The Pittsburgh Visionary Arts Festival (VAF) August 7,8,9 2009

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The Pittsburgh Visionary Arts Festival (VAF) will occur in August 7th, 8th and 9th of 2009! It will entail 50 individual artist booths spread along the main lawn of Schenley Plaza in Oakland. The festival's main sponsor is our own Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, which has made an outstanding effort to make this vibrant event happen. We are also in the proccess of applying for a Sprout Fund Seed Award to help cover the high costs of such ambitious event. The Sprout Fund is now well known for supporting unique, innovative, independent initiatives in Pittsburgh, so we are hoping they are going to enjoy supporting this one!

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more info:www.pghvisionaryartsfestival.blogspot.com

The confirmed artists so far include:
Aimee Manion
Alberto J. Almarza
Ally Reeves
Ashley Brickman
Bob Ziller
Bill Davis
Bruce Brinker
Christina Martine
Connie Cantor
Curt Sell
Deanna Mance
Elin Lennox
Encyclopedia Destructica
Etta cettera
Gabe Felice
Ian Green
James Gyre
Jay Del Greco
Jesse Riesmeyer
Jonathan Brodsky
Jude Vachon
Juliana Morris
Kyle Ethan Fischer
Laura Gyre
Laura Jean Mclaughin
Lowry Burgess
Mark Traughber
Matt Marino
Mike Budai
Morgan Cahn
Moshe Sherman
Randie Snow
Rose Clancy
Ryder Henry
Sebastian Van Gorder
Shaun Slifer
Sherry Rusinack
Steve Smith
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Tom Estlack
Troy Blum
Vanessa German


In addition, the VAF will be honored with the performance of tENTATIVELY a cONVENIENCE's HiTEC (Histrionic Thought Experiment Cooperative), an experimental orchestra composed of 20 or so visionary local artists, muscicians and mad scientists. HiTEC will give three performances to close each day of the festival, at 7pm, under Schenley Plaza's comfy Main Tent. Check out HiTEC on youtube.

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HiTEC Experimental Orchestra January 9 2009 New Hazlett Theater

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Venue:
New Hazlett Theater
6 Allegheny Square E
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
412-320-4610

HiTEC
January 9, 2009
8:00 pm

HiTEC (Histrionic Thought Experiment Cooperative) is an independent experimental orchestra founded in July of 2008 as an attempt to create a Low Classical alternative to those who worship at the temple of the fictitious and propagandistic "Golden Age" that's often used to justify the "Divine Rights" of cash-flow.

Unlike most (M)USICAL projects, the playing of this group revolves around THINKING about particular things while playing in a very open-ended way RATHER THAN necessarily playing specified physical actions.
HiTEC, Histrionic Thought Experiment Cooperative is an independent orchestra of 22 people founded by tENTATIVELY, a cONVENIENCE. It turns classic Thought Experiments such as the "Infinite Monkey Theorem" into sound waves before the very eyes & ears of its (v)audience.

The orchestra:
tENTATIVELY, a cONVENIENCE: piano, percussion, electronics

Johan Nystrom: expanded percussion
Hyla Willis: erhu
Ben Harris: violin
David Bernabo: acoustic guitar
Kerrith Livengood: flutes
Jonathan Brodsky: monome
Spat Cannon: acoustic bass
James Gyre: drum set
Kenny Haney: Bb & bass clarinets
Roger Dannenberg: trumpet & flugelhorn
Ben Opie: alto & soprano saxes, Bb& bass clarinets, Thingamgoop
Tony Balko: cameras
Julian Krishnamurti: electric bass
Unfinished Symphonies: electronic keyboard
Dani Simmonds: banjo-uke
William Wedler: percussion
Joy: acoustic guitar
Stuart Anderson: robotic zither
Erok: trombone
Melissa St. Pierre: toy piano
Mike Tamburo: hammered dulcimer
Ticket Info
$10-advance/$12/at the door

Tickets can be ordered online using the link below or phone 724-653-6903

http://www.showclix.com/shows_listing3.php?event=1419

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Technology in the Arts Conference Pittsburgh PA October 9-11, 2008

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Join CAMT, PTC and the Pittsburgh Filmmakers for an evening of Technology in the Arts @ the 15 Minutes Gallery Friday, October 10, 2008 7-9:30pm

Featuring live music, local artwork, a short film and the opportunity to mix with art enthusiasts from around the country Tickets: $20 To register or for more information: contact David Dombrosky [daviddom@ cmu.edu ] at 412.268.3143 or visit http://www.technologyinthearts.org/ .Tickets must be purchased in advance.

