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Eat Healthy, Feel Happy The most wonderful eating time of the year is upon us. But just because you’re enjoying so many delicious foods doesn’t mean you have to give up your healthy eating goals.

By making a few simple swaps, you can still enjoy your holiday favorites without the extra serving of guilt.

Here are a few tips to kick off your holiday season on a healthier note: 1. Plan ahead! Form a game plan of what food you want to eat and how to limit calories.

5. Don’t drink your calories. Opt for low calorie beverages or water.

2. Substitute for healthy ingredients. Use fat-free chicken broth, non-fat or low-fat dairy products, white meat, whole grains, and herbs and spices in lieu of salt.

6. Eat mindfully. Nosh slowly and pause in between bites to savor the flavors. Remember, it takes 20 minutes to feel full.

3. Stay on track. Fruits and veggies should make up half of your plate, with a quarter of your plate going to protein (like turkey) and another quarter to grains (like stuffing).

7. Get moving. After a big meal, enjoy a walk in the neighborhood or toss around the football.

4. Use a smaller plate. The smaller the plate, the smaller the portion.

8. Save the leftovers. Rather than going back for seconds, save those leftovers in the freezer for healthy meals in the future.

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Choosing UPMC Health Plan means choosing the best doctors, hospitals, and customer service.

When it comes to you and your family, nothing should prevent you from an outstanding health care experience. So when your employer gives you a choice this year, choose UPMC Health Plan.

We combine award-winning customer service with in-network access to the world-renowned doctors and hospitals of UPMC. With a combination as good as this, you can’t go wrong.

Find out why more and more people are choosing UPMC Health Plan for the best doctors, hospitals, and customer service.

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*UPMC Health Plan received the highest numerical score among commercial health plans in Pennsylvania in the J.D. Power 2016-2017 U.S. Member Health Plan Studies. 2017 Study based on 33,624 total responses from 8 commercial health plans in Pennsylvania measuring experiences and perceptions of members surveyed January 2017 - March 2017. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com.

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WHIRL MAGAZINE PRESENTS: CHEF’S BEST DISH 2017 Get a first look at the delectable dishes you’ll be able try at our fifth annual event on November 8!

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AMAZON: PRIMED FOR SUCCESS Check out our exclusive interview with Jeff Wilke, Amazon’s CEO of World Wide Consumer.

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AN INSIDE LOOK: ANIMAL FRIENDS’ ’43 FRIENDS CAMPAIGN Animal Friends launched a new initiative, encouraging community members to cultivate support for its life-saving mission.

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WHIRL MAGAZINE’S 2017 NONPROFIT GIVING GUIDE Learn more about the charitable organizations in our area and how you can lend a helping hand this season.

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ONLY IN SEWICKLEY Explore the neighborhood of Sewickley, where gifts and great experiences await.

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Enjoy amazing eats like Jimmy Wan’s Tuna Poke Bowl, pictured here, on November 8!

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NOVEMBER 2017 PU BL I SH ER

Jack Tumpson ED I TO R I AL D I RECTO R Christine McMahon Tumpson ED I TO R I N CH I EF Rachel Jones A S S O C I ATE ED I TO R Matthew Hacke C O N TR I B U TI NG ED I TO R Sierra Smith C R EATI VE D I RECTO R Jason Solak G R A PH I C D ES I G NER/ PH O TO STYL I ST Alyssa Otto S TA FF PH O TO G RA PH ER Michael Fornataro C O N TR I B U TI N G PH O TO G RA PH ERS Tara Antill, Sarah Collins, Frances Del Duca, Charlie Magovern, Catherine Palladino A C C O U N T EXECU TI VE Darrelyn Leebov A D V ER TI S I N G PR O D U CTI O N MA NA G ER Alexandra Meier D I G I TA L M A R K ET I NG CO O RD I NATO R Aubray Onderik B U S I N ES S MA NA G ER Amanda Wilson ED I TO R IA L I NTERN Caitlin Cesa

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In this issue, we are celebrating it all!

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Amazon’s CEO of Worldwide Consumer, Jeff Wilke, is a native to Pittsburgh and understands its inner workings. Using that springboard of understanding is what he says is a basis for comprehending much about the Amazon facilities and its workers. How he translates that into evolving Amazon is magnificent to witness. The fact that he is from Greentree makes it all the more exciting. His business acumen and pride in Pittsburgh shines in the cover article on page 60.

Our annual Chef’s Best Dish showcases the best of Pittsburgh’s food trends on November 8 at the Circuit Center & Ballroom in the South Side. We love being among the people who make the culinary scene a centerpiece of Pittsburgh’s attraction. The fact that we love to eat with every fiber of our beings, from our eyes to mouths to hearts, is our unification, especially because the Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank is our beneficiary.

HERE’S TO THANKSGIVING!

Christine and Jack Tumpson

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NOVEMBER 2017 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2 Garbage Bag Gala The Fairmont Pittsburgh, garbagebaggala.org

WHY WE’RE GOING: • To watch a fantastic fashion show featuring designs from local boutiques made out of recyclable materials. Hors d’oeuvres and a silent auction will also be on hand.

• Supporting The Salvation Army’s Family Caring Center, the only shelter in the Pittsburgh region that houses entire families, including men, women, and children.

Carly Lascola, Megan Peters, Carla Bergamasco

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2 Vegas on the Mon LeMont Restaurant, vegasonthemon.auctionbid.org/microsite WHY WE’RE GOING: • To enjoy an evening view of Downtown from Mt. Washington’s LeMont Restaurant, which will be transformed into a Vegasstyle casino!

• To play a variety of table games, watch live entertainment, and dine on delicious dishes and drinks, all while supporting The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

BY MATTHEW HACKE • PHOTOGRAPHS BY TARA ANTILL, CHARLIE MAGOVERN

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Bernie Kobosky, Dr. Lisa Cibik, Lou Guarino Sr., Vanessa Guarino, Veronica Guarino, Lou Guarino III, Laura Guarino, Roz Neiman, Dan Gorchynsky, Nick Davidson

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3 The National Aviary’s Wings & Wildlife Art Show Opening Soirée &Benefit Auction National Aviary, showclix.com/ event/ArtShow2017 WHY WE’RE GOING:

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

Mark & Rachel Gaydos, Brandi & Tyler Kennedy

• To get a first look at the works of 40 regional and national wildlife artists, including featured artist Maria DeSimone Prascak, at the opening soirée of The National Aviary’s art exhibit • Supporting The National Aviary’s avian medicine, education, and conservation programs locally and internationally • Heavy hors d’oeuvres from Atria’s, an open bar featuring signature drinks, a live auction emceed by WTAE-TV’s Sally Wiggin, and of course, a meet and greet with some of The Aviary’s birds!

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8 WHIRL Magazine’s Chef’s Best Dish 2017 Circuit Center & Ballroom, whirlmagazine.com/chefsbestdish

WHY WE’RE GOING: • It’s the foodie event of the year!

Sample the incredible dishes from local restaurants, then vote for the ones deemed worthy of wining the titles of “Best Dessert,” “Best Presentation,” “Best Seasonal Dish,” “Best Pittsburgh Dish,” and “Best Overall.”

• Sponsored by Dollar Bank and Yelp, the event also supports Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank.

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PHOTOGRAPHS BY CATHERINE PALLADINO, CHARLIE MAGOVERN

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WHY WE’RE GOING: • The Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s signature blacktie fundraising event of the year promises an evening of elegant décor, fabulous food, and performances by the company’s worldclass artists.

• This year’s PBT season finale performance of “West Side Story Suite” celebrates the 100th birthdays of Jerome Robbins and Leonard Berstein, the creators of the hit broadway show!

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11 Pointe in Time West Side Story Suite Gala Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, pbt.org

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16 A Holiday A-flair: The Real Victorian Secret, presented by the Twenty-Five Club of Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC The Duquesne Club. For tickets, call Dani Grego at 412.367.1426.

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WHY WE’RE GOING: • The fabulous event includes boutique shopping at The Twenty-Five Club Marketplace, with gilded boxes containing items worth $50 or more for purchase, beginning at 10 a.m.

A noon luncheon follows with “The Secret” revealed!

• Amanda Dunyak Gillen, director of education at the Frick Art Museum, will speak and show examples from the Frick’s newest exhibit, Undressed: A History of Fashion in Underwear.

• Funds raised benefit Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC prenatal and neonatal research and clinical care.

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25 Mark Milovats’ 20th Annual Christmas Spectacular “Forever Christmas” Byham Theatre, 7 p.m. 412.456.6666 WHY WE’RE GOING: • To make magical, holiday memories with America’s premier entertainer • In addition to the incredible singing, Milovats will also be treating attendees to performances by the Santa Belle Dancers, an 18-piece orchestra, and a classic holiday choir at this special anniversary show.

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NOVEMBER HAPPENINGS During Pennsylvania State Alliance of YMCAs’ Advocacy Week, Kate McKenzie, PNC YMCA board member, read to local preschool students as they sat with their teachers Gwyneth Wallace and Ashley Abdulovic.

KDKA-TV’s Susan Koeppen, a cardiac arrest survivor, hosted her 5th annual Go Red Girlfriends and Guys Party to benefit the American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women campaign to raise awareness and education about heart disease. The event has raised nearly $ 60,000 over the past five years! From left: Dr. Jim O’Toole, Susan Koeppen, Beth Sutton-Diegelman, and Paul Diegelman.

BY CAITLIN CESA, MATTHEW HACKE, + RACHEL JONES PHOTOGRAPHS FROM ANDREW KOWALEWSKI, EVENTURESLIVE, ROSEANNE WHOLEY

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The National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s Women on the Move Luncheon hosted David Osmond as its guest speaker. Son of Alan Osmond, founder of the famous Osmond Brothers, David spoke about living with MS and referred to his father’s favorite quote: “I may have MS but MS does not have me.”

From left: event co-chairs Sandy Bettor, Nancy Weiland, and Joan Campasano Hoover with David Osmond.

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/ OF WHIRL The Eastern Minority Supplier Development Council (EMSDC) hosted its annual Youth Entrepreneur Scholarship Golf Outing at Fox Chapel Golf Club, supporting the education and exposure of the city’s youth to the benefits of entrepreneurship.

From left: Anthony Stepney, PGA Professional; Valarie Cofield, president and CEO of EMSDC; Doris Carson Williams, honorary chair and president and CEO of the African American Chamber of Commerce of Western Pennsylvania; and Robert James, chair and supplier diversity program manager of Highmark Health.

Pittsburgh Career Institute (PCI) graduate Danielle Goldberg earned the Distinguished Career School Graduate Award for 2017, presented by the Pennsylvania Association of Private School Administrators.

From left: Goldberg and Sandy Gosnell, PCI clinical coordinator for the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program.

Medallion Ball candidate Hanna Riley, Medallion Ball picnic chair Annie Engel, and Kelly Hanna Riley enjoyed treats from Bella Christie and Lil’ Z’s Sweet Boutique and fun activities at the 2017 Medallion Ball picnic.

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Integrated marketing firm MASSolutions celebrated its 13th anniversary with a Hollywood-worthy event at Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown. From left: Tony Lombardi, former Monongahela Valley Hospital CEO; Dave Mastovich, founder of MASSolutions and host of the podcast No Bull$H!# Marketing; and Barb Lombardi.

Pine Richland won the championship round of the two-week, 16-team St. Margaret Foundation Fall Face-Off Hockey Tournament. Proceeds from the event benefit the patients served by the Foundation. From left: Gregg Kaminski, PA Interscholastic Hockey League associate commissioner; Brendan Garrity and Jacob Matelan, co-captions of Pine Richland hockey team; and Mary Lee Gannon, St. Margaret Foundation president.

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LADIES’ NIGHTS Holy Family Institute hosted its annual golf classic at Montour Heights Country Club. The outing supports the Holy Family Academy, the affiliated, independent Catholic high school that provides an affordable, innovative education focused on college and career readiness. From left: Sister Madeleine Rybicki; Sister Carol Szott; Anthony Yankoski; and Sister Linda Yankoski, president and CEO of Holy Family Institute.

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Pittsburgh residents Chantal Braziel and Charlotte Jefferies were among the many talented performers from around the globe who graced the stage at the fifth season of the Savannah VOICE Festival. Braziel performed the part of Sarah in scenes from the musical Ragtime, singing “Your Daddy’s Son” and “Wheels of a Dream,” while Jefferies (pictured here) played the role of Cherubino in the festival’s production of “The Marriage of Figaro.”

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Living Treasures Wild Animal Park welcomed its first giraffe calf, Calvin!

In honor of the birth, the park will be raising funds for the Giraffe Conservation Foundation throughout the fall.

More than 200 guests — including Fred Massey, Jr., CEO of Familylinks, Inc., and Rev. Andrew Newberry, senior pastor of Brown Chapel Church, pictured here — celebrated 24 honorees at the BCC Ministries’ Pittsburgh Circle of Courage Awards.

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BNY Mellon Wealth Management hosted “Finer Things in Life,” allowing guests to experience the latest advances in automotive excellence, private jets, watch and jewelry artistry, and food and wine pairings. From left: Andrew Paterson, president, Central Region, BNY Mellon Wealth Management; Fran Muracca, partner, Jones Day; and Denny Terzich, senior director, BNY Mellon Wealth Management.

