Are you going to First Night in Pittsburgh this year? Here are just some of the events that you can attend in a schedule format. To see the complete schedule, click on the link below. The link will send you to the complete website on Highmark First Night.
Do you ever wonder what the most important moments of the past year are? Google Video makes a highlight video every year detailing how the world has changed. Check it out below, and tell us how have you changed in 2012?
This Sunday you can have some holiday fun at Schenley Park. Bring your kids, brothers, sisters, and everyone else in your family to skate with Santa. There will be music and refreshments at the event from 1:30-3:30pm. There are also some other great public outdoor ice rinks throughout the Pittsburgh area such as PPG place. Skate with Santa at Schenley Park
Event: Skate with Santa at Schenley Park
Location: Schenley Ice Skating Rink, 1 Overlook Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15216 (Schenley Park – Oakland)
Date: Sunday, December 16, 2012
Time: 1:30pm until 3:30pm
Cost: Adult admission is $4.00, youth (17 and under) is $3.00, and seniors are $3.00. Skate rental is $2.50.
Description: Create memories while skating with Santa at Schenley Park Ice Rink. Enjoy great music & refreshments while you skate with the big guy himself! For more information, please visit the City of Pittsburgh website.
The Holidays can be expensive for any family. However, Pittsburgh has some great holiday events for families that are free of cost. This Saturday you can stop in at Fifth Avenue Place for some great Holiday entertainment, and then you can make your way to the Children's Museum to participate in some reindeer games.
Event: Holiday Fun at Fifth Avenue Place Location: Fifth Avenue Place, Downtown Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Date: Saturdays through December 15, 2012 Time: 11am until 2pm Cost: Free Description: Free and open to the public, enjoy family entertainment at Fifth Avenue Place during this holiday shopping season.
Everyone can join in our Reindeer Games! Meet Rudolph and make a reindeer paper helicopter! Also, make reindeer food and reindeer ornaments to take home with The Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh!
The
University of Pittsburgh Football Program has had a great season, and
now they are prepping for the BBVA Compass Bowl. The game is held at
the historic Legion Field in Birmingham, Alabama. The Panthers will
take on Southern Methodist University, who are in the USA Conference.
The game will be broadcast on ESPN January 7th at 1pm.
The
University of Pittsburgh football team has accepted an invitation to
play in the BBVA Compass Bowl. The game, held at historic Legion Field
in Birmingham, Ala., will be played on January 7, 2012 in front of a
national ESPN television audience (1 p.m. ET).
The Panthers
(6-6, 4-3 Big East) will face Southern Methodist University (7-5, 5-3
Conference USA). It will be just the sixth meeting ever between the two
schools and the second in a bowl game. SMU defeated Pitt in the 1983
Cotton Bowl, 7-3. The all-time series is tied, 2-2-1.
"You play an entire season to earn the opportunity for one extra game -- a bowl game," Pitt coach Todd Graham
said. "Our team is excited for the chance to put that Pitt helmet on
one more time for the BBVA Compass Bowl. Birmingham is a great college
football town. We're looking forward to our visit and playing SMU in
front of a national ESPN television audience."
"On behalf of the
University of Pittsburgh and our football program, I would like to
thank the city of Birmingham, BBVA Compass Bowl committee and executive
director Mark Meadows for the opportunity to play in this year's game,"
Pitt athletic director Steve Pederson said. "We know firsthand the great
hospitality shown to the teams and fans, and we're looking forward to
our visit in January."
The Panthers will be playing in their ninth bowl since 2000 (12 seasons) and fourth consecutive since 2008.
Pitt defeated Kentucky in last season's BBVA Compass Bowl, 27-10. The Panthers are 12-15 all-time in bowl games.
For
tickets and travel package information, call the Panthers Ticket Office
at (800) 643-PITT. The ticket office will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 5
p.m., Monday through Friday. Tickets and travel packages can also be
purchased online through Altour, the Official Travel Provider for Pitt
Alumni and Fan Travel. Contact Altour for your customized travel package
http://www.alumni.pitt.edu/event/2011bowl/. Go to "Bowl Central" at www.PittsburghPanthers.com for additional information.
Do you need something unique for a gift this Holiday Season. Come to Market Square in Pittsburgh for the 1st Annual Holiday Market. There will be vendors with gifts from around the world. There is something for everyone, including kids favorite person this season, Santa. Keep reading to find out all the details on this great market.
Inspired by the original Christkindlemarkt created in 1545 in Nuremberg, Germany, and the Christkindlmarket in Chicago, IL, the Peoples Gas Holiday Market™ brings a cherished German tradition with international flair and local charm to Downtown Pittsburgh. Visitors will be in for a one-of-a-kind holiday shopping experience as they stroll through an illuminated Market Square, weaving through the European-style wooden chalets, adorned with holly and illuminated with little white lights. It's the perfect atmosphere for families and friends to enjoy the magic of the season. The Peoples Gas Holiday Market™ grand opening is on Saturday, Nov. 24 and is a part of Downtown Pittsburgh's 2012 Holiday Saturdays. Courtesy of Peoples Natural Gas and thanks to our founding sponsors, Colcom Foundation and Laurel Foundation, the Peoples Gas Holiday Market™ will be open seven days a week through
Sunday, Dec. 23, allowing visitors to re-visit Market Square for last minute holiday items!
Bringing Pittsburgh's founding cultures to the Golden Triangle
The Peoples Gas Holiday Market will feature regional, national, and international vendors to showcase authentic gift items from around the world that can’t be found anywhere else in the City besides the Peoples Gas Holiday Market™! This is your chance to purchase quality collectibles and novelties from foreign countries such as Russia, Switzerland, and Italy. Shoppers will be entertained by a variety of performers, including local dance groups, choirs and carolers, showcasing Pittsburgh’s rich cultural heritage.
Make sure the kids visit Mr. and Mrs. Claus at their Pittsburgh home right in Market Square specially designed by Desmone & Associates Architects. Bring a non-perishable food item or make a cash donation benefiting the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank before jumping in line to get your picture taken with 'Jolly Old Saint Nick.' From shopping, music, and FREE high-quality entertainment, there is something for everyone to do at the Peoples Gas Holiday Market™!
Do you want to decorate your apartment for the holidays?
Everyone wants to be festive, but you do not want to spend a lot of
money if you are leaving for the holidays. Here are some great
inexpensive tips on how to make your apartment a holiday wonderland.
Personalize and hang stockings for your family. – this
can be a fun project and very inexpensive. Purchase plain stockings and
paint, glitter, felt, etc. and create your own designs for your
stockings.
Remember in Elementary School when you used to make paper snow
flakes in art class. Flashback to those times and make your apartment a
winter wonderland with this easy art trick.
