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Jan. 6: Burson-Marsteller's 43rd Annual Hair of the Dog party. At One Gateway Center; by invitation
Jan. 8: Chatham Baroque Sixth Annual twelfth Night Gala. At the Frick Art Museum; 412-687-1788
Jan. 13: Cummerbund Society's 17th Annual Charity Pool Tournament to benefit Magee Women's Hospital Neo-natal Unit. At the Duquesne Club; 412-882-9002
Jan. 15: The New Hazlett Theater open house and community celebration. At the Hazlett Theater, Northside; 412-237-8339
Jan. 19: Pittsburgh AIDS Task Force benefit hosted by the Pittsburgh Public Theater with a performance of "Ain't Misbehavin!" At the O'Reilly Theater; 412-242-2500. ext. 123
Jan. 28: Mother's Hope Foundation Rainbow and Roses fifth annual benefit. At the Omni William Penn; 412-279-7751
Jan. 28: Carnegie Museum of Art Associates tartan Ball. At the Carnegie Museum; 412-622-3204
Jan. 29: 30th Anniversary Outreach Teen and Family Services benefit, Pearl of the Orient. At the Pittsburgh Golf Club;
Jan. 29: Allegheny-Kiski Health Foundation's Black Tie Gala. At Brackenridge Heights Country Club; by invitation
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Feb. 2: Homeless Children's Education Fund Auction Party; 412-562-0154
Feb. 4: Carnegie with a Twist. At the Carnegie Museum, Oakland; 412-394-3353.
Feb. 4: Women's Leadership Breakfast kick-off for Working Hearts Campaign. At the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh; 412-594-2583
Feb. 4: Life'sWork Grape Expectations wine tasting. At Terminal Buildings, South Side; 412-512-3179
Feb 4: Pittsburgh Glass Center's Heart of Glass party. At Pittsburgh Glass Center; 412-365-2145
Feb. 4: Mercy Jeannette Hospital Community Advisory Board and Foundation's fourth annual Mardi Gras/ Monte Carlo night. At Chesterfields Restaurant, North Huntingdon; 724-527-9364
Feb. 5: Greater Pittsburgh Council Scoutreach 16th Annual Whitney M. Young Service Awards Dinner. At the Hilton Pittsburgh; 412-325-7935
Feb. 5: The 79th presentation of the Cinderella Ball. At the Omni William Penn; 412-531-5689
Feb. 8: The Epilepsy Foundation Western/Central Pennsylvania's 11th Annual Mardi Gras Gala. At the Westin Convention Center; 412-261-5880
Feb. 11: Pittsburgh International Auto Show Charity Preview Gala. At the David L. Lawrence Convention Center; 866-575-3040
Feb. 11: Patron Party "So You Want To Be In Pictures..." to benefit Pittsburgh Film Office. At J. Verno Studios
Feb. 11: Kappa Scholarship Endowment Fund of Western Pa's 14th Annual Valentine's Day Dinner Dance. At Syria Mosque; 412-781-4865
Feb 11: Citizen Care Networking Luncheon "Heart of Caring" benefit. At the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Moon; 412-778-2579
Feb. 12: The Renaissance City Choirs Valentine Celebration "Flaming Love" At the Grand Hall Priory; 412-362-9484
Feb. 12: Queen of Hearts Tea Dance to benefit Pittsburgh Action Against Rape. At Pittsburgh Center for the Arts; 412-431-5665
Feb. 12: The Wonder of it All, Pittsburgh's 2005 Heart Ball to benefit The American Heart Association. At the Hilton; 412-243-5393. ext. 134
Feb. 12: Saxonburg Sweetheart Charity Gala. A the Conley Resort, Penn Twp.724-443-9854
Feb. 12: The Women's Press Club of Pittsburgh's 114th Anniversary Dinner & Journalism Awards. At the Duquesne Club; 412-263-1946
Feb. 13: Styles on Stage tea and fashion show to benefit Open Stage Theatre. At the Concordia Club; 412-257-4056
Feb. 16: 20th Annual Corporate Monopoly Tournament to benefit the National Kidney Foundation of Western Pa. At the US Steel Tower Upper Lobby; 412-261-4115
Feb. 17: Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure Kick-Off Event. At hard Rock Cafe, Station Square; 412-521-2873
Feb. 19: For Kid's Sake event. At Soldiers & Sailors National Military Museum & Memorial; 412-621-4253
Feb. 19: Rhythm of My Heart 2005 Heart Gala to benefit the Washington County and Mon Valley Divisions of the American Heart Association. At the Hilton Garden Inn Southpointe; 724-743-1099
Feb. 19: Opening event for "Seeing Double: Encounters With Warhol." At The Andy Warhol Museum; 412-237-8300
Feb. 24: Gilda's Place Second Annual Paul O'Neill and George Tenet. At Carnegie Music Hall;
Feb. 20: Sweetheart Luncheon to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Jack Purcell Orchestra's first engagement. At the Greater Pittsburgh Masonic Center; 412-939-3579
Feb. 24: Gilda's Club Second Annual Evening With Paul O'Neill and George Tenet. At Carnegie Music Hall; 412-338-1919
Feb. 24: Washington & Jefferson College entrepreneurial Leadership dinner. At the Duquesne Club; 724-223-6097
Feb. 24: Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf "Space and Beyond" benefit. At Sanctuary, Strip District; 412-244-4207
Feb. 25: 13th Annual Gentlemen's Night Out to benefit the National Aviary. At the Westin Convention Center; 412-323-7235
Feb 26: Western Pennsylvania Hospital Foundation Friendship Ball "A Caribbean Night." At the Westin Convention Center; 412-578-5123
Feb. 26: WOMEN of Southwestern Pa 7th Annual Art in the Round. At the Washington County Courthouse Rotunda; 724-941-2270
Feb. 26: Children's Home of Pittsburgh Shake Your Booties benefit. At Jay Verno Studios; 412-441-4884
Feb. 26: Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia's Third Annual Wine and Chocolate Experience. At the Terminal Properties Building; 412-687-9775
