Archive for the 'Art' Category

Out of this Furnace in Braddock

Tuesday, July 15th, 2008

So today we’re thinking about Braddock. And before you begin to type your “This isn’t about Mt. Washington!” comment, please consider Braddock’s plight. Home to Pittsburgh’s last steel mill and the first Carnegie Library, this neighborhood lost over 17,000 people in less than 50 years, which leaves them about 2,900 residents (that would be an 85% […]

Mural Mural on the Wall

Wednesday, October 31st, 2007

Mt. Washington was the recipient (along with neighboring Allentown) of a Sprout Fund mural this year. The mural is located on the wall bordering the Shiloh Inn parking lot and depicts a cherry tree in bloom.
With community input, artist Gerry Tonti chose to focus on nature and the “green” aspects of Mt. Washington. On the […]

M.W. Fashion Designer featured at Madcap Masquerade 2007

Friday, October 26th, 2007

One of our very own, Jena-Anne Sabom of Sabom Productions! designed a gown that will be featured at the annual “Madcap Masquerade“.
Jena-Anne Sabom of Mt. Washington — who calls her fashion line SABOM Productions! — designed the Japanese outfit.
“We really get to shine and bring our own style and creativity to the table,” Sabom says. […]