Celebration honoring life and legacy of Donnie Iris to be held at Pittsburgh music venue

PITTSBURGH — A celebration honoring the life and legacy of Pittsburgh musician Donnie Iris will take place Monday, Nov. 9, at Citizens Live at The Wylie in Pittsburgh.

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The event, titled “A Celebration of the Life and Legacy of Iris,” is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m.

Hosted by 102.5 WDVE Morning Show host Randy Baumann, the gathering will feature memories from Iris’ family, friends, longtime band members and fellow musicians while highlighting his contributions to the local music community.

The event is free and open to the public. Organizers encourage guests to RSVP in advance to assist the venue with capacity planning, as registration provides entry tickets.

Donnie Iris, born Dominic Ierace, died Monday at the age of 83, following a battle with bladder cancer.

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