Flash!: Bricolage; Pittsburgh Proud Gala; AGH Auxiliary gala; 'Shake Your Booties'

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Sunday, April 7, 2013 9:00 p.m. | Sunday, April 7, 2013 9:00 p.m.

Andrew Russell | Tribune-Review

B.U.S. 8: Six local playwrights embarked on a 90-minute bus ride, then had 12 hours in which to write a 10-minute play inspired by the journey. The experience was the subject of celebration during Bricolage Urban Scrawl (B.U.S.) 8. Hosted by the Bricolage Production Company, a VIP reception on April 5 served as pre-game for the curtain rising on the following day. Pictured are Carmelle Nickens and Frank Vitale with co-chairs Tim McVay and David Bush (center)

Heidi Murrin | Tribune-Review

AGH GALA: Esteemed members of the city's health and medical community were the subject of much celebration during the Pittsburgh Proud Gala on April 6. Hosted by the Allegheny County Medical Society at the Omni William Penn, the annual event benefited the ACMS Foundation Medical, Nursing, and Healthcare Student Scholarship Funds. Pictured here are prexy Dr. Amelia Pare with event chair Dr. John Delaney.

Heidi Murrin | Tribune-Review

AGH GALA: Fly Me to the Moon was the theme of the Allegheny General Hospital Auxiliary gala on April 6. Held at the Westin Convention Center hotel, the event was co-chaired by Gabrielle and Douglas Blythe and Dr. Mark and Robin Trombetta. Among the crowd was special guest of honor Brandon Marinacci, pictured here with his wife, Valerie, and Auxiliary prexy Andrea Joubert. Marinacci, who suffered from epilepsy since childhood, was celebrating six years of being seizure-free since undergoing a surgical procedure that removed part of his brain. “They gave me my life back,” he said.

Heidi Murrin | Tribune-Review

‘SHAKE YOUR BOOTIES’: Former Steelers defensive end Aaron Smith and his wife, Jaimie, were honored April 6 for their dedication to children in the community. The “Shake Your Booties” event for the Children’s Home of Pittsburgh and Lemieux Family Center was held in the East Club Lounge of Heinz Field and drew more than 400 guests. Co-chairs were Ranny Ferguson and Julie Kline.

Heidi Murrin | Tribune-Review

From left, Pamela Schanwald, Julie Kline, Eric Boughner, Ranny Ferguson, and Nancy Angus at The Children's Home Gala at Heinz Field Saturday, April 6, 2013.

Heidi Murrin | Tribune-Review

AGH GALA: From left, Dr. Mark Trombetta and his wife Robin and Gabrielle and Douglas Blythe at the Allegheny General Hospital Fly Me to the Moon Gala at the Westin Saturday, April 6, 2013.

Heidi Murrin | Tribune-Review

AGH GALA: From left, Dr. Ralph Schmeltz, Kim Tilotson Fleming, and Dr. James Luketich at the Allegheny County Medical Society Proud Gala at the Omni William Penn Saturday, April 6, 2013.

Heidi Murrin | Tribune-Review

AGH GALA: Dr. Gregory Molter, left, and Dr. Daniel Brooks at the Allegheny County Medical Society Pittsburgh Proud Gala at the Omni William Penn Saturday, April 6, 2013.

B.U.S. 8

What happens when six local playwrights embark on a 90-minute bus ride and then have 12 hours to write a 10-minute play inspired by the journey was the subject of celebration during Bricolage Urban Scrawl (B.U.S.) 8.

Pittsburgh Proud Gala

The Pittsburgh Proud Gala, hosted by the Allegheny County Medical Society at the Omni William Penn, benefited the ACMS Foundation Medical, Nursing and Healthcare Student Scholarship Funds.

Allegheny General Hospital Auxiliary gala

“Fly Me to the Moon” was the theme of the Allegheny General Hospital Auxiliary gala on April 6.

‘Shake Your Booties'

More than 400 guests were encouraged to “Shake Your Booties” for The Children's Home of Pittsburgh and Lemieux Family Center.

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