Riverlife's Party at the Pier: War of the Roses

Presented by PNC

Is it War of the Roses or War of the Rosés? We'll let you decide as you sample dueling sips of rosé, summertime's favorite wine, while donning your finest rose-colored party attire.

Party at the Pier: War of the Roses is Riverlife’s annual fundraiser gala, celebrating our good fight to make Pittsburgh's riverfronts cleaner, safer and more fun for everyone!



Friday, August 25 at the North Shore Amphitheater at Rivers Casino

6:30-7:30 pm VIP Royal Reception (Exclusive to VIP ticketholders): Be the first on the scene and reign over our sumptuous food and drink while enjoying special entertainment. Valet parking included. Limited tickets available.

7:30-11:00 pm The Main Event for all ticketholders: Eat, drink and be merry as you enjoy fantastic fashion, a gorgeous urban riverfront setting, and a dance party under the stars after the sun sets.

• Featuring rosé tastings and rosé-inspired food and cocktails


• Vote for your favorites throughout the night as our culinary teams and bartenders battle it out


• Enjoy romantic voyages on the Gateway Clipper Fleet and royally entertaining music and surprises


• More details available at the Riverlife website

Presented by PNC

Hosted by Riverlife
and event chairs

Lynn and Chip Desmone

2017 Host Committee

Elie Aoun and Justin Matase
Peg McCormick Barron and Bill Barron
Vivian and Bill Benter
John Bonaccorsi
Maris Bondi and Robert Dauer, Jr.
Diana Bucco and Mark Chutko
Kathy Buechel and Fred Egler
Amy and Mark Broadhurst
Tim Cummings
Jonathan Davis
Cindy and Doug Donohoe
Dale Dorlin
Michelle and Greg Faist
Mimi and Ralph Falbo
Nancy and Dan Fales
Gisele and John Fetterman
Cathy and County Executive Rich Fitzgerald
Ray Gastil
Andrea Geraghty
Kristen and Chuck Hammel
Diane and Jerry Holder
Brittany Holzer
Judy Horgan and Steve Pavsner
Abass B. Kamara
Melissa and Dallas Kawai
Dusty Elias Kirk and and Bill Caroselli
Katie and Tom Lamb
Jeremy Leventhal
Jennifer and Brian Liptak
Ramsey and Michael Lyons
Holly and John Mascaro
Libby and Mike Mascaro
Mary Lou McLaughlin
Erin Molchany
Milena and Kamal Nigam
Kathy and Morgan O'Brien
Celine and Paul O'Neill
Aradhna and Grant Oliphant
Shelly and Dan Onorato
Katherine and Eric Osth
William Peduto, Mayor, City of Pittsburgh
Renee and Lucas Piatt
Megan and Michael Quatrini
Carly Reed and Liam Carstens
Sandra and Sam Reiman
Hannah and Brad Roth
Caryn Rubinoff and Craig Dunham
Edie Shapira and Mark Schmidhofer
Bridget and Brandon Snyder
Bayh Sullivan and Matt Pekar
Sara and Larry Walsh
Pam and Terry Wirginis

Riverlife Staff

Vivien Li, President and CEO
Stephan Bontrager
Deborah Cerminara
Nina Chase
Rhonda Madden
Jay Sukernek
PJ Williamson

All proceeds benefit Riverlife and our work to reclaim, restore and promote Pittsburgh’s riverfronts

Suggested dress code: Come to slay wearing your finest rose-colored or pink cocktail attire!

Let’s Raise a Glass to our 2017 Sponsors (as of 8/18)



Special thanks to Southern Tier Brewing Company

The official registration and financial information of Riverlife may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll-free, within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999.