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Created: Oct 10, 2008
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Pittsburgh 250 Festival of Lights
PITTSBURGH SHINES BRIGHT!
“Pittsburgh 250 Festival of Lights” to Showcase Region's Bright Past, Present and Future Expanded Footprint in Downtown, Oakland and Surrounding Neighborhoods to Transform Buildings Into Large Scale Works of Art Starting October 10 th - November 20, 2008 PITTSBURGH, PA (September 26, 2008) – Back by popular demand, Pittsburgh facades will once again be transformed into unique large-scale works of art with rich colors, shapes and textures through state-of-the-art technology and illumination. The largest light festival of its kind in the United States, the Pittsburgh 250 Festival of Lights is a “mecca” event strategically timed to coincide with the height of visual and performance arts schedules, to get local residents and tourists alike to experience the region's tremendous array of arts, events and activities that drive economic development, increase travel and tourism and change the way Pittsburghers see their City. The Pittsburgh 250 Festival of Lights will kick-off Downtown on Friday evening, October 10 th at Agnes R. Katz Plaza in partnership with the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust's International Festival of Firsts and then premiere in Oakland on October 15 th in tandem with the debut of Squonk Opera's new work, Astro-Rama, at a free outdoor performance in Schenley Plaza. “We're proud to do our part in creating such a unique festival. Beginning Oct 10, people will be amazed. A lighting festival like this has never been seen in the United States.” said Morgan O'Brien, president and CEO of Duquesne Light. We're hoping it helps bring different people into the city over the next several weeks, so they can enjoy not only an astounding light show, but also Pittsburgh's restaurants and shops,” O'Brien continued.
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