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[Highland Park] Announcing SITS 2010-2011 Season
by Shakespeare in the Schools 30 Apr '10

30 Apr '10

[cid:image002.jpg@01CAE873.E3AA6AC0]BRING SITS TO YOUR SCHOOL NEXT YEAR! SHAKESPEARE IN THE SCHOOLS PRESENTS Offerings for 2010-2011 Season Touring Performances Student Matinees Annual Teacher Workshop Artist Residencies Touring Performances Shakespeare's Lovers & Fighters Join us for a whirlwind tour of the Bard's greatest "hits and kisses." This 40-minute production highlights Shakespeare's most hair-raising fights and beloved romances, including selections from Romeo and Juliet, The Taming of the Shrew, Hamlet, Macbeth, A Midsummer Night's Dream, and Twelfth Night. Thrilling swordfights and live music bring excitement and atmosphere to this world premiere touring production. Perfect for an introduction to the world of Shakespeare, or to accompany literary study of any of the featured plays. Shakespeare's Lovers & Fighters addresses Pennsylvania Academic Standards for Arts & Humanities (9.1-9.4), Reading/Writing (1.2-1.8), and History (8.1, 8.4). Touring Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays (Oct 26 - Apr 20) Audience: Recommended for Middle and High School Audiences (Max: 300) Cost: $595+ (depending on # of performances & travel) Requirements: 20' x 20' of performance space, 12' height for swordfight Running Time: 50 minutes (40 minute performance, 10 minute talk back) To Book Tour: Call Gateway to the Arts at (412) 362-6982 SPECIAL OFFER: Interested in seeing the show before you book? FREE TICKETS for Educators to the Lovers & Fighters final dress performance on the University of Pittsburgh's campus, October 13, 2010. For tickets call Pitt Rep Box Office at (412) 624-PLAY (7529) and let them know you are interested in a free educator ticket. Student Matinees at Pitt As You Like It by William Shakespeare (Full Length Production - 2.5 hours with intermission) All the world's a stage! Battling brothers, tyrannical parents, dramatic soliloquies and deceptive disguises: Shakespeare's As You Like It has it all. Join us for Pitt Rep's full-length production of the Bard's well-loved comedy of wit and mischief. Experience Rosalind's moxie, Celia's spirit and Orlando's unwavering dedication. Director Sam Turich's new take on a classic play reveals a world of love, longing, slapstick and satire. Attending a matinee of As You Like It provides a great opportunity to explore perennial themes that continue to be relevant for today's students. As You Like It addresses the following Pennsylvania Academic Standards: Arts & Humanities: 9.1-9.4; Reading, Writing, Speaking & Listening: 1.2-1.8; History: 8.1, 8.4 To Book Matinee: Contact SITS at (412) 624-3459 or sits(a)pitt.edu<mailto:sits@pitt.edu> Matinee Dates: Thursday, March 31 and Tuesday, April 5 Matinee Time: 10:00am Location: Charity Randall Theatre, Stephen Foster Memorial, University of Pittsburgh Audience: Recommended for Middle and High School Audiences Cost: $8/student (chaperones are free) Shakespeare's Lovers & Fighters (40-minute production) Join us for a whirlwind tour of the Bard's greatest "hits and kisses." This 40-minute production highlights Shakespeare's most hair-raising fights and beloved romances, including selections from Romeo and Juliet, The Taming of the Shrew, Hamlet, Macbeth, A Midsummer Night's Dream, and Twelfth Night. Thrilling swordfights and live music bring excitement and atmosphere to this world premiere touring production. Perfect for an introduction to the world of Shakespeare, or to accompany literary study of any of the featured plays. Shakespeare's Lovers & Fighters addresses the following Pennsylvania Academic Standards: Arts & Humanities: 9.1-9.4; Reading, Writing, Speaking & Listening: 1.2-1.8; History: 8.1, 8.4 To Book Matinee: Contact SITS at (412) 624-3459 or sits(a)pitt.edu<mailto:sits@pitt.edu> Matinee Dates: Tuesday, March 22 and Thursday, March 24 Matinee Time: 10:00am Location: Heymann Theatre, Stephen Foster Memorial, University of Pittsburgh Audience: Recommended for Middle and High School Audiences Cost: $8/student (chaperones are free) Annual Teacher Workshop Friday, November 12 8 AM - 3 PM Annual Teacher Workshop: More Shakespeare