YWCA Receives Verizon Grant

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CONTACT:

Laura Harwin

YWCA Greater Pittsburgh

412-255-1279

YWCA receives Verizon grant for anti-violence activities

PITTSBURGH, PA : The YWCA Greater Pittsburgh is pleased to announce a grant of $8,000 from Verizon for the YWCA Week Without Violence.

“We appreciate Verizon’s support of our efforts to bring others together to identify peaceful solutions and take action against the violence in our community,” said Magdeline E. Jensen, CEO, YWCA Greater Pittsburgh.

The YWCA Week Without Violence is an annual campaign that focuses attention on practical, sustainable non-violent alternatives through a week-long series of events. Besides the YWCA, numerous community agencies spearhead and/or are involved in these events. In 2010, activities included promoting safety activities among young children; highlighting ways women and men can work to prevent violence against women; identifying hate crimes and how to report incidents; and presenting youth perspectives on violence and violence prevention.

“On behalf of Verizon, we are pleased to support the YWCA in its mission to break the cycle of violence in the community,” said William B. Carnahan, Vice President-External Affairs, Verizon Pennsylvania. “This event aligns with Verizon’s mission to create safer communities through domestic violence prevention.”

The YWCA Week Without Violence is an international event that has spread to over 50 states and 40 countries. The YWCA Greater Pittsburgh will once again be joining YWCA’s nationwide for the 16th annual YWCA Week Without Violence coming October 2011, dates to be announced.

The YWCA Greater Pittsburgh is a women’s membership movement committed to the elimination of racism and the economic empowerment of women and girls. For more information about the YWCA’s programs and services, persons may visit www.ywcapgh.org or call 412-391-5100.
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Motivating Gen X & Y Presented by EWC

Motivating Generation X & Y

With four generations in the workplace, the intersection of style, preference, modes and speed have taken leadership nuances to new heights.

With the onset of iPods, BlackBerrys, Facebook, iphones and... who knows what's next, how do we motivate our savvy new leaders to leverage diversity and synergy?

by

Dr. Jan Ferri-Reed

Best-selling author and keynote speaker

January 27, 2011

Sheraton Station Square Hotel

11:15 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

EWC Member: $30 Guest: $40



Attend this dynamic and entertaining KEYNote to:


· Identify the trends and preferences of Gen X & Y

· Build workplace environments of inclusion and engagement

· Gain techniques for coaching and mentoring colleagues


About the Presenter:

Jan is a seasoned consultant and President of KEYGroup®, a 30-year international speaking, training and assessment firm and co-author of Keeping the Millennials: Why Companies are Losing Billions in Turnover to This Generation and What To Do About It. Jan has presented a variety of programs to thousands of managers and employees in a diverse range of organizations across the globe. Jan's work focuses on creating productive workplaces and retaining talent while increasing the bottom line. She does executive consultation, facilitation of senior level, planning and team building retreats and keynoting at corporate and association events.

Representative clients for whom Jan provides services include GlaxoSmithKline, MARC Advertising, DelMonte Foods, The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation, US Steel Corporation, Volkswagen-Audi-Porsche, Pitney Bowes, MTV Networks, Merrill Lynch and UBS-AG.

Schedule for Program:

11:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Registration and Networking

11:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon Lunch

12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m. Program

Registration:

You can register online by using this link: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/1019195441.

or by email to ewcpgh@aol.com and please mail your check payable to Executive Women's Council to:

Roberta Rollings
241 Patterson Road
Bethel Park, PA 15102
412-848-9011

Camelot Dazzles with New Pittsburgh Public Theater Production

Hayden Tee as King Arthur

Pittsburgh Public Theater Presents

Camelot

Magnetic young stars bring new life to Lerner & Loewe’s legendary musical in a dazzling production directed by Ted Pappas.

PITTSBURGH (January 4, 2011) Pittsburgh Public Theater’s biggest event of the season is a spectacular new production of the beloved musical, Camelot. Directed by Ted Pappas, Camelot runs January 20 – February 20, 2011 at the O’Reilly Theater, Pittsburgh Public Theater’s home in the heart of Downtown’s Cultural District. For tickets call 412.316.1600 or visit www.ppt.org. Camelot is presented by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield.

With a book and lyrics written by Alan Jay Lerner and music composed by Frederick Loewe, Camelot evokes the court of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. The legend is told through music that sparkles with wit and gorgeous melody, a story about the quest for chivalry and the forces that stand in its way, and the enchantment and pageantry of a realm that has lived in our imaginations for centuries. Songs include “The Lusty Month of May,” “How to Handle a Woman,” “Before I Gaze at You Again,” “If Ever I Would Leave You,” and of course, “Camelot.”

King Arthur will be played by New Zealand native Hayden Tee, described as “One of the great male talents of the Australian musical stage” by The Daily Telegraph. Opposite Tee, as Guenevere, will be Kimberly Burns, whose credits include leading roles in Thoroughly Modern Millie and The Pirates of Penzance. Also featured in the cast of 22 are Keith Hines as Sir Lancelot, Noble Shropshire as Pellinore, Alex Coleman as Merlyn, Don DiGiulio as Mordred, and Daisy Hobbs as Nimue.

The knights, ladies, and pages are: Dieter Bierbrauer, Greggory Brandt, Mark Campbell, Joe Jackson, Joe Paparella, Jonathan Pendergrass, Matthew Charles Thompson, Ben Thorpe, Theodore Watts, Zanna Fredland, Amanda Frennier, Christina McCann, and Sarah Ziegler. The role of Tom will be shared by Joshua Brelsford and Dustin Butoryak.

The orchestra will perform under the musical direction of F. Wade Russo. Camelot’s design team is James Noone (Scenic), Alejo Vietti (Costumes), Kirk Bookman (Lighting), and Zach Moore (Sound). Ruth E. Kramer is the Production Stage Manager and Fredric H. Orner is the Assistant Stage Manager.

Camelot made its Broadway debut in 1960. Other memorable musicals by Lerner & Loewe include Brigadoon in 1947, Paint Your Wagon in 1951, My Fair Lady in 1956, and the 1958 film Gigi, which won nine Academy Awards.

Pittsburgh Public Theater Presents

What: Camelot

When: January 20 – February 20, 2011

Performance Schedule

Tues. through Sat. at 8 pm (except Tues., Feb. 15 when the show is at 7 pm).

Sat. & Sun. at 2 pm (except Sat., Jan. 29).

There will be an additional 2 pm matinee on Thurs., Feb. 17.

Sun. at 7 pm.

Press Night is Thurs. Jan. 27. Opening Night is Fri. Jan. 28.

Ticket Prices: $40.75 to $65.75. $15.75 for students and age 26 and younger.

The PNC Family Fun Pack is designed for patrons bringing children to Camelot, which is recommended for ages 10 and up.

For tickets call 412.316.1600 or visit www.ppt.org