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Features 44 Get up and Dance! Introducing our new campaign with CBS Radio and two local hospitals, encouraging you to dance and support a cause.

46 WHIRL Semi-Annual Event Guide Looking for something to do this weekend — or every weekend through July? Dive in to our compilation of the area’s hottest happenings!

58 WHIRL Magazine’s 2015 Couples Who Make a Difference We’re introducing 10 couples who love this city almost as much as they love their significant others. See how their passion for philanthropy and support from each other is paving the way for the year ahead.

68 Turn It Up That perfect driving soundtrack is only as good as the sound system it plays over. Scan through the awesome audio features in this year’s hottest cars, and get ready to cruise.

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Events

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40 Casa D’Oro Pittsburgh Pirates Event

29 Food Tour: The Sweetest Thing

41 Gateway Rehabilitation Center Hope Has a Home Celebration 2014

75 Style News: Sweet Interlude

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February Happenings We’re thrilled to highlight all that’s good in our happening city! Read on for supportive causes, grand openings, and Pittsburgh in Paris

Brian Gallagher, division president of SherwinWilliams, and Jay Davisson, president and general manager of SherwinWilliams, presented a $40,000 donation to the Mario Lemieux Foundation to Mario and Nathalie Lemieux at the company’s 4,000th store opening in Sewickley.

Vanessa Guarino, Lou Guarino, Lou Guarino, III, designer Michael Aram, Veronica Guarino, Amie Guarino, and Andrea Kaczmarek at Louis Anthony Jewelers, where Michael Aram’s designs were showcased. Louis Anthony Jewelers is the only independent retailer in the country to offer the new line.

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John Blumen, illustrator; Ellen Roth, author; Pat Siger, consultant at United Way; and Steve Fine, editor, celebrated the launch of “Ten Fingers Touching,” Roth’s debut novella. The evening also raised funds for a new United Way initiative to benefit women in vulnerable stages.

Michael Fisher and Brides Against Breast Cancer show representatives Kyela Faett and Valerie Gavel at the 14th annual “The Bridal Experience” at The Fez in Hopewell Township.

Talk show host John McIntire, Mayor Bill Peduto, comedian Mike Buzzelli, and cartoonist Rob Rogers at John McIntire’s Dangerously Live Talk Show, held at the Cabaret Theater in Theater Square.

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Photographs from Josh Franzos, Evan Skowvron, Chris Bushmen

Central Catholic High School held a Ceremonial Groundbreaking for its new Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) building during which its $27 million capital campaign, The Campaign for Central Catholic: Together in Faith, Scholarship, and Service, was announced.

District 6 councilmen Areion Abeny of Poise Foundation and Dan Lavelle talked to Candi Castleberry-Singleton of UPMC at The Door Campaign’s Unlocking Doors event, which featured local chefs, including Bobby Fry of Bar Marco and Kevin Sousa, to create a night of unique treats.

Rocco, Chris, and Diane Mastramico attended the Steel Chef Challenge Culinary Gala, an “Iron Chef”-inspired culinary event, at the Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown Hotel. Benefiting the Community Liver Alliance, the evening was proud to honor Rocco as the Patient Hero.

Photographs from Roy Engelbrecht, Jen Saffron, Amber Lesko Photography

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of whirl Jim Boltz, executive director of the Pittsburgh Regional Chamber; Lisa Bauman, branch manager; Jim Lehman, president of AAA East Central; Richard Hamilton, CEO of AAA East Central; Sen. Randy Vulakovich, 40th District; Lamar Oliver, McCandless Town Council Representative, 5th Ward; and Ralph LeDonne, McCandless Town Council, 6th Ward, at the AAA McCandless branch Grand Opening Event.

A&L Motor Sales treated customers to an exclusive Safari Drive Excursion at the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium. Customers were able to drive in a caravan of Jaguars and Land Rovers through the zoo, ending with a catered dinner in the PNC Pavilion, and enjoy behindthe-scenes encounters with the animals!

Joe Moyo, Bill Strickland, and sponsors Nancy and William Racoff at the J.W. Fife Fabric of Our Community Award Program, held at the MCG Jazz Concert Hall.

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Amber Walker, Pittsburgh Brewing Company (PBC) Marketing Manager Andrew Scogna, and Steve Wayhart accepted the Marketer of the Year award for PBC at the 8th Annual AMA Marketer of the Year Awards Ceremony at LeMont Restaurant.

Pittsburgh Steelers Ike Taylor and his teammates joined 50 children from the Kids Voice of Pittsburgh for Taylor’s annual “Shop with a Jock” event, where underprivileged children from the Pittsburgh area enjoyed a night of fun, food, games, and a $100 shopping spree.

Women’s Small Business Association held its Business Holiday Expo at Dave & Buster’s Conference Center at the Waterfront. The honored nonprofit was Treasure House Fashions. Pictured are Sally Power, founder and executive director of Treasure House Fashions, and Susan Miller, president and CEO of Women’s Small Business Association.

Photographs from BrandMill, Pittsburgh Steelers, Suzi Neft

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of whirl Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh Ronald H. Brown Leadership Award honorees (front row) Dr. Judith Davenport, Vanessa German, and Jody Doherty; (second row) Annie Hanna Cestra and Esther L. Bush; (back row) and The Reverend Dr. Johnnie Monroe and Nate Smith Jr., accepting Special Posthumous Award on behalf of his father, at the 2014 Ronald H. Brown Leadership Awards Gala.

Members of MomsRising. org presented a gigantic “Thank You” card, signed by hundreds of moms from around Pittsburgh, to Mayor Bill Peduto’s office. The card was made in appreciation of Peduto’s dedication to children’s health and to encourage him, and other local leaders, to continue their work on ensuring that all children eligible for Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) in Pittsburgh have access to coverage.

Students from the Pressley Ridge School for the Deaf enjoyed a shopping trip with Pirates players Gregory Polanco and Francisco Cervelli, and coaches Brad Fischer and Euclides Rojas.

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Photographs from Jim Judkis, Allies for Health, Pressley Ridge

CUSTOM MADE SUITS, TUXEDOS, HAND FINISHED SHIRTS, & FINE MEN’S ACCESSORIES Priory Hospitality Group proprietor John Graf ascended to Vice Chairmanship of the PA Restaurant and Lodging Association at its Fall Membership Meeting & Awards Gala. Pictured: Steve Musciano, Graf, Jeff Cohen, and Rick Sell.

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Kathy Logan, Darlene Berkovitz, and Stephanie Swoveland, members of the Chamber Music Pittsburgh board of directors; and Allure’s Ellen Estomin and Ellen Levick enjoyed Allure Shopping Days to benefit Chamber Music Pittsburgh.

The Pittsburgh CLO contingent of 120 board members and donors attended the premiere of An American in Paris while in Paris, too! Pictured: Catherine Loevner, Helen Casey, Christina O’Toole, and Caroline Loevner.

Photographs from The Priory Hotel, Kristen Linfante, Pittsburgh CLO

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Janet Hunt, co-chair Gail Murphy, and Ranny Ferguson at Carnegie Trees, presented by the Women’s Committee at the Carnegie Museum of Art. Five massive Colorado Spruce trees graced the impressive Hall of Architecture!

Jeff Natale and Pittsburgh Opera board chair Michele Fabrizi at Pittsburgh Opera’s annual New Year’s Eve Gala, Auld Lang Syne, “As Time Goes By,” held at Carnegie Music Hall.

Leonard Davis, David Ainsman, Michael Bernstein, and Dan Snyder met Herm Edwards (center) at the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh’s Men’s Night Out event. A former NFL player and coach, and current ESPN football analyst, Edwards served as the keynote speaker for the event, which celebrated Men’s Philanthropy — a new channel for men to make an impact on the Pittsburgh Jewish community.

Patrons and business owners alike spent Small Business Saturday in East Liberty, hopping from one store to the next. Here, TRIM Pittsburgh owner Thomas West, Ellie Cibrone, and Adam Childers enjoyed a shopping trip.

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Col. Charles and Trudi Booth enjoyed dinner and dancing at the Cannon Ball Gala, held in Soldiers & Sailors’ Grand Ballroom.

Photographs by Ben Petchel, from David Bachman, Lauren Demby/Lauren Renee Designs, TRIM Pittsburgh, Michael Ray Photography

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WISH 99.7 FM’s Program Director Ron Antill (bottom right) and CEO/President of the Make-a-Wish Foundation of Greater PA and WV Judi Stone interviewed Jim Saxon, president, (top left) and Ron Croushore, CEO, of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred Realty, on their donation of more than $51,000 to the Make-a-Wish Foundation in 2014.

The Pittsburgh International Airport and Delta Airlines hosted a networking event for local travel agents at Rivers Casino to promote the return of the nonstop Pittsburgh to Paris flight. Pictured: Alyson Walls, Bryan Dietz, Von A. Campanella, Delta Flight Attendant and Pilot “Bobble Heads,” Vince Gasteb, and Claudia Creehan.

The Mattress Factory partnered with Conflict Kitchen for a panel discussion on challenges involving art about Palestine, Israel, and the U.S. Pictured here are panel speakers Mattress Factory co-directors Barbara Luderowski and Michael Olijnyk, and ArtUp Director Tavia La Follette. Photographs from Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred Realty, Beth Hollerich/ACAA, The Mattress Factory

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Kristen Linfante and Andrew Fouts at “Masters of the Baroque,” the Chamber Music Pittsburgh and Chatham Baroque collaboration concert, held at the Twentieth Century Club.

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Photographs from Hometahn Photos, Scott Pauley

Pittsburgh Steelers Ike Taylor (pictured), Brad Wing, and Arthur Moats teamed up with Circle C Youth & Family Services to take children shopping at American Eagle Outfitters.

Dr. Audrey Zelkovic and Arlene Sokolow took WHIRL Magazine to Paris, France for the opening of the new musical, An American in Paris, at the Théâtre du Châtelet. The New York opening will be held April 12 at The Palace Theatre on Broadway.

Warm up from the inside out — with delicious comfort food, great red wine and close friends!

Photographs from Pittsburgh Steelers/Arron Anastasia, Arlene Sokolow

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Wednesdays

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Ronald K. Brown/Evidence, Byham Theater, 412.456.6666 Sound Series: Battle Trance, The Andy Warhol Museum, 412.237.8300

Sunday // 8

Community Day Event, The Galleria of Mt. Lebanon, 412.561.4000

Thursday // 19

Irvin Mayfield and The New Orleans Jazz Orchestra, Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild, 412.322.1773

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Hillman Series: Arcattack Tesla Coil Music, Hillman Center’s Senior School Campus, 412.968.3040

Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Columbus Blue Jackets, CONSOL Energy Center, 800.642.PENS

Thursday // 19-28

For the Tree to Drop, Trust Arts Education Center, 412.561.6000

Friday // 20

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Friday // 20-21

The Integrative Oncology Program at UPMC CancerCenter’s Breathing Room, A Day for Women Who Do It All, Fairmont Pittsburgh, 412.623.4636

Orchid and Tropical Bonsai Show, Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, 412.622.6914

John Putzier, Ann & Dennis Baglier

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Tropical Forest Congo, Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, 412.622.6914

Sunday // 1

Ptttsburgh Penguins vs. Nashville Predators, CONSOL Energy Center, 800.642.PENS

Monday // 2

Every Wednesday // 4 -April 15 MyBusiness Startup, Chatham University’s Shadyside Campus, 412.365.1253

Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Detroit Red Wings, CONSOL Energy Center, 800.642.PENS

Garth Brooks, CONSOL Energy Center, 412.642.1800

MyBusiness Growth, Chatham University’s Eden Hall Campus, 412.365.1253

Friday // 6

National Wear Red Day Out of the Box: Time Capsule Opening, The Andy Warhol Museum, 412.237.8300

Friday // 6-15

Beauty and the Beast, Benedum Center, 412.456.6666

Saturday // 7

Cupids & Canines, Lexus Club at PNC Park, cupidsandcanines.org

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“My Journey” (Reflections, Perceptions, and Misconceptions), Byham Theater, bodiographycbc.com

Vonnie Goldsborough, Michael Langer

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Hollywood Party at the Palace, The Palace Theatre, 724.836.1123

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Thursday // 12

Red CARpet Charity Premiere, David L. Lawrence Convention Center, 412.565.6000

16th Annual Heart of Caring Luncheon & Auction, Embassy Suites Hotel Pittsburgh — International Airport, 412.269.9070

Saturday // 14 Valentine’s Day

Thursday // 5-8

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Wednesday // 11

Friday // 13

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A Sweet Gesture 2015: An Evening of Romance, Duquesne Club, 412.391.1500

Monday // 16 President’s Day

Jerusalem Quartet, Carnegie Music Hall of Oakland, 412.622.3131

Tuesday // 17

Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Washington Capitals, CONSOL Energy Center, 800.642.PENS

Wednesday // 18

Josh Turner, The Palace Theatre, 724.836.8000

Friday // 20-22

BeethovenFest: The Hero, Heinz Hall, 412.392.4900

Saturday // 21

Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra’s American Masters, The Palace Theatre, 724.836.8000 Fiddlesticks: Winter Dreams, Heinz Hall, 412.392.4900

Sunday // 22

Pink Floyd Experience, The Palace Theatre, 724.836.8000 Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Florida Panthers, CONSOL Energy Center, 800.642.PENS

Jim O’Toole & Susan Koeppen

Saturday // 28

Pittsburgh Heart Ball, Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown Hotel, 412.208.3562

Friday // 27-March 1

Tchaikovsky and Prokofiev, Heinz Hall, 412.392.4900

Saturday // 28

McGuire Memorial’s 23rd Annual Special Auction for Special People, Westin Convention Center Hotel, 724.843.0365

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James Carter Organ Trio / Trombone Choir featuring Andy Martin, Jay Ashby, & Jeff Bush, Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild, 412.322.1773

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Heart and Soul The American Heart Association of the Greater Pittsburgh region is hoping to have a stellar turnout at this year’s Heart Ball, which raises funds to aid heart and stroke research and education. More than 800 guests are anticipated to fill the Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown Hotel on February 28. The festivities include a silent auction, featuring an African safari for two, tickets behind the glass at a Penguins game with a Zamboni ride, and more. The AHA will honor Kitty Zell, executive director of Heart and Vascular Services at UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside, with the Mary Ann Scully Excellence in Nursing Award, and George J. Magovern, M.D., professor and chairman of the Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery at Allegheny Health Network, with the Peter J. Safar Pulse of Pittsburgh Award. The highlight of the evening will be the Open Your Heart presentation from former Pirates pitcher Kent Tekulve, who will share the story of his successful heart transplant surgery last fall. “This is so much more than a black-tie event,” says Greg Jordan, Heart Ball chair, and executive vice president and general counsel, PNC Financial Services Group. “This is a chance to celebrate the work and mission, and to focus on the lives we save and improve through research of the AHA.” To purchase tickets, visit pittsburghheartball.heart.org.

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Show Your Love These sweet soirées are a great way to get active for a good cause!

