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WHIRL’S POWERFUL WOMEN OF THE WORLD CLASS OF 2017 Meet the incredible and engaging women who attended our annual networking event.

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2017 DICK’S SPORTING GOODS PITTSBURGH MARATHON SPECTATOR GUIDE Our official roundup of marathon weekend activities is here, making sure you don’t miss a minute of the action!

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WHIRL MAGAZINE PRESENTS THE LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY’S 2017 MAN & WOMAN OF THE YEAR NOMINEES Before we celebrate the culmination of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Man & Woman of the Year campaign, get to know the nominees a little better and see why the cause means so much to each one.

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WHIRL@HOME Learn how to throw a simple, yet sensational, outdoor dinner party and shop the hottest home items of the summer.

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FINANCE REPORT

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SHOPPING SPREE HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY! May 14 will be here before you know it! Start shopping for sweet gifts mom will love today.

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STYLE FILE A MODERN PICASSO Through his personal style and his company, ProBantuStyle, Christian Diboko proves fashion is art.

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In 2015, nearly 100 women came to our Women in Business event — 30 more than we were expecting. In producing this year’s event, we broadened our invites to include all women in all fields to the Rivers Casino’s Andrew Carnegie Ballroom. With a desire to promote collaboration among the many talented souls currently sharing this moment in time, we hoped for 100 participants at our Powerful Women of the World networking brunch.

400 showed up. Women streamed into the ballroom, registering and networking with enthusiasm. They shared ideas, entrepreneurial experiences, corporate links, and family bonds. We were elated beyond words as we watched, listened, and learned.

The yearning for a world filled with realistic expectations, keen awareness, and spiritual fulfillment is manifesting with action here in Pittsburgh.

The women, and men, of this community are extraordinary and are taking actions to put love and kindness at the forefront of our cultural identity.

See who is changing the world beginning on page 44.

HERE’S TO THE POWERFUL WOMEN OF THE WORLD!

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HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY! To continue our celebration of the Powerful Women of the World networking event, we’re shining the spotlight on the most powerful women in our worlds: our mothers! See how the WHIRL staffers spend time with their moms — on Mother’s Day and all year round. — Aubray Onderik

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1. Graphic Designer/Photo Stylist Alyssa Otto and her mother, Anna, both share a love for shopping!

2. Enjoying evenings spent with family and friends is a favorite for

Advertising Production Manager Alexandra Meier and her mother, Kathleen.

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and her mother, Ginger, love spa getaways to Omni Bedford Springs Resort.

4. Digital Marketing Coordinator Aubray Onderik and her mother, Virginia, share a love of hockey and enjoy catching a game at their hometown university in Fairbanks, Ak. (Go UAF!)

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5. For Staff Photographer Michael Fornataro and his mother, Maura, time together is spent cooking up family recipes!

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6. Editorial Assistant Maggie McCauley enjoys going on field trips with her mom, Joni, who teaches kindergarten.

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MAY HAPPENINGS Tori Mistick and Pittsburgh Opera Resident Artist Andy Berry rocked the runway at Operatically Emphatic.

Presented by the Pittsburgh Opera, the fashion show featured couture ensembles collected by Emphatics boutique and costumes from the wardrobe vault of Pittsburgh Opera.

Sisters Kate Kaluhiokalani and K.C. Kaluhiokalani celebrated the launch of their Sewickley boutique, urbanfitco. They’ve curated the space with athleisure wear for every woman to rock in any setting.

The Finance Club at The H. John Heinz III College of Information Systems and Public Policy at Carnegie Mellon University welcomed back Kimberly EllisonTaylor, a Heinz College alumna and the American Institute for Certified Public Accountants’ first African-American female and youngest-ever chair, who spoke with students and faculty before receiving recognition as a distinguished alumna from club president Joe Caruso.

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/ OF WHIRL Mascaro Construction Company hosted Gentlemen’s Night Out at Heinz Field Champion’s Club, which benefited The National Aviary. From left: Cheryl Tracy, executive director of The National Aviary, and Michael Mascaro, executive vice president of Mascaro Construction Company and president of The National Aviary’s Board of Trustees.

The Community Liver Alliance honored five recipients at the You Make a Difference Awards Luncheon.

From left: Executive Chef Dean Gress; Jessica Goeller, organ donation activist; Michael Dunn, MD, UPMC; and Michael Babich, MD, Allegheny Health Network.

Not pictured: PA State Representative Matthew Baker.

Kay Harper-Allison and Joseph Ribkoff representative Michelle Reid posed in the same, chic jacket at the Shirley Shoppe’s Joseph Ribkoff Trunk Show.

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Owners Josh and Jennifer Miller hosted the opening of Hobby Prodigy, “a new craft and sip concept,” located inside The Mall at Robinson. Attendees tried their hand at an array of DIY projects, while also enjoying light bites and libations.

The Japan-American Society of Pennsylvania (JASP) and the University of Pittsburgh’s Asian Studies Center hosted the 2017 High School Japanese Speech Contest, where over 80 local students competed in one of four speech levels (beginner, intermediate, advanced, and advanced plus) or the poster contest. From left: Tomofumi Horiki, Cultural Attaché, Consulate General of Japan in New York; Rachel Bartuska of Norwin High School, who won first place in the advanced level and the grand prize; Hiroko Maekawa, Bartuska’s teacher at Norwin High School; and Amy Boots, executive director of JASP.

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After planning several aspects of the National League of Cities Annual Conference in Pittsburgh, The Event Group was honored by VisitPITTSBURGH with the 2016 Convention Services Partner of the Year Award. From left: Erika Moul, senior event coordinator; Sara Mineo Donley, event coordinator; Sheila Weiner, president and founder of The Event Group; and Gina DeLuca Carroll, director of events.

Manchester Academic Charter School received one of the coveted Steel Lunch Trays for winning Community Kitchen Pittsburgh’s Project Lunch Tray 2017 Cookoff! With help from Impromt2 Catering’s Chef Jasmine Smith and Smallman Galley’s Chef Stephen Eldridge, the team prepared Mexican shredded chicken with cilantro brown rice, grilled corn, and a fruit smoothie. From left: Students Jordan Graham, Tahirah Abdul-Raheem, Toshay Johnson, and Ryen Harrison with Matt Nichols, faculty sponsor from Manchester Academic Charter School.

Consortium for Public Education presented the 2017 Champions of Learning Awards to six individuals who make a difference in education through Arts, Business Partnerships, Classroom Teaching, Community Outreach, Leadership, and Volunteerism. A special tribute was also given to Bill Isler, former president and CEO of The Fred Rogers Co., and former Pittsburgh Public School Board president. From left: Robert Rodrigues of Chartiers Valley High School, who won the Classroom Teaching award; Randy Miller of Laurel Highlands School District, who won the Leadership award; Terrell Thomas of The Isaiah Project, who won the Community Outreach award; Bill Isler; Wayne Brinda of Prime Stage Theatre, who won the Arts award; Dennis Webber of Greenville Area School District, who won the Volunteerism award; and Robert Walters and John Bertoty of Blueroof Technology, which won the Business Partnership award.

Over 300 guests attended the Homeless Children’s Education Fund’s 18th Annual Champions for Children Event, where Ray and Kathy Beuhler received the Champions for Children Award, Maurita Bryant received the Linda A. Dickerson Award, and George Szymanski received the Volunteer of the Year Award. From left: Carlos Carter, executive director of Homeless Children’s Education Fund; Maurita Bryant, assistant superintendent of Allegheny County Police; Ray Buehler, chairman of Schneider Downs; George Szymanski, consultant; and Dr. Joe Lagana, founder of Homeless Children’s Education Fund.

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Author J.D. Vance signed copies of his #1 New York Times Bestseller, “Hillbilly Elegy,” for PublicSource reception attendees at the Schenley Park Visitor Center before his speech at Carnegie Library Lecture Hall.

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The 12th Annual Bricolage Fundraiser brought together local playwrights, directors, and performers from theaters across Pittsburgh for a special collaborative performance and VIP gala.

From left: Jeffrey Carpenter, Bricolage founder and artistic director; Richard Parsakian; and Tami Dixon, Bricolage producing artistic director.

To kick off the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre and Dance Theatre of Harlemâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s two-week collaboration celebrating the diversity of talent and styles in American ballet, more than 400 guests gathered at the August Wilson Center for the Private Performance and Premiere Party. From left: Terrence S. Orr, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre artistic director; Lisa Washington, KDKA-TV; and Virginia Johnson, Dance Theatre of Harlem artistic director.

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Onsaya Smith and Sheriff Bill Mullen were among the local celebrities, chefs, and elected officials who served soup at the annual Empty Bowls Dinner. Over 1,300 guests enjoyed soup from one of 37 local restaurants and participated in a silent auction of ceramic art. In the eventâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 20-plus years, over $500,000 has been raised for Just Harvest and Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank.

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Seaman Joseph Dezamits of Pittsburgh performs weather deck preservation aboard Ticonderoga-class, guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Champlain (CG 57). Lake Champlain is on a regularly scheduled Western Pacific deployment with the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleetled initiative to extend the command and control functions of the U.S. 3rd Fleet in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

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Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh’s Board of Trustees named Dutian Zeng, a language volunteer at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh — Main, the 2016 Advocate of the Year for her dedication to the Library. From left: Carol Robinson, chair, Board of Trustees for Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh; Dutian Zeng; and Mary Frances Cooper, president and director, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh.

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Debra L. Greenberger, M.S., CCC-A More than 1,200 people from around the country gathered for the 21st annual Lunar Gala, Carnegie Mellon University’s student-run fashion show. Over 140 Carnegie Mellon students were involved in producing, designing, modeling, and dancing in the show, which was originally created to ring in the Chinese New Year and has turned into the largest fashion event in Pittsburgh!

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EVERY MONDAY

WEDNESDAYS

DISH ON WISH, WISH 99.7 FM, 11:45 a.m Watch and listen at whirlmagazine.com/media!

WHIRL WEDNESDAY, PITTSBURGH TODAY LIVE ON KDKA-TV, 9 a.m.

TUESDAY, MAY 2 Future Tense: Greater Pittsburgh Art Council’s Annual Convening, David L. Lawrence Convention Center, pittsburghartscouncil.org

WEDNESDAY, MAY 3 Power of Propel, Propel Braddock Hills High School, propelschools.org

WEDNESDAY, MAY 3 FAME Fundraiser, August Wilson Center, 412.363.5553

WEDNESDAY, MAY 3 Out of the Shadows: A Colored Solidarity, Carnegie Mellon University, anjalchande.com/events

WEDNESDAY, MAY 3 Breaking Benjamin, Stage AE, 412.229.5483

WEDNESDAY, MAY 3-SATURDAY, MAY 6 Squeeze My Cans, University of Pittsburgh Studio Theatre, 412.626.6784

FRIDAY, MAY 5SATURDAY, MAY 6 Seton Hill University Hosts Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s “Millennial Movement,” Seton Hill University Performing Arts Center, setonhill.edu

FRIDAY, MAY 5SATURDAY, MAY 6 Black & White Visions, The Artists’ Gallery, 412.339.8943

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SATURDAY, MAY 6 “Irish Eyes” by the Washington Symphony Orchestra, Trinity High School, 724.223.9796

SATURDAY, MAY 6SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5 SUPER. NATURAL. GLASS ART, Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, phipps.conservatory.org

SUNDAY, MAY 7

FRIDAY, MAY 5SUNDAY, MAY 7

Friendship Anytime, Stage AE, fcpgh.org

Pittsburgh Pirates vs.

Milwaukee Brewers, PNC Park, 412.321.BUCS

SUNDAY, MAY 7

FRIDAY, MAY 5SUNDAY, MAY 14 The Perks of Being a Wallflower, New Hazlett Theater, 724.773.0700

SATURDAY, MAY 6

2017 DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon, Various Locations, 412.586.7785

SUNDAY, MAY 7 AmpUp! Walk/Run to End Bladder Cancer, North Park Lake, 888.901.2226

Mars New Year Blast-Off Dinner, Twelve Oaks Mansion, 724.652.1858

19th Annual PNC Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy Spring Hat Luncheon, The Overlook in Schenley Park, pittsburghparks.org/events/ hat-luncheon

THURSDAY, MAY 4

SATURDAY, MAY 6

NCDMM Summit Golf Outing, Chestnut Ridge Golf Resort & Conference Center, 724.539.5141

Moonlight Serenade Gala, PNC Champions Club at Heinz Field, 724.502.2600

All About You! Free Admission Sunday, The Westmoreland Museum of American Art, 724.837.1500

SATURDAY, MAY 6

SUNDAY, MAY 7

THURSDAY, MAY 4

FRIDAY, MAY 5 Gods & Goddesses, An Epic Gala, Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown, ppt.org

Children’s Art Class — One Fish, Two Fish, The Westmoreland Museum of American Art, 724.837.1500

SUNDAY, MAY 7 The FARE Walk for Food Allergy, Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium, 412.665.3640

SUNDAY, MAY 7

Walk With Me Pittsburgh, Kennywood Park, 412.281.7244

TUESDAY, MAY 9WEDNESDAY, MAY 10 Shen Yun, Benedum Center, TrustArts.org

THURSDAY, MAY 11 Women Who Rock, Hard Rock Café, showclix.com

THURSDAY, MAY 11 Red Hot Chili Peppers: The Getaway Tour, PPG Paints Arena, 412.642.1800

THURSDAY, MAY 11 Sound Series: San Fermin with special guest Low Roar, The Andy Warhol Museum, 412.237.8300

FRIDAY, MAY 12 Drink For Pink, Stack’d Burgers & Beers, 412.683.6243

FRIDAY, MAY 12 Big Band is Back!, Fox Chapel Presbyterian Church, 412.635.7654

FRIDAY, MAY 12-SUNDAY, MAY 14 Neil Sedaka, Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, 412.392.4900

SATURDAY, MAY 13 Maecenas XXXIII, Pittsburgh Opera Headquarters, 412.281.0912

SATURDAY, MAY 13 Mother’s Day Celebration, Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium, 412.665.3640

SATURDAY, MAY 13 The Ohio Valley Hospital and Kennedy Township’s 36th Annual 5K, Kenny Township, ohiovalleyhospital.org

FRIDAY, MAY 5 Casino Royale, Circuit Center & Ballroom, 412.692.3900

FRIDAY, MAY 12 2017 Three Rivers Youth Nellie Leadership Awards Gala, Twentieth Century Club, threeriversyouth.org

FRIDAY, MAY 5 Zoo Brew, Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium, 412.665.3640

FRIDAY, MAY 5 The Bubble Ball, Carnegie Science Center, pinkpamper.org/event

FRIDAY, MAY 5 Celebrating Survivors, J. Verno Studios, 412.687.8017

FRIDAY, MAY 5 Ramp Crawl 2017, Schenley Plaza, 412.683.6243

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With a theme of “We Are Family,” the 2017 Three Rivers Youth Nellie Leadership Awards Gala will be held “in honor of families and those that uplift them.” This year’s incredible celebration will honor Cecelia Trower Epperson and family, the Cindy and Murry Gerber Foundation, Ruth Richardson, Gregory Spencer and Janet Spencer, and Curtis K. Williams, Sr. The night at The Twentieth Century Club kicks off with cocktails and entertainment

by Kenny Blake, followed by a sit-down dinner, the award ceremony, and desserts and dancing with DJ Wayne. We’ll see you there! For tickets and more information, visit threeriversyouth.org.

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SATURDAY, MAY 13 Sound Series: Ry X, The Andy Warhol Museum, 412.237.8300

SATURDAY, MAY 13 Ukrainian Food Festival, St. Vladimir Ukrainian Hall, 412.913.8049

SATURDAY, MAY 13 Fiddlesticks Family Concert — Around the World!, Heinz Hall, 412.392.4900

SATURDAY, MAY 13SUNDAY, MAY, 14 Wings Over Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh International Airport, 412.474.8511

TUESDAY, MAY 16THURSDAY, MAY 18 Chris Rock, Benedum Center, TrustArts.org

THURSDAY, MAY 18 Grapevine — A Wine Tasting Event, Howl at the Moon, 1800.676.9474

THURSDAY, MAY 18 Westmoreland Jazz Society Concert featuring Thomas Wendt & The Main Stem Quintet, The Westmoreland Museum of American Art, 724.837.1500

SATURDAY, MAY 20 The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s 2017 Man & Woman of the Year Grand Finale, The PNC Champions Club at Heinz Field, mwoy.org/wpa

READ MORE ABOUT THE LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY’S 2017 MAN & WOMAN OF THE YEAR NOMINEES ON PAGE 70!

SATURDAY, MAY 20 Monongahela Valley Hospital’s 29th Annual Gala, Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh, 724.258.1855

SATURDAY, MAY 20 Gemini Children’s Theater’s 11th Annual Royal Ball, Pittsburgh Field Club, 412.243.6464

THURSDAY, MAY 18

SATURDAY, MAY 20

SATURDAY, MAY 13 + SATURDAY, MAY 20

Northside Sandwich Sampler: The Lord of the Onion Rings, Priory Hotel, 510.417.7166

Royal Ball Fundraiser, Pittsburgh Field Club, 412.243.6464

Penguins, Penguins, Penguins!, The National Aviary, aviary.org

THURSDAY, MAY 18SUNDAY, MAY 21

SATURDAY, MAY 20

SATURDAY, MAY 13SUNDAY, JUNE 4

EQT Children’s Theater Festival, Cultural District, 412.456.6666

Ironbound by Martyna Majok, City Theatre Company, 412.431.2489

FRIDAY, MAY 19

FRIDAY, MAY 26 Poison After Dark, Carnegie Museum of Natural History, 412.622.3131

FRIDAY, MAY 26SUNDAY, MAY 28 Pittsburgh Pirates vs.

New York Mets, PNC Park, 412.321.BUCS

SATURDAY, MAY 27 Franz Ferdinand, Stage AE, 412.229.5483

Teacher Workshop: Art and Activism, The Andy Warhol Museum, 412.237.8300

SATURDAY, MAY 20SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9

SATURDAY, MAY 27 LGBTQ+ Youth Prom, The Andy Warhol Museum, 412.237.8300

SATURDAY, MAY 27

Hands-On-Harley-Davidson, Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, 412.322.5058

Farm Heritage Day, The SpringHouse, 724.228.3339

Mother’s Day

Cocktails & Cuisine: 10th Anniversary for Foodies Who Care, The Woodlands, 412.364.6728

SUNDAY, MAY 21

SUNDAY, MAY 14

FRIDAY, MAY 19

Strider Cup Race, South Side Works, 605.342.0266

The National Aviary’s Mother’s Day Brunch, The National Aviary, aviary.org

Balance & Harmony: Diet & Nutrition, Nemacolin Woodlands Resort, 724.329.8555

Fashion Show Fundraiser, Circuit Center & Ballroom, animalrescue.org

SUNDAY, MAY 14

FRIDAY, MAY 19

Kierra Darshell’s Mother’s Day Drag Brunch, James Street Gastropub and Speakeasy, 412.904.3335

Romantic Brahms, Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, 412.392.4900

SUNDAY, MAY 14

SUNDAY, MAY 14 Mother’s Day Succulent Workshop, Nemacolin Woodlands Resort, 724.329.8555

SUNDAY, MAY 14 25th Annual Susan G. Komen® Pittsburgh Race for the Cure, Schenley Park, komenpittsburgh.org

MONDAY, MAY 15 TECH N9NE, Stage AE, 412.229.5483

TUESDAY, MAY 16THURSDAY, MAY 18 Pittsburgh Pirates vs.

