The Pittsburgh Biennial, a signature exhibition for Pitts­burgh Filmmakers/­Pitts­burgh Center for the Arts since 1994, will expand in scope and location in 2011.

Setting a new precedent of collaboration among major art institutions in Pittsburgh, the exhibit will be co-presented and co-curated by The Andy Warhol Museum, Carnegie Museum of Art, The Miller Gallery at Carnegie Mellon University, and Pittsburgh Film­makers/­­Pitts­­burgh Center for the Arts.

Positivity and a faith-based message are just a few things that gospel singer Travis Malloy wants to touch on with his music.

“I can’t force Christ on everyone, but I hope that listeners are encouraged to hold on and not give up,” said Malloy, 23. “We need that kind of message to make the world a better place.”

FIRST RELEASE—Travis Malloy with his background dancers for his set during the Sweet Inspiration Gospel Music Showcase at the August Wilson Center. (Photos by Malik Vincent)

That’s the message he has stood on throughout his whole musical career, which started after graduating from CAPA High School in 2006. The industrious teenager started a quintet called Nu Prayz and then branched out as a solo artist about five years later. He released his debut album, “Lift Him Up” in 2009.

“After graduating from CAPA, God took me to church conventions and I started singing and promoting my name and my album so that I could promote Jesus. When you’re at CAPA, it inspires you to want to become something big in life,” said Malloy who splits his time between Pittsburgh and New York City.

My sister-in-law wanted to purchase an SUV after wrecking her car.

She asked me to co-sign but I told her I would loan her the money for a down payment—but would not co-sign.

After loaning her $3,000 for down payment, I later discovered she had received enough money from her insurance to not need money from me.

My first stop was at the VFW Post in Westview, where newlyweds Javon and Shaquel Riley celebrated their marriage with family and friends. Congratulations to both of you and may you have many more years together.

Jay and Charniece at the Soul of Sunday event at Melange Bistro Lounge in Downtown Pittsburgh.