The Color of Strings

featuring Dwayne Dolphin - Jeff Grubbs - and Curtis Lundy

with Dave Budway: Piano & Tom Wendt: Drums

Presented by Kente Arts Alliance
Saturday, October 9, 2010
Hazlett Theatre
6 Allegheny Square East

Tickets $20 Advance/ $25 At Door

Online www.ProArtsTickets.org

By Phone: 412-394-3353

Ticket Outlets: Jamil's Global Village (East Liberty) - Paul's CD's (Bloomfield)

Dorsey's Records (Homewood) - Stedeford's Record Shop (Northside)

For more information www.kentearts.org or
412-322-0292

Belly Dancing and Drumming

Classic Material

The CM fam is proud to bring another legendary artist to town, in our ongoing attempt to highlight both Deejay's and MC's from the golden era and beyond. Keith Murray will be making his Pittsburgh debut as part of the "Most Beautifullest" Edition of Classic Material. Keith is most notably known for his LP "The Most Beautifullest Thing In The World" (an album that received 4 mics from the source), and his affiliation with the EPMD offshoot super group, the Def Squad. He has recently teamed up with fellow animated MC, Cannibus, to form the "Undergods", with production duties handled by Erick Sermon. Selecta and SMI set off the night with their usual blend of multi-genre classics, with crooner and all around party rocker, Gene Stovall, handling the hosting duties once again. Get ready for the "Most Beautifullest MC Tour" with Keith Murray and special guest BurntMD, hitting the Shadow Lounge on October 16th. Tickets are available at the SL, Timebomb, and www.showclix.com. 

Runway Clearing for Takeoff

Pittsburgh Fashion Week is in full swing!  Its not too late to get in on everything fashion that is happening throughout the city.  I was at the weeks opening show extravaganza, and it was fantastic!  Since I am participating in PFW as a pro makeup artist, my ability to properly report for SpotlightPittsburgh has been diminished this week,  so thankfully Allegra Johnson,  of Urban Media Today decided to share with  us all her perspective of what the opening night of PFW was like.  To read more from Allegra Johnson visit urbanmediatoday.com

Allegra Johnson for SLP

Pittsburgh Fashion Week is off to a great start!  If you missed Monday’s opening event, then shame on you.  Just image the Southside Works Square , filled with fashionista’s and all-around fabulous-ness!  There was music, dancing, singing and of course some of the best fashion in the city. Designers like Planet Pulse, Roberta Weissburg Leather, e.b. Pepper, MJ Whalen, Jupe and Sugar showcased their work. 

 

The opening show was fun, well organized and just a good ole’ time; I laughed, I cried and I wanted to shop!  (I guess that’s the whole purpose of fashion shows).  Anyway, I’m so excited about the rest of fashion week.  Last week, I interview Pittsburgh Fashion Week Executive Assistant LaMont Jones; he said that the whole purpose of Pittsburgh Fashion Week was to showcase the talents of local models, designers, and stylist.  He also said, when we(Pittsburghers) appreciate what Pittsburgh has to offer; then the city can propel into world-class status!  I so agree and Pittsburgh Fashion Week is just a taste of the fabulous things to come.  Now check out some snapshots from the opening; unfortunately, my camera battery died on me midway through the show L  I know, I was on some last minute stuff.  But I will be fully charged for the Zang Toi show today!   

 

 

For a complete list of fashion week events go to www.pittsburghfashionweek.com  

Pittsburgh Fashion Week!!!!!

The introduction of Pittsburgh Fashion Week in 2010 will be a historical event, highlighting what makes ours a region of style as well as steel at a time when Pittsburgh is emerging as a world-class city. From Sept. 27 through Oct. 3, area fashion designers and retailers, industry insiders, and lovers of style and fashion will converge on the Sen. John Heinz History Center, the William Penn Hotel, and other venues in the Golden Triangle to enjoy an array of fashion-related events. With its unique pace of fashion shows around the city, Runway will strut a new style of fashion entertainment and become the Bryant Park of Pittsburgh. We'll witness the change in pace of fashion shows from around the city. 


Here is the schedule:

Runway: Clearing for Takeoff – Destination, Fashion Oz!

Monday, Sept. 27, 2010

Show Starts: 7 pm

Where: South Side Works Square

Appetizers at nearby Tusca, 6pm

International Fashion Designer: Presenting Zang Toi

Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2010

Show Starts: 7 pm

Where: Senator John Heinz History Center

The Art Institute of Pittsburgh Presents
An Evening with Zang Toi
9 to 11 p.m. At The Art Institute of Pittsburgh
A Private Cocktail Reception open to ticket holders of Zang Toi's fashion event. 

PINK! Fashion Show Benefiting Susan G. Komen Foundation

Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2010

Show Starts: 7 pm

Commemorating breast cancer awareness

Where: Senator John Heinz History Center

I've Been Framed

Thursday, Sept. 30, 2010

Show Starts: 6:30pm-8:00pm

Haute Eyeware Trunk Show with Chic Fashions

Eyepolis at the Waterfront

RSVP by Sept. 28 412.464.2020

All Day Fashion Shows – 10 am to 7 pm

Petite & Plus Perfection – 8 pm

Friday, Oct. 1, 2010

Where: Ramada Hotel And Conference Center Pittsburgh in Green Tree

Saturday All Day Fashion Shows – 10 am to 7 pm

ManStyle All Menswear Fashion Show – 1 pm to 2 pm

Eco-chic Custom Designs and Charity Auction – 8 pm

Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010

Where: Ramada Hotel And Conference Center Pittsburgh in Green Tree

Pittsburgh Fashion Hall of Fame Luncheon

Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010

Luncheon: 1:30 – 3:30 pm

Omni William Penn Hotel

This should be a great week!  See you there!

Classic Material

Big Phill has been bugging me for years to track down reissues of some classic blaxploitation records via one of my distributors. Admittedly, I've lallygagged, and it's been a bit of a recurring joke every time we cross paths. So, when Phil approached SMI about doing a blaxploitation night at CM, I couldn't refuse. Blaxploitation movies have provided the backdrop for many a classic hip-hop track. If it wasn't for James Brown's contribution to the Black Caesar soundtrack "Blind Man Can See It", we would be stuck with the wack remix of "They Want EFX", not the the ill guitar loop that still drives folks bananas to this day. And who can forgot about Marvin Gaye lending "A Touch Of Jazz" to Jeff & The Fresh Prince courtesy of "T Plays It Cool" from the all Marvin "Trouble Man" soundtrack.

Blaxploitation flix's have provided countless hours of visual and audible entertainment over the years, tonight we will honor the best of the genre, complete with the hip-hop artists that freaked the samples + film clips on the big screen all night! Phil is a master at this genre, come check out the collection he has amassed over the years, alongside residents Selecta and SMI. Thanks for keeping Classic Material fresh and exciting as we move in to our fourth year of amazing parties. Next month Mr. Murray will be in the place to be for the "Most Beautifullest" edition of CM. Cheers! 


-SELECTA