September
24, 2016

Jam on Walnut benefiting Animal Rescue League Shelter & Wildlife Center

Story by Jenn Schuler

Photos by Mary Beth Kratsas

Jam on Walnut

at Walnut Street, Shadyside benefiting Animal Rescue League Shelter & Wildlife Center at 7:00 PM

On September 24th the city of Pittsburgh shuts down Walnut Street in Shadyside to traffic on Saturday night, sets up a stage and brings in some beer trucks.  You heard me right.  Think part outdoor concert and part neighborhood block party in one of the most popular destinations of our city after the “dog days” of summer has passed us by.  Guests enjoy a variety of delicious foods for sale, a multitude of beer, and, of course, Pittsburgh’s hottest local and regional bands.  And just when you thought it couldn’t get any better – it does.  All donations & proceeds from beer sales on September 24th benefited Animal Rescue League Shelter & Wildlife Center (ARL).

Kicking off the fall jam series on September 24th was Pittsburgh’s alternative folk rock band Nameless in August featuring lead singer Zach Rock, Jason Buzon, Patrick McGinley, Jeremy Colbert and Mike Brunch.   The band opened for  Dancing Queen, the ever popular Pittsburgh 70’s & 80’S Disco, Funk & Dance Band.  Locals got their groove on while jamming to the hits of bands such as ABBA, Earth, Wind & Fire, K.C. & the Sunshine Band and Kool & the Gang – turning this Jam on Walnut into the city’s Hottest Live Disco Party.

“We are very appreciative of Wilson McGinley and the Shadyside bars selecting us as the beneficiary of the first Jam on Walnut being held in September,” said Dan Rossi, Executive Director of Animal Rescue League  “The money raised will help the Animal Rescue League continue to offer low coat medical services like spay and neutering.”

For more information on how you can assist ARL in their mission, visit their website at www.animalrescue.org.

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Event Info

  • Executive Director:

    Dan Rossi

  • Staff:

    Dan Rossi - Executive Director, Janice Barnard - Program Director, Cathy Oskin - Director of Development, Jill Argall - Wildlife Center Director, Cari Ciancio - Director of Operations, Dr. Donna Hughes - Medical Director, Ann Yeager - Director of Marketing, Megan Marrangoni - Director of Finance, Lauren Klauss - Development Coordinator, Lorren Kezmoh - Manager of Community Outreach, Levi Hahn - Manager of Social Media, Joe Tedesco - Manager of Adoptions, Victoria Kolacinski - Manager of Animal Care, Lois Cummins - Medical Manager, Jennifer Levitzki - Assistant Medical Manager, Tiffany Jones - Surgery Receptionist, Kristina Paris - Assistant Manager of Offsite Adoptions, Rob Strom - Assistant Manager of Offsite Adoptions, Monica Garcia - Manager of Shelter Volunteer Services, Jenna Ladie - Wildlife Center Volunteer Manager, Alexis Fitzgerald - Manager of Humane & Wildlife Education

  • Entertainment:

    Nameless in August and Dancing Queen

  • Sponsors:

    The Yard PGH, Mario's East Side Saloon, Shady Grove Shadyside, Wm. Penn Tavern, Steel Cactus Mexican Restaurante & Cantina, and Cappy's Cafe.

  • Special Thanks:

    to the food trucks that agreed to participate - Sugar and Spice, Ellie’s Hawaiian Shave Ice. A big shout out to all of the Animal Rescue League volunteers who made this night possible!

  • Board of Directors:

    Joseph Vater, Esq. - President, Joseph Burgunder - Past President, Paul E. Block - First Vice President, Susan Warner Gitomer - Second Vice President , Jane Voros - Third Vice President, Robin Bernstein - Secretary, Nancy Watson - Treasurer BOARD MEMBERS: Dr. James Beebe, DVM, Linda Bucci, Heather Brooks Cawely, Julie Coletti, Esq., David Deninno, Beverlynn Elliott, Karen Fisher, Katharine Fredriksen, Mark Kempic, Tim McVay, John Oliverio, SPHR, Ilene Ross, Frank Tallarico, Marla Zerrer