Showcase Noir: Artist and Designer Market

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Today's date: May 30, 2013
Media Contacts:  Shaunda Miles, miles@trustarts.org / 412-471-1578
                                Diana Roth, roth@trustarts.org / 412-471-8717

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust presents

Showcase Noir: Artist and Designer Market
June 8 & 9, 2013
Corner of 8th Street & Penn Avenue
Downtown Pittsburgh's Cultural District

Pittsburgh, PA:  The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s Showcase Noir is an exhibit that celebrates the works of artists and designers of the African Diaspora. 2013 marks the 10th year the Cultural Trust has presented this exhibit showcasing works for sale: paintings, sculptures, photographs, fiber art, jewelry, pottery and art in various mediums, from some of most talented emerging and established artists, both local and national.

The exhibit will be located under a spacious tent at the corner of 8th Street and Penn Avenue in downtown Pittsburgh’s Cultural District.  Exhibit hours are Saturday, June 8: Noon to 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, June 9: Noon to 7:00 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information visit:http://trustarts.culturaldistrict.org/event/5284/showcase-noir-african-american-designer-market

 “We are proud to bring Showcase Noir artisans and their fine works, both local and national, to Pittsburgh’s Cultural District.  Artists are traveling from New York, Nashville, South Carolina and other cities across the US.  New this year to the Showcase exhibit is featured artist in residence, Al Bright who will have his work on display at 709 Penn Gallery.  The show is titled Abstract Jazz Works.  Art and music will provide an exciting blend of visuals and activity for visitors to enjoy”, comments Janis Burley-Wilson, Vice President of Education and Community Engagement and Director of Jazz Programs with the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust.  The opening reception for Abstract Jazz Works is  May 31st from 6-8pm at 709 Penn Gallery.  There will be an artist talk on Sunday, June 9 at Noon, 709 Penn Gallery.

Showcase Noir will be complimented both days with live entertainment from the stages of the Pittsburgh JazzLive International Festival.  For a complete schedule visit www.pittsburghjazzlive.com

Showcase Noir and  Pittsburgh JazzLive International Festival are presented in conjunction with theDollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival (June 7-16). www.3riversartsfest.org

Showcase Noir, Pittsburgh JazzLive International Festival and Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival are projects of The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust.  For more information, visit www.TrustArts.org, or call 412-456-6666.

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JazzLive International Festival Schedule of Events Announced

You are invited to join The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust

for the kick-off celebration of the

PITTSBURGH JAZZLIVE INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL

Thursday, May 31
OFFICIAL PITTSBURGH JAZZLIVE INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL
KICKOFF PARTY!
SHOPPING, SALES, GIVEAWAYS, LIVE ENTERTAINMENT!
Macy’s, Downtown Pittsburgh
Main Floor
5-7PM
Mark Lucas Band with special guest Sean Jones

FESTIVAL EVENTS
FRIDAY, JUNE 1
PITTSBURGH JAZZLIVE INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL
JAZZLIVE CRAWL, throughout the Cultural District
5:30 – 9pm, unless otherwise noted
NO COVER.   SEATING AVAILABLE FOR DINING/BAR WHERE APPLICABLE

Original Fish Market
1001 Liberty Avenue
Joe Negri
5:30 -8:30PM
Jazz guitar legend, classic melodies and old favorites.
Hosted by Tony Mowod

August Wilson Center for African American Culture
980 Liberty Avenue
Brett Williams and Friends
New jazz and funk fusion

Awesome Books
929 Liberty Avenue
Poet, Vanessa German and neo soul artist, Joy Ike create a music and poetry salon, and invite friends to join in.  Sean Jones makes guest appearance at 7pm

Trust Arts Education Center
805-807 Liberty Avenue
Peirce Studio
Al Dowe featuring Etta Cox
5-7PM
Pittsburgh favorites playing standards, straight-ahead jazz

Crazy Mocha
801 Liberty Avenue
DJ SMI
Spinning funk and rare jazz grooves

Taste of Dahntahn
535 Liberty Avenue
Jevon Rushton Band featuring Shawnee Lake & Fred Pugh
Funky drummer and vocals by fiery Shawnee Lake and silky smooth Fred Pugh

Nola on the Square
24 Market Street
Kenny Blake Band
Smooth sax

Fairmont Hotel’s Jazz at Andy’s
510 Market Street
Tania Grubbs
Standards, vocals, ballads
5:30 – 12AM
Martinis, tapas, and cool setting with vocalist and her very talented friends

