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BRANDI AND TYLER KENNEDY AT THEIR HOME PHOTOGRAPH BY MICHAEL FORNATARO ART DIRECTION BY JASON SOLAK

FEATURES 26

WE ARE ONE WHIRL Our new, monthly feature offering tips and tricks from local yoga instructors will help you breathe easier and live your healthiest life this year. Namaste!

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WHIRL MAGAZINE’S 2017 COUPLES WHO MAKE A DIFFERENCE Get to know 12 couples who are giving back to the ‘burgh.

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ARTIST SPOTLIGHT Marvel at stunning works from three shining Pittsburgh artists.

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HEART & GOAL We want The Cup — again! And so does Pittsburgh Penguin Patric Hornqvist.

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WHIRL MAGAZINE’S 2017 AUTO PREVIEW Four local dealerships give us a sneak-peek of the hottest cars on the market in 2017 for every type of driver.

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WHIRL MAGAZINE’S SEMI-ANNUAL EVENT GUIDE With over 200 local events listed, there’s no excuse not to save the date and go out!

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WHIRL MAGAZINE’S 2017 HEALTH & WELLNESS GUIDE Get the run down on the local fitness classes and instructors that will help you make 2017 your healthiest year yet.

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“This city has a blueprint of energy that you would not get anywhere else in the world,” says Emmai Alaquiva. Read more about Emmai and his wife, Patrice, on page 51!

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Meet Brian Burley, the creator and founder of YNGBLKPGH.

FOOD TOUR UNDER-PROMISE, OVER-DELIVER Chef Curtis Gamble dishes on the inspiration for the innovative menu at Station.

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STYLE FEATURE BRILLIANT BAUBLES Get ready to sparkle and shine with these bright, statement jewelry pieces.

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CHEF’S BEST DISH BODIOGRAPHY’S THE MESSIAH RECEPTION THE CRADLE WILL ROCK WINGS & WILDLIFE OPENING SOIRÉE & BENEFIT AUCTION 6TH ANNUAL ZACHARY’S MISSION GALA ACHIEVA’S AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE VINCENTIAN’S ANNUAL CELEBRATION THE PITTSBURGH PROMISE AND PNC PRESENTS: A NIGHT OF A MILLION POSSIBILITIES WESTERN PA ALL-ACADEMIES BALL RONALD H. BROWN LEADERSHIP AWARDS GALA WHIRL MAGAZINE’S POP-UP ART PARTY WITH BARON BATCH CCAC 50TH ANNIVERSARY GALA VEGAS ON THE MON W HI R L / J ANUARY/ F E BRUARY 2 0 1 7

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/ PAGE MORE TO LOVE 2017 is an auspicious year in numerology, as the addition of its numbers totals 10, which when added unto itself, is 1. The beginning of the new cycle is one of new birth, fresh ideas, and great growth.

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With a renewed commitment to enhancing the quality of life in the Pittsburgh region by showcasing the people, places, and events that comprise our amazing community, we are entering into new collaborations.

Most meaningful is our new department highlighting YNGBLKPGH. Young Black Pittsburgh is bringing to light the talented adults living here who are investing their skills in making our society shine. Check out why we are calling this department “Collaborations” on page 24.

Our Semi Annual Event Guide, beginning on page 78, offers more than 200 events to keep you involved from now until summertime! You will be certain to find one or more of our honored 2017 Couples Who Make a Difference at some of those special fundraising fêtes. See who is standing out in philanthropy on page 48.

The true standouts for family commitment and love are Brandi and Tyler Kennedy.

Their decision to raise their beautiful, bouncing baby girl Cookie in the Pittsburgh area is inspiring, as is the genuine delight they take in one another. That is why they are our cover couple!

HERE’S TO LOVE!

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GIVING THE GIFT OF ART In the midst of celebrating our December issue’s cover release party at Baron Batch’s Hideout 87, attendees took a moment to decorate framed copies of the work by Baron Batch, Dave Klug, and Burton Morris that were presented in the issue’s “The Gift of Art” feature. Once they were bedecked in inspirational quotes and images, the frames were donated to patients at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC, in hopes of bringing beauty and positivity into their lives. — Aubray Onderik

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JANUARY/FEBRUARY HAPPENINGS To kick off the celebration of its 20th anniversary, Prime Stage Theatre performed “To Kill a Mockingbird” at the New Hazlett Theater. Actress Mary Badham, who starred as “Scout” in the original film with Gregory Peck, attended one of the shows and hosted a Q-and-A session with guests afterwards. From left: Kristen Kurland, Mary Badham, Grace Vensel, Sueanne Zoratto, Julia Zoratto, Anthony Wilt, and Richard Wilt.

Alan Faneca, Lieutenant Commander Brad Danse, Ben Roethlisberger, Oliver Ross, and Jordan Dangerfield attended A Glimmer of Hope’s Bid for Hope, raising $100,000 for integrated oncology services and breast cancer research. At the end of the evening, A Glimmer of Hope presented Magee Women’s Hospital with a check for $150,000.

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The YWCA Greater Pittsburgh recognized individuals who are committed to eliminating racism in the areas of arts, business and professional services, community engagement, education, faith, health, and public service and safety at the 25th Annual Racial Justice Awards Dinner. From left: James German, award-winner Vanessa L. German, Waverly Duck, and Kathleen Blee.

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Dr. Jay Carson, Judy Robinson, Dr. John Lawson, Dr. Heather Pinson, and Nadine Patterson were among the guests who attended The Pittsburgh Youth Symphony Orchestra’s Fiesta Gala, which raised funds to help send its 90 musicians on a tour of Spain in the summer of 2017.

Omni Hotels & Resorts partnered with Feeding America to carry out the “Say Goodnight to Hunger” initiative to assist food insecure families across the U.S. Each room reservation made on the Omni’s website helped feed a local family of four for a week! Bob Page, director of sales and marketing, Omni William Penn Hotel; Lisa Scales, CEO, Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank; and Eric DeStefano, general manager, Omni William Penn Hotel, and regional vice president, Omni Hotels & Resorts, celebrated the campaign at the Omni William Penn’s annual tree lighting ceremony, where food and monetary donations were also collected to support Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank.

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Ohio Valley Hospital hosted “A Toast to the Community,” welcoming almost 250 community members, Hospital board members and administration, and Hospital staff to enjoy a wine tasting and raise funds for the advancement of Electronic Medical Records, which will improve the quality of care provided by the hospital and enhance patient safety.

From left: Administration team members Eric Lawlor, Paulette Bingham, David Scott, FACHE, and Erin Frohnhofer.

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The Realtors Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh (RAMP) Foundation raised $ 5,000 for Emmaus Community of Pittsburgh, which houses and provides care for intellectually challenged adults in a home-like setting. From left: Tiffany MerrimanPreston, Emmaus’ director of development; John Petrack, executive vice president of RAMP; Karen Jacobsen, Emmaus’ executive director; Patty Taylor; Gloria Vanda of Emmaus; and Lisa Freeman, RAMP Foundation president.

Rainforest Adventure Board chairperson Lisa Holt, President and CEO Dr. Sharon McDaniel, and board member Ervin Dyer attended “A Dance for Life” Cotillion, hosted at The Rhonda D. Wright Family Center of A Second Chance, Inc.

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More than 300 guests — including co-chairs Kathy Testoni, Sam Kane, and Libby Mascaro (pictured here); Cherie Villa, COO of National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI); and Dr. Charma D. Dudley, president of NAMI Southwestern PA Board — raised $136,000 and addressed the stigma of mental health at the 1st Annual NAMI Green Light Gala for Mental Health Awareness.

Beth Kuhn and Roberta Weissburg perused fashionable pieces for the winter season at the WHIRL + Weissburg Holiday Party, held at Roberta Weissburg Leathers.

Themed “Gala Giselle” — in celebration of the recent premiere of Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s (PBT) newly redesigned production, Giselle — the PBT’s annual Pointe in Time Gala raised $553,000 to support PBT’s repertoire, educational initiatives, and scholarship programs for next-generation dancers.

Pictured here: Co-chairs Dawn and Chris Fleischner with their children, Andrew and Kay (center).

Presented by Pittsburgh Cultural Trust and organized by Acrobatique Creative, The Chocolate Bar transported guests to a confectionery dreamland with couture accessories

by Richard Parsakian and the talents of Izzazu Salon, Spa & Serata and Amanda Wright; Staycee Pearl Dance Project dancers, The Chocolate Girls; and an appearance by Miss Thea Trixx to make the evening extra sweet. From left: Dilki Kandanarachchi, Anastasia Crankovic, Savanna Steffen, and Kristen Scurpa of Docherty Talent & Modeling Agency

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Jack and co-chair Dolly Warwick joined 125 guests at the Pittsburgh CLO Guild’s Holiday Party, held at LeMont Restaurant.

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Co-owners Teresa Duff and Aimee Vickers celebrated the grand opening of GLOW Blotique in Sewickley.

Pittsburgh Penguin Chris Kunitz, his wife, Maureen, and over 600 guests were transported to the Australian outback without ever leaving PPG Paints Arena at the 6th Annual VIP Dinner and Wine Tasting Gala. Presented by Highmark, the Aussie-themed event also featured an extensive silent auction, which benefited the special needs programs of the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation.

St. Lucy’s Auxiliary to the Blind hosted the 53rd Annual Medallion Ball at the Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown, honoring 121 young women for their commitment to volunteering in the community. From left: Edyce Rizzi, 2016 St. Lucy’s Auxiliary president; Bishop David Zubik; Jacinta Dvorak O’Connell, Medallion Ball chair; and Mary Frances Dean Johnson, Medallion Ball co-chair.

Debbie Masich; Andy Masich, president and CEO of the Heinz History Center; and event co-hosts David and Wendy Barensfeld celebrated together at the Heinz History Center’s 1879 Founders’ Circle Dinner. More than 100 guests attended and enjoyed a sneak peek of the new exhibition, #Pixburgh: A Photographic Experience, which is now open to the public.

Cody Clegg rode his adaptive bike, with Jackie Clegg and Milton Clegg right behind him, during the bike parade that kicked off Variety — The Children’s Charity’s 89th Annual Gala. Variety’s “My Bike” Program ensures children with disabilities have the opportunity to discover new possibilities and “be kids first” by providing Rifton adaptive bikes that are individually customized for each child.

PHOTOGRAPHS FROM JOSHUA QUATTLEBAUM, BY SARAH COLLINS, FROM ROSEANNE WHOLEY, HEINZ HISTORY CENTER, JOHN ALTDORFER

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The David Alan Fashion Show served as the official brand launch party for David Alan Clothing and The Proper Knot and benefited the American Cancer Society. From left: ESPN Sportscaster Jonathan Coachman, the evening’s emcee, and David Alan.

Store general manager Michael Hartman and managing partner Gordon Sheffer opened Waffles INCaffeninated’s third and newest location in Wexford.

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The Colonel William Wallace Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR)’s annual benefit raised funds to supplement ROTC scholarships and provide pets for disabled veterans. From left: Suzan Pore, Carol Campbell, Celia Reynolds, Marianne Boyd, and Nita Liptak.

David Feherty hosted Adm. Mike Mullen USN (Ret.), former Joint Chiefs of Staff (pictured here), as the guest speaker for the 5th Annual Feherty’s Troops First Foundation benefit dinner at Oakmont Country Club. Feherty’s Troops First Foundation works to provide assistance for military members who were wounded while serving in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Feherty’s other guests included celebrity PGA professionals Lee Trevino, David Graham, Mark Brooks, and Judy Rankin.

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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16

Pittsburgh Public Theater Presents Twelfth Night, O’Reilly Theater, ppt.org.

Chatham Baroque: Passion and Rage in Baroque France, Westminster Presbyterian Church, 412.687.1788

5th annual Reggae Fusion Fest, Mr. Smalls Theatre, 412.821.4447

Just Films: Dreamcatcher, Eddy Theatre, 412.365.1578

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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3-SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5

Sound Series: Valerie June, Carnegie Lecture Hall, 412.237.8300

Westmoreland Jazz Society Concert featuring The Jessica Lee Jazz Trio, The Westmoreland Museum of American Art, 724.837.1500

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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17

Vintage Valentines Workshop, Ace Hotel, 412.237.8300

Speed Date the Art and SweetArt Dance, The Westmoreland Museum of American Art, 724.837.1500

THROUGH SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17 2017 Artist of the Year, Alice Raymond: Nowhere & Now Here, Box Heart Gallery, 412.687.8858

THROUGH SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17 Heather Heitzenrater: Thresholds, Box Heart Gallery, 412.687.8858

THROUGH SATURDAY, APRIL 15 Pittsburgh CLO’s Pump Boys & Dinettes, Cabaret at Theater Square, 412.456.6666

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1 Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox, Carnegie Library of Homestead Music Hall, 412.462.3444

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1-THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2 Pop-Up Studio — Darnit Pillows, The Westmoreland Museum of American Art, 724.837.1500

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1-SUNDAY, DECEMBER 31 Art Making Explosion, Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, 412.322.5058

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2

Midori!, Heinz Hall, 412.392.4900

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4 Poetry Out Loud Regional Finals, The Westmoreland Museum of American Art, 724.837.1500

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4 Community Day School 2017 Winter Gala, August Wilson Center, comedy.org/wintergala

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5-SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26 Tropical Sundays, Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, 412.622.6915

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7 Pittsburgh Penguins vs.

Calgary Flames, PPG Paints Arena, 412.462.1800

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10 History Uncorked, Heinz History Center, 412.454.6405

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10 Art on Tap, The Westmoreland Museum of American Art, 724.837.1500

American Made Tour: Lee Brice, Justin Moore, and William Michael Morgan, Petersen Events Center, 412.648.3054

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10 + SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10-SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12

Shut the Folk Up and Listen featuring Keller Williams and Leo Kottke, Carnegie Library of Homestead Music Hall, 412.462.3444

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3 Party in the Tropics, Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, 412.622.6915

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3 Pittsburgh Penguins vs.

Columbus Blue Jackets, PPG Paints Arena, 412.462.1800

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16

Valentine’s Day

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14

Firelei Baez: Bloodlines, The Andy Warhol Museum, 412.237.8300

Pittsburgh Penguins vs.

Vancouver Canucks, PPG Paints Arena, 412.462.1800

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14 Latshaw Productions presents Little Anthony and The Imperials, The Palace Theatre, westmorelandculturaltrust.org.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14-SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17 32nd Allegheny Outdoor Sport Travel Show, Monroeville Convention Center, 412.373.7300

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17-SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19 Broadway Standing Ovations, Heinz Hall, 412.392.4900

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18

Galumpha, Byham Theater, 412.456.1350

Phoenix Rising, Byham Theater, TrustArts.org

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18

Pittsburgh International Auto Show: Dancing with the Cars, David L. Lawrence Convention Center, 412.963.8909

Tropical Forest Congo Festival, Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, 412.622.6915

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16

18th Annual Vietnam Veterans Tet Party Reunion, The Fez, 724.643.5725

Pittsburgh Penguins vs.

Winnipeg Jets, PPG Paints Arena, 412.462.1800

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18

BNY Mellon Grand Classics: Sleeping Beauty, Heinz Hall, 412.392.4900

Animal Instincts Valentine’s Dinner, Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium, 412.665.3640

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10-SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19 Alice in Wonderland, Benedum Center for the Performing Arts, 412.456.6666

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11 Heart Ball, Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown, heart.org

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Yearning for a winter escape? Look no further than The National Aviary’s High Seas Escape! The 21+ event on FEBRUARY 24 transports guests to the Caribbean with dancing, cocktails, gourmet grub, and mingling with the parrots and exotic birds of The National Aviary. Partygoers are encouraged to come dressed as colorful parrots or adventure-seeking pirates as they embark on a treasure hunt through the tropical exhibits. All proceeds support The National Aviary's education, avian medicine, and conservation programs both locally and internationally. For tickets, visit aviary.org

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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18 Fiddlesticks Family Concert — Around the ‘Burgh, Heinz Hall, 412.392.4900

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18-SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19 Pittsburgh Antiques Show & Sale, Crowne Plaza Hotel Pittsburgh South, 412.734.5279

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18; TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21; FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24; + SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26 As One, Pittsburgh Opera, 412.456.6666

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19 Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Detroit Red Wings, PPG Paints Arena, 412.462.1800

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19 11th Annual Valley’s Best Chili Cookoff, Vanport Volunteer Fire Department, 724.601.9953

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23 2017 Lending Hearts Gala, Fairmont Pittsburgh, lendinghearts.org

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24-SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26 BNY Mellon Grand Classics: Rhapsody in Blue, Heinz Hall, 412.392.4900

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25 Q Ball 2017: Painting with Light, Union Trust Building, quantumtheatre.com

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25 WPCNHF’s Second Annual Iced Tees Winter Golf Classic and Chili Cook-Off, Diamond Run Golf Club, 724.741.6160

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25 The Bob O’Connor Foundation’s 4th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Fundraiser, The Sokol Club, boboconnorfoundation.com

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25 Annelies, Rodef Shalom, 412.621.6566

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25 Party with a Purpose, The Palace Theatre, 724.836.1123 x10

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25 2017 Coors Light NHL Stadium Series: Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Philadelphia Flyers, Heinz Field, 800.745.3000

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26 Lights! Glamour! Action!, David L. Lawrence Convention Center, pghfilm.org

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28 23rd Annual Mardi Gras Gala, The Westin Convention Center Pittsburgh Hotel, efwp.org

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28 Panic at the Disco: Death of a Bachelor Tour, Petersen Events Center, 412.648.3054

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PERFECT MATCH Looking for something adventurous, heart-warming, or hilarious?

We’ve got the ideal entertainment for everyone this month!

Brian d’Arcy James and Brad Oscar with the cast of Something Rotten!

PAGE TURNER SOMETHING RIOTOUS! Ever wonder how the first musical came to be? According to Something Rotten!, it started in 1595 when Nick and Nigel Bottom set out to write a hit play and learned from a soothsayer that the future of productions involves musical numbers and extra pizazz. See how the brothers embrace the new ways with flair and fun at the Benedum Center THROUGH FEBRUARY 5, as part of the 2016-2017 PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh series, presented by the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, Pittsburgh Symphony, and Broadway Across America. Benedum Center, 412.456.6666. TrustArts.org.

Transport yourself to a post-apocalyptic world through the pages of “Into the Air.” Written by local author A.K. Downing, the young adult novel tells the story of Mia Bryn and her father, who are invited to escape their bunker and venture into a new — and sometimes scary! — life in the skies. The twisty read will leave you breathless and anxious to see what adventures await for Mia in the rest of the series. To purchase a copy of “Into the Air,” visit AKDowning.com.

HAPPILY EVER AFTER Once upon a time, local author Ellen Roth wrote a book called “Ten Fingers Touching.” A fairy tale fit for any romantic, the work inspired her to read more books in the genre and use the ideas in each one to create a talk called “Finding Your Happily Ever After: Lessons Learned from Fairy Tales.” Her talk discusses how fairy tales have permeated every aspect of our culture and how their common themes serve as tools for creating happier, more fulfilling relationships. “Fairy tales teach you to respect your partner, see the best in each other, adapt to situations,” Roth explains. “I hope people who come to my talks learn to look at the relationships in fairy tales and then look more deeply into enhancing their own interpersonal relationships to achieve greater life satisfaction.” For more information, visit ellenrothauthor.com.

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PHOTOGRAPHS FROM ©JOAN MARCUS, 2015, BY MICHAEL FORNATARO, FROM HERB ASCHERMAN, JR.

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Justin Moore

Lee Brice

STAR-STUDDED SHOW Country music fans, this one’s for you! The American Made Tour stops by The Petersen Events Center on FEBRUARY 2 for a night packed with some of country’s biggest stars: Lee Brice, Justin Moore, and William Michael Morgan — known for the hits “Hard to Love,” “Small Town USA,” and “I Met a Girl,” respectively. Put on your boots and make your way down to see these three entertainers put on one incredible show! Petersen Events Center, peterseneventscenter.com.

A PROMINENT PREMIERE

RENAISSANCE WOMAN You’ve seen her range of talents in everything from “The Parkers” to “The Mo’Nique Show” to “Precious.” Now, see Mo’Nique get back to her stand-up comedy roots at the Pittsburgh Improv.

The superstar will perform four shows while in the city — two on FEBRUARY 3 and two on FEBRUARY 4 — to get your February off to a hilarious start.

We’ll see you there! Pittsburgh Improv, 412.462.5233. pittsburgh.improv.com.

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After captivating audiences in the U.S., the contemporary opera As One makes its Pennsylvania debut at the Pittsburgh Opera. Loosely based on the life of colibrettist Kimberly Reed, director and producer of the 2008 documentary “Prodigal Sons,” the production follows transgender protagonist Hannah — portrayed by Pittsburgh Opera Resident Artists Brian Vu as "Hannah before" and Taylor Raven as "Hannah after” — from her small hometown to a vibrant life in Norway. To enhance the experience, the intimate Pittsburgh Opera Headquarters will host the FEBRUARY 18, 21, 24, AND 26 performances.

Pittsburgh Opera, 412.281.0912. pittsburghopera.org.

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YNGBLKPGH WHIRL Magazine partners with YNGBLKPGH as part of our commitment to promoting community growth. The opportunity to feature enterprising adults at this stage of their lives is an honor, and one we will be sharing with you every month of 2017!

BY BRIAN BURLEY

MEET THE CREATOR/FOUNDER

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rian Burley, an MBA graduate from the University of Pittsburgh and native son of the City of Pittsburgh, currently works as a Strategic Corporate Consultant at the Silicon Valley based Omnicell’s Cranberry Woods office. During Burley’s time at the Katz Graduate School of Business, he was profiled for his work with the university and UPMC on creating a framework for measuring the validity of sustainable practices currently undertaken by the health system. He also spearheaded a marketing campaign with American Eagle all while completing his MBA in under a year! As a high school graduate of Schenley High in the city, Burley then ventured to Kentucky to attend Morehead State University where he played football, excelled in on-campus leadership organizations, and created the Minority Leadership Caucus, an organization that still exists, five-plus years since Burley has graduated. Following his time at Morehead State, he came back to Pittsburgh where he worked as a branch manager with PNC. During that time, he also began to work as a mentor and weekly speaker with the 100 Black Men of Western PA’s program that he still attends regularly. Outside of his work with the 100, Burley was named as a 2015 BMe Community Leader for the work he is diligently doing in order to promote the positives that the next generation of Black Pittsburgh is accomplishing regularly and in presenting a new narrative that our youth are unfortunately not always used to hearing.

Burley currently lives in the city where he is the proud husband to his wife, Brittini, and father to his son, Jackson.