Local author Joshua Bellin debuted his new science fiction novel, “FREEFALL,” at Classic Lines Bookstore in Squirrel Hill. From left: Nicole Lash, librarian at Hopewell Memorial Junior High School; Bellin; and Karin Aleva, language arts teacher at Hopewell Memorial Junior High School.

Dozens of golf enthusiasts, in addition to patients and families, gathered to support the Dorothy P. and Richard P. Simmons Center for Interstitial Lung Disease at UPMC — which provides health care, education, and support to its patients, including those with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) — at the 13th Annual Fran Magister FORE IPF Golf Outing.

The Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh’s contribution to the Butterfly Project — a worldwide initiative to display 1.5 million butterflies in cities across the globe, one for each child who lost their life in the Holocaust — premiered with 875 locally painted butterflies. From left: Ed and Arlene Lipsman; Dr. Lauren Bairnsfather, Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh director; Arleen and Sandy Lipsman; and Zachary Zafris, Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh development manager.

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The Pittsburgh Glass Center welcomed over 375 guests to admire 120-plus works of glass art at the Art on Fire Celebration and Auction. More than $185,000 was raised!

From left: Kevin Marpoe, Art on Fire co-chair; Richard Royal, honorary artist; and Gabriel Zenarosa, Art on Fire co-chair.

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Local chefs and foodies came together for A Gathering of Chefs, a farm-to-fork event that benefited The Bradley Center. From left: Melissa Helwig, Chef Martin Thomas CEC, Stephanie Todd, Kristin Hill, and Maggie Hill.

Howard Hanna Real Estate Services hosted its Shadyside office agents and East region managers at Soba, welcoming Tom Yargo as manager/associate broker of the company’s iconic flagship office.

From left: Hoddy Hanna, chairman; Yvonne Guthrie, vice president and regional manager; Yargo; Bill Aiken, senior vice president and long-time Shadyside manager; Helen Hanna Casey, CEO; and Greg Hammill, state president.

Style Week Pittsburgh’s 2017 Style Awards were given out to the local leaders in all aspects of fashion and the arts. From left: Lisa Freeman, Innovator of the Year; Kyshira Moffett, Entrepreneur of the Year; Tracie Washington, Boutique of the Year; William Pittman, Photographer of the Year; Jenna Bordon, Blogger of the Year; Malcolm Williams, Designer of the Year; and Emily Traynor, Letitia Lessman, Aaron Palva, and Lauren Malanosky of La Pomponnée Beauty Artisans, Hair Salon of the Year.

Representative Ed Gainey; Tracey Evans, executive director, Wilkinsburg Community Development Corporation (WCDC); Marita Garrett, vice president, Wilkinsburg Council; Ed Donovan, board president, Wilkinsburg School District; Bill Schenck, vice chairman, TriState Capital Bank; Jerome Jackson, executive director, Operation Better Block; and Senator Jay Costa attended Meet Me at the Station, a sold-out gala benefiting the WCDC.

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The Bishop’s Tea honored this year’s Medallion Ball candidates and granted the opportunity for candidates and their mothers to meet Bishop David A. Zubik, D.D. From left: Anne Parisi, tea chair; Jacinta O’Connell, St. Lucy’s Auxiliary to the Blind president; Bishop Zubik; and Edyce Rizzi and Heather Ziccarelli, Medallion Ball co-chairs.

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Nearly 1,000 VIP friends and family members packed the Palace Theatre for the Showtime debut of the documentary “Tough Guys,” based off the book of the same name by Bill Viola, Jr., chronicling how MMA was created in Pittsburgh. The next day, the book was the top-selling sports book on Amazon! From left: Rocky Whatule, MC; Bill Viola, Jr.; Bill Viola, Sr., co-creator of MMA; and Frank Caliguri, co-creator of MMA.

Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens hosted Wines Under Glass: A Night of Artful Pairings to benefit the conservatory, its exhibits, and the educational programs that it puts on. Guests enjoyed fine wine and hors d’oeuvres as they witnessed the intermingling of nature and art. From left: Athena Sarris, honorary event co-chair, and Ian K. Stewart, event chair.

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Nicole Brough, owner and head planner of Your Big Day Wedding Planning Services, hosted the Dress Rescue.

Held at the Hilton Garden Inn University Place, and staffed entirely by volunteers, the event featured dresses donated from past brides and deeply discounted dresses provided by One Enchanted Evening Bridal Shop to help brides in need. Additional donated services were provided by Eventioneers Event Rentals, Kesneck Wedding Videography, and the Pittsburgh DJ Company.

Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s PGH Rewind took guests back to the 70s with cabaret performances by drag queen icons of the era, live music from Ferris Bueller’s Revenge, dueling DJs, and more.

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Over 1,000 people from across the region participated in St. Barnabas Charities’ 26th Annual Free Care 5K Run and Walk.

The event benefited the St. Barnabas Free Care Fund, which provides over $7 million annually to patients who cannot afford the cost of health care. From left: race emcees Joe Klimchak, Pittsburgh Pirates’ in-game host at PNC Park, and Trisha Pittman, WPXI-TV.

Co-chairs Renee Restori and Mary-Theresa Watson were all smiles at The Vision of Hope Luncheon. Held at the Oakmont Country Club, the event featured raffle items, the popular designer purse auction, and the awarding of the Anne Freyvogel Hanna Scholarship to Beverly Schafer.

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n 1994, Jessica Herrin, a recent Stanford graduate with a degree in economics, found herself in the right place at the right time: Silicon Valley at the advent of the Internet. “When I graduated college, I was fortunate that it was during a time when there was a lot of opportunity. The economy was great and the Internet was essentially becoming commercialized, so all of the stars were aligned,” Herrin says. While debating whether to take the safer route and go into investment banking to pay off her mountain of student loan debt, or go into software, Herrin chose the latter.

“I became a product manager in technology and joined a start-up, which at the time was the riskier option.

But it spoke more to my entrepreneurial spirit.”

During her time at the technology start-up, Herrin found herself wanting a career that invigorated that entrepreneurial spirit. She went back to Stanford Business School, then dropped out early to start her first company at age 24: WeddingChannel.com, an e-commerce wedding gift registry site.

“It was a great business. I learned that you can create something that is commercially successful and have the kind of success that puts something on your resume and money in your bank account, but not have true life success,” she recounts. “I didn’t feel soulfully connected to what I did in any way.”

After leaving the company, which was eventually sold to The Knot in a multi-million dollar deal, Herrin took on a full-time position as a marketing manager at Dell, while working on her next venture on the side. “I was doing my research and found that while there were home-based businesses, none of them were led with product or used technology to build a smart multichanneled business. So, that became the seed for what ultimately became the Stella & Dot Family of Brands.”

A decade after graduating from college, Herrin started the accessory line Stella & Dot — out of her living room, while pregnant with her first child and working her full-time job at Dell. “It was a lot of nights and weekends, but I was very passion-driven,” says Herrin.

The company, whose mission is to “help women be their own boss, on their own terms,” gives every woman the chance to work as an independent stylist and sell the company’s products, which has expanded to include KEEP Collective, a line of personalized jewelry, and EVER Skincare.

Today, the Stella & Dot Family of Brands is a $400 million enterprise that works with over 50,000 independent stylists in six countries. And these go-getters keep up to 35 percent of the sales they accumulate. “Our model is to reward people for their word-of-mouth marketing and sharing our products,” Herrin says. “They do that with our digital tools, as well as through in-person events. It’s their business, their way, with no quota or inventory involved.”

In the course of only a couple of years, Herrin, the CEO of the Stella & Dot Family of Brands, has successfully re-defined the business paradigm by giving women a platform to be entrepreneurs and leaders. “We really just wanted to fix and reshape some of the businesses that had been invented in the past so that they’d be more empowering and more profitable for women, and ultimately give them a chance to have a greater voice,” says Herrin. “It’s really these women who have helped build our brands and who continue to make them flourish.”

For more information on the Stella & Dot Family of Brands, visit stelladotfamily.com.

"The Stella & Dot Family of Brands’ EVER Skincare line is experiencing a year of explosive growth. The EVER team in Pittsburgh, led by Dana Hanna, is the fastest growing sector in the entire country!"

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/ REPORT Drew Fitzmorris, Mason Sofia, Jeff Zhao, Arya Hezarkhani, Julien Naegeli, Kevin Wainczak, Phil Baker, David Hiles, Nicholas Johnson, Neil Carleton, Drew Hinmelrich, Kaushik Krishna Pradeep, Mason Miles, and David Ott of Carnegie Mellon University’s Sigma Alpha Epsilon celebrated a record-breaking Donut Dash.

MAKING A DIFFERENCE — WITH DONUTS! On the first Sunday of October, nearly 1,400 people gathered for the annual Donut Dash, raising money for the Live Like Lou Center for ALS Research. Comprised of two races — one competitive, one just for fun — the event invited participants to run one mile, eat six donuts, and run another mile through Schenley Plaza and down to Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens.

More than 8,000 donuts later, all fundraising records were broken. “Donut Dash has been a hilarious and heartwarming silver lining to our family’s experience with a terrible disease,” says Suzanne Alexander. Her husband, Neil Alexander, died from ALS in 2015, just five weeks after announcing the creation of The Live Like Lou Center for ALS Research at The University of Pittsburgh’s Brain Institute. The center focuses both on developing new treatments and on

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improving the quality of life for people who are now living with the progressive, degenerative neurological condition. The ultimate goal: finding a cure for ALS. Students from CMU’s Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE) Fraternity supported the cause by hosting the Donut Dash, with seniors David Hiles and Kevin Wainczak taking the helm of the races, a donut eating contest, live music, and several sponsor and vendor exhibits.

The CMU SAE Fraternity made a commitment to raise over $500,000 over five years for The Live Like Lou Center for ALS Research in honor of their alumni advisor, Bob Dax, who died from ALS in May 2017.

“What I find so amazing is how the community has gathered behind this event and this cause,” Hiles says.

“Sometimes, all it takes is 1,400 of your closest friends eating 700 dozen donuts in the middle of a Pittsburgh street to make a difference.”

This year’s presenting sponsor, Peoples Gas, along with event sponsors Carnegie Mellon University, University of Pittsburgh, Huntington Bank, HefrenTillotson, and Mosites Construction & Development Company participated in the event celebration.

“This fun and family-friendly event, led by CMU’s SAE Fraternity, broke all records because of their commitment and hard work to make a difference,” says Kim Ravenda, senior vice president of Huntington.

“Their dedication was inspirational.” — Kim Ravenda Huntington Bank, huntington.com. The Live Like Lou Center for ALS Research, livelikelou.org.

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900 runners, 6,600 donuts, and $100,000 raised 1,020 runners, 7,000 donuts, and $104,000 raised 1,200 runners, 8,000 donuts, and $170,000 raised 1,400 runners, 8,400 donuts, and $200,000 raised

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NIGHT OF 1,000 MARILYNS WHO: More than 500 guests, including Jimmy and Kathe Patrinos, Maureen Kerr, Anne Johnson, Ellen Kessler, Barb Scheib, and Dmitri Shiry WHAT: The Andy Warhol Museum’s annual fundraiser, Night of 1,000 Marilyns, benefits the museum’s exhibition and educational programming WHERE: The Andy Warhol Museum HIGHLIGHTS: Guests embraced the event’s theme and arrived dressed as their favorite Hollywood silver screen stars, such as Marilyn Monroe — of course! — Clark Gable, Marlene Dietrich, Jimmy Steward, and Greta Garbo. The glamour continued with free hair and makeup styling, provided by Cardamon’s Salon, and a photo booth, provided by Larrimor’s, that guests were welcome to use throughout the event. All seven floors of the museum were open to explore, including The Warhol’s exhibition, Stars of the Silver Screen. — C.C. “We were thrilled to welcome so many people to the museum to see the closing of our exhibition, Andy Warhol: Stars of the Silver Screen and enjoy Title Town and our terrific line up of superstars Bambi Deerest, Dixie Surewood, and Cindy Crotchford. This event provides crucial exhibition and educational support for the museum, and brings staff, members, and guests together for a very Warholian evening!” — Karen Lautanen, director of strategic initiatives for The Andy Warhol Museum

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PITTSBURGH OPERA’S DIAMOND HORSESHOE BALL WHO: More than 200 guests, including Pittsburgh Opera general director Christopher Hahn and Ron Booth, board chair Michele Fabrizi, board president Gene Welsh and Marty Healy, Roseanne and Dr. Mark Wholey, Antony Walker, Melanie and Jim Crockard, and Dr. Lisa Cibik and Bernie Kobosky WHAT: Chaired by Dr. Vonda Writght and Peter Taglianetti, the Pittsburgh Opera’s Diamond Horseshoe Ball raised over $225,000 to aid in the opera’s mission of enriching Pittsburgh and the tri-state area!

