{"id":3434,"date":"2023-08-07T12:18:34","date_gmt":"2023-08-07T16:18:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/riverlifepgh.org\/?p=3434"},"modified":"2023-08-07T12:18:34","modified_gmt":"2023-08-07T16:18:34","slug":"riverlifes-party-at-the-pier-anticipates-sell-out","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lucid-heisenberg.31-170-165-113.plesk.page\/index.php\/2023\/08\/07\/riverlifes-party-at-the-pier-anticipates-sell-out\/","title":{"rendered":"Riverlife\u2019s Party at the Pier: Hidden Gems Presented by Peoples Announces Expanded Programming and Anticipated Sell-Out"},"content":{"rendered":"

Riverlife\u2019s annual themed fundraiser celebrates the city\u2019s riverfronts and raises funds for riverfront initiatives including the new Sister Bridges Experience\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

August 7, 2023 (Pittsburgh, PA)<\/strong>\u2013 On Friday, August 18th, Riverlife\u2019s Party at the Pier: Hidden Gems Presented by Peoples<\/strong> returns for its 14th year with a new look and new location. Guests are invited to discover a whole new view of Pittsburgh\u2019s vibrant riverfronts from the Rooftop Terrace at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center<\/strong>. The main event will open at 7:30 p.m., with a VIP Cocktail Hour presented by PNC <\/strong>taking place from 6:30 p.m. -7:30 p.m. Less than 150 event tickets remain.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re always overwhelmed with the enthusiasm and response to Party at the Pier, but the response this year has really blown us away,\u201d says Matthew Galluzzo, President and CEO for Riverlife<\/strong>. \u201cEngagement with the riverfronts is at an all-time high \u2013 from incredible attendance at public events like Pittsburgh\u2019s Riverwalk & Chalk Fest and the Three River Arts Festival, to increases in riverfront activity from boaters, water sports enthusiasts, and trail commuters. It\u2019s exciting to see this level of support as we embark on a game changing year for our riverfronts. We\u2019re deepening the unique connecting experiences our riverfronts provide here, starting with the upcoming Sister Bridges Experience, and Hidden Gems is truly the start of some dazzling things to come.\u201d<\/p>\n

Hosted by event chairs Megan and Michael Quatrini<\/strong>, the party will transport guests to a mysterious and glittering environment to celebrate Pittsburgh\u2019s riverfronts and the city\u2019s reputation of being a true \u201chidden gem.\u201d<\/p>\n

The VIP Cocktail Hour, presented by PNC<\/strong>, will feature gem-hued specialty cocktails, plenty of sparkling delights, and decadent bites. Live performances and surprise-and-delight moments, from professional bejeweling artists to pop-up dance performances, will exclusively welcome and entertain VIP guests before the main event begins.<\/p>\n

As the doors open at 7:30 p.m. to all ticketed guests, attendees will be greeted with a seductive gem-toned atmosphere. Food and beverage highlights by Levy include specialty cocktails, local brews, and abundant fresh bites. Guests will hit the First National Bank Dance Floor<\/strong> to the sounds of Rhythm 6<\/strong>, hailing from Washington, DC, and enjoy other surprise musical performances throughout the evening. Guests and riverfront enthusiasts can also look for interactive moments throughout the party to gain some \u201chidden gem\u201d insight to Pittsburgh\u2019s riverfronts and Riverlife\u2019s work.<\/p>\n

Pittsburgh\u2019s \u201cfashion event of the year\u201d has guests dressing to impress and is legendary for taking creative cocktail attire to new heights. Expect to see color rich jewel tones or mysterious palettes of blacks and grays with sparkling accents and unexpected details. Combining glitter and glam, with nods to Riverlife\u2019s mission and work, guests are encouraged to take cues from the PPG Color of the Year Vining Ivy <\/strong>\u2013 a beautifully robust and refined blue-green jewel tone, symbolic of the deepest depth of a body of water.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe David L. Lawrence Convention Center is thrilled to welcome Riverlife\u2019s Party at the Pier to Downtown Pittsburgh for the first time,\u201d said Tim Muldoon, General Manager<\/strong>. \u201cWe designed the Rooftop Terrace to be a beautiful outdoor riverfront space for our guests, and we are excited to showcase the natural elements that we\u2019ve embedded into the space as well as the unmatched view of the city\u2019s skyline.\u201d<\/p>\n

