News Around the Neighborhood
Department of Mobility and Infrastructure Event, September 10th
Get to Know Pittsburgh’s Oldest Park
Nestled in the heart of the Northside is Pittsburgh’s oldest park.
A beautiful greenspace serving over 41,000 neighbors, Allegheny Commons Park is an urban oasis. But this park isn’t only for nearby residents; the Commons is visited by people near and far thanks to must-see destinations like the National Aviary and the Children’s Museum.
Beginning this year is one of the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy’s first major neighborhood park projects, happening in Allegheny Commons. Click here to learn more.
PHLF: “Greatest Saves,” Bus Tour on Sunday, September 30th
Location: Commerce Drive, Station Square (Pittsburgh, PA 15219)
Date: September 30th
Time: 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
Contact: marylu@phlf.org or (412) 471-5808 ext. 527
Join us for this full-day excursion in celebration of PHLF’s 54th birthday on September 30th. The day includes light refreshments at various locations and lunch, and the opportunity to hear from PHLF staff, trustees, and members about some of our organization’s “Greatest Saves.” From Station Square, we’ll cross the West End Bridge to explore PHLF’s North Side roots, with stops in Manchester, the Mexican War Streets, and the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh. We’ll head east to Wilkinsburg, where we will stroll through the Hamnett Place neighborhood and visit the Landmarks Preservation Resource Center.
In Downtown Pittsburgh, we’ll explore the Market Square area and the buildings we have developed, before returning to Station Square for a celebratory toast at the Grand Concourse. En route, we’ll see the positive impact of historic preservation throughout the region and enjoy the beauty of restored historic landmarks, neighborhoods, and urban centers that contribute to the “livable” quality and unique character of our 21sup>st-century city.
Paid reservation deadline:
Wednesday, September 12th
Registration is limited to 75 people (three buses). PHLF members: $75 Non-members: $100 (includes a one-year complimentary membership in PHLF)
Check out http://phlf.org/events/ for more PHLF tours and events.
With Dwayne Dolphin, It’s All About that Bass!
Dwayne Dolphin
Thursday, August 30th
8:00 pm
Join Dwayne Dolphin for Indigenous: his latest album release! Spanning smooth funk, jazz, world, Brazilian and many other styles, Dwayne’s new release brings “something for everyone” to the table.
Dwayne is a mainstay standout in the jazz scene, working with Pittsburgh greats such as Roger Humphries, Pete Henderson and Carl Arter. Throughout his career, Dolphin has also had the opportunity to play and record with the “Who’s Who” of national musicians, such as Nancy Wilson, Melba Moore, Fred Wesley, Abby Lincoln, soul saxophonist Maceo Parker and hard bopper Stanley Turrentine.
Dwayne is regarded as a master instrumentalist, no matter whether he is playing upright, electric or even the “piccolo” bass. For this concert, he will be joined by Brett Williams (piano), Tony Watson (sax), Jevon Rushton (drums).
Dwayne’s prior concert at COA @ Alphabet City was a sellout, so make your reservations soon. This release party makes a great entree to Jazz Poetry Month.
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Free Lead Workshop and Water Filters
Next Wednesday, Women for a Healthy Environment is hosting a free community workshop on the topic of lead exposure. It will be held at the Pittsburgh Presbytery on Allegheny Avenue on the Northside. We will be distributing water filters to the first 75 attendees; space is limited. We are asking people to “register” ahead by indicating their attendance on the Facebook workshop event page.
Discounted Tickets for Northsiders: How I Learned What I Learned
Presented by Ever Forward Productions
August 30th at 8:00 pm
Wali Jamal has performed in all ten plays in the American Century Cycle. He will be the only actor in the world to perform all ten plus this one-man show, How I Learned What I Learned. Don’t miss history in the making.
How I Learned is an autobiographical play by Pittsburgh’s own August Wilson. This solo show allows us a look into the life of one of the most celebrated playwrights of the twentieth century through stories about friends, work, racism, music, and love. Co-conceived by Todd Kreidler.
18+ audience only, by request of the artist.
You’re Invited
Northside residents and workers can get $30 tickets to How I Learned What I Learned for one night only, no code needed.
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Grab your passports and Let’s Travel the World to China!
Ceinwen King-Smith
Saturday, August 25th
3:00 pm
Join us for a family-friendly afternoon of storytelling with Ceinwen King-Smith.
Though she can’t prove it, Ceinwen King-Smith thinks she is the only blind American teacher to travel to China to teach Russian. She will be sharing stories and songs that she discovered during her travels in China — each a unique take on underdogs triumphing over obstacles.
Along with her stories, Ceinwen will also be singing in multiple languages. Don’t miss this inspiring afternoon of tales and music presented by a local treasure!
Children who received a passport booklet at a previous Let’s Travel The World program can bring these back to receive another collectible sticker! But it’s never too late to collect stickers, so if this will be your first time at Let’s Travel The World, be sure to ask for your sticker. Each sticker in your passport earns discounts in City of Asylum Bookstore.
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Discounted Tickets for Northsiders: Grey Gardens
Presented by Front Porch Theatricals
August 23rd + 24th at 8:00 pm
Grey Gardens is a frequently funny, tragic and utterly unforgettable musical about two “staunch” and legendary American women – Edith Bouvier Beale, and her grown daughter, Edie. The Beales were Jacqueline Kennedy’s aunt and cousin, respectively. Set at Grey Gardens, the Bouviers’ mansion in East Hampton, Long Island, the musical weaves documentary text with imaginative speculation to trace the Beales’ journey from royalty to ruin. With a diverse musical songbook, including Tin Pan Alley jigs and soaring ballads, Grey Gardens is a unique tapestry of lost dreams, sacrifice, and unstoppable hope– heartfelt, witty, and compassionate.
You’re Invited
Northside residents and workers can get $25 tickets to Grey Gardens. During check out, use the coupon code:
NORTHSIDERS
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Department of City Planning’s Public Engagement Plan
You’re invited to participate in the City of Pittsburgh’s Department of City Planning (DCP) Public Engagement Plan!
As the City moves forward with a Comprehensive Plan, which will shape policy and practice for the City’s sustainable growth, meaningful and effective public engagement will be key to the success of this work. That’s why we’re starting with a Public Engagement Plan. This process has TWO central pieces:
1. Please come to the Panel on Public Engagement!
The event will occur on Thursday, September 13th from 6:00-8:30 pm at the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh. Please let us know if you can make it by clicking the button below.
Click here for a shareable copy of the flyer to encourage your friends and neighbors to attend.
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2. If you’d like to be a bit more involved, apply for the Public Engagement Working Group (PEWG)
The PEWG will review and renew the approach to public participation in the City’s Planning process. The key focus of this group’s work will be to help the Department of City Planning create a Public Engagement Plan for the City’s Comprehensive Plan initiative. Engagement is key to the next phase of completing the Comprehensive Plan, in coordination with major planning initiatives including the OnePGH Resilience Strategy; the p4 Principles of People, Planet, Place and Performance; and building on public engagement and guidance.
To apply, click the button below or fill out this survey: https://arcg.is/11XTTn. The survey will be available until Sunday, August 26th at midnight.
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A Party for Barbara, September 13th
Please join us to celebrate Barbara’s life.
Thursday, September 13th from 6:00-10:00 pm
There will be friends, food, drinks, entertainment and, of course, drag queens.
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