Alive! Featuring Master Teaching Artist Gillian McNally Shakespeare-in-the-Schools is proud to bring back acclaimed arts educator Gillian McNally for its annual Teacher Workshop. In this year's session, More Shakespeare Alive!, Ms. McNally will continue exploring how working with a classic play can lead to an exciting learning experience. This year's workshop will provide attendees with proven classroom techniques and strategies designed to help your students read, understand, and perform Shakespeare's texts. The material covered this year will be completely new, so both newcomers and previous workshop attendees are invited to join us. The day also includes a free preview performance of SITS' Shakespeare's Lovers & Fighters. "Gillian's ideas and energy are fantastic. I plan on sharing all of these strategies with the Language Arts teachers at Steel Valley." ~ Jill Fleming-Salopek, Steel Valley High School "It was great to see how I could use improv in my classroom. Ms. McNally offered us so many activities that would not only work with Shakespeare's texts but other texts as well." ~ Ashley Mondale, Leechburg Area High School Gillian McNally has been an advocate and teacher for youth and arts education for over 10 years. An Assistant Professor of Theatre Arts and Education at the University of Northern Colorado, Ms. McNally teaches courses for both undergraduate and graduate students in theatre education. She recently directed ¡Bocòn! and Holes and served as the supervising director for the 2008 touring production of Tomato Plant Girl. Her writing has been published in Stage of the Art and Theatre for Young Audiences Today. Ms. McNally has extensive experience particularly with underserved, low-income populations in some of this country's most harshly economically challenged cities. Ms. McNally also served as the Resident Teaching Artist for People's Light and Theatre where she created the Professional Development Program for teachers. Ms. McNally has taught undergraduate and graduate theatre and/or arts education courses for The University of Texas at Austin, Temple University, West Chester University and Arcadia University. A proud Longhorn, she holds an MFA in Drama and Theatre for Youth from The University of Texas at Austin and a BFA in Acting from Webster Conservatory of Theatre Arts. ACT 48 Hours Available To Register: Contact SITS at (412) 624-3459 or sits(a)pitt.edu<mailto:sits@pitt.edu> Date: Friday, November 12 Time: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm Location: Charity Randall Theatre, Stephen Foster Memorial, University of Pittsburgh Cost: $60 early registration before Nov.1 $75 registration after Nov. 1 Artist Residencies Shakespeare-in-the-Schools' Artist Residencies: Adapting the Classics For many students, studying the "classics" conjures up images of old books, stuffy language, and boredom. "Adapting the Classics" invites students to delve into the great masterpieces of literature to make their own discoveries and conclusions. Using Brown University's ArtsLiteracy Project (www.artslit.org) as a model, Shakespeare-in-the-Schools' Teaching Artists will lead students through the process of exploring and dramatizing classics using writing exercises, improvisation, creative drama, and text analysis and comprehension strategies. The ArtsLiteracy process makes classical works relevant to today's students. Shakespeare-in-the-Schools' "Adapting the Classics" residency enhances students' literacy development through creativity and drama techniques based on challenging texts such as William Shakespeare's Julius Caesar, Maya Angelou's I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings or any work of literature from the school curriculum. Residencies typically consist of 12 sessions based on a text chosen from the school curriculum. They are preceded by joint planning meetings where the teaching team creates the unit by exploring the text and themes. "Students were able to visually and kinesthetically connect to Hamlet in a way different from discussion. Sam Turich, our teaching artist, did an absolutely wonderful job with the students and connecting with them!" ~ K. O'Lare, Trinity High School For More Information: Contact Gateway to the Arts at (412) 362-6982

