Black Veterans Celebration
FEB. 13—Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum Trust Inc. will host the 6th Annual African-American Heritage Celebration “Black Veterans with Success: Their History and Commitment to Excellence” at 1 p.m. at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum, Gettysburg Room, 4141 Fifth Ave., Oakland. The afternoon will feature guest panelists who will exemplify ways that success can be achieved as they share their stories. All military and veterans are encouraged to attend. This event is free to the public. For more information, call 412-621-4253.
Transit Fare Proposal Hearing
FEB. 24—Port Authority of Allegheny County will host a Public Hearing on its Transit Fare Proposal from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Omni William Penn Hotel, 530 William Penn Place, Downtown. The board is considering a policy that would replace the current multi-zone system with a single zone that would cost all riders $2.50 with a ConnectCard, regardless of their destination; eliminate the free Downtown zone; instate a 25 cent surcharge for riders paying with cash; and more. The hearing will also take place from 3:300-6 p.m. and on March 8 at Alumni Hall in Oakland. Speakers are required to register. For more information, call 412-566-5187.
Symposium/Gala
FEB. 25—Stop the Violence-Pittsburgh will host Pittsburgh’s Black Honors Symposium & Gala at 7 p.m. at the Carnegie Music Hall, 4400 Forbes Ave., Oakland. This event will honor a few of the African Americans who have made contributions to the Pittsburgh community since 1755. The evening’s honorees are Alma Speed Fox, retired Judge J. Warren Watson, Mark Brentley, Roger Humphries, Rev. Victor Grigsby, Ralph Proctor, Valerie McDonald Roberts and Bishop Loran Mann. Reservations are required. For more information, email bmarshallproductions@yahoo.com.
Painting with a Purpose
FEB. 26—Naomi’s Place Housing Inc. will host Painting with a Purpose from 7-9 p.m. at Painting with a Twist, 2525 Monroeville Blvd., Monroeville. Reservations are required. For more information, visit www.paintingwithatwist.com.
Celebration Dinner
FEB. 27—Classic Events! will host its 5th Annual Black History Celebration Dinner at 5 p.m. at Hosanna House, 807 Wallace Ave., Wilkinsburg. The dinner with the theme, “Salute to the Black Church,” highlights the historical and significant contributions the Black church holds within the community. There will also be a tribute to those who lost their lives in the Emanuel AME Church shooting in South Carolina. For more information, call Ralph Watson at 412-723-2414 or email yourclassicevent@gmail.com.
Black Arts Grant Application Deadline
ONGOING—The Pittsburgh Foundation and The Heinz Endowments are accepting applications for its Advancing Black Arts in Pittsburgh grant. Applications must be submitted by Feb. 29. This grant program is designed to help build the careers of individual artists; increase the sustainability of cultural organizations that focus on Black art; build community awareness; and more. Guidelines are available online. For more information, call Nicole Henninger at 412-394-2617.
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