Struggling Pittsburgh Restaurant To Hold Fundraiser

PITTSBURGH, PA — A Pittsburgh jazz restaurant that launched a GoFundMe page last month will hold a fundraising event on Jan 25 in another effort to alleviate its financial difficulties.

Con Alma on Penn Avenue, Downtown, is hosting the event, which will feature live jazz, food, hand-crafted cocktails and what the restaurant calls "a community celebration." The evening will be emceed by former WDVE-FM personality Bill Crawford.

“Con Alma was created to honor the soul of jazz while building a space where people feel deeply connected to the music, the food, and each other,” said Josh Ross, the restaurant's co-founder. “This gala is a celebration of that vision and the community that continues to support it.”

The event begins at 5 p.m. Live music will feature internationally acclaimed trumpeter Sean Jones & Friends, performing with numerous special guest musicians from 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m..

VIP guests will enjoy:

• One signature complimentary welcome cocktail.
• Passed hors d’oeuvres and chef-curated food stations by Con Alma’s culinary team.

The evening will also include a silent auction featuring gift baskets, including:

• Pittsburgh Dining Scene Basket.
• Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Theater Basket.
• Curated Wine Box Basket.
• Coffee and Bookstore Basket.
• Aimee’s Favorite Vegan Spots Basket & An Exclusive Vinyl Vibe Basket, celebrating the venue’s deep connection to jazz culture.

For more information and to purchase tickets, click here.