DRUMLine Storms Benedum

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Today's date: February 7, 2013
Contact: Diana Roth, (412) 471-8717; roth@trustarts.org

 The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust presents
DRUMLine Live
Friday, February 26, 2013 at 7:30 p.m., Benedum Center

Pittsburgh, PA- The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust is proud to present an explosive performance from DRUMLine Live on February 26, 2013 at the Benedum Center.  Continuing its fourth US tour, DRUMLine Live’s energetic cast has honed its precision and energy with years of training in marching band programs across the southern United States.

This versatile group of musicians and dancers combines dramatic lighting, intricate choreography and vibrant effects to the stage in an explosive and energetic performance.  Experienced in a wide range of music and dance, DRUMLine Live takes on contemporary hip hop, R&B, classic Motown tunes, and the traditional marching band brass sounds in its musically diverse shows.

The Tennessee Journal reviewed the performance, raving: “The spectacle did not disappoint as the cast dazzled the audience with fancy footwork, comedic scuffles and a blast of marching band tradition…By the end of the hair-raising gospel routine, members of the band were playing in the aisles and the entire audience was brought to their feet…Audience members who thought the stage would be the last place to see the cast were surprised when every cast member…flooded the aisles to dance out to the lobby.”

DRUMLine Live’s diverse group of performers brings an explosive energy and athleticism to an eclectic mix of sounds to create a unique, stage marching band performance. This performance is a part of the 2012-2013 Trust Presents series, sponsored by Cohen and Grigsby.

Tickets start at $28 for DRUMLine Live on February 26, 2013 at 7:30 p.m., at the Benedum Center may be purchased at the Box Office at Theater Square, 655 Penn Avenue, online at www.trustarts.org, or by calling (412) 456-6666. To purchase 10 or more tickets at special discounted rates, please call (412) 471-6930.

About DRUMLine Live
DRUMLine Live traces its heritage back to the Historically Black Colleges and University (HBCU), institutions of higher learning established before 1964 to serve the African American community. The drum line tradition began over fifty years ago at Florida A&M University, which is considered the nation’s preeminent black college marching band school. HBCU marching bands began as support for college football teams subsequently developed into a sport of their own, featuring characteristic high stepping, funky dance rhythms, and diverse musical repertoire.  HBCU marching performances culminated in large-scale competitions, drawing more than 60,000 fans, and, recently, with films such as Drumline, backed by a flurry of high profile marching band appearances, this tradition has caught the nation’s attention.

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Drumline Live at Benedum

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Today's date: January 29, 2013
Contact:
Diana Roth
412-471-8717
roth@trustarts.org

Drumline Live, Tuesday, February 26, 2013, Benedum Center
Cohen & Grigsby Trust Presents series

Pittsburgh, PA- The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust is proud to present an explosive performance from DRUMLine Live on February 15, 2012 at the Benedum Center.  Continuing its fourth US tour, DRUMLine Live’s energetic cast has honed its precision and energy with years of training in marching band programs across the southern United States.

This versatile group of musicians and dancers combines dramatic lighting, intricate choreography and vibrant effects to the stage in an explosive and energetic performance.

Experienced in a wide range of music and dance, DRUMLine Live takes on contemporary hip hop, R&B, classic Motown tunes, and the traditional marching band brass sounds in its musically diverse shows.

The Tennessee Journal reviewed the performance, raving: “The spectacle did not disappoint as the cast dazzled the audience with fancy footwork, comedic scuffles and a blast of marching band tradition…By the end of the hair-raising gospel routine, members of the band were playing in the aisles and the entire audience was brought to their feet…Audience members who thought the stage would be the last place to see the cast were surprised when every cast member…flooded the aisles to dance out to the lobby.”

DRUMLine Live’s diverse group of performers brings an explosive energy and athleticism to an eclectic mix of sounds to create a unique, stage marching band performance. This performance is a part of the 2012-2013 Trust Presents series, sponsored by Cohen and Grigsby.