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years, as she said, “The only people that we see that look like us outside his was an idea started for our youth in this city more than anything of here are on the news where we’re criminals and not doing anything else. For those that do not know, outside of my “career” I have right. At our age, that’s tough to see. I talk to my friends and it really been mentoring and teaching young people through the blessings sounds like we’re all losing hope.” of the 100 Black Men of Western Pennsylvania for the last seven years. I have changed jobs a few times, I have gone back to school and graduated, That right there, that conversation, that statement, that word, was I have gotten married. But one thing (if any, aside from family) has the reason this movement and book came to be. The deterioration remained static, and that was my commitment to being at CCAC every of hope is what I believe to be one of the most powerful emotions Saturday during the school year to work with my kids. Over the years, I possible. In my humble opinion, a lack or deterioration of hope is why have seen some kids who were seniors when I first started and now see we have issues we’ve had in our communities. A lack of hope doesn’t them and they still tell me of the life lessons we spoke about over the leave you thinking about your future; you worry about life from a day years and of the young, shy middle schoolers who are now juniors and by day perspective. You can’t worry about what you want to be when seniors in high school who I cannot get to stop talking. However proud you grow up because you spend all of I am of them and their growth in both your time focusing on how you will get knowledge of real world applications, through today. This perspective is what we such as financial acumen and how to dress “WE CAN NO LONGER are fighting, collectively. On top of that, for an interview and self-confidence, I BE BOUND BY OUR OWN if you have grown up in an environment was also so alarmed by a statement that where everyone you know is living with one of my young women made that it WORLDS. ACCESS IS the same day by day survival mentality, completely inspired this book.

WHAT CAN CHANGE OUR the uphill fight can seem daunting.

Following one of our Saturday sessions CHILDREN’S WORLDS. After growing up through the Pittsburgh as I was shutting down the computer, I ACCESS LEADS TO Public School system, I can say with all felt the gaze of one particular young lady dence given my experience that I who I have known since she was in 7th POSSIBILITIES. POSSIBILITIES confi have met most types of “us.” The amazing, grade. I asked her as I often do, “OK… LEAD TO IDEAS. IDEAS beautiful thing about “us” is most times, what did I do this time?” assuming because of our culture, you cannot assume fully that nothing can be done up to LEAD TO PLANS. PLANS you know the soul of “us” strictly based off the standards of a high school girl. She of the look. This illustrated picture book laughed my question off and asked a LEAD TO ACTIONS. ACTIONS will prove that through telling the stories of serious one to me, “Brian, you know CHANGE LIVES.” 125 of us that either still reside in this city, every week you come here and tell us or those from the city that have positions your story and your friends come in — BRIAN BURLEY that have taken them outside of the city. and tell us theirs, but are there others of you that look like us that are doing things here or is it just you and your friends?” I paused, thinking more The goal of this book is to show the next generation that they aren’t carefully about my answer because I could tell by the look on her face alone and to show them proof. To show them proof with over 110 that this individual’s question was much deeper than she made it out to entries that our ambassadors, all of which are not much older than be. “Of course, it’s just that we are here and there are lots of programs them, care about them more than they know. Through explaining all over the city and we are spread out. Why do you ask?” Of course in their paths and the “how” to their success stories, along with writing my own head, I thought my response to her question was the right one hand-written, open letters to them, we know that this project can and really insightful as well. She then asked, “Then why don’t we see you not only positively affect this generation, but future generations or them on the news but only stories of us as black people doing wrong?” after this. Although this may not be a simple answer to the question In my head I am completely rethinking my strategy now, saying, “Well, I was asked years ago by that precocious young lady, I hope that this unfortunately local news outlets get more viewership by running bad shows one person that it is possible. This life that they may feel so stories than good ones and therefore the news coverage shows more of distant from is closer than they know. If we can achieve that even those stories than the good ones.” Her personality — normally witty and just one time, then this book and everything that comes after it will vivacious — then got almost sad, which I haven’t seen her in that place in be well worth the effort.

GET INVOLVED YNGBLKPGH will be released in April 2017 with an event at the August Wilson Center where youth, participants, and supporters alike are encouraged to come network, cheer on, and participate in a celebration followed by a panel discussion where select members from the book will open up and share with the youth about their stories and engage in a live discussion. For all sponsorship inquiries and to reserve your copies of YNGBLKPGH, please reach out to brian.burley@ YNGBLKPGH.com and check out YNGBLKPGH.com.

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By Stacey Vespaziani of South Hills Power Yoga

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January falls during the Vata season in Ayurveda: it’s cold, dry, and windy. To balance these qualities, we need warm, heavy meals incorporating root vegetables, which naturally grow in cold climates, to “ground” and balance our energy.

By Leta Koontz of Schoolhouse Yoga

BALANCE

create a daily practice between 20-45 minutes.

increase the time of your daily practice by five minutes each week until you

Note: If you are new to meditation, try sitting for five minutes at first and

4. Place your focus on your breath. As you inhale, say to yourself the word “show,” and as you exhale say to yourself the word “me”. Keep repeating your mantra until the time that you’ve allotted for your daily meditation practice has completed.

3. Relax your hands in your lap, close your eyes, and press your sitting bones down toward the earth as you lift your chest toward the sky.

2. Sit with a tall spine using a chair or sitting on a pillow (or cushion) on the floor.

1. Find a quiet place.

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6. Sit in your natural breath once more and notice any shifts of changes you feel physically, emotionally, or mentally.

5. Repeat this process for several breaths at least, but this can be done for as long as you want.

4. Take three sips of breath in — one to your belly, one to your ribs, one to your chest — hold briefly at the top and then take a full exhale.

3. Become aware of the shape changes in your belly, your ribs, and your chest that are a response to air moving in and out of you. Explore each of these areas separately and as one for a moment.

2. Take a few moments to simply notice that you are breathing.

1. Sit comfortably with your spine aligned with its natural curves. Many people are more comfortable sitting on a pillow or blanket, but this can be done in a chair, a bed, or anywhere you can find a place to be still for a moment.

This simple practice can be done any where and any time to help us connect to the deep roots of our breath. Many people find they are more calm, relaxed, and centered after practicing this breath for even just a few minutes. Please note that if you ever feel hungry for your breath or out of breath, you can simply return to your natural breath and try again when you are ready.

FULL THREE PART YOGIC BREATH

BREATHE By Kristie Lindblom

We are taking our healthy lifestyle commitment to new levels with a regular monthly yoga feature with advice from our favorite local yogis. Enjoy these wintertime tips for warmth, comfort, and good spirits!

For the January “Yoga Tool Kit” on the theme of GROUND, I wanted to offer a simple mantra meditation repeating the phrase “Show Me.” This is a lovely way to open to all the next year has in store.

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PHOTOGRAPH FROM KATE KILL

2. Staying rooted in the 4 corners of each foot, draw that same lifting energy from the arches up the legs to lift the knee caps and begin to engage the thighs. (If you are having trouble lifting the knee caps and engaging the thighs, re-lifting the toes, which lifts the arches, can often help access these actions. Contract the hips evenly, drawing into the midline of the body, tone the lower belly, and feel the buttocks’ flesh release toward the heels.

1. Standing barefoot with the inner edges of your feet parallel to one another and your feet no wider than hip-distance, lift and separate your toes. Return your toes to the ground, creating a broad base between the big toe and pinky toe and spreading across the ball of each foot. Visualize 4 corners of each foot — at the outer edges of the ball of the foot and heel — and ground down evenly into these 4 corners while feeling a lifting of the arches at the center.

4. Once in the physical posture (asana), you can explore deepening your breath. Visualize your inhale, an upward flowing breath (prana) originating from your feet and moving up the front of the body (corresponding to the lifting of the arches, knee caps, chest, and crown of the head) and your exhale, a downward flowing breath (apana) moving from the crown of the head down the back of the body (corresponding to the releasing and grounding of the shoulder blades, buttocks’ flesh, and feet).

3. Lift the armpits away from the side waist to assist in lengthening all sides of the torso up from the pelvis, and gently draw the shoulder blades toward one another on the back to maintain an open chest and broad collarbones. Externally rotate the arms from the shoulders to open the inner elbows and palms forward, and reach down through the fingers toward the floor. Maintain a long neck by reaching upward through the crown of the head.

Standing postures are associated with and assist in balancing the Root Chakra (Muladhara) and the blueprint for all standing postures is Mountain Pose (Tadasana). We stand a lot throughout the day, so initially, this pose may seem like a very simple thing to do. But, how often are we fully balanced in our feet, equally weighted through both legs and hips, and lifted through our torso with a sense of grounding and ease? Let’s explore the basic actions of Mountain Pose (Tadasana) to begin to understand why this posture is so important in setting a foundation for our yoga practice as well as helping us stand firmly in our lives!

MOUNTAIN POSE (TADASANA)

By Kristi Rogers of BYS Yoga

Boil the spices (nutmeg, cinnamon, turmeric) in the water for 5 minutes.

Add the milk and bring to a soft boil.

Pour into mugs and let cool for 5 minutes before you add the honey.

• Raw honey to taste

• 2 cups milk

• ½ cup water

• ½ teaspoon turmeric

• ¼ teaspoon cinnamon

• ¼ teaspoon nutmeg

Here’s a drink that will nourish your heart and soul! The nutmeg encourages sleep, and the other spices provide warmth and grounding. Enjoy a mug in the evening and wake up feeling refreshed and focused.

Sweet dreams!

Makes 2 cups

NIGHTY-NIGHT RASYANA

NOURISH

By Kate Kill of Himalayan Institute of Pittsburgh

Living an inspired life through meaningful, internally driven intention is the best way to practice Yoga off the mat. When we ground ourselves with intention, that is when we plant seeds deep into our consciousness — we literally move from our insides, outward. When the seasons are right, we see deep personal transformations and we find greater flow in life. Those seeds begin to take shape and blossom.

If the practice of Yoga is to find enlightenment through the union between body, mind, and spirit, intention is the vehicle with which to practice. But this practice is not just applicable to Yoga. There is greater application to the practice of life.

Yogic texts such as the Yoga Sutras (written by the sage Patanjali around 400 CE), teach us that only through intention can the practice of Yoga be meaningful.

Intention is set from the first line of the Yoga Sutras, Atha Yoganushasanam, often translated as “now begins the study of Yoga”.

Intention is different than resolution. Deepak Chopra calls intention a “directed impulse of consciousness.”

Those impulses contain seeds that we want to grow.

More than just setting goals, intention is directed. With intention, we embody more balance and integrity. We experience much less suffering because we are living in unity with who we are authentically.

Resolutions, however, are often a recipe for failure.

Embodiment of our best selves cannot be created when resolve is set from a place of being ungrounded. If we are unclear on our reasons for setting goals, then we are not able to live an inspired, authentic life.

the flurry of the In the month of January, after th and disconnected holidays, feeling “ungrounded” an many people, the new year becomes the norm. And for man Resolutions are often set is a great time to re-center. Re for stability moving into the to help find a framework fo determine a course of action like the new year or to determ slogan, “new year, new you”.

By Jennifer Ferris-Glick of Exhale P Pittsburgh

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The practice of yoga encourages us to listen to our inner voice, our inner teacher. This voice is wise and kind, but very quiet. To hear it, we have to sit still and clear out the loud, anxious, negative voices in our minds.

Doing this regularly will help us to see situations more clearly, to make better decisions, to recognize what’s really important, and to understand why we’re here.

Interestingly, all the great spiritual teachers have come to the same conclusion: we’re here to learn from and to love one another. — Leta Koontz of Schoolhouse Yoga

I once sat with my teacher, Raghunath, and asked, “What is our role towards the material suffering in this world?” His answer was simple: compassion.

Compassion is a practice. Like any skill, it can be learned and developed. As one of the deepest expressions of love, compassion asks us to intentionally engage and connect so that we can understand what is needed in each moment and act to meet that need. Yoga offers the opportunity to connect to practicing compassion by connecting with ourselves and assumes we will carry that practice off the mat as we learn to connect compassionately with the world. — Kristie Lindblom

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2. Begin to watch your breath. Allow your breath to be rhythmic, smooth, and at a pace that is right for you.

Give yourself a little time in this step. As your breath relaxes, your nervous system will calm down and it will be easier to hold your focus.

1. Sit quietly with your back as straight as possible. Take a few minutes to get comfortable. Allow your legs and hips to rest, and lift up through your spine. Relax your jaw and your shoulder muscles.

TO BEGIN:

We all want to BE in a loving space, free from judgment. The Loving Kindness Meditation offers you the opportunity to calm down and rest with total acceptance. As we feel more loving and kind towards ourselves, it naturally permeates out to those around us.

By Kate Kill of Himalayan Institute of Pittsburgh

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4. As you repeat the intentions, feelings of understanding and appreciation will arise. Rest and BE in the feelings as long as you like. Come out of your meditation when you are ready.

MAY I BE HAPPY

MAY I BE PEACEFUL AND AT EASE

MAY I BE WELL

MAY I BE FILLED WITH LOVING KINDNESS

3. Bring your attention to your heart space and observe the sensations around your heart. Repeat the following intentions towards yourself in your heart space:

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PARTNER MEDITATION (PERFECT VALENTINE’S DATE!)

PHOTOGRAPH FROM STACEY VESPAZIANI

In our family yoga workshop, we will focus on fun and playful movement as well as calming breath work to bring the family together in a lighthearted practice. We will move through a physical asana practice designed to be mindful of the bodies and minds of children and teenagers.

Join us to unite your practice with your family as we include a brief guided meditation to help to focus busy minds of children and parents alike.

Family members and friends of young yogis (ages 4 and over) are welcome.

FEBRUARY 5, 2-3 p.m., Schoolhouse Yoga, 2215 Murray Ave., Squirrel Hill

JANUARY 8, 2-3 p.m.

Schoolhouse Yoga, 2215 Murray Ave., Squirrel Hill

FAMILY YOGA

This class is designed to use the energy of yoga, mantra, and meditation to heal the body, mind, and soul. It is open to women of all ages and backgrounds. When we come together in a circle, the power of the group helps to support and uplift all the members of the group. We will begin class with some yoga exercises and stretches. We will then light a candle and speak an intention for healing in five words or less. We will support our intention by chanting a healing mantra and close with a deep relaxation, supported by the healing power of guided meditation.

FEBRUARY 24, 6:30-8 p.m. Schoolhouse Yoga, 7210 McKnight Road, North Hills

JANUARY 27, 6:30-8 p.m.

Schoolhouse Yoga, 7210 McKnight Road, North Hills

In this workshop, we will tune in to the deep wisdom of our bodies and use a somatic approach to alignment in asana. Using inquiry and exploration, students will be able to approach any style or tradition through universal principles of body mechanics and learn to work with the unique form of their individual bodies.

FEBRUARY 4, 1-3 p.m.

Schoolhouse Yoga, 5923 Baum Blvd., East Liberty

INSIDE OUT ASANA WITH KRISTIE LINDBLOM

Sustaining healthy, fulfilling relationships (of any kind) can be challenging, especially during times of stress. Do you need to reconnect with your spouse, partner, or close friend? Or maybe you’re just looking for something fun to do together to create a stronger bond? Learn to relax together and experience a deeper connection through breathwork and simple meditation techniques, as well as a few gentle partner yoga postures. This workshop is designed to allow you to quietly experience and appreciate each other’s unique presence.

FEBRUARY 12, 2-3:30 p.m.

Schoolhouse Yoga, 5923 Baum Blvd., East Liberty

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2. Top with olive oil, salt, and pepper, if using. Stir.

1. Place the ingredients into a bowl.

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• Olive oil, to taste

• 1 handful of cherry or grape tomatoes, halved

• 1 medium cucumber, peeled, deseeded, and cut into half-moons

• 1 large avocado, diced

Makes one serving

AVOCADO, CUCUMBER & TOMATO SALAD

By Stacey Vespaziani of South Hills Power Yoga

NOURISH

Find a comfortable, reclined position on your back. Bring your hands to your lower abdomen, the physical location of the 2nd chakra within the body, allowing your elbows to rest on the floor. Start taking deep breaths in and out through your nose, first just noticing the breath at the nostrils. Then, slowly, over the course of multiple rounds, begin lengthening and moving the breath down your body until it reaches the lower abdomen and you begin to feel your hands gently rising and falling with each breath. Keeping your body relaxed, sense the hands moving as if they were being carried by the waves of the ocean and connect to the water element associated with this chakra. Continue this deep abdominal breathing for up to a minute (gradually adding more time as you feel comfortable).

ABDOMINAL/OCEAN BREATHING:

BREATHE (PRANAYAMA) — Exploring the physical location and the element of water associated with the 2nd Chakra.

By Kristi Rogers of BYS Yoga

WOMEN’S HEALING CIRCLE

BREATHE

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By Leta Koontz of Schoolhouse Yoga

FINANCE

/ REPORT Jim Altman of Huntington Bank, Max Cieply, Danielle Cieply, Joey Warren of The Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation, Dominic Giallonardo, and Carmen Giallonardo celebrated the check presentation from Huntington Bank to Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC during halftime at the University of Pittsburgh football team’s home game against Syracuse.

TURN ON THE

VICTORY LIGHTS n the strength of a three-game winning streak (for the first time since 2004), the University of Pittsburgh football team entered the post-season with an 8-4 record, and Top 25 rankings in the Associated Press poll (No. 22) and College Football Playoff ratings (No. 23). The Panthers figured heavily in the final College Football Playoff rankings, giving No. 2 Clemson its only loss (with a 43-42 final score, no less) and essentially keeping No. 5 Penn State out of the field by defeating the Nittany Lions 42-39.

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The performance on the field also set a new record for the kids at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC. To commemorate its 150th anniversary, Huntington Bank donated $150 to Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC

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for every single first down the Pitt Panthers earned. By the final game, the Panthers completed 248 first downs, totaling $37,200 in donations.

In celebration of such a colossal season with an exciting finish, Huntington Bank decided to increase its donation to an even $40,000. The donation directly supports the Free Care Fund at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC, a program that helps ensure children within the region receive the expert care they need and deserve, regardless of their families’ insurance or ability to pay.

Huntington Bank’s first down program was celebrated with a check presentation during Pitt’s final home game against

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Syracuse on November 26. Jim Altman, middle market commercial banking regional executive at Huntington Bank; Joey Warren of Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC; and two Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC patients and their family members presented the $40,000 check at halftime, closing out the season with a victory for local families across the region.

“Huntington is committed to doing business in a way that benefits our communities, our customers, and our economy,” says Altman. “And, to have the opportunity to help the courageous kids in our hometown aspire to reach their dreams is a special honor.”

On December 15, at the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC Telethon, Huntington presented its total 2016 campaign donation of over $56,000.

Susie Shipley, president of Huntington’s Western Pennsylvania and Ohio Valley region, says, “Though 2016 commemorates Huntington’s 150 years as a financial institution, the real achievement belongs to the generations of people who have helped make our community a better place to live and work.”

For information on fundraising and direct donations, visit givetochildrens.org/freecarefund. Huntington Bank, huntington.com — Kim Ravenda

EVERY STEP OF THE WAY Take a look back at how the University of Pittsburgh football team collected its first downs throughout the season and helped Huntington Bank support Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC:

WE STARTED GOING LOCAL BEFORE IT WAS TRENDY. ABOUT 150 YEARS AGO. At Huntington, we make it a point to work with those who move our community forward. As the #1 SBA lender in our region, we're proud to support local businesses and their efforts to make a difference right here in our neighborhood.

SEPTEMBER 3 vs. Villanova — 17 SEPTEMBER 10 vs. Penn State — 19 SEPTEMBER 17 vs. Oklahoma State — 21 SEPTEMBER 24 vs. North Carolina — 21 OCTOBER 1 vs. Marshall — 29 OCTOBER 8 vs. Georgia Tech — 22 OCTOBER 15 vs. Virginia — 19 OCTOBER 27 vs. Virginia Tech — 17 NOVEMBER 5 vs. Miami — 22 NOVEMBER 12 vs. Clemson — 23 NOVEMBER 19 vs. Duke — 18 NOVEMBER 26 vs. Syracuse — 20

Total: 248 first downs, $37,200 from Huntington Bank

Huntington is the #1 SBA 7(a) lender in the region made up of Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Michigan, West Virginia and Western PA. Source: U.S. SBA from October 1, 2009 through March 31, 2015. The Huntington National Bank is an Equal Housing Lender and Member FDIC. ¥ ® and Huntington® are federally registered service marks of Huntington Bancshares Incorporated. Huntington.® Welcome.TM is a service mark of Huntington Bancshares Incorporated. © 2016 Huntington Bancshares Incorporated.

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OVERDELIVER

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Honoring familiar ingredients with grand preparations is central for Chef Curtis Gamble at Station.

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cozy retreat from the chilly forecast on the day we visited, Station presents itself as a simultaneously industrial and sophisticated space. The soft lighting reflecting off the dark wood and metallic features invites us to settle in, sip a craft cocktail, and unwind for a bit. Gazing at the opaque mirror behind the bar and the ornamental columns that flank it, our eyes soak in all of the details the Bloomfield beauty has to offer.

As we start to get lost in the intricacy of the patterned ceiling, Curtis Gamble breaks our focus with an aromatic trio of plates: poached pear salad with concord grape crisps, crispy oats, pistachio puree, and whole grain mustard and pear vinaigrette; crispy-skinned chicken breast and leg with date mustard, chicken liver gnocchi, hazelnut relish, and romanesco; and pan-roasted corvina with warm red bulgar wheat salad, vadouvan roasted carrots, and golden raisinapple relish.

The spread takes forefront in our minds, and rightly so. Effortlessly exalted dishes such as these deserve the utmost attention.

“I think at the core we try to take things that are super accessible like warm grain salads and poached pears and really great chicken dishes, and try to elevate them and push them pretty hard,” says Gamble, Station’s owner and chef.

“Under-promise and over-deliver.

And at the same time, cook food that we like to eat.”

For Gamble, that’s the simple and smartly prepared meals he grew up eating. Following in the footsteps of the other “fantastic,” self-taught cooks in his family, who knew the best ways to repurpose and revitalize standard ingredients

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Crispy-skinned chicken breast and leg with date mustard, chicken liver gnocchi, hazelnut relish, and romanesco

Poached pear salad with concord grape crisps, crispy oats, pistachio puree, and whole grain mustard and pear vinaigrette

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“THERE ARE A LOT OF WAYS TO HIGHLIGHT FANTASTIC PRODUCTS, AND THEY DON’T HAVE TO BE SUPER TRADITIONAL. THEY CAN BE VERY MODERN AND HONEST EXPRESSIONS OF THINGS.” — CHEF CURTIS GAMBLE

into outstanding creations, he attended culinary school to sharpen his skills. His first post-grad job at Bruschetta in the Southside took his Italian cooking techniques to the next level, perfecting his risotto, sausage, and egg pastas. These niche talents would take him on to restaurants in the Pittsburgh area, then to Cleveland and Chicago, and eventually, back to Pittsburgh.

Pan-roasted corvina with warm red bulgar wheat salad, vadouvan roasted carrots, and golden raisin-apple relish

He accepted a new position as the opening chef de cuisine of Grit & Grace [now G&G Noodle Bar], before John Pieranunzi approached him with an idea for a new restaurant.

