Contact: Linda Hoye (412) 363-3000 x 219 (W) Pittsburgh, PA June 29, 2016 linda@kelly-strayhorn.org You're Invited Guaracha *Latin Dance Band* Heats Up KST and East Liberty First Fridays *WHO: * Guaracha - Latin Dance Band *What: * Guaracha is the region’s foremost exponent of the “Salsa” and “Merengue” genres, this vibrant ensemble has been energizing audiences since 1987, playing high quality Salsa, Merengue, Lambada, Bolero, Cha Cha Cha, Cumbia, Plena, Bachata and Reggaeton, as well as other popular contemporary dance tunes. *Where:* The Kelly Strayhorn Theater*When:* Friday, July 1, 2016 at 8 pm *Why:* Because KST Celebrates Summer with *East Liberty LIVE! * Where we celebrate our neighborhood’s culture, groove to live music, discover inspiring new artists, and more! <http://kelly-strayhorn.org/events/guaracha-latin-dance-band/>And as always it's Pay What Makes You Happy! Explore East Liberty - First Fridays at the Kelly Strayhorn Theater! 6 pm - 10 pm Enjoy the Friday night sounds, a summer breeze, a bit of refreshment and some of the great food East Liberty has to offer. Take a seat at the KST Sidewalk Hot Spot, meet your neighbors and stay for the Latin Dance Band - Guaracha and the Guaracha Dance Party. *About East Liberty LIVE!* East Liberty LIVE! is KST’s summer arts series for audiences who live, work, and play in the East End. All proceeds from Full Bloom support East Liberty LIVE!’s 20-plus fun-filled summer programs. From pop-up happenings and daytime dance parties that spice up your lunch break, to lively main stage performances with local and international artists, East Liberty LIVE! brings engaging opportunities to East End families, youth, and neighborhood residents. The festivities begin in June and run through August. *About the Kelly Strayhorn Theater* Kelly Strayhorn Theater (KST) uses the arts as a catalyst for community revitalization, and plays a key role in the transformation of East Liberty and nearby neighborhoods. In its 14th year as an organization, and eighth season of original programming, KST continues to demonstrate its commitment to Pittsburgh artists and audiences, supporting the presentation of risk-taking new work by emerging artists and arts organizations. KST operates two professionally equipped venues along the Penn Avenue arts corridor. The historic Kelly Strayhorn Theater (formerly the Regent Theatre, 1914) is a 350-seat multiarts venue, and the last survivor of East Liberty’s nine original theaters. Noted Pittsburghers and KST namesakes Gene Kelly and Billy Strayhorn are among the 80 area artists honored in the theater’s Gallery of Stars. Just blocks away, KST’s Alloy Studios play host to intimate performance events and provide creative space for artist residencies, Alloy School dance classes, and performance rehearsals, as well as community art and music programs. --