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Watch the Trailers and Vote for Your Favorite Pittsburgh Film Projects

While you know that some big blockbuster movies are shot in Pittsburgh, there are quite a few Pittsburghers who are working on their own film project.  The Sprout Fund has put together a special round of grants to help some of these local filmmakers finish and promote their films.

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The public is invited to watch the trailers here and vote for your favorite films.  The deadline for public voting is December 2, 2013.  (Take a minute to watch the intro video that The Sprout Fund put together for this project.  They filmed this intro at the Hollywood Theater in Dorming and it provides a nice overview of the project) Continue reading →

Preview Screening of Pgh Made Short Films and Videos – Mon. November 25

The Sprout Fund

The Sprout Fund (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

The Sprout Fund is a Pittsburgh non-profit that has been giving out grants to project big and small that make this city a better place to live.  This year the Sprout Fund has put together a special round of grants for film and video projects.

On Monday, November 25, the public is invited to watch the trailers and vote for their favorites. Afterwards you will have a chance to vote for your favorites.  Voting will be factored into the decision of which projects receive funding from the Sprout Fund.  This event is open to the public and free to attend.

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The Sprout Fund Hosts A Fall Open House – Nov. 2

One of the Pittsburgh non-profits that has been doing what they do to make Pittsburgh a better place is the Sprout Fund – think of it as a Pittsburgh Kickstarter, before Kickstarter ever existed.  The Sprout Fund has been making small grants to people/organizations with ideas for projects to make Pittsburgh a better place to live.

The Sprout Fund started with the Seed Award Program back in 2001 – in the past 11 years various Seed Awards have helped to launch many projects that are continuing to serve Pittsburgh today – Bike Pittsburgh, GTECH and Handmade Arcade all got started with the help of the Sprout Fund’s grants.  You can read more about the first 10 years of the Sprout Fund here in the Post-Gazette and check out the projects they have funded here.

Sprout Programming has expanded from the Seed Award and they now run the Spark program that focues on kids, creativity and technology.

On November 2, 2012 stop by the Sprout Fund offices located on Penn Avenue in Garfield to check out some the projects that have been supported, there will be snacks, drinks and music as well.

Join Sprout, neighbors, friends, current, and past projects for an open house on Nov. 2 from 5:30-9:30pm at Sprout offices:
5423 Penn Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15203, next to EDGE studio and across from The Quiet Storm!

Enjoy complimentary snacks and drinks while listening to live entertainment from Lungs Face Feet and DJ Edgar Um. Guests can meet board members and staff to learn about Sprouts programs and discover recent projects funded by Sprout’s Seed Award!

Special thanks to EDGE studio, Whole Foods Market, Penn Brewery, Clear Story, Inc., & Thommy Conroy!

Save The Date! Some Fun Fundraisers to Add to Your Calendar.

Here is a run down of some summer events that benefit great organizations here in Pittsburgh.

Tuesday, June 28 – Benefits Attack Theater
Shadyside Friends: Mark your calendars! Attack Theatre Summer Happy Hour June 28th!
Saturday, July 9 – Softball Tournament to Benefit the Josh Gibson Foundation

Massaro Corporation » 2nd Annual Josh Gibson Foundation and Massaro Corporation Charity Softball Tournament- July 9, 2011

Josh Gibson 1911-2011- Centennial Celebration kicks off with the 2nd Annual Josh Gibson Foundation and Massaro Corporation Softball Tournament, scheduled for July 9, 2011 at the Josh Gibson Field. Massaro Corporation is partnering with the Josh Gibson Foundation for the second annual Josh Gibson and Massaro Corporation Charity Softball Game to be held at the newly renovated Josh Gibson Field in the Hill District of Pittsburgh on Saturday, July 9.

Thursday, July 14 – Benefits The Sprout Fund

Thur. July 14 – Shop Anthropologie and Support the Sprout Fund

Celebrate the Pittsburgh Anthropolgie store’s 1 year anniversary.  10% of all sales on July 14, 2011 will benefit The Sprout Fund.

Saturday, July 23 – Benefits The Pittsburgh Glass Center

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A night of Xtreme art and entertainment to celebrate Pittsburgh Glass Center’s 10th anniversary! VIP Admission: $100 6:30 – 11pm (includes access to Verde Lounge, private glassblowing demonstrations, plus a hot & sticky special gift)

Saturday, August 20

Heinz History Center – Events

From Caesar Augustus to Vito Corleone, Italian men of power have proven their worth on the bocce court. Come, throw out the pallino, and throw down for a worthy cause at the History Center’s Second Annual Bocce Tournament and Festival. More than 20 four-person teams will showcase their bocce skills for a day of fun.

Saturday, August 27 – Benefits Steel City Derby Demons

A Black Eye Affair – pingg.com

25 single, $40 couple An evening of Art, Auctions, and Roller Derby featuring local food and drink vendors. Questions? SCDDartauction@gmail.com

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World Records, Free Hot Dogs, and Rugby – Radio Round Up – June 4, 2010

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Most Friday mornings at 6:45 am, you can listen to IheartPGH talk live with Jim and Randy on the WDVE morning show about things to do in Pittsburgh on the weekend.  Here is our list of events and links to more information for this weekend….

First Fridays on Penn Avenue

  • Galleries and more stay open late on Penn Ave
  • Stop the Sprout Fund for their Summer Social to learn more about some of their recent projects
Paddle at the Point – Pittsburgh to attempt to break the world record

  • Pittsburgh is the host city for World Environment Day – it is like the international version of Earth Day.
  • As part of the celebration Pittsburghers will try to break the world record for number of canoes and kayaks on the water at once
  • Saturday, June 5, 2010 – The rivers will be closed to boat traffic and filled with paddlers
  • The current record is 1,104 boats
  • Want to participate? – Register by Friday at 10 am
  • More info is available at PaddleatthePoint.com
  • Some of Pittsburgh’s favorite Mom bloggers are teaming up with the folks at Hewbrew National for a free picnic
  • Saturday, June 5 11:30am-3:30pm @ Highland Park Reservoir
  • Family fun in the park! Free hot dogs, kids activities and more