“I thought it sounded like a pretty unique endeavor,” Gamble explains. “A modern American restaurant with some Italian influences in the middle of Bloomfield.

I thought it could be pretty exciting and pretty ahead of the curve.”

A year later, Gamble still finds excitement in his everyday work. This freshness derives from revamping the menu once a month or every six weeks. “Signature” items that have been well-received since the opening, such as the dreamy chicken liver mousse and the tagliatelle smoked pork shank, always have a presence, of course. But the ideas for new additions stem from the inspiring ingredients local farms are able to contribute at that time, whether it’s concord grapes, which fared well in the Lake Erie area this year, or carrots that bring more sweetness in the springtime.

“It’s hyper-seasonal, using those little pockets of change,” he says. “That gives us a lot of room to do things that excite us, and it’s always nice to see how we can do things differently or how we can do them better.”

and stay involved with every step. Sourcing is less about numbers and continuity, and more about flavors and availability. It’s having real conversations that benefit the farmers, who have extensive knowledge of the products, and the chefs, who know how to take advantage of those traits.

“We say, ‘How can we work together to have things happen that are good for you and good for us.’” Gamble says. “I think having that fantastic dialogue with the people you buy from is super important and leads to flexibility with the menu. I think a lot of people see us as a modern restaurant and a cocktail-forward restaurant. But I hope people also start to take a step back and say, ‘Wow, they’re really sourcing good ingredients. They’re being really thoughtful with those ingredients.’ I hope they appreciate the labor that we put into sourcing here.”

“WE DON’T WANT OUR GUESTS TO COME IN BECAUSE THEY THINK, ‘OH, THIS PLACE IS SO MODERN AND COOL,’ BUT BECAUSE THEY SAY, ‘WOW, THIS FOOD IS FANTASTIC.’” Station, 4744 Liberty Ave., Bloomfield.

412.251.0540. station4744.com.

The growers at Churchview Farm, Root and Heart Farm, and Station’s other purveyors share the joy for the process

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WHIRL MAGAZINE PRESENTS CHEF’S BEST DISH WHO: Over 600 guests WHAT: Sponsored by Dollar Bank, Pittsburgh Brewing Company, Beam Suntory Spirits and Wine, and Yelp, the fourth annual Chef’s Best Dish invited foodies to get their fill on the best dishes created by 30 chefs in the Pittsburgh area. Throughout the evening, guests also enjoyed samples from Beam Suntory Spirits and Wine and Pittsburgh Brewing Company, as well as the chance to win free bottles of Blue Diamond Vodka. By night’s end, the 2016 winners were crowned: Kaya won “Best Overall” for its oxtail loco moco poutine with braised oxtail gravy, Amish cheddar cheese, cilantro, scallions, egg, and Fresno chiles; Burgh Bites won “Best Pittsburgh” for its seared pork belly with grilled sweet potatoes, maple bourbon mustard, candied walnuts, chives, and edible flowers; Paris 66 won “Best Seasonal” for its butternut squash and cauliflower soup with potatoes and mussels, served with butternut squash chips; Jimmy Wan’s won “Best Presentation” for its bigeye tuna poke with scallions, sesame seeds, red beets, avocado, and salmon roe; and Bella Christie and Lil Z’s Sweet Boutique won “Best Dessert” for its liquid nitrogen-frozen strawberries, bananas, and marshmallows dipped in chocolate, peanut butter, or caramel.

Dominika Demantova, Felix Fukui, Anne Murgel

WHERE: Circuit Center & Ballroom HIGHLIGHTS: After the event, participating restaurants donated extra meals to Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank.

The nonprofit delivered 153 pounds of food, enough for 128 meals, to the women and children at Familylink Inc. Monetary donations to the Food Bank were also collected during Chef’s Best Dish, raising over $200 that will provide 1,000 meals for local residents in need. — R.J. Valarie Panei, Jeff Penz

Lisa & Mark Aletto, Dorothy Andreas, Daryl Walters

Marsha Deaktor, e.b. Pepper, William Deaktor, Glenn Harlow

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BODIOGRAPHY’S THE MESSIAH RECEPTION WHO: 200 guests, including Maria Caruso, chair of the Performing Arts Department at La Roche College and founding director of Bodiography WHAT: The reception followed La Roche College and Bodiography Contemporary Ballet’s performance of Maria Caruso’s ballet The Messiah.

The production featured music by The Pittsburgh Festival Orchestra and Meastri Singers, under the direction of Thomas Octave.

David Lage, Alex McGee, Megan Dominik, Holly Kepins

Dr. Alan Russell & Maria Caruso

WHERE: Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel HIGHLIGHTS: Attendees convened over cocktails and conversations with the cast, musicians, and vocalists after the performance at the Byham Theater. — R.J. “The highlight of the event was greeting patrons who had traveled to Pittsburgh for the performance from across the East Coast and also celebrating with the many amazing people who assisted in making the production a huge success.”

— Maria Caruso

Marilyn Fitzgerald, Dr. Jonathan Han, Maria Caruso

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Jonathan Jablow, Amanda Fisher, Susan Jablow

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THE CRADLE WILL ROCK WHO: 125 guests, including event chairs Janice Hackett, Shanon Mahramas, and Dani Jo McLane WHAT: Since 1939, The Twenty Five Club of Magee Women’s Hospital of UPMC has provided funds for the neonatal intensive care unit at the hospital and research for major advancements in fetal and medical intervention that has improved the health of infants worldwide. The group has hosted holiday balls and other events over the years. For the past six years, the event has been called The Cradle Will Rock.

Debbie & Mike Barbarita, Penny Holden, Ryan Holden, Scott Holden

Athena Patrinos-Mahramas, Kathe Patrinos, Shanon Mahramas

WHERE: Hard Rock Cafe Southside HIGHLIGHTS: Guests were treated to signature cocktails, a hot spiced drink bar, food stations, and desserts. DJ Roy Smith kept the crowd rocking as they perused the silent auction items, including Pittsburgh Penguins tickets, a David Yurman Starburst Collection ring and necklace, Burton Morris prints, and a private session with Scott Blasey of The Clarks. Members also designed baskets of all varieties going to the highest silent bidder, with offerings like Steelers memorabilia and tickets. This year’s event chairs, Janice Hackett, Shanon Mahramas, and Dani Jo McLane, summed up the night perfectly by stating, “As members and guests rocked the night away, they helped to further assist the group’s mission to make a positive impact in the lives of all babies.” — M.H.

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Alina Massaro, Sofia Massaro, Carol Massaro, Joe Massaro

Jeanne Caligiuri, Doris Shepherd, Barb Mendlowitz

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WINGS & WILDLIFE OPENING SOIRÉE & BENEFIT AUCTION WHO: 150 guests, including honorary chair Maris Bondi, featured artist Dave Dicello, and auction emcee Sally Wiggin WHAT: While enjoying heavy hors d’oeuvres and cocktails, guests had the opportunity to meet 34 jury-selected artists and get an exclusive preview of their nature-inspired work prior to the show’s public debut. Throughout the evening, works of art and other one-of-a-kind items were available during silent and live auctions.

Maria & Johno Prascak

Corey Denson, Grace DiCello, Dana & Dave DiCello, Annette & Dan DiCello

WHERE: The National Aviary HIGHLIGHTS: In addition to the avian ambassadors, who greeted guests throughout The National Aviary, the organization’s message was brought home when special hospital patient Milo the duck represented the importance of advanced avian medicine. Six penguins who were all hatched at The National Aviary also made an appearance, signifying its critical work and breeding success with endangered species. — M.M. “The opening soirée was a chance to celebrate nature and the creativity of the artists, photographers, and designers who inspire us with their work.” — Cheryl Tracy, executive director of The National Aviary PHOTOGRAPHS BY CATHERINE PALLADINO •

Ginny Merchant, Jim Brainard, Carolyn Krakoff

Lou & Kathy Testoni

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6TH ANNUAL ZACHARY’S MISSION GALA WHO: Over 200 guests, including WTAETV’s Kelly Frey, WTAE-TV’s Michelle Wright, Tony Landolina, John Chamberlin, and Allegheny County Councilman Tom Baker WHAT: The annual gala celebrated Zachary’s Mission and surprised WTAE-TV’s Kelly Frey with the Sharing Heart Award.

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WHERE: Duquesne Power Center Ballroom

Kelly Frey, Patricia Vince

Don & Peg Smith

HIGHLIGHTS: Guests enjoyed an evening of delicious eats, including herb-crusted salmon, toasted filet of beef, and ratatouille with goat cheese; dancing to the sounds of The Company Band; and fun at the silent auction, Treasure Chest, and wine ring toss, sponsored by Vinoski Fine Wines.

— M.M. “We enjoy seeing everyone come together to be inspired by hospital families’ struggles and perseverance, and being moved to support them through the work of Zachary’s Mission.” — Ashley Kunkle, Zachary’s Mission Board Chair

Tony Landolina, Michelle Wright

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ACHIEVA’S AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE WHO: Over 77 guests, including keynote speaker, WTAE-TV’s Ryan Recker WHAT: The annual ACHIEVA Awards of Excellence honored the talented individuals, organizations, and community groups who go above and beyond in helping to assist and empower people with disabilities.

WHERE: Sheraton Hotel Station Square HIGHLIGHTS: Guests were treated to a cocktail reception prior to the awards ceremony. Each year, ACHIEVA receives an overwhelming amount of nominations from people in and around the Pittsburgh region. The 2016 honorees included a diverse list of 11 committed individuals and groups who do great work on behalf of people with disabilities. — M.H. “It’s hard to say no to ACHIEVA. It is fiscally disciplined and operates like a well-run business while never forgetting its mission.” — Mary Richter, 2016 ACHIEVA Awards of Excellence Joe Ott Award Recipient

Rachel Colker, Kathryn Spitz Cohan

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Spencer & Rachel Kallem Whitman, David Hale, Anna Wagenhofer

Mary & Bill Richter

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VINCENTIAN’S ANNUAL CELEBRATION WHO: 75 guests, including Vincentian Society Chair Raymond Schutzman; Vincentian President and CEO Nick Vizzoca and his wife, Marie; and special guests Ray and Kathy Buehler, Margie McCartan, Michelle Lally, Linn Reilly, Greg Betant, Alan Shuckrow, Cliff Wise, and Katie McSorley WHAT: An evening to recognize and thank members of the Vincentian Society, who have raised nearly $250,000 in annual gifts for Vincentian Collaborative System over the last two years, along with other friends of their Homes.

WHERE: Artifacts

Joe Federowicz, Nick & Marie Vizzoca, Karen Kutzer, Janice Savinis

Rosemary Hanrahan, Mark Stadler, Tony Turo

HIGHLIGHTS: Michael and Niecey Terral graciously hosted the evening, donating the use of Artifacts for the celebration. After guests followed a treasure hunt to explore the hidden wonders of the space and enjoyed treats from Common Plea Catering, Raymond Schutzman, Vincentian Society chair, shared the inspiring story of his family’s longtime connection to Vincentian Home and Marian Manor. — M.M. “Our supporters help ensure that Vincentian can continue to provide the extra comforts of home for the seniors we serve for as long as they need us.” — Karen J. Kutzer, CFRE, vice president of advancement

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Donna Murtha & Judge Robert Gallo

Ray & Kathy Buehler, Nick Vizzoca

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THE PITTSBURGH PROMISE AND PNC PRESENTS: A NIGHT OF A MILLION POSSIBILITIES WHO: Over 1,000 guests, including PNC Financial Services Group Chairman and CEO William Demchak, Pittsburgh Promise Board Member Debbie Demchak, Board Chair Franco Harris, Board Member Kiya Tomlin, and Pittsburgh Promise Executive Director Saleem Ghubril WHAT: The inaugural gala raised over $1.1 million for The Pittsburgh Promise Scholarship Fund, which focuses on talent preparation and development for the region’s workforce in Pittsburgh Public Schools. It was announced at the event that a total of $8.8 million in new funding was raised, thus bringing the organization’s goal of raising $250 million even closer.

Kirk Johnson, Shawn Butler, Marsha Kolbe, Barbara Blandino

Michael Phillips Jr., Rachael Banks, Michael Phillips

WHERE: Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown HIGHLIGHTS: Guests were treated to a concert by the internationally acclaimed Wynton Marsalis and his Small Group, as well as performances by Pittsburgh Public School student bands and choirs. — M.H. “On behalf of the entire community, we are so very grateful to donors and all who support our scholars in giving them hope, opportunity, and financial support to help achieve their dreams as they become part of the region’s workforce.”

— Saleem Ghubril, Executive Director of The Pittsburgh Promise

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T. Cole, Alin McIver

Archabbot Douglas R. Nowicki, O.S.B, Bob Nutting, Rev. Paul R. Taylor, O.S.B., PhD.

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WESTERN PA ALL-ACADEMIES BALL WHO: 235 guests, including chairs Diane Rundle; her son, Sean Rundle (MIDN 1st Class at US Naval Academy); Rear Admiral Craig Faller, Chief of Legislative Affairs for the Secretary of the Navy; Emcee WTAE-TV’s Chief Meteorologist Mike Harvey; Congressman Tim Murphy; and Ben Stahl, president of Veterans Leadership Program WHAT: The evening honored previous members of the military and supported active duty military, including Midshipmen and Cadets, for the commitment they have made to serve the United States. A portion of the proceeds was donated to the Veteran’s Leadership Program, a charity that reaches Pittsburgh area veterans.

Sam Glass, Stacee Glass, Francine Glass

Mark & Cindy Schuster, Kevin Schuster

WHERE: Omni William Penn Hotel HIGHLIGHTS: Guests sipped on cocktails with pianist Jaclyn Creaturo playing in the background in the Urban Room, before moving into the Grand Ballroom for dinner. 171st Air Refueling Wing Honor Guard was in attendance for the Color Presentation and POW/MIA Presentation. Soloist Lindsay Gaspar performed “God Bless America” and “The Star Spangled Banner,” and DJ Joseph Costa provided music for the evening. After the formal portion of the program, casino games were provided by Entertainment Unlimited. — M.M. “It was a beautiful night with family and friends at the historic Omni William Penn. Our committee did an amazing job of planning a special and fun night. It definitely was a night to remember!” — Diane Rundle, Event Chair

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Dylan Rundle, Sean Rundle, Katelyn Nedz, Craig & Martha Faller

Mike Harvey, Diane Rundle

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RONALD H. BROWN LEADERSHIP AWARDS GALA WHO: Over 400 guests, including gala co-chairs Annie Hanna Cestra from Howard Hanna Real Estate Services and Andrea Clark Smith, Esq. from UPMC WHAT: The event recognized and celebrated 2016 Ronald H. Brown Leadership Award Honorees Dr. Ralph Bangs, Hallie Donner, Claudette Lewis, and the Reverend Dr. Harold Lewis, who was unexpectedly hospital-bound. (He was able to have a virtual watch party from his hospital room, via live streaming of the event, though!)

WHERE: Omni William Penn Hotel HIGHLIGHTS: Guests enjoyed an evening of dinner and live jazz music provided by Lyndsey Smith and the Soul Distribution Band. They also had the chance to browse the silent auction table, featuring prizes like a Pittsburgh Pirates suite courtesy of Sports & Exhibition Authority, and stays at Ace Hotel Pittsburgh and Nemacolin Woodlands Resort. — M.M. “The Ronald H. Brown Leadership Awards Gala celebrates individuals whose work demonstrates their commitment to a just, dignified life experience for all Southwestern Pennsylvanians. The 2016 Gala reached a historic new high, with more than $440,000 raised in support of the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh’s mission of enabling African-Americans to achieve economic self-reliance, parity, power, and civil rights.”

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Eric Abanquah, Mary Starusko

Annie Hanna Cestra, Reverend Brenda Gregg

Esther Bush, Hallie Donner, Claudette Lewis, Ralph Bangs

Raina & Clarence Jackson

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WHIRL MAGAZINE’S POP-UP ART PARTY WITH BARON BATCH Baron Batch, Andrew Stockey

Lisa Gloninger, Katie Gloninger

WHO: 125 guests, including artist Baron Batch WHAT: WHIRL Magazine and Baron Batch celebrated their collaboration for WHIRL’s December issue — which featured Batch’s work on the cover! — and the act of “giving the gift of art.”

WHERE: Hideout 87

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HIGHLIGHTS: The pop-up art event featured some of Batch’s previously never-before-seen works for guests to admire as they nibbled on yummy bites from Chef Steve at Studio A.M. and sipped sweet and savory concoctions from Salúd Juicery.

After hitting the dance floor to tunes spun by Eye Jay the DJ, guests took the opportunity to decorate framed copies of the work by Batch, Dave Klug, and Burton Morris that were presented in the December issue’s “The Gift of Art” feature.

The finished pieces were then donated to Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC as an inspiring, positive gift for its patients. — M.M.

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“Both The Studio A.M. collective and WHIRL brands have grown tremendously over the past three years.

I am looking forward to future collaborations and am excited about the cultural impact we have on the City of Pittsburgh.” — Baron Batch

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Aaron Watson, Ashley Chu, Tami Mack

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We’re shining the spotlight on 12 dynamic duos who are as interesting as they are inspiring.

The philanthropic pairs showcased in our annual Couples Who Make a Difference feature send positive ripples out in the community and motivate others to join in the support of our great city. Each of our 12 couples brings something unique to the table, but they all have one thing in common: the need to give. “There’s such an acknowledgment of philanthropy here. It truly is the city of giving,” says Sarah Shriber, area marketing director of Omni Hotels & Resorts. “That’s what I think Pittsburgh does really well. It’s not just a city of sports. I mean, yeah, we got that. Theatre? Great food? Those are there, too.

But this is a very giving town, and we’re very lucky to live here. If that’s how we’re going to compete — to see who can give the most — I’m in.”

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Moments before we sit down for our interview, the philanthropic family posed for our annual Couples Who Make a Difference feature photo shoot. In between flashes of WHIRL Photographer Michael Fornataro’s camera, Brandi started a dance party with Cookie and their pups to “Uptown Funk” and Tyler shared the story of when a shark bit a chunk off the massive tuna he caught while fishing with Brandi’s family. (And he has the pictures to prove it!)

They trade tales of tattoos and their grandparents’ legacies, and Cookie’s grandmother encourages the little one to smile for the camera. Every fun, fulfilling angle of their multi-faceted lives is accounted for.

Having all of their loves in life in one place is the main reason why the Kennedys chose to raise their daughter in Pittsburgh, where Brandi is from, instead of California, where they lived while Tyler played for the San Jose Sharks, or Ontario, Canada, where he’s originally from.

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“Pittsburgh has everything to offer, whatever you’re in to,” Brandi says. “He’s more outdoorsy, I’m into the arts and restaurant scene. I wanted to raise my daughter in an environment where she can know all of these opportunities that are out there in the world.”

These opportunities also include working to support the community they live in. Tyler, who played for the Pittsburgh Penguins from 2007-2011, is still very involved with the team.

In addition to providing post-game insight in “Kennedy’s Corner,” Tyler works with the youth of the Penguins organization, coaching the players and supporting Little Penguins Learn to Play.

Teaming up with USA Hockey, Sidney Crosby, DICK’S Sporting Goods, CCM, and the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation, the initiative fits over 400 participants in free, head-to-toe hockey equipment. “It’s like the coolest thing ever,” Tyler says. “When they go on the ice, we get to do a little instruction and teach them how to play.”

Giving back to local youth as a couple, The Kennedys are also involved with Lending Hearts, which strives to provide emotional and social support to children and young adults with cancer, and their families, through unique activities and community outreach.

“We’re in a position where we’re out and about, and it’s so nice to speak about something that’s really important and bring light on it,” Brandi says. “I love anything with helping children. I’ve always liked kids, but it wasn’t until I had my own that it opened

up this whole new world. I just want to help children as much as possible.”

Tyler chimes in, “Growing up, Bran’, has always been involved in the community and giving back. For me, as a hockey player, you’re involved with so many things through the team. But even when I was younger — my cousin [Danielle] is mentally handicapped, and you learn a lot from having someone who is mentally challenged in your family. At a young age, I figured out how to make those kids happy and learned they’re just like everyone else. Obviously, Cookie is still young, but hopefully, she grows up knowing that, too.”

They playfully discuss what activities Cookie will get into when she does grow up, whether it’s exploring the rich culture of the city or going bow fishing in one of the three rivers. (“Who would ever think you’d have that in Pittsburgh?” Brandi says with a laugh.)

“I don’t know what my daughter’s going to be into,” Brandi concludes, “but she has a place where she can choose whatever she wants. There are plenty of options in Pittsburgh.”

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Alaquiva ith vibrant personalities that shine as bright as their smiles, it was only fitting that Patrice and Emmai Alaquiva chose WQED Studios for our photo shoot. No stranger to the set, Emmai is the president and CEO of the Emmy Award-winning, full-service multimedia company Ya Momz House, which produces high-quality and creative media for everyone from CBS-TV and UPMC, to Wiz Khalifa and the late Dr. Maya Angelou. He is also one of the directors of the Daytime Emmy Award-nominated “Gamechangers” on CBS-TV, and he combined his loves of entertainment and education to create Hip-Hop on L.O.C.K., using hip-hop and rap to teach poetry. Patrice shares the latter with her students, too, as she is the Associate Director of College Counseling at Winchester Thurston School and a writing instructor for F.A.M.E. (Fund for the Advancement of Minorities in Education). “I wear many hats, and I love that I get to do that in my roles,” Patrice says. “Through working at Winchester Thurston School and F.A.M.E., I’m able to reach and teach a wide range of students.”

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Expanding their reach to helping all community members, the kind couple supports a wide range of organizations, including: Northside Narratives, Baptist Temple Church, Classrooms Without Borders, Homeless Children’s Fund, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, BMe Community, and the Urban League of Pittsburgh. “The best investment we can make as human beings is to invest in other human beings,” Emmai says.

“We take, therefore we give, to allow the circle of life to rotate smoothly. My passion to give back is me realizing that there are no ‘take twos’ in life, so we have to make this take the best one yet.”

Patrice is wearing a custom-designed ensemble

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he home of Roseanne and Dr. Mark Wholey is as colorful as their warm personalities. From grand paintings to cool glass sculptures, the creative pieces were thoughtfully curated by Roseanne, who majored in art in college but is currently the president of Roseanne R. Wholey and Associates, a consulting firm that specializes in medical coding and billing. Her transition into the medical field connected her to the love of her life: Mark, the former director of Vascular and Neurovascular Interventions at Allegheny Health Network. He spent most of his career practicing at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Shadyside, serving as the director of Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology and the chairman of the Department of Radiology, and continues to support Roseanne with the interests of the foundation to help the people of Pittsburgh through philanthropic endeavors.

