IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE. That’s the name of an event at the Andy Warhol Museum honoring Richard Parsakian, who could be considered Pittsburgh dance’s best friend, although many other arts organizations might contest that. Richard has his fingers in so many pies — donating, attending virtually every dance performance, donating, assisting with costumes through his fabulous vintage shop in Shadyside, donating, organizing and decorating terrific parties and donating. The event will benefit Richard. Don’t ask, just go. Andy Warhol Museum, Monday from 6-8 p.m. Tickets: $100; go to Pittsburgh Filmmakers website.
TO CHINA, WITH LOVE. Chinese folk dancer and local teacher Yanlai Wu recently spent a couple of months in her hometown of Shanghai with son Haoyuan, 12. Yanlai admits that she didn’t do much because the city has massive construction projects in preparation to host the World Expo next year and that Haoyuan was particularly glad to get back. Yanlai is making preparations to relocate Oriental Star Dance School, where she offers both ballet and various forms of Chinese dance, to the North Hills under a new name. By the way, Kristin Bair O’Keefe, former Pittsburgh Post-Gazette writer now living in Shanghai, is currently visiting with family and friends in Bethel Park. She’s also promoting her new book, “Thirsty,” which has a Pittsburgh aura and has received excellent preliminary notices.
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