Walk the Red CARpet

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Gearheads attending this year’s Red CARpet Charity Premiere on February 12 will be among the first to see exhibits of more than 500 new automobile models from 40 manufacturers, including Lamborghini, Ferrari, Maserati, and more! The evening revs up with a cocktail reception at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, followed by a ribbon-cutting to kick off a night of music, munchies, and motors. A “strolling dinner” will be served, as well as hot rod entertainment from the Randy Eugene Band and REDLINE dance band. The Greater Pittsburgh Automobile Dealers Foundation and the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix will present a combined donation to this year’s beneficiaries, the Autism Society of Pittsburgh and Allegheny Valley School. “Proceeds from every ticket purchased will help provide residential care, treatment, and support for individuals with autism, and intellectual and developmental disabilities, in the Pittsburgh region,” says Lisa Mason Eck of Extraordinary Events. The event acts as the starting line for the Pittsburgh International Auto Show, hosted by honorary chairs Steelers Defensive Assistant Coach Joey Porter and his wife, Christy. To purchase tickets, visit redcarpetcharitypremiere.org. 24

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Jerry Rau, Christine Ferguson

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Joyful Journey Maria Caruso’s life as a dancer has been full of art, activism, inspiration, and opportunity. Now, as she prepares to retire as a performer from Bodiography, her dance performance company in Squirrel Hill, what better way to share her experiences than with the type of ballet that started it all? “My Journey,” with special performances February 20 -21, features two-part entertainment, starting with an hourlong “rock ballet” by Bodiography artists to a medley of tunes by Coldplay, followed by a 35-minute solo piece, Caruso’s last on the Bodiography stage. “It’s describing the journey of my entire life as an artist,” says Caruso. “You hear my memories and see how social activism changed my life.” While encompassing the single role of director, Caruso knows Bodiography’s performers can “stand on their own two feet,” as she turns her attention to more of the social activism she describes in her solo. Past benevolent ballets have shed light on issues of body image and eating disorders, encouraging viewers to use their unique gifts to overcome adversity. “The Bodiography experience is not just the show, but a celebration of the people whose stories we’re sharing on the stage,” she says. Following the Saturday night performance, Caruso and her troupe will host a meet-and-greet at the Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel as her final goodbye to the stage. To purchase tickets, visit bodiographycbc.com.

+ Read more about Caruso, as she pairs up with her husband for our Couples Who Make a Difference feature, on page 58!

Sweet Hearts While we may give our significant other chocolates and roses on Valentine’s Day, the folks at the Family Life Fund see the holiday as a chance to give love to the community. On February 14, the fourth annual A Sweet Gesture will be held at the Duquesne Club, where guests will enjoy “an evening of romance.” The night will showcase the jazz stylings of saxophonist Kenny Blake; a winepaired, three-course dinner; and a decadent cookie table featuring the Duquesne Club’s famous macaroons, all to benefit autism intervention and family support at the Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic of UPMC. “It feels like the right kind of thing to do to have it on Valentine’s Day,” says event co-chair Tori Yoos. “This vision of philanthropy is a Pittsburgh tradition. Every Pittsburgher knows you have to give back.” Live and silent auctions will offer sports tickets, vacation packages, and custom jewels from Chapel Hills Jewelry. To purchase tickets, visit familylifefundpgh.org.

Last year’s A Sweet Gesture co-chairs Lyn Benonis, Laura Mabon, and Tori Yoos.

The Fast and the Furriest Only the coolest cats and canines know where to find Pittsburgh’s cuddliest party. Presented by Camp Bow Wow and the Western Pennsylvania Humane Society, Cupids & Canines will transform the Lexus Club at PNC Park into a Vegas-style casino on February 7. Light hors d’oeuvres will be served, along with exciting casino games and live music by Five Guys Named Moe. VIP guests are welcome at 6 p.m., and attendees will have the chance to bid on a trip to Las Vegas and more than $10,000 in additional prizes! “New this year, we will be adding a ‘Pierogi Race’ sports book to our casino, sponsored by FedEx,” says Nicole Zinsser, Camp Bow Wow marketing manager. The nonprofits have set a goal to surpass the $24,000 raised last year, so show your support! Tickets are available for $60 in advance, $75 at the door, and $150 for VIP, at cupidsandcanines.org.

Photographs from Maria Caruso, Powder Blue Photography

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Still trying to set the stage for your Valentine’s Day plans? These shows are just the ticket!

Jazz it Up Keep the party of Mardi Gras going ’til February 19, when Irvin Mayfield and The New Orleans Jazz Orchestra make their Pittsburgh premiere at the Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild. As one of the most recorded and decorated jazz musicians of his generation, Mayfield takes his smooth and exciting tunes to a completely new level. Pairing the trumpeter and bandleader with the 18-piece orchestra, which is one of the most popular traveling jazz orchestras in the country, is the icing on the king cake! Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild, 412.322.0800. mcgjazz.org. Irvin Mayfield, irvinmayfield.com.

Magical Masquerade The thrilling mystery of The Phantom of the Opera is back and bigger than ever! As a part of the PNC Broadway Across America-Pittsburgh series and a brand new North American tour, this spectacular new production by Cameron Mackintosh of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s phenomenal musical, tells the story of the Phantom, Christine, and Raoul. Gracing the Benedum Center from February 18-March 1, the hauntingly good production promises exciting special effects, scenic and lighting designs, and staging and choreography. All we ask of you is to get your tickets before they sell out! Benedum Center, 412.456.4800. TrustArts.org. THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA: The Spectacular New Production, U.S. tour, thephantomoftheopera.com/ustour. 26

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Cinematic Soundtrack

Brooks Is Back

For a Valentine’s date that’s filled with romance, but not the crowd of February 14, the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra has you covered. Come to Heinz Hall on February 15 to watch “Casablanca” on the big screen in HD, as the orchestra plays Max Steiner’s Oscar-nominated score live. Getting wrapped up in performances by Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, Paul Henreid, and the Grammy-nominated orchestra will make you fall in love with the movie — and your date! — all over again. Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, 412.392.4900. pittsburghsymphony.org.

This is one for the history books: Garth Brooks’s world tour is on its way to Pittsburgh for the first time in more than 17 years! And, he’s so excited to play for everyone at CONSOL Energy Center that more shows were added to accommodate his overwhelming fan base. Hot off his new album, Man Against Machine — which made him The Best Selling Solo Artist in U.S. history — Brooks and wife Trisha Yearwood will take the stage on February 5-8, playing twice on Friday and Saturday. Don’t forget to tell him happy birthday if you go February 7! CONSOL Energy Center, 412.642.1800. consolenergycenter.com. Garth Brooks, garthbrooks.com. Trisha Yearwood, trishayearwood.com.

Love Rocks With their killer guitar riffs and raspy vocals in tow, Bush is hitting the road again. Fresh off the celebration of Sixteen Stone’s 20th anniversary, the band is already enjoying an eventful year. The landmark album, which brought favorites like “Machinehead” and “Glycerine” into our lives, is just one of the many reasons the rockers have etched a permanent spot in music lovers’ hearts. Owning their unique sound, the group is also exploring darker avenues with its newest album, Man on the Run. Luckily, that avenue leads to Stage AE on February 17 for an incredible show! Stage AE, 412.229.5483. promowestlive.com. Bush, bushofficial.com.

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Come Fly With Me Love is in the air. And, in the comedy Boeing Boeing, it’s approaching 30,000 feet! Set in the 1960s, the Tony Award winner introduces us to Bernard, a ladies’ man who has three fiancées. Each one is an airline hostess in a different country, and none of them know about the other women. But, when a schedule change places all three in Paris at the same time, Bernard’s smooth skies will hit some hilarious turbulence. Get your boarding passes now, as the show lands at the CLO Cabaret for a February 5-April 26 layover. CLO Cabaret, 412.456.6666. clocabaret.org. whi r lm ag a z in e . com / Wh irl

Nothing bootleg about it. Unwind at the Omni William Penn Hotel’s Speakeasy Social Lounge with a 1920’s prohibition-style cocktail. We are proud to announce NEW expanded hours: Tuesday – Thursday 5 to 11 pm and Friday – Saturday 5 pm to 1:30 am Private soirées welcome.

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The Sweetest Thing This Valentine’s Day, give your love the gift of deliciousness

by Andrea Bosco • PHOTOGRAPH BY MICHAEL FORNATARO • STYLING BY SAMANTHA CASALE

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chocolate Lissa Guttman is bringing popup shopping to Pittsburgh with chocolate! Through Easter, have a taste of Jacques Torres Chocolates in Shadyside. The shop’s mouthwatering offerings range from exotic creations, such as chipotleinfused “wicked hot chocolate,” to bags of chocolate cereal, candied pistachios, and boxes of assorted light and dark chocolates. You will find larger gift items arranged in hat boxes that can include nuts, bars, or a custom order. Guttman, who recently returned to Pittsburgh after 10 years in New York, worked with the world-famous pastry chef Jacques Torres to launch his line of chocolate boutiques. “I loved the New York food scene, but missed the soulfulness of Pittsburgh and wanted my hometown to taste these unique and delectable candies,” she says. “Plus, it’s a great city to raise your children in!” Purchase the delicious confections at the pop-up shop. Its hours are Monday through Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Sunday, 12-4 p.m. Jacques Torres Chocolates, 813 Copeland Way, Shadyside. 412.683.1905.

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Drink to your health! Fortunes Gourmet Coffees owner Fred Smallhoover shares with us new research that says drinking one to two cups of coffee a day may lower the risk of heart failure. For Valentine’s Day, give the gift of coffee that keeps on giving! Smallhoover offers locally roasted, organic coffee subscriptions for three-, six-, and 12-month periods. Opt for the Coffee Aficionado, a bi-monthly, 12-month subscription for $250. You can purchase individual 12-ounce roasts, too. We love the Costa Rica Los Lobos blend, which has notes of sweet cherry and sugar cane, and the Ethiopian blend, with floral and nectarine notes — just to name a few! The company also sells tea and decaf, too. Peruse Fortunes’ offerings online at fortunescoffee.com.

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Chef

Q & A Yvonne Short, Randy Simpson

Walnut Grill is one of the most successful local restaurant chains in the Pittsburgh area — and recently expanded into the St. Louis, Mo. market! We caught up with Corporate Executive Chef Randy Simpson on what’s cooking up for the new year. And, for Valentine’s Day, consider the tasty lobster chowder, surf ’n turf, chocolate dessert, and more! — Ian Mikrut

How did your career begin?

Randy Simpson: My background began as a dishwasher at Fox Chapel Golf Club. I worked harder and became a line cook there, and that is when I knew I wanted to be a chef. I decided to go to Johnson & Wales University in Providence, R.I., where I received my bachelor’s degree in culinary arts. During that time, I worked at Sun Valley Ski Resort in Ketchum, Id. I also worked for the Radisson Airport Hotel in the banquet kitchen, working various parties and events with 50 to 5,000 people. I returned home to become a sous chef at Sewickley Heights Golf Club, working catering, off-premise parties, and weddings. Then, I joined the Walnut Grill team to open the first Walnut Grove in Fox Chapel Plaza.

What’s your typical day like?

RS: The day in the life of a corporate chef? A nonstop circus, in my mind. I currently have four restaurants in Pittsburgh to overlook, as well as the new location in St. Louis. It’s a lot of cost control and inventory of the right product, and current pricing. I am constantly teaching, and trying to help the staff and stores be the best they can be. It is just like being a teacher in school or a university; I am always trying to find out what’s new, what people want, and how Walnut Grill can portray that perfectly to our guests. It is a seven-day-a-week, 24-hour-a-day job — holidays and weekends are all the same, but I love it.

How do you choose new menu items?

RS: All of our menus are the same from Pittsburgh to St. Louis. I take into consideration our clientele and their lifestyles, and what they want to eat for our menu. I try to keep with the trends and give guests the freshest quality product we can find. Sometimes, I come up with old classics and give them new twists that go with the style of our restaurant.

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What are you working on right now?

RS: New, fresh salads, which we are known for, as well as fresh, seasonal fish in various styles.

What are your future goals?

RS: We would like to open two to three more locations in St. Louis in the next two years. We also plan to open more locations in Pittsburgh, including along the I-70 corridor. Philadelphia and Florida have sparked our interested as well. Walnut Grill, 12599 Perry Hwy., Wexford. 724.933.8410. 911 Freeport Road, Fox Chapel. 412.782.4768. 660 Washington Road, Mt. Lebanon. 412.668.0951. 1595 Washington Pike, Bridgeville. 412.564.5746. walnutgroverestaurant.com.

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It’s that time of year — Girl Scout Cookies are for sale at a booth near you beginning February 27! This year, two new cookies are making their debut. Rah-Rah Raisins joins traditional favorites Samoas, Thin Mints, Trefoils, Do-Si-Dos, Tagalongs, and Savannah Smiles for the 2015 Girl Scout Cookie lineup. Made with whole grain oats, these new, hearty oatmeal cookies are packed with raisins and Greek yogurt-flavored chunks. Girl Scouts are also offering a gluten-free cookie, Toffee-tastic, a crispy, buttery baked good packed with golden toffee bits. For more information, visit girlscoutcookies.org and find a cookie booth location near you!

On February 20, Girl Scouts and Wigle Whiskey have teamed up for a new event to kick off the selling season! Bartenders from Pittsburgh-area restaurants will have the chance to compete to be the first-ever Cookie Champion. What is the challenge? To create a cocktail to pair with one of Girl Scouts’ classic cookies. You be the judge! For details, visit gswpa.org/aod. Photographs from Cayla Zahoran, Lisa Shade

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Restaurant Rendezvous Check out these lovely, and tasty, February 14 specials!

Gervasi

Vineyard Serenity is just a short drive away. Head to Gervasi Vineyard for a romantic weekend and plan a special date night at The Bistro, a renovated Tuscan farmhouse and full-service restaurant featuring rustic Italian fare; or The Crush House, the vineyard’s state-of-the-art winery facility, wine bar, and eatery. After, pop into The Marketplace to search for a fabulous gift. Gervasi Vineyard, 1700 55th St., NE, Canton, Ohio. 330.497.1000. gervasivineyard.com.

Cornerstone Restaurant

& Bar

Savor a glass of wine at The Crush House.

Cornerstone Restaurant in Aspinwall is offering its full Valentine’s Day menu on February 13 and February 14. In addition to Cornerstone classics, the kitchen will be offering up items like poached salmon with bacon lobster mashed potatoes, grilled asparagus, and veal stock reduction. Start your dinner with fresh-steamed mussels, or fontina and wild mushroom-stuffed arancini. End on a candied note with a sip and a sweet — go for the Agave Kiss, made with tequila, Chambord, cream, raspberry, and white chocolate, and the Chocolate Cherry Gateau, a chocolate sponge cake layered with mocha cream and brandied cherries in a dark chocolate ganache! Cornerstone Restaurant & Bar, 301 Freeport Road, Aspinwall. 412.408.3420. cornerstonepgh.com.

