The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway Re-Staged at The Byham

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


Today's date: November 5, 2011



The Musical Box: “The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway”

Tuesday, November 22, 2011, at 8:00 p.m., at the Byham Theater

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust is proud to present The Musical Box performing The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway. The Musical Box will perform at the Byham Theater on Tuesday, November 22, 2011, at 8:00 p.m. This concert is a part of the 2011-2012 Cohen and Grigsby Trust Presents series.

Canadian band, The Musical Box, founded in 1993, is the only band in the world to obtain from Peter Gabriel and Genesis the performing rights and access to archives, audio tracks and original slideshow for The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway. The Musical Box first re-staged in meticulous detail the original Genesis concert (1974) in October, 2000 at the Spectrum in Montreal and again in early 2006 in Europe. The band’s name The Musical Box originated from the Genesis song of same title from the 1971 album Nursery Cryme.

The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway (originally released as a double-concept album, 1974) is based on a story by Peter Gabriel, including iconic titles such as “Fly on A Windshield,” “In The Cage,” and “Carpet Crawlers.” Lamb tells the story of a New York punk called Rael and his odyssey into the underworld. The cast performs in outrageous costumes with various stage props. In addition, The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway features eye catching visual effects and pyrotechnics as well as a 1000 projection slide show. The concert was first performed live on tour by Genesis in 1974 and is considered one of the first Rock Operas. Genesis’ original American/European tour of Lamb ended after six months and at that time Peter Gabriel left the group to purse his own career.

Tickets ($39.25-$47.25) for The Musical Box on November 22, 2011 at 8:00 p.m., at the Byham Theater may be purchased at the Box Office at Theater Square, 655 Penn Avenue, online at www.pgharts.org, or by calling (412) 456-6666. To purchase 10 or more tickets at special discounted rates, please call (412) 471-6930.
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Dr. Podgurski Named Dignity and Respect Champion

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Contact: Melissa Marullo
412.969.2530
mam@judith-kelly.com

Dr. Mary Jo Podgurski Recognized as October

Dignity & Respect Champion

Director of The Washington Hospital Teen Outreach and President of Academy for Adolescent Health Inc. Honored for Work with Teens


(PITTSBURGH, PA) October 31, 2011– As an advocate for teen health, Dr. Mary Jo Podgurski works tirelessly to make the community a safe and respectful environment for youth to make healthy and smart decisions as they grow.


“One of the challenges we have is to reframe culture. We have to make it unacceptable to be disrespectful to others and it starts with young people. It has to be automatic to know that it is not o.k. to not respect others. If I can get kids to know that, that is a huge leap in changing our whole culture,” Mary Jo said.


Nominated by Washington County Commissioner Bracken Burns, Mary Jo was selected as the October Dignity & Respect Champion for her work at the Academy for Adolescent Health and The Washington Hospital Teen Outreach.


“Mary Jo is the personification of the phrase dignity and respect. She has devoted her life to the adolescent population and, in addition to respecting them, she demands that they respect each other,” Bracken said.


The Academy for Adolescent Health, Inc., which Mary Jo founded in 1988, provides programs for teens and youth and works to create a community in which young people are respected and able to enjoy physical and mental wellness. The organization serves as an advocate for youth, parents, professionals, and community members to encourage wellness.


Mary Jo lives in Washington, PA with her husband of 38 years. She attributes her success to her loving parents and supporting family.


“I’ve been married since ’73, and he is a wonderful partner. My father was an Italian immigrant, and my parents taught me to respect all people regardless of race, ethnicity, orientation, or funds. That was rare considering the time. Adults matter in the lives of teenagers. I’m teaching these young people how to make healthy choices so they can be good human beings.”


The Washington Hospital Teen Outreach holds an annual Ambassador for Respect Program in which 20,000 students participate in a “pass it on” activity that encourages recognition of respectful behavior. Each year the program centers around a different topic, including focusing on the word “respect” and what it means, listening to a speaker who talks about poverty among African Americans, a focus on self-respect and how young people think about themselves, and most recently, respecting people of all abilities.


Mary Jo is modest about receiving the award, as the passion for her work is driven by the youth, and not recognition.


“Everything I do is a joy. I do it because the kids are worth it. They are worth my time and they are worth all of our time. I was raised to believe you do things for the right reasons, not an award. My reward is working with the kids.” Mary Jo said.


The Dignity & Respect Campaign is an awareness initiative designed to join individuals, community leaders, community organizations, educational institutions, businesses, and corporations under the common notion that everyone deserves dignity and respect.


For more information and to take the Dignity & Respect pledge, visit dignityandrespect.org.
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DBRC Partners with Riverside Center for Innovation

DIVERSITY BUSINESS RESOURCE CENTER CONTRACTS WITH THE RIVERSIDE CENTER FOR INNOVATION




Distribution Date: November 1, 2011 Release Date: Immediate



 

PITTSBURGH: The Diversity Business Resource Center (DBRC), a consulting and referral provider for disadvantaged small businesses and entrepreneurs, has reestablished its partnership with Riverside Center for Innovation (RCI), the small business incubator located on the North Shore of Pittsburgh. The DBRC was originally the brainchild of the MWDBE Governmental Committee, which is a collaboration of the diversity procurement officers of the local public agencies like ALCOSAN and the Pittsburgh International Airport as well as private companies in SW Pennsylvania charged with expanding contracting opportunities for women, minorities, and veterans. The DBRC serves the ten (10) county region which includes Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Greene, Indiana, Lawrence, Washington, and Westmoreland.

The DBRC will reestablish its presence at RCI which will add additional support and training for disadvantaged entrepreneurs. Newly hired Director, Judith Woodson McNeil, starts with a database of over 450 qualified vendors and contractors available to connect with government contracting opportunities and will seek new companies to join the network from surrounding counties. Judy has over 13 years of experience working in the non-profit community with a diversified background in financing, contracting and recruitment of disadvantage individuals and entrepreneurs.

The DBRC program will work with its clients seeking new and expanded business relationships with local government agencies that lead to significant increases in sales. This is in addition to advocating for disadvantaged small businesses on important issues such as access to capital as well as continuing to be a one-stop shop for entrepreneurs to quickly gain access to business development information.

Emily Buka, Executive Director of RCI says, "This venture dovetails well with the mission and re-vision of RCI since our purpose is to create a healthy environment for the region’s entrepreneurs and small businesses by providing incubation support, training, and innovation strategies.". RCI offers entrepreneurial training, workshops, contracting opportunities and shared office services. RCI is a Pennsylvania certified industrial development company that can access state financing programs to assist in the growth of small businesses.

For more information, persons should contact Juan Garrett, Riverside Center for Innovation, (412) 322-3523 or Judy McNeil at 412-322-3272

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