January 15, 2010

EVENTS!

It's been a while since we've done one of these, so here it goes...

January 16-18, 2010

A Helping Hand for Haiti
WHERE:
The Milkshake Factory and Edward Marc Chocolatier, 1705 East Carson Street Pittsburgh, PA 15203 (South Side)
WHEN: January 16 2010, 12:00 pm to 10:00 pm
WHAT: "Edward Marc Chocolatier has always been known for helping those in need and now the prestigious 95-year-old Pittsburgh-based gourmet chocolatier is holding an event to help those struggling from the recent and devastating earthquake in Haiti. 100% of the proceeds going to the American Red Cross to aid victims of the January 10, 2010 Haitian earthquake." @ The Milkshake Factory


Martin Luther King Jr. Day Events
WHERE:
Throughout Pittsburgh and the region
WHEN: January 16, 2010 - January 18, 2010
WHAT: Many events to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. See here for a listing.


January 21, 2010

Sending Back the Spirit: a Benefit for Haiti
WHERE: Shadow Lounge, 5972 Baum Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
WHEN: January 21, 2010, 7:00 pm to 1:00 am
WHAT: "Come join us at the Shadow Lounge as we try to raise money for Wyclef's Yele Haiti fund. Featuring performances by world reknowned trumpeter Sean Jones, pianist and vocalist Joy Ellis with the Georgetowne Trio, singer songwriter Joy Ike, guitarist Colter Harper, bassist Tony DePaolis, poet Christiane D, Ben Alper, Yours Truly, Irish activist and balladeer Terry Griffith, dancers Christine and Maria Hamer of Zafira, DJ Flex, Ben Hackett, Mike Glabicki and chanteuse Phat Man Dee." More info here.


January 24, 2010

The Black and White Reunion 11th Annual Pittsburgh Summit Against Racism
WHERE: East Liberty Presbyterian Church, 116 S. Highland Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15206
WHEN: January 24 2010, 8:00 pm to 4:00 pm
WHAT: "The annual Pittsburgh Summit Against Racism, which takes place the Saturday after the Martin Luther King holiday weekend, culminates the region’s celebration of the life of Dr. Martin Luther King. The Summit is an opportunity for all of us to recommit ourselves to the struggle for civil rights, economic justice and peace for which he and many others have given their lives." Early registration ends tomorrow. More info: http://www.blackandwhitereunion.org


January 29, 2010

The Pennsylvania Progressive Summit 2010
WHERE: Sheraton Harrisburg Hershey Hotel, 4650 Lindle Road, Harrisburg, PA 17111
WHEN: January 29 & 30, 2010
WHAT: "The Pennsylvania Progressive Summit will be the largest, most dynamic gathering of progressive activists ever assembled in Pennsylvania. Register today to join hundreds of field organizers, volunteers, bloggers, labor leaders, elected officials and policy experts at the state and national level. We're coming together to galvanize the progressive movement in our state, make new alliances, discuss the important issues of our time and prepare for the legislative and electoral battles of 2010 and beyond. Registration is limited to 500, and there will be no on-site registration, so sign up today!" More info & registration @ http://paprogressivesummit.org/


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