Click on a month below for a day-by-day guide.
JANUARY
Jan. 4: Burston-Marsteller's 39th Annual Hair of The Dog party. At the Grand Hall, Priory; by invitation.
Jan. 5: Opening reception for the wood blocks and prints exhibit Black & White. At Studio Z Gallery; 412-381-6400.
Jan. 6: Chatham Baroque's second annual Twelfth Night Celebration. At the Third Presbyterian Church, Shadyside; 412-394-3353.
Jan. 10: Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy Hat Luncheon Committee gathering. At the Mozart Room, Heinz Hall; 412-622-0161.
Jan. 10: The Anti-Defamation League Dinner. At the Doubltree; by invitation.
Jan. 11: Cocktail Party for the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust benefit committee for the Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel. At the Byham Theater; by invitation.
Jan 12: Opening exhibition reception for The Consequence of Colorful Commitment. At GalleriE Chiz: 441-6005.
Jan. 13: Opening reception for "Cultural Touch" exhibition. At Europ'Art, Butler St. Lawrenceville; 412-578-9801.
Jan. 13: Hillel Academy's private viewing of Donald M. Robinson's photographic exhibition "Season's of Western Pennsylvania." At the Carnegie Museum of Natural History; 412-521-8131.
Jan. 18: The Cummerbund Society annual billiards tournament to benefit Magee Women's Hospital neonatal research. At the Duquesne Club; 882-9000.
Jan 19: Picnic With Bugs to celebrate the opening of the David Rogers' Big Bugs exhibit. At Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens; 412-622-6915. ext. 6702.
Jan. 19: Opening reception for Interactive Domains exhibit. At Wood Street Galleries; 412-471-6070.
Jan. 20: The Allegheny County Medical Society's Opening Night inauguration of Dr. Paul Dishart as 136th president. At the Westin William Penn; by invitation.
Jan. 20: Black tie dinner for the judges of the Regional Metropolitan Opera auditions. At the Duquesne Club; by invitation.
Jan. 22: City in Progress lecture and reception with Mark Wamble, Interloop Architecture/Design. At Carnegie Museum of Art Theater; by invitation.
Jan. 22: The Western Pennsylvania Hospital Conference Center and Richard M. Johnston Health Sciences Library reception and dedication ceremony. At the Western Pennsylvania Hosptial Tower; 412-578-5153.
Jan. 23: Yeshiva Schools 57th Anniversary Dinner honoring Karen Wolk Feinstien. At the Hilton; by invitation.
Jan. 25: The Pittsburgh Business Times Book of Lists Celebration. At the Duquesne Club; 412-481-9946.
Jan. 25: An Evening in Celebration of Robert Burns presented by the Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce and the British America Business Council. At the University Club; 412-392-4555. ext. 3564.
Jan. 26: The Women's Board of Pittsburgh's Tour de France luncheon to benefit Child's Way. At the Fox Chapel Golf Club; 412-799-0177.
Jan. 26: The grand opening of the Gladys Schmitt Creative Writing Center at Carnegie Mellon University; At Baker Hall; 412-268-2842.
Jan. 27: The Wesley Institute's 2001 Wesley Space Odyssey event to benefit the Wesley Institute. At the Doubletree; 412-831-9390. ext. 222.
Jan. 27: The Sweetwater Center for the Arts Silver Anniversary Dinner Dance and Silent Art Auction. At the Allegheny Country Club; 412-741-4405.
Jan. 27: The Organization of Chinese American's annual Chinese New Year's banquet. At the Fox Chapel Yacht Club; 412-221-8318.
Jan. 27: Dance Alloy's Hula Bowl in Pittsburgh performance of Hawaiian classical dance company. At the Neighborhood Dance Center; 412-363-4321.
Jan. 30: Life'sWork of Western Pennsylvania's Mulach/Compton Awards Dinner. At the Doubletree; 412-471-2600 ext. 376.
Jan 31: The Public Theater's annual benefit event with Andrew Lloyd Weber. At the Duquesne Club and the O'Rielly Theater; by invitation.
FEBRUARY
Feb. 2: Folds, Blobs + Boxes exhibition of Architecture in the Digital Era. At the Heinz Architectural Center; 412-622-5551.
Feb. 2: Opening reception for "In the Grove" landscape painting exhibition. At Studio Z Gallery; 412-381-6400.
Feb. 3: UPMC Health System's 2001 Children's Ball. At the Carnegie Museum of Natural History; 412-647-7711.
Feb. 3: Havdalah and opening reception "The Power of Women's Stories" for Jewish Women's History Month. At the Jewish Community Center; 521-8011. ext. 105.
Feb. 3: The Pride of Scotland Robert Burns Black Tie Supper. At The Inn at Georgian Place, Somerset; 412-687-1181.
Feb. 4: The Sunday Blast- a dynamite party sponsored by the Greater Pittsburgh Convention & Visitors Bureau. At The Regional Enterprise Tower; 412-281-0482. ext. 3135
Feb. 4: Point Park College's Conservatory of Performing Arts Seventh Annual Aids benefit "The Circle of Life". At the Pittsburgh Playhouse, Oakland; 412-621-4445.
Feb. 5: Media Preview for "Zap Surgery Beyond the Cutting Edge" exhibition. At the Carnegie Science Center; 412-237-3337.
Feb. 7: The National Kidney Foundation's annual Corporate Monopoly Tournament. At the USX Tower; 412-261-4115.
Feb. 8: Pittsburgh Magazine's Fashion for Compassion event to benefit the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy. At The Andy Warhol Museum; 412-622-7068.
Feb. 8: VIP reception to view Africa One Continent. Many Worlds. At the Carnegie Museum of Natural History; by invitation.
Feb. 8: Cool Tech/New Economy Night includes happy hour and theater with a presentation of By Jeeves. At the O'Reilly Theater; 412-316-8200. ext. 704.
Feb. 8: Opening Reception for The Poetry of Place: Works on Paper by Thomas Moran from the Gilcrease Museum. At the Frick Art Museum; 412-371-0600.
Feb. 9: The 2001 Pittsburgh Auto Show Charity Preview "Puttin' on the Ritz." At the David L. Lawrence Convention Center; 412-373-8380.
Feb. 9: Mother's Hope Foundation's Rainbow & Roses a benefit evening. At the Pittsburgh Athletic Association; 724-327-0123.
Feb. 9: Parkway West Rotary Club's "Heart of Caring" networking luncheon. At the Four Points Barcelo Hotel, Pittsburgh Airport; 412-787-2350.
Feb. 9: Shady Side Academy's Valentine Gala. At the Omni William Penn; 412-968-3072.
Feb. 9: Pre-Valentine's Evening of Cabaret & Romance with Margaret Whiting. At The Andy Warhol Museum; 412-237-8300.
Feb. 10: The 65th Annual Dapper Dan Dinner and Sports Auction. At the Hilton; 263-3850.
Feb. 10: The Dispensary Board of Saint Margaret Memorial Hospital Foundation's Cinderella Ball. At the Omni William Penn; by invitation.
Feb. 11: Every Child is Note Worthy Jazz Benefit. At Foster's Grill, Holiday Inn Oakland; 412-665-0600.
Feb. 12: Spa Uptown VIP event to celebrate its re-opening. At the Marriott City Center; 412-281-5400. ext. 1.
Feb. 12: The 9th Annual Komen Pittsburgh Race for the Cure Kick-Off Party, "That Pink Party!" At Rosebud; 412-521-2873.
Feb. 13: The Red Carpet Sneak Preview Party presented by Izzazu International Salon to benefit the Pittsburgh Film Office. At Izzazu International Salon, Downtown and Palomino's Restaurant; 412-325-1600.
Feb. 15: Chronic Illness Project and the Rx Council's Beer Tasting Event. At the John Harvard's Brewhouse, William Penn Highway; 412-566-1545.
Feb. 16: The National Aviary's Ninth Annual "Gentlemen's Night Out." At the Westin Convention Center; by invitation.
Feb. 16: River City Romance to benefit the River City Brass Band. At the Omni William Penn; 412-322-7222.
Feb. 16: Prudential Preferred Realty annual awards celebration and dinner. At the Twentieth Century Club; by invitation.
Feb. 17: Vectors/Pittsburgh 2000 Man and Woman of the Year Awards Dinner. At the Marriott City Center; 412-355-2055.
Feb. 17: Howard Hanna Real Estate Services Annual Celebration. At the Hilton; by invitation.
Feb. 17: Genesis of Pittsburgh's Adopted Family Fellowship Dinner honoring Louis Gilberti. At the Rivers Club; 412-391-5227.
Feb. 17: Carnevale! Siciliana, Royal Italian Masked Ball to benefit the Italian American program. At the Sen. John Heinz Pittsburgh Regional History Center; 412-454-6405.
Feb. 18: The Pittsburgh Opera Theater's International Fund-Raiser Mini-Series presents "La Serva Padrona" (The Maid who would be Mistress). At a private residence; 412-624-3500.