Party at the Pier: Hidden Gems is presented by Peoples, an Essential Utilities Company<\/strong>. \u201cPeoples and Essential Utilities are committed to enhancing the quality of life for our customers, families, and neighborhoods through investments in environmental initiatives,\u201d said Peoples President Mike Huwar<\/strong>. \u201cWe are honored to partner with Riverlife to bring thriving riverfronts to the region, and we are excited to join them in hosting Party at the Pier, a riverfront celebration that calls attention to the importance of Pittsburgh\u2019s most wonderful shared assets, the three rivers.”<\/p>\n

The Official Party at the Pier After-Party will be hosted at Ritual House<\/strong> from 10 p.m.-Midnight. The new downtown hotspot will be offering passed hors\u2019 d oeuvres and creative cocktail and mocktail selections, including a specialty themed cocktail made just for Hidden Gems event goers, complete with gem-cut ice. Ritual House will also be offering valet service, with extended hours closing at Midnight. A portion of the after-party\u2019s proceeds will also benefit Riverlife.<\/p>\n

Less than 150 tickets remain for Party at the Pier: Hidden Gems Presented by Peoples<\/strong>. Those interested in attending should purchase tickets in advance at partyatthepier.com<\/a>. Party at the Pier is Riverlife’s annual fundraiser to raise support for Riverlife\u2019s work to create, activate, and celebrate Pittsburgh\u2019s rivers.<\/p>\n

Event Details<\/strong>
\nParty at the Pier: Hidden Gems Presented by Peoples
\nFriday, August 18, 2023
\nThe Rooftop Terrace at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center (1000 Ft. Duquesne Blvd. Pittsburgh, 15222)
\nVIP Cocktail Hour Presented by PNC | 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM (with special rooftop boulevard lounge access through 8pm)
\nThe Main Event | 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM<\/p>\n

About Riverlife<\/strong>
\nSince 1999, Riverlife has worked to create, activate, and celebrate Pittsburgh\u2019s riverfronts. A nonprofit leader in building a community vision for Pittsburgh\u2019s riverfronts, Riverlife has overseen a $150 million investment in the city\u2019s waterfront transformation, catalyzing $4.2 billion in related economic development, arts and culture spending, and ecological sustainability on or adjacent to the city\u2019s riverbanks. We center our work on the belief that the riverfronts belong to everyone, and world-class riverfront experiences can be created for all using community-driven, equitable development and high-quality, regenerative design. For more information, visit www.riverlifepgh.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

About the David L. Lawrence Convention Center<\/strong><\/p>\n

Pittsburgh\u2019s environmentally smart, LEED\u00ae Gold Certified David L. Lawrence Convention
\nCenter located in Pittsburgh is owned by the Sports & Exhibition Authority of Allegheny County. This 1.5 million-square-foot facility features 313,000 square feet of exhibit space, 37 loading docks, 53 meeting rooms and a 31,000-square-foot ballroom. The building\u2019s dynamic
\narchitectural design is like no other convention center, offering breath-taking views, open terraces and a suspended roof structure.<\/p>\n

About LEED\u00ae<\/strong>
\nLEED\u00ae (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building Rating System \u2122 is a
\nfeature-oriented rating system that awards buildings points for satisfying specified green
\nbuilding criteria. The six major environmental categories of review include: Sustainable Sites,
\nWater Efficiency, Energy and Atmosphere, Materials and Resources, Indoor Environmental
\nQuality and Innovation and Design. Certified, Silver, Gold and Platinum levels of LEED green
\nbuilding certification are awarded based on the total number of points earned within each LEED
\ncategory.<\/p>\n

Photography by Rose Colored Creative<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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