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Tori Mistick wearing Diana Misetic and Leslie McAllister in Shop JuJu's.

SEEN: Style Social @ The Warhol draws the fashionistas

Roughly 50 fashionistas arrived at The Andy Warhol Museum on Wednesday evening to socialize and take in the Halston exhibit.

1 day ago

LouAnn Ross, executive director of Jeremiah's Place, in the reading area.

#LetsMakeASEEN: Jeremiah's Place

Crisis child-care center in Larimer is helping ease care issues.

1 day ago

Interior of Emporio on Penn Avenue, Downtown.

#SEENHotSpot: Sienna Mercato

Sienna Mercato, a stack of three restaurants at 942 Penn Ave. in the Cultural District, has become a hotspot for the fun and fashionable.

1 day ago

Jenly Deiter of Kelsey Keller Aerial at the National Aviary's Night in the Tropics.

#SEENPartyTrends: Aerial Performers

At parties all around town, from the Heart Ball to the Aviary, aerialists are flying high.

1 day ago

Viola Valetta and Gisele Fetterman at the Every Child annual luncheon at the LeMont Restaurant on Mt. Washington. #SEENInspiring

#SEEN: SummerPartyRewind

Every Child’s annual luncheon and a happy hour to benefit Pittsburgh New Music Ensemble.

1 day ago

Joseph Nocito Jr. and Alexis Wukich at their wedding. #SEENHavingFun

#SEENWedding: A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Joe Nocito Jr. and Alexis Wukich exchange vows during a lavish local wedding.

1 week ago

Shellie Hipsky. #SEENBestGlam

Fabulous Forties event held at the Wyndham Grand

Guests jived back in time Saturday night at the Fabulous Forties Fashion Show and Gala hosted by Shellie Hipsky.

1 week ago

Anita and Joe Moran with a great horned owl, Merlin. #SEENChairs

Pittsburgh Zoo’s & PPG Aquarium’s 16th annual Summer Safari.

Summer Safari event plays host to more than 1,500 guests.

1 week ago

Erika Hennings, left, and Rachael Crossman, from Opera Theater of Pittsburgh SummerFest, perform "Karaoke Catastrophe."

Happy Hour! Pop-Up Opera hits Downtown

Unsuspecting restaurant patrons were happily surprised by 5-minute performances by Pittsburgh Opera company’s young artists.

2 weeks ago

Vegan Pittsburgh member Niki Penberg.

Pittsburgh Vegan Festival Summer Edition!

Roughly 500 people enjoyed different vegan vendors from around the city at the event held at the Allegheny Unitarian Universalist Church.

2 weeks ago

Saleem and Patti Ghubril with Pam and Ken McCrory.

Pittsburgh Promise: Fireworks on Mt. Washington

Pam and Ken McCrory hosted roughly 50 guests in their home to raise awareness for the Pittsburgh Promise scholarship program.

2 weeks ago

Dee Dee Troutman, Debbie Mancuso and Carole Kamin.

The 3rd Wild Orchid Party held at Skybar

The Wild Orchid Party hosted by the Ladies Hospital Aid Society raised roughly $25,000.

2 weeks ago

Jane Broeren, Deb Smit and Beth Evans.

#SEENSummerPartyRewind

Another look at some recent summer parties.

2 weeks ago

Maggie and John Schmotzer.

Vintage Grand Prix Black Tie & Tailpipes Gala

The event raised an estimated $95,000 to benefit the Autism Society of Pittsburgh and Allegheny Valley School.

3 weeks ago

Party invitations

#SEENSocialTrends: Répondez s'il vous plaît

How Pittsburgh sends party invitations and responds to them varies by event and generation.

3 weeks ago

Thommy Conro and Veronica Corpuz.

2014 Cosmopolitan Pittsburgh event supports Pittsburgh Cultural Trust

The August Wilson Center welcomed roughly 750 partygoers to the bohemian-in-the-tropics-styled party Friday.

3 weeks ago

Jane and Michael Dixon with Benito, a hyacinth macaw.

National Aviary's Night in the Tropics

Roughly 1,000 partygoers flocked to the National Aviary on the North Side on Saturday night for a fire-themed tropical party..

