Brew for Views
# PartywithaView: Scenic Pittsburgh on Friday picked one of the most spectacular vistas for their annual fundraiser. The sold- out gathering to help keep Pittsburgh beautiful by eliminating excessive billboards was held at the West End Overlook. Executive director Mike Dawida ( with Audrey) and assistant director David Demko mingled with guests enjoying live bluegrass music, fire juggling and Hula- Hoop performances by Adam Schuster and Leah Munnell. “This is our fifth year at the West End Overlook, and this year we sold out,” said Mr. Demko. The food featured classic Pittsburgh cuisine including cabbage rolls, kielbasa and pierogies. “I started this organization because people in Pittsburgh are proud of Pittsburgh and the beauty it has and it needs to be protected,” said former state senator Mr. Dawida. “This view is a hidden jewel. Our motto is, ‘ Beauty is good for business,’” Mr. Dawida said.
# SEEN: Melissa and Brendan Gebler were engaged at the party last year and were back to celebrate with Scenic Pittsburgh as a married couple. Also enjoying the views were Jessica and Patrick Daley, Bob Frankowski, Robin Geisler, Susan Rosa and Britt Bowman, Stephanie Velasquez, Abby Katsos, Kelly and Carmine Bellini, Aaron Ballish, Jessica and Ken Wolfe with their 6- month- old daughter Gwendoline, Ashley Chu, Jackie Thieman, Ali Gatlin, Dee and John Seiffer, and Will Bowser with Danielle Recker.