There’s a new show starting June 2nd at Matthews Arts, 12 N. Balph Ave., Bellevue ~ 412-761-0301
For more information, see the flyer
Be sure to stop by for the artists reception on Friday June 5th from 6-9pm.
Matthews Arts presents “Teetering on the Edge” ~ The Artistic Stylings of Pittsburgh Artist Clyde Williams ~
The show will run from May 1 through May 28, 2009, and the artist reception is on Friday, May 1 from 6 to 9 pm ~ 12 N. Balph Ave. Bellevue ~ 412-761-0301
Stop down and take a look!
The Assumption Theater Guild is presenting a musical production of the story of Daniel in the Lion’s Den. The live performance, directed by Carol Randolph is presented in McGovern Hall, located in the lower level of Assumption Church, 45 N Sprague Avenue, Bellevue, PA 15202. ADA accessible, enter the hall from N Jackson Avenue. Tickets are $5 each, available at the door for each performance.
THE CAST
Daniel - Scott Keener
King Darius - Thomas Taylor
The Advisors:
Astrofar - Gene Stapleton
Taxalot - Harry Bolette
Crushafo - Grant Saylor
Heralds:
#1 - Robert Mancuso
#2 - Cathy Panza
#3 - Cindy West
#4 - June Bolette
Chorus…The People of Babylon/ Lions
Adam Bolette
Al Majeski
June Bolette (lion)
Madison Conley (lion)
Robertta Danner (lion)
Aaron Meyer (lion)
Erin Halligan
Jacqueline Pfiel
Nathaniel Pfiel (lion)
Kimmi Keener (lion)
Alexis Kwiecinski (lion)
Cassandra Kwiecinski
Eileen Tranqueda (lion)
Stefanee Sybo (lion)
Well, things may be slowing down a bit now that it’s getting chillier out, but don’t worry, there are still occasional happenings in Bellevue!
I only have two things to report on right now, and that’s live music at Affogato Friday night (the 24th) and the Haggis Hunt that’s starting on Saturday (the 25th) at Celtic Collections.
Acoustic Attic will be playing at Affogato [613 Lincoln Ave] starting at 8pm. There’s no cover, and as always, the coffeeshop is BYOB with only a $2 corking fee per bottle of wine or 6 pack of beer. There’s no charge for liquor as we have plenty of bottled drinks available for purchase for mixers.
The Haggis Hunt begins Saturday, and you have to buy a hunting license to participate in the hunt for the 5 haggi hiding around Bellevue. The hunt concludes on November 8th, and there is a celebration with food and live Celtic music at Celtic Collections [409 Lincoln Ave]. For more information go to http://enjoybellevue.org/ebmas/haggis.htm or http://www.thecelticcollection.com/
Enjoy the crisp fall days and get ready for Halloween fun next week! Check back for more happenings soon.
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!
“HISFest” 2008
A concert to benefit “His Place” in Pittsburgh
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11
Bellevue Christian Church
680 Lincoln Ave , Pittsburgh PA 15202
FEATURED ARTISTS
JOY IKE
“Joy’s music is artistically captivating, lyrically engaging, vocally enthralling, and spiritually real. She has a gift that addresses the human experience honestly, interestingly, and hopefully. I am glad she is making music.”
- Saleem Ghubril, The Pittsburgh Project
THE RHYTHM SHAKERS
“One of Pittsburgh’s most popular 80’s cover bands”
Doors open at 6:00 / Concert starts at 6:30
There will be food for sale
Tickets are $10 per person,
and all proceeds benefit “His Place”
PRE-ORDER TICKETS TODAY
at www.hisplacecc.org or buy them at the door.
CALL (412) 716-1355 FOR MORE INFO
Here’s more information for you about this community event!
About the recipients:
–Bill Vrscak is a free-lance artist/illustrator and signature member of the American Watercolor Society. He is a realist painter whose work reflects a strong sense of freshness and simplicity, consistent with his attitude that “the simplest statements make the most impact.” A frequent national award winner, his work is widely published. Vrscak studied painting and design at the Ivy School of Art in Pittsburgh and currently teaches painting workshops throughout the United States and Canada.