Feb. 26: Second Annual National Council of Jewish Women's Monte Carlo Night. At the Concordia Club; 412-421-6118
Feb. 26: Friends of Forbes Hospice "Forever Friends Luncheon & Fashion Show." At Edgewood Country Club; 412-243-3088
Feb. 27: Lights! Glamour! Action! benefit for the Pittsburgh Film Office. At South Side works theater;
Mar. 3-6: Savior Affair Weekend of Culinary Decadance and Exquisite Art. At Nemacolin Woodlands Resort and Spa; 724-329-387
Mar. 3: Whirl House Party at the first Annual Duquesne Light House and Garden Show Preview Party. At the David L. Lawrence Convention Center; 412-431-7888
Mar. 4: CLO Ambassadors Wine Tasting and Silent Auction. At the Duquesne Club; 412-281-3973, ext. 215
Mar. 5: Mt. Lebanon Junior Women's Club 8th Annual benefit "Luck Be A Lady." At the Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel; 412-563-5725
Mar. 5: Easter Seals Western Pennsylvania 19th Annual Cotillion "Moonlight on the Mediterranean." At the Omni William Penn; 412-281-7244 ext. 229
Mar. 5: Emmaus Commuinity of Pittsburgh South side Pacific Gala & Auction. At Jay Verno Studios; 412-381-0277
Mar. 5: Tony Dorsett hosts Third Annual A Special Auction for Special People to benefit McGuire Memorial. At the Westin Convention Center; 724-843-0365
Mar. 5: Center for Theater Arts A Night to Shine. At St. Clair Country Club;
Mar. 5: Shriners and Daughters of the Sphinx Nobles and Daughters Ball. At the Holiday Inn Greentree; 412-361-7562, ext. 22
Mar. 6: Komen Pittsburgh Race for the Cure Tickled Pink Survivor event. At Renaissance Pittsburgh; 412-521-2873
Mar. 6: The 10th Annual Empty Bowls Dinner. At Rodef Shalom Synagogue; 412-431-8960
Mar. 6: Order Italian Sons and Daughters of America 43rd Annual Fair Lady Frolic to benefit special needs children for their free day at Kennywood. At the Pittsburgh Hilton; 412-261-3550
Mar. 7: Homeless Children's Education Fund Champions for Children Benefit. At The Rivers Club; 412-562-0154
Mar. 11: Dance Among the Dinosaurs Gala. At the Carnegie Museum; 412-578-2479
Mar. 12: Wesley Institute's Gala Celebrating Children. At the Hilton Garden Inn at Southpointe; 412-831-9390
Mar. 16: The 42nd Annual NEED benefit dinner. At the Hilton; 412-566-2760
Mar. 19: Point Park University's Starmakers 11th Anniversary Gala. At the Hilton; 412-392-3888
Mar. 19: Fox Chapel Area Branch of the American Association of University Women Ivy scholarship luncheon. At the Pittsburgh Field Club; 412-967-0406
Mar. 31: Dedication of Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Garden's new welcome center. At Phipps; 412-441-4442
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April 1: Cools Day Cool Space Awards
April 2: Living Color Dinner and Auction to benefit the Society for Contemporary Craft. At the Society for Contemporary Craft, Strip District; $12-261-7003
April 2: Fourth Annual Hearts and Hands Gala to benefit Millvale Franciscan Volunteer Program. At Treesdale Community Center; 412-821-0861
April 2-3: Junior League of Pittsburgh's Sneak-a-Peek weekend for the Designer's Showhouse. At 820 N. Highland Ave; 412-571-3020
April 3: Angels' Place fashion show and high tea. At the Omni William Penn; 412-606-7410
April 5: French and Indian War Commemoration. At Fort Pitt Museum; 724-837-1500 ext. 29
April 6: Spring Gala for Open Stage Theatre. At the Concordia Club; 412-257-4056
April 6: The International Poetry Forum presents Nicholas Christopher. At the Carnegie Library Lecture Hall; 412-621-9893
April 7: The 32nd Annual Art Rooney Award dinner and Auction to benefit the Catholic Youth Association. At Pittsburgh Hilton; 412-621-3342
April 7: Seton Hill University's National Catholic Center for Holocaust Education 18th or Chai Anniversary & Nostra Aetate's 40th Anniversary. At Seton Hill University; 724-830-1033
April 8: Pittsburgh Public Theater's Crash the Prom. At the Hilton; 412-316-8217
April 8: A reception for the opening of African American Artists in Pittsburgh. At the Sen. John Heinz Pittsburgh Regional History Center; 412-454-6000
April 8: Pittsburgh Society of Illustrators "The Beatles Generation" opening reception. At the Art Institute of Pittsburgh; 412-291-6261
April 9: Komen Race for the Cure Toast to Life event. At The Strip Lofts, Strip District; 412-521-2873
April 9: Varekai Cirque Du Soleil premiere. At Heinz Field under the tent; 412-577-7436
April 9: Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America's Vision of Hope Gala "Under the Big Top" At the Omni William Penn; 412-687-9775
April 9: The Austrian American Cultural Center of Pittsburgh's Austrian Ball. At the Grand Hall Priory; 412-331-6727
April 9: The Andy Warhol Museum 10th Anniversary Celebration and Shoe Obsession benefit party Spike-a-delic Gala. At the South Side Works; 412-237-8338
April 9: Center for Creative Play All Grown Up... Still Playing- with a Twist! benefit. At the Center for Creative Play; 412-488-3666
April 9: Eckert Seaman's Client Appreciation Night. At the Children's Museum; 412-566-1901
April 9: The Catholic Business and Professional Women's Association Spring Gala Fashion Show and Luncheon. At the Omni William Penn; 412-628-7132
April 9: Il vino e Vita, Wine is Life to benefit Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. At the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum, Heinz History Center; 1-877-247-4483