Hang ornaments from the stairs and or ceiling. Just make sure you do not damage the walls or ceiling while doing this.
Use some ribbon and ties to put around chairs and lamps. This adds some festive spirit to even the smallest furniture.
Make a giant present out of your door by using some wrapping paper
and a bow. It instantly looks festive and adds so much holiday spirit
to your apartment.
Use holiday cards that you receive to decorate the walls in your apartment.
Make sure to check out this great Holiday Event at Bakery Square on
November 30th and December 1st. There will be a craft market held with
Pittsburgh regional artists selling their work at the first floor space
of Bakery Square. Bakery Square will also be lit up red in honor of
World Aids Day on Friday Night. Make sure to check out all the details
below.
I Made It! for the Holidays {our 6th annual holiday market}
Shop with us: Friday, Nov. 30 from 5 pm – 10 pm
& Saturday, Dec.1 from 11 am – 6 pm
Inside the first floor space @ Bakery Square (map) 6425 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206, FREE Indoor Parking
I Made It! for the Holidays announces its sixth annual handmade arts
marketplace to be held on Friday, November 30th from 5 pm – 10 pm and
Saturday, December 1st from 11 am – 6 pm at Bakery Square. More than 90
Pittsburgh-regional artisans will offer handmade goods including
children’s items, house wares, clothing, jewelry, plush, ceramics,
sweets, photography, toys, bath & body products and much more.
Saturday brings TAPPED Pop Up Beer Garden and Santa! To learn more about
the artists or for event details, visit www.imadeitmarket.com.
We are excited to announce that Friday night the Delta Foundation will
be lighting Bakery Square in red in honor of World AIDS Day. On
Saturday, Santa will be onsite for photos from 12 pm – 3 pm and Tapped
brings a pop up beer garden from 12 pm – 5 pm. ABOUT BAKERY
SQUARE: Bakery Square is a new mixed-use development located in the East
End neighborhood of Pittsburgh, built out of the existing site of the
historic Nabisco Factory. Offering an exciting lifestyle center
environment while hosting numerous free events to connect with its
neighbors and guests, Bakery Square is home to Google, UPMC,
Anthropologie, Free People, Urban Active Fitness, Coffee Tree Roasters,
Learning Express Toys, Jimmy Johns, Springhill Suites Marriott Hotel,
Massage Heights, Boxwood, University of Pittsburgh, Veteran
Administration and the newly opened Panera Bread.
Do you have company coming over for Turkey Day? If you want to decorate
without tons of hassle, here are some great quick and easy Thanksgiving
Decorating tips!
It's
turkey time and this time of year isn't just for eating, it's also for
decorating! Give your home a quick and easy facelift for the
Thanksgiving holiday. Fall and Thanksgiving Colors Check your home for items that are in the rich hues of fall--red curtains, orange throw pillows, brown rugs.
Local thrift stores can also provide inexpensive items to decorate
with. Look for blankets that are in fall colors. These can be used as
throws on the back of a couch, a drape over a chair, even a cloth for
your kitchen table. You can also cut blankets up and sew them into
slipcovers for throw pillows.
Small Accents
Small items can add accent touches to any room. Scented candles
(pumpkin spice, apple cinnamon, cranberry) that are in fall colors or
come in decorative candle holders can add small spots of color and
texture while creating the smell of the fall holiday. Curtains
Just for the holidays, do a changeup with the curtains in your home.
You don't need to do the whole house to make a decorating
statement--your kitchen and living area will suffice. Choose rich colors
that reflect the cooling temperatures and hues of fall. Throw Rugs
If you normally have carpet or bare floors, decorate for Thanksgiving
by adding a large, festive throw rug. Smaller throw rugs can be used as
accents or can add spots of color if you can't use a large area rug. Towels
Hang decorative towels for Thanksgiving in your kitchen and bathroom
to making drying your hands and your dishes more festive. Local stores
usually have inexpensive kitchen and bath towel sets for the different
seasons and holidays. Sure you only pull them out once a year but they
add to the look and feel of your home at Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving Dishes
If you have room to store them, special decorative Thanksgiving dishes
are perfect to use at this time of year. Don't wait until Thanksgiving
Day, use them during the whole month of November and enjoy them. If you
don't have Thanksgiving dishes, check the local thrift store for dishes
that are fall-colored. Mix and match to create fun meals and enjoy! Rearrange Your Furniture
While there are no specific "Thanksgiving furniture arrangements"
moving your furniture around always gives a room a fresh update. Since
Thanksgiving is a fall holiday and is all about reconnecting with
family, try arranging your furniture to create cozy areas for friends
and family to gather and chat.
We hope everyone has a safe and Happy Thanksgiving! Spend some time
with your friends and family and remember everything in life that you
are thankful for.
Pittsburgh Light Up Night is this Friday and Saturday
downtown. Fireworks, free activities, and events to get you in the mood
for the Holiday Season. Make sure to check it out with your family,
and remember it is free.
Event: 52nd Annual Light Up Night & First Holiday Saturday
Location: Various locations throughout Downtown Pittsburgh
Date: Friday, November 16 through Saturday, November 17, 2012
Time: 5-10pm Friday, noon-8pm Sunday
Cost: Free
Description:
Free and open to the public, this is Pittsburgh’s official kick-off of
the Holiday season. Light Up Night – Light Up Weekend! For up to the
minute Light Up Night – Light Up Weekend goings-on, please visit the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership’s website.
Enjoy lots of live performances on multiple stages, the Bridge Party
over the Allegheny River, the ceremonial lighting of six trees, an all
new stage show – Celebrate Santa, and of course a grand fireworks
finale.
Make sure to check out this great event sponsored by the Pittsburgh Public Theater. You can see a great show, taste delicious food, and network with young professionals all for $20.00. These are all held at the O'Reilly Theater downtown on the Thursday before each show's opening night.
Mix @ Six is a young professionals event that combines
networking with theater. It’s held 6 times each season the Thursday
night prior to the Opening Night of each performance. The pre-show party
starts at 6 p.m. with complimentary hors d’oeuvres, complimentary
Miller products and Starbucks coffee tastings. There are also special
offerings from local groups and businesses.
Tickets are only $20,
including the show. Full time students (and those 26 years of age and
under) are only $15, but must show their ID. A district fee of $.50 will
be applied to each ticket. (Normal price is usually around $35-$55
just for the show.)
2012-2013 MIX @ SIX Schedule Born Yesterday - Thursday, October 4, 2012 Good People - Thursday, November 15, 2012 1776 – Thursday, January 31, 2013 Thurgood – Thursday, March 14, 2013 Clybourne Park - Thursday, April 25, 2013 Other Desert Cities- Thursday, June 6 , 2013
Pittsburgh Public Theater, at the O’Reilly Theater
621 Penn Avenue, Cultural District Pittsburgh, PA 15222 412-316-1600
Everyone in the country is rooting for New York and New Jersey to help
them overcome the tragedies of Hurricane Sandy. However, that did not
stop the Steelers from playing with all their heart against the New York
Giants on Sunday.
