SEEN | Natalie Bencivenga Documents Pittsburgh Social Life

August 23, 2017 11:50 AM

7-day Forecast

Big Give event raises funds for The Children's Trust

Funds raised from the 400 attending advance research at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC.

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From left: Quintin Bullock, Kate Hancock, and Kannu Sahni.

Health and Wellness Weekend held at the August Wilson Center

The evening also was a benefit for the K. Leroy Irvis Scholarship Fund, which benefits NEED, the Negro Emergency Education Drive.

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Pressley Ridge board member Bob Butter and CEO Susanne Cole.

Ice Cream Fundae! once again held at the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium

Pressley Ridge held its 23nd annual Ice Cream Fundae on Aug. 13 for the young and young at heart!

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The Event Group celebrates 30 years

Sheila Weiner, founder of The Event Group, celebrated 30 years in the business and reflects her years of event planning in Pittsburgh.

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Cindy and Murry Gerber at their home in Fox Chapel where they hosted the Summer Soiree event for The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust.

Summer Soiree held at Fox Chapel home of Murry and Cindy Gerber

The special event, which raises funds for The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, featured a special performance by Tony-nominated Jennifer Damiano.

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Event co-chairs Dominic and Charlene Petrelli.

Pittsburgh Italian Scholarship Fund hosts annual scholarship dinner at Valley Brook Country Club

This year, the event also honored Carol Massaro as the Woman of the Year.

1 week ago

Lauretta Werner swings a bat as hard as she can at the Let's Get Physical event a the Carnegie Science Center.

Carnegie Science Center hosts Let's Get Physical event

The Carnegie Science Center’s Highmark SportsWorks hosted a 21+ night where about 600 partygoers could get physical and have fun!

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From left: Doc Mendelson, Pat Joseph, Lauren Pesce and Justin Davis.

22nd annual 50 Finest Gala held at the Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh

The annual gala, benefiting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of Western Pa., raised a record-breaking $500,000

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Event co-chairs Debbie DePew, left, and Tiffany Casarcia at UnWINEd: A Toast to Hope for a Cure.

UnWINEd: A Toast to Hope for a Cure held at Narcisi Winery

The event welcomed hundreds of guests to the winery in West Deer on Tuesday, and raised more than $200,000.

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Co-founders Leila Sleiman and Natalie Fristick.

3rd annual VegFest takes place on the North Side

The VegFes was bigger than ever, with 10,000 vegan enthusiasts in attendance!

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The DreamShip hot-air balloon at the EQT Pittsburgh Three Rivers Regatta.

Folds of Honor provides a helping hand to military families

DreamShip is a fully functional hot air balloon that symbolizes the hopes and dreams of military kids.

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From left, back row, Zachary McKay, Richard Magyan, Ian Patterson. Front row, Alexandria Zallo, Nick Cortazzo, Allison Burns, Kaylie Wallace.

CLO Guild host a scholarship luncheon at the LeMont

The Pittsburgh CLO Guild is a group of volunteers who raised millions of dollars for Pittsburgh CLO by donating their time and energy.

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Summer Safari event survives the rain while raising funds for the zoo

The Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium held its annual Summer Safari event (despite the threatening rainstorm!) on Friday night in Highland Park.

3 weeks ago

From left: Sydney Olberg and Liana Maneese, of The Good Peoples Group.

86 Conference an inaugural event for food service industry professionals

The Good Peoples Group and The Ace Hotel Pittsburgh in East Liberty hosted the conference on July 24.

3 weeks ago

Assemble founder Nina Barbuto, left, with Ariel Barlow, an Assemble intern.

Assemble's Bantam Night held at Wigle Whiskey Barrelhouse

Assemble Pittsburgh held Bantam Night on Thursday to help raise funds for the organization.

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Dr. Joseph Maroon, right, shakes hands with former wrestling star Bruno Sammartino.

