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Raising the Roof on the Rotunda” Celebration Scheduled for May 15, 2025

BOOM Concepts is thrilled to announce that it has secured a permanent location for its future home at 333 N Negley Avenue, in a former synagogue that will eventually be known as the Rotunda Collaborative. This new space will serve as its cultural center and headquarters, enhancing BOOM’s support for Black artists and creative entrepreneurs. This will allow BOOM to continue its dedicated work in field-building, knowledge-sharing, mentorship and storytelling rooted in the Penn Avenue Arts & Commercial District. 

DS Kinsel, BOOM Concepts Co-Founder, emphasized the importance of this move for the community: “It’s time for permanence. Our community deserves a lasting investment.” 

The Rotunda will eventually host exhibitions, concerts, cultural celebrations, and more, acting as a vital hub for artists and residents. The project aims to promote equity and access while amplifying local voices in the Garfield neighborhood and surrounding communities. “The preservation and opening of this building will be a vital resource for local residents. The addition of The Rotunda will effectively address capacity, pricing, and scheduling challenges.” – J. Thomas Agnew, BOOM co-founder, said recently.

The project is only in the beginning stages of a multi-year renovation program. BOOM is confident and ready to build excitement about the redevelopment and opening of the Rotunda.  

Join us at the “Raising the Roof on the Rotunda” event, celebrating BOOM Concepts’ new future home, the revitalization of an historic East End building, and honoring two community leaders: Robert M. Jones Jr., President & CEO of Brothers and Sisters Emerging and co-founder of the Garfield Gators, whose dedication to youth and community has shaped two generations and State Senator Jay Costa, whose advocacy and leadership continue to support inclusive growth and opportunity across our region.   

**Date:** May 15, 2025 

**Time:** 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM 

**Location:** The Rotunda, 333 N Negley Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 

**Dress Code: Construction Site Casual.

**Valet parking will be available. 

Enjoy a night of food, drinks, art, music, and community performances.  

To purchase tickets please visit: https://rotundapgh.com/projects/

For media inquiries, contact boomconcepts1@gmail.com or visit www.boomuniverse.co.