Washington Nationals, PNC Park, 412.321.BUCS

FRIDAY, MAY 19

SUNDAY, MAY 21 2nd Annual Mason Langford Memorial Golf Outing, Manor Valley Golf Course, 412.322.5880

Dirty Dancing, Heinz Hall, TrustArts.org

FRIDAY, MAY 19SATURDAY, MAY 20

Mumford & Sons, KeyBank Pavilion, 724.947.7400

FRIDAY, MAY 19SUNDAY, MAY 21 Pittsburgh Pirates vs.

Philadelphia Phillies, PNC Park, 412.321.BUCS

FRIDAY, MAY 19SUNDAY, MAY 21 Dock Dogs 2017, Monongahela Aquatorium, 724.258.5905

SUNDAY, MAY 28 Future Islands, Stage AE, 412.229.5483

MONDAY, MAY 29 Memorial Day

MONDAY, MAY 29TUESDAY, MAY 31

TUESDAY, MAY 23SUNDAY, MAY 28

8th Annual Hackers for Hope Benefit Celebration, Long Vue Club, hackersforhope.org

May Mart Flower & Craft Festival, S&T Bank Arena, 724.541.4318

SATURDAY, MAY 27

WEDNESDAY, MAY 24

WEDNESDAY, MAY 24 WALE, Stage AE, 412.229.5483

THURSDAY, MAY 25

Pittsburgh Pirates vs.

Arizona Diamond-Backs, PNC Park, 412.321.BUCS

MONDAY, MAY 29MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 Dinosaurs at the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium, Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium, 412.665.3640

35th Annual Tribute to Women Leadership Awards Luncheon, Westin Convention Center Pittsburgh Hotel, ywcapgh.org

TUESDAY, MAY 30

FRIDAY, MAY 26

WEDNESDAY, MAY 31

Sound Series: Nightlands with special guest The Building, The Andy Warhol Museum, 412.237.8300

GSWPA Awards of Distinction Luncheon, Omni William Penn Hotel, gswpa.com

An American in Paris, Benedum Center, 412.894.4202

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COME TOGETHER This month, we’re enjoying local artists who are coming back to their roots and collaborating with others, as well as acts from around the world coming to Pittsburgh for the first time

THIS ONE’S FOR THE GIRLS A new kind of concert is coming to Pittsburgh this May: Women Who Rock! The incredible women who make up the lineup all hail from Pittsburgh, including Lyndsey Smith & Soul Distribution, Jill West and Blues Attack, and The Hobbs Sisters. However, it’s more than just a concert. Emceed by Michele Michaels of 102.5 FM WDVE, the event will be rolling out the “pink carpet” on MAY 11 at the Hard Rock Café. All of the proceeds from the night will benefit Magee-Womens Research Institute. “Being a musician who is also very active in the event space as an entertainment consultant, I wanted to start an annual event that featured all of the stellar female musicians that call Pittsburgh home,” says Melinda Colaizzi of Pitch Consulting, who founded the event and calls Pittsburgh home herself. “By attending Women Who Rock, you are not only attending a fantastic concert and night out, you are supporting the future of women’s health and strong women here in Pittsburgh.” For more information, visit showclix.com/ event/womenwhorockpgh. — Olivia Kappler

SIMPLY DIVINE Remembering a place that was once called “the Land of the Divine,” and known today as China, Shen Yun revives the spirit of this lost civilization with unmatched beauty and artistry.

With breathtaking choreography, costumes, and charisma, the Greater Philadelphia Falun Dafa Association takes the stage at the Benedum Center MAY 9-10 for Shen Yun: Connecting Heaven & Earth. Through mesmerizing dance and musical performances, the visual and emotional masterpiece transports guests to a state of pure utopia. For tickets, visit TrustArts.org.

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Prime Stage Theatre recently received the 2017 Champions of Learning Award in the Arts category.

Congrats!

OFF THE WALL

The coming-of-age film and novel, “The Perks of Being a Wallflower,” is coming back to Pittsburgh! Stephen Chbosky wrote the book based off of his own experiences growing up in Pittsburgh, and decided to film the movie in his hometown, too.

And now, thanks to Prime Stage Theatre, it will be on stage at the New Hazlett Theater Center for Performing Arts MAY 5-14. The high school-centric story has received literary awards and praise from readers of all ages, so we know the play will be just as entertaining! For tickets, visit primestage.com. — O.K.

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A CULTURAL EXCHANGE Bringing entertainment from across the world to Pittsburgh’s Cultural District, the EQT Children’s Theater Festival returns MAY 18-21. The 31st annual event — which is just as fun for adults!

— features six performances and nearly 40 family-friendly activities to enjoy in the city. “We are thrilled to be celebrating the 31st EQT Children’s Theater Festival with wonderful, international performances and expanded programming for all ages,” says Pamela Komar, director of Theater, Music and Youth Programming, and executive director of the Children’s Theater Series and Festival at the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust.

“Once again, we are excited to invite performers from around the globe to foster cultural exchange and wonder through the performing arts.”For more information, visit TrustArts.org/kids.

PERFORMANCES Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters by Dallas Children’s Theater at August Wilson Center The Way Back Home by Teater Refleksion and Branar Theater at Trust Arts Education Center We Built This City by Polyglot at 7th Street and Penn Avenue

Elephant and Piggie’s We Are in a Play! by The Kennedy Center Theater for Young Audiences on Tour at Byham Theater Simple Gifts by Cashore Marionettes at Trust Arts Education Center Pulse by Teatro al Vacio at Cabaret at Theater Square

CONCERT CALENDAR You’re going to want to save the date for these!

MAY 2 Outcry Tour at PPG Paints Arena

MAY 20 Donnie Iris and the Cruisers at Jergel’s Rhythm Grille

MAY 3 Breaking Benjamin at Stage AE

MAY 24 Mumford & Sons at Key Bank Pavilion

MAY 11 The 1975 at Stage AE

MAY 24 WALE at Stage AE

MAY 11 Red Hot Chili Peppers at PPG Paints Arena

MAY 27 Franz Ferdinand at Stage AE

MAY 20 Chance the Rapper at PPG Paints Arena

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For tickets, visit ticketmaster.com, livenation.com, promowestlive.com, and druskyentertainment.com.

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Former Pittsburgh Steeler Wesley Lyons is the author of “The Pursuit with Patience” and the president of The Pursuit, LLC. For more information, visit wesleylyons.com.

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am from North Braddock, Pa., and I attended Woodland Hills High School. During this time, I earned academic and athletic honors, and I also excelled at football. After graduating in 2006, I received scholarship offers from many renowned universities, and I decided to attend West Virginia University (WVU).

While at WVU, I continued my education and became a valuable member of the football team. I graduated a semester early in 2009 with a business degree, and I pursued my interest in football on a professional level. My passion and hard work paid off. I was picked up by the New York Jets for the off-season, and then I signed to play with the Pittsburgh Steelers. These experiences motivated me to tell my story and become the author of the best-selling book, “The Pursuit with Patience.”

From beginning to end, “The Pursuit with Patience” is both inspiring and heart-rending as I share the obstacles I faced in my pursuit of an NFL career. It is a telling story of how faith in oneself can lead to insurmountable victories and how staying patient, while aggressively working toward your goals, can help you achieve your dreams.

With the tremendous success of my book, The Pursuit program emerged. I am now the president of The Pursuit, LLC. I created The Pursuit program to target at-risk kids who need extra

encouragement to excel in their academics and provide a platform for students to acquire additional knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to be successful individuals and life-long learners.

This dream came together because I had a vision. My father pushed me and helped me to create the vision of being successful. After my father passed away, I took the values he and my family instilled in me and elevated them. Everything starts with a vision, and if you put hard work behind your vision, you can do anything you imagine.

When I wrote my book, “The Pursuit with Patience,” I wrote it to inspire and leave my legacy behind. The book that YNGBLKPGH is developing serves a similar purpose. YNGBLKPGH is shining a light on the untold stories of the positive black influences in the area, and the organization is building a camaraderie among the community through inspirational stories. This will be powerful for our previous, current, and, most importantly, next generations.

This will show our local youth that there is more to our black community than what is portrayed in the news. Through YNGBLKPGH, we are creating our own story and highlighting the successful individuals within our Pittsburgh communities, which will ultimately leave behind a legacy of our own.

TO PURCHASE OR SPONSOR COPIES OF YNGBLKPGH, VISIT YNGBLKPGH.COM. FOR ALL OTHER INQUIRIES, PLEASE REACH OUT TO BRIAN BURLEY DIRECTLY AT BRIAN.BURLEY@YNGBLKPGH.COM

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5. Repeat six times and switch sides.

4. As you exhale, return to Warrior II.

3. On your next inhale, reach your front hand to the sky and let your back hand rest on your back leg coming into Reverse Warrior.

2. Keep your right foot facing forward and step your left foot back 3 to 4 feet (with the outer edge of your left foot parallel to the back lip of your mat). Bend your right knee. Open your arms wide so that your chest is facing the left side wall and your wrists are in line with your shoulders for Warrior II.

1. Begin by standing tall at the front of your yoga mat in Mountain Pose.

Start May off with this simple Moving Warrior series to add some flow into your practice.

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Summer is Pitta season in Ayurveda. The Pitta dosha (bioenergy) controls digestion, metabolism, and transformation. When this dosha is out of balance, we can experience exhaustion, diarrhea, anger, and skin irritations such as acne, rashes, and sunburn.

In Ayurvedic philosophy, opposites balance one another. Ingesting cooling foods, such as salads, watermelon, cantaloupe, and grapes, and limiting your consumption of spicy food, alcohol, and caffeine will help mitigate the effects of Pitta energy. Not coincidentally, these foods are found in abundance at this time of year! This is known as locavorism today, but it’s something Ayurveda advocated thousands of years ago! Summer is ruled by the sun. A cooling yoga practice that incorporates restorative poses, moon salutations, twists, and forward bends will help disperse the heat that can accumulate in your fire center. Sleeping on your right side will open your left nostril, which corresponds to the Ida Nadi, the lunar energetic channel. The moon is associated with feminine energy, darkness, coolness, and rest. It is the perfect antidote to the expansive and intensive heat we experience this time of year. Slow walks in the moonlight will balance the sun’s energy, as well as swimming and wearing blue, green, or white clothing.

BALANCE

By Leta Koontz of Schoolhouse Yoga

Express yourself this month, as we explore the honesty and power presented in the fifth chakra.

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6. Finally, draw your attention back to your own breath and the sound, vibration, and resonance that it has. Listen as you draw your sense of hearing into and from your own body. Choose to stay focused on hearing your own breath as long as you would like.

5. Then, shift your awareness to the area directly around you. What sounds, vibrations, and resonance do you sense there? Listen in that hearing distance.

4. Then, begin to shift your awareness closer. What sounds, vibrations, and resonance do you sense there? Listen in that hearing distance.

Take a couple of minutes each day and observe your breathing.

Let your breath be natural and at the perfect pace for you. As you watch your breath, allow your inhale to be about the same length as your exhale. Pay attention to the transitions between your breath.

Smooth out any pauses so that one breath flows into the next. Move your attention to the touch of the breath inside the nose and then focus on the tip of your nose, where the breath first enters your body. Keep your attention at the tip of your nose as your breath flows in and out. After a few moments, start to feel your body again.

Notice your chair beneath you and begin to open your eyes.

PRACTICE:

Why is the breath so important in yoga? We all know that without it, we can’t survive for long. And, as we create a healthy breath, we improve the functioning of our body. But what about improving the way we communicate? With each inhale, we are taking energy from the world outside of us into our being. And with each exhale, we are giving back to the world of which we are a part. Our breath is, at a subtle level, the way we interact with the world. By watching the breath, we can learn a lot about our relationships. Do we gasp with each inhale? This might mean that we resist accepting support from those around us until we are starved of the nourishment we need. Is our exhale longer than our inhale? In this case, we might overextend and eventually suffer from burnout or exhaustion. By evening out the breath, we not only rebalance our nervous system, but also how we manage our relationships. We learn the art of give and take. By letting go of pauses in between the breath, we reassure ourselves at a deep level that, yes, the next breath is on its way. We see the world as kind and able to meet our needs.

BREATHE

By Kate Kill of Himalayan Institute of Pittsburgh

SAVE THE DATE FOR THE 6TH ANNUAL ONE WHIRL YOGA FEST + HEALTHY LIFESTYLE EXPO, SPONSORED BY UPMC HEALTH PLAN, ON SATURDAY, JULY 22!

Kirtan is a form of devotion found in the Bhakti tradition. Come learn more about Bhakti and be uplifted by chanting with Ashley and friends. Don’t worry about your singing voice — it’s all an offering! For more information, visit bys-yoga.com.

KIRTAN WITH ASHLEY O'HARA AND FRIENDS Saturday, June 3, 7-9 p.m. @ BYS Yoga, 1113 E. Carson St., South Side

By Kristi Rogers of BYS Yoga

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3. Keeping your breath soft and fluid, open your sense of hearing and begin to discern sounds, vibrations, and resonance from points furthest away from you.

Stay in that hearing distance for a few rounds of breath and observe what you receive.

2. After 5-10 rounds of breath, when you start to shift your awareness to how and where the body receives the inhalation and releases the exhalation, begin to focus on the exhalations and the aspects of letting go, softening, and opening to receive that comes with the outward breath.

1. Choosing to sit with your eyes gently closed (or perhaps lying in the grass looking up at the blue sky!), begin to notice your breath. (You can choose to breathe through your nose or mouth for this meditation.)

The fifth Chakra (Vishuddha) is our communication center. Often referred to as the throat chakra, it is related to speaking our truth and “having a voice.” But, as we’ll explore in this meditation, it’s also related to our sense of hearing. This simple meditation can be done anywhere and anytime, but as the weather warms up, this is a great meditation to do outdoors under a bright blue sky (the color associated with this chakra) allowing the sounds, vibrations, and resonance of both nature and the city to combine into a beautiful meditation soundtrack!

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By Kristi Rogers of BYS Yoga

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ABRAHAM LINCOLN’S PITTSBURGH CONNECTION

Bruce Klein, founder and chairman of Photo Antiquities Museum, and Steve Carpenter, senior vice president and retail area manager of Huntington Bank

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n route to his 1861 inauguration, Presidentelect Abraham Lincoln spoke briefly at what would become Roberto Clemente Bridge, connecting Downtown Pittsburgh and the North Side.

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Now, over 150 years later, Lincoln is coming back as the star of a new yearlong exhibit featuring vintage photographs, documents, and artifacts of the former president. Opening MAY 1 at Photo Antiquities Museum of Photographic History, Lincoln in Pittsburgh is expected to be the largest Lincoln exhibit ever assembled and open to the public in Pittsburgh’s history.

“We expect over 10,000 visitors at the Lincoln in Pittsburgh exhibit,” says Bruce Klein, founder and chairman of Photo Antiquities Museum of Photographic History. “[It will] feature original documents, photographs, and artifacts, as well as reproductions of historical interest. This exhibition will also include items on loan from other museums and private collections. One of the original documents on display [is] from Huntington Bank’s historical check collection — the last check that Lincoln wrote before he was assassinated.”

The check, which is dated April 13, 1865, two days prior to Lincoln’s assassination, is made out to “Self” in the amount of $800. “Huntington Bank is proud to lend this significant historical document to the Lincoln in Pittsburgh exhibition. The Lincoln check is one of 70 historical checks owned by Huntington and signed by luminaries that have shaped our country’s history,” says Steve Carpenter, senior vice president and retail area manager of Huntington Bank.

Lincoln in Pittsburgh includes other notable historical items, such as photographs by one of America’s first photographers, Mathew B. Brady; a plaster life mask by American Sculptor Clark Mills; documents signed by Lincoln and his generals; the original copy of the Gettysburg National Cemetery book, which contains the first printing of the Gettysburg Address; a quarter-plate daguerreotype copy of Lincoln’s portrait by American photographer Alexander Hesler, who is famous for his iconic portrait of the beardless Lincoln; and numerous vintage prints, paintings, and artifacts. — Kim Ravenda

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

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Photo Antiquities Museum is a “best-kept secret” in a region, filled with historical relevance. The museum is dedicated to the history of photography and features a large display of vintage images and equipment. With over 500,000 photographic images from all over the world and from around the Pittsburgh region, visitors will have a photography experience that incorporates science, history, culture, architecture, photojournalism, and more. In-house tours and community outreach programs are available by contacting the Museum.

Photo Antiquities Museum, 531 E. Ohio St., North Side. 412.231.7881. photoantiquities.org.

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ITALIAN WITH A TWIST Pittsburgh’s newest Italian-inspired restaurant is mixing traditional fare with a Downtown aesthetic

BY MATTHEW HACKE PHOTOGRAPHS BY MICHAEL FORNATARO

he moment you walk into the newest addition to the Alcoa Building in Downtown Pittsburgh, Talia Cucina & Rosticceria, your are transported to the streets of Italy. Whether it be the big, open windows, modern décor, the spacious bar, or the smells of specialty pasta and meat dishes filling the air, the restaurant’s warm and inviting nature lets you know that you are in for a treat. Talia Cucina & Rosticceria, the newest gem in the Vallozzi’s family of restaurants, has been in the works for two years and finally opened its doors in March to critical acclaim.

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Helmed by Executive Chef Steve Lanzilotti, Talia Cucina & Rosticceria invites guests to a relaxed, casual atmosphere. “Julian Vallozzi, the owner, said to me that he wanted Talia’s to be more casual and not as upscale as Vallozzi’s. He also wanted this restaurant to have a different take on Italian food. As soon as he mentioned that he wanted the more casual feel and that we were bringing in a rotisserie, I really started to hone in on the menu,” says Lanzilotti.

The rotisserie that Lanzilotti refers to is a staple of the restaurant in and of itself, as it’s used to create culinary masterpieces that comprise much of the menu. “We have this amazing rotisserie, which was

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“These two pieces we have right now are from [street artist] Jeremy Raymer,” Lanzilotti says of the unique art that bedecks the restaurant. “We did a little bit of research on our end about Italian street art.

He did these two custom pieces for us.”

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Located near the Omni William Penn Hotel and Kimpton Hotel Monaco Pittsburgh, the restaurant is perfect for people who are visiting or living in the city. “We have the business crowd, the sports crowd, and even the people who live in this building — over 250 tenants — so we have in-house business right there,” says Lanzilotti. “We wanted a very inviting restaurant where people feel welcome.”

