Jack Antonoff Brings Bleachers to Stage AE; Ecolution Fashion Gala at Carnegie Museum (Wed., 6/5/24)

1) Bleachers will perform at Stage AE. The band is the project of Jack Antonoff, who has quite the resume for someone still a few years shy of 40. He was a member and multi-instrumentalist in the rock group fun, who are arguably best known for the song “We Are Young.” Bleachers have released four albums, the most recent of which is 2024’s self-titled album, Bleachers. He is heavily influenced by fellow New Jersey native, Bruce Springsteen. They teamed up on the song “Chinatown” from Bleachers’ previous album, Take the Sadness Out of Saturday Night. Antonoff is an eleven-time Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, musician, and also a noted producer. He has worked with Taylor Swift, Lana Del Rey, The 1975, Diana Ross, Lorde, and St. Vincent. Antonoff produced the soundtrack to the 2018 movie Love, Simon. The soundtrack features four Bleachers tracks as well. Antonoff is married to actress Margaret Qualley who is featured in their video for the new song “Tiny Moves.” Special guest is Samia. Doors open 6:30 p.m. 400 North Shore Dr., North Shore. (C.M., R.H.)

Bleachers is a fun and talented bunch. Photo: Alex Lockett)

If you are a tree-hugger, wear it proudly!

2) The Ecolution Fashion Gala, whose goal is to highlight a better way of respecting the Earth through fashionable ecology, produced by Pittsburgh Earth Day, will be held this evening at the Carnegie Museum in Oakland. Ecolution Fashion Gala is a very unique fashion show and is so creative that it’s been called Pittsburgh’s Met Gala. The event features fashion, music, art, dance and creativity with over twenty very talented designers in a beautiful setting. The creative team includes Brian David (new runway show curator), Ronda Zegarelli (producer), Gary Kalinosky (creative director) with hair and makeup by Emilio and Gino from Izzazu Salon, Spa & Blowout Bar.

“This unprecedented collaboration with the Ecolution Green Fashion Gala event will bring attention to Pittsburgh” said Pittsburgh Earth Day founder, Ronda Zegarelli. “One of the most exciting highlights is our gracious donation from the Carnegie Museum via Volpatt Construction. Our new Curator, Brian David will repurpose the Red Velvet from the Chairs from the Carnegie Museum as a Couture Red Velvet Gown donning the Fashion Show Runway. “From Chairs to Couture.” This year’s Model Citizens Award recipient is Pittsburgh icon, and owner of Eons Fashion Antique, Richard Parsakian.

Local designers will create their own custom couture costumes for the runway show including: Beth Shari, Bradford Mumpower, Brandy Wank, Brian David, Christine Bethea
D. S. Kinsel, Eva Dixon, Georga Dallas James, James Houk, Josh Ewing, Lana Neumeyer, Lane Root for Mossy Lane, Leesa Miscevich Kassler, Michael Nolan Kouri, Michelle Schoenhardt, Mila M. Muchnok, Olesya Nova, Randal Miller, Roberta Weissburg, Sharrell Rushin, Starr Thomas, Suz Pisano, Taylor Fisher, and Virginia Nicoll-Hernandez.

From 8 to 10 p.m. attendees are invited to enjoy an evening of dance performance choreographed by PearlAnn Porter, music by DJ Soy Sos, visual artistry, drinks, and eco-inspired couture fashions. This year’s Ecolution Fashion Show is themed “The Time for Action is Now.” The VIP portion of the evening ($185), which starts at 6 p.m., features plant-forward appetizers, curated by Executive Chef Doug Genovese, in the Hall of Architecture along with two complimentary libations (sold out). At 7 PM, General Admission Plus includes Runway Seating ($110) and General Admission Standing Room Only ($60) can join the celebration with the official programming beginning at 8 PM. For tickets and more information visit the Pittsburgh Earth Day Ecolution Fashion Gala ticket page.

Photos Courtesy of Pittsburgh Earth Day.

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