March 2009 - test-neighbhorhood@test.highlandparkpa.com

[Highland Park] more news to share
by Kim Rak 05 Mar '09

05 Mar '09

Highland Park really is a great neighborhood to live in! Thank you to everyone for the notes of concern and willingness to keep a look out. While not being sure of what is appropriate to say, without compromising things in a legal sense, we feel very grateful in how the police have handled our case and the recovery of our property--Yeah! Again, many thanks, Chris and Kim

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[Highland Park] Dog seen
by CLWDS9＠aol.com 04 Mar '09

04 Mar '09

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[Highland Park] music this weekend
by Olga Watkins 04 Mar '09

04 Mar '09

*The Olga Watkins Band Live* *The fresh fusion of original blues, soul, R&B, funk and jazz* Saturday, March 7, 2009 Molly Brannigans, Mt. Lebanon 10pm to 1am, NO COVER www.mollybrannigans.com www.myspace.com/olgawatkinsband -- www.olgawatkins.com www.myspace.com/olgawatkinsband Olga Watkins, Diva, 412-716-5119 Go ahead...Google me. The Olga Watkins Band The fresh fusion of original blues, soul, R&B, funk and jazz Ich Chef. Du Nix. Now, get out. www.thebulldoggrill.com

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[Highland Park] sing-along Fri, 3/6; hootenanny @ YIV 3-6 pm 3/8; house concert; Olga Watkins; Tartan Day 4/4
by Myra Carbonell 03 Mar '09

03 Mar '09

Please forward this version to Highland Park since Sherry & Marty would prefer not sharing their address via email. 1.The next sing-along using Rise Up Singing will be on Friday, March 6 starting at 7:30 pm at the home of Sherry Goldman and Marty Sivitz in Highland Park. Please phone 412-215-9631 for directions. If you wish, please bring refreshments to share. Since Sherry & Marty have their own group, Friends in Harmony, they have a collection of sheet music which they are willing to share at the sing-along so that we can sing in parts. Friends in Harmony is a volunteer social/friendship/musical group of trained musicians that sings choral music (a capella and accompanied). They sing in nursing homes, shelters and other venues for joy of music and cameraderie, not money. Additionally, they have sung for the Downtown Pittsburgh Partnership, National Aviary, and Whole Foods among others. Currently seeking tenors and accompanist. A car or ride is necessary, and you must be able to sing (or learn to sing) in a trained style. They can provide free vocal coaching and/or sight-singing training. They rehearse in Squirrel Hill on Monday nights September through June; Highland Park in the summer. Please see their website: www.friendsinharmony.net 2.Please note that the hootenanny will now be from 3-6 pm on Sunday, March 8. What: It's a Hoot: Folk Song Jam When:Sun Mar 8 3-6 pm (Monthly at 3pm on the second Sunday) Where: Your Inner Vagabond, 4130 Butler St. Back in the sixties, people used to get together to sing folk songs, especially songs of struggle and protest. We called them hootenannies, or hoots. Bring your guitar, if you play, or other instrument. Bring your favorite songs, maybe with 10 or a dozen copies, so others can join. Bring yourself. Check it out. The event is FREE 3.The Olga Watkins Band Live on Saturday, March 7, 2009 Molly Brannigans, Mt. Lebanon 10pm to 1am, NO COVER http://www.mollybrannigans.com Saturday,March 14, 2009, 9pm to midnight, NO COVER 1902 Landmark Tavern, Market Square, Pittsburgh http://www.barsmart.com/1902tavern Help revitalize music in downtown Pittsburgh! www.olgawatkins.com www.myspace.com/olgawatkinsband Olga Watkins, Diva, 412-716-5119 Go ahead...Google me. The Olga Watkins Band. The fresh fusion of original blues, soul, R&B, funk and jazz 4.Friendship House Concerts is proud to present Friction Farm on Sunday, March 22 at 4:00 p.m. Friction Farm is Aidan Quinn on guitar and vocals and Christine Stay on bass and vocals. Their strong musicianship and keen songwriting sensibilities make Friction Farm instantly likeable. He's from Berkeley, she's from Woodstock. They met in college where he was a guitar playing geologist and she was an engineer. After graduating, Christine began to learn to play bass just to join in with Aidan's hobby but discovered a love for performing and for writing. Together they make a formidable team with a real yin and yang approach to music, lyrics, and melody and harmony. With just two people and two instruments, they create a lot of sound and a diverse repertoire. Friction Farm's sound is built around Aidan's the big jangly guitar strum. He'll hypnotize your feet into tapping along, then snap you out of it with some intricate flat picking. Christine has a vocal and lyrical intensity that conveys a wide range of expression, intimate and vulnerable in one song, powerful and angst ridden in the next. With Aidan's vocal thrown in the mix they recall classic 60's harmonies. Friction Farm didn't start out as a modern folk duo. The songwriters initially put together a full rock band. They released a couple of CDs and enjoyed success quickly and easily, attracting management and label attention, playing large shows, opening for big acts. But the early success brought a surprising reality: they weren't having any fun. The duo realized they had lost the things most important to them – the craft of writing good lyrics and melodies and really connecting with people through performing those songs. They recaptured their original musical spirit as an acoustic duo. Check out Friction Farm and their music at http://www.frictionfarm.com Seating is limited. For information and/or an invitation, call or email: LLouise & Jim Altes 412.361.6051 friendshiphouseconcerts(a)gmail.com Suggested donation: $15.00. All proceeds go to the performers. After the concert, there will be a pot luck dinner. Please bring an entree, an hors d'oeuvre, a salad, a side dish, or dessert to share. Upcoming events of interest: Mar 7, Tommy Sands & His Irish Band http://tommysands.com/ (Calliope) Mar 8 David Ferrard http://davidferrard.com at Annie and Curt's annie(a)southwind-pa.com March 15 Friction Farm http://www.frictionfarm.com Jim and LLouise altes(a)potomacnet.com Mar 21, Greg Brown http://www.gregbrown.org/ (Calliope) Mar 28 Adam Hurt http://www.adamhurt.com/ with Beth Hartness http://tinyurl.com/5svtr9 at Bill and Judy's lockewn(a)comcast.net April 3, The Druckenmillers http://thedrux.com/ at Bill and Judy's lockewn(a)comcast.net Apr 18 Vance Gilbert http://vancegilbert.com/ & Ann Rabson http://dcwi.com/%7Erabson/ (Calliope) Apr 18 Spring jam session at Cindy and Rick's - come and hang out and play! Apr 18 Bob Franke hosted by Judith Gusky http://www.bobfranke.com/ April 19 Jay Mankita http://www.jaymankita.com Jim and LLouise altes(a)potomacnet.com May 17 Andrew McKnight http://www.andrewmcknight.net Jim and LLouise altes(a)potomacnet.com Pittsburgh's Tartan Day Celebration 2009 April 4th 11:00 - 4:00 Schenley High School (old Reisenstein School) Right off Penn Ave after you cross 5th Free Parking and Admission "Traditional Highland Dancing" History of the oldest of the traditional dances and costumes, and will also teach some simple steps. ........................ "Celtic music and history" Explore the history of celtic music and instruments. ........................ "Workshops and Speakers" Explore some Celtic works, like spinning wool, Also guest speakers. ........................ "Scottish Clan Families, and Genealogy"Explore your family history or clan. ........................ "Traditional Scottish Cuisine"Try meat pies and Shepards pie. ........................ More information to Come! _________________________________________________________________ Windows Live™ Groups: Create an online spot for your favorite groups to meet. http://windowslive.com/online/groups?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_groups_032009