Feb. 18: The American Culinary Federation Pittsburgh Chapter's Annual Awards Dinner. At Butler Country Club; 412-921-2570.
Feb. 20: Mellon Pittsburgh Broadway Series presents Fame, the musical and opening night party. At the Benedum and Westin Convention Center; 412-456-6666.
Feb. 21: Reception for the University of Pittsburgh's new dean of education Alan Lesgold. At Chartiers Country Club; 412-648-1738
Feb. 21: Pittsburgh Cares reception to celebrate the beginning of the Servathon Season. At Penn Brewery; 412-471-2114.
Feb. 21: The History Makers Award Dinner Patron Committee and dinner co-sponsors preview party for the Historical Society's 2001 History Makers Award Dinner. At the Duquesne Club, by invite 454-6000.
Feb. 22: Pennsylvania Culinary's Best of the Chefs evening to benefit ARC Allegheny. At the Fox Chapel Yacht Club; 412-995-5000.
Feb. 23: "So You Want to be in Pictures..." private corporate party for the Pittsburgh Film Office. At J. Verno Studios, South Side; by invitation.
Feb. 23: Open Stage Theatre's Fourth Annual Mardi Gras Madness benefit. At the New Club Cafe, Southside; 412-257-4056.
Feb. 24: "Viva Las Vegas" Gala 2001 to benefit Outreach Teen and Family Services. At the Pittsburgh Golf Club; 412-561-5405.
Feb. 24: W.O.M.E.N.'s (Women Organized to Mentor, Empower and Network) Art in the Round, art sale & wine tasting. At the Washington County Courthouse Rotunda; 724-941-5513.
Feb. 24: The Western Pennsylvania Hospital Foundation's Friendship Ball. At Westin Convention Center; 412-578-5153.
Feb. 25: The Polish Film Festival's fundraising event. At the University of Pittsburgh's Masonic Temple; 412-288-9150.
Feb. 26: The 15th Annual Penguins at Your Service event to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. At the Omni William Penn; 412-321-4422.
Feb. 26: CLO Ambassadors Wine Tasting & Silent Auction Press Party preview. At the Carlton; 412-687-0200. ext. 228.
Feb. 27: The Epilepsy Foundation of Western Pennsylvania's 7th Annual Mardi Gras Gala. At the Westin Convention Center; 412-261-5880.
Feb. 27: Chef Greg Alauzen and the Steelhead Grill's tasting of Pinot Noirs. At the Steelhead Grill; 412-918-1317.
Feb. 27: Susan B. Anthony Celebration. At the Rivers Club; 412-429-1922.
Feb. 27: Press Preview for Omni Max film Amazing Journeys: Great Migrations. At the Science Center; 412-237-3337.
Feb. 27: The national association of Negro Business and Professional Women's clubs and Kaufmann's 25th annual benefit dinner. At Kaufmann's 11th floor; 412-232-2313.
Feb. 28: AT&T Wireless cocktail Party for American Red Cross Month. At the Founder's Room, Duquesne Club; 412-325-9268.
Feb. 28: The 11th Annual Black History Month Celebration honoring Cmd. gwen Elliott, Helen Faison, Aaron Walton and the multi cultural arts initiative. At WQED Studios; 412-622-1514.
MARCH
Mar. 1: The American Heart Association's VivaCity Fashion and Lifestyle Extravaganza. At Rosebud; 412-243-5393. ext. 134.
Mar. 1: The March of Dimes 2001 A.I.R. Awards (Achievement In Radio) and gala luncheon. At the Omni William Penn; 1-800-4babies.
Mar. 2: History Uncorked 2001. At the Senator John Heinz Pittsburgh Regional History Center; 412-454-6403.
Mar. 2: Opening reception for new exhibition of sculpture and painting. At GalleriE CHIZ; 412-441-6005.
Mar. 3: The National Kidney Foundation's Gift of Life Awards Dinner. At the Duquesne Club; 412-261-4115. ext. 13.
May 3: NAACP 47th Annual Human Rights Dinner. At the Hilton; 412-471-1024.
Mar. 3: The American Cancer Society's A Single Adventure. At the Holiday Inn, Meadow Lands; 888-227-5445. ext. 1126.
Mar. 3: Opening reception and lecture for a three part exhibition of artist Adrian Piper. At The Andy Warhol Museum; 412-237-8300.
Mar. 3: Mt. Lebanon Junior Women's Club's Fourth Annual Reverse Raffle & Silent Auction "Salsa Spectacular," to benefit the MLJWC's Fund for Women and Children. At the St. Clair Country Club; 412-886-1221.
Mar. 3: Exclusive preview party for Visual Sound Part II. At the Mattress Factory; 412-231-4904.
Mar. 4: The Myasthenia Gravis Association's Seventh Annual All Star Sports Memorabilia Auction. At the Foundry Ale Works; 412-566-1545. ext. 22.
Mar. 6: The Homeless Children and Family Emergency Fund's 2nd Annual Champions for Children event. At the Rivers Club; 412-562-0154.
Mar. 8: Reception to welcome Cecilia Golden new YWCA CEO. At Omni Wm. Penn; 434-6934. ext. 308.
Mar. 8: Space & Beyond event to benefit the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf. At the Senator John Heinz Pittsburgh Regional History Center; 412-244-3116.
Mar. 9: Mellon Private Asset Management and the Pittsburgh Dance Council's pre-performance cocktail/ buffet to celebrate the Dance Theater of Harlem. At One Mellon Center; 412-355-0330.
Mar. 10: A White House Dinner in Pittsburgh to benefit Life'sWork of Western Pa. At the Rivers Club; 412-471-2600.
Mar. 10: Opening reception for Faces exhibition. At Europ'art; 412-578-9801.
Mar. 10: The Center for Theater Arts' 20th Anniversary celebration A Night To Shine. At the South Hills Country Club; 412-563-5080.
Mar. 10: Community Media's 10th Anniversary celebration and first Lifetime Achievement Award presented by Harry Belafonte to Gordon Parks Jr. At Carnegie Music Hall; 412-731-5142.
Mar. 10: The Sarah Heinz House 100th Anniversary Celebration "Night at the Races & Monte Carlo." At the Mt. Troy Fire Hall, Reserve Twp.; 412-231-2377.
Mar. 10: The 16th Annual Austrian American Cultural Society Ball. At the Sheraton, Station Square; 412-364-0146.
Mar. 10: The National Society of Arts and Letters small sculpture 2001 exhibition. At Associated Artists Bldg.; 412-263-2710.
Mar. 11: Driving It Home, a baseball exhibition. At the Frick Art & Historical Center; 412-371-0600.
Mar. 11: Order Italian Sons and Daughters of America 39th Annual Luncheon-fashion show to benefit special needs children. At the Hilton; 412-261-3550
Mar. 12: Western Pennsylvania School for the Blind's Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Early Childhood Center. At the School's main campus; by invitation.
Mar. 12: The Afro-American Institute of Pittsburgh and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority's benefit. At Peabody High School; 412-241-6775.
Mar. 14: "Tea," a benefit performance for Pittsburgh Aids Task Force. At the O'Reilly Theater; 412-242-2500. ext. 115.
Mar. 14: The Girl Scouts of Southwestern Pennsylvania's 2001 Women & GIrls of Distinction Awards. At the Hilton; 1-800-248-3355. ext. 2210.
Mar. 14: Open house and reception to dedicate the new Family House. At Family House, Shadyside; by invitation.
Mar. 16: Artists reception for Beaux Objets. At the Morgan Contemporary Glass Gallery; 412-441-5200.
Mar. 17: The Black Association of South Hills for Women's (BASH) annual fashion show and luncheon to benefit its Scholarship Fund. At the Bradley House; 412-343-4192.
Mar. 17: The Sheriff's Office Annual St. Patrick's Day party. On the Majestic Gateway Clipper; by invitation.
Mar. 20: Marie Torre Memorial Lecture and Award honoring CBS news correspondent Thalia Assuras. At Carlow College; 412-578-8851.
Mar. 21: The Spring Fling Jail Bail to benefit the Intestinal Disease Foundation. At Pittsburgh Brewing Company's Oberbrau Haus; 412-261-5888.
Mar. 21: 2001 Make the Connection Awards Luncheon. At the Omni Wm Penn; 412- 828-2550
Mar. 22: FreeMarkets and Cool Tech New Economy Night happy hour and performance of Tea. At the O'Reilly Theater; 412-316-8200. ext. 704.
Mar. 23: The Young Men's Christian Association of Pittsburgh (YMCA) 147th Annual Meeting and the Another Reason Y capital campaign kick-off. At the Hilton; 412-227-3806.
Mar. 23: Grand Opening of Pop-Stop, a new cafe concept to benefit the Pop-Stop Fund. At Children's Hospital; 412-692-6822.
Mar. 24: The Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank's 20th Anniversary Awards Celebration. At the Westin Convention Center; 412-460-3663. ext. 205.
Mar. 24: Lupus Foundation's 23rd Annual Sail into Spring luncheon and fashion show. At the Sheraton, Station Sq.; 412-261-5886.