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“We have always supported great causes by donating through our Family Foundation,” Roseanne says. “Although this philanthropic support is helpful, there is an enormous need to help raise money at a higher level.” The Wholeys have dedicated their time to countless events in the area, including The American Heart Association’s Heart Ball, St. Lucy’s Auxiliary to the Blind’s Medallion Ball, Three Rivers Youth Nellie Awards, Pittsburgh Opera’s Diamond Horseshoe Ball, and the Fashion Africana Gala.

They’ve also instilled the importance of giving back in their daughter, Lauren, who volunteered over 850 hours of service in high school and was presented at both the Medallion Ball and the Cinderella Ball.

“I knew I did my job when she had the opportunity to be paid for work at a camp for children but chose to volunteer her time instead,” Roseanne says.

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enjy Grinberg walks down the beautiful hallway of the Community Day School in Squirrel Hill, just as he and his brothers did from kindergarten through eighth grade. But this time, he has his wife, Ellen, by his side and their two-month-old son, Izzy — who is rocking an “I Love Music” T-shirt — in his arms. This school laid the educational foundation for who Benjy is today, instilling a passion to return the favor and help the next generation of students through the school’s music program. “Over the last couple of years, we’ve donated money and equipment for them to grow their band program and music department,” says Benjy, president of Rostrum Records. “We’re also in the middle of helping Taylor Allderdice High School — where I went to high school — build a recording studio inside the school itself.”

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Ellen notes the couple strives to give back to organizations where they can make a direct, tangible difference, including the United Jewish Federation, the NAACP, the Jewish National Fund, Smile Train, Animal Friends, Animal Rescue League Shelter & Wildlife Center, and the Melanoma Research Alliance. The latter hits especially close to home, as Benjy’s brother was diagnosed with melanoma three years ago. Seeing the impact the organization makes in his life and the lives of other patients is incredible and continues to inspire their focus on philanthropy. “We both grew up in families where giving was very important and still is,” Benjy says. “I think we’re building on that tradition.” Ellen warmly smiles in agreement, adding, “I think no matter how fortunate you are in life, it’s important to share what you have with anyone in need.”

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roud alumni of the Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC), Charlene and Dominic Petrelli remain loyal to the institution that made them who they are today by continuing to support its educational endeavors. The Petrellis were recently honored as Distinguished Alums at the college’s 50th Anniversary Gala, and Charlene serves the school year-round as a trustee. “We live by the adage of, ‘To whom much is given, much is required,’” says Charlene. “We have been fortunate, both professionally and financially, and believe that sharing the benefits we’ve achieved by supporting organizations that can benefit others is just the right thing to do.”

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chief human resources officer of EQT Corporation, Charlene also directs funds through the EQT Foundation, which partners with communities to support initiatives in the arts, community and economic development, diversity, education, and environment.

Dominic gives back to the community as well, while also working as the National Air Space Implementation Manager of the United States Department of Transportation/Federal Aviation Administration. Avid fans of Pittsburgh’s sports teams and cultural scene, the couple enjoys attending home games, along with performances by the Pittsburgh CLO and Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild’s jazz ensembles. “We admire the people of Pittsburgh, and how we hold onto our ethnic and family traditions while adapting to change,” Charlene says. “We’re proud of the way Pittsburgh continues to reinvent itself.”

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Shriber ver since one of their first “dates” at a charitable event, Sarah and Doug Shriber knew they shared a mutual passion for philanthropy. “It’s exciting when you have a partner who realizes there’s something bigger in the world, too,” says Sarah, area marketing director of Omni Hotels & Resorts. While Sarah supports YWCA Center for Gender and Race Equity, Big Brothers Big Sisters’ Be a Sixth Grade Mentor program (part of The Pittsburgh Promise), the Omni’s Say Goodnight to Hunger initiative with Feeding America, and national human rights campaigns, Doug dedicates himself to The Kidney Foundation, The Challenge Program, and The Pittsburgh Association. As the principal of Marbury Group, Doug also created partnerships through his work to help children have incredible experiences, such as the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC patients who go fishing with former Pittsburgh Steeler Brett Keisel and the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Pittsburgh’s participants who ice skate with the Pittsburgh Penguins.

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Together, they support the JCC, and they also honor Doug’s late parents, George and Elaine Shriber, with the Thomas E. Starzl Transplant Institute fund and the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute fund, respectively. Doug even made the ultimate donation for someone in need: a kidney, which saved his uncle’s life.

Their motivation to give back became even stronger when their son, Nathaniel, was born, inspiring them to set a positive example for the philanthropists of tomorrow. “All of it started to make a lot more sense,” Sarah says. “I get a little bit ‘cheerleader-y,’ but I feel the impact you have on young people is the most important. It has to be about the kids, education, and making sure we give people a fair shot, especially in a town where you really can have it all.”

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elcoming us into Bellissimo Plastic Surgery & Medi Spa in Shadyside, Ella and Dr. Jeffrey Antimarino give us a tour of everything from the serene patient rooms to the spacious lobby, which occasionally serves as the perfect place for hosting events.

Even at their place of work, the couple finds a way to incorporate their love of charitable events! The Antimarinos are committed in their support of Women’s Health Conversations, Our Clubhouse (Pittsburgh and Westmoreland County), The Salvation Army, and others, including their own initiatives: the Implant Education and Upgrade Program, and the Breast Health Awareness Initiative.

Jeffrey, a board-certified plastic surgeon and member of the American College of Surgery, the medical director of Excela Health’s Department of Breast Reconstruction, the co-director of Excela Health’s Wound Care, a speaker/surgeon consultant with Allergen Medical, and the CEO and co-founder of Bellissimo, launched the programs to help educate breast implant patients on proper screening recommendations for aging implants and general breast health, shedding light on under-publicized yet ultra-important actions for improving overall health and wellness.

“We founded Bellissimo with a focus on directly influencing the direction of patient care for the future,” says Ella, who manages marketing and public relations at Bellissimo. “The practice reflects our belief of building relationships that revolve around trust and communication with our patients.” Building relationships throughout the city via community service and volunteer opportunities, the couple and their three children strive to make a positive impact on the Pittsburgh area and beyond. “We have determined our family motto this year to be: ‘Always look for ways to make someone’s day.’”

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nside the beautiful home of Dr. Edward Garofolo and Dan Rossi, four happy pups were excited to greet us upon arrival for our photo shoot. Bernie, Cali, Oreo, and Petey continued to dance around the living room during our interview afterwards, lovingly snuggling up to Edward and Dan on the couch. “We’re both longtime animal lovers,” Dan says, scratching Oreo behind his ears. As the CEO of the recently merged Animal Rescue League Shelter & Wildlife Center and Western PA Humane Society, Dan sees firsthand the differences animal organizations and animal rights groups can make in the lives of four-legged friends.

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“Giving can happen on so many levels,” he elaborates. “Not only by writing checks, but also by volunteering and participating in events in your community.” Avid event attendees themselves, the kind couple contributes to the Women’s Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh AIDS Task Force, City Theatre Company, and Homewood Renaissance Association, as well as the March of Dimes and Bella’s Angels. “I feel it’s important to do anything that we can to benefit and be helpful to those in need,” says Edward, Medical Director of Partners in Health UPMC and the UPMC Walk-In Clinic / Extended Care Team in Murrysville. “I was born and raised here, so it’s nice to give back to the community I’ve always been in.” Dan, who left Pittsburgh for a brief time but “boomeranged back,” says the experience gave him a greater appreciation for the city. “The importance of community here is different than it is in other cities out there,” he says. “From our standpoint, it’s about wanting the city and the people who live here to thrive.”

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o say Krista Voda and Phil Kelley have racked up some frequent flier miles would be an understatement. As the host of NBC Sports Group’s NASCAR pre- and post-race coverage, Krista leads trackside shows and NBCSN’s daily in-studio show, “NASCAR America,” and anchors NBC Sports’ coverage from race tracks around the country. Phil is just as busy as an independent contractor for sports television, having covered every team in the Pittsburgh area and covering NASCAR for the last two decades. “With our jobs, we have spent time in many cities,” Krista says. “And while some cities have beautiful scenery, they can lack character. That has never been the case with ‘da Burgh. There’s a pride that comes with calling Pittsburgh home.”

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Supporting their home through philanthropic endeavors, the couple remains involved with the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium, Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC, HEARTH, and Special Olympics of PA. Krista enjoys attending events for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix, while Phil, a professional tractor puller, backs organizations dedicated to agricultural efforts in Western Pennsylvania and serves on the board for The Lawrence County Fair. Together, they also donate time and resources to autism awareness. “We live in a pretty hectic world where common courtesies can sometimes feel ‘not so common,’” Krista says.

“We both believe that the way to unify our communities, and in the same regards, our family, is to give back to the place we call home. It’s a lesson we are trying to pass on to our daughter, too.”

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hile we set up for our photo shoot at Animal Friends with Stefania and Jeffrey Romoff, Stefania makes her way to the adoptable cats behind us. She’s excited to notice that the siblings who used to share the front condo have gone to their forever home together — almost as excited as she is to hold the adorable kitten, Noel, for our photos!

Committed to hands-on involvement with the nonprofit, Stefania serves on Animal Friends’ board of directors, is the Development Committee Chair, and is the Fundraising Chair for Animal Friends’ Capital Campaign.

The five-year campaign aims to raise $8.5 million to build a new 18,400-square-foot Animal Wellness Center, which will be a fully equipped public spay/neuter surgery clinic. “Jeffrey and I are very invested in Animal Friends’ Capital Campaign and the Animal Wellness Center. We are also very proud to support Animal Friends in general,” says Stefania, a professional photographer and owner of four “Animal Friends alumni” cats. “We truly believe in Animal Friends’ vision of ensuring the wellbeing of companion animals while ending pet overpopulation, abuse, and unwarranted euthanasia.”

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Jeffrey, who began his career at the University of Pittsburgh in 1973 and was named President of UPMC in 1992, and President and CEO in 2006, is also dedicated to ensuring our community members have the resources and abilities to lead happy, healthy lives. “We are not originally from Pittsburgh — Jeffrey was born in New York City and I come from Milan, Italy. But Pittsburgh is our home,” Stefania says. “Pittsburghers welcomed us and made us feel part of their community. It is only natural that we want to give back.”

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hen she first moved to Greensburg over 10 years ago, Regina Beatty decided the best way to get to know the area and meet new people would be to get involved in the community. As a result, her husband, Darren Beatty, general manager of Wabtec Elastomers, followed suit, and together, they strive to make a difference in their community. As the perfect, philanthropic match, the couple spends their time giving back to the picturesque city of which they both work and play. Darren serves on the Greensburg Cultural Trust board and supports Big Brothers Big Sisters, and Regina served on the board of the Greensburg Community Development Corporation for six years and is currently the finance chair for the Westmoreland Symphony.

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Greensburg is different from Pittsburgh in that there’s so much overlap,” Regina explains.

“There’s a lot of collaboration across community members. We’re not going to be everything for everyone. It’s about finding where you can make a difference that fits best for you.”

Regina, a CFP®, a private wealth strategist with Mosiac Wealth Consulting, working with business owners and high net worth families, found her niche for giving back by partnering with the YWCA to promote financial literacy for women. And with countless charitable and cultural happenings and organizations flourishing in Greensburg and throughout Westmoreland County, Regina and Darren will always have opportunities to find the best ways to give.

“There’s so much in this community, and we’re proud of it,” Darren says. “We would like for that pride to continue, and we would like for our children and grandchildren to want to remain in this area. To do that, we have to invest back into the community.”

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quirrel Hill is home for Debra and Rep. Dan Frankel. It’s where they raised their children, walk their dog, and support community organizations that make a positive impact.

Dan, State Representative and Democratic Caucus Chair for the Pennsylvania House, and Debra, LCSW, a psychotherapist and committee person for the 14th Ward Democratic Committee, dedicate themselves to helping others through their careers and work with nonprofits.

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“It’s important to give back to the community and help people who are less fortunate, as well as to be able to contribute to organizations that are important to our own values,” Debra says.

On a local level, the couple supports Jewish Family & Children’s Service, Pennsylvania Jewish Coalition, Planned Parenthood, the ACLU, Pittsburgh AIDS Task Force, and Equality Pennsylvania.

On a larger scale, Dan serves as the chair of the LGBT Equality Caucus in the Pennsylvania House, the co-chair of the Women’s Health Caucus in the House, and on the board of trustees for the University of Pittsburgh, while Debra works with the Veteran’s Administration to train psychotherapists on interpersonal therapy for veteran clients.

“This city has provided great opportunities for every generation of my family,” Dan says. “To see this city become revitalized and recognized as a place that’s kind of been reborn is very exciting.

To be a part of that — whether it’s working in the community with nonprofit organizations that have been at the grassroots of this revitalization, or at the state level, which has been a partner in making investments with the private sector that have transformed Pittsburgh in such a dramatic way — it’s always been important to Debbie and I to be a part of that and give back to that.”

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ARTIST SPOTLIGHT With art as a driving force in the region’s cultural identity, we are excited to offer three stunning images for your personal art collection. Dino Guarino presents a remarkable Pittsburgh Penguin rendering, WHIRL photographer Michael Fornataro shares his favorite photo of 2016, and Shannon Pultz brings a new look at an old art form. Each image is a special keepsake from our local Pittsburgh art community.

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MICHAEL FORNATARO

Though he was born in sunny Florida, WHIRL Staff Photographer Michael Fornataro grew up in New Castle, Pa., and studied photography at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh. Through his work experience, Fornataro enjoys the creative freedom to photograph some of his favorite things, which include food, fashion, and the incredible people of Pittsburgh, particularly the city’s professional athletes. For more information about the artist and his work, visit michaelfornataro.com.

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Local artist Shannon Pultz set out to create something that would blend the aesthetics of contemporary painting with her love of fashion and design. She discovered traditional Japanese shibori silk painting techniques and launched an accessory line, BLAK RUST, featuring hand-made silk pieces. “I’m making them, but they make themselves,”says Pultz, founding member of the collective Art Club 2000 and former editor of Milan-based Flash Art International.

She also recently partnered with interior designer Marjorie Carlson to launch BLAK RUST HOME, and now her “wearable, contemporary art” is available to be used as wallhangings and upholstery. Check out her stoles and scarves at blakrust.com, or make an appointment to see Pultz’ private studio. “My passion is making beautiful, unique pieces that make people feel beautiful.”

DINO GUARINO

Dino Guarino is a noted Pittsburgh artist and historian who truly enjoys nostalgia.

Through his work, Guarino delights in capturing the “heart” and “feel” of times long past. With a background centered in and around Pittsburgh, it should come as no surprise that Guarino is also a sports enthusiast. And this enthusiasm has inspired many of his works. See more of his work at dinoguarino.com.

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RIGHT WING PATRIC HORNQVIST ADDS TO THE LEGACY OF THE PITTSBURGH PENGUINS IN THEIR 50TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON BY PLAYING HARD AND PLAYING WITH HEART.

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very year, every NHL team strives to accomplish the same goal: winning the Stanley Cup. And teams like the Pittsburgh Penguins, who dominated in the most recent season and achieved that pinnacle goal? “You just want to do it again,” says Pittsburgh Penguins Patric Hornqvist.

Still striving for another dance with Lord Stanley, Hornqvist says the team is focused on adding a fifth Cup to the collection and making the franchise’s 50th anniversary season extra special. “Obviously, it’s a long road to go through — all of those ups and downs, and it’s a long season — but I feel like we have a great team. We know what we need to do to be successful. I think everybody feels the same way: It’s our Cup. We want to defend it and win it again.”

Q& A WITH PATRIC HORNQVIST AFTER LAST SEASON’S STANLEY CUP VICTORY, HOW DID YOU SPEND YOUR DAY WITH THE CUP? We were lucky because [Pittsburgh Penguins Carl] Hagelin lives close to me, too. He had it on Friday, and I was over there at his party. The Cup showed up at my house at 8 a.m. the next day. I had my closest family over for brunch and to take some pictures and just enjoy it. Then, I brought it to my home team to show the public. Then, I had a big party at a restaurant in Downtown Stockholm. It was nice to have all of my friends and old teammates and guys who helped me on the road to help me win it. We had a great time.

THIS YEAR, THE PITTSBURGH PENGUINS ORGANIZATION IS CELEBRATING ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY. WHAT’S IT LIKE TO BE A PART OF THIS LEGACY? It’s always special when things like that happen. It’s a great sports town, you can tell. I’ve been to a few Steelers games and Pirates games, and the fans are just unbelievable here. They show up and they share.

I think it’s great for the fans, too, that there was so much talk in the ‘90s and early 2000s about how they’re going to move and now they’re at 50 years and have four Cups. It’s probably one of the best franchises in the whole NHL. It’s great for the fans and the owners, and the city did a great job to keep the team here and let it grow and be successful.

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HOW DO YOU HELP THE TEAM STAY SUCCESSFUL? WHAT’S YOUR PLAYING/ LEADERSHIP STYLE? I’m pretty simple. I like to go hard to the net and create rebounds up front and give the team energy.

Pretty plain and simple. We all try to be the ‘lead-byexample’ type of player. I don’t have the biggest skills, but I have a big heart. I just try to play hard every shift and go to the net and score some goals, too.

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THE BIGGEST GAME THIS MONTH IS THE 2017 COORS LIGHT NHL STADIUM SERIES GAME AGAINST THE PHILADELPHIA FLYERS ON FEBRUARY 25 AT HEINZ FIELD. WHAT ARE YOU MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO AT THIS MATCH-UP? That will be my first outdoor game in a long time. I mean, when you grow up, you play in the outdoor rinks and all of that, so it’s probably been 20-25 years since my last outdoor game. It’s something special, though. The fans are going to be great, and

they’re going to sell out that building and it’s going to be rocking. It’s going to be a great atmosphere. It’s fun to play those kinds of games. It breaks down the season to play an outdoor game. Both teams are going to be on their toes — it almost feels like a playoff game a little bit. I’m looking forward to that. It’ll be a great event, and I’m glad Pittsburgh gets that one.

Pittsburgh Penguins, pittsburghpenguins.com

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2017 AUTO PREVIEW

BY MATTHEW HACKE

Discover Incredible Cars at the 2017 Pittsburgh International Auto Show!

Tickets:

General Admission: $12 Seniors (65+) & Military: $10 Children (6-16): $6 Children under 6: Free

+ Everyone gets half-priced admission on Monday, February 20!

From FEBRUARY 17-20, the David L. Lawrence Convention Center will transform into an auto showroom as the 2017 Pittsburgh International Auto Show drives into town. The four-day show will feature the hottest cars, trucks, and SUVs on the market from over 35 manufacturers. Be on the lookout for exotic, luxury, and classic vehicles as well, located in the Galleria Exotica! Make a pit-stop at the Toyota Drive Center to test drive a few new Toyota models, and enjoy time with Pittsburghâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sports mascots, as well as face painting and balloon art, at this family-friendly event! 2017 Pittsburgh International Auto Show, pittautoshow.com

+ Dancing With the Cars On FEBRUARY 16, the night before the 2017 Pittsburgh International Auto Show opens to the general public, the Greater Pittsburgh Automobile Dealers Foundation (GPADF) will host Dancing with the Cars. Attendees can enjoy an exclusive sneakpeek of the show, while also benefiting the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix Charities, Autism Society of Pittsburgh and Allegheny Valley School. Tickets include a strolling gourmet dinner, cake pop dessert bar, Champagne toast, music from Magic Moments and Redline, and complimentary valet parking. Last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event raised $400,000 for these nonprofits and the GPADF is looking to exceed that amount this year! For tickets and more information, visit dancingwiththecars.org

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THE NEW YEAR BRINGS WITH IT NEW CAR MODELS, AND THESE WHIPS DO NOT DISAPPOINT. FOUR LOCAL DEALERSHIPS SHOW US THE CARS THAT WILL BE ALL THE RAGE ON THE ROAD FOR 2017.

DAY AUTOMOTIVE GROUP 2017 Audi Q7 3.0T quattro “The new Q7 offers a stable and easily maneuverable drive, as well as a supercharged 6 cylinder engine, and more fuel efficient 2.0L Turbo-charged 4 cylinder available mid-January 2017, all within an SUV that comfortably seats seven high-tech passengers.”

— Gary DeSanzo, Day Audi

KEY FEATURES: VIRTUAL COCKPIT Allows expansion of full graphic features displayed in instrument cluster, including menu items such as: • Google Earth navigation • Phone connectivity menus PHOTOGRAPHS FROM DAY AUDI

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• Music playlists, Sirius Satellite, and HD terrestrial radio

• Moves standard gages aside while the driver’s eyes remain on the road

FOUR WHEEL STEERING

• Allows for SUV navigation into those tight parking spaces

• AppConnect (Apple CarPlay & Android Auto)

• Allows for greater phone connectivity • Pairs favorite apps to the vehicle,

including music, navigation, voice texting and SIRI

TRAFFIC SIGN RECOGNITION • Reads speed limits and traffic signals TRAFFIC JAM ASSIST • Moves car through stop-and-go traffic without steering wheel, gas or brake input from driver

PRE-SENSE CITY

• Warns the driver and other drivers that doors are opening

• Heads-up display reduces distraction by showing the speedometer, turn by turn navigation, and driver assistance aids

INTERIOR CABIN

• Available ventilated front seats, heated

steering wheel, and second row seating

• Available massaging front driver and passenger seats

• Easy access third row seating with power folding

• Choice of premium audio systems: • 3D Bose • 3D Bang • Olufsen + Full LED Interior and Exterior Lighting Day Audi, dayaudi.com WH I R LM A G A Z I N E .C OM / WH IRL

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2017 SUBARU

2017 CHEVROLET

DAY AUTOMOTIVE GROUP 2017 Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback “Drivers looking for power and performance without sacrificing fuel economy must check out the 2017 Chevy Cruze Hatchback.”

— John Price, Day Chevrolet

KEY FEATURES: TECHNOLOGICALLY SAVVY

• 4G LTE Wi-Fi • 7-inch diagonal color touch-screen • Android auto/Apple car play SAFETY SECURITY

• Available side blind zone alert • Lane keep assist • Rear vision camera • Rear cross traffic alert • Forward collision alert Day Cherovlet, daychevrolet.com

DAY AUTOMOTIVE GROUP 2017 Subaru Forester “The 2017 Subaru Forester SUV offers family-friendly practicality, city-friendly proportions, and a walletfriendly price tag.”

— Bill Eggert, Day Chevrolet

KEY FEATURES: TECH ENHANCEMENTS

• Updated EyeSight safety suite • Added soundproofing to quiet

the cabin

+ Premium models come equipped with

blind-spot monitor and rear cross-traffic alert

COMFORTABLE INTERIOR

• Plenty of room for stacking cargo • Tall windows provide great visibility • Big doors make it one of the easiest cars of any type to climb into or out of

• Extra space for rear-seat occupants Day West Liberty Subaru, westlibertysubaru.com 74

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2017 GENESIS

WRIGHT AUTOMOTIVE GROUP 2017 Genesis G80 “The Genesis G80 is perfect for drivers looking to save time and money. It’s a well-balanced vehicle incorporating luxury and sport features. It’s truly adaptive to any drivers’ needs.”

