GOODWILL OPENS NEW CENTER
Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania recently held a grand opening of the first Goodwill Opportunity Center on Pittsburgh ’ s South Side , at 2700 East Carson Street . The center brings essential programs and services currently offered at the Lawrenceville Workforce Development Center closer to the South Hills .
Goodwill SWPA will join with community partners to provide GED classes , youth programming for ages 14-24 , a Digital Skills / Tech Academy , job readiness , job placement , job retention , and disability services . This will provide much-needed services to help individuals overcome barriers to employment .
For more information , contact the Goodwill Welcome Center at 1.877.499.3526 , or visit goodwillswpa . org .
PITTSBURGH BALLET THEATRE
For an evening of romance , try Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre ’ s presentation of “ Romeo and Juliet ,” Feb . 14-16 at the Benedum Center .
The classic tale of these famous starcrossed lovers is brought to life in an emotional performance . Choreographed by Jean- Christophe Maillot , with music composed by Sergei Prokofiev , this is a unique interpretation presented from the viewpoint of the priest who unwittingly sets the tragic story in motion . For more information and tickets , visit pbt . org .
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THE PITTSBURGH OPERA
With beautiful voices , music , costumes and sets , Pittsburgh Opera offers entertainment for all the senses . On Jan . 25 , 28 , and 31 , and Feb . 2 , the company will present “ Armida .” This intense drama is regarded as one of Haydn ’ s most inspired compositions , and was a favorite of the genius himself . This will be the first time the Pittsburgh Opera has ever performed this work .
For more information and ticket reservations , visit pittsburghopera . org . n
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