Press Release – DOORS OPEN Pittsburgh Showcases Millvale Neighborhood
Media Contact:
Bonnie Baxter
Founder/Executive Director
DOORS OPEN Pittsburgh
412-583-1424
bonnie@DoorsOpenPgh.org
DOORS OPEN Pittsburgh Showcases Millvale Neighborhood
Pittsburgh, PA—DOORS OPEN Pittsburgh, a local nonprofit, invites the public to experience Millvale as never before on Saturday, June 17, from 10am – 4pm.
This self-guided neighborhood event will immerse visitors in the cultural highlights of what is arguably one of Pittsburgh’s most up-and-coming urban communities with its charming small businesses, hopping entertainment venues, and lovely outdoor spaces. Visitors will go behind the scenes, have a unique experience or just have the chance to explore historic and reimagined areas within buildings that are not normally open to the public.
Inspired by the repeated success of its annual, open-house event downtown (next slated for early 2024), DOORS OPEN Pittsburgh is now featuring two additional neighborhood events each year in a similar style. Millvale was chosen for its diverse cultures alongside its many well-known recreational assets that serve residents and tourists alike. With piqued curiosity among many due to the borough’s popularity as a filming site for multiple television and movie production houses, the June 17th event is the perfect chance for guests to explore this eclectic neighborhood, meet its people, and appreciate its wealth of public art.
“This curated event format gives people a reason to experience Millvale as never before. Our guests are encouraged to be nebby and engage with the people who make each of these places special to the Millvale community. This is really how you can begin to understand and appreciate the uniqueness of our individual neighborhoods,” says Bonnie Baxter, Founder & Executive Director of DOORS OPEN Pittsburgh.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:
Guests will have the opportunity to:
1. Immerse themselves inside more than a dozen buildings including spaces reimagined for recreation, artistry, worship, and retail.
> Mr. Smalls Theatre, with the opportunity to see multiple performance spaces and the production set-up for a professional wrestling event
> Mt. Alvernia Motherhouse, including the main sanctuary, dining room, and original woodwork and staircases
> Three Rivers Rowing Association, with immersive rowing demonstrations and access to the expansive boat house
> St. Nicholas Church and the incredible Vanka Murals
And much more -- for the complete list:
https://www.doorsopenpgh.org/building-list-millvale-2023
2. Appreciate a wealth of public art and meet the artists:
> Riverfront and Grant Avenue Murals, colorful tributes to the community composed entirely of spray paint by local artists Shane Pilster and Max Gonzales
> Kessler Public Art Murals, multiple-media masterpieces by artist Sandy Kessler Kaminski celebrating the history of Millvale Borough
3. Enjoy Kids’ and Family Activities:
> Kids’ Photo Safari, a family-friendly activity for kids ages 5-12 as they search for architectural features throughout the neighborhood such as woodwork, sculpture, and masonry, introducing them to the concept of architecture as art
Tickets are available online at $20 for general admission (discounted for kids and seniors).
All DOORS OPEN Pittsburgh tours and events require tickets to be bought online prior to a tour. Ticket sales for The Millvale Neighborhood event close at 3pm on event day. For additional event information, and to purchase tickets: doorsopenpgh.org.
The 2023 tour season is supported in part by the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council through its Allegheny Arts Revival Grant, the National Endowment for the Arts. Additional support for the 2023 Millvale Event is provided by Q Development, Koppers, The Grable Foundation, and Mariani & Richards.
About DOORS OPEN Pittsburgh: We are a nonprofit 501(c)(3) that exists to educate andstimulate the exploration and appreciation of Pittsburgh’s architecture, history, and design heritage. We provide unique behind-the-scenes access to significant buildings across the City’s diverse neighborhoods and business districts. We invite curiosity. #BeNebby.
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DOP Millvale Event Promo Video
DOP Millvale Event Digital Promo Kit
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About DOORS OPEN Pittsburgh: We are a nonprofit 501(c)(3) that exists to educate and stimulate the exploration and appreciation of Pittsburgh’s architecture, history, and design heritage. We provide unique behind-the-scenes access to significant buildings across the City’s diverse neighborhoods and business districts. We invite curiosity. #BeNebby. We are supported, in part, by a generous grant from PA Department of Community and Economic Development/The Pennsylvania Tourism Office/visitPA.com
DOORS OPEN Pittsburgh, Inc. (501c3).