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Finally.

The Pittsburgh Public Market is open for business.

I was able to sneak in during the PPM’s preview weekend and I was blown away by the mix of scents, flavors, tastes, friendly faces, and sense of community the PPM brings to people who visit.

Located at the Pittsburgh Produce Terminal on Smallman Street parking might be hard to find, but it’s more than worth it.

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On Friday, we posted a photo of the very large ship that is docked in the river next to Heinz field.  This is the USS LST ship – it served in World War II.  The USS LST is usually docked in Evansville but it has been out making a tour this summer.  The USS LST is in Pittsburgh September 1-7th.

More details about the USS LST and it’s visit to Pittsburgh are available here

www.lstmemorial.org

Here is an article from the Post-Gazette about the USS LST – “World War II landing craft due on North Shore for 6-day appearance“  – which includes an interview with a Pittsburgh resident who served on this ship.

Do I really want to tour a World War II boat? Well I asked that same question last summer – I was visiting an old Pittsburgh friend who lives in Honolulu – after we visited the Arizona Memorial – (which is free to visit and fascinating) – one of my fellow travelers suggested we visit the Might Mo – the USS Missouri.  The USS Missouri was where Japan surrendered to the Allied Forces on September 2, 1945.  (more…)

Pittsburgh’s Rivers Have a Visitor this weekend, originally uploaded by IheartPGH.

This WWII ship is parked on the river and open for tour this weekend

• Friday, September 3, 2010 – Part of First Fridays on Penn Ave
• Stop by The Cotton Factory to check out their limited edition t-shirts and make your own reusable tote out of a t-shirt

• Friday, September 3, 2010
• Washington Road
• Music by Mac Martin and The Dixie Travelers

• 302 W. North Ave, 15212 – North Side
• Thursday, Sept. 2 – Sunday, Sept. 5

If I had to pick one song that reminded me of the beginning of High School it might have to be “Send Me On My Way” by Rusted Root.  I can still remember – freshman orientation and one of my high school classmates playing this CD on what now seems like a very large stero/boombox device – this way bc (before cellphone) and thus before ipods.

So with back to school time here (I am thankful I am not going back to highscool) – why not end the summer and kick off the school year with the Rusted Root Concert at Hartwood Acers. (more…)

• Hanson @ Carnegie Music Hall
• Friday, August 20, 2010 – 7:30pm

• Monthly bike ride around the burgh
• Meet at Dippy the Dinosaur in front of the museum in Oakland
• Everyone is welcome – easy flat ride for those that are new to cycling in the city

• Saturday, August 21, 2010
• Rib Fest and Live Music at the Station Square Amphitheater
• Saturday – Donnie Iris and tons of other live music – 2 stages