Happy St. Patrick's Day!
March is chock full of deadlines. March 15th is deadline for both a scholarship and for musicians, bands and food vendors to express interest in performing and selling at City events. Tuesday, the 14th you can join a national discussion with other cities on the future of music and performance venues.
So read on!
Cheers,
Allison Harnden
Nighttime Economy Manager
City of Pittsburgh
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Musicians & Food Vendors Wanted
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City Events
The CitiParks Office of Special Events invites entertainers and food vendors to complete an interest form ahead of the 2023 summer events season. Local bands, orchestras, musical artists and food vendors of all kinds are encouraged to complete the simple online form to express interest in playing or serving at two-hour concerts and other city-sponsored events.
DEADLINE MARCH 15th
Find the Musician Interest Form HERE
Find the Food Vendor Interest Form HERE
More info: Contact specialevents@pittsburghpa.gov
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OFFICE OF NIGHTTIME ECONOMY |
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PA House Reps Hold Hearing on Public Safety and Nightlife |
Office of Nighttime Economy testified at the hearing hosted by State Rep Jessica Benham. Speaking alongside nightlife venues and residents, Allison Harnden shared businesses' challenges, and asked for state assistance for resources to support safe nightlife and life at night. |
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Office of Nighttime Economy partnered with Office of Homeland Security, EMS, Lawrenceville Corp. and Lawrenceville United to organize trainings for owners and staff from night businesses citywide. Spirit in Lawrenceville hosted the space and food. The session includes Active Shooter, Stop the Bleed, CPR and Narcan trainings. |
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Office of Nighttime Economy convened City departments to meet with night businesses for the annual pre-St. Patrick's Day bar safety meeting on the South Side.
The goal is to get everyone on the same page: go over logistics, pre-empt issues, and plan for safety and business success.
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PATRON RESPONSIBILITY
As a business, you do your part to make nightlife a fun and safe experience. But patrons have a role, too.
In anticipation of St, Patrick's Day, the Office of Nighttime Economy has posted reminders on social media. Feel free to share them. Find us on Facebook and Instagram
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Get Out the Vote
Nominations are closed but if your business is on the Best of" ballot, you can earn more votes by making some noise about it.
Download "Vote Now" images from Pittsburgh Magazine for your social media and website and get your customers pumped up about voting!
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$50k Music in Action Grant |
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The Live Music Society’s is accepting applications for grants up to $50k for venues whose primary business is live music. Must be in business on or before Jan 1, 2019 and have occupancy 50-300. The goal of the music in Action grant is to help venues explore new ways to:
- Expand existing audience
- Develop pathways that lead to revenue generation
- Connect with a younger demographic
- Welcome, include and support historically marginalized groups, including BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and people with disabilities
- Take a chance on a new program or initiative otherwise not able to implement or expand.
- Generate more press, increases attention and stronger ticket sales
- Make better use of facilities during daytime hours
- Contribute to long-term economic viability
Deadline: March 30th
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Scholarships up to $10k - March 15th Deadline
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National Restaurants Association's Education Foundation is accepting scholarship applications for parttime or fulltime students pursuing an undergraduate degree in restaurant, culinary or hospitality-related majors. Apply online HERE
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$2k Scholarships for Culinary & Management |
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Advance your Staff's Skills
Do you employ a special person who wants to move up? Connect them to this scholarship!
The Pennsylvania Restaurant & Lodging Association Education Foundation awards multiple $2,000 scholarships to students who are pursuing their post-secondary education in culinary arts and hospitality management.
Deadline: April 1, 2023
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Crowd Science: The Normalization of Deviance
In this edition of The Event Safety Podcast, Danielle and Steve continue their conversation from last episode with a closer look at the concept of the normalization of deviance, including its origins, why it happens, and most importantly how to avoid it. They also revisit the idea of the “Swiss cheese model” of risk mitigation and lessons from John Barylick’s excellent book on the Station Nightclub fire Killer Show.
Listen at your leisure HERE
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The Future of Music and Music Venues
Mar 14 - 1pm est: They were the first to close and the last to open. Live music and live music venues were greatly impacted by COVID era restrictions. As public demand increases, the music industry faces challenges from rent, security staff shortages, insurance and competition from festivals and events.
Join in the discussion. Register HERE
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Follow us for daily updates on Pittsburgh's Nighttime Economy and upcoming news and events.
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Check out previous newsletters for more information. |
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HELP US HELP YOU: Send your questions, challenges, or useful tidbits to Allison Or give us a call at 412-400-9007.
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References to a specific product, process, or service does not constitute or imply an endorsement. Always, consult your professional service providers to decide if a resource is a right fit for your business.
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