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Marylynn Uricchio is the society editor and SEEN columnist for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. She was the film critic for 17 years, during which she regularly attended the Academy Awards and profiled prominent actors from Sean Connery to Brad Pitt. She also served as fashion editor and as an arts feature writer. Marylynn has a B.A. from the University of Pittsburgh, where she majored in film, and an M.A. from the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, where she specialized in criticism.

Patricia SheridanPatricia Sheridan

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Patricia Sheridan has been a staff writer at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette since 1997, covering social events for Seen, interior design reporting for the Saturday Homes section and general features. She also writes the weekly Breakfast With Q&A column.

A Marshall eagle at National Aviary Feather Jewel gala.
Feathered Jewels Gala benefits the National Aviary
Sherri and Gary Wilson at National Aviary Feather Jewel gala.
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Sept. 13: Sixth Annual Imani Gala. At a private residence; 412-741-8398.

Sept. 13: Westmoreland County Historical Society's Historic House Tour. Self driving; 724-836-1800, ext. 10.

Sept. 13: The Woodlands Foundation Butterfly Ball. At 134 Shenot Road, Marshall; 724-935-6533.

Sept. 14: Mexican War Streets 39th annual House & Garden Tour. Start at Mexican War Streets Society; www. mexicanwarstreets.org.

Sept. 15: The Western Pennsylvania Hospital Foundation's 11th annual Golf Classic. At the Pittsburgh Field Club; 412-578-4888.

Sept. 15: Summer's Last Blast: Say Goodbye to Summer with Quantum Theatre. At 207 Bailey Ave., Mount Washington; 412-697-2929.

Sept. 16: Middle East Institute of Pittsburgh presents "An Evening With Thomas Friedman." At Heinz Hall; 412-392-4900.

Sept. 17: Na'amat Pittsburgh Council Spiritual Adoption/Scholarship campaign dinner. At Beth Shalom Synagogue; 412-521-5323.

Sept. 18: WQED and Dominion celebrate 20 years of volunteer energy. At Sen. John Heinz Pittsburgh Regional History Center. By invitation.

Sept. 18: St. Lucy's Auxiliary to the Blind Vision of Hope Luncheon. At Oakmont Country Club; 412-302-3298.

Sept. 18: Freddie Sanchez Players for Kidz Gala. At the Westin Convention Center; 724-766-9416.

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Sept. 20: Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill benefit The Sounds of Charity. At Ceco;oam Ja;; Seton Hill University; 724-836-0406 ext 644

Sept. 19: Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra's A Golden Soriee. At Heinz Hall; 412-392-6070

Sept. 20: Boyd Community Center Celebrate the Center. At the Plaza at the Hillman Center for Performing Arts, Shady Side Acamy; 412-784-0383

Sept. 20: The First Tee of Pittsburgh 19th Hole in One Reception. At the Bob O'Connor Golf Course, Schenley Park; 412-622-0108

Sept. 20: Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's 14th annual Polo for the Cure. At Stom Hollow Farm, Ligonier: 412-395-2872

Sept. 20: St Lucy's Auxiliary to the Blind Bishop's Tea. At the Bishop's Residence; 412-302-3298

Sept. 21: Magee Birthday Party for Magee Women's Hospital UPMC. At Kennywood Park; 412-641-8950

Sept. 23: Allegheny Valley School Celebration 2008 with Terry Fator. At Carnegie Museum of Pittsburgh; 412-299-2228

Sept. 24: Allegheny County Bar Foundation 11th Annual Fellows Reception and Dinner. At LeMont Restaurant; 412-402-6611

Sept. 24: Bidwell Training Center 40th Anniversary Celebration. At the Bidwell Training Center; www.bidwell-training.org

Sept. 25: Hearth's Art of Wine & Food to benefit homeless women and children. At Heinz History Center; 412-939-2302

Sept. 25: Pittsburgh Community Services 25th Anniversary Luncheon. At Marriott City Center; 412-392-4553

Sept. 26: The X Ball to benefit Fraxa. At the Omni William Penn; 724- 777-2866

Sept. 26: The Fifth Annual Pittsburgh Fashion Story. At J. Verno Studio; 412-390-3808

Sept. 26: Asbury Heights Centennial Gala. At St. Clair Country Club; 412-571-5121

Sept. 26: TPM Theatrical Productions benefit Gala. A the Marriott City Center; 412-779-9804

Sept. 27: A beautiful evening Strolling Wine Dinner to benefit Genesis of Pittsburgh Washington Center. atr Cafe Euro; 412-766-2693

Sept. 27: Feathered Jewels Gala to benefit the National Aviary. At the Hunt Armory, Shadyside; 412-323-7235 ext. 214

Sept. 27: The Early Learning Institute's Jewel Ball. At St. Clair Country Club; 412-922-8322 ext. 27

Sept. 27: The 25th anniversary of "Flashdance" screening & party to benefit Pittsburgh Film Office. At South Side Works Cinema; 412-261-2744

Sept. 27: The Sewickley Heights History Center Riding & Driving Party. At the Sewcikley Heights History Center; 412-741-4487

Sept. 27: Benefit for the Sisters of Charity Seton Hill, The Sounds of Charity II. At Seton-LaSalle High School; 412-343-1382

Sept. 28: American Liver Foundation Flavors of Pittsburgh. At the Westin Convention social register

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