The Speaker Series for Sewickley

Informing, Inspiring, and Connecting

Tapas Talks is an annual three-part speaker series dedicated to celebrating the exceptional talent and achievements found right here in the Sewickley community.

Our mission is simple: to inform, inspire, and connect neighbors while giving back to the place we call home.

Event Experience

Hosted at the Allegheny Country Club, each evening is designed to spark conversation and create lasting connections.

Before each presentation, the evening begins with a lively social hour featuring delicious tapas, a curated bar, and live music. It is the perfect setting to connect with friends, neighbors, and new acquaintances.

The dialogue doesn’t end with the Q&A—the conversation continues afterward over Allegheny’s signature hand-made ice cream, gourmet cookies, coffee, and tea.

Event Details

The event will be hosted at the Allegheny Country Club in Sewickley Heights. For your convenience, complimentary valet parking is included for all guests, and a cash bar will be available for refreshments throughout the evening.

6:00PM Tapas & Social

7:15PM The Talk

8:15PM Dessert & Dialogue

We look forward to seeing you in appropriate club attire. Recommended dress includes sport coats and collared shirts, or dresses, skirts, and slacks. We kindly ask that guests refrain from wearing athletic attire. Cell phones are also prohibited.

Who We Are

Frances Love Merryman | Founder, Board Chair & President

David C. Genter | Vice President, Programs

Charlyn Mulkey | Treasurer

Steve Kubinski | Secretary

Gretchen McAdams | Digital Marketing & Media

Susan Coyle | Event Marketing

A. Gary Chace | Past President

Douglas Florey | Honorary Director

Donald B. Lorch | Honorary Director

Julian Nieser, Esq. | Honorary Director

Adam Steinfurth, CPA | Honorary Director

Community Impact

Giving back is the cornerstone of Tapas Talks. When you join us as a subscriber or sponsor, your participation does more than fuel an evening of dialogue—it directly supports our neighbors. Our impact is twofold:

From the Organization: Through the generosity of our supporters, Tapas Talks provides direct financial support to deserving local nonprofits.
From Our Speakers: In lieu of traditional fees, our presenters generously direct their honorariums to community initiatives and organizations they hold dear.

Organizations Supported to Date:

Community & Human Services

Bethlehem Haven
Coraopolis Community Development Foundation
Faith in Action
Heritage Valley Health System
Union Aid
YMCA / Heritage Valley Health System Partnership

Education & Youth

Quaker Valley School District (Youth Worker’s Discretionary Fund)
Sewickley YMCA Preschool Program

Conservation & Environment

Allegheny Land Trust
Fern Hollow Nature Center
Keystone Elk Country Alliance

Health, Arts & Veterans

Celiac Disease Foundation
Parkinson Foundation of Western Pennsylvania
Sweetwater Center for the Arts
Veteran's Breakfast Club