Mar. 24: The 16th Annual Black Extravaganza & Trailblazer Awards. At the Carnegie Museum; 412-391-8208.
Mar. 24: Southminster's Night on the Town to benefit Southminster Nursery School and Child Care. At Smithfield Street Cafe; 412-571-0844.
Mar. 25: Lights! Glamour! Action! Academy Awards Gala to benefit the Pittsburgh Film Office. At Lowes Waterfront Theater; 412-394-3353.
Mar. 25: A Celebration of Pittsburgh's Jewish Women's Organizations. At the Jewish Community Center; 412-521-8011. ext. 105.
Mar. 25: Komen Pittsburgh Race for the Cure Tickled Pink dessert for survivors. At the Marriott City Center; 412-521-2873 ext. 19 .
Mar. 25: Kaufmann's Spring Fashion Show & Pittsburgh Musical theater Benefit Luncheon. At Kaufmann's; 412-281-6771. ext. 230
Mar. 28: Wine and Cheese party to reveal expansion plans for the National Aviary. At the Rivers Club; by invitation.
Mar. 28: Media Screening for Journey into Amazing Caves with guest speaker Dr. Hazel Barton. At the Omnimax Theater, Science Center; 412-237-3337.
Mar. 28: 41st Annual Amen Corner Judicial Reception honoring the female judiciary of Western Pa. At the Rivers Club; 412-682-3300.
Mar. 29: Dinner with Christopher Reeve for the Engineering Tissue Growth International Conference and Exhibition presented by UPMC Health System. At the Hilton; 412-471-3971. ext. 3.
Mar. 29: The Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf's fundraising art exhibit and auction. At the school in Edgewood; 412-371-7000. ext. 207.
Mar. 30: The Center for Victims of Violent Crime's Pittsburgh Symphony Pops performance "The Best of John Williams" and reception. At Heinz Hall; 412-350-1975.
Mar. 30: Open House for Miller-Malone Communications and Design. At 914 Fifth Ave. 412-281-1700 ext. 1000
March 30: Opening reception for Out of Order: Mapping Social Space exhibition. At the Pittsburgh Center for the Arts; 361-0873. ext. 314
Mar. 31: The Washington Hospital Ball "Broadway Revue" to benefit Donnell House, a hospice under construction. At St. Clair Country Club; 724-223-3875.
Mar. 31: A Toast to Your Health Wine tasting Gala sponsored by the Medical Center Foundation and the Sewickley Valley Hospital Foundation. At the Hyatt Regency Pittsburgh International Airport; 724-728-9111.
Mar. 31: EPCASO benefit with tenor Scott Piper. At the Duquesne Club; 412-766-4712.
APRIL
April 1: Mom's House Celebrate Spring benefit fashion show and luncheon. At the Pittsburgh Athletic Association; 412-321-4447.
April 1: Safety Kids Inc.'s Annual Luncheon and Fashion Show. At the Holiday Inn RIDC Park, O'Hara; 412-241-1234.
April 3: Opening night for Mellon Pittsburgh Broadway Series Beauty and the Beast. At the Benedum Center; 412-456-6666.
April 3: St. Barnabas Charitable Foundation's 101st Founder's Day Celebration "The Soul Cannot Be Chained- Surviving Life in Captivity" honoring Dr. Tom Sutherland. At the Omni William Penn; 724-625-4000. ext. 371.
April 4: Shady Side Cooks! luncheon with Rania Harris to benefit Shady Side Academy's Senior School Parents' Association. At the Fox Chapel Golf Club; 724-933-0405.
April 4: Carnegie Science Center 2001 Awards for Excellence. At the Hilton; 412-237-3353.
April 5: Komen Pittsburgh Race for the Cure, The first Annual Mother/Daughter Patron Tea. At a private residence; 412-521-2873. ext. 10.
April 5: 24th Annual Conference on Black History in Pennsylvania pre-conference social event and exhibition. At the Sen. John Heinz Pittsburgh Regional History Center; 412-454-6430.
April 5: The Women of Fox Chapel Episcopal Church's Annual Daffodil Luncheon. At the Pittsburgh Field Club; 412-963-0513.
April 5: Pittsburgh Jazz Society's benefit testimonial dinner for Tony Mowod. At the Westin Convention Center; 412-343-9555.
April 5: Jim Rohr and presenting sponsor PNC preview reception for the exhibition Light!. At the Carnegie Museum of Art; by invitation.
April 5: The 2001 Phipps Flora Awards preview party. At the Fox Chapel Golf Club; 412-622-6915. ext. 6702.
April 6: The 2001 Phipps Flora Awards. At the Fox Chapel Golf Club; 412-622-6915. ext. 6702.
April 6: Opening reception for Pittsburgh Filmmakers New Gallery. At Pittsburgh Filmakers, Oakland; 412-681-5449.
April 6: Opening of Tom Mosser's gallery to coincide with the annual Sewickley Gallery Tour. In Sewickley; 412-749-4750.
April 6: WIRED (Women Initiating Regional Economic Development in Western Pa.) Mayoral Candidate luncheon. At the Duquesne Club; by invitation.
April 6: The 2001 Pittsburgh Radio & Television Club Awards and Outstanding Achievement in Broadcasting Awards. At the LeMont Restaurant; 412-937-1446. ext. 591.
April 6: Preview dinner party for the exhibition "Light." At the Carnegie Museum of Art; by invitation.
April 6: The Opening Celebration black tie gala for PNC Park to benefit the Roberto Clemente Sports & Education Center. At PNC Park; 412-544-8800.
April 6: Reception for Women of Vision Inc.'s "Beyond and Behind the Mask," interpretations of the African Mask by African-American artists. At Pittsburgh Center for the Arts; 412-361-0873.
April 6: Books and Bubbly, the Friends of Sewickley Public Library's preview party for the multi-day book bash sale. At the Sewickley Public Library; 412-741-6920.
April 6: Opening reception for a painting, sculpture and jewelry exhibition. At Gallerie Chiz; 412-441-6005.
April 6: Opening reception for the Constructing Thoughts mixed media exhibit. At Studio Z Gallery; 412-381-6400.
April 6: Hair Inc.'s evening of Local & Aesthetics, fashion, art and music to benefit children with Autism. At M; 412-635-3180.
April 7: Friends of the Martin Luther King Jr. Cultural Center's Annual Fashion Show and Luncheon. At the Holiday Inn, North Hills; 412-622-6270.
April 10: Announcement reception for Nemacolin Woodlands Resort & Spa's "Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Jazz." At Dowe's on 9th; 724-329-6387.
April 11: Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy's Eric Javits Spring Hat Trunk Show. At Saks Fifth Avenue; 412-622-0161.
April 13: Post-performance cast party for the Pittsburgh Dance Council's Tango Mujer. At a private residence; by invitation.
April 17: FAME (Fund For the Advancement of Minorities Through Education) Leaders for the Millennium Luncheon. At the Duquesne Club; 412-968-0660.
April 18: The 90th Anniversary celebration for Federation of Independent School Alumnae and the 5th Anniversary of the FISA Foundation. At the Frick Art & Historical Society; by invitation.
April 19: The Civic Light Opera Guild's Pink Tea. At a private residence; by invitation.
April 19: University of Pittsburgh Alumnae Council Annual Spring Event. At the Masonic Temple Ballroom, Oakland; 412-624-8229.
April 19: 2001: A Space Odyssey-The 38th Annual Matrix Awards. At the Carnegie Science Center; 412-237-3400.
April 19: The Women's Committee of Carnegie Museum of Art's 9th Annual Antique Show "Objects of Our Affection" preview gala. At the Carnegie Museum; 412-622-3325.
April 19: The Historical Society's 2001 9th Annual History Makers Award Dinner. At the Westin Convention Center; 412-454-6000.
April 20: Point Park College Starmakers Gala 2001. At the Hilton; 412-392-3888.
April 20: Golden Anniversary Cruise to benefit Arc Allegheny. At the Westin Convention Center; 412-995-5000. ext. 515
April 20: Reception honoring Carlow Women of Spirit Helen Faison and Mary Kalnas. At A.J. Palumbo Hall, Carlow College; 412-578-6231.
April 21: Black tie reception for The New Horizon Theater's "Movin Man with Glynn Turman. At Carnegie Library Lecture Hall; by invitation.
April 21: Central Catholic High School's Viking Victory Auction. At the David L. Lawrence Convention Center; 412-621-7505.
April 21: The Fox Chapel Area Branch of the American Association of University Women's Biennial Ivy Scholarship Luncheon. At the Pittsburgh Field Club; 412-784-0396.
April 21: The Pittsburgh Center for the Arts 14th Annual Cultural Awards Celebration. At the PPG Wintergarden; 412-361-0873. ext. 309.
April 21: The Allegheny Bar Association celebration of the life and career of James I. Smith III. At the Westin Convention Center; 412-261-6161.
April 21: A Night on the Nile to benefit Crohn's disease and ulcerative Colitis research. At the Omni William Penn; 1-800-627-6467.
