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Pittsburgh To Go Red September 1

Concert venues in Pittsburgh are Some two dozen sites in Pitts- homelessness,” Billboard's Taylor among those planning to partici- burgh are participating. These Mims quotes Brad Nelms of We- pate in the nationwide Red Alert include commercial venues such MakeEvents North America. Restart Campaign. as Club Cafe and Stage AE as Read Mims' full article by click- well as noncommercial venues ing here. On the evening of Tuesday, Sep- like Heinz Hall and the Pittsburgh tember 1, Playhouse. Even office buildings more than like Gulf Tower and the 40th 1500 con- Street Bridge will be in red. [See cert halls the list] and clubs in over 30 The effort is being spearheaded cities will by the #WeMakeEvents coalition. bathe their facades in “The entire live events industry is bright red. The goal is to bring on the brink of collapse. Without awareness to the dire situation financial relief, many businesses Click the graphic above to see live music faces if Congress does- stand to permanently close, and an informational video about n't pass the proposed Restart Act. families risk bankruptcy and the campaign.

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 40th Street Bridge  Lincoln Park Performing Arts  Fifth Avenue Place Center  Gulf Tower  Mr. Smalls Theatre  Hunt Library  Pittsburgh Playhouse  Koppers Building  PPG Paints Arena (Penguins)  Pittsburgh City-County Building  Purnell Center for the Arts  River Vue Apartments Building  Rex Theater  Lightwave International  Roxian Theater  Three Rivers Entertainment  Stage AE  Vincent Lighting Systems  August Wilson African Ameri-  Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall can Cultural Center  Club Cafe  Stephen Foster Memorial  David L. Lawrence Convention  Thunderbird Cafe and Music Center Hall  Heinz Hall (Pittsburgh Symphony) Pittsburgh Applause 2 Pittsburgh Applause MORE SPECIFIC COVID-19 RELATED NEWS

COVID Arts Grants Patron’s Fifteen local foundations and an to apply. Non-501(c)3 projects anonymous private donor have and collectives may use a fiscal Virtually formed The Covid-19 Arts sponsor to apply (assistance to Working Group (CAWG). to aid find and secure a fiscal sponsor is Limitless nonprofit arts organizations dur- available as part of this program). ing the pandemic. The parent company of Pittsburgh “This is not meant to fill in holes, -based ShowClix, Patron Tech- per se, but to really encourage our nology, has announced the launch arts leaders and cultural commu- of “Virtually Limitless” in re- nity to think about how we need sponse to the continuing COVID- to be different to make the whole 19 pandemic. sector stronger, more equitable, CAWG's grants will support arts more inclusive, more resilient and and cultural organizations located sustainable long term,” Maggie in the following Pennsylvania Richardson told WESA-FM's Bill counties: Allegheny, Armstrong, O'Driscoll. Beaver, Bedford, Blair, Butler, Cambria, Fayette, Greene, Indi- The fund has an initial commit- Virtually Limitless is meant to ana, Lawrence, Somerset, Wash- ment of $3.5 million. There are a provide performers and venues ington and Westmoreland. All series of deadlines in September with revenue-generating services 501(c)3 arts organizations, artist- and October for application. Visit for online events. driven projects, and unincorpo- https://artsreimagined.org/ for rated arts collectives are eligible more information. A press release explains: "This initiative aims to leverage the company’s suite of event technol- ogy to transform the industry COVID Cans Parade landscape by removing barriers Another casualty of the COVID- After losing the beloved retailer previously known to organizers. It 19 pandemic is the city’s holiday (and, before it another, Horne’s), boasts nonstop engagement that parade. the parade was taken over by Cox fully immerses event attendees, Media Group’s WPXI-TV. expansive access to audiences The parade’s cancellation may be previously unreachable, and, as a sign that two other major tradi- the name suggests, virtually limit- tions —- Light Up Night and First less possibilities for organizers to Night —- might not happen again successfully create virtual, in- The parade began by Kaufmann’s until 2021. person, and hybrid experiences." Department Store 40 years ago and has been held every Thanks- Learn how the initiative works, giving weekend. visit https://