3 weeks ago

State Sen. Wayne Fontana and Natalie Cox.

EQT Pittsburgh Three Rivers Regatta VIP Party

Partygoers gather along the Allegheny Steps Riverwalk to celebrate the 2014 Three Rivers Regatta.

4 weeks ago

Bob Sendall.

#SEENSocialTrends: Party Planning

Pittsburgh's Bob Sendall, caterer extraordinaire, gives five tips for the best summer party.

4 weeks ago

Emily Peachey.

#SEENRisingStar: Emily Peachey

Pittsburgh's Emily Peachey was headed to law school when the acting bug changed her course.

4 weeks ago

From left, front row, Ezzynce, 9, DeLana, 9, Tahira, 8, Shakyna, 10, Au'Nae, 11, and back row, Rylee, 12, Jordan, 11, Rayquel, 13, Loren, 12, and Victory, 11, at Gwen's Girls.

#LetsMakeASEEN: Gwen's Girls

Gwen's Girls in Pittsburgh aims to provide a safety net for girls and women in difficult circumstances.

4 weeks ago

Co-owner B. DeFrancis with bartender Kristy Martin.

#SEENHotSpot: Altius

Pittsburgh's new chic dining spot Altius aims to elevate dining to a new level.

4 weeks ago

Dr. George and Rebekah Mazariegos.

Diamonds & Denim event benefits Children's Hospital

South Beach came to Downtown’‍s Market Square on Saturday night to benefit Children's Hospital.

1 month ago

Joyce Bender, Angela Reynolds and Khrysta Brown. #SEENInspiring

Private donors reception to support Project SERVE

Project SERVE supports veterans and their families.

1 month ago

Bishop David Zubik, Joanne Rogers and Bill Strickland.

Pursuer of Peace Award posthumously given to Fred Rogers

Fred Rogers was posthumously honored with the Pursuer of Peace Award on June 22.  His widow, Joanne, accepted the award.

1 month ago

Sy Holzer with Laura Karet.

Person of Vision celebration held at Heinz Field Club East

More than 200 guests came out to honor Giant Eagle CEO Laura Karet at the Heinz Field East Club Lounge, North Shore.

1 month ago

Sarah Hall and Robert Flynn Johnson.

Opening Celebration of Degas exhibit held at the Frick

The opening exhibit of Edgar Degas at the Frick Art & Historical Center drew a crowd of nearly 550.

1 month ago

From left, Kevion Latham, Antonio Quarterman and Brandon Hudson of WPXI.

Every Child Inc.’s 'Executives Got Talent!' held at the Pittsburgh Improv

Six nonprofit executives showcased their hidden talents at Every Child Inc.’s Executives Got Talent! event.

1 month ago

Co-chairs Sarah Thomas and Dan Drawbaugh.

Mattress Factory’s Urban Garden Party

The Mattress Factory hosts its annual party which raised $250,000.

1 month ago

Nicole Coleman and Lachelle Binion.

A+ Schools' 10th Anniversary held at Consol

Nearly 350 guests went to the head of the class for supporting A+ Schools at the recent event.

1 month ago

The Rev. James and Jacqueline Simms.

Retirement gala for the Rev. James Simms

Rev. Simms was honored with a retirement gala at the Wyndham Grand for his 40 years of service to St. Paul Baptist Church.

1 month ago

Alina, Carol and Stephanie Massaro.

Massaro Research Fund Dinner held at Oakmont County Club

Carol Massaro began the Alzheimer's Research Fund in honor of her husband, Joseph, who was diagnosed with this disease six years ago.

1 month ago

Tiger Weaver, Sydney Olberg and Channing McNeal.

LGBTQ Endowment Launch

Three Rivers Community Foundation establishes endowment fund specifically for LGBTQ causes.

1 month ago

Robert Nelkin and Sharon Epperson.

CNBC's Sharon Epperson visits Pittsburgh

Sharon Epperson‘‍s visit, presented by United Way, benefits United for Women.

1 month ago

Barbara Baker with a cheetah.