April 21: The Sewickley Valley Hospital Auxiliary Ball "2001 An Odyssey". At the Edgeworth Club; 412-749-7121.
April 21: Easter Seals Western Pennsylvania's 15th Annual Cotillion "An Enchanted Southern Garden. At the Hilton; 412- 281-7244.
April 21: The Nationality Council of the University of Pittsburgh's 36th Annual International Cabaret Ball. At the William Pitt Student Union, University of Pittsburgh; 412-624-6150.
April 21: Pittsburgh Concert Society's Annual Dinner Gala. At the University Club; by invitation.
April 21: Temple Ohav Shalom's Art Auction and reception. At 8400 Thompson Run Road, Allison Park; 412-369-0900.
April 21: Carlow College's 15th annual Sr. Rose Marie Hauber Scholarship Luncheon. At the Westin Convention Center; 412-578-6120.
April 21: Our Lady of the Scared Heart High School 7th Annual Spring Auction. At Airport Holiday Inn, by invitation.
April 21: Aaronel de Roy Gruber exhibibiton Bilbao and Beyond. At the Michale Berger Gallery; 412-441-4282.
April 22: American Girls Fashion Show to benefit the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre School Scholarship Fund. At the Omni William Penn; 412-454-9100.
April 22: Music, Noise, Improv, Art with the Legacy of John Cage. At the Mattress Factory; 412- 231-3169.
April 22: American's for Democratic Action Roosevelt Day Dinner at Lunch with Philadelphia Mayor Ed Rendell. At the University Club; 412-421-1119.
April 24: Family Resources Child Abuse Prevention Month Awards Dinner. At the Westin Convention Center; 412-363-4791.
April 24: Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Pennsylvania's 14th Annual Steak Night Dinner. At the Fox Chapel Yacht Club; 412-782-5710.
April 24: The Parkinson Chapter of Greater Pittsburgh benefit performance of "The Bakers Wife" and reception. At Carnegie Mellon University's Purnell Center for the Arts; 412-365-2086.
April 25: The Arthritis Foundation's Employee Appreciation Gala luncheon (formerly the All-Star Salute to Secretaries). At the Omni William Penn; 412-566-1645.
April 25: Opening Night Gala for "Visiting Mr. Green," to benefit the Jewish Community Center Theater Department. At the JCC; 412-521-8011.
April 25: Pittsburgh Vision Services' Person of Vision Celebration honoring Tom Usher. At the Westin Convention Center; 412-682-5600. ext. 2292.
April 26: Opening Gala for the Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel. At the Hotel; by invitation.
April 26: Quantum Theatre's party to announce upcoming season. At Pittsburgh Filmmakers; by invitation.
April 26: Columbine Fashion Show & Luncheon sponsored by St. Clair Hospital Auxiliary. At Chartiers Country Club; 412-344-6600 ext.1650.
April 26: Carlow Hill College's annual Anna Julia Cooper Scholarship Luncheon. At the Marriott City Center; 412-578-2090.
April 26: Watson Institute ground breaking Celebration reception. At Allegheny Country Club; by invitation.
April 26: Vietnam Veterans Leadership Program 12th Partners in Leadership Awards Dinner. At the Westin Convention Center; 412-281-8100.
April 26: The Wine Brats Pittsburgh Chapter Pinot Envy Extravaganza. At Jimmy G's; 412-247-1176.
April 27: Coalition for Christian Outreach's 6th annual dinner and auction "Arabian Knights" At the FC Yacht Club; 412-363-3303.
April 27: Sixth Annual Hoops for a Cure with the Steelers to benefit the Arenson Fund for Pancreatic Cancer Research. At the Chartiers Valley High School; 412-279-1690.
April 27: The 15th Annual Bachelor Bid to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. At the Omni William Penn; 412-395-2873.
April 27: A Taste of PNC Park to benefit Katie's Fund to support pediatric cancer research at Children's Hospital. At PNC Park-Home Plate Club; 412-692-6809.
April 28: The American Heart Association's Heart Ball 2001 "Heart of the Wild." At the Westin Convention Center; 412-243-5393. ext. 134.
April 28: The 2001 Tennis Auction and Ball to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. At the Omni William Penn; 412-321-4422.
April 28: "It's A Play Date for Grown-Ups to benefit Fox Chapel Country Day School. At Fox Chapel Golf Club; 412-963-8644.
April 28: Casino Night to benefit ABOARD ( The Advisory Board on Autism and Related Disorders, Inc.). At the Pittsburgh Golf Club; 724-334-1788.
April 28: The Andrew Carnegie Society's Annual Dinner. At Carnegie Mellon University's Rangos Hall; 412-268-1624.
April 28: The University of Pittsburgh Department of Theatre Arts "A Celebration of Generosity and Service. At the Stephen Foster Memorial Theater; 412-624-6568.
April 28: Duquesne University Women's Guild Pink Geranium Luncheon card party fashion show. At the Union Ballroom, Duquesne University; 412-531-6876.
April 28: Mother's Against Drunk Driving MADD"S gala sports and travel auction. At Heinz Hall Grand Tier Lounge; 412-373-6233
April 29: Bnai Zion Humanitarian Award Dessert Reception. At the Concordia Club; 412-421-6789.
April 29: The Commonwealth Education Organization's Classic Car & House Tour to benefit CEO & Miryam's House. At 1054 Beechwood Boulevard; 412-967-9691.
April 30: Monica McWilliams co-founder of North Ireland Eomen Coalition political Party lecture & reception. At Chatham College; 412- 365-1721.
April 30: Catholic Youth Association's annual Art Rooney Award Dinner. At the Hilton; 412-621-3342.
MAY
May 1: Hollander Award for Women in Leadership to Monica McWilliams Northern Ireland parliament member. At Chatham College; 412- 365-1160.
May 2: Community College Allegheny County's (CCAC)Educational Foundation's An Illumination of Legends in Leadership dinner. At the Omni William Penn; 412-237-3065.
May 2: The UPMC Shadyside Auxiliary 2001 Spring Luncheon and Fashion Show. At Churchill Valley Country Club; 412-793-9277.
May 3: The City Theatre's benefit performance of Red Herring including a pre show cocktail party and cast party. At City Theater; 412-371-2514.
May 4: 25th Anniversary Performance DUST for Dance Alloy. At the Byham Theater; 412- 456-6666.
May 4: The Animal rescue League's Annual Paws & Prints (formerly Bow Wow Meow) art show and auction. At Rosebud; 412-661-6452. ext. 26.
May 4: The 19th Bishop's Annual Dinner for Catholic Charities, "Cherish the Chance." At the Hilton; 412-456-6969.
May 5: Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy's Spring Hat Luncheon. At Highland Park; 412-622-0161.
May 5: The Juvenile Dibabetes Foundation's annual Rainbow Gala. At the Westin Convention Center; 412-471-1414.
May 5: Pittsburgh Symphony Gala. At Heinz Hall for the Performing Arts; 412-392-4839.
May 5: CASA's Champagne Cocktail Party and Auction. At the Frick Art & Historical Society; by invitation.
May 5: Kentucky Derby Day Gala & Auction to benefit the Visiting Nurse Foundation's Fight the Flu Campaigne and Stroke Survivor Connection Program. At The Gulf Tower; 412-937-8350.
May 8: Radio Information Service's 25th Anniversary Dinner. At the Sheraton, Station Square; 412-488-3944.
May 8: The American Jewish Committee's 2001 Community Service Human Rights Award dinner to honor Teresa Heinz. At the Omni William Penn; 412-683-7927.
May 9: The Tile Auction for Shady Lane. At Rosebud, Strip District; 412-243-4040.
May 10: Cocktail Reception for Michael Taormina. At the Mattress Factory; 412-231-3169.
May 10: Building Blocks Benefit for the Center for Creative Play. At Pittsburgh Center for the Arts; 412-281-8886. ext. 47.
May 10: 'Stompin' at the Savoy" the Pittsburgh Dance Council's 40's era benefit event. At the Grand Concourse Restaurant; 412-658-0061.
May 10: The 20th Anniversary celebration for the Pittsburgh Business Times. At the Airport Hyatt Regency; 412-481-6397.
May 10: The Ladies Hospital Aid Society's President's Day Luncheon. At the Concordia Club; by invitation.
May 10: The Albbert P. Knowles Research Fund reception to introduce Dr. Rick Wood. At the Pittsburgh Golf Club; 412-624-6230.
May 11: The Audia Caring Heritage Association's San Giovanni In Fiore project celebration. At St. Claire Country Club; 724-225-5750.
May 12: Maecenas XVII Gala to benefit the Pittsburgh Opera. At the International Brotherhood Electrical Workers ballroom, South Side. At 412-281-0912 ext. 209.
May 12: The Women of Pittsburgh 2000's Ebony and Ivory Ball celebrating racial harmony. At the Westin Convention Center; 412-741-5256.
May 12: Fourth Annual Carpatho-Rusyn celebration day to present the contemporary arts of this region. At The Andy Warhol Musuem; 412-237-8300.
