The Aug 20th HPCC Community Zoom Meeting will include a Development Activities Meeting. CitySTUDIO, a developer seeking to update the property at 925 Mellon Street, will present its plans for the site. The structure currently has occupancy for a retail space on the ground floor, with three apartments above.  CityStudio is proposing to convert the ground floor space to a fourth apartment.  Although this change would bring the property more in-line with others on the block, the change is a non-conforming use for the zoning district.  CitySTUDIO will present its plans and solicit feedback at this meeting prior to going before the Zoning Board of Adjustment. 
 

The HPCC August 20 Community Zoom Meeting will begin at 7 – 8 pm.  Information on how to sign-up will be posted the week of the event on the neighborhood listserv and the HPCC website (HPCCPgh.com), and on pittsburghpa.gov/dcp/dev-activities-meeting the day before the meeting.  

We’ve got another great line-up for this week’s porch concerts from 7-8 pm on Sunday Aug 9 – – including another new performer!  Audience members:  please be sure to wear masks, stay at least 6′ away from people not in your household, and applaud loudly for these talented performers who so generously share their time and talent with us!  Map attached.
New this week!

Barrett Black Denmon
815 N Beatty
Barrett’s music style would make you feel as if you are the only person in the world. Specializing in a style called “beauty rock” his music has a mixture of blues, funk and soul music that focuses on the anticipation of the maybe in life. Positivity is the key element, grace is the foundation. The music is for everyone, hipsters and homeboys, kids from 1-92. Prepare to hear stories about life melded with music that uplifts. The BlackDenmons will be patiently waiting for YOU.
Returning Favorites:

Funky Fly Project

703 N St Clair Street

The Funky Fly Project is a Jazz/Funk band featuring four talented young men who have all grown up in Pittsburgh’s East End.  Two are Highland Parkers and three of the boys got their start in music right here in the neighborhood at The Dilworth Traditional Academy.  The FFP have played music venues all over Pittsburgh and sometimes travel as far as Ohio, Chicago, and South Carolina.  https://www.funkyflyproject.com/

Saul Strassman

1423 N. Euclid Ave.

Saul plays bass in The Pshrinks (a band that actually has several practicing psychiatrists, although Saul isn’t one of them) and also plays with the band Mid-life Crisis. He will be playing an assortment of blues, funk, rock, and pop tunes (and maybe one or two originals).

Jonathan Callard

5811 Stanton Ave.Jonathan is a professionally-trained vocalist who’ll be playing acoustic guitar & singing an eclectic mix from folk, pop, gospel, and other genres. http://www.jonathancallard.com/blog

Tania & Jeff Grubbs – with special guest drummer Tony Martucci

1033 Portland St

The Grubbs are professional jazz musicians who comprise ⅔ of the Tania Grubbs Quintet.  https://taniagrubbs.com/

This week we have three great performances on tap.  Thank you musicians!  Audience members, please remember to wear masks, respect social distancing, and cheer loudly!  Due to technical difficulties, there is no map this week – sorry!

Tania & Jeff Grubbs – with special guest pianist Max Leake

1033 Portland St

The Grubbs are professional jazz musicians who comprise ⅔ of the Tania Grubbs Quintet.  https://taniagrubbs.com/

Jonathan Callard & Friends

Jonathan is a professionally-trained vocalist who’ll be playing acoustic guitar & singing an eclectic mix from folk, pop, gospel, and other genres. http://www.jonathancallard.com/blog 

Pittsburgh Symphony Members & Friends 

951 Wellesley Road

Symphony members and Highland Park residents Lorien Hart and Jeremy Black, violins, and David Sogg, bassoon, will play chamber music from the Baroque and Classical eras. 

As part of the HPCC’s ongoing commitment to keep neighborhood residents and business owners informed about what’s happening in the community, the HPCC is launching a new Neighborhood Development page on its website. From our site’s homepage (http://hpccpgh.com/), select About / Neighborhood Development and you will find updates and public meeting information on public infrastructure projects and other development projects that may significantly impact the community. We will still post this information on the listserv and on our homepage, but beginning in August 2020, this page will provide this information in a centralized location for easy reference. We are also posting a few updates from this spring that were provided by PWSA, DOMI, and HPCDC.

Hello Neighbors!  This week we have another new act plus we’re welcoming back several favorites.  Thank you musicians for sharing your time and talent with your neighbors – – we love you & appreciate you!  Audience members:  please remember to wear masks and remain at least 6 feet from people who aren’t from your household.  Here’s the list; the map is attached.
New this week!The Glass Run Gals815 N. Beatty St.

This folk/americana duo – performing this week as a trio! – specializes in powerful vocal harmonies. Accompanied by guitar and mandolin, they re-imagine the work of some of America’s premier singer/songwriters. You can check them out on Facebook at facebook.com/glassrungals  and on Instagram @glass_run_gals on instagram.

Returning favorites!

Alba Flamenca

Type of music: flamenco music, guitar and vocals.

Performers include: Jon Bañuelos, Jeff Berman, and Carolina Loyola-García.

Check them out on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/albaflamencapittsburgh/

Tania & Jeff Grubbs – with special guest drummer James Johnson II!

1033 Portland St

The Grubbs are professional jazz musicians who comprise ⅔ of the Tania Grubbs Quintet.  https://taniagrubbs.com/

Funky Fly Project

This week at 5709 Wellesley Ave

The Funky Fly Project is a Jazz/Funk band featuring four talented young men who have all grown up in Pittsburgh’s East End. The FFP have played music venues all over Pittsburgh and sometimes travel as far as Ohio, Chicago, and South Carolina. 
https://www.funkyflyproject.com/

Jonathan Callard & Friends

5811 Stanton Ave.

Jonathan is a professionally-trained vocalist who’ll be playing acoustic guitar & singing an eclectic mix from folk, pop, gospel, and other genres. http://www.jonathancallard.com/blog