April 9: American Cancer Society 30th Annual Daffodil Ball. At Youghiogheny Country Club; 1-888-227-5445. ext. 1062
April 12: Soldiers & Sailors National Military Museum & Memorial Civil Cannon Ball. At Soldiers &Sailors; 412-621-423
April 12: Alliance of Nonprofit Stores grand opening. At Salvation Army 6150 Mountain View Drive, West Mifflin;412-321-1071
April 13: The Fund for Advancement of Minorities through Education presents a night with author Dr. Beverly D. Tatum. At the Omni William Penn; 412-441-5600
April 13: American Beauty exhibition preview party. At the Frick Art Museum; 412-371-0600
April 15: 7th Annual Mel Blount Youth Home All-Star Celebrity Roast. At the Pittsburgh Hilton; 724-948-2311
April 16: North Catholic High School Trojan Triumph Auction. At Heinz Field Club West; 412-281-2005
April 16: Central Catholic High School 16th Annual Viking Victory Auction Dreams of Tuscany. At the Westin Convention enter;412-208-3401
April 16: The Washington Hospital Auxiliary and Hospital Ball Committee "An Evening Under the Big Top." At St. Clair Country Club; 724-223-3774
April 16: The Foundations of Heritage Valley Health system "A Toast to Your Health." At Hyatt Regency Hotel, Pittsburgh International Airport; 412-562-1187
April 16: Carriage House Children's Center 30th Anniversary Celebration. At Carriage House Children's Center; 412-421-1623
April 16: Tennis Auction Ball Gala to benefit Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. At the Omni William Penn; 412-321-4422
April 16: 75th Anniversary of the Bulgarian-Macedonian National educational & Cultural Center. At Soldiers and Sailors National Military Museum and Memorial; 412-461-6188
April 16: Hot Night on Ice Gala to benefit Shady Side Academy. At the Roy McKnight Hockey Center, Shady Side Academy Sr. School; 412-968-3015
April 16: American History Military Ball. At the Riverside Inn, Cambridge Springs; 724-533-9920
April 16: Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation's Rainbow Gala. At the Hilton Pittsburgh;
April 16: Kaufmann's and the National Kidney Foundation of Western PA. 's Team Pittsburgh's Spring Fashion Show and Luncheon. At Kaufmann's Downtown; 412-261-6076
April 17: Dapper Dan Dinner & Sports Auction. At David L. Lawrence Convention Center; 412-263-3534
April 18: The International Women's Forum Western Pennsylvania Chapter presents "Leading After Leaving" with former prime minister of Canada Kim Campbell. At the Duquesne Club; 412-227-4150
April 19: 20th Anniversary of Pregnancy Care Centers. At Pittsburgh Marriott North; 412-364-6522
April 19: The Grand Opening of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh-Squirrel Hill
April 20: A Girl's Night Out to benefit the National Alliance for Autism Research. At Bosa Nova; 412-952-9652
April 21: Patron Cocktail Party for Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy Spring Hat Luncheon. At a private residence; by invitation
April 21: Fox Chapel Episcopal Church 18th Annual Daffodil Luncheon. At the Pittsburgh Field Club; 412-963-0513
April 22: St. Clair Hospital Auxiliary annual Harlequin ball. At the Hilton Garden Inn, Southpointe; 412-344-6600 ext. 1025
April 22: Junior League of Pittsburgh's 17th Designers' Show House A Walk in the Park Opening Night Gala. At 820 North Highland Ave; 412-571-3020
April 22: The Nathan S. Areson Fund for Pancreatic Cancer Research at the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute benefit Hoops for a Cure. At Chartiers Valley High School; 412-257-4027
April 22: Radio Information Service Jazz benefit. At Manchester Craftsmen's Guild; 412-488-3944
April 22: National Kidney Foundation's Gift of Life Awards. At the Duquesne Club; 412-261-4115
April 22: Three Rivers youth 125th Anniversary. At the Westin Convention Center; 412-766-2215
April 22: Sophisticated Singles 20th Anniversary Dance. At Greentree Holiday Inn; 412-572-5259
April 23: The American Red Cross Southwestern Pennsylvania chapter Red Tie Affair. At the Omni William Penn; 412-263-3112
April 23: Women's Guild of Duquesne University's Pink Geranium Luncheon and fashion Show. In the ballroom of the Duquesne Union; 412-396-6668
April 23: National Italian American Foundation "Fields of Endeavor" Dinner. At the Duquesne Club; 412-523-7070
April 23: Allegheny land Trust event. At Wingfield Pines; 412-604-0422
April 23: Pittsburgh Council for International Visitors' 2005 International Bridge Award reception. At the Children's Museum; 412-392-4513
April 24: The Cinderella Ball Women's Committee Mother/Daughter Information Tea. At the Children's Museum; 724-444-1484
April 24: Second Annual Tuxes for Tails to benefit the Washington area Humane Society. At the Hilton Garden Inn Southpointe; 412-296-4409
April 25: Oakland Catholic High School Second Annual Golf Benefit. At Fox Chapel Golf Club; 412-682-6877
April 27: Family Resources 10th Annual Awards Dinner. At the Westin Convention Center; 412-363-1702 ext. 1168
April 27: Girl Scout's Trillium Council's 2005 Women & Girls of Distinction Awards Ceremony honoring Teresa Heinz Kerry. At the Hilton; 412-594-2210
April 27: Carnegie Science Center's Awards for Excellence. At Carnegie Music Hall; 412-237-3353
April 27: Chatham College Hollander Women's Leadership Award Breakfast and Program. At the Duquesne Club; 412-365-1516