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AMC Slowly Reopens PCT Seeks The movie screens at The Water- asked to stay home. Pretty soon, front are among those cautiously the number of customers had dou- Donors reopening nationwide, reports bled and in time there was a Lindsey Bahr for the Associated steady stream of people of all The COVID-19 pandemic has Press. ages coming through the doors ravaged the finances of artists, ready to experience the big screen performers, commercial entertain- again." ment and non-profit organiza- tions. These includes even the The success of this reopening (or biggest intuitions like the Pitts- lack thereof) will likely affect burgh Cultural how other cinemas unlock their Trust (PST) Operated by AMC Theatres, doors to the public. which has people came to see the Vin Diesel launched a fund- movie “Bloodshot” for 15 cents a "AMC is only selling to 30% ca- raising cam- ticket. pacity, which in this location paign. meant about 25 people per screen. "When the doors at the West Each film only gets two screen- That campaign is called the Art Homestead theater finally ings a day to give employees am- Connects Us Critical Fund. A opened," Bahr writes, "masked ple time to clean. And showtimes dedicated web site explains: employees stood in the lobby to are also being staggered to help "Since mid-March, the Trust has greet patrons and help them navi- prevent too many people from been forced to cancel more than gate the new safety protocols in- congregating in the lobby." 4,000 performances and events, side, where masks are required leaving a cultural void in our (except when eating and drinking Read her full story by clicking community. In April, the Trust concessions) and the sick are here. identified a $6 million shortfall in our budget for the 2020 fiscal year. We have already made pro- gress toward closing this gap AWC To Reopen through generous contributions, The latest institution to plan a There will, of course, be safety including a lead gift from a Trus- reopening is the August Wilson measures for both staff and visi- tee as well as significant gifts Center, reports Amanda Waltz tors including temperature checks from other key stakeholders. Still, for Pittsburgh City Paper. and face masks. Read Waltz's full there currently remains a $3 mil- article by clicking here. lion shortfall. We are working to On September 18, the center will raise these much-needed funds by open with the new exhibition the end of this year." "Dominic Chambers: Like the Shape of Clouds on Water." As of the end of August, the cam- paign has raised just over $120,000. To donate, click here.

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PG Closer To Strike & Loses Key Reporter

An overwhelming vote in mid- “We want nothing more than to have also voted to strike. Read August has put the editorial staff negotiate a mutually agreed upon Fuller's full article by clicking of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette on settlement," she quotes guild here. strike. leader Michael A. Fuoco. "Should the company refuse to rescind the In addition, long-time Post- illegal changes to our working Gazette TV reporter Rob Owen conditions, return to the bargain- has moved over to competitor, ing table and negotiate a fair con- The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. tract for both sides, we are pre- Read more by clicking here. pared to withhold our talent from MediaPost.com's Melynda Fuller the Post-Gazette, to effectively reports that the vote was 88 to 31 remove the newspaper’s heart and and came after three-and-a-half soul." years of failed efforts of the Newspaper Guild of Pittsburgh There are at least two more steps and Block Communications. before an actual walkout can hap- pen. Other unionized workers Children’s Museum Faces Race Issues

The Children's Museum of A CMP press release explains For more information, contact Pittsburgh (CMP) has announced that "through facilitated engage- [email protected] and a new initiative promoting diver- ment sessions, hiring a leader to O'Driscoll's article is available sity and inclusion. guide our diversity and inclusion here. work, and establishing a perma- nent board committee to ensure continued progress."

To do this, the museum's board is creating a permanent Diversity, Equity, Accessibly and Inclusion (DEAI) Committee whose chair This announced came as WESA- joins the executive committee of FM's Bill O'Driscoll reports of the board. There is also a newly allegations of racism at the mu- created staff position. seum. An open letter penned by former staff members claims "a At the core of this initiative are pattern of disrespect and dismis- engagement sessions where com- siveness towards partnerships munity members "can [help] de- with schools serving predomi- sign programs and policies to nantly Black learners." Read it by ensure that every child and family clicking here. The museum ini- feels welcome, safe, and seen – in tially dismissed the charges but particular Black, minority and later conceded "that there are marginalized children and fami- problems in our organization." lies."

www.pittsburghapplause.com www.pittsburghaebook.com Thursday September 17th at 6:00 PM Then Join Us As We Watch WIFM’s Documentary at 8:00 pm

Join us as we “toast the trailblazers” and celebrate the local television premiere of WIFM’s documentary, Trailblazer’s of the Suffrage Movement: Celebrating 100 Years premiering that evening at 8 p.m. on WQED’s main HD Channel, Channel 13.

We will join together virtually to taste test some amazing wines and raise our glasses to all the women who worked so tirelessly to earn us the right to vote. We will also feature a special guest speaker (or two) to discuss the realities of going back to work on set.

HOW IT WORKS: Purchase wine by CLICKING HERE. Or go to our calen- dar. Your wine purchase is your ticket to the event. Once we receive your order, we will send you a zoom link to attend prior to the 17th. You may purchase as many bottles as you like, just be sure to save at least one for the 17th to toast with us!

