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NOVEMBER

Nov. 13: Variety the Children's Charity 82nd Gala. At the Omni William Penn; 412-747-2680

Nov. 14: "Living to Cook," celebrating the release of the late Jane Citron's cookbook, sponsored by All-Clad and featuring a special appearance by Chef Thomas Keller. At The Crate in Greentree; 412-743-6814

Nov. 15: Planned Parenthood of Western Pennsylvania Fall benefit Harold and the Gang - Fall into the Holidays. At The Frick Art & Historical Center; 412-434-8957 ext.120

Nov. 16: Pittsburgh Public Theater private reception for "The Little Foxes." At Oreilly Theater; 412-316-8200 ext. 716

Nov. 17: Salvation Army Allegheny County Doing the Most Good Dinner featuring Lynn Swann. At Sheraton Station Square; 412-446-1646

Nov. 19: Ladies Hospital Aid Society annual Fall Luncheon. At Le Mont Restaurant; 412-648-6106

Nov. 20: A grand reopening celebration for Ailsa Mellon Bruce Galleries. At Carnegie Museum of Art; 412-688-8690

Nov. 20: Brilliant benefit party for the Metropolitan Opera National Council, Light Up Night. At 1000 Grandview Ave; 412-765-0300

Nov. 20: The Garbage Bag Gala to benefit the Salvation Army Family Care Center. At Fox Chapel Racquet Club; www.garbagebaggala.com

Nov. 21: Presybterian SeniorCare Washington, Your Holiday Home benefit. At Church of the Covenant, Washington, Pa; 412-826-6195

Nov. 21: The Storybook Ball to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities. At Heinz Field; 412-362-3400

Nov. 27: St. Lucy's Auxiliary to the Blind's Medallion Ball. At the Pittsburgh Hilton; 412-967-9000 ext. 328

Nov. 28: Matta-Dillinger Foundation cancer assistance center at McKeesport Hospital benefit. At Heinz Field Club East Lounge; 412-672-5300

DECEMBER

Dec. 2: Gateway Rehabilitation Center Hope Has a Home Gala. At the Westin Covnetion Center; 412-766-8700

Dec. 3: The Women's Committee at the Carnegie Museum of Art's annual Christmas Tree Party "Useful Beauty, Celebrating the Decorative Arts." At the Carnegie Museum; 412-688-8690

Dec. 4: Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh Ronald H. Brown Leadership and Awards Gala. At the Westin Convention Center.

Dec. 5: Kick-off of the Red Thread Initiative and 1st annual Red Thread Benefit to benefit the Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank and Toys for Tots. At Garfield Artworks; AKpPittsburgh@gmail.com

Dec. 5: Off the Floor Pittsburgh Holiday Luncheon featuring Dr. Vonda Wright. At the PAA; 412-241-5540

Dec. 8: Allegheny County Medical SocietyAlliance Holiday Luncheon. At Edgewood Country Club; by invitation

Dec. 12: Community Action Southwest's 12th annual Olde Fashioned Christmas. At the Historic Washington County Courthouse; 724-225-9550 ext. 404

Dec. 13: At Night at the North Pole. At the Club at Nevillewood; by invitation

2009 event calendar

2008 event calendar

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PBT dancers perform "Rum and Coca Cola" before dinner.

Plush: Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Pointe in Time gala

The Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre gave its annual gala a decidedly modern twist on Oct. 24, moving it to the Pittsburgh Hilton and into a ballroom decorated to look like a giant Tiffany box.

Dr. Daria Crawley with Dr. Gretchen and William Generett.

Becky and Herb Torbin

Jim Roddey

Steve and Peggy McKnight.

Cynthia Castillo and Damien Martinez.

Damian Ruyechann and Tim Komen.

Dr. Tanya Hagen and David McAdam.

Jim and Melanie Crockard.

Michael and Beth Kuhn.

Kathleen Miclot.

Plush: Wines Under Glass Sparkler hed at Phipps

Wines Under Glass Sparkler "Exotic Treasures at Phipps" was the theme of the annual wine-tasting benefit at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens on Oct. 22.

Cate Linn with Andrea Kaczmarek of Louis Anthony Jewelers.

Amethyst belly dances for the crowd.

Stacy Weiss and Will Carpenter.