April 28: Taste the Good Life, Spring 2005 Celebration. At DiSalvo's Station restaurant, Latrobe; 724-539-0500
April 28: Jewish Residential Services luncheon and fashion show benefit. At the Concordia Club;
April 28: Civic Light Opera Pink Afternoon to celebrate 50th Anniversary of the CLO Guild Ball. At a private residence; by invitation
April 28: Opera Theater of Pittsburgh Friends of Opera Theater Party. At a private residence; 412-624-3500
April 29: Thirteenth Annual History Makers Award Dinner. At the Westin Convention Center; 412-454-6382
April 29: Lutheran Affiliated Services' Excellence is Ageless Gala with Shirley Jones. At Heinz Field East Lounge; 412-486-0851
April 29: St. Edmund's Academy It came from the 80s 25th Annual Great Event Party. At the Pittsburgh Athletic Association; 412-521-1907. ext 117
April 30: University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine Fifth Annual Dean's Scholarship Ball. At Omni William Penn; 412-648-8910
April 30: Persad Center 17th Annual Art for AIDS/Art for Change patron party. At Jay Verno Studios; 412-44-9786 ext. 225
April 30: Chromatic Catwalk an evening of fashion, art and music. At the Society for Contemporary Craft; 724-422-6323
April 30: 74th AKA Great Lakes regional Conference. At the David L. Lawrence Convention Center; 412-363-2496
April 30: Sahara court No. 9 Daughters of Isis annual Egyptian Tea. At the Prince Hall Masonic temple, Wilkinsburg; 412-798-1891
April 30: New Horizon Theater annual benefit event. At New Horizon Theater 5941 Penn Ave; 412-431-0773
<May 2: The Robin Cole For the Kids Kick-Off Celebrity Golf Classic. At the Conley's Golf Resort; 724-453-1400
May 4-7: Pittsburgh Wine Festival assorted events. At numerous locations; 412-320-7941 or www.pittsburghwinefestival.com
May 4: Ladies Hospital Aid Society annual meeting and luncheon. At Pittsburgh Center for the Arts; by invitation
May 4: A Tribute to Grace Ann Geibel. At Carlow College Interfaith Center and A.J. Palumbo Hall; by invitation
May 5: St. Barnabas Charitable Foundation's Founder's Day 2005 with Michael Regan. At the Omni William Penn; 724-443-0700 ext.258
May 5: Angels' Place dinner meeting. At Angels' Place; 412-531-6667
May 6: The Salvation Army Annual Allegheny County Appreciation Luncheon and Awards Program. At the Hilton; 412-394-4861
May 6: Catholic Charities 23rd Bishop's Annual Dinner. At the Hilton; 412-456-6968
May 6: The Coalition for Christian Outreach From Times Square to 42nd Street: A Night on Broadway Dinner and Auction. At the Westin Convention Center; 412-363-3303
May 6: Founder's Circle Dinner and gala opening for "Clash of Empires: The British, French & Indian War (1754-1763). At The Sen. John Heinz Pittsburgh Regional History Center; 412-545-6382
May 7: The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy's Spring Hat Luncheon. At Highland Park; 412-682-PARK
May 7: A "Mother's Day Victorian High Tea" to benefit Sojourner House. At Fox Chapel Presbyterian Church; 412-441-7783
May 8: Junior League of Pittsburgh's Mother's Day brunch and Fashion Event. At 820 North Highland Ave; 412-571-3020
May 9: Persad Center 17th Annual Art for Aids/Art for Change benefit auction. At Carnegie Museum of Art; 412-441-9786 ext 224
May 9: Pittsburgh Irish & Classical Theatre donors and devotees. At a private residence; 412-561-6000
May 11: 12th Annual Pioneer golf classic to benefit Point Park University. At Laural Valley Golf Club; 412-392-3888
May 11: Spring Clothes Out to benefit the Women's Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh. At the Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel; 412-687-8017 ext. 331
May 12: The 12th annual Big Mac Open to benefit Ronald McDonald House. At Laural Valley Golf Club; 412-362-3400
May 12: The Veterans Leadership Program of Western Pennsylvania's 16th Annual Partners in Leadership Awards Dinner. At the Westin Convention Center; 412-281-8100
May 13: Animal Rescue League of Western Pennsylvania Paw Prints 2005. At J. Verno Studio ; 412-661-6452. ext. 214
May 13: Forbes Health Foundation Haromny Ball "Room With a View." At David L. Lawrence Convention Center; 412-858-4472
May 13: Children's Museum of Pittsburgh Shaken & Stirred gala. At the Children's Museum; 412-322-5058 ext. 241
May 16: The annual TRACO Golf Invitational to benefit Life'sWork. At Treesdale Country Club; 412-476-00
May 18: Shepherd Wellness Community annual City Theater benefit "The Underpants." At City Theater; 412-683-4477
May 19: Gateway to the Arts, Young at Art event. At the Andy Warhol Museum; 412 342-4444
May 19: African American Chamber of Commerce Sixth Annual Meeting. At the Omni William Penn; 412-392-0610
May 20: It's About Time to benefit Bethlehem Haven. At the US Steel Tower, Upper Lobby; 412-391-1348 ext. 126
May 21: Monongahela Valley Hospital 17th Annual Gala. At the Westin Convention Center; 724-483-3384
May 21: An evening of performance art "For Those About to Rock." At the Mattress Factory; 412-231-3169
May 21: Garden Party . At the Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art, Ligonier Valley; 724-238-6015
May 22: Zion's Finest second annual debutante cotillion. At the Twentieth Century Club; 412-623-2556 (Ruthie King)
May 22: Family House Capitol Steps Brunch and show. At Soliders & Sailors Memorial Hall; www.familyhouse.org
May 23: City Theatre's Annual Gala City Dreams. At Heinz Field; 412-431-4400.
