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Local Style IN THE MAGAZINE WORLD, THE SEPTEMBER ISSUE IS ONE OF THE MOST ANTICIPATED ARRIVALS OF THE YEAR. It’s the unofficial first look at this season’s fashion trends and predictions for the upcoming year. It’s the issue fashionistas can’t wait to get their hands on. So it is with much excitement that we present you, dear reader, with our own localized fashion issue—Pittsburgh North-style.

For our annual fall fashion feature, we went to Rue Boutique to showcase a few of the season’s hottest looks straight from the runways. If your shoe rack is in need of a serious makeover, flip to our Q&A with Kelly Carney, owner of Eva Bryn Shoetique.

Whether or not you consider yourself a fashionista, your personal style is a reflection of your personality, lifestyle and taste. And we’re always looking for ways to put our best foot forward.

Happy fall, Pittsburgh North!

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INSIDE THE ISSUE SEPTEMBER 2019

FEATURES 16 A Passion for Planning Tonya Edinger, Owner of Events of Pittsburgh, Wants to Make Your Dream Event a Reality

18 Approaching Retirement With a Modern Perspective The Path to Retirement is Continually Evolving

20 Quality Over Quantity Ayellet Rubinstein Aharoni, Owner of Rue Boutique, Talks Fall Fashion Trends

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34 Trendy Cuts for Men The Styles You Want + How To Get Them

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Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Local Limelight

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Financial Buzz

24 Open House 28 Culinary Creations 33 Lifestyle Calendar 34 Trend Setter

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Pittsburgh North Lifestyle Launch Party More than 150 people celebrated the launch of Pittsburgh North Lifestyle magazine. The party was hosted at a home built by Infinity Custom Homes and planned by Tonya Edinger of Events of Pittsburgh. Publisher Kimberly Phillips, Editorial Coordinators Jason Solak and Matthew Hacke, members of the Pittsburgh North Regional Chamber and other supporters attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony. PHOTOGRAPHY BY GREG SCIULLI

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1. Bob Kresson, Kimberly Phillips and Diana L. Thornton | 2. Zita Billmann and Brooke Kohan | 3. Kelsey Phillips, Brian Gray and Nolan Phillips | 4.

Zita Billmann speaks before the ribbon cutting. | 5. x | 6. Owner of Infinity Custom Home Scott Blodgett talks to guests. | 7. Gregg Peterson and Sean Saunders | 8. Lora Mock, Kimberly Phillips and Anthony Mock | 9. Event Planner Tonya Edinger with guests | 10. Tanya Brooks, Kimberly Phillips, Marla Adamchik and Kelsey Phillips | 11. Rebecca Triola, Dr. Andy Shieh, Pittsburgh Steeler Mike Logan, Rachel Bowen and Marina Roland | 12. Pittsburgh Steeler Mike Logan, Jason Solak and Matthew Hacke 8

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Sixth Annual Chevron/Pro Football Alumni Golf Invitational Chevron and Pro Football Alumni hosted the sixth annual Charity Golf Invitational at Allegheny Country Club July 15. Benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters, the day concluded with a banquet featuring remarks from Todd Kalis and Stacey Olson. A Big Brothers Big Sisters executive also provided an overview of the organization and introduced a speaker who benefited from their programs.

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Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix Blacktie & Tailpipes Gala The Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix held its Blacktie & Tailpipes Gala at the Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh in Oakland July 13. Guests filled the Music Hall Foyer for a night of fundraising for the Autism Society of Pittsburgh and Merakey Allegheny Valley School. A car show, sponsored by Lexus, featured both new and vintage cars. PHOTOGRAPHY BY MARSHA GREEN

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AROUND TOWN restaurant, Sewickley Tavern, at 409 Beaver St. in the space of the former Bruneaux restaurant. After collecting accolades at Cocothé, the owner-chef team is ready to try something new. “We had a great time challenging ourselves to do something special at Cocothé, and we did it,” Courtney says. “Now, we want to have some fun with a menu that’s really friendly and accessible.” The new restaurant will take traditional tavern food to a higher level, including standards like potato skins and wings but adding options such as burrata salad, housemade soups, beer-battered crab cakes and jambalaya. Fresh ingredients will be featured with an emphasis on quality and taste. Dave is passionate that every dish he serves must eat well, saying,

SOUTHERN BUTLER COUNTY GARDEN CLUB PARTNERS WITH CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP

“The menu might look familiar, but this is not going to be your average dining experience. We care so much about every plate of food we serve, and we

The Southern Butler County Garden Club, a nonprofit organization, is the caretaker of

want to blow people away with how good tavern food can be.” SewickleyTavern.com

the Community Garden at Graham Park located at the entrance of the Dicks Sporting Goods Sportsplex at Graham Park. Their partnership with the township has brought a beautiful, pollinator-friendly garden to the community, where one can walk the paths or sit awhile and take in the view. The Southern Butler County Garden Club provides all of the flowers, trees and shrubs as well as the labor of planting, weeding and watering the garden.