Cioppino Restaurant

& Cigar Bar

Upon entrance, each lady will receive a rose, and at the end of the meal, a house-made Decadent Dark Chocolate Truffle will be presented. The confection has a creamy center with a nice crunch to the outer shell and is rolled in an extra brut dark cocoa! Says Pastry Chef Meghann Walsh, “It’s always delightful to go above and beyond for our guests. It’s the little extra touches we like to do at Cioppino that helps separate us from one restaurant to the next. It’s our way of saying ‘thank you’ and ‘we appreciate you!’” Cioppino Restaurant & Cigar Bar, 2350 Railroad St., Strip District. 412.281.6593. cioppinogroup.com.

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Photographs from Gervasi Vineyard, Cioppino Restaurant & Cigar Bar

Bistecca Steakhouse

& Wine Bar Cozy up at Bistecca with your significant other and a threecourse menu! The restaurant is offering a Valentine’s Day special with your choice of Caesar salad or chopped salad; a seafood trio of blackened “day boat” scallops, shrimp scampi, and colossal crab crab; a 7-ounce center-cut filet with jumbo shrimp; or a tenderloin stuffed with spinach and goat cheese. All entrees are served with a double-stuffed potato and julienned vegetables. Chef’s selection of desserts is the grand finale! Bistecca Steakhouse & Wine Bar, 210 Racetrack Road, Washington. 724.503.1510. bisteccapittsburgh.com.

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For $125 a couple, have a taste of Spain with your honey at Mallorca. Each dinner includes a 10-ounce lobster tail and a 10-ounce filet mignon! Afterward, head over to Ibiza for a fine wine. Valet parking is always free, and reservations are suggested. Mallorca, 2228 E. Carson St., South Side. 412.488.1818. mallorcarestaurantpgh.com. Ibiza Tapas & Wine Bar, 2224 E. Carson St., South Side. 412.325.2227. ibizatapaspgh.com.

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Join us as we put on our happy feet and take our commitment to a healthy lifestyle to a new level with “Get UP and Dance!” BY CHRISTINE TUMPSON PHOTOGRAPHS BY MICHAEL FORNATARO ART DIRECTION BY SAMANTHA CASALE + JASON SOLAK Model from Docherty Talent & Modeling Agency

We are serious about being happy! Beginning Monday, February 2, and every weekday this month, tune in to CBS Radio’s Y-108 107.9 FM or Star 100.7 FM at 3 o’clock in the afternoon, and listen for that day’s song and charitable organization. Then, gather everyone around you, and get up and dance! Don’t forget to film your rockstar moves and share them on Facebook and Instagram using the hashtag #GetUpPGH. Why are we doing this? Because 3 p.m. is the mid-point for an 8 a.m.-10 p.m. day, and is typically the point where we start to falter. Instead, let’s energize one another with movement, good energy, and great intentions. Along with CBS Radio, we are hoping to bring levity, longevity, and laughter into everyone’s afternoon. Tune in to KDKA-TV’s Pittsburgh Today Live every Monday and Friday in February to see the videos! Visit whirlmagazine.com/getupanddance for the full calendar of songs and nonprofits. wh i r lm a g a z i n e . c o m / W h irl

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By Andrea Bosco, Anna Galanis, and Katie Piscopio

his year, it’s time to explore our beloved city like we never have before. What better way to do so than attending the hottest shows, charitable galas, golf outings, and stylish parties? You’re invited to experience it all with the help of our Semi-Annual Event Guide. This extensive list will start your journey into the social season, with more than 200 events happening from February through July. Now’s the time to seize the opportunities this city has to offer, all while supporting Pittsburgh’s nonprofits. Immerse yourself into the community and make this your most exciting year yet!

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Through February 15 City Theatre Presents a World Premiere — MR. JOY L: City Theatre P: 412.431.2489 Through February 22 Pittsburgh Public Theater Presents My Fair Lady L: O’Reilly Theater P: 412.316.1600 February 5-April 26 Boeing Boeing L: CLO Cabaret Theater P: 412.281.2822 February 6 Out of the Box: Time Capsule Opening L: The Andy Warhol Museum P: 412.237.8300 February 6 New York Gilbert and Sullivan Player’s “I’ve Got A Little Twist” L: The Palace Theatre P: 724.836.8000

Al & Jeanne Vallano, Tyler & Janelle Dearfield at the 20th Annual Mardi Gras Gala

February 7 WinterFest L: Nemacolin Woodlands Resort P: 866.344.6957 February 7 Ronald K. Brown/Evidence L: Byham Theater P: 412.456.6666 February 7 La Scuola D’Italia Galileo Galilei’s Italian Conversational Group L: Winchester Thurston School P: 412.999.5548 February 7 La Scuola D’Italia Galileo Galilei’s Kids Story Time L: Winchester Thurston Lower School P: 412.999.5548 February 7 Cupids & Canines

Benefits the Western PA Humane Society and Camp Bow Wow

L: PNC Park W: campbowwow.com February 7 Run for the Roses

Benefits the American Cancer Society

L: Hilton Garden Inn — Southpointe P: 724.222.6911

TK February 6-15 Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Presents “Beauty and the Beast,” A ballet by Lew Christensen L: Benedum Center P: 412.456.6666 February 6-March 6 Sweet Jazz Music Series L: Sweetwater Center for the Arts P: 412.741.4405

PHOTographs by allie Wynands, from CAMP BOW WOW

February 7 Sound Series: Battle Trance L: The Andy Warhol Museum P: 412.237.8300 February 8 Community Day Event L: The Galleria of Mt. Lebanon P: 412.561.4000 February 9 Literary Evening with Jesmyn Ward L: Carnegie Music Hall P: 412.622.8866

February 10 79th Annual Dapper Dan Dinner & Sports Auction

Benefits the Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Pennsylvania and other local charities

L: David L. Lawrence Convention Center P: 412.263.3850 February 12 2015 Pittsburgh International Auto Show

Benefits GPADF and Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix Charities

L: David L. Lawrence Convention Center P: 412.963.8909 February 12 La Scuola D’Italia Galileo Galilei’s San Valentino L: Winchester Thurston Lower School P: 412.999.5548 February 13 16th Annual Heart of Caring Auction & Luncheon Benefits Partners For Quality, Inc.

L: Embassy Suites Hotel P: 412.446.0702 February 13 Mutts and Mingle Benefits Animal Friends

L: Animal Friends P: 412.847.7000 February 17 21st Annual Mardi Gras Gala Benefits the Epilepsy Foundation Western/Central Pennsylvania

L: Westin Convention Center Hotel P: 412.322.5880 February 17 La Scuola D’Italia Galileo Galilei’s Carnevale L: Winchester Thurston Lower School P: 412.999.5548

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February 19 PICT Classic Theatre Presents “For the Tree to Drop,” a World Premiere by Lissa Brennan L: Trust Arts Education Center P: 412.456.6666 February 19 BRE presents Tedeschi Trucks Band L: The Palace Theatre P: 724.836.8000 February 20 Cookies & Cocktails Competition Partnered with Wigle Whiskey

Jeff & Diane Hupp, Kristen Straka, Tom Obiecunas at the 25th Annual Pittsburgh Heart Ball

Benefits Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania

L: Wigle Whiskey Barrelhouse P: 800.248.3355 x1020 February 20 La Scuola D’Italia Galileo Galilei’s An Italian Film Night L: Winchester Thurston Lower School P: 412.578.7500 February 20 Breathing Room, A Day for Women Who Do It All Benefits The Integrative Oncology Program at UPMC CancerCenter

L: Fairmont Pittsburgh P: 412.623.4636

February 21 Historical Glass Club of Pittsburgh’s 40th Pittsburgh Antiques Show & Sale L: Crowne Plaza Hotel Pittsburgh South P: 412.734.5279 February 21 Super Science Series: Creaturefest L: Carnegie Museum of Natural History P: 412.622.3131

February 26 World Premiere of Subatomic: The European Organization for Nuclear Research L: Carnegie Museum of Natural History P: 412.622.3131

February 21 An Evening of Jazz L: South Fayette High School W: southfayette.org

February 27 Party in Paradise

February 21 La Scuola D’Italia Galileo Galilei’s Italian Book Club L: Winchester Thurston Lower School P: 412.578.7500

Maria Caruso of Bodiography Contemporary Ballet

February 20-21 Bodiography Contemporary Ballet Presents “My Journey” L: Byham Theater P: 412.456.6666 February 21 Affair of the Heart

Benefits the Vincentian Charitable Foundation

L: LeMont Restaurant P: 412.548.4056 February 21 Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra Presents American Masters L: The Palace Theatre P: 724.836.8000 48

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February 22 La Scuola D’Italia Galileo Galilei’s An Italian Film Night L: Winchester Thurston Lower School P: 412.578.7500

February 21 La Scuola D’Italia Galileo Galilei’s Italian Cartoons L: Winchester Thurston Lower School P: 412.578.7500 February 21 eat. drink. Pittsburgh L: Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown Hotel W: KDKA.com/eat February 22 Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures Kids and Teens — Authors. Stories. You.: Andrea Davis Pinkney L: Hill House Kaufmann Center P: 412.622.8866 February 22 Westmoreland Cultural Trust Presents PFX: Pink Floyd Experience L: The Palace Theatre P: 724.836.8000

Benefits the National Aviary

L: The National Aviary W: aviary.org February 27 Artini — Specialty Cocktails with a Splash of ART

Benefits Focus on Renewal

L: 420 Chartiers Ave., McKees Rocks P: 412.331.1685 x305 February 27 National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend Kick-Off Benefits Girl Scouts from Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania

L: Locations throughout Downtown Pittsburgh P: 800.248.3355 x1020 February 27 La Scuola D’Italia Galileo Galilei’s An Italian Film Night L: Winchester Thurston Lower School P: 412.999.5548 February 27-28 Malpaso Dance Company L: Kelly Strayhorn Theater P: 412.363.3000 February 28 Westmoreland Cultural Trust Presents Hollywood Party at the Palace L: The Palace Theatre P: 724.836.8000 PHOTographs by allie Wynands, from bodiography

February 28 26th Annual Pittsburgh Heart Ball

Benefits the American Heart Association

L: Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown Hotel W: pittsburghheartball.ahaevents.org February 28 ArcAttack: Tesla Coil Music L: Hillman Center for Performing Arts P: 412.968.3040 February 28 La Scuola D’Italia Galileo Galilei’s Italian Conversational Group L: Winchester Thurston Lower School P: 412.999.5548 February 28 La Scuola D’Italia Galileo Galilei’s Disney Films in Italian L: Winchester Thurston Lower School P: 412.999.5548

Taris Vrcek, Cari Marty, Kelly & Carlo Morgano at Quantum Theatre’s Annual Gala Benefit March 5-April 5 Pittsburgh Public Theater Presents How I Learned What I Learned L: O’Reilly Theater P: 412.316.1600 March 6 Elko Concerts Presents Jefferson Starship (Jefferson Airplane 50th Anniversary) L: The Palace Theatre P: 724.836.8000

Through March 1 Orchid and Tropical Bonsai Show L: Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens P: 412.622.6914

Benefits CASA of Westmoreland, Inc.

L: North Huntingdon Township Municipal Building P: 724.850.6874 March 5 Crushed Grapes

Benefits Sisters Place

L: PPG Place Wintergarden P: 412.233.3903

PHOTographs by Kassie Jackson, allie Wynands

Benefits the National Kidney Foundation

L: Heinz Field West Club Lounge W: kidney.org March 7 River City Brass Presents Celtic Connections L: The Palace Theatre P: 724.836.8000

March 7 Rhythm of the Dance L: Hillman Center for Performing Arts P: 412.968.3040

March 1 Read Across America Day at Animal Friends! L: Animal Friends P: 412.847.7000

March 4 CASA of Westmoreland, Inc., Open House

March 7 Kidney Gift of Life Gala: “All That Glitters Is Gold”

March 7 QBall — Quantum Theatre’s Annual Gala Benefit L: TBD P: 412.362.1713

Through March 26 West Hills Art League Exhibition L: Sweetwater Center for the Arts P: 412.741.4405

March 2 Literary Evening with Sheri Fink L: Carnegie Music Hall P: 412.622.8866

March 6-15 Pittsburgh Home and Garden Show L: David L. Lawrence Convention Center W: pghhome.com

Megan Chicone Boxx & Nathan Boxx at last year’s History Uncorked

March 6 History Uncorked

Benefits Heinz History Center

L: Heinz History Center W: showclix.com/event/ WeCanDoIt March 6-8 Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Presents “PBT Premieres” with the PBT Orchestra L: Benedum Center P: 412.456.6666

March 7 La Scuola D’Italia Galileo Galilei’s Italian Conversational Group L: Winchester Thurston Lower School P: 412.999.5548 March 7 La Scuola D’Italia Galileo Galilei’s Kids Story Time L: Winchester Thurston Lower School P: 412.999.5548 March 8 Polter-Heist: Murder Mystery Dinner

Benefits the Lupus Foundation of Pennsylvania

L: The Spaghetti Warehouse P: 412.261.5886

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March 22 Latshaw Productions Presents Trace Adkins L: The Palace Theatre P: 724.836.8000 March 23 Literary Evening with Dennis Lehane L: Carnegie Music Hall P: 412.622.8866 March 26 Pittsburgh AIDS Task Force’s 29th Annual Benefit

Benefits Pittsburgh AIDS Task Force

Callahan Malone, David Malone, Max Malone, Erin Kander, Caitlin Killinger, Zachary Malone at the 2014 American Ireland Fund Gala March 8-May 8 Bowl for Kids’ Sake 2015

March 20 Bee Kind Breakfast

L: AMF Noble Manor Lanes W: bbbspgh.kintera.org

L: Westmoreland County Community College P: 724.837.5410

Benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh

March 12 Elko Concerts Presents Abba Mania L: The Palace Theatre P: 724.836.8000 March 13 McBark and Brew Benefits Animal Friends

L: Animal Friends P: 412.847.7000 March 13 La Scuola D’Italia Galileo Galilei’s An Italian Film Night L: Winchester Thurston Lower School P: 412.999.5548 March 14 La Scuola D’Italia Galileo Galilei’s Italian Book Club and Conversational Group L: Winchester Thurston Lower School P: 412.999.5548

Benefits ParentWISE

March 20 Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Presents “Beauty & The Beast” L: The Palace Theatre P: 724.836.8000 March 21 Shake Your Booties

Benefits The Children’s Home of Pittsburgh & Lemieux Family Center

L: Stage AE P: 412.441.4884 March 21 Zodiac Productions Presents Blue Oyster Cult L: The Palace Theatre P: 724.836.8000 March 21 American Red Cross Ball

L: J. Verno Studios P: 412.345.7456 March 27 American Humane “Animal Stars” Book Tour Benefits Animal Friends

L: Animal Friends P: 412.847.7000 March 28 Family House Gifting Gala Benefits Family House

L: Omni William Penn Hotel P: 412.647.5811 March 29 20th Annual Empty Bowls Dinner Benefits the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank and Just Harvest