—Rick Smith, Wright Genesis

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KEY FEATURES:

CONVENIENCE

• Multi-functional, heads-up display • Smart cruise control with auto

• State of the art sound system • Electronic parking brake • Changeable drive modes • Rearview camera with parking

•

• Proximity key with

SAFETY

• • • •

stop/start Autonomous emergency breaking Blind spot detection High beam assist Seatbelt pretensioners 9-airbag system

guidelines

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push-to-start button Heated front and rear seats and ventilated front seats Rain-sensing wipers with auto defogger windshield

Wright Genesis, wrightgenesis.com

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2017 JAGUAR

BOBBY RAHAL JAGUAR

driving style

• Analyzes acceleration,

2017 Jaguar F-Pace Built with power and agility in mind, the Jaguar F-Pace is “a performance SUV with the DNA of a sports car.”

“Jaguar built their first performance crossover, which they consider to be the ultimate practical sports car. A car that builds on the brand’s founding ideals of Grace, Pace, and Space to become one of the most innovative Jaguar vehicles ever developed.”

— Larry Poglein, Bobby Rahal Jaguar

KEY FEATURES: ADVANCED DRIVING DYNAMICS • Revises the car’s software to further enhance the sporting character • Sharpens the throttle response • Increases steering weighting • Performs gearshifts more quickly at higher speeds ADAPTIVE DYNAMICS • Modifies the response of the F-Pace to match conditions and the driver’s 76

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cornering, throttle, and brake pedal activity as well as kick down activation Monitors steering and body movements up to 500 times a second

ELECTRIC POWER ASSISTED STEERING • Offers outstanding feedback control • Active on-demand saving power as well as saving fuel Varies steering assistance as appropriate • • Increases assistance for low speed maneuvering • Improves feel at higher speeds CONFIGURABLE DYNAMICS • Allows the driver the option to set up the dynamics on the F-Pace for suspension, throttle mapping, gearshift points, and steering SLIDING PANORAMIC ROOF • Allows for superb views

INSTINCTIVE ALL-WHEEL DRIVE

• Can take pre-emptive action to ensure • •

the best possible grip in a variety of road and weather conditions Employs an active power transfer control technology, which adds the benefits of enhanced traction The front to rear torque split can vary from most of the torque on the rear wheels to as much as 50% on the front wheel

+ The F-Pace is offered with a choice

of diesel or gas engines, which deliver a dynamic driving experience and Jaguar performance.

Bobby Rahal Jaguar, bobbyrahaljaguar.com

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2017 INFINITI

2017 AUDI

KEY FEATURES: ONE-OF-A-KIND

• Exclusive exterior/interior color

combination (Dynamic Sunstone Red Exterior / Gallery White Semi-Aniline Leather)

OTHER EXCLUSIVE ADDITIONS INCLUDE: • An exclusive AUTODROMO® Leather Weekender Luggage bag crafted in Monaco Red leather • A unique car cover • A certificate of authenticity

COCHRAN INFINITI GALLERIES 2017 Infiniti Q60RS 400 Coupe ‘Launch Edition’ With a design scheme derived from the showstopping Q60 coupe Infiniti displayed at the 2016 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, the limited edition ‘Launch Edition’ is based on a fully loaded version of the exhilarating Q60RS 400 Coupe.

“A truly one-of-a-kind vehicle, Q60RS 400 customers are those seeking a high-performance premium coupe that has stunning styling, intuitive technology, and an excellent balance of performance and high-quality luxury appointments.”

— Zachary Tremont, South Hills Infiniti of #1 Cochran

NEED FOR SPEED

• This third-generation sport coupe is a blend of exhilarating performance, stunning styling, and a modern, luxurious interior • Goes from 0-60 mph in less than 4.5 seconds • Equipped with a direct-injected, twin turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 engine producing 400 horsepower and 350 lb-ft of torque.

Cochran Infiniti Galleries, cochran.com

AUDI PITTSBURGH, A #1 Cochran Premier Brand 2017 Audi R8 V10 Plus A driver seeking a reliable and practical luxury sport car that can be driven all year can find the answer in the Audi R8 V10.

“The Audi R8V10 Plus is the modern iteration of a timeless automotive classic that was introduced in 2008.

We put together a fully optioned R8 build that stretches the limits of the Audi Exclusive Program. We wanted something special to emphasize our commitment to one-off Audi models and this one does not disappoint. There isn’t another like it in the world.”

— Jacob Dunks-Campbell, Audi Pittsburgh, a #1 Cochran Premier Brand

KEY FEATURES: TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENTS • Virtual cockpit digital dashboard

• 610 horsepower, V10 engine • Proprietary Quattro all-wheel-drive • • •

system Sleek Style Black cherry exterior Bi-color classic red and jet gray interior

• Full treatment to all interior panels with contrast stitching throughout

• Alcantara headliner, rear cabin, and trunk Audi Pittsburgh, a #1 Cochran Premier Brand, audipittsburgh.com

PHOTOGRAPHS FROM COCHRAN INFINITI GALLERIES, RJ KRESOCK

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2017

BY MATTHEW HACKE

Looking for something to do this weekend?

How about every week from now through August? Our Semi-Annual Event Guide will take care of that, showcasing over 200 events and the incredible causes they support. Start planning today!

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FEBRUARY Through August 20 #PIXBURGH: A PHOTOGRAPHIC EXPERIENCE Heinz History Center heinzhistorycenter.org

Through February 5 SOMETHING ROTTEN! Benedum Center trustarts.org

Through February 26 TWELFTH NIGHT O’Reilly Theater 412.316.1600

February 3 TA K E M Y H A N D … I A M HERE — THE DANA MOVEMENT ENSEMBLE KST Alloy Studios 412.363.3000

February 3 F I E S TA F I E S TA D A N C E PA R T Y Kelly Strayhorn Theater Studios 412.363.3000

February 4 CUPID & CANINES Benefits Animal Rescue League Shelter & Wildlife Center, Western PA Humane Society, and Bow Wow Buddies Foundation PNC Park campbowwow.com

February 4 C O M M U N I T Y D AY SCHOOL 2017 WINTER GALA August Wilson Center comday.org/wintergala

February 4 FEBRUARY BROWN BAG CONCERT

February 5 W Y E P ’ S A LT E R N AT I V E SOUPER BOWL Carnegie Library of Oakland wyep.org

February 6 CAFÉ SCI Carnegie Science Center carnegiesciencecenter.org

February 9-18 JH: MECHANICS OF A LEGEND Benefits Hiawatha Project August Wilson Center TrustArts.org

February 10 HEART OF CARING LUNCH & BENEFIT AUCTION Benefits Partners for Quality Foundation Pittsburgh Airport Embassy Suites Hotel 412.446.0702

February 10 SCIENCE SLEEPOVER — SCIENCE OF TOYS Carnegie Science Center carnegiesciencecenter.org

February 10-11 PILOBOLUS’ SHADOWLAND Byham Theater TrustArts.org

February 10-19 ALICE IN WONDERLAND Benedum Center pbt.org

February 11 YOUNG WRITERS & I L L U S T R AT O R S Trust Arts Education Center TrustArts.org

Pittsburgh Opera Headquarters 412.281.0912

February 11 HEART BALL

February 4 WINTERFEST

Benefits American Heart Association Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown heart.org

Nemacolin Woodlands Resort 866.344.6957

February 11-12 RAINFOREST ADVENTURE The National Aviary aviary.org

February 12 P E N G U I N PA I N T I N G CLASS The National Aviary aviary.org

February 12 FITNESS ADVENTURE

R E T R E AT Nemacolin Woodlands Resort 866.344.6957

February 12 OPERA UP CLOSE — AS ONE Pittsburgh Opera Headquarters 412.281.0912

February 12 2nd ANNUAL LUNAR N E W Y E A R PA R A D E Murray Avenue, Squirrel Hill facebook.com/ LunarNewYearPGH

February 12 AS ONE — ENSORY WORKSHOP FOR PAT R O N S W I T H V I S U A L I M PA I R M E N T S Pittsburgh Opera Headquarters pittsburghopera.org

February 13 SUMMMER SCIENCE C A M P R E G I S T R AT I O N NOW OPEN Carnegie Science Center carnegiesciencecenter.org

February 13 SHEAR DA BEARD Benefits Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation Jergel’s Rhythm and Grille 412.692.3900

February 14-19 GALUMPHA Byham Theater TrustArts.org

February 15 TA J E X P R E S S : T H E B O L LY W O O D MUSICAL REVUE Byham Theater TrustArts.org

February 16 MAN IN A BOX Benefits The Salvation Army Market Square 412.446.1644

February 17 21+ NIGHT — SEX, LOVE, AND SCIENCE Carnegie Science Center carnegiesciencecenter.org

February 17 N O W P L AY I N G : DREAM BIG! Carnegie Science Center carnegiesciencecenter.org

February 18 PHOENIX RISING Benefits Bodiography Byham Theater TrustArts.org

February 18 RACE TO ANY PLACE Benefits the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Heinz Field racepgh.org

February 18 PA R T N E R M A S S A G E WORKSHOP Nemacolin Woodlands Resort 724.329.6411

February 18, 21, 24, and 26 AS ONE Pittsburgh Opera Headquarters pittsburghopera.org

February 21 A U D I O C O M M E N TA R Y — AS ONE Pittsburgh Opera Headquarters pittsburghopera.org

February 21-26 THE BOOK OF MORMON Benedum Center TrustArts.org

February 22 GREGORY PORTER August Wilson Center TrustArts.org

February 23 ENGINEER THE FUTURE Carnegie Science Center carnegiesciencecenter.org

February 23 THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY EVENING OF EXCELLENCE Heinz Field Club East 412.922.3912

February 23 L ENDING HEARTS GALA Benefits Lending Hearts Fairmont Pittsburgh lendinghearts.org/ lendingheartsgala

February 23-25 DIXIE’S NEVER WEAR A TUBE TOP… Byham Theater TrustArts.org

February 24 T H E N AT I O N A L AV I A R Y ’ S H I G H SEAS ESCAPE Benefits The National Aviary The National Aviary aviary.org

February 24 SCIENCE SLEEPOVERENGINEERING Carnegie Science Center carnegiesciencecenter.org

February 24 33rd ANNUAL C O R P O R AT E C U P SKI RACE AND S P O R T I N G C L AY S Benefits Blind & Vision Rehabilitation Services of Pittsburgh Seven Springs Mountain Resort 412.368.4400

February 25 AFFAIR OF THE HEART Benefits Vincentian Senior Communities LeMont 412.548.4056

February 25 PA R T Y AT T H E PA L A C E The Palace Theatre 724.836.1123 x10

February 25 2nd ANNUAL ICED TEES WINTER GOLF OUTING AND CHILI COOK-OFF Benefits Western Pennsylvania Chapter of the National Hemophilia Foundation Diamond Run Golf Club 724.741.6160

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February 25 The Bob O’Connor F o u n d a t i o n ’s 4 t h A n n u a l S t . P a t r i c k ’s Day Fundraiser The Sokol Club boboconnorfoundation.com

February 25 ESSENTIAL OILS WORKSHOP Nemacolin Woodlands Resort 724.329.6411

February 26 HIGHMARK PRESENTS LIGHTS! GLAMOUR! ACTION! David L. Lawrence Convention Center pghfilm.org

February 26 TOMMY EMMANUEL Byham Theater TrustArts.org

February 26 A G AT H E R I N G O F S O N S B Y D WAY N E F U LT O N & TA M E K A C A G E C O N L E Y Benefits Pittsburgh Festival Opera Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre 412.326.9687

February 27 Q BALL 2017: PA I N T I N G W I T H L I G H T Union Trust Building quantumtheatre.com/q-ball/

February 28 23rd ANNUAL MARDI GRAS GALA Benefits Epilepsy Foundations of Western and Central PA Westin Convention Center Pittsburgh Hotel efwp.org

MARCH March 1 THE HEAD AND THE HEART

March 2 CRUSHED GRAPES W I N E TA S T I N G Benefits Sisters Place, Inc. Sisters Place, Inc. sistersplace.org

March 2-3 JOE BONAMASSA Benedum Center TrustArts.org

March 2-4 THE BEAUTY QUEEN OF LEENANE August Wilson Center TrustArts.org

March 3 SCIENCE SLEEPOVER — INVENTION CHALLENGE, BOYS N I G H T O N LY Carnegie Science Center carnegiesciencecenter.org

March 4 BIG NIGHT BIG PROM Benefits JCC Annual Fund Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh 412.697.3510

March 4 2017 WESLEY SPECTRUM GALA Fairmont Pittsburgh wesleyspectrum.org

March 4 M T. L E B A N O N J U N I O R WOMEN’S CLUB PRESENTS REACH F O R T H E S TA R S Benefits Strong Women, Strong Girls The Charles J. Dougherty Ballroom mljwc.com

March 4 19th ANNUAL BISCUITS BINGO Benefits Animal Rescue League Shelter & Wildlife Center and Western PA Humane Society BEW Hall animalrescue.org

March 4 60’S ROCK’N REMEMBER LIVE! Benedum Center TrustArts.org

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March 4 BEREISHIT DANCE C O M PA N Y Byham Theater TrustArts.org

March 5 J A C K I E E VA N C H O Benedum Center TrustArts.org

March 5-12 CIRCO COMEDIA Various Locations TrustArts.org

March 7 BRAIN CANDY LIVE! Benedum Center TrustArts.org

March 8 ONE WOMAN SEX AND THE CITY August Wilson Center TrustArts.org

March 8 T R AV I S WA L L’ S SHAPING SOUND Benedum Center TrustArts.org

March 9 EQUITY & E M P O W E R M E N T: 1 5 0 YEARS ON A MISSION Benefits YWCA of Greater Pittsburgh LeMont Restaurant ywcapgh.org

March 9-April 9 DADDY LONG LEGS O’Reilly Theater 412.316.1600

March 10 BRIT FLOYD Benedum Center TrustArts.org

March 11 YOUNG WRITERS & I L L U S T R AT O R S Trust Arts Education Center TrustArts.org

March 11 KIDNEY GIFT OF LIFE GALA Benefits The National Kidney Foundation Heinz Field kidney.org

March 12 P E N G U I N PA I N T I N G CLASS The National Aviary aviary.org

March 12 DRUMLINE LIVE! Benedum Center TrustArts.org

March 13 CAFÉ SCI Carnegie Science Center carnegiesciencecenter.org

March 14 THE TEN TENORS Benedum Center TrustArts.org

March 15-16 STEVE MARTIN AND MARTIN SHORT Benedum Center TrustArts.org

March 16 PITTSBURGH B A L L E T T H E AT R E & D A N C E T H E AT R E O F H A R L E M P R I VAT E PERFORMANCE & P R E M I E R E PA R T Y August Wilson Center pbt.org

March 17 AMERICAN IRELAND FUND PITTSBURGH GALA Heinz Field UPMC Club 412.207.0760

March 17 SCIENCE SLEEPOVER — SLIMEFEST Carnegie Science Center carnegiesciencecenter.org

March 17 W TA E ’ S P R O J E C T BUNDLE-UP ONLINE AUCTION Benefits WTAE’s Project Bundle-Up Online at projectbundle.org 412.446.1640

March 17-19 RIVERDANCE Benedum Center TrustArts.org

March 17-26 BNY MELLON PRESENTS PITTSBURGH B A L L E T T H E AT R E & D A N C E T H E AT R E OF HARLEM August Wilson Center pbt.org

March 18 WILDLIFE CENTER BABY SHOWER Benefits Animal Rescue League Shelter & Wildlife Center and Western PA Humane Society Various Locations animalrescue.org

March 18 A C H I E VA’ S PITTSBURGH PROMENADE AUCTION Westin Convention Center Pittsburgh Hotel achieva.info/auction

March 18 J U I C I N G F O R H E A LT H WORKSHOP Nemacolin Woodlands Resort 724.329.6411

March 18-19 FLAMINGOFEST The National Aviary aviary.org

March 19 EMPTY BOWLS Benefits Greater Pittsburgh Community Foodbank and Just Harvest Rodef Shalom justharvest.com

March 21 S H A O L I N WA R R I O R S Byham Theater TrustArts.org

March 23 6th ANNUAL B*TCHES BALL Benefits Animal Rescue League Shelter & Wildlife Center and Western PA Humane Society Pittsburgh Opera Headquarters animalrescue.org

March 24 BALANCE & HARMONY R E T R E AT: L O N G E V I T Y & B R A I N H E A LT H Nemacolin Woodlands Resort 724.329.6411

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March 24 21+ NIGHT — O U T E R S PA C E Carnegie Science Center carnegiesciencecenter.org

March 25 S PA C E O U T ! W E E K E N D Carnegie Science Center carnegiesciencecenter.org

March 25 SCIENCE SLEEPOVER — ASTRONOMY Carnegie Science Center carnegiesciencecenter.org

March 25 S K AT I N G F O R LITTLE HEARTS Benefits Children’s Hospital Foundation of Pittsburgh UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex 412.692.3900

March 25 14TH ANNUAL GLASS SLIPPER BALL Benefits local and global women’s initiatives DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Pittsburgh — Cranberry 724.935.6100

March 28 WORKLAUNCH Carnegie Library Downtown 12.622.3133

March 31 SCIENCE SLEEPOVER — S C I E N C E T H AT GLOWS Carnegie Science Center carnegiesciencecenter.org

APRIL

April 1 BOW WOW BINGO Benefits Animal Friends Greater Pittsburgh Masonic Center thinkingoutsidethecage.org

April 1 4th ANNUAL GALAXY BALL- RUMOR Benefits True T Entertainment Ace Hotel Pittsburgh 412.867.9586

April 1 WA S H I N G T O N H E A LT H SYSTEM BALL Benefits Washington Health System Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh/Southpointe whs.org/charityball

April 3 CAFÉ SCI Carnegie Science Center carnegiesciencecenter.org

April 4-6 DANIEL TIGER’S NEIGHBORHOOD Byham Theater TrustArts.org

April 4-9 THE KING AND I Benedum Center TrustArts.org

April 6-8 THE MAN WHO PLANTED TREES Trust Arts Education Center TrustArts.org

April 7 SH*TFACED SHAKESPEARE: M U LT I P L E C H O I C E C R A F T T H E AT E R August Wilson Center TrustArts.org

April 7 AFTER HOURS @ THE LIBRARY

April 1 2nd ANNUAL CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Main carnegielibrary.org/ afterhours

Benefits Western Pennsylvania Chapter of the National Hemophilia Foundation Cornerstone at Tonidale 724.741.6160

April 8 SCIENCE SLEEPOVER — MISSION POSSIBLE Carnegie Science Center carnegiesciencecenter.org

April 8 S H A D Y S I D E YA R D S A L E & P U P WA L K Benefits Animal Rescue League Shelter & Wildlife Center and Western PA Humane Society Liberty Elementary School animalrescue.org

April 8 HERBAL TEA 101 Nemacolin Woodlands Resort 724.329.6411

April 8 BREAKFAST OR LUNCH WITH THE EASTER BUNNY Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium 412.665.3640

April 8 JAZZ COLLAGE INSPIRED BY ROMARE BEARDEN Trust Arts Education Center TrustArts.org

April 8-9 + 14-16 E G G S T R AVA G A N Z A The National Aviary aviary.org

April 9 P E N G U I N PA I N T I N G CLASSES The National Aviary aviary.org

April 20 B E V E R LY ’ S B I R T H D AY ’ S E V E N I N G O F B I R T H D AY C H E E R Benefits Beverly’s Birthdays PNC Park beverlysbirthdays.org

April 20-May 21 D E AT H O F A SALESMAN O’Reilly Theater 412.316.1600

April 21 THE JEROME BETTIS BOWL WITH THE BUS Benefits the Jerome Bettis Bus Stops Here Foundation Paradise Island Bowl & Beach 412.657.3483

April 21 C E L E B R AT E L A R O C H E Benefits the President’s Fund for Excellence Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church 412.536.1092

April 21 SCIENCE SLEEPOVER — ROBOTICS Carnegie Science Center carnegiesciencecenter.org

April 21 GALLERY CRAWL I N T H E C U LT U R A L DISTRICT

April 22 E A S T E N D S H E LT E R GRAND OPENING C E L E B R AT I O N East End Shelter animalrescue.org

April 22 BJM DANSE Byham Theater TrustArts.org

April 22 GALA CUBANA Benefits Pittsburgh Opera Festival Pittsburgh Golf Club 412.326.9687

April 25 AV E R A G E W H I T E B A N D August Wilson Center TrustArts.org

April 26 A MOULIN TWIST Benefits Pittsburgh AIDS Task Force J Verno Studios 412.345.7456

April 27 4TH ANNUAL PITTSBURGH ROCK N’ ROLL LEGENDS C E L E B R AT I O N Benefits Cancer Caring Center Jergel’s Rhythm Grille pittsburghrocklegends.com

April 9 G O O D W I L L D O N AT I O N DRIVE

Various Locations in Cultural District TrustArts.org

April 27 T R E AT I N G O C D I N T H E AUTISM COMMUNITY

Benefits Animal Rescue League & Western PA Humane Society East End Shelter animalrescue.org

April 21-23 ROMEO & JULIET WITH THE PBT ORCHESTRA

Benefits The Obsessive Compulsive Foundation of WPA & Autism Connection of PA Westin Convention Center Pittsburgh Hotel 412.363.6231

April 11-15 STOMP Benedum Center TrustArts.org

April 11-16 FUN HOME Heinz Hall TrustArts.org

April 16 T H E N AT I O N A L AV I A R Y EASTER BRUNCH The National Aviary aviary.org

Benedum Center pbt.org

April 22 IGNITE YOUR L I G H T R E T R E AT

April 28 WOMEN OF DISTINCTION

Nemacolin Woodlands Resort 724.329.6411

Benefits Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America Fairmont Pittsburgh 412.823.8272

April 22 FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK PRESENTS HOPS FOR HEARTH

April 28 21+ NIGHT — CONSTRUCTION

Benefits HEARTH Bigelow Conference & Reception Center hearth-bp.org

Carnegie Science Center carnegiesciencecenter.org

April 29 SCIENCE SLEEPOVER — COLORFUL SCIENCE Carnegie Science Center carnegiesciencecenter.org

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May 14 THE NATIONAL AVIARY MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH

MAY May 1 W TA E ’ S P R O J E C T BUNDLE-UP MINI GOLF CLASSIC Benefits WTAE’s Project Bundle-Up RMU Island Sports Center 412.446.1640

May 1 CAFÉ SCI Carnegie Science Center carnegiesciencecenter.org

May 3 GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT Benefits Blind & Vision Rehabilitation Services of Pittsburgh Holly Theater 412.368.4400

May 5 GODS & GODDESSES, AN EPIC GALA Benefits Pittsburgh Public Theater Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown ppt.org

May 5 C A S I N O R O YA L E Benefits Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation Circuit Center & Ballroom 412.692.3900

