Friday, October 9 - Blues Dance - 8:00 to midnight
The Center is hosting a Blues Dance with music provided by a D.J. One-hour dance lessons begin at 8:00. Admission is $8 or $6 for students with I.D. Cash bar. Phone 412-461-6188 for information, or visit the Steel City Blues Dancing Website.
Saturday, October 10 - Soup Sega!
Soup and other culinary delights are available every Saturday from 9:00 am to noon. Click here to see our menu and to pre-order items on-line.
Saturday, October 10 - BMNECC Hosts Open House During RADical Days
The BMNECC is taking part in the Allegheny Regional Asset District's RADical Days by opening its doors for free tours of the Center from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Learn more »
Saturday, October 10 - Salsa Dance - 8:00 to midnight
The Center is hosting a Salsa Dance, with music provided by DJ Jeff Shirey. One-hour lessons begin at 8:00. Admission is $6. Cash bar. Phone 412-461-6188 for information, or visit the Pittsburgh Salsa Website.
Important Upcoming Events
Saturday, October 17 - Board Meeting - 11:00 am
This meeting is for board members only.
Saturday, October 17 - Vecherinka - 7:30 to 11:30 pm
Join us for an evening of song, dance, live music and tasty treats. One-hour lessons begin at 7:30 pm. Admission is $5 for members and $7 for non-members. For information, click here or phone 412-461-6188.
Sunday, October 25 - Anne Feeney Concert - 7:30 pm
Anne Feeney, singer, songwriter and activist, will play at the BMNECC on Sunday, October 25. Anne is well known locally, nationally and internationally for her songs and activism in support of worker's rights. Her special guest will be David Rovics who has been described as "the musical voice of the progressive movement in the USA." Come to the concert and join Anne as she celebrated 40 years of "raising hell." More infomation on both Anne and David can be found on their web sites: www.annefeeney.com and
**Wednesday, October 28, 10:00 am - Donate to BMNECC Through PittsburghGives
The BMNECC is now part of the The Pittsburgh Foundation's Pittsburgh Gives program. On Wednesday, October 28, beginning at 10:00 am, you will be able to make online-only contributions to the BMNECC via the Pittsburgh Gives Match Day event. On that date, the Foundation will match donations 50 cents to the dollar! Mark your calendars and please consider donating to the BMNECC. Click here to see our profile on the Foundation's Pittsburgh Giveswebsite.
Sunday, November 1 - Estate & Collectible Jewelry and Accessories Sale
The Center is hosting its second Jewelry and Accessories Sale to raise funds for its ongoing education, community outreach and historic preservation projects. The event is from noon to 5:00 pm. Admission is $5. Beverages and refreshments will be available for sale. Click here for more info.
Saturday, November 21 - Fall Concert - Dancing Around Bulgaria
Join us at the Carnegie Library Music Hall in Homestead at 7:00 pm for our 13th annual Fall Concert. Click here for more info.
Saturday, November 21 - Vecherinka - 9:00 pm to 12:00 am
Join us for an evening of song, dance, live music and tasty treats at this special Vecherinka following the Fall Concert. Click here for more info.
Wednesday, December 2 - BMNECC Shopping Night at Ten Thousand Villages
Shop with us at Ten Thousand Villages in Squirrel Hill from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. The BMNECC receives a percentage of all net sales made in the store during those hours, so please join us! The store is located at 5824 Forbes Avenue in Squirrel Hill, between Little's Shoes and Dollar Bank. Click here for more details.
Saturdays This Fall - Children's Bulgarian Language Classes
Bulgarian language classes for children are being held on Saturday mornings at 10:30 am at the Center. Mariana Danailova is our instructor for the fall semester. Please contact the Center at 412-461-6188 for more information.
NEW - Adult Bulgarian Language Classes
Contact the Center at 412-461-6188 if you would like to participate in an adult course in Bulgarian language. A class will be organized if there is sufficient interest.
NEW - Sign Up For Adult Movement Classes
Elsa Limbach, former artistic director of Dance Alloy Theater and BMNECC board member, will offer an adult movement class for fitness, flexibility and fun. The tentative time is Saturdays at 12:15 pm. Those interested should call Elsa at home: 412-361-1887.