Caffé Amante
120 Fifth Avenue
Fifth Avenue Place, 2ndfloor
Mike Tomaro
Classic jazz standards

Wyndham Grand Hotel Pittsburgh
600 Commonwealth Place, at the POINT
Mark Strickland
Jazz guitarist extraordinaire plays cool jazz
Hosted by Bob Studebaker

Olive or Twist
140 6thStreet
Kevin Howard Band
Smooth jazz and R & B in the upstairs lounge

Melange Bistro Bar
136 6thStreet
James Johnson III
Funk and jazz, with a wicked rhythm section

Braddock’s American Brasserie
107 6thStreet
Tim Stevens/Leonard Johnson Project
Ballads and cool jazz

Backstage Bar
655 Penn Avenue,
Thomas Wendt Quartet featuring Maureen Budway
Classic, straight ahead jazz
Host by Tony Mowod

Agnes Katz Plaza
Corner of 7thand Penn Avenue
Big Mean Sound Machine
Afro Beat with electronica

Agnes Katz Plaza
Corner of 7th and Penn Avenue
J Malls
Pittsburgh Vinyl Sale

Tambellini’s  Restaurant
139 & 7thStreet
Michele Bensen and Chris Pangikas
Sophisticated lady and her piano man

Bossa Nova
123 7thStreet
Puro Queso Jazz Quartet featuring Daniel Hidalgo Wong
Latin Jazz

Future Tenant
819 Penn Avenue
Thoth Trio
Experimental, always surprising melodies

Nine on Nine
900 Penn Avenue
Max Leake
Piano jazz favorite does solo like no other

Sharp Edge Bistro
922 Penn Avenue
Eric Johnson
Sometimes bluesy, sometimes a cool West Coast vibe…always entertaining

Seviche
930 Penn Avenue
George Jones New View Trio
Latin jazz with conga master

August Henry’s City Saloon
946 Penn Avenue
Alton Merrell
Piano with loads of soul

Sonoma Grille
947 Penn Avenue
Dwayne Dolphin
Bass legend makes it funky with hard driving soul jazz


CABARET JAZZLIVE SPECIAL SESSION-TICKETED PERFORMANCE
Fort Apache Band w/Andy and Jerry Gonzalez
Latin jazz legends make rare Pittsburgh appearance.
Cabaret Theater
Friday, June 1
8pm
For tickets, call 412 456 6666, or visit trustarts.org
Also available at the door night of show

OUTDOOR STAGES
JUNE 2, 2012
Penn Avenue Stage I
1:00                      Introduction & Remarks
1:15 – 2:00PM    Ernie Krivda & The Detroit Connection
2:45 – 3:30PM    Clayton Brothers
4:15 – 5:15pm    Sean Jones Quintet
6:00 – 7:15PM    Average White Band

Penn Avenue Stage II
2:00 – 2:45PM    Jesse Fischer & Soul Cycle
3:30 – 4:15PM    Jeff ‘Tain” Watts Quartet
5:15 – 6:00PM    Robert Glasper Experiment

9thStreet Stage
1:30 – 2:30PM    Carolyn Perteete
3:00 – 4:00PM    Poogie Bell
4:30 – 5:45PM    Center of Life


JUNE 3, 2012
Penn Avenue Stage I
1:00PM                Introductions & Remarks            
1:15 – 2:00PM    Curtis Brothers
2:45 – 3:30PM    Warren Wolf Quartet
4:15 – 5:00PM    Allan Harris Band
6:00 – 7:15PM    Lalah Hathaway

Penn Avenue Stage II
2:00 – 2:45PM    David Budway Quartet
3:30 – 4:14PM    Aurora Jazz Fusion
5:00 – 6:00PM    Monty Alexander
                             Harlem – Kingston Express Quartet

9thStreet Stage
1:30 – 2:30PM    Mark Lucas
3:45 – 5:00PM    Roger Humphries & RH Factor

AFTER THE CRAWL…AFTER THE CONCERTS
June 1 JazzLive Jam Session
Fairmont Hotel’s Jazz at Andys              
510 Market Street
9 - 12am │Vocal Jam w/Tania Grubb                    

Melange Bistro Bar
136 6thStreet
10 – 2am │DJ Nate the Phat Barber

Seviche
930 Penn Avenue
10 – 2 am │ 2 Turntables and a saxophone

Sonoma Grille
947 Penn Avenue
10 -2 am │Poogie Bell Band
                                                                                               

June 2 JazzLive Jam Sessions
Original Fish Market
1001 Liberty Avenue
10 - 1 am │Sean Jones

Seviche
930 Penn Avenue
10 – 2 am

Sonoma Grille
947 Penn Avenue
10 -2 am │Roger Humphries


SHOWCASE NOIR
African American Artist & Designer Market
Corner of 8th Street and Penn Avenue, Cultural District
Saturday, June 2, 12-8 p.m.
Sunday, June 3, 12-7 p.m.
A unique arts showcase featuring the work of some of the region's finest African-American artists, incuding pottery, paintings, jewelry and sculpture available for sale.