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MAJOR UPGRADES PLANNED FOR CRANBERRY AMPHITHEATER The

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Community Park has been chosen as the Cranberry Township Community Chest's 2020 project of the year. While details are not finalized, the plans call for a major renovation that includes

THE BLOCK NORTHWAY HOSTS WEEKLY FARMERS MARKET THROUGH OCTOBER

an extended performance area and roofline. If

Every Friday this summer from 3–7 p.m., The

fundraising efforts are successful, the amphithe-

Block Northway’s annual Farmers Market is

ater's makeover may also include a new sound-

featuring local vendors selling fresh produce,

board, additional lighting and aesthetic enhance-

breads and handcrafted goods. Sponsored

ments. As many residents know, a number of

by Highmark and Allegheny Health Network,

shows have been canceled over the years due to

the market is produced by the same people

rain. The hope is that with the success of this proj-

behind the popular I Made It! Market and The

ect, those cancellations will be a thing of the past.

Neighborhood Flea. The market is located in

OWNER OF COCOTHÉ TO OPEN NEW RESTAURANT EARLY THIS FALL

The Block's Upper Level, South Corridor. Be sure to follow them on Facebook and Instagram for daily highlights. TheBlockNorthway.com

Owner Courtney Yates and Executive Chef Dave DeVoss are set to launch their new 12

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AROUND TOWN

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THIRD ANNUAL INVISION FALL FESTIVAL RETURNS SEPT. 21 Presented by InVision Human Services, this fun, family-friendly festival will feature hayrides, food tucks, pumpkin painting, games, live entertainment and more. Founded by Ruth E. Siegfried in 1992 and originally called SharpVisions, InVision Human Services was created in response to a need for nontraditional approaches to serving people whose disabilities are particularly challenging to support. To date, InVision has supported more than 500 people throughout Pennsylvania.

This year's festival takes place Saturday, Sept. 21, from 1–5 p.m. at Hozak Farms, 488 Anderson Hozak Road in Clinton. General admission is free!

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LOCAL LIMELIGHT

A Passion for Planning

Tonya Edinger, owner of Events of Pittsburgh, setting up for an event

TONYA EDINGER, OWNER OF EVENTS OF PITTSBURGH, WANTS TO MAKE YOUR DREAM EVENT A REALITY

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An Events of Pittsburgh planned function

An Events of Pittsburgh planned function

Tonya Edinger, owner of Events of Pittsburgh, setting up for an event

Having a planner who stays up to date on the latest trends and fads is also critical.

“I want my clients to have the best planner, so I am continuing to educate myself, whether it’s getting certifications or attending conferences,” she says.

The key part of being a successful planner, according to Tonya, is listening.

“I will provide you with my advice, creativity and expertise, but the client always has the final say,” she says.

The other key part is being prepared for any situation.

WITH A VIBRANT PERSONALITY, POSITIVE ATTITUDE AND DEDICATED SERVICE, TONYA EDINGER'S LONGEVITY IN THE EVENT PLANNING BUSINESS IS

“Sometimes guests can get upset about things, and it must be handled with care and clever ways to work around the problem,” Tonya says.

She recounts one particular situation that came up at a recent event.

NO SURPRISE. Her expertise and knowledge of putting

“We were switching coolers at one event and putting all the beer and ice

together myriad events, from corporate to social and every-

into a huge cooler from three smaller ones,” she recalls. “No one checked to

thing in between, speaks for itself. Tonya has meticulously

see if that nozzle that holds the water in was covered, and those things pop

spent time and planned thousands of weddings and events

off sometimes. Sure enough, this one was gone and water was flooding the

over the years. Most recently, she organized Pittsburgh

floor, but luckily, I found a wine cork, and it fit perfectly,” she says.

Current’s BYE2019 Concert, as well as the launch party for this magazine. Needless to say, both went off without a hitch.

Ultimately, Tonya’s love for her job is truly what makes her a shining star in the industry.