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WHERE: The Omni William Penn Hotel HIGHLIGHTS: The theme of the event was “Live for Love, Live for Art,” inspired by Puccini’s Tosca, the opera that opened Pittsburgh Opera’s season. The evening began with a cocktail reception, followed by a gourmet dinner and performances by Pittsburgh Opera Resident Artists — including a special cameo appearance by Thiago Arancam! Guests placed bids at the silent auction, as well as the live auction, hosted by WTAETV’s Sally Wiggin and international star mezzo-soprano Marianne Cornetti, and ventured onto the dance floor while the Elite Show Band performed. — C.C. “A wonderful night from start to finish — a great way to kick off our season.” — Chris Cox, director of marketing and communications for the Pittsburgh Opera

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EXPLORE EAST LIBERTY FIRST ANNUAL WINE FESTIVAL WHO: Hundreds of East Liberty residents and those from the surrounding Pittsburgh area WHAT: The East Liberty Quarter Chamber of Commerce hosted its inaugural Explore East Liberty Wine Festival, which raised funds to assist the businesses, residents, and nonprofits of East Liberty and other local neighborhoods.

WHERE: In the heart of East Liberty, along Broad Street from Highland Avenue to Centre Avenue HIGHLIGHTS: Festival goers received a wine tote and glass to taste samples from 12 different wineries, including Pittsburgh Winery, Kingview Mead Winery, and R Wine Cellar. Food trucks and vendors, such as Muddy Waters Oyster Bar, BRGR, Blume Honey Water, and Nakama, kept attendees fueled for the outdoor event while they mingled and learned more about local businesses like RE/MAX and Animal Friends. — M.H. “The evening was a huge success.

Everyone had a wonderful time as the community united for what was truly a joyous event.” — Susan Coe, owner of Peace, Love & Zen Holistic Wellness Center

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34TH ANNUAL FAMILY HOUSE POLO MATCH WHO: 2,000 guests WHAT: The 34th Annual Family House Polo Match raised $220,000 to provide comfortable, affordable housing accommodations to patients, and their families, who are in Pittsburgh to receive medical treatment.

WHERE: Hartwood Acres HIGHLIGHTS: Guests enjoyed a professional polo match; placed bids at a silent auction; and indulged in tastings of beer, wine, and spirits, as well as boutique shopping. There was no limit to the dining options at the event — on-site, there was a vast selection of food trucks, and guests created their own spreads of tailgate favorites. Following tradition, spectators were welcomed onto the polo field at halftime to “stomp the divots” and introduce themselves to the Saxonburg Hunt Hounds. — C.C. “The event was a day filled with celebrating Family House and those who support us! [It] is always a unique and wonderful opportunity to mix and mingle, party with friends, and enjoy the horses, activities, and fun fashion on display, all while raising funds to help keep our room rates low for the patients and families who need us most.” — Jennifer March, executive director of Family House

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FLY AWAY BASH WHO: More than 550 guests, including Lisa Scales, president and CEO of Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank; Shelia Weiner, founder and president of The Event Group; and Paul Abernathy, director of FOCUS Pittsburgh WHAT: The Event Group celebrated its 30th anniversary by collaborating with Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank to host the Fly Away Bash. The event benefited Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank’s Backpack Program, which fights food insecurity among children who otherwise may not have enough to eat over the weekend.

WHERE: Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank Headquarters HIGHLIGHTS: Following the theme of aviation, air traffic controllers and flight attendants greeted guests upon arrival. Attendees enjoyed a strolling dinner provided by big Catering, the “in-flight entertainment” area featured games like pool and foosball, a photobooth, giant lite-brite, and drinks from a server sitting atop an 11-foot-tall tricycle!

Thousands of boxes of cereal and cans of food served as both decoration and a donation to the organization. For 10 lucky guests, the night did not end at the close of the event. A private jet flew six winners to New York City for an all-expense-paid weekend. The four remaining winners were escorted by limousine to Omni Bedford Springs Resort and the Omni William Penn Hotel. — C.C. “Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank helps feed 360,000 members of our community in need each year and 19 percent of those people are children. The Fly Away Bash brought together the community to help ensure children have enough to eat over the weekends. We are so thankful to The Event Group, UPMC Health Plan, and all the other organizations that came together to make this event possible.” — Lisa Scales

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10/13/17 3:50 PM

WINE, WOMEN, & SHOES WHO: Over 300 guests, including Ralene DeBord and co-chairs Melissa Dellovade, Craig Fitzpatrick, Lisa Gaydos, Laura Penrod-Kronk, Dee Dee Troutman, and Latasha Wilson-Batch WHAT: Wine, Women, & Shoes blended “fashion and compassion” with a glamorous get-together in support of Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC Creative Expressive Arts Therapy (CEAT) Program. The event raised $25,000 for the program, which will help young patients cope with symptoms, stress, and traumatic experiences.

WHERE: The Fairmont Pittsburgh

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HIGHLIGHTS: Incredible wine tastings provided by Josh Cellars, Boisset Collection, Conundrum Wines, and Emmolo & Villa Sandi Italian Wines paired well with the designer shopping opportunities. Guests also enjoyed a fabulous fashion show, presented by Serendipity Boutique, and live and silent auctions. Prizes included a couture design by featured designer Julianne D’Errico of Duende, a luxurious vacation package, and one of three “Key to the Closet” packages valued at over $5,000 each. — R.J. “We were pleased to honor Dolores ‘Dolly’ Warwick as ‘Queen of Soul’ for her noteworthy impact on charitable fundraising.” — Janet Winters

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THRIVAL INNOVATION MARQUEE EVENT — “INTELLIGENCE: HUMANS X TECH” WHO: 500 guests, including Wiz Khalifa, John Battelle, Katie Stanton, Rasu Shrestha, Mickey McManus, Jory Des Jardins, Jordon Rooney, Joel Lunenfeld, Aneesh Chopra, Marc Ruxin, and Tal Heppenstall WHAT: Thrival Innovation Marquee Event — “Intelligence: Humans X Tech” is part of the larger Thrival Innovation + Music Festival, the proceeds of which go to support Ascender, an independent 501 (c)(3) nonprofit that provides community programming, resources, and office space for entrepreneurs and start-ups.

Margaret Wilson, Jo Ellen Parker, Ian Wilson

Jesse Thornburg, Shinjini Kundu, Alex Deans

WHERE: Carnegie Museum of Art HIGHLIGHTS: In celebration of the work of worldrenowned artist and technologist Ian Cheng, the event focused on interactivity and artificial intelligence, featuring more than 30 art presentations, exhibits, and demonstrations, which fit the theme. Keynote talks were given by national, influential thought leaders who have played an important role in shaping the global market.

— C.C. “We couldn’t be more pleased with the outcome.

It was a fantastic night that demonstrated to an audience from around the U.S. that Pittsburgh is a technology and culture leader.” — Dan Law, director at Thrival and vice president of business development at Ascender PHOTOGRAPHS BY SARAH COLLINS •

Bobby Zappala, Rasu Shrestha, Jana Eggers, Aneesh Chopra

Alex Bard, Idil Gözde, Buzz Miller

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WHEN PASSION MEETS THE ROAD AWARDS GALA WHO: Upwards of 120 guests WHAT: Vision Towards Peace’s fourth annual When Passion Meets the Road Awards Gala honored, celebrated, and paid homage to the individuals who work in the social services field.

WHERE: The Ace Hotel HIGHLIGHTS: The event recognized Anna E. Hollis, Marlon Ferguson, Dean Williams, Donielle Owen, and DeVon “Von” Madden as Forerunners; Tammy Thompson, Sara Danforth, and Leslie Evans as Roadrunner Award winners; and Tiffany Huff-Strothers, Iyana Tennon, Kalie D. Pierce, Terry Lynne Shields, and Mrs. Jessica N. Brown as Entrepreneur Award recipients. Walter Smith, Ph.D, deputy director of Children’s Family and Youth Services of Pittsburgh, delivered a special keynote address, acknowledging the required energy, effort, and courage it takes to work in this field. — R.J. “The most moving moment of the event for me was the keynote discussion by Walter Smith.

His conversation centered around why it was important to host an event like this, honoring workers in this industry, because their work takes more effort, diligence, endurance, and strength to carry on and help people with their issues every single day.” — Renee Aldrich, PR consultant of Vision Towards Peace PHOTOGRAPHS BY CHARLIE MAGOVERN •

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Mikea Wall, Autumn Walton, Felicia Robinson

Travess Strothers, Tiffany Huff-Strothers

Evelyn Savido, Dr. Walter Smith

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When we hosted our first Chef’s Best Dish event, we wanted to present local chefs the opportunity to share the meals that make them the most proud. Now in our fifth year, the event has grown into the ultimate evening for the major players of the foodie community to unite. From the culinary wizards who give validation to our local restaurant scene’s national accolades, to the savvy tasters who revel in the delicious benefits of living in the area, we love to see the networking, sharing, and connecting take place every year.

The tradition continues NOVEMBER 8, from 5:30-8:30 p.m., at the Circuit Center & Ballroom. Come partake in a lovely fall evening, where colleagues and friends spend their dinnertimes together, sampling the unparalleled offerings and voting in the categories of Best Seasonal Dish, Best Presentation, Best Pittsburgh Dish, Best Dessert, and Best Overall. Sponsored by Dollar Bank and Yelp, the event also benefits Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank.

We’ll see you there!

For tickets, visit whirlmagazine.com/chefsbestdish.

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SIX PENN KITCHEN EXECUTIVE CHEF CHRIS O’BRIEN Duck breast with cassoulet, creamy parsnip purée, and root vegetables 146 6th St., Downtown. 412.566.7366. sixpennkitchen.com.

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CAFE IO CHEF AND OWNER JEFF IOVINO Carnitas Tostadas with green chile salsa, pickled red onions, queso fresco, and fresh cilantro 300A Beverly Road, Mt. Lebanon.

412.440.0414. cafeio.com.

BREADWORK S CO-OWNER FRED HARTMAN Back plate, clockwise from the top: twist dinner roll, sesame horn roll, pumpernickel raisin roll, and salt stick. Front plate: rustic raisin bread — filled with dark and golden raisins 2110 Brighton Road, North Side. 412.515.0157. breadworkspgh.com.

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ALTIUS EXECUTIVE CHEF JESSICA BAUER Duroc Pork Chop from Compart Family Farms with sugar pumpkin and apple mostarda, spiced pepitas, smoked Gouda purple potatoes, French green beans, and baby carrots 1230 Grandview Ave., Mt Washington.

412.904.4442. altiuspgh.com.

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GIRASOLE EXECUTIVE CHEF JENNIFER GERASOLE Spinach and Ricotta Ravioli with tomato cream sauce “It’s our most requested dish!”

— Executive Chef Jennifer Gerasole, Girasole 733 Copeland St., Shadyside. 412.682.2130.

733copeland.com.

SOBA EXECUTIVE CHEF LILY TRAN Korean-style rice cakes in gochujang with bok choy, pork belly, and bean sprouts “In Korea, this is a traditional dish served during Chuseok, an autumn festival very similar to Thanksgiving in the United States.”

— Executive Chef Lily Tran, Soba 5847 Ellsworth Ave., Shadyside.

412.362.5656. sobapa.com.

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ELEVEN EXECUTIVE CHEF ELI WAHL Beef tartare with black garlic, a port reduction, ground cherries, petite greens, buttered croutons, cured egg yolk, and pickled mustard seed 1150 Smallman St., Strip District.

412.201.5656. elevenck.com.

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EMERALD VALLEY ARTISANS, LLC & A519 CHOCOLATE EMERALD VALLEY ARTISANS, LLC OWNER ALISA FAVA-FASNACHT, EMERALD VALLEY, LLC SALES MANAGER RACQUELLE FAVA-ROCKWELL, & A519 CHOCOLATE CHOCOLATIER AMANDA WRIGHT Emerald Valley Artisans, LLC created an orange, cranberry, and apple fromage blanc cheesecake.

Each slice is paired with dark chocolate truffles from A519 Chocolate, featuring a dark chocolate shell with orange cranberry apple fromage gel filling and toasted white chocolate.

Emerald Valley Artisans, LLC,166 Fava Farm Road, Scenery Hill. 855.674.6826. emeraldvalleyartisans.com.

A519 Chocolate, 412.475.9519. a519chocolate.com.

EIGHTY ACRES KITCHEN & BAR OWNER AND EXECUTIVE CHEF DON WINKIE Serenity Hill Farms rack of lamb with roasted Brussels sprouts, butternut squash, and apples, and a warm couscous salad with pomegranate yogurt sauce 1910 New Texas Road, Plum Borough.

724.519.7304. eightyacreskitchen.com.

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BIGHAM TAVER N EXECUTIVE CHEF LES MURPHY Black & Gold Pierogi Bowl — pierogi topped with mesquite pork, sunny-side-up eggs, and a house-made black and gold sauce, which is a peppery Carolina barbecue sauce “We serve this particular dish on our ‘Sunday Funday’ menu. It translates perfectly from brunch to dinner, and we started serving it on Sundays for the Steelers’ season.”

— Executive Chef Les Murphy, Bigham Tavern 321 Bigham St., Mt. Washington. 412.431.9313. bighamtavern.com.

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BURGH BITES’ BRICK N’ MORTAR OWNER RICCI MINELLA Harvest corn chowder with charred corn, roasted pumpkin, crispy prosciutto, sage, and scallion with grilled jalapeño cornbread on the side “This seasonal dish was a happy accident.

