SEEN | Natalie Bencivenga Documents Pittsburgh Social Life

April 20, 2018 5:24 AM

7-day Forecast

Q Ball 18 Cabaret Voltaire draws more than 200 guests

Guests got a taste of 1930s’ Berlin cabaret scene during Quantum Theatre’s Q Ball benefit at the Butler Street Lofts, Saturday night.

3 days ago

Sylvia Fields, left, former second lady Jill Biden and Magdeline Jensen.

YWCA 150th Anniversary Gala held at the Wyndham Grand

The YWCA of Greater Pittsburgh celebrated its 150th anniversary with former second lady Jill Biden, Friday night.

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Thelma Landay, mother of Eric Gold, watches during the Elly Awards on Thursday, April 12, 2018, at the Twentieth Century Club in Oakland.

The 2018 Elly Awards held at the Twentieth Century Club

The Twentieth Century Club in Oakland was the venue for Steeltown Entertainment Project’s 2018 Elly Awards Thursday night.

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Fully Invested awardees, from left, Arthur Blackwell, Dolores Jurges and Barbara Campbell.

Good Neighbor Awards held at the Hotel Monaco

The fifth annual United Way’s Fred Rogers Good Neighbor Awards dinner recognizes corporations and individuals.

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Event awardees Dr. Stanley Marks and Lynne Hayes-Freeland.

Art Rooney Award Dinner & Auction

The Catholic Youth Association of Pittsburgh celebrated the 45th annual Art Rooney Award Dinner & Auction at the Omni William Penn, Monday

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Jeremiah's Place: From left, Eileen Sharbaugh, Dr. Lynne Williams, Lisa J. Perry, Linda Krynski and Pam Golden

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From left, Jordan Pallito, board chairman of the Consortium for Public Education, Sarah Tambucci, former executive director of the Arts Education Collaborative (who received a Special Tribute Award) and Mary Kay Babyak, executive director of the Consortium.

Champions of Learning hosts awards dinner at Pittsburgh Marriott City Center

The annual Champions of Learning Awards Dinner was held at the Pittsburgh Marriott City Center Saturday night

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Roy Gloeckl as the Cheshire Cat at the Carnegie Library Spring After Hours: Wonderland celebration at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh in Oakland.

After Hours at Carnegie Library drew 450 guests

The “Alice in Wonderland”-themed After Hours at the Library party for the 21 + crowd drew a crowd to the usually staid stacks Friday night.

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Brett Keisel, left, with TiAnda and Mel Blount at the Mel Blount Youth Home 20th annual All-Star Celebrity Roast.

20th annual Mel Blount Youth Home All-Star Celebrity Roast

Former Steeler Brett Keisel was the honoree for the 20th annual Mel Blount Youth Home Celebrity Roast at Heinz Field Friday night.

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Even chair Benjamin Hayes poses for a portrait during PERSADs VIP Art for Change.

Persad's Art for Change VIP party held at the Children's Museum

Nearly 500 supporters and artists of Persad’s Art for Change benefit made their way to the VIP party Thursday night.

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Event chairs Bob and Leslie Nutting at the First Taste of Cuba: The Tropical Forest debut party on Thursday at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens in Oakland.

First Taste of Cuba event held at Phipps

Cuba is in the spotlight at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens “First Taste of Cuba: The Tropical Forest,” debut party.

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Women of Spirit: Helen Hanna Casey, left, Teresa Sullivan and Suzanne K. Mellon.

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Event founders Kevin Petted, left, and Chris Stankay.

Let's Get Swanky 2: A Great Gatsby affair!

Let’s Get Swanky 2: A Great Gatsby-themed party was held Friday night welcoming more than 250 costume-cladded partygoers.

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9th annual Pittsburgh Service Summit

The ninth annual Pittsburgh Service Summit, hosted by Get Involved! Inc., was held on Tuesday night at Carlow University, St. Agnes Center.

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Amanda Wilson and Janis Burley Wilson at "Art After Dark." on Thursday at the August Wilson Center, Downtown.

Art After Dark held at August Wilson Center

Patrons flooded the August Wilson Center for African American Culture on Thursday night to check out the first “Art After Dark” event.