While a typical day or event is never the same for Tonya,

“I believe that in order to do a job well, you have to love your job," she says.

she always takes the same approach and advises people first

“I love helping people plan the perfect party and making it the best that it

and foremost to do their research before hiring a planner.

can be. Let's make magic!”

“A person must understand when hiring a planner, that a planner must know logistics, budgets, the law for

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FINANCIAL BUZZ

APPROACHING RETIREMENT

ARTICLE JASON SOLAK PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF SECURE MONEY ADVISORS

WHILE OUR CONCEPT OF RETIREMENT MAY BE SOMEWHAT OF A FIXED IMAGE, THE PATH TO GET THERE IS CONTINUALLY EVOLVING

WITH A MODERN PERSPECTIVE

“The 401(k) has essentially replaced the pension yet people roll the dice with it and continue to take risks, risks they cannot afford to take. They do it because nine out of 10 advisers recommend risk for retirement, and it’s really easy for these advisers to take risks with someone else’s money, especially when they’re collecting a fee and/or commissions.”

This leaves people vulnerable to the inevitable ebbs and flows of the market.

If the timing doesn’t work out and the market is down just as someone is preparing for retirement, it can leave them in BRIAN QUARANTA, FOUNDER AND

money in the markets despite their inher-

a very precarious situation—a situation

PRESIDENT

MONEY

ent risks. However, with the days of pen-

that could have been avoided under the

ADVISORS, BEGAN HIS CAREER IN

sions mostly gone, when approaching

correct advisement.

THE FINANCIAL INDUSTRY IN 2000.

retirement in the modern era, there must

It can be scary to run out of money

also be a strategy in place to replace that

during retirement, but as Brian puts it, “the

guaranteed money.

scariest day is the day that you figure out

OF

SECURE

“I was learning to do stock bonds and mutual funds … then the markets went down, and I saw a lot of people losing the

That realization was the catalyst that

money they were relying on for retire-

eventually led Brian into founding Secure

There are a lot of financial products out

ment,” he says.

it's going to happen.”

Money Advisors. Often times the priorities

there, and advisers are a dime a dozen,

At the time, Brian was advised to con-

of large firms do not align with the priorities

however, you can’t just have the products

vince these people to keep their money

of an individual investor. Simply put, there

without also having a plan. Below are some

in the markets because they “were in

is a more “Secure” approach into setting

basic tips from a method Brian uses and

it for the long haul.” This concept did

yourself up financially for retirement.

has refined over his 20-plus-year career.

not sit well with Brian. He knew there

The way to get there is by truly under-

To achieve the goals of this method, every-

was a better and safer approach. The

standing the risks and rewards of different

thing must be approached in a way unique

industry-standard advice is to keep your

forms of investments.

to each individual.

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tip #1 The first step is the foundation to any financial

“In today’s marketplace, there are ways

planning. You must assess yourself, your age,

we can create private pensions through

your needs and what you, as an individual, want

financial institutions that will pay us a

out of retirement. This will begin to give you an

monthly guaranteed income, just like if we

idea of the numbers you need to achieve before

were getting it from our companies. And the

stepping out of the workforce. This is the phase

nice thing about these private pensions is

where most people have the financial products

that when you die, the account pays out to

and investments in place but no plan.

your family,” Brian says.

tip #2

tip #4

Retirement planning has changed. As

Recognize when you are hitting the goals

pensions become a thing of the past, people

and milestones you set forth. As you hit your

need to compose a way to replace that guar-

goals, continue to adjust and make changes.

“When you’ve won the game, there’s no

anteed income.

“The paycheck is going to stop. Bills,

reason to keep playing it anymore. If you’ve

taxes and the things you want to do will not,"

accumulated

Brian says. "So when you retire, the most

continue to receive enough income off that

enough

money

that

you’ll

important thing you have to do is replace

money without ever running out, and you can

your paycheck.”

live the rest of your life on that money, you’ve

Working with a trusted adviser to compose

won the game,” Brian says. “You don’t have to

a customized plan to achieve this goal is a

take risks anymore. Risks are for those who

crucial step.

are trying to get to where a lot of people that we talk to already are. When you’re younger, you’re taking risks because you should try to

tip #3

accumulate as much as you can. It’s a very simple strategy: You put away and put away,

Institute the plan. Once a method is in

you take risks, take risks, take risks. Once you

place that utilizes all of the tools and strate-

arrive at retiring, you have that pile of money.

gies decided upon to achieve your goals, the

What got you there is not going to get you

process is set in motion.

through the next 25 to 30 years.”