Circus Saints & Sinners honors Dr. Joseph Maroon

Nearly 250 supporters of the Bob Prince Tent of Circus Saints & Sinners attended the event held at LeMont restaurant on Mount Washington.

3 weeks ago

Pressley Ridge President and CEO Susanne Cole and Chairman Brad Funari at Pressley Ridge Ice Cream Fundae VIP event at Perle in Market Square, Downtown.

VIP Fundae event held at Perle

Pressley Ridge held its intimate VIP Ice Cream Fundae event Thursday night, Downtown, to thank sponsors.

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Exhibition co-curators Amanda Hunt, left, and Eric Crosby.

'20/20' exhibition opens at Carnegie Museum of Art

Summer Break 20/20 celebration for the opening of the “20/20” exhibit at the CMOA was a family-friendly affair.

1 month ago

Brian Butko, left, and Rick Sebak outside of Row House Cinema in Lawrenceville.

A celebration takes a look back at Luna Park

A celebration for historian Brian Butko’s new book “Luna: Pittsburgh’s Original Lost Kennywood,” was held at the Row House Cinema on Friday.

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SAMA director Gary Moyer, event chair Glenda Forosisky and board president Jim Cayce

Red, White & Blue SAMA gala held at St. Francis University

The 39th annual Southern Alleghenies Museum of Arts gala, was held on the campus in Loretto, Pa. on Saturday.

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Rowan Dodworth, 1, goofs around in her father's plane at Passport to Elegance, a new event held during Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix week.

Passport to Elegance party held at the Voyager Jet Center

The Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix held its first “Passport to Elegance” party at Thursday night in West Mifflin.

1 month ago

Rema Webb performs at St. Clair Hospital's 20th Summer Swing.

Broadway on the Green event raises funds for St. Clair Hospital

A record 650 guests enjoyed music by Rema Webb and dishes inspired by New York restaurants at St. Clair Hospital’s 20th annual Summer Swing.

1 month ago

From left: Zack Block, Lydia Bestul and Becca Sufrin.

Repair the World Thank You Party held at Wigle Whiskey

The organization works with communities to build relationships and amplify the good things happening, the executive director says.

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Event chair Lynne Figgins and co-chair Helen Wylie.

PVGP's Tune-Up Party showcases 130 vintage cars

More than 1000 guests came to the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix’s 12th Tune-Up party at Atria’s at PNC Park and the Clemente Bridge.

1 month ago

Golfers enjoy the day at the first Hope for Ghana golf outing.

#SEENintheCity

Check out more great events that are happening in Pittsburgh in the digital-only #SEENintheCity column such as the event Hope for Ghana.

1 month ago

Andrew Janocko and Natalie Bigley at their wedding reception Saturday, July 8, 2017, at Stage AE on the North Shore.

#SEENWedding: Modern romance plays out at the wedding of Natalie Bigley and Andrew Janocko

It was the wedding of the summer for the couple, who were married Saturday at Heinz Chapel and celebrated at Stage AE.

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Tuika's Polynesian Island Magic performs a hula dance during the Night in the Tropics event at the National Aviary.

Night in the Tropics event raises funds for the National Aviary

The sold out party drew 1,300 supporters to Aviary on the North Side on Saturday night.

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Clockwise: Vince Pascoe, Gina Pascoe, Dan DelBianco, Michelle DelBianco, Reid Smith, Ed Haney, Amy Weinstock and Sue Haney pose in front of a photo booth during Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix's Black Tie & Tailpipes event.

Blacktie & Tailpipes event kicks off the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix

This year, for the first time, the event was held at the Pittsburgh Field Club in Fox Chapel on Friday.

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From left: Darryl Ford Williams, Karen Feinstein and Doris Carson Williams.

WHAM Pittsburgh Women of the Year held at the August Wilson Center

The Pittsburgh chapter of the Women’s Health Activist Movement Global (WHAMGlobal) hosted “Big Ideas” around women’s health activism.

