The 10 Best Parties of 2010
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The Warhol's Aric Shiner and the Carnegie's Dan Byers. -
Amy Scott. -
Gala chairs Mel Rex and Frank Coonelly. -
Cultural Trust CEO Kevin McMahon and wife Kristen. -
The Valkyries appear ina cloud of smoke. -
Mario and Nathalie Lemieux -
Ken Sawyer, Consol Energy Center CEO Brett Harvey, Gov. Ed Rendell, Penguins president David Morehouse and County Executive Dan Onorato. -
Chanteuse Vida Malcanas. -
Jeff Haber and Andrea Ehrenrich. -
Rooms with a view at the Fairmont.
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Gather 2,000 of the city's youngest, hippest and most creative types together on a summer night in Bloomfield and the result was a party of legendary proportions. In eight years the benefit has grown from a little sprout into a beanstalk of a bash. In that way it mirrors the Sprout Fund, which gives seed money to smaller community projects and public art. Annexing the former Don Allen dealership car lots created the perfect venue for a county fair/carnival-themed evening with a midway, vaudeville stage, cabaret acts, DJs and games such as the Ring Toss of Death.
2. The Dirty Ball to benefit Attack Theatre
Exotic, erotic, terrifically quixotic, the zebra velour-covered bar and red velvet walls lit by little more than grinning guests kept VIPs secluded for the Dirty Donor Reception during Attack Theatre's fifth annual Dirty Ball. The evening at the former Sports Rock Cafe in the Strip celebrated the 15th anniversary of the dance company founded by Michele de la Reza and Peter Kope and featured 15 dancers and 15 performances. Once general admission began, the first and second floors quickly filled with more than 1,000 guests. Two major dance floors, the Dirty Secrets Booth and phones for "anonymous" chats occupied guests.
3. The 1960 Victory Gala to benefit Pirates Charities and Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy
It was the first time in center field for most of the 400 guests who attended the black-tie gala at PNC Park. But the 11 members of the Pittsburgh Pirates 1960 World Champion team who were introduced felt right at home, especially after newly found footage of the final World Series game in Forbes Field was shown. The benefit for Pirates Charities and Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy raised $231,000 and hopes that someday the Pirates would triumph again. "I'm reminded of my responsibility to relight that fire, and I'll do everything I can to restore that opportunity," promised Pirates chairman Bob Nutting.
First Published December 28, 2010 12:00 am