L: Rodef Shalom P: 412.431.8960 March 29 Stock the Yough Fundraiser L: The Shooting Academy at the Nemacolin Field Club P: 724.329.6770 March 29 Pet Photos with the Easter Bunny Benefits Animal Friends

L: Animal Friends P: 412.847.7000

Benefits American Red Cross

L: Omni William Penn Hotel W: redcross.org

March 14 Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra Presents Beethoven’s Eroica L: The Palace Theatre P: 724.836.8000 March 15 Elko Concerts Presents Michael Bolton L: The Palace Theatre P: 724.836.8000

April 1 31 Days of Compassion Benefits Animal Friends

L: Animal Friends P: 412.847.7000

March 17 American Ireland Fund Gala

Benefits The American Ireland Fund

L: Heinz Field East Club Lounge P: 412.207.0760

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Kevin & Sharon Fitzgerald at last year’s Family House Gifting Gala

April 1 La Scuola D’Italia Galileo Galilei’s Pesce D’Aprile Party L: Winchester Thurston Lower School P: 412.999.5548

PHOTographs by Lindsey Dill

April 2 La Scuola D’Italia Galileo Galilei’s Pasqua Party Raffle e Scambio delle Uova L: Winchester Thurston Lower School P: 412.999.5548 April 2-3 StageRight! Presents Jesus Christ Superstar L: The Palace Theatre P: 724.836.8000 April 4 Super Science Series: Annual Egg-cellent Egg Hunt L: Carnegie Museum of Natural History P: 412.622.3131 April 4 Breakfast with the Bunnies

Benefits Animal Friends

L: Animal Friends P: 412.847.7000 April 5 Easter Brunch L: Nemacolin Woodlands Resort P: 866.344.6957 April 6 La Scuola D’Italia Galileo Galilei’s Pasquetta, Gita’ Fuori Porta, Picnic at WT L: Winchester Thurston Lower School P: 412.999.5548 April 9 Fashion for the Wild

Benefits Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium

L: Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium W: pittsburghzoo.org April 9 Latshaw Productions Presents The Lennon Sisters L: The Palace Theatre P: 724.836.8000 April 10 Brewer’s Ball

Benefits the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

L: Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown Hotel P: 412.321.4422 April 11 Strongfirst Kettlebell User Course L: Primal Fitness Pittsburgh P: 412.980.4287 April 11 Popovich Comedy Pet Theater

Benefits Animal Rescue League Shelter & Wildlife Center

L: Hillman Center for Performing Arts P: 412.968.3040

PHOTograph from Duane Reider

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre

April 11 Westmoreland Cultural Trust Presents Battle of the Bands L: The Palace Theatre P: 724.836.8000

April 13 Literary Evening with Alexandra Fuller L: Carnegie Music Hall P: 412.622.8866

April 11 The Viking Victory Auction

April 16 Women Rock East End

Benefits Central Catholic High School

Benefits Dress for Success Pittsburgh

L: Westin Convention Center Hotel P: 412.208.3443

L: The Union Project P: 412.201.4204

April 11 4th Annual YMCA Adventure Warrior Race L: YMCA Camp Soles W: campsoles.org

April 16 Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s 45th Anniversary Gala L: Benedum Center P: 412.454.9103

April 11 Super Science Series: Earth Day & Spring Soil Spectacular L: Carnegie Museum of Natural History P: 412.622.3131

April 16-May 17 Pittsburgh Public Theater Presents Othello L: O’Reilly Theater P: 412.316.1600

April 11 37th Annual Lupus Luncheon

L: Eleven P: 412.261.5886

April 17-19 Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s “La Bayadère” with the PBT Orchestra L: Benedum Center P: 412.456.6666

April 11 La Scuola D’Italia Galileo Galilei’s Italian Conversational Group L: Winchester Thurston Lower School P: 412.999.5548

April 18 River City Brass Presents Big Band Brass April in Paris & Rio L: The Palace Theatre P: 724.836.8000

April 11 La Scuola D’Italia Galileo Galilei’s Kids Story Time L: Winchester Thurston Lower School P: 412.999.5548

April 18 Hops for HEARTH

Benefits the Lupus Foundation of Pennsylvania

Benefits HEARTH

L: Bigelow Conference & Event Center P: 412.366.9801

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April 18 La Scuola D’Italia Galileo Galilei’s Italian Book Club L: Winchester Thurston Lower School P: 412.999.5548 April 18 La Scuola D’Italia Galileo Galilei’s Italian Board Games/Game Day L: Winchester Thurston Lower School P: 412.999.5548 April 19 Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s 45th Anniversary Dancer Reunion Party L: PBT Studios P: 412.454.9138 April 21 Latshaw Productions Presents Paul Anka L: The Palace Theatre P: 724.836.8000 Michelle Huang, Caitlin Stilin, Madison Byrnes, Libby McKnight at the 16th Annual Spring Hat Luncheon

April 23 Pittsburgh Rock ’N Roll Legends Awards Celebration Benefits the Cancer Caring Center

L: Hard Rock Cafe P: 412.622.1212 April 23 An Evening With Roz Chast

Benefits Family Hospice & Palliative Care

L: Rodef Shalom P: 412.572.8800 April 24 17th Annual Bluegrass Benefit Concert Benefits Catholic Charities St. Joseph House of Hospitality

April 26 Drusky Entertainment and Kirschner Concerts Presents Jeff Beck L: The Palace Theatre P: 724.836.8000 April 27 OC Eagle Classic Golf Outing Benefits Oakland Catholic High School

L: Synod Hall P: 412.456.6999

L: Fox Chapel Golf Club P: 412.682.6797

April 24 The Leadership Breakfast

April 27 Art for Change 2015

L: Word of Life Ministries Dining Hall P: 724.850.6874

L: Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown Hotel P: persadcenter.org

Benefits CASA of Westmoreland, Inc.

April 24 La Scuola D’Italia Galileo Galilei’s An Italian Film Night L: Winchester Thurston Lower School P: 412.999.5548 April 25 Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra Presents Paris Dreams L: The Palace Theatre P: 724.836.8000 April 25 La Scuola D’Italia Galileo Galilei’s Disney Films in Italian L: Winchester Thurston Lower School P: 412.999.5548 April 26 Woodlands World 200 L: The Shooting Academy at the Nemacolin Field Club P: 724.329.6770 52

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Benefits Free Care Fund

April 28 JB Productions Presents The Lettermen L: The Palace Theatre P: 724.836.8000 April 29 PICT Classic Theatre’s “Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris” by Jacques Brel L: Trust Arts Education Center P: 412.456.6666

May 1 La Scuola D’Italia Galileo Galilei’s Italian Holiday Celebrations: Festa Del Lavoro Racconti L: Winchester Thurston Lower School P: 412.999.5548 May 2 Pittsburgh Public Theater’s That’s Entertainment! With a Vegas Twist L: Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown Hotel P: 412.316.8200 x706 May 2 La Scuola D’Italia Galileo Galilei’s Kids Story Time L: Winchester Thurston Lower School P: 412.999.5548 May 2 Bow Wow Bingo Benefits Animal Friends

April 30 An Evening of Birthday Cheer

L: Animal Friends P: 412.847.7000

L: Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh W: beverlysbirthdays.org

May 2 17th Annual PNC Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy Spring Hat Luncheon

Benefits Beverly’s Birthdays

Benefits Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy

L: Riverview Park W: pittsburghparks.org

PHOTograph by Allie Wynands

Event host chairs Tom & Fran Donahue gathered with Bishop David Zubik, Catholic Charities Executive Director Susan Rauscher, and Board President Ed Friel at the 32nd Annual Bishop’s Dinner for Catholic Charities.

May 16 Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra Featuring Jeans ’n Classics Presents For Michael — The Music of Michael Jackson L: The Palace Theatre P: 724.836.8000 May 16 RAIN: A Tribute to The Beatles L: Benedum Center P: 412.456.6666 May 16 La Scuola D’Italia Galileo Galilei’s Italian Book Club L: Winchester Thurston Lower School P: 412.999.5548

May 3 DICK’s Sporting goods pittsburgh marathon L: Downtown Pittsburgh W:pittsburghmarathon.com

May 10 La Scuola D’Italia Galileo Galilei’s Festa Della Mamma L: Winchester Thurston Lower School P: 412.999.5548

May 6 Propel Schools Spring Fundraising Event

May 11 Hope in One Golf Outing

Benefits the 10 Propel Afterschool Programs

Benefits Animal Friends and the Homeless Children’s Education Fund

L: Propel Hazelwood Campus W: propelschools.org

L: Diamond Run Golf Club P: 412.847.7000

May 8 The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Man & Woman of the Year Grand Finale

May 14 North Shore Great Strides

Benefits the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

L: Heinz Field East Club Lounge W: lls.org May 9 Hats Off to Mom Benefits Sisters Place

L: The Georgetown Centre P: 412.233.3903 May 9 La Scuola D’Italia Galileo Galilei’s Italian Cartoons L: Winchester Thurston Lower School P: 412.999.5548 May 9 La Scuola D’Italia Galileo Galilei’s Italian Conversational Group L: Winchester Thurston Lower School P: 412.999.5548 May 9 River City Brass Presents City of Champions L: The Palace Theatre P: 724.836.8000 May 10 Mother’s Day Brunch L: Nemacolin Woodlands Resort P: 866.344.6957

Benefits Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

L: North Shore P: 412.321.4422

May 17 Summer Camp Preview & Open House L: YMCA Camp Soles W: campsoles.org May 17 Great Strides Walk to Cure Cystic Fibrosis Benefits Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of Western Pennsylvania

L: Moraine State Park, Boyce Park, North Park, South Park P: 412.321.4422 May 18 National Kidney Foundation Golf Classic

Benefits National Kidney Foundation

L: Valley Brook Country Club W: nkfgolfclassic.com

May 15 Girl Scouts’ Awards of Distinction Luncheon

Benefits Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania

L: Omni William Penn Hotel P: 800.248.3355 x1020 May 15 La Scuola D’Italia Galileo Galilei’s An Italian Film Night L: Winchester Thurston Lower School P: 412.999.5548 May 15 33rd Annual Bishop’s Dinner for Catholic Charities

Benefits Catholic Charities of Pittsburgh

L: Westin Convention Center Hotel P: 412.456.6999 May 15 19th Annual Family Services Charity Golf Classic

Benefits Family Services of Western Pennsylvania

L: Green Oaks Country Club W: fswp.org May 16 Untucked

Benefits Pace School

L: Shady Side Academy Senior Campus W: paceschool.org

Photographs from Catholic Charities Diocese of Pittsburgh, Chuck LeClaire / Pittsburgh Marathon Photography

May 18 Shane Conlan Golf Classic

Benefits Heritage Valley Sewickley Foundation

L: Sewickley Heights Golf Club P: 412.749.7050 May 28 PICT Classic Theatre’s “How the Other Half Loves” by Alan Ayckbourn L: The Charity Randall Theatre Inside The Stephen Foster Memorial P: 412.561.6000

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May 28-June 28 Pittsburgh Public Theater Presents Buyer & Cellar L: O’Reilly Theater P: 412.316.1600 May 29-31 The 15th Annual Hardy Classic L: The Shooting Academy at the Nemacolin Field Club P: 724.329.6770 May 30 La Scuola D’Italia Galileo Galilei’s Italian Conversational Group L: Winchester Thurston Lower School P: 412.999.5548 May 30 La Scuola D’Italia Galileo Galilei’s Disney Films in Italian L: Winchester Thurston Lower School P: 412.999.5548

Through June 14 Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Presents windowSPACE L: SPACE Gallery P: 412.325.7723 June 2 La Scuola D’Italia Galileo Galilei’s Festa della Republica L: Winchester Thurston Lower School P: 412.999.5548

June 5 La Scuola D’Italia Galileo Galilei’s An Italian Film Night L: Winchester Thurston Lower School P: 412.999.5548 June 5-14 56th Annual Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival L: Point State Park, Cultural District, and Gateway Center W: 3riversartsfest.org June 6 Block Party at The Woodlands

Benefits The Woodlands Foundation

L: The Woodlands P: 724.935.5470 June 7 Magee-Womens Hospital’s 12th Annual NICU Reunion Benefits Magee-Womens Research Institute & Foundation

L: Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium P: 412.641.8556

L: Nemacolin Woodlands Resort P: 724.329.8555 June 13 The 6th Annual Five Alarm Mountain Madness

Benefits the Farmington Volunteer Fire Department

L: Nemacolin Woodlands Resort P: 866.344.6957 June 14 Pittsburgh Pride March, PrideFest, and Pride in the Street L: Liberty Avenue, Downtown Pittsburgh P: pittsburghpride.org June 15 Go/4000 Golf Outing

Benefits 4,000 Students in Lacroix, Haiti

L: South Hills Country Club P: 724.941.1049 June 15 24th Annual Bob Pompeani Charity Golf Classic

L: South Park — Edgebrook Field P: 412.847.7000

L: Charities Country Club P: 412.446.0702

June 8 2nd Annual Fore the Families Golf Outing

June 15 Variety’s 2015 Golf Invitational

Benefits Family House

L: Cranberry Highlands Golf Course P: 412.647.5811

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Benefits Catholic Charities of Pittsburgh

June 7 Mutt Strut — Dog Walk and 5K Benefits Animal Friends

June 12 4th Annual Sporting Clay Shoot for Catholic Charities

Benefits Partners For Quality

Benefits Variety the Children’s Charity

L: Fox Chapel Golf Club P: 724.933.0460

Photographs from Jennifer Owen©/THree Rivers ARts Festival Jeff Jones/Capture, Inc.