Retirement planning can be a tough and ever-evolving road to navigate. A lot of people, qualified or not, are oftentimes willing to offer advice. However, it is important to work with professionals that you can trust and reach out to on a regular basis. Secure Money Advisors works very closely with its clients and prides itself on honestly, ethically and intelligently guiding people through these changing processes.

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AYELLET RUBINSTEIN AHARONI, OWNER OF RUE BOUTIQUE, TALKS FALL FASHION TRENDS AND THE BACKGROUND ON THE BRANDS SHE CARRIES

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ARTICLE MATTHEW HACKE | PHOTOGRAPHY RUE BOUTIQUE

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Pas de Calais look for fall at Rue Boutique.

FROM A YOUNG AGE, AYELLET RUBINSTEIN HAS ALWAYS HAD A LOVE FOR FASHION. “I was born and raised in Israel, and I’d save my money from babysitting jobs to buy beautiful clothes that were more expensive but made of better quality,” she says.

With a long and successful career in retail, Ayellet finally opened her own store, Rue Boutique, in November 2016.

The store, a lifestyle brand selling everything from men’s and women’s clothing to home decor and gift items, has been gradually growing ever since. A testament to the store’s service and well-curated layout, Ayellet and her incredible team keep customers coming back by the selection and quality of products in the store.

“A lot of the companies I carry have interesting stories behind them and do so much good for the world,” Ayellet says. “They’re not companies just making clothes to sell them.”

One such brand that Ayellet carries is called Late Sunday Afternoon out of Venice Beach, Ca. “This brand makes everything with their own hands in a planet-friendly way. With every purchase, they give a blanket to a child in foster care.

In addition, from all the leftover material they have, they make comfortable dog beds that are donated to a local animal shelter. It’s incredible,” she says.

Another brand the store carries recently changed its dye process to help the environment.

“Bed-Stu, a shoe and accessory brand in my store, recently started using vegetable dye instead of chemical dye for the shoes and accessories they produce,” Ayellet says. “Things like this inspire more customers to invest in the quality that the brand provides because they are in turn helping great causes.”

Aside from carrying brands with impactful missions, Ayellet also makes it her mission to take note and stock of the trends and desires of her clientele.

Look no further than some of the stylish brands she carries—from this month’s incredible cover look from Frank & Eileen, to the looks below from Pas de Calais and Velvet by Graham & Spencer.

"For women’s clothes for fall, there is more emphasis on high-waisted pants.

Brands are trying to shy away from skinny jeans, which everybody loves, to wide-leg, cropped jeans as well, so expect to see variations on those in my store.” Rubinstein also notes that another big trend for fall is leopard and python prints. These animal prints are a huge trend for fall and can be worn as an accent with belts and bags, or in the clothing as a statement,” she continues.

Rue Boutique’s success can ultimately be attributed to Ayellet’s point of view when it comes to selling.

“I want to sell things that are unique and feel good,” she says. "Everything I stock in my store has a story, and I’m passionate about it. The fact that my customers can see that and appreciate that makes my job all the more gratifying.”

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QUALITY OVER QUANTITY

(CON TI N U ED)

Ayellet Rubinstein Aharoni, owner of Rue Boutique

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Velvet by Graham & Spencer looks for fall at Rue Boutique

Velvet by Graham & Spencer looks for fall at Rue Boutique

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OPEN HOUSE THE FATHER AND SON DUO BEHIND ULTIMATE GRANITE HAVE BEEN TRANSFORMING THE INTERIORS OF PITTSBURGH-AREA HOMES AND OFFICES SINCE 2001

A Solid Family Business ARTICLE MATTHEW HACKE PHOTOGRAPHY ULTIMATE GRANITE

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IF ANYONE KNOWS A THING OR TWO ABOUT THE COUN-

its clientele. Today, Ultimate Granite is western Pennsylvania’s

TERTOP INDUSTRY, IT’S DWIGHT MORROW AND HIS

premier supplier of counters and tabletops that beautify kitch-

SON, CHRIS. Dwight began his career in the laminate and

ens, bars, bathrooms and office conference rooms. The com-

solid surface industry. Chris grew up watching him, eventually

pany employs a number of highly skilled craftsmen who work

working in the shop alongside his father to learn the trade. In

with materials including granite, marble, quartz, soapstone,

2001, they created Ultimate Granite Surfaces Inc. with a revo-

limestone, onyx, and travertine. These stone finishes are truly a

lutionary product called “thin stone.” Over the years, they have

unique and individual process because natural stone is mainly

expanded and adapted the business to the needs and wants of

sourced from mountains, riverbeds or seas.