Plush: Parties

Highlights from the rest of the party season.

Valerie and Seth Corbin with Stephanie and Chris Arnold.

Al Mercer, Dr. Rory Cooper and Kristen Holloway Querriera.

Boxers Scott Alper and Morgan Fitz.

John States came as Marilyn Monroe.

Penguin Max Talbot with Ethan Weisser.

From left, Carole King, Chip Burke, Patsy and Charlie Burke, Gail and Steve Burke

From left, Roz Pitts, Kim MacEwan, Janine Book and Fred Mattingly.

Singer Kenia.

Barbara Mendlowitz, Faye Sampson and Sue Zitelli.

Bonnie and Robert Cindrich.

The Kahurangi Maori Dance Troup.

JoAnne Boyle and Dr. Ethel LeFrak.

Dr. Barbara McNulty and husband Ken Love makers of the documentary "That's Pediatrics."

Kicking off the season: The Christmas Tree Preview Party at the Carnegie

If store displays are a barometer, Christmas is apparently already here! But the social season for many officially begins with the Carnegie Museum of Art Christmas Tree Preview Party.

Special performance by Rockettes benefits Child Watch

Nothing says Christmas like a living Nativity scene, ...

Ginny Merchant, center, with Eliana Tolentino, and Chrstina Burdelski.

Jodi Horgan, Judy Horgan and Susan Crookston.

Kelly Photopoulos, center, with Cara Levicoff, left, and her daughter Katie.

Radio City Rockettes

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre hosts reception at the Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel

A pre-performance reception and tribute was held at the Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel on Thursday to celebrate the East Coast premiere of "Light/The Holocaust & Humanity Project."

Diane and Hal Waldman

Choreographer Stephen Mills.

Marsha and John Rubenstein with Carolyn Byham.

Leslie McCoombs and Tom Meredith.

Bella Notte Italia gala benefits Variety

The 82nd anniversary gala, Bella Notte Italia, for Variety the Children's Charity was celebrated Friday at the Omni William Penn.

Evan and Holly Hatcher-Frazier.

Ruth Anne and honoree Ralph Papa.

Christine Kobus and Dr. Ken Melani.

Joyce and Bill Bender.

Planned Parenthood benefit held at the Frick

The third annual Harold and the Gang -- Fall into the Holidays benefit concert for Planned Parenthood of Western PA was held Sunday at the Frick.

Betsy Teti, Dusty Kirk and Louanne Bally.

From left, Ginnie Smoliar, Harold Smoliar and Kim Evert.

Chef guests at release party for the late Jane Citron's cookbook

French Laundry chef Thomas Keller was guest at a release party for the late Jane Citron's "Living to Cook cookbook.

Susan Citron, chef Thomas Keller, Carl Citron and Alan Citron.

Thin crusted pizza with porcini and wild mushrooms with tartufo nero and reggiano cheese with herbs.

From left, Lori Brodack, Melissa Palmer and Lisa Callaghan.

Chef Thomas Keller autographs his newest family-style recipes cookbook.

Susan Nernberg, seated, Joanie Stern, standing, and Carl Citron, husband of the late Jane Citron.

Alsatian onion tart over a winter salad of belgian endive, haricots vert and toasted hazelnuts.

Heritage Community Initiatives event honors Ralph and Mimi Falbo

The Falbos at the Phipps honored Ralph and Mimi Falbo for their longtime commitment to community development and their accomplishments in the field.

Honorees Ralph and Mimi Falbo

People's Oakland hosts its Third Annual Theater Benefit

People's Oakland held its Third Annual Theater Benefit on Nov. 7 at the Pittsburgh Playhouse, with a reception before a performance of "Carousel."

Event chair Greta Coleman, president Suzanne Baker and executive director Sandy Phillips.

ToonSeum cartoon museum opens

Guests got a sneak peek at the new ToonSeum cartoon museum during its opening party on Thursday.

Jane Werner, Joe Wos and Gregg Behr.

Bloomfield-Garfield Corporation hosts annual luncheon

The Bloomfield-Garfield Corporation's annual luncheon, "Advocate," was held Nov. 6 at the Pittsburgh Athletic Association.

State Sen. Jim Ferlo and Hank Beukema.

Yarone Zober and Aggie Brose.

