Pittsburghers everywhere are invited to come home this Thanksgiving weekend for a special red-carpet screening of the film "My Tale of Two Cities," November 28th at The Byham Theater, Downtown Pittsburgh, as part of the city's Homecoming Weekend and 250th birthday celebration. The evening will benefit Steeltown Entertainment Project's "Youth & Media Initiative" in partnership with the [Holy Family Institute](http://www.hfi-pgh.org/). ]]>
The Holy Family Institute provides a nurturing environment for young people facing challenging family situations. Steeltown Entertainment Project is working to build a sustainable entertainment sector in Southwestern Pennsylvania by connecting former Pittsburghers in the entertainment business to its rich regional resources. Working together, these two organizations will launch the first "Youth & Media Initiative" where Steeltown will arrange for film and television professionals to mentor and work with the students at Holy Family to make a promotional film showcasing its remarkable stories of transformation and redemption.
Join the film's notable cast members and other special guests for this once in a lifetime evening, as we all blow out the candles for Pittsburgh's 250th birthday, raise funds for the "Youth and Media" initiative, and join Mister Rogers' Neighborhood's "Mr. McFeely" in singing the city's unofficial theme song: "Won't You Be My Neighbor?"
For more information on how to order tickets for the Homecoming screening of 'My Tale of Two Cities,' which will take place on November 28th at the Byham Theater, please buy tickets at pgharts.org, calling 412-456-6666 or by emailing [homecoming@steeltown.org](mailto:homecoming@steeltown.org). Ticketing information for both the screening and the Pittsburgh themed after-party is posted there. See [www.mytaleoftwocities.com](http://www.mytaleoftwocities.com) for clips from the movie.
**Poster Photo Credit:** Copyright © 2008 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, all rights reserved. Reprinted with permission.]]>
STEELTOWN ENTERTAINMENT PROJECT
is pleased to present the
Pittsburgh Red Carpet Movie Premiere & Party
For the "hugely entertaining" film: "BOTTLE SHOCK"
Thursday August 21, 2008: South Side Works Cinemas.
The party begins at 6:15PM
Tickets for the event are on sale now via Blacktie Pittsburgh. Click here, to reserve your tickets now!]]>
ABOUT THE FILM: In 1976, a small American winery sent shock waves through the wine industry by besting the exalted French wines in a blind tasting, putting California wines on the map for good. Not only is "BOTTLE SHOCK" based on this infamous true story of love, victory and fermentation, but it was produced by Pittsburgh's own Marc and Brenda Lhormer of Zin Haze Productions. "BOTTLE SHOCK" was directed by Randall Miller and stars Alan Rickman, Bill Pullman, Dennis Farina, Rachael Taylor, Freddy Rodriguez, Chris Pine and Eliza Dushku. See the trailer here: www.bottleshockthemovie.com.
ABOUT THE EVENT
"Bottle Shock" Premiere Party and Fundraiser
THURSDAY, AUGUST 21, 2008
Join Steeltown Entertainment Project as we celebrate the opening of this "magical*" and "not to be missed*" independent film with California wine tastings, international tapas, and a chance to enjoy Q&A with Pittsburgh's own Marc and Brenda Lhormer, the film's producers and former directors of the Sonoma Valley Film Festival.
6:15PM - Opening Night Kick-OFF - Walk the WHIRL MAGAZINE red carpet into the theater and sip a complimentary glass of California Chardonnay prior to the introduction of the film by its producers, Marc and Brenda Lhormer.
7:00PM - Movie Premiere - Enjoy the Pittsburgh premiere of the movie "BOTTLE SHOCK," hailed by Stuart Lee of WNYX-TV as "Enjoyable and delicious. A sweet, sweet summer treat."
9:00PM - VIP AFTER PARTY- Immediately following the screening, join us for a private reception and Q&A to be held outside the Theater and under the stars. Amidst the backdrop of Hollywood-style searchlights, savor California wines and a variety of delicious international tapas from TUSCA Global Tapas Restaurant.
TICKETS: Are You In?
$65.00 each, proceeds benefit Steeltown Entertainment Project.
Seating is extremely limited. All tickets available on a first come, first served basis only.
CLICK HERE TO RESERVE your tickets now, or visit www.blacktie-pittsburgh.com
LOCATION:
South Side Works Cinemas
425 Cinema Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
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Hot off its premiere at the Sundance Film Festival, producer and Steeltown adviser Marc Lhormer's "Bottle Shock" starring Alan Rickman which the Hollywood Reporter called "Rocky for wine aficionados" is coming to Pittsburgh. Steeltown will be co-hosting a special sneak preview event on August 21st. Details soon to follow, but check out www.bottleshock.com to see the trailer of this terrific movie.]]>
The Sprout Fund will host it sixth annual Hothouse event on Saturday August 23, 2008 on the upper floors of The Union Trust Building in Downtown Pittsburgh.
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The Sprout Fund's annual benefit and showcase event. The event serves as a stage to present a sampling of some of the innovative projects and emerging leaders of successful community initiatives supported by Sprout over the past year. This event is held to celebrate the organization's accomplishments and features live music and performances, food and drink by Pittsburgh favorites, a silent auction, and a VIP reception.
As The Sprout Fund's live annual report to the community, the event creates an incredible opportunity for the wide cross-section of Pittsburgh's business and social circles that come together each year in support of Sprout's mission to meet and mingle. The event has been lauded previously as one of the top 5 parties of the year by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and the city's "top fundraiser" by the Pittsburgh City Paper. The event attracted more than 2,000 attendees in 2006 and 2007.
Tickets for this event will go on sale soon.
Please check out the Hothouse website at www.sproutfund.org/hothouse/ for more information on the event and for ticket information once it becomes available.]]>
On Saturday, September 6, 2008 Women in Film and Media will be holding their secpmd annual Opal Awards event at One Oxford Center in downtown Pittsburgh.
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Pro-Arts tickets.
To learn more about the Opal awards and other events that Women in Film and Media Pittsburgh are involved with, please visit their website, www.wifmpit.com]]>
Federated Investors Parade of Champions, a Pittsburgh 250 celebration sponsored by Pittsburgh-based investment manager Federated Investors, will welcome back some of Pittsburgh's most famous sports heroes during a three-day fan festival at the Senator John Heinz History Center and Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum.]]>
Federated Investors Parade of Champions weekend, set for June 20-22, thousands of families and sports enthusiasts will enjoy the following:
Silk Screen Asian American Film Festival returns May 9-18 2008 to Pittsburgh Pennsylvania to celebrate the rich tapestry of Asia and Asian American culture through the work of Asian and Asian American Filmmakers.]]>
Bossa Nova, 121 Seventh Street, 6th Floor, in downtown Pittsburgh.
Many films being screened at this year's festival have won numerous awards and many filmmakers are scheduled for special presentations that include question and answer sessions with auidiences.
For more information on Silk screen including, tickets and pricing, screening venues, an online festival guide, volunteer opportunities, Press Releases, or multimedia announcements, go to: www.silkscreenfestival.org
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