May 23: Mercy Jeannette Hospital Foundation 2005 Golf Outing. At Ligonier country Club; 724-527-93645
May 23: 20th Annual Louis Lipps/Variety Children's Charity Golf Invitational. At Fox Chapel Golf Club; 412-747-2680
May 27: Garden themes & Birdhouse Dreams to benefit Powdermill Nature Reserve.; 724-593-6105
May 28: Civic Light Opera Guild's 50th Anniversary celebration at the Pink Frolic Ball. At Westin Convention Center; 412-281-3973
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June 2: Botanic Garden of Western Pennsylvania "The Party in the Garden." At a private residence; 412-361-8677
June 2: The American Heart Association second annual "Go Red For Women" lucheon. At The Westin Convention Center;
June 3: The Western PA Humane Society Best Friends Ball. At Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall; 4112-321-4625
June 3: The Neighborhood Academy "A First Class" graduation celebration. At the Sinning Plate Artist Gallery; by invitation
June 4: Angel Hair Pasta and Family Fun Night to benefit International Rett Syndrome Association's Circle of Angels fund. At the West View Fireman's Banquet Hall; 412-635-7787
June 4: KAPPA Scholarship endowment Fund's 15th Annual High School Scholarship Awards Luncheon. At Holiday Inn Select, Oakland; 412-441-6139
June 4: Westmoreland Symphony Hat Luncheon. At Greensburg Garden and Civic Center; 724-837-1850
June 6: California University of Pennsylvania's President's Gala "California Dreaming." At the Omni William Penn;
June 6: Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures an evening with David McCullough. At Carnegie Library Lecture Hall; 412-622-8866
June 6: The 13th annual Tony Dorsett/McGuire Memorial Celebrity Golf Classic. At Diamond Run Golf Club and Treesdale Golf & Country Club; 724-843-0365
June 12: Greensburg Croquet Club Annual Tournament to benefit Greensburg YMCA. At the University of Pittsburgh Greensburg; 724-3323
June 12: Botanic Gardens of Western Pennsylvania's Open Gardens Day Tour; 412-361-8677
June 13: WQED Multimedia Pittsburgh Magazine's Best Restaurants Party. At the David L. Lawrence Convention Center; 412-622-7068
June 18: Sprout Fund's 3rd annual Hothouse '05. At Blackbird Lofts, Lawrenceville; 412-325-0646
June 20: The Yevgny Girel Orphans Foundation benefitting Russian orphans charity golf outing. At the Club at Nevillewood; 412-352-0859
June 24: The Second Annual Community Partners Concert with Dionne Warwick. At Heinz Hall; 412-392-4900
June 25: The Pittsburgh AIDS Task Force 10th Annual Sewickley garden Tour and Party. At a private residence; 412-242-2500 ext. 123
June 26-27: Garden Party and Secret Garden Tour to benefit the Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania. At a private residence; 412-963-6100
June 27: The 10th Annual Dwayne Woodruff Golf Classic to benefit Parental Stress Center . At Diamond Run Golf Course; 412-361-4800
June 30: Mercy Jeannette Hospital Community Golf Outing 2005. At The Madison Club; 724-527-9364
June 18: A White House Barbecue to benefit Life'sWork. At Heinz Field; 412-471-2600
June 18: Sprout Fund Hothouse 05 benefit. At the Blackbird Lofts, Lawrenceville; 412-325-0646
June 23-26: Mellon Mario Lemieux Celebrity Invitational. At the Club at Nevillewood; 888-39-mario
June 26: Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania--th annual Secret Garden Party. At a private residence; 412-963-6100 Check back for more details on events for this month.
July 1: Pittsburgh Three Rivers Regatta private party. At the ChampBoat Grand Prix VIP Paddock Club; by invitation
July 7: Duquesne University Women's Advisory Board Mardi Gras Cruise to benefit the Mary Pappert School of Music. At the Gateway Clipper.
July 7: Carnegie Museum of Natural History and UPMC and the University of Pittsburgh Medical School reception for the Mysterious Bog People exhibit. At the Carnegie Museum of Natual History; 412-578-2479
July 8: Rebuilding Together- Pittsburgh's first fundraiser North Shore Club Noir. At Heinz Field East Lounge; 412-922-3729
July 9: Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix's Black Tie & Tailpipes Gala. At the Fox Chapel Golf Club; 412-486-5246
July 11: The Lanny Frattare Golf Classic to benefit Family Links. At St. Clair Country Club; 412-924-0172
July 12: Three Rivers Adoption Council Celebrity Cook-Off. At Benihana Restaurant, Greentree; 412-365-2530
July 15: St. Vincent College Theatre Gala. At St. Vincent College; 724-537-4584
July 16: The Wesley Institute 40th Anniversary Carnival Day. At Wesley, Johnston road Building; 412-831-9390
July 16: Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art in Loretto, annual Gala. At museum; 814-472-3920.
July 16-17: Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix race weekend. At Schenley Park; open to the public.
July: 17: Eighth Annual St. Clair Hospital Golf Classic. At Hilton Garden Inn Southpointe; 412-344-6600 ext. 2465
July 18: WQED Multimedia and Pittsburgh Magazine's Summer Dinner to celebrate the hottest chefs and best restaurants in the region. At Le Pommier; 412-622-1358
July 18: Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America Golf Classic and awards dinner. At Pittsburgh Field Club; http://ccfagolfclassic.novaurora.com
July 23: Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art at Ligonier Valley, self-guided artist's studio and garden tour. Throughout Ligonier Valley; 724-238-6015.