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In addition to the full bar, Talia Cucina & Rosticceria serves a wide array of specialty cocktails, with an emphasis on those that feature Italian liquors, and wines that hail from Italy. There’s also Negroni and Prosecco on tap.

specifically built in France. There are not many of these specific rotisseries in the United States,” says Lanzilotti. The machinery is painted in a stunning coat of red and can be seen from the dining room, blending together with the other elements of the restaurant beautifully.

The rotisserie doesn’t just look pretty, though. “As the meats are on there, all of the nice flavor and the fats stay on the meat as it rotates, therefore, marinating it better — as opposed to falling off on a regular rotisserie,” explains Lanzilotti. “So, for instance, when we are making chicken, all of that nice flavor from the chicken skin just marinates itself. The same thing goes for the porchetta, our signature dish. The pork belly has the skin on, so as it’s roasting, it gets crispier and more flavorful.”

In addition to utilizing the rotisserie, Lanzilotti is looking forward to the seasonal menu changes. “Opening up in March, the season is changing so quickly from winter to spring to summer,” he says. “So in the next month or so, I’ll already be looking to do a small change on the menu, not a major overhaul.”

These menu changes will include incorporating seasonal produce and meats from local farms and vendors.

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“If there is anything we are able to do in-house, we do it,” says Lanzilotti. All of the butchery is done

by Lanzilotti and the chef de cuisine, Matt McClelland, and all of the pastas, breads, and sauces are made in-house.

“We plan on using Penn’s Corner Farm Alliance for all of our produce. I’ve spoken to someone at Serenity Hills Farm and I plan on using them for some things. We currently use cage-free, hormone-free chickens from Central PA for our whole rotisserie chicken.”

Ultimately, Lanzilotti is hoping to change the Downtown landscape with the food at Talia Cucina & Rosticceria and keep customers excited about coming in. “I want to keep the menu exciting,” he says. “If the customer is excited to come in and try something new on the menu every once in a while, then they’re going to enjoy the dining experience here even more!”

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Lanzilotti says, “You can tell [while eating a dish] if it was really cared for, down to the plating and the flavor. We love everything we serve. We put years into crafting it for you and hours — sometimes, days — into cooking it for you. We want our guests to have this feeling of care, from the time they enter the door to the minute they finish their last bite.”

This spaghetti and clam dish features a little twist: ‘nduja sausage — a spicy, spreadable salami imported from Italy.

“You don’t see that too often on local menus,” Lanzilotti says.

Talia Cucina & Rosticceria spices up its gnocchi with ricotta cheese instead of potatoes, plus short rib and imported Calabrian chiles.

Talia Cucina & Rosticceria, 425 6th Avenue, Downtown.

412.456.8214. taliapgh.com.

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WHIRL MAGAZINE PRESENTS 13 UNDER 30 Randall & Amber Oaks

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WHO: Over 100 guests, including WHIRL Magazine’s 13 Under 30 honorees WHAT: WHIRL Magazine celebrated its class of 2017 13 Under 30 honorees, who hail from a range of industries throughout Pittsburgh.

WHERE: Redbeards Bar & Grill, Downtown HIGHLIGHTS: Attendees enjoyed delicious appetizers, including bruschetta and bacon-wrapped jalapeños, while mingling around the bar and dining area. Guests also had the chance to see the beautiful, Pittsburgh sports-themed artwork of local artist Dino Guarino up-close. WHIRL Publisher Jack Tumpson ended the night by toasting the accomplished group of 13 Under 30 honorees on their achievements. — M.H.

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“Overall, this was another successful class of 13 Under 30 honorees and event. Not only were we able to celebrate these individuals, but we also appreciated the incredible artwork of Dino Guarino and the awesome space at Redbeards Bar & Grill. Many thanks to the nominees, Dino Guarino, and Lenny Semplice [the owner of Redbeards] on a great event.”

— Jack Tumpson

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THE KIDNEY GIFT OF LIFE GALA WHO: Over 500 guests, including event chairs Dr. Beth Piraino and Dr. Barbara Clark, and the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) Board Chairman David Vanella WHAT: The Kidney Gift of Life Gala celebrated over 30 years of healthy kidneys in the City of Champions and honored five individuals who actively contribute to the mission of the NKF. Dr. Jules B. Puschett received the Legacy of Leadership Award, Dr. Pradip Teredesai and Dr. Nawaf Nseir received the Medical Award, Elizabeth â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ittyâ&#x20AC;? Beck received the Small Hands Big Heart Award, and Dr. James Sloand received the John V. Heher Humanitarian Award.

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Dr. Beth Piraino, Barbara Clark

WHERE: Heinz Field HIGHLIGHTS: In addition to the inspiring Gift of Life award ceremony, guests were also treated to entertainment by Gary Racan and the studio e band, auctions, and a decadent dinner, finished with white and dark chocolate panna cotta with Zinfandel gastrique and chocolate shavings. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; O.K. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The evening raised nearly $290,000 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; making this event the largest in the NKF Serving the Alleghenies history!â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Rachael Masterson, community outreach coordinator for the National Kidney Foundation

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LARRY RICHERT’S HOMETOWN HEROES WHO: Over 200 guests, including CBS News Chief White House correspondent Major Garrett, who served as the special guest speaker WHAT: Hosted by KDKA Morning News’ Larry Richert, the fifth annual event honored community leaders like Father Paul Abernathy, director of the Fellowship of Orthodox Christians United to Serve (FOCUS); Tony Accamando, co-founder of Life Changing Service Dogs for Veterans; Justin Brown, founder of The Education Partnership; William Day, CEO of St. Barnabas Health System and creator of Presents for Patients; and Diana Napper, founder of A Glimmer of Hope.

Diana Napper, Jim Grundza

Ray Carter, Bill Day, Michael Young

WHERE: Lexus Club at PPG Paints Arena HIGHLIGHTS: Guests enjoyed dinner and drinks while Pittsburgh native Nick Marzock played guitar.

Major Garrett spoke highly about the connectivity and uniqueness that Pittsburghers have and feel for their community, and indicated it was a notable trait those in the city carry with them. — M.M. “We’re proud to be in our fifth year and able to continue honoring some extraordinary Pittsburghers, all while supporting It’s About the Warrior Foundation, an amazing organization that helps local post-9/11 veterans.”

— Larry Richert PHOTOGRAPHS BY CHARLIE MAGOVERN •

Jim Grace, Major Garrett

Ryder Edwards, Cindi Richert, Mike Gallagher

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SHAKE YOUR BOOTIES… DOWN BOURBON STREET WHO: Over 400 guests, including honorary chairs Jen and Brooks Broadhurst, and event chairs Luke Sossi and Steven P. Smith WHAT: The Children’s Home of Pittsburgh & Lemieux Family Center’s 16th annual signature fundraising event, Shake Your Booties, took on a Mardi Gras theme this year. Donning festive masks and fabulously gilded ensembles, guests were stunned by Iron City Aerial’s aerial silk performers, cocktails and fare, auctions and raffles, and even a fortune teller! John Gresh’s Gris-Gris played NOLA-themed music and performed a traditional second line before the night’s end.

WHERE: Stage AE

Jennifer March, Jessica & Luke Sossi

Victoria Hampton, Mark Hough, Daniel Engen, Natalie Sheely

HIGHLIGHTS: The event raised more than $200,000 to support The Children’s Home of Pittsburgh & Lemieux Family Center’s Adoption, Child’s Way, and Pediatric Specialty Hospital programs. — R.J. “This year’s Shake Your Booties was a huge success, and the funds raised will go far to benefit the children and families we serve each day at The Children’s Home. One of these families, the Smolinskis, gave our guests a firsthand account of how these funds can help children like their daughter, who attended our daycare center, Child’s Way. We cannot thank our sponsors, guests, event co-chairs, honorary chairs, or the Smolinski family enough for their support of our mission.” — Pam Schanwald, CEO of The Children’s Home of Pittsburgh & Lemieux Family Center

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Alex Sossi, Kyle Sossi, Julia Caggiano

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ACHIEVA’S ANNUAL PITTSBURGH PROMENADE WHO: Nearly 400 guests WHAT: ACHIEVA’s Annual Pittsburgh Promenade helped raise funds for families who don’t qualify for ACHIEVA’s programs but still would like their assistance. The event raised over $200,000 this year for families in need!

WHERE: The Westin Convention Center HIGHLIGHTS: Guests dined on a delicious dinner, featuring filet mignon, Alaskan sable fish, risotto, asparagus, and a baby carrot medley. The excitement heated up with a live and silent auction.

Over 200 items were up for bid, along with a $10,000 cash raffle! — O.K. “Overall, the biggest highlight was surpassing our fundraising goal for the evening. ACHIEVA’s Promenade has set the tone for our next large event, our Annual Golf Outing at Valley Brook Country Club, held August 21, 2017.” — Danielle Parson, ACHIEVA’s director of communications

Jared & Holly Hoff, Merritt & Kevin Birnie

Chelsea Nestasie, Stacey Morascyzk, Debbi Farrell

Deb Suder, Greg Fajt

Marsha Blanco, Linda Dickerson, Gary Horner

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25TH ANNIVERSARY JDRF PROMISE GALA WHO: Eight hundred guests, including Derek Rapp, president and CEO of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) WHAT: JDRF celebrated the 25th anniversary of its Western Pennsylvania chapter’s annual Promise Gala.

WHERE: The David L. Lawrence Convention Center HIGHLIGHTS: In honor of the monumental anniversary, JDRF recognized the history of the gala, as well as the many honorees who were represented at previous galas. Guests also enjoyed two live, speed paintings by local artist Cody Sabol during cocktail hour before a three-course dinner, silent and live auction, and entertainment by The Elite Show Band. By night’s end, guests raised $1.6 million! — O.K. “Always, the highlight of the evening is our Fund A Cure. Christopher German delivered a moving and passionate speech about his life with Type 1 Diabetes. Immediately following his speech is the opportunity for guests in the ballroom to raise their bid cards to make outright donations in amounts starting at $25,000 and down to $125.”

— Lara Daly, senior development manager of JDRF Western Chapter

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Kathleen Gallagher, Carol Yannuzzi

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Meet the women who are making a difference in the Pittsburgh community and working to change the world EDITED BY MATTHEW HACKE, OLIVIA KAPPLER, + MAGGIE MCCAULEY PHOTOGRAPHS BY SARAH COLLINS, MICHAEL FORNATARO, + CHARLIE MAGOVERN EVENT FLORALS PROVIDED BY GREENSINNER

For the last three years, WHIRL Publishing has honored the hardworking women of Pittsburgh with WHIRL’s Women in Business networking event. But as the event has continued to grow and evolve, we decided the title wasn’t as fitting anymore. The multifaceted females in this city are not just excelling in business; they are making names for themselves in the fields of medicine, education, nonprofits, technology, home, arts, and humanities. Our society is not thriving just from the contributions of Women in Business, but from all Powerful Women of the World.

To honor this impactful group and introduce its members to other like-minded, community-focused women, we hosted a networking breakfast at Rivers Casino. During the gathering, WHIRL Editorial Director Christine Tumpson spoke about the importance of building each other up as opposed to tearing each other down, and the necessity to focus on kindness, love, and equal opportunities for all. She then presented a call to action that we, as women, must answer. If we work together and support one another’s strengths, we can build a solid foundation for a more fruitful future. Then, our guests broke off into more intimate groups to create closer connections and share more ideas, which led to former strangers leaving the event with each other’s business cards in hand and plans for meetings next week. How powerful is that?

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DOROTHY ANDREAS OWNER, SEWICKLEY SPA

MARYANN BACHARACH REALTOR, HOWARD HANNA REAL ESTATE SERVICES

RAEMIE BACHMAN REALTOR, REMAX SELECT REALTY

AMY BASS OWNER, NOTA BENE FINE PAPER BOUTIQUE

CHRISTINA BENTON DIGITAL SALES EXECUTIVE, YP

MARIA BERNARDO BRADY PRESIDENT, MARAKAE MARKETING

JENNIFER BIBB BANKING CENTER MANAGER, WESBANCO

NATASHA BRODY DIRECTOR OF EVENTS, HELLO PRODUCTIONS

GRETCHEN BROWNE ADVERTISING ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE, STEEL CITY MEDIA

ALI BRUSH NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT

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BARBARA ARROYO

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EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR, CITY OF PITTSBURGH

REGINA BEATTY

PETRA BECK MARKET PARTNER, MONAT GLOBAL

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VADAL BOLDS LAND REPRESENTATIVE/ ATTORNEY, CHEVRON

HOLLY BULVONY SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, A TO Z COMMUNICATIONS

KATHRYN BRAHAM HUMAN RESOURCES ADVISOR

KRISTEN BURR BUSINESS TRAVEL & ENTERTAINMENT SALES MANAGER, FAIRMONT PITTSBURGH

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KAITLIN BUSCH DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS, SEWICKLEY ACADEMY

ERIN CALVIMONTES OWNER & LEAD PLANNER, DIVINE CELEBRATIONS

DIRECTOR OF CONSTITUENT RELATIONS, OAKLAND CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

TYE CLARKE FOUNDER, LET THEM EAT CAKE EVENTS

DOTTIE COLL PRESIDENT, TWO MEN AND A TRUCK

BRITTANY COLLINS OWNER/HAIRSTYLIST, HAIR HIVE HAIR SALON

GINNY CORBETT CEO, SALÚD JUICERY & HEALTH PRODUCTS

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ALYSSA CAVALLARO REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT, ARBONNE

SHEILA COLLINS MARKETING MANAGER, OWNER, SHEILA K. COLLINS

KELLIE COMINSKY COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR, E.HOLDINGS, INC.

KIRA COVINGTON ACCOUNTANT, TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION

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SUSAN CRAWFORD

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SALINA GARCIASHOWVAKER DIRECTOR, TOUCHSTONE CRYSTAL BY SWAROVSKI

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ANTOINETTE FERRARO

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CATERING & CONFERENCE SERVICES SALES MANAGER, FAIRMONT PITTSBURGH

ALEXANDRIA FRAZIER CO-OWNER, LASH NEW YORK

LISA FREEMAN VICE PRESIDENT OF MARKETING, FREEMAN REALTY

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KATE FLETCHER FOUNDER, HEKIMA PLACE

LAUREN FOLEY LASH ARTIST, LASH NEW YORK

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CAROLYN GRADY CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER, YMCA GREATER PITTSBURGH

RACHEL GRAPER FOUNDER, IDEAL GRAIN FREE GRANOLA

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SANDIE GRINDEL PERSONAL STYLIST, NICE & BELLA JEWELRY

LEA GUARINO OWNER, GUARINO GROUP PRODUCTIONS

STEPHANIE GUMBERT ASSISTANT MANAGER, STUDIO A.M.

KIM HAYNES

SAMANTHA HERMAN

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SHAYLA HAWKINS CEO, SHAYLA HAWKINS EVENTS

BRITTANY HOUSER OWNER, BME TRANSIT

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TAMMY HUTH ARCHITECTURAL REPRESENTATIVE, GUNTON CORPORATION

LAND ANALYST

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DANIELLE GRAHAM ROBINSON REAL ESTATE AGENT, KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY PITTSBURGH EAST

DANA HANNA NONPROFIT FUNDRAISING & DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT, ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, EVER SKINCARE

KARA HIMICH

MEG HOGAN

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS, GUARDIAN INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS & DREAMGUARD

FOUNDER, STUNNING STRATEGY MARKETING AGENCY

PAT JACOBS HEALTH COACH

MARY JACOBS NUTRITIONIST

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RACHNA JAIN REAL ESTATE AGENT, KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY

KATE KILL DIRECTOR, HIMALAYAN INSTITUTE OF PITTSBURGH

ASHLEY JOHNSON ADVERTISING COORDINATOR, NEW PITTSBURGH COURIER

STEPHANIE KITBY OWNER, BLUE DAISY FLORAL

DEANNA KUDER

KATE LAMBERT

MARKETING DIRECTOR, BRIDGEWATER WEALTH

DIRECTOR OF SPONSORSHIP SALES FOR STAGE AE, PROMOWEST PRODUCTIONS

MEGAN LOFTIS LAW OFFICE OF THOMAS J. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;NEILL

AJA JONES

LAUREN JOSEPH

NATALIE KALMEYER

PUBLIC RELATIONS & MARKETING MANAGER, PITTSBURGH CLO

EVENT & SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR, DICKERSON CREATIVE COMMUNICATIONS

REAL ESTATE SALES EXECUTIVE, SOUTHBOUND ENTERPRISES

BRITTANY KLOUS MARKETING DIRECTOR, DENTAL HYGIENE NATION

KELLI KOMONDOR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER, 4CTECHNOLOGIES

LETA KOONTZ OWNER, SCHOOLHOUSE YOGA

SAMANTHA LAMBERT MISS PENNSYLVANIA, MISS AMERICA ORGANIZATION

AUDRA LEE THERAPIST/SYSTEMATIC TRAUMA SPECIALIST

JANE LEWIS OWNER , LEWIS FAMILY FARMS

RENEE LUTZ

WENDY LYDON

DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL EVENTS FOR STAGE AE, PROMOWEST PRODUCTIONS

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT/ BUSINESS COACH, THISTLESEA BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, LLC

VANESSA LYNCH DIRECTOR OF MARKETING, PITTSBURGH CONCIERGE THERAPY

LIANA MANEESE IDENTITY NAVIGATION SPECIALIST, ADOPTING IDENTITY

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ANGELA MANZO REALTOR, KELLER WILLIAMS

DANIELLE MASHUDA DIRECTOR OF SALES & MARKETING, CAMP BOW WOW

SARAH MASTERSON MARKETING & EVENT DIRECTOR, AMPD GROUP

KATIE MATSON U.S. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, HEKIMA PLACE

MIRIAM MAYR MANAGER OF SALES, SABIKA, INC.

ALEXANDRA MAYR-GRACIK

MICHELE MCGOUGH FOUNDER & CEO, SOLUTIONS4NETWORKS

TORI MEGLIO BRAND & MARKETING MANAGER, STUDIO A.M.

ERICA MILLER OWNER, ONE BRILLIANT

MAURA MILLER, ASSISTANT EVENT COORDINATOR, HELLO PRODUCTIONS

TORI MISTICK BLOGGER + SOCIAL MEDIA CONSULTANT, WEARWAGREPEAT.COM

DANIELLE MOCK PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP ARTIST, MOCK MAKEUP

R’CHELLE MULLINS DIGITAL CONTENT & BRAND MANAGER, BRAND SPECIFIC MEDIA

LAUREN NORRIS DIGITAL MARKETING CONSULTANT, REVLOCAL

GRETCHEN NORTH ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT, HEALTHY LIVING

SHARON O’KEEFE OWNER, HATS OFF SALON

VP DESIGN & PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT, SABIKA, INC.