May 12: Teresa Heinz National Woman of Spirit to recieve Award at Carlow College commencement. At Solider's and Sailor's Memorial; by invitation.
May 12: The International Assistance Group's Spring Masquerade for White Nights of St. Petersburg. At the Pittsburgh Field Club; 412-781-6470.
May 12: The final program of the Of-the-Wall performance art series with David Del Tredici and John Kelly. At The Andy Warhol Musuem; 412-237-8300.
May 14: Celebrate the Senses Open House Reception. At MARC USA, 4 Station Square; 412-562-3668.
May 14: Art for Aids Art for Change annual auction to benefit Persad. At the Carnegie Museum of Art; 412-441-9786. ext. 313.
May 15: Opening night for Mellon Pittsburgh Broadway Series' Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella. At Heinz Hall; 412-392-4900.
May 15: Groundbreaking Ceremony. At United Cerebral Palsy of Pittsburgh, North Oakland; 412-683-7100. ext. 337.
May 15: Lunch with Fred Barnes presented by the Center for Economic and Policy Education at Saint Vincent College. At The Duquesne Club; 724-537-4597.
May 16: The Mental Health Association of Allegheny County's 2001 Esprit Awards. At the Wyndham Garden Hotel; 412-391-3820.
May 16: Planned Parenthood of Western Pennsylvania's Annual Spring Benefit "Stiff Competition: A Hard Look at Local History." At the Andy Warhol Museum; 412-434-8957.
May 17: The YWCA of Greater Pittsburgh's A Tribute to the Y Women of 2001. At the Pittsburgh Hilton; 412-255-1231.
May 17: Celebration for the Allegheny Land Trust's new home. At Fern Hollow Nature Center, Sewickley; 412-486-5150.
*May 17: Rodef Shalom Sisterhood's Annual Luncheon featuring graphic artist Bonnie Cohen. At Rodef Shalom's Freehof Hall; 412-621-6566.
May 18: Pittsburgh International Children's Theater's Annual Backstage Bash. At the Hazlett Theater; 412-321-5520.
May 18: Grand reopening celebration for the Society for Contemporary Craft. At the Society for Contemporary Craft; 412-261-7003.
May 18: The Fourth Annual Spring Auction & Swing Dance to benefit the Pittsburgh Toy Lending Library. At the Edgewood Club, Edgewood; 412-462-1302.
May 18: All Male Comic Ballet "Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo to benefit Pittsburgh Aids Task Force. At the Benedum Center; 412-242-2500. ext. 115.
May 18: Sculpture NOW opening reception. At Pittsburgh Center for the Arts; 412-361-0873. ext. 306.
May 18: Pittsburgh Dance Council's 2001 Appreciation Luncheon. At the Benedum Center; 412-355-0393.
May 19: The Monongahela Valley Hospital's "Space Odyssey 2001 Gala 13." At the Westin Convention Center; 724-258-1097.
May 19: Wild About Harry to benefit the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust. At the Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel and the Byham Theater with Harry Belafonte; 412-471-8710.
May 20: Open Stage Theatre's dinner benefit and performance. At the Lester Hamburg Studio Theatre & Cafe Allegro; 724-746-1296.
May 20: "Joyful Noise" benefit for East Liberty Family Health Care Center. At Dowe's on Ninth; 412-361-8265.
May 20: 50th Anniversary of the Christian Mothers Guild of St. Ursula Church, Allison Park. At the Blarney Stone, Etna; 412-366-1247.
May 21: The Unseam'd Shakespeare Company's benefit. At the City Theater Rehearsal Hall; 412-621-0244.
May 21: National Council of Jewish Women's Love Fore Kids- golf & tennis fund raiser. At Westmoreland Country Club; 412-421-6118.
May 22: The 8th Big Mac Open to benefit the Ronald McDonald House. At Laurel Valley Golf Club; 412-362-3400. ext. 36.
May 22: The 15th Annual Leaders for Literacy Luncheon presented by the Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council. At the Omni William Penn; 412-471-0840.
May 24: The Jewish Association on Aging's "Eight Over 80 celebration. At Winter Garden Weinberg Village; 412-422-4040.
May 24: Grand Opening of the new Parental Stress Center. At 200 S. Beatty Street. East Liberty; 412-361-4800.
May 26: The 100th Anniversary Gala of the Sarah Heinz House. At the Omni William Penn; 412-231-2377.
May 30: Point Park College 8th Annual Pioneer Golf Classic and dinner. At Laurel Valley Golf Club; 412-392-3888.
JUNE
June 1: The Civic Light Opera Guild's Pink Frolic Ball to celebrate the American premiere of Casper the musical. At the Hilton; 412-281-3973 ext. 215.
June 2: California University of Pennsylvania's President's Gala to benefit student scholarships. At the Omni William Penn; 724-938-5938.
June 2: The 11th Annual Children's Museum benefit celebration "Imagine." At the Children's Museum; 412-322-5059. ext. 203.
June 3: 6th Annual Sewickley Garden Tour to benefit the Pittsburgh AIDS Task Force. At Sewickley Gazebo, Wolcott Park; 412-741-6666.
June 3: The Pennsylvania State Society Daughters of the American Revolution's benefit art auction. At the Cranberry municipal Building; 724-776-6621.
June 4: City Theater's 2001 Gala Benefit to meet new artistic director Tracy Brigden. At the Big House, South Side; 412-431-4900.
June 5: Opening night for CASPER the musical presented by the Civic Light Opera. At the Benedum Center; 412-456-6666.
June 5: The Polish American Community of Pittsburgh and Three Rivers Arts Festival cocktail reception in honor of Magdalena Abakanowicz. At the Trimont; by invitation.
June 5: ProArts kick-off event for "Keeping the Arts in Business." At the Associated Artists Gallery; 412-391-2060.
June 6: Opening reception for The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust's world premiere of Nam June Paik's Hannibal. At the Wood Street Galleries; 412-471-5605.
June 6: The Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania's private receition for author David McCullough. At the Senator John Heinz Pittsburgh Regional History Center; by invitation.
June 6: The Mellon Mario Lemieux Celebrity Invitational Auction Party. At Rosebud and M; by invitation.
June 7: The Mellon Mario Lemieux Celebrity Invitational. At The Club at Nevillewood; 412-473-3400.
June 7: The Mellon Mario Lemieux Celebrity International's Second Neonatal Fashion Show and Lunch to benefit neonatal centers at Magee-Womens Hospital and the Children's Home of Pittsburgh Transitional Infant Care Hospital and the Mario Lemieux Foundation. At Le Mont Restaruant; by invitation.
June 7: Opening reception for Sculpture exhibition. At Concept Art Gallery; 412-242-9200.
June 8: The Mellon Mario Lemieux Celebrity Invitational Winner's Circle Party. At Mellon Arena; by invitation.
June 8: The International Sculpture Center's 2001 Lifetime Achievement Award gala honoring Nan June Paik. At the Carnegie Museum of Art; 609-689-1051.
June 8: Opening Celebration for Gerome & Goupil Art and Enterprise Exhibition -an evening of art, exoticism and dancing. At the Frick Art & Historical Center; 412-371-0600.
June 8: Noel Coward...On The Rocks Gala to benefit the Pittsburgh Irish & Classical Theatre. At Pittsburgh Cathedral Hall, McKees Rocks; 412-394-3353.
June 8: On Tap @ Science Center "friend/fund-raiser." At the Science Center; 412-237-3400.
June 8: Opening reception for "Art is Liquid." At Studio Z Gallery; 412-381-6400.
June 8: Opening reception for "Forms in Steel." At La Fond Galleries; 412-431-3337.
June 8: Reception for International Sculpture Conference and Sculptural Bias exhibition. At Morgan Contemporary Glass Gallery; 412-441-5200.
June 9: Opening event for "Popular CultureS/Michael Parekowhai/Ravinder Reddy/ Yinka Shonibare" exhibit. At The Andy Warhol Museum; 412-237-8300.
June 9: Dance Alloy's 25th Anniversary Bash. At the 6th Street & Fort Duquesne Blvd. parking garage; 412-363-4321.
June 11: The 12th Annual Best Restaurants Party to benefit WQED Pittsburgh. At the Hilton; 412-622-1360.
June 12: Pittsburgh Venture Capital Association's annual Entrepreneur of the Year Award luncheon. At the Duquesne Club; 412-220-9193.
June 13: Mellon Financial Corporation and Magee-Womens Hospital's A Holistic Conference for Women Business Leaders. At the Le Mont Restaurant;412-234-4773.
June 14: Opening reception for "Not A Theme Show." At the Pittsburgh Center for the Arts; 412412-361-0873.
June 14: Atria's Restaurant opening preview featuring the Johnny Angel lounge. At PNC Park; by invitation
June 15: The Mattress Factory's Annual Evening Urban Garden Party. At the Mattress Factory; 412-231-3169.
June 16: The Mattress Factory's Community and Family Garden Party. At the Mattress Factory; 412-231-3169.
June 16: Pittsburgh Emergency Medical Foundation's "Beer, Blues and Blue Jeans Goes Tropical" benefit. At the Strip District shore (25th & Railroad Sts.); 412-262-2263.
