Rewrite your lede from Tuesday's class. Follow the AP Style basics we covered in class.
Also, try reworking the lede from this recent P-G story. Use your understanding of news values and reader interest. See what you can do.
Post your revised P-G lede here. Keep a copy of your rewrite of Tuesday's lede in your class portfolio.
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Benedum will host Bob Marley benefit concert
Monday, September 06, 2010
By Scott Mervis, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
The Benedum Center will be the site for "A Bob Marley Celebration" on Thursday, Sept. 23 at 7 p.m., featuring members of the reggae legend's family.
The Benedum (formerly the Stanley Theater) is the last venue where Bob Marley and The Wailers performed publicly on Sept. 23, 1980 before his death.
Confirmed performers include Stephen Marley, Damian Marley, Julian Marley, Cedella Marley and The Marley girls. In addition to the Marley children his wife Rita Marley will be traveling from her home in Ghana to be part of this event. Appearing with Rita will be former I-3 member, Marcia Griffiths.
Proceeds from the event will be go to support the One Love "Not-For-Profit" Foundation.
Reserved seats are on sale now at The Benedum Center Box Office, Theatre Square Box Office, Downtown; by phone, at 412-456-6666; and on line at www.pgharts.org.
Tickets are $49.50, $40.50 and $35.50. Limited gold circle seats also available for $79.50.
Natalie Strohm
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9/7/10
Bob Marley Celebration at Benedum Center
"A Bob Marley Celebration" will be held on Thursday, Sept. 23 at 7 p.m. at The Benedum Center, the last venue where Bob Marley and The Wailers performed before his death on Sept. 23, 1980.
Performers include Stephen Marley, Damian Marley, Julian Marley, his wife Rita Marley, among others.
Proceeds from the event will support the One Love "Not-For-Profit" Foundation. Reserved seats are on sale now at The Benedum Center Box Office, Theatre Square Box Office, Downtown, by phone, at 412-456-6666, or at www.pgharts.org. Tickets begin at $35.50.
"A Bob Marley Celebration" will take place at the Benedum Center on Thursday, Sept. 23 at 7 p.m. Many tribute performances from the reggae legend's family include but are not limited to Stephen Marley, Damian Marley, Julian Marley and wife, Rita Marley.
ReplyDeleteTickets range from $35.50 — $79.50 and can be purchased at The Benedum Center Box Office, Theatre Square Box Office, Downtown; by phone, at 412-456-6666; and on line at www.pgharts.org. Proceeds will go to One Love "Not-For-Profit" Foundations.
Jenna Szypulski
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9/8/10
Marley’s Last Performance Relived
Reggae Legend Bob Marley’s influential music will be memorialized in a benefit concert, titled "A Bob Marley Celebration". Spotlighting performances from members of his family, include his wife Rita, and former 1-3 member, Marcia Griffiths. The concert will be held at the Benedum, Thursday, Sept 23 at 7 p.m.
Proceeds from the selection will be given to the One Love “Not-For-Profit” Foundation. For tickets, call by phone, at 412-456-6666, or online at www.pgharts.org. Reserved seats are available. Ticket prices are $35.50, $40.50, and $49.50. Limited gold seats are $79.50.
Nicole Clyde
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9/8/10
Lets Get Together and Feel Alright
"A Bob Marley Celebration"
Being as the last venue Bob Marley and Wailers ever performed in, The Benedum Center will hosting "A Bob Marley Celebration," at 7 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 23. Guest performers will include members of his family, along with former I-3 member Marcia Griffiths.
Reserved seats are on sale now at The Benedum Center Box Office, Theatre Square Box Office and Downtown. Seats are also available by phone, at 412-456-6666, as well as on line, at www.pgharts.org. All proceeds from the event will go to the One Love "Not-For-Profit" Foundation. Ticket prices start at $35.50 with limited gold center seats still available.
Tiffany Bowser
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9/8/10
Bob Marley's Uprising
"A Bob Marley Celebration" will be led by Marley's wife and children at 7 p.m on Thursday, Sept. 23 at the Benedum Center.
Tickets are now available at The Benedum Center Box Office, Theatre Square Box Office, Downtown; by phone, at 412-456-6666; and on line at www.pgharts.org.
Mark Boyle
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9/8/10
Bob Marley Takes on Pittsburgh
The Bob Marley benefit concert arrives at the Benedum Center Thursday, Sept. 23rd at 7 p.m.
Don’t miss Marley’s children and wife Rita as they raise money for the One Love “Not-For-Profit” Foundation.
Tickets range from $35.50-$79.50 and can be ordered from the Benendum Center Box Office, by phone or at www.pgharts.org.