KELLY MILLER, OWNER, HAUTE SAUNA STUDIO

ROSLYN NEIMAN REALTOR, HOWARD HANNA

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JENN MYERS SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, RETAIL ANCILLARY PRODUCT AND SALES, S&T BANK

SYDNEY OLBERG DIRECTOR, THE GOOD PEOPLES GROUP

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MADELINE ORFITELLI BANKING CENTER MANAGER, ESB BANK

KELLY PENZ SENIOR ARTIST, VALARIE PANEI PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP ARTIST

JOSEPHINE ORIA SELF-EMPLOYED, LA DORITA, LLC

VASSO PALIOURAS FOUNDER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, LENDING HEARTS

VALERIE PFERDEHIRT KATHARINE PERRY MARKETING LOCAL FINANCIAL ADVISOR, SALES MANAGER, FORT PITT CAPITAL GROUP STEEL CITY MEDIA

VALARIE PANEI MAKEUP ARTIST, VALARIE PANEI PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP ARTIST

KATELIN PLICHTA ASSOCIATE MANAGER FASHION MEDIA & PUBLIC RELATIONS, MODCLOTH

LEIGH PUGLIANO CO-FOUNDER/CEO, STRAIGHT FORWARD CONSULTING

CAITLYN RASTETTER CEO, DENTAL HYGIENE NATION

MASHEL RATHMELL OWNER, THIS MAGIC MOMENT BRIDAL STUDIO

LISA RAZZA COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER, ACHIEVA

KATALIN REIMANN

DIANN REPASKY

REBECCA RHOADES

MEDICAL SPA OWNER/ PRESIDENT, METHOD AESTHETICS & WELLNESS

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS, ONYX WELLNESS

SALES & EVENTS MANAGER, AMPD GROUP

CHRIS RICHARDS INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT, AMBIT ENERGY

MEGHAN PAVLICK STUDENT, MARKETING & PROMOTIONS INTERN, AMPD GROUP

MANDI PRYOR MARKETING/ BUSINESS OWNER, MP MARKETING AND PR

AIRE REESE ASSOCIATE MANAGER FASHION MEDIA & PUBLIC RELATIONS, MODCLOTH

JENNY ROACH EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, HEKIMA PLACE

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DALLAS SAUERS

SAMRA SAVIOZ PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR, MARCO CONTRACTORS, INC.

EVA ROMAN GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SPECIALIST, CONSOL ENERGY

ELLEN ROTH PRESIDENT, GETTING TO THE POINT, INC.

JANET SCHOPP VICE PRESIDENT COMMUNITY BANKING MANAGER, S&T BANK

AMY SCOTT DIRECTOR, THE GOOD PEOPLES GROUP

SUSIE SHOEMAKER-GUSTIN DIGITAL SALES EXECUTIVE, YP

MEGAN SIMMONS BUSINESS MANAGER, DR. DAVE SIMMONS, DC

MARSHA SIMONDS PRESIDENT, WPHHA

LOLA SIMS PUBLICIST, LOLA SIMS PR

ERIN STINNER

MISSY TAMBELLINI RESTAURANT OWNER, JOSEPH TAMBELLINI

LAURA TEUFEL FOUNDER, 360 INTELLIGENT MARKETING

TERRI SOKOLOFF PRESIDENT, SPECIALTY GROUP

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VICE PRESIDENT OF MARKETING, A TO Z COMMUNICATIONS

SALON OWNER/ OPERATOR, DALLAS BEAUTY LOUNGE

DENISE SHEETS OWNER, A GIRLâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S BEST FRIEND

SELMA SHERMAN OWNER, SELMA B SHERMAN INTERIORS

ERICA SCHONBACHLER RECRUITMENT AND OUTREACH COORDINATOR, EVERY CHILD INC.

JULIE SHIELDS PERSONAL STYLIST, JULIE PETERSON PERSONAL COLOR & STYLE CONSULTANCY, HOUSE OF COLOUR PITTSBURGH

CHRISTINA SKINNER LICENSED MASSAGE THERAPIST AND ESTHETICIAN, ECLECTIC REMEDIES

KENDYLL TRAVERS EXECUTIVE REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT

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BRITTNEA TURNER DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC RELATIONS, SEWICKLEY ACADEMY

JACKIE VON THUN REALTOR, CENTURY 21

CARMELLA WEHRLE OWNER, NOTARY IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

KATHY WEIR TREASURY MANAGEMENT ADVISOR, S&T BANK

ROSEANNE WHOLEY PRESIDENT, ROSEANNE R. WHOLEY AND ASSOC.

SHANNON VUKMIR PARTNER/ATTORNEY, SITKO BRUNO, LLC

BETH VUKMIR VICE PRESIDENT, GROUP ACCOUNT STRATEGY DIRECTOR, GATESMAN

LORI WALKER OWNER, HAUTE SAUNA STUDIO

KETURAH WELTON

DEBI WHEELER PHILANTHROPIST

REBECCA WHITLINGER

MA, TR-BC, LPC/FOUNDER-ALMOND BLOSSOMS OF HOPE, LLC/BOARD CERTIFIED ART THERAPIST, LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR, DOCTORAL CANDIDATE

MARISA WILLIAMS REGIONAL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, PNC YMCA

NINA WILLIAMS INDEPENDENT BRAND PARTNER, NERIUM INTERNATIONAL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CANCER CARING CENTER

MARIA WROBLEWSKI OWNER, TIN MAN SWEETS

“[Thanks to the event,] I am setting up two individual mentoring meetings, and within our group of 15, we are continuing the dialogue. ” — Renee DeMichiei Farrow

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What a fabulous event! I was put in a group with other event planners — some I knew and some I made new friends with! I loved trading business cards and really getting to know my group better!” — Tonya Edinger LIANA MANEESE, SYDNEY OLBERG

NINA WILLIAMS, SANDY DIGREGORY, MISSY TAMBELLINI

CHRISTINE TUMPSON

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LAUREN FOLEY, KARA HIMICH

LAUREN NORRIS, TORI MISTICK

Thank you for an amazing, encouraging, engaging day of networking and meeting the outstanding women of Pittsburgh. The energy in the room was amazing, and Christine's enlightening speech inspired everyone to support all of the women in our lives.” — Lisa Freeman,

BRITTANY COLLINS, AMANDA WILSON, R’CHELLE MULLINS, BARBARA ARROYO, BRITTANY HOUSER, LOLA SIMS

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Thanks to all of the past Dickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sporting Goods Marathon Runners and Virtual Runners for their many contributions to our Paws Over Pittsburgh team.

To learn more go to: www.humaneanimalrescue.org/marathon

Humane Animal Rescue Care they need. Love they deserve.

412.345.7300 â&#x20AC;˘ humaneanimalrescue.org

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WHIRL MAGAZINE’S

2017 DICK’S SPORTING GOODS PITTSBURGH MARATHON SPECTATOR GUIDE

BY RACHEL JONES + OLIVIA KAPPLER PHOTOGRAPHS FROM JASON COHN, MATT FREED, CHUCK LECLAIRE, PETE MADIA

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SCHEDULE OF E VENTS FRIDAY

MAY 5

SATURDAY

MAY 6

11 A.M.Һ8 P.M. GNC LIVE WELL PITTSBURGH HEALTH AND FITNESS EXPO @ David L. Lawrence Convention Center *THE EXPO OPENS AT 10 A.M. FOR VIP PARTICIPANTS 8 A.M. START UPMC HEALTH PLAN/UPMC SPORTS MEDICINE PITTSBURGH 5K RUN @ West General Robinson Street and Mazeroski Way 8:30 A.M. START SHEETZ PITTSBURGH TODDLER TROT @ Point State Park

Hearts across the City of Pittsburgh will be beating a little faster MAY 5Һ7.

Some will be the hearts of runners, who will be putting their months of physical and mental prep to the test during everything from the UPMC Health Plan/UPMC Sports Medicine Pittsburgh 5K Run to the DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon. Some will be the hearts of excited friends and family members, who will line the course to cheer on their loved ones and people they’ve never met before. And some will be the hearts of those filled with joy and gratitude for the benevolent Run for a Reason Charity Program, presented by Bank of America, which reaches a major milestone this year.

These hearts will all beat as one when we unite for one of the most thrilling weekends of the year. Let us be your guide to it all!

BEST OF LUCK TO EVERY RUNNER!

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9 A.M.Һ1 P.M. EAT’N PARK FINISH LINE FESTIVAL @ Point State Park 9 A.M.Һ6 P.M. GNC LIVE WELL PITTSBURGH HEALTH AND FITNESS EXPO @ David L. Lawrence Convention Center 9:30 A.M. START TOYOTA PITTSBURGH KIDS MARATHON @ West General Robinson Street, by PNC Park 12 P.M. START RACHAEL RAY NUTRISH PITTSBURGH PET WALK @ Point State Park

SUNDAY

MAY 7

6:50 A.M. START DICK’S SPORTING GOODS PITTSBURGH MARATHON HANDҺCYCLE DIVISION, PRESENTED BY PNC @ Liberty Avenue, near 10th Street 7:05 A.M. START DICK’S SPORTING GOODS PITTSBURGH MARATHON UPMC HEALTH PLAN PITTSBURGH HALF MARATHON FEDEX GROUND PITTSBURGH MARATHON RELAY @ Liberty Avenue, near 10th Street 7 A.M.Һ2 P.M. FINISH LINE FESTIVAL @ Point State Park

+ LOCAL CHURCHES ARE WELCOMING RUNNERS AND SUPPORTERS TO PARTICIPANT IN SPECIAL MASSES DURING RACE WEEKEND:

SATURDAY

MAY 6

SUNDAY

MAY 7

4 p.m.

• Mass with Blessing of the Runners at Saint Mary of Mercy Roman Catholic Church

5 a.m.

• Mass for Runners at Saint Mary of Mercy Roman Catholic Church 6 a.m.

• Blessing of the Runners at First Presbyterian Church 8 a.m.

• The Holy Eucharist at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral 8:30 a.m. • Holy Communion at First Lutheran Church 9 a.m.

• Mass at Saint Mary of Mercy Roman Catholic Church 10:30 a.m. • The Holy Eucharist at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral 10:45 a.m. • Worship Service at First Presbyterian Church 11 a.m.

• Worship Service at Smithfield United Church of Christ 11 a.m.

• Holy Communion at First Lutheran Church 12 p.m.

• Mass at Saint Mary of Mercy Roman Catholic Church 5 p.m.

• Holy Communion at First Lutheran Church

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CHALLENGE AC C E P T E D See any runners sporting some extra hardware after the race? They’ve just completed the Steel Challenge! The third annual initiative invites runners who are participating in any race on MAY 7 (DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon, UPMC Health Plan Pittsburgh Half Marathon, or FedEx Ground Pittsburgh Marathon Relay) to run the UPMC Health Plan/UPMC Sports Medicine Pittsburgh 5K Run on MAY 6.

For their extra efforts, they’ll take home an official shirt for each race, an official medal for each race, and a special medal for the Steel Challenge. Congrats!

STAY SOCIAL

SHARE SWEET MEMORIES FROM RACE WEEKEND AND STAY IN TOUCH WITH OTHER RUNNERS WITH PITTSBURGH THREE RIVERS MARATHON ӇP3Rӈ’S OFFICIAL SOCIAL MEDIA OUTLETS: @PGHMarathon /DSGPM @pghmarathon

+ DON’T FORGET THE OFFICIAL HASHTAGS! #PghMarathon / #GameOnPGH

PRESENTING SPONSORS

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R AC H A E L R AY N U T R I S H P I T T S B U R G H P E T WA L K The Rachael Ray Nutrish Pittsburgh Pet Walk is one of the most entertaining — and definitely the furriest — race to be a part of! The MAY 6 event allows owners to bring their pets for a walk through the beautiful Point State Park. They can even participate in the Cutest Pet, Pet/Owner Look-A-Like, and Best Costume contests. Sponsor Rachael Ray Nutrish is giving away a year supply of food to the winner of each category!

SHEETZ PIT TSBURGH TO D D L E R T R OT Before the dogs have their day at the Rachael Ray Nutrish Pet Walk on MAY 6, our city’s littlest runners will be taking over Point State Park. Bring your tykes for some fun in the sun at the Sheetz Pittsburgh Toddler Trot, letting them get in on some of the action of race weekend and burn off some extra energy before nap time.

TOYOTA P I T T S B U R G H K I D S M A R AT H O N The future marathon winners of tomorrow will start with the Toyota Pittsburgh Kids Marathon on MAY 6. With a one-mile course that goes through the North Shore, over the Roberto Clemente Bridge, and ends at the official finish line for the DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon, UPMC Health Plan Pittsburgh Half Marathon, and FedEx Ground Pittsburgh Marathon Relay, this race will definitely wear your little ones out for the rest of the day!

KIDS OF STEEL

In an effort to instill healthy habits at an early age, the Kids of STEEL program offers age-appropriate physical activity and nutrition programs to help participants in the Toyota Pittsburgh Kids Marathon do their best on race day. This year, the program is training a group of middle school refugees, most of whom hail from Nepal, for the 5K as part of the South Hills Interfaith Movement. Be sure to give these champs an extra high five on race day!

For more information, visit kidsofsteel.org.

UPMC HE ALTH PL AN/UPMC SPORTS MEDICINE PIT TSBURGH 5K RUN This 3.1-mile race on MAY 6 allows runners to really enjoy the beauty of Pittsburgh as they pass through the North Shore. The view of the city from the Roberto Clemente Bridge is sure to give them that extra boost of motivation to pick up their speed on their way to the finish line Downtown!

PRIZES Gregory Opp of Somerset, Pa., won the 2016 UPMC Health Plan/UPMC Sports Medicine Pittsburgh 5K Run with a time of 16:32, and Laura Harnish of Pittsburgh was the first female finisher with a time of 17:29.

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P3R will award the top three men and women in the following age groups:

9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, and 80+

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AN EXTRA BOOST

To help nurture the running careers of our city and beyond, P3R’s American Development Program offers complimentary entry, travel assistance, and prize money for American elite runners who are participating in the DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon and UPMC Health Plan Pittsburgh Half Marathon on MAY 7. These opportunities are also available for runners of the GNC Live Well Liberty Mile on JULY 28 and the EQT 10 Miler in November 2017.

For more information, call 412.586.7785.

F E D E X G R O U N D P I T T S B U R G H M A R AT H O N R E L AY By working together in teams of two to five, participants in the MAY 7 FedEx Ground Pittsburgh Marathon Relay will complete the 26.2-mile course. They’ll need an extra boost from the crowd at the exchange zones, so be sure to find a spot near one:

Exchange 1 • North Shore Drive (between Mazeroski Way and Tony Dorsett Drive) Exchange 2 • Carson Street at Smithfield Street Bridge (near Station Square) Exchange 3 • 5th Avenue and Beechwood Boulevard Exchange 4 • Baum Boulevard (between South Aiken and Liberty Avenues) Finish Line • Boulevard of the Allies (near Wood Street)

UPMC HE ALTH PL AN PIT TSBURGH HALF MAR ATHON The 13.1-mile course for the UPMC Health Plan Pittsburgh Half Marathon is a little different this year — but for good reasons! Still crossing all three rivers, the runners on MAY 7 will now be able to cruise by Heinz Field, PNC Park, and PPG Paints Arena. We know that seeing these stadiums will motivate runners to pick up the pace and join the ranks of the athletes who make up our City of Champions!

And although the race still starts and ends in the same Downtown locations as it did in 2016, the new tweaks to the course will make for a flatter, faster run.

PRIZES

P3R will award the top three men and women in the following age groups:

OVERALL 1st Place — $6,500 2nd Place — $4,000 3rd Place — $3,000 4th Place — $2,000 5th Place — $1,000 6th Place — $500 7th Place — $250

U.S. CITIZEN (men, 1:10 or faster; women, 1:20 or faster)

1st Place — $3,000 2nd Place — $2,000 3rd Place — $1,000 4th Place — $750 5th Place — $500

Julius Kogo of Kenya won the 2016 UPMC Health Plan Pittsburgh Half Marathon with a time of 1:03:13, and Etaferahu Temesgen of Ethiopia was the first female finisher with a time of 1:13:08.

CITY OF CHAMPIONS

With the new courses for the DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon and UPMC Health Plan Pittsburgh Half Marathon, runners will now run

by Heinz Field, PNC Park, and PPG Paints Arena. “Pittsburgh is a world class sports town, and for years, runners have asked to run past Pittsburgh stadiums,” says Patrice Matamoros, P3R CEO. “Pittsburgh sports fans can now run past their favorite stadiums. With thousands of spectators bringing their Pittsburgh spirit on race day, runners will feel like they are part of Pittsburgh’s ‘fourth sports team’ and be welcomed like champions.”

PRIZES

P3R will award the top three male, female, and coed relay teams.

At the 2016 FedEx Ground Pittsburgh Marathon Relay, The Wolf Pack finished first for male teams with a time of 2:31:22, Babes on Bridges finished first for female teams with a time of 3:12:05, and Supersmashgang finished first for coed teams with a time of 2:37:31.

DICK’S SPORTING GOODS P I T T S B U R G H M A R AT H O N Crossing all three rivers, three bridges, and one incredible feat off their bucket lists, the 26.2-mile DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon is the ultimate test of physical and mental strength. As a new treat this year, runners will also pass PNC Park and Heinz Field as they make their way through 13 neighborhoods to the Downtown finish line on MAY 7. To add to the excitement, the neighborhood festivals celebrating and cheering everyone on during race weekend will have a black and gold theme!

PRIZES

P3R will award the top male and female finishers: PENNSYLVANIA RESIDENT 1st Place — $1,000

OVERALL 1st Place — $8,000 2nd Place — $6,000 3rd Place — $4,000 4th Place — $2,500 5th Place — $1,500 6th Place — $1,000 7th Place — $500

STEEL CITY ROAD RUNNER MEMBER 1st Place — $500 WHEELCHAIR PUSH RIM 1st Place — $1,000 2nd Place — $500 3rd Place — $250

MASTERS DIVISION 1st Place — $1,000 2nd Place — $500 3rd Place — $250 U.S. CITIZEN (Men, 2:25 or faster; Women, 2:50 or faster)

1st Place — $4,500 2nd Place — $3,500 3rd Place — $2,500 4th Place — $1,500 5th Place — $1,000

Kipkoech Ruto of Kenya won the 2016 DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon with a time of 2:17:27, and Hailemaryam Ayantu Dakebo of Ethiopia was the first female finisher with a time of 2:42:47.

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PA RTN E R C H A R ITI E S

CHARITIES

Animal Rescue League/Western PA Humane Society, animalrescue.org Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation, givetochildrens.org Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, cff.org The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society — TNT, teamintraining.org Light of Life Rescue Mission, lightoflife.org

Every year, some race weekend participants go the extra mile to support their community by joining the Run for a Reason Charity Program, presented

by Bank of America.

These compassionate athletes pledge to raise funds while they raise their heart rates, using their race as an avenue to benefit a charity or organization that’s important to them.

P L ATI N U M C H A R ITI E S Dirty Vagabond Ministries, dirtyvagabond.com Mario Lemieux Foundation, mariolemieux.org St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, stjude.org Urban Impact Foundation, uifpgh.org

G O LD C H A R ITI E S

But this year is a little more special. In 2017, charity runners are expected to raise more than $1.5 million, which pushes the total raised since the race returned to the city in 2009 over the $10 million mark! “We aren’t stopping at $10 million,” says Patrice Matamoros, P3R CEO. “This year, we’re calling on the charity and running community to keep the positive momentum going throughout the 2017 season. We are proud of what we have accomplished since 2009 and look forward to growing the program and continuing to reach new milestones.”

