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Thursday 11

Jazz jam

CJ’s Restaurant & Lounge presents “The Roger Humphries & RH Factor Jazz Jam Session” at 8 p.m. at 2901-2911 Penn Ave., Strip District. There will be live jazz and fun every Thursday night. Must be 30-years or older and there is a dress code that will be enforced. No tennis shoes, sweats, or athletic gear. For more information, call 412-642-2377.

Friday 12

Music series

Sweetwater Center for the Arts and Clearview Federal Credit Union present The 6th Annual Clearview Federal Credit Union Sweet Jazz Music Series from 7-9 p.m. at 200 Broad St., Sewickley. Every Friday in February Sweetwater will use their series to showcase local talent. This week’s featured entertainer will be the Howie Alexander. He performs an ecletic mix of traditional and contemporary jazz. Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 the day of the event for members and $12 in advance and $15 the day of the event for non-members. For more information, call 412-741-4405 or email Abby Balik at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Saturday 13

Jazz review

The New Horizon Theater Inc. presents The Jazz Review Mixed with Gospel and Negro Spirituals at 7:30 p.m. at the Kelly-Strayhorn Theater, 5941 Penn Ave., East Liberty. The evening’s featured entertainer will be Levi Barcourt. This live music concert pays tribute to some of the world’s best innovators and recording artists in the world of jazz. There will also be a mix of short stories and spoken mixed into the music. There cost is $20 for general admission and $15 for seniors and students. The review will run Feb. 12-14. For more information, call 412-431-0773 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Valentine’s concert

Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall presents “A Valentine’s Day Love & Romance Concert” at 8 p.m. at 4141 Fifth Ave., Oakland. The featured performers will be R & B artists, Dave Hollister and SWV. Tickets are $25 for general admission and $40 for VIP. For more information, call 412-861-7300 or 412-513-1219 or visit www.ticketmaster.com.

Sunday 14

Sunday night jazz

The Pittsburgh Jazz Society presents The Sunday Night Jazz Concerts from 7-10 p.m. at the Rhythm House Café, 3029 Washington Pike, Bridgeville. The featured entertainer will be The Big Burgh Band and DUQ’s Tony Mowod will be the host. For more information, call 412-221-5010 or visit www.pittsburghjazz.org.

Monday 15

Jam session

AVA Lounge presents a Weekly Live Jazz/Jam Session with The Interval Trio & Friends at 9 p.m. at 126 S. Highland Ave., East Liberty. Every Monday jazz fans can enjoy great music from some of the best musicians. DJ J. Malls will be spinning the vinyl. Must be 21 years or older. There is no cover. For more information, visit www.shadowlounge.net.

Tuesday 16

JazzLive

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Education & Community Engagement presents JazzLive from 5-11 p.m. at Backstage Bar at Theater Square, 655 Penn Ave., Cultural District. Every Tuesday some of Pittsburgh’s most talented jazz musicians will perform. For more information, call 412-456-6666 or visit www.pgharts.org.

Wednesday 17

All pro Wednesdays

The Funny Bone presents “All Pro Wednesdays” at 7:30 p.m. at Station Square Dr., Station Square. This is a night full of a surprising line-up of touring, local and regional professional comedians that perform a wide variety of comedy. This is a 21+ show with an $8 cover. For more information, call 412-281-3130.

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People make me feel stupid

Dear Gwendolyn:

I will call myself ‘no name’ because I don’t want other people I know to recognize that this is coming from me. This is the problem: I am in a social club and recently they made a new rule. Because of the fierce gossiping, we now all leave the gathering at the same time. This is fine with me because I know and have been told by fellow members of the club that I am talked about when I leave. I like the new rule.

Gwendolyn, not only people in the club talk about me, my co-workers, friends and even relatives seem to dislike me. It has now gotten to the point where each day I walk around feeling stupid.—‘No Name’

GwenBainesBox

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Local musician wins Lincoln Center honor

“Music has the power to bridge political, cultural, language and generational differences with audiences around the world,” said Maura M. Pally, acting assistant secretary of state for educational and cultural affairs. “Through music we can celebrate both cultural diversity and common ground.”

It is with this in mind that Lincoln Center, in collaboration with the United States Department of State Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs, began the Rhythm Road American Music Abroad program in 2005. This project annually identifies a number of bands from around the country who complete a rigorous application process. They audition in front of a select group of prominent musicians affiliated with Lincoln Center, as well as U.S. diplomats, and then wait to see if they are among the special few who are honored.

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CHEN LO AND THE LIBERATED—Family members from left: Kyle (DJ Scandales) Clinton, Chenits (Chen Lo) Pettigrew, Ken White and Pamela (Baassik) Jennett.

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Out & About at Chocolate City

This week I visited the Hard Rock Café on the South Side of Pittsburgh, the Rex Theatre on the South Side, Matrix in Station Square, CJ’s in the Strip District, Chocolate City in Homewood, Corner Café on the South Side, Ava Lounge in East Liberty and Xentil in Greentree.

My first stop was at the Hard Rock Café where Gene Stovall had an event called “Earth Wind and Fire vs. the Dave Matthews Band.” It featured Gene Stovall at his best, singing all the hits from the legendary R&B group, Earth, Wind & Fire while Ben Harper sang hits from the Dave Matthews Band. It was a great time for everyone who came out.

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Partying hard at Chocolate City in Homewood.

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Arts & Culture Calendar

Thursday 4

‘Raisin’

Kuntu Repertory Theatre presents “Raisin” at 8 p.m. at Alumni Hall, 4227 Fifth Ave., Oakland. This is a musical baseD on the play “A Raisin in the Sun” by Lorraine Hansberry, which tells the story of a family maturing while dealing with the sting of racism. The show will run through Feb. 6. For more information, call 412-394-3353 or visit www.proartstickets.org.

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