PAID ADVERTISEMENT the CITYSCENE theCITYSCENE.com Southern in the Steel City: Performing lice this December PRESS RELEASE Santa on the Scene Holiday Gala: Benefitting UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Becca Bowen City Scene Media proudly presents the inaugural Santa on the Scene Holiday Gala, a premier event taking place Saturday, December 13, 2025, at the Rivers Casino Drum Bar. This luxury celebration brings together Pittsburgh's community leaders, businesses, and supporters for an unforgettable evening dedicated to raising critical funds for UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. Guests will enjoy an open bar, chef-prepared hors d'oeuvres, a curated holiday experience, raffles, and live entertainment - including a performance by Nashville country artist Becca Bowen, celebrity emcee Daisy Jade, and music by DJ Midas. A special visit from Santa Claus himself will complete the festive night. At the heart of the gala is a basket raffle, with 100% of proceeds benefiting UPMC Children's Hospital. Attendees will have the chance to bid on exclusive items and experiences, including autographed Pittsburgh Penguins hockey sticks signed by Sid Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, and Mark Recchi. "This gala represents everything City Scene Media stands for: community, compassion, and giving back," says Founder & CEO Elias Hanna. "Every dollar raised goes directly to Children's Hospital. That's what makes this night so meaningful." Event planner and marketing manager Bonny Grills adds, "Santa on the Scene is where holiday magic meets community impact. We're proud to bring Pittsburgh a night that celebrates both." Leading the event's creative direction is Ashley Elle, Editor-in-Chief of the CITYSCENE magazine and Chief Digital Marketing Officer for City Scene Media. "We wanted Santa on the Scene to feel like a luxury holiday experience, but also something deeply meaningful," Elle shares. "It's glamorous, but grounded in acts of kindness." Blending modern holiday aesthetics with premium entertainment, Santa on the Scene is set to become a new Pittsburgh tradition, a night that unites the city in generosity, joy, and celebration. Saturday, December 13, 2025 from 6pm-10pm Rivers Casino Drum Bar, Pittsburgh, PA Follow on Instagram @santaonthescene and @thecityscenepgh Tickets: Limited availability at SantaOnTheScene.com PAID ADVERTISEMENT the CITYSCENE theCITYSCENE.com Southern in the Steel City : Performing lice this December PRESS RELEASE Santa on the Scene Holiday Gala : Benefitting UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Becca Bowen City Scene Media proudly presents the inaugural Santa on the Scene Holiday Gala , a premier event taking place Saturday , December 13 , 2025 , at the Rivers Casino Drum Bar . This luxury celebration brings together Pittsburgh's community leaders , businesses , and supporters for an unforgettable evening dedicated to raising critical funds for UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh . Guests will enjoy an open bar , chef - prepared hors d'oeuvres , a curated holiday experience , raffles , and live entertainment - including a performance by Nashville country artist Becca Bowen , celebrity emcee Daisy Jade , and music by DJ Midas . A special visit from Santa Claus himself will complete the festive night . At the heart of the gala is a basket raffle , with 100 % of proceeds benefiting UPMC Children's Hospital . Attendees will have the chance to bid on exclusive items and experiences , including autographed Pittsburgh Penguins hockey sticks signed by Sid Crosby , Evgeni Malkin , and Mark Recchi . " This gala represents everything City Scene Media stands for : community , compassion , and giving back , " says Founder & CEO Elias Hanna . " Every dollar raised goes directly to Children's Hospital . That's what makes this night so meaningful . " Event planner and marketing manager Bonny Grills adds , " Santa on the Scene is where holiday magic meets community impact . We're proud to bring Pittsburgh a night that celebrates both . " Leading the event's creative direction is Ashley Elle , Editor - in - Chief of the CITYSCENE magazine and Chief Digital Marketing Officer for City Scene Media . " We wanted Santa on the Scene to feel like a luxury holiday experience , but also something deeply meaningful , " Elle shares . " It's glamorous , but grounded in acts of kindness . " Blending modern holiday aesthetics with premium entertainment , Santa on the Scene is set to become a new Pittsburgh tradition , a night that unites the city in generosity , joy , and celebration . Saturday , December 13 , 2025 from 6 pm-10pm Rivers Casino Drum Bar , Pittsburgh , PA Follow on Instagram @santaonthescene and @thecityscenepgh Tickets : Limited availability at SantaOnTheScene.com