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[Highland Park] SOLD!! 2005 SEBRING CONVERTIBLE
by frandifran＠comcast.net 03 Mar '09

03 Mar '09

Thanks for the many responses but this car has been sold.

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[Highland Park] Do you want to sell your GENTLY used leather furniture?
by Jordann Friedman 03 Mar '09

03 Mar '09

Hello Neighbors! My husband and I are in the process of furnishing our home and are looking to purchase living room furniture. I could purchase new, although pretty expensive, so first I thought that I'd check to see if anyone had any gently used, black or brown leather furniture that they would be interested in selling. Please let me know if you have anything! Thanks Jordann

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[Highland Park] Wanted : Entertainment Book My Gym Coupon
by cdh0＠aol.com 03 Mar '09

03 Mar '09

I am looking for the My Gym coupon from the 2009 Entertainment Book. If anyone has one that they won't be using and is willing to pass it on, please let me know ! Thanks ! Lorien Hart 412 362 6882

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[Highland Park] Exerpienced Handyman...no job to small
by Kathy Fine 02 Mar '09

02 Mar '09

Handyman with 20 years of general contracting experience needs work while looking for full time job after relocating to the Pittsburgh area. Please call 609-707-8121 or respond to this email. Best, Kathy Fine (for my brother Steve Juliana)

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[Highland Park] Britney Spears @ Mellon Arena
by Justin McCarthy 02 Mar '09

02 Mar '09

Hello neighbors, I have eight tickets to the sold-out Britney Spears concert at Mellon Arena on Friday, March 27th. I bought the tickets for my girlfriend and her friends, however, something came up and needless to say they cannot use the tickets. The tickets are for 8 seats together in Section E-29, and I would be willing to sell them in sets of 2. Please contact me at mccjustin(a)hotmail.com if you are interested (or just need more information about the seats), and please make me an offer, I will try to respond within 24 hours. Thank you. ~Justin McCarthy _________________________________________________________________ Express your personality in color! Preview and select themes for Hotmail®. http://www.windowslive-hotmail.com/LearnMore/personalize.aspx?ocid=TXT_MSGT…

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[Highland Park] First Thursday Evensong, in Lent
by Bruce Robison 02 Mar '09

02 Mar '09

Thursday evening, March 5, 8 p.m., at St. Andrew's in Highland Park: Choral Evensong, with Musical Recital The Choir of St. Andrew's Church, under the direction of Peter J. Luley, will sing Responses by Richard Ayleward and Service by Alastair Stout, Organist and Director of Music of the First United Methodist Church, Coraopolis. The Anthem will be Herbert Howells, O Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem. Following the service there will be a musical recital featuring soprano Sara Botkin, accompanied by Dr. Charles H. Heaton, piano. A reception follows in Brooks Hall. http://www.standrewspgh.org http://revbmrobison.blogspot.com/

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