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Kelly Hughes, left, Becki Campanaro, Jessica Netzloff and Dr. Alison Sehgal.

The Mad Hatter's Ball held at Cefalo's

The Mt. Lebanon Junior Women’s Club held a “Mad Hatter”-themed 50th anniversary party on Saturday night.

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Junior League of Pittsburgh’s Sip & See: Show House chair Ali McCrossin with Design chair Rose Peck..

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Michele Fabrizi and Christopher Hahn during the "Song of Thrones" fashion event at the Pittsburgh Opera in the Strip District.

Pittsburgh Opera's Song of Thrones event a singing success

The Pittsburgh Opera held its second annual fashion show, “Song of Thrones,” featuring the work of Diana Misetic on March 19.

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Jill Whitecap, left, Elizabeth Echevarria and Sally Power.

Glass Slipper Gala held at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Cranberry

The 15th annual Glass Slipper Ball was held for 450 guests Saturday night.

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Co-chairs Christine Bryant, left, and Tracy DeCock.

WLC Wine Tasting held at Heinz Hall

The United Way’s Women’s Leadership Council held its 13th annual Wine Tasting event to benefit the United for Women program.

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Dan Rossi, left, and event host Akasha L. Van-Cartier at the B*tches Ball.

Humane Animal Rescue's B*tches Ball held in the Strip District

The Humane Animal Rescue held the successful event at the Pittsburgh Opera headquarters on Thursday night.

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The Frick Pittsburgh: Frick Pittsburgh board chair Charles R. ("Chip") Burke Jr. left, Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto and Frick Pittsburgh executive director Robin Nicholson

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The Frick Pittsburgh’s members-only opening reception preview party drew more than 700 art lovers to Point Breeze, Friday night.

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From left, chef Norr Nareedokmai, chef Tom DeGori, chef Keyla Nogueira Cook, chef Claudy Pierre, chef Kevin Sousa and chef Jess Rattanni.

The Steel Chef Cook-Off

The Steel Chef Cook-Off featuring Pittsburgh-based celebrity chefs was held on March 12 at the Ryan Arts Center in McKees Rocks.

1 month ago

From left, Ken Gormley, Bill Cowher, Roger Goodell, Jim Rohr and Art Rooney II at the Slainte! Ireland Funds Gala celebrating the life of Daniel M. Rooney at Heinz Field on the North Shore.

Slainte! Ireland Funds Gala held at Heinz Field

This year’s Ireland Funds Gala celebrated the life and legacy of Dan Rooney with 500 guests at Heinz Field Club East Lounge, Saturday night.

1 month ago

Olivia Cindrich, left, Denzel Poston and Youth of the Year Jayla Ellis.

The Boys & Girls Club Great Futures Gala

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Pennsylvania’s fourth annual Great Futures Gala, was held at the Sheraton Station Square, Wednesday.

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Shannon Perrine, left, honoree Jim Scalo and Doug Muetzel.

Wesley Family Services inaugural gala held at the Westin Convention Center

This was a special inaugural gala for the new organization since Wesley Spectrum and Family Services of Western Pennsylvania merged.

1 month ago

Youth of the Year Laniya White, left, honored youth Ro'Shell Moye, and executive director Jennifer Cairns at the Sarah Heinz House Steak & Burger Dinner fundraiser.

Sarah Heinz House Steak & Burger Dinner held at the PNC Hall of Fame Club

The Sarah Heinz House held its annual Steak & Burger Dinner on Wednesday night to honor kids.

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Honorees Dr. Barbara Clark, left, Dr. Demetrius Ellis and Nikki McKenna.

The Kidney Gift of Life gala

Nearly 450 guests made their way to Heinz Field Club East Lounge for the 30th anniversary of the Kidney Gift of Life Gala, Saturday night.

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Event chairs Joan Stewart, left, Jan Shoop and Diana Thompson.

Antiques preview party for Kerr Museum held at Oakmont Country Club

The Kerr Memorial Museum Antiques Show preview has a loyal cadre of patrons who look forward to getting the first look at the offerings.

1 month ago

Event chairs Cindy, left, and Don Whiting, right, on either side Pittsburgh Film Office director Dawn Keezer at the Pittsburgh Film Office's Lights! Glamour! Action! Oscars party.