May 5 ZOOBREW Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium 412.665.3640

May 5 SCIENCE SLEEPOVER — SUPERHERO SCIENCE Carnegie Science Center carnegiesciencecenter.org

May 5 G E R A L D A L B R I G H T: SMOOTHFEST WEEKEND August Wilson Center TrustArts.org

May 6 J O N AT H A N B U T L E R : SMOOTHFEST WEEKEND August Wilson Center TrustArts.org

The National Aviary aviary.org

May 6 19th ANNUAL PNC P I T T S B U R G H PA R K S C O N S E R VA N C Y S P R I N G H AT L U N C H E O N Benefits the Pittsburgh Parks Conservatory The Overlook in Schenley Park pittsburghparks.org/events/ hat-luncheon

May 7 F AT B I R D 2 0 0 Nemacolin Woodlands Resort 724.329.6770

May 7 DICK’S SPORTING GOODS PITTSBURGH M A R AT H O N Various Locations thepittsburghmarathon.com

May 9-10 SHEN YUN Benedum Center TrustArts.org

May 12 S C I E N C E S L E E P O V ER — I N V EN T I O N C H A L L E NGE , G I R L S O N LY N I G H T Carnegie Science Center carnegiesciencecenter.org

May 13 M O T H E R ’ S D AY C E L E B R AT I O N Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium 412.665.3640

May 13 H I G H MA R K WA L K F O R A H EA LTH Y C O MMU N I T Y Benefits Beverly’s Birthdays Stage AE beverlysbirthdays.org

May 13 LITTLE ARCHITECTS AND ENGINEERS WORKSHOP Trust Arts Education Center TrustArts.org

May 13 + 20 PENGUINS, PENGUINS, PENGUINS! The National Aviary aviary.org

May 14 P E N G U I N PA I N T I N G CLASSES The National Aviary aviary.org

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May 14 MOTHER’S DAY SUCCULENT WORKSHOP Nemacolin Woodlands Resort 724.329.6411

May 16-18 CHRIS ROCK Benedum Center TrustArts.org

May 18-21 ELEPHANT & PIGGIE’S WE ARE IN A PLAY! Byham Theater TrustArts.org

May 18-21 SIMPLE GIFTS Trust Arts Education Center TrustArts.org

May 18-21 EQT CHILDREN’S THEATER FESTIVAL Cultural District 412.456.6666

May 19 21+ NIGHT — SCI-FI Carnegie Science Center carnegiesciencecenter.org

May 19 DANIEL O’DONNELL Benedum Center TrustArts.org

May 19 KIDS & CLAYS Benefits Ronald McDonald House Charities of Morgantown and Pittsburgh Nemacolin Woodlands Resort rmhcpgh.org/news-events/ kids-clays/

May 21 2nd ANNUAL MASON LANGFORD MEMORIAL GOLF OUTING Benefits Epilepsy Foundations of Western and Central PA Manor Valley Golf Course 412.322.5880

May 23-28 DIRTY DANCING Heinz Hall TrustArts.org

May 25 35th ANNUAL TRIBUTE TO WOMEN L E A D E R S H I P A WA R D S LUNCHEON Benefits YWCA Greater Pittsburgh Westin Convention Center Pittsburgh Hotel ywcapgh.org

May 27 MANIFESTING MIRACLES Nemacolin Woodlands Resort 724.329.6411

May 29 S E E I T. B E L I E V E I T. BE IT! Nemacolin Woodlands Resort 724.329.6411

May 30-June 11 AN AMERICAN I N PA R I S Benedum Center TrustArts.org

May 31 G S W PA A WA R D S OF DISTINCTION LUNCHEON Benefits Girl Scouts of Western Pennsylvania Omni William Penn Hotel gswpa.com

May 19 BALANCE & HARMONY RETREAT: DIET & NUTRITION Nemacolin Woodlands Resort 724.329.6411

May 19 COCKTAILS & CUISINE Benefits Crisis Center North The Woodlands Foundation 412.364.6728

May 21 FASHION SHOW FUNDRAISER Benefits Animal Rescue League Shelter & Wildlife Center and Western PA Humane Society Circuit Center & Ballroom animalrescue.org

June 2-11 THREE RIVERS A R T S F E S T I VA L Point State Park traf.trustarts.org

June 3 WA L K F O R C H I L D R E N ’ S B e n e f i t s Children’s Hospital Foundation of Pittsburgh Schenley Park 412.692.3900

June 5 VA R I E T Y ’ S G O L F I N V I TAT I O N A L Benefits Variety — The Children’s Charity Fox Chapel Golf Club varietypittsburgh.org/ golf-invitational

June 5 CAFÉ SCI Carnegie Science Center carnegiesciencecenter.org

June 7 7th ANNUAL T R A N S P O R TAT I O N , BUILDING, & CONSTRUCTION A WA R D S L U N C H E O N Benefits March of Dimes Westin Convention Center Pittsburgh Hotel 412.506.8614

June 8 Y- O W L - G A Animal Rescue League Shelter & Wildlife Center animalrescue.org/events

June 11 P E N G U I N PA I N T I N G CLASSES The National Aviary aviary.org

June 12 WILDLIFE FUN CAMP Animal Rescue League Shelter & Wildlife Center animalrescue.org/ wildlifecamp

JUNE June 1-July 2 AN ACT OF GOD O’Reilly Theater 412.316.1600

June 2 17th ANNUAL HARDY CLASSIC Nemacolin Woodlands Resort 724.329.6770

June 15 A G AT H E R O F SONS WORLD PREMIERE TOUR Benefits Pittsburgh Opera Festival Various Venues 412.326.9687

June 16 U R B A N G A R D E N PA R T Y Mattress Factory Museum of Contemporary Art 412.231.3169

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June 16 T H E S A LVAT I O N ARMY’S 2017 KETTLE CHALLENGE I N V I TAT I O N A L GOLF OUTING

June 22 Y- O W L - G A Animal Rescue League Shelter & Wildlife Center animalrescue.org/events

Benefits The Salvation Army’s Red Shield Campaign St. Clair Country Club 412.446.1644

June 22 BELL BOTTOMS AND BRIGHT LIGHTS AT T H E WA R H O L

June 16 W O R L D R E F U G E E D AY

Benefits Lending Hearts The Andy Warhol Museum lendinghearts.org

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June 16 2017 PITTSBURGH F AT H E R O F T H E Y E A R A WA R D S Benefits American Diabetes Association Fairmont Pittsburgh 412.824.1181

June 17 29th ANNUAL PITTSBURGH F A M I LY R U N / WA L K FOR EPILEPSY Benefits Epilepsy Foundations of Western and Central PA PNC Park 412.322.5880

June 18 T H E N AT I O N A L AV I A R Y F AT H E R ’ S D AY B R U N C H The National Aviary aviary.org

June 18 FITNESS ADVENTURE R E T R E AT Nemacolin Woodlands Resort 724.329.6411

June 22 T E E S & TA PA S GOLF OUTING Benefits HEARTH Longue Vue Club hearth-bp.org

June 24 WYEP’S 20th SUMMER M U S I C F E S T I VA L Schenley Plaza wyep.org

June 26 A L L E G H E N Y H E A LT H NETWORK GOLF CLASSIC Benefits Hospitals and Patients of Allegheny Health Network Fox Chapel and Pittsburgh Golf Clubs 412.578.4427

June 19 26th ANNUAL BOB POMPEANI CHARITY GOLF CLASSIC Benefits Partners for Quality Foundation Chartiers Country Club 412.446.0702

June 21 S N O W B A L L D AY Carnegie Science Center carnegiesciencecenter.org

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Benefits Pittsburgh Opera Festival Winchester Thurston School, Falk Auditorium 412.326.9687

Benefits Washington Health System Valley Brook Country Club 724.229.2102

July 7 GAL L E RY CRAWL I N T HE CULT URAL DI ST RI CT

July 17 WILDLIFE FUN CAMP (8 and 9 YEAR OLDS) F U L L D AY

Various Locations in Cultural District TrustArts.org

July 9 P E N G U I N PA I N T I N G CLASSES The National Aviary aviary.org

July 9 THE NEMACOLIN 200 Nemacolin Woodlands Resort 724.329.6770

July 10 WILDLIFE FUN CAMP (8 and 9 YEAR OLDS) F U L L D AY C A M P Animal Rescue League Shelter & Wildlife Center animalrescue.org/ wildlifecamp

June 30 THE THREE (COUNTER) TENORS — OPENING NIGHT

July 13 BALMORAL SCHOOL OF PIPING AND DRUMMING INSTRUCTORS’ R E C I TA L

Benefits Pittsburgh Opera Festival Winchester Thurston School, Falk Auditorium 412.326.6987

Benefits Balmoral School of Piping and Drumming Shady Side Academy, Hillman Center for the Performing Arts balmoralschool.org

June 19 WILDLIFE FUN CAMP (6 and 7 YEAR OLDS) F U L L D AY C A M P Animal Rescue League Shelter & Wildlife Center animalrescue.org/ wildlifecamp

July 7 SWEENEY TODD, THE DEMON BARBER

July 14 XERXES BY GEORGE FRIDERIC HANDEL

JULY July 1 A G AT H E R I N G O F SONS — WORLD P R E M I E R E & PA R T Y Benefits Pittsburgh Opera Festival Winchester Thurston School, Falk Auditorium 412.326.6987

July 6 Y- O W L - G A Animal Rescue League Shelter & Wildlife Center animalrescue.org/events

Benefits Pittsburgh Opera Festival Winchester Thurston School, Falk Auditorium 412.326.9687

July 14 S T. C L A I R H O S P I TA L’ S 20th ANNUAL SUMMER SWING Benefits St. Clair Hospital Foundation St. Clair Country Club 412.942.2465

July 15 GALLERIA UNCORKED Benefits Animal Rescue League Shelter & Wildlife Center and Western PA Humane Society The Galleria animalrescue.org

July 28 W Y E P ’ S F I N A L F R I D AY CONCERTS Schenley Plaza wyep.org

July 28 SUMMER SAFARI Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium 412.665.3640

Animal Rescue League Shelter & Wildlife Center animalrescue.org/ wildlifecamp

July 31 WILDLIFE FUN CAMP (10-12 YEAR OLDS) F U L L D AY

July 20 Y- O W L - G A

Animal Rescue League Shelter & Wildlife Center animalrescue.org/ wildlifecamp

Animal Rescue League Shelter & Wildlife Center animalrescue.org/events

July 20 DI SCOVE R ST RAUSS! Benefits Pittsburgh Opera Festival Winchester Thurston School, Falk Auditorium 412.326.9687

July 21 INTERMEZZO BY RICHARD STRAUSS Benefits Pittsburgh Opera Festival Winchester Thurston School, Falk Auditorium 412.326.9687

AUGUST August 1 UNWINED Benefits Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation Narcisi Winery 412.692.3900

August 10 Y- O W L - G A

July 22 P P G F E S T I VA L OF COLOR

Animal Rescue League Shelter & Wildlife Center animalrescue.org/events

Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium 412.665.3640

August 13 FIELD CLUB 200

July 24 MARCUS L. RUSCITTO C H A R I TA B L E F O U N D AT I O N 1 2 t h ANNUAL GOLF I N V I TAT I O N A L

August 13 P E N G U I N PA I N T I N G CLASSES

Benefits Marcus L. Ruscitto Charitable Foundation St. Clair Country Club ruscitto.org

July 24 21st ANNUAL STEELERS ALUMNI GOLF CLASSIC Benefits Blind & Vision Rehabilitation Services of Pittsburgh Diamond Run Golf Club 412.368.4400

Nemacolin Woodlands Resort 724.329.6770

The National Aviary aviary.org

August 21 A C H I E VA’ S M I L L I O N DOLLAR GOLF OUTING Valley Brook Country Club achieva.info/milliondollar-golf

August 24 Y- O W L - G A Animal Rescue League Shelter & Wildlife Center animalrescue.org/events

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Ela Rae “Yaeli” 24-inch arrowhead moonstone necklace, $480, Kristi Boutique.

Firefly crystal drop earrings, $78, La Perla.

B rilliant Baubles This winter season, add some shimmer and shine to your wardrobe with these show-stopping pieces. From earrings to bracelets, the sparkling jewels we picked from local retailers will surely brighten your day. Details in WHIRL Directory, Page 126.

BY MATTHEW HACKE STYLED BY ALYSSA OTTO PHOTOGRAPHS BY MICHAEL FORNATARO

Alexis Bittar crystal-encrusted mosaic lace hoop earrings, $275, Larrimor’s.

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Ela Rae “Diana” 42-inch wire wrapped necklace, $250, Kristi Boutique.

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Chan Luu blue shade cluster sterling necklace, $370, Rue Boutique.

Chan Luu 18K bracelet with mystic stones, $245, Rue Boutique.

Chan Luu white quartz ring, $170, Kristi Boutique.

Jeffrey Smith mother of pearl earrings with Swarvoski crystals, $75, Jeffrey Smith Salon.

Alexis Bittar gold studded hinged bracelets in silver, $185, Larrimorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s.

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Rebel Designs antique brass large oval bezel ring, $75, Rue Boutique.

Ela Rae “Lela” leather choker, $148, Kristi Boutique.

Alexis Bittar spiked lattice dangling post earring, $345, Larrimor’s.

Chan Luu lace cuff bracelet with crystals, $122, Rue Boutique.

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Laya Designs crystal earrings, $78, La Perla.

Heet bracelet with Swarvoski crystals, $120, Carabella.

Laya Designs beaded necklace, $32, La Perla.

Margo Morrison faceted rainbow moonstone earrings with diamonds, $250, Larrimorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s.

Chan Luu hoop earrings with Chinese crystals, $45, Rue Boutique.

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RIGHT AT HOME

A FEW OF HER FAVORITE THINGS:

Howard Hanna Real Estate Agent Roslyn “Roz” Neiman shares how she builds a wardrobe that makes her feel comfortable and confident

BY MATTHEW HACKE PHOTOGRAPHS BY MICHAEL FORNATARO

Roslyn “Roz” Neiman has a passion for real estate, which has translated into a successful, 30-year tenure as a real estate agent for Howard Hanna Real Estate Services. Neiman also has a passion for fashion, which has translated into an extensive wardrobe filled with sentimental and exquisite pieces. “I don’t get rid of anything,” she says, as she walks through her closet. The Shadyside realtor and resident describes her style as both “modern” and “eclectic,” with wardrobe staples from local boutiques on Walnut Street to items that she has picked up along her travels. Neiman says that she tends to purchase neutral clothing so that she can focus more on accessorizing. Luckily, her collection of precious stones and metals from Pittsburgh jewelry designer Graciana Fennell does just the trick. “I have what I call a ‘Graci Box,’ where I keep all of my Gardell by Graciana pieces,” she says amusingly.

When she’s not working, Neiman can be found spending time with her family and friends, many of whom have given her the wardrobe pieces that she cherishes the most. Her husband, three children, and three grandchildren are her greatest joys. Fortunately for Neiman, when she does decide to purge some of her impeccable clothing, she has granddaughters happily waiting to accept her closet staples. “My granddaughters, Olivia and Natalie, go shopping in my closet,” she says with glee. “They love the way that I dress and they dress just like me.”

Howard Hanna Real Estate Services, 5501 Baum Blvd, Shadyside. 412.361.5000. howardhanna.com.

Charm Necklace There are two charms on that necklace. One is a Fabergé egg, which was given to me by my daughter, Emily, on my birthday.

It’s special to me. I do wear it a lot. The other little charm on there is a bee. My mother’s name was Beatrice, but everyone called her Bea for short. I collect bee design pieces for my home.

My husband bought me this bee charm from CHOICES in Shadyside.

Gardell by Graciana Diamond Necklace I wear this a lot as well. I have a very dear friend, Graciana Fennell, and she owns Gardell by Graciana, a jewelry store located in Shadyside.

My husband goes there for just about every present that he has ever bought me. My husband surprised me with it.

It was November 25, Thanksgiving of last year, and all the kids were here. He hands me this box and says, ‘Happy anniversary!’

And I went, ‘Our anniversary is on June 25. It’s November 25.

What do you mean?’

He says, ‘It’s the anniversary of the day we met.’ So, he got brownie points for that one. He knows I like pave diamonds and he knows I love whatever Graciana makes.

Bird Nest Necklace The bird nest necklace was given to me by my son, Parker. It was the first gift that he had ever bought me for my birthday. The three pearl eggs in the bird’s nest represent my three children — Emily, Noah, and Parker. He got it for me when he was living in Boston.

I wear it a lot.

Noah Neiman starred on Bravo’s hit series “Work Out New York” and was the face of Barry’s Bootcamp. After four years of working there, he was approached to open his own gym, which he called “Rumble.”

The first location opened in New York in January!

Saint Laurent Handbag The Saint Laurent bag was sent to me by my son, Noah Neiman. I know what they cost, so I was shocked. He paid for it himself and he sent it to me, and it was just kind of a symbol that Noah was going to be OK. He had just started really climbing up the ladder of success.

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Flo & Clo Leather Jacket I was in Siena, Italy, with my husband and my company, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services.

Helen Hanna Casey [president and CEO of Howard Hanna Real Estate Services] and I went to a little boutique next door to a café. I saw the jacket and bought it immediately. I do wear it a lot, and I get a lot of compliments on it.

HOW WOULD Q & A YOU DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONAL STYLE? My style is both modern and eclectic.

I mix textures and fabrics. I remember being in kindergarten and my mom would put a dress out that I was supposed to wear the next day. I’d look at it and throw it out the window. I wouldn’t wear it. I knew at that age what I wanted to look like and what I wanted to wear. When you’re a little girl, you typically want what your friends have and there were these t-strap capezio shoes that I wanted more than anything in the world. All my friends had them.

My dad was the kind of person who didn’t like to buy me what everybody else had because he always thought I should be an individual. I begged and I pleaded for these shoes. Finally, he took me to the shoe store to buy me these shoes, and a new, different style of shoes had just come in. Truthfully, I ended up liking this different style more.

I ended up going with the capezios because everybody else had them.

The next day, my best friend came into school wearing the ones I actually liked and didn’t end up getting. That was

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Rams 18K Gold Bracelet That bracelet was made for my mom 40 years ago in Greece. It was handmade and hand-casted for my mother.

When she died, I inherited it. The design on it is kissing rams. My mother designed it. The jewelry makers gave her templates of different designs, but she was only in Greece for two weeks, so they made it pretty quickly. She would never let us [her children] wear it because she was afraid we’d lose it. I’m even afraid to lose it now that I’ve inherited it because it’s so special to me. I wear it very sparingly when I know I am going to be very careful. It’s very sentimental. My mom was very pleased with it. When she got home, she couldn’t wait to show it to us and wear it.

the moment I stopped copying what everyone else wore. I just do what I want. I’m most comfortable in leather pants or leggings, great boots, silky shirts, a leather jacket, or a big cashmere sweater. That’s what I wear every day.

I’m pretty neutral color-wise in my every day clothing, but my two favorite colors are pale pink and pale blue. So if I am going to wear any colors, it would be those colors. If not, it’s all black and cream. I get up in the morning and I just know what I want to wear for the day.

I have my ‘Graci Box’ of jewelry from Gardell by Graciana. I open it up and pull out different pieces to wear with the neutral tones in my outfit. It’s all about accessorizing when you have a neutral clothing palette. I like looking edgy. I don’t like looking put together in an outfit.

HOW DOES YOUR STYLE TRANSLATE INTO HOW YOU DRESS FOR WORK? The real estate industry and the way a relator dresses has changed a lot.

I distinctly remember when the first house in Pittsburgh came on the market for over $1 million. My boss, Helen Hanna, called me and said, ‘You have to come to this house right now because it’s the first house that will ever sell for

over $1 million in Pittsburgh.’ I went over wearing a pink leather mini-skirt and a white, silk shirt with slouchy socks and shoes. When I got to the house, Helen took one look at me and said, ‘You’re not coming in here. Go home and change.’

This has changed significantly during the 30 years that I have been a realtor.

I dress so casually now. I go to closings in ripped jeans, nice boots, and a jacket.

Nobody says anything, and that’s what I am most comfortable in.

WHO ARE YOUR STYLE ICONS? I have one style icon and she is Marla Zimmerman Smallis of CHOICES in Shadyside. For 25 years, she’s epitomized what I like in clothes.

Honestly, when I’m not shopping at CHOICES and I am in a different store, I find myself asking, ‘Would Marla wear this?’ Even though I don’t follow any specific trends, the way she puts herself together is what I admire. I try to emulate it, but sometimes I have to say to her, ‘Tell me how you did that! How did you put that outfit together?’ She’ll call me when things come into the store that she knows I’ll like or I walk in. I’ll tell her frantically, ‘I have to go to a party and I don’t know what to wear and I don’t want to spend a lot of money.’

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Chanel Tweed Suit Jacket and Skirt This never goes out of style. I have three Chanel suit jacket and skirt combinations. This one is classic. I’ve had and worn it for over 20 years. It still looks like it’s brand new today, and it’s still in style today. I’ve been purging a lot of clothes, but this is not something I would purge.

And she’ll say to me, ‘Don’t worry. I’ll take care of it.’ There’s one designer that Marla would never wear, that I happen to love and have a lot of: Mary Katrantzou.

I love her pieces!

WHERE DO YOU SHOP FOR YOUR WARDROBE? I’m a little bit of an online junkie because I work so hard. It’ll be 12:30 at night and I’ve just worked all day. I’ll say to myself, ‘Why don’t we buy something, Roz?’ So, I go online and I know all of the sites to shop for the wardrobe pieces I love. I can even put in something that I really want, for example, one time I really wanted a navy blue cashmere mohair sweater. I typed that in and so many different options came up on the screen.

I like shopping online because I can really judge what I am looking at. My favorite sites to shop online are NET-A-PORTER, mytheresa, and Farfetch. I don’t even go into stores except for CHOICES, Maxalto, and e.b. Pepper. Those three stores in Shadyside are my go-to stores, as well as Roberta Weissburg Leathers if I am going to buy anything leather. When I’m in New York visiting my sons, Noah and

Parker, I love to just walk up and down 5th Avenue, as well as Madison Avenue, and shop. I also make sure to stop in Bergdorf Goodman and Barney’s!

WHAT ARE YOUR TIPS FOR CLIENTS IN TERMS OF DECORATING, SHOPPING FOR, AND BUYING HOUSES?

WHO ARE YOU FAVORITE DESIGNERS?

The one thing that I tell all of my clients, buyers, and even myself when I’m looking at things, is to not drive yourself crazy. Just go with it. If it feels good, it’s good. I have a friend who goes into stores and for two hours, she’ll look at the same three sweaters. I do that in two minutes. I know what I want. I don’t like shopping per se. I like having things. To homeowners, I tell them not to overthink it and just fall in love. If you don’t feel it in your heart, you’re going to overthink it in your head. You’re then more likely to make a mistake. I also tell my homeowners to not decorate or do major renovations as soon as you move in.

