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Five local artists shine outside of Northside
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By Neil Strebig
On most days fashion photographer Chancelor Humphrey admits he doesn’t have a plan. He’ll wake up, grab his T2i Cannon Rebel, leave the comfortable confines of his East Deutschtown apartment, plug his headphones in and hike across the David McCullough Bridge in search of inspiration. His motivation resides in the simplest of callings; he’s compelled to “be in the streets.” On the corners of Forbes, Sixth, Liberty and Penn he’ll find his muses. They vary from college students with frizzy hair and neon-colored crop tops to the forty-year-olds stoop sitting with torn jeans and tightpressed button downs – each sporting a fresh brand of individualism. “I just felt like there was a void here with street photography and I just kind of jumped into it,” said Humphrey.
Humphrey is the creator behind the “Keep Pittsburgh Dope” Instagram account. Humphrey’s “jump” was inspired by multiple trips to New York City where he witnessed a number of photographers create a brand for themselves capturing the streets fashions around the Big Apple and sharing it on social media. Since the creation of “Keep Pittsburgh Dope” in 2014, his account has gained nearly 20,000 followers and he may very well be the city’s most well-known street photographer, but don’t tell him that. The self-taught Humphrey is modest, still believing “there are plenty of photographers that do it better than I do.” Yet, there’s a remote sense of angst in his words as he finishes with “there’s always something to chase, to get better.” Humphrey’s passion is fashion. He’s fueled by a desire to capture Pittsburgh’s fashionistas
and force the world to recognize the Steel City isn’t just a ragtag bunch of jersey-wearing Yinzers. He is one of five Northside artists, whose creative pulses are spreading a newfangled epidemic through their Pittsburgh neighborhoods and beyond. There’s Ramon Riley, a Braddock native and Allegheny Center transplant who works double duty as a Pine-Richland teacher and also as the studio director at Radiant Hall Nova Place. He’s using his studio space and his classroom as launch pads for social discourse. There’s Damon Young, a Mexican War Streets transplant from East Liberty who left academia to invest in himself as a content producer. His driving force? A creative fight-or-flight scenario forced him to lean on his understanding of language and diction suc-
cessfully establishing a culturally relevant website in the process. Marshall-Shadeland’s Corey Carrington, a self-described “renaissance man” who’s dabbled in everything from journalism to poetry to visual arts; he’s motivated largely by new ways to express himself, push society forward and inspire younger generations with his work and collaborations. And lastly Willy James, a chipper, upstart videographer from Historic Deutschtown, whose connection with his audience keeps the camera stapled to his hand. Each of them has their own story, their own style, their own perception of what an artist is and each has left an impact outside of their respective Northside neighborhoods. “I think how I would describe See ART, Page 4
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Community Meetings
Allegheny City Central Association 2nd Monday, monthly, 7 p.m. City of Asylum’s Alphabet City 412.465.0192 After Jail & Prison Ministry Support Mondays, 6-7 p.m. Allegheny Center Alliance Church 412.321.4333 ext. 127 801 Union Place, first floor Allegheny West Civic Council 2nd Tuesday, monthly, 7:30 p.m. Calvary United Methodist Church 412.323.8884 Brighton Heights Citizens Federation 2nd Thursday, bi-monthly, 7 p.m. Morrow Elementary School 412.734.0233 Brightwood Civic Group 1st Tuesday, monthly,6 p.m. Pressley Ridge, 2611 Stayton St. 412.732.8152 Brightwood Community Emergency Response Shelter 3rd Thursday, monthly, 6 p.m. 3219 Central Ave. California-Kirkbride Blockwatch 3rd Thursday, monthly, 7 p.m. 1601 Brighton Rd., 3rd floor California-Kirkbride Neighbors 2nd Thursday, monthly, 7 p.m. 1601 Brighton Rd., 3rd floor 412.758.3898 Central Northside Neighborhood Council 2nd Monday, monthly, 7 p.m. Allegheny Traditional Academy 412.231.7742 Charles Street Area Council 1st Monday, monthly, call for times Pittsburgh Project, 2801 N. Charles St. 412.321.5567 Community Alliance of Spring Garden/ East Deutschtown 2nd Tuesday, monthly, 6:30 p.m. Fuhrer Building of St. Michael’s Church 412.228.0376 Deutschtown New Hope Council 3rd Thursday, monthly, 6:30 p.m. Community Center, 623 Suismon St. East Allegheny Community Council 2nd Tuesday, monthly, 7 p.m. Arnold’s Tea 412.321.1204 Fineview Citizens Council 4th Wednesday, monthly, 6 p.m. 1629 Sandusky Ct. 412.231.0330 Mexican War Streets Society 3rd Monday, bi-monthly, 6:30-7 p.m. 1400 Buena Vista St. 412.323.9030
Manchester Citizens Corporation Quarterly meetings, call for times MCC Center, 1319 Allegheny Ave. 412.323.1743 Manchester Public Safety Meeting Quarterly meetings, call for times Northside Leadership Conference 412.323.1743 Northside Rotary Club Every Friday, noon Cardello Building, 2nd Floor NS Coalition for Fair Housing Board 2nd Monday, monthly, 6:30 p.m. 1821 Brighton Rd. 412.321.5527 NS Coalition for Fair Housing Members Monthly, call for times 1821 Brighton Rd. 412.321.5521 Northside Leadership Conference Call to confirm 1st Wednesday, monthly, 6 p.m. MCC Center, 1319 Allegheny Ave. 412.231.4714 North Side Lions Club 2nd and 4th Tuesday, monthly, noon Max’s Allegheny Tavern North Side Public Safety Council 1st Thursday, monthly, 5:30 p.m. 1319 Allegheny Ave. 1st floor meeting room 412.231.4714 ext. 201 Northside Toastmasters 2nd & 4th Thursdays, monthly, 6:30pm Carnegie Library, 1230 Federal St. 412-204-6018 Observatory Hill, Inc. 3rd Wednesday, monthly, 7 p.m. Byzantine Seminary, 3605 Perrysville Ave. 412.231.2887 Perry Hilltop Citizens’ Council 2nd Tuesday, bi-monthly, 6 p.m. The Pittsburgh Project perryhilltop@gmail.com 412.223.7144 The Promise Group Every other Tuesday, 6 p.m. Western Pa. Humane Society 412.321.1019 Troy Hill Citizens Council March 8th, June 7th, Sept 13th, Dec 13th. 1515 Tinsbury St. 412.321.2852 Spring Hill Civic League March 6, May 8, Sept. 11, Oct. 2, Nov. 6. 6 p.m, Spring Hill Elementary School auditorium, contact@shcl.org Summer Hill Citizens Committee 3rd Tuesday, monthly, 6:30 p.m. WPXI Television Station community room
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NSPSC Dec. newsletter and safety tips
We at the Northside Public Safety Council (NSPSC) would like to send our warm wishes to all our Northside neighbors and friends as we celebrate a happy and safe holiday season! Unfortunately, theft, burglaries and robberies tend to go up during this time of year throughout the city and regrettably that includes our neighborhood. Nearly all of the self-reported vehicle thefts this past month were not due to forced entry; meaning vehicles were left unlocked. The NSPSC wants to encourage all residents to keep
doors, windows, garages and courtyards locked at all times as well as your vehicles to help prevent any potential theft. The NSPSC also recommends that with seasonal increases in mail and package deliveries during this time of year that residents have a safe and secure area for deliveries or to make arrangements with neighbors or the carrier provider themselves to ensure safe arrival. When celebrating the holidays out in public forums you should always stay alert and be
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aware of your surroundings, if you see something that seems out of place or odd, please inform a public safety authority (i.e. police officers or security guards). Remember to stay safe, stay warm and Happy Holidays from the NSPSC! For more information or to report public concerns please contact NSPC President, David Stacy at zone1psc@gmail.com or call at 412321-0295.