The Pittsburgh Steelers needed a yard to convert a fourth-and-1 from
the New York Giants' 3-yard line early in the fourth quarter, and coach
Mike Tomlin decided against a run up the middle for a first down, a pass
for a touchdown or even the easy field goal to tie the game in favor of
the backward flip to kicker Shaun Suisham.
It didn't work. And Foote was livid.
With the execution, not the call itself.
"I'm more mad we didn't execute it because we've been running that
play for about five years now! And in practice, Heath Miller comes off
and blocks me every time!" Foote told USA TODAY Sports, though he yelled
it for about half of the Steelers' locker room to hear after their
24-20 victory at MetLife Stadium.
"We finally ran it and didn't execute!"
In a more measured tone, Foote then added, "That's football."
Foote's reaction summed up the way the Steelers handled a difficult
Sunday that certainly wasn't easy for anyone â?? the away team, the home
team or the fans.
The Giants were dealing with the worst problems, of course. Some of
their players are still without power and have suffered severe damage to
their homes because of Hurricane Sandy. Some of the fans lost their
houses but showed up at MetLife Stadium on Sunday hoping their team
could provide a reason for them to smile at the end of a long, difficult
week.
The Steelers had their own comparatively minor issues.
They had to overcome an extremely questionable call that gave the
Giants a 70-yard touchdown return on a fumble that should've been ruled
an incompletion. Their defense needed to force a stop after Tomlin's
head-scratcher of a call resulted in Suisham's easily being tackled by
the Giants' Michael Coe, who didn't rush hard off the edge as the
Steelers had hoped.
And all of this came after the Steelers flew in the morning of the
game instead of arriving a day early because the hotel they'd booked was
without power.
Again, compared to what others have been dealt, it's petty stuff. But
as it pertains to what happened between the lines, that was a tough,
gritty performance by a team that has for years prided itself on being
mentally and physically strong.
"It was one of the craziest things ever," quarterback Ben
Roethlisberger said of the day-of-game travel, "but we might be doing
that every week now, I don't know."
Said Foote, "I saw a lot of NFL superstar millionaires sleeping on
the floor pregame in the hotel (lobby) with rolled-up shirts as pillows.
But, hey, football's football. You put the ball down on the grass, and
we'll play."
That's the kind of attitude a championship team needs to have. So
when his team shows such a mentality, it's easy to see why Tomlin is
encouraged.
"We combated a lot of adversity tonight, and were able to pull it
out, particularly with a solid performance in the fourth quarter,"
Tomlin said, adding this of the failed fake field goal: "They overcame
bad coaching sometimes, and that's on me."
But Tomlin's bad coaching might've had some solid reasoning.
You see, the Steelers' defense had just forced a three-and-out that
ended with a sack of Eli Manning on a third-and-11. On the previous
Giants' possession, Pittsburgh had held the Giants to a field goal
despite Manning & Co.'s taking over at the Steelers' 33-yard line.
Not since Andre Brown's 1-yard touchdown midway through the second
quarter had the Giants crossed the goal line.
Tomlin, who was immediately clapping for his defense to get the ball
back as soon as Coe tackled Suisham, must've had an inkling his defense
would bail him out if his gamble didn't pay off.
"Making that call?" cornerback Ike Taylor said. "Yeah, of course."
Added nose tackle Casey Hampton, "To even do something like that in
that situation when you can take the three (points) and tie it up, that
lets you know he's got a lot of faith in this defense."
And why not? In their five victories, the Steelers have given up a
total of 10 points in the fourth quarter. In their three consecutive
wins, they've given up only a field goal in the final period.
They outscored the Giants, who tied an NFL record with seven
fourth-quarter comebacks in their Super Bowl season last year, 14-0 in
the fourth quarter on Sunday.
"They're one of the best teams in the fourth quarter, and we were
probably one of the worst teams in the fourth quarter (early in) the
year," linebacker LaMarr Woodley said, referring to the combined 40
points allowed in the fourth quarters of the losses to the Denver
Broncos, Oakland Raiders and Tennessee Titans. "We weren't doing a great
job closing out games and playing against one of the best
fourth-quarter teams, we answered today."
A bad decision by Tomlin? Overcome. Adversity? Overcome. A 1-2 start? Overcome. Now, here they come. The Steelers are title contenders once again.
"We're just getting back to playing sound football, we're getting
back to closing in the fourth quarter," Taylor said. "The games we lost,
we didn't find a way to finish, but we did today."
Do you want to show the love of your team through interior
decorating? Here are some great tips and tricks on how to make a
Steeler room in your home. Keep reading to learn about what paint,
furniture, and accessories to use to make your NFL room really stand
out.
1. Design your walls black and gold. Paint the walls of a bright room black
with a gold stripe or paint a black stripe flanked in gold, resembling
the letters on the white team jerseys, in an existing white painted
room. Run a horizontal black stripe around the ceiling as a border and
line it in gold.
2.Pick black furniture with gold accents. Attach a 52-inch black
television to the wall -- after all, you want to see every nuance in the
game -- and place a black shelf below for the electronics. Position a
black leather sofa
across from the TV with a couple of black leather club chairs with gold
accents. Add a gold-veined mirrored coffee table in front of the sofa
and between the club chairs for snacks held in Steeler fan bowls.
3. Bring in black and gold fabric. Go to the local craft store for Steeler
material and make your own no-sew curtains or drape floor-length black
curtains over the rod and tie them back with gold tassels. Buy throw pillows and a blanket sporting the Steeler logo or go for a black fabric trimmed with gold accent fringe for the pillows and blanket.
4. Hang artwork and photographs on the walls. Pick artwork where the
predominant color in the painting is black or gold. Pick black frames
for sepia photographs, as they have a goldish tinge to the picture, or
place black and white photographs into a gold metallic frame. Frame a
couple of pictures of Big Ben, the team and the cheerleaders and group
them together on the wall.
5.Accessorize the room. Place a clock on the shelf with a couple of black
marble sculptural pieces, such as a pyramid or a square box. Place black
and gold tissue paper flowers into a black vase or metallic gold urn
and set on a black bookshelf. Stand a collection of gold chargers on the shelf against the wall, with black glass plates and beer steins or wine glasses in front.
Do not show up an hour early for work on Monday. This Saturday night
to Sunday make sure to set your clocks back an hour for fall back time.
Enjoy your extra hour of sleep this weekend.
It's time once again for the annual ritual of resetting our clocks for a return to standard time.