1 month ago

From left, Patrick Jordan, David Conrad, August R. Carlino, John Haer, Peter Reder, Mark Rylance, Charles McCollester and Andy Masich.

Event marks the 125th anniversary of the Battle of Homestead

Oscar-winning actor Mark Rylance is special guest Friday at the Battle of Homestead commemorative event at the Bost Building.

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From left, Rob Brandegee, Michele de la Reza, Mia Hooper, Daniel Fleegle, Rebecca Himberger and Anthony Williams.

Attack Theatre closes out its season with a boat party

Attack Theatre ended its 22nd season with a party at Lock Wall One Marina in the Strip District on Tuesday night.

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John and Suzanne Graf, owners of the Priory Hospitality Group, and Ian Rosenberger, center, founder and CEO of Thread International.

Mansions on Fifth holds grand reopening under new ownership

Nearly 250 came to the invitation-only soiree where items from the new international flavored menu were the centerpiece of the party.

1 month ago

From left Benjamin Evans III, LaTrenda Sherrill, Harry Johnson, Knowledge Build Hudson and Lee Davis at the BMe Community Genius Awards.

BMe Community Genius Awards held at the Heinz History Center

The BMe Community Genius Awards on Friday honored black men in Pittsburgh.

1 month ago

Linda Massaro, left, and her mother, Carol, at The Longest Table, an event supporting the Joseph A. Massaro Alzheimer's Research Foundation.

Longest Table event raises funds for Alzheimer's research

The second Longest Table dinner benefiting the Joseph A. Massaro Jr. Alzheimer’s Research Fund was held at The Blessing Board on Friday.

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Aerion Abney and Candi Castleberry Singleton at the first annual USSIE Summer Games at Highmark Stadium.

USSIE Summer Games held at Highmark Stadium

The USSIE Summer Games are a way to build relationships between Pittsburgh police and the communities they serve.

1 month ago

Crafts & Corks for Cancer held at the Left Field Meeting Space

The Cancer Caring Center held its first Crafts & Corks summer soiree featuring craft beers and wines on Thursday night.

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Timothy Lanni, left, and Leif Johnson Jr.

Young Ivy Alumni party takes place at Heinz Hall

Summer is in full swing and everyone wants to be out like the Young Ivy Alumni, who hosted a party on Thursday.

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Attendees, award winners, and performers of the event stop for a group photo during the Changemarkers gala at the August Wilson Center. From left, Shallegra Moye, Kimberly Turner, Nikkia Ingram, Nichole Sims, Nikia Scott, Lachelle Binion, Tyra Good and Jacquea Mae.

#SEENintheCity: A+ Schools hosted its annual Changemakers Celebration

Check out the A+ Schools annual Changemakers Celebration, held on June 22 at the August Wilson Center, Downtown.

1 month ago

Guests walk through the zoo at last year's event.

Be SEEN this summer! Summer Safari, UnWINEd and Riverlife’s Party at the Pier

Where will you be #SEEN this summer? We’ll be looking for you at the Summer Safari, UnWINEd and Riverlife’s Party at the Pier.

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ABOUT SEEN

Natalie Bencivenga's SEEN documents Pittsburgh social life in all its diversity. Beyond the galas, the glitterati and the glamour, it chronicles the way we live today and the people who are engaged in making this community a vibrant place to live.

A Pittsburgh native who has a master's degree in social work, Ms. Bencivenga ran her own online lifestyle magazine for five years. She is broadening the reach of SEEN by expanding the kinds of events the Post-Gazette covers. She also heavily uses social media to engage readers so that even if they can't be at the party with SEEN, they'll be part of the party.

If you have any events that should be featured in SEEN, contact Ms. Bencivenga at nbencivenga@post-gazette.com or 412-263-1582. Follow her on Twitter @NBSeen to keep up with #wheresNataliePG.