To coincide with the monumental occasion, P3R is also encouraging charity runners to share why they Run for a Reason with #PowerOfGiving. More than 2,800 charity runners are expected to join the 2017 Run for a Reason Charity Program to support 110 local and national charities.

10 WAYS $10 MAKES A DIFFERENCE

As the Run for a Reason Charity Program reaches the $10 million mark, we’re taking a look at how just $10 can impact the participating charities: • Provides a meal, bus ticket, socks, and undergarments for a homeless individual through LIVING Ministry, Inc. • Provides school supplies for a child with unemployed parents through North Hills Community Outreach • Provides 50 meals through Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank • Provides one children’s book through Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh • Offers 30 minutes of phone counseling for parents of an autistic child through Autism Connection of Pennsylvania • Provides a toy for Austin’s Playroom through Mario Lemieux Foundation • Provides clothing for a child in need through Dirty Vagabond Ministries • Contributes to neuroblastoma research grants submitted $100,000 at a time through Cody’s Crew Foundation • Provides two veterans with community interaction through Team RWB • Provides an ID tag, collar, and leash for an adopter of a greyhound through Steel City Greyhounds

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CHARITY RUNNER SPOTLIGHT: JANICE MAGEE

Although she has participated in race weekend since 2010, Janice Magee will be running for a bigger reason this year. She and her friends are running the FedEx Ground Pittsburgh Marathon Relay under the name “Ladies for Landon,” raising money for her 1-year-old son, Landon, who has Cystic Fibrosis (CF). Landon is one of 30,000 U.S. citizens who are affected by the disease. Because of it, he must wear a vibrating vest twice a day to break up the mucus in his lungs; partake in a daily routine of nebulizers, inhalers, vitamins, salt, and antacids; and take 17 pills and 2 doses of liquid medication daily. Janice has hope in his recovery, which is rooted in the research made possible by raising funds for and awareness of CF. During the 2016 DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon, the Race to Cure CF raised $165,860 and with the support of Ladies for Landon and other charity runners, the group hopes to raise $200,000 this year! To give your support, visit crowdrise.com/ runtocurecf2017/fundraiser/janicemagee.

The ALS Association Western Pennsylvania Chapter, cure4als.org American Heart Association, heart.org Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, pittsburghfoodbank.org JDRF, jdrf.org National MS Society, nationalmssociety.org Our Clubhouse, ourclubhouse.org Susan G. Komen Pittsburgh, komenpittsburgh.org

S I LV E R C H A R ITI E S Alzheimer’s Association, alz.org Autism Connection of Pennsylvania, autismofpa.org Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, crohnscolitisfoundation.org Emily Whitehead Foundation, emilywhiteheadfoundation.org Haiti H2O, haitih2o.org Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, lls.org LIVING Ministry, livingministry.org Organization for Autism Outreach, researchautism.org Steel City Greyhounds, steelcitygreyhounds.org Team PHenomenal Hope, teamphenomenalhope.org Team RWB, teamrwb.org The YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh, ymcaofpittsburgh.org

B R O N Z E C H A R ITI E S 412 Food Rescue, 412foodrescue.org Allegheny County Parks Foundation, acparksfoundation.org Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, carnegielibrary.org Cody’s Crew Foundation, codys-crew.org DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation, sportsmatter.com East End Cooperative Ministry, eecm.org Hair Peace Charities, hairpeace.org Joshua House, joshuahouse.com Kids of STEEL, kidsofsteel.org Miracle League of the South Hills, miracleleaguesouthhills.org North Hills Community Outreach, nhco.org Open Hand Ministries, openhandpgh.org

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NEIGHBORHOOD GUIDE More than 40 bands, 25 cheer groups, and thousands of fans will line the streets to support the swarm of runners that will take over the city during race weekend. In honor of the new and improved half and full marathon courses that now pass PNC Park, Heinz Field, and PPG Paints Arena, most of the neighborhood parties are adopting black and gold themes. Grab your signs and get ready to join the fun!

NORTH SIDE

East Ohio Street (between Cedar Avenue and the Commons)

Cheer on the runners, Pittsburgh’s “fourth sports team,” among the legendary Heinz Field and PNC Park. Jerseys and Terrible Towels are encouraged as we salute the champions of race day! As the runners climb East Commons to Mile Marker 4, they’ll enter the official North Side Neighborhood Festival, complete with the music of KLOVE Radio. Plus, Urban Impact has partnered with the Allegheny Center Alliance Church and Grace Community Church from Cranberry Township to provide a festive tailgate with free breakfast from the grills. Everyone is welcome!

WEST END

South Main Street (between Alexander and Sanctus)

Enjoy one of the most beautiful views of the Pittsburgh skyline as you watch runners race along the Ohio River. Join The Education Partnerships’ cheer group, dressed in funny school supply costumes, as they greet runners at the base of the hill that leads onto Main Street. The Albert Gallatin JROTC cadets will be stationed at the bottom of the incline!

SOUTH SIDE

1100 East Carson Street

You may know the South Side as one of the biggest hotspots for Pittsburgh’s nightlife, but did you know it’s also one of the largest Victorian main streets in the U.S.? Be a part of the extended celebration, complete with live music and entertainment.

OAKLAND Schenley Plaza

Home to Carnegie Mellon University, the University of Pittsburgh, and Carlow University, as well as some of the most premier medical institutions in the country, Oakland lends itself to yielding hope. Share that with the runners while you also enjoy free activities for the whole family, including PNC Carousel rides from 8 a.m.-12 p.m., face painting, sign-making parties, and live music.

SHADYSIDE

Bellefonte and Walnut Streets

As runners do some speedy window shopping through Walnut Street’s unique mix of local and national retailers, you can cheer them on — with free pastries and coffee in hand, too!

FRIENDSHIP

East Liberty Boulevard and North Negley Avenue

Make a sign and noisemaker, then join the “black, gold, and loud” party at the Point Breeze Neighborhood Festival.

The neighborhood of Friendship lives up to its name with a warm, welcoming atmosphere, inviting parks and playgrounds, and super friendly neighbors! Each year, Friendship residents create the Friendship Inspiration Station to boost spirits and energy at Mile 21. Join in this year’s theme alongside neighbor-created street puppets, enthusiastic cheerathoners, and the everpopular ice pops!

HOMEWOOD

BLOOMFIELD

POINT BREEZE

Penn and South Dallas Avenues

Frankstown Avenue (between Homewood and Lang Avenues)

While DJ Nick Nice plays, cheer on runners as they come through this vibrant and historical neighborhood. Stay fueled up for the task with free coffee, donuts, water, juice, hot dogs, and hamburgers.

EAST LIBERTY

Frankstown Avenue and East Liberty Boulevard

Even the youngest cheerathoners can get in on the fun with live music, costumes, and dress-up games at the race’s midpoint neighborhood party. + REGISTER AT EASTLIBERTYCHAMBER. ORG/PITTSBURGHҺMARATHON TO WIN A FREE STAY AT A HOTEL IN THE HEART OF EAST LIBERTY!

HIGHLAND PARK

North Highland Avenue and Bryant Street

We’re at Mile Marker 20! Enjoy raceday specials from local restaurants, live music by Hill Jordan & Slide Worldwide, and free donuts and fresh brewed coffee from Tazzo D’oro (while supplies last) to have enough energy to cheer the runners on through this neighborhood.

Liberty Avenue and Edmond Street Pittsburgh’s “Little Italy” gets the party started with local pastries and cappuccino, while accordion players entertain runners.

UPTOWN Fifth Avenue

Pittsburgh’s hidden gem and home of Duquesne University is new on the race route this year. Look for the black-and-goldballoon-lined streets for the place to cheer runners on.

STRIP DISTRICT 20th Street (Penn and Liberty Avenues)

Join the “Marathon Tailgate,” featuring coffee and biscotti from La Prima, nitro coffee from Allegheny Coffee and Tea, and several food trucks, during this final stretch of the race.

DOWNTOWN Liberty Avenue

As the cultural capital of Western Pennsylvania, Downtown is where Pittsburghers go to see shows and sports, as well as eat, drink, and shop.

And it’s where runners approach the finish line! Give them that final boost they need to get there.

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ARTIST SPOTLIGHT The work of these three local artists is unique and beautiful, but the impact they each make on the community is even more so.

EDITED BY RACHEL JONES

GERRY FLORIDA

Award-winning assemblage artist Gerry Florida refers to herself as a “Master of Imperfection.” Her creations deliver underlying messages of rebirth, recovery, and reclamation through an array of salvaged, recycled, and contemporary materials that she employs in her work. Her intrigue with the “beauty of imperfection” has led her to work on behalf of at-risk populations locally and nationally through Florida Recycled works with the support of The National Partnership for Juvenile Services and The Juvenile Detention Centers and Alternative Programs. She fosters the belief that integrating failures, accepting imperfections, and embracing differences is the path to living in harmony with the imperfections surrounding us. Her work with the Shuman Juvenile Detention Center was honored with The County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania’s “Best Practices” Award in 2015 for the Jewelry Arts Program she introduced to incarcerated youth, a first of its kind nationwide. In 2016, she received a Community Citation of Recognition from the Executive Office of Allegheny County. floridarecycled.com.

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ROBERT QUALTERS

DARIA SANDBURG

A local artist active in the area for many years, Robert Qualters has had his work showcased everywhere from the Carnegie Museum of Art, to The Westmoreland Museum of American Art, and even in private galleries. He received the honor of Artist of the Year for Pittsburgh in 1985. In 2014, he received the Governor’s Award as Artist of the Year for the State of Pennsylvania and had his work serve as the subject of the University of Pittsburgh Press’ book, “Robert Qualters, Autobiographical Mythologies,” written by Vicky Clark.

Qualters was also featured in Duane Michael’s book, “ABC Duane,” where the author writes, “Although he studied with Diebenkorn and taught in New York, Mr. Qualters had come full circle to find that the city he left behind was his destiny...

Pittsburgh is his muse.” qualtersart.com.

Using found historical objects, sculpted metal, fused glass, narrative, and traditional medias, Pittsburgh-based multi-media artist Daria Sandburg creates pieces unlike anything else.

Sandburg gives form to time and memory by visually creating a quiet glimpse into a worn, personal history. The Illinois native was the co-founder of Bohemia Gallery in Tucson, Ariz., where she curated exhibitions while making her own artwork. In 2012, she moved to Pittsburgh for her residency exhibition, In Her Own Words, at Borelli-Edwards Galleries. Her latest creation is a self-initiated social practice project, Baggage Claim, which serves as an artist community experience of sharing stories, burning up the drek, letting go, and using hope to fuel new possibilities.

BoxHeart Gallery exhibited Baggage Claim this past December, and it is currently exhibited at the Superfine Art Fair during Frieze Week in New York City. boxheartgallery.com/one-thin-dime-designs

Photographs from John Oravik, Mark Perrott, BoxHeart Gallery

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Gerry Florida, “Undisclosed Temptation,” Mixed Media/Jewelry, 18”x 14,” 2016 Photograph from John Oravik

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Daria Sandburg, Regatta Box 1, Historical Found Objects, Sculpted Metal, Fiber, Watercolor on Hand-Stitched Paper, Poetry, 2016 Photograph from BoxHeart Gallery

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THE LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY’S 2017 MAN & WOMAN OF THE YEAR NOMINEES ROCCO COZZA

BY RACHEL JONES + SIERRA SMITH PHOTOGRAPHS BY MICHAEL FORNATARO

With a mission to find a cure for blood cancer, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) works nonstop to raise funds and awareness, supporting research and treatments to help patients in need and prevent the number of patients in the future. It’s a daunting, though possible, mission, made even more possible through LLS’ Man & Woman of the Year campaign. Across the U.S., compassionate, energetic leaders in the community are nominated for the title and spend 10 weeks raising money for LLS. Each dollar raised counts as one vote for the title, and the winner for Man of the Year & Woman of the Year are announced at a grand finale celebration. Before the Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia Chapter declares its winner on MAY 20, we wanted to introduce you to this year’s nominees. Each one joined the campaign for different reasons, but they are all kind, dedicated individuals who are working toward one amazing goal: to find a cure for cancer and help families around the world.

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Rocco Cozza, general counselor of Ness USA Inc., first found out about LLS through his college fraternity’s philanthropic efforts. Although Cozza is already an avid participant in the nonprofit community — where he volunteers, and holds a board position with Alpha House Inc. and a trustee position with Chartiers Valley Education Fund — he was looking for a way to get more involved.

Enter, LLS. “I wanted to be involved because I have a connection with LLS through college and, really, I wanted to use my network to help raise money for a good cause,” Cozza says. Unfortunately, just as the fundraising campaign was set to begin in February, Cozza’s best friend’s father passed away due to complications from leukemia. “When that whole thing happened, it brought a whole new meaning to this.” Throughout the campaign, Cozza has been reaching out to businesses for sponsorships, using his personal and professional networks to raise as much money as possible. However, Cozza says, “it’s not about winning, it’s about doing what I can with the resources I have to raise awareness for the organization.” Although fundraising has been a little more of a challenge than Cozza originally expected, in the end, he says it’s all worth it.

“Everyone knows someone who has cancer or who has dealt with cancer,” he says. “I think the more you can do and the more you can raise, the more it helps everybody.”

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BRIELLE AUDINO Brielle Audino, resource manager for Robert Half Management Resources, is no stranger to LLS’ Man & Woman of the Year campaign. Last year, Audino served on a Man of the Year support team, and now, 2016’s Woman of the Year Jessie Godina O’Bruba is acting as Audino’s campaign manager.

Beyond this event, Audino is involved in a host of other nonprofits, like the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and the American Heart Association, but her main focus is still cancer research. “I’m a huge advocate for anything that involves cancer research,” Audino says. This is because her family has a long history of different cancers, including breast cancer, lung cancer, cervical cancer, melanoma, and pancreatic cancer. “I hate cancer!” she says. Ten days after the Man & Woman of the Year kick-off, Audino celebrated her 30th birthday surrounded by friends and family, and in lieu of gifts, she asked guests for donations to her LLS campaign. In addition, Audino is hosting a mini golf event — her boyfriend, former 50 Finest Chad Irving, built an 18-hole mini golf course in their house; a spaghetti dinner at Gallo’s Italian Villa in New Castle; a golf outing at the Treesdale Country Club; and a purse bash at the Cranberry Elks Club. “A ton of effort is going into the campaign with a lot of great people supporting the cause,” she says. Her main motivation, though, is her sister-in-law’s cousin, Brandon, who passed away over six years ago from acute lymphoblastic leukemia. “Being a part of the campaign is bigger than me, it’s bigger than anybody that I know, and it’s going toward a cause that will make an impact and make life better for everyone,” she says. Ultimately, Audino just wants to make a difference, to help others through her fundraising efforts. “The smallest donation helps go towards a bigger cause. So, don’t buy that extra drink or don’t go on that shopping trip this weekend.

Just help people,” she says. “It means something to all 11 of us involved in the 2017 Man & Woman of the Year campaign in some form or another, and I’m grateful to be part of it.”

IAN COYLE At the top of Ian Coyle’s resumé, you’ll find he’s the director of business development at e-Staff Consulting. But at the top of his to-do list? Help others. That’s why he started Semper Gratus., a nonprofit dedicated to helping people in need. “There’s a lot of fluidity to this nonprofit, it’s a lot of feel-good events,” says Coyle. “It’s a do-good organization for the benefit of others.” Last year, Semper Gratus. partnered with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, raising more than $10,000 for the organization. But now, as a Man of the Year nominee, fundraising for LLS is a little more personal. In addition to working with e-Staff Consulting and Semper Gratus., Coyle is also the owner of DJ Cai Entertainment, a wedding entertainment business. A year ago, one of the assistants working with DJ Cai Entertainment told Coyle about his 4-year-old niece’s leukemia diagnosis. At the time, “it didn’t really sink in that there was an opportunity to make a difference and get involved,” Coyle says. But when he found out about LLS, he knew he had to get involved for her. “Her story is incredible, her resiliency is noteworthy, and her love is contagious,” Coyle. “She’s endured the battle, is in remission, and is proof of the positive contributions of LLS.” Recently, Coyle hosted a Shamrock Shuffle 5K and an event called Small Town. Loud Voice., which amassed close to $15,000 to raise money for his campaign. The Small Town.Loud Voice. event was particularly impactful because Coyle’s assistant and his family were the special guests. “We wanted to help create a sense of normalcy for [his niece] and make her feel like a princess, so we honored them and surprised her with a motorized princess carriage and princess dress, tiara, and wand that came out and all of that stuff.”

Fundraising for LLS goes beyond just Coyle’s immediate circle, though. “At the end of the day, it’s not about me. It’s about giving back and being selfless,” he says. “There can’t be enough positive influences in the world right now.”

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DIONNA DIBERNARDO BERTRAM Dionna DiBernardo Bertram, senior client associate and officer of Wells Fargo Advisors, puts the “fun” in “fundraising.” Through hosting exciting events, including outings to Painting with a Twist and selling tickets to the “Ultimate Bourbon Experience,” Bertram knows how to get people engaged and involved. “I try to schedule events that attract different types of people. Not just focused around alcohol,” she laughs, “but other fun activities, too.” Now, as a nominee for Woman of the Year, she gets to put her fundraising skills to the ultimate test. “I take every opportunity, no matter where I’m at and no matter who I’m in front of, to mention the program, in addition to the Woman of the Year [nomination].” However, Bertram isn’t new to LLS: in fact, she’s been fundraising on their behalf for over 20 years. After losing her father in 1996 to stage four non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and her grandfather in 2000 to esophageal and stomach cancer, Bertram has “had a passion for fundraising with LLS, to help other families and help fund other research.” And although she’s not formally involved with any particular nonprofit organization, when she’s not managing accounts and handling “curveballs” thrown her way, Bertram volunteers expansively through Wells Fargo by selling tickets and helping out with fundraising events. “I try to do as much as I can to help others. If I’m raising money, I have to believe it’s making a difference,” Bertram says. Being nominated for Woman of the Year is “a real honor,” says Bertram, but her ultimate goal is just to do all she can for LLS. “Cancer impacts many people, not just patients,” she says. “I dedicate a lot of my time because I’ve seen firsthand what fundraising dollars and volunteer hours have accomplished.”

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JOHN D. GOETZ John D. Goetz: Jones Day partner, licensed pilot, husband, father, Man of the Year nominee. Six years ago, Goetz’s wife, Julie Maloney, was diagnosed with an aggressive form of leukemia that was resistant to traditional treatments. “The prognosis was poor at the time. We were determined to fight for both Julie and our family,” Goetz says. The family — Goetz, Julie, and their adopted special needs daughter Tao — searched far and wide for an effective course of action, including treatments through the Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital in Columbus and an experimental cell therapy program called CAR-T through the University of Pennsylvania. Thankfully, Julie’s condition is now in remission, but Goetz’s drive to find a cure for cancer is more active than ever. Now, as a Man of the Year nominee, Goetz says he has two main goals in mind as he raises money for LLS: to educate and to inspire hope. “[First], we want to educate the Pennsylvania and West Virginia communities about the cutting-edge treatments that really saved Julie’s life,” says Goetz.

