HBCU Panel Discussion
MARCH 30—The Community College of Allegheny County will host “HBCU 101: Historically Black Colleges and Universities,” 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Foerster Student Services Center auditorium lobby, 800 Ridge Ave. Panelists will include CCAC President Dr. Quintin Bullock, Pennsylvania State Representative Ed Gainey and several other local graduates from historically black colleges and universities. The event is open to the public and is presented in partnership with YouthPlaces.
URA’s Steel City Codefest
MARCH 31-APRIL 7—The Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh has announced the fifth annual Steel City Codefest (Codefest) will be a week-long event, with optional evening work sessions during the City of Pittsburgh’s Inclusive Innovation Week. Codefest begins with a kickoff event from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, March 31, at Alloy 26, located at 100 South Commons, Pittsburgh, PA 15212. It concludes with an event celebrating inclusive tech advancements, guest speakers, and awards from 4-7 p.m. on Friday, April 7, at the Ace Hotel, 120 S. Whitfield St, Pittsburgh, PA 15206. For more information, contact Jennifer Wilhelm, Manager, Innovation and Entrepreneurship 412-255-6580 jwilhelm@ura.org.
Free Homebuyer Workshop
APRIL 5—The Mon Valley Initiative and the Braddock Economic Development Corp. Will host “Buying Your Own Home: You Hold the Key” will be held at 6:30 p.m. April 5 at The Overlook, 416A Overlook Way in Braddock, on the old UPMC Braddock Hospital site between Braddock Avenue and Holland Avenue. Jonathan Weaver, a housing counselor with Mon Valley Initiative, will talk about the steps that first-time homebuyers should consider. Light refreshments will be served. To register, call 412-464-4000, extension 4008, or email jweaver@monvalleyinitiative.com.
Chatham Journalism Lecture
APRIL 5—Chatham University presents “Journalism in the Era of Fake News,” a presentation by Emmy award-winning journalist and producer Callie Crossley, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Eddy Theatre on the Shadyside campus. The event is free with registration. For more information, call Melody Harris at 412-365-1578.
B-PEP Jazz Fun-Raiser
APRIL 17—The Black Political Empowerment Project presents its annual B-PEP Jazz Fun-Raiser, 5:30 to 11:30 p.m., at the Wyndham Pittsburgh University Center, 100 Lytton Ave., Oakland. Featured performers include Roger Humphries & the RH Factor, the Tim Stevens Project and more than 70 guest musicians and vocalists. Donation is $35. For tickets or more information, visit www.b-pepjazz.org.
Art and Music Open House
APRIL 27—The Community College of Allegheny County will host an Art and Music Open House, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at West Hall, directly across form the Foerster Student Services Center, 800 Ridge Avenue on the North Side. Attendees can explore the Art, Music and Theatre departments, as well as the state of the art equipment housed in CCAC’s newly renovated and historic West Hall. The open house will be followed by a show of student artwork in the gallery, as well as vocal, instrumental and theatrical performances by Allegheny Campus students.
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