One of the chefs at our restaurant was coming up with a pumpkin and corn salsa to serve with our tortilla chips. We didn’t like it as a cold salsa, but we knew that it had potential and could be the start of something really great. One of the chefs suggested we make pumpkin corn chowder out of it, roasting whole pumpkin and garnishing with some crispy prosciutto and sage. The end product turned out great!” — Owner Ricci Minella, Burgh Bites’ Brick N’ Mortar 1709 E. Railroad St., Heidelberg. 412.229.7119. burghbitestruck.com.

CORNERSTONE RESTAURANT & B AR EXECUTIVE CHEF JASON MOONEY Pan-roasted halibut with onion soubise, crispy fingerling potatoes, haricot verts, and whole grain mustard glaze “The onion is sweeter, so when you put the potatoes on top, it makes a great flavor.”

— Executive Chef Jason Mooney, Cornerstone Restaurant & Bar 301 Freeport Road, Aspinwall. 412.408.3420. cornerstonepgh.com.

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MONTEREY BAY EXECUTIVE CHEF HEATHER DERAWAY Hot, smoked salmon with brown sugar and pink peppercorn, whole grain mustard aioli, and arugula with Meyer lemon 1411 Grandview Ave., Mt. Washington.

412.481.4414. montereybayfishgrotto.com.

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PARIS 66 BISTRO EXECUTIVE CHEF LARRY LAFFONT Salade de Betteraves with rainbow beets, crumbled goat cheese, walnuts, arugula, olive oil, and red wine vinegar 6018 Centre Ave., Shadyside. 412.404.8166. paris66bistro.com.

KAYA EXECUTIVE CHEF BEN SLOAN Jerked Pork and Plantain Nachos â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a heaping pile of fried plantain chips topped with Chihuahua cheese sauce, jerked pork, scallions, cilantro, pickled red onion, Fresno Chiles, and lime 2000 Smallman St., Strip District.

412.261.6565. bigburrito.com/kaya.

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D’S SIX PAX & DOGZ CHEF COREY FLESSE Franksgiving Dog — a turkey hotdog in a poppy seed bun, topped with mashed potatoes, stuffing, gravy, and corn with cranberry sauce on the side 1118 S. Braddock Ave., Regent Square.

412.241.4666. ds6pax.com.

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BELLA CHRISTIE & LIL’ Z’S SWEET BOUTIQUE OWNER AND OFFICIAL TASTE TESTER KADEE LEWIS At left: S’More to Love Wafflelicious, a tasty waffle topped with chocolate and caramel sauces, toasted marshmallows, and pecans.

At right: Strawberry Blonde Wafflelicious, a tasty waffle topped with strawberries, white chocolate drizzle, cream cheese icing, and vanilla wafer crumbles. Both dishes are served with vanilla ice cream, made fresh with a homemade ice cream base and liquid nitrogen.

213 Commercial Ave., Aspinwall. 3511 Butler St., Lawrenceville. 412.772.1283. asweetboutique.com.

SLICE ON BROADWAY OWNER RICO LUNARDI Stuffed Pizza, packed with pepperoni, bacon, sausage, capicola, and provolone, served with garlic knots and marinara sauce on the side 2128 Broadway Ave., Beechview. 412.531.1068.

108 E. Main St., Carnegie. 412.276.0200.

PNC Park, 115 Federal St., North Shore. 412.325.4485.

6004 Centre Ave., East Liberty. 412.450.8375. sliceonbroadway.com.

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WAFFLES INCAFFEINATED OWNER GORDON SHEFFER & CHEF BROCK EDWARDS “Brandy and the Giant Peach” — a raspberry waffle adorned with brandied peaches, whipped cream, and honey mascarpone, drizzled with raspberry sauce + This dreamy dish was inspired by the Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center’s production of “James and the Giant Peach Jr.,” November 10-12 + 17-19!

453 3rd St., Beaver. 724.359.4841. 2517 E. Carson St., South Side. 412.301.1763. 10339 Perry Hwy., Wexford.

412.349.5257. wafflesincaffeinated.com.

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JIMMY WAN’S HEAD SUSHI CHEF AND PARTNER ALEX TANG & OWNER JIMMY WAN Tuna Poke Bowl with rice, seaweed salad, guacamole, black sesame seeds, ginger, and scallions “This is a new featured item. It’s basically deconstructed sushi with a relatively simple design and high-end ingredients.”

— Owner Jimmy Wan, Jimmy Wan’s 1337 Old Freeport Road, Fox Chapel.

412.968.0848. 1686 Route 228, Cranberry Twp., 724.778.8978. jimmywans.com.

GABY ET JULES EXECUTIVE PASTRY CHEF DAVID PIQUARD Clockwise from the top: White Chocolate Basil, Sea Salt, Raspberry, Rose, Peach & Violet, and Cassis & Lavender macarons 5837 Forbes Ave., Squirrel Hill. 412.682.1966.

435 Market St., Downtown. 412.281.3818. gabyetjules.com.

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AMAZON: PRIMED FOR SUCCESS PITTSBURGH NATIVE JEFF WILKE LEADS AMAZON WITH TRANSFORMATIONAL BUSINESS CONCEPTS

BY CHRISTINE TUMPSON

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ey, you! Yes, you, who just ordered tableware for Thanksgiving dinner, as well as the actual turkey and all of the fixings from Amazon.com, and are having it delivered right on time to your also-ordered-from-Amazon.com-wreathcovered front door. Do you know that you are one of the most important people on earth to Jeff Wilke, Amazon’s CEO of Worldwide Consumer? The Green Tree native turned global leader is humble in his own promotion, choosing instead to study and master the art of operating one of the largest and most impactful businesses in history.

His story began atop the hill above the City of Pittsburgh, the eldest of three children, all now successful in their own specialties. A love of family seems to be the center of Wilke’s focus. His drive for success is not selfaggrandizement, but rather recognizing the value of a well-lived life. In watching how Amazon obsesses over its customers, you might get the impression Wilke wants the same for all of them.

What does that mean for you? Constant analysis of data and consumer feedback to ensure that Amazon has what its customers need in many facets of their lives, from retail to technology to delivery. The merging of shopping-mall retail with personal computer and phones is not without its own share of issues, such as credit card data breaches (though Amazon hasn’t suffered such a breach, and guards vigilantly against them). But with the rising trend of direct-fromphone pay systems, there will soon be a more direct stream of goods and services to you, the top-priority consumer.

That means a healthier lifestyle with more options for living it while on the move.

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By organizing Amazon leaders and their self-chosen teams in these single-thread businesses, Wilke is able to manage them as “separable entities,” a key term in Amazonspeak. A Princeton University-trained chemical engineer with an MBA from M.I.T., Wilke says a single-threaded leader manages one team, with a collection of hand-picked talent, and doesn’t need to worry about what other groups within Amazon are doing. The approach empowers the leaders of each separable business to move quickly and to take ideas and products to consumers with greater ease.

This approach even allows Amazon to build multiple businesses in a single industry, and to let consumers choose the winners. So even as Amazon makes a major brickand-mortar acquisition like Whole Foods, it can still offer groceries via Amazon.com, AmazonFresh, Prime Now, and other Amazon brands. The acquisition may shake up the grocery industry, but that’s not the aim for Amazon. It’s business-as-usual innovation, focused on great consumer experiences. Single threads, no tangles.

In a Q-and-A with WHIRL, Wilke notes how his hometown shaped his thinking about leadership and the good that well-run companies can do. His connection to blue-collar Pittsburgh is part of the reason he wears flannel shirts to work for three months every year, a nod, as The Wall Street Journal recently noted in a profile of Wilke, to the more than 250,000 warehouse workers who will fill orders during Amazon’s busy holiday season.

That kind of rootedness, from someone who has accomplished as much as Wilke, isn’t something common in today’s society. But it might be the secret to at least one leader’s success.

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Q&A with Jeff Wilke WHAT TRAITS DO YOU ATTRIBUTE TO GROWING UP IN PITTSBURGH? There’s something about growing up in a blue-collar town that changes the way you think about work and jobs and, in particular, the people who work in manufacturing plants. I grew up at a time when Pittsburgh was going through a transition — sometimes a difficult one — from a reliance on industrial factories to newer technologies.

That gave me an appreciation for industry and the people who work in plants. When I got to Amazon 18 years ago, it turned out we were building fulfillment centers all over the country and around the world. When I walked into our first fulfillment center, I felt like I was walking into an assembly plant, similar to ones where I’d spent time early in my career. These days, I spend a lot of time in our Seattle offices, but I love to go visit folks in our fulfillment centers and spend time there. In the fourth quarter, starting October 1, I wear flannel shirts to Amazon’s corporate offices every day as a reminder to myself and the folks around me of the great work the people in our warehouses do on behalf of our customers.

AMAZON IS CHANGING AMERICAN SOCIETY BY ESTABLISHING AND CONNECTING COMMUNITIES. IS THERE AN OVERALL MESSAGE BEHIND THIS? I’ve always believed that for-profit enterprises play a critical role in our society, and very well run ones can be a positive force.

For Amazon, that includes things like helping people prepare for accelerating technological change and for new kinds of jobs.

Pittsburgh, with its history of innovation, and with its great universities, taught me the value of being able to learn, adapt, and grow. You can see it now in the number of technology and medical companies with offices and labs in Pittsburgh.

I believe we are entering an era in which lifelong education will be critical. It’s no longer enough to get a diploma from high school or college and rely on those skills for life. I think everyone is going to have to keep learning throughout their lives, and to take on new skills. At Amazon, we have a program in our fulfillment centers called Career Choice that pays for 95 percent of tuition for classes in a person’s chosen field, even if those new careers aren’t focused on Amazon’s needs. It’s a chance for people to come to work for our fulfillment centers for four or five years and then move on to a job that’s even higher paying and requires higher skills.

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PROFITABILITY AND BUSINESS MODELS EVOLVE. WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR BIGGEST CONTRIBUTION TO THE CURRENT ITERATION OF AMAZON? I had the great fortune of being able to bring advanced manufacturing techniques into an industry, retail, that largely hadn’t used them before. There’s a process we implemented early in my time at Amazon called Fast Track.

Simply put, it’s a streamlining of our fulfillment center operations that reduces the time spent between when you pick up an item in a warehouse, combine it with other items into a box, and move it to a truck. It sounds simple, but creating Fast Track involved inventing hundreds of other incremental improvements, including lots of new software. Teams all across our company contributed.

You might not have heard of Fast Track, but Amazon Prime, at its core, is a subscription to the super-fast delivery service enabled

by Fast Track.

ANY WORDS OF WISDOM FOR THOSE WHO LOOK UP TO YOU FOR BUSINESS ADVICE? I think the biggest problem public companies have is that they’re too focused on the short term. As a result, they have the wrong incentives in place. The leaders of those companies are too focused on the quarter, too focused on the current year, too focused on cash bonuses. And they make short-term decisions as a result. Amazon has created a culture and an incentive system that rewards people who are building over five- to seven-year time frames. For a lot of companies, that would be incredibly hard to do because of short-term pressure. To the extent that you can, resist short-term pressure to do what you know will be the wrong thing for the long run. That’s not always an easy thing. You have to have courage. Being willing to be misunderstood — often for long periods of time — is incredibly important.

EVERYONE IS TALKING ABOUT THE LOCATION FOR AMAZON’S SECOND HEADQUARTERS, HQ2.

PITTSBURGH IS THE NEW SPOT, RIGHT? I grew up in Pittsburgh, but I’ve lived all over the country, and there are many other great cities. Our deadline for proposals was October 19, and we will give serious consideration to every HQ2 proposal we receive from across North America.

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“The number 43 was chosen as a way for us to reflect on our humble beginnings as a matchmaking service for unwanted pets when we were founded in 1943 and to celebrate how Animal Friends has progressed into the full-service companion animal resource center that we are today.”

The inaugural class had three months to raise funds for Animal Friends, with the campaign culminating at the annual Black Tie & Tails gala in September. There, the PHOTOGRAPHS FROM LINDA MITZEL

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group’s grand total was revealed: $ 95,476! After such a success, Animal Friends is looking forward to making the program an ongoing tradition. “We know that with the commitment of this group of ‘43 Friends, Animal Friends will be able to continue to put forth progressive and compassionate solutions for the challenges that threaten the wellbeing of our animal friends,” Galiotto says. “Through their time, energy, and talent, lives will be saved and communities will be enriched.”

If you’re already looking forward to next year, nominate someone (or yourself!) for the 2018 Class of ’43 Friends by contacting Sarah at SGaliotto@ ThinkingOutsideTheCage.org or visiting ThinkingOutsideTheCage.org/ 43Friends.

Animal Friends, 562 Camp Horne Road, Ohio Twp. 412.847.7000.

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Since 2012, our annual guide has been showcasing the nonprofits in the Pittsburgh region who are making an impact in our local communities each and every day. This holiday season, take the time to learn about and give back to these organizations and the programs and people they support.

Animal Friends THE MISSION: To reduce the number of unwanted animals through aggressive spay/ neuter programs; provide for the well-being of companion animals in need; offer affordable wellness services and resources to pets and owners in need; promote the animal-human bond through outreach, education, and therapeutic programming; and act as an advocate on behalf of animals in crisis and as an enforcer of their rights and protection WHAT IT’S DOING: During Animal Friends’ annual year-end rescue, staff and volunteers travel to partner shelters and animal control facilities in the region to transfer adoptable pets to Animal Friends where they are given another chance to find homes. Sponsors are also available for the pets that are brought to Animal Friends through the rescue.