Tickets start at $28 for DRUMLine Live on February 26, 2013 at 7:30 p.m., at the Benedum Center may be purchased at the Box Office at Theater Square, 655 Penn Avenue, online at www.trustarts.org, or by calling (412) 456-6666. To purchase 10 or more tickets at special discounted rates, please call (412) 471-6930.


About DRUMLine Live
DRUMLine Live traces its heritage back to the Historically Black Colleges and University (HBCU), institutions of higher learning established before 1964 to serve the African American community. The drum line tradition began over fifty years ago at Florida A&M University, which is considered the nation’s preeminent black college marching band school. HBCU marching bands began as support for college football teams subsequently developed into a sport of their own, featuring characteristic high stepping, funky dance rhythms, and diverse musical repertoire.  HBCU marching performances culminated in large-scale competitions, drawing more than 60,000 fans, and, recently, with films such as Drumline, backed by a flurry of high profile marching band appearances, this tradition has caught the nation’s attention.

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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

En Vogue Headlines PSO Community Partners Concert

For Immediate Release
March 12, 2012

BEST-SELLING FEMALE R&B GROUP EN VOGUE HEADLINES PSO COMMUNITY PARTNERS CONCERT AT HEINZ HALL

Tickets go on sale Monday, March 19


PITTSBURGH – En Vogue, one of the most successful and popular female R&B groups of all time, will headline the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra’s (PSO) Ninth Annual Community Partners Concert at 7:30 p.m., Friday, June 29 at Heinz Hall.

En Vogue will perform with the PSO in the second half of the concert, which will be led by PSO Resident Conductor Lawrence Loh. The first half will feature cellist Gabriel Cabezas, winner of the senior division of the 2012 Sphinx Competition, which aims to encourage, develop and recognize classical music talent in the African American and Latino communities.

En Vogue is responsible for a long line of R&B and pop smashes in the 1990s. Songs, such as Hold On, My Lovin' (You're Never Gonna Get It), Giving Him Something He Can Feel, Free Your Mind, and Whatta Man, featuring Salt-N-Pepa, are just a sampling of the mega hits made famous by the Pop/R&B super group.

Fusing style, sophistication, sass, and sex appeal, the En Vogue formula was magical, and the group went on to sell more than 8 million albums. In total, En Vogue recorded five albums: 1990’s Born To Sing, 1992’s Funky Divas, 1997’s EV3, 2000’s Masterpiece Theatre, and 2002’s The Gift of Christmas. There also have been several compilations released, including Best of En Vogue in 1999 and The Very Best of En Vogue in 2001.

This year, the trio – Maxine Jones, Cindy Herron-Braggs and Terry Ellis – are touring worldwide, as well as embarking on film and television projects.

Tickets range from $25.75 to $85.75 and will go on sale to the public at 9 a.m., Monday, March 19. In the PSO’s Community Partners Program, 25 Pittsburgh area nonprofits sign on as "Partners" for the concert. Each Partner is asked to sell at least 50 tickets to the performance. Patrons may also go to www.pittsburghsymphony.org or call the PSO box office at 412.392.4900 or 800.743.8560 to buy tickets and earmark the cost of their ticket purchase to benefit a participating Partner nonprofit of choice.

The Community Partners Program is an annual collaboration between the PSO and Pittsburgh area nonprofit organizations. All proceeds from designated ticket sales to this concert are donated to partner organizations, allowing them to raise a significant amount of funding. The PSO’s Community Partners Concerts have raised more than $631,000 for partnering nonprofit groups since they began in 2004. The PSO donates the orchestra services, and secures corporate sponsors to underwrite out-of-pocket costs associated with guest artist services and concert production.

The PSO would like to recognize and thank Giant Eagle for their lead sponsorship of the Ninth Annual Community Partners Program.