Catherine Curry and State Sen. Jim Ferlo.

Henry S. Beukema and Freddie Croce.

March of Dimes Signature Chef Auction

The March of Dimes Signature Chef Auction drew more than 500 guests to the Westin Convention Center Hotel ...

John McIntyre, and Dr. Alan Lantzy.

20th Anniversary Celebration of the Extra Mile Education Foundation

The 20th Anniversary Celebration of the Extra Mile Education Foundation was held Nov. 9 at the August Wilson Center for African American Culture. ...

Archbishop Donald Wuerl and Ginny and Dick Simmons.

more events

Leukemia & Lymphona Society hosts Vegas-themed benefit (11/10/2009)

Arthritis Foundation hosts testimonial dinner at Pittsburgh Hilton (11/10/2009)

Black Tie and Tails event benefits Animal Friends (11/10/2009)

Pittsburgh Irish & Classical Theatre hosts fall gala (11/10/2009)

BeadforLife event raises funds for impoverished Ugandan women (11/10/2009)

Opening reception is held for Marvels of Modernism and Mellon Square (11/10/2009)

Kiya Tomlin honorary chair for Designer Days (11/10/2009)

Wine tasting event benefits Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (11/10/2009)

Eric Simonson and Ed Harrell honored with Frankel Award (11/10/2009)

"Whales/Tahora" exhibit opens at Carnegie Museum (11/03/2009)

National Aviary hosts benefit at the Heinz Field Club (11/03/2009)

Veterans 2009 Partners in Leadership Awards at Carnegie Music Hall (11/03/2009)

Big Brothers Big Sisters Halloween benefit (11/03/2009)

Dr. Ethel LeFrak honored at Duquesne Club luncheon (11/03/2009)

World Golf Foundation benefit at Diamond Run Golf Club (11/03/2009)

United States Tennis Association hosts dinner at LeMont (11/03/2009)

The Burke family honored at Mentoring Recognition event (11/03/2009)

Boys and Girls Club holds fall reception (11/03/2009)

Day of the Dead celebration held at the New Hazlett Theater (11/03/2009)

Pointe in Time Ball benefits Pittsburgh Ballet (10/27/2009)

Wines Under Glass Sparkler raises funds for Phipps (10/27/2009)

Pittsburgh Sports Night held at Heinz Field (10/27/2009)

Twenty-Five Club hosts Fall luncheon (10/27/2009)

Third annual Jazz Explosion benefits Sojourner House (10/27/2009)

Carnegie Music Hall is venue for Power of Work Awards (10/27/2009)

Aurora Reading Club celebrates 115th anniversary (10/27/2009)

CNN's David Gergen guests at cardiovascular benefit (10/27/2009)

DePaul School benefits from Reach for the Stars Gala (10/27/2009)

Steeler Heath Miller guests at benefit for breast cancer research (10/27/2009)

Event honors Children's Hospital Circle of Care and Frank LeMoyne Society donors (10/27/2009)

Artist Shepard Fairey attends opening of his exhibit at the Warhol (10/20/2009)

Botanic Garden of Western Pennsylvania hosts benefit (10/20/2009)

The Child Health Association marks 10th anniversary of antiques show (10/20/2009)

Cameos of Caring Awards Gala held at David L. Lawrence Convention Center (10/20/2009)

Tech 50 Awards held at David L. Lawrence Convention Center (10/20/2009)

Adagio Health's Hot Pink event held at the Byham (10/20/2009)

Pittsburgh Middle East Institute hosts dinner at Carnegie Music Hall (10/20/2009)

Tickets for Kids Charities holds benefit at the Petersen Events Center (10/20/2009)

Leaders for Literacy Luncheon held at the Omni William Penn (10/20/2009)

Pittsburgh Young Professionals host Espirit 2009 (10/20/2009)

West Penn Burn Center celebrates 40th anniversary (10/20/2009)

Lifeline International hosts fashion show at Nevillewood (10/20/2009)

Richard Parsakian celebrated at Warhol Museum dinner (10/20/2009)

Global Links celebrates 20 years (10/20/2009)

Benefit raises cash for Thomas Starzl Transplantation Institute at UPMC (10/20/2009)

Cystic Fibrosis benefit held at Pittsburgh Athletic Association (10/20/2009)

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