2024 A production of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust

December 31, 2023 Pittsburgh Cultural District 6pm to Midnight www.TrustArts.org

Call of the Wild: Illustrated Edition Bridge Theater Series

January 20, 2024 Byham Theater www.TrustArts.org

My Fair Lady Girl from the North Country PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh

January 9-14, 2024 Benedum Center www.TrustArts.org

PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh

January 30-February 4, 2024 Benedum Center www.TrustArts.org

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Moby Dick

Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo

Joe Iconis & Family

Pittsburgh Dance Council Series

February 19, 2024

February 2-3, 2024

February 10, 2024

Byham Theater www.TrustArts.org

Byham Theater www.TrustArts.org

Greer Cabaret Theater www.TrustArts.org

William Watt in the Hidden Show

Song of the North

Dentons Cohen & Grigsby Trust Presents Series

Trust Cabaret Series

Rainbow Fish

Children’s Theater Series

Bridge Theater Series

February 24, 2024

Liberty Magic Series

February 17, 2024

February 7 – March 3, 2024

Byham Theater www.TrustArts.org

Byham Theater www.TrustArts.org

Liberty Magic www.TrustArts.org

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The Palace Theatre (Greensburg, PA)

2023-2024 Calendar of Events Photography and Copy Provided by The Palace Theatre

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reensburg, PA (Wednesday, November 1, 2023) – The Palace Theatre is located at 21 West Otterman Street, Greensburg PA 15601.

Unless otherwise stated, tickets for all shows can be purchased directly from The Palace Theatre Box Office online at: www. thepalacetheatre.org, or charge by phone at 724-836-8000. For most shows, doors open one hour before the event unless otherwise stated.

Bret Michaels Fri, Nov 24 — 7:30 P.M. Presented by Latshaw Productions Bret Michaels is a global superstar. Rising to fame as the front man of Poison, one of rock’s most iconic and enduring bands, he helped define the rock ’n’ roll scene. (Tickets: $59–$169)

The Magical Polar Experience Thu, Nov 30 — 7:00 P.M. | Fri, Dec 1 — 7:00 P.M. Presented by Moxie Events “All aboard!” for a truly magical, fully interactive experience you will never forget! Please come dressed in your pajamas & prepare for the adventure of a lifetime! (Tickets: $29, VIP package available) Elf The Musical Jr.* Fri, Dec 1 — 7:00 P.M. | Sat, Dec 2 — 1:00 P.M. & 4:00 P.M. Presented by Greensburg Civic Theatre’s Greasepaint Players Based on the cherished movie! Buddy, raised as an elf at Santa’s North Pole, learns he is human. He then embarks on a hilarious journey to discover his true identity. (Tickets: Advance: $15 | Door: $17) *This event takes place at Greensburg Garden & Civic Center. *For tickets visit gctheatre.org

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Christmas Brasstacular Sat, Dec 2 — 7:30 P.M. Presented by River City Brass Presenting popular Christmas songs such as The Little Drummer Boy and You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch, plus your favorite carols. Regional choirs will be joining River City Brass.

(Ticket Prices: $24–$39) *For tickets visit rivercitybrass.org or call 412-434-7222

Jim Brickman: A Joyful Christmas Sun, Dec 3 — 7:00 P.M. Presented by JMB Tours LLC Jim Brickman’s captivating Christmas concert is a heartwarming evening of music and laughter. Fill the air with the sounds of Yuletide carols, holiday classics, and all of Brickman’s greatest hits. (Tickets: $35–$70) The Nutcracker Sat, Dec 9 — 11:00 A.M. / 3:00 P.M. Presented by Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra Tchaikovsky’s timeless score comes to life during Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra and Texture Contemporary Ballet’s production of this beloved holiday favorite, the area’s only live-orchestra version of this iconic ballet. (Tickets: $18–$67) American Girl Live! In Concert Sun, Dec 10 — 4:00 P.M. Presented by Drusky Entertainment Your favorite characters come to life in a brand-new pop concert experience! Performed by a live cast, this show is filled with music, high energy dancing, and lots of surprises!