Imagination Untamed: Zoo Gala 2014

Zoo Gala raises more than $500,000 to help launch educational initiative, Wildlife Launch.

1 month ago

Sereena Tucker, Lorrie Kiger and Kaylan Moore.

Yale Club of Pittsburgh hosts All-Ivy Young Alumni Happy Hour

More than 70 local alumni from Yale, Harvard, Brown, Princeton and other distinctive schools celebrate Brown's 250th anniversary.

1 month ago

Richard Parsakian, Tomé Cousin and C.T. Steele.

Pride in the Street celebrates the LGBT community

The Delta Foundation of Pittsburgh presents Pride in the Street.

1 month ago

Rolling Stones Tribute band Jumpin' Jack Flash, with, from left, John Macho (as Ron Wood), Garrett Andrae (Mick Jagger) and Mike Scheer (Keith Richards).

Hard Rock Cafe hosts 12th anniversary party

The Hard Rock Cafe at Station Square celebrated its 12th anniversary Saturday with a free show by Jumpin Jack Flash.

1 month ago

Thomas Keller with Sheryl and Jeff Broadhurst.

From Garden to Table: A Gala Tribute to Thomas Keller

A sold-out crowd of more than 350 attended the feast catered by all-star chefs from Pittsburgh to honor chef Thomas Keller.

1 month ago

Henry Krakovsky with John and Gerri Boccella.

Pittsburgh Promise hosts event in Highland Park

The Pittsburgh Promise provides  scholarships of up to $40,000 to eligible graduates of the Pittsburgh Public School District.

1 month ago

Logan Zirwas, age 7 from Imperial, Pa.

Variety hosts 29th annual Golf Invitational

Variety’s My Bike Program provides adaptive bikes to eligible children with disabilities

1 month ago

Jeff D. Dutkovic and Everett McElveen.

Life’sWork 23rd annual Golf Invitational

Former professional athletes and community members play to raise funds for Life’s Work.

1 month ago

Kelsey and Brandon Keller.

Full Bloom 6 held at Kelly Strayhorn

The Sixth Annual Summer Dance Party swelled to more than 300 as guests were getting down with their funky footwork.

1 month ago

Susan and Lee Baierl.

Great Night Gala benefits Children's Museum of Pittsburgh

With 400 guests it was the second best attended party in the museum's history.

1 month ago

Morgan, George and Moira Davison

CLO Guild Ball held at Westin Convention Center

It was "A Night to Remember" for musical theater at the Westin Convention Center, Downtown, for the 59th CLO Guild Ball on Saturday.

1 month ago

GLSEN volunteer Eric D’Ambrogi with Vanessa Davis and Rachel Reifman.

GLSEN Youth Pride Prom held at The Warhol

The Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network (GLSEN)’s Pittsburgh Youth Pride Prom so young people can celebrate in a safe environment.

1 month ago

2014 Father of the Year Award Honorees: Jason Ross, Ron Violi and John Paul.

Father of the Year awards raises funds for American Diabetes Association

Father’s Day Council held the fourth annual Father of the Year Awards dinner at the Westin Convention Center, Downtown, Friday night.

1 month ago

Pat Julkowski, Leslie Wojdowski and Holly Wald.

LeMont event raises funds for breast cancer research

About 150 guests who came to the LeMont Restaurant on Mount Washington for Komen Pittsburgh’s “A Celebration of the Promise” dinner.

1 month ago

Terry Fedele with Cliff Lechwar and Angie Longo.

Renewal Inc. hosts fundraiser at Omni William Penn

Renewal Inc. raises funds to help people who have been through the criminal justice system restore their lives.

1 month ago

Toni Sacco, Veronica Corpuz and Deb Acklin.

Three Rivers Arts Festival party held at Cultural Trust

Event kicks off the Three Rivers Arts Festival.

1 month ago

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Natalie Bencivenga's SEEN documents Pittsburgh social life in all its diversity. Beyond the galas, the glitterati and the glamour, it chronicles the way we live today and the people who are engaged in making this community a vibrant place to live.

