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Save Our Stages Act passes with Covid stimulus, gives hope to local concert venues
Stages across Pittsburgh and across the country and the world have gone silent because of the Covid pandemic. Live music, which plays a huge part in shaping a city’s cultural identity, has mostly been missing since mid-March.
Now, finally, thanks to the #SaveOurStages campaign, there’s hope for America’s music venues and promoters. As part of the recent $900 million stimulus package passed by Congress, $15 billion is being directed to support independent music venues, movie theaters and similar cultural institutions. This will provide a lifeline for iconic Pittsburgh venues like Mr. Small’s Theatre, the Roxian Theatre, Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall and Spirit.
Public Health Department workers will receive a gift card, in addition to a free meal. 7:00 am, Dec. 15, 2020 ×
Kathryn Kester is the executive director of the Greater Grand Forks Young Professionals. Bonnie Meibers / Grand Forks Herald
A Grand Forks nonprofit has exceeded its
In a Monday news release, Kathryn Kester, GGFYP executive director, said $1,900 has been raised, which surpasses the group’s anticipated goals. In addition to a free meal from Smiling Moose Deli, health department workers will receive a $20 gift card from a locally owned business of their choice.
“Thank you, Greater Grand Forks Young Professionals, for the opportunity to highlight the activities of the Grand Forks Public Health Department and our dedicated staff,” said Marcus Lee, regional emergency preparedness and response coordinator. “With the long hours we often work behind the scenes of this pandemic, it is nice to know we are appreciated. The lunch is a nice token of gratitude th
By Katie On The X
Dec 12, 2020
Meet Ugly Blondes, a refreshing, grungier rock band in town consisting of Nate Cross (vocals/guitar), Justin Cross (guitar), Nick Chesko (bass) and Gareth Blyth (Drums). They are a part of Steel City Death Club, a recording studio-meets-label-meets-booking company based in Pittsburgh. Since forming in 2014, Ugly Blondes have released two EP s and four albums - the most recent release,
Fluff Capacitor, is home to the single, Destroyer, which you can hear in rotation this month part of Hometown for the Holidays. If you re a local show-goer, or a frequent flyer at The Smiling Moose, you ve most likely seen them perform.