December Newsletter from Councilwoman Darlene Harris
(From left to right) Tammy Tekavec Waraks, Beth Miller, Riley C. Baker, Ben Soltesz and Councilwoman Darlene Harris at a Spring Hill holiday event in 2015.
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The end of 2017 is quickly approaching, and it has been a trying year for many of us. As the snow starts to fall and the temperatures drop even further, please take care of yourselves and your elderly neighbors. Be especially careful driving this month, as the foul weather might have a damaging impact on the roads, and children will be on Christmas vacation from school starting in late December. I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving last month, and please keep in mind that the season for giving and giving thanks continues into December. If you or someone you know has free time this month, please consider volunteering at places like the Northside Food Pantry or the Salvation Army. A few hours of your day spent helping others can make a world of difference to those in need. Finally, I would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanzaa, and
blessings to those of us who celebrate other holidays during this season. I am extremely grateful for the diversity in the Northside, and in the face of change and challenge, I am grateful to all of my constituents for welcoming people from diverse backgrounds, religions, and traditions into their homes and hearts. As I said before, please look out for one another this season, and continue to give thanks for all of your blessings. I wish everyone a Happy New Year, and I look forward to celebrating 2018 with all of you. My staff and I can be reached at 412-255-2135, or darlene. h a r r i s @ p i t t s b u r g h p a . g o v. Darlene M. Harris, Councilwoman District 1
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Northside virtousi share their stories and inspirations
an artist is completely different than the standard I have for myself,” said Riley. “I would describe an artist as anyone who is paying attention.” Riley often uses still photographs as the source of initial reference and inspiration, then adds a variety of watercolor, oil paints and laser-cut renderings to compile colorful compositions that reflect his culture and heritage. His tranquil personality resonates with his art; pulling the audience in and inviting them to have an open-minded conversation about life, love and the pursuit of passion. Riley doesn’t want people to “just see my point-of-view.” He hopes they can relate to the images, the short stories he attaches to each of his pieces and can feel a “connection and shared experiences.” His most recent exhibit LOVENEVERENDING, which ran from October 3 thru November 10 at BoxHeart Expressions in Bloomfield, featured a number of local businesses in the Northside and E. Liberty neighborhoods including Allegheny West’s Carmi. Riley shared a story of when Carleen King, coowner of Carmi visited his exhibit
and saw the Carmi-inspired piece, “Chicken and Waffles.” A majority of the audience that night had neither seen nor stepped foot in the soul food restaurant and they were aghast at her reaction and the positive sentiments she shared towards the piece. For Riley, it “validated” his work. “I heard someone once say, in order to make a universal statement you need to think locally,” said Riley. “I tried to make a universal statement but use my local resources.” It’s with those local resources that Riley has found his home not just in his personal art, but also with his students at Pine-Richland, where he admits “I see their struggle and I see myself in them.” He’s made an investment as an artist, helping his audience and his students value empathy. “I wish other people saw that value and that we should stop putting so much emphasis on the bank account as wealth because that is probably the basis of many of our struggles, problems and lack of confidence as minorities,” said Riley. “That feeling of how to obtain wealth, and I think I’ve found the formula and that is in service.”
The formula varies from artist to artist, but the schmaltz to cause an impact on an audience remains. For Damon Young, he found a national voice before he became a household name in his hometown. “We were known nationally before we were known in Pittsburgh,” said Young who is a founding member of the website, Very Smart Brothas (VSB). According to Young, VSB started off as a blog focused primarily on relationships, dating and sex. Young and Panama Jackson, his friend and fellow writer, launched the site in 2008. As the site grew so did the pair’s approach to content. Soon the site evolved into a cultural blog. The transformation was both “organic” and at times “intentional” but Young is still very humble about the gradual transformation of something that started off as a chance. Something Young originally started as a “resume builder” has evolved into a fixture for African-American culture. Young recognized that the site has the potential for readers to “recognize there’s a space for blackness, honesty and self-awareness.”