June 16: Friends of the Community Library of Allegheny Valley's Second Annual Garden Tour and Luncheon. At Natrona Heights; 724-226-3491.
June 18: HealthAmerica's Body Odyssey exhibit opening. At the Pittsburgh Children's Museum; 412-322-5059.
June 18: The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra's New Leadership Board's Classical Kids Golf Outing and awards banquet. At the Sewickley Heights Golf Club; 412-392-4839.
June 19: The South Hills Chamber of Commerce's Quad Chamber Education Workshop and Luncheon. At the Holiday Inn South; 412-833-1177.
June 19: Author Jeff Tobe's book launch. At the Pittsburgh Renaissance Hotel; 412-373-6592.
June 19: The Greater Pittsburgh Chapter of the Construction Financial Management Association's award dinner honoring Gov. Tom Ridge. At the LeMont Restaurant; 412-922-6205. ext. 270.
June 20: The Nemacolin Woodlands Resort & Spa's preview of Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Jazz, Jazz Fest 2001. At Dowe's on 9th; 724-329-6387.
June 20: The Jewish National Fund's Guardian of Israel Award reception. At Beth El Congregation, South Hills; by invitation.
June 20: Steel City Rowing's naming of the boats celebration. At the Steelers' training facility; 412-828-5565.
June 20: Reception and book signing with "The Angry Child" authors Dr. Tim Murphy and Loriann Hoff Oberlin. At the Pittsburgh Children's Museum; 412-322-5059. ext. 221.
June 21: Celebration party for Persad Center's retiring Jim Huggins and Randy Forester. At the Carnegie Science Center; 412-441-9786. 225.
June 21: The Allegheny County Library Association annual awards banquet. At Churchill Valley Country Club; 412-392-6070.
June 21: Opening reception for Lila Hirsch Brody's acrylic painting class "Young at Art." At the Jewish Community Center; 412-521-8010.
June 22: Summer Safari 2001 "Rock with the Animals" to benefit the Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium. At the Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium; 412-365-2541.
June 22: The Children's Home of Pittsburgh "Shake Your Booties". At the Pittsburgh Center for the Arts; 412-441-4884.
June 22: A Midsummer Night's Gala On the Terrace celebrating the 33rd season of the Saint Vincent Theatre. At Saint Vincent College; 724-537-4563.
June 24: Audubon at Beechwood 10th Anniversary Secret Garden Tour Garden Party & Auction. At a private residence; 412-963-6100.
June 25: Audubon at Beechwood 10th Anniversary Secret Gardens Tour. At Shady Side Academy; 412- 963-6100.
June 26: Opening night for the Civic Light Opera presentation of Brigadoon. At the Benedum Center; 412-456-6666.
June 26: The 50th Annual Meeting of the United Cerebal Palsey of Pittsburgh. At Rodef Shalom; 412-683-7100. ext. 301
June 28: The Executive Service Corps of Western Pennsylvania's Sharing the Journey luncheon. At the Marriott City Center; 412-263-6718.
June 28: The 9th Annual "A Taste of Pittsburgh's... Pasta!" At The USX Tower Plaza; 1-800-726-CURE.
June 28: One year anniversary party for Dave & Buster's. At Dave & Buster's, Homestead Waterfront; by invitation.
June 28: Carlow College Women of Spirit reception for Eva Tansky Blum and Rita M. McGinley. At the Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel; 412-578-8851.
June 29: Planned Parenthood of Western Pennsylvania's Spring Gala 2001. At a private residence; 412-434-8957.
JULY
July 1: Opening reception for Aaronel deRoy Gruber: Pittsburgh's Industrial Past photo exhibition. At Wals Gallery, Westmoreland Museum of Art.
July 6: Opening reception for the "Spaces Revealed" exhibition. At GallerieE CHIZ; 412-441-6005.
July 6: Opening reception for "Duo" a mixed media exhibition. At Studio Z Gallery; 412-381-6400.
July 7: Ground Zero's( urban advocacy group)FlUX no. 4-Southside celebrating an eclectic mix of live music, dance, performance art, visual art and media. At the Brewhouse (21st & Mary Streets); 412-242-7746.
July 8: Preview Party for the Horticultural Society of Western Pennsylvania's Open Gardens Days "The Art of the Water Garden" to benefit the Botanic Garden of Western Pennsylvania. At a private residence; by invitation.
July 9: The 15th Annual Lanny Frattare Golf Classic to benefit FamilyLinks. At St. Clair Country Club; 412-661-1800. ext. 181.
July 11: The Ladies Hospital Aid Society of Western Pennsylvania's "Fiesta Latina" kick-off cocktail reception for Gala 2001. At the Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel; 412-648-6106.
July 12: Pittsburgh Irish & Classical Theatre's preview performance of "Tonight at 8:30." At the City Theater Mainstage; 412-394-3353.
July 13: Second Annual Pittsburgh Venture Capital Association Birthday Celebration. At Donzies; 412-220-9193.
July 16: Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre's Third Annual Ballet Classic Golf Tournament. At the Allegheny Country Club; 412-454-9125.
July 16: South Hills Interfaith Ministries Golf Outing-Fundraiser. At Valley Brook Country Club; 412-854-9120.
July 18: Carlow College Women of Spirit reception
July 19: Loire Valley Wine Dinner. At the Steelhead Grill; 412-918-1317.
July 20: Lights Out! party. At the Carnegie Museum of Art; 412-578-2552.
July 21: Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix Association's Fourth Annual Black Tie Dinner to benefit the Autism Society of Pittsburgh and Allegheny Valley School. At the Frick Art & Historical Center; 412-471-7847.
July 21: Some Enchanted Evening - a musical revue of Rodgers and Hammerstein to benefit A Second Chance (foster care programs). At Victoria Hall; 412-665-6124.
July 27: The 4th Annual Ushers Unlimited and Bridesmaids Revisited to benefit Burger King Cancer Caring. At the Fox Chapel Yacht Club; 412-622-1212.
July 30: The 5th Annual Hill District Golf Classic and awards buffet to benefit Hill District youth sports programs. At the Fox Chapel Golf Club; 412- 281-7415.
Aug. 2: Opening preview party for SCORE! At the Science Center;
AUGUST
Aug. 7: United Jewish Federation's Shalom Pittsburgh (to attract youth to Pittsburgh) launch event. At the Senator John Heinz Pittsburgh Regional History Center; 412-681-8000 ext. 232.
Aug. 11: Benefit reception for Junction Dance Theater. At Izzazu Salon; 412-648-3083.
Aug. 11: Opening night for Pittsburgh Irish and Classical Theatre's presentation of "The Seagull." At City Theater Mainstage; 412-394-3353.
Aug. 16: Women of Spirit reception for Michele Atkins and Mary Louise Nash. At Carlow College A.J. Palumbo Hall of Science and Technology; 412- 578-6231.
Aug. 16: Pittsburgh's 50 Finest 2001 to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. At I.C. Light Amphitheatre; 412-321-4422.
Aug. 23: Wine tasting to benefit the American Cancer Society. At Oakmont Country Club; 412-919-1100.
Aug. 23: The Carnegie Gem & Mineral Show preview celebration "It's A Gold Rush." At the Carnegie Museum of Natural History; 412-622-3232.
Aug. 24: Opening reception for the Associated Artists of Pittsburgh's 91st Annual Exhibition. At the Carnegie Museum of Art; 412-622-3131.
Aug. 25: A Night in the Tropics co-sponsored by the Pittsburgh Parrothead Club to benefit the National Aviary. At the National Aviary; 412-323-7235.
Aug. 25: Life is Beautiful, an evening of art, fashion, music and you to benefit Pittsburgh Center for the Arts' exhibition program. At the center; 412-361-0873. ext. 372.
Aug. 26: The Pressley Ridge Schools' Ice Cream Sunday Round-Up. At the Pressley Ridge Schools campus; 412-231-1662.
Aug. 31-Sept. 2: Royal Reception XI weekend. At Nemacolin Woodlands Resort & Spa; 724-329-8555.
SEPTEMBER
Sept. 5: Kickoff event for Friends of Hopital Albert Schweitzer. At the home of Henry Hoffstot; by invitation.
Sept. 6: Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens reception for Dr. Rosita Arvigo followed by her lecture at Carnegie Lecture Hall. At Phipps Outdoor Garden; by invitation. (412-441-4442 for lecture).
Sept. 6: Premiere screening of "The Guardian," a new CBS-TV drama, to benefit KidsVoice. At the Byham Theater; 412-431-4931. Benefit reception at the Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel; by invitation.
Sept. 7: Family House Polo Patron Party. At Hartwood; by invitation.
Sept. 7: Pittsburgh Symphony Soundbytes kickoff party, Bytes and Bites. At Heinz Hall; 412-392-4900.
Sept. 7: Opening of 17th Biennial Exhibition FIBERARTinternational 2001. At Society for Contemporary Craft and Pittsburgh Center for the Arts; 412-261-7003.