A portion of the proceeds will directly benefit Women In Film and their efforts to improve the status and portrayal of women in film, video and other screen based media. Pittsburgh Applause 7 Pittsburgh Applause

Delta Foundation is Done Quinto

The controversial producer of reported that "members of the Show Pittsburgh Pride events, the Delta Pittsburgh LGBTQ Coalition Foundation, is permanently dis- and the group TransYouniting . . . solving. are taking the lead in organizing Cancelled the area’s Pride festivities." The goal is for Pride to reoccur in At press time, AMC Networks' early June, 2021. flagship basic cable network AMC (formerly American Movie “Pittsburgh Pride will be inclusive Classics) has cancelled and a safe space for all members "NOS4A2" of the LGBTQ community,” Blackley quotes Coalition founder "NOS4A2" (pronounced Kenny West. “This is something "Nosforantu") starred Pittsburgh Allegations have been growing moving forward, this is about native Zachary Quinto in an adap- for years that the foundation's inclusivity and diversity and this tation of the 2013 horror novel annual Pride programming is is about bringing love back to a written by Joe Hill. overly geared to high-income community that needs healing.” white gay people at the cultural Ratings for the second season expense of other members of the were about half of that of the first, LGBTQ community. reports Denise Petski for Dead- line. There will not be a third sea- “I'm the only Black trans woman son. and the only real representation on the [Delta] board when it comes to Black community and more or less the poor commu- nity,” Dena Stanley of Trans Click the graphic above to YOUniting told WESA-FM's see WPXI-TV’s coverage of Katie Blackley. Delta’s closure.

Earlier this year, Gary Van Horn stepped down as leader after a Redstone Dies criminal complaint accused him of impersonating a public servant Sumner Redstone, the driving Redstone was born to a Jewish and forgery. There have also been force behind ViacomCBS, died family in Boston who had internal financial questions. But it on August 11 at the age of 97. changed their name from Roth- was the cancellation of the city's stein. A Harvard College gradu- 2020 Pride events --- whose spon- ate, he served in the U. S. Army sorship provide about 90% of during World War II. Redstone Delta's annual revenue --- that later succeeded his father as head dealt the final blow. of the theater chain National Amusements through which he On August 24, The Pittsburgh ViacomCBS owns two Pittsburgh eventually built ViacomCBS. Tribune-Review's Tom Davidson television stations and, through its stake in Entercom, four local Sumner Redstone's full biography radio stations. Most prominent of is available on Wikipedia. Women In Film and Media these is KDKA-TV. Presents Virtual Wine Mixer www.pittsburghapplause.com www.pittsburghaebook.com Toasting The Trailblazers Thursday September 17th at 6:00 PM Then Join Us As We Watch WIFM's Documentary at 8:00 pm Join us as we "toast the trailblazers" and celebrate the local television premiere of WIFM's documen- tary, Trailblazer's of the Suffrage Movement: Celebrating 100 Years premiering that evening at 8 p.m. on WQED’s main HD Channel, Channel 13.

We will join together virtually to taste test some amazing wines and raise our glasses to all the women who worked so tirelessly to earn us the right to vote.

We will also feature a special guest speaker (or two) to discuss the realities of going back to work on set.

HOW IT WORKS: Purchase wine by going to the Private Facebook page. Or go to our calendar. Your wine purchase is your ticket to the event. Once we receive your order, we will send you a zoom link to attend prior to the 17th. You may purchase as many bottles as you like, just be sure to save at least one for the 17th to toast with us!

A portion of the proceeds will directly benefit Women In Film and their efforts to improve the status and portrayal of women in film, video and other screen based media. FOR DETAILS AND TO FOLLOW ALONG: JOIN THE FACEBOOK Page:

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Questions: Email us: [email protected] Website: www.wifmpit.org Stay tuned for these upcoming announcements: Pittsburgh Applause 8 Pittsburgh Applause

Library’s Contemporary To Open Media New Lawrenceville Home Among the institutions reopening COVID-19, we are thrilled to Awards during COVID is Contemporary finally welcome visitors into our Craft, but their resumption is a new permanent home. With this transformational move," said ex- Despite the challenges of the pan- little different: its ecutive director Janet McCall, in a demic, the Carnegie Library of reopening is the press release, "Contemporary Pittsburgh still managed to hold debut of its new Craft is growing into something its annual Teen Media Awards location. fresh, unexpected, and even more program. impactful as a community asset. The new site in During these uncertain times, the About 200 young Lawrenceville opens arts can play an even more impor- writers, visual September 3 with the inaugural tant role as a resource for well artists, musicians, exhibition is "The Heart Lives being, hope, and resilience. We filmmakers and through The Hands" by interna- believe that visitors will find in- inventors in Alle- tionally renowned artist Swoon. spiration and solace in Swoon's gheny County inaugural exhibition." submitted works. "After 49 years of operation, and The top prize is despite a long delay due to named in honor of Ralph Munn (1894-1975), a pioneer in library and information sciences who ran Images the library from 1928 to 1964.