“Secondly, I want to give people hope. Faced with an aggressive and treatment-resistant condition that’s seemingly hopeless, there’s always incredible people in the medical community who care deeply about defeating this awful disease.” In addition to his wife, Goetz has many colleagues who have either been diagnosed with leukemia or have had family member who are affected. As an LLS nominee, “I’m merely the leader of a deep cause that’s personal to our office,” say Goetz. To kick-off his fundraising campaign, Goetz hosted an office-wide lunch where numerous people shared stories of their struggle and survival. Now, he wants to continue spreading the word, reaching outside of Jones Day to friends and to communities in Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia. “It’s important to continue the generous donations to provide funding for research studies and clinical trials,” Goetz says. “I think if that continues through programs like the Man & Woman of the Year, we will find a cure in our lifetime.”

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TAMMI K. HANAK January 2017 marked the 20th anniversary of remission for Tammi K. Hanak, owner of Dynamic FX Fitness, group fitness instructor, and speech language pathologist at Peters Township School District. As a 22-year-old graduate student, Hanak was diagnosed with nonHodgkin’s lymphoma, turning her life completely upside down. “I think that having cancer so young made me feel like I had a sense of urgency about living life in a certain way. I had to do everything then without waiting for someday because I didn’t know if I’d have a someday,” Hanak says. To celebrate her survival, her team members nominated the fundraising novice to spearhead one of the largest philanthropic causes in the City of Pittsburgh. “I couldn’t say no” says Hanak. “I knew that it would be something huge that I could say on my 20th year, I made some type of significant impact and really worked to make a difference … it’s my turn to do something big to give back.” To raise money for LLS, Hanak is organizing numerous events around the city, including a wine tasting event called Sip, Shop, and Sparkle and a campaign called Pennies for Pies, a spare change collection drive at her school that culminates with a pie-in-the-face party. In addition to creating the fun activity for her students, she’s also teaching them about the importance of cancer research. “I visit the classrooms and tell them how Mrs. Hanak had cancer, but I’m OK now because scientists found ways to make me better,” Hanak says. She tells them, “We can all find ways to support these scientists to find a cure to cancer.”

Beyond raising money, though, Hanak truly just wants to help others. “It’s something I like to do, I enjoy doing, and I’d like to help other people do.”

ANDREW ONORATO Andrew Onorato wants to leave the world a better place than he found it, and now, as a Man of the Year nominee, he can truly make a lasting impact. “A lot of people think, ‘Oh, I couldn’t do what you do, launch a fundraising campaign.’ But you don’t have to. You just have to support others. A little bit goes a long way,” says Andrew. As a self-employed business owner, working in residential construction, he somehow finds the time to support countless fundraising events, including participating in 2016’s Pittsburgh’s 50 Finest, sponsored by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. “In my earlier years, instead of participating in conventional night life activities young adults partake in, I would go to fundraising events where I felt the money I spent on fun would best be applied to support positive change,” he says. However, what really got him involved with LLS was his brother Giovanni’s leukemia diagnosis in February 2013. “I decided to run the UPMC Health Plan Pittsburgh Half Marathon to encourage my brother through his cancer treatments, and [I figured]if I’m going to do something like this, I might as well raise money for LLS. This year, I’ll be running my fourth full marathon for charity.” Although his first fundraising venture “didn’t go too well,” he kept it up, even after his brother’s passing, to honor him. “We didn’t really realize the profound impact Giovanni had on others until after his passing because he was very humble about the things he did for others and never boasted about his service,” Andrew says. “There were 700 people at his funeral, telling stories of how my brother was always there for them.” Like his brother before him, Andrew wants to impact the community and the world around him. Up next for him is the DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon, where he’ll be garnering donations for LLS. “My ultimate goal is to prevent this from happening to somebody else’s family.”

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KATHY SLENCAK As the manager of public relations at CentiMark Corporation, which is North America’s largest commercial roofing and flooring company, Kathy Slencak’s job focuses on community relations and philanthropy. Her boss also owns several area restaurants, including LeMont Restaurant, where Slencak helps plan fundraising events.

“Through work, I’ve done a lot of events for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, whether it was the Light the Night Walk or the Vegas at the Mon event at LeMont Restaurant,” Slencak says. “I’ve gotten to know LLS and I’ve gotten to know some of the families as well. They’ve become important parts of my life, through work and personally, as I’ve kept in touch with some of them.” Because of her work experiences and personal connection to LLS, Slencak was delighted and honored to accept her nomination for LLS’ 2017 Woman of the Year. “There are several reasons why I wanted to be involved,” she says. “First, I have several people close to me who are battling blood cancers. Second, I’m a huge Pitt Panthers basketball and football fan and ticket holder, so I wanted to do this to honor [University of Pittsburgh running back] James Conner and his battle with cancer. I always tell people, ‘How else can I thank him for beating Clemson and Penn State?’” While she usually spends her free time as a mentor and book club organizer for Girls Hope, a board member for CASA of Allegheny County, and a committee member for Catholic Charities of Pittsburgh, among other activities, Slencak is adding fundraising for LLS to her schedule. Through events, including one for March Madness; the acquisition of corporate sponsorships; and even having her nephew, who is a professional bass fisher, auction off a bass fishing trip, Slencak is working hard to reach her $50,000 goal. “Everybody hates cancer and everybody’s looking for a cure,” she says.

“Particularly, there’s a little 8-year-old boy named Camden. He was the Boy of the Year for last year, and he’s had cancer since he was 2.

He’s become very close to me through work and just me personally.

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KAREN GROSS Karen Gross, vice president of retail operations with BFS foods, is in her element when she’s managing large-scale operations: her typical work day with BFS includes overseeing and supervising the daily operations of 65 convenience stores. So now, running a huge fundraising campaign is no sweat for her! “I was honored to be nominated to help with such a great cause,” say Gross. Plus, she says, fundraising for LLS is close to her heart, as she knows many people who have been affected by the devastating disease. “I know many people that have lost loved ones from these diseases,” says Gross. “And I know all money raised will help in research for finding the cures.” Throughout the campaign, Gross has used a combination of sponsor letters, selling fundraising tickets, hosting events, and spreading LLS’ story via social media to raise as much money as she can. But for Gross, winning the Woman of the Year title isn’t what’s most important.

Even she doesn’t win, Gross says, “I would be honored just knowing I’ve made a difference with such a great cause.” Plus, as she says on her LLS page, “Everyone wins when cancer loses … [these] efforts will help fund the therapies and treatments that save lives, not someday but today.”

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JAYME BUTCHER Before this year’s Man & Woman of the Year campaign, Jayme Butcher wasn’t very familiar with LLS — because she already had her hands full! Not only is she a partner with Blank Rome, a national law firm, she also serves as a member of the National United Way Women’s Leadership Council (WLC), where she helps identify and establish WLC’s in United Way chapters across the country. “The United Way chapters that have a WLC enjoy advanced levels of donor engagement, volunteerism, and donor dollars, which makes it an easy business case as to why all chapters should have one.” In addition to her involvement in the Southwestern Pennsylvania and National United Way, she is also a member of the board of directors of the Sarah Heinz House. But, when a client, whose son is a leukemia survivor, nominated her to run for Woman of Year, she automatically said yes. In addition to her effort to learn more about LLS, her main motivation for participating in the campaign this year is her daughter, Avery. Avery’s a healthy and happy 11-year-old girl, but Jayme says she couldn’t even imagine something happening to her. “I, like any parent, would do anything to help my daughter,” so when her client reached out regarding the nomination, she instantly accepted. To raise funds and awareness, in addition to corporate sponsorships for the May 20 event, Jayme is hosting a number of fundraising events including a private shopping event for over 50 women at Emy Mack Collective, a boutique in Shadyside owned by Jayme’s friend and shoe designer Emy Mack Jamison, where she graciously donated a generous portion of the night’s sales to Jayme’s campaign. Ultimately, the campaign has been a learning experience for her. “It’s really been great just to get to know the people involved in LLS, and to learn about the medicine, the research, and the advancements that have been made,” she says. “And I’d very much like to stay involved after the campaign is over.”

TJ REISDORF After a young TJ Reisdorf, senior vice president and senior wealth adviser at First Commonwealth Bank, lost his aunt to ovarian cancer, he began to see the impact of such a heartbreaking disease. Then, when good friend and this year’s LLS Chair Bryan Kocher’s son, Matthew, was diagnosed with leukemia only two months before his 12th birthday, Reisdorf knew he had to do whatever he could to ease the burden of those affected by cancer. “It kind of hit home and stuck with me,” says Reisdorf. “I figured I’d do what I could to help.” Now, as a nominee for Man of the Year, Reisdorf has assembled an amazing fundraising team, many of whom have also been directly affected by cancer. Their goal? “To raise as much money as possible for LLS research, any way we can,” including social media shoutouts, direct mail appeals, sponsorship deals, silent auction donations, and more.

In addition to his work with First Commonwealth Bank, where he works with a team of experienced professionals to deliver a “private client experience,” Reisdorf is also the vice president of Family Life Fund of Pittsburgh, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping families struggling with childhood sickness. Throughout the year, Family Life Fund hosts events to raise money, partnering with organizations like Every Child Inc. and Jameson’s Army, so Reisdorf is no stranger to the fundraising game. “The funds we raise really can go to helping save lives,” he says. For Reisdorf, the most important thing is to always be working toward eradicating cancer and its devastating effects. “I don’t know one person who hasn’t, in some way, been affected by cancer,” says Reisdorf, “[so] to me, it’s just very important.” “But what about little Matthew Kocher?” you may ask. Well, he’s not so little anymore. “He’s going to medical school at Pitt!” says Reisdorf. “Matthew is doing wonderful.”

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PERFECT SOLUTION Make your life a little simpler with these stylish must-haves

BY MATTHEW HACKE PHOTOGRAPHS BY MICHAEL FORNATARO

WELL-SUITED For almost 80 years, Larrimor’s has catered to an array of clients in Pittsburgh with luxurious offerings of clothing and accessories for both men and women. Its made-to-measure program for men’s suits has been around for just as long, helping sharp-dressed men create the perfect suit to fit their wants and needs.

Tom Michael, president of Larrimor’s, says the made-to-measure service appeals to two specific customers. “Either they’re on the edges of the size scale — they might be more of a small or an XXL — and have trouble buying off of the rack, so they have it made,” Michael says. “Then, we have the customer who just appreciates the luxury of having the clothing made.

So we’re catering to a very high-end niche for made-to-measure clothing,” The process begins with the customer flipping through look books and swatches of the kinds of fabrics, linings, and even buttons that he may want. “After this, we take the client’s measurements and keep them on file for every suit he may want made thereafter,” Michael says. This will come in handy, as the special made-to-measure service is almost addicting to many customers. And understandably so — once you find “your own perfect suit,” it can be difficult to wear anything else!

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It’s OK to Throw Rocks at Girls.

The whole process takes about a month from the time you have the garment fitted and ordered to delivery. “After four weeks, it comes to the store and we finish it here,” Michael says. “If there are any tweaks that need to be done, we do it.” Larrimor’s does madeto-measure for five different lines available in-store, including: Canali, Zegna, Hickey Freeman, Isaia, and its own private label.

“We also do other custom menswear items, such as custom dress shirts, jeans, outerwear, sweaters, and knits,” says Michael.

Customers looking for made-to-measure can stop by during the one of the store’s 16 men’s designer suit trunk shows a year, or schedule an appointment and come in at their leisure. “By coming in for one of our trunk shows, you not only get expert advice from a brand representative, but you get a 10 percent discount as well, which is significant when you are spending over $1,000 on a suit,” says Michael. Save the dates for Larrimor’s upcoming trunk shows this month!

MAY 4-6 To Boot Trunk Show

MAY 4-6 Good Man Brand/ Randolph Eyewear Spring Trunk Show

MAY 25-27 Lourdes Chavez Couture Fall/Winter Trunk Show

Larrimor’s, 249 5th Ave., Downtown. 412.471.5732. larrimors.com

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SPA DAYS FOR MOM’S DAY Mother’s Day is right around the corner, which means planning for this day full of mom is in the works! Whether a day at the spa or salon is your kind of bonding time with mom, or if you choose to shower her with gifts, we have the perfect options for you. Check out these local specials your mom is sure to love! — Olivia Kappler

ABOVE ALL SALON Give mom some “me time” with the Just for Mom Package, starting with an organic mother of pearl body treatment to renew winter skin to its natural glow, and ending with a spa manicure and pedicure. Or join in on the fun with the Mom and Me Package, which includes a soak together in a private hot tub; a side-by-side, 30-minute Swedish massage; and side-by-side spa pedicures. Above All Salon, 1025 Wexford Plaza Drive, Wexford. 724.935.5288. aboveallsalon.com

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THE SEWICKLEY SPA For a gift that lives up to her name, the Magnificent Mother package features a Sewickley Spa Signature Facial and a spa manicure. Or let mom choose the luxurious treatment of her choice with a gift certificate worth $150 — available for just $125!

— that can be used for any spa service, excluding spa packages, before December 1. The Sewickley Spa, 337 Beaver St., Sewickley. 412.741.4240. sewickleyspa.com

MCN SALON A Brazilian Blowout or a Brazilian Blowout B3 Treatment is perfect for moms on the go. Frizz will no longer be an issue, and enhanced color, shine, and health will have her feeling her best. Plus, this cuts drying time in half! MCN Salon. 5932 Penn Circle South, Shadyside. 412.441.5151. mcnsalon.com

POSH SALON Let mom feel like a queen by giving her crown a little extra TLC! The Glaze for Beautiful Color by Oribe is one of Posh Salon’s newest treatments, giving brilliant shine and intensifying the vibrancy of color and highlights. Posh Salon, 1725 Washington Road, Bethel

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HANDY ARM CANDY Choosing between the convenience of having a hair tie within reach at all times or the perfect outfit that isn’t ruined by an unsightly hair tie is a daily decision for a lot of women! With Maria Shireen hair tie bracelets, hair ties can keep their rightful place on your wrist — but with a twist. The bracelet, which is a thin, open cuff, features a groove in the center where the hair tie sits securely and blends seamlessly into the design of the jewelry.

The lifesaver is available in a variety of different metals and plastics, which will certainly be able to complete your outfit. Maria Shireen also carries a line of bracelets called CHARITY TIES™. Proceeds from this social good initiative support nonprofits focusing on women’s health issues, such as ovarian cancer, breast cancer, and maternal mental health.

Coming this fall, Maria Shireen will have a new line of digital accessories with an array of bracelets to fit your tech-savvy athletic accessories! For more information, visit mariashireen.com. — O.K.

BEST DRESSED: TIMELESS SILHOUETTES These ladies exude effortless style with dresses in an array of classic lengths and cuts. — M.H.

LISA FREEMAN AT THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY JDRF PROMISE GALA

LYNN TOMB AT THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY JDRF PROMISE GALA

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HAPPY MOT HER’S DAY! Need help picking out the perfect gift for mom this Mother’s Day on May 14? We have you covered with a wonderful selection of pieces she will be sure to love and treasure.

Details in WHIRL Directory, page 110.

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Show mom how much you appreciate her with this collection of luxurious items that will help her unwind and transform her home into a spa. Pieces are sold separately and include: decoupage vanity tray, foaming shea butter and aloe vera hand soap, foaming bubble bath, 14 oz. soy wax candle, shea butter bath bar made with vegetable palm oil and glycerin, and a pure cotton 20” x 28” kitchen towel.

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This petite, porcelain jewelry tray gives mom a sweet reminder of how much you love her. The trays are personalized by hand and available in other color options, too!

1. Campomaggi Embellished Handbag and Wallet, $308 and $508, Kristi Boutique 2. Rebel Designs Leather Cuffs lavishly embellished with Swarovski Crystal and Antique Brass Finish, $78, MoZaic Boutique 3. Ercu Floral Silk Artist Top, $150, Carabella 4. Garden Apron & Trowel Gift Set, $49.99, The National Aviary 5. 3Strands Bracelets, $15-$28, urbanfitco 6. Hammitt “Max” Sandal, $250, Splurge 7. Michel Design Works Romantic White Magnolia Collection, $10-$30, Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens 8. Frou Frou & Frill “Best Mom Ever” Jewelry Tray, $15, Frou Frou & Frill 9. “Why I March: Images From The Women’s March Around The World,” $14.95, The Andy Warhol Museum

PHOTOGRAPHS FROM URBANFITCO., SPLURGE, PHIPPS CONSERVATORY AND BOTANICAL GARDENS, FROU FROU & FRILL, THE ANDY WARHOL MUSEUM

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In the short time that Christian Diboko has lived in Pittsburgh with his wife and three young children, he has already left his mark on the city. In July 2016, shortly after his move from Baltimore to the ‘Burgh, he started his fashion brand, ProBantuStyle.

Soon after, he was asked to design a signature piece for Pittsburgh Fashion Week. Whether it be his infectiously kind personality, his towering 6-foot-5 stature, or his love of creating colorful and meaningful designs on the repurposed clothing he accumulates for his brand, people easily gravitate toward Diboko. And he is a people person, too — a fact that can be found in the name of his line.

“My father always told me that we are ‘bantu.’ ‘Bantu’ means ‘people.’ So, I am pro-people,” he explains.

“That’s where the name ‘ProBantuStyle’ came from.

I had to stand for something, and my purpose and brand is not just about me.”

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“I'm the type of person who doesn't like to repeat the same things. Everywhere I go or with everything I do, I have to make something new.

I put the roses on this shirt last night! The other element to this shirt that I put on last night is this mask from a tribe from the Democratic Republic of Congo, where I'm from.“

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CAN YOU TALK A LITTLE ABOUT YOUR BACKGROUND?

I was born in Belgium, and I lived there for about six years. Then, my family decided to move back to the Democratic Republic of Congo. From there, I moved to the United States in 2009 to Baltimore. Me and my cousin lived there. At that time, I couldn’t even speak English — [French is my native language]. It was tough for me just to get around at first, but I just followed my instincts. I moved to Pittsburgh last year, in July 2016, which is when I started ProBantuStyle. I moved here at first because of The Art Institute [of Pittsburgh]. I was thinking about going back to school.

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONAL STYLE? I would say Afro-centric mixed with European style — very bright colors and graphic designs.

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WHO OR WHAT INSPIRES YOUR FASHION SENSE AND THE PIECES YOU CREATE? Through nature and the things going on around the world. Mostly though, I would say my African roots. African masks, symbols, colors — all of the things that come from my roots. The news is my inspiration as well — my fire, as you could say. It was part of my inspiration for starting ProBantuStyle. I thought to myself, ‘I have to do something for people who are neglected — people who work hard, but aren’t being recognized because they are not given the same opportunities.’ That was kind of my inspiration for starting the brand. I knew, though, that I had to incorporate things that were eye-catching, so that’s why I looked toward my African roots. My mother is my biggest inspiration. She has always been one of my biggest supporters! She’s back home [in the Democratic Republic of Congo]. I talk to her often. The only advice she gave me when I started ProBantuStyle was, ‘You know when you plant the seed in the ground, don’t expect it to grow overnight. You got to keep watering it.’