WHO IT’S SUPPORTING: Funds raised and efforts made through Animal Friends benefit the homeless pets of our region.

DO YOUR PART: Visit ThinkingOutsideTheCage.org or call 412.847.7000 to make a contribution to the cause.

+ ANIMAL FRIENDS WAS AWARDED A FOUR-STAR

Brother’s Brother Foundation THE MISSION: To promote international health and education through the efficient and effective distribution and provision of donated medical, educational, agricultural, and other resources WHAT IT’S DOING: “Connecting people’s resources with people’s needs” is more than a tagline at Brother’s Brother Foundation (BBF), it’s at the base level of everything it does. The foundation provides essentials, such as medical supplies and other humanitarian items, to people around the world who are affected by domestic disasters.

WHO IT’S SUPPORTING: Through its charitable network, BBF ensures that an individual’s goodwill and generosity is channeled as efficiently as possible, whether the goods are shipped from their warehouse by truck, or delivered by the caring hands of one of the hundreds of medical mission teams that BBF supports every year.

DO YOUR PART: Monetary donations fund the shipment of supplies, equipment, and medicines received from corporate manufacturers or medical systems. BBF works with partners both domestic and international to ensure the most efficient and effective measures are taken to make the most of each donated dollar.

RATING BY CHARITY NAVIGATOR FOR MAKING THE BEST, MOST RESPONSIBLE USE OF THE DONATIONS IT RECEIVES!

+ THERE IS ALWAYS A NEED FOR VOLUNTEERS TO SORT THE

Animal Friends, 562 Camp Horne Road, Ohio Twp. 412.847.7000. ThinkingOutsideTheCage.org.

Brother’s Brother Foundation, 1200 Galveston Ave., North Side.

412.321.3160. brothersbrother.org.

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Fern Hollow Nature Center THE MISSION: To provide a place where individuals, groups, and families can come to enjoy the outdoors WHAT IT’S DOING: Fern Hollow Nature Center is the gateway to the area park system. It’s a place where people can understand the environment through educational programs for adults and children, and through the appreciative use of the area. Programs are both organized and spontaneous.

WHO IT’S SUPPORTING: Every year, over 8,000 people participate in the programs that Fern Hollow offers. Funds raised during its Year End Campaign go to the purchase of equipment and supplies needed for its environmental programming with local schools and the Natural Outdoor Classroom — the first certified Nature Play area in PA! DO YOUR PART: By making a monetary donation, you can help the nonprofit offer free and discounted programs; develop new programming; and maintain its native tree walk, native gardens, grounds, and outdoor classroom.

Epilepsy Foundation Western/Central PA THE MISSION: To stop seizures, find a cure, and overcome challenges created by epilepsy WHAT IT’S DOING: The Epilepsy Foundation Western/Central PA will be hosting the 24th Annual Mardi Gras Gala on FEBRUARY 13 at the Westin Convention Center.

The event mirrors the Mardi Gras Festival in New Orleans with its upbeat activities and celebrations.

WHO IT’S SUPPORTING: Funds raised provide programs and supportive services to children, families, and adults in Western and Central Pennsylvania who are affected by epilepsy.

DO YOUR PART: Make a monetary donation at efwp.org or by texting 1in26 to 41444.

+JOIN THE VOLUNTEER NETWORK, AND DONATE YOUR TIME AT CONFERENCES, SPECIAL EVENTS, AND SOCIAL EVENTS!

Epilepsy Foundation Western/ Central PA, 1501 Reedsdale St., Suite 3002, North Shore.

412.322.5880. efwp.org.

+ THE CENTER RELIES ON VOLUNTEERS TO HELP WITH ALL PROGRAMMING, GROUND WORK, MAINTENANCE, AND GENERAL OFFICE WORK. IF INTERESTED, EMAIL INFO@FHNC.ORG.

Fern Hollow Nature Center, 1901 Glen Mitchell Road, P.O. Box 8, Sewickley. 412.741.6136. fhnc.org.

Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank THE MISSION: To feed people in need and mobilize the community to eliminate hunger WHAT IT’S DOING: Running through Thanksgiving, Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank will be working with Giant Eagle to support its neighbors in need through Fall Food Share. Shoppers can make monetary or shelfstable food donations through participating Giant Eagle locations. At the same time, the KDKA-TV Turkey Fund encourages the community to make monetary donations to help ensure all of our neighbors have a turkey for their Thanksgiving meal.

WHO IT’S SUPPORTING: Community members facing hunger benefit from both initiatives.

DO YOUR PART: This holiday season, donate or volunteer through one of the organization’s holiday activities. For more information, visit pittsburghfoodbank.org/events.

+ OPENING NOVEMBER 18 AND RUNNING THROUGH CHRISTMAS EVE, THE FOOD BANK WILL OPERATE SANTA’S HOUSE AS A PART OF HOLIDAY MARKET IN MARKET SQUARE. IN EXCHANGE FOR A $5 DONATION TO THE FOOD BANK, VISITORS RECEIVE A PHOTO WITH SANTA.

Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, 1 N. Linden St., Duquesne. 412.460.3663. pittsburghfoodbank.org.

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Humane Animal Rescue THE MISSION: To provide temporary shelter, food, medical attention, and comfort to all abandoned, neglected, and injured animals brought to Human Animal Rescue by members of the community, and to educate the public about the humane care of animals WHAT IT’S DOING: Humane Animal Rescue has partnered with the Pittsburgh Penguins to create its annual charity pet calendar, Penguins & Paws. The calendar features photographs of Penguins players with their own pets, as well as adorable, adoptable animals from Humane Animal Rescue.

WHO IT’S SUPPORTING: Proceeds from calendar sales will go toward providing for animals in need.

DO YOUR PART: Help Humane Animal Rescue reach its goal of $100,000 by purchasing Penguins & Paws 2018 calendars at humaneanimalrescue.org or through Penguins gear stores.

+ BECOME A VOLUNTEER AND JOIN THE GROUP OF OVER 500 INDIVIDUALS WHO RESCUE THOUSANDS OF ANIMALS PER YEAR!

Humane Animal Rescue, 6926 Hamilton Ave., Homewood West. 412.345.7300. humaneanimalrescue.org.

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Pittsburgh THE MISSION: To provide a home away from home for families with seriously ill children receiving medical treatment, and to help children and their families lead happier, healthier, and more productive lives

Laughlin Children’s Center

Light of Life Rescue Mission

THE MISSION: To help children from Allegheny, Beaver, and Butler Counties build a bridge to successful learning and emotional well-being

THE MISSION: To provide a home for the homeless and food for the hungry, and build disciples for the Kingdom of God among the poor, addicted, abused, and needy

WHAT IT’S DOING: Laughlin Children’s Center (LCC) offers a wide variety of programs and services for children ages 2-15, including speech and occupational therapy, child and family counseling, one-on-one tutoring in traditional subjects and dyslexia, and the nationally accredited Village Preschool.

WHO IT’S SUPPORTING: Funds raised go to the Center’s Financial Aid Program, which assists families experiencing difficult economic circumstances to obtain the services their children need at reduced rates. LCC believes that all children should have an equal chance to succeed in school and in life.

DO YOUR PART: Help LCC meet its fundraising goal of $90,000 by donating at LaughlinCenter.org.

+ ENSURE THAT CHILDREN OF ALL

ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES HAVE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY TO SUCCEED BY MAKING A DONATION TO LAUGHLIN CHILDREN’S CENTER TODAY. VISIT LAUGHLINCENTER.ORG AND CLICK ON DONATE IN THE UPPER RIGHT CORNER.

Laughlin Children’s Center, 424 Frederick Ave., Sewickley. 412.741.4087. laughlincenter.org.

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WHAT IT’S DOING: Light of Life Rescue Mission collects warm men’s coats and adult men’s gloves for those in need during the winter months. Clothing distribution tents will also be set up outside the Mission during the Thanksgiving Banquet and Christmas Banquet, which provide entertainment, church services, and holiday meals through extended hours. Light of Life is also participating in the ALIVE Outreach Event, hosted by the Northside Homeless Alliance.

WHO IT’S SUPPORTING: Men, women, and children who are in need of winter accessories, a meal, or help from the organization’s long-term recovery programs can benefit from the nonprofit. Light of Light Rescue Mission also partners with local churches and nonprofits to support their members’ needs.

DO YOUR PART: Volunteer your time, make a monetary donation, or become a business sponsor to help Light of Life Rescue Mission continue helping those in need.

+ TO ARRANGE A DROP-OFF OF WINTER

ACCESSORIES, CONTACT BRENNA GALLAGHER AT BGALLAGHER@LIGHTOFLIFE.ORG OR 412.258.6128.

Light of Life Rescue Mission, 10 E. North Ave., North Side. 412.258.6100. lightoflife.org.

WHAT IT’S DOING: The Red Shoe Ball will be held NOVEMBER 4 at Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown.

The annual fundraiser celebrates the organization’s champions.

WHO IT’S SUPPORTING: The 1,600 families who stay at the Ronald McDonald House each year in the Pittsburgh area benefit from the nonprofit’s efforts.

DO YOUR PART: There are many ways to support the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Pittsburgh, including becoming a sponsor at one of its events, donating items for raffles and auctions, or attending upcoming events.

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UPCOMING FUNDRAISING EVENTS AT RMHCPGH.ORG.

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Pittsburgh, 451 44th St., Bloomfield.

412.362.3400. rmhcpgh.org.

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The Salvation Army, Western PA Division

Touchstone Center for Crafts

THE MISSION: To preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination WHAT IT’S DOING: Beginning on NOVEMBER 23 and continuing until DECEMBER 24, the Salvation Army will be carrying out the Red Kettle Campaign. Volunteers stand outside businesses, playing or singing Christmas carols or ringing bells to inspire passersby to place monetary donations inside the iconic red kettles.

WHO IT’S SUPPORTING: Funds raised benefit programs that provide food, shelter, rehabilitation, disaster relief, and much more to individuals and families in crisis.

DO YOUR PART: Make a monetary donation at redkettlereason.org at any participating red kettle stand in your neighborhood.

+ATTEND THE ANNUAL ALLEGHENY COUNTY DOING THE MOST GOOD DINNER AT HEINZ FIELD ON NOVEMBER 15 TO HELP THE SALVATION ARMY REACH ITS FUNDRAISING GOAL OF $80,000 FOR SALVATION ARMY COMPREHENSIVE SOCIAL SERVICES. FOR TICKETS, VISIT SALVATIONARMYWPA.ORG/ALLEGHENY_ ANNUALDINNER.

The Salvation Army, Western PA Division, 700 N. Bell Ave., P.O. Box 742, Carnegie. 412.446.1500. wpa.salvationarmy.org.

THE MISSION: To advance excellence in the arts and crafts by educating and encouraging individuals to develop technical skills, good design, and innovative expression WHAT IT’S DOING: Dedicated to achieving national prominence and local relevance, Touchstone recruits some of the best artists in the country to teach high-quality craft workshops that attract a geographically diverse audience. It also provides educational and outreach programming that serves a wide variety of the underserved populations in Fayette County and other parts of Southwestern Pennsylvania.

WHO IT’S SUPPORTING: For 45 years, Touchstone has provided the setting and support that has enabled both aspiring and experienced artists to explore their mediums.

DO YOUR PART: Support Touchstone by becoming a member, taking a class, purchasing a gift certificate, volunteering your time and/or resources, and contributing to its scholarship program. A gift of any amount can have a lasting impact on a creative mind.

+ MORE INFORMATION ABOUT TOUCHSTONE’S 2018 SEASON

WILL BE AVAILABLE AT TOUCHSTONECRAFTS.ORG BEGINNING NOVEMBER 27!

Touchstone Center for Crafts, 1049 Wharton Furnace Road, Farmington. 724.329.1370. touchstonecrafts.org.

Western Pennsylvania Conservancy THE MISSION: To protect and restore exceptional places, and to provide Western Pennsylvania with clean waters and healthy forests, wildlife, gardens, and natural areas for the benefit of present and future generations WHAT IT’S DOING: The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy works throughout the year to protect and care for natural areas, restore waterways, and bring nature to communities across the region.

WHO IT’S SUPPORTING: The Conservancy’s efforts impact every generation in every community in Western Pennsylvania. These efforts protect our region’s most exceptional places so that they can be enjoyed by all, free of charge.

DO YOUR PART: Make a monetary donation or become a volunteer at WaterLandLife.org.

+ WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA CONSERVANCY ALSO PRESERVES FRANK LLYOD WRIGHT’S FALLINGWATER, A SYMBOL OF PEOPLE LIVING IN HARMONY WITH NATURE.

Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, 800 Waterfront Drive, on Pittsburgh’s Washington’s Landing. 412.288.2777. WaterLandLife.org.

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ARTIST SPOTLIGHT Capturing iconic images and internal emotions, this month’s artists have a lot to say with the pieces they create.