Kelsey Pierchoski
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9/8/10
Benedum Center Celebrates Bob Marley
The Benedum Center will hold "A Bob Marley Celebration" on Thursday, Sept. 23 at 7 p.m.
The concert features members of Marley's family and proceeds benefit the One Love "Not-For-Profit" Foundation.
Call The Benedum Center Box Office at 412-456-6666 or visit www.pgharts.org for tickets starting at $35.50.
Michelle Wright
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Art Attack
Individuals interested in the works of local artists will have the oppritunity to enjoy Greensburg's finest fine artists at the Art Entre-Walk happening on Friday, September 10 from 2 p.m. until 4p.m.
The event takes place on 121 S. Pennsylvania Avenue, spanning around the block. The artists themselves will be available to discuss their works. Light refreshments will be served at Seton Hill University's Visual Art Center.
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On Thursday, September 23 "A Bob Marley Celebration," will begin at 7 p.m. at the site of the late, great Rastafarian songwriter's very last performance: The Benedum Center.
Performers include Marley's children, Damian (Jr. Gong) Marley, Stephen Marley, Julian Marley, Cedella Marley and The Marley girls. His wife, Rita will also be making an appearance. All proceeds will support the One Love Foundation, which provides support to schools and orphanages in the Sierra Leone.
Tickets are available depending on seating location and are on sale now at The Benedum Center Box Office and Theatre Square Box Office. They can be purcahsed online at www.pgharts.org or by phone at 412-456-6666. The prices range from $35.50, to 49.50 with limited gold circle seats available for $79.50.
Phoebe Nixon
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9/9/10
Bob Marley Lives On
On Thursday, Sept. 23 at 7 p.m. “A Bob Marley Celebration” will take place at the Benedum Center. There are many confirmed performers, of those including the Marley children and wife Rita Marley.
Reserved seats are now on sale ranging from $35.50 to $79.50 at The Benedum Center Box Office, Theatre Square Box Office, Downtown; by phone at 412-456-6666; and on line at www.pgharts.org. All proceeds from the event will support the One Love “Not-For-Profit” Foundation.
Marley's Music Lives On
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"A Bob Marley Celebration" featuring members of reggae icon Bob Marley's family will be performed at the Benedum Center on Thursday, Sept. 23 at 7 p.m.
The Benedum is the last public venue where Bob Marley performed before his death.
David Kocinski
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Remembering Bob Marley at the Benedum
Pittsburgh's Benedum Center will host a Bob Marley tribute concert, called "A Bob Marley Celebration", on Thursday, Sept. 23 and 7 P.M.
Members of Marley's family, including his wife and several of his children, will be performing at the concert.
Corey Florindi
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Pittsburgh Remembers Reggae Icon
"A Bob Marley Celebration" featuring performances from the musician's family will be held Thursday, Sept. 23 at 7 p.m. at the Benedum Center.
The event commemorates the last concert Marley performed before his death in 1980 with all proceeds benefiting the One Love "Not-For-Profit" Foundation.
Maria Pietropola
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The annual Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation walk, taking place on Saturday, Sept 11, will begin at 10 a.m.
Registration will start at 8:30 a.m. on Chambers Lawn.
Bob Marley’s legacy alive in Pittsburgh
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Bob Marley’s family and friends will come together at the Benedum Center on Thursday, Sept. 23 to perform the songs of the reggae legend.
“LIVE FOREVER: A Tribute to Bob Marley” celebrates the 30th anniversary of Bob Marley and the Wailers performance at the Stanley Theater (now the Benedum), their last concert before his death.
Bob Marley Lives on Through Music
ReplyDeleteFamily and friends of the Reggae legend will gather for a performance at the Benedum center. Confirmed performers for "A Bob Marley Celebration" include tephen Marley, Damian Marley, Julian Marley, Cedella Marley and The Marley girls.
Reserved seats are on sale now at The Benedum Center Box Office, Theatre Square Box Office, Downtown; by phone, at 412-456-6666; and on line at www.pgharts.org.
Tickets are $35.50 to $79.50.
Proceeds from the event will be go to support the One Love "Not-For-Profit" Foundation.
9/7/10
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Bob Marley Lede redo.
The infamous raggae artist Bob Marley left behind many a musician to follow his lead and gather they will, at The Benedum Center Thursday, Sept. 23 at 7p.m., to commemorate Bob Marley and The Wailers’ last public performance thirty years ago.
Confirmed performers include Stephen Marley, Damian Marley, Julian Marley, Cedella Marley and The Marley girls.