In fall, we turn daylight saving* time off, which means moving clocks
back one hour at 2 a.m. on Sunday morning, November 4, 2012. This return
to "normal" time (Pacific Standard Time) moves sunset back an hour with
the corresponding effect of an earlier sunrise.
Unless you plan on being awake and functional at 2 a.m. Sunday morning,
set your clocks back one hour before retiring on Saturday night. You'll
then be on time for Sunday activities and refreshed from getting an
extra hour of sleep.
Halloween is a fun holiday for all ages. Make sure to go over these Trick or Treat tips with your family before you head out door to door on Wednesday. For more information see Halloween.
Check out this great event held in Pittsburgh for various AIDS
charities around the world. This event included celebrities, sports
icons, and a few local favorites. They event has raised more than 10
million dollars since it's start more than 20 years ago.
Across all levels of sports, athletes play for championships, respect or admiration.
Tuesday at Petersen Events Center, a group of tennis icons, along with some notable friends, played for a cause.
As
a part of the Mylan World Team Tennis' Smash Hits, tennis legend Billie
Jean King and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Elton John, among others,
took to the court as part of an effort to raise money to help combat
AIDS.
While the annual event is new to the Pittsburgh area, the
match Tuesday marked its 20th anniversary, a span that has seen it raise
more than $10.5 million for the Elton John AIDS Foundation and various AIDS charities, including the Pittsburgh AIDS Task Force. The match and
VIP auction Tuesday raised roughly $1 million, the highest total in the
event's history.
The event leaves behind an indelible impact in
each city it visits, something that makes it even more rewarding for
those involved. " We try to go to as many different cities as
possible and leave the money that we raised for that night," John said.
"It's very important because if people are going to turn out and give
money to see us play tennis, then it's only right that some of the money
stays in the community."
The event is entering its third decade
of existence, but its roots go back much further, particularly with the
relationship that exists between King and John. I n 1974, King was
one of the co-founders of World Team Tennis, a groundbreaking coed
professional tennis league. Around the same time, King and John
developed a strong friendship that continues today, part of which was
based around a shared love of tennis. Even one of John's hit songs,
" Philadelphia Freedom," was named in honor of the WTT team on which King
played.
For the two of them, using tennis as a way to support a cause only made sense.
"I've
been a big tennis fan for a long time -- I love to watch it, I love to
play it and it gives me a chance to go on court and watch my idols play
close up," John said.
There were many idols to watch Tuesday.
There was Martina Navratilova, who John dubbed "probably the greatest
women's tennis player of all time," as well as Andre Agassi and Steffi
Graf, the husband-and-wife duo that, combined, owns 30 Grand Slam
titles.
Additionally, there were former standouts such as Andy
Roddick and Mark Knowles, both of whom retired after the recent U.S.
Open.
"It's good to see him out and staying connected to the
game," Agassi said of Roddick. "It doesn't surprise me. He still shows
that he cares."
For King, it was a chance to return to Pittsburgh,
a city for which she expressed admiration dating to her days playing
against the WTT's short-lived Pittsburgh Triangles.
"I loved it
when I played here," King said. "The fans would be great and obnoxious
-- I loved it. I like it when they are totally into it. There are great
fans here in Pittsburgh."
Even with the atmosphere of goodwill and
charity that surrounded the event, there was an irrepressible
competitive streak from some players, particularly the event's most
prominent participant.
"I don't see the point in doing anything in
half measures," John said. "When I was a drug addict, I did as many
drugs as possible. I'm competitive -- in my career, in life because I'm
driven and want the best and I still want the best."
For those
involved, though, tennis still remains the backdrop, especially for
John. After spending years not getting involved in fighting AIDS,
something for which John expressed great lament, his life changed when
he met Ryan White, an Indiana boy who died of the disease.
John
became good friends of White and his family, and developed an admiration
of White for his perseverance and dignity. For John, White prompted him
to act, get involved and become a better person, noting that White has
"been my inspiration ever since."
Although he still regrets the
years that he spent away from activism and charity, John is thankful
that, along with his good friends and idols like King, he is able to
make an impact while playing the game he loves in the process.
"I
kept asking myself 'Where was I?' I was absent, so I had to make up for
lost time," John said. "I'm still ashamed of my actions from before, but
I'm trying to make that right now. When you get a second chance in
life, don't waste it."
Thursday nights in downtown can include dinner, movies, and entertainment for an affordable price. Here is a great Thursday evening plan that won't cost more than 25 dollars a person. This plan includes a movie, dinner, and a comedy show with drinks.
Once again, we are here to show you that Downtown Pittsburgh doesn’t
have to be an expensive place to play. Here’s how TWO people can enjoy
an entire evening Downtown every Thursday for around $40 to $50
including parking and tips. That’s just $20-$25 per person, and this
gets you A LOT!
If you’re not already Downtown, you can park your
car in one of the local garages after 4 pm for only $5.00. The closest
to your destinations will be the Theatre Square Garage, the one at 9th
Street and Penn Avenue, or the one at 9th Street and Liberty Avenue.
The
first thing to do, now that you’re in the Penn-Liberty Historic
District, is to head straight to the Harris Theater. On Thursdays, you
can catch a movie for just 5 bucks for KQV-AM’s 5:30 Thursday. Think
of it as a special “after-work matinee”.
If
you didn’t have time to grab a bite before the movie, by now you’re
probably famished! Well, you’re in luck, because at the corner of 9th
Street and Liberty Avenue, you’ll find Sammy’s. Sammy’s is famous for
their Corned Beef Special. The sandwich is HUGE: a beyond-healthy
portion of corned beef topped with the traditional Swiss cheese, Russian
dressing and cole slaw on rye, served with a pickle, for $5.99.
When you’re done eating, stroll on over to the Cabaret at Theater Square for their Pittsburgh Improv Jam!
For only $3.00 you can enjoy improv comics from all over the ‘Burgh, or
even participate if you dare! Late night happy hour begins at 9:00 at
The Backstage Bar with $2.50 craft brews and $3.50 select wines, so grab
a drink before you head in to have a seat. The comedy show starts at
9:30.
The complete total for your hours-long excursion? $40 to $50 for two people, including parking, movie, food, live comedy, a couple adult beverages, and tips! Enjoy!
Better yet, don’t worry about driving or parking – take the bus! There’s more routes than we can mention that put you right in the heart of the Cultural District. Use Port Authority’s Trip Planner to get a quick, customized route. Getting there couldn’t be easier!
Scarehouse has been receiving tons of attention the past few years.
However, there are many haunted houses in Pittsburgh that will be sure
to send you running scared. From creepy santa's and cannibals to
zombies and murder there is something that will make everyone scream.
Creepo is not a clown you want hosting your son's 7th birthday party.
