There is a new pizza shop in East Liberty and the people seem pleased! Pizza Sola, which originated on Carson Street in the South Side, has opened a store at 6004 Penn Circle South.

Pizza Sola prides itself on using quality ingredients and traditional techniques to bring great taste to their customers. These pizza slices are so big you need two paper plates to carry them!

Stop by, they are open from 11:30 am to 12 am during the week and until 1 am on Friday and Saturday. Eat in or carry out, either way you’ll enjoy!

content from press release of Ya Momz House, LCC

COME TOUR THE BUILDING THAT IS THE PULSE OF EAST LIBERTY!!!

“A Warm Welcome to the Werner” Open House Celebrates a Mix of Multicultural, Urban Businesses and Artists in East Liberty

Historically known as East Liberty’s Chamber of Commerce, the Werner Building, is now celebrating a cornucopia of multicultural initiatives. To celebrate, the business owners announce the “Warm Welcome to the Werner” Open House on TONIGHT Friday, March 14 from 6-9 PM.

The “Warm Welcome to the Werner” event TONIGHT! Friday March 14 from 6-9pm is meant to open the doors of the businesses in the building to the community to help educate it on what the building has to offer.

On the first floor, AVA and the Shadow Lounge are the cornerstone of Pittsburgh’s music and spoken word scene.

Upstairs, Ya Momz House, LLC features a full-service recording studio and Hip Hop L.O.C.K. Project ; designers learn sewing skills at Cut & Sew Studio ; and people of all ages gleefully sweat through classes at LV Fitness.

Chuck Brown Photography , Okapi Braiding Salon , Royal Caribbean Restaurant , and private art studios fill every corner of this building with a creative and entrepreneurial ethos.

For More Information Contact:
Lynne Ventress
Tel: 412-418-8671
Email: lynne@lv-fitness.com

Inspirational Designs, Kitchen, Bath and Interior Design, offers personalized attention and professional care to East Enders (and beyond) who would like to make interior home renovations.

Diane J. Paige has eight and a half years of experience in home improvement and interior design from her work in the Home Depot Design Center.

In August 2006, she began Inspiration Designs and she prides herself on a providing dedicated, full-service option for those interested in refurbishing a bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, den or any interior space (even commercial projects at times). Diane works with any budget and many different types of cabinets, counter tops, floor treatments, fabrics and more.

To reach Diane, call 412.519.3419 or email to Inspirational_Designs@comcast.net.

Bundles of Baskets, located at 6111 Penn Avenue, is having a Valentine’s Day sale! Stop by or call 412.661.0815 to get your last minute gift basket for your Valentine! These festive baskets can include stuffed animals, candy, balloons, flowers and much more!

Need help finding something for your valentine? When in doubt, go with the sweet stuff.

A Taste of Chocolate, the newest tenant of the East Side development, offers everything from classics like chocolate covered strawberries to unconventional treats, like chocolate covered bacon.

Mix and match truffles, turtles, chocolate covered pretzels and any of their exquisite cocoas to make a personalized gift for your sweet.

For more information or to pre-order call 412.661.0660.

Our city is something to sing about!

Squonk Opera presents a returning performance of “Pittsburgh: The Opera” at the Kelly Strayhorn Theater. Last Night, Thursday January 17 was the opening night of the show, which will run until this Sunday, January 20. The show will be at 8 pm Friday and Saturday and 3 pm on Sunday.

Tickets are $12 in advance; $15 at door general admission; $8 students, seniors, $10 groups of 10 or more (all group sales must be in advance.) Get you tickets fast because last year’s show of “Pittsburgh: The Opera” was SOLD OUT!

Catherine Zajko-Batcho’s Cut and Sew Studio, a sewing and design workshop studio as well as the newest tenant of the Werner Building, celebrated its Grand Opening on December 8, 2007.

Cut and Sew offers personalized-attention sewing instruction for every skill level, as well as open studio space. The classes, ranging from making a pillow as a newbie to commercial-pattern clothing in the advanced class, have no more than six people to ensure specialized assistance.

“Sewing is not just what your Grandmother does anymore. People want to be able to make something unique, that really expresses their personality and fits them right,” says Batcho.

Catherine is a Pittsburgh native, growing up in Point Breeze before going to Philadelphia for design school. She has a great deal of design experience, working for a Bridal Boutique in Philadelphia after graduating and later for Liz Claiborne in New York City. After getting married, Catherine could not stay away from the ‘Burgh and decided if she was going to come back she wanted to teach what she loves. She says, “sewing is a truly rewarding experience and I hope to share this…”

Cut and Sew also offers gift cards, as well as rental for private parties. Learn a trendy, useful hobby or have a creative children’s birthday party! For more information call 412.865.6565 or email to catherine@cutandsewstudio.com.

Natural Stitches is a cozy storefront business located at The Village of Eastside offering nearly anything you could want or need to knit or crochet. Along with selling an array of different colors, textures and brands of yarn, Natural Stitches has classes or groups to fit anyone’s abilities and interests.

Learn to knit or crochet your own socks, sweater, hats and so much more. The welcoming, comfortable nature of the staff and store brings opportunity for a relaxing, creative hobby and good company.

Natural Stitches is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday from 10 am to 9 pm, Wednesday and Saturday 10 am to 6 pm and Sunday 11 am to 5 pm. For more information, call 412.441.4410.

East Liberty residents working construction on the Fairfield Apartments site.

The East Liberty Section 3 Job Training & Referral Initiative will host a Career Fair on January 31, 2008 at The Kingsley Association, located at 6435 Frankstown Avenue. This initiative will create a community job bank and link neighborhood residents with the new opportunities created by the development of East Liberty.

This Initiative is a partnership between the Coalition of Organized Residents of East Liberty (COR) and East Liberty Development, Inc (ELDI). Other partners in this Job Fair include the Eastside Neighborhood Employment Center (ENEC), where resume development and other services may be utilized.

For more information about the Career Fair contact Kevin at (412) 361-8061. If you are interested in the Section 3 Job Training and Referral Initiative, print a copy of this application and mail it to:
Kevin Mickens
6101 Penn Ave, Suite 201
Pittsburgh Pa 15206

or Fax to 412.362.3231 with attention to Kevin Mickens.

The Village of Eastside is welcoming a new art gallery to their storefronts. The Eastside Gallery is not your average art gallery, this unique co-operative project currently consists of 12 artists ranging in media from glass, ceramics, textiles, photography, painting and music. Join them for their Holiday Open House TONIGHT, Friday December 14 from 7 to 9 pm with snacks and spirited beverages, live music and great art!