July 13 26th Anniversary Lupus Challenge Golf Tournament

June 16 Tees & Tapas

Benefits HEARTH

L: Sewickley Heights Golf Club P: 412.366.9801

Benefits Lupus Foundation of Pennsylvania

L: The Club at Nevillewood P: 412.261.5886

June 17 March of Dimes Transportation, Building & Construction Awards Luncheon Benefits March of Dimes

L: Westin Convention Center Hotel P: 412.506.8609

Through July Bridge 13: Keith Lo Bue, Elisabeth Higgins O’Connor & Jason Walker Benefits Society for Contemporary Craft

W: contemporarycraft.org July 4 4th of July Fireworks Display L: Nemacolin Woodlands Resort P: 866.344.6957 July 11 Night in the Tropics Benefits the National Aviary

L: The National Aviary W: aviary.org July 12 The Nemacolin 200 L: The Shooting Academy at the Nemacolin Field Club P: 724.329.6770

July 16 PICT Classic Theatre’s “Sharon’s Grave” by John B. Keane L: The Henry Heymann Theatre Inside The Stephen Foster Memorial P: 412.561.6000 July 18 Super Science Series: Dino Days L: Carnegie Museum of Natural History P: 412.622.3131 July 18 ParentWISE 20th Annual Ice Cream Blast Benefits ParentWISE

L: Nevin Arena at Lynch Field W: fswp.org/services/education-resources July 31 Summer Safari L: Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium W: pittsburghzoo.org

Amie & Jody Campbell, Lou Brock, Karrie Hendrick at last year’s Father of the Year Awards Dinner

June 19 Father of the Year Awards Dinner

Benefits the American Diabetes Association of Western Pennsylvania

L: Westin Convention Center Hotel W: diabetes.org June 19 2015 Urban Garden Party Benefits the Mattress Factory

L: The Mattress Factory W: mattress.org June 20 Super Science Series: Bug Fair: The Year of the Beetle L: Carnegie Museum of Natural History P: 412.622.3131 June 22 Family Hospice & Palliative Care’s 28th Annual Golf Benefit

Benefits Camp Healing Hearts and Caregiver Training Programs

L: Valley Brook Country Club P: 412.572.8800 June 29 The Salvation Army’s Kettle Challenge Invitational

Benefits The Salvation Army’s Red Shield Campaign

L: St. Clair Country Club P: 412.446.1644

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Susie owns Mosaic, Inc., a national linen rental company for events, weddings, mitzvah celebrations, and more. Gregg is the CEO of Walnut Capital Partners, a real estate management and development company. The couple supports Bike Pittsburgh, where Gregg is vice president; Shadyside Academy, where Gregg is a board member; Event Pros Take Action, where Susie is founder and president; Greater Pittsburgh’s International Special Events Society, where Susie is vice president of communications and a founding board member; and Bakery Square’s Thrival Innovation + Music Festival. For years, Susie has worked on the Hillman Cancer Center Gala, the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation’s Skates & Plates Charity Gala, the Steelers Style Fashion Show, Pittsburgh Opera’s Maecenas Gala, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s A Pointe in Time Ball, and countless others. On February 21-22, Gregg is involved with Steel City Codefest at the Carnegie Library. This summer, Event Pros Take Action celebrates a special milestone — its five-year anniversary and the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Susie will lead her annual trip to New Orleans with her team of close to 100 colleagues, the Design Angels, to build homes and assist in the rebuilding of the NOLA community, complete with a celebrity chef. Slated for Spring 2016, Gregg will launch the opening of the Bakery 2.0 Google building, the sister building to Google’s headquarters.

We want to show our daughters that it is our job to minimize our global footprint and maximize ways that we can live in a healthy, positive environment together in a tightly knit community. From Gregg’s active revitalization of fringe neighborhoods in the East End and creation of Pittsburgh’s first green street at Bakery 2.0, to my desire to help U.S. communities rebuild after environmental catastrophe, we want to empower the next generation and make them believe that they can achieve greatness and do good at the same time. We are especially proud of how Pittsburgh has evolved in the past decade to become a vibrant, brainy, cultured, and environmentally sensitive city.

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dr. holly hatcher-frazier & evan frazier Ri v e r b oat R o o m Holly is an educator and TV personality on “Dance Moms.” Evan is senior vice president of community affairs for Highmark Health. Holly supports the Afro American Music Institute, Jack and Jill of America, Inc.’s Pittsburgh chapter, and The Children’s Institute of Pittsburgh. Evan supports Carnegie Mellon University, the Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh, Jefferson Regional Foundation, The Pittsburgh Foundation, and University of Pittsburgh Institute of Politics — all of which he serves as a trustee/ board member. In 2015 and 2016, the couple and their children are serving as honorary co-chairs for Junior Achievement’s “Campaign to Build the Future through JA BizTown and JA Finance Park.” On February 12-15, Evan is involved with the 26th National Conference of the National Society of Minorities in Hospitality, a national studentrun organization he co-founded at Cornell University in 1990. On May 17, he’ll serve as honorary co-chair of the Three Rivers Youth Nellie Leadership Awards Gala.

“What is your wedding song?” “There’s Nothing Better Than Love” by Luther Vandross & Gregory Hines

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Karen is a special project coordinator of Chapman Corporation. David is the bakery and catering manager of Krency’s Bakery in Washington. The couple supports American Cancer Society Dinner Dance Washington Unit, American Cancer Society Making Strides for Breast Cancer Washington Unit, American Cancer Society Daffodil Days Washington Unit, Washington Christian Outreach, Washington City Mission, Washington Salvation Army, and The Puppy Connection. On February 7, Karen and David are involved with the American Cancer Society Dinner Dance at the Hilton Garden Inn — Southpointe.

My late husband, Craig Gnagey, Sr., and I were involved in the first dinner dance 19 years ago, where we raised $1,200. The event is now held in his memory. When David and I started dating, he knew how important this event was to me and my four children, and he’s always been very involved with set-up, teardown, and last-minute projects. I have served on the committee since the event’s inception, and I am proud to say that we raised $67,000 last year! We hope to make this year’s event even more successful!

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Debbie is a first-grade elementary educator in the Fox Chapel Area School District. Jon is a weather anchor on KDKA-TV and co-host of KDKA’s “Pittsburgh Today Live” with Kristine Sorensen. The couple supports March of Dimes, American Heart Association, Special Olympics, ALS Association, The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, The Boy Scouts of America, Crisis Center North, and Belle Voci, a community-based, intergenerational women’s choir dedicated to excellence in choral singing.

“What song resonates most with memories you share as a couple?” “Friends” by Elton John, from the 1971 movie of the same title.

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susie & neal shipley Wi Willlliiaam m PPeennnn BBaallllrroooom m Susie is president of Huntington Bank Western Pennsylvania & Ohio Valley. Neal is senior vice president of Huntington Bank. The couple supports Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC, Little Sisters of the Poor, McGuire Memorial, Pelotonia, St. Thomas More Parish, Mt. Lebanon Blue Devil Club events, and Legatus Pittsburgh Chapter. Susie supports The Children’s Institute of Pittsburgh, Allegheny Conference on Community Development, Pennsylvania Economy League of Greater Pittsburgh, Manchester Bidwell Corporation, UPMC Health Plan, Pittsburgh Opera, The Andy Warhol Museum, Carlow University, Auberle, The Duquesne Club, Legatus Pittsburgh Chapter, and the International Women’s Forum Pittsburgh Chapter. She also serves as co-chair of the Major Gifts Committee of the Pittsburgh Promise and is chair of the Port of Pittsburgh Commission. Neal supports Catholic Charities, Crossroads, St. Joseph’s House of Hospitality, ACHIEVA Family Trust, Debbie Shipley Family Trust, Denis Theatre Foundation, Gathering of Catholic Men, and Small Seeds. “What is your favorite song to dance to as a couple?” “We enjoy music and are very inclined to dance when we are at great events, such as the Pittsburgh Opera galas and the Crossroads Beatle Mania. Another favorite of ours is The Pauline Auberle Foundation’s Voices Carry. If Donnie Iris is playing, we’re dancing!”

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Susie and Neal are involved with the Junior Achievement Bowla-Thon on February 10, the Red CARpet Gala on February 12, the Pittsburgh Technology Council — Huntington Breakfast Briefing on February 13, the Mardi Gras Gala on February 17, and the McGuire Memorial Special Auction for Special People on February 28.

maria angelica caruso & dr. alan j. russell O m n i Wi l l i a m P e n n H ot e l Lo b by Maria is the founding director of Bodiography Contemporary Ballet and chair of La Roche College’s Performing Arts Department. Alan is the Highmark distinguished career professor at Carnegie Mellon University and chief innovation officer of Allegheny Health Network. The couple supports Friends of Hôpital Albert Schweitzer, the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, Highmark Caring Place, Lending Hearts, Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, and La Roche College. On February 20-21, Maria will perform her solo work, “My Journey,” with the company, in addition to premiering her new rock ballet set to the music of Coldplay, at the Byham Theater. A meet-and-greet will follow at the Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel.

“What is your wedding song?” “Groovy Kind of Love” by Phil Collins “It’s our favorite song to dance together to, and it holds a special place in both of our hearts.”

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Jennifer is director of sales and marketing for Tela Beauty Organics by Philip Pelusi. Philip is founder and CEO of Philip Pelusi Salons & Professional Products. The couple supports Susan G. Komen.

“What is your wedding song?” “Chapel of Love” by The Dixie Cups “What song resonates most with memories you share as a couple?” “All the Way” and “I Thought About You” by Frank Sinatra

“We dream together, love together, work, and play together. We love making Pittsburgh our home!”

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jennifer ferris-glick & chad glick T h e L aw r e n c e W e l k R o o m

Jennifer owns Agnistoka, a yoga and wellness consultancy, where she is an Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT). Chad is the co-owner of Sole Phonics, an online sneaker boutique launching this spring. Together, they own The Dog Stop in Sewickley. The couple supports Women’s Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Organization for Women in Early Recovery, Integrative Oncology

at UPMC Cancer Center, Yoga Service Council, Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh, Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh, Adoption Exchange Association, AdoptUSKids, Bike Pittsburgh, Animal Friends, Animal Rescue League Shelter & Wildlife Center, Biggies Bullies Rescue, and Cane Corso Rescue.

“What song resonates most with memories you share as a couple?” The theme from A Summer Place by Percy Faith and His Orchestra

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suzanne & john graf T h e Sp e a k e a s y Suzanne is the vice president of the Priory Hospitality Group, which owns the Priory Hotel and Grand Hall at the Priory, among other ventures. John is the president and CEO of the Priory Hospitality Group. The couple supports Team Tassy, where they are both board members and Suzanne is secretary/treasurer; the National Aviary; Dwarf Athletic Association; Little People of America (Suzanne is vice president for the Western Pennsylvania Chapter); Homeless Children’s Education Fund; WQED Multimedia; Three Rivers Rowing Association; Ancient Order of Hibernians; North Side/North Shore Chamber of Commerce; and Avonworth Community Park. This year, Suzanne and John are involved with the Homeless Children’s Education Fund’s Champions for Children on March 2 and the National Aviary’s Night in the Tropics on July 18, as John is a board member for both organizations. They are also chairing Oktoberfest in Avonworth Community Park on September 12, the Team Tassy Blackjack Spectacular on October 23, and the Little People of America Christmas Brunch and Auction on December 13.

“What is your wedding song?” “Never My Love” by The Association

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Erica owns One Brilliant in Aspinwall. Stephen owns The Oakland Center for Cosmetic Dentistry. He’s been in private dental practice since 1981 and is the dentist for the Pittsburgh Opera residents. The couple supports Adat Shalom, Autism Speaks, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (the Give Back a Smile program for women of domestic abuse), Women in Need Foundation, Rebuilding America’s Warriors, Academy of General Dentistry Outreach, Bethlehem Haven, Animal Friends, American Diabetes Association, and American Cancer Society. On February 22, the couple is supporting the Pittsburgh Film Office’s Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Presents Lights! Glamour! Action!

“What is your wedding song?” “Isn’t She Lovely” by Stevie Wonder

We are excited to be living in a city that is so old and so new — evolving, progressing, revitalizing so much so that we are encouraged by younger people, maybe even our own children, moving back to Pittsburgh to live and be part of its future.

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Turn it UP Cruise through our guide of 2015’s top cars that help you bring a symphony to the streets By Rachel Jones

One of the best feelings is driving around with the windows down and the stereo up. While we’re a few months away from a forecast that will allow such a joyride, it’s never too early to start planning the best car to star in that daydream. And, of course, finding one with a top-notch sound system is a requirement. In fact, our favorite local car dealerships say 70-80 percent of customers inquire about media and entertainment options when looking for a new vehicle! Find the answers to your questions — and a collection of the coolest cars for 2015 — right here.

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BOBBY RAHAL AUTOMOTIVE GROUP Lee Laniewski, Bobby Rahal Automotive Group How important are entertainment features to your customers?

I would say 75 percent of our customers ask about the audio/ entertainment packages available in our models. If you enjoy listening to your favorite jam or radio talk show on your drive in to work, then a good audio system is a must. With all of the new technologies available, the sky is the limit on the number and variety of channels you can have at your fingertips.

Hottest Mercedes-Benz for 2015:

Bluetooth streaming audio makes it easy to enjoy your digital music player. It allows our clients to connect their Bluetooth-equipped iPod or other MP3 player wirelessly to their vehicle’s audio system for convenient, cable-free playback. Another improvement would be the HD Radio receiver, which delivers crisp, clear audio for AM and FM radio. It can also increase the number of stations available to the customer with no subscription or fee.

2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA Starting price: $33,000 24 mpg city, 32 mpg hwy 208 horsepower 2.0L turbo injection 4-cylinder engine 7-speed dual clutch auto transmission ECO start/stop system 4MATIC® All-Wheel Drive Most compact Mercedes SUV Bobby Rahal Motorcar Company, 10701 Perry Hwy., Wexford. 724.935.9300. bobbyrahalmotorcars.com. Mercedes-Benz of Pittsburgh, 4709 Baum Blvd., Shadyside. 877.606.5409. mercedesbenzofpittsburgh.com.

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What are some of the top features Mercedes-Benz offers?

• Freestanding color screen and intuitive central controller — puts a world of entertainment and information within reach. The 5.8-inch display is standard, but a 7-inch screen is available • Harman/Kardon LOGIC7® Sound System – features Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound technology • Multimedia Package — includes an 80 GB hard-drive navigation, in-dash SD card reader, Gracenote® Media Database, and more 70

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Sporty and stylish, the 2015 Jaguar XF 3.0 AWD Sport takes you from 0-60 in 6.1 seconds, thanks to the 3.0L supercharged engine. Starting at $59,875, the ride’s Meridian™ Cabin Correction (MCC) delivers a smoother, more natural sound that enhances every song played. (Pictured on previous page!) Bobby Rahal Jaguar, 15035 Perry Hwy., #2, Wexford. 724.940.3500. bobbyrahaljaguar.com. Photographs from Mercedes-Benz

LEXUS OF NORTH HILLS Ed Persinger, Lexus of North Hills How important are entertainment features to your customers?

Our prospective customers almost always inquire about the Lexus Premium Audio System and how good it is. The system is composed of Pioneer components, and the sound is top-notch. Many families also choose to go with the Dual Screen Rear Seat Entertainment System for the kids. This system can allow DVD playback along with options to hook up some video-gaming systems.

What are some of the top features Lexus offers?

With HD Radio, you’ll experience CD-quality sound on FM stations and improved, crystal-clear reception on AM stations. Like the song that’s playing but don’t know the artist or name? You can easily tag songs for consideration the next time you connect to iTunes.

Take it to the Next Level:

• Mark Levinson® Premium Surround Sound Audio System — uses 7.1-channel architecture and pushes more power at less than 0.1% THD (20-20,000 Hz), enveloping the entire cabin in sound quality that was once only reserved for six-figure home audio systems • App Suite integration — whereby the listener can choose sources like iHeartRadio and Pandora Radio to stream onto their Lexus Premium Audio System from apps equipped via their smartphone • The Lexus Premium Audio System also features: Bluetooth audio profile, USB connectivity, auxiliary port connectivity, digital signal technology, an Automatic Sound Levelizer, and SiriusXM Satellite Radio availability

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The 2015 Maserati Ghibli roars in at $69,800 with 345-404 horsepower and 25 mpg hwy. For more information, visit dealers.maserati.com/dealers/us/en/pittsburgh/index/dealer/about-us.