For listing of events, visit http://pittsburghjazzlive.com/

Pittsburgh JazzLive International Festival is presented in conjunction with the Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival. The JazzLive festival is made through the generosity and community support of the Richard King Mellon Foundation, UPMC, City of Pittsburgh, Macy's and Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield.

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Showcase Noir Celebrates the African Diaspora

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Today's date: May 10, 2012
Contact:
Veronica Corpuz
corpuz@trustarts.org
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust presents

SHOWCASE NOIR: African American Artist and Designer Market
June 2 & 3, 2012
Corner of 8th  Street & Penn Avenue
Downtown Pittsburgh’s Cultural District

Pittsburgh, PA: The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s Showcase Noir is an exhibit that celebrates the works of artists and designers of the African Diaspora. 2012 marks the 9th year the Cultural Trust has presented this exhibit showcasing works for sale -  paintings, sculptures, photographs, fiber art, jewelry, pottery and art in various mediums  ̶  from emerging and established artists, both local and national.

The exhibit will be located under the tents at the corner of 8th Street and Penn Avenue in downtown Pittsburgh’s Cultural District.  Exhibit hours are Saturday, June 2: Noon to 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, June 3: Noon to 7:00 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public.

 “Showcase Noir brings some of the most talented artists and designers from around the country to Pittsburgh to display and sell their art.  From fine jewelry, to beautiful abstract paintings, to pottery and sculpture, Showcase Noir has something for everyone with an interest in art.  We are very proud to present Showcase Noir in cooperation with the Pittsburgh JazzLive International Festival” comments Janis Burley-Wilson, Vice President of Education & Community Engagement, The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust.

Showcase Noir will be complimented both days with live entertainment from the stages of the Pittsburgh JazzLive International Festival.  The jazz festival (June 1-3) mission is to showcase, promote and nurture jazz musicians.  Showcase Noir and Pittsburgh JazzLive International Festival are presented in conjunction with the Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival (June 1-10). For more information, visit www.TrustArts.org, or call 412-456-6666.

Showcase Noir, Pittsburgh JazzLive International Festival and Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival are presented by The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust.
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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

Showcase Noir Exhibition Concludes Pittsburgh JazzLive International

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


CONTACT:
Veronica Corpuz
(412) 471-6082
corpuz@pgharts.org

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust hosts

SHOWCASE NOIR

African-American artist and designer exhibition will conclude weekend festivities of Pittsburgh JazzLive International

Byham Theater, 101 Sixth Street, Cultural District

Sunday, June 5, 2011, from 12 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

FREE

PITTSBURGH, PA: The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Education and Community Engagement Department hosts Showcase Noir, the eighth annual exhibit and sale of artwork by African-American artists and designers, on Sunday, June 5, 2011, from 12 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at the Byham Theater. This year’s installment of Showcase Noir coincides with the Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival and the conclusion of the Pittsburgh JazzLive International to showcase, promote and nurture jazz musicians.

Showcase Noir celebrates the works of African American Artists and Designers from the greater Pittsburgh area and beyond. The exhibit showcases paintings, sculptures, photographs, fiber art, jewelry, pottery, and art in various mediums, from some of Pittsburgh’s most talented emerging and established artists. This free event is complemented by live jazz music featuring Alton Merrell Ban and acid jazz and rare funk grooves spun by DJ SMI.

Participating artists in Showcase Noir include: Kyttie Ayiku, Ernest Bey, Cheryl Clayton, Denise P. Clayton, Curtis E. Cureton, Roberta L. Ellis, Joktan J. Faulk, Kendrah Foster, Hope Frasier, Florence Smith, George Hogan, Jeffrey B. Jones, Charlotte Lorraine Ka, LaVerne A. Kemp, Curtis Tina Lockhart, Brenda Marshall, Mary E. Martin, Terry Mitchum, Saihou Njie, Bill Osborne, Tracy L. Smalley, Kenn Thomas and more.

For more information on Showcase Noir please call 412-456-6666. Visit pittsburghjazzlive.com for a detailed schedule of Pittsburgh JazzLive International events.
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