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Apocalypse Now (1979): The Original Roadshow Version

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Michael Misko in I Laugh in the Face of Magic

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Dining in the Cultural District

With more than 50 restaurants in walking distance to theaters, the Cultural District offers a wide variety of dining options to satisfy your personal tastes and budget. Enjoying a relaxing meal before a show or capping off the evening with cocktails and dessert add to a pleasurable experience in the Cultural District.

The Perfect Gift

A Pittsburgh Cultural District-wide gift card can be used to purchase tickets for Pittsburgh Cultural Trust events as well as any event taking place in the Cultural District. With so many exciting shows, concerts, and exhibitions, there is truly something for everyone!

Get to the Show!

The Cultural District is accessible by public transportation, including Port Authority buses, "T" light-rail service and Pittsburgh's famous inclines. Driving to the show? There is also ample parking in and around the District -- for real-time garage parking information, try ParkPGH.

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Gala & Icon Awards

September 6, 2025
in the Cultural District

Lead Sponsor

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust's Board of Trustees, President and CEO Kendra Whitlock Ingram, and the members of the Host Committee invite you to join us for our annual Gala.

This special evening also marks the presentation of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Icon Awards, honoring three individuals whose dedication has shaped our region’s arts and culture.

This year's honorees are:

Award for Outstanding Leadership
Sylvia Fields

Award for Outstanding Artistic Contributions
Christopher Hahn

Award for Outstanding Community Impact
The Burke Family and Grable Foundation

Saturday, September 6, 2025

5 pm
Arrivals, registration, and cocktails
Greer Cabaret Theater
655 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

6 pm
Seated dinner
Benedum Center for the Performing Arts
237 7th Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

8 pm
Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Icon Awards
Benedum Center for the Performing Arts

9 pm
Dancing, desserts, and drinks
with Gary Racan & the studio e band
Greer Cabaret Theater and Lounge

Cocktail Attire

Complimentary self-parking
Theater Square Garage
120 7th Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Reserve Tickets

Please RSVP by August 22, 2025.

Host Committee

Barbara and Alan Ackerman
Mary Louise and Chip Babst
Vivian and Bill Benter
Jill and Chuck Brodbeck
Carol Brown
Debra Caplan
Helen Hanna Casey and Stephen Casey
Lynn and Chip Desmone
Malesia Dunn
Carolyn Duronio
Mary Jo and Jack Elliott
Karen and Steven Feinstein
Mary McKinney Flaherty and Mark F. Flaherty
Kim and Curt Fleming, BAIRD
Gretchen and Bill Generett
Lisa Haley
Marty Healey & Gene Welsh
Kim and David Holmberg
Kendra Whitlock Ingram and Ben Ingram
Lynne and Blair Jacobson
Steven Knapp
Phyllis Kokkila and Bill Davies
Catherine Loevner
Margery Loevner
Sally and Will McCrady
Pamela and Kenneth McCrory
Peggy and Steve McKnight
Kristen and Kevin McMahon
Amy and Mark Mendicino
Shelly and Dan Onorato
Dorothy Pollon
Gabriela and David Porges
Caryn Rubinoff and Craig Dunham
Fern and Stephen Schwartz
Sharon Semenza and Michael Hunter
Jimmi Sue and Matt Smith
Lauren and Adam Sufrin
James E. Taylor, PhD
Bonnie and Tom VanKirk
Jeremy Waldrup
Barbara and Bruce Wiegand
Doris Carson Williams
Elizabeth and Daniel Wilson
Anne and Sam Zacharias

Lead Sponsor

Supporting Sponsors

Producing Sponsors

Gabriela and David Porges

Directing Sponsors

The Burke Family | The Grable Foundation | Michele Fabrizi | Mary Healey and Gene Welsh

Additional Support

Wine Sponsor

Contact Us

For any questions, contact Jessica Walz, Director of Special Events & Engagement at 412-471-6080 or trustgala@trustarts.org.

The official registration and financial information of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll free, within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.

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Cloud

Josh Johnson: The Flowers Tour

Apocalypse Now (1979): The Original Roadshow Version

Michael Misko in I Laugh in the Face of Magic

Workforce Sessions

Around the District

Dining in the Cultural District

The Perfect Gift

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The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Gala & Icon Awards