July 28: Ladies Hospital Aid Society the Angel level Benefactor Cocktail Party. At the Carnegie Museum; 412-648-6106
July 29: 2005 Summer Safari Rock with the Animals . At the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium; 412-365-2541
Aug. 1: Concert and Eat 'n Park new restaurant preview to benefit the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. At Six Penn Kitchen and Heinz Hall; 412-392-3190
Aug. 2: Civic Light Opera's "You've Never Seen Anything Like It" gala for the American premiere of Doctor Dolittle. At Cabaret a Theater Square and the Benedum Center; www.doctordolittlethemusical.com
Aug. 4: Summer to Remember cocktail party series to benefit and celebrate 20th anniversary of Pittsburgh Aids Task Force. At a private Mt. Washington residence; 412-242-2500 ext. 128
Aug 5: Bayer's Third Annual Firecracker Gala to benefit United Way. At Heinz Field; 412-777-5769
Aug 4: Grand Opening of the Hummer Showroom to benefit American Red Cross Southwestern Pa. chapter. At #1 Cochran MegaCenter, Monroeville; 412-373-3333
Aug. 6: Preview of the Coca Cafe. At the Mattress Factory; 412-231-3169
Aug 8: Verland's 23rd annual Golf Outing. At the Club at Nevillewood; 412-741-2578
Aug. 11: Silver Spectacular Gem and Mineral Show committee event. At the Founder's room, Carneigie Museum of Natural History; 412-578-2479
Aug 15: 14th Annual Friends of AVS Golf Open. At Sewickley Heights Golf Club; 412-299-2229
Aug 15: The Washington Hospital Foundation's 11th annual Ladies Golf Classic. At St. Clair Country Club; 724-223-3875
Aug. 18: The House Party to benefit the Pittsburgh Emergency Medicine Foundation. At a private residence; 412-647-8285
Aug 19: Warm Up Party for Hot Pink Pittsburgh. At the Sanctuary, Strip District; 412-288-2130 ext.107
Aug. 19: Amy's Army wine dinner benefit to find a bone marrow match for 12 year-old Amy Katz. At The Carlton; 412-523-0185
Aug 20: Family Hospice and Pallative Care's annual Toast to Life Gala and 25th Anniversary celebration. At Carnegie Music Hall; 1-800-513-2148
Aug. 22: Indiana University of Pennsylvania's 15th Annual Alumni "IUP Business Golf Classic." At Treesdale Golf and Country Club; 724-357-3215
Aug. 22: National Kidney Foundation of Western Pennsylvania Team Pittsburgh's Mulligan Golf Outing. At the Diamond Run Golf Club; 800-261-4115 ext. 16
Aug 23: NC Rocks the Brew House event to benefit North Catholic High School arts curriculum. At Penn Brewery, North Side; www.north-catholic.org
Aug. 25: Pittsburgh's 50 Finest to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. At the Omni William Penn; 412-321-4422
Aug. 27: Ladies Hospital Aid Society Gala In Full Bloom Heaven on Earth. At Carnegie Music Hall; 412-648-6106
Aug. 27: The National Aviary's "A Night in the Tropics." At the National Aviary; 412-323-7235 ext. 240
Aug 29: 14th Annual Golf Classic to benefit the North Hills Youth Ministry Counseling Center. At Shannopin Coutnry Club; 412-366-1300
Aug. 29: 7th Annual Acclamation Systems Million Dollar Golf Challenge to benefit Achieve. At Valley Brook Country Club;
Aug. 30: Bob O'Connor's annual Cookie Cruise. At Gateway Clipper Fleet, Sheraton Station Square; by invitation
Sept. 2: Fireworks Spectacular to benefit the Pittsburgh District Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions. At 1000 Grandview Drive, Mt. Washington; 412-765-0300
Sept. 6: The American Red Cross Mulligan Invitational. At Treesdale Golf and Country Club; 412-263-3129
Sept. 8: HEARTH (formerly North Hills Affordable Housing) The Art of Wine and Food benefit. At the National Aviary; 412-939-2302
Sept. 9: The Woodlands Foundation's annual Butterfly Ball to honor Dr. and Mrs George Magovern Sr. At The Woodlands; 724-935-6533
Sept. 9: 12th Annual WomansPlace Golf Outing. At Youghiogheny Country Club, McKeesport; 412-678-4620 ext. 200
Sept. 9: Conservation Consultants Inc. cocktails and dinner. On the River Belle; 412-431-4449 ext. 202
Sept. 10: National City Family House Polo match. At Hartwood Acres; 412-647-0389
Sept. 10: The Third Annual Imani Gala. At a private residence; 412-741-8398
Sept. 10: A Knight to Remember featuring Yo-Yo Ma to kick off the 2005-06 cultural season. At Heinz Hall; 412-392-4880
Sept. 10: The Gay and Lesbian Neighborhood Development Association (GLENDA) Dining for Diversity Art Auction and Desert Reception. At the Society for Contemporary Craft; 412-422-1303
Sept. 13: Second Annual Rhythms of Life event to benefit the Child Life Program, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. At the Rhythm House Cafe, Bridgeville; 412-221-5010
Sept. 14: Women+Girls Foundation of Southwest Pennsylvania Women in Science event. At the Carnegie Science Center; 412-434-4883
Sept. 15: Botany in Action's 10th Anniversary. At the Allegheny Country Club; 412-741-7500
Sept. 15: YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh Annual Awards Gala. At the Senator John Heinz Pittsburgh Regional History Center;
Sept. 16: The Contact Pittsburgh event Casino at the Point. At the Hilton; 412-521-1993
Sept. 17: The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust's Jazzmatazz Gala. At the Benedum Center; 412-471-8712
Sept. 18: Ronald McDonald House Charities House of Style Fashion Show and Luncheon. At the Hilton; 412-362-3400
Sept. 22: Planned Parenthood of Western Pennsylvania 75th anniversary supporters party. At a private residence; 412-434-8957 ext. 121
Sept. 23: Capuchin-Franciscan Friars St. Augustine Circle Dinner. At the Omni William Penn; 1-800-224-0330
Sept. 24: Pittsburgh Glass Center Meltdown '05. At the Glass Center; 412-365-2145 ext. 207
Sept. 25: #1 Cochran presents Burger King Cancer Caring Center's Walk. At North Park; 412-622-1212
Sept. 29: Jewish National Fund's Annual Tree of Life Dinner. At the Westin Convention Center; 412-521-3200
Sept. 29: St. Lucy's Auxiliary to the Blind Vision of Hope Luncheon. At Fox Chapel Golf Club; 412-825-0504
Sept. 30: A Fair to Remember Gala to benefit Children's Hosptial of Pittsburgh. At TBA
Check back for more details on events for this month.