“I think it is a space for free black thought,” said Young on the current state of VSB. Before VSB, Young was working at Duquesne University and he found himself at a professional crossroads. He faced a choice between a financially stable life in academia or a riskier position as a blogger and writer, that offered a single perk – creative freedom. “One of the reasons why I chose to do the writing thing full-time was because I knew that if I was able to be successful with this then there wouldn’t be a ceiling. Whereas with teaching, with working in a college office there would be a ceiling on what I would be able to do,” said Young. When Young was relieved of his position at Duquesne the opportunity to dive into writing full-time came calling, albeit he admits “sometimes you need to be pushed into the water. I probably wouldn’t have jumped in.” Since his departure from academia, VSB has become a fixture for black culture and was purchased by the Gizmodo Media Group in June. But the success is no fluke. See ART, Page 16
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Riverview United and GTECH Strategies team-up for new GSI Project
The Riverview United Presbyterian Church is recieved a makeover last month adding, new outdoor Mediation Labyrinth and peace garden. The additions are a joint effort between the church and GTECH Strategies in part of GTECH’s Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) Project. Construction on the new outdoor spaces were completed on Sunday, Nov. 12 and will help remove approximately 125,000 gallons of stormwater annually from the O-27 Woods Run sewershed. “A lot of times people think of stormwater management they may think of more typical rain barrels and rain gardens, and I think this is a really neat example of something a little bit different, something a little bit creative,” said GTECH project manager, Rebecca Mizikar. “It is just a just a beautiful solution with multiple benefits.” The new labyrinth will be located on the east side of the church and according to Riverview United pastor Steve Werth, the green space will be utilized as a “resource for the neighborhood.” “Everything we want to do should
help the community either here or in a global sense,” said Werth. “[We’re] trying to create as much positive space for the neighborhood as possible.” The dual-purpose labyrinth will serve primarily as a communal outdoor prayer space and will also be the key component of removal from stormwater runoff from both the adjacent parking lot and the church’s roof. According to GTECH project manager, Ariam Ford underneath the labyrinth is a 20-foot-wide reserve trench that is 4-feet deep. The reserve will be used to capture excess water from both the roof and the parking lot, effectively removing it from the city’s sewer system. “[GSI Project goal] Is to reduce the amount of stormwater entering the combined sewer system in Pittsburgh,” said Ford. According to Ford, 756 billion gallons of stormwater flood the city’s sewer systems. The Riverview United project cost $7,500 to complete, a price tag that comes out to approximately 6 cents per gallon removed. However, Ford acknowledged the greater goal of the project is developing an “outreach” system that informs com-
munities of the importance of this removal while also offering a green space that residents can utilize. “We focus on trying to do two things: capture stormwater and [trying to] to deliver some sort of community co-benefits, which is essentially our true main mission,” Ford said. “We want to show people how stormwater features can integrate in their communities for better and can also dually act as a community asset or gathering space for a place to be celebrated in addition to capturing stormwater.” Along with the labyrinth, the church will also be adding a “Peace Garden” near the front entrance of the church, where a 500-gallon reserve tank will gather excess drainage from the roof and distribute it into the garden below. Ford explained GTECH selects communities that are labeled as priority zones by the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority (PWSA). Their GSI projects aim to elevate the pressure on those specific zones (the O-27 sewershed consists of Brighton Heights, Brightwood, Observatory Hill and Perry Hilltop neighborhoods
Photo credit: Neil Strebig The Labyrinth at Riverview United in Observatory Hill
where the runoff flows back into the Ohio River). Werth mentioned that the communication process between the church and GTECH was very “organic” and was very excited to be a part of their GSI Program. “We really tried to listen to Riverview United and the outcome they wanted, and I think Pastor Werth stressed this idea of creating a welcoming space that is also a haven of sorts,” said Ariam. “I think that is essentially the core of what our mission is – to involve everyone, hear everyone and include everyone. And you can’t do that unless people feel welcomed.”
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Read online: Riverview Park has a worm problem
A pile of Crazy Snake Worms found just centimeters under the soil at Riverview Park
A master plan is currently being implemnted to help combatant a recent Crazy Snake Worm infestation that is causing damage to both the park’s ecosytem and stormwater drainage system. In addition the increase in the worm population the park has also seen a surplus of deer. The increased animal popula-
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Andy Warhol Bridge is re-opened
The Andy Warhol Bridge in March of 2016, prior to the start of the “Sister Bridges” rehabilitation project.
The Andy Warhol Bridge was reopened to the public on November tions are causing problems for stormwater drainage systemin 18. The bridge has undergone $26 within the O-27 Sewershed. million worth of renovations since its closure last year. This includes The multi-group effort is beimprovements to the bridge’s coning led by Friends of Riverview crete deck, super and substructures, Park, PWSA and ALCOSAN. lighting, drainage and the addition of a new coat of “Aztec Gold” paint. Read the whole The western (downstory online at www.the- stream) sidewalk will ren o r t h s i d e c h r o n i c l e . c o m main closed until March 2018. The rehabilitation project has
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been a joint-operation between Brayman Construction, PennDOT and the Federal Highway Association. The Rachel Carson Bridge will be the next “Sister Bridge” to undergo renovations. Construction on the bridge will begin in the summer of next year with an anticipated re-opening date for the winter of 2019. The Roberto Clemente Bridge rehabilitation project is expected to run through the summer of 2020 thru the winter of 2021.
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Chateau Small Businesses in the RJ Casey Industrial Park
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Northside publisher, Bridge and Tunnel Books releases first book
By Nick Eustis In New York City, “bridge and tunnel” mockingly refers to someone, usually from Brooklyn or New Jersey, who commutes into the city for work. Pittsburgh native Heather McAdams found this out when she moved to New York eight years ago. “I lived in Brooklyn for two years before I moved back here,” McAdams said. “I just wanted to take [the phrase] and turn it into something new, something positive.” Thus Bridge and Tunnel Books was created, an independent publishing house based in the Northside. Bridge and Tunnel got its start as a small editing company founded by McAdams and her fiancé, Walt Caldwell, in 2016. McAdams came with experience as managing editor for CN Times Books in New York City. On the logistical side, Caldwell brought more than 13 years of distribution experience while managing warehouses around Pittsburgh. “We had enormous success, so we actually decided to start a publishing company,” McAdams said. “We had the revenue, and we didn’t have a wedding date set just yet, so we thought we would funnel all of our revenue from editing into publishing.” Bridge and Tunnel Books officially began as a publishing company in January, one year after the inception of the business. McAdams aims to publish mainly original and experimental work, and is particularly interested in showcasing Pittsburgh’s vibrant creative scene. “There’s a lot of talent in the Pittsburgh area -- literary talent, creative writing talent, but also artistic. There’s an artistic fever in the air here, particularly the Northside,” McAdams said. Sharon Dilworth, a professor of creative writing at Carnegie Mellon University, is one such talent. Her short story collection, “Two Sides, Three Rivers,” will be Bridge and Tunnel’s first official publication. McAdams and Dilworth found each other through a simple email.