Live in the house for a little bit because you’ll find that you’re going to live in it differently. I was originally going to make my kitchen bigger, but my girlfriend told me to turn the extra space into an office.

I’m glad I listened to her because I work more than I cook!

I love Givenchy, Alexander McQueen, Mary Katrantzou, Kaufman Franco, The Row, and Alexander Wang. I went to school in Boston and I had a friend who always said to me, ‘If you have a good purse, a good belt, and good shoes, it doesn’t matter what else you wear.’ And I tell my children the same thing. You could wear a pair of Levi jeans with an Hermes belt, a T-shirt, and a great pair of Gucci loafers and you’re set!

WHAT ITEM IN YOUR CLOSET DO YOU HAVE THE MOST OF? I have tons of shoes, primarily boots. I have at least 150 pairs of shoes. If it’s in style, I keep it. I don’t like to dress trendy in the sense that it’s what everybody else is wearing this year. I am very secure in how I feel about what I wear.

I’m really comfortable with what I put on.

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Rose Ann DiCola, Bob Sendall, Susan & Scott Lammie

CCAC 50TH ANNIVERSARY GALA WHO: Over 650 attendees, including honorary gala chairs Dan Onorato and Cathryn L. Irvis; honorary 50th anniversary chairs Robert & Candice Mill and Charlene & Dominic Petrelli; and 50 distinguished alumni who were honored, including Jimmy Krenn, Senator Wayne Fontana, Senator Jay Costa, Dr. Renee Thompson, Therese Rocco, and Brenda Tate as part of the 50 distinguished alumni honored that evening.

This is girl power.

There’s a place where every girl is empowered to thrive and excel – to lead and soar.

Is this the place for your daughter? To learn more about the excellence of an all-girls education at Ellis, call 412-661-4880, or email admissions@theellisschool.org.

ATTEND OUR OPEN HOUSE ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 26 AT 8:30 AM

WHAT: The 50th anniversary of the Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC) brought together notable alumni in celebration of the past and future of the institution. The gala raised money to continue to assist students with scholarships.

WHERE: Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown HIGHLIGHTS: Guests enjoyed cocktails, dinner, and music provided by Cityscape. Dr. Quentin Bullock, president of CCAC, gave the opening remarks as 50 distinguished alumni were honored. — M.H. “For 50 years, CCAC has provided educational opportunities to over one million residents in our region. In honor of our 50th anniversary, we are not only honoring 50 distinguished alumni, but we are also establishing 50 new endowed scholarships for students in need. Funds raised at the gala and from individual and corporate donations throughout the year will ensure that we can continue assisting students for the next 50 years and beyond.” — Rose Ann DiCola, CEO of Educational Foundation

Charlene & Dominic Petrelli

PHOTOGRAPHS BY CATHERINE PALLADINO

GO TO PHOTOS.WHIRLMAGAZINE.COM TO VIEW AND PURCHASE ALL OF THE PHOTOS FROM THIS EVENT!

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Cliff Lechwar, Angie Longo

Cathryn L. Irvis, Sherri Irvis-Hill

Robert & Candice Mill

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Gerry & Jackie Dudley, Renee & Lucas Piatt

VEGAS ON THE MON WHO: 350 guests, including Event Chairs Gerry & Jackie Dudley and Lucas & Renee Piatt, and Honorary Chairman Dr. Stanley Marks WHAT: Guests tried their luck at table games, auctions, and raffles during the Vegas-style evening, complete with showgirls and live music, while supporting the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s mission to cure blood cancers.

WHERE: LeMont Restaurant HIGHLIGHTS: Special honorees Sue and Bruce McClintock were presented with the Mark Unatin Winged Victory Award for their service to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

Guests also heard from Honored Hero Kellen Lulich’s father, Tom Lulich, about his 4-year old son’s battle with leukemia. By night’s end, $240,000 was raised for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. — M.M. “This year’s Vegas on the Mon featured some exciting changes and additions, but at its core, is still just a wonderful night for our business, medical, and community leaders to celebrate all of the advances we have made in blood cancer research this year. We were so proud to honor the McClintock family for their tireless efforts to raise more than $573,000 for blood cancer research in memory of their son, Todd.” — Sarah Rooney, senior campaign manager for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

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As we worked with the city’s top experts to complete our annual Health & Wellness Guide, we learned that leading happier, healthier lives is not something that happens over night. Nor should it be! It’s something that needs to be done with a thoughtful, balanced approach. “Just like accomplishing any goal in life, it takes time and effort to overcome your habitual patterns and create new ones for a New Year,” says Melissa Dellovade, owner of Pure Barre’s Mt. Lebanon location and co-owner of Murrysville location.

“If you stay on track with goals for three whole months, then there is a good chance you will create new habits and enjoy a more balanced life going forward.” Peruse the following pages for the best studios and spas in the area that will help you do just that, and take note of the treasured advice on how to stay balanced throughout 2017!

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THE BARRE CODE PITTSBURGH

CLASSES OFFERED: Barre Code (50-minute, full-body workout), Barre-dio (50-minute, dance-inspired cardio workout), Burn (Barre Code class in a 95ºF room), HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training), and TBC (Total Body Conditioning or The Boot Camp) UPCOMING EVENTS: The Barre Code Pittsburgh will be hosting Barre and Brew classes throughout the winter, as well as Barre in the Park and Rooftop Barre classes in the warmer months.

“You can’t pour from an empty cup; take care of yourself first. Then, find a workout you enjoy. If you enjoy your workout and can learn to find it as a release for yourself, it will help your mood and mindset in every other aspect of your life. It’s never too late to take the first step. Every day is a new opportunity to change your life.” — Meredith Ward, owner of The Barre Code Pittsburgh

Keep an eye out for pop-up classes at fitness apparel shops across the city!

The Barre Code Pittsburgh, 804 S. Aiken Ave., Shadyside.

412.802.8585. McCandless Crossings, 741 Providence Blvd., North Hills. 412.364.4230. thebarrecode.com.

PURE BARRE CLASSES OFFERED: Pure Barre classes lift your seat; tone your thighs, abs, and arms; and burn fat in record-breaking time. Pure Barre Platform is a new, fast-paced version of the traditional class that optimizes cardiovascular results and increases total body strength.

UPCOMING EVENTS: Check out the Lifted Seat Intensive at Pure Barre Peters Township on FEBRUARY 4; Engine House 25 Pop-Up Class on FEBRUARY 9; Ross Park Mall Pop-Up Class with Chelsea Collective on FEBRUARY 11; Bring on the Men at Pure Barre Mt. Lebanon, Pure Barre Peters Township, and Pure Barre Murrysville on FEBRUARY 16; and Lifted Seat Intensive at Pure Barre Mt. Lebanon on FEBRUARY 18.

Pure Barre Mt. Lebanon is hosting donation-only classes on February 18 at 7:15 a.m., 8:30 a.m., and 9:45 a.m. Suggested donations of $10 or pet supplies will go to the Western PA Humane Society!

“My advice to find balance in life is to let go of perfectionism, unplug and enjoy the moment, and exercise and meditate. Exercise is an effective stress reducer. It pumps feel-good endorphins through your body, lifts your mood, and can even serve as a one-two punch by also putting you in a meditative state.” — Melissa Dellovade, owner of Pure Barre’s Mt. Lebanon location and co-owner of Murrysville location Pure Barre, 1612 Cochran Road, Mt. Lebanon. 412.248.2424. 203 Blue Spruce Way, Murrysville. 724.519.8571. 4000 Washington Road, Suite 108, Peters Township. 724.941.8663. 1121 Freeport Road, Fox Chapel. 412.408.3335. 5986 Centre Ave., Shadyside. 412.248.3333.

12091 Perry Hwy., Wexford. 724.719.9191. purebarre.com.

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STEEL REVOLUTION

CLASSES OFFERED: All rides at Steel Revolution are 45 minutes of cardio that also work your upper body and core. Thanks to the MyZone Heart Monitor System, instructors are able to up the intensity of every ride and push riders to new levels.

UPCOMING EVENTS: New riders only pay $9, half the cost of a normal class. Sign up for two weeks of unlimited classes for $30, too, to test out different instructors’ styles.

“Finding balance in life is all about doing the best you can in that given moment and being accepting of that. It doesn’t matter what you did the day, week, or year before. What you are capable of and what you need in that moment — whether that be a donut or kale smoothie — is what you should focus on.” — Alison Mears, owner of Steel Revolution Steel Revolution, 731 Copeland St., Shadyside. 412.802.0519. steelrevolutionpgh.com.

Check out the 60-minute Battle of the Instructor Classes that get riders to push to new levels while two top instructors battle it out!

Union Fitness CLASSES OFFERED: Spin (as run by Steel Revolution), Vinyasa Yoga, Express Yoga, U.Fit (bodyweight boot camp), Fatbell Revolution (Kettlebell training), #powerful (Union Fitness’ take on CrossFit) UPCOMING EVENTS: Join the monthly North Side Community Sweat events, which include pay-what-you-can classes that support local charities, in March, April, and May. Plus, keep an eye out for Happy Hour Run Groups that venture through different neighborhoods but always end at a pub for a pint!

“Looking for balance is great, but in order to achieve balance you have to remove the baggage that is keeping you out of balance to begin with: bad habits. You have to commit to consciously making better decisions and creating healthier habits for yourself. Write down your goals, commit to achieving them, and don’t accept your old excuses.” — Casey Williams, owner of Union Fitness Union Fitness, Nova Place, 100 S. Commons, North Shore. 412.224.5220. unionfitness.com.

Stay tuned for the Union Fitness Strength Lab, a 3,000-square-foot free weight facility with hands-on coaching and programming, opening soon!

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CLASSES OFFERED: Crunch N Punch (circuit workout that incorporates boxing basics, abs, core, and strength training), Kick Fit (full-body cardio workout that focuses on kicking and punching combinations), Punch N Pedal (circuit workout that combines boxing and cycling), TKO Boxing (six rounds of basic punches, punching combinations, and other boxing techniques plus five rounds of abs, core, and strength training), and TKO Kick (six rounds of kicking and punching combinations plus five rounds of abs, core, and strength training) UPCOMING EVENTS: Show yourself some love on Valentine’s Day with TKO Boxing at 6 p.m.

“How we find balance in life is different for each individual, but for me, balance is about the sense of control I feel over various elements in my life and managing those in an effort to feel stress free, self-confident, and motivated. Be intentional; assess the various aspects of your life to identify the areas you want to focus on; set attainable goals; focus on nutrition, exercise, and sleep; find an activity or hobby that doesn’t feel like more work; and reward yourself.” — Anthony Colonna, owner/head trainer of Warriors Fitness Warriors Fitness, 600 Iron City Dr., Green Tree. 412.512.3261. warriors-fitness.com

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WILFRED R. CAMERON WELLNESS CENTER CLASSES OFFERED: 20/20/20 (20 minutes each of Body Sculpt, Step or Cardio, and Core) 3D Equipment Pilates Class Aqua I Aqua II Aqua III Aqua Zumba® Barre Circuit Core Cardio Pilates Equipment Class Cycling for Beginners Fit & Flexible Gentle Barre Gentle/ Restorative Yoga Gentle Yoga Glute Camp H2O Challenge Hip Hop Indoor Cycling Insanity® Kickboxing Meditation

Pilates Abs Pilates Mat Pilates with Props PiYo® POP Pilates® Power Flow Power Hour Reformer for Joint Pain Step Step & Sculpt Strength Ball Stretch & Activate Stretch & Flexibility Stretch & Flexibility H2O Sunrise Vinyasa Yoga Tabata Total Body Pilates Equipment Class Total Body Sculpt Turbokick® Vinyasa Yoga Yoga I Yoga II Yoga Express Zumba® Zumba for Beginners®

One-on-one and group sessions with personal trainers are available, too!

UPCOMING EVENTS: Try yoga for the first time for free! Community yoga classes are offered every Friday at 5 p.m. throughout the year.

“We at the Wilfred R. Cameron Wellness Center believe that the path to wellness is found through a four-pillar approach: mindset, nutrition, movement, and recovery. Our team believes that equal focus on these pillars is the best way to find balance in creating a healthy lifestyle.”

— Debbie Roytas, executive director of Wilfred R. Cameron Wellness Center Wilfred R. Cameron Wellness Center, Wellness Way, Washington.

724.225.9355. wrcameronwellness.org.

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CLEARLY PILATES CLASSES OFFERED: Pilates Equipment (Private and Group), Pilates Mat (Classical and Varied), Pilates Stick Spin®, and Spin® Fusion UPCOMING EVENTS: Owner Clare Westwood has been invited to teach Pilates on Celebrity Cruise Line’s “Journey to Wellness.” The seven-day cruise through Jamaica, Mexico, and the Grand Caymans features on-board fitness and healthy cooking classes, and sets sail on FEBRUARY 25.

“It is difficult on some days to find a full hour to devote to working out. On days like that, I try to do mini bursts of exercise, like a 20-minute fast walk and then ab work later in the day. I try to do something, even a little thing, every day.”

— Clare Westwood, owner of Clearly Pilates Clearly Pilates, 409 Broad St., Sewickley.

412.999.0215. clearlypilates.com.

Private and Group Pilates Equipment classes are now available at a discounted rate with Peak Pilates apprentice instructors!

DRAGONFLY PILATES CLASSES OFFERED: Dragonfly Pilates teaches Private, Semi-Private, and Group Classes, including Balanced Body Barre, Bodhi Suspension System, Kettlebell Fusion, Pilates Apparatus, Pilates Mat, Restorative Pilates, and Stretch Pre-register for these events today to reserve your spot!

UPCOMING EVENTS: Learn about your postural faults and how to keep them at bay during the Perfect Posture Workshop on FEBRUARY 4 from 12-2 p.m. Eliminate any troublesome tightness, soreness, or discomfort with the easy exercises taught at the Relax and Release! workshop MARCH 18 from 12-2 p.m.

“Always remember to prioritize your health. We schedule work appointments and other maintenance, but we must always make sure to treat our health with equal priority to those other things. Lastly, we should always be kind to ourselves.” — Misty Lynne Cauthen, owner of Dragonfly Pilates Dragonfly Pilates, LLC, 5518 Walnut St., Shadyside. 412.586.5059. 3851 Old William Penn Hwy., Murrysville. 724.325.0004. dragonflypilates.com.

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HAUTE SAUNA STUDIO SERVICES OFFERED: Haute Sauna Studio provides FAR infrared sauna pods that can burn up to 600 calories in one 30-minute session. The FAR infrared waves penetrate the skin two to three inches deeper than traditional saunas, withdrawing even more toxins from a cellular level and promoting a deeper, healthier, natural, and detoxifying sweat.

UPCOMING EVENTS: Fully customized packages are available for those looking to host a bridal party, post-bachelor/bachelorette party detox, or even a corporate team-building event.

“According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, over 500 chemicals have been detected in human tissue. A sauna is one of the most effective methods of removing toxins from the body.” — Kelly Miller, co-owner of Haute Sauna Studio Haute Sauna Studio, 8350 Perry Hwy., Suite 5, McCandless. 412.536.1996. hautesaunastudio.com Long-term use has shown to assist in weight loss, skin purification, stress reduction, pain relief, and relief from arthritis, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, and Psoriasis.

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The Sewickley Spa SERVICES OFFERED: The Sewickley Spa specializes in 41 luxurious treatments, including the signature facial, Swedish massage, couples massage, and the award-winning spa pedicure.

UPCOMING EVENTS: This April, The Sewickley Spa and The Skin Center are hosting an event to teach guests how to look more youthful and refreshed in just minutes. Stay tuned for more details!

The Sewickley Spa recently aligned with The Skin Center, so injections and other steps in the “preservation process” are now available, too!

“Balance comes from attending to our complete circle of being. Relationships, career, health, spirituality, learning — the foundations of life. If we shortchange one area, we pay the price down the line.” — Dorothy Andreas, president of The Sewickley Spa The Sewickley Spa, 337 Beaver St., Sewickley. 412.741.4240. sewickleyspa.com.

SPA HARMONY SERVICES OFFERED: Acupuncture, Body Wraps, Cupping, Foot Reflexology, Makeup Applications, Massages, Nail Services, Reiki, and Skin Care UPCOMING EVENTS: Support the Go Red American Heart Association Fund while enjoying a fun night with friends at the Go Red Girls Night! On FEBRUARY 28, enjoy mini spa services, heart healthy recipes and hors d’oeuvres from the Wilfred R. Cameron Wellness Center’s dietitians, and an introduction to meditation for stress reduction.

Remember to make time for yourself and your mental, physical, and emotional recovery. Recovery is about returning to a balanced state and re-energizing your mind and body to prepare for each day. Spa services of any kind are a wonderful way to recover.” — Debbie Roytas, executive director of Wilfred R. Cameron Wellness Center

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HIMALAYAN INSTITUTE OF PITTSBURGH

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CLASSES OFFERED: $5 Community Classes, Corporate Seminars, Hatha I, Hatha II, and Learn to Meditate Ayurvedic Yoga Specialist certification classes are available starting in September. Stay tuned for more details!

UPCOMING EVENTS: Join the Himalayan Institute of Pittsburgh for a retreat to Honesdale, Pa., on MARCH 17Һ19.

Forgiveness: The Art of Letting Go teaches participates how to use the wisdom of Yoga Sutras and other yogic techniques to release negative thoughts and feelings, and make room for acceptance and healing. Register for the retreat before FEBRUARY 20, and receive a $25 discount!

“Learn how to breathe correctly, then practice diaphragmatic breathing on a regular basis. When life becomes overwhelming, you will have the skills you need to bring your nervous system back into place.” — Kate Kill, owner of Himalayan Institute of Pittsburgh Himalayan Institute of Pittsburgh, 300 Beverly Road, Mt. Lebanon.

412.344.7434. hipyoga.org

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SALT POWER YOGA

CLASSES OFFERED: Everybody Yoga (for all ages and abilities), Heated Power Flow Yoga, Warm Flow Yoga, and “Yoga on the House” UPCOMING EVENTS: Visit saltpoweryoga.com to sign up for ABC workshops, Acupuncture and Yin Yoga workshops, and Happy Hour Charity Classes with music!

“Finding balance for some of us might seem like an elusive goal. Instead of going it alone, focus on building a support system. Your supports might include a group of good friends, a trusted counselor, a yoga or CrossFit community, or even a knitting or book club. Find what fills you up, so when you are depleted, you know right where to turn.” — Rachel Bekelja, owner of Salt Power Yoga Salt Power Yoga, 533 Beaver St., Sewickley. 203 Highpointe Dr./Blvd., Seven Fields. 724.584.1624. saltpoweryoga.com.

Check out the weekly evening Restorative Yoga classes!

SCHOOLHOUSE YOGA CLASSES OFFERED: Ashtanga Yoga, Gentle Yoga, Mommy & Me Yoga, Prenatal Yoga, Yoga I, and Yoga II UPCOMING EVENTS: Schoolhouse Yoga’s Teacher Training and Yoga Intensive starts in February, allowing students to learn from the top yoga instructors in Pittsburgh.

The curriculum, which was approved and certified by Yoga Alliance, covers the history of yoga, yogic philosophy, yoga sutras, anatomy and physiology, adjustments and teaching techniques, meditation, Ayurveda, Ashtanga Yoga, Kundalini Yoga, Yin Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Therapeutic Yoga, and more.

“The Hindu religion promotes four aims in life, and I think they provide a nice guideline to help achieve balance in life. The four aims are: Dharma (using your special skills to do good things in the world), Artha (taking care of business at work and home), Kama (enjoying music, art, food, and love), and Moksha (devoting time and energy to your personal enlightenment and spiritual development).” — Leta Koontz, principal of Schoolhouse Yoga Schoolhouse Yoga, 2215-2217 Murray Ave., Squirrel Hill. 5923 Baum Blvd., East Liberty. 7210 McKnight Road, North Hills.

412.401.4444. schoolhouseyoga.com

Chair/Seated Yoga is now available for anyone who has trouble getting down on the floor and standing back up.

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SOUTH HILLS POWER YOGA CLASSES OFFERED: Free Meditation Classes, Gentle/ Restorative Yoga, Heated Power Vinyasa Yoga, Kids’ Yoga, Nonheated Power Vinyasa Yoga, and Prenatal Yoga UPCOMING EVENTS: Keep an eye out for workshops in the year to come.

“Now is the perfect time to set new intentions and move toward a more balanced life. Start today, just as you are.” — Stacey Vespaziani, owner of South Hills Power Yoga South Hills Power Yoga, 3045 W. Liberty Ave., Dormont.

412.207.9535. 4145 Washington Road, Peters Township. 724.260.0011. southhillspoweryoga.com.

South Hills Power Yoga’s 200-hour Teacher Training Certification and Continuing Education Programs are recognized by Yoga Alliance!

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YOGA FACTORY PITTSBURGH CLASSES OFFERED:Bikram Method (Beginner and Intermediate) UPCOMING EVENTS: Learn how to instruct others on the traditional Bikram method of 26 poses and 2 breathing exercises in a heated room during Yoga Factory Pittsburgh’s Teacher Training in July 2017.

“Challenge your body and your mind! It’s not enough to go to the gym and tune out, or sit on the couch and daydream. Make a change in your life for the positive.”

— Zeb Homison, director of Yoga Factory Pittsburgh Yoga Factory Pittsburgh, 3418 Penn Ave., Lawrenceville.

412.513.5000. bypgh.com Check out the new Vinyasa Yoga and Restorative Yoga classes, too!

YOGA INNOVATIONS

CLASSES OFFERED: $5 Cash Classes, Candlelight Yoga, Family Yoga, Meditation, Mommy & Me Power Yoga, Pay-What-You-Can Classes, Power Prenatal Yoga, Power Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Rhythm and Flow (an instrumentalled yoga class), Sunrise Yoga, Teacher Training, Weekly Teen and Kids’ Yoga, and Yoga for Toddlers UPCOMING EVENTS: Escape to the Winter Yoga Retreat at Seven Springs, MARCH 10Һ12.

“Set goals aimed at how you want to feel and then take actions to deliver that said feeling. Be selective in what you commit yourself to. Give yourself permission to do less — so you spend your energy on tasks that refill your spirit instead of draining it, consequently producing better results all around.” — Claire Baer, owner of Yoga Innovations Yoga Innovations, 102 Broughton Road, Bethel Park. 412.851.9642. yogainnovations.com.

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The colonial-style homes we know and love are sporting some chic, modern twists. Embrace these stately abodes with their elegant touches and luxurious details today.

Inside the gated brick entrance, this beautiful five-bedroom, three full-, and two half-bathroom home sits in the heart of Ben Avon Heights. The lush landscape, inspired by the Benjamin Powell House gardens, serves as the perfect retreat.

HAUTE HISTORY 11 Oxford Road, Ben Avon Heights — Listed at $950,000

For more information, contact the Betsy Wotherspoon Team of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred Realty at 412.367.8000. thepreferredrealty.com.