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OPEN HOUSE

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The master bath features Calacatta Luccicoso marble.

A double island in soapstone with custom apron front bowl. The second island is in sea pearl quartzite.

A waterfall leg island in a Neolith Estatuario Silk finish

“Each type of natural stone has different characteristics that make it harder, softer or shinier than other stones,” Dwight says. “Depending on your particular application, it is more sensible to use some types of stone rather than others.” Once the stone is acquired, the finishing process takes shape—literally!—as the stone is designed to the buyer’s preference. Like sanding wood, a smaller grit and longer sanding give stone a shinier, more polished look, whereas less will make it look more natural.

“Usually, polished surfaces are used where a modern look is sought, which require more delicate care and handling compared to antiqued or tumbled surfaces, which have a natural finish and wear better over time,” Chris says. To better showcase such finishes, in 2018, Dwight and Chris opened Ultimate Granite and Stone Gallery. This by-appointment showroom houses the finest stone from around the world the company uses for its projects. Ultimately, the father and son team, along with their many employees, continue to be a company that provides ultimate quality products while maintaining exceptional customer service for generations to come.

See some of their exquisite work on the next few pages.

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The fireplace is made out of travertine silver.

A Victoria blue quartzite island with ogee edge

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DRESS UP YOUR

CULINARY CREATIONS

THESE BEAUTIFUL BEVERAGES ARE SURE TO TURN HEADS

DRINK BOLD COLORS. Fresh florals. An eye-catching shimmer. The perfect embellishment.

We’re talking cocktails, not the catwalk.

BLUE M ARTINI WITH FLORAL ICE CUBES + 2 ounces Absolut Citron + 1/2 ounce Blue Curaçao

But like fashion, the art of mixology is full of

+ 1/2 ounce lemonade

ways to push the limits with creative twists

+ 1 ounce Sprite

on classic recipes and unique adornments

+ Edible flowers such as rose,

guaranteed to turn heads. There’s no reason

lavender, hibiscus and nasturtiums

your personal style can’t extend to the drink in your hand.

These options are bound to taste as delicious as they look.

Pour Sprite into ice cube trays and add edible flower combinations. Let freeze overnight.

Combine

ARTICLE CATE MARIAN

Absolut

Citron,

Blue

Curaçao, lemonade and ice cubes in martini shaker. Shake and strain into a martini glass.

Allow ice cubes to melt, gradually filling the glass with Sprite and garnishing the drink with beautiful botanicals.

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FIG + THYME S PA R K L I N G L E M O N A D E + Thyme simple syrup

In a small saucepan, simmer

+ 1/2 cup sugar

sugar, water and thyme leaves

+ 1/2 cup water

over low heat for 5 minutes or until

+ 1 bunch thyme

sugar is dissolved. Remove from

+ 2 fresh figs

heat and let the thyme infuse into

+ 3/4 ounce lemon juice

the syrup for at least 10 minutes.

+ 3/4 ounce thyme syrup + 3/4 ounce Sprite

For the cocktail, muddle figs and lemon juice in the bottom of a glass. Add ice, 3/4 of the thyme syrup and Sprite. Stir and garnish with fig and a sprig of thyme.

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CULINARY CREATIONS (CON TI N U ED)

SHIMMERING PURPLE K ISS + 1 1/2 ounces premium vodka

Combine

blackberry

vodka,

+ 1 ounce lemon juice

moscato wine and pinch of luster

+ 2 ounces purple shimmery liqueur

petal dust to make purple shim-

+ Blackberry vodka

mery liqueur. Adjust proportions

+ Moscato wine

depending on flavor preferences.

+ Luster petal dust

Add sugar syrup to make it

+ Sugar syrup (optional)

sweeter if desired.

Pour vodka, shimmery liqueur and lemon juice into a cocktail shaker. Shake well and pour into

PA S S I O N F R U I T FA U X - J I T O

glass over ice.

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+ Passion fruit (2 tablespoons) + Mint leaves (6-8 chopped, plus 2-3 small sprigs)

Muddle

passion

fruit,

mint

leaves, sugar and lime juice in bottom of glass.

+ Sugar (2 teaspoons)

Fill with crushed ice.

+

Finish with club soda and stir.

Lime (.5 oz, freshly squeezed)

+ Club soda (1 oz)

Garnish with slice of passion fruit, pineapple and mint sprigs.