Oct. 1: University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing Cameos of Caring Awards Gala. At the David L. Lawrence Convention Center; 412-624-0856
Oct. 1: Leading Ladies Taking The Lead II to benefit Oakland Catholic High School. At Heinz Field; 412-682-6797
Oct. 1: Private Opening for Messages and Communications exhibit. At the Mattress Factory; 412-231-3169
Oct. 6: Sapphire Celebration 45th anniversary An Evening with Whoopi Goldberg to benefit Allegheny Valley School. At Carnegie Music Hall;412-299-2228
Oct. 7: Sisters Place 9th Annual "Setting a Place for My Sister" breakfast benefit. At the Marriott City Center; 412-233-3903
Oct. 10: Second annual Cigar Dinner and Sports Auction to benefit CASA. At the Duquesne Club;
Oct. 14: Eighth Annual Opportunity Awards Dinner to benefit St. Anthony School Programs. At the Westin Convention Center; 412-882-1333
Oct. 14: Tommy Maddox Foundation's Comeback Kids Awards Dinner. At TBA; 724-612-2717
Oct. 20: Dedication of the Chatham College Art and Design Center. At Chatham College; by invitation
Oct. 22: The American Lung Association's Second Annual Lung Gala. At the Omni William Penn; 724-933-6180
Oct. 26: Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens' New Production Greenhouse Dedication and Celebration. At Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens; 412-441-4442
Oct. 28: Pittsburgh. The Party to benefit the Pittsburgh Public Theater. At the O'Reilly Theater; 412-316-8200. ext. 725
Oct. 28: Steeler's Style 2005 to benefit Cancer Caring Center and Thomas E. Starzl Transplantation Institute at UPMC. At Hilton; 412-647-4285
Oct. 28: Pittsburgh Family Development's Dorothy I. Height Awards Dinner. At Ramada Plaza Suites; 412-714-4046
Oct. 30: Taste of the Steelers to benefit the Thomas E. Starzl Transplantation Institute at UPMC. At East Club Heinz Field; 412-647-4285
Nov. 2: International Poetry Forum presents messo-soprano christina Nassif. At Carnegie Library Lecture Hall; 412-621-9893
Nov. 2: Cocktail Party to celebrate LeMont Resturant's Catering by LeMont. At LeMont, Mt. Washington; by invitation
Nov. 3: Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers of South Western Pennsylvania testimonial event. At the Hilton; 412-687-6712
Nov. 3: Variety the Children's Charity 78th Anniversary Gala. At the Hilton; 412-747-2680
Nov. 3: Beginning With Books 21st Birthday celebration. At 6570 Beacon Street; 412-361-8560
Nov. 3: Crushed Grapes Wine Tasting and Silent Auction to benefit Sisters Place. At the US Steel Tower; 412-394-4356
Nov. 4: Carnegie Museum of Art Founder-Patrons Day," A Swank Paert". At the Carnegie Museums Oakland; by invitation
Nov. 4: The Twenty-Five Club of Magee Women's Hospital of UPMC Fabulous Faberge. At the Duquesne Club; by invitation
Nov. 4: Urban League of Pittsburgh's Ronald H. Brown Leadership Banquet. At the Westin Convention Center; 412-227-4233
Nov. 4: By Design opening reception. At the Three River Arts Festival Gallery; 412-281-8723
Nov. 5: Passion for Wine to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. At the PPG Wintergarden; 412-321-4422
Nov. 5: President's Ball. At the Pittsburgh Athletic Association. by invitation
Nov. 5: Gala & Casino Nite to benefit Advisory Board on Autism and Related Disorders and Center for Autism Research University of Pittsburgh. At Heinz Field Club East; by invitation
Nov. 5: Pittsburgh Social Venture Partners Auciton of Fine Art. At the children's Museum; 412-394-2620
Nov. 6: EPCASO Alumni evening. At a private residence; by invitation
Nov. 7: 65 Roses Sports Auction to benefit Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. At Touch Night Club; 412-321-4422
Nov. 8: Third Annual Whirl Pittsburgh Fashion Awards. At Bossa Nova; by invitation
Nov. 9: Radio City Spectacular to benefit Child Watch of Pittsburgh. At the benedum Center; 412-586-0880
Nov. 9: Allegheny Conference on Community Development. At Carnegie Music Hall; 412-281-1890
Nov. 10: 12th Annual POWER Promises Fashion Show. At Heinz Field Club East; 412-243-7535
Nov. 10: Ladies Hospital Aid Society Annual Fall Membership
Luncheon with Donna Hanover. At Fox Chapel Golf Club; `412-648-6106
Nov. 10: Conservation Consultants celebrating its buildings Gold LEED-EB Award. At the CCI Center; 412-431-4449 ext. 202
Nov. 10: Big Brothers Big Sisters 26th Annual Corporate Roast honoring Ralph Papa. At the Omni William Penn; 412-363-6100 ext. 214
Nov. 11: Mercy Jeannette Hospital Foundation's A Winter's Eve benefit "Mediterranean Magic." At Westmoreland Country Club; 724-527-9364
Nov. 11: Planned Parenthood of Western Pennsylvania presents sexpert Sue Johanson. At Carnegie Music Hall; 4120434-8957. ext. 121
Nov. 12: Yevgeny Girel Orphans Foundation second annual To Russia With Love Dinner Dance. At the Club at Nevillewood; 412-835-1342
Nov. 12: 412: The Pittsburgh Creative Nonfictional Festival. At Kiva Han, Oakland; 412-394-3353
Nov. 12: The Medical Center Beaver 25th Anniversary Auxiliary Holiday Ball. At Seven Oaks Country Club; 724-728-7000
Nov. 12: Opening Reception of The Pittsburgh Heart Gallery. At the Children's Museum of Pittsburgh; 412-471-8722 ext. 210
Nov. 12: Seton-La Salle Catholic High School 11th annual Auction Dinner. At Hilton garden Inn, Southpointe; 412-563-6378
Nov. 12: Ronald McDonald House Big Mac Award Dinner. At Senator John Heinz Pittsburgh Regional History Center; 412-362-3400
Nov. 12: Auxiliary of Sewickley Valley Hospital Unique Boutique and Luncheon to benefit Emergency Dept. renovation. At Edgeworth Club; 412-741-2763
Nov. 12: Ohio Valley General Hospital's 17th annual Auction Elegance. At the Sheraton Station Square; 412-777-6365
Nov. 12: Lambda Foundation 18th Annual Bemefit Ball. At the Hilton; 412-521-5444
Nov. 12: Calendar Luncheon to benefit A Child's Place at Westmoreland. At Straw {i,[ Fore Ja;;. Mprtj Jimtomgdpm; 724-744-9800
Nov. 13: Circle of Friendship, Love & Hope Fashion Show and Luncheon. At the Greentree Radisson; 412-429-7033
Nov. 14: Pittsburgh Hornets'95 Hockey team serving at wine dinner to benefit Children's Hospital. At Willow Restaurant, Ohio Twp; 412-847-1007
Nov. 15: National Philanthropy Day and 25th Anniversary of the AFP Western Pa Chapter. At Soldiers & Sailors Museum; 412-621-4253
Nov. 15: 11th Annual March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction. At the Hilton;
Nov. 16: Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council's Leaders for Literacy Luncheon. At the Omni William Penn; 412661-7323
Nov. 16: Gestures exhibit members preview party. At Mattress Factory; 412-231-3169
Nov. 17: The Carnegie Gem & Mineral Show Silver Spectacular. At the Carnegie Museum of Natural History; 412-578-2479
Nov. 17: Angels' Place Super Tailgate Gala honoring Myron Cope. At Heinz Field East Club Lounge; 412-321-4447
Nov. 17: Pittsburgh Irish and Classical Theater Fall Gala . At the Andy Warhol Museum; 412-561-6000
Nov. 17: Holiday programs preview. At the Frick Art & Historical Center; 412-371-0600 ext. 523
Nov. 17: YWCA Racial Justice Awards & Annual Meeting. At the Westin Convention Center; 412-255-1257
Nov. 17: Pennsylvania Resources Council Annual Awards Dinner.