(Tickets: $39.75–$69.75) Terry Fator: A Very Terry Christmas Wed, Dec 13 — 7:30 P.M. Presented by Latshaw Productions This show is Las Vegas’ most anticipated holiday tradition with comedy, singing, celebrity impressions and ventriloquism. It showcases Terry’s unique singing ability and laugh-out-loud comedy through his puppet characters. (Tickets: $49–$110)

Community Events — A Motown Christmas Thu, Dec 14 — 7:30 P.M. Presented by Spotlight Productions “A Motown Christmas” returns featuring an all-star line-up assembled from the Temptations, the Contours and the Miracles, performing the biggest Motown hits and holiday classics in that inimitable Motown style. (Tickets: $34–$79)

The Purple Xperience Fri, Jan 5 — 8:00 P.M. Presented by LocalBeat Productions The Purple Xperience is a five-piece group bringing the greatest and most authentic production of Prince and The Revolution in the world to audiences of all generations.

(Tickets: $29-$69)

Sara Evans Christmas Fri, Dec 15 — 7:30 P.M. Presented by Latshaw Productions Sara Evans brings her Christmas show to The Palace. Over the last two decades, Sara has carved a successful career anchored by her insightful songwriting and warm, pleasant voice. (Tickets: $68–$110, VIP package available)

The New York Bee Gees Sat, Jan 6 — 8:00 P.M. Presented by LocalBeat Productions The New York Bee Gees offer all their namesake’s classic 70s hits, while embracing their early work as well, with a stunning production, powerful vocals, and the professional stage presence. (Tickets: $29–$69)

Home For The Holidays Sat, Dec 16 — 7:30 P.M. Presented by Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra Gather to hear all of your favorite holiday music featuring the All-Star Choir of Westmoreland County and guest conducted

by Andrés Franco. See why so many families make this concert a part of their yearly celebrations! (Tickets: $20–$69)

Mania: The Abba Tribute Thu, Jan 11 — 7:30 P.M. Presented by Elko Concerts The world’s number one touring ABBA tribute returns to The Palace Theatre. MANIA formed in 1999 and the show has been selling out theatres and concert halls internationally ever since. (Tickets: $51.75)

*For tickets, visit westmorelandsymphony.org or call 724-837-1850

Get The Led Out Fri, Jan 12 — 8:00 P.M. | Sat, Jan 13 — 8:00 P.M. Presented by Westmoreland Cultural Trust From the bombastic to the mystical, Get The Led Out has captured the essence of the recorded music of Led Zeppelin and brought it to the concert stage. (Tickets: $28–$40)

Sounds of Christmas Ft. The Latshaw Pops Orchestra with Special Guest AGT’s Victory Brinker Sun, Dec 17 — 3:00 P.M. Presented by Latshaw Productions The sights and sounds of Christmas come alive. Singers, dancers, a 22-piece orchestra, and Victory Brinker, America’s Got Talent finalist, will take you on a holiday musical journey.

(Tickets: $30–$40) A Christmas Story Fri, Dec 22 — 7:00 P.M. | Sat, Dec 23 — 7:00 P.M. Presented by Westmoreland Performing Arts Your favorite Christmas movie on stage! You’ll shoot your eye out! It captures holiday wonder with such deliciously wicked wit that it is sure to delight children and grown-ups alike!

(Tickets: $12.50–$25)

Rodney Carrington: The Greatest Tits Tour Thu, Jan 25 — 7:00 P.M. Presented by Outback Mature Audiences ONLY! Multi-talented comedian, actor, singer and writer Rodney Carrington playing sold-out shows around the world, one of the top 10 highest-grossing touring comedians for the past two decades. (Tickets: $49.50–$69.50, VIP package available) Vic Dibitetto Fri, Jan 26 — 8:00 P.M. Presented by LocalBeat Productions An incredibly powerful performer, comedian Vic DiBitetto churns energy, honesty and humanity into nonstop laughter.

He’s been called a cross between Rodney Dangerfield, Ralph Kramden and a hurricane. (Tickets: $29–$69) Almost Queen Sat, Jan 27 — 8:00 P.M. Presented by Drusky Entertainment THE most authentic QUEEN live show since the days of QUEEN themselves. Donning genuine costumes, Almost Queen recaptures the live energy and precision that is the ultimate Queen experience. (Tickets: $49.50–$79.50)

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