The disgruntled ex-entertainer, who resides in The ScareHouse
attraction in Etna, is out for blood.
This year, Creepo will don a red Santa hat and warn children, "I know if you've been bad or good, but I'll kill you anyway."
While
it's barely October, the Halloween season has long been under way for
owners and managers of haunted house attractions. Many spend the entire
year preparing for October, when it's finally time to put their terrors
to the test.
When patrons walk through Creepo's Christmas in 3-D, The ScareHouse's
newest theme, they can experience "a little bit of twisted humor," said
Scott Simmons, creative director and one of three owners, who also
include his wife and father.
The new section of The ScareHouse
will be strung with Christmas lights, best viewed through 3-D glasses
for a "trippy, surreal spin." This is where Creepo abides, seething over
the premature holiday decorations.
Inspiration for this seasonal
syncretism came when Mr. Simmons went shopping this month and had to
walk past Christmas decorations to reach the Halloween section.
"We thought, you know, this is a little annoying to us because Halloween is our time," Mr. Simmons said.
There
is a fine line between humor and fear at The ScareHouse. Whether it's a
clown dressed as Santa, a bunny carrying an ax or a living doll who
giggles and flirts with patrons, the goal is to combine creepy with cute
to defy expectations.
This confusion of the psyche lowers one's guard, which translates into a higher level of fear, said Mr. Simmons.
In
addition to the new Creepo's Christmas section, changes have been made
to the two other attractions, The Forsaken and Pittsburgh Zombies -- the
latter of which will be "much darker, scarier and with many more
zombies," Mr. Simmons said. • At Terror Town in the Strip
District, the fright factor involves a few monsters but also real
spirits said to be hovering in every corner. Preparing to open for its
second year, the all-indoor basement-level attraction is "one of the
most paranormal-active locations in Pennsylvania," said manager Chris
Firman.
"You'll be walking through one portion and it's a normal
temperature, and you turn a corner and it's freezing cold," Mr. Firman
said of the unusual activity in the building, which was constructed in
1921 and used by Standard American Cable.
The 35-minute tour of
post-apocalyptic Terror Town -- which sank underground and became
inhabited by cannibals and other bloodcurdling creatures -- includes a
walk through an abandoned bus, a funeral home and the kitchen of a
family who wants to feed visitors severed appendages and entrails. • While
the owners of many haunted houses have an affinity for the gruesome and
gory, Castle Blood owner Ricky Dick takes a different approach. The
Gothic theatrical attraction in Westmoreland County is suitable for
children and adults alike.
"The 'blood' in Castle Blood doesn't
mean carnage; it means that we're owned by vampires," Mr. Dick said.
"Vampires don't need chain saws, they don't need Michael Myers and they
don't need killer clowns."
Formerly based in Beallsville, then
Bentleyville, the 20th anniversary of Castle Blood will be celebrated in
a new location in Monessen this year.
City planners approached
Mr. Dick and asked if he would move Castle Blood to Monessen to promote
business and the town's revitalization efforts. He agreed, seeing the
benefit of an all-indoor location that would enable Castle Blood to stay
open on select dates year-round.
Plans are already in the mix for a spooky Christmas affair and a "terrifyingly bloody" Valentine's Day event.
Castle
Blood is set up like a game for Halloween, and this year patrons will
need to appease a phantom to reach the exit safely. "Phoenix Rising"
will involve transformation, rebirth and resurrection of vampires -- a
fitting theme for an anniversary celebration in a new location.
"After 19 years, a fresh start is good for the 20th," Mr. Dick said.
Check out these creep-tastic events happening this weekend in Pittsburgh. There is the Bakery SCARE! at Bakery Square, and the Creepy Harvest Party in Millvale. These events include Halloween activities and food. There is something there for every member of your family.
Event: Bakery SCARE! Location: Bakery Square, 6425 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15206. Date: Saturday, October 20, 2012 Time: 2pm until 5pm Cost: Free to attend Description: Enjoy this FREE Halloween party at Bakery Square, featuring live music by the Boogie Hustlers, I Made It! Market Halloween Market, the 3rd annual Running of the Wieners,
costume contests for adults, children and pets (win up to $200 in
prizes!), kids crafts, Yuengling beer & cocktails ($5 donation for
drink bracelet). Parking is also free in the BkSq garage. Visit their Facebook page for more info.
Event: Creepy Harvest Party Location: Millvale Riverfront Park, Pittsburgh, PA Date: Saturday, October 20, 2012 Time: 5pm until 7pm Cost: $3 per child (adults are free with child) Description: Enjoy
this family event (parents must be present) for kids ages 12 and under.
The $3 cost includes a hot dog, apple cider, an apple and a pumpkin per
child. There will be pumpkin painting, a creepy story walk, a crazy
train, scarecrow stuffing, face painting and much more! Costumes are
encouraged, and apples, pumpkins and gourds will be available for
purchase. Please visit Millvale’s website for additional information and to purchase tickets online.
A day
out in Pittsburgh with the family can be expensive for anyone. Here
are some great events throughout the week that you can do with your
family for free.
There
are more free admission days this weekend than you can shake a stick
at! For kids, adults, and everyone in between, there’s no excuse not to
do something fabulously fun and FREE this weekend! RADical Days is a
thank you to the public for its support of our regional assets, such
libraries, parks, museums, cultural organizations, regional facilities
and municipal services, through the RAD sales tax.
Do you need something to do with your family this weekend? The annual Hay Day Festival will be held in South Park this weekend from 12pm-4pm. There are tons of activities for your children including hay rides and petting zoos. Check out the schedule below for complete events!
Hay Days 2012! Fall Fun Festivals for the whole Family (Rain or shine!)
Everyone loves exploring the attractions in Pittsburgh, but doing this
everyday can get expensive. What if you could explore your favorite
Pittsburgh landmarks for free? This week there are some great ways to
experience the city for free. Check out the list below and start
planning out your week.
It is October, which means it is time to practice your scream and tour some haunted houses. Here is a list of the best haunted houses in the Pittsburgh area with all the information you need.
