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June 1st, spotlights will fall on members of Pittsburgh's
arts community and its supporters as the Greater Pittsburgh
Arts Council presents the 2009 Work of Art Awards. Arrive
in your most 'artful' attire, walk the red carpet amid a flash
of cameras, cheer for the award winners and unique performances,
then celebrate with food, drinks and art of all kinds in the
stunning new home of the Pittsburgh Opera. This is the night
to recognize the arts' dynamic accomplishments, pace-setters
and visionaries. This is the night to come together. This
is the night the arts come out to play. |
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The
Work of Art Awards - Performances
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ART
in "The Work of Art..." |
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6:15pm
Red Carpet Gathering
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Red
carpet interviews with REV. DERYCK TINES |
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by CHRIS IVEY |
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a Pittsburgh film and video director,
Ivey's short film works have been
screened at various international
film and video festivals.
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Red
carpet paparazzi by the PITTSBURGH PAPARAZZI
PROJECT
The Pittsburgh Paparazzi Project
(PPP for short) exists simply to bring
photographs of local celebrities to
their audience of rabid fans. |
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7:00pm
Award Ceremony
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Music
by CELLOFOURTE
This cutting edge, classically trained
cello trio + drummer creates an experience
around musical diversity, boldly defying
the boundaries of classical music and
rock. |
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Theatrical
performances by WALI JAMAL
Wali Jamal is a local playwright
whose works include Robert Smalls: Legend
of the Black Mariner, Detention, Tigger’s
Tat, and his recent one-man show,
Martin R. Delany: The Pittsburgh Years.
His has acted in a number of August
Wilson plays including the recent Seven
Guitars at Pittsburgh Playwright’s
Theatre. Kimberly El is a passionate
poet, playwright and actor. Her stage
credits include work with New Horizons
Theater, Kuntu Repertory Theatre and
Pittsburgh Playwright’s Theatre. |
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Dance
performances by THE PILLOW PROJECT
The Pillow Project is a dance company
that utilizes diverse artistic mediums
to create compelling collaborations
and experimentations. |
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Video
by CURTIS REAVES
Through his photography
and video, Reaves works to create a deeper
understanding of humanity's shared experiences. |
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Award
Objects by JUSTIN ROTHSHANK
Artist and founder of the ceramics program
at the Union Project whose work has been recognized
with numerous awards from city, state, and
national organizations. |
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8:30pm
After Party
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Live
Band - DONORA
A brother-sister team who play melodic, dance-worthy,
garage rock. |
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DJ
EDGAR UM
DJ Edgar Um is renowned for his ability
to DJ a wide range of music genres, as well
as being an improvisational musician and vinyl
addict. |
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"Guerrilla
Sketchy" with DR. SKETCHY'S ANTI-ART
SCHOOL
Dr. Sketchy's Anti-Art School is a worldwide
art movement started in Brooklyn, NY by Molly
Crabapple. It's what happens when burlesque
and vaudeville meet life drawing! |
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"HaikuYou"
with the TYPEWRITER GIRLS
The Typewriter Girls are decadent intellectuals
with an uncanny penchant for monkey breeding.
Descendants of the Cabaret Voltaire, their
Dada-bred performances feature comedy, music
and poetry, embodying the Comte de Lautréamont's
creed that "poetry must be made by all."
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Food
and drink provided by - Vecenie
Distributing Company, Crazy
Mocha, Palate
Bistro, Sweet
Tammy's, Dozen
Bakeshop, Gypsy
Café, W.G.
Grinders and others! |
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