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[Highland Park] bathtub reglazing recommendations and comments
by Janna Eversmeyer 30 Apr '10

30 Apr '10

Thanks to everyone who responded! Your remarks and recommendations are very helpful. If I get any more responses I'll pass them on. Janna Eversmeyer Our friends had their tub re-glazed and they complained about how toxic a process it was and the inconvenience of needing to be out of their home for two days. If it's an option for you, we just had a Re-Bath done that looks great and didn't require us to be out of the house at all, nonetheless, I ran the ceiling vent fan and left the window cracked when it wasn't too chilly: http://www.rebath.com/ Very honest guy who will give you a fair deal. Tell him I sent you. David Mendelson: <skype:8142442402?call> 814-244-2402 I don't remember who reglazed our tub. You have to be very careful with the tub afterwards. It scratches very easily. We had a contractor do some other work and used the tub to put boards on. Now it needs to be redone. We used Miracle Method almost 4 years ago and the tub still looks really good. It was in unusable condition when we bought the house and they did a fantastic job. With three little boys we're not exactly careful with it, either! We highly recommend Avalon Tub and Tile: call Bob at 412 583 8737 We've had them do multiple projects for us: superior work, perfectly done, and always a good bit less expensive. They're now doing our master bath as we speak. By far the best renovators we've ever dealt with. Yep!! we did it .. tub & all the tile. Also It depends on the material that you're reglazing...we did a marble...sink...grey & ugly...we've done it 3 times just to keep the old sink...it doesn't work very well. If its an old tub and really special..YES!!!. If it just for cosmetic..you may find a new tub is just as cost effective. We've had the sink done for the 3rd time about 4 years ago and it needs it again...The first time we did it ..it was the tub, sink and the entire bath tiles it must have been 15 or 18 years ago..It still looks ok...but its beginning to deteriorate. If I were you I would do a search on HGTV's web site for it. I've seen it come up on there and they might give tips, ideas of reasonable prices, etc.

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[Highland Park] Lawn Care Needed Today
by Lisa Collier 30 Apr '10

30 Apr '10

Is there someone available to cut my lawn today? Will pay. Small lot (front and back yard). Thanks, Lisa lisamcollier(a)gmail.com

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[Highland Park] Hilton Head
by Rebecca Moore 30 Apr '10

30 Apr '10

Hi Neighbors We are planning a trip to Hilton Head this summer and are trying to figure out where to stay. We are looking for either a 2 bedroom or 3 bedroom condo near or on the beach and a nice pool with a kiddie pool. A playground nearby would be great too. Alos, it would be wonderful if we could be within walking distance to shops, resturants, etc... My kids will be 3 yrs old and 8 month twins.Thanks for your help! Becky

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[Highland Park] library table for sale
by Keith Bemer 30 Apr '10

30 Apr '10

We still have a large wood library table for sale. It is 6 feet long, 3 feet wide, 2.5 feet tall. An older table but very sturdy. Please provide the muscle to move it from the 2nd floor of my home (2-3 person job) and the means to transport it to your own home. $30 or best offer. See attached picture. Thanks! Keith

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[Highland Park] Want to unsubscribe from this list? Don't like some of the content? Here's what to do...
by Rudolph T. Maceyko 30 Apr '10

30 Apr '10

Neighbors, The Neighborhood list has served Highland Park for over 7 years now and has grown to include more than 1400 subscribers. The community volunteers running the list (hi, Bob!) hope you all find the list useful, but with so much activity on the list there will always be something posted that you are not interested in. Or perhaps there are too many messages cluttering your inbox. If you're not happy with some aspect of the list, please take one of the actions listed below. But first, let me tell you what NOT to do: please don't report a list posting as spam or junk. Why not? Well, when you do that, your mail provider can take actions that affect all of their users who subscribe to the list, not just you. They might even share the report with other mail providers, affecting even more subscribers. I mention Yahoo, because right now they are delaying all messages from the Neighborhood list. They give the reasoning that they have received "too many complaints". While I have asked them to stop delaying the messages, they are unlikely to stop for long (if at all), since all it will take is for a couple of users to hit the "spam" button again. Here's what you CAN do: * Delete the message(s) you don't care for. It's the simplest option and no one else will be offended! * Use the filtering capabilities of your mail program or provider to move lists posts to a folder other than your inbox. The specifics of how to do this vary from mail provider to mail provider. The list does however identify itself as a mailing list in special headers that many filtering systems can use automatically. And of course the words "[Highland Park]" occur in each subject line in case that's your only way to identify the list. * Switch to a digest subscription if you want to receive fewer mailings. Multiple posts will be sent in each mailing, resulting in fewer messages. * Unsubscribe if you have moved, are no longer interested in the postings, etc. * Write to neighborhood-owner(a)highlandparkpa.com for assistance. We can't guarantee instant response (we're volunteers, remember? :) but will try to help you. Every message sent through the list also has a link at the bottom that takes you to a page of information about the list (including its broad policies) and an interface to login to manage your subscription. If you don't know your password there's a way to reset it. Thanks, Rudy

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[Highland Park] more Marathon fun
by Kelly Vitti 30 Apr '10

30 Apr '10

If you are looking for a place to watch the marathon, come on out to Bryant Street. Hill Jordan and his band will be there again this year in the parking lot of the Bryant Street Market to entertain runners and spectators alike.