McAdams sent out an inquiry to Dilworth and a few other professors at CMU explaining that Bridge and Tunnel had just launched and was looking for talent. Dilworth immediately responded. “I was like, ‘I just finished this collection, it’s all about Pittsburgh, it would be amazing.’ So we met, and she liked the collection and took it,” Dilworth said. “Two Sides, Three Rivers” is a series of short stories, each based in one of Pittsburgh’s many neighborhoods. “I’ve lived here about 25 years now, so I feel like I have permission to write about Pittsburgh,” Dilworth said. “It started with one short story about Pittsburgh. Then I noticed I had one in Lawrenceville, one in Squirrel Hill, one in the Northside. So I thought, ‘This is a great idea for a short story collection.’” Despite the collection being locally inspired, Dilworth grapples with universal themes throughout. “I think it’s like people trying to find their place in the world and the world not cooperating,” Dilworth said. “I have a story about a private eye and he can’t seem to find his groove. I have a story about a Russian emigre, and no one is acting they way she wants them to act, so she gets really frustrated.” McAdams wants to continue releasing new and experimental books -- ones that could possibly become part of school curriculums. “I just want to keep collecting amazing stories that I love to read and I hope others love to read,” McAdams said. Bridge and Tunnel Books will be hosting a book launch party for “Two Sides, Three Rivers” at 7 p.m. March 16 at Abandoned Pittsburgh. They also will host readings of the book on April 5 at Penguin Bookshop and May 6 at Classic Lines. Read the NS Chronicle’s review of “Two Sides, Three Rivers” online at www.thenschronicle.com
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From ART, Page 14 He speaks with a quiet arrogance. He’s aware of his intellect and he’s confident in his abilities as a writer and as a content producer. That selfassurance is the byproduct of years spent working in a feast or famine scenario. He was forced to be creative and bluntly admits a portion of this prosperity was “because my livelihood is dependent on it.” “For a long period of time my income was directly correlated at my output so when you recognize writing this piece for GQ, The Root or whoever is the difference between a late cell phone payment, a late car insurance payment or not, then that has a way of motivating you,” said Young. The need to hustle is a necessary evil for any aspiring artist. And like Young, Carrington also understands that feast or famine approach, admitting it has taken him time to find a comfortable zone between creativeness and financial security. Carrington has spent a large amount of his 15-year career exploring various avenues of the creative world. Initially a journalism student at Slippery Rock University, he began to develop a greater interest in creative language, diving into poetry
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and even took up the moniker, “Grits Capone” and began performing as a spoken-word artist at the now closed Shadow Lounge in E. Liberty. His untraditional trajectory has given him the “opportunity to be vulnerable.” Something he believes his supporters appreciates and understand. “They’ve seen my rise. They’ve seen it as a gradual and they’ve seen that I haven’t given up.” Most recently, Carrington curated the “Electric Kool-Aid” exhibit at Brew House Association in South Side. It was a collection of Afrofuturism and Afro-surrealism pieces from various artists that Carrington, personally selected for the show. According to Carrington arts administration positions like this have offered him stability and the “perfect opportunity” to merge all of his experiences and passions into one. With his extensive list of titles, Carrington has seen first-hand how difficult it can be to maintain financial security as an artist. He understands it is “hard to make money as an artist.” This was his rationale to first start painting; it originally was a way to monetize his perfor-
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A portion of Ramon Riley’s “Chiken and Waffles” piece from his “LOVENE
mances as Grits Capone. “If people like the poetry, they can buy the artwork and they can support me in another way,” Carrington said in regards to his development as a painter. For Carrington, art isn’t about the money, but it is attached to one’s image. As a mentor, Carrington has found it difficult to influence young, impoverished students because the art world has a reputation for being a notoriously disenfranchised profession. To him, the perception of wealth can be distorted in the eyes of many students and steers them away from participating in the arts. “Everyone thinks exposure is the most important currency,” said Carrington. “If I can’t feed myself, no one is going to respect that.”
Carrington admits that “one of the most important reasons” of why he performs and invests in the arts is to give back to the arts community, especially for children regardless of their socioeconomic or cultural backgrounds. “They need to see people like me, doing things that are cool and I look like someone that they can look up too.” Yet, for Humphrey’s and James a large part of their successes have hinged on exposure – both their audiences and their incomes rest largely on social media. Humphrey’s Instagram “Keep Pittsburgh Dope” is both his passion and in many ways, Continued, Page 17
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is his working portfolio. “The Instagram [account] has opened a lot of doors to make a living,” said Humphrey. Humphrey’s usage of social media led to a collaboration with Huffington Post, a moment Humphrey referred to as a “gamechanger.” The online publication became aware of his skill set and reached out to him via Twitter, about an opportunity to write a guest column discussing his photography and the fashion scene in Pittsburgh. He jests how he originally wasn’t going to share the article on social media, but his girlfriend talked him into it. Humphrey acknowledged he’s always “felt a responsibility” to represent Pittsburgh’s fashion scene and remarked that the Huffington
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Post was a slice of affirmation he’s on the right track. “It was really inspiring to see that many people care about our city,” said Humphrey in regards to the article’s response. However, despite the success he’s accumulated thus far in his career he admits a seed of doubt creeps into his mind from time to time due to the fragile shelf-life of previous social media platforms like MySpace. “I’m waiting for that day,” said Humphrey. “That’s my fear, that Instagram will be whack one day.” As a result, Humphrey is always striving for something “tangible.” Something he can lean on in case that fear becomes a reality. Currently, he offers a special one-on-one session for interested parties he calls “30
for 30.” That quest has also led to the creation of “Creatives Drink.” A free pop-up networking event he cocreated with local artist Cody Baker. Like Humphrey, filmmaker Willie James also needs to rely on social media to maximize his audience. Yet the surplus of streaming apps and fickle nature of today’s content consumer doesn’t frighten the self-taught videographer. He views the buffet of social media apps at his disposal in this day and age as a Godsend. “This is the time to be in,” said James. “Facebook, YouTube, Instagram and Snapchat, all those things are blowing up now and those are ideal places for filmmakers to put out their work. You put your work where the attention is and now there are more avenues than ever for filmmakers to showcase their stuff.” James has made a career thus far of ‘putting himself in that spot.’ His videos are built around a next-door ideology. He films from a first-person point of view, speaking directly at the camera, yanking the audience into the action with him, whether it is the Anthrocon or a trip to local Northside favorite, Gus & Yaya’s. “I’m only doing it for the small group of people who are watching my work,” said James. “It
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also shows what’s going on in the city and it puts me out there. I just love living that lifestyle.” For James, he honors his neighborhood, his community and his neighbors. He wants to showcase that personal value first and foremost in the hopes that more and more eyes are drawn towards what he loves and perceives as fun. It’s something he refers to as the “sandbox effect.” “Everyone has their own sandbox and if you make it look fun in your sandbox people will come over to your sandbox and want to have fun with you,” said James. That communal intimacy is fluid throughout his videos. It’s as apparent as the conviction behind Young’s voice. It rivals Humphrey and Riley’s lucid abilities to capture and captivate. Yet, perhaps Carrington’s own description of an artist characterizes the talents of these five Northsiders best. “I think an artist is someone who is able to accurately express themselves and people either listen, consume it or want to be a part of it,” said Carrington. “It is understanding you have a talent that’s innately in you and knowing that you have to do it. But you’re also doing it because you understand this is bigger than you.”
