Hi All, Jessica Marino here, wanting to let everyone in on a few exciting opportunities to tap into the splendor of our Pittsburgh dance scene. October is a busy month, and these are just a few of the many; but I would be happy to coordinate your attendance or answer any questions you may have surrounding these companies, rehearsals, and events... TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11TH 7:30: Adagio Health Center Presents, HOT PINK PITTSBURGH at Byham Theater The August Wilson Center Dance Ensemble will be performing Darrel Grand Moultrie's, Regality, as part of a full length evening of sizzling entertainment and fundraising, to benefit breast and cervical cancer screening for uninsured women in Western Pa. http://www.pgharts.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=155982 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16TH 3PM: Soldiers & Sailor's Annual Cannon Ball Fundraiser: Military Follies Revue August Wilson Center Dance Ensemble will be performing Christopher Huggins', Mothers of War. An afternoon celebrating and supporting our countries military men and women. http://www.soldiersandsailorshall.org/Cannon%20Ball%20Military%20Follies.htm l SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16th 6-7:30pm: OPEN REHEARSAL for EVOLVE PRODUCTIONS' "ARTS ALIVE" Performance Come see what EVOLVE PRODUCTIONS has in store for the "ARTS ALIVE" 2011 Benefit Crohn's and Colitis Association of America. Rehearsal will be held Sunday October 16th by EVOLVE Productions at the Bodiography Center for Movement: 824 Forbes Ave, Floor 3, Pittsburgh, PA 15217. Light refreshments will be served. http://www.evolveproductions.blogspot.com FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21st 7pm: Pittsburgh Art's Alive, A Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America Event Evolve Productions is coming to Pittsburgh's Arts Alive <https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=135415946543023> at the Cardello building on FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21st! Live music, dancing, food and drinks from 7PM-11PM to benefit the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America's Western PA Chapter!! JOIN US for a NIGHT of CELEBRATION! www.pghartsalive.com SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22 8PM: the event a fundraiser for a new ballet company in Pittsburgh, Andrew Blight, Founder/Artistic Director, featuring a special screening of the film: NY EXPORT: OPUS JAZZ Choreographed by Jerome Robbins http://opusjazz.com/trailer 8:00 PM Screening - complimentary popcorn and drink 9:00 PM After-Party - complimentary beer and wine tickets: $25 for tickets call: 412.927.2873 or email: theballetpgh@hotmail.com Again, this is just a taste of the buzz charging our dance community. I will be sure to keep you updated on more to coming up in November. Stay tuned, there are a number of hot choreographers coming into the city to work with our dancers. It is going to be a phenomenal season. Please take advantage of the open rehearsals as an opportunity to see the creative process more intimately, and with notice, photographers are generally welcomed. My phone number is 484-599-0252, please feel free to reach out to me directly with questions, or to coordinate an attendance. We thank you for your continuing support and interest! Cheers, Jess Marino -- Jessica Marino Marketing Coordinator Artist Manager pittsburghdancepress@gmail.com jmarino@rivercityartists.com 484-599-0252