Sept. 7: Pittsburgh Winebrats' Heart & Vine benefit for the American Heart Association. At the National Aviary; 1-877-545-4699.
Sept. 7: A Toast to Life Celebration to benefit Family Hospice. At St. Clair Country Club; 412-572-8812.
Sept. 7: Carlow College Women of Spirit reception for Valerie McDonald and Linda Yankoski. At the A.J. Palumbo Hall of Science and Technology; 412-578-6231.
Sept. 7: The Capuchin Franciscan Friars' Fourth Annual St. Augustine Circle Dinner honoring Duquesne University Chancellor John Murray. At the PAA; 800-224-0330.
Sept. 8: Family House Polo Match with Blood, Sweat & Tears post match concert. At Hartwood; 412-647-POLO.
Sept. 8: Mon Valley Education Consortium's benefit The Great Kennywood Caper III. At Kennywood Park; 412-678-9215.
Sept. 8: The Minority Enterprise Corp.'s 2001 Pillar Awards with Franco Harris. At the Hilton; 412-434-5806, Ext.17.
Sept. 8: Great Gatsby Fund Raising Gala for the Sewickley Heights History Center. At the Sewickley Heights History Center; 412-471-2343.
Sept. 8: PUMP (Pittsburgh Urban Magnet Project) celebration for the close of Impact Conference. At the Carnegie Science Center; 412-338-2133.
Sept. 8: The Women's Association of the Presbyterian Church of Sewickley's "Day on the Lawn" sale benefit. At the church; 412-741-4550.
Sept. 8: Pittsburgh Musical Theater (formerly Gargaro Productions) celebrating its move to James Center, West End. At the James Center; 412-539-0900.
Sept. 8 and 9: Artist reception and Art Auction to benefit the Washington County Historical Society. At the Washington County Courthouse; Art in the Garden to benefit the Washington County Historical Society. At LeMoyne House; 724-225-6740.
Sept. 9: Patrons and Friends reception for "Encountering the Second Commandment." At the American Jewish Museum of the Jewish Community Center of Pittsburgh; by invitation.
Sept. 9: Grand opening reception for Pittsburgh Hillel's new Jewish University Center. At 4607 Forbes Ave., Oakland; 412-621-8875.
Sept. 11: Fashion Show and Reception with Steven Stolman to benefit Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh. At the Twentieth Century Club; 412-578-2618.
Sept. 12: Keynotes of Music for Mt. Lebanon's annual meeting and social. At St. Clair Country Club; 412-561-6943.
Sept. 13: Wine Dinner to benefit Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. At Asiago Restaurant, One Oxford Centre; 412-321-4422.
Sept. 14: Mexican War Streets Society pre-House and Garden Tour Gala Garden Party. At a private residence; 412-323-9030.
Sept. 14: The 11th Annual Chartiers Boys & Girls Club Art Auction Gala. At the Third Street Gallery, Carnegie; 412-302-0284.
Sept. 15: Second Annual Stardust Ball to benefit the American Cancer Society. At Jimmy G's in Sharpsburg; 412-782-0438.
Sept. 15: Opening for Perfect Acts of Architecture exhibition. At the Heinz Architectural Center, Carnegie Museum; 412-622-3131.
Sept. 16: The Mattress Factory's open house for the newly renovated artists' residences. At 1245 Resaca Place, North Side; 412-231-3169.
Sept. 18: Regional Business Alliance's 27th Annual Memorial Golf Classic. At the Youghiogheny Country Club; 412-678-2450.
Sept. 20: Opening Celebration for Elie Nadelman: Classical Folk exhibition. At the Frick Art and Historical Center; 412-371-0600.
Sept. 20: St. Lucy's Auxiliary to the Blind Vision of Hope Luncheon. At Fox Chapel Golf Club; 412-828-8282.
Sept. 21: The American Ireland Fund Voices of Tomorrow dinner. At the Westin Convention Center; 412-630-8805.
Sept. 22: The Society for Contemporary Craft's annual benefit gala celebrating 30th anniversary. At the Society for Contemporary Craft, Strip District; 412-261-7003.
Sept. 22: A Taste of the East End Gala Benefit for East End Cooperative Ministry's Capital Campaign and sustaining Fund. At Freehof Hall Rodef Shalom; 412-361-5549, Ext. 411.
Sept. 22: ARC Allegheny's 50th Anniversary Celebration. At ARC Allegheny, South Side; 412-995-5000.
Sept. 24: The IKON-Ray Mansfield Memorial Steelers Alumni Charity Golf Classic to benefit Pittsburgh Vision Services. At Diamond Run Golf Club; 412-682-5600. ext.. 2253.
Sept. 24: The First Annual St. Jude Golf Tournament to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. At Southpointe Golf Club, Canonsburg; 724-743-7743, Ext. 241.
Sept. 28: St. Anthony School Programs' Fourth Annual Opportunities Award Dinner. At the Westin Convention Center; 412-882-1333.
Sept. 28: Hunger Services Network's 25th Anniversary Gala. At the Hilton; 412-681-1110.
Sept. 28: Harvest of Wishes dinner dance to benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation of Western Pennsylvania. At Jimmy G's Restaurant, Sharpsburg; 412-487-4007.
Sept. 28: Catholic Alumni Club of Pittsburgh's 16th Charity Dance to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Western Pennsylvania. At the Greentree Radisson; 412-341-4070.
Sept. 29: De Marillac Guild's 41st Annual Coronet Luncheon and Fashion Show. At the Radisson Hotel, Green Tree; 412-654-5977.
Sept. 29: The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust's Future Framework, a gala benefit starring the Broadway Tenors. At the Benedum Center; by invitation. 412-471-8710.
Sept. 29: Carlow College Women of Spirit 2001 Dream Loud. At the Westin Convention Center; 412-578-6231.
Sept. 29: Gut Rock II to benefit the Intestinal Disease Foundation. At Nicks Fat City; 412-261-5888.
Sept. 30: The Western Pennsylvania Chapter of the National Hemophilia Foundation's 2nd Annual Black Tie, Blue Jeans, Billiards Benefit. At Shootz Cafe and Billiards; 412-683-2231.
OCTOBER
Oct. 2: Canterbury Place's Third Annual Legacy Evening. At the Pittsburgh Golf Club; 412-622-9085.
Oct. 4: Planned Parenthood reception to thank Audrey and Tim Fisher. At a private residence; by invitation.
Oct. 5: Benefit reception and concert for Friends of Hopital Albert Schweitzer, Haiti. The Bitz Building; 412-361-4884.
Oct. 6: The University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing's Cameos of Caring Awards Gala. At the Hilton; 412-624-5328.
Oct. 10: The Gridiron Follies to benefit the Food Bank. At the Westin Convention Center;
Oct. 10: Cocktail reception to honor Tim and Audrey Fisher for their support of Planed Parenthood. At the home of Catherine & Mark Loevner; 412-434-8967
Oct. 10: The Ninth Annual Community Hero Awards Dinner. At the Sheraton Station Square; 412-683-7100.
Oct. 11: The 5th Annual Pittsburgh Tech50 Awards. At Carnegie Music Hall; 412-560-1578.
Oct. 12: Celebrate the Image of Sound to benefit Pittsburgh Hearing, Speech and Deaf Services. At the Omni William Penn;
Oct. 12: St. Francis Health Foundation's Annual Courtage To Come Back Awards Dinner. At the Carnegie; 412-622-5409
Oct. 12: Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Denim and Diamonds Gala. At the Butler Country Club; 412-395-2875 or 1-800-726-2873.
Oct. 14: The Eighth Annual P.O.W.E.R. Promises celebrity luncheon and fashion show. At the Hilton; 412-271-0500. ext. 123.
Oct. 14: The Zionist Organization of America, Pittsburgh District's 56th Annual Banquet. At the Westin Convention Center; 412-421-6660.
Oct. 16: The Jewish National Fund Tree of Life Award Dinner to honor Mark Nordenberg. At the Omni William Penn; 412-521-3200
Oct. 17: Preview patron party for Pizzazz to benefit Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens' the Medicinal Plant Project and the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy's Education Project. At the Fox Chapel Golf Club; 412-741-7445.
Oct. 18: The League of Women Voters of Greater Pittsburgh's 2001 Good Government Award Dinner. At the Hilton; 412-261-4284
Oct. 18: The Fourth Gala Pittsburgh Sports Night to benefit students at Cardinal Wright Regional School. At Heinz Field; 412-456-3100
Oct. 19: The Pittsburgh Glass Center's first benefit "Meltdown 01." At the Pittsburgh Glass Center; 412-434-4844.
Oct. 19: Greater Bridgeville Area Chamber of Commerce's 27th Annual Gala & Awards Banquet "Hooray For Hollywood." At Holiday Inn Meadowlands; 412-276-5600
Oct. 20: Fiesta Latina the Ladies Hospital Aid Society of Western Pennsylvania's Gala benefit. At the Omni William Penn;
Oct. 20: "That's Entertainment" the third annual black tie ball to benefit Variety the Children's Charity. At The Fox Chapel Golf Club; 412-747-2680.