Pittsburgh Film Office's Lights! Glamour! Action! gala brings a taste of Hollywood to Pittsburgh

The Pittsburgh Film Office held its largest fundraiser of the year at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Downtown, on Sunday night.

1 month ago

Jerome and Trameka Bettis at the 125th Birthday Party for the Children's Home of Pittsburgh at Heinz Field.

Shake Your Booties event held at Heinz Field

The 125th Birthday Party celebration for The Children’s Home of Pittsburgh & Lemieux Family Center had over 500 guests on Saturday night.

1 month ago

From left, Gregg and Yu-Ling Behr, with event co-chairs Lauren and Jason Kushner.

JCC's Big Night turns into a Western-style hoedown

The Jewish Community Center of Squirrel Hill held its annual Big Night bash on Saturday.

1 month ago

Executive director Sisters Place Sister Mary Parks, left, with event chairs Robert Barth Jr., and Katie Layendecker.

Crushed Grapes event benefits Sisters Place

More than 450 guests made their way to PPG Wintergarden for the16th annual Crushed Grapes wine tasting to benefit Sisters Place.

1 month ago

Seated at bottom: Richard Rauh. Standing from left,, Dan Martin, Denis Colwell, Peter Cooke and Terry Irwin.

CMU celebrates Richard Rauh

Carnegie Mellon University held a special party and performance inside the Rauh Theater in the Purnell Center for the Arts on Tuesday night.

1 month ago

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Tyler Kennedy, left, Vasso Paliouras and Brandi Kennedy.

Lending Hearts Gala held at the Fairmont Pittsburgh hotel

This gala has come a long way from its early inception on Mount Washington; it’s now one of the best attended events of the winter season.

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Penguins president and CEO David Morehouse and general manager Jim Rutherford.

Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation hosts Night of Assists

The Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation held a new circus-themed event at the PPG Paints Arena, Uptown, on Tuesday night.

1 month ago

Let’s Move Pittsburgh: Dr. Brenda Mendizabal. Dr. Ritu Thamman and Dr. Mylynda Massart.

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From left, Kai Lin, Marian Lien and Bibhuti Aryal.

OCA Lunar New Year Banquet

The Year of the Dog was celebrated by the Organization of Chinese Americans at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Saturday. .

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Penguins Sidney Crosby signs the jersey of 9-year-old Massimo Sunseri.

Dapper Dan Dinner & Sports Auction held at the Convention Center

The 82nd annual Dapper Dan Dinner & Sports Auction drew 750 guests to the David L. Lawrence Convention Center Wednesday night.

1 month ago

Andy Masich with his daughter Molly at the "Uncorked: Roaring '20s" at the Senator John Heinz History Center.

History Uncorked: Roaring '20s! attracts 1,600 partygoers

The Sen. John Heinz History Center held its annual History Uncorked event on Friday night, this year with a Roaring ’20s theme.

2 months ago

Event honoree Randy Dearth at the 24th Annual Mardi Gras Gala for the Epilepsy Foundation of Western/Central Pennsylvania.

Mardi Gras celebration raises funds for the Epilepsy Foundation

More than 700 guests filed into the Westin Convention Center for the Mardi Gras party on Tuesday.

2 months ago

Gigi Saladna, left, Dan Taylor, Dan DelBianco and Guy Costa.

Dancing with the Cars event benefits Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix charities

The Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix revved up for the Pittsburgh International Auto Show Thursday night.

2 months ago

2018 Mary Ann Scully Excellence in Nursing honoreeTimothy Powell, 2018 Peter J. Safar Award honoree Dr. Flordeliza Villanueva and ball chair Richard Harshman.

The Heart Ball held at the Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh

The 29th annual American Heart Association Ball — “Heart of a Champion” — drew 550 guests to the Wyndham Grand Saturday night.

2 months ago

Livingstone M. Johnson, left, and Greg Spencer.

Whitney M. Young Jr. Service Awards dinner held at the Fairmont Pittsburgh

The Boy Scouts of America Laurel Highlands Council held the 30th Whitney M. Young Jr. Service Award Dinner on Thursday.

2 months ago

From Left: Alonzo Webb III, Kirk Bruce and Alonzo Webb Jr.

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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.