–Lou Schreiber is a widely acclaimed jazz musician, known primarily for his saxophone work, though he also plays piano, clarinet, and keyboard. He has played with such greats as George Benson, Dizzy Gillespie, Maynard Ferguson and the Four Freshmen, as well as Buddy Rich and Louis Prima. He played at the William Penn Hotel as a solo pianist in the Palm Court for 18 years, and you can often hear samples of his work on our local jazz station, WDUQ.
–An expert in the Italian Bel Canto, Miss Pinza is a former leading soprano with the Metropolitan Opera, La Scala, San Francisco and other major opera companies. For the past twenty years she has devoted herself to teaching, bringing to her students a world of opera experience. Presently, Claudia Pinza teaches at the University of Pittsburgh and Duquesne University. She also gives master classes in various opera houses around the country, including the Metropolitan Opera in New York City. She founded EPCASO in memory of her father in 1981, and it sponsors a five-week Summer Opera Program which provides concentrated study and training in voice, repertoire, and language for singers. Her husband Rolando Bozzolla, organizes the program behind the scenes. He handles auditions, travel arrangements, scholarships and the fund raising.
About the raffle prizes:
Raffle #1: $50 for Vivo, 1 free haircut at Mane Attractions, Pig cutting board (acrylic) from DoItBest, $25 for Fodi’s Jewelers, Free tax return service (State & Federal) at Liberty Tax
Raffle #2: 6 month family YMCA Membership, 2 forgiven parking tickets from the Mayor, $10 for Rusty Nail, 1 free haircut at A Cut Above the Rest, $5 off any nail service at Dojo Nails, 1 hour free design consultation from Qui Interiors
Raffle #3: 2 free haircuts at Mane Attractions, $10 for Dari-Villa, Organizational kit from David Gillingham Accounting, $25 for Lincoln Bakery, 10% off a custom framing job at Matthews Arts, $10 for Produce Plus
Raffle #4: 1 free haircut at Lincoln Barber, 2 pieces of jewelry from The Shepherd’s Door, 1 Plank Eye skateboard deck, $25 for Mojo Bistro, Gift basket from Summer’s Tanning Salon, $5 off a tailoring job from Jesse the Tailor
Raffle #5: The 50/50! Winner splits the proceeds of this raffle with Building New Hope.
Tickets are just $1 each, and they’re available before Sunday at Affogato, Dari-Villa, La Prima Espresso, Plank Eye Board Shop, and Lincoln Barber. The drawing is Sunday at 6:30, and winner need not be present. Just make sure you put your name, phone number, and raffle number on the ticket and KEEP YOUR HALF. We will call the winners but you must present your half of the ticket to take the prizes home.
Hope to see you all at the event on Sunday!
Don’t miss out on the celebration of local artists’ success this Sunday, when Bill Vrscak, Lou Schreiber, Claudia Pinza and Rolando Bozzolla will be presented with certificates of achievement by Mayor George Doscher.
The festivities begin at 4pm at Affogato and continue until 7pm. There are 5 raffles with prizes donated from local merchants and the drawing will occur at 6:30pm. Tickets will be for sale all week at Dari-Villa, Plank Eye Skate Shop, La Prima Espresso (in the Strip), and Affogato. There will also be art, pottery, and coffee for sale, the proceeds of which will all go to Building New Hope. All monies collected from the $5 door cover as well as the raffle sales will be donated to Building New Hope to support their community-driven efforts in Nicaragua and El Salvador.
The $5 cover includes free drip coffee (BNH’s Nicaraguan blend) and lemonade. For those with other cravings, Affogato’s entire menu will be available for the duration of the event. There will also be live music in the backyard, including Gene Stovall and Xelazaid; if we’re lucky, Lou Schreiber will play a few tunes too. Don’t miss out on a good time honoring our fellow residents and supporting a good cause.
For more information, see the flyer. Hope to see you all there!