Showing posts with label MediaLiteracy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label MediaLiteracy. Show all posts

Tuesday, March 27, 2012

VIP Premiere of Stand Up Now Network TV Show

PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release:

Contact Kent Bey, Event Coordinator standupnownetwork@gmail.com

(412) 596-3785


PITTSBURGH, PA - On Saturday April 21, 2012 the Stand Up Now Network and the Royal Tribe arts organization is presenting a VIP Premiere Screening of the S.U.N. TV Show’s first episode – part of a seasonal youth focused series designed to be educational and informational in the areas of Social Responsibility, Healthy Lifestyles, Youth Development, and Media Literacy. The event program time will begin 6pm sharp at “The Hide Out” Banquet Hall & Lounge at 45 Bates Street in Oakland Pgh PA
15213.

This event will be hosted by the Stand Up Now Show Team and Youth cast from the South Side, Hill District and many other areas in Southwestern Pennsylvania.

This historic occasion brings together very diverse, talented and exceptional youth from a range of sectors in the South Western region of Pennsylvania with professional executive representatives concerned with increasing youth participation in issues involving: Community Service, Environmental Stewardship, Sustainability & Entrepreneurship, Diversity, Violence, Poverty & Hunger, Rights & Justice, Education / Career Development, Family Support, Media Justice, and Arts & Entertainment. SUN TV Show Trailer can be viewed on Youtube.com/StandUpNowNetwork

All adult professionals are welcome to participate. We are actively creating a broad network of mentors including independent media and other industry professionals. (This is not a youth event and adults are discouraged from bringing any unsupervised youth). We hope that all guests will make a $10 “minimum” free will offering. All support will be greatly appreciated. This activity is powered by the people and not funded by any state or federal funds.

All guests should arrive at 6pm sharp for the “Meet and Greet Reception”. At 7pm the “Film Episode” will be viewed. There will be a “Q & A” around 8pm followed by “Post-Entertainment” at 9pm by local unsigned area artists. Free Food & Desserts will be provided. A CHINESE AUCTION will be held throughout the evening. A Private Cash Bar will be available for the adults ($3 Specials All Evening). Dress code is Smart / Formal or “Sophisticated Funky Hipster”. To RSVP or for more information contact Kent Bey standupnownetwork@gmail.com or by calling 412-596-3785

Youth cast participants will be on hand to talk about their 2012 media project and their need for mentors in media and other professionals.

The S.U.N. TV Show is inspired from the Stand Up Now (SUN) project originally supported by the
Heinz Endowment and The Sprout Fund.

Those already slated to appear: City Council Officials, The Soul Pitt Media, Royal Tribe Music, The Stand Up Now Network (South Side, Hill District and North Side) other to be announced. All Are Welcome.


It is the hope of Royal Tribe Music (www.royaltribemusic.com) that the “Stand Up Now” All- Volunteer-Collective will encourage others to join us in this event, give back and add to our vision of forming an active network of diverse youth and concerned professionals to help kids have a voice and the opportunity to make a difference in the region where they live, learn, serve, work and play. All are welcome. Any support would be greatly appreciated.

Posted on behalf of Dreamweaver Marketing Associates.  Joyce Kane is the owner of Cybertary Pittsburgh, a Virtual Administrative support company, providing virtual office support, personal and executive assistance, creative design services and light bookkeeping.  Cybertary works with businesses and busy individuals to help them work 'on' their business rather than 'in' their business.  www.Cybertary.com/Pittsburgh

Friday, September 16, 2011

Pittsburgh Community Television Hosts Open House

For Immediate Release



PCTV to Hold Open House

On September 22nd

Pittsburgh, PA -- Pittsburgh Community Television (PCTV) will host an Open House for non-profits and local businesses interested in learning more about PCTV’s low cost production services on September 22nd from 3 – 8 pm. The event will be held at PCTV’s studio at 1300 Western Avenue on Pittsburgh’s North Side.

Join us for this open house especially designed for the needs of non-profits and small businesses. Learn more about how we can affordably meet your new media needs. PCTV’s staff will be on hand to answer questions and demonstrate our new high definition production capabilities. Light bites and beverages will be served.

Space is limited so please RSVP by calling 412-322-7570.

John H. Patterson
Executive Director
Pittsburgh Community Television (PCTV)
1300 Western Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15233-2030
john@pctv21.org
412-322-7570
http://www.pctv21.org/

Happy Anniversary! 2011 marks PCTV's 25th year in business!

The mission of PCTV is to encourage dialogue, promote media literacy, provide a platform for free speech and build a stronger community through training and by providing local citizens and non-profit organizations with the tools to produce and broadcast programs from their own unique perspectives.