A FEW OF HIS FAVORITE THINGS:

I played at the junior college level at Baltimore City Community College.

I played there for about three years as a small forward. We ended up No.1 in our league and went to a regional tournament in Chicago. In that tournament, we came up short, but still got this ring.

HOW LONG HAS FASHION BEEN A MAJOR PART OF YOUR LIFE? WHERE DID THAT STYLE DRIVE COME FROM? I would say it came from my appreciation of art at a young age.

I like to see and create things. Even when my mom used to buy me shoes, I would add my own creative touch to them. It wouldn’t be to correct someone else’s work, of course, but I would think outside of the box and add my own personal touch to them. When my mom would ask me to clean up the house growing up, she would leave and come back and I would have the whole house cleaned and re-arranged. ‘Why would you change everything around?’ she’d ask. ‘I think it looks better that way,’ I’d reply. I’ve always had that personality and need to create things that make other people take a second look. I call it changing the game — having people look at something, a Nike shoe for instance, in a different way. Not thinking in the same pattern as everyone else and doing things just a little bit differently. People see it as your signature, how to differentiate yourself. This is the philosophy I go by with my business — just trying to make things the way I think they should be.

WHERE ARE YOU MOST LIKELY TO SHOP AND GET A LOT OF YOUR CLOTHES? I would say thrift stores or discount stores like Burlington, Marshalls, and Gabriel Brothers — the places where you have to search in order to find some of the coolest things. Most people want to go to the mall and get the name brands. I don’t go for brands. The brand doesn’t make the person look good. The person makes the brand look good. So, you’ve got to know how to shop. I may have $ 50 and someone else may have $ 300, but I guarantee that I could put just as nice of an outfit together. I used to be that person when I was naive. I understand now that it was the commercials and advertisements and popularity of the brands and products drawing me in. So, I don’t follow trends ends anymore. I do what I think is best, especially when it comes to the price of things. I can’t justify spending as much now. I have ave to make sure that I am investing my money into pieces that I feel like I need, not want. That’s the problem with our culture. e.

We may not need something, but we buy it anyway because e everybody else has it. I even tell my kids, ‘You don’t have to wear something just because someone else has it.’

WHERE CAN PEOPLE BUY YOUR DESIGNS? Right now, customers can reach out to me via email [probantustyle@gmail.com]. I have clients from all over — right now, I’m working on pieces for clients in Japan and Brazil. Social media is really the best thing that has ever happened for businesses. You don’t have to leave your house. You don’t have to have a store. You can work online.

This is a gift from my mother. It reminds me of her and my African roots. She sent it from back home last year and I haven't been able to take it off. Instead of wearing big chains, I think this looks cool.

I wear this jacket a lot. I wore this to an NBA basketball game recently and people came up to me after the game asking me for my autograph.

They thought I was one of the players!

These shoes are Nike, but I put my spin on them. I put a floral design on the straps as nature was my inspiration. Every time I wear these, people do a double-take. I always try and wear the pieces that I create because nobody is going to represent them better than yourself.

This blazer took me about four days to complete. This was for the Pittsburgh Fashion Week show last summer. The inspiration behind this jacket was about women who inspire the world.

I have so much respect for women and I like to put them in my designs.

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SAVE THE DATE! June 16, 2017

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Chair Eric J. Werner Tickets on sale at mattress.org Mattress Factory 500 Sampsonia Way Pittsburgh, PA 15212 #mattressfactory #UGP40

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GLASS SLIPPER BALL WHO: Over 400 attendees, including emcee Darieth Chisolm WHAT: With a glass of bubbly in hand, attendees perused silent auction items before heading into the ballroom to sample bites from local restaurants as part of the Best of Chefs and Libation Purveyors competition. Guests chose Tin Man Sweets for Best Dessert, Atria’s Richland Township for Best Appetizer, and Ember & Vine at the DoubleTree by Hilton, Cranberry, for Peoples Overall Favorite. The 2017 Celebrity Foodie Judges — including WHIRL’s own Rachel Jones! — chose Diamond Run Golf Club for the Judges Best of the Best award. The recipient of the latter gets to select a local nonprofit to receive a $1,000 prize, and Diamond Run Golf Club chose Treasure House Fashions!

WHERE: DoubleTree by Hilton, Cranberry HIGHLIGHTS: Before the live auction, guests honored trafficking survivor Jessica Wood for her bravery with a heart-touching, standing ovation, bringing the wonderful purpose of the event into the spotlight. By night’s end, the 14th Annual Glass Slipper Ball raised over $30,000 for Treasure House Fashions, Living in Liberty, and Project to End Human Trafficking to support victims of human trafficking and domestic violence. — R.J. “Applauding a trafficking survivor’s triumph is always a highlight. It keeps reminding us why we do what we do and is truly the wind beneath our wings!”

— Debra Dion Krischke, Team Effort Events

Charolette Jefferies, Chef Matt Stover, Leona Brackman

PHOTOGRAPHS BY CATHERINE PALLADINO

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BIG NIGHT BIG PROM WHO: Over 900 guests WHAT: The Jewish Community Center (JCC) of Greater Pittsburgh hosted its annual Big Night event with a fun, throwback theme: Big Night Prom!

Attendees danced the night away, while also raising over $650,000 for the JCC Annual Fund, which provides scholarships that allow individuals to participate in the JCC’s programs.

WHERE: JCC of Greater Pittsburgh

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HIGHLIGHTS: The event had all of the aspects that made if feel just like high school, including a marching band, cheerleaders, a gymnasium setting, and a DJ. Guests bid on silent auction items while noshing on cafeteria classics like mac and cheese, quesadillas, pizza, nachos, and more. An after-party followed, complete with a live band, beer pong, air hockey, and foosball! — O.K. “The JCC has an enormous appreciation for its sponsors, donors, members, and the whole Pittsburgh community, as we cannot achieve our goals without their help. This was a very successful year.” — Fara Marcus, Director of Annual Giving for JCC of Greater Pittsburgh

May 11 - Aug 13 M Starring PAIGE DAVIS From TV’s “Trading Spaces” as Miss Abigail

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IRELAND FUND GALA WHO: Six hundred guests, including Sy Holzer; Art and Greta Rooney; Howard and Amy Fineman; Ireland Funds CEO Kieran McLoughlin; Gala Chair David Malone with Nancy, Lou, and Millie Cestello; Andrea Carelli and Michael Toretti; Don and Audrey Heberle; PA Governor Tom and Susan Corbett; Tom Miller and Cathy Craig; Mike and Dana Denove; Ryan and Beth Huzjack; Grant and Aradhna Oliphant; Jarend and Maureen Cohon; Rob Citrone; and Chuck and Mary Ann Bogosta.

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WHAT: An evening of food, music, and dancing, the Ireland Fund Gala also honored Sy Holzer with the Ireland Funds Chairman’s Award for his work within the community. By night’s end, guests raised $735,000!

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5932 Penn Circle South Pittsburgh, PA 15206

WHERE: UPMC Club at Heinz Field

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HIGHLIGHTS: A VIP reception featured a Q-and-A interview with Howard Fineman, a Pittsburgh native and the global editorial director of The Huffington Post, about current affairs. Guests were greeted at the general reception with entertainment by Red Hand Paddy, dancers from the Burke Conray School of Irish Dance, and magician Lee Terbosic. After being escorted into the dining room by the Pittsburgh Steeline, guests enjoyed a dinner of halibut, corned Sunday roast, and cod-lobster cassoulet, prepared by Aramark Executive Chef Scott Walton. Irish fiddlers Margaret and Michael Kepler accompanied the meal with their sweet sounds, and The Wild Geese band had guests out of their seats dancing the night away. — M.M. “From the moment you step onto the green carpet and head into the reception, the goal is for guests to feel the warmth, charm, and friendship of Irish hospitality.” — Theresa Kaufman, president of Theresa Kaufman Events & Public Relations

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Dave Klasnick, Father Larry DiNardo, Andrea Carelli, Nancy Klasnick

Bob Nutting, Art Rooney II, David Morehouse

Sylvia Diez, Demeatria Boccella

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DAY APOLLO SUBARU GRAND OPENING WHO: Over 200 guests, including Debbie Campbell, dealer principal/owner of Day Automotive; Jimmy Campbell, PW Campbell Construction; Matt Ritter, zone director, Subaru of America; Dirk Van Maaren II, district sales manager, Subaru of America; Jason Russo, regional marketing manager, Subaru of America; Steve Lelich, chief operating officer, Day Automotive; Jeff Penn, executive manager, Day Automotive; Bob Micucci, chief financial officer, Day Automotive; Bob Brant, Keystone Lending Association; Leigh Ann Lerner, Subaru Motor Finance; Karen Amon, Clearview Federal Credit Union; and Cathy Rupp, PNC Bank.

WHAT: Day Apollo Subaru welcomed guests to its brand-new, full-service facility in Moon Township. The dealership showed off its new service drive and completely re-designed showroom, which includes an open design and glass walls creating a welcome and transparent environment — the vision of the owner, Debbie Campbell.

WHERE: Day Apollo Subaru HIGHLIGHTS: Customers, members of the community, vendors, and company representatives enjoyed heavy hors d’oeuvres and cocktails from The Fluted Mushroom as they perused the cars in the brand new showroom. John Sarkis of Spectrum Entertainment of Pittsburgh set the soundtrack to the event, which was highlighted by Day Apollo Subaru General Sales Manager Eric Weingrad taking the stage to perform a song! — M.H. “The entire evening was special and fun. It would never have happened without the tireless efforts of Megan McCafferty [of Day Automotive], who coordinated the whole evening. She and her husband, Kevin, worked many late hours to ensure the success of our Grand Opening!” —Bill Eggert, Day Apollo Subaru general manager

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DID SOMEONE SAY

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The temperatures are rising, the sun is staying out longer, and we can hear cocktails calling our names. It’s the perfect formula for hosting an outdoor soirée. Follow our guide to transform your backyard into the ultimate party place and be the ultimate host or hostess who can pull everything off seamlessly!

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It’s important to decide how much space you would like to utilize in your backyard.

Think cozy, not crowded, and open, not widespread. Shayla Hawkins of Shayla Hawkins Events recommends deciding on a color palette or theme, as well. “ Deciding on the right color for your outdoor space is really based on your style and home style,” says Hawkins. This could be bright colors or neutrals with a pop of color. “Once you establish a color scheme, mix and match textures, prints, and patterns so that it's not matchy-matchy but still coordinates,” says Hawkins.

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Take the color theme to the bar, too! We love this rustic bar, fashioned out of barrels and a door paired with modern barware. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I ask clients to bring a few inspiration photos for their event and then walk around the warehouse and look at the inventory to see what pieces are similar or what we can make work for their overall look and vibe,â&#x20AC;? says Trish Derry of Vintage Alley Rentals. Picking pieces for a chic bar is just as fun as serving drinks from it! Another tip from Hawkins is to always greet guests with a warm smile and cool cocktail upon arrival!

Clockwise: Mason Jar Drink Dispenser, Vintage Alley Rentals. Wooden Slabs, Splurge. Japanese Stainless Shaker, Von Walter & Funk. Seamless Paddle Mixer, Von Walter & Funk. Chateau Silver Shaker, Von Walter & Funk. Blue Drinking Glasses, Von Walter & Funk. Silver/White Tray, Splurge. Marble Coasters, Von Walter & Funk. Bar made from Wooden Barrels and Door, Vintage Alley Rentals. Stools, Vintage Alley Rentals.

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From the back: Fence with Greenery, Splurge.

Philia Chair in Gunmetal, All Occasions Party Rental.

Farm Table, All Occasions Party Rental. White Napkins, Lendable Linens. Platinum Spirale Dinner Dish and Bread and Butter Dish, All Occasions Party Rental.

Cobble Grey Matte Salad Plate, All Occasions Party Rental. Rattan Silverware, All Occasions Party Rental.

Assorted Mini Candles, Splurge. New Clear Tumbler Glassware, All Occasions Party Rental. Mini Copper Straws, Von Walter & Funk.

Mixed Blue Glassware, Vintage Alley Rentals. Lace Table Runner, Lendable Linens. Large Wooden Candle, Splurge.

Don’t forget to decorate your dining area! Continue mixing patterns and textures that fit your color scheme with the place settings, as well. Mix and match glasses and plates for a unique contrast. Flowers also brighten up and add light fragrance to the table. “Great scented candles in the home are a nice touch,” says Weiner, bringing the outdoors inside.

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Display bottled options beautifully on this chic bar cart and stand, accented with hanging greenery that adds a focal point to the place.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Prepare for chilly nights by providing a basket of chic blankets or shawls that guests can take home as a party favor,â&#x20AC;? says Weiner.

Clockwise: Hanging Wire Frame with added Greenery from Greensinner, Vintage Alley Rentals. Three-tiered Serving Platter, Vintage Alley Rentals. Bar Cart, Vintage Alley Rentals. Green Ice Bucket, Von Walter & Funk. Chalkboard Frame, Vintage Alley Rental. Lantern, Splurge.

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Clockwise: Wicker Basket, Splurge. Blue Bench, Splurge. Blue Pillows, Von Walter & Funk. Pittsburgh Pillow, Splurge. Printed Rug, Vintage Alley Rentals.

Eat & Drink Lazy Susan, Splurge. Cushion Seats, Vintage Alley Rentals.

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“As the sun goes down you don't want the party to be disrupted with lack of light,” says Hawkins.

Lanterns, string lights, and tiki torches are all great options!

HOSTING Tips

• Have great energy from beginning to end.

• Provide the ultimate soundtrack for the night with a fun DJ or great playlist.

• Control bugs by lighting citronella candles, planting lavender, or providing organic bug spray.

• Have heel protectors handy for guests who don’t want to ruin their shoes in the grass.

• Create shaded areas for guests wanting to escape the sun.

• Craft food and drink menus that will appeal to all tastes.

• Have phone chargers handy for guests needing to power up.

• Consider the parking situation — you can even offer to valet or give Uber codes to your guests.

• Don’t forget to relax and enjoy the evening!

All Prices Upon Request All Occasions Party Rental, 412.471.2100. allparty.com.

The Event Group, 412.441.9811. eventgroupproductions.com.

Lendable Linens, 724.325.5555. lendablelinens.com.

Shayla Hawkins Events, 412.865.9517. shaylahawkinsevents.com.

Splurge, 412.252.2242. splurge-shop.com.

Vintage Alley Rentals, 412.735.9765. vintagealleyrentals.com.

Von Walter & Funk, 412.784.0800. vonwalterandfunk.com.

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Peacock Feathers, $12, Von Walter & Funk.

PASSIONATE PURPLE AND TRUE BLUE COME TOGETHER TO MAKE THE GORGEOUS SHADE OF PERIWINKLE! MIX IN THE VIBRANT SHADE WITH YOUR HOME DÉCOR FOR A FUN TWIST THIS SEASON!

Fog Linen Rosarie Linen Scarf, $68, Von Walter & Funk.

Linen & Cotton Canvas-Lined Dopp Kit , $48, Von Walter & Funk.

Mesh Petal Earrings, $125, Splurge.

Herringbone Mosaic, price available upon request, SPLASH Kitchen Bath Home.

Peak Ice Ball/ Sphere Mold, $15, Von Walter & Funk.

Gem Soaps, $12, Splurge.

Mint Fluted Ceramic Vase, $28, Von Walter & Funk.

Juniper Soap, $9, Splurge.

Artistic Tile with Blue Note Circles, price available upon request, SPLASH Kitchen Bath Home.

Votivo St. Germaine, $39, Splurge.

Spring Eternity Scarf, $30, Splurge.

Vintage Cobalt Bottles and Jars, $15-$35, Von Walter & Funk.

Lavender in Pot, $30, Splurge.

Cosmo Bag, $45, Splurge.

25 oz. S’well Bottle in Marrakesh, $45, Splurge.

This season, we’re loving all things periwinkle! This fun, feminine color adds a cheery pop to any home. From light pastels to rich tones, you can even incorporate the hue into your wardrobe. “I often find blue to be soothing and relaxing. I’ve been looking for a way to make it fun and exciting to play with,” says Shawn Aversa of Von Walter & Funk. “I do this quite a bit, where I’m experimenting with color and trying to transcend two or more colors into something both traditional enough to paint your parents’ living room with, but also, something that’s fun enough to get creative within your own space — periwinkle is that color right now for Von Walter & Funk, too!” With shades leaning towards both purple and blue, it’s up to you! @ SPLASH Kitchen Bath Home, splashshowrooms.com. Splurge, shop-splurge.com. Von Walter & Funk, vonwalterandfunk.com.

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20 Low-Maintenance Single Family Homes, starting in the $500s. (only 12 lots left)

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HEY, BARTENDER! Whether you’re hosting guests at the perfect outdoor party or having a few friends over for an at-home happy hour, they’ll be impressed by this heavy-duty, Vintage Industrial Bar Cart, recovered from a Pittsburgh warehouse. “After cleaning it up and adding some reclaimed bowling alley flooring to the shelves, it makes the perfect bar cart or kitchen island with plenty of room for storage,” says Seth Hunter of Toll Gate Revival. This hometown beauty has rolling caster wheels, as well as a handlebar to easily transition from room to room when entertaining. Feel free to whip up your favorite old-fashioned cocktails on the bartop — there’s plenty of storage underneath to store all of your ingredients.

Cheers! @ Toll Gate Revival, 724.288.6618. tollgaterevival.com.

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FOX CHAPEL • $2,500,000 • CHARLOTTE GIBBONS & TRUDY WARD • 412-963-6300 Ultra-private, this sophisticated residence is set amid more than three acres of mature trees, landscaped grounds, and spectacular perennial gardens. Classic features include parquet hardwood flooring, crown molding, expansive windows, and multiple sets of French doors to the secluded yard, flagstone patios and walkways. The lovely in-ground pool is accompanied by a clubhouse.

SQUIRREL HILL • $1,599,000 • ROZ NEIMAN • 412-361-4000

SQUIRREL HILL • $1,575,000 • ANDREA EHRENREICH • 412-421-9120

A well-known landmark overlooking Frick Park, this exquisite home is accompanied by a pool with pool house, a 9-car garage, and over an acre of landscaped grounds, creating a private oasis.

Built with exceptional quality, this 6,300 SF home in Summerset at Frick Park has an open floor plan, theatre room, two laundries, and a lower-level dance floor, game room and full gym.

SCENERY HILL • $995,000 • ERIN LAIGLE • 724-941-8800 UPPER ST CLAIR • $839,900 • BONNIE BAGAY • 412-833-3600 SEWICKLEY • $850,000 • KATHE BARGE • 412-741-2200 Find your quiet getaway in this one-of-a-kind retreat nestled upon 68 magnificent acres. The luxurious home is accompanied by a spring-fed pond, airplane hangar and workshop.