The Scarehouse Etna, PA (412) 781-5885 Open: Sept. 21-Nov. 3 Hours: Friday and Saturday 7 p.m.-midnight; Sunday-Thursday 7-10 p.m. Closed Mondays. See website for specific dates and times. Price: Week days $14.99 / Sundays $16.99 / Fridays and Saturdays $19.99 Website Hundred Acres Manor Bethel Park, PA (412) 851-4286 Open: Weekends starting Sept. 14- Nov. 3 Also open on select weekdays. See website for specific dates and times. Hours: Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays - 7-10 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays - 7-11:30 p.m. Price:
General Admission: $18 / Scare Saver V.I.P. Admission (Online Only):
$20 / V.I.P. Admission: $25 / Super V.I.P. Admission: $35 Website Phantom Fright Nights at Kennywood Park West Mifflin, PA (412) 461-0500 Open: Friday and Saturday nights Sept. 28-Oct. 27 plus Sunday, Oct. 7 Hours: Friday and Saturday - 7 p.m.-1 a.m.; Oct. 7- 7-11 p.m. Price: $28.99 (online and at the gate) Website The West Deer Nightmare West Deer Township, PA (412) 298-2892 Open: Oct. 12 through Oct. 30 on Friday, Saturday and Sundays. Also open on select weekdays. See website for specific dates. Hours: Fridays and Saturdays 7-11 p.m., Sundays and weekdays 7-10 p.m. Price: $10 Website BEAVER COUNTY: Freddy’s Haunts Aliquippa, PA (724) 378-4073 or (724)-378-3429 Open: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from Sept. 21 through Oct. 28. Hours: 7-10:30 p.m. Price: $10 / Season pass: $25 Website BUTLER COUNTY: Cheeseman’s Fright Farm Portersville, PA (724)-368-3233 Open: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays Sept. 21 through Oct. 28. Also open Thursday, Oct. 18 and 25. Hours: Dusk to 10 p.m. Price: General Admisson: $15/ Group Reservations (20 or more): $12/ Group "No Wait" (20 or more): $20 Website Allen’s Haunted Hayrides Smock, PA (724)-677-2589 Open: Oct. 5 through Oct. 31 Hours: Fridays and Saturdays 7:30–10 p.m., Sundays 7:30–9 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 30 and Wednesday, Oct. 31 7:30-9 p.m. Price: General Admisson: $12/ Group Advance Order (50 or more): $11 Website FAYETTE COUNTY: Haunted Hills Estate Uniontown, PA (724)-984-5914 Open: Sept. 23 – Oct. 28 Hours: Fridays and Saturdays 7–11 p.m.; Sundays and select Thursdays 7–10 p.m. Price:
Fridays and Saturdays: $15 for one adventure, $20 for two adventures
and $25 for all three adventures. Sundays and Thursdays $14 for one
adventure, $18 for two adventures and $22 for all three adventures. Website SOMERSET COUNTY: Huston’s Haunted Hollow Rockwood, PA (814)-926-3133 Open: Sep. 28 – Oct. 27 Fridays and Saturdays Hours: 6:30–11 p.m. Price: $15 / $13 for children 10 and under Website WASHINGTON COUNTY: Demon House Carrol Township, PA (724)-483-3580 Open: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays Sep. 21 through Nov. 3 Also open Thursday, Oct. 25 and Wednesday, Oct. 31. See site for times. Hours: Fridays and Saturdays 7 p.m.-midnight; Sundays 7-10 p.m. Price: General Admisson: $17 / R.I.P. Pass: $25 Website WESTMORELAND COUNTY: Castle Blood Bealsville, PA 724-314-3563 Open: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays Sept. 29 through Oct. 31 Also open Wednesday, Oct. 31. Hours: Fridays and Saturdays 7–11 p.m.; Sundays 7-9 p.m. Price: General Admisson: $15 / Sunday No-Scare Matinee Shows: $7.50 / Nightmare Pass: $25 Website Lonesome Valley Farms Haunted Hayride and Corn Maze Greensburg, PA (724)-423-4290 Open: Sept. 28- Oct. 28 Hours: Fridays and Saturdays 7–10 p.m.; Sundays 7-9 p.m. Price:
Valley of Terror Haunted Hayride with Trail: $15 / Slotter Farm House
and Barn: $12/Both Attractions: $20 / Get Lost Corn Maze: $8 / The
Country Hay Ride: $7
Streb: Force is a show with a little bit of everything. Dancing, stunts, and acrobatics are just some of the performances included in this massive show. Elizabeth Streb's choreography is called "Pop Action" as it combines circus arts with dance and stunt work. This provides the audience with an amazing show that everyone should see at least once.
Elizabeth Streb is a mad scientist.
How else would you describe a woman who devises diabolically
dangerous-looking scenarios for her group of "action heroes" (a.k.a.
"action engineers"), who dodge swinging cinder blocks, fall flat to the
ground from multiple-story heights and run for their lives inside a
monster-sized hamster wheel — all in the name of entertainment?
In truth, Streb is an award-winning choreographer who has developed a
unique movement form she calls "Pop Action." It combines science and
human daring with elements of dance, the circus arts and Hollywood
stuntwork.
After a long absence, Streb and her self-named New York-based company
return to Pittsburgh and the Byham Theater Sept. 28 and 29. Their
latest "Action" spectacular, STREB: Forces, is the season-opener for the Pittsburgh Dance Council.
The company is fresh off a stint at London's Cultural Olympiad, part
of the festivities surrounding the London Olympics. There, STREB
performed action events at seven London landmarks, including the
Millennium Bridge and Trafalgar Square. Now, STREB brings to Pittsburgh
perhaps its most theatrical multimedia production to date.
For the all-ages STREB: Forces, the company is
trucking in 15 tons of equipment, including machines designed to create
artificial gravity and the illusion of flight for the performers. Jam-packed with thrilling works and action events with names like "Crush," "Fall," "Invisible Forces" and "Roboto," STREB: Forces marries the scientific principles of motion with the adrenaline rush of a super coaster ride.
Some elements of the show may be similar to past productions. For
instance, there's "Spatial Rifts," a revamped version of Streb's popular
vertical-wall piece "Run Up Walls," in which performers crash into,
climb onto and throw themselves against a transparent wall. This time
around, Streb says, the performers will be attached to one another in
pairs to create a counterweight system: When one goes down, the other
goes up. And much of show is new, including an action event that
simulates moonwalking using a 30-feet-by-30-feet frictionless floor.
"These things burst into
reality from playing around with new pieces of equipment at our Action
Lab," says Streb by the phone from New York City, where the Lab is
located. "They are the mad trajectories of what brings joy and action to
people's lives."
The new restaurant Up in Shadyside serves dinners with fresh and local aspects in combination with international cuisine. They have three three different sizes to choose from labeled bites, small plates, and plates. The mid priced menu has everything from fish to soup, and there is something for everyone.
If the Midwest is the breadbasket of America, California is its
vegetable garden, as well as its fruit orchard. In the 1970s, chefs in
the Bay Area pioneered "California cuisine" through the simple yet
revolutionary practice of frequenting nearby farms to get the best,
freshest meat and produce in season. This was the birth of the foodie
trifecta: fresh, local and seasonal. The style spread and, since the
ability to prepare fresh, local, seasonal meals wasn't limited to
California, the name of the resulting cuisine was updated to
"contemporary American." But it didn't take long for that movement to
meet the equally popular trend toward fusion cooking, in which salutary
ingredients and techniques from a variety of cuisines are combined in
new and (sometimes) exciting dishes. Although "American" is in some ways
perfectly descriptive of a tempura shrimp tostada with jackfruit
chutney, it doesn't seem all that accurate.