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New Northside record store
Gregg Kostelich sits in the backroom of his new record store, carefully placing vinyl records into the album sleeves by hand, inspecting each one with a delicate stare, ensuring that none of them have fallen victim to a series of scratches. He doesn’t have to do this. But he does anyway. He’s possessed by a commitment, an allegiance to the music – it’s vital to him that the customers experience and appreciate the art for all its worth. “We have a variety [of music] from big band to rockabilly. We sold a Benny Goodman record last week,” Kostelich said. “We have a little microcosm of what it should be because that’s what we do here. I believe in trying to sell every type of music.” Jennifer Baron, founder of the band The Garment District, talked about how she loves the phenomenal selection, and how she can find one of her favorite records of all-time, “It’s amazing to find these kinds of records. I’m incredibly impressed with the selection,” Baron said. “It’s part of that collective, communal experience of going to a record store where you can always find something you’ve been looking for or you’ll discover something new, that’s the kind of store that it is.” Kostelich’s love for music all began at an early age, specifically after watching a performance that would inspire millions of people and help change rock ’n’ roll forever.
“I begged for a guitar after seeing The Beatles on the Ed Sullivan stage,” Kostelich said. “And then [after] seeing The Who and The Rolling Stones at seven-years-old. That had an impact on me.” After being inspired by such legendary rock performers, he began honing his craft. “I got a silvertone Bobkat guitar,” Kostelich said. “I was always in my room playing guitar. I just thought that’s what you do.” Kostelich’s dedication and practice paid off, in 1983 he formed The Cynics. The four-piece band had an identifiable garage-punk edge that could be heard through their sound and lyrics. “I went through a phase of rock. Then different punk bands,” Kostelich said. “One of the first lineups was ‘Blue Train Station,’ our first record. We were fired up, drinking, [and] partying.” The band’s debut LP was a huge success. It led to a number of tour performances overseas, where the band began a long-lasting relationship with a passionate fan base. “For thirty years I made a living playing in Europe because of the great fans there,” Kostelich said. “The minute I hit the first fuzz box in Spain, it was a detonator! They were waiting for years to hear the fuzz. I said, ‘I like this place.’” During the 80’s, in an age where major labels dominated the music industry, it was considered uncommon to put out your own record. Unlike to-
day, the do-it-yourself approach for bands wasn’t popular. Ignoring the status quo, Kostelich decided to forge his own route and take matters into his own hands. What followed was the idea of releasing a Cynics record without the help of a label. “There were a lot of hardcore bands that inspired me to do it,” Kostelich said. “We were trying to do some label deals. I just felt they weren’t living it, weren’t breathing it on a daily basis. So, I said that I might as well do it myself.” After working with Californian Dionysus label on their first two singles, Kostelich created Get Hip Recordings and began releasing all of The Cynics albums and singles with the Pittsburgh-based label. From there, the Get Hip name grew as more bands began signing and releasing material with the label. When asked about how many records he helped produced, Kostelich remained humbled. “There’s a lot of records that I never put my name on.” And now Kostelich has opened another chapter in his musical legacy. His new record store features an eclectic array of musical genres and merchandise, while also showcasing a number of events throughout the year – promotions that are typically reserved for the retail holiday, Record Store Day. TLead singer of The Nox Boys, See Get Hip, Page 19
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Zach Keim works the counter at the store and shares a passion for music much like Kostelich. He navigates the store with the enthusiasm of a fan and the attentiveness of an employee, stopping to admire a rare Black Keys record from Europe that contained an interview with the band. Keim first met Kostelich in 2013. After a Cynics concert, Keim gave lead singer Micheal Kastelic a demo of The Nox Boys, which Kastelic later passed on to Kostelich. Shortly thereafter The Nox Boys officially signed with Get Hip Recordings. Since Keim has worked the past year and a half in the sales department at Get Hip. “I like talking to people, listening to music, turning people onto to good music and making my own. I just love music. That’s all I want to do is music,” said Keim. Aside from Kostelich’s Get Hip label, The Cynics themselves have made a positive impact on a number of Pittsburgh artists. Baron discussed how The Cynics played an early influence in her musical career. “I grew up going to see The Cynics at the Electric Banana,” Baron said. “I’ve had ‘Blue Train Station’ on vinyl since high school.” Ed Masley has been a longtime friend of Kostelich. His band, The Breakup Society, has released a number of records under the Get Hip label and recently shared his thoughts
on working with both Kostelich and the label. “I think Greg is a great guy. He’s enthusiastic about music. He supports you that way,” said Masley during a phone interview. “He makes you feel good about the music you are producing. He’s very honest, yet supportive. I loved working with him.” Masley, whose band is now based out of Phoenix, talked about the memories he had from his days back in Pittsburgh with Kostelich. “One thing I miss is going to the Get Hip warehouse when I was living in Pittsburgh, and wandering through all that music. He’d [Kostelich] always be up there listening to vinyl on his turntable. The room was always alive with music.” Get Hip’s influence trickles into all corners of the globe. Anina Gonzalez Mosquera, lead singer for the band BOBKAT ’65 met Kostelich in her hometown of Gijon, Spain after The Cynics recorded a show there. That conversation led to the three-piece garage rock act (based out of Asturias, Spain) to sign and release their debut record, “This Lonely Road” with Get Hip this past summer. “We’ve enjoyed it very much,” Mosquera said in regards to working with the label. “We are going to record two new songs in December and hopefully tour the USA in 2018.” To Baron, Get Hip is a special asset for the music community. “Get Hip is one of the most important music
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distributors in the world. Photo by Josh McCann It’s not just garage rock. They have a whole range. I’ve always considered them to be a hidden gem of Pittsburgh.” Between The Cynics influence and the success of Get Hip Recordings, Baron believes the new store can be a powerful resource in the community. “It’s becoming more of a destination, connecting more of the Northside. What’s great about it is coming together, discovering new music,” she said. “You always discover something new. It’s a very social experience.” The Get Hip Record Store is located on the second floor of the R.J. Casey Industrial Park in Chateau. Mon. thru Sat. 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Sun. 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
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Upcoming Neighborhood Holiday Events Friday, December 1 “Light Up Night” at Observatory Hill 6 p.m. to 8 p.m at Perrysville Ave. Business District
Saturday, December 2 Brighton Heights “Bright the Night” Celebration 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at California Ave. Business District
Sunday, December 3 Spring Hill Christmas Tree Lighting 6 p.m to 7 p.m. at 2000 Rockledge St. parking lot Troy Hill Christmas Tree Lighting 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Lowrie/Ley Street Monument
Wendesday, December 6 Candlelight Prayer Service at Historic St. Nicholas Church Site The service begins at 5:30 p.m.