Oct. 24: Magee-Womens Hospital's 12th Annual Celebration of Women with Erin Brockovich. At the Westin Convention Center; 412-641-4711
Oct. 25: A Ball at the Mall with Jamie Lee Curtis to benefit Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. At the Mall at Robinson; 412-692-7151.
Oct. 26: Bon Voyage Black Tie Bingo to benefit Pittsburgh Vision Services. At the Omni William Penn; 412-682-5600. ext. 2253.
Oct. 26: Ikea's it's about time clock art auction to benefit Bethlehem Haven of Pittsburgh. At the Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel; 412-431-5087.
Oct. 30: The University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute's Ninth Annual Leadership Awards Dinner. At the Westin Convention Center; 412-692-2760
NOVEMBER
Nov. 1: The 10th Annual Pittsburgh Steelers fashion Show and Dinner. At the Hilton; 412-622-1212.
Nov. 2: Dream Street: W. Eugene Smith's Pittsburgh Photographs gala exhibition preview party for Founder-Patrons' Day. At the Carnegie Museum of Art; 412-578-2552.
Nov. 3: The National Council of Jewish Women's 31st Annual Designer Days . At the Greater Pittsburgh Expomart, Monroeville; 412-421-6118.
Nov. 3: A Passion For Wine to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. At PPG Wintergarden; 412-321-4422.
Nov. 3: Genesis of Pittsburgh, Inc.'s Silver Anniversary Art Auction. At Long Vue Country Club; 412-831-5630.
Nov. 3: The Allegheny-Kiski Health Foundation's An Enchanted Evening benefit. At the Pittsburgh Field Club; 724-226-9996.
Nov. 4: Pennsylvania Peace Links 18th Annual Dinner. At the William Pitt Student Union; 412-471-0302.
Nov. 7: NA'AMAt USA, Pittsburgh Council Spiritual Adoption and Scholarship Dinner to honor Jim and Elin Roddey. At Beth Shalom Synagogue; 412-421-6660
Nov. 7: PUMP and Pittsburgh Magazine's 40 under 40 celebration. At the OnQ studios, Oakland; 412-338-2133.
Nov. 8: Naiop's Night at the Fights to benefit the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf. At the Omni William Penn; 412-928-8303.
Nov. 9: The Mom's House 6th Annual "Courageous Woman Award Dinner." At the Westin Convention Center;
Nov. 10: The Central Council of Polish Organization's Ninth Annual Bal Polonaise. At the Hilton; 412-766-7187.
Nov. 10: The American Red Cross Gala "Paint the Town Red" Studio 54 style. At Jay Verno Studio, South Side;
Nov. 10: Ronald McDonald House Charity Big Mac Awards Dinner. At Heinz Field; 412-362-3400. ext. 36.
Nov. 11: Sixth Annual Dapper Dan Charities Ray Mansfield Memorial Spectacular. At the Hilton; 412-263-3850.
Nov. 12: The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust's 2001 Creative Achievement Awards and lecture by Wendy Wasserstein. At the Byham Theater; 412-622-8866.
Nov. 17: The 40th Anniversary of the Allegheny Region Porsche Club of America celebration. At Shannopin Country Club; by invitation.
Nov. 17: Benefit screening of "Harry Potter and the Scorcer's Stone for Laughlin Center. At Loews Theater Waterfront; 412-741-4087.
Nov. 17: Ohio Valley General Hospital Foundation's 13th Annual Auction Elegance. At the Westin Convention Center; 412-777-6359.
Nov. 17: The National Kidney Foundation of Western Pennsylvania's 13th Annual Kidney Ball. At the Omni William Penn;
Nov. 23: Grand Carnegie Ball to benefit the Carnegie Library of Homestead. At the South Hills Country Club; 412-462-5761.
Nov. 23: St. Lucy's Auxiliary to the Blind's Medallion Ball to benefit Pittsburgh Vision Services. At the Hilton;
Nov. 30: The Sixth Annual Ronald H. Brown Leadership Banquet. At the Westin Convention Center; 412-227-4211.
DECEMBER
Dec. 1: The American Kidney Fund's 30th Anniversary "Hall of Fame" Gala. At U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Washington, D.C.; by invitation.
Dec. 1: Celebrating Service, the Parental Stress Center. At Pittsburgh Golf Club; 412-361-4800.
Dec. 3: The Civic Light Opera Guild's Holiday Party. At Le Mont Restaurant; by invitation.
Dec. 4: Make-A-Wish Sports Carnival and the 19th Annual Bryan P. McClinton Award presentation. At the UPMC SportsWorks at Carnegie Science Center; 412-471-9474.
Dec. 5: The Arthritis Foundation's 19th Anniversary Testimonial Dinner to benefit the Western Pennsylvania Chapter with Bill Mazeroski. At the Westin Convention Center; 412-566-1645.
Dec. 5: The Women's Committee of the Carnegie's annual Christmas Tree preview party. At the Carnegie Museum; 412-622-3325.
Dec. 5: African American Chamber of Commerce's Third Annual Business Luncheon Meeting. At the Omni William Penn; 412-392-0610.
Dec. 5: An Evening of Jazz to benefit the Midwife Center. At the Mattress Factory; 412-362-1239.
Dec. 6: The Pittsburgh Opera Association's Christmas Gala. At the Duquesne Club; by invitation.
Dec. 6: The YWCA Women's Empowerment Luncheon. At The Hilton; 412-255-1231.
Dec. 6: 15th Annual Holiday Rocks Show and Charity benefit. At Orrs in Squirrel Hill; by invitation.
Dec. 8: Renaissance City Choirs 17th Annual Holiday Concert Yule Be Gay! At East Liberty Presbyterian Church; 412-394-3353.
Dec. 8: Toys for Tots Jam Session. At the Monaca VFW; 724-384-0351.
Dec. 10: Women's Committee of the Carnegie Museum of Art Special Guest Holiday Party for children with disabilities. At the Carnegie Museum of Art; 412-782-1903.
Dec. 12: Amen Corner Holiday Party. At the Duquesne Club; 412-682-3300.
Dec. 12: Family House Holiday Tea. At Family House Shadyside; 412-647-5811.
Dec. 13: Grand Kick-Off Dinner to benefit the Latin American/Caribbean Heritage Room at the University of Pittsburgh. At Mallorca Restaurant; 412-648-7425.
Dec. 14: Pittsburgh Young Professionals Esprit De Corps. At the Carnegie Science Center; 412-263-1056 ext. 7.
Dec. 15: The Twenty-Five Club of Magee Womens Hospital, An Evening of Dinner and Dancing. At the Duquesne Club. by invitation.
Dec. 23: Mother's Hope Foundation's benefit Rainbow & Roses with Jamir Jager. At the Omni William Penn; 412-278-HOPE (4673).
Dec. 26: Opening night for "Tap Dogs." At Heinz Hall; 412-392-4900.
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JANUARY
Jan. 1 2002: Mellon Pittsburgh Broadway Series presents "Cats." At Heinz Hall; 412-392-4900.
Jan. 26: Outreach Teen and Family Services Annual Dinner Dance and Auction "Island Fever." At the Pittsburgh Golf Club;
Jan. 26: 2002 Children's Ball to benefit the Matilda Theiss Child Development Center. At the Carnegie Museum;412-647-7711.
FEBRUARY
Feb. 6: The 17th Annual Corporate Monopoly Tournament to benefit the National Kidney Foundation. At USX Tower;
Feb. 9: The 76th Annual Cinderella Ball to benefit the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy. At the Omni William Penn;
Feb. 9: The American Heart Association's 2002 Heart gala- The "Heartbeat" of New York. At Nemacolin Woodlands Resort & Spa; 724-437-2798.
Feb. 9: A Royal Italian Masked Ball to benefit the Italian American Program of the Historical Society of Western Pa. At the Senator John Heinz Pittsburgh Regional History Center; 412-454-6323.
Feb. 23: The Easter Seals Cotillion. At the Omni William Penn; 412-281-7244.
Feb. 23: The American Heart Association's 2002 Heart Ball. At the Westin Convention Center.
MARCH
March 16: Point Park College's Starmakers Gala 2002 to benefit the Conservatory of Performing Arts; 412-392-3888
APRIL
April 6: Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation's 10th Annual Rainbow Gala. At the Hilton; 412-471-1414.
April 22: The 15th Annual Cultural Awards Celebration. At the PPG Wintergarden; 412-361-0873.
April 23: Pittsburgh Symphony's Tuesday Night Live Gala. At Heinz Hall; 412-392-4880.
MAY
May 4: Macenas
May 11: Shake Your Booties benefit for the Children's Home of Pittsburgh. 412-441-4884.
May 18: Planned Parenthood of Western Pennsylvania's Spring Benefit. At a private residence; 412-434-8957.
JUNE
June 10: Ohio Valley General Hospital Foundation's 17th Annual Golf Fund-drive. At Allegheny Country Club; 412-777-6359.
Seen's 2001 Social Calendar 
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