Hottest lexus for 2015:

2015 Lexus NX 200t Starting price: $35,880 4-cylinder, 2.0L dual turbocharged engine 22 mpg city, 28 mpg hwy 235 horsepower All-wheel drive Lexus Premium Audio System Iconic Lexus spindle grill LED running lights Remote Touchpad Lexus of North Hills, 15025 Perry Hwy., Wexford. 724.940.1400. lexusofnorthhills.com.

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DAY AUTOMOTIVE Gary DeSanzo, Imports By Day Why do you think a good audio system is important in a car?

Advancements in technology are happening at a rapid pace and a lot of people are trading current vehicles, not because it didn’t run, but because it doesn’t have tech features. For a lot of people, a car is the place they go to unwind from a long day of work or get away from everyday stress. Having the ability to choose your own playlist, rather than settling for what’s on the radio, is liberating and makes the drive enjoyable. People feel safe in their cars, and next to the shower, it may be the only place they belt out lyrics to their favorite tune.

What are some of the top features Audi offers?

One of the best musical features in some Audi models is the 1,200watt Bang & Olufsen stereo. When you start the vehicle, the tweeter speakers rise up from the dashboard, a la “Star Wars.” The sound is incredibly clear, and even at the highest volume level, it does not leave you deaf. B&O has developed an anti-fatiguing technology that allows you to listen to loud music without the ringing and loss of hearing you expect when you leave a concert.

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• Audi Connect — allows up to six devices to connect to 4G LTE WiFi; introduces Google services to the Nav system; and provides updates for available parking spaces, weather, gas prices, social events, flight times, and more • Upgraded amplifiers, speakers, and wattage — available with BOSE® or Bang & Olufsen stereo • HUD (Heads Up Display) — provides speed limits, navigation prompts, and warnings 72

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Cruise through the city in the 2015 Corvette Stingray, which starts at $54,995. Powered by a 6.2L LT1 V8 engine, this ride flies with 7-speed manual transmission, Active Rev Matching, and launch control. Day Chevrolet, 1600 Golden Mile Hwy., Monroeville. 724.327.0900. daychevrolet.net.

Hottest audi for 2015:

2015 Audi A3 2.0T Quattro Starting Price: $34,645 (well equipped) 24 mpg city, 33 mpg hwy 2.0L Turbo Charged engine with 220 horsepower All-wheel drive Panoramic Sunroof Leather interior Bi-Xenon Headlights Bang & Olufsen Stereo 14 speakers MMI touch Imports by Day, 1580 Golden Mile Hwy., Monroeville. 724.327.4900. importsbyday.com. Photographs from Audi, Day Automotive

#1 Cochran Brandee Stratigos, #1 Cochran Volkswagen Why do you think a good audio system is important in a car?

It makes the time in the car more enjoyable, and most consumers like having their music while they are driving. People want to be able to integrate their cell phone and media to remain connected. It will also aid with resale value down the road.

What are some of the top features Volkswagen offers?

Touch screen interfaces are pretty much the norm at this point, and customers seem to enjoy having the ability to access their music from their phone through the car’s interface. The standard equipment on the new VWs allows customers to access their music in multiple ways. There is Bluetooth streaming, an SD memory card slot, CD player, Satellite radio, HD radio (for those that enjoy local stations but want a better quality), and the Fender premium audio system gives you a concert feel right in your car.

Take it to the Next Level:

• XM-Sirius Satellite radio — available for a 90-day free trial in most vehicles • The option of pairing a mobile device via the customer’s cell phone — gives the driver the ability to stream their audio wirelessly, whether it be from a third party app like Pandora or their personal music they have loaded onto the device • CarNet — allows the consumer to check on various vehicle statuses remotely. There is an option to lock the doors remotely,

put the windows up, and use location assist. Parents can even monitor speed and boundary alerts with young drivers. The CarNet service also has a concierge service to dispatch out roadside assistance, emergency help, or to remotely send directions to a consumer’s navigation unit

Hottest VW for 2015:

2015 Golf TDI ® SE Starting price: $26,595 2.0L TDI ® Diesel, 4-cylinder engine 31 mpg city, 43 mpg hwy Vervotronic® speed-variable electro-mechanical power steering 5.8-inch touchscreen AM/FM/CD with MP3 playback Fender Premium Audio System 8 speakers and subwoofer *Named North American Car of the Year! #1 Cochran Volkswagen, South Hills, 2755 W. Liberty Ave., Dormont. 877.262.4726. cochranvw.com. #1 Cochran Volkswagen, North Hills, 11750 Rt. 19, Wexford. 724.940.1000. cochranvwnorth.com.

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SWEET INTERLUDE The winds of change are upon us, as local shops revamp their offerings for the spring ahead. We’ve got the scoop on all of the new spring arrivals, as well as the hot-ticket holiday on everybody’s mind — Valentine’s Day! From relaxing spa treatments for couples to the best leather-clad gifts for guys and gals, there’s something to suit everyone’s sweet during this romantic time of year!

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Jeffrey Smith Salon has finally opened the doors of its Highland Park location! The new space, marked by soaring ceilings, a minimalistic white and gray color palette, and custom maple woodwork by Joe Kelly of Kelly Custom Furniture & Cabinetry, feels like a breath of fresh air. As the imaginative force behind it all, Jeffrey Smith also enlisted Kelly for the beautiful shadowboxes that display his stunning jewelry designs. And, local artist Terry Boyd added texture to the open, light, and refreshing spa-like atmosphere with striking artwork. We saw a spring in the step of the stylists, Smith included, and can sense the excitement they feel working in a new neighborhood and in a space designed from the floor up to suit the creative flow of their daily routine. Along with this next phase, Jeffrey Smith Salon has also debuted a new logo, signifying the salon’s evolution. “Highland Park is a changing neighborhood, just like Lawrenceville was when we opened there. Hair salons, art galleries, and restaurants provide an anchor for the community, and everyone benefits from bringing in people who will come walk around and explore,” says Smith of the big move. Above all, the warm and inviting space will allow for an enhanced experience for clients as they relax and enjoy the salon’s top-of-the-line hair, nail, and skin services. Constantly adding new, cutting-edge treatments, Jeffrey Smith Salon now offers Lavish eyelash extensions and takes the experience one step further with free valet service for patrons on Friday and Saturday. Salon Manager Sandy DiGregory reports a fantastic response from their new neighbors, as well as clients, who eagerly anticipated the opening. Upon our visit, we understand why! Congrats on the new digs — we can’t wait to see this new chapter unfold! Jeffrey Smith Salon, 5806 Bryant St., Highland Park. 412.441.1440. jeffreysmithstudio.com.

The lounge area features a Wi-Fi bar, where clients can play around on the iPads or charge their phones while they wait for their color to set in.

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sweet SALE This one’s for the girls. Head to Lapels, A Fine Men’s Clothier on February 12 for the store’s annual ladies’ Valentine’s Day shopping event! From 4-8 p.m., sip Champagne and savor chocolates while perusing new arrivals from the spring collections and an array of great gifts from the Torino Leather Company trunk show, taking place that evening. We’re eyeing up the trendy, leather magnet closure bracelets the brand is best known for. Be sure to pick up something sweet for the guy in your life, like Ultimo or Victorinox by Swiss Army Classic cologne from Lapels’ new spring fragrance collections, as this popular event will also feature complimentary gift wrapping for its patrons! Lapels, A Fine Men’s Clothier, 106 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Greensburg. 724.853.7145. 76

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new, FOR YOU It’s in with the new at Bryant St. Limited! Make a stop at the Highland Park boutique to browse tons of new arrivals from brands just recently added to the store’s repertoire. Owners Amy and Stuart Epstein are excited to debut jewelry from famed New York designer Alexis Bittar, including sexy, sophisticated necklaces; earrings; and a “Lucite Bar” of the iconic, best-selling bangles in a kaleidoscope of colors. Also new in the accessories department are handbags from Samoe Style. The chic leather totes feature a sliding, convertible strap that takes the purse from a satchel to a shoulder bag in an instant, and makes for an indispensable addition to the wardrobe of every girl-on-the-go! Bryant St. Limited, 5910 Bryant St., Highland Park. 412.363.2200. facebook.com/bryantstlimited. PhotographS from UNOde50, Torino Leather Company, Bryant St. Limited

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BETTER leather Following the popularity of Shinola watches, Joyce’s Fine Jewelry has added the brand’s leather goods to its stores, too! Designed and developed in Detroit, Mich., all Shinola leather goods (including its watch straps) are crafted by hand with Horween of Chicago leather, making each item of the utmost quality and durability, and incredibly soft to the touch. Joyce’s carries bracelets and other accessories from the line, including money clip wallets, leather wrapped iPhone 6 cases, and leather luggage — perfect for a carry-on or a weekend road trip. And best of all, for those still in need of Valentine’s Day gift ideas, Joyce’s is offering special pricing for all Shinola leather goods now through February 14! Joyce’s Fine Jewelry, 5 East Main St., Uniontown. 724.439.4278. 1070 Suncrest Towne Centre, Morgantown, W.Va., 304.599.6981. joyces-jewelry.com.

frosted FANTASY Sparkle season is still in full effect at Henne Jewelers! The shiniest new thing from the local purveyor of fine jewelry? Sterling silver baubles accented with glittering “dust” from Pesavento’s “Polvere” collection. The Italian line of necklaces, bracelets, rings, and earrings recently caught our eye for its modern, elegant designs that add a luxe element to evening ensembles. Founders Chiara Carli and Marino Pesavento have recently expanded into the American market, and Henne is the exclusive Pittsburgh retailer of the designs made in the classic Italian goldsmith tradition, while pushing the limits of stylistic, innovative techniques. Take note — these pieces truly wow! Henne Jewelers, 5501 Walnut St., Shadyside. 412.682.0226. hennejewelers.com.

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NOT YOUR boyfriend’s SHIRT Finding the right fit for a button-down is no easy task, which is precisely why we love JACHS Girlfriend denim and flannel shirts, now available at Footloose at the Galleria. A spinoff of JACHS NY, which became well-known for its colorful plaid shirts for men, designer Hayati Banastey expanded into a women’s collection, offering an effortless, body-skimming button-down for the ladies. The cut, which features a high-low hem, makes it the perfect “boyfriend shirt” — not too boxy, not too tight, and no boyfriend actually required. Layer it over tees, tanks, or even a cute slip dress; or tuck it into a skirt or high-waisted jean, and throw a leather jacket over top for a cool, relaxed look. Footloose at the Galleria, 1500 Washington Road, Mt. Lebanon. 412.531.9663. shopfootloose.com. Photographs from Joyce’s Fine Jewelry, JACHS NY, Pesavento Polvere

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Are your glasses in need of a refresh? This February, Eyetique presents the perfect opportunity to try out a fun, new look with trunk shows from two luxury eyewear brands with a fashion-forward take on frames. The South Hills Village location will host an expanded selection of men’s and women’s optical frames and sunglasses from Robert Marc on February 13 from 2-6 p.m. The designer’s colorful and sleek designs will hit the Shadyside location from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and the Wexford location from 2-6 p.m. on February 14. Eyetique will also showcase one of its newest lines for men and women, DITA Eyewear, in a trunk show at the Squirrel Hill location on February 16. The Japanese brand has quickly become one of our favorites — we could feel the commitment to exceptional craftsmanship the moment we tried on our first pair. And, if you’re anything like us, you’ll be swooning over all of DITA’s ahead-of-the-trend styles! Eyetique, 800.422.5320. eyetique.com.

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Dressing to adhere to formal clothing codes like black- or white-tie can be a tricky feat, debating between dress lengths, gloves or no gloves, and selecting accessories. But, these ladies, seen out at the Jack & Jill of America Presentation Ball, All Service Academies Ball, and the Season of Giving Gala, totally nailed it! Gloves are back (as evidenced by Amal Clooney’s ensemble at this year’s Golden Globes) and we love a lady who’s not afraid to try out this “It” accessory. And, of course, we also admire those with the know-how to complement their gorgeous gown with a chic necklace or sparkly clutch!

Candace Nicole Burgess at the Jack & Jill of America Presentation Ball

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Jennifer Eyerman at the Season of Giving Gal a

Photographs from DITA Eyewear, BY BEN PETCHEL

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The physicians and staff at Groff Orthopaedics–UPMC welcome new patients to their offices in Shadyside and Monroeville. Yram J. Groff, MD Groff Orthopaedics–UPMC

Yram J. Groff, MD, one of the region’s leading orthopaedic specialists, graduated from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and specializes in sports medicine, minimally invasive shoulder and knee surgery, arthroscopic surgery, joint replacement, and general orthopaedics. Dr. Groff offers care for muscloskeletal injuries, sprains, strains, arthritis, torn ACLs and rotator cuffs, and more. Dr. Groff and the staff at Groff Orthopaedics–UPMC look forward to providing exceptional medical care for you and your family.

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Apple of our Eye Dr. Alicia Telega of Shadyside Eye Associates has 20/20 vision for style We trekked over to Ellsworth Avenue on a snowy afternoon, delighted to find warmth inside Shadyside Eye Associates’ industrial, earthy, and inviting space. Dr. Alicia Telega, with her bright smile, endearing eyes, and easy-going demeanor, is undoubtedly the source of that warmth. As she gave us a tour of the office — which started with just a stone floor and was built from the ground up using sustainable materials in her vision — her voice is filled with pride and giddiness. After 12 years of living everywhere from Philadelphia, to Nashville, to D.C., the Washington County native finally returned home to start her own practice, opening its doors this past October. She gushes, “Pittsburgh is much different now than it was when I left. It’s so awesome — all of the food, cultural, and theater scenes. It’s exciting to be here right now.” Since then, the optometrist says it’s been a rewarding experience pursuing her passion: helping others to see more clearly (she specializes in dry eye, ocular surface disease, and specialty fit lenses) all while gearing her practice toward what she desires to build in her own brand and image. And then, of course, she boasts an enviable collection of sunglasses and optical frames in store (and she was kind enough to let us try them all on). Her report on the popular styles of the moment? “Shapes are trending towards the round, aviator, and cat eye. Big, glamorous sunglasses are definitely in and everywhere — in magazines and on celebrities. Matte finishes and two-tone colors or ‘fades’ are really big also.” But, it’s clear Telega has more than just an eye for chic frames. One look at her wavy blonde locks, sleek black ensemble, with just a hint of texture and flair, and it’s clear she exhibits simple yet smoldering style. That luxe, yet candidly relaxed, fashion sense we think is the mark of a true Western Pennsylvanian. We’re thrilled to help welcome her back! Shadyside Eye Associates, 5730 Ellsworth Ave., Shadyside. 412.404.2626. shadysideeyeassociates.com. 80

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Q & A

How would you describe your personal style?

Alicia Telega: My style is very classic. I like tailored things, but just a little bit edgy, and a little bit bohemian, especially at home with simple, easy, clean layers. I wear a lot of blacks and dark grays, much to my friends’ dismay [laughs]. I love skinny jeans, T-shirts, and boots when I’m not working. And when I am, it’s more tailored trouser pants and blouses. I like texture (note the reptile print All Saints pants!), and I wear bracelets a lot, but not a whole lot of other jewelry. All of these [bracelets] were a gift, and that’s why I love them! I also wear this David Yurman ring every day; it was also a gift. And, of course, sunglasses — I need a pair whether it’s cloudy or not. You can get away with a multitude of things if your hair is long, and you’ve got big sunglasses on!