Friday, December 8 Saturday, December 9 Old Allegheny Victorian Christmas House Tour Tours will run from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday United Methodist Calvary Church will be hosting a Christmas shop and additional tours for the train museum will be available. For more information call 412-444-8687 or email at tours@alleghenywest.org.
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by Matthew D. Gailey
The holidays are always a busy time for everybody. Folks are often running all over to various parties and family events. Family events around Christmas can be made more complicated in homes where divorce has taken place. This month’s article will focus briefly on family law issues. Pennsylvania divorces can be either fault based or no-fault based divorces. No fault divorces are generally less acrimonious than fault cases as a party does not need to show that their spouse is responsible for the failure of the marriage. Grounds for fault based divorces include: adultery, willful and malicious desertion, cruel and barbarous treatment, bigamy, imprisonment, and/or indignities. Pennsylvania is an equitable distribution state as well. This essentially means that a judge will distribute the property acquired during a marriage based
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on what they think is fair. Fault based grounds are not considered during the distribution of property in Pennsylvania. However, some fault based grounds, like abuse, are often considered to determine if a spouse should be forced to pay alimony. Custody issues between divorced couples often lead to fights between parents around the holidays. As with all matters concerning custody issues, the court will look to resolve any dispute according to the best interests of the child. It is often best for parties that are going through a divorce to come to a resolution regarding custody which may often involve children alternating where they spend the holidays. Family law can be a depressing topic, however, it is a necessary area of jurisprudence. If you have any questions about this area of law, please feel free to give me a call. On a merrier note, I’d like to wish the entire Northside a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
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A humble journey for local catering service, Fabled Table By Neil Strebig It sounds like something out of a fairy tale. Anewlywed couple, working out of the basement of a local church, questing after their harmonious goals and building a business together. Yet, for Lisa Ferguson and Mike Fedalen the humble beginnings behind Fabled Table catering were seemingly that fortuitous. “We like touching peoples’ lives through their bellies,” said Ferguson. The two met at Ferguson’s first restaurant, the quaint café Ugly Duckling Edible Gourmet formerly in Allegheny West. Shortly after the unfortunate closing of Ugly Duckling Gourmet, they decided to combine their expertise and enthusiasm and opened open a new venture in the service industry together. “I closed the restaurant in 2005, but my passion was still with food,” Ferguson said. Using Ferguson’s culinary prowess and Fedalen’s business savvy the couple decided to open Fabled Table, a name inspired by folk tales. “I wanted a name that first of all reflected what we do,” said Ferguson in regards to the company’s name which is inspired by the concept of storytelling. “With Fabled it also reflected food that’s not your common everyday food. The experience was something, the memory was there – it was something you
remembered.” When Fabled Table Catering officially launched in 2009 the couple was working out of the basement of the Calvary United Methodist Church on Allegheny Avenue. “It was a lot more challenging. We knew a few years into we had outgrown that space and we need to start looking,” said Ferguson. “We look back now and we’re like how on Earth did we do it?” Quickly, they outgrew the limited space and moved to their current home at 1400 Buena Vista Street. However, Fedalen is quick to note that despite difficulties with space and amenities, the previous agreement with the church was advantageous and helped the business grow at a manageable pace, allowing them to develop “their own identity” before “taking the training wheels off” and moving into their current headquarters. The menu design for Fabled Table is fueled by creativity and comfort. Ferguson and Fedalen stress the importance of offering clients an experience towards something different, something unique -- as Ferguson puts it they believe it is vital to create a lasting memory with their customers. Ferguson recalls a client who wanted to celebrate National Coffee Day, so the kitchen staff put together a menu featuring a coffee-brined chicken and a porkloin with a coffee
Fabled Table Staff close-up (left to right) Brenda Jones, Mike Fedalen, Lisa Ferguson, Barbara Johnson, Besty Bilgie, and Quinn Marshall.
Photo by Neil Strebig
A Mezze Platter from Fabled Table catering.
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for the Mexican War Streets dry rub. Fedalen mentions these Society, the local community group specialty menus are something that for the surrounding neighborhood. they look forward to; it’s a welThe team also contributes and comed challenge for the culinary donates food to both the Northside program at Fabled Table because it Congregate Feeding Program and separates them from the rest of the Northside Common Ministries food herd. pantry. “We want to make sure when “We’ve made a commitment by we’re putting the menus together improving the property and being we use some new, fresh ideas you here,” said Fedalen. “We’re comwouldn’t typically see every day,” mitted to the community.” said Ferguson. “You won’t see Nearly 20 percent of their busichicken Marsala because you see ness stems from Northside busithat everywhere … a lot of our food nesses and residents, albeit Fedalen we try to keep different from the admits that majority of their sales rest of the caterers in the area.” In addition to their diverse menu come from downtown Pittsburgh offerings, Fabled Table also carried and the Strip District where their attention to the small, finer details over some novelty offerings from helps make them stand out. Ferguson’s Ugly Duckling includ“Referral is so important. We’re ing their Art of High Tea packages. only as good as the last event,” said The hour-long specialty class is Ferguson. “The food is speaking for taught by Ferguson as she takes us – that’s our calling card.” guests through the history of tea Despite their upgrade in venue, etiquette with a variety of food opthe couple remains grounded in tions. The tea classes were a mega their approach and the realistic hit at Ugly Duckling where Fergugoals of Fabled Table. son recalls putting on in between “We’ve never aspired to be the 20 to 30 a month. According to Ferguson, Fabled Table may put on largest caterer in Pittsburgh,” said Fedalen. “We just want to provide only 10 or so year, a necessary evil good food, good service and just of sorts due to increased business; however it is still a charming part of make the customer happy.” their culinary culture and identity. Fabled Table is located at 1400 Despite, being South Hill resiBuena Vista St. and is open Mon. dents both Ferguson and Fedalen thru Fri. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. expressed a sense of belonging to the Northside. In addition to being a voting precinct their current building also holds monthly meetings The Local Marketplace Section is supported by PNC Community Development Banking with funding from the PNC Foundation.
