Garfield in the News
Garfield rated an editorial in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette this morning. It starts off with a slightly dated view of the neighborhood, but then gives credit where credit is due for community development.
SUNSTAR Music Series Celebrates Women in Art and Music
Kelly Strayhorn Theater presents the SUNSTAR Music Series on Fridays, March 9, 23, and 30. This series, inspired by our bi-annual SUNSTAR Music Festival, celebrates women in art and music with performances by local and national artists. SUNSTAR Music Series provides a platform for local female performers to share the stage with national acts in a neighborhood theater setting. Dedicated to presenting premiere emerging and established female artists, SUNSTAR showcases a variety of genres including dance, spoken word, singer/songwriters, musicians, and more. Audiences are invited to experience three different programs with the themes of world music, soul/R&B, and rock. Each [...]
Pittsburgh Green House to Celebrate Grand Opening on March 3
The Pittsburgh Green House, which The Bulletin covered in its March issue, will officially open to the public this weekend. ACTION-Housing, Inc. is excited to unveil the 308 N. Sheridan Avenue house -- its newest sustainability initiative located at 308 N. Sheridan Ave. in East Liberty. The Ribbon Cutting Ceremony will be held on Friday, March 2nd at 10 a.m., and the Pittsburgh Green House will be open to the public beginning with the Grand Opening on Saturday, March 3rd, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Regular business hours for tours and access to the resource center are as follows: [...]
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and the Tribune Review’s Coverage of Garfield Glen’s Groundbreaking
Reporters from both the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and the Pittsburgh Tribune Review joined us on Friday for the groundbreaking ceremony at Garfield Glen. Check out the stories they wrote at: http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/12056/1212661-53.stm and http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/s_783505.html.
Garfield Glen Breaks Ground
After much anticipation, Garfield Glen had its official groundbreaking ceremony this morning. Garfield Glen, an affordable rental development, is a joint initiative of the Bloomfield-Garfield Corporation and S&A homes. It will consist of 45 rental units, which will be a mix of two-, three- and four-bedroom Energy Star-rated homes. The units will be located on sites throughout Garfield between N. Mathilda and N. Atlantic. Garfield Glen will be open for rent to households earning less than $35,000 for a family of five, $32,000 for a family of four, $29,000 for a family of three or $26,000 for [...]
Assemble Seeks Designs for Rising Runway Show
Garfield – The Rising Runway Show will be held on Saturday, May 19, at Assemble, a community space for arts and technology located at 5125 Penn Avenue. The theme is technology. The show is looking for submissions of two dynamic, wearable designs that work in dialogue with each other and the theme of technology. The garments must show continuity within the design, whether they are cohesive, intentionally disconnected, or playing off one another. The garment must fall into one of these three categories: fashion, wearable art, or eco-friendly. Applications are due March 3. Submissions must include an inspiration board and [...]
Garfield Glen Groundbreaking
The community is invited to a groundbreaking for Garfield Glen, an affordable rental housing development on scattered sites in Garfield. Join us for refreshments and speeches at 11 a.m. on Friday, February 24, at 5131 Dearborn Street (Look for the tent!). RSVP by February 17 to Aggie@bloomfield-garfield.org.
Computer Training Opportunities
The Bloomfield-Garfield Corporation/Pittsburgh Connects, in partnership with the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh - East Liberty, is proud to offer the following trainings: Microsoft Word Basics (Tuesday, February 14th from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.) Microsoft Word can be used to build resumes; create calendars; design business cards, mailing labels, schedules, budgets, fliers, certificates; and much more. This course will teach you how to justify text, create columns, customize borders, and insert WordArt and pictures. Resume Writing (Friday, February 17th from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.) A resume is a vital component of every job search. This training, conducted by Walter [...]
Pittsburgh’s Steps
The Sprout Fund has issued a Request for Proposals for projects involving the steps of Pittsburgh - one of our city's most interesting features. Find out which projects might qualify and how to apply here.
Council to Go
City Council Member Patrick Dowd (District 7) hosts a mobile district office at locations throughout the district each month. Dowd and staff are available to hear concerns, respond to questions about city services, and give information about legislation in Council. This month, Council to Go is in two neighborhood venues: Lawrenceville Friday, Feb. 17, from 7:30 to 9 am Perk Me Up, 4407 Butler Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201 Bloomfield Tuesday, Feb. 21, from 7 to 8 p.m. Big Idea Bookstore, 4812 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224 For more information, call 412-255-2140.
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