New Sun Rising

Evenings in Quarantine: The Zombie Opera is an original work by Pittsburgh artists, involving a cast of six people, a projected film that will run throughout the entire show featuring extras and crowd scenes, and a pre-recorded musical accompaniment track of instruments and choral vocals.  In this opera, they acknowledge Pittsburgh's role as the 'birthplace of the zombie,' and feature filmed locations from iconic parts of town. They intend to use local talent in production, involve the community in the filming process, and hold Q&A/Talkbacks and seminar events.  Their projected performance will be October 2010 at the Grey Box Theater- just in time for Halloween.  Please follow the project and download the cast/needs list at www.thezombieopera.com.

A world leader of industry during the 20th century, Pittsburgh's physical evidence of this proud history is now aging; woven into the landscape of new development and industry.  The goal of the Pittsburgh's Industrial History project is to foster a new understanding of our industrial heritage through aerial photography.  

Project leader, Ben Peoples, learned the technique of Kite Aerial Photography in San Francisco while documenting the closed Alameda Naval Air Station and a condemned WW II office building.  He will be adapting this approach using self-built devices including a 'powered parachute' and a 'quadrocopter' to gain the unique perspective needed to capture his photographs.

FarmCorps connects people to their local food systems by promoting and developing sustainable local agriculture.  Three separate programs will run concurrently within FarmCorps.  The High School Sustainable Agriculture Training Program will provide short farming experiences for local high school students building toward a Summer internship program.  The Adult Internship Program serves young adults 18 and over who wish to pursue a career in farming and agriculture, through a two year internship.  The Apprenticeship Program will be educated and trained in much greater detail while living on a farm that best matches their interests.

New Sun Rising is the fiscal sponsor for Pitcher Park's application to the Tony Hawk Foundation.  We are hopeful that this grant money will be the cornerstone of our fundraising efforts, and provide some momentum towards the reality of building this skate, BMX, and blade park for the kids in the community.

Through the building of strategic partnerships, and a groundswell of grassroots support, the New Sun Rising is spearheading an effort to acquire a dilapidated building in Millvale's main business district, and turn it into a hub of educational and community activity. The library and coffee shop will boost your mind, and your energy! Not only that, but we are also working closely with the Borough of Millvale, and the Millvale Business Development Corporation (www.millvalepa.com) to turn a forgotten plot of land on Grant Avenue into a green space where residents and patrons can relax, and mingle. Wanna know more?