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All That Jazz It’s a familiar sound at the tower – the classic jazz tunes of pianist, composer and producer, Rick Gallagher. Since 1995, Rick has been the tower’s spotlight pianist. He fondly remembers bringing his children to the tower when they were quite young. “I would occasionally bring one of them in while I was playing my shift. I would set them up with a coloring book under the piano and get them something from Starbucks to keep them occupied,” he recalls. “It definitely brought some extra entertainment to the lobby.” Today, Rick’s four children range in age from 11 to 17. As his children have grown, so has his musical career. Over the years, Rick has done solo and group work in a wide range of contemporary styles – finding his voice as a player and composer in classic jazz. He has worked with many of the region’s top jazz musicians, singers and bands. We asked Rick a few questions as he starts his 23rd year at the tower. Who is your favorite artist? Tough choice! Probably Red Garland or Oscar Peterson, but many others come to mind. And your favorite love song? Another tough choice! Here are two: “Body and Soul” and “My One and Only Love.” Tell us something people would be surprised to know about you. I like to do construction projects – I put an addition on my house. What’s new for 2018? I’ve been composing and producing music for film and TV for a few years now. This year, I have my first digital “not jazz piano” release under the artist name “Rick Gallagher Project.” You can listen and follow on Spotify, Pandora, AppleMusic, iTunes and other music streaming sites. For more about Rick and his music, visit www.rickgallagher.com. And be sure to stop by the lobby and introduce yourself. Rick is always glad to meet tenants and play their special requests. Energy Star Leader The tower has been awarded Energy Star Certification for 2017. It’s the second year in a row the building has earned the prestigious recognition. Thank you to all our tenants who help make this possible with your focus on saving energy. Valentine’s Day Rose Sale Purchase one dozen, beautiful tissue- wrapped roses for just $30 from the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, and help local blood cancer patients. Order your bouquet online by February 9th, and pick up your reserved bouquet on Valentine’s Day in the Concourse (near the YMCA) between 8 a. m. and 2 p.m. Stop by early to guarantee your color preference. Limited roses will be available for sale on Valentine’s Day for $35/dozen. Order forms also available at the Concierge Desk.
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All That Jazz It’s a familiar sound at the tower – theclassic jazz tunes of pianist, composerand producer, Rick Gallagher. Since1995, Rick has been the tower’s spotlightpianist.
He fondly remembers bringing his children to the tower when they werequite young. “I would occasionally bringone of them in while I was playing myshift. I would set them up with a coloringbook under the piano and get themsomething from Starbucks to keep themoccupied,” he recalls. “It definitelybrought some extra entertainment to thelobby.” Today, Rick’s four children rangein age from 11 to 17.
As his children have grown, so has hismusical career. Over the years, Rick has
done solo and group work in a widerange of contemporary styles – findinghis voice as a player and composer inclassic jazz. He has worked with manyof the region’s top jazz musicians, singersand bands.
We asked Rick a few questions as hestarts his 23rd year at the tower.
Who is your favorite artist? Toughchoice! Probably Red Garland or OscarPeterson, but many others come to mind.
And your favorite love song? Anothertough choice! Here are two: “Body andSoul” and “My One and Only Love.”
Tell us something people would be surprised to know about you. I like todo construction projects – I put an addition on my house.
What’s new for 2018? I’ve been composing and producing music for filmand TV for a few years now. This year, Ihave my first digital “not jazz piano” release under the artist name “Rick Gallagher Project.” You can listen andfollow on Spotify, Pandora, AppleMusic,iTunes and other music streaming sites.
For more about Rick and his music, visitwww.rickgallagher.com. And be sure tostop by the lobby and introduce yourself.Rick is always glad to meet tenants andplay their special requests.
Energy Star Leader The tower has been awarded Energy Star Certificationfor 2017. It’s the second year in a row the building hasearned the prestigious recognition. Thank you to all ourtenants who help make this possible with your focus onsaving energy.
Valentine’sDay Rose SalePurchase one dozen, beautiful tissue-wrapped roses for just $30 from theLeukemia & Lymphoma Society, andhelp local blood cancer patients.
Order your bouquet online by February 9th, and pick up your reserved bouquet on Valentine’s Day inthe Concourse (near the YMCA) between 8 a. m. and 2 p.m. Stop byearly to guarantee your color preference.Limited roses will be available for saleon Valentine’s Day for $35/dozen.Order forms also available at theConcierge Desk.
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Ticket OffersContact the Concierge, Barbara Stull, at 412-553-8803, for best available seats, many at discounted rates.
Pittsburgh Public Theater presentsA Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the ForumThrough Feb. 26, The O’ReillyThere will be “Comedy Tonight” and every night during Ted Pappas’ hilariousrevival of this laugh-filled juggernaut. Considered by many to be the bestmusical ever created, Forum is set in ancient Rome and overflows with delicious songs and gorgeous dancing girls. Fasten your togas!
Up and AwayThrough April 15, CLO CabaretJoe and Jerry Jessup are brothers who live in Farmtown, USA – where nothingmuch happens. Realizing he has superpowers, Joe leaves to seek fame andfortune in “Big City.” Five actors take on the roles of more than 50 differentcharacters in this high-flying, world-premiere comedy guaranteed to keepthe suspense high and laughs rolling!
From Swing to RockFeb. 16-18, Heinz HallDave Bennett, who sings and plays the clarinet, guitar and piano, joins thePittsburgh Symphony POPS to take you through the musical decades. Enjoygreat music from the swing era to rock ‘n roll featuring hits from BennyGoodman, Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash and more.
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre presents...Swan LakeFeb. 16-18 & 23-25, BenedumSet to Tchaikovsky’s sublime score, performed live by the PBT orchestra, SwanLake exemplifies classical ballet technique, while the split personalities ofOdette and Odile mirror the ago-old battle between good and evil.
L.A. Theatre Works in The MountaintopFeb. 17, August Wilson CenterThis breathtaking reimagining of the last night of one of America’s greatestheroes achieves what only theater can do – it brings Dr. Martin Luther King,Jr. to immediate, spontaneously-felt life. One of the most produced plays inAmerica and winner of England’s Olivier Award for Best Play.
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Toastmasters in the TowerThursdays, 12-1 pm, Rm. 33C-12Attend a meeting, with no obligation, to see what you’re missing! Humor, vibrancy,great speeches, camaraderie, skill development and support are all available toyou right here in the tower.
Sweetheart SaleFeb. 8-9 & 12-14, 8 am – 3 pm, ConcourseSave your valuable time and do your Valentine's Day shopping in the Concourse.Feb 8 & 9: Maria’s Ideas – Meet Maria DeSimone Prascak, a new vendor for thetower, and discover her lovely whimsical drawings, personalized gifts and decoratingideas. Other participating vendors include: ZSilver, Paws in the Sand, and Dr. EllenRoth, local author of Ten Fingers Touching. Feb. 12-14: Unforgettable Creations,Dorothy’s Candies, Island Candles and Happiness is Homemade. Feb. 13 & 14:Oakmont Candles is back!
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Rose SaleFeb. 14, 8 am – 2 pm, ConcourseSee details pg 1.
Lunch ‘n LearnRivers of SteelFeb. 21, 12-1 pm, Rm. 33C-12Enjoy an informative session, presented by Carley McCoy of the Rivers of Steel Heritage Foundation, on the fascinating history of how Pittsburgh built a nation.RSVP to Barbara Stull by Feb. 20. Dessert served.
Where words fail,– Hans Andersen