Offered for the first time, this spectacular 5-bedroom home at the end of a prime cul-de-sac has abundant living space, custom built-ins, and stunning mill work and is elegant and comfortable.

Ideal for daily life yet perfect for entertaining, this home offers trendy design styles, an exceptional kitchen, and incredible outdoor living and recreation spaces on a 1-acre lot backing to woods.

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This elegant, five-bedroom, four full and one half-bathroom home is located on one acre of property. Each room has exquisite attention to detail with luxurious and impressive touches around every corner.

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<<< American R&B singer and songwriter Smokey Robinson’s Pittsburgh home is for sale. Check out the Gibsonia beauty, which is sure to hit all of the right notes with your family!

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An impressive, cathedral ceiling tops the grand-sized great room, exquisitely accented by solid wood beams and Italian-inspired alabaster lighting fixtures.

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With outdoor space, complete with a fountain and pergola area, and a downstairs entertaining area with wine storage, guests will have plenty of space to make themselves at home.

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Your escape after a long day is complete with a dreamy master suite. Draw the drapes for an uninterrupted sleep and feel pampered when getting ready in the en suite bathroom.

“I’m from Pittsburgh and it will always be my home away from home,” says Frances Robinson, Smokey’s wife. An interior designer for over 20 years, Frances designed the home herself!

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Fresh, white cabinets and stainless steel appliances provide a luxurious feel for this gourmet eat-in kitchen, along with the spacious dining room for guests.

Own a piece of the city with these houses located in the heart of neighborhoods within the City of Pittsburgh! With easy access to Downtown and all of its shops and delicious eateries, it’s time to say yes to city living.

EAST END TREASURE 5045 5th Ave., Shadyside — Listed at $579,000

For more information, contact Melissa Prunzik of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred Realty at 412.833.7700. thepreferredrealty.com.

You’ll have no trouble falling asleep in this relaxing master suite, complete with a custom closet for your wardrobe needs. The bathroom is fully equipped with a large shower, gorgeous quartz, and beautiful lighting, too.

Modern touches and older charm meet in this two-bedroom, two-bathroom condo, located on the first floor of the Hillman House.

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Live out your fairytale dreams with a huge library to call your own! The bedroom also reflects the 1800s time period carried throughout the entire home.

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For more information, contact Mario F. Costanzo of Howard Hanna Real Estate Services at 412.901.1725. howardhanna.com.

Relax and unwind in this gorgeous, historical-style living room.

This brick sixbedroom, two full and one halfbathroom home is fully restored with its original architecture. From crown molding to marble fireplaces, this historic home is true to its roots!

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AMATEUR JUICER WHIRL Editorial Intern Olivia Kappler shares her experiences during her first juice cleanse

BY OLIVIA KAPPLER • PHOTOGRAPH BY MICHAEL FORNATARO

When people hear the words “juice cleanse,” the views are ultimately mixed. To form an educated and experienced opinion on the process, several of us at WHIRL Magazine decided to embark upon the long — although very short — journey that is a juice cleanse. We did a three-day program with Fresh From The Farm Juices, which gave us six organic, cold-pressed juices plus one shot of ginger and one shot of wheatgrass per day. The program also invited us to complement the juices with two sweat sessions at Haute Sauna Studio. As a very athletic 21-year-old woman with a pretty regular diet (plus the occasional cheat day every now and then!), I was curious to see how the cleanse would affect me. Here’s how it all went down:

DAY 1 10 a.m. — I have consumed my shot of ginger, and 15 minutes later, the first juice of the day: Limey Green. The ginger shot had a spicy kick to it and almost came right back up as it went down.

But the first juice helped get rid of the aftertaste.

5 p.m. — So far, I have had one shot, four juices, and a glass of water with rock salt, and I feel exhausted. My body is moving very slowly, my head is pounding, and all I want is a burger.

9 p.m. — I have completed Day 1 of the cleanse and I feel accomplished, but also very tired. My body did not have enough energy to go to the gym, and it was very difficult for me to focus on my schoolwork.

I FELT GREAT PRETTY MUCH ALL DAY, NEVER HUNGRY, NOR TIRED. SOME OF THE JUICES WERE NOT MY FAVORITE, BUT I CHUGGED THEM DOWN. — Jaime Mullen, Sales Director

JUST CALL ME ‘DAY 1 AND DONE.’ I COULDN’T MAKE IT PAST THE FIRST DAY, LET ALONE THREE. AFTER MAKING IT THROUGH ONE GINGER SHOT, ONE WHEATGRASS SHOT, AND FOUR OF THE JUICES, I BEGAN TO FEEL NAUSEOUS. — Matthew Hacke, Associate Editor

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MY HEADACHES ARE GONE, BUT I JUST FELT VERY TIRED. IT REMINDED ME OF WHEN I HAD MONO FRESHMAN YEAR OF COLLEGE. I JUST FELT OUT OF IT WITH LITTLE ENERGY. — Maggie McCauley, Editorial Assistant

DAY 2 10 a.m. — Today, I woke up with a lot more energy and am not too hungry. I didn’t have any cravings and wasn’t dreading the rest of the day.

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5 p.m. — I am a little hungry, but it’s nothing that can’t be controlled with a bottle of water and a few almonds (which this cleanse allowed). I am starting to feel tired and somewhat weak, but still not nearly as bad as Day 1.

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I DIDN’T GET MY NORMAL 3 P.M. SUGAR CRAVING AND THAT IS WHAT I WANTED TO HAPPEN THROUGHOUT THIS EXPERIENCE. — Aubray Onderik, Digital Marketing Coordinator

DAY 3 10 a.m. — This ginger shot doesn’t really ever get easier.

Today, I feel tired and excited for the end of the day. I’m not very hungry, thank goodness, but I am having some cravings for very odd things like Italian dressing or edamame.

5 p.m. — I don’t have many cravings, I’m just straight up hungry. To curb this, I had a handful of almonds, which helped! I did my first sweat session at Haute Sauna Studio and loved it. When I went in, the juices had me a tad bloated. But after laying in the infrared sauna bed for 30 minutes, that was completely gone. Plus, I felt as though I had just done some pretty high-intensity cardio. (Bonus!)

9 p.m. — My energy for the day has run out and I am ready to hit the hay! I am so happy that I made it to the end of this cleanse, and I am ready to eat solid (but nutritious) foods again!

Ginger Shot Limey Green (spinach, kale, apple, carrot, lime, cilantro) Restless Red (beet, apple, carrot, lemon, parsley, ginger) G2 (spinach, kale, apple, celery, turmeric, lemon) G3 (cucumber, zucchini, kale, pea shoots, apple, watercress) Wheatgrass Shot The Healer (kale, pear, ginger, wheatgrass) G1 (mixed greens, chard, kale, pear, wheatgrass)

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DAY 1 POST-CLEANSE Today, I woke up with a lot of energy and was ready to make healthy choices throughout the day!

The day after the cleanse, Fresh From The Farm Juices recommends to stay away from dairy and start off with a wholesome and light breakfast.

They also provide post-cleanse juices, which are delicious — very fruity and pleasant. Throughout the day, I have not lost my energy and didn’t rely on my daily dose of coffee to kick-start my day!

I stayed away from dairy, had some oatmeal and a banana, and I feel very light and energetic. As a result, I think the juice cleanse was rough but did ultimately make a difference in the choices I make food-wise and the amount of energy I had. Almost everyone at WHIRL agrees it was a positive experience; however, we would’ve liked to try more protein-based and fruit-centric juices.

If you’re interested in trying a juice cleanse yourself, do your research to find what kind of juices are the best fit for your body. Fresh From The Farm Juices and Haute Sauna Studio have different cleanses you can try, along with different sweat packages that will make your body feel more wholesome and healthy!

Fresh From The Farm Juices, freshfarmjuices.com.

Haute Sauna Studio, hautesaunastudio.com.

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ANDREA CARRAS & KEVIN ROHM After a few years of dating, including one spent in separate states, Kevin Rohm proposed to Andrea Carras at her favorite restaurant, in the midst of a snowstorm, surrounded by both of their families. “I was totally surprised!” says Andrea. “I had no idea!” The Duquesne University alumni decided to get married back where their love story began: Pittsburgh. Close to 200 family members and friends gathered for the couple’s ceremony at Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral and reception at the Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel. With the help of Shayne Souleret of Soirée by Souleret, the day encapsulated a soft, elegant feel with touches of white and blush. Andrea fit the theme in a breathtaking lace gown, which spun across the floor during her first dance with Kevin to “Make You Feel My Love” by Adele. Another favorite moment for the bride was her dance with her father. She recalls, “He totally went AWOL and was making up his own routine!”

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1. The college sweethearts felt very calm throughout the wedding process and hardly ran into any issues. “Be very decisive if you can, know what you want!” 2. Andrea’s sister and her sorority sisters from Duquesne University stood by her side on her big day, wearing blush gowns in unique styles that fit their personalities. 3. “It was perfect,” Andrea says of her dress. “I think I just really knew what I wanted.” 4. The couple added to their neutral color scheme with pearl and lace details. Their cake, made by Bella Christie and Lil Z’s Sweet Boutique, maintained this theme with roses, pearls, and a lace-like detail on each tier.

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ASHLEY BIEGA & DAVID PETON Exactly five years after their first date, Ashley Biega and David Peton said “I do!” And they did so at the same location as their engagement. The couple, who are both members of a mushroom hunting club, were out searching for the fungi at Fallingwater when David asked Ashley to marry him. And after he received her father’s blessing and her family heirloom ring, which they took a gemstone from to create Ashley’s engagement ring, they started planning their big day. Following a “woodland fairytale” theme, the couple exchanged vows beneath a beautiful pergola among the trees, then celebrated with a rustic reception in The Barn at Fallingwater. Beautiful DIY decorations, including florals homegrown by the bride’s mother and moss collected at the wedding venue, added to the scene. As someone who grew up eating birthday pie instead of birthday cake, it was only fitting for Ashley to prefer pie on her wedding day, too. The mother of the bride and the mother of the groom baked an array of pies for the occasion, but the sweetest takeaway from the day is Ashley’s advice to future couples. “Fall in love with your best friend,” she says. “He’s my best friend.”

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Ashley rocked the off-the-shoulder trend with a flowy gown featuring delicate lace details.

KAITLIN THRALLS & JOHN MAGGIO Kaitlin Thralls and John Maggio dated for over four years before he surprised her with a Christmastime proposal. While decorating the tree together, Kaitlin retrieved an ornament she didn’t recognize — only to discover it was an engagement ring from John! When deciding how to celebrate their special day, Kaitlin and John chose The Pennsylvanian as their reception venue and a classic theme that fit the setting beautifully. “It was easy to play off of the marble and gold features that were already there,” says Kaitlin. “We used black, white, ivory, and gold as our main color palate.” They also featured a live band at their wedding, The Chozen Few. “They brought such an amazing vibe to the day and guests never left the dance floor!” says Kaitlin. All of the intricate details that go into planning a wedding, including booking the entertainment for the evening, can be overwhelming. But Kaitlin says to “keep a folder with contracts, receipts, and even a checklist,” all the while enjoying every moment of the sentimental time!

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The party wasn’t over when the reception ended! The newlyweds continued to celebrate with a honeymoon in Montego Bay, Jamaica.

DETAILS IN WHIRL DIRECTORY, PAGE 110 | SUBMIT YOUR WEDDING FOR WHIRL’S CONSIDERATION AT WHIRLWEDDINGS.COM.

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Bride’s Gown Pronovias Bridesmaids’ Dresses Joanna August Cake Bella Christie and Lil Z’s Sweet Boutique Ceremony Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral Entertainment Jason Kendall Productions Florals Blue Daisy Floral Designs Hair & Makeup Beauty Justified Linens Lendable Linens Photographer Weddings by Alisa Planner Soirée by Souleret Reception Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel Rentals All Occasions Party Rental Stationery Evolutionare

Bride’s Gown Daughters of Simone Bridesmaids’ Dresses ASOS; Free People; Altar’d State Caterer Just Ask Catering Ceremony Fallingwater Decorations & Stationery The bride Entertainment DJ Zombo Florals Mother of the bride; Maid of honor Hair Salon Eye Candy Jewelry Wax Jewelry Design Studio Photographer & Videographer Natalie Mancuso Photography Pies Mother of the bride; Mother of the groom Reception The Barn at Fallingwater Tuxedos Macy’s

Ashley’s mother arranged all of the centerpieces with flowers she grew at home, while the maid of honor crafted the bride’s bouquet with pieces from Roxanne’s Dried Flowers.

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KAITLIN THRALLS & JOHN MAGGIO Bride’s Gown Anne Gregory for the Bride Cake & Catering Rania’s Catering Ceremony St. Stanislaus Kostka Church Decorations & Rentals All Occasions Party Rental Entertainment The Chozen Few Florals Petal Pushers/Christophers

Flowers Hair & Makeup Shannon Kelly; Taylor Rebisa Lighting E&L Lighting Ltd. Linens Lendable Linens Photographer & Videographer Georgestreet Photo and Video Reception The Pennsylvanian Tuxedos Custom-made from Mahtani’s

The creative pastry chef at Rania’s Catering in Mt. Lebanon whipped up the couple’s four-tiered, ivory cake with buttercream frosting and roses and greenery cascading down the side.

SHOPPING SPREE: HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY! The Andy Warhol Museum, 117 Sandusky St., North Shore. 412.237.8300. warhol.org Carabella, 328 Allegheny River Blvd., Oakmont. 412.828.2187. carabellaoakmont.com Frou Frou & Frill, froufrouandfrill.com Kristi Boutique, 339 1st St., Aspinwall.

412.782.2033. kristiboutique.com MoZaic Boutique, 1597 Washington Pike A-13, Collier Township. 412.275.3787. mozaicboutique.com The National Aviary, 700 Arch St., North Side. 412.323.7235. aviary.org Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, 1 Schenley Park, Oakland.

412.622.6914. phipps.conservatory.org Splurge, 1122 Freeport Road, Fox Chapel.

412.252.2242. splurge-shop.com urbanfitco., 412 Beaver St., Sewickley.

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When local singer Phat Man Dee walks into a room, she brings a ray of sunshine. Well, it’s more like a ray of sparkles! From the rhinestones punctuating her eye makeup to the ones that bedeck her fab boa, the jazz sensation — who the City Paper’s 2016 Best of Pittsburgh Readers’ Poll voted as the No. 1 Best Local Jazz Act! — exudes a fun energy that radiates on stage and in person. We chatted with Phat Man Dee to see how she found her voice and how she’s using it to make a difference.

HOW DID YOU FIRST GET INTO JAZZ? When I moved to Pittsburgh, I was blessed to attend the Center for Musically Talented, which is a public school program that does not exist anymore. We would learn musical theater, choir, musical ensemble. I got exposed at a young and formidable age to an extremely high-end musical education. Now, I teach voice with Liz Berlin [of Rusted Root] at the We Rock Workshop, which is a program we do with foster and homeless youth, through the Allegheny County Department of Human Services. We help them record an album of their own songs and then put on a concert. I also teach voice at the Afro-American Music Institute (AAMI). They focus on music in the African-American tradition, so jazz, R&B, blues, gospel, some rock. I’ve been blessed to learn from the greats, like Mr. Roger Humphries’ jam sessions and my voice teacher Beth Claussen; from musicians like Dr. James Johnson at AAMI and Chizmo Charles; hearing the late greats Sandy Staley, Gene Ludwig, Gerald Haymon; and playing with Donna Davis — may she rest in power. We have such an amazing legacy of musicians in our city. I’ve learned things from them that you can’t learn in any school.

WHO ARE SOME OF YOUR MUSICAL INFLUENCES? The first record I ever gravitated to was Louis Armstrong’s best hits. I’ve always been pulled towards that jazz sound — the African poly rhythms and harmonies mixed with the European instruments. I love the organic cultural fusion that happens in jazz. It’s an intelligent music — you have to know the theory, the sound — but once you learn those things, then you can put your own spin on it.

It also allows and encourages individual expression and improvisation.

WHAT INSPIRED YOUR INDIVIDUAL SOUND? In the ‘90s, I dropped out of college because I didn’t want to spent $20,000 a year partying; I wanted to focus on my art. I came home and formed a local poetry troupe called the Bull Seal! Collective. We did a lot of shows with a local sideshow troupe called Circus Apocalypse. I spent much of the mid-90s traveling with another troupe called Circus Ridiculous. It was basically a circus in name and desire only. In truth, it was an asylum of punk rock children who wanted to see America. Also, when I was in high school, I had been a part of the Rocky Horror Picture Show at the King’s Court Theater. I was exposed to drag queens, fishnets, and boas when I was like 16, and I was like, ‘Yes!’ So while my look comes from SAVE THE DATE drag queens and circus sideshows, my music is inspired by Pittsburgh’s rich jazz history.

MAY 12 IN ADDITION TO TEACHING AND PERFORMING, HOW DO YOU STAY INVOLVED IN THE COMMUNITY? I’ve been a social justice activist since before we knew what those words were. Back in high school, I was lobbying for the environment and I was against the first time we went to Iraq. Since then, I’ve been very supportive of the Black Lives Matter movement and the rights of Indigenous people who have had their lands decimated by pipelines.

I demonstrated for LBGTQIA rights and women’s rights, and organized multiple fundraisers. Pretty much anything that is for the rights of people to live free and pursue life, liberty, and happiness. I’m always down for helping a cause.

@ Mr. Smalls Theater We Rock Workshop student performance

WHAT PROJECTS ARE YOU CURRENTLY WORKING ON? In addition to my own jazz group, ‘Phat Man Dee and The Cultual District,’ which includes Carlos Peña, Miguel Sague III, and Howard Alexander, I’m also working with Liz Berlin to create an album called Social Justice Disco: Songs to Fight Fascists By. It’s half my band, half her band. I sing in The Lemington Gospel Chorale, too, and I brought them on the album for a beautiful rendition of ‘I Can’t Breathe.’

Our last song is called ‘Water is Sacred,’ and we’re doing that with my friends Johnny Cree Coe and his son, SunBear. I’m also in a new post menopausal punk funk band called ‘Qlitterati,’ with Christiane D, Geña Música, Tom Emmerling, and Izzy Arlet.

@ South Side Library Sunday Hour Kick-off Party

HOW DO YOU HOPE TO INSPIRE YOUR FANS? I would like my fans to learn how to be happy being themselves in the grandest, most beautiful style they can conceive. There’s so much in this world that’s trying to cut you down and box you in. Just say, ‘No, I’m going to just be me.’ And enjoy it!

Support good works, be community-minded, and be the freak you want to see in the world.

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MAY 12 + 13 @ Rex Theater Morose and Macabre’s Atrocity Exhibition

MAY 14 @ Sherwood Event Center CC’s Lifestyle & Mother’s Day Fashion Show Event

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JUNE 11 @ Point State Park Three Rivers Arts Festival

Pre-order Social Justice Disco: Songs to Fight Fascists By at phatmandee. com and enjoy exclusive, extra content! Plus, check out Phat Man Dee’s Take it to the Bridge series on YouTube, featuring music collaborations from her a two-and-a-half-month visit to Europe.

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