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City Calendar (11/5/12)
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HIGHLAND PARK: Today is the deadline for reservations to attend "Hearty Party: A Volunteer Appreciation Party With Heart." The event, which is sponsored by Open Your Heart to a Senior, will take place on Nov. 13 at 6 p.m. at the Union Project, 801 N. Negley Ave. The party is the largest volunteer event for those who serve Pittsburgh's elderly. Guests may also learn about volunteering with one of the six area agencies dedicated to serving Pittsburgh's aging population. Tickets are free for OYHS volunteers, $10 for other guests. Light fare will be served. Proceeds from the event will benefit the OYSH's Heart of Gold Fund, which provides walkers, slips, grips and grabbers for seniors to stay safe in their homes. For reservations, 412-820-2050, ext. 412 or latinil@fswp.org
DOWNTOWN: "Lessons from the Dragon: What the U.S. Can Do To Remain A Superpower" will be the topic for an intelligence briefing co-sponsored by the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh and ECHO International. The speaker for the 6 p.m. briefing at the Allegheny HYP Club will be Ann Lee, a China expert at New York University. To register, www.worldpittsburgh.org. For more information, 412-281-1259 or dan@worldpittsburgh.org.
BLUFF: Duquesne University Percussion Ensemble will present a concert at 8 p.m. in the Mary Pappert School of Music on the university campus. The program will include works by Dana Wilson, Eric Moe, Jack Stamp and Christopher Rouse. Free.
OAKLAND: The University of Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra will perform in concert at 8 p.m. in the Bellefield Hall auditorium on the university campus. The program includes works by Rimsky-Korsakov and Rachmaninov. Featured performers will be Ted Zellers on trombone and pianist Harry Jamison. Free.
SHADYSIDE: Alfred Uhry's Pulitizer Prize-winning play "Driving Miss Daisy" will be presented by the Jewish Theater of Pittsburgh at 8 p.m. in Levy Hall, Rodef Shalom Congregation, 4905 Fifth Ave. Adult tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door; tickets for students and seniors (ages 65 an older) are $17 in advance and $20 at the door. For tickets, 1-888-718-4253 or www.showclix.com
DOWNTOWN: As part of its Thursday afternoon series, the Downtown & Business Branch of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh will screen the documentary "Writing Your Own Last Chapter." The documentary focuses on local families as they take an active role in their own end-of-life planning. The film follows patients, their families and their caregivers. The screening will be followed by a discussion of resources available through www.closure.com that will help families begin the conversation about their family members' final wishes. The program, which will take place at 12;15 p.m. at the branch library, is sponsored by the Jewish Healthcare Foundation and will be presented by J. Franz, M.D., and Anna Hays, an attorney with Julian Gray Associates. The program is free. The Downtown & Business Branch is located at 612 Smithfield St.
BRIGHTON HEIGHTS: The next general membership meeting of the Brighton Heights Citizen's Federation will be held at 7 p.m. in the auditorium of the Pittsburgh Morrow Building at the corner of Davis and Fleming avenues.
NORTH SIDE: "All That Jazz," a gala fundraiser to benefit Prime Stage Theater, will take place at 6:30 p.m. at the New Hazlett Theater, 6 Allegheny Square East. To be honored at the gala will be Rich Keitel, director-in-residence, and Darlene Harris, president of Pittsburgh City Council. Jeff Calhoun, the Tony-nominated director of "Newsies," will be the emcee. Performing will be Etta Cox. In addition, the event will include New Orleans cuisine, cash bar and an auction. For tickets www.primestage.showclix.com or 1-888-718-4253. For more information, www.primestage.com, 724-773-0700.
SHADYSIDE: Jewish Theater of Pittsburgh's production of "Driving Miss Daisy," Levy Hall, Rodef Shalom Congregation, 8 p.m. See Wednesday's listing for details.
BLOOMFIELD: Author Virginia Eubanks will discuss her book "Digital Dead End: Fighting For Social Justice in the Information Age" at 6 p.m. at the Big Idea Cooperative Bookstore and Cafe, 4812 Liberty Ave. Ms. Eubanks will read from her book, in which poor and working-class people share their insights about the real world of information technology and offer strategies for addressing the injustices of the high-tech economy.
NORTH SIDE: The Myasthenia Gravis Association of Western Pennsylvania will sponsor the educational seminar "Finding Your Inner Strength" from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Magovern Conference Center in Allegheny General Hospital. The event is geared to myasthenia gravis patients and others who are interested in improving wellness, balance and strength. The keynote presentation will be made by Jennifer Antkowiak of KDKA-TV, who will discuss how to incorporate exercises into daily routines. In addition, there will be sessions on laughter yoga, tai chi and information about the latest development in the treatment and management of myasthenia gravis. The cost, which includes refreshments, lunch and materials, is $10 for myasthenia gravis patients and their caregivers and $20 for members of the general public. The deadline for reservations is Nov. 5 To register, 412-566-1545.
SHADYSIDE: Jewish Theater of Pittsburgh's production of "Driving Miss Daisy," Levy Hall, Rodef Shalom Congregation, 8 p.m. See Wednesday's listing for details.
SHADYSIDE: Jewish Theater of Pittsburgh's production of "Driving Miss Daisy," Levy Hall, Rodef Shalom Congregation, 2 p.m. See Wednesday's listing for details.
OAKLAND: The Steinway Society of Western Pennsylvania will present pianist Jon Nakamatsu in recital at 3 p.m. in the Kresge Theater, College of Fine Arts, Carnegie Mellon University, 5000 Forbes Ave. The program will include works by Beethoven, Schubert and Schumann. Free. For more information, http://music.cmu.edu/events/45.
OAKLAND: PalPITTations, the graduate health sciences a capella singing group from the University of Pittsburgh, will perform in concert at 3 p.m. in the Heinz Memorial Chapel on the University of Pittsburgh campus. Free.
OAKLAND: The Pittsburgh Compline Choir will present choral prayer for the end of the day at 8 p.m. in Heinz Chapel on the University of Pittsburgh campus. The guest musician for the prelude will be Carrie Shultz-Smith, who will perform on the French horn. For more information, www.pghcompline.com.
Correction/Clarification: (Published November 6, 2012) The advance ticket price for seniors and students for the Jewish Theater of Pittsburgh's production of "Driving Miss Daisy" is $17. The price listed in Monday's edition was incorrect.
First Published November 5, 2012 12:30 am