EDITED BY CAITLIN CESA

BURTON MORRIS

Pittsburgh-born pop artist Burton Morris is best known for his graphic depictions of everyday objects that portray today’s pop culture, as well as his use of bold outlines and bright colors. Morris is arguably one of the most sought-after pop artists by companies and institutions looking for a fresh take on corporate culture. In collaboration with Playboy Enterprises, Morris and Taglialatella Galleries are pleased to present Painting Playboy: Burton Morris, an exhibition of original paintings inspired by the historical connection between Playboy and pop art. In Painting Playboy, Morris has revisited the deep roots of Playboy’s past artist collaborations by exploring one of the most iconic and recognizable images beyond any pictorials from the famous magazine: the Playboy Bunny logo. Taglialatella Galleries will host an opening reception on NOVEMBER 9 at its flagship location, and the exhibition will be open to the public on NOVEMBER 10-DECEMBER 8. In light of the recent passing of Playboy founder Hugh Hefner, the show will be dedicated in his honor, celebrating the bunny icon he made so famous. burtonmorris.com. taglialatellagalleries.com.

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MARIA DESIMONE PRASCAK

CAROLYN PIEROTTI

Pittsburgh artist Maria DeSimone Prascak has been passionate about art her entire life and is celebrating 35 years in business at Maria’s Ideas, perched in Pittsburgh’s South Side Slopes.

Working in acrylics and other media, including watercolor, pen and ink, and mixed media, she is inspired by her love of nature, as well as all things magical and fantastical. DeSimone Prascak has been featured on local television shows and in national magazines, and her work has been displayed in designer show houses. This year, she will be the featured artist for the National Aviary’s Wings & Wildlife Art Show NOVEMBER 3-5! mariasideas.com.

Carolyn Pierotti is the vice president of the Pittsburgh Society of Artists (PSA), as well as the director and curator at Percolate Gallery in Wilkinsburg, and Purple Room Fine Art Consulting LLC. The Carlow University alumna paints what it is to be a woman, focusing on the internal turmoil that women face with physicality, career, and motherhood, and how this manifests externally. Most of her figurative images are celebratory, although some are haunting, a direct reflection of her feelings of insecurity and loneliness as a female artist. Her new exhibit, “Distortion,” will open at Boxheart Gallery on NOVEMBER 25. purplepierotti.com.

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Burton Morris, Painting Playboy: Burton Morris, Acrylic, Spray Paint, and Silkscreen Ink on Canvas, each canvas is 16” X 12,” 2017 Photograph from Chloe Raskin

Maria DeSimone Prascak, Flamingo Party, Acrylic, 48” X 48,” 2017 Photograph from JP Diroll

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NOW TRENDING From trunk shows to trends for fall, our fashionable round-up ensures you will not be out of the loop!

GET READY TO SHOP Mark your calendars for one of the most anticipated shopping extravaganzas of the year! Hosted by the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW)’s Pittsburgh section, the 47th Annual Designer Days draws in high-end bargain hunters from across the region for a weekend of upscale shopping for a cause at Thriftique in Lawrenceville. “This year, we’re expecting over 5,000 shoppers over the three-day event,” says Lynn Tomasits, director of retail operations for NCJW Pittsburgh. Designer Days kicks off with “A Starry Night”-themed Patron Party on NOVEMBER 2, where supporters have the first chance to shop top picks of designer finds, while enjoying food, wine, and music. The event continues with the public sale NOVEMBER 3-5, which is free to attend, with the final day featuring 50 percent off all remaining items. Proceeds from the event will support the organization’s mission. “Through advocacy and community service, NCJW works every day to make life better for women, children, and families,” says Laurie Gottlieb, board president of NCJW Pittsburgh.

“The revenue from our annual Designer Days sale is critical to making this possible.” For more information on the events, visit facebook.com/DesignerDays or ncjwpgh.org, or call 412.421.6118. Thriftique, 125 51st St., Lawrenceville.

412.742.4951. ncjwthriftique.com.

CULTIVATING LOCAL TALENT This summer was all about the solar eclipse, but this fall is all about the Lunar Gala. Carnegie Mellon University’s annual student-run fashion show is giving back to the Pittsburgh fashion community in 2018 with a new, local designer initiative.

“Our goal is to promote local designers by featuring them in the 2018 Lunar Gala show,” says Yutong Han, this year’s press liaison for Lunar Gala. To be featured in the show, local designers will need to submit an application similar to the one required of Lunar Gala’s student designers.

“Chosen designers will have their lines featured in the show and in the show’s printed program,” continues Han. “Our aim is that their participation in Lunar Gala will proliferate their brand’s image and awareness.” The deadline for local designers to apply by is NOVEMBER 3. For more information or to apply, visit lunargala.org or email cmu.lunargala@gmail.com.

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SAVE SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18 THE Lunar Gala DATE Carnegie Mellon University Wiegand Gym, lunargala.org

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NEW ARRIVALS These local stores have a lot planned for November!

LARRIMOR’S NOVEMBER 2-4 Stizzoli Spring/Summer 2018 Trunk Show NOVEMBER 9 Rodd & Gunn Special Event

KRISTI BOUTIQUE Kristi Boutique (KB) is expanding! Join the girls at KB as they unveil "little kb,” a curated collection of baby and toddler apparel, accessories, and gifts during the week of NOVEMBER 13-18. The expansion comes at the perfect time for the boutique, which is largely influenced by owner Kristi West.

"My husband Stewart and I are expecting our first baby in March," says West. "Naturally, I have already been on the hunt to find the best the market has to offer for our little one. I immediately decided I needed to open a little kb, so we set to it!" Join KB for this week-long celebration complete with treats, giveaways, discounts, and a truly Kristi-inspired experience.

And share in the joy of learning whether the newest KB addition is a boy or girl! West says, ”We find out that weekend, so I will be busting with excitement.”

Kristi Boutique, 339 1st St., Aspinwall. 412.782.2033. kristiboutique.com.

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STOP BY THE STORE ON NOVEMBER 24-26 FOR SMALL BUSINESS WEEKEND!

Get cozy in this chic Trina Turk Olive Wool Coat with Removable Raccoon Fur Collar Hood, $440, Carabella.

NOVEMBER 11 Scarpe di Bianco Fall Trunk Show NOVEMBER 16-18 Lafayette 148 Resort Trunk Show Larrimor's, 1 PNC Plaza, 249 5th Ave., Downtown. 412.471.5727. larrimors.com.

Carabella, 328 Allegheny River Blvd., Oakmont. 412.828.2187. carabellaoakmont.com.

PURE BARRE SHOP THE MT. LEBANON LOCATION

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2. Monrow Lace Up Sweats, $135.

3. Swell 17oz Water Bottle in White Gold Ombre, $35. + CHECK OUT PURE BARRE’S NEWEST CLASS: PURE EMPOWER, A FULL-BODY SWEAT SESSION THAT COMBINES STRENGTH TRAINING AND CARDIO-CENTRIC CIRCUITS. WE LOVE THAT THE 45-MINUTE, BARRE-BASED WORKOUT IS BOTH HIGH-INTENSITY AND LOW-IMPACT!

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Pure Barre, Fox Chapel. Mt. Lebanon.

Murrysville. Peters Township.

Shadyside. Wexford. purebarre.com.

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SEASONAL ESSENTIALS MEN’S FASHION IS ALWAYS TURNING OVER A NEW LEAF. WE’VE CHOSEN A PLETHORA OF RICH PIECES, BASED OFF OF THE PANTONE COLOR INSTITUTE’S 2017 FALL FASHION COLORS, FOR YOU TO ADD TO YOUR WARDROBE, JUST IN TIME FOR THE COOLER WEATHER.

BY MATTHEW HACKE | PHOTOGRAPHS BY MICHAEL FORNATARO | STYLING BY ALYSSA OTTO

tawny port SNAG ONE OF THESE DEEP PURPLE AND BURGUNDY-HUED PIECES THIS SEASON.

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1. Allen Edmonds "Neumok 2.0" Oxfords in Grey, $295, Larrimor's.

2. Eleventy Suit Vest in Burgundy, $300, Larrimor’s.

3. Ksubi "Sioux" Long Sleeve T-Shirt in Merlot, $89, Moda.

4. Xaydee Socks in Purple, $20, Larrimor’s.

5. American Trench Cashmere Socks in Burgundy Fleck, $110, Vestis.

6. Dita "Ash" Optical Eyewear, $630, Eyetique.

7. Wigéns Hat in Grey Melange, $100, Larrimor’s.

8. Alexander Wang Short Sleeve T-Shirt in Maroon, $140, Moda.

9. Scotch & Soda Short Sleeve T-Shirt, $49, Moda.

10. Eleventy Cardigan Sweater in Burgundy, $545, Larrimor’s.

11. Wolverine "1000 Mile" Suede Boot in Grey, $360, Littles Shoes.

12. Brax Feel Good "Everest" Pants in Aubergine, $198, Larrimor’s.

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VESTIS IS THE ONLY U.S. STOCKIST FOR 40 COLORI, WHO MAKES THE KNIT TIE SHOWN HERE. THE TIES ARE ALL MADE IN ITALY WITH HIGH-QUALITY MATERIALS, AND SOLD AT AN INCREDIBLE VALUE.

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EMBRACE THE RED, ORANGE, AND BROWN TONES OF NOVEMBER WITH A COLOR AS SEASONAL AS ITS NAME.

Autumn Maple

1. Howlin’ Terry Merino Sweater in Reddish, $195, Vestis.

2. Dolcepunta Tie, $165, Larrimor’s.

3. Dolcepunta Tie, $165, Larrimor’s.

4. Samuel Hubbard “Fast Cap Toe” Shoe in Tan and Full Grain, $235, Littles Shoes.

5. Oliver Peoples “After Midnight” Sunglasses, $520, Eyetique.

6. 40 Colori Knit Wool Tie in Rust, $52, Vestis.

7. Gitman Vintage Rust Chambray Flannel, $195, Vestis.

8. Swell “Teakwood” Bottle, $35, Larrimor’s.

9. Luciano Barbera Jacket, $2,535, Larrimor’s.

10. Ghurka Leather Travel Bag in Chestnut, $2,495, Larrimor’s.

11. Magnanni “Sean” Chelsea Boot in Cognac, $350, Larrimor’s.

12. Tom Ford Sunglasses, $450, Eyetique.

13. Dents Leather Gloves in Havana, $240, Larrimor’s.

14. Ermenegildo Zegna Dress Shirt in Brick, $375, Larrimor’s.

15. Adriano Goldschmied “The Matchbox” Slim Straight Corduroys, $198, Moda.

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2. Dita “Ash” Optical Eyewear, $630, Eyetique.

3. Nido Textiles Indigo Dyed Crewneck, $300, Vestis.

4. Howlin’ Scorpio Hat in Marine, $52, Vestis.

5. Maurizio Baldassari Dress Shirt, $275, Larrimor’s.

6. Corridor Indigo Dobby Stitch Shirt, $215, Vestis.

7. UGG Australia “Freamon” Hyperweave Shoe in Navy, $150, Littles Shoes.

8. Anderson’s Leather Braided Belt in Blue and Brown, $185, Larrimor’s.

9. Ghurka Leather Backpack in Imperial, $1,395, Larrimor’s.

10. Kiriko Indigo Dragon Bandana, $39, Vestis.

11. Still by Hand Indigo Dyed Loose Fit Corduroys, $239, Vestis.

12. Stampd Charmeuse Bomber, $425, Moda.

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PITTSBURGH CHINESE CULTURAL FESTIVAL WHO: More than 2,000 guests, including Qui Jian, deputy consul general of consulate general of the People’s Republic of China in New York; Marcia Tongel, UPMC Office of Charitable Giving; Mary Esther Van Shura, director of the Community Affairs Office of Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald; Rick Saccone, Pennsylvania House of Representatives; and Dequan Jiao, president of the Pittsburgh Chinese Cultural Center WHAT: The 3rd Annual Pittsburgh Chinese Cultural Festival was a day of education and celebration of the Pittsburgh Chinese community.

WHERE: Mellon Park HIGHLIGHTS: Per tradition, the Pittsburgh Chinese Cultural Festival began with the Lion Dance — the Lion chased after and tore apart a head of lettuce in order to retrieve a red envelope inside. The dance was done to bring good luck and fortune to the festival. Guests enjoyed authentic cuisine from the area’s best restaurants, including Jimmy Wan’s, Everyday Noodles, Little Asia, and Salem’s Market & Grill. Traditional performances, music, art, and exhibits rounded out the festival. — C.C. “The festival brings the Chinese community together to showcase their beautiful culture and celebrate the diversity that makes Pittsburgh a special city.” — Lisa Mason Eck, owner and event director of Extraordinary Events Group

Kwun Kwong Kai, Peng Cheng, Ying Zhang, Yong & Rick Saccone, Dave Jiao, Sing Zhang, Xing Chen, Dong Li

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Xiaoyan Zhang, June Zhang

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Dana Hanna, Jessica Herrin

EVER SKINCARE WHO: Over 200 women, including Jessica Herrin, keynote guest and speaker; and Dana Hanna, director at EVER Skincare WHAT: Dana Hanna hosted a special meetand-greet with local entrepreneurs and business leaders, including Jessica Herrin.