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[Highland Park] Eastminster Church service at 5pm this Sunday
by Ted Melnyk 30 Apr '10

30 Apr '10

Dear Friends & Neighbors, Due to the Marathon, the service at Eastminster Church (located directly across from Home Depot) will be at 5pm. If you've never been, please join us for a mix of classic and contemporary music and a word from Rev. Nicol Smith-Porter. www.eastminsterchurch.net Ted Melnyk, MPPM, MAR Eastminster Presbyterian Church 250 N. Highland Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15206 work (412) 361-7788 ext 108 wireless (412) 215-0010 home (412) 361-0533 _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail is redefining busy with tools for the New Busy. Get more from your inbox. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:…

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[Highland Park] Farmers Cooperative Market of East Liberty Update
by David Lagnese 29 Apr '10

29 Apr '10

Update for Saturday May 1st Join us for an Olive Oil Tasting! For the past 6 months we have been bringing in coffee to the market from the Kew Park coffee farm in Jamaica. This “direct from the farm” concept is great because it provides consumers an opportunity to buy something really high quality and fresh. It also supports the farmer because it puts more money in their pocket by eliminating the middle men involved in the traditional distribution system. Recently I have been researching expanding this concept to another one of my favorite foods- olive oil. I have focused my attention on growers in California. The industry in California has come a long way over the past two decades. The industry is still developing and evolving, but California is now producing oils that are as good as the ones we get from Italy and Spain. The good news is that there are many small farms that are producing great oil. I have been corresponding with quite a few farms and they are really excited to be introduced into the Pittsburgh market. I plan to buy the oil in “bulk” and dispense it into reusable glass bottles. To get the process started, I am hosting an olive oil tasting this Saturday at the market. We will be featuring oils from 3 farms- · Corto Olive- located in Stockton · Sylverleaf Olive Oil- located in Loma Rica · Pasolivo- located in Paso Robles It will be helpful to get feedback from people to help decide which oils to carry at the market *************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************** Riverview Dairy- I visited Sam Byler at his farm in Emlenton this week. I had a great time and was really impressed by what I saw. When I got there around 6:00 in the evening, Sam was busy doing the second milking. The goats were just wonderful and seem to have a great life. The operation is very clean and organized. The goats feed on grass in the fields and grain. I was very impressed by the sustainable practices that Sam uses in the operation. He uses a wood burning boiler to create heat for the cheese making process. He also uses huge blocks of ice that he cuts from a local pond to chill the coolers where stores the finished cheese. I got an advance look at some new cheeses that Sam is developing by forming wheels of cheese using molds, and then aging the cheese. He hopes to have them at the market in July. Zang’s Greenhouse- Rick will have some fresh locally grown salad greens. He will also have ramps again this week, which are a wonderful delicacy available only a few weeks a year. Near local (New Jersey) Swiss Chard will be at the market. Greenawalt Farm- will have fresh eggs and other items. Kistaco Farm- Local apples and cider are still available. Kew Park Coffee- Thanks to everyone who turned out to meet Peter Williams from Kew Park Estate Coffee Farm. Peter just loved meeting everyone and hearing people share stories of how they love his coffee. People seemed to like the French Press brewed coffee so we plan to continue making it at the market. See you at the market- David Lagnese The Farmers’ Cooperative Market of East Liberty is located at 344 North Sheridan Ave., adjacent to the Home Depot parking lot. The market operates year round- and is open from 5 AM until 12 Noon every Saturday of the year.

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[Highland Park] Pens tickets for sale for Friday's game
by Meg Reilly 29 Apr '10

29 Apr '10

Posting for my parents. AVAILABLE FOR SALE 2 tickets to the PENS PLAYOFF GAME 1 of ROUND 2 tomorrow/Friday The tickets are in Section C1 Row J seats 13 and 14. $200 per ticket. Cash only. Have the tickets in hand. If interested please respond as soon as possible . GO PENS !

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