“Raising the Roof on the Rotunda”

A Celebration of Community and Culture

hosted by the Bloomfield-Garfield Corporation

You’re invited to join us for an unforgettable evening as we open the doors of the historic Rotunda at 327 N. Negley Avenue and invite the community to dream big with us! The roof is fixed, the space is clear, and now it’s time to imagine what’s possible””a flexible, 500-seat arts and events center that belongs to the community.

Date: May 15, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: The Rotunda, 327 N Negley Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206

Dress Code: Construction Site Casual. We’re still under renovation, so please dress comfortably.

Hard hats will be provided and must be worn inside.

Valet Parking: Provided onsite for your convenience.

Purchase Tickets

Community Leadership Award Honoring:

  • Robert “Bob” M. Jones Jr., President & CEO, Brothers and Sisters Emerging and Coach, Garfield Gators
  • Senator Jay Costa, Pennsylvania State Senate

Live Performances including:

  • WACONGO Drummers & Dancers
  • Cue Perry & Takara Canty – live painting in action, presented by BOOM Concepts
  • Urban Academy Youth Performance  
  • Sara Stock Mayo & Ken Karsh
  • Steven Vance’s PopRock Electric Violin Trio
  • Anqwenique Kinsel
  • Los Sabrosos Dance Co.

Food & Drink:

    • BBQ favorites from Common Plea Catering
    • Ice cream from Leona’s
    • Baked Goods from Third Space Bakery
    • Local beer from Two Frays Brewing & Trace Brewing

DIY Fun: Grab a hard hat (we’ll provide it!) and spend the evening customizing your own stylish, construction-themed accessory.

This event isn’t just a party””it’s a celebration of what’s to come. Join us at the Rotunda and be part of the transformation.

Thank you to our Sponsors! (as of May 13, 2025)

The Globe Sponsor

Beacon Communities LLC

BOOM Concepts

Dollar Bank

Duolingo

First National Bank

I.B.E.W. Local Union No. 5

JENDOCO Construction

Kerry Bron & Robert Levin

The Cupola Sponsor

Fragasso Financial Advisors

Linda Simon

Melissa McSwigan & Robert Raczka

Michael Polite

Mistick Construction

Paula Garrick Klein

Rothschild Doyno Collaborative

The Urban Reach Foundation

The Dome Sponsor

American General Services Corporation

Baum Blvd Automotive

Bridgeway Capital

Caroline E. Boyce

Cathy and Mike Samuels

Cathy Reifer & Sam Braver

Children’s Home Of Pittsburgh & Lemieux Family Center

Cierra & Brian Maloney

David and Charlotte Toal

Diana Ames & John Axtell

Ellen & Jack Kessler

Friendship Community Group

Keybank

Pittsburgh Glass Center

PNC Bank

Susan Berman & Doug Kress

Tasty Taquitos

Wagner Agency, Inc. Insurance

Friend of the Rotunda

Betty Rich

Beverly & David Brinn

Bloomfield-Garfield Corporation Board and Event Chair Committee

Brian Alderman

Brittini Wright

Christine Solie & Karen Oosterhous

Common Plea Catering

Debbey Altman-Diamant

Debbie Berkovitz

Deborah Polk

Elizabeth Chodos

Event Source- Pittsburgh

Fish Nor Fowl

Geraldine Tessler

Grace Auden

Harris Entertainment Group

Harry Chizeck

Heather Spitzer

Ina Gumberg

Jewish Chronicle

Joann Noble

John Katz

Laura Swiss, Rick Swartz, RIza Swartz, & Reuben Swartz

Leona’s Ice Cream

Louise Mayo

Mele’s Gifts & Party Planning

M Jean Clickner & Jon Pushinsky

Mark Peterson

Mary Anne Mason & Mark Peterson

Nancy Bernstein

Peggy Fiedler

Rema Hord

Richard DeShantz Restaurant Group

Ronnie Zuhlke

Sara Hackett

Sara Segel

Susan Blackman

Teddi & David Horvitz

Third Space Bakery

Trace Brewing

Two Frays Brewery

Urban Academy Charter School