What inspires your fashion sense?

AT: Music. I love blues, rock, old country. That puts me in the mood to dress edgier. I read a ton of Vogue, W, and Vanity Fair. I try to recreate the clothes from the runway, but much cheaper and with stuff I already have in my closet! I also get a lot of inspiration from The Andy Warhol Museum and the old photos and films there — that era, I love.

Who are your favorite designers and where are your favorite places to shop?

AT: All Saints. For work, I love Diane Von Furstenberg. She’s classic and she’s very inspiring. Frye boots, J. Crew, Persol sunglasses — they’re my favorite. The Ray-Ban aviators are always classic. I do most of my shopping when I travel. When you pick up a piece when you’re traveling, it becomes more special.

Who are your style icons?

AT: I read a lot of fashion magazines, and for work, too. I have to see what everybody’s wearing so we can carry updated styles of sunglasses and ophthalmic glasses. So, I love to look at the models, like Behati Prinsloo, Gisele, and Kate Moss. And, I love the style and grace of classic, old movie stars.

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This Valentine’s Day, indulge in a couples spa day with your sweetie, or give the gift of bliss with relaxing and refreshing treatments from a few of our favorite spas! BY LIZ PETONIAK

SO HAPPY TO G ETHER The historic Buhl Mansion Guesthouse & Spa has a number of unwinding spa treatments to put you on the road to relaxation. The “Sweetheart Massage Package,” $275, allows you and your darling to enjoy side-by-side hot stone massages, half a dozen roses, a bottle of Champagne, and chocolate-covered strawberries. Couples seeking the full experience can opt for the “Buhl Mansion Romance Package,” $460. The three-and-ahalf-hour session features Swedish massages; ladies’ essentials facial and men’s relaxing facial; ladies’ and men’s spa manicures and hand massages; and spa cuisine lunch for two, complete with a bottle of Champagne! Buhl Mansion Guesthouse & Spa, 422 East State St., Sharon. 724.346.3046. buhlmansion.com.

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RO M A NC E FO R TW O For a unique and memorable experience for couples, make your way to the Sewickley Spa. The “Romantic Interlude for Two” is a two-and-a-half-hour pampering session that features a Swedish body massage; brush and steam back treatment; replenishing facial steam bath; deep cleansing facial; pore refining or collagen masque; puffy eye reduction treatment; and therapeutic hand and foot treatments for each person. Replenish yourselves in the spa’s oasis-like ambiance with a spread of herbal teas, fruits, and pastries. Sounds like heaven to us! Book this experience, valued at $440, for just $359. Sewickley Spa, 337 Beaver St., Sewickley. 412.741.4240. sewickleyspa.com.

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ever l ast i n g l ove Seek out serenity with your loved one (or solo!) at the Pittsburgh Center for Complementary Health and Healing, with the spa’s new “Infinite Love Treatment.” Start off by grounding your mind and body, and relieving stiffness and fatigue with a foot massage and paraffin treatment. Then, a luxurious scalp and facial massage calms the mind with heated stones. Finally, a fullbody massage using a unique, healing blend of organic flower essences and essential oils inspires the spirit with the aroma of rose, red mandarin, and honey. The 90-minute session that encourages a “relaxed, receptive, and loving state of being” has the option of an individual treatment for $150, and a couples treatment for $320. The Pittsburgh Center for Complementary Health and Healing also offers a variety of additional couples spa treatments and instructional couples massage sessions, where you and your partner can learn tips and tricks to giving great at-home massages. Plus, to top off the romantic experience, sparkling cider and chocolate-covered strawberries complement all aforementioned treatments during February! Pittsburgh Center for Complementary Health and Healing, 1124 S. Braddock Ave., Regent Square. 412.242.4220. pghhealthandhealing.com.

Photographs from Sewickley Spa, Spa Harmony, Pittsburgh Center for Complementary Health and Healing, Omni Bedford Springs Resort

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Spa Harmony, located inside the Wilfred R. Cameron Wellness Center, has debuted a fantastic lineup of sensual, holidaythemed spa treatments! Perfect for the chocolate-addict, the spa will feature a “Chocolate Mousse Facial,” $90, infusing the revitalizing effects of Eminence Organics (one of our favorite skin care lines!) into the skin. Two equally delectable treatments include the “Sugar and Spice” therapeutic massage, $80, and “Red Velvet” manicures and pedicures, $30-65, which both utilize FarmHouse Fresh products. Spa Harmony will also offer couples messages on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday nights throughout the month. Make a spa day for your special someone by scheduling any four services — including waxes, acupuncture, and reflexology — and receive 15 percent off. February will also mark a special gift card promotion for those who would prefer to let their sweeties decide for themselves! Spa Harmony, Wellness Way, Washington. 724.225.9355. wrcameronwellness.org.

Am oro us E sc ape Retreat to the Omni Bedford Springs Resort for a Valentine’s Day getaway, and you’ll find a sanctuary at the resort’s world-class Springs Eternal Spa. From February 1-17, guests can delight in three special holiday treatments, all accompanied by a Champagne toast and chocolate-covered strawberries. An ideal gift, the “Fall in Love with Chocolate Treatment,” $135, tantalizes the body with an organic Mocha Mint Cappuccino Sugar Scrub, followed by a warm mineral spring rinse and decadent, organic cocoa butter soothed into the skin by expert hands. Or, try the “Sweetheart’s Trio,” $95, which combines the Valentine’s Day trifecta of roses, Champagne, and chocolate into a pampering pedicure. The Omni also offers the “Heavenly Embrace Couples Massage,” $370, for the lovebirds who desire to experience the refreshing benefits of massage alongside their partner in a room filled with the scents of lavender, citrus, jasmine, and ylang ylang. Schedule your appointment today, and tack on an overnight stay for an unforgettable Valentine’s Day! Omni Bedford Springs Resort, 2138 Business 220, Bedford. 814.623.8100. omnihotels.com/bedford.

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All Service Academies Ball The United States Military Academy celebrated the 16th anniversary of its All Service Academies Ball by honoring the young men and women of Western Pennsylvania who have chosen to attend one of the five U.S. Service Academies. The event kicked off at the Westin Convention Center Hotel with WTAE-TV’s Mike Harvey individually presenting the cadets, midshipmen, and their escorts in a Grand March. After a delicious dinner, the 200 guests, including with Guest of Honor Brigadier General Lew Irwin, were invited to dance or gamble the night away in the event’s first casino night! Funds were raised to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project, an organization created to assist and care for wounded warriors and their families as they return home from battle, and the Veteran Leadership Program. The night was full of gratitude as these young men and women embark on a future dedicated to serving and protecting our country. “A lot of guests who attend this event enjoy meeting these people and hearing the path they took to get where they are, and that the choice they made is a part of them and their souls since they were young children,” says Dana Matachak, committee member and 2013 ball chair. “It is truly amazing to understand these young men and women have unknowingly distinguished themselves to a life of service, duty, honor, and country so early in life..” — K.P. Photographs by Ben Petchel

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More than 450 guests gathered at the Omni William Penn Hotel for the Jack and Jill of America, Inc. Pittsburgh Chapter’s 2014 Presentation Ball, celebrating 70 years! “Preserving Our Past While Fulfilling Our Future” highlighted the city’s most talented African-American juniors and seniors who have achieved outstanding academics, and excelled in athletics and community service. “The fourteen young leaders presented are the latest beautiful, intelligent, and responsible products of the Jack and Jill legacy,” says chapter President Carlotta Burgess. “For the last 12 months, these students who are both scholars and student activists completed volunteer projects that improved their community and prepared them to have a greater societal impact in the future.” As attendees dined on seared petit filet mignon in a red wine wild mushroom sauce with ginger scallion-crusted cobia and sun-dried tomato red skin potatoes. Dessert followed with Dulce de Leche cheesecake, chocolate lava cake, and assorted coffee — yum! The formal evening, which included the classic waltz, finished with a celebration of more than $50,000 raised! — A.B. Photographs by Ben Petchel

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Diamond Gala The 7th Annual Diamond Gala took place at Lexus of North Hills and honored Dennis Crawford, a retired entrepreneur and past co-owner, president, and COO of All-Pak, Inc. Crawford is a Rotary endowment/major gifts advisor; a member of the Arch Klumph Society, the Bequest Society, and the Paul Harris Society in Rotary; and the recipient of Rotary’s Service Above Self Award, Meritorious Service Award, and the Regional Service Award for a Polio Free World. He joined nearly 160 guests, getting their shine on in their best black-tie attire while enjoying the lavishness of the evening. A decadent menu of heavy hors d’oeuvres paired well with complimentary drinks, a Champagne and diamonds raffle, a silent auction, live music, and dancing. The Brooks Diamonds marketplace created excitement throughout the room, as diamonds valued at thousands of dollars were won by several fortunate guests. The shining moment of the evening was raising funds — $30,000! — to help aid Cribs for Kids®’ 15-year effort to promote safe sleep among infants. — I.M. Photographs by Ben Petchel

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To celebrate #1 Cochran as Western Pennsylvania’s leading automotive retailer, nearly 200 guests gathered for the unveiling of not one, but two multi-million dollar luxury showrooms in Pittsburgh’s North and South Hills. Cochran Infiniti’s Dual Grand Opening provided VIP guests with an exclusive preview of the new Infiniti QX80 Limited’s production prototypes. At the North Hills showroom event, the 760 horsepower Infiniti Red Bull Racing Formula One car wowed guests. Jeff Harris, vice president of Infiniti’s Eastern Region, joined Rob Cochran to formally dedicate the opening of the elegant showrooms. Harris presented Cochran with a plaque commemorating Cochran as one of Infiniti’s original 51 retailers. Staying true to the brand’s signature design, the highlights of the showrooms are the floor-to-ceiling, curved glass curtain walls and energy-efficient LED light fixtures, lending a sophisticated feel to the exhibition areas. With an ultra-modern design, you might mistake the showrooms for an art gallery! Live entertainment was provided throughout the event, and guests were invited to taste the flavors of Soba’s pan-Asian small bites, while sipping on signature InfiniTINIS. The dual opening of the showrooms united guests, executives, and local officials to celebrate Cochran Infiniti’s success and bright, innovative future ahead. — K.P. Photographs by Allie Wynands, from Edward Coll

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SUITE RETREAT Find sanctuary with your sweetie in the heavenly master suites of these fabulous abodes

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RUSTIC BEAUTY Talk about a room with a view! Share the spectacular sight of the Laurel Highlands with your loved one right from the master suite of this three-bedroom and three-bathroom colossal cabin-style residence. Below the room’s soaring ceilings, a wall of windows opens to a private deck, ideal for watching sunsets. When it’s time to hit the hay, the power blackout blinds make it easy to sleep in! An en suite bathroom and dreamy walk-in closet complete the master suite. Rustic and elegant qualities carry throughout the dwelling, like the hand-milled hardwood floors and native stone, which are especially prominent in the chef-designed kitchen with burled ash cabinets, soapstone countertops and two farm sinks, and a separate baking area. Outside, a wine cellar built into the hillside, with its own tasting patio, holds hundreds of bottles, and lush hiking trails cut through the woods, leading to a pond and providing breathtaking views of the rolling hills. Also situated on this 14-acre property is a guest house and an additional studio space with a workroom and stateinspected kitchen for parties or catered events! For more information, contact Annette Ganassi of Howard Hanna Real Estate Services at 724.238.9099. howardhanna.com. 96

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Here’s one master suite you’ll never want to leave! French doors in the spacious master bedroom lead to the equally roomy master bath, with his and hers sinks and a sizable shower and bathtub, perfect for a relaxing soak. This four-bedroom, four-and-a-half bath, and three-car garage custom primose house also features a statement-making, two-story foyer; an open concept floor plan, highlighted by the great room and its expansive windows over the stately fireplace; a gourmet kitchen; a home theater; and stunning woodwork and moldings throughout. For more information, contact Lisa Fuller of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred Realty at 724.776.3686. thepreferredrealty.com.

This recently renovated two-bedroom, twobathroom abode boasts a charming and cozy master suite. With a fireplace for keeping toasty on chilly nights and an en suite master bath — complete with his and hers sinks, a walk-in shower, and closet — it will be love at first sight! The lovely details persist throughout, like original hardwood floors, a second bathroom with a vaulted ceiling, beautifully restored woodwork, and an upgraded kitchen with professional grade appliances and a breakfast nook. A bonus renovated guesthouse also resides on this property, with one bedroom and one bath, and all of the same charm as the main home! For more information, contact Sherry Winn of Northwood Realty Services at 724.531.6219. northwood.com.

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PROVINCIAL PALACE Turn the key to this four-bedroom, four-and-a-half-bath Provincial-style home built by Peter Perkins, and prepare to be transported to the south of France! The two-story foyer makes a magnificent first impression with a custom wood stairway and wrought iron railing, and leads into the gourmet kitchen, equipped with top-of-the-line appliances, soapstone countertops, and a walk-in pantry. French doors open to the spectacular patio with an outdoor kitchen area and stone fireplace, serving as the center of the entertainment. And, to top off all of the exquisitely designed details of this 1.8-acre property, the luxurious master suite presents an archway opening to the spa-like en suite master bath! For more information, contact Trudy Ward or Meredith Ward of Howard Hanna Real Estate Services at 412.963.6300. howardhanna.com. Photographs from Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices the preferred realty, Northwood Realty Services, howard hanna real estate services

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Just Dance With a high energy level and fun element that masks the fact that you are working out, dance-based fitness is a great way to stay healthy. Ashlee Lentini, instructor at Pure Barre Mt. Lebanon, showed us three simple moves that incorporate different dance aspects to engage different muscle groups. Put them all together for a fullbody workout to try this February!

Focus: Define the arms and the chest Get Started: 1. Arms are shoulder-distance apart and parallel. 2. Bend elbows to 90 degrees, framing the face. Movement: 1. Forearms draw together to touch, and open back to shoulder-distance for 20 seconds. 2. Press up an inch, hold, repeat movement for 20 seconds. 3. Press arms an inch to tempo for 20 seconds.

Focus: Slenderize outer seat and hip area Get Started: 1. Take a seat. 2. Bring your right leg in front of you. Bend the knee to a 90-degree angle. 3. Bring your left knee directly out to your side (in line with your hip) or slightly behind it. Draw your left heel as close to your seat as possible. 4. Point the toes on both feet. 5. Press your fingertips into the floor on either side of your right thigh. Movement: 1. Squeeze your seat to rotate your hip forward and hold, rotate hold, repeat movement for 30 seconds. 2. Float your left leg above the ground, lift your leg up and hold, repeat movement for 30 seconds. 3. Flex your left foot, press your leg back and hold, repeat movement for 30 seconds. 4. Repeat all on opposite side. 98

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Focus: Shape and tone the top of the thigh Get Started:

Movement:

1. Find a stable support, such as a table or countertop. Place your right hand on the support and your left arm straight out from your chest.

