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WHEREAS, throughout its history, Pittsburgh has hosted a vibrant, diverse, and innovative music scene that provides the City with great shows and venues, attracts more and more people to the City, and enhances its reputation as a lively place to make your home; and,
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WHEREAS, since 2013 the Pittonkatonk Festival, an inclusive event that combines music, food, and culture from around the world, has been held annually in Pittsburgh. This year’s lineup includes artists from Congo, Colombia, Palestine, Puerto Rico, Poland, and Canada; and,
WHEREAS, Pittonkatonk is more than just bands in a park and,
WHEREAS, Pittonkatonk works with adults and teens from Pittsburgh to create public performance opportunities designed to give a voice vulnerable people in our city, with the goal of creating a musical space for everyone, regardless of age, race, gender, class, or religion; and,
WHEREAS, the Pittonkatonk Festival will take place at the Schenley Park Veterans Pavilion on Saturday May 11, 2024.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize Pittonkatonk’s contribution to Pittsburgh’s vibrant arts scene and commends its commitment to artistic, social, and musical education; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Saturday, May 11, 2024, to be “PITTONKATONK DAY” in the City of Pittsburgh.