The CEO and founder of the Stella & Dot Family of Brands, Herrin also wrote the bestseller “Find Your Extraordinary.”

WHERE: A private home in Fox Chapel HIGHLIGHTS: Guests enjoyed an inspirational evening, speaking with and listening to Herrin share her experiences creating and working on powerhouse brands like Stella & Dot, KEEP Collective, and EVER Skincare. Hanna was honored with the Spirit of Leadership Award for her work with EVER Skincare. An exciting raffle capped off the evening, with prizes including EVER Skincare products and spa treatments! — M.H. “ This is only just the beginning for EVER Skincare and the specialists that join us as we spread our message of conscious beauty across the country.

Luxury, botanically based skincare will soon be joined by makeup with benefits and products for wellness. The pipeline is strong and the future is bright!”

— Dana Hanna

Nancy Delaney, Shannon Vukmir

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FINAL WEEKS!

Dec. 8 - 23

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Byham Theater

Olivia Vadnais | Photo: Archie Carpenter

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Mike Veltri with Tia, Dawn Myers with Pip

BLACK TIE & TAILS WHO: 855 guests, including gala chairs Sarah McKean, Stefania Romoff, and Cindy Russell; Gina and John Carlos; Gina and David Pferdehirt; Kimberly and Terrance Krysinski; Debbie and Jimmy Campbell; Janine and Robert Fragasso; Mary Ann Bogosta; Andrea Curtis; Matthew Monsour; Chris Pfanstiel; Niki Walker; Dustin Hook; and Deb Doyle WHAT: Animal Friends’ 20th Annual Black Tie & Tails Gala benefited the organization’s commitment to promoting the animal-human bond and nurturing relationships with companion animals, which are guided by compassion. A record-setting $809,000 was raised!

WHERE: Animal Friends Headquarters HIGHLIGHTS: The event honored the plainclothed superheroes of the Animal Friends community with two nights of live music, gourmet food, and — of course — plenty of schmoozing with resident dogs, cats, and rabbits! — C.C. “The best part of the event, for us, was being able to honor a 60-year employee, Eula Houston, as our event honorary chair.

She began her career at Animal Friends in 1957 as a kennel attendant, ensuring the animals under her care were not just provided the basics like food, water, and a warm place to sleep, but that they were treated as individuals with dignity, love, and respect.” — Shannon Tremblay, director of communications for Animal Friends

Cindy Russell, Sarah McKean, Stefania Romoff with Aquaman

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GIVE THE GIFT OF MCN THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

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BY RACHEL JONES

Located northwest of Pittsburgh, along the Ohio River, Sewickley is a place where your mind, body, and artistic soul can be treated to inspiration and rejuvenation around every corner. Prepare for the upcoming holiday season with the best events and gifts available in the neighborhood, which are perfect for loved ones or spoiling yourself! Start making your plans today.

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HOME GOODS Filled with colorful, cultural treasures that fit in any home, Barberry Handmade is the ideal place for your redecorating needs or for your friend who has everything. We asked owner Keith Recker to share his favorite pieces of the moment, as well as the stories behind each amazing work of art. Feel free to use these pages as your own personal shopping list!

Barberry Handmade, 419 Beaver St., Sewickley.

412.259.8297. barberryhandmade.com.

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“A team of brothers on the island of Murano rolls a ball of hot glass over thin slices of specially designed glass rods to create brilliant patterns.” — Keith Recker

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“Direct from Florence, these artisan-made leather goods sport the hottest colors of the moment.” — Keith Recker

6 1. Confetti Tumblers, $18 each or $90 for six. + Available in red, orange, yellow, celadon, sky blue, and navy, these hand-blown glasses from Italy are covered in colored glass chips and slices of Venetian murrine.

2. Barberry Handmade Faux Fur Handbag, $180. + Animal-friendly and winter-ready, this luscious bag with a braided Florentine leather handle is a great shopping companion for the season.

3. Gold Dust Champagne Flutes and Martini Coupes, $25. + Falling for the flecks of real gold leaf suspended in the stems? Complete your barware set with double old fashion glasses and pitchers in the same style!

4. Mosaic Cocktail Tumblers, $48. Mosaic Vase, $80.

5. Barberry Handmade Leather Accessories, $45-$88.

6. Vintage Italian Glass Serving Pieces, available in a range of colors and sizes, $14-$65. + These Barberry Handmade exclusives should be invited to your next holiday gathering.

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DON’T BE OVERWHELMED BY THE AMOUNT OF SKINCARE INFORMATION OUT THERE! THE TOP TIPS TO REMEMBER ARE:

One of the best gifts we can give is the gift of self-care. Taking a trip to The Sewickley Spa, you can peruse the products and services to do just that, as well as crucial skincare education that can be life-changing.

The journey starts with an assessment of your skin and current skincare routine by one of the spa’s experienced experts. “In May, we had an international trainer come to the spa, training specifically on problem skin types,” says Dorothy Andreas of The Sewickley Spa. “The biggest issues we see are women over-doing exfoliation, sun damage, and lack of hydration.”

1 Use the right products the right way 2 Use broad spectrum SPF every day 3 Drink more water — as in twice as much as you drink coffee, plus another 50 oz, every day!

Some of these problems stem from the readily available retinols and glycolic acids at our local shops. Even though these products can be beneficial, incorrect or excessive use can do more harm than good, damaging the dermal layer of skin and making your melanin more vulnerable. Another culprit is over-cleansing with abrasive exfoliators, especially for oily skin types. “This is the worst thing we can do,” Andreas says. “Spending 20 seconds massaging a treatment-type cleanser into our face, neck, and décolleté at bedtime can do wonders. Adding a vitamin-rich toner and super hydrating nightly masque to this routine completely changes the appearance of skin after about one week.”

Your spa technician will recommend the best products for your specific needs. For rosacea, eczema, and sun damage, that means calming solutions with probiotic ingredients like Mexican Hyssop, Marvel of Peru, and Marula Oil. Look for hydrators with beta-glucan, which trap water molecules in the skin. And for occasional exfoliations, there are gentle formulas available that use sea kelp beads to avoid damage and deliver oxygen in the process.

Taking these extra, thoughtful steps pays off in the long run — something both men and women are already noting. “We are excited about the number of men who truly care about self-care,” Andreas says. “Skincare, depilatory waxing, and massage are all trending upwards in the male market.”

The Sewickley Spa, 337 Beaver St., Sewickley. 412.741.4240. sewickleyspa.com.

SHOP AROUND Supporting the arts while shopping for one-of-a-kind items? Sounds like a winwin situation to us! The Sweetwater Center of the Art’s Holiday mART opens DECEMBER 1-9, with a large selection of jewelry, ceramics, glasswork, fiber art, two-dimensional art, and more by local and international artists. For an exclusive preview of the incredible haul and to get first dibs on your favorite finely crafted, handmade gifts, visit The Sweetwater Center of the Art’s Holiday mART Preview Party on NOVEMBER 30, from 7-9 p.m. Proceeds from both events go toward Sweetwater Center for the Art’s art programs and scholarships for children and adults throughout the year, while also benefiting the participating artists. Admission to the Holiday mART is free. To purchase tickets for the Holiday mART Preview Party, visit sweetwatercenter.org.

Sweetwater Center for the Arts, 200 Broad St., Sewickley. 412.741.4405. sweetwatercenter.org.

STOP BY THE MAVUNO FESTIVAL GOSPEL BRUNCH ON NOVEMBER 4 FOR A BEAUTIFUL AFTERNOON OF UPLIFTING MUSIC AND DELICIOUS FARE. SAVOR THE SOUL FOOD BUFFET AND A CONCOCTION FROM THE BUILD-YOUR-OWN BLOODY MARY BAR, WHILE LISTENING TO THE INSPIRING PERFORMANCES BY THE ST. MATTHEWS A.M.E. ZION CHURCH CHOIR OF SEWICKLEY AND PASTOR DERYCK TINES AND THE LEMINGTON GOSPEL CHORALE OF PITTSBURGH. FOR TICKETS, VISIT SWEETWATERCENTER.ORG. 96

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WORK IT In the vein of self-care, we’re looking to pamper our body, mind, and spirit with an event or workshop at Salt Power Yoga. Bring a friend to share in the experience, too!

EVERY SATURDAY, 4 P.M. EVERYBODY YOGA

NOVEMBER 5, 1:30 P.M. ABC (ABSOLUTE BASICS CLASSES) WORKSHOP

Literally yoga for “every body,” this welcoming class accommodates students of every age and ability.

This free, two-hour session offers the perfect atmosphere for beginners to learn and for experienced yogis to take a closer look at their technique.

EVERY FRIDAY THROUGH MAY 25, 4 P.M. GIRL FORWARD Geared toward pre-teen girls, these one-hour warm power flow classes are just right for young yogis looking to feel empowered by learning the basics.

NOVEMBER 11, 7 P.M. YOGA BOOK CLUB This two-hour session is sure to work your mind and body with invigorating yoga and enlightening discussion of the inspirational reads chosen for the class. This quarter’s book is “Option B” by Sheryl Sandberg.

Salt Power Yoga, 533 Beaver St., Sewickley. 724.584.1624. saltpoweryoga.com.

— Caitlin Cesa

FOCUS ON YOU No matter what challenges your body presents, you can do Pilates.

Clearly Pilates offers personal attention to help each client focus on perfect form to maximize the results of their Pilates practice.

The instructors work with bodies of all shapes, ages, and abilities.

With an extensive list of offerings, they provide Pilates Equipment, Pilates Mat, Spin®, and Fitness Fusion workouts for all levels of expertise. Clearly Pilates has two new Peak Pilates instructors with great apprentice rates to get you started without draining your bank!

Check out clearlypilates.com for the schedule — plus, students and veterans receive discounts. Clearly Pilates, 409 Broad St., Sewickley.

412.999.0215. clearlypilates.com. — Matthew Hacke + Clearly Pilates is collecting donations for Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank during the month of November!

Stop by and donate just in time for the holiday season.

CHECK OUT THE CLASSES OFFERED: • PILATES EQUIPMENT (PRIVATE AND GROUP) • PILATES MAT (CLASSICAL AND VARIED) • PILATES STICK • SPIN® • SPIN® FUSION

EXPLORE, LEARN, AND DISCOVER

Family programs, community events, environmental programming for local schools, preschool programs, hiking trails, native tree walk, the first certified Natural Outdoor Classroom in PA, wedding rentals, family rentals, birthday parties, campouts, and so much more.

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CONSTRUCTION With brand new properties cropping up across Pittsburgh, we’ve got a round-up of the best places for you to call home.

Bailey Park, a new construction development on Mt. Washington by architect Justin Cipriani, allows you to create a custom, three-bedroom, two-plusbathroom home like one of these soon-to-be-built residential masterpieces.

CONTEMPORARY BEAUTY Bailey Park, 237 Zuzu Circle, Mt. Washington — Starting at $699,000

Ample cabinetry space, state-of-the-art appliances, and a spacious dining layout make the kitchen perfect for cooking and entertaining.

The living room brings the outside indoors with large floor-toceiling glass doors that open up to the backyard.

Wake up to stunning city views in the bedroom of this urban, modern home.

Enjoy evenings in the backyard surrounded by the lush landscaping.

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For more information, contact Rachealle Lacek of Piatt Sotheby’s International Realty at 412.471.4900. piattsothebysrealty.com.

*Photos are a representation of the homes to be built.

BY MATTHEW HACKE •

PHOTOGRAPHS FROM CRAIG THOMPSON, JUSTIN CIPRIANI

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This newly revamped four-bedroom, three-and-a-halfbathroom home sits on a quaint street in the heart of Edgewood. Plus, it features a bonus nursery/sitting room!

A REMARKABLE REMODEL 22 Mckelvey Ave., Edgewood â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Listed at $309,000

For more information, contact Betty Ann Meenan at 412.953.9081, bameenan@mac.com.

Remodeled by Handy Men Construction.

Lead pane windows, solid wood doors with crystal glass doorknobs, and several other classic features are found within every room of the home, including the bathroom.

The open first floor features a family room with a marble fireplace and original hardwood floors, as well as a brand new kitchen equipped with custom cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and stunning granite countertops.

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This newly constructed, four-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bathroom home is nestled on a cul-de-sac drive, making it the perfect family home.

SPACIOUS ABODE 135 Hidden Springs Drive, Renfrew. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Listed at $429,000

Granite countertops and cherry wood cabinets complete the kitchen, which includes stainless steel appliances.

The master bedroom features an attached, private bath with a jacuzzi tub and double sinks.

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For more information, contact Maureen Ditson of Northwood Realty Services at 724.776.9705. northwood.com.

The home features a three-car attached garage, as well as two side doors that lead to the laundry room and basement, respectively.

Attached to the kitchen, the living room offers impeccable window views, wall-to-wall carpeting, and a fireplace.

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Brand new and move-in ready, this four-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bathroom home is located near prime businesses and shops on Route 19.

ELEGANT ESTATE 327 Spindle Court, North Strabane. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Listed at $709,900

Ten-foot ceilings greet you as you walk through the front doors.

For more information, contact Holly Corace of Howard Hanna Real Estate Services at 412.721.6512. howardhanna.com.