Ariella Riccobon of Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School was hon- ored in the prose category and Aliya Pimental of Westinghouse Arts Academy for poetry.

First place winners in each cate- gory received $250 and second place winners received $100. Take a look at the full list by clicking here.

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Pittsburgh Opera Hire 2; Moves Productions Steven Grair and Rebekah Diaz After stints with the Sarasota “We are thrilled to have Rebekah have been hired to fill two key Opera and Opera San Antonio, aboard,” says Pittsburgh Opera positions at the Pittsburgh Op- Steven Grair has been named the General Director Christopher era. company's new Director of Pro- Hahn in the same press release. duction. “Relocating and chang- “She is the right person to help ing jobs during a global pandemic take our community engagement might appear risky,” says Grair in efforts to the next level. And her a Pittsburgh Opera press release. dedication to IDEA principles “But this opportunity was too will help Pittsburgh Opera Like other producers --- commer- good to pass up. I have always achieve the continual improve- cial and non-commercial alike --- admired Pittsburgh Opera’s com- ment in these areas which is im- the Opera is trying to navigate its mitment to performing a diverse portant to our organization.” way through the COVID crises repertoire, with new works and and plan for some sort of return to productions, in multiple venues. I Meanwhile, the company has an- in-person live performances. The am excited to help Pittsburgh Op- nounced its 2020-2021 resident answer has been to downsize pro- era emerge from COVID and per- artists. They are mezzo-soprano ductions by moving them from form for live audiences again." Maire Carmack, sopranos Made- the massive Benedum Center to line Ehlinger and Véronique Fil- the more intimate (and, presuma- Rebekah Diaz is a Carnegie Mel- loux; bass Jeremy Harr, Baritone bly manageable) stage at the Op- lon University alumnus who is Yazid Gray; tenor Angel Romero era's headquarters. assuming the Manager of Com- and stage director Kaley Karis munity Engagement post. Smith.

Wiz Launches New Biz Pittsburgh native and Grammy smoky-sweet BBQ sauce; Taylor Award nominated rapper Wiz Gang Turkey Burger, a juicy tur- Khalifa is entering the food busi- key patty with fresh lettuce, sliced ness, reports Heran Mama for tomato, onion, creamy mayo and Billboard. a side of Chip Hits, crispy house- made chips tossed in parmesan Working with the company Next- and lemon; Mac & Yellow, a bite {check} to launch a chain gooey bowl of mac and cheese called HotBox by Wiz. This de- goodness with even more cheese livery-only service features a on top; and the Mile High Dark menu designed by Khalifa. Chocolate Brownie, a delectable dessert." Nextbite's web site describes the company as a "virtual restaurant" Pittsburgh will be one of the inau- branding and development firm. gural cities when the service be- gins October 1. Mama explains that this includes some of his favorite food such as "Blazed Ends, crispy, savory burnt brisket ends smothered in a

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As venues finalize their new schedules, we’ll update our event listings! Opportunities Funding is available from the Arts Equity Reimagined Fund, a program established by the Covid-19 Arts Working Group (CAWG) in response to the ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 crisis. For more information, click https://artsreimagined.org/

Applications are being accepted for The Breathe project, a nationwide initiative co-produced by City Theatre. The project's mission is to "select, curate and archive work from multidisciplinary theater artists of color who are re- sponding to our current moment in history, and to build relationships between artists of color and producers of live theater in their city, state and/or region." The deadline is September 14. For more information, visit https:// www.thebreathproject2020.com/

Project Stream grants support small community arts projects offered by artists, arts organizations, other non-profit organizations or governments. The Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council distributes these grants on behalf of the Penn- sylvania Council on the Arts. The maximum amount is $2,500 and the deadline is October 20. Details are available at https://www.pittsburghartscouncil.org/programs/grants/project-stream-grants

The Mattress Factory is seeking a part-time (i.e. weekends) "experience associate" to staff the front desk. The se- lected person will greet visitors, answer questions, sell memberships, etc. Download this PDF to learn more: https://www.mattress.org/sites/default/files/Visitor%20Experience%20Associate%20-%20Aug%202020.pdf

Three positions are open at Cox Media Group's WPXI-TV: a reporter, a production assistant and a broadcast spe- cialist. For information and to apply click https://cmg.jobs.net/en-US/search? keywords=&location=Pittsburgh,PA,USA&placeid=ChIJA4UGSG_xNIgRNBuiWqEV-Y0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

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