Nov. 19: The 17th Annual Kidney Gala "A Tribute to New Orleans." to benefit the National Kidney Foundation. At the Omni William Penn; 412-261-4115 ext. 17
Nov. 19: 412-361-4800
Nov. 25: St. Lucy's Auxiliary to the Blind's Forty Second Medallion Ball. At the Pittsburgh Hilton; by invitation
Nov. 26: Pittsburgh Mercy Foundation's Reindeer Ball. At the Westin Convention Center; 412-232-7504
Nov. 30: Holiday Tree Preview Party. At Carnegie Museum;
Dec. 1: African American Chamber of Commerce of Western Pennsylvania Luncheon Meeting. At Omni William Penn; 412-392-0610
Dec. 2: 1879 Founder's Circle Dinner. At the Senator John Heinz Pittsburgh Regional History Center; 412-454-6436
Dec. 2: Frick Art & Historical Center Director's Tour and Wine Dinner. The Frick Art & Historical Center; 412-371-0600 ext. 568
Dec. 3: The Make-A-Wish Foundation's Sports Carnival. At UPMC Sports Works at Carnegie Science Center;
Dec. 5: Achieva Awards of excellence. At the Sheraton Station Square; 412-995-5000 ext. 515
Dec. 5: Civic Light Opera Guild annual Holiday Party. At Le Mont, Mt. Washington; by invitation
Dec. 8: The Fox Chapel Garden Club Holiday Auction. At the Fox Chapel Golf Club; 412-963-1112
Dec. 8: Gateway Rehab Center "Hope Has A Home" with guest speaker Christopher Kennedy Lawford. At the Hilton; 412-7668700
Dec. 9: FamilyLinks Holiday Campaign Benefit Jazz Up Your Holiday. At the Kelly-Strayhorn Theater; 412-924-0170
Dec. 9: THe History Cernter and The H.J.Heinz co. Outdoor Foodtball tailgate Party. At the tailgateing tent outside the History Center; 412-454-6000
Dec. 9: The Westmoreland Society Twentieth Annual Dinner to honor Richard Scaife. At the Westmoreland Museum of American Art; by invitation.
Dec. 10: Celebrate "An Olde Fashioned Christmas Around The World. At the Washington County Court House; 724-225-9550 ext. 404
Dec. 13: The 20th Annual cotillion Kick-Off Reception for Easter Seals. At the Mozart Room, Heinz Hall; 412-281-7244 ext. 229
Dec. 16: The Pittsburgh Opera Association Christmas Gala. At the Duquesne Club; by invitation
Dec. 17: The Twenty-Five Club of Magee Womens Hospital of UPMC Holiday Ball. At the Duquesne Club; 412-641-4185
January
Jan. 28: Carnegie Museum of Art Associates Tartan ball. At the Carnegie Museum; 412-622-3204
Jan. 28: Charms of charleston Outreach Teen & Family Services annual gala. At the Pittsburgh Golf Club;
Jan. 28: Zonta Three Rivers North Pittsburgh Glass Slipper Ball. At Four Points Sheraton, Cranberry; 724-775-8299
February
Feb. 10: Hearts & Hope 13th annual fund-raiser for Girls Hope. At the Sanctuary in the Strip;
Feb. 18: American Heart Association annual Heart Ball. At Hilton Pittsburgh; 412-824-3122 ext. 6134
Feb. 25: Easter Seals 2006 Cotillion . At the Omni William Penn; 412-281-7244 ext. 229
March
April
April 28: Sen. John Heinz Pittsburgh Regional History Center's 14th Annual History Makers Award Dinner. At the Westin Convention Center; 412-454-6382
April 28: It's About Time event to benefit Bethlehem Haven Women's Shelter
May
July
Check back for an early update on events for next year.
Jan. 13: Opening reception for "Everyone An Artist." At 4128 Butler Street, Lawrenceville; 412-681-2404
Feb. 4: The 80th Cinderella Ball to benefit the Children's Museum. At the Omni William Penn; 412-963-0790
Mar. 3: Mother's Hope Rainbow & Roses benefit. At the Westin Convention Center; www.mothershope.org
April 27: Pittsburgh Voyager benefit Luncheon "Setting Sail for a Great Adventure." Atthe Omni William Penn; 412-261-6344
May 4: The X Ball 2006, Venetian Nights celebrating the opening of the Fragile X Center, Children's Hospital. At the Omni William Penn;
July 8: Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix's Black Tie & Tailpipes Gala. At the Fox Chapel Golf Club; 412-486-5246