With fireplaces in nearly every room, including the master bedroom, those chilly nights won’t be so bad this winter. A walk-in closet completes your checklist for the ultimate living space, along with a newly renovated master bathroom with a soaker, jet tub, and large shower with multiple shower heads.

Natural light floods the most important room in the house, while a spacious center island and updated, stainless steel appliances make whipping up meals even easier.

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This magnificent five-bedroom, four-and-one-half-bathroom estate sits on a level, one-acre lot. With careful attention to detail, this home exudes class and sophistication with hints of European flair.

ROYAL TREATMENT 208 Logan Road, Pine Township â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Listed at $1,075,000

For more information, contact Catherine Blandi of Howard Hanna Real Estate Services at 412.831.0891. howardhanna.com.

An antique white and espresso glaze color scheme warms the gourmet kitchen. Family dinner conversations can carry over to the adjacent breakfast nook for even more quality time, set beneath the regal, vaulted ceilings.

Relax after a long day at the office or enjoy a leisurely Sunday morning in the stylish master suite. The details of the soaking tub and vanity area mimic the overall feel of the house.

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The brick exterior of this five-bedroom, five-bathroom home has notes of traditional colonial style, but with a more modern twist.

MAKE A STATEMENT 403 Granville Place, Cranberry Township â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Listed at $749,900

For more information, contact The Jack & Joyce Hutterer and Marilyn Stahl Team of Northwood Realty Services at 724.295.9090. northwood.com.

This spacious master suite includes a fireplace and seating area, ideal for lounging or curling up with a book before bed.

Dual sinks and a walk-in shower in the attached bathroom add a luxurious element to your morning routine.

The large kitchen opens up into the dining room to create the perfect flow for hosting the dinner parties of your dreams. Craft delicious new recipes and tried-and-true favorites with all of the gourmet amenities you need.

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This lovely four-bedroom, two full- and one half-bathroom home brings French Provincial style to Forest Hills.

FRENCH TWIST 701 Cascade Road, Forest Hills â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Listed at $299,900

The cozy foyer is both charming and exquisitely detailed.

Original wood doors and slate flooring give a warm and welcoming feel to the home.

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Updated Anderson windows allow for plenty of natural light and beautiful views in the breathtaking sunken living room.

The fireplace provides a delightful setting and retreat from the outdoors, too.

The lush greenery in the backyard makes the patio the perfect space to relax or entertain during the warmer months.

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FOX CHAPEL • $3,395,000 • BARBARA PFENDLER & TRUDY WARD • 412-963-6300 Exclusivity, privacy, history and absolute uniqueness abound in Fox Chapel’s very first home, Summer Seat. All renovations were done with painstaking attention to detail, using materials recovered from 1700s Western Pennsylvania cabins and farms. Surrounded by 50 acres of conservation woodlands, this home gives the feeling of being deep in the woods while still residing less than 10 miles from Pittsburgh. Apart from the main house, a barn, springhouse and playhouse are also on this property. A Carrera marble island draws attention in the kitchen, which houses Gaggenau ovens, Miele dishwashers, Sub-Zero refrigerators, and a Viking stovetop. The master bedroom suite has a balcony, two fireplaces, walk-in closets, two sinks, a claw-foot tub, walk-in shower and built-ins. Summer Seat truly is a historic and breathtaking estate.

SEWICKLEY • $2,150,000 • KATHE BARGE • 412-741-2200

SQUIRREL HILL • $1,995,000 • MARYANN BACHARACH • 412-361-4000

This spectacular estate home offers 8,000 sq. ft., 4 acres of land, and top-of-the-line amenities. Crown molding, hand-carved spindles, soaring ceilings, and beautiful finishes are found throughout. The house has 6 bedrooms, 5 baths, 2 offices, a home gym/recreation room, 2-car garage, and multiple family and entertaining spaces. The stylish kitchen incorporates the original cabinetry with a new Calacatta marble-topped island.

This remarkable residence on nearly an acre in desirable Murdoch Farms features beautiful woodwork throughout, along with hardwood floors and crown molding in every room. The expansive living and dining rooms have multiple sets of French doors leading out to patios. The grand staircase landing with balcony overlooks the manicured grounds. The home is conveniently near universities and medical centers.

HAMPTON • $899,900 • MICHELLE MATTIOLI • 724-449-9900 PINE TWP. • $1,075,000 • CATHERINE BLANDI • 724-934-3400 COLLIER TWP. • $769,000 • KAREN WHITE • 724-941-8800 This private retreat on 2.75 acres features an in-ground pool with slide, covered patio, fire pit, level yard, orchards, and large storage shed. An expansive great room with high ceiling and oversized windows boasts a gorgeous stone fireplace; the large master suite has a balcony overlooking the pool. Additional property is available; please inquire.

This magnificent Colonial Manor sets the standard for opulence, luxury, and peaceful seclusion. The incredible gourmet kitchen is outfitted with Cuisines Laurier cabinetry. The main-level master retreat includes a spa-like bath. Surround sound is installed throughout the interior and outdoors, where an expansive stone patio features a fireplace and grill.

This elegant home in prestigious Nevillewood offers stunning architectural design. An impressive two-story entry with marble floor leads to a grand great room with soaring windows that frame the landscaped grounds and views of the 15th Green. Stunning master suites are on the main and upper levels, and an expansive patio is ideal for entertaining.

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FRESHEN UP With the arrival of 2017 comes a universal need to refresh and revamp our lives — and our homes, too! Study up on home design trends, relish the latest addition to the Strip District, and embrace PANTONE’s Color of the Year: Greenery.

Leafy Romaine (PPG11-14) offers a Pittsburgh twist on the PANTONE 2017 Color of the Year: Greenery. With a fresh feel and rejuvenating resemblance to a calm, serene spa, Dee Schlotter, senior color marketing manager of PPG PAINTS™, says the hue is the perfect backdrop for an interior garden. “This invigorating green imitates nature and wellness," she says. "It looks great with natural wood tones, and white and black accents, like a lighting fixture.” PPG PAINTS™, ppgpaints.com. — Maggie McCauley PHOTOGRAPH FROM PPG PAINTS™

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LIG H T ING T H E WAY Brighten up your kitchen or bathroom with the clean addition of white countertops. Adding a lighter, more modern touch to your home, the look can be achieved with a variety of materials. “Quartz is becoming more popular,” says Kemper Dickinson of Premier Granite & Stone. “People want marble, but it gets stained easily.

So they use quartz to get the look instead.” Other natural stones in white or light hues do the job, too, and sinks are even getting in on the trend. Silgranit® sinks, which can be cast in a variety of lighter shades, are becoming more popular than stainless steel models. “Using more white has been trending before,” Dickinson notes, “but now it’s really catching on.” Premier Granite & Stone, 412.429.9324. premiergranite.com. — Rachel Jones

BR A NCH ING OU T Naturally elegant and warm, wood flooring lays the way for us to build a strong, beautiful foundation in our homes. As the style continues to grow in popularity this year, it’s also expanding in versatility, too. Sallie Starr Paracca of Paracca Interiors Flooring America says it’s all about “wood, wood, and more wood!” She adds, “People want it everywhere — even on their walls!” As shown here, a “wooden wall” texturizes the room, while also adding a fun or rustic dimension in the process. And if you like the look but not the use of actual lumber, go faux forest with porcelain tile, designed to feature a smooth or grainy look in a variety of colors. Paracca Interiors Flooring America, 724.586.7777. paraccainteriors.com. — R.J. 114

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HOW S U I TE Every day will feel like a vacation if you upgrade your master bedroom to a more luxurious level. “Master suites are very prominent,” says Charles Stern of Basic Concept Interiors, noting how homeowners are taking over the rooms adjacent to their current master bedrooms to expand the space to fit their personal styles. Whether that means setting up a comfy sofa and TV or bringing in an extra bookcase and lighting fixtures, the flexibility of this ample space creates endless opportunities. Stern says this also leads to enhancing an attached master bathroom with more room to allow double sinks or a walk-in shower in lieu of a bathtub. Start planning your retreat today! Basic Concept Interiors, 412.487.7493. basicconceptinteriors.com. — R.J.

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“The whole concept to me is very Tribeca, N.Y.,” says Selma Sherman of Selma B. Sherman/Interiors. “It’s an exciting new development to have in Pittsburgh.”

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his time last year, a new opportunity came knocking for Kent Koch. The president and owner of Koch Construction Company, Inc., who specializes in custom-building high-end homes, opened the door to a project that would lead his business in a more urban direction. It called for a contemporary residency that would exude New York style while still staying inside the Pittsburgh area.

“I’d never done that before but wanted to see if I could do it,” says Koch. “I've been doing this for 30 years, and it’s always nice to do something different.”

To ensure the smart house maintained stylish elegance inside and out, Koch enlisted Selma Sherman to help design the interior layout. “When he showed me the space, I was beside myself with excitement,” says Sherman, interior designer for 118

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Selma B. Sherman/Interiors. Immediately inspired, she got to work incorporating elements that maintained the contemporary-urban vision she shared with Koch. Open floor plans, high ceilings, and the latest technologies and entertaining amenities came together. Sophisticated touches, like the free-standing soaking tub and floated vanities in the bathrooms, and the glass banister along the LED-lit staircase, carried the sleek simplicity throughout the home.

“I put all of my favorite things in there,” she says.

One of our favorite things is that the unit is one of 11, which are all connected by skywalks and share a common courtyard. Members of each unit also share an exercise room and a communal kitchen area where parties can take place. The only thing not taking place here is shoveling snow, as the secured entrance

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1 The family room opens up to the patio via a 16foot NanaWall that closes into itself for an expanded entertainment space. Fuel the festivities in the outdoor kitchen, complete with a coyote grill and Green Egg. 2 A tiny speaker inside the climatized wine cellar bounces sound waves off of the three glass walls and turns the entire area to a giant speaker, allowing music to radiate through the dining room as you choose which of the 300 bottles the cellar holds to serve your guests. Plus, Koch installed similar speakers on the windows above the master bathroom for musical accompaniment while singing in the shower.

— which homeowners drive into before pulling into their own two-car garages — is heated.

Thoughtful in function and design, the breathtaking abode at 2500 Smallman St. incorporates the comforts of a family home within the excitement of a metropolitan setting. “If somebody’s looking to live in the city,” Koch says, “this is the place to be.”

Koch Construction Company, 412.292.8389. kochconstructionco.com.

Selma B. Sherman/Interiors, selmashermaninteriors.com.

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3 “To me, that’s elegant and contemporary,” Sherman says of the chandelier above the staircase, her favorite feature in the home. “That sort of sets the tone.”

4 With a color scheme of soft gray and taupe against the metallic backsplash, the heart of the home follows the beat of comfort and ease.

Prepare every meal flawlessly, thanks to the kitchen’s top-ofthe-line appliances and ample counter space, topped with waterfall granite.

5 “All of the ceilings are 11 feet or more, so we tried to utilize the space in all of the closets and provide storage all the way to the top,” Koch says. Sliding ladders, similar to those librarians use to climb high bookshelves, were added to the walk-in closets and the laundry room for a convenient way to access these maximized spaces.

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AB EATURES: 4,725 square feet Master bedroom with a walk-in closet and a center island inside for extra storage Guest bedroom with a walk-in closet and a private bathroom featuring a Robern Uplift mirrored medicine cabinet LED accent lighting surrounding the perimeter of both bedrooms Master bathroom with floor-toceiling Dekton wall panels, a wallhung vanity, a Robern Uplift mirrored medicine cabinet, a Kohler Digital Oversized Shower with rainhead and infinity drain, and a soaking tub with neck roll Kitchen with Viking double ovens, two-door refrigerator, two-door freezer, six-burner stovetop, two dishwashers, and a microwave housed in the center island Wet bar, complete with wine cellar, ice maker, and waterfall granitetopped bar Family room with built-in shelving, a 48-inch horizontal gas fireplace, and access to an outdoor living space that leads to the interior courtyard iPad-controlled technologies, including temperature, lighting, sound, and HD surveillance Tesla-adaptable garage, ideal for charging electric cars Shower in the garage for washing off your petâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s paws or muddy shoes after a walk Koch Construction Company, Inc., recently won the 2016 Builderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Association Metropolitan Pittsburgh (BAMP) Excellence Awards for Best 50+ Housing Single Family Attached Home Over $500,001 and Best Single Family Attached Home of the Year Over $500,001 for this home. Congrats!

Perlora provided the furniture and James Gallery provided the art for the staging of this home.

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2. “Before the wedding, people were always teasing us about how we resemble the characters from ‘The Corpse Bride,’” says Nina. To play up the comparison, the couple displayed figurines from the film among the sweets from Bella Christie & Lil’ Z’s Sweet Boutique. 3. Nina carried a stunning bouquet of blue and purple antique hydrangeas, eggplant calla lilies, dusty amnesia roses, plum foliage, purple and chocolate vanda orchids, succulents, and berries. 4. The newlyweds performed a medley of songs dedicated to their late parents and Nina’s mom. “It was a surreal moment to be singing in harmony with my husband,” says Nina. “It was definitely emotional for everyone in the room.”

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NINA SAINATO & FREDDIE NELSON When Nina Sainato, a classical pianist and rock vocalist, first heard Freddie Nelson, an international solo artist, sing at a benefit show, she knew she had to meet him.

And it was perfect harmony ever since! Marriage wasn’t always a priority for the couple, but after Freddie’s parents passed away, they knew they were ready for the commitment. Freddie proposed after four years of dating, en route to a show at the same venue where they first met. The musicians looked to Tim Burton, whose films’ scores always resonated with Nina, for wedding day inspiration. From the décor at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, to their wedding hashtag of #NightmareBeforeNelson, 120 guests were welcomed into a dark, eerie, and romantic world for the celebration.

Nina enchanted all in a dreamy lace gown, which swirled beautifully as the couple shared their first dance to “Ice Dance” from the movie “Edward Scissorhands.” The song was the first of many of the evening, performed by Vanessa Campagna, DJ Joel Lindsey, and the bride and groom themselves. Nina even surprised guests at the end of the night with a rendition of “I Put a Spell on You” from the movie “Hocus Pocus” — a perfect ending to the October affair!

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JACQULYN KALINA & DAN MORRIN Dan Morrin’s birthday holds a large significance: it’s the day that he met his future wife, Jacqulyn Kalina, and the day that he proposed to her three years later.

Jacqulyn planned a surprise birthday party for Dan with the help of his sister, but he knew about it all along. So while guests at the party watched a video highlighting his life’s milestones — from his childhood, to meeting “the one,” — Dan decided to surprise Jacqulyn with a proposal! The couple started their white-and-gold wedding with a ceremony at Sacred Heart Church.

Jacqulyn achieved her dream of an elegant day with white roses and a lace, long-sleeved gown that left Dan overjoyed. “My favorite memory from the day was seeing Dan’s face in the church as I reached the end of the aisle,” says Jacqulyn. “I have never seen him that happy before.” Their shared bliss carried on through the reception at The Pennsylvanian, which began with the couple’s first dance to “Overwhelmed” by Tim McMorris. But Jacqulyn urges other brides to not get overwhelmed themselves throughout the planning process. Because even if things don’t turn out exactly the way you pictured them, they may turn out even better than you imagined!

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“I loved having the first dance outside under the rotunda at The Pennsylvanian,” says Jacqulyn.

“I think it made it really special and unique.”

CHRISTINA STEIN & JOE IMBERLINA A few years after meeting at a house party, Christina Stein and Joe Imberlina reconnected over ice skating and sushi and knew they didn’t want to lose touch ever again.

The pair dated for a little over two years before Joseph popped the question at his parents’ house then surprised his bride-to-be again with a mini engagement party at Penn Ave. Fish Company — where they shared their first date! — to celebrate with loved ones afterwards.

Since they are “anything but traditional,” Christina and Joe decided against a big wedding. “We wanted it to be about just the two of us,” Christina says. All eyes were on the bride as she made her way down the aisle at Heinz Chapel in a Victor Harper ballgown with a beaded bodice and belt. Though Joe got the first look during their preceremony photo shoot, which ended up being one of Christina’s favorite memories. “I had butterflies in my stomach, and then there was a slight sigh of relief when he said he loved my dress,” she says. The butterflies fluttered back when the couple saw their reception set up at LeMont Restaurant for the first time, but the romantic centerpieces and soft candlelight were exactly what they had envisioned. “Walking into that room took my breath away,” she says. “I cried.”

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Christina and Joe encourage future couples to do their weddings the way they want to — “and it will be perfect.”

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Jacqulyn and Dan topped their four-tiered cake with one of their favorite sayings: “To the moon and back.”

NINA SAINATO & FREDDIE NELSON Accommodations Mansions on Fifth Caterer, Ceremony, & Reception Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Garden Desserts Bella Christie and Lil Z’s Sweet Boutique Entertainment Performances from the bride and groom, Vanessa Campagna, and DJ Joel Lindsey Florals Hens and Chicks Groom’s Tuxedo Amanda Verber of Iron Horse Atelier Hair Hair by Bri Honeymoon Aruba Maid of Honor’s Dress & Stationery Poison Apple Printshop Makeup Jodi Lynn Skrinjar Photographer & Videographer Tara Bennett

JACQULYN KALINA & DAN MORRIN Accommodations The Westin Convention Center Hotel Bride’s Gown The Exquisite Bride Bridesmaids’ Dresses Bella Bridesmaids Cake & Caterer Opening Night Catering Ceremony Sacred Heart Church Decorations Mosaic, Inc. Entertainment Jeremy Ganss Productions Florals Pete Donati & Sons Hair Simply Captivating Styling Honeymoon Aruba Lighting Gray Phoenix Makeup Valarie Panei Photographer Studio Bash Reception The Pennsylvanian Rehearsal Dinner Senti Rentals All Occasions Party Rental Stationery Wedding Paper Divas Tuxedos Men’s Wearhouse Videographer Jonathan Ryan Films

CHRISTINA STEIN & JOE IMBERLINA Accommodations Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel Bride’s Gown The Exquisite Bride Cake Madison Ave. Cakes Caterer & Reception LeMont Restaurant Ceremony Heinz Chapel Decorations, Florals, & Rentals Sapphire & Lace Hair & Makeup Cydney Culpepper Honeymoon Punta Cana Photographer Michael Williams Rehearsal Dinner Luke Wholey’s Stationery Minted.com Tuxedos Jack’s Tuxedo

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Blush, cream, and silver were incorporated into Christina and Joe’s special day, as the bride was inspired by French and English history and wanted guests to feel a certain elegance at the reception.

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STYLE FEATURE BRILLIANT BAUBLES Carabella, 328 Allegheny River Blvd., Oakmont. 412.828.2187. carabellaoakmont.com Jeffrey Smith Salon, 5806 Bryant St., Highland Park. 412.441.1440. jeffreysmithsalonpittsburgh.com Kristi Boutique, 339 1st St., Aspinwall. 412.782.2033. kristiboutique.com La Perla, 432 Allegheny River Blvd., Oakmont. 412.828.5680. laperlaoakmont.com Larrimor’s, One PNC Plaza, 249 5th Ave., Downtown.

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Lighten up your winter ensemble with brilliant baubles, like these!

Taylor Rebisa of Posh Salon provided hair and makeup for our cover photo shoot.

For Brandi and Tyler Kennedy, tattoos are a meaningful way to honor late grandparents. The art on Tyler’s arm is similar to the tattoo his grandfather got during his time in the army, while Brandi’s grandmother’s name, “Gigi,” graces the side of her middle finger. “It’s on the middle finger for a reason,” Brandi shares, along with other stories revealing Gigi’s spunky personality.

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/ WHIRL TELL US A LITTLE BIT ABOUT YOUR TIME TRAVELING THE WORLD DURING RETIREMENT. Traveling around the world has drastically broadened my horizons. In every country and place that I have visited, I have had the unique opportunity to meet with cultural ambassadors, artistic directors, and teachers to learn about their movement, customs, and practices. Having the opportunity to perform, teach, and learn others’ practices and traditions has opened my eyes to the vast array of movement vocabularies that are beyond what we practice in America. I was most impressed with the utilization of ethnic and folk dance into traditional ballet and modern forms.

HOW DID THIS INSPIRE YOUR ART? Seeing dance companies in China, India, Israel, and Europe inspired me to do more for myself than just celebrate my achievements. It encouraged me to dig deeper by opening my eyes to movement and practice that I have never seen before.

WHAT MADE YOU COME BACK TO PITTSBURGH? Touring is tough! It is exhausting, and travel is always difficult. I loved spending two years on the road, but it was time to return to my home audience and really challenge myself in a new way. I was hungry to bring my new solo work to my home audience and share the impact and influence that it had on my dancing and my work.

HOW DOES IT FEEL TO BE DANCING AGAIN? Dancing feels amazing! I haven’t really stopped. Dancing and learning how to do new things is like teaching an old dog new tricks. This is the hardest thing I have ever done in my life and my career. I just take a great deal of time to just laugh at myself and thank God for the patience of my choreographers and partners.

RISE &SHINE Maria Caruso, Bodiography Contemporary Ballet’s artistic director, is out of retirement and back on the stage with her new show: Phoenix Rising.

Maria Caruso is no stranger to the stage. The veteran dancer and artistic director of Bodiography Contemporary Ballet spent 15 years with the company, taking one last bow in 2015 and setting off to travel the world.

But now she’s back with her first post-retirement, full-length solo show, Phoenix Rising, which is already being referred to as her biggest creative project yet. “I was inspired to challenge myself, to learn something new, and to not just perform and create works that cater to my strengths,” Caruso says. We chatted with the dancing queen about how she tackled those challenges and used her body of work to prepare for the FEBRUARY 18 performance at the Byham Theater.

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WHAT IS THE THEME OF PHOENIX RISING? Phoenix Rising is a solo show exploring a variety of movement vocabularies spanning from ballet to ballroom. My focus for this format was to really reach beyond my comfort zone as a solo artist by recruiting a variety of world-renowned choreographers from different mediums to create works for me that challenge the choreographic structures that I traditionally utilize for my own creations. Additionally, I wanted to be sure that I was spending more time on the genres that I am not as proficient in so that I could really make myself uncomfortable and recall what it was like to be a student again. In doing so, and in challenging my body and mind in this way, I am hopeful that it will greatly impact my future choreographic palate and further expand my horizons.

WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO BE THE AUDIENCE’S BIGGEST TAKEAWAY FROM THE SHOW? I hope that the audience walks away inspired to do new things and has a better appreciation for who I am as a dancer. When I retired from the stage, I had the opportunity to tell my life story through my solo show My Journey. I really worked hard to showcase the many facets of my work and my leadership and how I created Bodiography. Now, I have the chance to show my community who I am as a solo artist. I hope that they understand that you can do anything you put your mind to and to always dream big.

For tickets to Phoenix Rising, visit TrustArts.org.

Bodiography Contemporary Ballet, bodiographycbc.com

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