Fortunately, there is nothing nearly so egregious on the menu of Up
Modern Kitchen, the latest in Shadyside dining. The name "Up" seems to
derive naturally from the second-floor location; as for "Modern
Kitchen," this vague-sounding moniker is utterly exact to experienced
diners. It suggests not only the fresh and local aspects, but also the
combinations of international cuisines hovering in the broad middle
ground between austere simplicity and baroque complexity: butternut
squash soup spiced with fresh ginger, or meatballs served over taleggio
polenta and sauced with a port wine demi-glace. Up's is a
mid-length menu ranging from "bites" to "small plates" to "plates"
(entrees), as well as soups, salads and sandwiches. The variety is so
great that it's hard to imagine a diner unable to find something
enticing, although vegetarian options are few.
Almost everything enticed us. The aforementioned soup made an
excellent first impression, lush and velvety, yet with a crisp flavor
edge from the ginger, which evoked Thai pumpkin curry without enlisting
the full artillery of herbs and spices. A small plate of duck confit
combined autumnal ingredients — richly meaty duck, firm little beans,
astringent tomatoes and smoky bacon — that might suggest a hearty stew,
but the execution contrasted bright components against heartier ones to
create a perfect end-of-summer bowl.
Subsequently, a lobster and rock-shrimp roll turned out to be a
fairly straight take on the traditional lobster roll, albeit with a
thick salsa pantellaria, similar to a salsa verde,
providing vegetal kick. It worked, but it was also extraordinarily
expensive, and the accompanying shoestring fries were by the book. For
the price, we felt entitled to something extraordinary. Piri piri
wings represented a fresh take on standard chicken wings, crisply
roasted and served atop a spicy-sweet African chili sauce. Spicy-wing
aficionados might find the flavor a bit tentative, but the accompanying raita, flavored with blue cheese, and cucumber were a clever update of the traditional dressing and celery sticks. Bolognese gratin should have been a slam dunk of a dish: radiatore
noodles tossed with meaty Bolognese (made with short rib and pancetta),
topped with cheesy bread crumbs, broiled, and finished with meatballs.
But it didn't quite sing, mostly because the bland and starchy
ingredients overwhelmed the savory and piquant — and those flavors were
dominated by salt. Of all the seasonings, salt stood out as the
predominant note. The rest of the dish wasn't cheesy enough to be
creamy, nor was it tomatoey enough to be bright. The meatballs, at
least, were top notch, meaty and almost juicy and seasoned so as not be
one-note.
Alaskan halibut arrived, like the princess and the pea, atop more
than one bed. Directly underneath the fish was a layer of garlic
broccolini, which rested, in turn, upon a scoop of risotto nero,
whose rather shocking near-black color and slightly pungent flavor
derived from squid ink. It was mild enough to provide a suitable
backdrop to the meaty halibut, however, as well as the rather assertive
broccolini, a cross between broccoli and Chinese broccoli whose flavor
is not unlike asparagus. Arugula pesto, drizzled around the edges of the
dish, provided a peppery counterpoint to the other ingredients'
bitter-sweet flavor profiles.
Up Modern Kitchen earns its name, capturing the combination of casual
ambience, sophisticated sensibility and eclectic approach that seems to
go hand-in-hand with the fresh-local-seasonal credo. It's an exciting
place to dine, though we did expect more consistent excellence for the
prices.
Free and affordable performing arts events are happening in downtown Pittsburgh. The Pittsburgh Opera strives to make opera accessible to all audiences with many of their shows throughout their season.Keep reading to find out what the opera has in store for their upcoming season.
The Pittsburgh Opera is proving to our city that high caliber culture doesn’t always have to come with high ticket prices.
“As
part of our ongoing mission to enrich Pittsburgh and the tri-state
area, Pittsburgh Opera strives to make opera intellectually and
financially accessible to a diverse audience, offering both high quality
opera productions and several free community events throughout the
season.”
In September of 2008, they moved their home to
Pittsburgh’s historic Strip District into the building that was built
as George Westinghouse’s original air brake factory in 1869. We caught a
Brown Bag Concert Series performance last season and were lucky enough
to get a personal tour of the massive facility thanks to Allison
Ruppert, Marketing and Community Relations Manager at the Pittsburgh
Opera. At 45,000 square feet, the building still manages to create an
inviting sense of warmth and coziness, which is likely due to the
pronounced “green” atmosphere. They are currently seeking LEED
certification, and that should give us all yet one more reason to think
that The Pittsburgh Opera rocks!
This is perhaps one of the best
culture deals in the city, so do yourself a favor and check out some of
these performances. You just can’t ask for a better ticket price!
Brown Bag Concert Series
In
the George R. White Opera Studio at Pittsburgh Opera’s headquarters in
the Strip District, friends, families and Pittsburghers of all ages are
invited to enjoy intimate concerts of some of opera’s most popular arias
as well as a mix of Broadway, musical theater and other surprises.
These concerts are a wonderful opportunity for an informal introduction
to opera. Guests can even meet the performers after the show!
Opera Up Close
An
in-depth look at the upcoming production, with the artists that make
them happen at Pittsburgh Opera’s headquarters in the Strip District, at
2:00 PM on Sundays before the opening of each production.
Art Song Recital Series
In
the George R. White Opera Studio at Pittsburgh Opera, Art Song Recitals
are high-level, one-hour performances of art song literature by the
Resident Artists of Pittsburgh Opera. These recitals are free and open
to the public. The Pittsburgh Opera Guilds from Sewickley, Fox Chapel,
South Hills and the City serve as reception hosts at these events.
Pittsburgh Opera’s RISING STARS concert
You can say “I knew them when…” Meet the 2012-13 Resident Artists as they introduce themselves through their favorite arias.
The Pittsburgh Great Race will be starting soon, but first the kids of the city get their turn. The Dollar Bank Junior Great Race will be happening this Sunday, September 23rd. It is a great day full of activities for the whole family and a non-competitive race environment. Make sure to register so you are eligible for the goodie bag that comes with racing.
With fall just around the corner, runners around the area are gearing up for the Great Race.
To kick off “Great Race Week” roughly 1,000 kids will participate in
the 17th running of the Dollar Bank Junior Great Race on Sunday, Sept.
23.
“The Dollar Bank Junior Great Race is undeniably one of the most
entertaining, non-competitive races for Pittsburgh’s kids,” Great Race
Director Mike Radley said in a statement. “It’s a perfect family
activity that combines health, fitness and fun.”