1. Lower your leg for 2 counts (tap toes on the floor), lift your leg for 2 counts. Repeat for 20 seconds. 2. Hold your leg at hip height, and draw small circles for 15 seconds.

2. Walk your feet parallel and hipdistance apart.

3. Reverse the circles for 15 seconds.

3. Extend your left leg in front of you, lifting it towards hip height.

4. Lift your leg up and hold, repeat movement for 20 seconds. (Bonus Option: Come to tiptoe on standing leg!)

4. Keep your left leg straight with a pointed toe.

5. Lift your leg to tempo for 20 seconds.

5. Soften your right knee.

6. Repeat all on opposite side.

Try these moves and more at a Pure Barre class near you! Pure Barre Mt. Lebanon, 1612 Cochran Road, Mt. Lebanon. 412.248.2424. Pure Barre Shadyside, 5986 Centre Ave., Shadyside. 412.248.3333. Pure Barre Wexford, 12091 Perry Highway, Wexford. 724.719.9191. Pure Barre Peters Township, 4000 Washington Road, #108, McMurray. 724.941.8663. purebarre.com.

Have you joined the Zumba party yet? The “feel-happy” class is based on the principle that a workout should be fun and easy to do. With unique moves to Latin and current hits, you’ll be dancing your worries away in no time! The Wilfred R. Cameron Wellness Center offers Zumba; Zumba for Beginners, which combines modified Zumba routines for older or newer participants; and Aqua Zumba, which brings the traditional class to the pool for added resistance and buoyancy. Zumba Mondays, 9:15-10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursdays,9:15-10:15 a.m. and 5:30-6:30 p.m. Saturdays, 9:15-10:15 a.m. Zumba for Beginners Tuesdays, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Aqua Zumba Wednesdays, 6:30-7:15 p.m Classes at the Wilfred R. Cameron Wellness Center are free for members, and nonmembers can participate with the purchase of a guest pass for the day. Washington Health System Wilfred R. Cameron Wellness Center, Wellness Way, Washington. 724.250.6209. wrcameronwellness.org.

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Brawl (Intense cardio kickboxing class that targets thighs and glutes)

Find a barre class to fit every personality with these great options at The Barre Code in February:

Mondays, 9:30-10:20 a.m. and 5:30-6:20 p.m. Wednesdays, 7-7:50 a.m. Saturdays, 9-9:50 a.m. Sundays, 9-9:50 a.m.

TBC (Bootcamp workout of three sections of strength training bookended by two sets of high-intensity cardio intervals)

Interval (Segments of high-intensity intervals interspersed with strength work)

Linda Maus, who teaches Zumba at Amerifit Fitness Club & Spa, says “Energy, positivity, and music drive the class, and attract an amazing community of students — who then become friends! The Zumba motto is truly accurate: ‘Ditch the Workout, Join the Party!”

Mondays, 6-6:50 a.m. Tuesdays, 9:30-10:20 a.m. Wednesdays, 5:30-6:20 p.m. Fridays, 6-6:50 p.m.

Mondays, 7:30-8:20 p.m. Tuesdays, 6-6:50 a.m. and 6:30-7:20 p.m. Thursdays, 6-6:50 a.m. and 9:30-10:20 p.m. Saturdays, 11-11:50 p.m.

Join Linda for Zumba on Wednesdays at 7 p.m., and Molly Vandora for Zumba on Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m.

Barre Code (The Barre Code’s flagship, full-body workout) Mondays, 7-7:50 a.m. and 6:30-7:20 p.m. Tuesdays, 7-7:50 a.m. and 12-12:50 p.m. and 5:30-6:20 p.m. and 7:30-8:20 p.m. Wednesdays, 6-6:50 a.m. and 9:30-10:20 a.m. and 6:30-7:20 p.m. Thursdays, 7-7:50 a.m. and 12-12:50 p.m. Fridays, 6:10-7 a.m. and 9:30-10:20 a.m. and 5-5:50 p.m. Saturdays, 8-8:50 a.m. and 10-10:50 a.m. Sundays, 10-10:50 a.m. and 4-4:50 p.m.

Barre-dio (Choreographed sequence of cardio moves to work glutes, abs, and arms) Wednesdays, 7:30-8:20 p.m. Burn (Similar to a Barre Code class but in a 95-degree room) Thursdays, 6-6:50 p.m. and 7-7:50 p.m.

Classes at Amerifit Fitness Club & Spa are $5 for one class, or free for members. Become a monthly member for $44 with a year contract or $49 for an open ended contract. Amerifit Fitness Club & Spa, 100 Roessler Road, Green Tree. 412.431.3033. amerifitfitnessclub.com.

The Barre Code, 804 S. Aiken Ave., Shadyside. 412.802.8585. thebarrecode.com/pittsburgh.

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1. Courtney’s gown, an Allure design from MB Bride, added a touch of drama to the calm and cool lounge-style reception. The flowing train was complemented by a beaded bodice for a splash of shimmer. “I wanted it to look very dramatic,” Courtney explains. “You’re only a bride once!” 2. Floral arrangements, comprised of ivory and soft pink roses and hydrangeas, added height to softly lit tables. Others featured short vases of calla lilies in water with floating candles. 3. Instead of sharing a quiet moment alone, Courtney and Brian did their first glance as family looked on from a balcony above. “The anticipation and walking up the steps in my dress and having family look on — it felt like I was in a movie!” Courtney shares. 1

Courtney Bannon & Brian Connor Courtney Bannon is a stickler for schedules and planning. So, if her boyfriend Brian Connor was going to keep the proposal a surprise, he had to be clever. “I’m a planner,” she says. “He knew if he tried to plan a trip or special dinner or something, I would suspect immediately.” Instead, Brian used the perfect opportunity, Courtney’s birthday dinner at Green Gables Restaurant in Jennerstown, to get down on one knee in front of a dramatically lit tree outside! Courtney took inspiration from this scene to their wedding, using soft lighting to exemplify the feel of a New York lounge. “We wanted it to look very modern,” Courtney explains, dressing J. Verno Studios in a mix of charcoal gray and ivory with touches of light pink and floating candles. Even the vanilla bean buttercream cake from Pastries A-La-Carte in Pleasant Hills featured a dark gray gradient from top to bottom to match the steel metropolis décor. The perfectly planned day did have some minor hiccups. Following the ceremony at the St. Louise de Marillac Parish in Upper St. Clair, the outdoor photoshoot was rained out! “And we didn’t have a plan B!” says Courtney, keeping calm through the storm. “We took photos in the lobby of the Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown Hotel, and made the best of it. It stopped raining during our reception, so we hurried out and got a few shots.” Details in WHIRL Directory, page 102. 100

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Stephanie Brentzel & Michael Evan << Stephanie found her Essense of Australia gown from The Exquisite Bride in Murrysville online while searching for winter wedding ideas. “I wanted something with sleeves, which are really hard to find!” she says. It also featured lace and beading for a sophisticated sparkle to match her winter wedding’s theme.

As Stephanie Brentzel and Michael Evan enjoyed dinner with family at The Nest Seafood & Steak Restaurant in Jeannette, Stephanie knew something was up. “My mom kept asking how to take a video on her phone,” she remembers. “I thought, ‘why do you need to know that right now?’” So when Michael popped the question in front of everyone, Stephanie was quick to say yes and begin celebrating! The couple’s 16-month engagement allowed Stephanie to add sparkle to every detail of her winter wonderland wedding, with glitter-trimmed invitations and the bridesmaids’ gold, sequin Adrianna Pappell gowns. “I wanted crystals and sparkle everywhere,” Stephanie says. The Athletic Association also shimmered for Stephanie and Michael’s 215 guests, with the white and gold linens, even down to the white coconut dusting on signature doughnut desserts from Bella Christie and Lil Z’s Sweet Boutique. The best moment, says Stephanie, was peeking into her reception hall prior to the party to witness her wintery vision come together. “I did a lot of the planning myself, and it was great to see that labor of love pay off,” she says. Stephanie and Michael escaped the cold after the reception, jetting off to Arizona for their honeymoon.

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After seven years of dating — and moving five different times! — Cindy Smiddle and Jerred Novotny knew returning to their hometown of Pittsburgh would be the best place to settle down together. The couple celebrated their long-term love with 155 friends and family at the Pittsburgh Marriott North, which was decorated in elegant pieces of red, white, and black. Cindy flawlessly contrasted the black-clad bridesmaids and groomsmen in a strapless, shimmering Sophia Tolli design from The Exquisite Bride. “I only tried on about six dresses, and I fell in love with it the minute I put it on,” she says. An elegant mixture of high and low white hydrangea centerpieces from Reed and Petals, tuxedo-inspired white and black linens, and homemade “Eat-n-Park-style” cookies decorated with C&J instead of the signature smile completed the romantic reception. The lovebirds enjoyed a first dance to “At Last” by Etta James, “which was kind of a joke because we were together for so long,” Cindy says with a laugh. After the beautiful day, the couple honeymooned in picturesque Amelia Island, Fla.

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Each layer of Stephanie and Michael’s five-tiered, almond and caramel cake from Bella Christie & Lil Z’s Sweet Boutique, was separated by a bed of rose petals. “It was absolutely beautiful,” Stephanie says. “The roses gave a softer touch.”

Photographic Excellence by Bea, 170 Urick Lane, Monroeville. 412.373.0854. beaphotos.com The Athletic Association, 4215 Fifth Ave., Oakland. 412.621.2400. paaclub.com Bella Christie and Lil Z’s Sweet Boutique, 213 Commercial Ave., Aspinwall. 412.772.1283. asweetboutique.com The Exquisite Bride, 4353 Old William Penn Highway, Murrysville. 724.327.4337. theexquisitebride.com Curly Willow, 2050 Frederickson Place, Greensburg. 724.836.1231. thecurlywillow.com Cindy Smiddle & Jerred Novotny

Sparkly, snowy scenes of crystals, shimmering branches, and white floral centerpieces from Curly Willow in Greensburg topped each table at Stephanie and Michael’s reception. Cindy and Jerred’s three-tiered cake from Prantl’s Bakery matched the classic color scheme inside and out, with a red velvet batter, buttercream frosting, and red rose garnish.

Photography by Lyndsey, 132 Cherrydale Court, North Side. 412.559.4217. photographybylyndsey.com Pittsburgh Marriott North, 100 Cranberry Woods Dr., Cranberry. 724.772.3700. marriott.com. The Exquisite Bride, 4353 Old William Penn Highway, Murrysville. 724.327.4337. theexquisitebride.com. Reed and Petals, 9557 Babcock Boulevard, Allison Park. 724.940.2200. reedandpetals.com. Prantl’s Bakery, 438 Market St., Market Square. 412.471.6861. 5525 Walnut St., Shadyside. 412.621.2092. prantlsbakery.com.

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WHIRL Magazine’s 2015 Couples Who Make a Difference One Brilliant, 1 Brilliant Ave., Aspinwall. 412.781.3443. onebrilliant.com. The Oakland Center for Cosmetic Dentistry, 3471 Fifth Ave., Oakland. 412.681.7171. stephenmmiller.com. Philip Pelusi Salons, philippelusi.com. The Priory Hotel, 614 Pressley St., North Side. 412.231.3338. thepriory.com. Huntington Bank, huntington.com. Chapman Corporation, 331 S. Main St., Washington. 724.228.1900. chapmancorporation.com. Krency’s Bakery, 990 Jefferson Ave., Washington. 724.222.6690. Agnistoka Yoga & Wellness Consultancy, facebook.com/Agnistoka. Sole Phonics, @rich_magician, twitter.com/rich_magician. Mosaic, Inc., 3050 Sassafras Way, Squirrel Hill. 412.562.2800. partymosaic.com. Walnut Capital, 400 Walnut St., Shadyside. 412.683.3810. walnutcapital.com. Highmark, 120 Fifth Ave., Downtown. 412.544.7000. highmark.com. KDKA-TV, 420 Fort Duquesne Blvd., Downtown. pittsburgh.cbslocal.com Bodiography Contemporary Ballet, 5824 Forbes Ave., Squirrel Hill. 412.521.6094. bodiographycbc.com. Allegheny Health Network, ahn.org.

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The Kongo brothers have off-tour hobbies as diverse as their writing styles, ranging from John’s passion for photography and Dylan’s love of gardening.

Band of Brothers Come with me now, as KONGOS performs in Pittsburgh for the first time When you’re born in London, live in South Africa for eight years, then move to the U.S., what do you get? “A really messed up accent that nobody can distinguish,” says Dylan Kongos. The bass player and vocalist for KONGOS, which is also comprised of his brothers Johnny, Jesse, and Danny, also developed a smorgasbord sound from their beautifully jumbled upbringing. “I think South Africa influenced us the most because it’s the place we lived the longest out of all of the different places,” Dylan says. “We spent important years there, made our best friends there. The musical culture down there is so vibrant, and it played a part in a lot of our grooves, specifically. It’s also a desert, so everything is so spread out. Just being isolated allowed us the ability to spend time focusing on ourselves, not trends.” The solidarity translates in their writing, too, as each brother works independently before bringing a finished song to the group in the studio to work on production and do a final recording together. Dylan’s creative method starts with notes or chord progressions, then he writes in the lyrics. “I’m much more attracted to the music than the lyrics,” he says. “I think everyone has their own style, and they’re constantly changing either from personal experience or a mood or the fact that we’ve been touring so much.” Touring with the family band — which formed 11 years ago and was influenced by dad John, a top singer-songwriter in the ‘70s — sounds like a swell, Partrdige-Family-esque time. Something the rockers could clearly pull off. “Oh, yes. We are perfect little siblings that never fight and are on the same page and call our mom every day,” Dylan says sarcastically. “We like to say that we’re four brothers who fight like four sisters. We have our ‘Gallagher moments’ where we just want to kill each other. But, having said that, we are also extremely close and the level of trust between us is so very high. We’re beyond a lot of that sibling rivalry that we may have had when we were younger.” 104

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Now, KONGOS is focused on carrying on the band’s success, spearheaded by the captivating anthem “Come With Me Now.” It’s one of those songs that can only be listened to at high volumes. The first note falls from the accordion and travels somewhere inside your soul, the steady beat matching your nowelevated pulse. The intensity is prevalent throughout Lunatic, with songs that, much like the brothers’ accents, can’t quite be defined but do appeal to music lovers across all genres and nations. Fans from Pittsburgh will welcome KONGOS to Stage AE on February 24 for the band’s first trip to the city. On tour with Kings of Leon in summer 2014, the scheduled stop at First Niagara Pavilion was canceled due to KOL drummer Nathan Followill’s injured rib. “We’re excited to come back up,” Dylan says. “It’s always exciting for us to go to a new city and see our fans. I can’t say that I’m 100 percent excited to be coming in February, but I will brave the winter.” KONGOS, kongos.com. Stage AE, promowestlive.com.

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