John Heller, Post-Gazette Elyse Alberts and other hand-painted models Click photo for larger image.

Dressing for a party is about sex appeal and polish, but who could compete with walking works of art? Models with bodies hand-painted and air-bushed by artists were parading through "Carnegie With a Twist" Friday night. The new, sophisticated soiree replaced the tapped-out "Carnegie on Tap" at the art and natural history museums.

None of the nearly 600 young professionals were complaining, since the party clearly was taking a turn for the tantalizing. The premiere was chaired by Charlene Campbell with the help of a talented committee including Ronal Mitchell (with photographer C.E.), who supervised the living canvases. Penn Brewery provided beer for die-hards, but the themed martinis designed by Eleven's Jack Paladino (with Maria) were the big draw.

Entertainment was everywhere. Ouve performed in the CMA foyer, DJ Inner Child was spinning discs in dino hall and the comic improv group Amish Monkeys entertained in Earth Theater. Trying to take it all in before heading to the after-party at Level Club Lounge on the Boardwalk were Mike DeVanney, Thomas Campbell, Ed Gleason, Chris King, Meghan Fisher, Carolyn Oliver, Ova Shofa, Ryan Ruskin, Charlotte Kelly, Tim McVay, Brendan Kelley and Kristi Coleman-Layman. Jani Harbison of Cottage Gardens added the floral finishes.

-- Patricia Sheridan

Lisa Kyle Joy Sato and Richard Parsakian Click photo for larger image.

Heart of Glass

They said it would be hot stuff and they were right -- about 2,200 degrees worth, enough to melt hearts and molten glass. It was an evening dripping with possibilities for guests of the Pittsburgh Glass Center's benefit "Heart of Glass."

Seattle-based artist Jim Mongrain was demonstrating how to manipulate a masterpiece, while on the other side of the room they were mastering the cha-cha with the help of Dance Alloy. Downstairs Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor were over-acting in the movie "Moulin Rouge," which played as a backdrop for the appetizer buffet.

Once again it was Joy Sato and Richard Parsakian who used their talent with decorating, faux leopard benches and giant projected images to make magic. Glass designer Duff O'Brien shaved his head Mr. "T"-style just for the party. It was his homage to the '70s television star.

Staid in comparison were a few executive directors including the center's Karen Johnese, Dance Alloy's artistic director Beth Corning and the Carnegie Science Center's Joanna Haas. Looking hot as they circled the silent auction and sale items were Amy Morgan, Kate and Mark Gaier, Randi and Van Dauler, Susan and Steve Zelicoff, Mary Beth Johnson, Amber Pertz, Julie Morris, Dorit Bauer, Gavin Benjamin, Lynne Figgins-Smith and Sean Winters.

-- Patricia Sheridan

	Joan Gulley, Tom Sokolowski and Suzie Broadhurst with a live Marilyn Monroe table. Click photo for larger image.

From A to B and Back

A private preview party Saturday launched an exhibition of more than 60 Warhol prints at the Naples Museum of Art in Florida. The exhibit, From A to B and Back, was underwritten by PNC Financial Services, represented by Sy and Cathy Holzer and Joan and Phil Gulley.

The huge community of Pittsburgh ex-pats and snowbirds in Naples led to a hearty showing at the opening. Tom Sokolowski from The Andy Warhol Museum and Carnegie Institute's Dolly Ellenberg and board chair Suzy Broadhurst with Jim welcomed supporters like Chuck Cohen and wife Michelle McKinney (Cohen & Grigsby co-hosted the party with PNC), Barbara Barry, Sandi Solomon, former PG art critic Donald Miller and wife Bette, Donna and John Peterman, Suzie Steitz, Bob and Barbara Todd, Bill Genge and Marian Winson, Pat and Jay Aldridge, Ann and Paul Bridges and Jean and Bill Hauber.

Darrell Sapp, Post-Gazette Esther Bush, Johanna O'Loughlin and Sally Wiggin Click photo for larger image.

Working Hearts

It's a fact. More women die from heart disease than from all types of cancer combined. Yet many women remain uneducated about heart health and the risks they run from this still largely silent killer.

Pumping up the volume by increasing public awareness and encouraging women to change hazardous behavior is the mission of Working Hearts, a community campaign launched by the Jewish Healthcare Foundation and chaired by Pat Siger. A breakfast featuring heart-healthy foods by Michael Lench was held Friday at Carnegie Library in Oakland for more than 100 women leaders.

Working Hearts spokesperson Sally Wiggin of WTAE joined chairs Johanna O'Loughlin and Esther Bush in welcoming lively guest speaker Sherri Putnam. Working Hearts Day, a free day of heart screenings, discussions, exhibits, cooking demonstrations and other events, is scheduled for Feb. 18 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. Promising to promote this important opportunity were Karen Wolk Feinstein, Susan Brownlee, Helen Hanna Casey, June Yonas, Patty Sciulli, Yvonne Cook, Cindi Roth, Carol Brown, Maureen Cohon, Diane Holder, Louise Brown and state Rep. Dan Frankel. Call 412-594-2583 for more info.