A Pittsburgh native who has a master's degree in social work, Ms. Bencivenga ran her own online lifestyle magazine for five years. She is broadening the reach of SEEN by expanding the kinds of events the Post-Gazette covers. She also heavily uses social media to engage readers so that even if they can't be at the party with SEEN, they'll be part of the party.

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    AUGUST

    Aug 5: UnWINEd, a Toast to Hope for a Cure; La Casa Narcisi Winery in Gibsonia; https://givetochildrens.org/unwined
    Aug 8: Rivers Casino Anniversary Party; at Rivers Casino; go to www.riverscasino.com for tickets
    Aug 14: Friends at the Table celebrates Sisters Place 20th Anniversary; at Omni William Penn Hotel; www.sisterplace.org
    Aug. 14: Cystic Fibrosis’ 50 Finest Award Dinner; at Omni William Penn; finest.cff.org/activity/cff/50finest
    Aug 14: Youth Jazz Workshop to “Keep Jazz Alive”; Penn Ave Parklet (743 Penn Ave); 412-727-7855 or email tracey@wilkinsburgcdc.org
    Aug 17: Pressley Ridge Ice Cream Fundae; Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium
    Aug 17: Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s Ballet Under the Stars; Hartwood Acres; 412-454-9138 or email hdougherty@pittsburghballet.org
    Aug. 18: ACHIEVA’s 16th Annual Million Dollar Golf Outing; Valley Brook Country Club, McMurray; 412-995-5000 X 526 or email jrhoades@achieva.info
    Aug 20: 22nd Annual Bob O'Connor Cookie Cruise; at Gateway Clipper Fleet, Station Square Dock; www.boboconnorfoundation.com/cookie-cruise/
    Aug. 22: Carabella Fashion Show to Benefit Alzheimer’s Association; in Oakmont on Allegheny River Blvd; agrimm@alz.org
    Aug 23: Ladies Hospital Aid Society presents Orchids in the Moonlight; at the Fairmont Hotel; lhasoffice@gmail.com or call 412-648-6106 for ticket inquiries.
    Aug 26: 6th Annual Breakfast at the Rivers Club to celebrate the 94th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment; Rivers Club, Oxford Centre Downtown; bonnie255@aol.com or call 412-480-5247

    SEPT

    Sept 5: Partner’s for Quality 11th Annual Pittsburgh Fashion Story; At Power Center Ballroom at Duquesne University; 412-446-0702 or www.pfq.org
    Sept 5: Riverlife’s Party at the Pier Gold & Glam; at 777 Casino Drive, North Shore; 412-258-6636 X 105 or www.partyatthepier.com
    Sept. 6: Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Gala;
    Sept 6: Family House & Fifth Third Bank Host 31st Annual Family House Polo Match; at Hartwood Acres; www.showclix.com/FHPolo
    Sept 10: 6th Annual Sunflower POWER Event; at PerLora, 2220 East Carson Street, South Side; estimmel@power-recovery.com or call 412-243-7535 X 223
    Sept 13: Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra’s: For Your Eyes Only; beginning at Duquesne Club ending at Fairmont; 412-392-6070
    Sept 15: Our Clubhouse (formerly Gilda’s Club) presents Over the Edge; at Oliver Building; https://www.facebook.com/events/662415223837252
    Sept 18: The New Hazlett Theater presents Salon Noir; at New Hazlett Theater; newhazletttheater.org
    Sept 19: Every Child Inc. presents Challenge the Champions; at Wyndham Grand, Pittsburgh Downtown; http://www.everychildinc.org/
    Sept 20: Butterfly Ball; at Oakmont Country Club; www.mywoodlands.org
    Sept 24: 100th Anniversary Tea honoring West Penn Hospital Women’s Committee; at Wintergarden of West Penn Hospital; for tickets email swaite@wpahs.org or call 412-330-4434
    Sept. 26: Art on Fire Celebration & Auction; at American Eagle Outfitters Headquarters at Southside Works 77 Hot Metal Street in Pittsburgh; www.pittsburghglasscenter.org


    OCT

    Oct 2: Extra Mile Foundation Wine Tasting Event; at Reed Smith; 412-456-3103

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