This year, the partner organizations are: Advisory Board on Autism and Related Disorders (ABOARD), Afro-American Music Institute, Allegheny Group of the Sierra Club, Bethlehem Haven, Cancer Caring Center, Children's Sickle Cell Foundation, Inc., East End Cooperative Ministry (EECM), Focus On Renewal, Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, Homeless Children's Education Fund, Kuntu Repertory Theatre, Martin Luther King, Jr. Reading & Cultural Center, Mission Vision, Naomi's Place Transitional Housing, Pittsburgh Community Services, Inc., Pittsburgh Community Television, PLEA, Small Seeds Development, Inc., Tickets for Kids Charities, Urban Impact Foundation, Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh, Ursuline Senior Services, Ward Home, Inc., Western Pennsylvania Humane Society, and YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh.
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Contact:
James Barthen, Vice President of Public Affairs
Phone: 412.392.4835
email: jbarthen@pittsburghsymphony.org

Contact: Ramesh Santanam, Director of Media Relations
Phone: 412.392.4827
email: rsantanam@pittsburghsymphony.org

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September Slate of Live Performances at The Backstage Bar

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust announces

September entertainment for the Backstage Bar

Theater Square, 655 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

www.pgharts.org



PITTSBURGH…The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust continues to program live music in the Cultural District every month. The Backstage Bar features live performances in the early evenings from 5:00-7:30pm – perfect for catching live music after work or before a show!



There are no cover charges for any of these shows. For more information on any act, please click on the calendar date on www.pgharts.org, or contact Randy Kirk at 412-325-6766 and at kirk@pgharts.org.



Live Music in the Backstage Bar – September 2011

All acts are 5:00-7:30PM



Wednesday, September 7

Jason Kendall (Jazz/Rock)


Thursday, September 8

Boilermaker Jazz Band (Jazz)


Friday, September 9

Todd Miller Band (Jazz/Pop)


Saturday, September 10

Don Aliquo, Sr. (Jazz)


Wednesday, September 14

Jimmy Z (Jazz/Standards)


Thursday, September 15

Heather Kropf (Folk/Pop)


Friday, September 16

Phat Man Dee (Jazz)


Saturday, September 17

Erin Burkett (R&B/Standards)


Wednesday, September 21

Tucker Flythe (Jazz)


Thursday, September 22

Boilermaker Jazz Band (Jazz)


Friday, September 23

Jimmy Sapienza (Jazz/Standards)


Saturday, September 24

The Flying Dutchmen (Jazz)


Wednesday, September 28

Bill Heid (Jazz)


Thursday, September 29

Eve Goodman & Tracy Drach (Folk/Jazz)


Friday, September 30

The Wreckids (Pop)


Saturday, October 1

Jared Wilson (Jazz)

Contact Randy Kirk at 412-325-6766, or kirk@pgharts.org for more information.

O'Jays and Friends Concert in Canton Featuring Patti LaBelle

Concert Party On The Run


O'JAYS and FRIENDS

Featuring:

Patti LaBelle, Johnny Gill, and Eric Benet!



SATURDAY, AUGUST 13, 2011

@ Fawcett Stadium in Canton, Ohio

Doors Open @ 5 PM (Festival Seating)

The OJays and Friends featuring the legendary Patti Labelle, The OJays, Johnny Gill and Eric Benet perform in this star-studded concert of the hottest R and B acts on tour. Doors open @ 5 pm.


Buses Leaving Pittsburgh From 2 Locations

On Saturday August 13, 2011:

10:50 am @ Shop N Save, 8th Ave (Homestead)

11:15 am @ New Hope United Methodist Church, 114 W. North Ave. (North Side)



Cost: $75.00 Per Person

**Payment Plan Include $5.00 Charge

(Deposit $35 Due 7/01/11 - Balance Due $45 On 7/25/11)



Trip Includes:

Concert Ticket, Water, Pop, Beer and Transportation - BYOB Welcome

Pro Football Hall Of Fame

will be open when we arrive for those that wish to go at a discount cost

of $16.00 Per Person. (Limited Tickets Available)

For Ticket Information:


Robert (412) 462-5336 & Jerrilynne 412-401-2347

or Russell (412) 352-2485 & Linda 412-298-1153

*No Refund*