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Allegheny City Central Pittsburgh City to David Brown Jr. and Beth Brown at 242 E. Jefferson St. for $3,900. Eric Daniel Moreno Narvaez to Kerrie Reid at 316 North Ave. W Unit D for $142,000. Logan Schofield to Jonathan and Heather Keller at 402 Jacksonia St. for $392,500. Willie Murchison to Edgar Parilla at 1536 Monterey St. for $20,000. APB Assoc. L.P. to West Penn Allegheny Health System Inc. at 490 E. North Ave. for $6,750,000. Allegheny West Jason Whitson to Carrie Sue Whisel at 1006 Abdell St. for $222,500. Brighton Heights Penn Pioneer Enterprises LLC to Aaron James Kuhn and Joanna Emily Biello at 3415 Fleming Ave. for $21,000. Marlease Porter to Matthew Krummert and Sarah Untch at 3933 Brighton Road for $113,000. John Lehman to A & J Holdings LLC at 3925 Kleber St. for $70,000. Carole Robbins to Stephanie Boccella and Evan Klesius at 3549 McClure Ave. for $237,000. Source59 (USA) LLC to Edward Dale and Cathy Suzanne Wingfield at 1434 Reuben St. for $62,000. Abbas Mehdiun to Stefan Stasak at 3446 Sipe St. for $19,500. Lawrence Farmerie to Muya Mgaza and Amina Bago at 1246 Benton Ave. for $119,875. Evonne Batykefer to Richard DeCarlo at 3762 California Ave. for $112,000. William Joseph Foster to 360 Ridgewood LLC at 2038 Stonelea St. for $103,000. Roy Kretzler to Matthew Charles Feiler at 1214 W. Point Ave. for $110,000. Steven Oberst to Duplexity Holdings LLC at 3849-3851 Brighton Road for $125,000. Socorro Holdings LLC to Eric Miller at 3640 Massachusetts Ave. for $100,000. Jason Wurster to Megan Tobin and Kenneth Martin Jr. at 2036 Termon Ave. for $130,000. Mortgage Equity Conversion Asset Trust 2 to Michael Burton at 3334
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Harbison St. for $55,000. James Damian Founds to Ryan and Monica Driscoll at 3406 Shadeland Ave. for $295,850. Brightwood Nirav Patel to Paul Bauer at 3170 Brighton Road for $20,000. Devin Watkins to Lin Mung and Khin Khin at 3025 Stayton St. for $54,900. Judith Anselm to Deutsch & Assoc. LLC at 1506 Woodland Ave. for $25,000 Housing & Urban Development to Robert Coleman at 2819 Breker St. for $9,850. Alyce Anna Conway estate et al. to Mustafa Kizilkaya at 1420 Casement St. for $31,000. Tyrone Helvy to Pittsburgh Firefighters Federal Credit U at 120 Lecky Ave. for $12,775 by sheriff’s deed. Brightwood Civic Group to Sean and Claudia Anderson at 1134 Woodland Ave. for $154,900. Estate of Margaret Hunt to Charles Linhart at 1103 Grand Ave. for $11,000. Edward Roose to Greenfield Holdings LLC at 3147 Brighton Road for $15,000. Michael Collins et al. to Harmony Homes LLC at 1306 Overcliff Way for $4,100. New Hope Neighborhood Renewal Inc. to Blackwells LLC at 2700-2702 Shadeland Ave. for $50,000. Califorinia-Kirkbride Shoebox Homes LLC to Evan and Anna Schell at 1301 Success St. for $75,000. East Deutschtown Antonia Iannuzzi to Natalie Lopez at 1030 Peralta St. for $163,000. Pittsburgh Public Parking Authority to Historic Deutschtown Development Corp. at East Ohio St. for $1 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $1,938). Lisa Dishi Megides to Kiwew Holdings LLC at 841 Vista St. for $72,000. Mary Besselman to David Park Train LLC at 857 Peralta St. for $180,000. Fineview Sarah Marie Marshall to Meghan Burke and Dan Tomcik at 1703 Warren St. for $38,000. Estate of Tammy Burletic to HSBC
Bank USA NA trustee at 8 Edenvale St. for $2,976 by sheriff’s deed. Luke Ravenstahl to Alexander Daniels at 2251 Hazelton St. for $235,000. Historic Deutschtown Thomas Seabrooke to JLA Properties L.P. at 606 Middle St. for $25,000. Donna Tabor to William and Ellen Sellner at 404 Cedar Ave. Unit 5 for $168,000. Manchester Kirila Realty to Liverpool L.P. at 1825 Liverpool St. for $2,500,000. John Impavido to Greenfield Holdings LLC at 1301 N. Franklin St. for $1,446,000. Lula Mae Hayes to Andrew Fouts at 1207 Liverpool St. for $130,000. Paul Zigerelli to Bank New York Mellon trustee at 1409 Sheffield St. for $3,024 by sheriff’s deed. Observatory Hill Observatory Hill Development Corp. to Jonathan and Chelsy Gevas at 23 Bonvue St. for $200,000. Mark Allen Stueber to Megan Sharretts at 127 Mairdale St. for $90,000. Alex Leary to Dustin Walsh at 225 Waldorf St. for $214,900. Damen Taylor to Daniel Mross at 3332 Perrysville Ave. for $175,000. Mark Whitehead to Crystal Keasley at 411 Venture St. for $15,500. Conrad Mueller to George and Vickie Linkhauer at 101 Bluebelle St. for $120,000. Steven Negri to Andrew Inks at 3844 Perrysville Ave. for $30,000. Karl Zajicek to Joshua and Sara Glover at 294 Watson Blvd. for $285,000. Perry Hilltop Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB trustee to My Pearl Investments Ltd. at 1821 Perrysville Ave. for $65,000. Melissa Miller to OGR Realty 3 L.P. at 2236 Holyoke St. for $4,000 Christopher Cole to Anna Knabe and Vincent Olivieri at 1845 Clayton Ave. for $94,000. Patrick Connors trustee et al. to Steven Herforth and Peter Karlovich at 709 Maginn St. for $45,000. Welcome Hill to Jose Suero at 400 W.