Cherish the old.

Embrace the new.

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SEPTEMBER

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

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one-year anniversary birthday shoe

cash bar, heavy hors d'oeuvres and

sale! EvaBrynShoetique.com

desserts, all the while supporting the

GATORADE/STEELERS 5K

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organization's mission and helping

Heinz Field

Kick off Labor Day and the start of the Steelers season with the 31st annual Gatorade/Steelers 5K Race,

women in need. THFashions.org

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GATHERING IN THE PARK Zelienople Community Park

Fitness Walk and Kids' Run. Proceeds

This free, all-ages event has some-

benefit the Art Rooney Scholarship

thing for everyone in the family!

Fund. HeinzField.com

Food, games, a hayride, face paint-

SEWICKLEY ART & MUSIC FESTIVAL

Sewickley Business District

ing, a photo booth and entertainment

Highlighting Sewickley's business

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are just some of the event's offerings,

district, this two-day event is filled

starting at 11 a.m. MyZeliePark.org

with live music and art surrounded

ANNUAL BARN BASH

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by the shops, restaurants and venues

Orchardview Stables

Join

Orchardview

Stables

in

Wexford for its annual fundraising event for horses that help! Enjoy food and beverages from popular

of the area. ExploreSewickley.com

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THE PITTSBURGH PIEROGI FESTIVAL Kennywood Park

PITTSBURGH OKTOBERFEST

local businesses, such as craft

Chefs and pierogi purveyors will

beer from Butler Brew Works, pig

be serving up hot and delicious

At this annual three-day traditional

roast and barbecue chicken pro-

pierogies, creative pierogi-inspired

German festival, you’ll find authentic

vided by Dave's Country Meats and

dishes, dessert pierogies and more!

German food, live music, German

homemade ice cream from Any

Plus, hop on some classic park rides,

dancers, German and craft beer,

Given Sundae. Many great raf-

paint your own pierogi with Paint

wiener dog races, a pet costume

fles and prizes will also be on

Monkey and shop the pop-up Pierogi

contest, a Stein Hoisting challenge,

hand. OrchardviewStables.org

Marketplace

7–8 SAXONBURG FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS Roebling Park

Food,

music,

crafts

and

art

demonstrations

make

up

this

Big Butler Fairgrounds

from

games, midway fun, children’s crafts,

pierogi clothing to jewelry and pot-

100-plus vendors and so much

tery. PittsburghPierogiFestival.com

more. OktoberFestPitt.com

for

everything

23 TASTE OF CRANBERRY 2019 Pittsburgh Marriott North

two-day, fun and free community

Hosted

by

event. SaxonburgPA.com

Regional

Chapter,

Pittsburgh the

North

Taste

of

Cranberry features unlimited sam-

14 EVA BRYN SHOETIQUE ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY PARTY Eva Bryn Shoetique

Celebrate the one-year anniversary of this charming women's shoe boutique in the heart of Zelienople's

ples from your favorite regional restaurants,

entertainment

and

prizes. PghNorthChamber.com

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We are always accepting submissions for events you'd like to see included

The Chadwick

in our Calendar section. Submissions

business district! Expect live music,

Hosted by Treasure House Fashions,

are accepted via the Contact Us tab at

a wine tasting, food and a special

this features great purse raffles, a

LifestylePubs.com/PittsburghNorth.

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TREND SETTER

TRENDY CUTS

for men

THE STYLES YOU WANT + HOW TO GET THEM

The FADE There are many different types of fades, but ultimately a fade haircut is one that tapers in length the further down you go on the back and sides, meaning it isn’t trimmed to just one standard length all around. The level of fade (low, mid or high) depends on what point the shortest part of the hair begins to fade into a longer length.

ASK FOR Taper fade, low fade, mid fade, high fade or skin fade

The man bun This popular style is good for many types of hair as long as you have a lot of it. You’ll need length in the front, back and sides generally long enough to at least brush your shoulders.

KEEP IT CLEAN Be sure to keep your sideburns and neckline trimmed even as your hair grows out.

The quiff Closely related to the pompadour, the quiff haircut requires longer hair in the front and shorter hair in the back. The longer hair in the front is brushed upward and back from the forehead and away from the face. This look can be sleek and shiny for a classic look or texturized and matte for a modern take.

ASK FOR Short sides and a long textured top. Be sure enough hair is left on top to brush back instead of standing straight up.

For styling tips and products great for these styles, visit Birchbox.com.

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