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Tuesday, June 17, 2003

Riverfront friends plan to celebrate with Trail Mix(er)

Talk about designated driving: The Friends of the Riverfront invite you to consider hiking, biking, boating or busing to its annual Trail Mix(er), "a confluence of music, art and energy." It will be held outdoors from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday near the nonprofit's offices at the Pittsburgh Terminal Properties on the South Side.

Friends will spotlight its environmental and recreational projects along the Three Rivers Heritage Trail, particularly the plans for the unfinished trail between 10th and First streets along the south shore of the Monongahela River, just below the party.

Also celebrated will be the return of the mayflies to this region, through the art installation "Mayflies," a Persephone Project by Carnegie Mellon University's Stephanie Flom. And also in the air will be the sounds of the Boilermaker Jazz Band with Jennie Luvv.

Food and drink are included in the price of tickets, which are $50, or only $35 for members or if you arrive by foot, bike, boat or bus. For more information, including about discounts for groups of 10 or more, call 412-488-0212 or e-mail Jennifer@friendsoftheriverfront.org.

(Bob Batz Jr.)

PSO happy hour

People usually go to Heinz Hall for top-notch concerts, but this Thursday it will be for top-shelf liquor. Not to mention good conversation.

Although the PSO won't play a note, it's opening the Heinz Hall Garden for a public happy hour, "Symphony With a Splash." With a cash bar and a jazz band, the shindig runs from about 5:30 to 7 p.m., long enough to meet a few friends or gossip about work away from smoky bars. It's a word-of-mouth event, to be repeated in the summer several times, so you won't see any ads or signs for it.

(Andrew Druckenbrod)

Music workshops

The Duquesne University Summer Music workshops are continuing. The remaining schedule:

Monday through June 27: "Instrumental Jazz." Led by Mike Tomaro and offered to jazz enthusiasts 13 and older, topics include ear training, jazz history and arranging.

July 12-18: "In the Studio." This session explores all aspects of recording and is open to anyone with interest in the topic.

July 14-15: "Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow: Chant in the Liturgy." Visiting Professor Edward Schaefer works with church and clergy in this two-week session on ways to incorporate chant into contemporary liturgy.

July 21-25: "Guitar and Bass Workshop." Joe Beck and Jimmy Ponder are instructors.

Preregistration is required for all workshops; fees vary. Information: 1-800-934-0159 or visit www.music.duq.edu/2003summer.html.

(Rosa Colucci)

40 under 40

Pittsburgh magazine and the Pittsburgh Urban Magnet Project, better known as PUMP, are accepting nominations for the fifth annual "40 Under 40" awards, which spotlight those who "through their vision, passion, commitment, visibility, diversity of interests and community involvement make Pittsburgh a better place to live, play and work."

Nomination forms are available at www.wqed.org/mag/ or at www.pump.org and must be submitted by July 1. Winners will be featured in the November issue of Pittsburgh magazine.

(R.C)