News Around the Neighborhood
Thank You to our Western Avenue Flower Basket Sponsors!
New Sponsors
- Eugene Beck Co. Heating-A/C & Plumbing
- Giorgio’s Place
- The Knaus Family
- Pittsburgh Acupuncture & Massageworks
- The Robert Family
Returning Sponsors
- Allegheny Sandwich Shop
- Annette Trunzo in memory of Olga & Paul Trunzo
- Anonymous Neighbor
- Daniel Strinkoski, DDS
- Ethelyn Daniel
- Gary Otto in memory of Donna Raye Otto
- Gilligan Sorbet
- Helmreich Family
- Keane George
- KFH & SCG
- LeClaire, Griewahn & Scott, Attorneys
- Modern Café
- Parador Inn
- Pittsburgh Home & Garden Show
- Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy
- Q Development
- R. Ashley Webb Wealth Management Partners, LLC
- SmartSolutions
- Swazuk Family
- AWCC
- AWCC Board
- Burton Family
Alleys, Axles & Ales
Allegheny West will hold the initial planning meeting of Alleys, Axles and Ales tour Thursday, May 17th at 7:00 pm at 844 N Lincoln Avenue.
R.S.V.P. to Cecile at ccanales13@icloud.com if you plan to attend or to receive more agenda information.
Cecile Canales and Tom Barbush will co-chair this tour. If you are interested in having your garage on tour or would like to volunteer, please email Cecile at ccanales13@icloud.com.
Volunteers will be able to sign up at http://goo.gl/gVBCBg. Please speak with garage/car owners before signing up to volunteer at a garage/beer stop. The tour is scheduled to be held September 29, 2018.
Meeting Agenda
- Ticket Sales
- Garages and Cars
- Cars n Coffee
- Breweries
- Promotions and Advertising
- Volunteers
- After Party
4th Annual Allegheny West Art Show
The 4th Annual Allegheny West Art Show is back! Showcasing work by artists living and/or working across the Northside, and their fellow artists. The opening will be Friday night, May 11th, starting at 6:30. Enjoy food and beverage courtesy of AWCC while browsing a great and diverse collection of art on display, at HIP’s wonderful space! (HIP at the Flashlight Factory, 831 W North Avenue) The show continues on Saturday, May 12th from noon to 5:00 pm.
Help Wanted: Gazette Delivery
The Allegheny West Gazette is in need of a new delivery person to take the 900 block of West North Avenue and all of Galveston Avenue. This is approximately 50 homes, and takes 15-20 minutes monthly. It’s a great way for neighbors – young or old – to volunteer. Please contact Karen at gazette@alleghenywest.org if you are able to help out!
Consider Donating Blood
It’s always a good season to donate blood, but summer is especially important due to regular donors often being on vacation. If you’re able, consider a donation at a convenient blood drive. One of our Allegheny West neighbors has needed fourteen units of blood and six of platelets over the past 6–8 weeks. Accident victims, surgery candidates and blood cancer patients will be very grateful for your generous donation.
Remember: Street Sweeping
It’s street sweeping season again. Remember to check signs and move your car. The street sweeper will come on Tuesday, May 8th and Monday, May 14th.
PHLF: Abandoned America
Location: Landmarks Preservation Resource Center, 744 Rebecca Avenue
Date: Thursday, May 3rd
Time: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Contact: marylu@phlf.org or (412) 471-5808 ext. 527
Abandoned America: An Autopsy of the American Dream
Join author and photographer Matthew Christopher, creator of the Abandoned America website and book series, on a journey through some of the country’s most fascinating and hauntingly beautiful ruins. Matthew will relate his inspirations and how he came to explore such unusual spots, and share some of his favorites from across the state, focusing on the Pittsburgh region. A fascinating tour of forgotten schools, churches, prisons, factories, and homes that have not been included in his previous presentations, his work is at once a cry for the preservation of our vanishing architectural heritage and a eulogy for the ruins in our midst.
About the Presenter: Matthew Christopher has had an interest in abandoned sites since he was a child, but started documenting them a decade ago while researching the decline of the state hospital system. His work is featured in various publications and media outlets including the LA Times, ABC and NBC News, PDN, The Atlantic, Photographer’s Forum, Buzzfeed and others. You can follow his work through his web site, Abandoned America, which is considered one of the leading collections of images of abandoned spaces on the Internet.
All events are free to PHLF members. Non-members: $10 RSVPs are appreciated: marylu@phlf.org or (412) 471-5808 ext. 527
Check out http://phlf.org/events/ for more PHLF tours and events.
Upcoming Kiva Workshops on the Northside
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Celebrate the Legacy of Pittsburgh-born Jazz Singer Maxine Sullivan
Jessica Lee
Thursday, May 17th
8:00 pm
Acclaimed jazz & blues vocalist, songwriter and recording artist Jessica Lee will debut her new special tribute show The Return of the Pint-Sized Songstress to remember and honor the musical contributions of Pittsburgh-born Jazz singer Maxine Sullivan. Considered one of the best jazz vocalists of the 1930s, Maxine Sullivan would influence generations of singers to come, including Peggy Lee, Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughan.
“[In] smoke-filled clubs here and across the country, Lee is …. known for her soulful and skilled handling of gospel, blues, jazz and soul classics.”
― Pittsburgh Magazine
Jessica will be joined by local guitar guru Mark Strickland. Jessica and Mark have played and recorded as a jazz duo both regionally and nationally for years. Don’t miss this chance to catch the debut of their latest collaboration here at Alphabet City!
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Independent Book Store Day at City Books
Independent Bookstore Day is April 28th, 11:00 am-5:00 pm
City Books will be open extended hours from 11:00 am – 5:00 pm with authors, pop-up vendors and special sale items. We will then reopen at 7:00 pm for an evening event in celebration of community bookselling.
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