The open kitchen features beautiful details like pristine hardwood floors and modern stone backsplash.

Make the massive master suite bathroom your personal at-home spa.

Admire the over 60 feet of rear yard space from the covered back porch.

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The open floor plan connects the living room and dining area, which includes a vaulted ceiling above the stone fireplace.

A VILLA TO CALL HOME 1800 Waterleaf Court, Franklin Park. — Listed at $659,000

For more information, contact Gloria Carroll and Patty Pellegrini of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred Realty at 412.367.8000.

ThePreferredRealty.com.

The lower level is perfect for entertaining, especially with the custom bar and quartz counter.

You’ll be captivated stepping into this gorgeous, brick villa in the maintenance-free community of The Fields of Nicholson.

Relax or cookout on the patio overlooking the manicured backyard. The community features a clubhouse and swimming pool!

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Double sinks and beautiful finishes — like the granite countertop, ceramic tile shower with glass door, and stainless steel fixtures — complete the full bathroom.

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Enjoy meals on the kitchenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s granite countertop island. Other kitchen amenities include a built-in wine fridge and custom cabinetry. The cozy, chic industrial living room features 12- to 14-foot-high ceilings.

SETTLE IN THE CITY 1627 on the Strip, 1627 Penn Ave., Strip District. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Starting at $1,300/month

For more information, contact 1627 on the Strip at 412.900.1627.

1627onthestrip.com.

Steps away from the shops and sights of the bustling Strip District, 1627 on the Strip is a new premier, luxury apartment building featuring stateof-the-art amenities.

Natural light radiates throughout the space via the enormous windows.

The bathrooms include tile floors and spa rain dual shower heads.

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BULL’S-EYE!

LumberjAxes in Millvale brings a new fun way to let loose

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orey Deasy is gentle with his instructions: “Now, use your best grip, that’s it, a little tighter together, that’s it, now squeeze, but not too tightly, just so you can hold it loosely and feel your fingers on the wood.”

(Hey! This is a family magazine, and this is a family activity, so this is not what you think.)

The Pittsburgh native continues, “Now watch your stance, make sure you feel grounded. Bring your arms all of the way back for your wind-up, and then release.” With that, he hurls the axe at the wooden target at the end of the lane, sticking it just a little to the left of the bull’s-eye.

Having just come from a yoga practice, I am confident and feeling strong, and only a little bit stinky every time I raise my arms. This is not what I expected when I got the email from a trusted press agent that this was the next big thing.

But I love a challenge and, despite being of small stature, have the mindset of a much larger athlete. Throwing axes sounded right up my alley, or lane, as they call it here.

Here is a huge warehouse in Millvale. It’s a little inconspicuous, adding to the intrigue, and once inside, it feels like a clean-swept clubhouse with cement floors and picnic benches. Corey’s business partners — and clearly his friends, too — are Jack Welsh, who looks and sounds like a real lumberjack, and Matt Peyton, whose encouraging words and laugh fill the space. Corey’s sister, who lives in Philadelphia, introduced Corey to the concept during a family celebration, and when he brought it home, the others signed on.

“OK, now, try it again, and this time, take it a little slower, a little more deliberation. You got this.” Taking my stance, noticing the grip, I fling the axe at the target, smacking it on its head as it clatters to the floor. Trying again, and again, I stick it on the fourth try, breaking out into a happy dance, and thoughts of “again, again!” It feels like making the putt in golf after a solid round, meaning it’s just enough to get you hooked.

And I am hooked. I throw and throw and throw, splitting wood and happy dancing up and down the lane. Corey explains that it is a great bonding activity, especially when groups are able to come in and be divided into teams to play a tournament. An event like that works best for 6-24 people, and includes instructions, coaching, seeding, and a tournament. Costs are reasonable, at $35 per person, and food and drinks can be brought in. During regular business hours, there is a $20 drop-in rate, which would make for a cool way to blow off steam during lunch breaks.

LumberjAxes’ concept appeals to Corey and his team because of the way it incorporates skill and fun. An owner in the Escape Rooms group, he understands the value of an out-of-the-box activity as a way to generate relationships and team building, while introducing new personal skills and feelings of accomplishment.

It is the perfect idea for a special outing for my husband and a group of his friends. After throwing my last axe of the afternoon, I book the spot, make plans to bring in food and drinks for the crew of 20, and head back to town, thinking about that first “stick.”

My husband and his friends confirm my experience with a happy party of their own at LumberjAxes. After practicing and being divided into teams, they clank axes as they play, tossing, cheering, and having fun. It turns out to be one of the best times they’ve had together. And they keep talking about it for weeks afterward, reliving the learning curve, the misses, and the hits.

As they say at LumberjAxes, “Oh, it’s on!”

LumberjAxes, 2 Sedgwick St., Millvale. 412.408.2650. axethrowingpgh.com.

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2. A figure of the couple and their dog, Claude, topped the cake from Rania’s Catering. 3. The couple’s favorite part of their wedding day was exchanging vows. Don says, “Our commitment to each other could not have been more genuine, appropriate, and full of so much love.” 4. Stunning floral arrangements showcasing the couple’s favorite flowers, hydrangeas, accented the reception space.

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Don and Jeffrey had an intimate ceremony, which they held in their home. Forty of their closest friends and family members joined them for their nuptials, and Don’s brother, Tom, officiated the ceremony.

They welcomed 250 guests at the reception, held in The Grand Hall and The Rotunda at The Pennsylvanian. Their ivory and gold palette paired perfectly with the venue’s dramatic archways and ornately painted ceiling. Don and Jeffrey’s first dance as husbands was to Etta James’ “At Last.” The couple took ballroom dance lessons for six long weeks to prepare, but Don says, “[they were] worthless, as we both have two left feet.” While planning a wedding can be stressful, it only brought Don and Jeffrey closer. “We made every decision together, and it was a wonderful experience.”

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1. Colorful, rustic arrangements adorned each table at the reception. 2. The portrait that inspired it all, an original work by the couple’s favorite artist. 3. In addition to their non-traditional cake — which was comprised of wheels of cheese! — the couple served a delicious spread of donuts. “It took a while to convince [our family] that a donut table was more ‘us’ than the traditional Pittsburgh cookie table.” 4. Maeve and Jonathan met while working at a design firm in Pittsburgh. They often worked on projects together and, Jonathan says, “the rest is history!”

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MARIE PACE & CHRIS JOLIAT When Marie Pace and Chris Joliat first got engaged, their initial plan was to elope on the beach in Turks & Caicos. But when they announced that to their family, there was an out cry of disappointment. “They really wanted to be a part of our special day, so we changed our plans and decided to have a celebration in Pittsburgh instead,” Marie says. The winter wedding came together in just two months, thanks to the help of Melissa Crawford of Devoted to You. “I’m so Type A, but was surprisingly very relaxed about the wedding planning,” she says. Close family members gathered for a heartfelt ceremony in The Frick Building foyer. Marie cascaded down the white marble staircase and then down the candle-lined aisle to Chris. They included a touching salt ceremony to symbolize the blending of their new family, since Marie was lucky enough to gain two children in the union. After saying their “I do’s,” friends joined the newlyweds for a reception at Perlé. “I loved the intimacy of our ceremony, we were surrounded by our families in such a unique and beautiful space,” Marie says. “The reception was a fabulous celebration filled with music and dancing thanks to Tim Ruff and DJ David Pugliano. “Everyone had so much fun. It was the perfect day.”

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1. To coordinate with the jeweled details of her illusion neckline, Marie borrowed the tiara her sister wore on her wedding day 15 years earlier.

2. Chris proposed to Marie shortly before she moved in with him.

“The offer [on my house] was accepted, I was all packed,” she says.

“He picked me up for dinner and asked me to marry him right there, surrounded by moving boxes.” 3. “We planned the wedding in two months so our family and friends could all celebrate together,” Marie says. 4. Marie’s brother-in-law, Jon Kamin, gave her away on her special day.

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AUDRYANA PHILLIPS & RICHARD HATCHER Richard Hatcher first met Audryana Phillips when he jumped into a photo she was taking with a friend on a night out. Richard says, “They were both shocked and amused. We hit it off from there, so I suppose it was a good first move!” Though not as abrupt, Richard’s proposal was just as unexpected. The couple’s threeyear-old son, Caleb, surprised Audryana when he showed up at her birthday dinner holding a box with the engagement ring inside. The couple was blessed with beautiful weather for their outdoor ceremony at Northmoreland Park. A five-piece band played Eric Benét’s “Spend My Life With You” as the bride walked down the aisle, wearing an ivory, layered chiffon gown with an empire waist. “Seeing her come down [the aisle] was like hitting the lottery,” Richard says. Loved ones joined in the celebration at the Northmoreland Park Boathouse reception, which was bedecked in beautiful burgundy and gold décor. The couple shared their first dance as husband and wife to Etta James’ “At Last,” which perfectly articulated the message that Richard and Audryana chose to carry throughout the theme of their wedding: “At last, my love has come along.”

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After dating for five years, the couple was happy to finally make their relationship official.

DINA DELPIZZO & BRADLEY MAWHINNEY In the midst of renovating her mother’s rental home, Dina DelPizzo and Bradley Mawhinney stopped by to check out floor and paint colors. Walking through the house, which Dina grew up in, Bradley waved her over to her childhood bedroom. “Inside the closet were over 200 roses, candles, and 100 pictures of us throughout our whole relationship,” Dina says. “Brad said, so sweetly, ‘I know that you have been dreaming of your wedding day since you were a little girl in this exact room, and I want to start that journey with you in this same place.’” Those wedding dreams came true with an “elegant, romantic, and glamorous” day starting with a St. Stanislaus Kostka Church ceremony and ending with an Omni William Penn Hotel reception.

Luscious, gilded details, lit by soft candles, came together for a breathtaking ambiance. Dina radiated in a custommade Ysa Makino gown, featuring intricate crystal work and a sheer, beaded back. The crafty bride even created 13 brooch bouquets — with the help of her cousins! — for the bridesmaids and herself. “Every piece of a wedding is so planned out and every detail is confirmed by you,” Dina says, “so make every part of it both of you! Make sure to choose vendors that take time to understand your vision.”

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“Our first dance song was ‘True Companion’ by Marc Cohn,” Dina says. “When I was in eighth grade religion class, my teacher played this song for us. I said, ‘Someday, I will get married to this song.’”

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To give their reception a romantic glow, Dina and Bradley had over 300 glass columns with candles lining the balcony. The ambiance complemented the arrangements of ivory and Champagne roses and hydrangeas, created by Primrose Florist. “There was never a doubt that she would make my dream wedding a reality with her floral magic,” Dina says.

Audryana and Richard served a two-tiered almond cake with raspberry filling and buttercream icing.

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What do you get when you combine four classically trained horn players with a fresh young DJ? Pittsburgh’s premier five-man groove unit, Beauty Slap. The funky genrebending band, recently named best jazz band in the ‘burgh by City Paper, combines the sounds of big band brass, modern electronica, and old school funk, resulting in an irresistible urge to dance and have the time of your life!

Finding their way to music through their respective school systems, trumpeter Scott Nadelson, trombonist Gabriel Colby, and bass trombonist Hakeem Bilal met through their graduate work at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU), where they filled three slots of CMU’s first brass quintet in residence, C Street Brass. The group began performing together in 2012, but following an introduction to fellow CMU student Jake Berntsen — Beauty Slap’s DJ and keyboardist, and son of Pittsburgh Symphony trumpet legend Neal Berntsen — the guys began thinking bigger than chamber music and unaccompanied brass. “At one point we were doing some recording in the studio and the head sound engineer, CMU professor Riccardo Schultz, mentioned that he thought [C Street Brass]

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and Jake should meet because we might think of something cool to do together,” Colby says. “We’re all brass players and Jake was raised with classical music, so it was kind of a match made in heaven.” And with the later addition of Pittsburgh native Joe Badaczewski, one of the top trumpet players in the region, Beauty Slap was born.

The fundamental concept of the selfdescribed “electro-brass-thunder-funk machine” seems simple. The guys look at popular electronic dance music and figure out where to add brass sounds, which results in what Colby describes as an “electric-funk marriage.” But in practice, the melodies created are much more complex than just simple addition. “When we started, we didn’t know what we were going to do,” says Colby.

“We were just mixing brass with computer sounds.” In time, the group found their niche: “If James Brown was a DJ, or if electronic music was happening when he was making music, this would be what he was doing. We try to mix the origins of funk, James Brown, old horn bands, even old rock and jazz groups with all modern electronic music.”

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together for a few years, the members decided to branch their brand out with Beauty Slap Clothes, a dope line of band tees and merchandise to be launched very soon via the band’s website. “We want to expand to make more clothes that we would all wear,” says Colby. So far, designs for the upcoming tees include the band’s iconic diamond logo and album art, and more merch is in the works!

Catch them on DECEMBER 3 at Spirit, and check the band’s website for further dates throughout the fall. And if you do decide to see these local legends live, don’t forget your dancing shoes! “The ideas that come to mind when I think about Beauty Slap: funky and fun,” says Colby. “Our shows are about having a good time. We’re about dancing and having fun, and you’ll definitely see that at our shows, especially in Pittsburgh.”

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