Events of the day are as follows:
10:30 a.m. – Packet pick up. Face painting and other activities will be available for the kids as well. Noon – One-Mile Family Fun Run at Point State Park, 50-Yard Tot Trot & Diaper Dash
Registration for the Junior Great Race is $8 if done in advance and $10 on the day of the event. Applications are online at www.RunGreatRace.com and you can also call Dollar Bank at (412)-255-2493.
A goodie bag containing a Junior Great Race and medal will be handed out to all registered kids.
Playing a game of football with the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field is something every Pittsburgher
dreams of. This past Tuesday the heroes of our nation got that
opportunity of a lifetime. The military men and women played against the
Steelers and
showed off their impressive skills in all the elements of the game.
Some new faces at Heinz Field on Tuesday night caught passes with the Steelers.
These weren’t your average football pros, but they’re heroes in their own way.
Soldiers fighting for freedom overseas took the spotlight at Heinz Field with their families.
“It’s amazing,” said Rob Stohan. “Your heart sinks; you just can’t believe it’s actually happening.” The military men
and women went head-to-head with their football heroes, showing off
their touchdown dances and nailing their field goals.
“For
us, it’s like a dream come true,” said Joshua Caskey. “Because in this
city everybody bleeds black and gold, and I’m one of those huge fans,
along with my son, who’s having a blast.”
The “Heroes at Heinz Field” event provided a unique way to honor those who sacrifice so much for their country.
Defensive end Brett Keisel, who usually pushes around offensive linemen, pushed one of his injured heroes to the team photo.
“They’re
making the ultimate sacrifice for all of us in this country, and it’s
great to be able to come down and personally thank them,” Keisel said.
Pittsburgh's Shakespeare in the Park has been around
for years. This year they are performing The Tempest at various parks
around the area for every weekend in September. The shows are free, and
it is a great way to get out to the parks in September. Keep reading for dates and details about the show.
Event: Pittsburgh Shakespeare in the Parks’ THE TEMPEST Location: See schedule below (various locations) Date: Every weekend in September (see below for schedule and locations) Time: 2pm Cost: Free
Description: Pittsburgh
Shakespeare in the Parks celebrates its 8th season of offering FREE
Shakespeare plays in city parks with THE TEMPEST, directed by Alan
Irvine, the first 4 weekends in September 2012. PSIP serves up
rough-and-tumble, contemporary Shakespeare plays using the parks’
environs as the set and the audience as part of the action. Audience
members are advised to bring a blanket and be prepared for the show to
go on in any kind of weather. All shows are at 2 PM (Saturdays and
Sundays).
Director Alan Irvine: “The Tempest is a revenge play –
but also about family, and, of course, romance – with comical results.
The enemies who stole Prospero’s kingdom from him are now in his power.
Will Prospero succumb to the temptation for revenge? Or will forgiveness
win out? And Prospero’s daughter Miranda falls in love at first sight –
with the first human (besides her father) she’s ever seen.” Will true
love triumph? And will the shipwrecked characters ever shake off the
spell of the magical Ariel and get off the Island?
September 1,2: Frick Park, Beechwood Blvd. & Nicholson St., Squirrel Hill (map) September 8,9: Arsenal Park, 39th St & Butler St, Lawrenceville (map) September 15,16: Allegheny Commons West Park, W. North Ave & Brighton Rd, North Side (map) September 22,23 Frick Park, Beechwood Blvd. & Nicholson St., Squirrel Hill (map)
The Holidays can be expensive for any family. However, Pittsburgh has some great holiday events for families that are free of cost. This Saturday you can stop in at Fifth Avenue Place for some great Holiday entertainment, and then you can make your way to the Children's Museum to participate in some reindeer games.
The
University of Pittsburgh Football Program has had a great season, and
now they are prepping for the BBVA Compass Bowl. The game is held at
the historic Legion Field in Birmingham, Alabama. The Panthers will
take on Southern Methodist University, who are in the USA Conference.
The game will be broadcast on ESPN January 7th at 1pm.
Do you need something unique for a gift this Holiday Season. Come to Market Square in Pittsburgh for the 1st Annual Holiday Market. There will be vendors with gifts from around the world. There is something for everyone, including kids favorite person this season, Santa. Keep reading to find out all the details on this great market.
Date: Friday, November 16 through Saturday, November 17, 2012
Tickets are only $20,
including the show. Full time students (and those 26 years of age and
under) are only $15, but must show their ID. A district fee of $.50 will
be applied to each ticket. (Normal price is usually around $35-$55
just for the show.)
Foote's reaction summed up the way the Steelers handled a difficult
Sunday that certainly wasn't easy for anyone â?? the away team, the home
team or the fans.
Unless you plan on being awake and functional at 2 a.m. Sunday morning,
set your clocks back one hour before retiring on Saturday night. You'll
then be on time for Sunday activities and refreshed from getting an
extra hour of sleep. 
As
a part of the Mylan World Team Tennis' Smash Hits, tennis legend Billie
Jean King and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Elton John, among others,
took to the court as part of an effort to raise money to help combat
AIDS.
If you’re not already Downtown, you can park your
car in one of the local garages after 4 pm for only $5.00. The closest
to your destinations will be the Theatre Square Garage, the one at 9th
Street and Penn Avenue, or the one at 9th Street and Liberty Avenue.
While
it's barely October, the Halloween season has long been under way for
owners and managers of haunted house attractions. Many spend the entire
year preparing for October, when it's finally time to 
Free Admission to the Bulgarian-Macedonian National Education & Cultural Center
Hundred Acres Manor
In truth, Streb is an award-winning choreographer who has developed a
unique movement form she calls "Pop Action." It combines science and
human daring with elements of dance, the circus arts and Hollywood
stuntwork. 
In September of 2008, they moved their home to
Pittsburgh’s historic Strip District into the building that was built
as George Westinghouse’s original air brake factory in 1869. We caught a
Brown Bag Concert Series performance last season and were lucky enough
to get a personal tour of the massive facility thanks to Allison
Ruppert, Marketing and Community Relations Manager at the Pittsburgh
Opera. At 45,000 square feet, the building still manages to create an
inviting sense of warmth and coziness, which is likely due to the
pronounced “green” atmosphere. They are currently seeking LEED
certification, and that should give us all yet one more reason to think
that The Pittsburgh Opera rocks!
“The Dollar Bank Junior Great Race is undeniably one of the most
entertaining, non-competitive races for Pittsburgh’s kids,” Great Race
Director Mike Radley said in a statement. “It’s a perfect family
activity that combines health, fitness and fun.”
Soldiers fighting for freedom overseas took the spotlight at Heinz Field with their families.
Event: Pittsburgh Shakespeare in the Parks’ THE TEMPEST
