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Get Unwrapped at the Union Project

Looking for a meaningful way to kick-off the holiday season? Drop those looming gift lists and head to community hub the Union Project for a benefit bash sure to put a spark in your festive spirit.

Get Unwrapped on Nov. 22 with the Union Project’s 7th annual fundraiser, a celebration that showcases the nonprofit’s community-based arts and neighborhood initiatives.

Emcee Andrew Stockey, morning anchor for WTAE Channel 4 Action News, will keep the festivities flowing during Unwrapped's signature live and silent auctions. Be sure to bid on gift certificates and products provided by hundreds of local businesses, vacation packages to Chautauqua and Maple Springs, JetBlue Airways travel certificates, Latin dance lessons, and even a custom-fitted bicycle from Trek of Pittsburgh. 

Check out the city’s young talent with performances by the Neighborhood Academy’s Balafon West African Drumming and Dance Ensemble and sets by DJ SupaC. In between bidding, nosh on gourmet finger foods and sip green apple martinis provided by local faves like big Burrito Catering, Pennsylvania Macaroni Company and Whole Foods.

Proceeds from the event will benefit the Union Project’s mission-based businesses and community events for youth and adults, including its stained glass restoration program, ceramics studio and co-op, and job training projects.

Unwrapped’s VIP Happy Hour kicks off at 7p.m. with a Boyd & Blair Potato Vodka tasting, live entertainment and the chance to select decals for a complimentary hand crafted ceramics.

For more information about Unwrapped at the Union Project, call 412-363-4550 x26.

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