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Kennedy Ave. for $103,000. Phyllis Verdecchia to No Limit Realty LLC at 19 E. Marshall Ave. for $35,000. Jetglo Properties LLC to DaLa Investments LLC at 628-1/2 Chautauqua St. for $25,000. Corinne Wilson to KJN Grant LLC at 2535 N. Charles St. for $22,000. Loughrey Roberts to David and Pamela Monk at 1860 Clayton Ave. for $615,000. Spring Garden Christiana Trust trustee to Louis Devito and Caroline Matys at 2107 Harbor St. for $35,000. Charles Seibert to Happy Hour Holdings LLC at 1512 Spring Garden Ave. for $80,000. Spring Hill US Bank NA trustee to River Green LLC at 8 Beckfield St. for $35,500. US Bank NA trustee to Square One Holdings LLC at 1040 Shreve St. for $9,501. Andrew Sulka to Julia Skorija at 1320 Diana St. for $5,000. Arthur Beatty to Heisel Long LLC at 2112 Harbor St. for $15,000. Lorene Jerome to Ivory L.P. at 939 Itin St. for $7,800. Colette Mueller to US Bank NA trustee at 1030 Haslage Ave. for $4,157 by sheriff’s deed. Courtney Bennett to Cynthia Cook at 1320 Buente St. for $113,000. Summer Hill Kevin McGuire to Cameron and Brandt Egerter at 301 Ivory Ave. for $170,000. Troy Hill Xia Hong to Penn West Property Group LLC at 1958 Straubs Lane for $43,000. Nicholas Kalafut Jr. to David Acevedo II at 1811 Rialto St. for $39,000.
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New Rangos Giant Cinema opened at Carnegie Science Center The Carnegie Science Center officially has the largest cinema screen in the city. The Rangos Giant Cinema is boasting itself as the most advanced theater in Pittsburgh, featuring a massive 70-by-38-foot screen powered by two Christie laser-illuminated 4K laser digital projectors digital projections and a 45-speaker surround sound system courtesy of Dolby Atmos technology. “From Hollywood feature films and 3D educational movies to live cultural events and multimedia lectures, we now can deliver a broad range of dynamic content in the theater,” Carnegie Science Center co-director, Ron Baillie said in a press release last month. The theater had been closed since July and cost $3.7 million to complete. The cinema is part of a larger $45.9 million renovation project that includes the outdoor PPG Science Pavilion. The theater, which is now open to the public, will feature both 2D and 3D shows with future plans of airing live satellite presentations, concerts, sporting and even video game events.
“The new technology allows the possibility of connecting our audience in real time with astronauts on the International Space Station or with scientists working in the field,” said Ballie. Currently, visitors can enjoy four nature-oriented films including “Amazon Adventure,” “Tiny Giants,” “Animalopolis” and “Dream Big.” Starting December 1, the theater will feature a special screening of “The Polar Express” and sci-fi fans can purchase early ticket sales for upcoming
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blockbuster “Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi.” Tickets are $13.95 (senior/student discounts are available) and matinee prices are $9.95. For more information visit the Carnegie Science Center website at www.carnegiesciencecenter.org or call at 412-237-3400.
Propel Northside celebrates second annual Dessert Party
(left) volunteer, Annie Grice and (right) Principal Angela Taylor.
Parent Ashley Coleman enjoys the festivities during this year’s Dessert Party. All photos courtesy of Propel Northside
(left) Instructional support La’Shawna McHenry and (right)counselor Tiffany Rice celebrate during Propel Northside’s second annual Dessert Party.
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The Game Page Last Month’s Puzzle Solutions First published in a U.S. puzzle magazine in 1979, Sudoku caught on in Japan in 1986, and became internationally famous in 2005. The aim of Sudoku is to enter a number from 1 through 9 in each space on a 9×9 grid made up of 3×3 subgrids (called “regions”). Some of the numbers have already been given. You may not use the same number twice in a single row, column, or region of the grid. Completing the puzzle requires patience and logical ability.
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Chronicle Crossword Across 1. Blind spot 8. Lake in W Hungary 15. Melodious 16. Professoriate 17. From within 18. Sequestered 19. Campaigned 20. Bedouin 22. Hard outgrowths 23. Filament 25. City near Phoenix 26. Like lungs 29. Engine 31. Scale notes 34. Portland’s place 36. Krazy ___ 37. Slant 38. Small crown 40. Express farewell 42. Single entity 43. Hesitant sounds 45. Complain 46. Blubber 47. Fool 49. Hit bottom? 50. Insects 52. Country singer Travis 54. Sharp-pointed plant outgrowth 56. Warts and all 57. Bad-mouth 60. Old World songbird 62. Italian seaport 65. Plicate 66. Suit makers 67. Sorrow 68. Congenital displacement of an organ Down 1. Celestial body 2. Castro’s country 3. Getting ___ years 4. 1980’s movie starring Bo Derek and Dudley Moore 5. Frequently 6. Wall painting 7. Old call to arms 8. Sharp bristle 9. “___ Ventura” was played by Jim Carrey 10. Suds 11. “Farewell!” 12. Dry land 13. Augury 14. Beatty and Rorem 21. One way to run 23. Bundle of sticks 24. Golf club which can be numbered 1 to 9 25. Like an unprotected sweater? 26. Place 27. Home of the Black Bears 28. Adorned with ribbons 30. Tic ___ Dough 32. Extra-terrestrial being 33. Baby bird? 35. Food and water 37. Entice 39. Part of TNT 41. 3:00 44. Drunkards 47. Set on fire 48. Sad 51. Living in a city 53. Sir ___ Newton was an English mathematician 54. Cookbook amts. 55. Hawaiian native dance 56. Contributes 57. Fall 58. Cross inscription 59. Slammin’ Sammy 61. Hi-___ monitor 63. Blotto 64. “Hold On Tight” band
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