2008 U.S. Conference October 9-11, 2008, Pittsburgh, PA

The Technology in the Arts Conference is a resource for the arts community, sparking dialog around the role of technology in our planning and programming, discussing best practices as well as lessons learned, and providing hands-on, practical skills where possible.The annual Technology in the Arts Conference brings together the full spectrum of organizations within the arts, from the local to national levels, to examine the commonalities that exist in useful technologies as well as the opportunities for partnership.

For more information or to register visit: http://www.technologyinthearts.org/.

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San Rocco Festival August 8,9,10 2008 Aliquippa

I almost forgot the San Rocco Festival was this weekend! I was scanning the schedule and came across Fabulous Frankie Capri on Sunday at 6pm. Could it be the legendary Pittsburgh Elvis reincarnation? One of my most surreal memories from Pittsburgh was when I was at the Lava Lounge 10 years ago in a martini induced trip where Kid Capri's monkeys were banging on the drums and people had dressed up in various costumes which were in a pile on the floor. Too much.

This is the 83rd annual Festa di San Rocco, held in Aliquippa, PA. Check out the history involved here.

Directions are further down this page.

Schedule:

Friday, August 8, 2008
6:00pm.....Food & Game Booths Open
6:00pm.....The Fabulous Frankie Capri
7:00pm.....San Rocco Festa Sauce Competition
7:15pm.....Welcome & Crowning
7:30pm.....San Rocco Festa Band
9:15pm.....From San Remo Italy..... Franco Corso

Saturday, August 9, 2008
6:00pm.....Food & Game Booths Open
6:00pm.....The Fabulous Frankie Capri
7:00pm.....From Columbus Ohio...Ray Massa's Euro Rhythms
7:00pm.....San Rocco Festa Sauce Competition
8:15pm.....Edgilo Fiala
9:00pm....Ray Massa's Euro Rhythms
10:30pm..Fireworks by Pyrotecnico

Sunday, August 10, 2008
8:00am.....Receiving of San Rocco Banner
9:30am.....San Rocco Liturgy (St. Titus Church, Franklin Ave., Aliquippa)
11:00am...San Rocco Procession Begins (Corner of Polk & Division Sts., Sheffield Terrace, Aliquippa, PA)
6:00pm....Food & Game Booths Open
6:00pm....The Fabulous Frankie Capri
7:00pm....From Canton Ohio..Gagliardi Italiani Dance Troupe
8:00pm....San Rocco Festa Sauce Competition Winner is Announced
8:15pm....San Rocco Festa Band
10:15pm..."Super Raffles"
10:30pm...Traditional Italian Doll Dance with "The Ballabe Band"

FOR THE KIDS

Carla the Clown, San Rocco Tatoos, Magic & Balloons with Bob Mullins(Friday and Sunday 7:30 pm.)

FREE PARKING AND BUS SERVICERunning ½ hr. before events begin to 1 hr. after entertainment ends at the area across from St. Elijah Serbian Church, Main Street and Broadhead Road, Plan 12 and The House of Prayer Lutheran Church, Irwin St.

ADMISSION$1 PER NIGHT age 13 and older. Children 12 and under are Free

FOR MORE INFORMATION Visit http://www.sanrocco.org/ or call 724-378-6646

Directions:

We are located approx. 25 miles North of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
We are located approx. 13 miles North of the Pittsburgh International Airport
Take PA Route 60 to Aliquippa Exit 10 - bearing right off of exit
This is Mill Street
At the second red light turn right
This is Brodhead Road
Go through one red light and turn left at AutoZone (about three blocks)
This is Main Street, Aliquippa
FREE Parking & Bus Service is available from AutoZone
Continue on Main Street approx. (2) two miles (stop sign city!)
Our Festa is on your right as you cross a small bridge
This is Lefty Cepull Ball Field
The War Memorial is on your left
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